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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Hartford fire responded to 639 Broad St., about 1210 hours for this 2nd alarm fire. District 3 struck the 2nd on arrival due to heavy fire conditions. Access was tough due to alley ways in the area having steel fences and those with gates, most of them were welded shut. Members stretched lines through adjacent buildings. More pictures at. http://squadfirephotos.smugmug.com
East Hartford, responded to 356 O'Connell Dr., at 1002 hours for this house fire. First due, Ladder 2 reported smoke from the roof with fire in the living room. Members removed many cats and dogs from the residence. More pictures athttp://squadfirephotos.smugmug.com
Hebron fire responded to a working basement fire at 105 Slocum Rd at 03:40 hrs. The found a active fire in the basement and had it under control in about 15 mins. NFI
Southington fire responded to the end of Sabina Drive, Near Fire HQ around 12:20. Crews found heavy fire conditions. Crews commenced defensive operations to knock down the fire. The fire is under investigation.
Old Mystic Fire responded to 5 Ann Drive for house fire at 12noon. Heavy fire was found and knocked down in mins, One occupant was found outside with 1st and 2nd degree burns, Later he was flown to Bridgeport burn center. NFI More photos at Jims flicker site
Around 16:30, Taftville Fire Responded to 9-11 South "C" street for a building fire with numerous calls. Once the first officer arrived bystanders stated a occupant maybe in the 2nd floor apartment. M/A aid was requested, from Occum, Yantic and Mohegan Tribel for FAST. Crews searched the apartment and found it to be clear of the occupant. Crews stretched several lines and vented the building, The heavy fire was knocked down on the exterior of the building and several crews worked the three apartments. With the layout of the building the fire was a little stubborn but was under control in about and hour. Several units were requested for man-power do to the extensive overhaul. Lisbon and Baltic aided with the incident
Before Arrival (photo from Facebook) I will post more photos later
At 1855 hrs Franklin Fire was toned for 2 calls. 1 was for a medical the 2nd was for an MVA in the area of the Auction complex on Rt 32. The initial call reported a couple of cars vs a TT unit. The medical was given to Bozrah Fire per Car 225, as it was south of the accident scene. A Medic was started from American as precaution. Franklin Rescue 1 got to work quickly and extricated one pt from the vehicle that was hit by the TT unit. Extrication time was approx 10 min. Units stayed on scene for about an hour and a half.
Around 3:pm Detroit fire was dispatched 1 and 1 to a Still Alarm for a garage fire at 5575 Harvard near Chandler Park Dr. A header could be seen several miles out. Upon arrival the garage was fully involved with several exposures. Two red lines were stretched. After several mins, they added two inch and 1 3/4s were added to the fire. One for attach the 2nd for the now burning "D" side exposure garage. The fire was under control in about a hour. This was the last fire of our trip. I will be posting Rig shots and some stations soon
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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