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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Bozrah Fire responded to the the area of Fitchville Rd and RT-2 exit ramp for a reported car fire. First due found an engine compartment fire in a SUV with an exposure, a large barn. In a short time the fire was under control. One engine from Yantic also responded.
Around 11:40, Yantic Fire was dispatched to I-395 NB at Exit 81w, for a tractor trailer rollover. CSP was first due. They requested the ambulance to expedite. Car 3 found the truck on its side and unstable with a trapped occupant. At that time Rescue 5 was requested for a 2nd Heavy rescue, and its winch. the occupant was removed. Later in the incident a while the clean up contractor was working the incident a natural gas leak was caused, Several tankers were added to the assignment, for water supply. NFI at this time.
Jewett City Fire Department, Griswold Ct. Just placed into service.
Smeal RPT (Rescue-Pumper-Tanker) with 2000 GPM Hale QMax pump, 1500
Gallons of water, light tower, and a 30 kW generator with full
compliment of rescue tools.
Hartford, Ct had this one room job on 4/10/13 at 49 Kibbe St Smoke showing 3rd floor A side. Bedroom fire on third floor 1 line charged and used. Quick knockdown by E11 and L5 crews. This was the first fire for some of the new firefighters.
Franklin fire was dispatched to Rt-87 & Rindy Rd. at 11:52 for a MCA with a possible unconscious operator. Due to the injuries Life Star medical Helicopter was request. NFI
Around 19:30 East Great Plain fire was dispatched to Thomas Ave fore a reported fire on the 2nd floor. First due found a bedroom fire with a moderate smoke condition. The fire was brought under control in a short time..
NFI at this time.
A sneak peek, Coming soon to the streets of Jewett City, Ct.
Around 15:00, Submarine Base Fire was dispatched to 293 Osprey Dr. for a possible dwelling fire. On arrival they found a fire on the rear of the building with the electrical system involved. Crews kept the fire in check till the power company shut they house supply down. The fire is under investigation. Photos provided by some spectators.
Around 10am North Falmouth Fire was dispatched to summer residence near Megansett Beach in North Falmouth. Heavy smoke and fire was found on arrival, The fire was a defensive operation, M/A companies that responded were Falmouth, Bourne and Mashpee.
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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