New London Fire responded to 283 Willetts Ave at 09:48 for a fire in the hall of a OMD, (a 3 story 150' x 40' brick apartment building) with in seconds several reports of people trapped on the 3rd floor was relayed by dispatch. Battalion 4 at that time told dispatch to tell the trapped occupants to close the doors and get to the window for rescue. First due reported fire showing from the building. At that time several occupant were also scene at the windows in need of rescue. Command requested a 2nd Alarm adding SBFD c-21 as FAST and a extra truck from Waterford (W-15) and several ambulances. NLFD crews started to place ground ladders and A-25 for rescue operations. As rescue operation commenced command requested 2 extra engines from Waterford. Over the next few mins fire entered the large Cock loft of the building (A new peek roof over a old flat roof). In the next hour command now A-1, Added 2 more truck co's W-55 and G-35 along with several engines and ambulances to the scene. During this time heavy fire raced above the 3rd floor and command with drew all crews and Attacked the fire in the defencive mode. until the fire was in check and crews reentered for final knock down. Several occupant were transported to L&M with known injuries.
I missed the fire, But looking for photos if you have any and would like to share them. Please e-mail me. Thanks Rob
More photos at NLFD and PGFD union sites They have several sections of photos use the scroll bar to see them all. Also added Jennifer Dickson, Photos
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