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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Around 16:40, Hartford fire reponded to the Connecticut River with the FD boat to assist a boater who had lost power and was drifting down river. HFD launched their boat and with an assist from another boater brought the troubled boat back to the boat launch.
Norwich Fire responded to102 Stonington Road, Stonington Estates for a porch fire. They found a active fire on the exterior of the building. Car-1 had some M/A companies to water supply operations and some on stand-by. I have NFI at this time.Photo from Quilter (VIA Cell Phone)
Bozrah Fire responded to Rt-163 and Bozrah St Ext. for a two car MVA, On arrival the found a "T" bone incident. One person had to be extricated with a door pop and transported to Backus.
Around 09:10, Subase Fire was dispatched to 121 Michigan Ave, for a report of a bedroom fire. Upon arrival they found a 6 unit, 2 story wf with smoke showing from 2nd floor of the end unit. Due to Ladder 15 being O.O.S G-35 was requested. C-10 (A/C) Called for a 1st alarm as crews reported a active fire on the 2nd floor. New London FAST was added at that time. The fire was confined to the bedroom.
East Hartford responded to 1327 Burnside Ave. at 0915 hrs. Fire was in the bottom floor rear apt. Some smoke showing on my arrival with a quick knockdown. First due engine 3 was at a fire alarm on Nutmeg Ln. and they ended up being the working fire engine for this fire. More pictures at.http://squadfirephotos.smugmug.com
Lisbon Fire was dispatched to 76 Sullivan Rd around14:40 pm along with Occum and Taftville "FAST TEAM" and Canterbury for a reported structure fire. A youth reported smoke in the building unable to enter. On arrival a working fire was declared in a 28'x40' ranch style house, heavy fire was showing at the front and rear doors of the building. This brought a call for tankers from Griswold and Plainfield. With the 1st floor burned through an exterior attack was the only option and the fire eventually made its way through the roof. The family dog and cat perished in the blaze, as well as most of the contents in the house were lost. The American Red Cross was on scene to assist the family, as well as the Lisbon FMO whom is working on the cause.
East Hartford, Ct's new Marine 1. I was invited to take the maiden voyage today on the Connecticut River. The boat is 26' long with a beam of 8'-6" and a draft of 13". Front of boat has a ramp and both sides of the boat have a door that folds down into the water to gain access. The doors have a ladder in them to assist getting into the boat. The deck gun will deliver 350 GPM. The winch can be mounted on either side of the boat. The boat has guages that tell you how deep the water is, the temp of the water, compass heading and speed at which you are traveling. Rides pretty smooth at 37 MPH for a flat bottom boat. Many more pictures http://squadfirephotos.smugmug.comhttp://squadfirephotos.smugmug.com
Around 17:45 Norwich Fire responded to Star St. for a brush fire in the woods, After investigating they found a slow moving but good size ground cover fire. The fire crossed fire districts and EGPFD was started. Car 5 requested UTV 6 from Laural Hill for assistance into the area. The fire was placed under control in about 1hr.
West Hartford, CT responded to 105 Newington Rd. around 2135 hrs. Quint 3 reported heavy fire showing on arrival. A 2nd alarm was requested, Hartford Fire Dept.responded on M/A to the scene for RIT. This was the second fire in this house today. First fire was minor. More pictures at. http://squadfirephotos.smugmug.com
Manchester, Ct (8th District FD) responded to 64 Congress St @1421 hrs. First PD unit on scene reported heavy fire showing. When the 8th District FD arrived a 2nd Alarm was transmitted, at that time a full structure response from quick knock down by members with the first line. http://squadfirephotos.smugmug.com
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."
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