Our local volunteer fire department is a hub of activity

Ever wonder what goes on at your local volunteer fire department? Our Wallingford Volunteer Fire Department (WVFD) is a hub of activity year round. Training is done in all sorts of weather and conditions. It is not an easy job and, if you can, volunteer some time or donate money to help your fire department provide fire coverage to the citizens in your town. Our volunteer fire department is also one of my favorite subjects to photograph. I admire the strength, courage and stamina of these firefighters, young and old, and I'm fascinated with the long tradition of dedication and selflessness these men and women show for their calling.

New firetruck arrives December 6, 2009

Members of the WVFD inspect the new acquisition

New firetruck is parked in the firehouse for the first time

 

 

 

 

Home sweet home for the new firetruck

No time is wasted and training with the new firetruck begins.

The day the new truck arrived a firefighter found this old apparatus at a farm

Old vs. new firefighting equipment

Training a junior member

Junior member awaits instructions

Training with the new firetruck

Volunteer firefighters train on a cold winter evening