Salem W/F with shooting. 06-18-13

Gardner Lake and Salem fire was dispatched to 23 Witter Rd, for a reported fire. First due arrived to find the driveway blocked and two buildings heavily involved. M/A tankers and along with other apparatus were added to the assignment. Crews managed to open the blocked driveway  worked the house while a water supply was set up. During this time CSP was looking for a person in the woods near the home. In a short time shots were heard from the woods, and EMS was requested. The home owner was taken to the hospital and died from his injuries. This incident is under investigation by several agencies.

Windham Ct. Water Rescue 06-17-13

The Windham's, along with Willimantic Swift water rescue team and the Windham county Dive team was dispatched to the Scotland Dam area for two kayakers in distress. Crews found them at the bottom of the dam. One was rescued by a rescuer repelling down the dam, while the boat team made their way up river. The 2nd trapped boater was removed via the boat. Injuries are unknown.

photos from Shane Dupuis

East Hartford W/F 06-07-13

East Hartford fire responded to 65 Bissell St 0450 hours. First due found fire showing from the rear.

 

Hartford W/F 06-06-13

While working the 2nd alarm, a 2nd fire was dispatched for 639 Windsor St at 03:11 hours. Fire was in a commercial building. One member was injured and transported to the hospital with unknown type injuries. NFI

Hartford, 2nd Alarm. 06-06-13

Hartford fire was dispatched to 94-96 Homestead Ave about 01:20 hours. first due found heavy fire on the 1st floor of a 2 1/2 story wood frame. a 2nd alarm was requested as the fire took hold of the dwelling. NFI 

Norwich W/F+ 06-05-13

Norwich fire was 637 Boswell Ave for a house fire, Engine two arrived to find a working fire, a report of two occupants missing was relayed from a neighbor. Firefighters worked the scene for about 30 mins to bring it under control. One engine was requested from Taftville for man-power and Rescue 5 was requested for SCBA support.