| Department Mourns Passing of Member |
| Sat. Dec 12th 2009 |
Members of East End Hose Co.#3 and the Derby Fire Department are mourning the loss of FF / Engineer Frank "Chico" Zielinski who passed away suddenly while at home. Members honored FF Zielinksi in full dress uniform and department apparatus participated with funeral services....
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| 1971 Antique Mack Flows Water Again |
| Sat. Jun 6th 2009 |
After minor maintenance and a little tender loving care, Chief Nicoletti's 1971 Antique Mack CF600 was flowing water once again. The former Yantic Fire Department engine has been used as a parade piece since its active service retirement in 2001....
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| First Annual Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner |
| Sat. Mar 14th 2009 |
Members of East End Hose hosted a Corned Beef and Cabbage dinner as a fundraiser for the restoration of Brush 3; Co.#3's retired antique brush truck. Members served approximately 50 people in a festive atmosphere. Members, their families, and company guests were treated to a traditional Irish ...
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| Annual Popcorn Ball Sunday and Gifts with Santa |
| Sun. Dec 21st 2008 |
Members assisted Santa Claus with the delivery of toys to a few children in town. While out on their deliveries, members also threw popcorn balls to residents. Although the weather was very festive, the crew returned a short time later wet and cold....
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| Derby Fire Department Participates in the 8th Annual CT United 9/11 Memorial Charity Ride |
| Sun. Sep 7th 2008 |
On Sunday, September 7, 2008, Friends and members of the Derby fire department gathered to take part in the 60 mile charity motorcycle ride to raise funds for CT Firefighters, CT Law Enforcement, and two local United Ways. The ride started in Norwalk, passing through 11 towns, ending ...
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| 2nd Annual - Bianca's Bike Night |
| Mon. Aug 25th 2008 |
Members from East End Hose and Paugassett Hook and Ladder participated in the 2nd Annual - Bianca's Bike Night and Fundraiser. Engine 16 and Truck 15 were on display for the event. Truck 15 raised the nations colors to honor the procession of motorcycles attending the bike night. The eve...
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| Company 3 Fireworks Standby |
| Thu. Jul 3rd 2008 |
On July 3, 2008 the members of East End Hose Company #3 participated in a fire standby for the annual City of Derby Fireworks. This year many members helped out and were able to get one of the best seats in the house for the event. Members assisted the Fire Marshall with crowd control an...
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| Brush 3 Restoration |
| Mon. Jun 2nd 2008 |
Members are currently in the process of restoring the retired Brush 3. This 1968 Dodge Fire Wagon was used extensively thoughout the 1980's and 90's. Brush 3 was retired in 1997 and has been subjected to the harsh New England weather while it sat in the yard of Derby Public Works. ...
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| Memorial Day Parade |
| Mon. May 26th 2008 |
Members participated in the annual Derby-Shelton Memorial Day Parade. This year's parade started in the area of "the slab" in Shelton and ended at the intersections of Cottage Street and Elizabeth Street in Derby. This year members wore new uniform shirts instead of the Old sty...
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| Congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. William Nicoletti III |
| Sat. Apr 19th 2008 |
The members of East End Hose Company 3 would like to congratulate Chief William Nicoletti and his wife Megan on their marriage on Saturday, April 19, 2008....
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