Q's FIREGROUND PHOTO'S

HAZ-MAT PHOTOS ON CHANNEL 3

2009-04-06T23:40:00.002-04:00

I just wanted to post a link to the Channel 3 video of the Haz-Mat in GFFC. A couple of my photos were used in the video.

http://www.wfsb.com/video/19054259/index.html

New Edition

2009-04-01T10:53:00.002-04:00

I want to thank everyone for checking in to see if the site has been updated. I have been a little busy and just haven't had the time to put towards the blog.

I have also been working on another web page to display large amounts of photos as well as photos I have taken along the way. Non fire department related photos. I hope you enjoy this new page. I will continue to post FD related photos on the blog with a few photos of each incident. When I have numerous photos I will attach the link. You can also reach the link by using the side bar at any time.

Thank you again for your patience and please keep sending in your photos for everyone to see.

BE SAFE

Q's PHOTO GALLERY

GFFC HAZMAT

2009-03-31T23:26:00.001-04:00

A few pics from the GFFC Haz-Mat involving an antique fire extinguisher. More to come

Ayden James Quilter

2009-03-25T10:44:00.002-04:00

I would like to introduce everyone to my son, Ayden James.

He was born on March 17th

2 MVA's - Montville

2009-03-25T10:39:00.001-04:00

This was the first accident that lead to the second one.
395 southbound at Raymond Hill Rd underpass 1 car rollover minor injury transported to L&M BLS. Units responding M-17, M-100, and M-200

2nd wreck from 395. these are just 2 of the cars involved. 395 southbound just north of previous rollover. total PT's was 9. 1 Person removed from middle row and rear of Expedition using the tool. Multiple M/A. Units on scene were M17, M-100, M-27, M-200, M-300, M-400. MTFD Engine 1, ALS Ambulance, Medic 55. Waterford Ambulances W-200, W-500. And One ALS ambulance from American Ambulance.

2008-11-22T15:00:00.002-05:00

On November 21st PBFD responded to Stop N Shop for a reported trailer fire possibly attached to the building. On arrival found just that. It was reported that the trailer was filled with batteries. The fire was quickly contained but a lengthy smoke evacuation continued.

PBFD, SBFD, MFD, Canteen responded

Thanks to George D for the pics

AIRPLANE CRASH 11-19-08 PBFD

2008-11-22T14:50:00.002-05:00

On November 19th PBFD responded to a report of a plane no longer on radar. The plane was found in Bluff Point. Minor injuries were reported

AIRPLANE CRASH 11-11-08 PBFD

2008-11-22T14:47:00.001-05:00

Some pics of a rough landing on Nov 11th at the Groton Airport.

1st ALARM - GROTON CITY FD

2008-11-04T08:34:00.004-05:00

On November 3rd the GCFD was dispatched to Pine Island for a smoke investigation. On arrival units found heavy smoke coming from the structure. A First was transmitted bringing in PBFD, EBFD, SBFD and ems units. Sorry for the quality of the pics. They were taken with my camera phone.

THE DAY Fire Damages House In Groton

Groton - Firefighters doused flames of a minor fire at a Pine Island Road home Monday evening. Groton City Fire Chief Nick DeLia the fire started in rear section of 11 Pine Island Road, a small, older two-story clapboard home. The resident, Lynn Cadett, was not in the home at the time.
DeLia said she was not able to stay in the home Monday night due to heat, smoke and water damage.
The fire was called in to Groton fire alarm at 7:39 p.m. Poquonnock Bridge, Electric Boat and Sub Base fire departments also responded, as did Groton Ambulance and the Salvation Army firefighters sevices canteen.
DeLia said firefighters vented the roof to release smoke. He said they also opened several walls to make sure no fire extended into them. He would not speculate on the cause or origin of the flames, or the amount of damage done.
Regional

FULLY INVOLVED - WATERFORD

2008-11-04T08:30:00.001-05:00

Thanks to Mark Schenking for the pictures.

THE DAY:

Police and local and state fire marshals are investigating two fires - one in Waterford and the other in Niantic - that occurred within an hour of each other at properties owned and managed by the same person.
No one was reported injured in either fire.
At about 1:20 a.m. firefighters responded to 53 Crescent Ave., where heavy fire was coming from the first-floor exterior, said Niantic Fire Chief Ron Pringle.
About an hour later, Waterford firefighters responded to a fire at 1 First St. , next to The Dock Restaurant and Capt. John’s Sport Fishing Center .
Property records show that Lisa Wildrick owns the Crescent Avenue property and is executor of the estate of Shirley Parker, which owns the Waterford building. Parker died in 2002.
Pringle said the Niantic fire made its way to the first floor and traveled up to the attic and through the roof.
Much of the house appeared gutted this morning, with a large, gaping hole in the roof. A portion of Crescent Avenue was blocked off.
East Lyme Fire Marshal Rich ard Morris said seven tenants lived in the three apartments in the two-story Victorian home. He said everyone got out safely.
While Morris declined to say early Thursday morning whether the fire was suspicious, he did say the state fire marshal is investigating both fires.
He said the state police Major Crime Squad, the East Lyme resident state trooper and East Lyme police were also assisting in the investigation of East Lyme ’s fire.
The American Red Cross was assisting the tenants to find lodging, he said.
Waterford officials could not be reached for comment.
The two-story house at 1 First St. is the only residential property on the small stretch of road, surrounded by restaurants and charter boats. The house is surrounded by a wooden fence, making it difficult to see the damage from the street. The top floor and the attic, however, were visible and appeared completely charred and gutted.

SBFD IN ACTION

2008-10-26T09:45:00.004-04:00

On October 22nd the SBFD responded to Dewey Ave for a possible structure fire. SBFD found a light smoke condition in the house. A 5" supply line was deployed as a precaution.

MORE TT ROLLOVER PICS

2008-10-22T11:30:00.003-04:00

A few pictures from early on in the incident. As you can see the first arriving departments had their hands full. Great job by all Departments involved.

TRACTOR TRAILER ROLLOVER - GFFC

2008-10-17T21:31:00.002-04:00

A few quick pics of the tractor trailer rollover w/ fire. Gales Ferry, Ledyard, Subase, PBFD & numerous cover companies handled the incident.

2008-09-17T01:09:00.002-04:00

Lowell "Buddy" Turner, Jr.
September 14, 2008

Lowell E. “Buddy” Turner Jr., age 41, of North Stonington, CT passed away Sunday, September 14th at Yale New Haven hospital. Born the son of Alice White Turner and the late Lowell E. Turner Sr. on August 31, 1967, he led a life that many admired.
Buddy grew up in North Stonington and attended Wheeler High School. He joined the North Stonington Fire Department at age 16. He quickly climbed the ranks and served as deputy chief before relocating to Mystic and joining the Old Mystic Fire Department. He served as Captain at Old Mystic and then more recently returned to his original stomping grounds of North Stonington.
Buddy was also part of the Old Mystic Fast Team, Old Mystic Dive Team, and had also been a member of Mystic River Ambulance. As an EMT, fire instructor and fire officer, he enjoyed sharing his knowledge with new firefighters and helping them strive to become the best they could be. Buddy had been recognized as Firefighter of The Year more than once as was also recognized by Governor Jodi Rell with the Good Samaritan Award.
Firefighting was his passion as was helping people. Whether it be helping someone with directions, responding to an EMT call, car accident, or a blazing structure fire; Buddy thought nothing of risking his own life to save another.
Buddy was co-founder of the “Be a Buddy” Fund which was established by select firemen to raise money to help their fellow brothers and sisters of the department when they experience difficult times.
An avid sports lover, Buddy enjoyed NASCAR (Earnhardt all the way!), the Red Sox, the Boston New York Giants, fishing with his son Lowell, biking and he especially just to spend time with his two boys.
Strong willed and strongly opinionated, Buddy was a hard worker. He took much pride and found much joy in doing whatever he could to take care of his family. Buddy was a take control tough guy. He never backed down from a challenge. He had a great sense of humor with the ability to make people laugh. He had a vibrant smile like no other.
Buddy was predeceased by his father, Lowell E. Turner Sr. He is survived by the love of his life, Stephanie Gray Turner and their son Jacob.; son Lowell E. Turner III of Ashaway, RI; his mother, Alice White Turner of Stonington, sister Lisa Turner of Gales Ferry; niece Ashley Meardy of Stonington; two stepchildren, Cody Santos and Ashlee Hoitt both of Pawcatuck; several aunts, uncles, cousins; and the best friend he could have had, his German Sheppard, “Lady”. He also leaves behind many wonderful and supportive brothers and sisters of the fire department.
As Buddy said, “There is a lot to think about but nothing to worry about. Everything works out the way it should in the end”. He had battled cancer since 2003, and fought hard and stayed strong until he could no more. He passed very peacefully with his wife and mother at his side.
His family would like to thank all of the staff at Lawrence & Memorial Hospital and Yale New Haven Hospital for the wonderful care he received during his long battle. The overwhelming love an support from his brother and sister firefighters and his friends will never be forgotten and is so deeply appreciated. He was a one of a kind guy and will be in our hearts forever.
His family will greet relatives and friends at The Dinoto Funeral Home, 17 Pearl Street, Historic downtown Mystic on Wednesday from 2-4 & 6-8pm. A Funeral Service will be conducted at the Old Mystic Baptist Church, Shewville Rd, Old Mystic on Thursday at 11am. Burial will follow at Union Cemetery, North Stonington.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the "Be A Buddy" Fund,c/o Fire Chief Hilbert,
Mystic Fire Department, 34 Broadway,
Mystic CT 06355 or the American Cancer Society, 106 Franklin Commons, Rte. 32, Franklin, CT 06254-1800

(courtesy: Dinoto Funeral Home Website)

WORKING FIRE - MOHEGAN

2008-09-04T23:37:00.003-04:00

Take a look at the smoke twister above the chimney

On 9-03-08 the Montville Departments responded to Fitchville Rd in Mohegans district. Upon arrival units found a fully involved 2 car garage and with what appeared to be a breezeway fully involved. With help of the Mohegan Tribe units made a great stop preventing heavy fire damage to the house. 1 occupant was transported ALS for treatment.

ROLL OVER - PBFD

2008-09-04T23:33:00.002-04:00

photos by Mike Lowell

Pics from a PBFD "D" shift wreck on 9/29/08. Truck went off the high speed lane of I-95 South prior to 86 with minor injuries

Merideth, NH Antique

2008-09-04T23:28:00.002-04:00

photo by Frank Geer

North Conway Rigs

2008-08-13T21:21:00.002-04:00

A few pics from North Conway New Hampshire. Thanks to Holyfield for the pics.

FATAL MVA - POQUONNOCK BRIDGE

2008-08-09T14:15:00.004-04:00

On Aug 9th around 0400hrs Poquonnock Bride FD "D shift" responded to Rt 184 at the Rt 12 on ramp for a car vs pole with serious injuries. Upon arrival units found the above. Pt was called on scene and extrication took place after the ME was on scene.

DON'T FORGET TO STOP BY

2008-08-07T21:31:00.001-04:00

PIN JOB - OLD LYME

2008-08-07T21:29:00.001-04:00

Cell Photos courtesy; Rizzo

95 NB just about 1 1/4 mi from exit 71 in Old Lyme first arriving officer from the FD called for Lifestar having 1 elderly male pinned in a vehicle that hit the back of a tractor trailer with severe bleeding from his neck. EMS and FIRE went to work extricating the PT within 20 mins or so. Lifestar transported the PT to Yale where he underwent surgery within a few minutes of being there

Working Fire - Old Mystic

2008-07-27T22:44:00.003-04:00

Cell Photo by Christian Grivalsky Cell Photo by Christian Grivalsky

Not to much info on this one. Pictures courtesy Christian for the photos.

MYSTIC 2 ALARMS

2008-07-25T11:19:00.004-04:00

Photo by Jason Cioci
Photo by Jason Cioci
Photo by Jason Cioci
Photo by Jason Cioci
Photo by Jason Cioci
Photo by Jason Cioci
Cell Photo by John Stanford
Cell Photo by John Stanford

A few pictures from Mystics 2nd Alarm Fire on July 24th. Job well done by everyone on scene.

thanks to Stanford and Coici for the pics.

MVA EJECTION - OLD MYSTIC

2008-07-11T21:45:00.001-04:00

On july 11th the Old Mystic Fire Dept. along with Mystic River Ambulance and an L&M Medic were called to Rt.184 at Cow Hill Rd. for a MVA with injeries. In route GFA updated that there was one Pt. that was ejected out the windsheild. On arrival one Pt. was found on the hood of a flat bed truck with another Pt. in another vehicle. A second ambulance was called to the scene from Groton ambulance to transport the victim that was in the separate vehicle, while OMFD personal stablized the truck and removed the driver from the hood.

(Photos and story from Jr FF Craig Mateyov Jr.)

BRUSH FIRE TRAINING - OLD MYSTIC

2008-07-09T22:52:00.001-04:00

On Monday July 7th, the Old Mystic Fire Dept. conducted live brush fire training to remove a large pile of brush from a home owners property. Members reviewed brush fire tactics and taught new members how to fight brush fires. The Pile of brush was 15ft tall and 30ft wide. The home owners once the fire died down used an excavator to dig a trench around the fire and was then filled with water.

(Photos and story from Jr FF Craig Mateyov Jr.)

OLD ORCHARD BEACH APPARTATUS

2008-07-07T12:38:00.001-04:00

PHOTOS BY FRANK GEER

ENGINE 1 AND THE R1 VEHICLE

CAR INTO BUILDING - OLD MYSTIC

2008-07-05T23:27:00.001-04:00

On July 4th, the Old Mystic Fire Dept and Mystic River Ambulance were called to 2 coogan Blvd. the Mcdonalds for a car into the building with injuries. First units on scene reported damage to the main dinning room wall and Mystic River Ambulance uptained refusals. The store closed for the night and will most likely remained closed for a couple of days.

(Photos and story from Jr FF Craig Mateyov Jr.)

COMING SOON - PBFD BURN HOUSE

2008-07-05T23:26:00.003-04:00

PICS OF THE GROTON FIRE OFFICERS BURN HOUSE TRAINING ON RT 117.

MORE COMING SOON. Thanks to Bill for the pics

WORKING FIRE - STONINGTON

2008-06-23T19:56:00.006-04:00

Do not have much info on this fire. Thanks to Jeremey Knapp for the cell photos.

FDNY MEDAL DAY 2008

2008-06-08T10:02:00.002-04:00

Some pics of Squad 41 members on Medal Day. Lt. Sean Genovese and FF Steve Gillespie from Sq 41 both received Medals for the rescue of trapped occupants during a store fire in the Bronx last July. As in many cases throughout New York, relatives of the store owner lived in the rear of the store in a makeshift loft to provide security for the store. Fire broke out and they became trapped. The inside team from Sq 41 (Lt. Genovese, FF Gillespie and FF Lindy) entered and searched. The men were found by Lt. Genovese and FF Gillespie in a walk-in cooler. Great Job !!!

Thanks to Scott Lindy for the pics.

2 Alarms - FDNL

2008-06-05T01:02:00.005-04:00

SBFD Standing FAST

Congrats Dan on your first FDNL fire.

On June 4th the FDNL responded to 18 Walden Ave for this 2nd Alarm Fire. Units found a well involved 1st floor on arrival that quickly extended to all floors. Units went defensive upon arrival protecting the 2 exposures.

OLD MYSTIC - TOWER 65

2008-06-02T16:45:00.003-04:00

pictures courtesy; Keith Richards
Old Mystic G65 Ferrara 100ft Midmount Tower Ladder

75,000 HITS

2008-05-09T13:54:00.005-04:00

THIS SITE HAS REACHED 75,000 HITS.

A SPECIAL THANKS GOES OUT TO EVERYONE THAT HAS CALLED OR TEXT MESSAGED ME WITH THE LOCATION OF THE NEXT EMERGENCY, TO THOSE WHO HAVE SUBMITTED PHOTOS FOR EVERYONE TO SEE, AND FOR ALL OF THOSE WHO STOP BY AND CHECK OUT WHAT'S GOING ON IN SOUTH EAST CONNECTICUT EVERY DAY.

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ROOM & CONTENTS - NEW LONDON

2008-05-06T20:49:00.004-04:00

On 5/6/-08 FDNL made quick work of this room and contents fire on Laurel drive.

WORKING FIRE - SALEM

2008-05-04T00:36:00.004-04:00

The Salem FD responded to Eden Drive for fully involved garage fire that spread to the home. Initially units believe there may have been a victim inside. It was later determined no one was home. The home was undergoing renovations. Salem, Gardner Lake, Oakdale, Colchester, and the Mohegan Tribal Fast Team responded.

Thanks to the Chiefs for scene access.

8 ACRE BRUSH FIRE - GALES FERRY

2008-05-04T00:35:00.002-04:00

A few cell pics of the 8 acres that burned on Mount Decatour in Gales Ferry

BARN FIRE - FRANKLIN

2008-04-27T22:42:00.002-04:00

I don't have a lot of information on this fire other than a Barn fire on Route 32 in the Franklin/Yantic area across from the Suburu dealership. I will have some more photos in a few days. Thanks to the Woj for the pics.

ROLL OVER - YANTIC

2008-04-16T17:46:00.001-04:00

I don't have much info on this other than a roll over on I 395 in the Yantic FD area. I believe injuries were minor in nature. Thanks to Jon Stanford for the cell phone pics.

PIN JOB - NEW LONDON

2008-04-14T19:01:00.002-04:00

Here is a cell phone pic from the Major MVA on the Gold Star Bridge this afternoon.

A Civic was rearended by mercedes suv. 2 kids rushed by lifestar and 2 or 3 by ground.

I should have more pics coming soon from the same source that took this one.

2 CAR HEAD ON - GROTON

2008-04-12T05:00:00.002-04:00

During to early hours of April 12th the PBFD A shift and GCFD's responded to the CSB Highway for a 2 car head on reported with entrapment. 1pt transported ALS and 2 pts went BLS.

PIN JOB - PBFD

2008-04-11T16:40:00.001-04:00

On April 1oth PBFD, D Shift responded to this MVA w/ Entrapment and Fire on Tower Ave.

WORKING FIRE - OLD LYME

2008-04-10T21:58:00.003-04:00

On 4/8/08 Old Lyme FD responded to 25 Connecticut Rd. A-37 arrived on scene reporting a working fire on a 1 1/2 story beach house. Bringing Essex as the RIT and Niantic with 1 engine to the scene.

Photos by TroyChristopher Photography http://www.troycphoto.com/

WATER RESCUE - GALES FERRY

2008-04-05T18:20:00.002-04:00

I will have some more up later. a kayaker was found in floating in the water in the area of Drawbridge Rd in preston. He had drifted to Stoddards Park in Gales Ferry. The NAVY Police boat was able to make the grab. GFFC, POQFD, Mohegan FD, Norwich, Coast Guard, Navy, LPD, CSP, DEP all worked well together to accomplish this

LIVE BURN - ATTAWAUGAN

2008-03-30T15:18:00.004-04:00

smittypics doing what he does best. mmmmm donuts!
Chief Pepin

Pete & Pepin

Today, March 30th, the Attawaugan FD held a live burn. A few pics from the event. I will have more pics posted later.

EXTERIOR FIRE - GROTON CITY

2008-03-30T15:10:00.003-04:00

Early last week GCFD was dispatch to an outside fire involving house siding. Comcast was working across the street when this fire just happened to break out. Good thing they were there or it probably would have made it into the house.

BALTIC'S NEW ET-124

2008-03-30T15:06:00.001-04:00

It is a 2007 Spartan/Marion,1500 gpm. pump, 1000 gal. tank, 1500’ 5” LDH, and light tower.

Thanks to Capt. Chris Gifford BFD for the great pics. Very nice looking rig.

I-84 CAB vs 2 TT UNITS - MANCHESTER

2008-03-26T20:51:00.003-04:00

pictures courtesy; Kevin

Here is a few pics from the MVA involving a cab and a TT Unit. For more photos go to the link below. Thanks to Kevin for letting me put these pics up on the site.

http://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=9zfzsg52.6ptf1zli&x=0&h=1&y=szm0e7

WORKING FIRE - GALES FERRY

2008-03-23T21:24:00.002-04:00

On Sunday March 23, Easter, the Gales Ferry and Ledyard Departments were dispatched to a report of fire on the rear of the structure. On arrival units found heavy fire on the backside of the house. A quick knock down prevented the fire from spreading into the house which was on moments away. A great job by all units that operated on scene. SBFD FAST was called to the scene along with LVES and L & M Medics for 1 pt w/ minor burns. Pt refused treatment. Units operated on scene for about 1 hour.

FIREFIGHTER REMOVAL METHOD

2008-03-19T22:57:00.004-04:00

Shown are a few pics of PBFD A Shift trying out a firefighter removal technique found on the Internet. First you should unbuckle the victims waist strap and turning it into a harness. Second you unbuckle your waist straps and then you place them behind the shoulder straps like shown above. Now you have control of the fireman making it easier to drag them to safety. It also gives you good leverage while negotiating stairs.

Done correctly the down fireman will still be able to drink his coffee without spilling.

Their were definitely some pros and cons to this method along with some variations. Just another tool for ya. Hopefully no one will ever have to use it.

OLD MYSTIC ENGINE 61

2008-03-14T16:47:00.002-04:00

Here are some sneak peak photos of OMFD G-61. It is now at OMFD Station 1 until members are trained on the new CAFS system and then will be station at Headquarters.

It will probably be in service in the next 2-3 weeks.

1000 Gallon tank
30 gallon Class A foam
30 gallon Class B foam
2000 GPM pump
20KW generator
Complete Air Bag protection for front seat passengers and rear seat passengers
The striping on the back is what NFPA 1901 is suggesting, and is working on mandating.

thanks to Keith Richards for the pics and the description of the new rig.

Looks like you guys did a great job on this one. Cant wait to see the whole thing.

MVA - ATTAWAUGAN

2008-03-11T23:55:00.001-04:00

1 car off the side of I395 in the Attawaugan section. No injuries reported.

pics courtesy; M. Chauvin

FDNL PIPES & DRUMS

2008-03-09T23:02:00.004-04:00

Sorry abou the quality of the video. I had my older camera with me and thought it might be cool to see the FDNL PIPES AND DRUMS in action. These video's were from their fundraiser. It was my first time going and if you have never been make sure you make it their next year. They put on a great party between the pipes, the oneman band, and the Irish Step Dancers. Great time!

SEARCH & RESCUE - GALES FERRY

2008-03-09T22:19:00.004-04:00

On Sunday March 8th the Gales Ferry and Ledyard Departments with the LPD and CSP responded to the Pine Swamp area off of Whalehead Road for a report of 3 teens missing in the woods with only trees and water visable. A search was conducted and after an hour, the teens were found unharmed. Also you can see some of the terrain that searchers had to overcome.

WORKING FIRE - NEW LONDON

2008-03-05T22:01:00.004-05:00

Tim Cook caught in the act!!

On March 5th in the early afternoon hours, FDNL units were dispatched to Ledge Rd for a reported structure fire w/ numerous calls. On arrivals unit reported smoke showing and a working fire was declared. The fire was brought under control quickly after units check for possilbe extension.

LEDYARD PD MVA - GALES FERRY

2008-02-28T07:34:00.002-05:00

pictures courtesy; Brian Pepin

On Feb 27th the Gales Ferry and Ledyard Departments were dispatched to Whalehead Rd in the area of Stone Court for an MVA w/ entrapment involving a LPD cruiser. The officer was responding to a hold up alarm at a convenience store when the accident occurred. 2 pts were transported to the hospital.

PIN JOB - POQUONNOCK

2008-02-24T08:12:00.002-05:00

During the early morning minutes of Feb 24th the PBFD and CGFD Departments responded to Route 184 @ Daboll Rd for a 2 car head on. Moments after the dispatch entrapment reported, starting a full assignment. On arrival units found 1 pt pinned in the blazer and 1 pt walking about. Both pts were transported to the hospital.

MVA W/FIRE - OLD MYSTIC

2008-02-23T20:07:00.002-05:00

A few pics from the accident on I95S between exits 89 - 88 in Old Mystic on Feb 22nd during the snow storm. From what I have been told the van lost control, went around the drivers side of the vehicle being picked up by the hook, then crossed over going up and over the passanger side of the hooks ramp busting open the fuel tank.

CAR VS POLE - PBFD

2008-02-11T19:24:00.000-05:00

At shift change on Feb 7th the PBFD and Subase Departments repsonded to Tollgate Rd for a vehicle through a telephone pole. On arrival units found 1pt out of the vehicle with no injuries.

3 Car w/Ejection - GFFC

2008-02-05T20:06:00.000-05:00

On Feb 5th the Gales Ferry & Ledyard Departments responded to Route 12 at North Glennwoods for a multi vehicle accident w/ ejection. 1 Pt from the red jeep was found lying on the ground. If you look at the right side of the 3rd picture you will see a person in yellow. The ejected pt was found in that area. 2 pts were transported from the scene.

THE WONDER OF IT ALL

2008-01-31T17:42:00.000-05:00

A FEW MORE PICS FROM THE 7 ALARM FIRE AT

FOXWOODS.

select for more pics

7 ALARMS - FOXWOODS CASINO

2008-01-29T22:50:00.000-05:00

Crews from Norwich and other departments getting ready to make entry to the 9th floor

Mohegan Tribal Fast

A couple quick shots of the fire at Foxwoods Casino.

The fire was a very labor intensive fire involving numerous departments.

I have some more to post later. Hope to have them up tomorrow or on Thursday.

1st ALARM - GROTON CITY

2008-01-26T16:00:00.000-05:00

Pictures Courtesy Katey DeVirgilio

January 26th Groton City FD responded to a 1st Alarm fire on Branford Avenue. A good stop was made by Groton City keeping the main body of fire contained to a bedroom on the second floor. Also are some photos of the job over the summer at Branford Manor.

WORKING FIRE - NEW LONDON

2008-01-26T15:56:00.000-05:00

photos courtesy; Mike Lowell

On January 26th New London FD responded to Elm St. for reports of fire coming from second floor windows with possibly some trapped. I will have more photos up later.

BARN FIRE - WATERFORD

2008-01-23T12:01:00.000-05:00

A few pictures of a 1800's vintage shed that caught fire on Hartford Road in Waterford on January 21st. Cohanzie, Oswegatchie, Quaker Hill Departments responded. QHFD used their CAFS system during overhaul.

CAR vs BUILDING - PBFD

2008-01-15T20:30:00.000-05:00

T-n-T

On January 15th the Poquonnock Bridge FD responded to Groton Shoppers Plaza for a car into the building. No injuries reported. The business was an optical shop (what are the chances of that) that was already closed and cleaned out because the owner retired.

PBFD ENGINE 32 DEDICATION

2008-01-13T12:13:00.001-05:00

Technical Commitee Members: left to right

Capt. Tim Driscoll, FF Scott Lindy, FF Jason Pollard, Capt. Brian Kiely

On Saturday January 12th Poquonnock Bridge FD dedicated 32 Engine to past Chief Daniel T. Keogh.

GROTON CITY 3rd ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

2008-01-13T12:10:00.000-05:00

For more pics go to GROTON CITY 3rd ALARM

A FEW MORE

2008-01-10T22:37:00.000-05:00

I thought this was really cool how you could see the TIC image

This was the first fire to break out, hard to see through the smoke.

You don't see that all the time, they were attempting to cut some rebar covering an doorway

Just a few more of many. I will still be posting as I get chances. Many more great photos. Thanks for checking back.

3 ALARMS - GROTON CITY

2008-01-10T09:09:00.000-05:00

here is a couple of many photos i will be posting over the next few days. I took over 800 photos and it will take me a while to get through them. Keep checking back. Make sure you check all the blogs, there was many represented.

WORKING FIRE - LEDYARD

2007-12-16T23:11:00.001-05:00

Ledyard Public works came across this fire while out plowing the snow storm on December 13. First arriving units knocked the main body of fire down quickly. Ledyard, Gales Ferry, Mashentuckt departments responded to the scene.

CHIMNEY FIRE W/ EXT - PRESTON

2007-12-11T18:08:00.000-05:00

On December 12 the Preston Departments were dispatched to a possible fire in the basement. Upon arrival P1 reporting fire in the partitions. Preston, Poquetanuck, Norwich & Mohegan Tribal Fast responded to the scene.

PIN JOB - OLD MYSTIC

2007-11-20T11:06:00.000-05:00

Old Mystic Fire Department (OMFD), Mystic River Ambulance (MRA), and Lawrence and Memorial (L&M) paramedics were dispatched to 30 Route 27 in Mystic for a motor vehicle accident, car vs. house, reported to be with fire and entrapment at 00:18 hours.

Upon OMFD arrival, the car was on its front end, with the top of the vehicle protruding into the structure. There was no fire, however the victim was trapped inside the vehicle. There was extensive structural damage to the residence and OMFD personnel stabilized the structure to alleviate the risk of collapse. Once the structure was stabilized, OMFD personnel extricated the victim from the vehicle. During the course of the incident, there was an active gasoline leak from the vehicle.

Due to the prolonged nature of the incident, Life Star Helicopter was requested and landed at Old Mystic Baptist Church, where Mystic Fire Department had established the landing zone. The victim was transferred to MRA and Life Star personnel and then transported to the landing zone.

OMFD personnel remained on scene to provide lighting and monitor the gasoline leak, while Groton Town Police Department investigated the accident. The scene was cleared at 04:16 hours.

pictures courtesy; Old Mystic Fire police member Claude Flickinger & Lt. Czapla

Narrative courtesy; OMFD Captain Christopher Clarkin

WORKING FIRE - CITY OF NORWICH

2007-11-13T23:02:00.000-05:00

On 11/13/07 City of Norwich responded to North Main Street for a structure. This house was approx. 100' from Station 2. I believe the fire was held to the initial alarm with coverage in their stations.

Thanks again to Murphy for taking these photos.

2nd ALARM - NORWICH

2007-11-12T22:07:00.000-05:00

On 11/12/07 the Yantic FD was dispatched to a stove fire. On arrival units found fire from 2 windows from the rear of the house. Numerous departments battled this fire which injured

3 Firefighters and 1 civilian. Thanks to Mark Murphy and Jeff Douchette for getting some great photos.

FOR MORE PHOTOS GO HERE:

305 WASHINGTON STREET - YANTIC

WORKING FIRE - LEDYARD

2007-11-10T07:33:00.000-05:00

COMING SOON - The Ledyard, Gales Ferry & Mashentucket departments responded to Gonch Farm Road for a report of a fully involved motorcycle up againts a garage. On arrival units found a 30' fire ball from the motorcylce that extended into the garage. Units from Ledyard, Mashentucket & Gales Ferry responded to the scene. Coverage was called in to the stations.

I will have pics soon.

2nd Alarm - Norwich

2007-11-04T22:59:00.000-05:00

Thanks to Jeremy Lessard and Murphy for the photos of the 2nd Alarm fire off of Golden Street. Stop by ROSE CITY FIRE SHOTS for more pics, info and video.

1st Alarm- Poquonnock Bridge

2007-11-04T22:48:00.000-05:00

Thanks to Steve Lougee for these pics from the 1st Alarm fire on October 31st. At around 0745 units were dispatched to Ring Drive for a dryer fire. On arrival smoke showing with active fire in the basement.

This was the second fire of the shift. The first fire was located at Doncasters. For more pics and info stop by NLC Photos.

HAZ-MAT- LEDYARD

2007-11-04T22:34:00.000-05:00

Thanks to Mike Chauvin for the pics of a Freon Leak at Two Trees Inn. Stop by Smitty pics for more information.

New London 2nd Alarm

2007-10-24T23:04:00.000-04:00

Back on 9-20-07 the City of New London fire department responded to Bank St. for this 2nd Alarm. The Battalion reporting heavy smoke on arrival. Subase responded FAST.

thanks to Murphy for the pics.

JUST IN

2007-10-16T21:05:00.000-04:00

DELIVERED TODAY. A FEW PICS OF POQUONNOCK BRIDGE G32.

thanks to Lindy for the pics.

2nd Alarm - Taftville -292 Norwich Ave

2007-10-12T08:42:00.000-04:00

Oct 11, 2007 - At 16:18hrs the Taftville, Occum & Yantic FAST responded to 292 Norwich Ave for a structure fire. See more photos at Eastern CT Fire

NEW SECTION

2007-10-08T23:36:00.001-04:00

Take a look on the sidebar and you will find a new addition. I will be checking out the local blogs for the PHOTO OF THE MONTH and I will be posting them there. ( with permission of course) Hope you enjoy.

2 ALARMS - NORWICH 9/30/07

2007-10-03T21:40:00.000-04:00

thanks to Murphy for the great pictures.

CL & P ELECTRICAL ACCIDENT - GFFC

2007-09-20T20:03:00.000-04:00

those glasses were clear

On Sept. 18th the Gales Ferry FD responded to the area of Whalehead Road and Anderson Drive in the area of the power sub-station for a unknown medical. Numerous calls reporting a possible electrocution. 3 electrical arcs where heard in the area prior to dispatch. On arrival 2 CL & P workers were found with 1st and 2nd degree flash burns to the face, neck and ears. Luckily these workers were wearing their safety gear. You can see in the pictures what their gear went through. Both workers were working in the buckets and they were able to get them selves down to the ground. Both were transported to Backus ALS for evaluation. No actual electric contact was made.

ENGINE 32 - POQUONNOCK BRIDGE

2007-09-20T08:57:00.000-04:00

A few pics of Poquonnock Bridge Fire Department Engine Co. 32's new Rig. It arrived today at Shipmans Fire Equiptment where it will stay another week or so to have radios and equiptment mounted. It replaces 32's current rig which went into service in August of 1994.

Thanks to Scott Lindy for the pictures.

COMING SOON!!!!!!!

2007-09-18T19:42:00.000-04:00

I WILL HAVE PICTURES FROM THE UPFFA CONFERENCE AND PICTURES OF 2 VERY LUCK CLP LINEMEN WHO RECIEVE 2ND DEGREE BURNS TO THE FACE AFTER THE WIRES THEY WERE WORKING ON FLASHED IN THEIR FACES. IT WAS A GOOD THING THEY WERE WEARING THEIR SAFETY GEAR.

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2007-09-09T20:58:00.000-04:00

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BOAT TRAINING - GROTON FIRE OFFICERS

2007-09-09T20:55:00.000-04:00

A few pics from a boat/water drill held in Groton Long Point by the Groton Fire Officers. Thanks to Mike Chauvin for the pics.

Roll-over - PBFD

2007-09-04T16:07:00.000-04:00

On Sept 4th the PBFD and OMFD responded to I95 North between exits 88-89 for a 1 car roll over with medics on scene. 1 pt was transported ALS. Pt was out of the vehicle upon arrival of the FD.

2 CAR - GFFC

2007-09-04T15:59:00.000-04:00

2 car head-on on Route 12 in Gales Ferry on Sept. 3rd sending 1pt to the hospital with minor injuries.

LODD - BOSTON

2007-08-30T21:07:00.000-04:00

The two firefighters killed in the blaze were identified as Paul Cahill, 55, of Scituate, Mass., and Warren Payne, 53, of Canton, Mass. Both worked out of Engine 30, Ladder 25 company, which is located near the restaurant on Centre Street in the city's West Roxbury neighborhood.
Ten other firefighters were taken to hospitals with less serious injuries and a paramedic was evaluated for chest pains. Two were initially listed in critical condition, but their conditions were upgraded. One was later released and another remained hospitalized Thursday afternoon.

CAR VS GARAGE - GALES FERRY

2007-08-28T20:27:00.000-04:00

If you look close you can see the vehicle hanging out of the garage

the blue in the middle of the picture is water from Long Cove

On Aug. 28th the Gales Ferry VCO was dispatched to a car into a garage. On arrival the above was found with one pt still in the vehicle. This couple is very lucky. 1 foot forward or to the right and this would have been a totally different rescue. The drop out of the back of the garage was over 10' to a steep slope that goes directly into Long Cove. A local landscape company that lives next door just happened to have an early day. They quickly chained the car to their truck preventing the vehicle from going any further over the edge. No injuries to the occupants in the vehicle.

PIN JOB - OLD MYSTIC

2007-08-28T08:41:00.000-04:00

On Aug 28th around 0645hrs the Poquonnock Bridge and Old Mystic FD's responded to I95N between exits 88-89 for a 1 car mva. Enroute CSP reporting entrapment and for services to expidite. On arrival 1 pt was found pinned in the vehicle. Extrication took several minutes due to pts location in the vehicle. Lifestar transported pt to Hartford Hospital.

More pictures to come.

MVA - PBFD

2007-08-28T08:37:00.000-04:00

On Aug 27th PBFD "A" shift responded to Route 184 and Buddington for a 2 mva reported with entrapment. On arrival 1 pt was found lying on the floor under the dashboard. Sorry for the bad pics. Groton Autobody is very quick with hooking the vehicles.

1st ALARM - CITY OF GROTON

2007-08-25T08:13:00.000-04:00

A few quick picks from the 1st alarm fire on Branford Ave in Groton City. I will have more pics and info later.

ROLL OVER - GALES FERRY

2007-08-20T09:43:00.000-04:00

Probationary FF Dunn
just thought it was a neat photo

On Aug 19th the Gales Ferry Department responded to Christy Hill Road @ Ledgewood Road for a 1 car roll over. All occupants were out of the vehicle upon FD arrival.

PFIZER FIRE DEPARTMENT

2007-08-11T14:47:00.000-04:00

G-92 hard at work at a gasoline tanker rollover w/ spill at Rt 156 & Clark Ln., Waterford in 2003. Photo was taken by Charlie Robbins. Thanks for the additional info Charlie. CLick on his name for his website.

G-92
THE BUILDING IN 1942
AND THE WAY IT LOOKS TODAY

A rare look at Pfizer Fire Departments station and rigs. thanks to Kenny B for the pics.

These pics can also be viewed in STATIONS & RIGS

SALISBURY FIRE-RESCUE, MA

2007-08-08T23:02:00.000-04:00

Here is a few pics of the Salisbury Fire-Rescue in MA. I stopped in while on vaction in the area. A special thanks to FF Matthew Swenson for talking with us. Stop by their website for more info on the department. Also you can find more pictures on LIDS, RIGS & STATIONS.

www.salisburyfire-rescue.com

3 CAR - POQUONNOCK BRIDGE

2007-08-07T21:41:00.000-04:00

On Aug. 7 around 1230 the Poquonnock Bridge, Old Mystic and Mystic Departments responded to I 95N between exits 88-89 for a report of a roll over down the embankment. Medics on scene prior to the end of dispatch reporting no injuries with all occupants out of the vehicle. The occupants of the vehicle pictured are extremely lucky. The passanger was not wearing a seat belt. Its hard to tell by the pictures but the vehicle hit a tree and rolled up the tree with damage to the drivers side A post. In the last picture you can see a portion of the windshield is missing. It was about 5 feet in front of the car. Also you can notice that the hood is missing. That was about 50+ feet up the highway. We are thinking when the car hit the guard rails one of the wires went under the hood ripping it right of the hinges. One other vehicle was damaged by road debris and the 3rd vehicle that actually caused the accident fled the scene.

BRUSH FIRE - NORWICH

2007-08-02T23:25:00.000-04:00

On Aug 2nd around 2230hrs the Norwich Fire Department responded to Cedar St for a brush fire. I just happend to be coming home from a Defenders Game when this came in. Special thanks to Rizzo for helping me navigate the back roads of Norwich.