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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Around 13:40 East Brooklyn with M/A was dispatched to South Main St the Tiffany Building for a reported building fire. Car 96 reported a 3 story brick apartment building with active fire and ammo going off, with a missing occupant. Crews searched the building and found two victims, the fire was brought under control within an hr. Local and State FMOs are investigating. A short video before arrival
Berlin fire responded at 15:55 to 39 Highview Terrace. On
the chiefs arrival he transmitted the working fire. Mutual aid from
Cromwell's Rescue responded as RIT. The three occupants of the house
were transported to the local hospital for unknown injuries.
Lebanon Fire with Colombia and Willimantic was dispatched to 644 Beaumont Highway for a report from a neighbor reporting a house fire. A working fire was transmitted by first arriving member. Crews rescued an occupant for the home and transported to Windham Hospital. The fire was under control in about 30 mins. The fire is under investigation.NFI Full Set of photos
Glastonbury fire responded to 508 Chimney Sweep Hill Rd at
1215 hours for a car fire in the garage. First officer on scene reported
fire and heavy smoke showing from the garage and extending into the
house. Many mutual aid tankers assisted with a water shuttle.
Around 17:00 Norwich fire was dispatched to North Cliff Street for a reported house fire. First Due found a 2.5 story Vacant dwelling with smoke showing. Crews contained the fire to one room.
Passaic Fire and M/A companies worked a 3rd alarm at 386 Lafayette Ave @ 14:14. First due reported fire showing from attic. Crews worked the fire for around 3 hrs. 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.
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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