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
If your interested in viewing all of the incident photos or purchasing a photo That I have taken click here.
Around 10:30 Willimantic fire transmitted an 2nd alarm for 123 Jackson ST, Crews found fire running the balloon frame walls from the 1st floor to attic, Due to the type of construction of the building a 2nd alarm was requested. Crews had the fire under control in about 20 mins,
Taftville fire was dispatched to Rt-97 in the woods for a Bob Cat on fire at a logging project. Crews hiked in with the needed equipment. they found a most of the machine involved with fire.
South Windsor fire transmitted an 2nd alarm in a condo complex at 06:00. First arriving unit reported, 1 condo fully involved and
spreading. Mutual aid from the 8th District FD (Manchester) assisted at
the scene. Once SWFD Tower 1 went into operation the fire was knocked
down in 15 minutes with extensive overhaul.
New London fire responded to TA Scott's boat docks for a sport boat fire, crews found a boat heavily fire at the end of the dock. Crews knocked down the fire in a short time.
Vernon fire worked this 3 alarm at 8 Cedar St at 2350 hrs. Members
arrived to find fire showing from floors 1 & 2 on the B side.
Numerous mutual aid apparatus and ambulances assisted at the scene.
Bozrah Fire and American Ambulance were Dispatched to Fitchville RD and Elaine ST for a two car MVA w/serious injuries, FD found two vehicles with heavy side damage. One PT was transported BLS.
Subase Fire Department members had two days of training with their new set of extrication tools, The set up contained 2 Battery powered pumps and one Gas powered pump. The new tools will be in service by the end of the month.
Glastonbury, fire responded for well involved house at 408 Thompson St. at 2235 hours. Crews dealt with Heavy fire conditions. More pictures at www.squadfirephotos.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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