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 16:00 Pawcatuck Fire receive a box alarm for 7 River Rd. The Dispatch center also received a report of a fire on the 3rd floor of a 4 story, 200'x400' mill complex. PFD arrived to find fire on the 3rd floor with active sprinkler flow. Crews made the fire floor, to find the fire running the walls and above the sprinkler system. Command requested M/A From several Ct and RI departments over the next few hrs, Along with the M/A requested Mystic FD responded with the fire boat and was used for drafting from the river. Crews worked the outer walls and vented and opened up several layers of roofing to get at the confined fire. The Fire damage was confined to a space 50x50 with most of the fire damage to the roof and outer wall area, Other areas had water damage. PFD and CSFMO are investigating the cause. NFI
Around 8am, Taftville fire was dispatched to 10 South 3rd ave for reported smoke coming from a air conditioner. First arriving officer reported a working fire, and requested Occum and one engine from Yantic. Mohegan Tribe responded as FAST. TFD forced entry as the line was being stretched. The fire was knocked down within a few minutes. NFI
Yantic Fire was dispatched around 20:20 for a car fire due to a MVA, at Town and New London TRPK. The Crash happened after a reported Police chase, NPD took one into custody after this car crash. NFI
Meriden, Ct responded to 525 Crown St on 5/9/15 about noon for numerous
calls reporting a building fire with people trapped and jumping. Due to
the volume of calls and large column of smoke seen while responding Car 3
struck the 2nd alarm before companies arrived. On arrival members had
heavy fire conditions in an apartment building. One civilian was found
burned on the ground outside. I was told there was an explosion after
members entered the building. Two members were also transported to the
hospital, one having burns. Many mutual aid departments assisted at the
scene and covering other calls. Later in the day Meriden had another
working fire which was handled by some mutual aid companies.
For the last several days Norwich Fire, with M/A from Norwich Dive team (Yantic & Taftville), the CSP Dive team. Voluntown, Taftville and Occum fire departments, Norwich police with CSP are investigating the incident of a missing kayaker in Shetucket River above Greeneville Dam. The missing person was last seen on the river around 10pm may 3rd. At the last update, he has not been located.
Montville and Mohegan was dispatched to 20 Ridge Dr , for a house fire. Crews found active fire in the home. M/A was requested from several departments. 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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