The Torringford Volunteer Fire Department will be participating in the following parades this season...

Although severe weather rolled through the Canaan area for this year's parade, our department marched on. Although our uniforms were soaked and our hats a little misplaced due to the wind our marchers prevailed.

This is the 2nd year Torringford has received the honor of winning the John Foley Best Overall Fire Company Memorial Award. Chief Foley was Chief of the Canaan Fire Department and passed away shortly before the 2009 parade. He impacted the community in many ways and continues to be missed. We are always excited to join the Canaan Fire Department at their parade each year and we are again honored to have received this award.

Due to construction and the recent severe weather impacting the roads to the Thomaston area, Engine 17 collected a lot of dirt on the ride down to the parade lineup. Even though we washed the truck prior to the parade, Thomaston resident Steve Cote allowed us to pull Engine 17 into the driveway at his Thomaston home to wash the truck once more to make her looking her best on that Saturday.

Engine 17 is seen right following her second washing. The members of the Torringford Volunteer Fire Department would like to thank Mr. Cote for his services.

Our marchers again battled the weather marching through the neighborhoods of Thomaston. With temperatures close to the mid-90s, and heat indicies well past 100 degrees, Torringford's members hydrated, donned uniforms that would be more comfortable on an early-October day and marched with pride ending at Thomaston's carnival site. Torringford was able to secure two awards which included Best Color Guard (6-8) and Best in Shirts.

Torringford will be taking a few weeks off for rest and relaxation. Our next parade appearance will be in Winsted. The Connecticut Parade Marshall's Association lists the 2010 parade schedule on their website. You can view the schedule by clicking here. We always look forward to seeing our friends, family and you in the community who line the streets and cheer us on.