East Granby Gets New MSASCBA

East Granby (CT) firefighters were awarded a grant and received 23 brand-new MSA airpacks and two RITpacks forthe department. Firefighters started training on the airpacks, going through each step to understand on how to use the packs and the key components of the packs. The new airpacks will go into service once everyone is trained and the packs are mounted in the trucks.

Larry Graves is Back with Haddam VFC

Haddam (CT) VolunteerFire Company recently welcomed Larry Graves, Jr., a former HVFC Chief, back into its membership. Larry initially joined the company in July 1988 and took Life Membership in September2004. During his 16yeartenure, Larry served as Recording Secretary, Captain, Second and Third Assistant Chief, and Chief from 1998 to 2001. “I wanted to come back and continue serving ourtown,” he said. “My grandparents and families have lived in the area for well over150 years.”

- Fire News photo by Olivia Drake