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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Lebanon and M/A responded to a reported basement fire at 47 Williams Crossing RD . First due companies encountered heavy fire conditions in the basement spreading to the first floor. Crews placed a blitz fire in operation at the garage door area, along with several hand-lines. Tankers were added to the incident. Fire took hold of the building and the IC ordered evacuation of the building for defensive operations. NFI the fire is under investigation.
At 07:55, Taftville fire was dispatched to Bob's warehouse for a reported truck fire next to the building, reported from across the street. TFD arrived to find a cab of box truck at the loading dock on fire. Building occupants reported smoke in the building, Command requested one engine from Occum to back fill the assignment, due to an engine being out of service. The fire was contained to the cab of the truck.
Mid afternoon Yantic was dispatched to I-395 SB between exits 82-81 for a 3 car MVA, Moderate damage to several car with multiple injuries were found. Yantic and American personnel packaged and transported them to Backus Hospital. NFI
Canterbury fire and M/A responded to 71 N Canterbury Rd for a chimney fire with extension, crews encountered fire rolling across the ceiling on the second floor for the first in crew.
Extensive overhaul of second floor and attic.Crew brought the fire under control in a short time.
Waterbury fire worked this 2nd alarm at 990 Meriden Rd, a commercial storage building at 13:00. The storage unit had heavy fire conditions running the building. Crews worked the fire for several hrs, the building was torn down to bring it under control.
Manchester fire responded to 61 Theresa Rd for a raised ranch with a reported garage fire companies found a double bay garage under the house well involved. NFI
Preston was dispatched to 55 Miller Rd for a house fire P1 and Eng 2 from Norwich found the first floor heavily involved with ammo going off in the building. Tankers were requested and crews went defensive as the home became fully involved. NFI, the fire is under investigation. Full set of photos
Lebanon fire w/MA was dispatched to 301 Cook Hill Road for a attic fire at 11:35. On arrival a working fire was transmitted as fire showing from the roof. Crews had the fire under-control in a short time,with moderate damage to the building. The fire is under investigation.
Southington fire was dispatched to Southington Auto 1079 Queen St. For a fire alarm, first due transmitted a working fire At 16:52.Fire was showing from the bays of the building, Crews worked the fire in the defensive mode until the main body for fire was knockdown. NFI
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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