Norwich W/F 08-06-09

Around 17:10 Norwich fire responded 107 Oakridge St for possible structure fire. On arrival of Eng 2, a working fire was transmitted. Fire was blowing out 2nd floor windows on the A/D corner as first handline was stretched to the door. Truck 1 went to the roof to ventilate the building as Engine 2 and Squad A crews advanced the lines inside and started knocking down the fire. The fire was knocked down within 30 mins and placed under control as overhaul was being started. Other support was Mohegan Tribe fast team, ambulance and rehab unit from American.Before Arrival

The first line being streached Car 1

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Groton MVA 08-04-09

Around 20:30-21:00, PGFD, City of Groton and Subase responded to Rt-12 and Gungyswamp for 3 car MVA with a car on its side. The occupant walked out after crews removed the windshield. All patains had minor injuies. One car was a former Norwich vechule with 2 large natural gas tanks for fuel in the trunk. (Cell Phone pic)

Waterford W/F 08-04-09

Waterford fire (Jordon Section) at 12:45 responded to 20 Strosberg Dr for smoke coming from the home. First arriving confirmed smoke from the building then upgraded it to a working fire in a 1 sty, ranch. The fire was knocked down with in mins.

Eastlyme W/F 08-03-09

At 17:20 Niantic and Flanders responded to 12 Lakeview Heights (Niantic) Working Kitchen Fire, first due companies found fire showing from two windows on the first floor. They knocked down the fire in a short time. The fire was confined to the kitchen with heat and smoke damage to the rest of the home. What a pair.....

Noank Boat Explosion 07-31-09

At 07:20 Noank and Groton Long Point responded to the Noank Shipyard on Pearl Street. For a report of a boat explosion with fire and a burn victim. Upon arrival of Eng-42 at Dock "C", heavy fire was shooting from the boat, crews stretched a 1 3/4 handline to contain the fire to the boat of origin. A First alarm was requested by G-4 (Chief Steel) for do to the exposure problem and the heavy fire conditions. Mystic River ambulance and L&M medics transported the Victim with burns to L&M Hospital, Later he was transferred to Bridgeport Burn Center. The fire was fed by Diesel fuel and boating material. After a short time the fire was placed under control. The Boat was purchased about a week ago, List price was about $150.000

More photos: Here

The center boat burns with exsposures on both sidesFirefighters work off pier to extinguish the cabin fire. Noank Eng 41 & 42 along with Subase C-25Firefighter vent the bow of the boat to exspose in the cabin fire.Diesel fuel continues to burn as firefighters use foam for final knockdown. Dep, firefighters and Boat yard workers set up containment booms for fuel and foam in the waterway.

Appartous update July 2009

Playing catch-up with some photos over the summer. Some are from the NE Chiefs Show during the rainy day. Not the best photos, but I will still share them with you.

Bantam Manchester, NH
E-One

American Ambulance New Medic Guilford VT, Peirce Contender Electric Boats de-watering truck

Mystic (BF Hoxie) Pick-up Cert vehicle. Wallingford Ct Wilson' Steamer (under restoration) Wilson Tac 7 Former Stark Hose VT.

Revisiting Union St Norwich

I received some photos from the early minute's of the Union St. The photos were taken during the roof mayday. You will see the truck company up on the roof as the fire impinges on the roof ladder to the rear of the "D" side. With in minutes the engine made the knockdown and the truck company made their way down the ground ladder. Thanks Jon for the photos

Manchester MC 07-20-09

Manchester fire responded Quint 3 and Engine 1 to a M/C accident at 1068 Parker St. @ 10:25. One person was transported.

Manchester W/F 07-16-09

Manchester fire responded to 140 Butternut Rd at 21:44 hrs to find this home with heavy fire showing. There was a fierce thunder storm in the area with alot of lightning and the fire was feed by a propane leak in the rear of the home. The occupant and his dog were removed by FD members on their arrival. More pictures at www.squadfirephotos.smugmug.comBefore the engines arrival