Norwich Multi alarm, with May-day 11-30-08

Norwich (Greenville section) responded to Central Ave the Kelly building for a reported fire, Eng-2 was operating at a MVA around the corner. After the tone they spotted the fire and requested a 2nd alarm. Norwich was confronted with heavy fire from at least 6 windows on two floors on arrival. During the attack 3 firefighter had the ceiling collapse on them and a hose line burn thew. The managed to free themselves and exit the building. A 2nd crew of 2 called a mayday after one ran out of air, They found a window and broke it out. A Taftville LT. noticed this action and requested help. Command assigned tower 25 to the rescue. Due to the FAST had not arrived at this time (delayed by dispatch). Taftville firefighters placed a 35ft ladder in place on firefighter can down the ladder and lost his grip hand fell about 10ft. The 2nd was in the window as a firefighter reached him some how he feel and was caught by the firefighter by his leg and was held up side down until help crews placed a2nd ladder below him and mover the bucket in to the area of the rescue. he was removed to safety. The building continued to burn as 1 ladder, 2 towers and several master streams worked the building for several hours. After the investigation the build was torn down.

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