Taftville, 2nd Alarm 06-29-18

At 11:15hrs this morning, Taftville fire was dispatched to 50 Norwich Ave for a building fire. Upon confirmation of a working fire by the PD and numerous 911 calls, the alarm was upgraded adding Norwich Eng-2, Truck-1, Batt-1, Occum ET-42, Eng-41, Mohegan Tribal FAST and Yantic Eng-33 for station coverage. Taftville Car-20, 28,ET-21, Tower-25, & ET-22 responded. Crews stretched hoselines to the fire room and extinguished the fire. All occupant got out safe and no injuries were reported. We would like to Thank Norwich Local 892, Occum fire, Yantic and Mohegan Tribe for their assist. Everyone's prompt respond made for a quick resolution to this incident that could of been worst due to the size of the house and weather conditions. The cause is under investigation.

(info source Taftville FD)

 

 Eng-2 (NFD)

 

Bozrah, Barn Fire 6-28-18

Around 9:30 Bozrah fire and Colchester ladder 128 was dispatched to Bashon Hill Rd, for a reported Barn fire, (a severe storm was in the area). First arriving Firefighter found a working fire,in a 20x30 hay barn, Around this time tankers and Yantic and Tribal Fast was dispatched. Companies responded and worked in heavy rains, the barn was about 500' off the road, and collapsed about 15mins from the call. Water supply was a tanker shuttle, for a large loop from the fill to the drop point. The main-body of fire was knocked down, and the long overhaul of the hay bails began.

The fire is under investigation.

East Great Plain, 3rd alarm. 05-28-18

East Great Plain fire and M/A operate at this 2.5 story converted home to apartments. Fire due found fire showing from the 2nd floor. NFI Photos by Joe Shefer

 

Hartford 2nd Alarm 06-09-18

Hartford fire, struck 2 alarms at 19:20. Companies arrived to heavy fire showing from 232 S Marshall with extension to the B side exposure. Two members were transported to the hospital for unknown type injuries. Local news is reporting the fire was started by a guy who threw a grill onto the porches to burn the building and kill everyone inside. www.squadfirephotos.com