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    West Haven, CT

    July 12, 2009
     The West Shore Fire District is one of three Fire Districts serving the City of West Haven, Connecticut. WSFD is a combination department with eight firefighters on duty at all times. There are four shifts and firefighters work a rotating schedule of 24 hours on and 72 hours off. This station houses the Shift Commander, which holds the rank of Captain and five firefighters. Coverage is to a primarily residential area, with some industry, and includes a major railway, I-95, and Long Island Sound.
    The main entrance to the station leads you into the watch desk area.Photos by Bill Spiegel
    The main entrance to the station leads you into the watch desk area.Photos by Bill Spiegel

     The West Shore Fire District is one of three Fire Districts serving the City of West Haven, Connecticut. WSFD is a combination department with eight firefighters on duty at all times. There are four shifts and firefighters work a rotating schedule of 24 hours on and 72 hours off. This station houses the Shift Commander, which holds the rank of Captain and five firefighters. Coverage is to a primarily residential area, with some industry, and includes a major railway, I-95, and Long Island Sound. WSFD also provides first responder paramedic servicice.

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