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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Scotland Fire around 09:40 was dispatched to 373 Devotion Rd. (RT-97) for Numerous reports of a house fire. Car 16 found a 2 story home with a 1.5 story addition with heavy fire conditions from the addition section. a 2nd Alarm was requested along with a Tanker Taskforce. The Addition was a total loss, with moderate damage to the main building. The FMO is investigating the incident.
Note: these photos are from a camera phone. I hoping to receive a few photos from some friends.
Hartford fire responded to 33 Blue Hills Ave, two buildings down from Engine
14/Ladder 4 at 0245 hours. fire was showing from the rear. This fire reached 2 alarms. NFI.
Taftville fire was dispatched about 23:30 to 490 Norwich Ave, for several reports of a apartment building on fire. First due found a 150x30 3.5 story 6 plex with heavy smoke pushed from the attic area. 2nd and a 3rd alarm was requested in a short time. Fire broke out of two windows to the rear as fire took hold of 3rd floor of 3-4 units and attic space. Fire also dropped down void spaces to the 1st floor. Tower 25 and Tower 1 opened the roof while Et-21,22 E-2, E-32 & E-31 stretched 13/4s and a 2.5 into several units. Fast and Rescue 3 set up ground ladders for operation and 2nd egress. Other companies set up water supply and provided relief and search crews. Damage to upper leave is extensive, the fire is under investigating the cause.
Meriden fire was dispatched to 213 Colony St.
at 1201 hours. First notification was from the street box in front of the
building. Engine 2 transmitted a working fire on arrival.
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Hartford fire, responded to I84 E/B at exit 59 for a MVA with fire . Several vehicles were involved, a car carrier caught fire to the rear and several cars were destroyed. Three ambulance's, 2
additional engine companies plus a mutual aid tanker from Glastonbury to take
care of this incident.
Windsor Locks Fire and M/A responded to 33 S. Main St at 02:15 hours. Heavy fire took hold of the dwelling setting off ammo stored in the home. Command decided to go defensive. Crews worked the incident for several hours.
Hartford Fire responded too this 2nd alarm directly behind Engine 8's quarters at 192
Affleck St 01:40 hours. They found heavy fire to the rear of the dwelling.
Around 18:30 Willimantic fire was dispatched to St. Marys Church for smoke coming from the building. First due found heavy smoke coming from the building, In a short time a 3rd alarm was requested. Crews made entry to with a 2.5 hose line to attack the fire as 4 towers and a ladder set up. After a while the conditions deteriorated and command evacuated the building and went defensive with master streams. The fire ran the roof line for several hrs, the master streams held it in check. After several hrs, crews were allowed to re-enter the building and to work the hot spot. Local and State Fire Marshals are investigating. Full set posted @ Laddsphotos.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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