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Berwick, ME - At 5:45 A.M on Wednesday, May 10th, the Berwick Fire Department was dispatched to a motor vehicle versus utility pole on Route 236 in Berwick. The occupant was found entrapped, so the Jaws were used to remove the roof of the car and free the patient.

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Firefighters Respond to Grass Fire in Highgate Highgate, VT - Highgate Fire Department responded to Gore Road on April 14th for a grass fire. The initial call came in around 1:25 P.M. reporting the fire. About one-and-a-half acres burned before the fire was brought under control. Firefighters were able to save nearby structures and a boat from the fire. Mutual Aid from Swanton Fire Department also responded to the scene.

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Crews Make Excellent Save at House Fire

Swanton, VT - On April 29th at 9:19 P.M., the Swanton Fire Department, Missisquoi Valley Rescue (MVR), Swanton Police Department and Mutual Aid from Highgate Fire Department responded to New Street in Swanton Village for a working house fire. Firefighters made an interior attack, knocking down the fire quickly. Crews then began overhauling. The house received some fire, water and smoke damage, but there were no injuries reported. MVR stoody-by at the scene.

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The couch that was set on fire.

GREG RAMSDELL

Jeff Day started his career as a Firefighter with Murfreesboro Fire Department in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on November 6, 1988. After only two years, he rose through the ranks quickly to the position of Engineer, and just eight years later, he was promoted to Captain/Shift Inspector. In 2009, Day helped the department develop and implement a Special Operations program, providing new technical rescue services to the citizens of Murfreesboro, such as Water Rescue, Confined Space, High Angle/Rope Rescue and Trench Rescue. With the addition of these offerings, the name of the department was changed to “Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department,” to more accurately reflect the technical rescue aspect. Day spent a total of eight years in Special Operations. During his time at MFRD, he also served with the Lascassas (TN) Volunteer Fire Department from 1989 until 2006. As a state-certified Fire Inspector with certifications from both the International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI) and Certified Fire Investigator (CFI), Jeff was active in the Tennessee Advisory Committee on Arson (TACA) and even held the Vice President’s position for two years. Over the years, Day instructed several classes for both paid and

JUMP TO FILE #041917112 volunteer departments, including Firefighter Survival, Special Operations and Hazardous Materials. “I absolutely love teaching and training Firefighters to be the best they can be,” he said. Recently, while assisting the department’s Public Information Officer Ashley McDonald with footage for a Recruitment Video, Day’s unique way of hanging his turnout coat on the engine was captured on film, along with a victory dance. “We would love for this video to go viral,” said McDonald. “Personally, it makes me laugh every time and I could watch it over and over.” McDonald posted the video on the department’s social media accounts and it has since traveled nationwide to many other social media sites, including the 1st Responder News Facebook page. To watch the must-see coat hanging with victory dance, go to Facebook.com/1stResponderNews and click on 'Videos'. It's guaranteed to bring a smile to anyone's face! Captain Day, with 29 years of service, has no interest in retiring just yet, because he simply loves his job. - MURFREESBORO FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT

Apartment Fire in St. Albans City Ruled Arson

St. Albans City, VT - On April 18th, the St. Albans City Fire Department, along with Mutual Aid from St. Albans Town Fire Department responded around 11:15 A.M. to Bank Street for a structure fire. City police later arrested a woman for setting a couch on fire inside her apartment. The fire was contained solely to her apartment and the rest of the apartments appeared to have just smoke damage. Some of the residents are part of the 'Pathways' program, which helps people with mental health issues and other challenges. AmCare Ambulance Servive (Paramedic Unit) stood-by at the scene.

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Alabama: Christopher Lane Foster, 54 Rank: Lieutenant Incident Date: March 22, 2017 Death Date: March 23, 2017 Fire Department:Demopolis Fire Department Initial Summary: Lieutenant Christopher Lane Foster responded to a MVA with injuries at 0718hrs on March 22, 2017. After his shift, Foster returned to his home where he was found unresponsive at 0220hrs the following morning. Lieutenant Foster was pronounced deceased shortly thereafter having succumbed to an apparent cardiac arrest. Massachusetts: Anthony Spano, 47 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: March 29, 2017 Death Date: March 30, 2017 Fire Department: Chicopee Fire Department Initial Summary: Firefighter Spano worked his shift which included one or more emergency response calls, including a “lift assist” call where he complained of back pain. Fewer than 24 hours later and just after coming off of his duty shift, Firefighter Spano passed away from a nature and cause of fatal injury still to be reported when he fell ill while exercising at a gym.

Pennsylvania: James H. Yiengst, 72 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: March 30, 2017 Death Date: April 1, 2017 Fire Department: Keystone Hook and Ladder Co #1 Initial Summary: Firefighter Yiengst responded with his fire department to a motor vehicle accident (MVA) on the evening of March 31, 2017. The next morning, April 1, 2017, emergency medical services were summoned to his residence. Firefighter Yiengst indicated to one of his family members that he began feeling ill while at the MVA the previous evening. Firefighter Yiengst was treated and transported to the hospital where he passed away from a nature and cause of fatal injury still to

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Maryland: Charles "Rick" Gentilcore, 52 Rank: Firefighter III Incident Date: April 7, 2017 Death Date: April 7, 2017 Fire Department: Montgomery County Fire Rescue Services - Burtonsville Volunteer F.D. Initial Summary: While on duty at Burtonsville Fire Station 15, Firefighter Gentilcore succumbed to a nature and cause of fatal injury still to be reported. Fellow emergency responders immediately initiated all possible means of emergency care, however, resuscitation efforts were not successful.

Ohio: James "Jim" Joseph Benken, 65 Rank: District Chief/Medic Incident Date: April 13, 2017 Death Date: April 14, 2017 Fire Department: City of Wyoming Fire and EMS Initial Summary: District Chief/Medic James "Jim" Benken completed a 24-hour shift at 0600hrs on 04/14/2017 which included one emergency response at 1519hrs on 04/13/2017. After completing the shift, District Chief/Medic Benken fell ill at approximately 1400hrs on 04/14/2017 and succumbed to an apparent cardiac arrest. North Carolina: Michael "Bubba" Eric Pennell, 49 Rank: Captain Incident Date: April 17, 2017 Death Date: April 17, 2017 Fire Department: Central Alexander Fire Department Initial Summary: While on-duty at the Central Alexander Fire Department, Captain Michael Pennell suffered a medical emergency and collapsed in the bay of the apparatus room as he completed station duties. He was transferred to the Frye Regional Medical Center where he succumbed to a nature and cause of fatal injury still to be reported.

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One Person Rescued at Norwich House Fire

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Lieutenant Watts and Safety Officer Manke with his son after completing the stair climb.

Two of Rose Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bravest Complete Stair Climb

Hartford, CT - Two members from the Norwich Fire Department participated in the American Lung Association's 'Fight For Air Climb' in Hartford on Saturday, April 22nd. Firefighters from around the state raised funds to support the American Lung Association by climbing 34 stories in full turnout gear. Lieutenant Glenn Watts took 7th place overall, and Director of Safety/Training Jake Manke took 16th place.

Norwich, CT - On April 20th at 8:20 A.M., the Norwich Fire Department was dispatched to 27 McKinley Avenue for a house fire. Squad-A arrived at JUMP TO FILE # 8:23 A.M. and re- 042817117 ported a two-and-ahalf story wood-frame, with smoke showing from the first-floor. The crew from Squad-A stretched a one-and-three-quarter inch hand-line to the first-floor while the truck company provided forcible entry into the fire apartment. Members from Engine-2 helped get the first hose line into place and then stretched a line to the floor above to check for extension. Engine-3 laid a line from the hydrant to supply the Squad and then assisted with opening up the first-floor. Members from the truck company split up and performed the primary search, as well as horizontal ventilation. During the primary search, members found an unresponsive male in a rear bedroom and removed him to the front yard. Patient care was turned over to American Ambulance, who transported the patient to Backus Hos-

pital before being transferred to the Bridgeport Burn Unit. Members knocked down two rooms of fire and held it to the first-floor. Battalion-1 had command and the Mohegan Tribal Fire Department provided the FAST. One firefighter sustained a knee injury. The Norwich Fire Marshalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office is investigating the

fire. While providing station coverage, East Great Plain responded to a gas leak at AutoZone on West Main Street. The Yantic, Laurel Hill and Taftville Fire Departments also assisted with station coverage. KYLE SEITZ

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Burned chicken coop.

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Norwalk Firefighters Handle One-Vehicle Crash

Norwalk, CT - The Norwalk Fire Department responded to a one-car accident off the Merritt Parkway on April 22nd at 7:23 P.M. The car, a Nissan Altima traveling southbound, left the parkway just prior to the Chestnut Hill overpass and landed in the woods off Chestnut Hill Road. The vehicle landed on its roof, about 40-feet from the roadway. The lone driver, a male in his 20’s, was able to walk to the ambulance. State Police were interviewing the driver to determine the cause of the accident. An Engine crew stood by to protect the scene from the Parkway while the car was removed.

Danbury, CT - On April 27th at 10:08 P.M., the Danbury Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire off Boulevard Drive. Dispatch reported multiple calls being received. First-due Engine-26 arrived to find a JUMP TO FILE# small chicken coop 050117108 on fire, located under the rear deck of a house. Firefighters were able to control the fire with one hand-line. Upon inspection, Lt. Shea Hanson found three chickens that had succumbed to the fire, but upon taking a closer look, he found a fourth chicken that was unconscious and fighting to breathe. The stricken six-month-old chicken, technically called a "pullet," was pulled from the burned out coop by Firefighter Allan Lewis. With the upset residents looking on and no Veterinarian Chicken Trauma Specialist available, the firefighters adapted their human medical skills to the situation presented. A pediatric nasal cannula was adapted by DC Meehan, who is also a paramedic, to introduce oxygen into the chicken nostrils. While this modality was being applied, another length of oxygen tubing was utilized to siphon up some water to clean the carbonaceous sputum away from the chickens mouth and nostrils. After a few minutes of the resuscitation, the small hen rallied, woke up and was actually able to stand. The firefighters found a dog crate and made it into a temporary coop for the night. The next day, the homeowners stopped by Station-26 and reported that the chicken was doing very well, and that they had aptly named her "Wheezy". - BERNIE MEEHAN

Firefighter Al Lewis holding the stricken hen.

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Chuck Tardif showing his wife the 50 year photo of himself that is now hung on the department's wall along with other photos of members who have also served 50 or more years.

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Fatal Collision on Danbury Interstate Danbury, CT - On April 28th at 10:43 P.M., Danbury and Connecticut State Police 911 centers received calls reporting a serious motor vehicle accident with possible fire on Interstate 84 Westbound, at Exit 4. Multiple units from the CT State Police, Danbury Police and Danbury Fire/EMS responded. Upon arrival, responders found an apparent headon collision with very serious damage and debris strewn across all four lanes of the highway. First-due Car30 (DC Meehan), reported two vehicles with heavy damage, but no fire. He also reported that extrication was needed on both vehicles. The sedan involved in the accident was actually found severed in half from front to rear. The two vehicles involved were a large dual-wheel Dodge pickup and a small four-door sedan. The Dan-

JUMP TO FILE #050117111 bury Police immediately detoured westbound traffic off the highway at Exit 4, sending everyone to Exit 2 via city streets. This action freed up the CSP Troopers to concentrate on their roles at the accident scene. Danbury Fire units involved Engines 22, 24, Squad 1 and Truck 1, along with Ambulances 1, 2 and Medic 1 (EMS Supervisor). A quick triage of the scene determined that the sole occupant/driver of the sedan was deceased and would require extrication later on, so immediate efforts were concentrated on the pickup truck. Firefighters utilizing the Hurst eDraulics system were able to open the door of the truck quickly, allow-

ing Danbury Medics to access, treat and transport the patient. Meanwhile, the CT Department of Transportation showed up to relieve the DPD of their detour duties. The CSP requested their accident investigation team (CARS) to the scene. Once on scene, the CARS Troopers conducted their investigation and documentation of the scene. Command requested that Danbury Squad-6 (Citizens) respond to the scene to provide additional lighting. Once the initial CARS investigation was concluded, the second operator was extricated from the vehicle to await the arrival of the medical examiner's office. The highway remained closed in the westbound direction for approximately five hours during the incident. - BERNIE MEEHAN

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Chuck cutting his cake that was made for the celebration.

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Past Chief Chuck Tardif Celebrates 50 Years of Service

Baltic, CT - The members of Baltic Fire Engine Company #1 recently helped celebrate a golden event. Chuck Tardif, who is past chief and still a regular member, celebrated 50 years of service with Baltic Fire Engine Company #1. Chuck's son Robert Tardif, also a past chief, was the MC for the event as the department, Ladies Auxiliary and many area fire chiefs and state politicians presented Chuck with plaques and commendations. Chuck's family was also in attendance.

Norwich, CT - All shifts have been reviewing procedures for the Mass Decontamination Trailer that was given to the Norwich Fire Department in 2003. This trailer is a mobile shower, capable of cleaning chemicals or agents off large amounts of people in case of a chemical leak or terrorist attack. RYAN FLAHERTY

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One of the rescued dogs.

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Norwich Engine-3, a 2013 Ferrara, with multiple lines in operation as the fire begins to vent through the roof.

Firefighters Battle Second-Alarm in Norwich

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Norwich, CT - At 2:03 P.M. on Thursday, May 4th, the Norwich Fire Department was dispatched to 50 Freeman Avenue for a house fire. While responding, units were updated that dispatch was receiving multiple calls of heavy smoke coming from the house, and that a woman on oxygen was unable to get out of the first-floor. Squad-A arrived at 2:06 P.M. and reported a three-story woodframe with fire showing in the rear. The squad crew stretched a oneand-three-quarter inch hose-line to the rear of the first-floor, where they were met with heavy fire conditions. Truck-1 forced entry and began the primary search, looking for occupants that were reported to still be trapped inside. Engine-3 laid a sup-

JUMP TO FILE #050717106 ply line from a hydrant on McKinley Avenue and fed Squad-A. The crew from Engine-2 helped stretch the initial hand-line and then took a line to the second-floor. Even though the Squad crew made a knock on the first-floor, the fire was already running the walls of the balloon frame construction and quickly extended into the second and third floors, as well at the attic. The crew from Truck-1 then threw a 35-foot ladder to the rear and provided vertical ventilation. About 25 minutes into the incident, command evacuated all units and began defensive operations. The

second-alarm brought an engine and truck from Taftville, an engine from East Great Plain and an engine from Yantic. ET-51 set up a secondary water supply and fed Tower-25. After extinguishing the bulk of the fire, members went in to finish overhauling. Battalion-1 had operations while Car-1 had command. One firefighter was transported to the hospital for smoke inhalation. The Mohegan Tribal Fire Department provided the FAST and the Norwich Fire Marshalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office is investigating. During this incident, the cover companies also responded to a car down an embankment on Reynolds Road. - RYAN FLAHERTY

One Person and Two Dogs Rescued from Early Morning House Fire Westport, CT - On the morning of April 24th, the Westport Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 189 Cross Highway. The call came in from a trapped occupant reporting a fire in the house. The Westport Fire Department responded with all 11 firefighters and four officers on duty, along with Westport Police and EMS. Westport Police Officers were able to rescue the occupant from a first-floor window as the fire department arrived. The occupant was then transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Firefighters were able to extinguish the fire and also rescue two dogs that were still in the house. The cause of the fire is under investigation at this time by the Fire Marshalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office. Firefighters from Fairfield assisted at the fire, providing additional manpower.

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Firefighters wetting down charred cedar shakes, siding.

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Structure Fire Destroys Norwalk Home Norwalk, CT - The Norwalk Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 15 Richlee Road at 11:45 P.M. on Monday evening, May 8th. Upon arrival, firefighters found heavy fire coming from a two-car garage, with flames extending to the roof line. The fully involved garage, with an SUV inside, was quickly knocked down as crews searched the interior and checked for fire extension into the second-floor. The fire was contained to the two-car garage with heat and smoke damage to the first and second floors. Two vehicles that were parked outside against the garage doors were also destroyed. The eight occupants of the home all escaped prior to the fire department's arrival. There were two adult occupants living on the garage level, and four adults and two children living on the secondfloor. A man in his 60â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s living on

JUMP TO FILE #051017100 the second-floor was transported to Norwalk Hospital by paramedics with possible smoke inhalation he received while searching for his dog. The dog was quickly found by firefighters and transported by family members to the Veterinary Emergency Center on West Cedar Street in Norwalk. The dog was scared and having some difficulty breathing, but seemed to be improving once outside. The home was posted 'unfit for occupancy' and the cause of the fire is under investigation by Fire Inspector Phil Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Acunto. Four Engines, two Trucks, one Rescue and a Command Car responded to the fire. Fire crews cleared the scene by 1:30 A.M. - NORWALK FD

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Wilton Arrives to Find Heavy Fire

Wilton, CT - On Monday, April 24th at 12:30 P.M., the Wilton F.D. responded to a reported house fire at 148 Old Highway. Upon arrival, Wilton Engine 2 found a two-story, wood-frame house with heavy fire through the roof. Engine 2 was initially backed up by Wilton Tanker 4, which had the Station 1 crew on it after returning from a previous run to Weston. The fire had taken hold of the 3600-square-foot house that was built in 1910, so the call went out for mutual aid assistance. Assistance to the scene was requested from Georgetown, Westport, Weston, New Canaan and Ridgefield. The house was unoccupied when the fire occurred, however two dogs escaped as firefighters made entry. The Norwalk F.D. provided coverage for Wilton while they were busy at the fire.

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Windsor Locks (CT) Fire Department recently received and placed into service Engine 3. It replaces Engine 6, a 1990 Mack CF/Ranger custom engine that served the town well for over two decades. This new custom engine is built on a stainless steel FWD Seagrave Marauder II raised cab and chassis with a stainless steel body. It features a 1000-gallon water tank with 30-gallon Class B foam tank, Waterous 2-stage 1500-GPM pump, Cummins ISX12 500-HP engine, Allison 4000 EVS tranmission, 10-kW generator, Whelen LED lighting package, FRC LED flood lighting, and internal ladder and pike pole storage.

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THEN & NOW

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The Hollis, NH Fire Department once operated a 1943 American LaFrance (top photo). They now operate a 2002 Pierce Dash (bottom photo). TOM STAWASZ

Fire Marshal looks over the scene as crews work on overhauling the scene.

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All-Hands Shed Fire in Salem Salem, NH - Salem firefighters were having a busy day on May 5th when Salem Fire Alarm started getting calls for a reported building fire on Bluff Street. A firstalarm was sent under the command of Battalion Chief Kenney.

JUMP TO FILE #050617106 The first company on scene reported a 20x20 shed trailer and other debris on fire. Also, a half acre of woods was burning. The

Here’s Your Sign Chaplain's Corner Didymus McHugh

I remember years ago watching Jeff Foxworthy and Larry the Cable Guy with their crew of comedians. One would also come up where people did some not-sosmart things and he would follow it up by saying, “here’s your sign.” We all do things that we hope never end up on YouTube or get our sign. Well, it was April when I went some place and saw a sign on a homeless person’s back. It said “Kick me.” The first thing that came to my mind was that someone was being cruel, like when we were in grammar school. I was wrong. They put it on their own back. They said that it was an April fool’s

joke. They were not happy when someone took it off their back, so they made another sign and put it back on again. Friends and I discussed this. The person was told that they should not do that, even as a joke. Other people would take them up on it and would kick them, just for starters. There are many times where people abuse the less fortunate. Would you do something like that in your area, and/or would you do anything about it? We spoke with the person and told them that they had worth and should think better of themselves. Granted, some of us have been kicked around by people or our circumstances and feel that we just deserve it and will accept whatever. If we are to love our neighbors as ourselves, we need to first love ourselves. I don’t mean to the point of being all puffed up and full of ourselves. But understand that each

fire was quickly knocked down, but crews were tied up overhauling the scene. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is unknown at this time. - ROBERT SPRAGUE

of us have our reason for existing. Sometimes we need to remember some very basic truths: 1. God does not make any garbage. (Ok, I am still trying to figure out the platypus.) 2. God made you. (Yeah, the person reading this.) 3. You are not garbage. No matter what you go through, you still are not garbage. 4. God loves you. You may or may not believe in Him, but He believes in you. He created you and is always with you, even when you feel that He is not there. Please, when you see someone who is hard on themselves, don’t help them put themselves down. Come beside them and speak words of worth and encouragement to them. Hebrews 10:24 states “let us also think about how to encourage each other to show love and to do good works.” We are all worth being cared for and respected. We should encourage people and not kick them when they are down. Encourage each other. As we build up one another, we build a strong team and a strong society. Imagine if the sign read “Hug Me”. I believe in you! Stay safe

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Record Attendance Achieved at FDIC International 2017 Tulsa, Okla., May 1st, 2017 – The Fire Department Instructors Conference International (FDIC International) announced a record-breaking attendance of nearly 34,000 attendees from 58 countries at its 90th annual training conference and expo, held at the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN April 24-29, 2017. The world’s largest and most comprehensive annual firefighter training and exposition event, FDIC International includes Classroom Sessions, Pre-Conference Workshops, Hands-On Training Evolutions, networking events, a conference program with more than 300 speakers, and an exhibition showcasing cuttingedge products and services from nearly 800 companies. “FDIC International 2017 was a huge achievement for PennWell and the fire service. Its continued growth reflects its reputation for delivering the most advanced training and education from the world’s finest instructors,” said Eric Schlett, Vice President/Executive Director, PennWell Corp. “And with 798 exhibitors demonstrating the latest apparatus and equipment advancements within the fire service, it is clear that firefighters will travel from all corners of the globe to attend this international event.” FDIC International 2017 featured many special events and networking opportunities throughout the week. The NFFF 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb, the Scott Firefighter Combat Challenge, the Firefighter Throwdown Crossfit competition, the HEAT Competition, and the Real Time Outdoor Product Demonstrations provide firefighters with competition and educational opportunities. Many off-site industry association events also take place each year, as well as networking events such as the International Networking Event. As an official event of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Buyers Select Program, FDIC International also provides an International Lounge complete with local area information and translation services for attendees traveling overseas. Recognizing that the FDIC Experience is hard to put into words, Chief (Ret.) Bobby Halton, FDIC International Education Director, maintains that “after nine decades, FDIC will stay true to our heritage and original commitment to train the fire service.” FDIC International 2018 will be held April 23-28, 2018, at the Indianapolis Convention Center

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JUMP TO FILE #050417104 and Lucas Oil Stadium. To learn more about FDIC International, please visit http://www.fdic.com. About PennWell Corporation: PennWell Corporation is a privately held and highly diversified business-to-business media and information company that provides quality content and integrated marketing solutions for the following industries: Oil and gas, electric power generation and delivery, hydropower, renewable energy, water and wastewater treatment, waste management, electronics, semiconductor manufacturing, optoelectronics, fiber-optics, aerospace and avionics, LEDs and lighting, fire and emergency services, public safety, and dental. PennWell

publishes over 130 print and online magazines and newsletters, conducts 60 conferences and exhibitions on six continents, and has an extensive offering of books, maps, websites, research and database services. In addition to PennWell's headquarters in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the Company has major offices in Nashua, New Hampshire; London, England; Houston, Texas; San Diego and Mountain View, California; Fairlawn, New Jersey; Moscow, Russia; and Hong Kong, China. For additional information about PennWell Corporation, visit www.pennwell.com.http://www.pennwell.c om/ - ERIC WEST/SENIOR MARKETING MANAGER OF PENWELL

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Damage to the side of the house and attached barn by the car.

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Car into Home and Barn in Derry Derry, NH - At 9:46 P.M. on May 17th, Derry Engine 1, Medic 1 and Car 1 were dispatched to 21 Kendall Pond Road for a motor vehicle collision into a house. Upon arrival, Engine 1 found a car that had hit a house and attached barn with structural damage to both. The incident was upgraded with Derry Engine 4, Rescue 1 with the heavy rescue trailer, and Utility 3 with the lumber trailer all responding to the scene. Rescue 1 and Utility 3 were staffed by members of Engine 4’s crew. An Audi sedan had left the road, struck an embankment and wooden fence and became airborne, striking the side of a house before traveling into an attached barn. The driver of the car was able to get out of the vehicle before arrival of fire crews. He was evaluated and transported to Parkland Medical Center with non-life-

JUMP TO FILE #051717101 threatening injuries. A husband and wife were home at the time of the crash, and stated that it felt like a “freight train” had just gone through their yard. The occupants run a mobile petting zoo from their home. There were no injuries to the residents or any animals. The section of the house that was struck and the attached barn are only used for storage of supplies and equipment. The damage left one corner of an enclosed porch unsupported, and a corner support post of the barn was destroyed, leaving that corner of the barn unsupported. There was also significant damage to nonload bearing walls of both the porch and the barn. Crews evaluated the structure

and determined that once the car was removed, the affected corners of the porch and barn would need to be shored. Crews then constructed a door shore for the porch, a T-shore for the barn and laced them together. Once shoring was complete, the structures were reoccupied and turned over to the property owners. The accident is under investigation by the Derry Police Department. Shortly after this call was dispatched, Derry Engine 2 and Medic 3 responded to East Broadway for a motorcycle accident. With this call, all Derry Fire and EMS units were committed to calls and off-duty personnel were recalled to their stations. The motorcycle accident involved only minor injuries and the operator refused treatment or EMS transport. - DERRY FD

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Hooksett F.D. Unveils New Ambulance Hooksett, NH - Hooksett Fire Department took delivery of a new ambulance on May 2nd. The new piece of apparatus will be designated as Ambulance 3 and will run out of Headquarters. Ambulance 3 was a few years in planning and the committee was chaired by Captain Daniel Pesula, who passed away last Summer after a long battle with cancer. Hooksett Fire Department is proud to announce that Ambulance 3 will go into service soon, bearing the badge number and bugles of Captain Pesula. The ambulance was unveiled to Captain Pesula's family on Wednesday, May 3rd.

Derry crews pre-assembling the door shore for the house. Final assembly of the shore is done once it is placed in the structure.

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Veteran FF Richard Cyr Recognized for 50 Years of Service Madawaska, ME - In recognition of his 50 years of service, the Madawaska Fire Department honored newly retired Firefighter Richard Cyr by presenting him with a plaque during their annual recognition dinner, held on February 11th. The Department made sure to give Richard the special recognition that he deserved after serving the residents of Madawaska for over 50 years. Cyr, 71-years-old, first became a firefighter in 1967. In addition to being a firefighter, he was president of the Maine State Federation of Firefighters for many years, as well as an EMT with the Madawaska Ambulance service for 18 years. Cyr had the longest tenure of any MSFF president, serving from 1994 to 2014. Among all of the accomplishments throughout his many years of service, his favorite thing of all was teaching fire safety and prevention to kids. Cyr loved going into classrooms and interacting with the students while teaching them about fire safety. His wife, Jeanne, would sometimes accompany him and play the role of "Sparky," the famous fire prevention mascot. After his classroom visits, he would receive lots of thank you notes from the kids, which he proudly displays in his home. Cyr also has items on display showing his connection with the FDNY after the 9/11 terrorist attacks. After the attacks, Cyr and his wife traveled to ground zero to meet and talk with the firefighters.

JUMP TO FILE #051217111 Cyr also led an effort to help raise money for the FDNY firefighters and their families.can be,â&#x20AC;? he said. Cyr officially retired in January. Although he will be missed, his knowledge, experience and selflessness will continue to be an inspiration to both the Department and the community that he loves so dearly.

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Harwich Participates in Conference Focusing on Security Issues for Municipalities Harwich, MA – As part of its commitment to workforce safety and risk management, Harwich recently participated in a conference on “Managing Today’s Security Threats as a Municipality," presented by the Massachusetts Interlocal Insurance Association (MIIA), the town’s property and casualty insurance JUMP TO FILE # 050117132 provider. The full-day conference was offered in three regional locations around the state (free of charge for MIIA member municipalities), and was presented in cooperation with MIIA’s employee assistance partner, AllOne Health Resources. Fire Chief Norman Clarke from Harwich attended the regional conference held on March 9th at Hotel Northampton in Northampton, MA and said “I was happy to take advantage of this important training opportunity and was able to bring home important information to the town department heads.” The conference featured presentations and training seminars focused on the issues municipalities are currently facing in regard to safety and security. Northampton Mayor David Narcewicz delivered the keynote address, which covered the importance of municipal preparedness and resiliency in today’s world of unpredictability. Narcewicz said that municipal government offices and schools can unfortunately be faced with a range of security threats such as violent workplace incidents, armed intruder, bomb threat, or natural disaster, and it is crucial to have a response plan in place. In a joint presentation, Cynthia Roberge, Executive Assistant to Mayor Narcewicz, and Rebecca Mazuch, an officer with the Northampton Police Department, introduced the city’s municipal employee safety plan. The plan, which was developed and rolled out over the past year, includes guidelines for dealing with a potential active shooter situation in the municipal workplace, as well as how to train and communicate with employees to ensure the information is disseminated across departments. Roberge and Mazuch also discussed the importance of helping employees feel empowered to respond appropriately when they feel threatened or unsafe. During the conference, Andrea Llamas, Buckland Town Administrator, presented a “smaller town” perspective on municipal safety and

security, including suggestions for budget-friendly security options that can help make employees feel safer – such as door stops, and ladders for climbing from a window if needed. A cross-department panel from Northampton-including Corey Robinson, Administrative and Community Services Sergeant; Antonio Pagan, Chief Information Officer; Duane Nichols, Fire Chief; and Dr. John Provost, School Superintendent – discussed key strategies for managing security breaches. In another presentation, representatives from AllOne Health addressed how creating an organizational culture that incorporates civility and inclusion in the workplace can go a long way toward preventing volatile situations, particularly those that arise between employees. Municipal employers can encourage respect in the workplace, and should access their employee assistance program when an employee seems to be struggling with stress or depression, they said. Upon completion of the training offered at the spring conference and other MIIA risk- and loss-prevention programs, the participating municipalities are eligible to receive insurance premium credits through the MIIA Rewards program, which helps them reduce costs of property and casualty insurance. The Rewards program was developed to help mitigate municipal risk, educate members on issues of topical interest, establish prevention practices, and reward members for implementing innovative programs. Trainings through the Rewards program are presented free of charge by MIIA to its member municipalities. About MIIA: Currently celebrating its 35th year in business, the Massachusetts Interlocal Insurance Association (MIIA) is the non-profit insurance arm of the Massachusetts Municipal Association. In fiscal year 2016, MIIA awarded nearly $2.4 million of premium credit collectively to the membership through its Rewards program for 14-year total of $26.8 million since the program’s inception. As a member-based organization, MIIA’s only focus is to provide excellent service and quality risk management solutions to Massachusetts municipalities and related public entities. Municipal insurance its only business, MIIA insures nearly 400 cities, towns, and other public entities in Massachusetts. For more information, visit www.emiia.org and www.mma.org. - HARWICH FD

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Brewster Firefighters Respond to Serious Motor Vehicle Collision Brewster, MA - At 4:36 P.M. on Wednesday, May 3rd, Ambulance 242, Heavy Rescue 241 (under the direction of Captain Chris Flavell), Car 232 (Deputy Varley), and Car 231 (Chief Moran) responded to a serious motor vehicle accident involving a single car into a utility pole and tree in front of 862 Long Pond Road (Route 137). Upon arrival, firefighters found the male driver heavily entrapped in the vehicle, with serious, life-threatening injuries. Upon leaving the road, the vehicle became wrapped

JUMP TO FILE #050817114 around a tree, with the bottom portion of the utility pole inside the driver’s side compartment. Due to the serious nature of his injuries and the identified extended extrication operation, firefighters requested the response of Medflight. After a 45-minute extrication operation, during which firefighters used a variety of power and hand tools, including the “jaws of life” to

free the driver from the wreckage, he was transported to the landing zone at Drummer Boy Park for the trip to a Boston area trauma center. Eversource shut power off to 1,143 residents in the area during the extrication operation. It was restored by 6:20 P.M. Brewster Engine 239 provided coverage at the landing zone and members from the Harwich and Orleans Fire Departments assisted with patient care and extrication at the scene. - ROBERT MORAN

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House Fire in Plympton Goes to Second-Alarm Plympton, MA - Around 5:30 P.M. on the rainy afternoon of Saturday, April 22nd, the Plympton Fire Department responded to a reported fire at 17 JUMP TO FILE # Buttonwood Lane. 042217110 Companies arrived to find heavy smoke showing from the rear of a two-and-a-half story, wood-framed occupied dwelling. A second-alarm was requested, bringing mutual aid to the scene and to cover. Carver responded with an engine and tanker and Middleboro responded an engine to the scene, while Kingston sent an engine to

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Richard Earl has been a firefighter for 15-years, a paramedic for 7-years and is currently a member with the Compton Fire Department. He got this tattoo done in 2016 and when asked what the inspiration was behind it, he said "The inspiration was from the guys before me, the dedication and hard work that they gave to the department. They inspired me to want to work for this department and also work in the community that I grew up in. It has been an honor to work for this department and that was my ultimate inspiration for this tattoo." Fernando from Corona Tattoo and Piercing in CA is the talented artist who did Richard's full-back tattoo.

Fall River, MA - On April 28th, the Fall River Fire Department put in service their first new engine in 19 years. The truck was dedicated in a ceremony attended by city dignitaries, active and retired firefighters, and citizen supporters of the department. The new truck will be housed at the Flint Station in the east end of the city and will run as Engine Company 9. Monsignor Thomas Harrington, Department Chaplin, blessed

JUMP TO FILE #042817125 the new truck while the on-duty crew members prepared to transfer some of the water supply from the old truck to the new one. After, they used the remaining tank water to christen the new engine. Firefighters then gathered at the front of the engine to symbolically push the engine into its new bay. This is the first time this cere-

mony was used to dedicate a new piece of apparatus for the city under the leadership of Chief of Department, John Lynch. The city's financial team was able make available funds to purchase the truck; the first that the city was able to locally fund in decades. The city is currently taking advantage of a Federal program to replace the majority of the aging fleet over the next few years. - KENNETH LEGER

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PETA Recognizes Members from Harwich F.D. Harwich, MA - On April 20th, Deputy Chief LeBlanc from Harwich Fire Dept. was presented with the following letter from PETA: On behalf of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) and our more than 6.5 million members and supporters worldwideâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;many of whom live in Massachusettsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;I'm pleased to let you know that the Harwich Fire Department will receive a Compassionate Fire Department Award for rescuing a dog who was trapped inside a burning home on April 15th. We hope your team's effort will inspire others to come to the aid of animals in need. In recognition of this action, we'll be send-

JUMP TO FILE #050117131 ing your department a framed certificate, a package of emergency stickers, a box of delicious vegan cookies and a copy of "The Engine 2 Diet," a Texas firefighter's 28-day plan for improving one's health by switching to a plantbased diet. Thank you for your compassion. Very truly yours, Ingrid E. Newkirk President Harwich F.D.'s Captain Thornton, Lieutenant Tyldesley and Firefighter Jim Clarke were involved with the rescue. - HARWICH FD

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East Harwich, MA - At 2:10 P.M. on April 15th, the Harwich Fire Department and Harwich Police Department responded to Route 39 and Church St. for a reported single-vehicle crash into a tree. First arriving police officers confirmed serious injuries. Lieutenant Walorz arrived on the first ambulance, assumed Command and immediately confirmed serious injuries and the need for the Jaws-of-Life to extricate the patient. Due to the severity of the crash, extrication took a considerable amount of time. Because of the extent of the injuries, the patient was flown to Boston by Boston Med Flight. Fire Department units remained on scene until the vehicle was safe. Harwich Police continued the investigation using the Regional Reconstruction team. No further information is available as to the condition of the patient.

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Vehicle Rollover in Waltham Waltham, MA - The driver of a vehicle was uninjured after being hit by another vehicle on Totten Pond Road on May 12th. The car flipped over after skidding down the road and landed in a gas station parking lot. Waltham Engine 2 and Rescue 1 responded and remained on scene until the vehicle was towed.

West Bridgewater, MA Shortly after 9:00 P.M. on the evening of Tuesday, April 18th, the West Bridgewater Fire Department responded to 55 Roosevelt Avenue for a reported house fire. Companies arrived to find smoke showing from a two-story, wood- JUMP TO FILE# framed occupied 041817129 dwelling. A working fire was requested, bringing a Brockton engine to the scene and an East Bridgewater engine to West Bridgewater for coverage. Soon after, command requested the East Bridgewater engine directly to the scene, which brought an engine from Bridgewater to take over the cover assignment. Command requested a Bridgewater ambulance to evaluate the occupant, who reportedly was injured with burns. The electrical inspector, as well as the power company was requested to the scene due to downed power lines. Companies had the bulk of the fire knocked down within 20 minutes. Crews remained onscene opening up and overhauling for an extended period of time. The cause of the fire is under investigation. The State Fire Marshal was requested to the scene to investigate. - PAT TRAVERS

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FORK & HOSE CO. a Food Blog by A.J. Fusco

1st Responder News is excited to introduce firehouse food blogger, A.J. Fusco, as our newest columnist! A.J. has been a firefighter for 11 years with the Harrison F.D. (Westchester County, NY), and has a passion for food and cooking. He recently graduated from the International Culinary Center in Manhattan and is currently cooking at "White Gold Butchers" in the Upper West Side. In August of 2016, A.J. competed on the Food Network's "Guy's Grocery Games: Salute to Firefighters" episode, and won! He used some of his winnings to donate a fitness/foodie grant with 555 Fitness to the Williamsport F.D. in Pennsylvania.

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When he started his career in the fire service, A.J. saw the importance of the kitchen in the firehouse, thus spurring the idea for "Fork and Hose Co." He started www.ForkandHoseCo.com back in 2011 as a way to share his own recipes, which has since grown to a worldwide community of firefighters sharing their recipes, kitchen stories and tips. A.J. tries to focus on healthier eating in the firehouse as much as possible because as we all know, the statistics for cardiac related LODD's are staggering. With that said, below is a recipe for “Grilled Sweet Potato Fries,” a healthy and delicious firehouse favorite! Stay tuned to see more of A.J.'s favorite F.D. recipes and photos featured in upcoming editions of 1st Responder News! For a chance to have your own F.D./Squad recipes featured in future issues of 1st Responder News, make sure to follow @Forkandhoseco on Instagram or Facebook and submit a recipe or photo.

Ingredients: 4 small sweet potatoes (or 2 large ones), cut into ½” wedges 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 tsp chile powder 1 tsp salt 1 Tbsp maple syrup 1 Tbsp cilantro

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Stories of Fire By Paul Hashagen Available from: FSP Books & Videos 188 Central Street, Suite #4 Hudson, MA 01749-1330 1-800-522-8528 e-mail:support@fire-policeems.com www.fire-police-ems.com Price: $25.00 This is a soft cover book measuring six-inches by nineinches, with 246 pages. It is another great work put together by Paul, who is retired from the New York City Fire Department. This is his seventh book and by all means, it is one that is a page turner. It has 30 chapters in addition to an introduction and glossary, and reports on fires starting from the Colonia America era up until 2015. Most of the stories take place in New York, but let’s face it, no matter how spectacular or unusual events can be, they usually happen here. It’s just too large a city with much diversification. But New York is not the only city written about in the book. Incidents in Milwaukee, Kansas and even Scotland are reported on. A number of the chapters focus in on individual firefighters who distinguished themselves with heroism. Many of the descriptions of the feats of heroism are so unbelievable that it's surprising the victims and firefighters survived the predicaments they were in. All of the incidents however, were not happy endings. A number were very tragic, like the 1960 plane crash where two airliners collided, one landing in Staten Island and the other in Brooklyn; or the Constellation ship fire, also in the Brooklyn Navy Yard that same year! Some historic fires are written about, such as the General Slocum excursion vessel, the Triangle Shirtwaist fire, the Chicago Stockyards and the Normandie to name a few. Some chapters explain about equipment, such as the development of breathing apparatus, scaling ladders and the first rescue rig. A number of these hair-rais-

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ing rescues involved scaling ladders. They were not much to look at and were constructed differently from standard ladders, but they were however used many times to ascend above the rear of aerial ladders. With their large hooks, they could be used to reach upper floors or even swing horizontally from one window to another. We used them when I was in firefighter training to build confidence. They were also called “Pompier” ladders and were used with a Pompier belt, which secured the firefighter to the ladder if he had to work off of it. There is a four page glossary of terms, which may or may not be familiar to the reader, as some of the terms are New York versions. Also, there are 20 pages of black and white photos of the fires, some of the heroes and the equipment. This book is a must if you like to read about fires that made history and those that didn’t but should have!

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Automatic Fire Alarm or Is It? Part II STAYING SAFE

Chief Henry Campbell

I wish to stress to the younger members of the fire service that all AFA’s are not necessarily false alarms; many of the residential alarms are caused by cooking, including smoke from food burning in unattended pots and pans, smoking grease from a previous spill in the oven, or even the proverbial popcorn in the microwave oven to name a few. Unattended cooking, where the occupant has forgotten that they have “something on the stove,” or may have even left the home, all tend to cause activation of the alarm system and bring about a fire department response. Now, what if we didn’t respond on these seemingly minor incidents; there will always exist the possibility of fire and fire extension. It makes the job of firefighting much safer when we respond and nip any fire in the bud, before it can extend. How often have you responded to a full blown kitchen fire that started from unattended cooking? The original AFA system is the automatic fire sprinkler system found in many commercial buildings, dating back to the early 20th century. They also caused the transmission of many unnecessary fire alarms, mostly from a surge in the water supply tripping the valve seat and causing an alarm. Automatic fire sprinkler systems have been around for a hundred years waiting to do their job by extinguishing an incipient fire before it gets out of control, and for the most part, they have been very successful in doing their job. Today, we have the more elaborate computer based alarm systems standing by, waiting to do their job. Control panels can be fairly simple for a private home and much more complex for multiple residences, high rise buildings, institutional facilities and commercial establishments. The control panels can be programmed to do just about anything once an alarm has been activated. They can be programmed to close doors, to open or close control devices and turn on or off specific items.

Manual pull stations can be connected to the system, as can be with water flow in sprinklers systems. The control panels also have fault detectors built in to enable locating problems within the system. Also, in newly constructed buildings or where AFA systems have been installed in older buildings, there is usually a period within the first 2-4 months of operation where the system requires some fine tuning to prevent unnecessary alarm transmissions. Surely there are many alarm transmissions that the firefighter might call nuisance alarms, false alarms, or system malfunctions, but if there is any blame or reason for the alarm transmission, it falls on the owners of the building, not the AFA system which requires annual maintenance and upkeep. With the annual increase in AFA dispatches, will the fire service change how it will respond to AFA’s? Do we respond or not? No matter how trivial the alarm may seem, it may be far worse if you don’t respond. What do you do when the dispatcher transmits additional information from the alarm company or occupant, reporting that there is no fire and no need for the fire department to respond? What will the future hold in these situations, as more and more occupancies install automatic fire alarm systems. Will there be changes in how fire departments respond to AFA alarms? Will there be a change when additional information is obtained by the department? How will reductions in staffing levels in both career and volunteer departments impact your department's response? What is your present response to AFA’s? A chief’s vehicle? One engine? One engine and a ladder company, or a standard full assignment? It is your call. Do you go full lights and siren? Or in a reduced response mode, such as Code 1, maybe the first-due company goes Code 3 and the remaining assignment goes Code 1, if at all? There may be unnecessary alarms generated by the AFA system, but they certainly generate an equal number of legitimate alarms. Early detection of fire saves lives and property, including the lives of firefighters. Till Next Time, Stay Safe and God Bless!

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The operator of the dump truck on a stretcher before being transported to the hospital.

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Large Dump Truck Crashes Into Building Sterling, MA - On Wednesday, April 19th at approximately 2:10 P.M., right after a two-alarm house fire just around the corner a few hours earlier, Sterling Fire received a call for a vehicle that struck a building. The accident occurred on Route 12 at 220 Worcester Rd. in Sterling. On arrival, Sterling Fire found a very large dump truck, fully loaded with gravel, that had lost control and

JUMP TO FILE #042517116 crossed over both lanes of Rt. 12, plowing through the yard and into the garage at that location and causing heavy damage. The driver had to be extricated by the FD and was then transported to a local hospital. The cause of the accident is

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being investigated at this time by the state police DOT crew. Reports indicated that the operator possibly had a medical episode or mechanical failure. There were some skid marks on the sidewalk where the driver crossed into the yard, so it appeared that he was trying to stop the vehicle. - ROBERT ALLEN

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CRAIG CHADWICK AND HARWICH FIRE

Ladder-2 makes the roof.

K. LEGER

Smoke Showing in Fall River Fall River, MA - Shortly after 1:00 P.M. on April 25th, firefighters responded to a still alarm at 285 Whipple Street. Fire Alarm dispatched Engines 2, 4, 5, along with Ladders 2 and 4, Rescue 1 and Car 3. Engine 4 arrived on scene and reported smoke showing from the attic. Car 3 arrived and reported that he had smoke and flames showing from a three-story balloon frame structure and was stretching two attack lines to the third-floor. Car 3 advised that he had a working fire and to make the proper notifications to the utility company, the Emergency Management Agency, etc. Command called for an additional engine company to respond to the scene and Engine 9 was dis-

JUMP TO FILE #042517117 patched. Engine 4 attacked the fire while Engine 5 hooked up to a hydrant to supply Engine 4. Ladder 2 used the aerial ladder to access the roof for ventilation. The interior attack crews reported high heat, but no fire on the third-floor, and located a scuttle hole leading to the attic. Using a plaster hook, they were able to open the scuttle to expose the fire in the attic area. Interior crews were able to attack the fire and made a quick knock down. Command called for a fire investigator to respond to the scene. - KENNETH LEGER

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House in Harwich Sustains Significant Damage from Fire East Harwich, MA - At 5:46 P.M. on April 14th, the Harwich Fire Department received a call for a fire at 74 Queen Anne Road. An off-duty firefighter was the first to arrive and reported heavy fire in the rear of the JUMP TO FILE# building with heavy 041717113 smoke showing from the attic. A working fire assignment was requested. The fire was knocked down in about 20 minutes and searches of the building verified that no one was home. The home sustained significant damage to the exterior and attic space, plus water damage from fire department extinguishment efforts. The fire appeared to have started in the area of the outside shower. While still undetermined at this time, fires like these are often caused by a mirror located in the outside shower. The lower angle of the sun, combined with the warm/dry weather, creates the perfect condition for a fire to start. The investigation will continue to determine an exact cause, but homeowners with mirrors in their showers are advised to make sure that they are not in a position to reflect onto any wooden sur-

faces. Mutual Aid companies responded from Brewster, Chatham and Dennis and assisted at the

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scene, as well as by covering the Harwich Stations.

- HARWICH FD

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Maynard Firefighters Arrive to Fire Through Roof of Home Maynard, MA - The Maynard Fire Department dispatched Engine-2 and Ladder-1 to 17 Nick Lane at 1:06 P.M. on April 15th for a fire in the back of the house. Companies were updated that it was the actual house on fire. Engine-2 arrived to heavy JUMP TO FILE# smoke showing 041517102 from a split level type dwelling and requested a secondalarm. Crews found heavy fire conditions with the fire self-vented through the roof. Multiple big lines were stretched to form a defensive attack. L1 set up the master stream and had the majority of the fire knocked down in 20 minutes. MFD was assisted on scene by Acton, Concord, Stow and Sudbury. Companies were tied up on scene for a few hours completing overhaul and the investigation. - JIM FORTIN

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Middleboro Tower Ladder working at the scene of a garage fire.

NATE ARNOLD

Lt. Tony Spear of West Springfield Engine 2 advances a one-and-three-quarter inch attack line into the burning brush.

Brush Fire Goes to Second-Alarm in Agawam

Firefighters operate a hand-line.

Fire through the roof at a garage fire.

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Agawam, MA - Not one, but two separate brush fires kept Agawam, West Springfield and Westfield firefighters busy on the dry, warm, early Spring afternoon of April 15th. The first of the fires was called in early in the day at Robinson State Park and went to a secondalarm very quickly, bringing in both of Agawam Fire's two career force staffed engines, as well as their paid on-call force staffed engine and the department's brush wagon. This fire scorched a few acres of rough terrain in the park and kept AFD jakes busy for several hours. Just as the operation in Robinson State was winding down, West

JUMP TO FILE #041717122 Springfield Engine Co. 2, which was covering the City of Agawam on mutual aid, was sent to 221 Shoemaker Lane for a report of a brush fire. Turning onto Shoemaker Lane, WSFD E2 noted a large column of black smoke ahead of them, indicating that more than just brush was on fire. Arriving on scene, the three-man crew found brush, stacks of wooden pallets, several wrecked/junked automobiles, propane tanks and other combustibles burning 10-yards away from occupied dwellings.

Acting quickly, West Springfield Engine 2 tagged their own hydrant and stretched two handlines on the fire before any help arrived. Agawam Engines 1 and 2 and Westfield Engine 3 arrived several minutes after the West Springfield crew and worked to contain the large fire with handlines, the AFD's brush wagon and John Deere gator. Companies spent the next twoand-a-half hours on scene mopping up. The cause of the fire was from a local resident who was burning yard waste in a 55-gallon steel drum in the wooded area that was surrounded by combustibles. - NATE ARNOLD

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Firefighters Respond to Garage Fire in Middleboro Middleboro, MA - Firefighters responded to Thomas Street for a report of a garage fire on April 11th. First arriving units arrived and found heavy fire through the roof. A Tower Ladder was set up and hand-lines were used to extinguish the fire. A tanker shuttle operation was set up for water supply. NATE ARNOLD

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Brewster Firefighters Participate in “Nozzle Forward” Engine Company Training Program Hyannis, MA - On May 1st and 2nd, Brewster Firefighters Chad Foakes, Matt Tucker, Michael Herrmann, Jared Hogg and Tim Druckenbrod participated in a nationally recognized and awarded hands-on fire training program titled “Nozzle Forward,” at the Barnstable County Fire Academy. JUMP TO FILE# The program, 050817113 which focused on the safe and effective implementation of the three main components of engine company operations (fire behavior, hose management and fire attack), was taught by a cadre of firefighters from Seattle, WA and other west coast fire departments. Attendees included more than 70 firefighters from across Cape Cod, other regions of the U.S., and Canada. The Brewster F.D. would like thank the outstanding instructor staff, in particular their lead Aaron Fields, Orleans Deputy Chief Geoff Deering, Academy Director George Russel, and Academy Co-Director Paul Tucker, for bringing this valuable and dynamic training to Cape Cod. - ROBERT MORAN

BREWSTER FIRE

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Car Versus Pole with Entrapment Portsmouth, RI The Portsmouth Fire Department responded to a one-car accident on East Main Road shortly before 3:00 P.M. on April 18th. All fire department personnel were engaged with other calls at the time of the crash. Chief Cranson and Deputy Chief O’Brien responded from the station, along with an ambulance from Tiverton Fire Department.

JUMP TO FILE #051217107 Portsmouth Engine 1 and Tower Ladder 1 became available shortly after and responded to the scene. Upon arrival, responders found an overturned sedan that had struck a telephone pole and rolled onto its side. The female driver was

trapped inside the vehicle. Firefighters used strut devices to stabilize the vehicle and prevent it from rolling over while the patient was being rescued. The patient complained of minor injuries and was transported to Newport Hospital by Tiverton Fire Department. - PORTSMOUTH FD

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Portsmouth, RI - Please join the Portsmouth Fire Department in congratulating Captain James Sousa on his retirement! Jim's skill and knowledge will be sorely missed. For those who don't know Jim, here is a story that shows the incredible kind of guy he is. While at the scene of the New England Boat Works Fire in 2009, Captain Sousa broke his leg early on in the incident, but stayed in the fight, opening the hydrant on his one good leg. When the ambulance came to pick him up, he waived it off because he thought there was an injured civilian in need of help. Good luck Jim, you will be missed!

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