Shelton, Conn March 1st 1975
From The Volley Chief by Chief David Lenart
February 18, 2025 · 52 min · Season 2 · Episode 17
About this episode
Chief Lenart discusses the Sponge Rubber Fire in Shelton, CT with local historian Robert Novak.
Chief Lenart starts the series on the Sponge Rubber Fire in Shelton, CT by talking to Sheltons Town Historian and Bridgeport Fire Assistant Chief Robert Novak. At the time the largest case of industrial arson in US history, the events of the day will change the valley forever.
People in this episode
Host: Chief David Lenart
Guest: Robert Novak
Topics covered
- industrial arson
- fire safety
- local history
- emergency response
- community impact
Keywords
- Sponge Rubber Fire
- Shelton CT
- industrial arson
- Robert Novak
- fire department
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Shelton, CT
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