Welcome to "HARTFORD - On Fire"...documenting the never-ending story of the Hartford, CT (ISO Class 1) Fire Department through a camera lense.
My name is Sean Freiman, and I've been involved in photographing all aspects of the Fire/EMS services for more than 10 years. The "seed" of interest was planted during my childhood memories as I would always ask my mother to stop at the neighborhood firehouse to check out the apparatus when we passed by. The distant sounds of FEDERAL Q sirens across town would always raise my curiosity as to what was going down, necessitating the need to know more. By about the age of 10, I was able to purchase my first handheld scanner to hear the fire department in action as well.
As memories of certain events and incidents fade over time, photography is a way of preserving those times for the future. From the classic "posed" fire engine shot in bright sunlight - to the chaotic scene of a raging inferno with people trapped - each image captured is a unique moment in time. Beginning with consumer-based disposable cameras at a young age, I currently shoot all my images using CANON digital products - a dramatic upgrade from a decade ago.
Thank you for taking the time to view my work, and please stop back often as this site is updated regularly with new material. Any questions, comments or inquiries for service are always welcome - Please feel free to drop me a line...

**ALL IMAGES ARE COPYRIGHT AND THE SOLE PROPERTY OF THE PHOTOGRAPHER. NO IMAGES ARE TO BE REPRODUCED IN ANY WAY WITHOUT EXPRESSED, WRITTEN CONSENT.**

Sean Freiman, Fire photographer
E-mail: shipthebox@yahoo.com

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ABOUT THE HFD:

The Hartford, CT Fire Department has a current operating strength in excess of 300 firefighters, officers and administrative staff who protect approximately 125,000 residents within 17.3 square miles. 11 engine companies, 5 ladder companies, 1 heavy rescue company and 2 deputy chiefs operate out of 12 active firehouses scattered across the city. In addition to performing fire suppression duties, HFD also holds the designated "R1" status for EMS responses, working along with AMR and Aetna ambulances. The department is comprised of several divisions including the Fire Marshal's Office (FMO), Special Services, Alarm & Signal and Apparatus maintenance. Members work a 24 hour on/72 hour off rotation in 4 designated groups with apparatus staffing at a 4 man minimum.

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LATEST SITE UPDATES:

November 16, 2009 - HARTFORD, CT "1-1-2" added to "HARTFORD FIRE DEPARTMENT - Fires 2009".
November 12, 2009 - HARTFORD, CT "1-1-2" added to "HARTFORD FIRE DEPARTMENT - Fires 2009".
October 31, 2009 - HARTFORD, CT "10-3" added to "HARTFORD FIRE DEPARTMENT - Fires 2009".
September 10, 2009 - HARTFORD, CT "1-1-2" added to "HARTFORD FIRE DEPARTMENT - Fires 2009".
September 2, 2009 - EAST HARTFORD, CT 2nd Alarm added to "CONNECTICUT - 2009".
August 30, 2009 - HARTFORD, CT "10-3" added to "HARTFORD FIRE DEPARTMENT - 2009".