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Hamden CERT was activated on June 28 for firefighter rehabilitation services, assisting the Hamden Fire Department at a structure fire on Central Avenue. The fire displaced a family of 3 as the fire that started with a solar panel extended into the attic. Due to high heat and humidity, CERT provided hydration & cooling towels to the firefighters and assisted the displaced individuals until the arrival of the Red Cross.

We had one of the largest crowds that we have seen in years for the Town of Hamden’s 4th of July celebration, which also commemorated Hamden’s 240th. We had plenty of food, music, and fun for the hundreds of patrons who came out for this great wvwnr. Thanks to our 24 Hamden CERT members 💚 who came out to serve our community on one of our busiest nights of the summer! Thanks also to our Hamden Public Works & Parks Department’s Crews who cleaned up the park to look like nothin

On June 15 and 16, nine of our members supported the Hamden Middle School End of Year Celebration. Four groups of students over the 2-day period brought hundreds of students, parents, and other relatives to celebrate the occasion. With two sessions each day, our members managed hundreds of vehicles as one group of students were dismissed and the next group of vehicles entered the parking areas for the second session. We were able to provide a safe, organized transition of veh

Thank you to our Hamden CERT volunteers who gave up a good part of their weekend supporting the Hamden Road Race & Festival. Our members started on Friday evening, helping to set up the track & prepare the entry points and parking area. It was an early start (06:00 hrs.) on Saturday morning to be ready for the many runners who entered the park to warm up and prepare for their events. In the middle of all of the activities around noon time, we also helped Hamden Fire Departmen

Hamden CERT volunteers were activated on May 21 for another emergency at a structure fire at 660 Mix Avenue. The incident happened a little after noon at a 6-story, non-fireproof, residential apartment building. All Hamden Fire apparatus and personnel were on scene for close to 3 hours because of the many interior exposure concerns that required extensive overhaul operations. With this being our 2nd multiple alarm fire in the last 3 days, we thank our mutual aid partners from

On Tuesday evening, May 19th, Hamden Fire responded to multiple 911 calls for a residential structure fire on Winnett Street. On arrival of Engine 2, heavy fire was reported on the 1st and 2nd floors of the structure. A 2nd Alarm was soon requested for heavy fire with exposure concerns. Hamden CERT responded and set up a Rehab Station and assisted with air bottles for the many firefighters because of the elevated temperatures and humidity. Thank you to the many mutual aid dep

On May 16 and under clear, blue skies, fifteen of our Hamden CERT members gave up part of their weekend to help with our spring-cleaning session. Our members prepared both of our vehicles for the upcoming busy summer season of planned events. All of our winter equipment was replaced with summer supplies and equipment as we finally started to get warmer days and evenings. Both vehicles were cleaned inside and out and we are now ready to respond to any emergency or special even

We had a great evening on May 7 as our students from Hamden CERT Class #25 finished their training. This was one of our larger classes and each new member made us proud of how they participated each week, became friends, and actually became part of our Hamden CERT family. We are honored to have them as part of our team and congratulate them on their hard work, dedication, and taking the time to learn how to make a difference!

On April 9, Hamden CERT Class 25 completed Week 4 (halfway there!) with hands-on bandaging & actually interviewing & treating 5 different patients with what they learned from the previous week. Thank you to our 13 CERT Members who came out tonight to act as patients & evaluators, remembering when they went through this practical exercise themselves! Special thanks to team member, EMT, and Certified Trainer Jennifer Kirchoff who led the class and brought in many of her props a

Our newest Hamden CERT students attended the second week of our CERT Training on March 26, covering Disaster Psychology and discussing the emotional impact not only on victims of a disaster but also the impact on the rescuers who respond. We also reviewed Terrorism Awareness and what to take notice of relating to situations or individuals that would cause concern. "If You See Something, Say Something!" ​We also discussed how CERT members may, after an official activation, ass

If you're interested in CERT training, our next class will begin March 19th and consists of Basic & Disaster First Aid, Light Search and Rescue Techniques, Control of Home Utilities, Fire Extinguisher Training, and Traffic Safety, along with the Goals and Protocols of the FEMA-sponsored, nationally recognized, CERT program. You do not need to commit to ongoing participation with the CERT team in order to participate in the training. To register for the class, please fill out

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Hamden CERT members are stepping up for the start of the 2025 holiday season of giving by assisting Hamden Community Services with their Holiday Toy Drive! Stop by to say "hi" and bring a toy or a monetary donation to help Santa make it a special Christmas for some children in need! We’ll be out in front of Aldi’s in the Hamden Mart on December 6, 13, and 20 from 10 am to 2 pm ! Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!

Hamden CERT Members came out on Halloween evening to help our Hamden Police Department personnel with the annual haunted house that has always been a big success with the Spring Glen neighborhood, with the proceeds always going towards a local youth service organization. 🎃 It was a very cool night with what we think was the wind “howling” for most of the evening. Thank you to our 19 CERT volunteer members who spent many hours managing the traffic and the crowd and making sur

CERT was called out just after 3 am on August 30 for a fire on Morse Street. Luckily everyone was able to evacuate both the house with the fire and the neighboring house that had ultimately had only siding damage. The Hamden Firefighters were able to stop the fire from causing additional damage because of their offensive attack on the building of origin. The Fire Marshal's Office is investigating the cause of the fire. Hamden CERT assisted the occupants of both buildings & su

Applications are available for our next 8-week, 20 hour training course which starts on Thursday, March 19, 2026 at the Dunbar Hill Fire Station #8 , 420 Dunbar Hill Road in Hamden. Class starts at 6:30 p.m. and runs 2½ hours. This course is open to anyone over the age of 18 who has an interest in protecting themselves, their loved ones and their neighbors. If desired, after completion of the course, graduates will be qualified to become a member of our CERT Program receivin

We would like to take the time to send a special thanks to the members of the Dunbar Hill Fire Company #8 for their hospitality and...

On Saturday, June 7, 2025, ten of our members who attended the Connecticut CERT Saturday Training Day at Central CT State College in New Britain. These ten individuals are a fine example of why our program is so successful. We thank them for spending part of their weekend helping to make not only themselves, but our team, much stronger! We would also like to thank the directors, leaders and members of the Connecticut Department of Emergency Management for making this opportun

Congratulations to our 12 graduates from the Hamden basic training class #24. We acknowledge these dedicated individuals who have been with us for the last 8 weeks, taking the time to learn the necessary skills to help make a difference! We are fortunate to have them on board and look forward to having them work alongside us for our future activities. Thanks again to the Dunbar Hill Company 8 Volunteers for making this class possible!