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Welcome to IAFF 1739 Online!

 

IAFF Local 1739 represents the 35 professional fire fighters that protect the citizens and guests of the Town of Ridgefield, CT.

This is the official web site of the Ridgefield Professional Fire Fighters IAFF Local 1739.  Please feel free to browse around the public areas of the web site.  View our photo gallery, learn about our local, or sign our guest book by clicking on the options in the left column or reading the articles below.  Members and retirees of Local 1739 will need to log in to the web site to access the information listed under Member Resources.

 Over $2600 Raised by Local 1739 for the American Lung Association

On November 7, 2009 members of Local 1739 joined firefighters from around Fairfield County to climb 68 flights of stairs in an effort to raise money for the American Lung Association.  Members donned turn out gear and airpacks and made the climb up Trump Park in Stamford, Connecticut.

Pictures online in our photo gallery!

Donations are still being accepted and can be online through the American Lung Association web site.

Click here to Donate Online

Webmaster's Disclaimer:  Local 1739 Online (www.local1739.org) is designed to provide a retro-respective review of events pertinent to Local 1739 members, its retirees, and the Ridgefield Fire Department.  Information related to fires, accidents, and other incidents is posted on this website only after it has been made publically available through another online or print media source such as The Ridgefield Press or the Danbury News-Times. 

What's New

January Union Meeting Postponed Posted On: Jan 10, 2010 (17:50:19) The January Union Meeting, originally scheduled for January 11th has been postponed until next week. The meeting will commence at 1900 hours on Monday, January 18, 2010 Read More...

Children's Christmas Party Posted On: Dec 09, 2009 (17:10:05) The annual Children's Christmas Party of Local 1739 will be held on Saturday, December 19, 2009 beginning at 12:00pm.  Members attending the party are asked to sign up at Station 1.  Parents should bring a wrapped $10-20 present for each child attending which will be presented by Santa Read More...

Route 116 Extrication Updated On: Nov 26, 2009 (06:19:00) On Wednesday, November 25, members of the C-Shirt along with members of RVFD responded to a single vehicle accident on Route 116.  One patient was extricated from the heavily damaged vehicle in approximately 20 minutes and transported to the hospital.  A second patient was also transported by RFD Medics Read More...

Dog Saved From West Lane House Fire Updated On: Nov 15, 2009 (17:23:00) A fast response by Ridgefield Firefighters saved a German Shepard trapped inside a house fire on West Lane this morning. A 911 call was received at 7:10am and Ridgefield's firefighters arrived on scene within 5 minutes of the call. On arrival Engine 1 found the 3000 square foot house charged with heavy smoke and the main body of fire was located in the walls near the electrical panel Read More...

November Minutes Available Posted On: Nov 10, 2009 (08:54:07) Members of Local 1739 may view and download the minutes of the November 2009 meeting by logging into this website and clicking "Meeting Minutes" on the left hand column. Contact Michael Trenck if you need assistance logging in Read More...

Union Meeting Monday Posted On: Nov 08, 2009 (18:20:27) The next regularly scheduled meeting of Local 1739 will take place on Monday, November 9, 2009 beginning at 1900 hours.

Technical Rescue at Boehringer Updated On: Oct 31, 2009 (17:03:00) On Friday, October 30 the Ridgefield Fire Department received a 911 call reporting an injured worker on the roof of Boehringer Pharmaceutical Company. Engine 2 was the first arriving unit and found the patient approximately 30 feet off the ground. Medic 1, Engine 1, and Truck 8 assisted Engine 2 build a 4:1 haul system to safely extricate the patient from the roof Read More...

Passing of Chief Richard McGlynn Updated On: Oct 09, 2009 (04:43:00) It is with deep regret that the Ridgefield Professional Firefighters announce the passing of Past Chief Richard McGlynn.  Chief McGlynn died peacefully at his home on October 7, 2009.  Chief McGlynn served the Town of Ridgefield in one capacity or another from 1955 until 1989, serving his last seventeen years of service as the Chief of the Ridgefield Fire Department. Details of the services will be posted on this website as they become available.