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KEVIN WILES, JR

MA - Three people were killed and over 170 others were injured when two bomb blasts rocked the finish line area of the Boston Marathon on Monday afternoon, April 15th.

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Family of four left homeless in Swanton Swanton, VT - A family of four was left homeless after a fire broke out at their home. At around 7:10 p.m. on April 25th, Swanton Fire Department, Missisquoi Valley Rescue(MVR) and mutual aid from St. Albans Town Fire Department responded to a structure fire on Route 7 in Swanton Town.

Smoke was showing when 13E1 arrived. An interior attack was made, knocking the fire down quickly. One patient was transported to the hospital with chest pains by MVR. The fire is under investigation.

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Home destroyed by fire in Highgate At approximately 9:10 a.m. on May 2nd, the Highgate Fire Department, mutual aid from from Swanton, Sheldon, St. Albans Town Fire Departments and Missisquoi Valley Rescue responded to Luke Street in Highgate for a confirmed structure fire. Firefighters responded quickly. Upon arrival of 14E1, firefighters found the house to be well in volved.Firefighters battled the fire in temperatures well into the high 70’s. The fire is under investigation. All residents made it out of the house safely, but the house was a total loss. A family of three was displaced and there were no reported injuries.

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Water rescue from car The Lebanon Rescue Department, Maine State Police and Lebanon Fire Department responded to a report of a vehicle stuck in the water with the driver still in the vehicle and the vehicle was taking on water. The incident was reported at 9:04 a.m. on April 26th near 88 Lord Road.

The EMS command truck located a 2005 Pontiac Grand Am with water up to the steering wheel and still rising. The driver of the car climbed out and on top.

Lebanon Rescue Crew Chief Mike Sabine was able to use his personal 4x4 truck to back close to the car with his tailgate down and have the driver jump to his truck.

The driver was able to safely jump and was removed from the water

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area.

“Two Lebanon Rescue members used water rescue suits to check the vehicle for hazards and confirm there was no one else in the vehicle. When we got out to the vehicle, the water had risen above the front seat and was filling the back seat of the car. Rescue crews confirmed there was no one in the car and stood by while the tow company was able to pull the car out.” Assistant Chief Jason Cole added.

- LEBANON RESCUE DEPARTMENT

Nearly 250 volunteers help with Lebanon Clean Up Day The Lebanon Rescue Department sponsored their 3rd Annual Lebanon Pride Day and Clean Up Day on April 27th. This was the biggest year ever for the clean-up.

In total, 248 volunteers signed up to clean 88 roads in town.

Nearly 500 large trash bags were distributed to volunteers to clean along the roadside. Additionally, several loads of tires and large debris items were brought to the transfer station that were found along the way.

The Lebanon Rescue Corporation purchased and donated all of the trash bags, gloves and also all the food for the BBQ. They donated nearly $500.00 worth of supplies for today’s events.

“It’s always a good feeling seeing a lot of families with children helping clean up the sides of the

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roads. The children see that littering is a bad thing and it helps them make better decisions on recycling and keeping the roads clean. We were amazed at the amount of families and groups that signed up this year and are thankful to everyone who has helped in any way to make this annual event so successful. The roads look amazing and in the three years we have done this, it has made a huge difference.” Assistant Rescue Chief Jason Cole added.

The annual event is held around the same week as Earth Day. - LEBANON RESCUE DEPARTMENT

Firefighter Fitness: Belly Buster FIREFIGHTER FITNESS Lori Ann Hodgkinson

Wow! Summer must really be around the corner. As I mentioned last month the requests for fatburning, middle whittling, butt shaping routines pour in around this time. My last column contained a fat-burning total body toning workout. Guess it spurred some of you on. What I’m getting now is requests for a quick effective abdominal routine that can be done every day. Boy, you are rolling now. Here goes…

The first routine requires a swiss ball and a medicine ball.

The second one is equipment free.

Choose the one that suits you or al-

ternate their use for variety. Both routines are intended for clients with healthy backs and free of any other exercise restrictions. As always, consult your physician before beginning this or any other exercise routine.

Perform 15-20 of each exercise. Three sets of each exercise with a set of standing alternating knee lifts, front kicks and side kicks (all kickboxing style) in between each set as listed.

Routine 1 Jacknife: Over a swiss ball , with shins resting on ball and hands on floor, shoulder width apart. Keeping hands still and shoulders stable roll ball under you by bending knees up to chest. Return to start position.

Alternating knee lifts Seated twists, sit, straddling a bench. Hold a medicine ball (be sure to select an appropriate weight). Turn and place ball on bench behind you. Twist to oppo-

site side and pick up ball. Turn and place ball on bench behind you.

Complete your 15-20 reps and then repeat in opposite direction.

Alternating front kicks Medicine ball crunch, lie on back knees bent, feet flat on the floor, shoulder distance apart.

Hold a Medicine Ball beyond your head. Perform a crunch, bringing medicine ball up and then toward knees.

Alternating side kicks Cool-down with some low back stretches Routine 2 Seated knee raise, sitting at the end of a bench or on the floor, lean back 45 degrees. Hold that position. Bend legs as you pull knees to chest. Extend to starting position.

Alternating knee lifts Elbow to knee touch, lying on back knees bent, feet flat, clasp hands behind head, (being careful to avoid pressing head forward).

Cycle your legs (like pedaling a bike) while simultaneously lifting head/shoulders and touching right elbow to left knee then left elbow to right knee.

Alternating front kicks Crunches, lying on back, hands clasped behind head or crossed over chest. Legs extended upward, very slightly bent. knees Crunch/sit-up.

Alternating side kicks Cool-down with some low back stretches These exercises will tone and shape those abdominal muscles, but remember if they are disguised by a layer or two of fat, you’ve got to do some burning in your workouts and/or trim some of the fat from your diet. Last month’s routine is a great way to accomplish that.

Go For it! Be Smart! Stay Safe!

- LORI HODGKINSON

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Pennsylvania: Michael R. Goodwin, 53 Rank: Captain Incident Date: Apr 6, 2013 Death Date: Apr 6, 2013 Fire Department: Philadelphia Fire Departmentt Fire Dept. Info: Fire Commissioner Lloyd Ayers Initial Summary: Captain Goodwin passed away while fighting a three alarm blaze after a third-floor roof collapsed beneath him. Captain Goodwin is to be promoted posthumously to the position of Battalion Chief. Investigation into the fatal fire continues by authorities.

Incident Location: 748 South 4th Street, Philadelphia, PA New York: John M. Janos, 57

Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: Apr 6, 2013 Death Date: Apr 6, 2013 Fire Department: City of Binghamton Bureau of Fire Fire Dept. Info: Daniel L. Thomas Initial Summary: After having responded to an automatic fire alarm on the 5th floor of an occupied multiple dwelling earlier in the morning, Firefighter Janos was found deceased in bed at the firehouse. Incident Location: 23 Henry ST, Binghamton, NY

New Hampshire: James B. Clark, 56 Rank: Lieutenant Incident Date: Apr 11, 2013 Death Date: Apr 11, 2013 Fire Department: Bedford Fire Department Fire Dept. Info: Scott Wiggin Initial Summary: Several hours after working a very active shift at the fire department that included a number of emergency calls, Lieutenant Clark was found deceased at his residence from a cause still to be determined.

Illinois: Lawrence A. Stone, 37 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: Apr 13, 2013 Death Date: Apr 13, 2013 Fire Department: West Union Community Fire Protection District Fire Dept. Info: Bill Crumrin Initial Summary: Firefighter Stone was operating his privately owned vehicle en route to a fire call when the vehicle left the roadway and rolled. Firefighter Stone was ejected from the vehicle and passed away at the scene of the accident which is still under investigation by authorities. Incident Location: MVA - One quarter mile East of Darwin Ferry RD and 2100 St

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Emergency personnel ood Boylston St responding to aid those injured in the bombing at the ďŹ nish line of the Boston Marathon

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Ambulance companies from across the region rush to the scene following the bombings at the Boston Marathon

Three people were killed and over 170 others were injured when two bomb blasts rocked the finish line area of the Boston Marathon on Monday afternoon, April 15th.

The bombs, created from two pressure cooker bombs went off at 2:49 p.m., creating havoc at an already crowded finish line.

FBI, ATF, State and Boston Police were on scene collecting evidence and processing the crime scene, which at one point was a

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large as 17 city blocks in the Boylston Street area.

SWAT teams and police officers from around the region descended upon Boston to assist with the numerous calls for "suspicious devices" immediately following the initial bombing.

First responders, medical per-

sonnel and federal and state authorities were hailed as heroes as they assisted the injured and quickly apprehended the suspects, one of which was killed in the process.

The investigation into the reasoning for the bombing and the details leading up to it are being handled by federal investigators.

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Ambulances line up in the staging area, waiting to rush those injured in the bombing to area hospitals.

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Local and State Police canvas the crime scene on Boylston St looking for potential additional devices and evidence.

Salem, Massachusetts Fire Captain Dennis Levasseur (orange jacket) seen here rendering first aid moments after the first explosion. Dennis was in the stands waiting for fellow Captain Kevin Keon to cross the finish line.

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Working structure fire in Rochester Rochester, NH. Firefighters were alerted to a fire at 47 Crosswinds Lane, an occupied single wide trailer with no one at home. Heavy smoke was showing upon arrival for the first due engine and tanker. This fire occurred within minutes of another significant fire call in downtown Rochester. A gas leak occurred with the heavy odor of gas leaking from broken meter. An engine stood by with a charged line until the gas company arrived. No injuries were reported on the scene. Several firefighters weretreated and released for minor smoke inhalation and dehydration by EMS. The trailer was saved, but heavy smoke and water damage did occur. A full first alarm assignment including mutual aid for station coverage was used.

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Fully involved in Rochester Rochester, NH. The Rochester Fire Department was toned out for a fire on King St. on April 10th. The first due engine company arrived to find heavy fire showing from the second floor of the two story building. The second alarm was immediately sounded, bringing Somersworth, Barrington, Milton, Durham and Lebanon Fire Departments. Two families were displaced by the blaze and two dogs were treated for smoke inhalation at the scene. The Red Cross was called in to assist the displaced families.

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Two alarms struck for Hudson blaze Just after 12 p.m. on April 7th, Hudson’s fire chief was returning to his home, when he spotted smoke on Breakneck Road. The smoke appeared to be coming from under the power lines and he requested a brush fire assignment.

As the chief continued to investigate, he drove up a long driveway at 17 Breakneck Road, and found a one and a half story log style home with heavy fire in the rear and requested a structural response.

Fire Alarm dispatched Engine's

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2, 4, Tanker 1, Ladder 2, Car 2 and a Litchfield tanker. As crews were responding, the Chief reported a half acre of brush and a house fire and ordered a second alarm.

Mutual aid from Nashua with an engine and ladder, Londonderry with an engine and forestry and Pelham and Windham with tankers, were called to the scene.

Hudson's Engine 2 stretched a

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At approximately 1:45 p.m. on April 15, 2013, this 1st Responder News correspondent was alerted by his vehicle’s passenger, Eric Raymond, who observed a fire under a vehicle at the intersection of Main and Bridge Street in Concord. Getting behind the vehicle, Raymond began calling 911 when the vehicle turned into the Holiday Inn parking lot and stopped.

The women jumped out frantically grabbing an infant from the car seat and went toward the hotel to safety as Blackden began to pull items out of the car.

After the vehicle became too involved, property salvage was dis-

Crash with multiple patients At approximately 11:25 p.m. on May 11th, a call for a two vehicle crash with possible entrapment was reported to the Concord Fire Department. Ambulance 4 reported two or three vehicles involved with people everywhere, prompting the battalion chief to respond along with Ladder 1 from Central and Engine 7 from Heights.

There was no entrapment, but multiple victims. A second ambulance was requested. Ambulance 7

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responded from the Heights Station. A total of three patients were backboarded and radio traffic indicated six patients were to be transported with additional signoffs. The battalion chief reported patients were all status three and fours.

Local news reports indicated seven patients were taken to the

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Due to less than critical injuries, the two ambulances were filled to capacity, but efficient use was determined appropriate rather than tie up a third ambulance or activate mutual aid.

The cause of the crash was a red light violation resulting in a tbone incident with multiple airbag deployment.

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Busy period of time for Laconia

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Second alarm in Rochester Crews were alerted to a fully involved two story abandoned wood house located on a dirt road off of Chestnut Hill Road on April 25th in Rochester.

The call went to a second alarm due to heavy fire with it rapidly spreading with a one and a half acre brush and woods fire.

The woods fire was hampered by the truc’s position on Rt. 16.

Alerted to the fire were Rochester, Dover, Durham, Farmington, Milton, Somersworth, and Barrington Fire Departments as

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well as Rochester Police, Frisbee Hospital EMS and Lebanon (ME) EMS. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation due to the fact that the building was abandoned and had no electricity.

- PAUL DOLNIER

On April 27th, Laconia and Gilford were dispatched to a kitchen fire at 115 Winter Street at 7:38 p.m.

Crews to light smoke showing from a one and a half story single family home.

Occupants were out and reported a “bad fire in the kitchen”. Crews went JUMP TO FILE # to the rear where 050313109 heavy smoke was pushing from the windows and requested a first alarm.

The crew could not get through the front door as it was double dead bolted and blocked from the inside with furniture.

On April 28th, Laconia Weirs was dispatched to a smoke investigation by the fire tower. The ambulance was sent to assist Belmont, and Central Station was dispatched to an LP tank leak. Laconia and Gilford were dispatched to a building fire at 749 White Oaks Road. This area is not served by hydrants.

Lakes Region mutual aid reported a large column of smoke visible from their tower camera.

Captain Beattie reported a large barn with heavy fire and serious exposures. He struck a second alarm. He dropped a line from a pond for a draft. His crew put a two and a half

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inch line into operation to protect exposures. The barn was a 100 x 150 three story equivalent wood frame and was loaded with trailers, boats, jet skis, a Bobcat and construction equipment. A similar sized barn 30 feet away had fire in the gable end. A two story home had smoke pushing from the shakes and multiple windows were already cracked. A total of seven vehicles parked near the barn were on fire with the fire extending into the brush. Eight refrigerators located outside were also on fire along with two large piles of mulch.

The barn was consumed. It did not burn down, it burned away. The

exposures were saved and the fires were extinguished.

On May 2nd at 338 p.m., Laconia and Gilford were dispatched to a fire at 103 Blueberry Lane. Lt. Shipp had a dryer fire on floor one extending into the ceiling of the basement via the vent system. He struck a first alarm. A two inch line was stretched into the first floor and then moved to the basement.

Laconia was assisted by Gilford, Belmont, Meredith, Franklin, Tilton, Holderness, Gilmanton, and Stewarts Ambulance during the week.

- KENNETH ERICKSON

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DAVE STEWART

Afternoon working fire On Friday Afternoon May 3, 2013 at 4:16 p.m., Manchester responded to 368 Kelly Street for a reported building fire. A Manchester police officer passing by on patrol spotted smoke coming from the building and called it in. First due Engine 6 reported smoke showing. Car 2, the district chief arrived and reported smoke showing from a two story woodframe 40 x 50 with commercial first floor and residential above. Firefighters found the fire in the basement and quickly extinguished it. Companies stretched three handlines and no extension was found.

DAVE STEWART

Firefighter mourned in Bedford Lt. James Clark, 56, of the Bedford NH Fire Dept. passed away suddenly on April 11, 2013 at his residence just hours after he completed a 24 hour shift.

Lt. James Clark joined the Bedford Fire Department in 1987, previously serving as a firefighter in Goffstown, NH.

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The wake for Lt. Clark was held on Monday, April 15, 2013 in which firefighters marched to the funeral home and conducted a walk through.

His funeral was held on Tues-

day, April 16, 2013 at the Bethany Covenant Church in Bedford.

Firefighters from all over the New England region attended the funeral services.

Lt Clark's burial was at Westlawn Cemetery in Goffstown.

- DAVID STEWART

DAVE STEWART

Manchester Fire Department Truck 7 with Engine 7 in the rear.

Manchester second alarm during rain storm On a raining Thursday morning, April 25. 2013 around 3:10 a.m., Manchester Fire Department responded to 610 Second Street for a reported building fire.

Upon arrival of first due Engine 2, the officer reported heavy fire showing from a building. Car 1 with the district chief reported heavy fire and smoke showing and ordered the second alarm be struck.

The fire was in a large three story wood frame structure occupied with a large two story woodframe addition in the rear. Fire was from the side porches with exten-

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sion into the main section of building to floors two and three with extension into the addition section.

Trucks 1, 6 and 7 opened up while firefighters conducted searches and advanced several hand lines. All occupants were accounted for and were not injuried.

Firefighters had the fire under control at 4:45 a.m.

- DAVID STEWART

BRIAN BLACKDEN

General alarm of fire in Concord The Concord Fire Department was dispatched shortly before 1:00 a.m. to a reported fully involved structure fire by the Concord Police.

The structure was found by the first arriving units with heavy fire and smoke showing. Within a short time, a second alarm was called and then a general alarm bringing in mutual aid from multiple departments.

The structure at 44 Rumford Street was approximately 30’ x 70’ with two sections, one of brick and one of wood and consisting of three stories. Almost all of the Concord apparatus appeared to be at the scene, except for the tanker and forestry. Ladder 1 backed into the

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driveway and swung for attack on the A side, with Ladder 2 extended toward the B/C side and Pembroke Truck 1 on the A side on the D end.

Multiple rescue ladders were set up and multiple teams vented windows and attacked the fire from the interior and the roof was vented in different locations due to the size and architecture of the structure.

Several mutual aid engines responded to the scene and station coverage was provided by others as well as ambulances for the city.

At least five 20 minute marks

were called before the fire was contained and overhaul began. Heavy Rescue units were brought in for lighting and equipment from Concord and through mutual aid.

The area of the city is a close knit area and exposure was a significant possibility. While the structure was a loss, the Concord and mutual aid responders protected the area which is made up of multi level large residences of very aged buildings. It was heard over the fire radio that both occupants of the building escaped at the onset of the call.

- BRIAN BLACKDEN

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KEN LABELLE

Contractors spark second alarm in Woonsocket Woonsocket, RI. A dwelling that was in the process of being converted into five efficiency apartments at 160 Blackstone Street was the scene of a quick second alarm fire on April 4th. Workers who were using grinding equipment on a fire escape possibly sparked the exterior fire around 345 p.m. The building was a balloon frame dwelling with a slate tile roof.

There was heavy fire showing from the B side as Engine 3 arrived.

A second alarm was requested bringing in Ladder 2, Squad 4, Rescue 1 and Blackstone Ladder 1. En-

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gine 3 went into attack mode with a one and three quarter inch attack line to knock the exterior fire. Ladder 2 set up on the D side to prepare for roof operations.

Searches proved negative as companies also checked for extension. The fire was quickly darkened down, as it seemed to only be confined to the exterior sidewall where the workers were operating. Rescue 1 treated one of the construction

workers for minor burns.

Interior companies reported only light smoke inside the structure and attic space. Several layers of siding and rock wool insulation that packed the rafter bays hampered the fire’s progress.

Mutual aid from Cumberland, Burrillville and Lincoln responded to cover the empty firehouses. The construction worker was transported to a local hospital for evaluation of burn injuries to his legs.

The fire was ruled accidental.

- KEN LABELLE

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Burrillville firefighters contain blaze to living room area Burrillville, RI. A Burrillville police officer arrived first to find heavy smoke showing from a raised ranch style dwelling at 167 Whipple Ave on April 20th. He radioed that there was a confirmed working fire and that all companies would be going to work. All of the occupants were out safely on the officers’ arrival. Engine 11 reported heavy smoke was pushing from the house and requested a second alarm. Companies went into fast attack mode with a one and three quarter inch hand line through the front door. The bulk of the fire was found in the living room and kitchen area on the upper floor. The quick aggressive attack held the fire to the area of origin with heavy smoke damage throughout the dwelling. The second alarm companies were diverted to cover the empty firehouses. Burrillville EMS transported two occupants for evaluation of unknown injuries.

NICK ZABAWAR

Cranston brush fire Cranston firefighters responded to the area of 1350 New London Avenue for a possible house fire on April 26, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. Engines 5 and 4, Ladder 2, Rescue 4, Special Hazards and Car 3 were dispatched. At the same time Engine 6 was sent to investigate a possible brush fire along the bike path near the address. Engine 5 arrived and confirmed it was a brush fire. Engine 5, Engine 4 and Ladder 2 worked to extinguish the fire while Rescue 4 set up EMS. Companies were on scene for about an hour.

BRIAN HARDY

Car into building Pawtucket, RI. On April 19, 2013 at approximately 9:30 p.m., Pawtucket firefighters were called to the Darlington Market to 614 Central Avenue for a vehicle into the building. They arrived to find a sedan encroaching on the building and proceeded to secure the vehicle, building and check for leaking fluids. No injuries were reported at the scene.

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Multiple calls for building fire

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On April 18, 2013 at 4:30 p.m., North Providence received multiple calls for a building fire a 950 Smith Field Road. Compa- JUMP TO FILE # nies arrived to find 041913111 heavy smoke and fire showing from a one story commerical building.

Multiple lines were immediately pulled and used to knock down the fire, which eventually went to three alarms.

No injuries were reported and the fire is under investigation.

- BRIAN HARDY

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Response to Terrorism, Revisited

KEN LABELLE

Third alarm at North Providence auto salvage yard North Providence, RI. A fast moving third alarm fire at K & R Auto Salvage located at 950 Smithfield Road destroyed several cars, tires, and the rear of the main structure on April 18, 2013. Heavy acrid black smoke could be seen for miles as companies responded.

Heavy fire was showing from the rear of the salvage yard as the apparatus pulled up to the scene.

Water supply was established and attack lines went into operation trying to keep the fire out of the 200 x 300 two story structure.

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A second and third alarm was struck, bringing mutual aid to the scene from Smithfield, Johnston, Pawtucket, Lincoln, Providence and Cranston. Providence Tower 2 and Ladder 3 set up on the C/D side playing their master streams into the ball of fire.

Hand lines were placed into the garage section trying to keep the spread of fire through the

wooden truss roof structure. Several hose streams also were played on tanks containing diesel, gasoline, oil and anti-freeze fluids. The bulk of the heavy fire was contained in about 45 minutes with the fire being placed under control in 90 minutes.

EMS transported one to Rhode Island Hospital during the fire.

The cause of the fire was possibly a worker using a power tool near combustibles.

- KEN LABELLE

KEN LABELLE

Aggressive attack saves Woonsocket apartment building Woonsocket, RI. A second floor fire in a multi apartment building at 229 Greene Street in the city’s Bernon section required two alarms to bring under control on April 18, 2013.

Companies arrived to find smoke showing from the two story wood framed structure early in themorning. A working fire was called bringing in all of the city’s apparatus.

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Attack lines were stretched to the second floor B/C rooms and quickly knocked the bulk of the fire down. The fire did extend into the attic space above the fire rooms.

Ladder companies opened the roof in two spots releasing the trapped brown smoke into the sky. Roof

crews reported that they had fire rolling in the shed roof dormer space.

Interior troops opened up the ceiling trying to expose the blaze.

Quick-thinking aggressive work kept the fire from destroying the structure. The blaze was placed under control in 30 minutes. Out of town companies covered.

- KEN LABELLE

Following the April 15 explosion that took place at the Boston Marathon killing three and injuring more than 150 innocent people, we are once again reminded that terrorism continues to be a real threat.

Be it home grown terrorists or from foreign lands, the threat remains the STAYING same as they SAFE attempt to strike fear into the Chief Henry Campbell hearts and minds of the American people.

Fear is another word for terrorism and fear is what must be overcome.

The American people must continue to carry out their daily activities as they normally would, but they must also be alert and vigilant to changes around them.

Terrorism is designed to create panic and fear and meant to draw public attention; wherein the terrorist strikes or makes threats, then disappears, to reappear who knows where and when.

Determination and strong will can aid a free people in overcoming the terrorist threat and keeping us safe, but along with that, we as a country, and our emergency responders, must be prepared.

We as first responders must be prepared for and respond to actual acts of terrorism.

If there should be any form of terrorist attack in your community the fire and emergency services will be in the forefront of the response, and you must be capable of protecting yourself in order to protect others.

That requires training of all department members in response to weapons of mass destruction (WMD); including nuclear, biological, and chemical (NBC) weapons and explosive devices.

In light of the Boston attack, it is important for first responders to review, revise, and or establish policies and guidelines that will protect responding members and the public from acts of terrorism.

Firefighters and EMS personnel must know how to react, precautions to observe and follow, what is expected of them at the scene of an incident and what they should and should not do.

Since the terrorist incidents in Boston, there has been the usual increase in the number of reports of suspicious or abandoned packages on buses, trains, stations and terminals, office buildings, and on public thoroughfares.

The public once again has gone on the alert and heeded the message “If you see something, say something!”

Included also are mailings of packages to government officials and others containing possible chemical agents.

All these incidents require a response that normally falls under police jurisdiction as crime scenes with fire and EMS personnel responding to assist the police agencies.

What is a suspicious package?

What is an explosive device?

What does a bomb look like?

Maybe it is time to review or retake the FEMA Emergency Response to Terrorism Course at http://www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/publications/ert-ja.pdf What is your policy when responding to a reported bomb or explosive device? Don’t have one? Get one!

You can start with the following information by retired Deputy Chief Vincent Dunn, FDNY with the complete text available at his web site: Terrorism Firefighting Strategies http://vincentdunn.com/dunn// newsletters/Terrorism-Firefighting-Strategies.pdf Additional information may be obtained from the IAFC publication Terrorism Response A Checklist and Guide for Fire Chiefs at http://hps.org/homeland/documents/TerrorismResponse_GuideForFireChiefs.pdf The potential for a secondary device occurrence must be stressed in training and all first responders must always be alert to that possibility, note there was a secondary device used at the Boston Marathon on April 15.

Strategy and tactics require approaching the scene of any suspected incident with caution and being prepared for any form of chemical or explosive release.

The use of protective clothing and equipment including SCBA, being alert for outward warning signs that may indicate the type of danger present such as where vapor clouds, mist, and unknown liquids exist should trigger warnings.

Should they be present, do not enter the area and withdraw to a safe position. The proper placement and staging of apparatus at the scene perimeter rather than at the front door, down the block or even around the corner is safer.

Maintain scene safety and coordination using the NIMS and ICS, stay vigilant to your surroundings and what is going on while having an escape route in mind. All are important to your safety.

Also remember that you are operating at a crime scene and the collection of evidence and your personal observations can be critical to the apprehension of the perpetrator(s).

Till next time, Stay Safe and God Bless!

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On the afternoon of April 14, 2013, Warwick Engine 6 and Rescue 2 were dispatched to a report of an ATV accident on Namquid Drive at Spring Green. According to several witnesses, police were pursuing the operator of the ATV for unknown reasons through the neighborhood when the ATV appeared to try to cut through the rotary, but hit a large boulder. The operator was thrown about 30 feet and appeared to not be wearing a helmet. Police rendered first aid until the fire department arrived. The patient was taken to Rhode Island Hospital in Providence and the incident is under investigation.

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Fairfield’s bravest respond to two fires FairďŹ eld, CT. On April 4th at 6:32 p.m., the FairďŹ eld Emergency Communications Center received a ďŹ re alarm at the GreenďŹ eld Hill Service Station on Bronson Road and dispatched Engines 1, 4, and 5, Ladder 1, and Car 3.

Engine 5 reported a heavy smoke condition and Engine 2 and Ladder 2 were JUMP TO FILE # added to the assign- 050313109 ment. Fire personnel forced entry and located a large approximately 45 gallon garbage can on ďŹ re.

The ďŹ re did not extend out of the garbage can, which was removed and extinguished.

According to Assistant Chief Schuyler Sherwood, the owner reported to the scene and was interviewed. “The building was not occupied at the time of the ďŹ re, but had been secured not more than an hour prior to our alarm,â€? said Sherwood, adding “it is my determination that the cause of the ďŹ re was accidentalâ€? although it was impractical to determine if the primary cause was spontaneous combustion or discarding of smoking material.

A half hour later at 7:52 p.m., the crews were dispatched to a 911 report from the occupant at 91 Fallow Field Road of a ďŹ re in the basement; an automatic alarm was also received for the residence to which Engines 1, 4 and 5, Ladders 1 and 2, and Car 3 were responding. Engine 5 reported a heavy smoke condition in the basement of the structure in the area of the electric panel. FireďŹ ghters shut off electric service in the house utilizing the main breaker. It was then determined that the smoke was caused by a ďŹ re on the outside of the house, which had extended into an outside wall. The wall was opened by ďŹ re crews and the ďŹ re was extinguished, after which the department ventilated the structure.

It was determined that the ďŹ re was caused by discarded ďŹ replace ashes. The owner was on scene and was interviewed. The building was occupied at the time of the ďŹ re. “It is my determination that the cause of the ďŹ re was accidental,â€? reported Assistant Chief Sherwood. “The cause was discarding of ashes. The primary damage to the structure was the exterior wall and the sill plate.â€? The homeowner was advised to notify his insurance company.

Assistant Chief Sherwood, who also serves as a Deputy Fire Marshal for the Town of FairďŹ eld, observed that “the early reporting by ďŹ re alarm systems and rapid action of our ďŹ rst in ďŹ re crews kept these two ďŹ res from causing signiďŹ cant property loss and possible injury to occupants. The Fallow Field ďŹ re should also serve as a reminder that embers from a ďŹ re-

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Wallingford firefighters battle stubborn fire On Tuesday, May 7th at 2:06 p.m., firefighters from the Wallingford Fire Department were dispatched to a reported structure fire at 18 Dutton Street.

While responding, an update reporting multiple calls reporting “a lot of smoke coming out of the house” was given by dispatch.

Crews found a three family home with smoke venting under pressure on the B side of the second and third floors and fire showing out a window on the A side second floor. Engine 2 stretched a one and three quarter inch to the second floor via the rear of the structure after being advised that the front stairs were blocked.

Finding “colliers mansion” like conditions upon entry, members of Truck 1 and Engine 1 had to assist with the stretch clearing debris and throwing it out win-

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dows to make room to get to the second floor.

Once the line was in operation, crews began venting remaining windows at the front of the structure and Engine 1 brought a backup line to assist. It became obvious that the fire was in the walls of the balloon framed dwelling and quickly traveling to the third floor.

Engine 8 (partially staffed with fire science students from the University of New Haven) was ordered to raise a 35 foot ladder to the third floor with a one and three quarter inch and begin attacking the growing fire there.

The difficult offensive interior attack, with the assistance of Meriden Fire Department’s Engine 3,

continued for about 40 minutes, but due to the limited resources, wood lathe walls, balloon construction and colliers mansion conditions little progress was being made on the third floor fire and the roof began to collapse.

All members were ordered to evacuate and a change to a defensive strategy was begun, utilizing an elevated master stream, deck gun and two and a half inch handline. After about 15 minutes of this defensive attack, crews went back in and finished the job.

There were no injuries to the public or to any of the firefighters on scene, although unfortunately the family’s pet dog did perish.

The fire marshals investigation is continuing at this time, but it is being considered accidental - BRIAN OWEN

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Off road rescues in Fairfield Fairfield, CT. On April 20th, the Fairfield Fire Department responded to two off-road rescues on opposite ends of town. The first was located on the hiking trails in the lake Mohegan open space.

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Engine 4, Ladder 1 and Car 3 at 3:30 p.m. responded to a reported auto accident in the woods by an officer of the Connecticut State Police that could be seen from the highway. This incident was located approximately ½ mile west of Westway Road, Southport in the woods between I-95 and the Metro North tracks.

A pickup truck off-roading with four adult males struck a tree. The vehicle had extensive front end damage and three of the adult males suffered severe injuries.

Medical attention was provided by personnel of Engine 4 and Ladder 1 under the direction of Lt James Shiller. The three patients were transported to local area hospitals by American Medical Response. The vehicle was stabilized by the personnel of Ladder 1. It appears the vehicle made access to the wooded area from an opening on Westway Road.

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Wolcott extinguishes truck fire Wolcott, CT. On May 10th, a sunny 80 degree day, Wolcott firefighters responded to 25 Nutmeg Valley Road off of Wolcott Road for a car fire reportedly going good next to the building. Car 42 (assistant chief), confirmed a vehicle on fire.

Engine 8 (Company 3) was first on scene followed by Engine 4 (Company 1) and then Engine 6 (Company 2). The fire was knocked down quickly and there was no damage or extension to the building. The Wolcott fire marshal is investigating the cause of the fire.

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Naugatuck house fire injures one Naugatuck, CT. Just after 9:00 a.m. on May 15th, Naugatuck firefighters responded to 44 Culver Street for a fire in a two and a half story home. Upon arrival, there was heavy fire and smoke showing from the second floor. Mutual aid was requested from Waterbury for an engine to the scene also Beacon Falls and Prospect who covered Nauagatuck's headquarters. Two people were home at the time of the fire and a woman escaped, but her husband had to be rescued.

He was transported to the hospital for smoke inhalation.The fire was knocked down quickly and the cause of the fire is unknown, but is being investigated by the fire marshal.Engine's 3, 4, Truck 1, Rescue 1 and Waterbury Engine 4 responded to the incident.

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Waterbury battles fire Kiln fire at Pawtucket pallet yard in vacant building

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Waterbury, CT - During the lunchtime hour of May 9th, Waterbury firefighters responded to a call for a house fire at 6971 Giles Street in the citys north end. Engines 7, 5, 2, Trucks 2 and 3 and the rescue responded to the call. Upon arrival, crews found a three story vacant apartment building with heavy fire from the second and third floors. The fire was knocked down a short time later. The building had been boarded up for awhile. There were no injuries reported and the fire marshal is investigating the cause of the fire, but it appeared to be suspicious.

Pawtucket, RI. Workers at the J&S Pallet Company, 60 Lockbridge Street, reported a fire in the kiln in the yard on April 11, 2013.

Heavy smoke was pushing out of the converted 53’ tractor-trailer box threatening the entire stock of pallets. Pawtucket Engine 5 reported that they had smoke in the sky as they responded to the scene. Lincoln Fire Department also received calls and sent a first alarm due to the town line was just behind the complex.

A working fire was called putting all companies to work. Pawtucket Engine 1 laid about 1300’ of

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LDH feeder into the scene to supply Engine 5. Two hand lines were stretched in begin fire attack. Lincoln Ladder 51 set up their aerial to protect and cool a 200lb propane tank that feeds the kiln. The stubborn fire was contained to the kiln with out extension to the stockpile of pallets.

Lincoln Engine 4 relay pumped the hydrant to boost the water pressure up to the scene. The fire kept flaring up due to the deep-seated dry

wood pallets inside the old box trailer. Firefighters working on the scene needed to be on SCBAs due to cyanide levels being at 50ppm and carbon monoxide levels at 120ppm.

K-12 saws were used to open up the sidewalls of the box to expose the trapped fire. A forklift from the business was acquired and used to extract the pallets out of the kiln for final wet down. No injuries were reported during the firefight. Lincoln companies remained on scene assisting Pawtucket with overhauling.

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A working fire was requested with a special call for a mutual aid tanker to the scene.

Middleborough Engine-1, Engine-6, Tanker-1, Car 6-0 and Car 9-1 responded to the scene.

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The heavily involved garage extended into the house, but companies were able to make an aggressive attack and quickly knock down the fire.

The garage collapsed due to the heavy fire conditions within.

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In my line of work, I can often chart the seasons without a calendar. I can tell what season is approaching by the nature of the requests clients make of me. Well according to my “inbox”, summer is coming. The majority of communications ask what exercises to do to burn fat and there are equally as many inquiries about trimming and toning that abdominal area.

Yes, these requests are common all year long, but as summer approaches they reach record numbers.

Sometimes, but not often, clients want to understand the physiology. They express an interest in what makes one workout better suited for one specific goal over another and why. They may ask “Why should I do this and why this particular way? Quite frankly however; at this time of year, clients want me to spare them the ‘why’s ‘and they just want to know the ‘what’. They ask which exercises should I do for this?”.

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Also – it is adaptable to all fitness levels because although the intensity level is way up, it is only as high as each exerciser is capable of.

Begin with a three to five minute gradual warm up (anything that increases blood flow will do the trick). Perform each of the four exercises for thiry seconds with no rest in between. The goal is to do as many repetitions as you possibly can without sacrificing proper form or safety. Listen to your body and stay within your personal fitness limits. When choosing a weight choose the highest level of difficulty you are capable of, while still being able to complete each exercise with proper form and without the use of momentum. Work Hard, but Be Smart! After completing each of the four exercises go back to the first exercise and repeat all until you have completed the circuit a total of three times.

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Reverse crunch Jog After repeating the above circuit three times, walk for one to two minutes. Remember to sip water to stay hydrated. Move on to the next circuit, again performing each exercise for 30 seconds with no rest in between. Keep the intensity at your very top. Ccomplete three times.

Bent over row Lunges Seated twists Jump rope After repeating the above circuit three times, walk for one to two minutes. Remember to sip water to stay hydrated. Move onto the next circuit, again performing each exercise for thirty seconds with No rest in between.

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Fire in Derby Derby, CT. At approximately 8:45 a.m. on May 9, 2013, the Derby Fire Department was dispatched to 228 Derby Avenue for a house fire. First companies on scene found heavy fire on the second floor and attic of a two story wood frame multi-family house. An aggressive interior attack commenced with reports from neighbors of people trapped on the second floor. Primary searches proved negative and companies were backed out to knock down the heavy fire before re-entering.

The fire was under control within 15-20 minutes, but not before the attic floor collapsed into the second floor making overhaul difficult. The fire appeared to have started in a second floor bedroom and has been ruled accidental. Derby received mutual aid at the scene from Shelton and Ansonia.

Shelton firefighters battle morning structure fire Shelton, CT. In the late morning of May 3rd, Shelton dispatchers recieved several calls about a house on fire at 8 High Plains Road.

Firefighters responded and had a two story house with fire on the first floor spreading to the second and eventually through the roof. The fire was so intense, the header could be seen for miles and from nearby Route 8.

Firefighters stretched several handlines and used a deck gun from Engine 2 and a master stream from Tower 7. The fire attack went defensive due to the rapid spread of the fire throughout the structure. A supply line was stretched from a fire hydrant near the home. Mutual aid was requested from Ansonia, Trumbull and Monroe to cover the firehouses in Shelton and from Derby a ladder truck (Truck 15)

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and an additional ambulance (FD9).

The bulk of the fire was knocked down in a half hour. There were no reported injuries from this fire, but a pet dog died in the blaze.

The cause of the fire was from a discarded cigarette on a rear deck.

No one was home at the time the house caught fire.

The structure appears to be a total loss. Units remained on scene for several hours doing overhaul.

Apparatus that responded were Shelton's Engine 2, 35, 42, 44, 52, Squad 30, Rescue 45, Utility Truck 9, Tower 7 and Derby's Truck 15.

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Prospect mansion badly damaged by multi alarm Prospect volunteers battled a major structure fire in a large stone construction mansion on New Haven Rd. The call initiated as a fire alarm sounding with possible smoke showing. When the chief got through the security gate and up the long driveway, he reported a working fire and requested a second set of tones to call all available volunteers as well as Cheshire’s ladder and Bethany’s engine and tanker.

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Falls, Middlebury, Thomaston, Waterbury and Woodbridge.

Crews worked to set up portable ponds at the end of the driveway while a tanker shuttle and supply line from the nearest hydrant were established to keep the water flowing. Venting the roof brought its challenges as the pitch and slipperiness of the metal roofing mate-

rial made it difficult to open up.

Firefighters poured water into the structure for several hours before it could be brought under control, but not before the roof, attic and upper floors were badly damaged by fire and water.

No one was home at the time of the fire so no civilian injuries were sustained. The fire marshal was on scene to investigate the cause of the fire.

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Wolcott holds extrication demonstration Wolcott, CT - On April 25th, Wolcott emergency services held an extrication demonstration in the parking lot of Wolcott High School for the students and staff of the school. The drill is done yearly during prom time to show what the outcome is of drinking and driving and distracted driving. The mock drill was dispatched over the radios as an MVA with extrication and the police, fire and EMS crews were on scene.There was one fatality in this mock accident and the victim was laid on the ground nearby with a sheet over their body. The victims of this drill were students who volunteered to participate.

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Three engines and a ladder dispatched under Deputy Chief Brian arrived to find heavy fire showing JUMP TO FILE # from the side and 040613107 rear of a three and a half story dwelling.

Residents reported the fire alarms were going off and they could smell plastic burning as they escaped. A Good Samaritan saw the flames and stopped to help the victim of the fire apartment. She rushed to the doorway and saw flames behind the victim.

According to officials, she unplugged his oxygen tank and helped him up the driveway with the help of another unidentified motorist. By the time she got him out, the fire was coming out of the

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Eston, MA. Around 5:45 p.m. on April 8th, the Easton Fire Department responded to 331 Bay Road for a report of a garage fire.

Dispatch reported that the garage was reportedly well involved.

Companies signed off with a fully involved two car garage that was starting to extend to a detached dwelling. Command immediately requested a working fire assignment followed shortly thereafter by a second alarm. A two and a half inch hand line was requested to battle the blaze. Another hand line was requested into the dwelling to stop the fire from overtaking the home.

Two elderly residents were evaluated by EMS, but not transported. The second alarm brought engine companies from Brockton, Norton, West Bridgewater, Stoughton, a ladder company from Sharon and several Easton compa-

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Shortly after firefighters arrived on scene, the two car garage collapsed and was a pile of burning rubble. Crews used hand lines to hit the hot spots and completely knock down the fire. While the B side of the dwelling suffered fire damage, the interior damage was kept to a minimum due to the efforts of the firefighters working on scene.

The fire is currently under investigation. Along with the electrical inspector, the state fire marshal's office was also requested to the scene. No injuries were reported.

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Simultaneous fires stretch Springfield thin RICHARD JOLLIMORE

Three alarm fire for Fitchburg Fitchburg, MA. Firefighters were toned out for a three alarm fire at 134 Lunenburg Street in Fitchburg on April 28th at 11:30 a.m. They arrived to find fire in a 60 x 65, two story wood framed storage building.

What is the worst case scenario for an understaffed, urban fire department on a windy early spring day? Answer: multiple structure and brush fires breaking out at nearly the same time.

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The first call for a fire came in shortly before 2:30 p.m. for a report of a warehouse on fire on the former Diamond Match Factory property on Paridon St. in the East Forest Park section of the city. With companies still en route to the scene, Ladder 3 radioed dispatch to advise that they had heavy smoke visible from a distance and for all engine companies to be prepared to take hydrants on their way into the scene.

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Meanwhile, back on Paridon Street, companies arrived to find an occupied warehouse with heavy smoke and fire venting from the B side of the structure. A defensive attack was called for and multiple hand lines and two ladder pipes were put into service.

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Working with two less fire companies then would normally be the case, Mellville street crews managed to prevent further extension into the C side dwelling and knock down the fire in the garage and home of origin within two hours. Two residents were displaced and both fires remained under investigation. During the height of these two structure fires, several brush fires broke out as well, requiring the two remaining SFD engine companies to handle them along with mutual aid fire companies. Mutual aid station coverage were also called into the city from West Springfield, Ludlow, Chicopee and East Longmeadow.

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Whitman, MA. Approximately 20 minutes after midnight on the morning of Wednesday, April 10, 2013, the Whitman Fire Department responded to a report of a motor vehicle accident on South Avenue near Stetson Street. Whitman Ambulance 247, Engine 2 and Car 3 responded.

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Truck fire in Raynham Northborough fire goes to three alarms Raynham, MA - Firefighters responded to Route 495 South at Route 24 for a pick up truck on fire. First arriving units found a pick up truck fully involved. The operator of the vehicle on scene stated they pulled over when flames began coming from the dash. Route 495 was shut down by the state police while the fire was extinguished.

The Northborough Fire Department was dispatched to 52 Wesson Terrace at 8:19 on April 13, 2013 for a reported structure fire. Engine 1 reported a fully involved garage fire extending to the two and a half story wood frame house. A second alarm was immediately struck. Multiple hand lines were stretched while Engine 2 established a water supply. A third alarm was requested bringing extensive

mutual aid with a Berlin engine, Boylston engine, Westboro engine, Shrewsbury engine, Marlborough tower, Hudson with an engine and a tower and Southboro with an engine. Companies remained on scene into the night wetting down pockets of fire and overhauling. The garage is considered a total loss.

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Westfield battles three fires in 24 hours The twenty four hour time period between 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 3rd and 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 4th proved to be the busiest in recent memory in terms of structure fires for the Westfield Fire Department.

Beginning at 5:00 p.m. on April 3, companies were JUMP TO FILE # called out to a fire 040713104 in a two story wood frame duplex on Notre Dame St. on the North side of town for a fire which went to three alarms, bringing in all Westfield companies, necessitating a defensive attack on the fire and resulting in the gutting of that dwelling when the fire caused the roof to collapse.

Two hours later, shortly after 7:00 p.m. as companies were just returning from the Notre Dame St. job, calls came in for a reported structure fire on Pleasant St. in the downtown section of the city. Deputy Chief Kane was the first to arrive on scene and confirmed the working fire, stating the house was fully involved and shortly after that, striking the second alarm. All but one engine company from Westfield worked the Pleasant St. fire for several hours in defensive mode again as the fire took possession of the dwelling, eventually breaking through the roof. This home too sustained over $100,000 damage and displaced a single resident.

The third fire occurred on the North side of town again the following day just before 5:30 p.m. on Aldrich St. heavily damaging an occupied single story ranch style dwelling and displacing two residents from that home. All three fires remain under investigation.

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Just after 6:00 p.m. on April 13, 2013, Marlborough Engine 3, Rescue 1, Car 2 and Patriot Medic 3 were dispatched to Broadmeadow at Parmenter Road for a reported car into a utility pole with entrapment. Companies found a Hyundai Elantra versus utility pole with one person still inside. After the patient was extricated, she was loaded into the ambulance and transported to Marlborough Hospital. Companies stood by for the wrecker and cleared a short time later.

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Lawrence makes a great stop Lawrence Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire on April 19th, located at 349 Water Street.

Car 21 requested a second alarm on arrival due to heavy fire self venting on the second floor of a wood frame condominium complex 120x40 feet.

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bulk of the heavy fire on the second floor.

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Companies made multiple large vent holes allowing the interior companies to continue working and overhauling the burnt out

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Lawrence Fire Department members quickly stopped the raging blaze from consuming another unit.

The cause is under investigation.

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Middleborough, MA firefighter Steve Silva at a recent working fire.

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Fatal crash in Lynn A man was fatally injured after colliding with a pick up truck and trailer hauling a Bobcat in the vicinity of 345 Essex Street in Lynn. Massachusetts State Police Collision Analysis Team worked with Lynn Police to determine cause of the crash. The passenger in the vehicle suffered non life threatening injuries.

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Two car crash in Brockton sends several to hospitals Brockton, MA. Around 2:15 p.m. on the wet and rainy afternoon of Friday, April 12, 2013, the Brockton Fire Department responded to a report of a motor vehicle accident on East Ashland Street at Eastfield Drive. Dispatchers took a call reporting entrapment at the accident. Engine 7, Ladder 1 and an ambulance responded. Engine 7 signed off with a two car accident, but updated that there was no entrapment and canceled Ladder 1. An additional ambulance was requested to the scene. The accident involved two cars that collided nearly head on and also involved another vehicle. At least three victims were transported to local hospitals. The Brockton Police Department is investigating the cause of the accident.

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The crippled economy, the housing slump, the unemployment explosion, even the oceanic conditions threatened to beat down the 4th Annual Fishin’ & Firehouse Chili Grand Slam put on by the Boynton Beach Firefighter Benevolent Association on April 18th.

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?”

Somehow though, in a mighty confluence of tenacity and generosity, South Florida’s firefighters, fishing fanatics, chili connoisseurs and their taste testers pulled together for a full day of fun and excitement to set a few records and raise over $20,000.00 for some kids who really need it—especially during this economic crisis.

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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