Just before Noon (12/23/24), Gales Ferry Volunteer Fire Company and Ledyard fire departments was dispatched to 18 West Drive, for a building fire. On arrival the B side was well involved, with extension into the 1st and 2nd floor.
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Occum and Yantic operated on I-395 SB for a Tractor trailer vs box truck with pin, this also involved 2 cars. A large beam, broke free and slid into the cab of the truck. The occupant was transported to Backus. NFI at this time.
On December 1st, Eastern Ct Fire School, Held their fall Firefighter 1 live burn on a chilly December day. The students worked in groups for fire attack, hand-lines operations, search and a number of fire related task. I only stayed a short time. Thanks, to the staff for spending time to teach the next generation of firefighters and the fall class for spending your free time to start your journey in the world of the fire service. Keep training, its a life changing skill.
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QV Dispatched, Lisbon and M/A to 205 Newent Road for a garage on fire with exposures. Car 29 arrived to find a well involved stand alone garage. The building was close to 1000' off the road. The first engine laid up the hill and the first in tanker set up a nursing style water shuttle. Car 54 arrived and requested 5 additional tanker about the original response. At the time of the first due engine the building started to collapse, and 2 propane tanks was found to be venting, crews set up to cool the tanks as a2nd line was working the primary side of the building. Crews worked the scene fore about 2 hrs, the FMO is investigating.
Photos provided by Taftville FD, and Mike Coats
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