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

Montville car fire, 07-15-09

Montville & Mohegan Fire responded to 395 NB at the rest area for a car fire around 10:30. on arrival they found a engine compartment fire extending into the passengers compartment.
Photos from camera phone.

Bozrah, MC vs car w/fire 07-08-09

Around 15:00 Bozrah Fire was dispatched to Rt-82 and South RD for two motorcycles vs a car with fire. Upon arrival car-26 found one motorcycles down and one patient on the side of the road, the fire was knocked down by bystanders with ABC's. East Great Plain was requested M/A do to the location with in the town of Bozrah. The PT was packaged and transported to Backus Hospital.

Waterford Train incident 07-08-09

08:52 All Waterford Companies were requested for a Train vs a Pedestrian in the area of Jordan Cove,(Jordon District) The address to enter the scene was 74 Jordan Cove Rd. The person was deceased on scene. The incident is under investigation.

Area of incident (Note: The train in photo is not the actual train involved)

New London W/F 07-08-09

Around 07-30 New London Fire responded to 57 Montauk Ave for apartment fire, they found a active fire, in the first floor. After knocking down the the fire they found extension on the 2nd floor. The truck company opened up the exterior wall and vented the roof. C-25 Was added for FAST.SBFD C-25 FAST Team

First due shots from Mike L click here

Norwich 2nd Alarm, 07-07-09

Around 02:10 Norwich Fire responded to 70 Union St for a fire on the third floor of a occupied apartment building. On arrival the BC found heavy fire showing from 3 windows on the "A" side of the building. Fire progressed to take the whole floor, Crews placed their ally line to the 3rd floor to knocked down the main body of fire a 2nd line was stretched as a exposure line right away. All 13 occupants made it out out of the building. The Truck company was cut off from their ground ladder for a short time by fire, Power lines blocked the use of the tower. The fire was knocked down in about 15 mins. M/A was requested from East Great Plain and Laural Hill.

Chasing Smoke, 07-06-09

I was out on Masons Island on the section of Enders Island and noticed a smoke cloud rising up over Mystic. After contacting some friends, no one at that time knew of any action in the area. So I decided to take a ride. After a little ride to the Oral School and a Last minute phone call. I found Old Mystic along with Center of Groton, burning down some Trailers. The were using them as a exposure protection drill. Using their CAF's system they held the fire to one trailer with about 5' distance between two of the trailers. In all they worker on three trailers, I watched the 2nd one.

Noank, MVAs June 09

June 29, 2009 at 1651. Elm Street South near the intersection of Prospect Hill Road. Noank Fire and Mystic River Ambulance responded. No injuries reported. Air bag deployed. This MVA about 300' from the MVA Below on June 27.

June 27th Noank responded to 18 Elm Street (Rte 215) at 1922, No injuries reported. Noank, Groton Long Point, and Mystic River Ambulance responded.

Manchester MVA rollover with fire 07-04-09

Manchester responded to 331 Bush Hill Rd at 1344 hours for a rollover. The driver who was the only occupant was out of the vehicle on my arrival which was before the FD. Fire extinguishment had to wait for power co. officials to shut down the power to the downed wires. The driver was not hurt. Firefighters ended up using foam to put the fire out.
more Photos at Squadfirephotos

Norwich W/F 06-27-09

Around 8:20am Norwich Fire dispatched Eng.2,3, the Squad, Truck 1, & Bat.1 to 646 Boswell Ave., the Seafood Etc. store for a building fire, reported via radio by M-19-3. The Battalion Chief was advised that numerous "calls" were being received, and shortly after Eng.2 reported a working fire with heavy smoke showing from the eaves and roof line. Mohegan F.A.S.T. was started and lines were laid. An interior attack was started with a 2 1/2", and ventilation was in progress. After about a 1/2 hour chase via the interior ceiling and exterior cornice work the bulk of the overhead fire was knocked down, and a lengthy overhaul was started. E.G.P. , Yantic, and Laurel Hill were placed on standby and help at the scene was given by Taftville. A Co. of standby firefighters was latter requested to assist with mop-up, the fire remained under investigation.

Putnam W/F 06-18-09

Around 2:pm Putnam was dispatched for a building fire, on arrival of the PD a report of a fully involved building was transmitted. (never believe a report from the PD) LOL. The fire department found a duplex with smoke coming from the roof line and first floor. Crews made entry and found a kitchen fire. As the OVM vent the building they made a quick knockdown. The fire in under investigation.

Hartford 2nd Alarm 06-14-09

Hartford fire responded to 1908 Broad St.at 12:35hrs. Call was for smoke in the area with a second report giving the address. Ladder 2 arrived reporting a W/F with fire blowing out the rear of the building. At least on 2.5 was placed in service to the rear of the building too knock down the fire on the porches. NFI

Noank Boat Fire 06-12-09

Noank fire responded to a private dock off of Spring St., for a boat fire. The boat was a lobster boat. Most of the damage was contained to the bridge area. Cause of the fire is under investigation.

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Yantic 395 Rollover 06-11-09

Late in the day Yantic responded to Rt-395 NB between Exit 81E-81W for a tractor trailer rollover into a 2nd tractor trailer. On arrival one fully loaded truck was across the highway. The 2nd was parked about 300' down the road with a damaged box. No major injuries, the loads were non-hazardous. After several hours the road was opened back up.

June School CFA 2009

This week was the Connecticut's annual week long June Fire School. I attended several Engine Company Operations classes. During my down time, I took some shots. The classes have improved greatly in the last few years. I recommend that you attend next year.

Hand line Stretching 101 Emergency action drills Fire behind you Quick turn around Live fire Engine Company Operations at the Springfield Ma. Burn building

The Maze (Hand line stretching around corners) CT-DEMAT tent for EMS Stand-by

Taftville 3rd Alarm 06-05-09

Info to follow Around 22:00hrs Taftville Fire responded to 15 Hunters Ave. for a report of a smoke detector activation with a smell of smoke. As the first due officer arrived he found heavy smoke coming from the #2 floor calling for 2nd alarm with extra engines. The some of the occupants were still in the apartments. He evacuated the building as the first due engine arrive conditions change drastically (see photo below). At that time Command requested tower 1. The engine crew pulled a 2.5 and knocked down the porch area, then crews entered the rear of the building for fire attack on 2 floors of the 6 unit building, as T25 and other lines were placed to exposure protection do to some melting and burning on both buildings. Exposures were about 10-15 ft at the roof lines. As the fire was taking hold of the front section of 4 apartments and the cock loft, Command evacuated the building. The now defensive operations and great tower work and deck guns the fire was knocked down in a short time. The fire is under investigation.Photo by S, Dupuis

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New Britain, 2nd Alarm 06-01-09

At 1500 New Britain fire responded to 705 East St. this fire reached a 2nd alarm. The fire tookhold of the 3rd floor and attic area. More pictures at. http://squadfirephotos.smugmug.com

Hartford, TT rollover w/fire 06-01-09

Hartford fire responded to I-91 SB At exit 29a for a truck rollover with fire. Passersby pulled the driver from the burning cab before fire department arrive, (I have been told that 2 New Haven, Ct firefighters who were passing by stopped to help get the driver out.) He had serious burn injuries and was flown to Bridgeport Hosp to the burn unit.The truck was full of wast and was burning along with the cab. Firefighters used handlines and a tower to extinguish the fire. Patrick was able to get the shots by parking in the parking garage of the Ct. convention center. Many more pictures at. http://squadfirephotos.smugmug.com

Yantic, Smoke in the building 05-31-09

Yantic fire responded to 204 Sturtevant St. Aztec Sun Tanning, for smoke in the building. On arrival a light haze was found the quickly dissipated. The building was searched and source was locate. The cause was not a fire.

Hartford Boat, 05-26-09

Around 16:40, Hartford fire reponded to the Connecticut River with the FD boat to assist a boater who had lost power and was drifting down river. HFD launched their boat and with an assist from another boater brought the troubled boat back to the boat launch.

Hartford W/F 5-26-09

At 15:50, Hartford fire responded to 34 Edgewood for a fire on the first floor of a 3 story brick apartment building.

Norwich W/F 05-26-09

Norwich Fire responded to 102 Stonington Road, Stonington Estates for a porch fire. They found a active fire on the exterior of the building. Car-1 had some M/A companies to water supply operations and some on stand-by. I have NFI at this time.Photo from Quilter (VIA Cell Phone)

Bozrah MVA, 05-21-09

Bozrah Fire responded to Rt-163 and Bozrah St Ext. for a two car MVA, On arrival the found a "T" bone incident. One person had to be extricated with a door pop and transported to Backus.

Subase, 1st Alarm 05-19-09

Around 09:10, Subase Fire was dispatched to 121 Michigan Ave, for a report of a bedroom fire. Upon arrival they found a 6 unit, 2 story wf with smoke showing from 2nd floor of the end unit. Due to Ladder 15 being O.O.S G-35 was requested. C-10 (A/C) Called for a 1st alarm as crews reported a active fire on the 2nd floor. New London FAST was added at that time. The fire was confined to the bedroom.

Taftville MVA 05-14-09

Around 9:pm, Taftville fire responded to Norwich Ave in the area of the Knights of Columbus for a car vs Pole. (A cell phone photo) NFI

Hartford 3rd Alarm, 05-13-09

3rd alarm in Hartford 5/13/09 at 30 Woodland St. http://squadfirephotos.smugmug.com

East Hartford, W/F 04-14-09

East Hartford responded to 1327 Burnside Ave. at 0915 hrs. Fire was in the bottom floor rear apt. Some smoke showing on my arrival with a quick knockdown. First due engine 3 was at a fire alarm on Nutmeg Ln. and they ended up being the working fire engine for this fire. More pictures at. http://squadfirephotos.smugmug.com

Lisbon 2nd Alarm 05-13-09

Lisbon Fire was dispatched to 76 Sullivan Rd around14:40 pm along with Occum and Taftville "FAST TEAM" and Canterbury for a reported structure fire. A youth reported smoke in the building unable to enter. On arrival a working fire was declared in a 28'x40' ranch style house, heavy fire was showing at the front and rear doors of the building. This brought a call for tankers from Griswold and Plainfield. With the 1st floor burned through an exterior attack was the only option and the fire eventually made its way through the roof. The family dog and cat perished in the blaze, as well as most of the contents in the house were lost. The American Red Cross was on scene to assist the family, as well as the Lisbon FMO whom is working on the cause.

East Hartford, Ct's new Marine 1

East Hartford, Ct's new Marine 1. I was invited to take the maiden voyage today on the Connecticut River. The boat is 26' long with a beam of 8'-6" and a draft of 13". Front of boat has a ramp and both sides of the boat have a door that folds down into the water to gain access. The doors have a ladder in them to assist getting into the boat. The deck gun will deliver 350 GPM. The winch can be mounted on either side of the boat. The boat has guages that tell you how deep the water is, the temp of the water, compass heading and speed at which you are traveling. Rides pretty smooth at 37 MPH for a flat bottom boat. Many more pictures http://squadfirephotos.smugmug.comhttp://squadfirephotos.smugmug.com