Serving Simsbury Since 1944
To minimize injuries, and property loss from fire, hazardous conditions, rescue situations, and other disasters, by providing excellent state of the art, life and
property conservation, emergency and educational services while recognizing our people as our most important resource and the key to our success!
WE ARE BACK ON THE AIR!
WE APOLOGIZE FOR THIS INTERRUPTION AND INCONVENIENCE
WSIM 103.5 FM is here to help the community by providing local information regarding the impact on the Coronavirus.
The Volunteer Staff of WSIM 103.5 FM is working to schedule daily live updates each evening as well as periodic recorded public service announcements during the day.
We will post our broadcast schedule on our WSIM Facebook page.
In addition to providing local announcements, WSIM 103.5 FM will continue to broadcast our commercial free music which can be a nice respite from the non-stop information broadcasted by the regional and national media.
You can use the link below to hear the radio station through our streaming service.
LIVE STREAMING RADIO FROM WSIM 103.5 STUDIO
BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE SIMSBURY FIRE DISTRICT AND THE SIMSBURY VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY
Simsbury Fire District's Mike Berry, the Assistant Emergency Management Director, was sworn-in by Town Clerk Ericka Butler during a private (due to Covid-19 restrictions) ceremony as the new Emergency Management Director on July 1st, 2020. Mike is replacing Kevin Kowalski who is retiring next month having served as the town's Emergency Management Director for many years. This recommended appointment by the Town Manager was approved by the Select Board during a recent June meeting. Mike has served as the Assistant EMD under Kevin Kowalski for a few years and has been a key coordinator during the recent Covid-19 Pandemic in helping to secure supplies for the town's emergency services and businesses.
During the late morning of April 15th when Simsbury was in the middle of stay at home lock down due to the COVID-19 Pandemic a fire started in the dryer in the home of Richard, Trina and daughter Kate Cardinal. The Volunteer Members of the Simsbury Fire Company responded which included members who are friends and neighbors of the Cardinal's. The fire was quickly extinguished and fortunately was contained to the dryer. The fire did fill the basement with smoke which was removed through the use of ventilation fans by the fire company. The fighterfighters then removed the dryer from the basement to a safe outside location. The Cardinal Family was very grateful for the prompt response by the SVFC and recently presented the Fire Company with 3 shopping bags full of non-perishable food items. Fire District President Gary Wilcox, Tower 12 Engineer Steve Petrella and Fire Chief Jim Baldis were on hand to accept the generous donation.
Included was this letter from daughter Kate which truly says it all:
"Our family is extremely grateful to the Simsbury Volunteer Fire Company for rushing to help us on April 15, 2020. In the middle of the pandemic and on my dad’s birthday, they removed a burning dryer from our basement. Because of their quick response and professional knowledge there was no damage to our home, our family dog, and ourselves. My mom, dad and I are especially grateful to our neighbor Gary Wilcox who was the first on the scene and has been a leader in the fire department for decades. I also want to personally thank Mr. Petrella who was my sixth grade science teacher at Central School and is a dedicated fire fighter. He was part of the amazing team that showed up to help us that day. We are so thankful for all the kindness and support our fire department gives to Simsbury citizens. With heartfelt gratitude. Kate Cardinal, Simsbury High School sophomore (daughter of Rich & Trina Cardinal)"
Flags flew at half staff and Buntings in place for two week following the passing of Ladies Auxiliary Member Lucy Bowman who passed away on Sunday, May 17,2020.
Here is a posting from the Ladies Auxiliary:
The SVFCLA is incredibly sad to announce the passing of active member Lucy Bowman. Our thoughts are with her family at this time.
For those of you that may not have had the pleasure of meeting Lucy, she gave our organization 57 active years. If not for Lucy and the late Marion Kerr, we would not have the SVFCLA today. The organization as it is now, owes them everything.
Lucy spent her life in service to her family, her friends and her community and we are lucky she chose to dedicate so much of herself to the Auxiliary. The membership of the SVFCLA is honored to have known her and will miss her dearly. Rest In Peace Lucy, we’ll take it from here.
Here is a beautiful photo tribute to Lucy that was put togehter by Honorary Life Auxiliary Members Carol Post and Bobbie Kowalski.
In memory of those firefighters who died in the line of duty
