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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At 21:30, Manchester fire was dispatched to 801 Main Street for smoke in the building. - "Manchester Mall". Car 22 reported smoke from the rear of the building and transmitted a working fire for a basement fire. Crew made a interior attack. but do to the construction the fire jumped floors, over the next few hrs command transmitted 2nd, 3rd and 4th alarms. Crew worked all night to contain the fire to the building of origin.
Hartford fire transmitted a 10-3 (working fire) for 255 Jefferson Street Smoke showing from 2nd floor at 1023 hours. The fire was located in a 3 story wood frame vacant.
Tolland Fire was dispatched to 11 White Birch Dr., for a house fire around 13:00. First due found Smoke showing and 2nd alarm on arrival. Several tankers were requested with some special calls for equipment and man-power. Heavy fire consumed the home. The fire is under investigation. NFI
Norwich Fire was dispatched to 56 N Main St. via a Norwich Police Officer reporting smoke coming from the residence, with the possibility of people still inside. The officer gained entry and found an occupant getting ready to jump out the window. The officer guided the male occupant to safety. Engine 2 arrived and found a kitchen fire to the rear of the building. The fire was under control in a short time and is under investigation.
New London Fire was dispatched to 128 State St for several reports of a building fire with alarm sounding. Smoke was showing from the 4th floor of an 4 story brick apartment building. Crews found an active fire in one apartment, during the search they found the fire had extended to the cock-loft and roof area, over the next few hrs a 2nd, 3rd and a general alarm was transmitted. Several M/A departments responded to the fire and covered the city and surrounding towns. Several firefighter were treated for minor injuries and heat related problems. The crews worked the void and roof spaces for several hours to locate all the hot spots. The fire is under investigation.
The last months I have missed a few incidents, I have been busy getting ready for a new team member, I would like to introduce you too Declan Ladd Born July 10th.
Around noon Yantic fire was dispatched to the intersection of Pleasant and Sturtevant St's., for power lines on a TT unit. Crews found a house feed on the cab of the truck that was ripped from the house. The driver remained in the cab. A minor fire was contained to the meter box on the outside of the home. NPU arrived a disconnected the power and the fire was contained and driver exited the truck.
About 1215 hours, the Wethersfield, FD
responded to 101 Boulter Rd. for numerous calls reporting smoke from the house.
On arrival members had a working fire in the basement. One member was
transported to the hospital for unknown type injuries.
All three Windham departments were dispatched to 606 Back Road, for a report of heavy black smoke coming from a dwelling. first due officer reported, well involved in the C/D Corner requested a 2nd Alarm. (photos by Kevin Ring)
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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