East Hartford 2nd Alarm 11-18-09

East Hartford, Ct responded to 108 Sisson St at 0353 hours. A second alarm was transmitted on arrival of first due Engine 1 due to a heavy fire condition in the rear of the building. Members made entry into the first floor but due to the heavy fire and a "colliers mansion" condition members were forced to exit the building and go to a defensive mode. One occupant was transported to the hospital with unknown injuries. Mutual aid from Hartford and Manchester covered EHFD stations. more photos @. http://squadfirephotos.smugmug.com The accident pictures happened at Roberts St & Old Roberts St. The car was trying to aviod a deer and hit the hydrant. Unsure on injuries but as you can see the car got a little wet. This accident happened while the second alarm was happening.

East Hartford Water search 11-15-09

East Hartford fire launched their 2 boats with assistance from the Connecticut State Police dive team to search a vehicle in the Connecticut River for any occupants. The incident occurred at 0624 hours when the vehicle drove into the river at the East Hartford boat launch with 3 people reported in the vehicle. Two people have been accounted for. Group 2 again. @. http://squadfirephotos.smugmug.com

RIP Chief Curley, FDNY and Subase Fire Departments

CHIEF ROBERT F. CURLEY

Posted On: Nov 17, 2009 (12:44:02)

Groton - Robert F. Curley, of 1159 Poquonnock Rd., Groton died Sunday at his residence.

He was born in Bronx, N.Y. on June 29, 1927. He married Pauline Dorothy Mayers on Aug. 24, 1948. Mrs. Curley died on Sept. 19, 2009.

Prior to his marriage, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and was honorably discharged at the end of World War II.

He became a fire fighter in New York City in January of 1952, and was promoted through the ranks until August of 1976, when he retired as a Deputy Fire Chief from the South Bronx, the busiest fire district in the world.

He went on to perform safety and fire services in Florida, California, West Point and at Subase New London as Chief.

He is survived by his son, Dougls Curley of Groton; his daughter, Nita Curley of Waterford; his sister, Alyce Conners of California; and his brother, James Curley of Florida.

A Memorial Service will be held 7 p.m. on Friday at the Byles-Groton Memorial Home, 310 Thames St., Groton. Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Salvation Army, 5 Gov. Winthrop Blvd., New London, CT 06320 or to a fire company of your choice.

Reposted from Theday.com

I have been told he was in charge of the development of the 10 code system FDNY now uses. He was known as the "special call chief", do to not wanting to give up command by calling the next alarm. His name pops up in several books about the bronx durning the 70s. From the firefighters that worked with him, he could tell you what was burning and the location by the color of the smoke. They also say the stories were incredible too. He will be missed by all he had known.

Yantic rollover with Pin. 11-13-09

Around 15:30 Yantic fire responded to Wawecus Hill and Rogers Rd for a Rollover. First officer reported entrapment with minor injuries. The occupant was seat belted in up side down. The car was stabilized with struts and the door and the "B" post were removed. The pt was transported by American.

East Great Plan W/F 11-11-09

Mid-morning, East Great plan fire responded to The Norwich Ice Rink for a phoned in report of a active fire in the building. First due officer reported a active fire in a office with the sprinklers holding it in check with a heavy smoke condition in the building. Command request HT-6 and Mohegan Tribe for FAST. The fire was confined to the office space. The fire is under investigation.

Yantic 2nd Alarm 11-12-09

Around 17:00 Yantic responded to 91 Lafayette St for a reported house fire. The chief arrived and found a heavy fire in the rear section of a true 1.5 story wood frame. A one story addition for the kitchen was fully involved extending up the outside of the house. Winds around 10-20 mph were coming in to the rear pushing to the front. Smoke was banked down to the street. The first firefighter arrived to find two civilians pulling the occupant from the front door and assisted them, then started CPR. The chief had the first due engine pull two exposure lines after confirming that she was the only resident. One house was about 8ft away (3 decker) and its siding was starting to melt, as the lines were being pulled 2nd due engine was directed to attack the fire and the main body of fire was knocked down fairly quick even with "Colliers Mansion" condition inside, extra man power was requested with overhaul. . According to the paper the occupant succumbed to injuries.A cell phone shot about 25mins into the incident. For first due shot click here. I will post any I find.

Hartford W/F 11-08-09

Hartford Fire responded to Belden Block 1545 Main St around 15:15 for working fire on floor #2, Via a verbal alarm to Engine 2 / Ladder 3 across the St. Reporting fire showing from the 2nd floor. NFI More photos at squad fire photos

Groton MVA/Haz-mat 11-10-09

Around 07:00 the City of Groton responded to Walker Hill and Pleasant Valley RD. For a reported MVA into a propane tank. Upon arrival they found two 1000lbs tank off gassing with a heavy order in the area. M/A was requested from PGFD, EBFD and Subase to aid in vapor dispersion and evacuation. he area of Rt-12 was closed until the tank was secured and the area is clear of meter readings.

Side view of the tanks. They yellow pipe was connected to both tanksFire and DEP meter manholes in the area after the leak was controlled.

Ellington W/F 11/06/09

Ellington Fire with automatic mutual aid from Vernon and Crystal Lake FD's responded to 2205 Autumn Chase at 1144 hours for many calls being received reporting a structure fire in a OMD. On arrival they had heavy smoke showing from the garage of a 3 story W/F OMD with small explosions coming from the building. It was later determined that ammunition was stored in the garage. More pictures at. http://squadfirephotos.smumug.com

Plainfield W/F 11-02-09

Plainfield fire responded to 6th Street around 11:am for a fire in the first floor. When the first engine arrived, the fire was venting out 3 window's. Crews knocked down the fire on the first floor and searched for extension in a short time fire was found to be taking hold of the cockloft. Crews vent the side vent then the roof to aid in the extingushment of the fire. A 2nd alarm was requested to the scene as a precaution. more photos @ Laddsphotos

Smoke starts to seep out the shingles on the roofFire races up the wall of a 2nd floor room into the cockloft, As firefighter opens up the vent. Whats going on outside? inside exposure "D" Opening up to locate the hidden pocket of fire

Meriden (#2) 2nd Alarm 11-01-09

Meriden fire responded to their second 2nd alarm fire in the day at 124 Sherman Ave. about 2030 hours. Call was for a fire alarm with Engine 4 first due from their quarters 2 blocks down the street. On arrival they had smoke showing with people in the street telling them a person was trapped on floor #2. They were able to rescue the occupant from the apt. that had a colliers mansion condition. the fire managed to take hold of the attic. Command decided to go defensive and regained control of the fire before knock down. Many more pictures http://squadfirephotos.smugmug.com

Meriden 2nd Alarm 11-01-09

Around 0100 hours, Meriden Fire responded to 41 Prescott St for an occupied structure fire. While enroute Car 3 gave heavy smoke in the air. On his arrival he reported heavy fire from the front on floor #1. The occupants exited out the rear of the structure with 3 of them being transported to the hospital for smoke inhalation. Wallingford Engine 2 responded to the scene with Berlin and South Meriden covering Meriden stations. More pictures on http://squadfirephotos.smugmug.com

Bozrah Tanker Drill 09-26-09

Monday night Bozrah Fire held a tanker shuttle drill. The following department attended Franklin, Lebanon, Yantic, Baltic, Salem and Gardner Lake. The drill last about 2hrs with water flow for about 1hr. With and estimate of flowing around 1500+ a min, five 3000gln drop tanks were used along with two fill sites.

New Britain, 2nd Alarm 10-26-09

New Britain fire worked this 2nd alarm in a vacant 3 brick at 23:05 hours. Building was at Spring St & Union St. On the chiefs arrival he had heavy fire on all floors.

Rocky Hill W/F 10-14-09

Rocky Hill responded to 25 Valley Brook RD. for a basement fire. Upon arrival they had Heavy smoke showing and found a active fire in the basement. Crews stretched a 2.5 to control the fire. Fire extended into the first floor and under the exterior siding. Extensive overhaul was needed.

Colchester Pin Job 10-14-09

Colchester fire responded to Middletown Rd (RT-16) and Cabin RD, for a reported 2 car head on. They arrived and found two cars off the road with two pined in two separate vehicles. Command requested a additional heavy rescue from Gardner Lake FD. Both Patients were extricated with about 10 mins. The first Patient was transported ALS to Backus. The 2nd was transported after a interrupter arrived with minor injuries.

New London Minor fire, 09-03-09

New London responded around 8am, to 232 Granite St for a Minor porch fire, Crews worked the Box side of the steps and extinguished the minor fire.

East Hartford, 2nd Alarm 10-09-09

East Hartford fire responded to 231 Ellington Rd around 2030 hrs. for a report of a basement fire. On arrival with smoke showing from the rear of the apt. building and people hanging out the windows awaiting rescue. A second alarm was transmitted. Four residents were removed by Engine 2 over a ground ladder. Fire was in the basement stairwell with the fire marshal investigating. Some more pics at. http://squadfirephotos.smugmug.com

Pink Ribbon Fire Truck Tour 10-1-09

Pink Ribbon Fire Truck Tour ( www.pinkribbontour.com ) that came to East Hartford, Ct fire headquarters, to help the members there support deputy chiefs aide Judy Geier who was diagnosed with breast cancer this past summer. There was a fantastic show of support for her shown by family (she has 5 kids and a husband who is a police officer), friends, local and state level politicians and members of other fire departments from the area. Makes me proud to be a retired member of this dept. and see that the brother / sisterhood is still alive and strong.

Manchester, 2nd Alarm 10-01-09

At 04:19 Manchester Fire responded to 209 Hale Rd TGI Fridays Restaurant. First call was for a fire alarm followed by a 911 call, from the cleaning crew after companies were on the road reporting a fire in the building a 2nd alarm was requested. Fire was in the ceiling/roof area in the rear of the rest. More pictures at http://squadfirephotos.smugmug.com

City of Groton W/F 09-27-09

City of Groton Fire responded to Branford Manner Apartments At 190 Branford Ave. for a kitchen fire. City units arrived and found a minor stove fire. M/A from PGFD, SBFD EBFD one engine each, along with Phizer ambulance. Subase C-25 As FAST taking up

Tolland ,Car fire w/extention 09-25-09

Tolland Fire responded to 19 Joe Sabbath Dr at 0051 hours. Call was dispatched as a structure fire and on the chief's arrival he reported a car fire with extension to the house. As the fire got into the attic area of the garage Crews attached the car and made their way into the attic space as a crew vented the roof. http://squadfirephotos.smugmug.com

Vernon Car vs Building. 09-23-09

Vernon fire had this car vs. building at 435 Hartford Tpke. @10:23 hours. Alot of building damage but no injuries requiring transport to the hospital.

Hartfrod Pin Job 09-21-09

At 23:55 Hartford Fire responded to Columbus Blvd and Arch St., for a MVA.HFD found one person trapped with Tac 1 doing the extrication.

Norwich W/F 09-22-09

Around 14:30 Norwich Fire Responded to Talman St Ext. for smoke coming from a vacant building. Battalion 1, arrived and confirmed Smoke from the building. Then upgraded it to a working fire. Tower 1 set up in the loading dock area and vented the roof, The engine Cos stretch 2 lines and aid with outside vent. The fire was confined to the interior of the building. The fire is under investigation.

Occum Trailer fire 09-22-09

Around 11:30, Occum Fire responded to Bridge St for a reported Tractor trailer with a fire in the Box section. Car 4 arrived and reported a active fire in the box section holding card board. The fire was located up forward. Crews operated 2 lines with foam to slow the progression of the fire down until they could gain access. The vented the roof of the trailer and opened up the side. Later the truck was removed to be unloaded and investigated. M/A from Baltic was requested.

Scotland Barn fire 09-14-09

Mid afternoon, Scotland w/MA. from Baltic and Canterbury fire. responded to Hanover RD the 200 block for a reported car fire with extension to a barn. ( I noticed the smoke from Bozrah and decided to take it in). The barn was heavily involved and the engine crew focused on exposure protection of a 30+ft cabin cruiser boat about ten feet away. The crews save the boat with minor damage to it.

Scotland's Rescue 416, formaly from Hyattsville, MD.Canterbury LadderBaltic Engine ET-124

Manchester W/F 09-16-09

Manchester fire responded to 116 High St at 18:35. Was dispatched as power line burning on the house. Fire showing on arrival with power line falling just after. Unsure how much extension into the house. Hard to get pictures due to the over growth conditions of the yard on that side of the house.

Taftville MVA w/pin 09-12-09

At 14:30 Taftville fire responded to a MVA W/ Extrication in the area of 118 Norwich ave cross st of Hunters ave. They found a two car MVA with one vehicle on its side. Firefighters removed the drivers side doors to remove the Patient from the suv. bystanders and NPD broke the windshield of the overturned truck and removed occupant of pick-up prior to FD arrival. all with reported non-life threatening injuries.

East Hartford 2nd alarm 09-12-09

East Hartford fire responded to 36 Main St (Shampoo One building) at 0443 hours. To find heavy fire showing from floor #2. Excellent stop by first due Engine 5. More pictures at http://squadfirephotos.smugmug.com

Hartford 2nd Alarm 09-10-09

Hartford fire responded to 125 Cleveland Ave, at 1615 hours. Companies were reporting heavy smoke in the area prior to arriving. Car 81 arrived first and reported to District 2 that he had a 2 1/2 frame with heavy fire showing. District 2 asked for the 2nd alarm shortly after arriving. Some extension to the B-side exposure. Members of Ladder 3 also had to "trim" the neighbors tree so they could get their bucket up. More pictures at http://squadfirephotos.smugmug.com