https://pressroom.prlog.org/metrobca/ About Orange Volunteer Fire Department - The Orange Volunteer Fire Department is an independent organization that protects residents of Orange, CT., from fire, motor vehicle accidents, hazardous materials, and other hazards. https://www.prlog.org/13176005-event-has-been-postponed-orange-firefighters-hold-open-house.html Those attending Oct. 17 Open House will see a new service that will help Orange firefighters respond to town emergenciesSun, 11 Oct 2026 22:46:58 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13173159-orange-family-escapes-house-fire-thanks-to-smoke-alarm-system.html A working smoke detector enabled an Orange family to escape injury late Friday night after fire broke out at their Mapledale Road home. The Orange Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched at 11:07 p.m. to 828 Mapledale Road for reported building fire.Sat, 26 Sep 2026 19:23:59 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13118683-orange-firefighters-respond-to-fire-and-high-carbon-monoxide-in-building-plaza.html Firefighters in Orange this morning were called to investigate a strange odor in a Boston Post Road shopping plaza. The investigation led firefighters to discover a fire in one store and high levels of carbon monoxide in several other shops.Sat, 27 Dec 2025 19:29:13 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13046228-orange-firefighters-tackle-brushfire.html Fire swept through woods, destroyed property and equipment. Multiple departments involved.Sat, 02 Nov 2024 02:26:37 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13032652-its-wrap-the-96th-orange-firemens-carnival-declared-success.html Carnival and raffle is a primary funding source for Fire Department. Orange resident wins $10,000 first prize.Tue, 06 Aug 2024 19:05:19 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13030656-orange-firefighters-annual-firemens-carnival-opens-aug-1.html Excitement is building as residents support Orange Volunteer Fire Department's fundraiser.Wed, 24 Jul 2024 02:35:44 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13029912-two-local-women-sworn-in-as-orange-volunteer-fire-department-trustees.html Two local women, already active in Orange, have joined the Orange Volunteer Fire Association as trustees. Polly Demirjian and Donna Wesolowski were sworn in at the July business meeting of the association, which operates the Fire Department.Thu, 18 Jul 2024 17:18:09 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13023619-orange-ct-firefighter-hailed-as-hero-for-role-in-rescuing-13-year-old-boy.html Tom Bartiss has responded to more than his share of emergency calls as a member of the Orange and West Haven fire departments, but emergencies were the furthest thing from his mind as he and his wife relaxed in Mexico.Tue, 04 Jun 2024 23:57:39 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12829759-orange-firefighters-douse-house-fire-rescue-familys-pets.html The basement fire did significant damage, but a routine caution taken by the family prevented the home from being destroyedSat, 11 Jul 2020 20:28:42 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12824938-pandemic-cancels-annual-orange-volunteer-firefighters-carnival.html Fire Department's prime revenue source canceled, First time since World War II.Thu, 04 Jun 2020 00:00:04 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12819210-orange-kitchen-fire-underscores-need-for-vent-cleaning.html No injuries as Orange firefighters extinguish afternoon kitchen fireMon, 20 Apr 2020 12:58:11 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12815728-no-injuries-as-orange-home-damaged-by-fire.html An Orange mom is being credited by Orange fire officials with saving her family as choking smoke and heat filled her home late Monday afternoon. "She did exactly the right thing," said Orange Fire Marshal James Vincent.Tue, 24 Mar 2020 02:05:50 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12814743-orange-fire-department-changing-response-procedures-during-covid-19-crisis.html New procedures will protect firefighters from virus as they protect residentsMon, 16 Mar 2020 16:43:12 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12787302-orange-fire-department-warns-against-false-fund-raisers.html Solicitation letter looks official, but it's not from Orange Volunteer Fire AssociationWed, 04 Sep 2019 14:33:12 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12777848-orange-fire-department-avoid-dangers-that-accompany-summer-fun.html Grilling and fireworks can be fun, but their dangers can ruin the summerWed, 03 Jul 2019 15:47:00 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12759853-orange-volunteer-fire-department-celebrates-members-service-at-annual-dinner.html Six members of the Orange Volunteer Fire Department (https://www.orangevfd.com/) with a combined 250 years of service were recognized by the department and the Connecticut General Assembly at the department's annual dinner Tuesday night.Mon, 18 Mar 2019 00:35:43 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12755444-orange-fire-department-members-practice-ice-rescue-techniques.html With several weeks of winter weather ahead, members of the Orange Volunteer Fire Department recently practiced rescuing people who fall through ice.Thu, 21 Feb 2019 01:07:27 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12682591-santa-rides-fire-apparatus-around-town-collects-toys-for-tots.html Flanders Fire Company #1 & Rescue Squad has driven Santa around to see Flanders children since the 1960s. This is his second visit to town in as many weeksMon, 18 Dec 2017 15:27:31 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12682457-chester-business-networking-group-become-santas-helpers-for-mount-olive-children.html Chester Area Professional Club gathers toys for more than a dozen childrenMon, 18 Dec 2017 00:24:53 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12667919-temple-shalom-to-present-hypnosteria-an-evening-of-fun-mind-games.html Denny More is a hypnotist and comedian who has appeared in Las Vegas, on the Jerry Springer Show and in many other venuesMon, 02 Oct 2017 01:19:19 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12580313-flanders-firefighters-sponsor-blood-drive-on-aug-25.html Donations made at the firehouse blood drive could help local residents.Wed, 17 Aug 2016 01:45:13 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12580204-some-local-builders-reflect-national-housing-numbersothers-dont.html Local Builders Association Finds its Members Split When Asked About the State of the MarketTue, 16 Aug 2016 16:56:41 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12538286-metropolitan-builders-contractors-names-new-executive-officer.html Area public relations executive named to head builders association for five counties in north and central New Jersey.Wed, 02 Mar 2016 19:59:10 GMT