Jewett City March 31, 2008 07:50 Indian Ridge Apartments 404 East Main St. On arrival companies found an active bedroom fire on the top floor of a three story multi-unit apartment building, all occupants were accounted for. Mutual Aid from Griswold, Lisbon (One Engine/Tank), Voluntown (One Engine/Tank), Taftville (FAST). All companies in service 09:00. One minor injury to a firefighter, treated on scene. Two civilian injuries, treated on scene.

Photos contributed by Gerald lattin NLCBravest.Blogspot.Com

Newtown, Connecticut Labor Day Parade 2008. Five Fire companies in the line of march.

I now that I have not updated much this summer, But I will be back soon.

i <3 you for making this group, but can you respell emergency in the title? so cute.

Debbie, That at least you told me. I never noticed it. Plus I sometimes goof due to being in a rush.

If you or anyone else shoot and incidents, Post them here or I can post them here or on my blog. Thanks Rob

Nov 30. Apartment fire Norwich Ct. about 25 occupants.

Barn/brush fire in the Yantic District. 11-22

Norwich CT 2nd alarm vacant house.

Franklin 3rd Alarm 12-09-08
Around 10pm Franklin fire was dispatched to 21 Thompson Rd a duplex, for a fully involved house fire, First officer on location found heavy fire on the 2nd floor. Crews attacked the fire but due to conditions and water supply were forced back out. As more companies arrived with tankers. Crews contained the fire and worked on wind feed hot spots for several hours. One occupant was transported for smoke inhalation. Departments the assisted were Lebanon, South Windham, Baltic, Bozrah and Mohegan tribe as Fast.

Extreme Stand-by 12-09-08
24-7 Fire protection and BLS coverage at Extreme Home site is being provided by several departments from New London County, Along with ALS from American ambulance. The regional IMT is on site for control of event in the production area. Voluntown asked for assistants for the coverage time. Many department have offered there support. Crew are tasked with site metering, Fire and EMS.

Several years ago. Camden FD NJ Eng-11 mans a 2.5 attack line as heavy fire takes over the front of the house, Both exposures were damaged.
The above was in firehouse magazine.

2nd Alarm, 2.5 story vacant house heavy fire on arrival, Bolduc Ln.
Taftville fire department. Eng-21
About 10 year ago

Norwich 3rd Alarm 01-15-09
Around 17:20; Norwich fire responded to 58 Hobart Ave, for a reported possible structure fire. On arrival nothing visible. Within min's a working fire was transmitted for the 3rd floor. The house was set on a hill, with about a 15' high walkway to the home. Crews found fire on the 3rd floor and reported fire below them in the floor. Condition deteriorated an took hold of the 3rd floor. Crews made a good push but were unable to gain control until the vent was made. Soon after the main body of fire was knocked down. For a while crews hunted down the hidden pockets of fire. The Temp was about 9degs out, with icing conditions. Companies on scene, Norwich, Taftville, East Great Plans and Laural hill do to the weather conditions extra companies were requested.

Plainfield W/F 01-22-09
Plainfield Fire and M/A companies were dispatched around 13:00 for a report of a house fire on arrival of first due officer he reported smoke from the rear of the building. After heading up a long driveway it was changed to fire from the rear of the house declaring a working fire. More M/A tankers were added to the fire, all water need to trucked in. The home was a 2 story WF with a "A" frame on the front. Within minutes the fire took hold of the entire house. A blitz fire was placed into operation on the window of the "A" frame. After the front was knocked down hand-line went to work. The fire spread to the attic area and self vented as crews worked to control the fire. In about a hour the main body of fire was knocked down. The crews overhauled the fire for some time after.

Lebanon W/F 01-30-09
Around 8:am, Lebanon and several other fire departments were dispatched to RT-32 for a reported building fire, The address was not known at first. The fire was located in the small section that Lebanon covers at the Franklin boarder. First arriving companies found heavy smoke showing from a "L" shaped small mix use building complex. A request for a ladder and several tanker were requested. In a short time heavy fire vented from the eve's. Fire spread to two exposure's in a short time had damaged both. The tankers shuttled the water from near by water source. The temp was around 19.

Taftville 3rd Alarm 06-05-09
Info to follow Around 22:00hrs Taftville Fire responded to 15 Hunters Ave. for a report of a smoke detector activation with a smell of smoke. As the first due officer arrived he found heavy smoke coming from the #2 floor calling for 2nd alarm with extra engines. The some of the occupants were still in the apartments. He evacuated the building as the first due engine arrive conditions change drastically (see photo below). At that time Command requested tower 1. The engine crew pulled a 2.5 and knocked down the porch area, then crews entered the rear of the building for fire attack on 2 floors of the 6 unit building, as T25 and other lines were placed to exposure protection do to some melting and burning on both buildings. Exposures were about 10-15 ft at the roof lines. As the fire was taking hold of the front section of 4 apartments and the cock loft, Command evacuated the building. The now defensive operations and great tower work and deck guns the fire was knocked down in a short time. The fire is under investigation.

A rare event. Hartford's Water tower 04-26-09
At the The Fire Museum the year was 1991, the last time they had the Water tower out for a demonstration. The day was perfect for the showing, The truck had a minor rough start but made three trips this day. The 1911 American water tower. Originally horse drawn, the tower was motorized in 1915 with an American-British tractor. It was in service in Hartford until the 1950’s, and was the only water tower to operate in Connecticut!
Several photographers were on hand along with the owner of Fire Apparatus Journal John Calderone. I could not stay for the full event so Patrick forward me the photos of the pumping demonstration.

Willimantic, 3rd alarm 02-24-09
Around 13:30 Willimantic fire was dispatched for a building fire at 138 Chapman St. (Note they were operating at a EMS and now are running short) As they arrived the found a 2.5 story wf apartment building with a fire on the first floor spreading rapidly. In a very short time command requested a 2nd alarm. The crew made a aggressive attack on all floors as the the fire made its way to the top floor via the void spaces. On the third floor they attempted to make a push but due the the heavy fire conditions along with changing winds. Command with drew the firefighters as the roof sagged and the burned trough. As the towers were placed into operation over the power lines as heavy fire vented from the rear of the roof. After a short time, of master stream operations the heavy fire was knocked down.

Noank Boat Explosion 07-31-09
At 07:20 Noank and Groton Long Point responded to the Noank Shipyard on Pearl Street. For a report of a boat explosion with fire and a burn victim. Upon arrival of Eng-42 at Dock "C", heavy fire was shooting from the boat, crews stretched a 1 3/4 handline to contain the fire to the boat of origin. A First alarm was requested by G-4 (Chief Steel) for do to the exposure problem and the heavy fire conditions. Mystic River ambulance and L&M medics transported the Victim with burns to L&M Hospital, Later he was transferred to Bridgeport Burn Center. The fire was fed by Diesel fuel and boating material. After a short time the fire was placed under control. The Boat was purchased about a week ago, List price was about $150.000

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New London 2nd Alarm+ 08-11-09
Around 10:15 New London Fire was dispatched for a fire at L&M Hospital near the Ambulance emergency room entrance. As A-11 left HQ they reported heavy smoke in the area. At that time W-15 was added to the incident. On arrival they found heavy fire and thick black smoke showing on the exterior of the building. Command requested a 2nd alarm which added the rest of NLFD and Subase C-25. During this time a off duty NLFD firefighter aided L&M staff with the movement of Patients on the upper floors. At times heavy fire was venting from below grade vents of the building to the third floor exterior. The location was about 30ft down the side of the ER entrance in the bushes. Crews were primarily on exposure protection of the outer in the inner sections of the building. Hospital staff were moving PTs from the exposure areas. Some PTs area being transferred to other hospitals, unknown how many. Firefighters searched all rooms in the exposure and evacuation areas along with some salvage work. The majority of the fire was confined to the lower level electrical rooms. Once they had plenty of foam on location and arrival of Norwich's foam trailer, they began foam operations and the final knockdown of the fire was completed. Over 20 M/A ambulances were on scene from all over the state, DEP, public utilities, NLPD and several other agencies will be operating for sometime.

Norwich W/F w/special call 05-27-10

Around 02:25, Norwich Fire responded to the area of Norwich Free Academy for a house fire the location was not positive at first from multiple callers. As apparatus approach the area the correct address was received and crews arrived to find the fire located at 1 Coles Ct., With Heavy fire in the C-D section of the home. The occupants were out of the home when the FD and PD arrived. The fire had consumed a "L" shaped porch and was spreading to the main dwelling. Crews stretched several lines and vented the roof as the fire spread to the attic area. M/A engines from Taftville (ET-21) and Yantic (E-33) where requested by command. The fire was under control in about one hour, This fire accrued right after a severe storm passed through the area.
For more photos see http://laddsphotos.smugmug.com

Jewett City W/F 05-12-10

Jewett City fire responded to Pond Lane for a basement fire at 14:34. Upon arrival they reported heavy fire from the C-D side. M/A was requested for tankers and FAST. Fire had burned through the floor in the hall and ammo was stored in a first floor room preventing a quick knock down. Within 40 min fire was under control.

Lisbon Train Derailment 05-12-10

Lisbon fire responded at 13:04 to a Train derailment at 365 River Rd (RT-12). They found 9 rail cars tankers and bin type rolled over with some in the river. One tanker of liquid latex was leaking and considered about the rest a Haz-mat response was requested. The IMT was requested along with the Cerrit along with several state agencies. Providence Worcester Rail road responded to control the incident. The clean up is expected to take 3-4 days. No injuries were reported.

Norwich Multi Alarm Mill Fire 04-27-10

Norwich Fire responded around 03:00 to Capehart mill for a confirmed building fire. As Engine 2 left they station across the street. The called for a 2nd alarm with fire through the roof. As the night went on command requested 5 ladders and or towers to the scene. A task-force of ladders was brought into the city if the fire extend to the next section. Several pumpers laid in from hydrants or drafted from the river. The building condition before the fire was very poor and firefighters could not enter any section of the building. During the next two days hot spots flared up and extinguished by Norwich and Taftville fire departments. In all 18 different departments were involved during the fire. The fire is under investigation by Norwich, State and Federal FMOs
More photos at www.laddsphotos.smugmug.com

Yantic, Construction Incident 01-27-11

Around 10Am Yantic Fire was dispatched to Otrobando ave for a person that fell about 15ft from a fork lift. While en-rout information stating that the injured party may of hit his head on a beam. Then it was reported that a beam was on the worker. Upon arrival they found the worker in a pile of metal with a bar truss on him. He was severally injured and a trauma alert was called. Crews packaged him after the truss was cut off of him. American transported the PT to Backus. Operation time of about 30min. The building is under going demolition, most of the damage was prior to the incident.

Willimantic, 3rd alarm 1-16-11


Around 00:50 Station "K" was notified by the PD of a building fire at 118 Carey Hill Rd. At that time Willimantic fire was dispatched, when they arrived the found a Vacant 2.5 story dwelling with limited access, with heavy fire coming from the building with exposure's on two sides. Large lines were placed in service. A 2nd alarm was requested by command. Due to the conditions a defensive operation commenced. The fire was confined to the building of origin by the crews. The building was heavily damaged and the fire is under investigation by the FMO. The Mutual aid to the fire consisted of units from the following departments, University of Connecticut, North Windham, South Windham, Mansfield and Columbia

Norwich, 2nd Alarm OMD 01-04-11

At 03:10 Norwich Battalion 1 gave a working fire for 24 John St, a 3.5 story wood frame OMD. Heavy fire was visible from Fire HQ. Upon arrival heavy fire was coming out the first floor "B" side extending to the upper floors, Several spot fires were in the yard and a car fire was active too. Its been reported that a O2 tank exploded as the occupant were evacuating the apartment and knocked them down and blew out some window frames.
Crews attacked the main body of fire on the first floor with an 2.5 hand-line and then relocated to the 2nd floor as a second engine company stretched to a separate apartment on the 2nd floor. Tribal Fast responded and Yantic Eng-33 for additional Fast personnel, Car-1 Arrived and requested a 2nd alarm to the scene. Battalion 1, directed 2 members from Yantic to operate a line on the 1st floor due to a flair up, as NFD worked the upper levels. The fire spread fast and took hold of the upper floors and command gave the evacuation orders.
The companies went defensive and shortly after the roof collapsed. EGPFD Ladder 5 worked their way into the yard and used their ladder pipe for knockdown. The fire is under investigation by the FMO. Several occupants were displaced.
More photos at Laddsphotos

Detroit. MI, Box Alarm 10-29-10

At 01:30 while taking in the fire in Highland Park (previous post). We noticed a 2 story building burning on a side street. We returned to find fire taking hold of the attic. The Michigan State PD was on location investigating. At first a single engine was released from the fire around the corner and commenced a interior attack. After a short time the engine officer ordered the crew out of the building as the fire took hold of the attic. A while latter other companies arrived and helped bring this fire under control.

Detroit. MI, Box Alarm 10-28-10. End of Day 2

Around 11pm A Box Alarm was transmitted for Joy & Monica, Upon arrival of Ladder 21 they found 2 Vacant dwellings, with fire too the rear. The engine and the truck crews split resources and worked both fires. Due to several fires and rehab time, next due was delayed. Crews contained the fires with limited resources.

Detroit. MI, Box Alarm 10-28-10

At 11:20 Detroit fire transmitted a Box Alarm for 1057 Casgram. First due crews encountered heavy fire from the 2nd floor A side of the dwelling with heavy smoke from the rear roof line. Several lines were placed into operation. The Arson Squad searched the lower floor and then questioned all spectators in the area. The fire was under control in about a 1/2 hour.

Detorit, MI. Box Alarm 10-28-10

About 15min after leaving the fire at Harbough Detroit fire dispatched a Box for 4072 Cabet, a short distance down the road. We followed the glow in and arrived first due to find the front on a 1.5 story dwelling involved with a neighbor using a garden hose, trying to contain the fire. The winds were blowing and keeping a lot of the smoke and ash low as you will see in the photos. The ladder was first in and stretched a red line for exposure protection. The engine stretched in and attached the main fire. The fire was contained to the fire building.

C-11 "New" 2010 Pierce Saber/Contender

1250/GPM-750GLN


A twin to C-21


Placed in service on March 25th

Willimantic, 2nd Alarm 03-27-11