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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Manchester Fire shift 3 members responded to 18 Marshall Rd at 10:20 hours for a basement fire in a cape cod style house. Members had to wait for the power company to arrive in order to fully extinguish the fire because of electrical panel involvement. Mutual aid from the 8th District responded to the scene and East Hartford covered their stations.
At 0445 hours the Hartford Fire Department responded to 47 Evergreen Ave. for alarms activated in the building and smoke on floor #3. On arrival of Ladder 5 they reported nothing showing and the building being evacuated. The building was a 3 brick 75' x 100' U shaped. When they made the 3rd floor they had smoke and high heat. Upon further investigation they found a basement fire with extension into the walls. A 3rd alarm with special calls was required to extingush this fire. Mutual aid from East Hartford, West Hartford, Manchester Fire Rescue EMS, New Britain and Uconn (Farmington) covered the Hartford stations. Many more pictures at http://squadfirephotos.smugmug.com and check out the audio of the fire at www.hfdradio.com
West Hartford, 2nd alarm on arrival at 15 Northfield Dr, about 13:10 hrs. They had heavy fire on all 3 floors to the rear of the building with extension to the interior. Bloomfield responded with 1 engine to the scene and Hartford responded to the scene with their rehab unit. Very high temperatures and humidity at the time of the fire.
During the fire at 5 Putnam Heights at 07:45 Hartford fire alarm started calling companies for 170 Campfield Ave. They said they were receiving numerous calls for a structure fire. Patrick diverted to Campfield Ave and arrived before first waterfilled the hydrant line and the fire was already knocked down by E-16 members (a long way from home).Nice job. More pictures at. http://squadfirephotos.smugmug.com
East Great Plain fire responded to Walmart for a truck fire at approx 16:00 hrs . On arrived the cab and engine compartment were well involved. Truck was parked in the fire lane. How funny is that. Norwich FMO investigated.
Manchester, Ct Fire Rescue EMS members responded to the area of 788 Center St at 01:03 hours for this accident which required extrication. Quint 1, Engine 2 and Car 5 responded and on Car 5's arrival he special called for Engine 4, Engine 5 and Medic 5. Three people were transported ALS to area hospitals.
Willimantic fire responded to 387 Pleasant St. at 11:45 for a Building fire with numerous calls Engine 301 responded with delay of truck due to a EMS call. Car-101 reports 2.5 sty wd, 40x40 heavy smoke from building, no occupants in building, Requesting truck 101 first due truck do to access issues. Off duty FF's were requested. to man extra engine and truck and respond. UConn responded as FAST. The fire was knocked down quickly and confined to the front of the home. South Windham responded a Engine and air unit. Coventry and Mansfield responded Ambulances.
Around 00:30, Poquonnock Bridge fire was dispatched to 55 South RD, A Building for heavy fire on the 3rd floor. Also on the assignment Old Mystic 67 (Fast Team), Mystic 57, Sub Base 21, Groton Ambulance, Medic 12. A second alarm was transmitted and eventually went to a fourth alarm. Fire involved several apartments and damaged at least 12 units. A list of units is listed below. No injuries have been reported, the fire is under investigation. If you have any photos or video please send them.
Lebanon Fire Responded in the area of 34 Waterman Rd for a fire in the woods, upon arrival of a officer it was confirmed as a Fully involved house about 500+ ft of the road at 22:30. At that time M/A departments and Tankers were started. Due to limited water supply, Drop tanks were used and then pumped to the fire scene. The fire had a long head start and the house was a loss. The fire is under investigation.
Around 14:20 hrs Yantic fire was dispatched to 204 Scotland Rd, (a large OMD) for a structure fire, Car 3 & Car 1 were on scene in about a min. Car-3 reported heavy fire from a 2nd floor window and requested M/A along with a Tanker task-force. A quick search by Car-1 and a firefighter of both floors was started. First in engine "32" place a line into operation found the apartment 50% involved with extension into a large attic. Tower 1 and Tower 25's crews vented the roof, as conditions in the attic deteriorated, crews from Yantic, Norwich and Taftville opened up ceilings and knocked down the attic fire. A tanker shuttle was used to set up for water supply. Several pets were removed from the building. The heavy damage was confined to the apartment of origin and some attic areas.
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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