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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Taftville Fire Responded to this car fire on Norwich Ave, This is one of the three incidents they responded to in a extremely short time, First they were requested to aid Occum with a MVA, As Occum was responding a fully involved car was noticed at Occum package store. As Occum and Taftville work the two incidents Norwich Fire transmitted the call for a car fire further down the road. When they arrived the Passenger compartment was involved.
Around 10:20 Norwich fire was dispatched to 145 Rockwell St. for a reported apartment fire. First due reported light smoke showing, Then found heavy fire to the rear on two floors. T-1 laddered the building using ground ladders do to power lines in the front of the building, T-1 was working the roof as condition deteriorated and were ordered off the roof by command, The engines worked both floors and attic. During this time a 2nd was requested by Car-1. Taftville T-25 , E-21 & Yantic E-33. Command ordered all companies out of the building for defensive operations. T-1 Set up for pipe operations. HT-6 was requested for additional supply lines. Once the heavy fire was knocked down crews re-entered the building to locate and overhaul the pockets of fire. The FM Task Force is investigating.
The first set of photos More to come.Conditions to the rear on arrival
Waterford Departments were dispatched to 4th street for a house fire, Crews encountered heavy fire conditions in a 1 story home, initial reports of occupant trapped. Crews knocked down the fire and searched the building to find no occupants in the home. NFI
Around 09:50 Bungay along with M/A responded to Center Rd & Bradford Corner Rd for a house fire. Crews found the Barn section on fire spreading to the house. Crews chased the fire in several roof sections in the dwelling for awhile until the fire was under control. NFI
Around 09:30 Norwich Fire Dispatched East Great Plain FD to 9 Bushnell Place, For a possible building fire. On arrival of Car-59 a report of a working fire with heavy brush surrounding a two story vacant home. In short time a 2nd Alarm was requested, M/A from several departments responded. Heavy smoke conditions from the 2nd floor and fire showing from a rear window. Crews attempted to advance into the dwelling but encountered Colliers Mansion conditions with in. With condition deteriorating operations went defensive. The fire was under control in a few hours. Norwich FMO and PD are investigating. (Joe good work with my camera.)Full set of photos
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.
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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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