I welcome you to my blog site; I hope to show you the fire service in NLC in some interesting events. During the next few years, I will improve on the content and photos to keep you coming back for more. I take pride in my photography and try my best to be first in when possible. The majority of the photos will be from the Norwich companies & surrounding area departments, but sometimes I Buff out of state cities for a change of pace.
As of late I have missed or worked a lot of the incidents. I have a great support group of Photographers to help the site keep up with all the incidents. There are too many to list, So thanks for your support. Thanks for visiting and enjoy .RD Ladd
As of July 2017, my site has had 319000 hits thanks for viewing. If you keep coming I will keep posting. First time visitors for older post click on the month links right side.
Remember: I'm not able to make every major event, so if you get some photos or video and would like to share them, please contact me @ laddr68@yahoo.com
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Last week Submarine Base Fire Department responded to the Nautilus Museum for a reported Freon Leak. After investigation found that worker on the roof cut a pipe and a small leak accrued. Fire department used C-15 to access the rooftop due to the leak in the area of the roof hatch. The leak was controlled bye shutting off the storage tank.Asst. Chief Steel and Captian O'Brien (Acting asst. Chief in training)
Long Island Sound off of Fishers Island, NY. Several CT fire departments boats were requested by the Coast Guard for a 30+ft boat on fire. Mystic fire department were the first to arrive and found a well involved boat.
For the 2nd year SBFD held a reunion with retired and former firefighter & officers, About 160 past and present employs and family members visited FDHQ some for the first time in 20 years. One member traveled from Oregon. Lots of stories of fires and pranks were shared. A good time was had by all and we hope to see more past members next time.
Above are some of the retired and former members along with some close friends of the Submarine Base Fire Department. If you are a former member and would like more info contact us at SBFD HQ or send me a e-mail, We are still looking for some past members.
Norwich Fire Department. Responded to a reported house fire on Summer St. On arrival found smoke coming from the building and after a quick investigation reported a confirmed fire in the building. Crews made a quick knock down of the fire. Resulting in minor damage to the building.
Norwich fire responded to a medical on the roof of Falls Mills Apartments on Yantic St. (a three story section). The patient was placed in a stokes basket and placed on the basket of truck 1. Then lowered to awaiting crew from American Ambulance, Operation time about 20mins.
I started in the fire service in 1985 with the Yantic Fire Engine Company #1. In 1991 I started a career with the Submarine Base Fire Department. During this time I found an interest photographing fire departments in action. Over this time my photos and videos have been published in the following, The New London Day, Norwich Bulletin, 1st Responder news papers / Fire House magazine, Fire Chief magazine (a cover Shot)/ Video work has been shown on Ch-8, Ch-3, TV show Code-3. I'm a member with Connecticut Fire Photographers. As you will see I have been running this site for several years now. During this time I have up-graded my equipment. I believe it's working out. So at this time I would like to thank all area fire departments in advance for access to your incidents.
If you need to contact me, laddr68@yahoo.com
I have no ambition in this world but one, and that is to be a fireman. The position may, in the eyes of some, appear to be a lowly one; but we who know the work which the fireman has to do believe that his is a noble calling. Our proudest moment is to save lives. Under the impulse of such thoughts, the nobility of the occupation thrills us and stimulates us to deeds of daring, even of supreme sacrifice."
Asst. Chief Steel and Captian O'Brien (Acting asst. Chief in training)
Asst. Chief Steel and Captian O'Brien (Acting asst. Chief in training)
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