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Cohasset, MA - Around 12:45 p.m. on the afternoon of Wednesday, February 12, 2014, the Cohasset Fire Department responded to 808 Jerusalem Road, at the intersection of Hull Street (Route 228), for a reported building fire. The occupant of the building called 911 to report the fire.

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On February 14, 2014 at 9 p.m., Providence Fire responded to a building fire at 620 Gano Street. The fire department arrived on scene to smoke showing from a one story 30x40.

Companies used multiple lines to knock down the fire. No injuries were reported.

On January 27th at 12:30 a.m., Providence Fire was alerted to a fire at 62 Bissell Street. Multiple calls were received for the house fire in a two and a half story wood frame occupied dwelling.

Engine 11 arrived on scene to heavy fire through the roof of the dwelling. Four hose lines were used to knock down the heavy fire. One firefighter was transported to Rhode Island Hospital for minor injuries.

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Working house fire in Providence Providence, RI. On February 9th at approximately 9 p.m., Providence Fire received a call for a house fire at 40 Debol Street. Upon arrival of the fire department, heavy fire and smoke was showing from a three story wood frame. Multiple lines were used and one tower ladder to knock down the fire.

One firefighter was transported to Rhode Island Hospital with unknown injuries. No other injuries were reported. The cause and origin of the fire are under investigation by local officials.

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Second alarm in Providence Providence, RI. On February 6th at 9 p.m., Providence Fire was called to 39 Ashmont Street. The fire department arrived on scene to heavy smoke and fire showing from the rear of the building. One tower ladder and one ladder pipe were used to knock down the heavy fire. A request was made to the Red Cross for displaced residents. No injuries were reported.

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In memory of those who gave all 1st Responder Newspaper honors and remembers emergency responders lost in the line of duty Ohio: James Michael Hill, 52 Rank: Lieutenant Incident Date: November 5, 2013 Death Date: November 5, 2013 Fire Department: Sycamore Township Fire & EMS Department Initial Summary: Lieutenant Hill passed away at home in his sleep. Hill had been on-duty and responded to an emergency incident within 24 hours of his passing. The cause of death is still to be officially reported but initial findings indicate a sudden cardiac arrest.

Pennsylvania: Russ “Rooster” Gow, 58 Rank: First Assistant Fire Chief Incident Date: November 20, 2013 Death Date: November 20, 2013 Fire Department: Factoryville Fire Department Initial Summary: While at the scene of a residential structure fire, First Assistant Chief Gow collapsed from a nature of illness still to be reported. Gow was treated on scene by fellow responders and transported to the hospital where he succumbed to his injury.

Maryland: David Roland Barr Jr. , 64 Rank: Fire Police Captain Incident Date: October 25, 2013 Death Date: November 7, 2013 Fire Department: Community Fire Company of Perryville Initial Summary: While working a traffic control point protecting the scene of a motor vehicle accident, Fire Police Captain Barr was struck by a car and seriously injured. Barr was treated at the scene by fellow responders and transported to the hospital where he succumbed to his injuries almost two weeks later.

West Virginia: Charles A. Pierson, 76 Rank: Fire Chief Incident Date: December 7, 2013 Death Date: December 7, 2013 Fire Department: Southern Jackson County Volunteer Fire Department Initial Summary: After responding to the fire station for the report of a motor vehicle accident, Chief Pierson suffered a medical emergency and collapsed while boarding the first due apparatus. Although fellow responders came to his aid, Chief Pierson passed away in the fire station from a nature of injury still to be reported.

New York: James C. Goodman, Jr., 52 Rank: Lieutenant Incident Date: November 11, 2013 Death Date: November 11, 2013 Fire Department: Nedrow Volunteer Fire Department Initial Summary: Lieutenant Goodman passed away while at the fire station from a cause still to be officially reported. According to fire department officials, Goodman was found unresponsive in the exercise room of the firehouse.

Minnesota: Matt Frantz, 42 Rank: Fire Chief Incident Date: December 9, 2013 Death Date: December 9, 2013 Fire Department: Rice Lake Township Volunteer Fire Department Initial Summary: Chief Frantz passed away from an apparent heart attack within 24 hours of responding to his fire station for a mutual aid fire call.

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Is the media working for your department?

Recently, I was involved in a discussion with a fire official from another department and a reporter.

The fire official was explaining to the reporter how the media did not cover events in the local JUMP TO FILE# area and don’t get 012414110 the story facts right.

The reporter was telling him how understaffed they are and cannot physically be at all events, adding that his news organization welcomes emails with facts about the event.

The fire official’s response was “then I’m doing your job.”

As the Public Information Officer (PIO) for my fire company, I understood both points of view.

You cannot change how the media works, but your department can help change how your department presents news to the media.

If the media is in the dark about the happenings in your department, don’t curse the darkness, enlighten them. In today’s world, the media is under so many different types of pressures, especially financially. Just ask any newspaper that is struggling to stay alive. It is difficult to cover all the events in their coverage area, get all the facts of the story from multiple sources, and all under a deadline.

For purposes of discussion, consider these questions. First, whether you are a volunteer or paid department, do you have an assigned PIO? If you don’t, you need to ask yourself why not?

What is your department doing to get your message out to the media? Does your department dislike dealing with the media by not returning a phone inquiry or, while at the scene, tell the reporters the chief is busy and can’t talk? Or do you reach out to the media only when your department needs to campaign for money from the public for a new engine or other big expenditures?

Having a PIO will help the department with recruitment, retention, funding, community support, public education with fire prevention, and justification of resources. Having a person assigned to deal with the media saves time and eliminates headaches for your department.

The media will know who they need to contact for facts about recent calls, events or department issues. The chief and other department members will not have to worry about being contacted by reporters and can go about their normal jobs. Reporters have told me that they do not like to bother the chief who is busy at the scene, but they still need the information for their story.

A PIO can give the media the time and the facts about the call.

You may say that the PIO is doing the media’s job and ask why do it? Remember whoever

releases the story controls the story. If your department doesn’t release information, the media will go to someone else such as the police, other agencies or people at the scene.

Do you think they will tell the fire department’s side of the story? I think not.

Developing that relationship with the media in the good times may pay off if anything negative develops in your department. For example, let’s say one of your members is arrested and it affects your department. Being pro-active and knowing what and how to conduct yourself with the media will make your department look professional and might instill more public confidence in your department.

Having developed a relationship with the media doesn’t guarantee your department will be treated any better during bad times, but it can only help. Don’t disappear or hide the bad news from the media. They will find out about it. Be as transparent and honest as possible.

The fire service does not offer training for PIOs, but the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and state emergency management agencies do. That is because the PIO’s role is the same for any agency whether you are a fire, police, EMS, local, city, or state agency.

The facts of the story will be different from the different agencies, but how you tell the story will be the same.

The first level of training is the PIO Awareness Course (G289) offered online. This course takes an hour or two to complete and is available to anyone. I highly recommend this course to all officers and chiefs for their own education and to better understand the role of a PIO. The course will orient participants to the function and the role of the PIO in the public safety and emergency management environment. The next four levels are classroom training.

So where do you begin? The first step is always the hardest: finding someone to be a PIO. A desirable quality in a good PIO is someone who has a good working relationship and knowledge of your organization. They also need to be aggressive in compiling the information and to become a trusted strategist and advisor to your fire department leadership.

There will be a learning curve with your department and the new PIO, until both fully understand the workings and actions of a PIO. Having a source for the media to contact can reap rewards with story ideas or with fire prevention for your department. A few times in the past and on slow news days, the media phones me about the call before I’m out of my driveway responding to it. Other times, I just do not have a story for them. In one instance, a reported brush fire was in reality a

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family roasting marshmallows around a fire pit. There are still times that a fire call is not printed or reported because there was another more interesting story to report on. Remember, your story is competing against others for valuable newspaper or airtime. You have a better chance of getting your story told when you have the information the media needs.

Follow along with me on a typical fire call as a PIO. My fire district has an interstate and a major state highway running through it and when there is an accident on one of them, there are major traffic delays, particularly at commuter time. Within ten minutes of arriving on the scene, I am briefed by the chief and take a few photos.

With the chief’s approval, I post the information about the accident on the fire company’s Face-

book and Twitter pages. Then I phone the local radio, TV and daily newspaper with the story. It takes less than five minutes to tell the story.

Many times, my fire company is still at the scene, but the story is on the airwaves or posted on the internet, helping people detour away from the scene. Without a PIO, the media is calling the firehouse, but no one answers because everyone is at the scene. After the call, the chief may return phone calls with the information if he or she is not late for work or busy. It may not have been a big story, only a few paragraphs long, but it is a missed opportunity for your department.

With a little training and practice, a PIO can develop a professional relationship with the media, but the key is being there for them and always with the correct infor-

mation.

Firefighters gain experience from drills and actual calls. The same is true for a PIO. We do this so we all can be our best when the big one comes along.

Remember, telling your department’s story on the information highway is a two-way street.

You and the media each have a job to do. Treat the media with respect and provide them with the accurate information. You will learn that over time such a proactive strategy will reap rewards.

Kevin Barry is a PIO for the Rombout Fire Company and the Town of Fishkill Emergency Preparedness Committee. He is an AdvancePIO and a member of the National Information Officer Association.

- KEVIN BARRY

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Multiple lines used at working fire in Providence Providence, RI. On February 16, 2014 at 12:45 p.m., Providence Fire was called to 95 Evergreen Street. Engine 2 arrived on scene to heavy fire showing from a one and a half story wood frame.

Companies used multiple lines to knock down the fire. No injuries were reported and the Red Cross was brought in to assist eight residents.

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Two months into the New Year and you and your fitness routine are hangin’ in there.

Chances are you’ve made some progress. You are certainly feeling better. stronger, leaner, more alert, more overall energy. Good For you!

We’ve talked repeatedly about the benefits of periodic changes to your regime. Change is good. The variety helps keep you motivated and keeps those results coming.

But what about the flip side of that: “If it aint broke don’t fix it”? Uggh! That’s a good point.

Your workouts are working, you are enjoying them (come on – you know you are!) and it’s a little scary to make changes when all seems right in your “Fitness World”.

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For example, when you reach the last five minutes of a treadmill workout sprint for 20 seconds then walk for 40 seconds. Repeat this sequence five times then proceed to your usual cool down.

You have more than likely heard of the benefits of high intensity interval training (HIIT).

We’ve discussed it briefly in the past.

Simply said, the science behind it has exercisers burning more calories and more fat (both during and after exercise) with HIIT than with traditional steady state cardio exercise.

The science is there, yet many

exercisers are skeptical and unwilling to make the break from their traditional routines.

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The Norwalk Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 9 Sheridan Street just before 2:30 a.m. on Friday, January 31st.

Norwalk combined dispatch received the call at 2:25. The first fire unit was on scene at 2:29 and found heavy fire that was visible from the front of the house with multiple cars parked next to the house that were starting to ignite.

The fire appeared to have started in the basement of a two family home and extended into the first and second floors of the structure.

Icy conditions and a live power line that fell from the home hampered the efforts of the firefighters. Firefighters quickly advanced on the fire and confined it to the left side of the duplex; however, the other side did sustain heavy smoke and water damage.

The fire was declared under control by 3:36 a.m. and firefighters were still on scene as of 6 a.m. ensuring the fire didn’t reignite and to assist the fire marshals division in determining the cause of the blaze.

Thirty three firefighters responded to the fire on five engines, two trucks, a rescue, and the command car. Westport and Wilton Fire Departments sent vehicles to cover the empty stations in Norwalk in case any other calls came in during the incident. No injuries were reported by the occupants or any firefighters.

The home has been posted as unfit for occupancy, as the gas and electric utilities were discon-

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The Red Cross was called into assist four occupants from one side of the house with temporary relocation. The other occupants will be staying with family.

Fire Inspector Kirk McDonald is investigating the cause of the blaze.

- CHRIS KING

Wolcott, CT. In the early afternoon hours of Saturday, January 25th, Wolcott police, fire and EMS responded to the area of 1500 Wolcott Road for a reported car accident with the vehicle into a tree and smoke coming from the vehicle with someone still inside.

Police officers arrived first at the scene, which was across the street from J and M Pizza restaurant, and had what was reported to the dispatchers.

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The elderly driver of the vehicle was killed instantly in the crash.

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A medical examiner was also notified to respond to the scene.

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Working fire in Bridgeport At around 4:00 p.m. on February 19th, Bridgeport firefighters were dispatched to a report of fire from a structure in the area of 923 Briarwood Avenue in Bridgeport. Engine 4 arrived and reported a two and a half story wood frame dwelling with heavy fire showing from the second floor B side. Units assigned to the box were Engines 4, 3, 7,1 (RIT); Ladder 11 and Tower Ladder 1, Rescue 5, Battalion 1, and SO-1. The recall was transmitted in approximately 30 minutes.

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Westport Promotional Ceremony On February 7th, the Westport Fire Department held a promotional ceremony to move Daniel Ambruso up the ladder to the position of lieutenant. Family, friends and co-workers gathered for the event and were welcomed by Deputy Chief Robert Kepchar, who introduced Chief Andrew Kingsbury. Chief Kingsbury described the responsibilities for the position of lieutenant, and Dan's hard work in achieving that goal. The chief then introduced First Selectman Jim Marpe, who delivered the oath of office to the newly minted Lieutenant Ambruso. Dan's wife Mary Ambruso pinned a new badge on Dan, cheered on by their children Stanley and Kerstin.

After the ceremony, the crowd enjoyed refreshments and fellowship. Lieutenant Ambruso has worked at the Westport Fire Department for ten years, is a certified fire officer, as well as a licensed paramedic.

Waterbury firefighters extinguish small trailer fire Waterbury, CT. On Friday, February 7th around 11:30 a.m., firefighters in the Brass City were dispatched to a house on the corner of Manchester and Alexander Avenues for a fire outside next to a structure. On arrival, Engine 5 encountered a small trailer loaded with debris on fire and stretched a line.

They notified dispatch that they could handle the call and to return all other responding apparatus except for Engine 2 and Truck 3.The fire was quickly knocked down and the trailer was a total loss.

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Lineman in bucket while truck on fire On Saturday, January 25, 2014 at 11:40 a.m., the Terryville Fire Department responded to the area of 370 Harwinton Avenue for a 911 call reporting an AT&T repairman in the bucket of his truck making repairs to a utility pole with the truck reportedly on fire. A neighbor and a passing motorist were able to get the ladders off the truck and raise them up for the repairman to climb down. There were flames visible when the fire department arrived. The vehicle was quickly extinguished with no injuries.

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Homeowner thawing pipes causes fire Wallingford Fire Dispatch received an initial call for fire in the walls and extending to the bathroom and bedroom. A homeowner was apparently thawing pipes JUMP TO FILE# when insulation 013114104 caught fire.

Car 2 and 3 reported smoke showing on the A side second floor. Car 2 assumed command with visible fire in three A side windows when Engine 8 arrived.

Engine 8 crews stretched in a one and three quarter inch hand line to knock down the fire. Engine 1 took care of water supply and backup line duties, while the truck company went to the roof for vertical vent. They were soon called off.

Squad 5 was assigned to overhaul and to check for extension.

The fire reported under control in 15 minutes. No injuries were reported.

- BRIAN OWEN

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Ashes from fireplace spark fire On January 22, 2014 at 12:56 p.m., the Norwalk Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 18 Red Oak Lane. The two story residential building had smoke coming from a chimney. Engine 1 reported a smoke condition inside.

They discovered a fire in the floor of the kitchen. The fire had spread along several floor joists, burning the plywood and hardwood flooring. The fire damaged approximately 100 square feet of area. The occupant smelled smoke, but thought it was coming from the fireplace. The homeowner removed the ashes from the previous night’s fire and put them in a paper bag, which he placed under a desk in the kitchen at 9 a.m. Red Cross was called in to relocate the family, until the electric and heat could be turned on. There were no injuries to report.

CHRISTOPHER KING

Metro North accident in Norwalk The Norwalk Fire Department along with Norwalk Police responded to a motor vehicle accident at the Glover Avenue train crossing, which is on the Danbury Metro North line on February 15th.

The accident was reported at 6:29 p.m. and the first fire company arrived on scene at 6:34 reporting an unoccupied cargo van that became stuck on the train crossing. It was struck by a train traveling toward Danbury.

The van was traveling eastbound on Glover Ave and while traveling around a corner, it slid

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into a snow bank that was next to the tracks.

It was snowing at the time of the accident and the roads were very slippery. The driver was attempting to shovel out the vehicle when the warning lights and gates started to activate. At that time, he removed himself from the area to avoid injury.

The train, which had approximately 100 passengers on board,

was slowing down as it was entering the Merritt seven station.

None of the passengers reported any injuries at the time of the accident and several of them made other arrangements to continue on to Danbury.

Minor damage was reported to the locomotive, but the crossing gate and arm were heavily damaged.

The van was towed from the scene and MTA police were on scene investigating the accident.

- CHRISTOPHER KING

RICK KULMANN

Prospect responds to vehicle fire near commercial building Prospect, CT. On Saturday, January 25th, Prospect firefighters were dispatched to Industrial Road for a vehicle fire in a building. First responding units had a pickup truck on fire and quickly knocked it down. Engine's 1 and 5 as well as Rescue 6 responded to the scene. Mutual aid was requested from Bethany for station coverage. There was no damage to the building.

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The fire destroyed the garage of the home and damaged the kitchen.

Southington firefighters battle house fire Southington, CT. On Wednesday, February 19th just after 6:30 p.m., Southington firefighters responded to 10 Spring Hill Road for a reported fully involved garage fire.

On arrival, Car 3 had a one story residential structure with heavy fire in the attached garage with a vehicle inside. Engines 11, 12, 21, 22, 32, 52; Ladder 1; Rescue 1; and Cars 1, 2 3, and 6 responded

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to the call. Mutual aid from Cheshire and Plainville were requested for station coverage.

Firefighters used a couple of two an a half inch hand lines and also a deck gun to try to put the fire out. It took about an hour to sup-

press the fire and no injuries were reported.

One homeowner was home at the time of the fire and was able to escape the structure. The power company was called in because power lines came down from the home. The fire is under investigation by the fire marshal.

- RICK KULMANN

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Life Star called to assist in Cromwell On February 1st, a Life Star helicopter was called to the banks of the Connecticut River in Cromwell to assist local fire and EMS in transporting a young patient with a suspected spinal injury after falling on the ice.

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Overhaul stages, pulling the exterior siding.

Wallingford basement fire extends to second floor The Wallingford Fire Department was dispatched on January 24, 2014 at 1:39 p.m. for a reported residential structure fire.

Car 4 (battalion chief) assumed command and reported thick smoke and heavy fire in a one and a half story wood frame raised ranch home. Command performed a 360 on the structure and updated that there was heavy fire on the first floor coming from the windows on the Alpha and Bravo sides. Also fire auto-exposed on the Charlie side engulfing the covered deck.

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Command ordered an offensive operation. Engine 1 advanced the first one and three quarter inch line to the first floor to the seat of the fire. Rescue 3 advanced the second line to the second floor to cut off fire extending to the attic area. The third line was deployed

by Engine 2 to the C/D corner to knock down exterior fire on the C side covered deck. Truck 1 was ordered to do vertical ventilation.

Medic 2 crew performed a primary search which was negative.

The aggressive interior attack quickly knocked down the main body of fire, which placed it under control in 20 minutes. Extensive overhaul was performed due to the deep seated fire while companies also worked in extremely frigid temperatures.

The fire was battled with 22 firefighters with no injuries to civilians or firefighters.

- BRIAN OWEN

RICK KULMANN

Bristol home damaged by fire Bristol, CT. In the early morning hours of January 31st, Bristol firefighters responded to 68 Cronin Street for a house fire, First due Engine 3 arrived and had heavy fire coming from the rear of the home in the basement of the one story ranch style structure. Heavy smoke poured into the neighborhood as firefighters stretched several lines to fight the blaze as it spread to the first floor. Two people were home at the time of the fire and one of the occupants had to be transported to the hospital for smoke inhalation. The fire marshal is investigating the cause of the fire.

RICK KULMANN

Second fire of the week destroys Naugatuck home Naugatuck, CT. In the overnight hours of Saturday, January 25th, Naugatuck firefighters responded to 145 Forest Street for a structure fire. On arrival, heavy fire was shooting through the roof of the one story home. Firefighters had to work around power lines that were down in front of the dwelling. Beacon Falls was called in for mutual aid to cover, but then were requested to the scene for manpower to relieve Naugatuck firefighters due to the bitter cold temperatures.

The fire was knocked down in a few minutes, but not before the roof collapsed into the structure. The homeowner was away on vacation and there were no injuries reported. The cause of the fire in under investigation by the town fire marshal.

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Wolcott and Southington respond to car fire RICK KULMANN

Two alarm fire in New Haven destroys apartment building New Haven, CT. At just about 4:00 p.m. on Friday, January 31st, New Haven firefighters were dispatched to 95 Farren Avenue for a reported structure fire with an explosion. Engines 4, 10, and 17; Squad 1; Truck 3; Emergency 1; and C-33 (East battalion chief) were responding to the call when they were updated that one victim came out of the house burned and that there may be children still inside the burning building.

C 33 arrived on scene and had a three story building going good with a partial floor collapse of the first floor, requesting a second alarm which brought out Engines 5 and 8, Squad 2, Truck 1, and C32 (deputy chief).

Crews from engine 17 were already going into the building to fight the fire when they were ordered to pull out due to rapidly deteriorating conditions. C 31 (fire chief) arrived on scene and took command of the scene. Smoke from the fire could be seen for several miles.

Firefighters set up the water tower on Truck 3 to fight the fire and crews went back into the building to search for victims on the second floor. They then went to the third floor and had heavy fire as well as fire in the cockloft.

They pulled out again and resumed water tower operations.

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The bulk of the fire was knocked down at about 5:00 p.m.

All primary and secondary searches were negative.

The power company was requested to the scene immediately on arrival of the first fire unit.

The fire was put under control at 5:35 and the building inspector was requested to respond to the scene. Investigators will be looking into the cause of the fire and the reported explosion, which blew out a wall of the building and may of been caused by a kitchen fire.

The woman who was burned was alert and talking when firefighters arrived. She was transported to Yale New Haven Hospital and then transferred to the Bridgeport Burn Unit with burns to her legs and face. She is expected to recover.

The building had a business on the first floor and had tenants on the second and third floors. Ten adults and seven children were left homeless. All escaped the fire.

The building is a total loss and was scheduled to be demolished on the following Saturday.

- RICK KULMANN

Wolcott, CT. Just after noon on December 31st, Southington Fire Department Companies 2 and 3 with the Wolcott Fire Department were dispatched to Lower County Road near Farmingbury Golf Course for a reported car fire. Wolcott Engine 4 and Car 3 from Southington arrived on scene first and had a car fully involved. As firefighters dismounted the apparatus, the tires and gas tank exploded. A line was stretched and the fire was knocked down as Engine 21 from Southington arrived. The location was a few thousand feet from the Southington town line. The road was blocked off to traffic as firefighters fought the fire.

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MUTUAL AID GORDON WREN

I recently heard a local mayor criticizing the village fire department, accusing numerous firefighters for standing idly by while a building burned.

I did a little checking regarding the mayor’s concerns; I had responded and worked the fire in question.

The mayor’s fire department was dispatched to a working structure fire in a garden apartment complex on a hot, humid, summer day.

The incident commander/volunteer fire chief responded to the scene and found an advanced fire involving several apartments in a complex that had been built with extremely poor access for fire apparatus with one access road blocked off by a metal cyclone fence that firefighters had to use saws on to allow apparatus access, which caused a delay getting apparatus to the rear of the complex.

Despite these problems, his firefighters initiated a plan to cut off the fire’s horizontal travel in order to save numerous apartments.

Once the plan was implemented, the chief decided to call in additional ladders, pumpers, rescues and manpower to stage in a shopping center parking lot approximately two blocks from the scene.

This is a smart move when there is a strong likelihood that additional equipment and manpower may be needed.

As the mayor and at least one of the village trustees were driving to the fire scene, they apparently observed the numerous fire apparatus and firefighters in the nearby parking lot with the burning building and large column of black smoke in the background.

The mayor was apparently outraged that these firefighters were standing around watching the fire burn.

Upon arrival at the fire, the mayor then observed the firefighters on the FAST Team (Firefighter Assist Team) standing by in front of the burning building, a dozen firefighters assembled at the manpower staging area and several additional firefighters at rehab, sitting on the grass with wet towels on their necks drinking water; and commented, “Why are these firefighters not putting out the fire?”

Apparently the mayor made these critical comments repeatedly in different forums.

Now it is one thing to be criticized when you screw up.

It is really frustrating and wrong to be criticized when everything is done right.

This fire was managed extremely well.

The fire chief, his officers and firefighters did a magnificent job in cutting off and controlling this fire in a complex that should have never been approved with the poor access for the fire department and lack of maintenance.

The mayor jumping to the conclusion that these firefighters were goofing off while residents’ homes were consumed by flames was just flat out wrong.

This scenario is a classic example of people making judgments when they know little or nothing about firefighting.

I have found it annoying to listen to individuals standing on the sidewalk being critical at emergency scenes.

However, to have the head of the local governmental jurisdiction spreading inaccurate information is really inexcusable and unacceptable.

Not only did the firefighters not receive the justifiable accolades that they should have for a job well done, they received unwarranted criticism.

Additional columns from Gordon Wren and all of our columnists can be found on our website at www.1rbn.com

GREG RAMSDELL

Firefighters respond to rollover on Christmas Day Highgate, VT. At approximately 1:45 p.m. on the afternoon of Christmas, the Highgate Fire Department and AmCare Ambulance responded to a one car rollover on Route 78 near the Border Patrol Station.

Upon arrival of 14E2, the car was upside down in the middle of the road and on its roof.

According to the operator, he

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was travelling eastbound on Route 78 when he met a westbound car that had crossed the center line and was on his side of the road.

He swerved to miss the westbound car when he lost control, went off the road, hit a power

pole, and rolled the car over, coming to rest on the roof.

The operator was the only one in the car and was not injured.

The cause of the accident is under investigation by Vermont State Police. The power pole sustained some damage.

- GREG RAMSDELL

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Detroit, Box Alarm by Providence Fire Videos Available from: FSP Books & Videos Dept. C67,188 Central Street, #4 Hudson, MA 017491330 1-800-522-8528 E-mail: support@fire-police-ems.com www.fire-police-ems.com Price: $18.00 (DVD) This video is 65 minutes long.

When I think of Detroit, I think of the Tigers, the Lions, the Red Wings, the Pistons and the flames.

The first four are sports teams, but the last is simply “fires”, many fires!

This video has many fires. In fact, these 14 fires with the exception of two occurred over a three day period. One is in Detroit, and all but one are box alarms. One is a second alarm.

It is assumed that the one, out of town fire in neighboring Highland Park was probably a general alarm as this is a small fire department. In this fire at a four story apartment building, the tower overheats and has to be shut down.

So, if you figure that the average Detroit firefighter dons his turnouts after roll call and waits

for the calls to come in, it may not be that far from the truth!

Of the incidents, I believe I remember two church fires, and there are two garage fires one of which has live wires sparking.

Firefighters cautiously spray water while truckees await the power company to complete shutting off the electric at the pole.

One house fire was caused by a car running into it after the driver had been shot. Both were fully involved. Neighbors removed the driver and firefighters and EMS are seen wheeling him to an ambulance.

Nine of the fires occur in either one and a half or two and a half story vacant dwellings, most fully involved.

In fact, the last incident sees the DFD return later to the same scene which involved two vacant dwellings. Guess the arsonists used accelerants after the structures were drowned with water.

The normal operation was handlines, ladderpipes in some cases, a tower stream, etc.

Truckmen performed ventilation from roof ladders and all in all the DFD impresses me as an aggressive firefighting force even with the workload and the fact that many structures are vacant!

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Fatal third alarm in Manchester Manchester, NH. On the morning of January 24th at 12:21 a.m., the Manchester Fire Deparment started to receive calls for a fire on the third floor of a building at 169 Joliette Street on the West Side of the city.

First due Engine 6 reported JUMP TO FILE# heavy fire showing 012414113 from the third floor of a three story wood-frame occupied 50x70, two minutes after being dispatched.

Shortly after the arrival of the district chief, he ordered the second and third alarms be struck.

Due to heavy fire conditions and the first fire hydrant being frozen, the district chief ordered all companies to evacuate the building and go to exterior operations with ladder pipes and hand lines.

As this was happening, Rescue 1 reported primary and secondary searches were complete and negative on floors one and two. He also reported they were unable to search the third floor

due to heavy fire conditions.

Trucks 1, 5, and 7 set up and went to work opening up and using the ladder pipes.

After knocking down the heavy fire on the third floor, firefighters began a primary search on the third floor using Engine 11 and Rescue 1's crews with two hand lines.

It was at this time, they located the deceased victim in the third floor apartment. At the time of the removal of the victim, firefighters were working in extreme conditions due to the heavy fire that was showing from the cock loft.

It took firefighters several hours to bring this fire under control in the extreme cold.

The building contained five apartments and the fire has left eight people homeless.

One firefighter did sustain a minor injury and was transported to the hospital.

The NH State Marshal and the Manchester Fire and Police Departments are investigating the cause and origin of the fire.

- DAVID STEWART DAVE STEWART

Truck-3 acting Truck-1 and Truck-7 going to work.

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Lt. Paramedic Bill Gillis (aka Lt. Col. William Gillis, USAF Reserves), and Paramedic Al Daviault watching on as Paramedic Mike Garone intubates Sim Man. Sim Man is Derry Fire Department’s computer controlled, life-like, training mannequin that can accurately simulate a large variety of difďŹ cult-tomanage illnesses and injuries.

DAVE STEWART

Second alarm for Hooksett On February 11th around 10:58p.m., the Hooksett Fire Department responded to 232 Hackett Hill Road for a reported house fire. Since this was on the Manchester city line, Manchester Engine 4 and Car 1 responded. Manchester Engine 4 was first due and reported a house fire with a second alarm requested upon arrival. Manchester and Hooksett firefighters stretched two hand lines. The Hooksett fire chief reported a basement fire with some extension in an occupied one and a half story wood framed structure. Firefighters quickly knocked down and overhauled. Due to the fire being quickly knocked down, several of the mutual aid units on the second alarm were canceled or re-routed for station coverage. The American Red Cross was requested to assist the occupants.

Derry paramedics complete annual RSI training Firefighter/paramedics from the Derry Fire Department completed their annual Rapid Sequence Induction refresher training and certification.

RSI is a life-saving advanced paramedic skill, where the patient is sedated and medically paralyzed so that an advanced airway (endotracheal tube) can be inserted through their mouth into their lungs. This procedure is done on critical patients, whose breathing is inadequate or who have a seri-

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ous traumatic brain injury.

The practical exam was overseen by Dr. Harry Wallace of Parkland Medical Center. Dr. Wallace is the EMS medical control physician at Parkland Medical Center and Portsmouth Regional Hospital.

One of his jobs is to provide oversight, quality control, and

training to paramedics, who routinely transport patients to either Parkland Medical Center in Derry or to Portsmouth Regional Hospital.

The Derry Fire Department has a twelve year track record of RSI success; and with Exeter ALS are the only EMS providers in Southern New Hampshire that meet the demanding criteria to perform this life saving service.

- JACK WEBB

Another fatal wood frame in Manchester

DAVE STEWART

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On February 11th around 5 p.m., the Manchester Fire Department started to receive calls for a reported house fire at 83 Bowman Street. First due Engine 2 reported heavy fire showing from the second floor.

Te district chief reported heavy fire on the second floor of a two story wood-frame occupied structure. Engine 2 reported no fire conditions on floor one, but did encounter colliers mansion conditions.

Rescue 1 reported primary and secondary searches of the first floor complete and negative. Rescue 1 also reported that they could not make the second floor due to a flashover and heavy fire.

The district chief requested all companies evacuate the building and an extra engine company for

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manpower.

Firefighters went to an exterior attack using several hand lines and one tower/ladder. After the heavy fire was knocked down, firefighters re-entered the structure for an interior attack on pockets of fire and to conduct primary and secondary searches.

Firefighters found a deceased woman on the second floor. The state fire marshal was requested along with Manchester Fire Prevention. Firefighters spent several hours overhauling and a fire detail of one engine company was requested.

- DAVID STEWART

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THOMAS ELLIS

Hazmat crews work to unload product from this rolled over tank truck.

Tanker roll over and Tier 3 hazmat On Friday, January 31st just after noon, the Yarmouth Fire Department started receiving calls for a roll over on the highway. The callers were giving conflicting information as to the exact location and the number of vehicles involved. Some callers were claiming multiple vehicles were rolled over.

With these reports, a first alarm assignment was requested.

Yarmouth's Engine 42 determined the accident was actually in the Town of Barnstable. Barnstable Fire District was immediately requested to respond. The engines initial report said there was a heavily damaged sedan, an SUV on its side and a tractor trailer tanker truck with an unknown cargo on its side.

The driver of the truck was able to self-extricate before rescuers arrived. He met the arriving Engine 42 and reported he was carrying 9,800 gallons of home heating oil.

The trailer was heavily damaged

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and leaking. The MA Hazmat Team was requested for a Tier 1 response.

Mutual aid was requested from Hyannis and West Barnstable. All three drivers were transported with minor injuries.

Command was turned over to Barnstable. The first representative of District 1 Hazmat upgraded the scene to a Tier 3. It was determined that the source of the leak was from the rear two dome covers on the top of the trailer. As soon as hazmat equipment and a small entry team were assembled, dome cover clamps were placed over the damaged domes. The leaking was quickly stopped.

After assessing the damaged trailer, it was clear that the trailer would have to be off-loaded before it could be up-righted. A crash truck

was requested from Barnstable Municipal Airport for foam and water supply.

A decon area was set up and hazmat operations began. The trailer was marked and each of the five separate compartments were drilled and slowly pumped off to empty tankers that were brought to the scene. A clean up company was contracted to assess the environmental damage and begin the long cleanup process.

Eight hours after the crash, the breakdown lane was opened to allow a single lane of travel. The highway remained one lane for several days after the accident.

At the end of operations, the MA District 1 Hazmat team stopped the leaks and recovered 6,300 gallons of fuel preventing a much worse tragedy.

- THOMAS ELLIS

PAT TRAVERS

17 Meacham Road in Cambridge MA.

Two alarms struck for Cambridge fire Cambridge, MA. Around 10:30 a.m. on the morning of Wednesday, January 29, 2014, the Cambridge Fire Department responded to a reported building fire at the intersection of Meacham Road and Locke Street, near the Somerville line.

Companies arrived to find fire between the first and second floors of a three story wood framed dwelling that was currently under construction at 17 Meacham Road. Crews opened up the ceiling and stretched a line to knock down the fire.

A second alarm was struck,

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bringing additional companies to the scene. The fire was knocked down quickly.

The fire may have started when construction workers were utilizing a propane heater to heat the floor they were working on.

The fire is currently under investigation. No injuries were reported.

- PAT TRAVERS

Snowy second alarm blaze in Hingham

PAT TRAVERS

Hingham, MA. Around 3:15 p.m. on the snowy winter afternoon of February 15, 2014, the Hingham Fire Department responded to a reported house fire at 24 Towerbrook Road.

Companies found heavy fire showing from the rear of a raised ranch style, occupied dwelling. A working fire was requested. Crews made an aggressive interior attack and found fire on a three season porch on the C side of the structure.

Due to heavy fire conditions, a second alarm was requested, bringing mutual aid companies from Norwell and Rockland. Crews opened the roof, and had several

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hand lines run around the building.

Crews were able to knock down the fire rather quickly.

Crews were hampered not only by cold temperatures, but by strong winds and heavy snow fall at the time of the blaze.

The fire was knocked down around 4:15 p.m. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Hingham Fire Department along with the State Fire Marshal's office.

- PAT TRAVERS

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How’s your driving Part Laugh your way to the bank with III- driving emergencies STAYING SAFE Chief Henry Campbell

When driving your own vehicle or emergency apparatus, you should always be observing the road ahead and surrounding areas looking for hazards as they may turn into emergencies. You look for the hazards in order to have time to plan a way out of any emergency.

When you see a hazard, think about the emergencies that could develop and figure out what you would do. Be prepared to take action based on your plans, it will keep you from panicking.

When you drive at night, drivers can't see hazards as quickly as in daylight, so they have less time to respond. Drivers caught by surprise are less able to avoid a crash.

The problems of night driving involve the driver, the roadway, and the vehicle. Drive slower when lighting is poor or confusing.

Drive slowly enough to be sure you can stop in the distance you can see ahead.

The New York State Drivers and Chauffeurs Manuals cover numerous driving emergencies and one of the subjects covered relates to the best practices to use when driving in rain, fog, or snow.

Experienced drivers know that even just a thin coating of rain, snow or ice makes roads slippery.

And wet leaves can be especially slippery and hazardous.

You can improve your driving safety by slowing down under these conditions and by increasing your following distance. Be extra careful on curves, turns and expressway ramps.

In heavy rain, your vehicle's tires may begin to actually ride on the water lying on top of the road pavement. This "hydroplaning" can cause complete loss of traction and steering control. Hydroplaning usually occurs at higher speeds, but it also can occur if your vehicle's tires are tread worn or improperly inflated.

When there is heavy rain, it is almost always wise to drive more slowly. If your vehicle begins losing traction, slow down even more. Good tires with deep tread help prevent hydroplaning.

Rain, fog, or snow makes it harder to see out through your vehicle's windshield, and difficult for other drivers to see you. New

York State law requires you to turn on your vehicle's headlights whenever the weather conditions would ordinarily require the use of windshield wipers to clear rain, snow, sleet, and other precipitation.

"Daytime running lights" do not qualify as headlights. If your windshield wipers cause streaks or smears, the blades must be replaced.

High headlight beams reflect off rain, fog and falling snow.

This makes it even harder for you to see where you are going. For better visibility during these weather conditions, keep your vehicle's headlights on low beam.

Reduce your speed. Signal your turns further ahead of time than usual to give other drivers and roadway users increased warning.

Brake early when slowing behind another vehicle or coming to an intersection stop.

Some vehicles have front fog lights, or front and rear fog lights, for use when heavy fog or similar hazardous weather conditions seriously restrict the driver's visibility.

In New York State, all fog lights must be properly installed and of a type approved by the Commissioner of DMV. Front fog lights may be amber or white in color. Rear fog lights must be red and may be larger than the vehicle's regular taillights - they are intended to give advanced warning of your vehicle's presence to the drivers behind you.

When visibility improves, you should switch off your vehicle's rear fog lights to reduce the glare that might affect other drivers.

The manuals also cover additional types of emergencies one may encounter when driving and what to do in those situations.

Those types of emergencies include tire blowout, loss of a wheel, steering failure and brake failure, headlight failure, stuck gas pedal, and running off the pavement. In addition, stalling on railroad tracks, vehicle approaching head on, blocked vision, fire, and going into water.

The NY State Driver’s Manual and Commercial Drivers’ Manual is being used as a reference for much of the information provided in this article and I highly recommend that you locate a copy and review all it has to offer. The link to both manuals is through the NYS Motor Vehicle website.

Till next time, Stay Safe and God Bless!

Read previous columns from Henry Campbell and the rest of our staff at www.1RBN.com

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Who needs to laugh more than the Fire Companies ---the first responders who deal with dangerous circumstances each and every day?

There’s an innovative concept for fund-raising developed by Joey Novick, who is a stand-up comedian and the Fire Commissioner in his hometown: Stand-up comedy shows.

Fire companies can get much-needed laughs and profit financially as well.

Novick's company, ComedyWorks, provides all-star headline comedians from HBO, Comedy Central, Showtime, Last Comic Standing, and the Tonight Show.

Novick’s been producing comedy shows since 1977, and has experience producing shows with such comedians as Jerry Seinfeld, Rosie O’Donnell, Larry The Cable Guy, and Tim Allen.

"The comedians were very funny, and very professional," wrote Mark Bruhmuller, Fire Chief of the Churchtown Fire Company of New York. “Joey Novick did an excellent job. Everybody loves to laugh, and it's a great deal of fun."

ComedyWorks produces more than 300 shows a year, almost 150 of those for emergency service organizations. The money these shows can

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"Mostly companies produce shows in their own facilities, which may hold 300–400 people," says Novick.

"We'll put together a show for them that will bring in comedians from major comedy clubs, with a headliner from HBO, Comedy Central, or the Tonight Show. The feature performer will be someone who's headlined the comedy circuit: Catch a Rising Star, the Improv, the Comedy Store. The host of the show will be a comedian who's very high-energy, like a gameshow host, to get the audience warmed up. A triple headliner show!”

The Somerset Fire Company of New Jersey produces two fundraisers a year through ComedyWorks.

"We've done about ten shows so far, and it's been great," says Mike Rein-

beck, who coordinates the shows for the 65-member volunteer department.

"A friend of mine who had used Joey told me, 'This guy books really good acts.' So, we did the first show, everything was great, and we've been doing shows with Joey ever since."

"I find their people to be very funny," agrees Adam Hubney, chief of the Atlantic Highlands Volunteer Fire Department in New Jersey, which books comedians through ComedyWorks for its annual dinner.

"We have a professional comedy club in our county, and the quality is just as good."

Comedy Works provides a 30-page ‘How-To’ guide that assists organizations through the comedy show production and warns of mistakes to avoid. "We make sure they follow everything in the guide," says Novick. "If a company has never done this before, it gives you everything from you need to know. We make sure that things get done right.

Clients who follow the guide always do very well and tend to make money.”

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Apartment fire goes to seven alarms in Boston

JIM FORTIN

PAT TRAVERS

The Boston Fire Department struck Box 1583 for a building fire at 31 Massachusetts Avenue at 2:05 p.m. on February 1, 2014.

Companies arrived and found fire showing from a fifth floor window on the B/C corner of a six story brownstone apartment building.

A second alarm was quickly struck followed by a third.

The fire was reported to be extending up the side of the building, putting the upper apartments in danger.

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The fire was knocked down by 3:00 and crews began to overhaul and pick up.

By the end, seven alarms were struck for this fire. 40 residents were displaced and there were two firefighters treated for minor injuries.

- JIM FORTIN

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Foundry fire in Whitman knocked quickly Whitman, MA. Around 8:15 p.m. on February 9, 2014, the Whitman Fire Department received a 911 call from a worker at Whitman Castings, Inc. reporting a fire in a building at 40 Raynor Avenue. Box-55 was struck and Engine 2, Ladder 1, and Car 3 responded.

Companies found smoke showing from a building in the rear and a worker reporting a fire in the building. Companies tied into a hydrant and stretched a hand line to the rear. A working fire assignment was requested, bringing Abington and Hanson engines to the scene and an East Bridgewater engine to headquarters. Abington,

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Hanson, and Whitman fire chiefs also responded to the scene.

Crews stretched a three inch hand line with a Blitz gun attachment to the rear of the building and knocked down the heavy fire.

Crews went into the building to overhaul and check for extension.

The fire was knocked down quickly due to the aggressive attack initiated by first arriving companies. Crews switched out frequently while overhauling. All interior companies wore SCBA at all times due to the toxic chemicals

and products used in the structure.

A line of empty SCBA tanks were lined up on the ground following the blaze.

Whitman Engine 1, Ambulance 247 and the CERT rehab unit also responded. Rescue 1 accessed the rear of the building and provided additional lighting for crews working in the rear of the building.

The cause of the fire is under investigation. There were no reported injuries. Crews remained on-scene for an extended amount of time investigating and making sure all affected areas were extinguished.

- PAT TRAVERS

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Third alarm blaze destroys Cohasset antique shop Cohasset, MA. Around 12:45 p.m. on the afternoon of Wednesday, February 12, 2014, the Cohasset Fire Department responded to 808 Jerusalem Road, at the intersection of Hull Street (Route 228), for a reported building fire.

The occupant of the building called 911 to report the fire.

Companies arrived to find fire in a two and a half story wood framed commercial building. The heavy fire was in the rear of the building on the first floor of the antique shop called Reflections Antique Emporium. A working fire assignment was requested.

Firefighters attempted an aggressive interior attack, but were hampered by the stores contents, old antiques of all kinds. By the time firefighters were able to get to the seat of the fire, it had extended up to the second floor and to the attic.

The second and third alarms were struck shortly thereafter, and companies pulled out and began setting up for a defensive attack of the fire. Scituate and Cohasset ladder companies set up ladder pipes, as firefighters pulled large

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hand lines to each side of the burning building.

Heavy fire on the second floor and in the attic caused the roof to collapse into the structure, allowing trapped flames to shoot high into the winter air. The towns of Hull, Scituate, Norwell, Rockland, and Hingham battled the blaze on Jerusalem Road along side Cohasset. Other surrounding towns covered their fire stations.

The Massachusetts Department of Fire Services Incident Rehab Unit was requested to the scene. The Massachusetts State Police, State Fire Marshal's office was also requested to investigate the blaze that burned the antique shop to the ground. Preliminary reports are that a faulty heating system may have been the cause of the afternoon blaze.

No injuries were reported at the scene. The actual cause of the fire is still under investigation.

- PAT TRAVERS

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Captain Baker of Yarmouth's Tower Ladder 41 Sizes up the fire scene as operations begin

Fire vents from the B/C corner and the roof at 898 Main St.

NATE ARNOLD

Fully involved structure Vacant building burns in Holyoke fire in Yarmouth South Yarmouth, MA. Fire raged through a house in South Yarmouth early Tuesday morning, February 11th. A Yarmouth police officer, on routine patrol discovered the structure at 27 Bliscott Avenue fully involved shortly before 3 a.m.

The fire department was dispatched as officers on scene evacuated the exposure buildings.

Yarmouth's Tower 41 arrived on scene and confirmed the small cottage style house to be fully involved. Initial reports from neighbors were that there was an occupant of the home still inside.

It was later determined that the homeowner was away for the evening.

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The 19 degree temperature made for difficult conditions. The closest hydrant was frozen. As a second supply line was being laid from Engine 48, a live wire fell on the incoming engine. This engine was considered out of service until the power company arrived to cut power for the neighborhood. The sub zero temperatures turned the entire fire scene to ice.

The build was considered a total loss. No injuries were reported.

A fast moving fire destroyed a long vacant two story frame dwelling in the Springdale section of the City of Holyoke just after 6:00 p.m. on January 29, 2014.

Holyoke fire companies were toned out to respond to 898 Main Street for the reported structure fire shortly after 6 p.m. First in companies had heavy smoke and fire venting from the second floor upon their arrival.

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Companies commenced with an interior attack on the fire, but were soon withdrawn by command when the fire began to break through the roof. A primary search of the dwelling confirmed no one was inside. Engine Companies 1, 2, 5 and 6 along with Truck Co. 1

spent the better part of the next two hours attacking the fire with multiple hand lines and Truck 1's ladder pipe.

No damage estimate has been released by the Holyoke Fire Department, but, the house has been vacant for several years and the property is currently owned by a neighboring automotive repair shop.

- NATE ARNOLD

- THOMAS ELLIS

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North Attleboro, MA. Around 11:00 a.m. on the morning of Tuesday, February 18, 2014, the North Attleboro Fire Department responded to a report of a partial building collapse in a building under construction at 153 East Washington Street, Route-1.

Once crews arrived and assessed the situation, the officer in charge requested building inspectors and the Bristol County Technical Rescue Team to the scene to assist in stabilizing the building that

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was in danger of collapse.

The Bristol County Technical Rescue Team requested the structural collapse unit from the Plymouth County Technical Rescue Team, housed in Bridgewater. A support crew of firefighters from Bridgewater and Hanson responded with the structural collapse unit.

Supporting struts were placed

on the interior of the structure in the area that was compromised structurally. Lumber was brought in to assist in making the building safe.

The cause of the collapse is under investigation, though recent construction at the building and recent snowfall accumulated on the roof may have been factors.

A North Attleboro Rescue was on stand by, but no injuries were reported.

- PAT TRAVERS

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First responder turns to Heroes Mortgage Program for help When he was in the process of purchasing his home, Ray Viera Jr. started the mortgage process with one lender, before hearing about the Heroes Mortgage Program. Good thing as the first lender was not quite able to get the job done.

Viera switched over to the Heroes Mortgage Program because of the great mortgage rate and impressive customer service he was provided with.

According to Viera, the Heroes Mortgage Program saved him about 0.75 percent on his mortgage rate.

That equals several thousands of dollars in savings over the course of his loan.

“I will be “I was referring the impressed,” Heroes said Mortgage Viera, a 13-year Program to veteran people ... with the Passaic I have alot of County confidence in Sheriff’s them.”

Department. “I - Ray Viera, Jr. will be referring the Heroes Mortgage Program to people I work with. As a matter of fact, I already am. I have a lot of confidence in them.

During the course of my mortgage, issues arose with the property that might have dismantled the entire process.

Thanks to the Heroes Program they were able to figure out a solution in time for my closing.

They were just so helpful and made everything so much easier.”

Viera is the latest member of the emergency services community to take advantage of the innovative Heroes Mortgage Program. The popular program is dedicated to serving the mortgage needs of the firefighter, police, rescue and EMS community, providing discounted fees, first-rate customer service and low interest rates not available to the general public.

“To find out about the Heroes Mortgage Program was a blessing for me,” Viera said. “To save that money, was great, and everyone there was great.

They took any questions I had, and immediately answered them. It helped me so much.”

1st Responder and Sun Home Loans teamed up to create the Sun National Bank Heroes Mortgage Program. To participate in the program, firefighters, police officers, rescue

and EMS personnel must verify their active or retired status within the emergency services community. The program is open to both paid and volunteer members and provides the kind of first-rate customer service these brave men and women deserve.

“We were as excited as Mr. Viera when we found out how

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Whitman Firefighters both present and retired stand in the snow to pay their respects.

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Retired Whitman Firefighters Guy "Skip" Fletcher and Bruce Smith lay flowers at the memorial.

Whitman firefighters mourn the loss of retired jake Whitman, MA. On January 26, 2014 retired Whitman Firefighter Glenn W. Coughlin passed away unexpectedly while vacationing in Winchester, VA. He was seventy years old.

Whitman firefighters lined up outside of the Central Fire Station on Temple Street following his memorial service on February 3rd, during a peaceful snow fall. Retired firefighters Guy "Skip" Fletcher and Bruce Smith laid flower baskets at the memorial in front of the fire station. An announcement over the loud speaker was made, and the whistle sounded 2-2, for his last alarm.

Retired Firefighter Glenn W. Coughlin's ashes were carried in Whitman Engine 3 with a procession past the firehouse on Temple Street and his home on Beulah Street.

His obituary reads: Glenn W. Coughlin 70, a lifelong resident of Whitman, died unexpectedly Sunday January 26 in the Winchester Medical Center in Virginia. He was the beloved husband of 51 years to Joyce (McIlvene) Coughlin.

Born in Brockton and raised in Whitman, he was the son of the late Brooks and Mildred (Jones) Coughlin.

Prior to his retirement, Glenn had been a respected firefighter

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for the town of Whitman for over thirty-five years, as well as a familiar face in the area as a driver for J. Saccone & Sons for the past thirty-seven years.

He had enjoyed camping and wintering in Fort Myers, Florida with his wife Joyce. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather and his greatest joy was the time spent surrounded by his “Girls”.

In addition to his wife Joyce, he is survived by his loving daughters Debra Crowell of East Bridgewater, Donna Saccone and her husband Michael of Whitman, Dalyce Coughlin of Whitman and Lisa Waugh and her husband Raymond of Middleboro, and his sisters Norma Ramsey and Sandra Trainor both of Alabama. He is also survived by his grandchildren Michael, Courtney and Kristen Saccone and Robert Figgins III as well as several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Richard Coughlin.

Donations in his name may be made to the Whitman Fire Department – Gift Fund, Box 168, Whitman, MA 02382.

- PAT TRAvERS

Sturbridge, MA. January 21, 2014 marks a new era for the Sturbridge Fire Department as David E. Zinther begins his tenure as the Town of Sturbridge’s fifth fire chief.

Chief Zinther brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and education to Sturbridge Fire Department.

Having begun his career in the fire service 35 years ago, Chief Zinther rose to the rank of captain in not one, but two departments in Illinois, where he served simultaneously in career and on-call roles.

The Lisle-Woodbridge Fire District, where Zinther served as full-time captain and acting shift commander, is one of the nation’s fewer than 60 ISO Class 1 fire departments of the 47,000 that have

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been rated–a designation that signifies superior fire protection.

An adjunct instructor at the US Fire Administration’s National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, Maryland, Chief Zinther will help to continue the expansion of the Sturbridge Fire Department’s training programs, bringing a national perspective to our local level.

Chief Zinther also highlights the importance of educated fire service leadership as a Bachelor of Fire Science, an accolade that will undoubtedly change the face of our department and the industry as a

whole as future generations of fire chiefs are expected to be more educated than their predecessors.

Chief Zinther, when asked about his thoughts on the eve of this significant advancement for him and the Sturbridge Fire Department, said “I am excited about the opportunity to come in and move the department in a direction that will make people happy to work for the department and with each other.”

Chief Zinther went on to say that “Chief Ford has done a lot to create momentum over the last several months and has created a foundation that will be built upon.”

- NICHOLAS DADALT

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Early morning rollover in Hanson Hanson, MA. Around 2:15 a.m. on Saturday, February 15, 2014 the Hanson Fire Department responded to the area of Elm Street for a reported car on its side. Companies arrived to find a single vehicle accident with a car on the passenger side. The single occupant of the vehicle was still in the vehicle and was complaining of minor injuries. Crews were able to extricate the victim and they were transported to the South Shore Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The cause of the accident is under investigation.

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Working fire at restaurant Carver, MA. Around 10:20 a.m. on February 18th, the Carver Fire Department responded to Mama Mia's Restaurant at 73 Main Street for a reported building fire.

Companies arrived to find light smoke showing from a 20 x 80, single story commercial building. A working fire assignment was requested bringing Plymouth Engine 2 into Carver headquarters.

The fire was quickly knocked down with one hand line. Crews continued to work for an extended period of time checking for extension and hot spots. Plymouth En-

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gine 2 was brought to the scene to check the roof top units for fire extension and damage. A Plympton engine company took over the coverage assignment.

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Chances are you’ve made some progress. You are certainly feeling better. stronger, leaner, more alert, more overall energy. Good For you!

We’ve talked repeatedly about the benefits of periodic changes to your regime. Change is good. The variety helps keep you motivated and keeps those results coming.

But what about the flip side of that: “If it aint broke don’t fix it”? Uggh! That’s a good point.

Your workouts are working, you are enjoying them (come on – you know you are!) and it’s a little scary to make changes when all seems right in your “Fitness World”.

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Keep the major components of your existing routine. You can generally keep the exercises – the format but with one small “five minute change”.

Finish the cardio portion of your workout with high intensity interval training (short intervals of higher than usual intensity, followed by lower intensity rest periods).

For example, when you reach the last five minutes of a treadmill workout sprint for 20 seconds then walk for 40 seconds. Repeat this sequence five times then proceed to your usual cool down.

You have more than likely heard of the benefits of high intensity interval training (HIIT).

We’ve discussed it briefly in the past.

Simply said, the science behind it has exercisers burning more calories and more fat (both during and after exercise) with HIIT than with traditional steady state cardio exercise.

The science is there, yet many exercisers are skeptical and unwilling to make the break from their traditional routines.

My clients incorporating the change began with 20/40 second (work/active rest) intervals and progressed to 30/30 intervals after a month or so. Many have increased the bouts to include the last ten minutes of the workout.

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House fire in Chatham Chatham, MA. Quick work by Chatham firefighters prevented a kitchen fire from spreading to the rest of a house on Barbara Drive. The fire started sometime around 7 p.m. Friday, February 7th. When the first men and women of the department arrived, they found the nearest hydrant was frozen. Firefighters ran a line from the engine, which usually carries between 500 and 1000 gallons of water and doused the flames before any further damage to the home. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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Three alarm fire in Waltham On January 24, 2014, a three alarm fire in a two and a half apartment house at 17 Prospect Street Avenue in Waltham caused heavy damage. Firefighters found heavy fire showing with reports of people trapped. Luckily, the occupants escaped the blaze. Seven engines, a heavy rescue and two ladder companies from Waltham responded. In addition, engines from Newton, Weston and Lexington along with a ladder truck from Cambridge assisted Waltham. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation.

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Vacant home destroyed by fire in Springfield An mid-afternoon fire destroyed a long vacant two and a half story wood frame duplex in the Liberty Heights section of this city and is now being investigated as an arson fire. Springfield firefighters were toned out to respond to 16-18 Phoenix Street for the reported structure fire just after 4:00 p.m. on February 10th. First arriving companies were presented with a vacant, boarded up two and a half story wood frame duplex with heavy smoke and fire showing on arrival. Companies initiated an interior attack, but were forced out by deteriorating conditions. Members then set to protecting the immediate exposure buildings on the B and D while attacking the main body of fire with large caliber hand lines and Ladder 1 and Ladder 8's aerial master streams. The main body of fire was knocked down within 40 minutes, but companies remained on scene for several hours due to a structural collapse of the roof, which allowed the remaining fire to smolder for several hours until the city building department ordered an emergency demolition after 10:00 p.m. that night.

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Valentine’s Day chimney fire in Whitman Whitman, MA. Around 6:20 p.m. on February 14th, the Whitman Fire Department received a call reporting a chimney fire at 123 Pleasant Street. Box-55 was struck and Engine 2, Ladder 1 and Car 3 responded. Abington Engine 3 responded on the line box.

Companies arrived to find a chimney fire in a two story wood framed occupied dwelling. The

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fire appeared to be contained to the fireplace on the first floor.

Crews brought out burnt materials to the front yard of the house and wet them down with a water can.

Ladder 1's stick stretched to the roof as firefighters checked the

top of the chimney for any signs of internal fire. Nothing was found. A thermal image camera was brought inside to check the walls for any hidden fire. Crews utilized a PPV from Abington Engin -3. Whitman Engine 1 also responded to the scene to assist.

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The front end of the car can be seen through the side of the building.

Boston, MA. Around 9:30 a.m. on February 1st, the Boston Fire Department responded to the area of East Broadway and L Street in South Boston for a reported car versus building.

Companies arrived to find a car driven into the D side of a commercial building at 739 East Broadway.

The building, occupied by Jack Conway & Company Realtor's, reportedly had one occupant in the building at the time of the collision, but they were not injured.

Bystanders reported that the vehicle, driven by an elderly male drove across East Broadway, into the parking lot of the Stop & Shop and collided into the building in reverse. The front end of the Mercury Grand Marquis could be seen pro-

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The driver was extricated from the vehicle and the building and was transported by Boston EMS to the Massachusetts General Hospital.

The injuries were reported to be minor.

Boston Fire utilized a full technical rescue response. Crews utilized Paratech shoring devices to secure the building before the vehicle was removed from the building.

The cause of the accident is under investigation by the Boston Police Department.

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It just wasn’t supposed to happen this year—the members looked at the state of the world and asked themselves, “How do we ask for sponsorship money, boat entry fees, donations and support at a time like this?”

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The popular Boynton Beach fishing tournament and chili cook-off has grown like a wildfire since it’s first go-round in 2006 when it attracted a respectable 43 boat entries—not bad for a first year tournament in South Florida, the fishing tournament capital of the world. With hopeful expectations for the same in 2007, Boynton firefighters were shocked when 74 captains entered their boats. In 2008, that number fell to 63 entries, but understandably so as there were three other tournaments that same day, most with much higher payouts to draw some captains away.

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