Tolland Fire Crew Rescues Bag Of Frozen Food Found On Busy Road

TOLLAND, CT — The Tolland Fire Department made was is arguably one of its most significant rescues during the coronavirus pandemic Thursday.

Just after lunchtime, while returning from a fire prevention assignment, the crew of the ET240 truck came across a bag of groceries at the intersection of Merrow Road and the driveway to the Fieldstone Commons shopping center.

It was in the middle of the road and could have fallen off a vehicle, fire officials said.

It was not just run-of-the-mill non-perishable stuff, but an insulated bag full of frozen food and other items that needed to remain cold.

"It was full of food — important food," crew members said. The items included a good amount of chicken nuggets and coffee creamer, staples for adults and children in any family.

The groceries were brought to the fire truck unharmed.

The fire department crew left the bag at the customer service desk inside the Big Y supermarket and the owner was being sought.