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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Hartford fire, responded to I84 E/B at exit 59 for a MVA with fire . Several vehicles were involved, a car carrier caught fire to the rear and several cars were destroyed. Three ambulance's, 2
additional engine companies plus a mutual aid tanker from Glastonbury to take
care of this incident.
Windsor Locks Fire and M/A responded to 33 S. Main St at 02:15 hours. Heavy fire took hold of the dwelling setting off ammo stored in the home. Command decided to go defensive. Crews worked the incident for several hours.
Hartford Fire responded too this 2nd alarm directly behind Engine 8's quarters at 192
Affleck St 01:40 hours. They found heavy fire to the rear of the dwelling.
Around 18:30 Willimantic fire was dispatched to St. Marys Church for smoke coming from the building. First due found heavy smoke coming from the building, In a short time a 3rd alarm was requested. Crews made entry to with a 2.5 hose line to attack the fire as 4 towers and a ladder set up. After a while the conditions deteriorated and command evacuated the building and went defensive with master streams. The fire ran the roof line for several hrs, the master streams held it in check. After several hrs, crews were allowed to re-enter the building and to work the hot spot. Local and State Fire Marshals are investigating. Full set posted @ Laddsphotos.smugmug.com
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
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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