Backus Hospital, Appreciation day. 04-28-20

Appreciation Day at Backus Hospital in Norwich Ct.

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Griswold Working fire, 03-25-20

Around 12:45 Griswold and M/A was dispatched to 10 Beach Drive for a reported shed fire. ET-55 arrived to find a 10x15 shed and the B side of a home involved with fire. A working fire was declared and at that time, a request for a tanker task-force. First due crews knocked the main-body of fire down, and worked on the hot spots for about an hr. The FMO is investigating the incident. 

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Bozrah MVA w/pin 03-03-20 (Delayed)

Bozrah fire and auto aid from East Great Plan fire, was Dispatched around 07:15 for a reported MVA with rollover, at (Rt-82) Salem Turn pike and Nobel Hill. Crews found a two 2 vehicle accident with two pined, one in each car. Rescue 5 worked the rollover vehicle and Bozrah worked the mini-Van. At least one occupant has serious injuries, both were transported to Backus Hospital, by Bozrah and American Ambulances. CSP and Norwich Police Department responded.

Yantic Fire Engine Company #1 Engine 31

Yantic Fire Engine Company, Placed into service a 2019 Pierce Enforcer pumper, 2000 GPM, This will replace a 1979 CF Mack 1500 GPM pumper.

 

Norwich, 2nd Alarm 02-20-20

Norwich Fire dispatched the city of Norwich to Cliff St for smoke coming from the building. First due transmitted a working fire, in a 2.5 story dwelling. 

Montville, W/F in a Commecrial Building. 02-18-20

Montville companies responded to 310 Rt 163 Bragdons Auto (around 12noon), for a fire in the building, First due arrived to find a active fire in the building and transmitted the working fire. Crews knocked the fire down with tank water in a short time. NFI

Yantic, 2nd Alarm 02-06-2020

Just after mid-night, Yantic Fire was dispatched to 77 Clinton Ave for Structure fire. NPD arrived and reported heavy smoke from the 2nd floor of a converted barn into a engine repair company. car-38 arrived and transmitted a 2nd alarm, with and occupant out of the building, Fire was showing in the rear. First due engine 32, encountered a heavily involved 2nd floor living space. Engine 33, laid about 200' of 5in, from the hydrant, Taftville tower 25 arrived and took the front of the building for ventilation. Two 13/4 lines were stretched to the #2 floor and a 3rd was stretched to the rear for work on the exterior of the building. The fire was confined to the 2nd floor, M/A on scene was East great plains, Taftville, City of Norwich and Mohegan tribe for Fast. Bozrah, Occum and Laurel Hill covered the area. The FMO is investigating.

Montville, Commercial building fire. 11-29-19

Montivlle Ct, 888 Rt-32 Working fire, I will post more photos in the next day and post on my full page later for more photos use this link Laddsphotos

 

(New) Yantic Engine 31

Today, Yantic Fire Engine Company #1 Received the new Engine 31. A 2019 Pierce Enforcer, 2000 gpm with 770 gln water tank, with 30 gln Class B foam.  The engine is expected to be in Service later in December.

Yantic 3rd Alarm+, 11-17-19

Around 12 noon, Yantic was Dispatched in the area of 84 Otrobando Ave, for heavy smoke coming from a roof of a home. Car 30 Arrived to find a large 2.5 story converted apartment building, with a fire on the 2nd floor. He requested a 2nd Alarm then a quick 3rd alarm. Fire advanced to the attic area. Do to poor water supply on that street, 2nd alarm companies laid in from several hundred feet away. At this time crew are still working the scene 13:53

 

Norwich 2nd alarm+ 10-23-19

Around 15:05; Norwich Fire, was dispatched to 31 Bentley Ave for a reported dwelling fire, Dispatch updated Battalion 1 of power lines down in the street and a possible occupant in the building. Battalion 1 arrived and reported fire showing on the A side.Engine 3 stretched in and began fire attack, as the truck split up and searched and one went too the roof. SqA and Engine two assisted with several fire ground duties, (search, water supply and 2nd and 3rd hand lines.) The fire spread to the upper floor and attic space before being brought under control. The 2nd and 3rd alarm companies were brought into the scene for man-power. Unfortunately this fire has been declared a fatal fire. More info can be found in the local paper. The fire is under investigation by NFD, NPD and the state fire marshals offices.
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Taftville W/F+ 10-20-19

Around 08:20 Taftville fire was dispatched to 149 Old Canterbury Turnpike, for a report of fire coming from the roof. First due officer found an active fire on the 2nd floor coming from the rear of the dwelling. Around this time car 2 requested Occum and one Engine from Yantic. Due to hydrant pressure two tankers were added to the incident. Crews stretched lines to the 2nd floor from the street as the tower positioned on the driveway. One occupant was walked out of the building before arrival. The fire was brought under control in about 20 mins. Additional apparatus responded, Mohegan Tribel Fast, Baltic + Lisbon Tankers and and extra engine from Yantic.