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FATAL HOUSE FIRE IN NEW BRITAIN CLAIMS THE LIVES OF TWO BROTHERS
MICHAEL CARENZA JR
New Britain, CT - On February 24th at 4:41 P.M., New Britain firefighters were called out to 73 Elam Street for a report of a fully involved house fire with people trapped. First companies on scene had a fully involved Cape and soon put out a Second-Alarm. - See full story on page 14
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Merrimack Finds Hydrant Frozen, Uses Tankers to Knock Down Garage Fire Merrimack, NH - On January 31st, Merrimack Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported fire on South Baboosic Lake Road. While en route companies were notified of a well-involved garage and a working fire assign- JUMP TO FILE# ment was called. 013119115 Due to temperatures being in the single digits, companies found a frozen hydrant and relied on tank water and mutual aid tankers to knock the fire down. Merrimack was assisted at the scene by Nashua, Bedford and Amherst. - SEAN FESKO
Merrimack and Nashua firefighters operating on the scene.
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Dog Rescued from Two-Alarm House Fire in Nashua
Nashua, NH - Nashua firefighters battled a second-alarm fire on Hyacinth Drive on January 28th. Heavy fire was showing from the attached garage on arrival. Crews made an aggressive interior attack and had the fire knocked down within one hour. One dog was in care of EMS after being rescued. No injuries were reported.
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Brookline Tanker 1, a 2007 Freightliner/Valley 4X4, getting ready to dump into the porta-tank at a structure fire in Hollis on January 21st.
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Manchester Engine 8 first-due at the auto repair and welding shop. CHUCK LOWE
Henniker Engine 1 was a 1991 Emergency One that was built on a Peterbilt chassis. This 1500-GPM top-mount unit was later reassigned to Engine 2 and given a black roof. It has now been retired by the department.
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Henniker Fire operated a 1980 Mack 'R' Model as Engine 2. It is now retired. This apparatus had a 1000-GPM pump and carried 1000-gallons of water.
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Fire Destroys Manchester Auto Repair Shop Manchester, NH - A fire destroyed an auto repair and welding shop on Sunday morning, January 27th, in an industrial complex at 836 Candia Road. The Box was dispatched at 9:55 A.M., and first-due Engine 8 arrived within minutes to find heavy fire through the roof. Firefighters set up Trucks 1 and 7 and exterior hand lines only as the roof collapsed 10 minutes into the fire with the trust roof construction. The building, home to TS Welding and Fabrication and Reynolds Auto, is a complete loss. The fire is under investigation by the city's fire inspectors.
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The City of Claremont once operated this 1980 Hendrickson/Continental as Engine 4. This odd looking apparatus had a 1500-GPM pump and 1000-gallons of water.
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Mississippi: Dustin Grubbs, 34 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: November 3, 2018 Death Date: November 3, 2018 Fire Department: Magee Volunteer Fire Department Initial Summary: While driving his personal vehicle to the fire station to respond to a structure fire, Firefighter Dustin Grubbs was involved in a motor vehicle accident. During the accident, the vehicle left the road during a turn, hit a light pole and flipped over. Grubbs passed away on scene from the injuries sustained. South Carolina: Dennis Straight, 59 Rank: Assistant Chief Incident Date: November 7, 2018 Death Date: November 7, 2018 Fire Department: Charlotte Road-Van Wyck Volunteer Fire Department Initial Summary: Assistant Chief Dennis Straight was directing traffic at an accident scene on the onramp to Highway 5 from the northbound lane of Highway 521 when he was struck by a vehicle. Life-saving efforts were administered on scene and Straight was then transported to Springs Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
Michigan: Michael Lubig, 46 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: November 8, 2018 Death Date: November 12, 2018 Fire Department: Detroit Fire Department Initial Summary: During his 24-hour shift on Nov. 8, 2018, Firefighter Michael Lubig led a crew as acting Sergeant for Squad 4 during which he responded to three fires and one medical incident. Toward the end of his shift, Lubig suffered a medical emergency and was transported to Henry Ford Hospital. On Nov. 12, 2018, Lubig passed away from the injuries sustained. The nature and cause of fatal injury are still to be reported.
Ohio: Daniel J. Lucius, 33 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: November 15, 2018 Death Date: November 15, 2018 Fire Department: Carroll Township Fire and EMS Initial Summary: While responding to an emergency medical call, Firefighter Daniel Lucius was involved in an accident when he lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a pond. Emergency responders quickly responded to the accident scene and were able to pull Lucius from the submerged vehicle. Lucius was transported to Magruder Hospital in Port Clinton, Ohio, where he was pronounced deceased from the injuries sustained. New Jersey: Michael Galay, 71 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: November 21, 2018 Death Date: November 22, 2018 Fire Department: Green Knoll Fire Rescue Initial Summary: On 11/21/18, Firefighter Michael Galay responded to smoke and a fire alarm activation at an office building. He returned from the incident and proceeded to assist several firefighters at Station 1 with the arrival of a new engine company. Galay then went home, where, on the morning of 11/22/18 at approximately 0645hrs, his wife attempted to wake him and found him unresponsive. CPR was administered and Galay was transported to the hospital where he died a short time later. The nature and cause of fatal injury are still to be reported.
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Resident Suffers Serious Burns at House Fire in Epsom Epsom, NH - One person was rescued from a house fire in Epsom on Friday, February 22nd. The resident was taken to Concord Hospital with second and third degree burns and later transported to a JUMP TO FILE# burn center in 022419100 Boston. The singlefamily house fire came in at around 8:30 P.M. and a second-alarm was transmitted, bringing six area departments in as mutual aid to the scene. A couple passing by thought they could see a bonfire from Route 28, but when they stopped to investigate they found the home fully involved. They then assisted the homeowner, who was severely burned, outside to safety. The fire was under control in about one hour and is under investigation by the State Fire Marshal's Office. - JAY HEATH
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Heavy Fire Damages Home in Weare Weare, NH - On January 16th at 8:25 P.M., the Weare Fire Department responded to a report of a building fire at 48 Blake Road. When firefighters arrived they encountered a one-story, woodframe building heavily involved in fire. Fire Chief Robert Vezina was the incident commander and struck a second-alarm to summon additional personnel to the scene. The owner, who was home at the time, was alerted to the fire and escaped prior to the fire depart-
JUMP TO FILE #012919104 ment’s arrival. The entire building suffered significant fire and smoke damage. Firefighters from several surrounding communities fought the fire with water that had to be transported via tanker trucks from a fire cistern. The communities of Goffstown, Henniker, Bow, New Boston, Francestown, Hillsborough, Hop-
kinton and Dunbarton provided Mutual Aid. “There was a large amount of fire by the time we arrived,” said Chief Robert Vezina. “Everyone did a great job given the icy conditions." One Weare firefighter suffered a sprained ankle and was treated and released from Concord Hospital. No civilians were injured, and the cause of the fire remains under investigation. - ROBERT VEZINA, JR.
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Car Hits Pole, Taking Down Wires in Windham Windham, NH - Windham Fire and Police were alerted on the afternoon of February 25th for a car that struck a pole and rolled over on Rockingham Road, taking down wires. Firefighters arrived on scene and reported a single car on its side with wires down and a single driver still inside. Firefighters quickly called for the power company to secure the scene. After firefighters removed the windshield of the car, the driver self-extricated and was then checked out by EMS. The power company was on scene for several hours replacing the damaged pole.
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Located in southern Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, the town of Milford is a quintessential New England village. Incorporated in 1794, the town has been around for most of the United States’ history, including playing a key role in the Underground Railroad in the 1800's. Today, it's the 18th-largest town in the state, with just shy of 15,500 people calling Milford home. It's bordered by Lyndeborough and Mont Vernon on the north; Amherst on the east; Brookline and Hollis on the south; and Wilton and Mason on the west. The Milford Fire Department is a combination department, with four full-time and approximately 30 call firefighters protecting 25.3square-miles. Modern firefighting began in Milford in 1840, and the town operated a number of hand tubs and hose carriages throughout the rest of the century. In 1920, the first motorized apparatus was placed into service. In 1974, the department moved into its current building on School Street, just off the Milford Oval town center.
The Oval is host to one of New England’s most-attended fall events, the annual Pumpkin Festival in October, which sees more than 35,000 people crowd the town center over a three-day period. Milford is also home to five schools, metal casting firm Hitchiner Manufacturing, and a thriving granite industry. Major state routes 101, 101A and 13 all pass through the town. The department operates four engines, a ladder, heavy rescue, forestry unit, and a handful of support units. First responder and transport services are handled by the Milford Emergency Medical Services. Engine 1 is the department’s third-due structural engine and currently runs a 1993 Pierce Saber with a 1500-GPM pump and 1000gallon tank. Engines 2 and 3 are twin 2005 Pierce Enforcers with the same specs as Engine 1. Engine 2 is the primary structural engine, while Engine 3 rolls first for MVAs. Engine 4 is a 2013 HME Spectr which serves as the department’s water supply engine. It was
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Ladder 1 operates a 2015 HME/Aherns Fox 111-foot rear-mount, while the rescue company operates a 1988 GMC/E-One in the popular design of the late 1980's. Forestry 1 runs a 2005 Ford F-350 with 275gallons of water.
A handful of support units are housed at the department, including a converted Ford E-350 ambulance from the EMS department, which now serves as a rehab and investigation vehicle. A 2009 Ford utility vehicle and a Kawasaki ATV provide support for events such as the Pumpkin Festival. The department is currently in the process of renovating the station to make it more suited to the department’s needs. An additional apparatus bay will be added, and the rear of the building will be rebuilt as a two-story addition which will provide training, decontamination, cooking, and fitness areas.
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Three-Alarm House Fire Displaces Two Families in Norwich Norwich, CT - At 9:12 A.M. on Sunday, February 3rd, the Norwich Fire Department was dispatched to 42 Prospect Street in the Greenville section of the city for a house fire. Dispatch began taking multiple calls so they declared the working fire, bring- JUMP TO FILE# ing in the Mohegan 021119100 Tribal FAST. Engine 2 arrived at 9:14 A.M. and transmitted the second-alarm for heavy fire on the 'Charlie' side of a two-and-a-half story woodframe residential. Engine 2 stretched a one-and-three-quarter inch cross lay to the rear and knocked down the rear porches that were well involved. Following that, the crew advanced their line into the firstfloor. Engine 2’s driver had his own hydrant which allowed Engine 3 to immediately stretch a cross lay through the front door to the second-floor, where they were met with a large volume of fire. Squad A laid a second supply line into the scene and then stretched a third line from Engine 2 into the attic. Truck 1 set up in the front and went to the roof for vertical ventilation. The truck crew ended up cutting three holes throughout the fire. The Mohegan Tribal Fire Department stretched a one-andthree-quarter inch hose line to the rear and knocked down the porches that had lit off again. Taftville Engine 21 and Tower 25, as well as Laurel Hill’s Engine 62, checked the basement for extension and then assisted with opening up. Battalion One had command and transmitted the third-alarm for manpower to assist with overhauling. The third-alarm brought in East Great Plain Ladder 5, Engine 52 and Rescue 5 with Yantic’s Engine 33. Two families were displaced by the fire. The Norwich Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating.
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Fatal House Fire in New Britain Claims the Lives of Two Brothers New Britain, CT - On February 24th at 4:41 P.M., New Britain firefighters were called out to 73 Elam Street for a report of a fully involved house fire with people trapped. First companies on scene JUMP TO FILE# had a fully involved 022519135 Cape and soon put out a SecondAlarm. With heavy fire conditions, firefighters made an attempt to make the second-floor to reach the trapped victims, but the heavy fire conditions were too much and they had to back out. One person made it out on their own, but two brothers on the second-floor perished in the blaze. One firefighter that was injured was taken to the hospital, but his injuries were not severe. - MICHAEL CARENZA JR
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A Word On Integrity Chaplain’s Corner
Pastor Fernando Villicana
After having served many years in the Fire Service, I can think back at some of the most outstanding peers and supervisors I have worked with. Some I admired for their reputation on the job (their job skills), others for their ability to lead well, and some for the way they treated the people they worked with. But I would have to say that one of (if not the) most important attribute is integrity. What comes to mind when you hear the word integrity? Having integrity and speaking with integrity is a huge plus to all who seek a quality relationship with another person or group of people. For the past 30 years they’ve done an annual “Most Admired Men” list in America. While presidents and politicians and stars and athletes have come and gone, one man has been on that list every year for the last 30 years – either number one, number two or number three. His name…Billy Graham. Why is Billy Graham’s name on the list of the most admired men in America for over 30 years? Because there are very few people in America who live with rock-solid integrity. What is integrity? Integrity is composed of three different activities – telling the truth, keeping your word, and practicing what you say you believe. The Bible has a lot to say about these three qualities. Proverbs 17:7 (GN) “Respected people do not tell lies.” True leadership is built on one thing - trust. It’s difficult to follow somebody you don’t trust. And all trust is built on truth. So, if you don’t tell the truth nobody trusts you, and if nobody trusts you, nobody’s going to want to follow you (home, marriage, work, church…). Why is it that when we look around in our society many of our leaders are held in low esteem? Because they don’t tell the truth, because they don’t keep their word, because they don’t practice what they say they believe. In other words, they lack integrity. Proverbs 25:14 (GN) “People who promise things that they never give are like clouds in a wind with no rain.” If you want to be a person of lasting legacy, you’ve got to keep your word (even little things). Studies have shown that the number one cause of resentment in children is parents who don’t keep their promises. Is it easy to
live with integrity? No. That’s why you need God’s help. You need to make as your prayer this next verse. Psalm 101:2 (LB) “I will try to walk a blameless path but how I need Your help especially in my own home where I long to act as I should.” A good definition of success (relationally speaking) is having those who know me best, respect me most. To me that’s success. It’s easy to impress people from a distance. But real integrity is when those who know you best respect you the most.
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Engine 24 from Water Witch Hose Co. #2 working a barn fire in New Milford on 2/15/19.
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Carbon Dioxide Leak Causes HazMat Incident in Enfield Enfield, CT - On the morning of February 7th, the Thompsonville FD was called to respond to 156 Spring Street in the Thompsonville Fire District of Enfield for a reported HazMat incident. Upon JUMP TO FILE# T h o m p s o n v i l l e 022219122 Squad 21’s arrival, a large vapor cloud was found in the immediate area. Fire units on scene identified the leak to be a broken valve from a large storage tank, which was releasing large quantities of Carbon Dioxide into the atmosphere. Homes in the immediate area were evacuated temporarily, along with rail service and a major roadway in the immediate area. Enfield, North Thompsonville, HazardVille and Shaker Pines responded as Mutual Aid. The Capital Region HazMat team was also requested during the incident to help mitigate the leak. - DAVID DESKIS
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Two Animals Die in Meriden Barn Fire Meriden, CT - Meriden units responded on January 31st to a barn fire on Canyon Drive in Meriden. Berlin crews also responded, as well as Westfield volunteers with their tanker. South Meriden and Wallingford covered the city during the incident. Two animals perished in the fire.
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With several weeks of winter weather ahead, members of the Orange Vol. FD recently practiced rescuing people who fall through ice.
“Our town has many bodies of water, so we need to be ready to perform ice rescue,” said Vaughn Dumas, fire chief. “We’ve used donations and funds raised to assure that our firefighters have the equipment to get skaters or others out of the water if the ice breaks.”
Following a classroom session, firefighters gathered at Wright’s Pond to practice donning icerescue suits and deploying an ice sled and a pontoon boat. Firefighters helped each other put on the bright yellow coldwater rescue suits and pulled themselves across the ice to a “victim.” They used a flotation collar to pull the victim onto the sled or boat.
“The suits make you look like a yellow Michelin man, but they can keep a rescuer warm and dry so he or she can reach a victim,” said Lt. Dan Abrams, training coordinator. “It takes practice to use the suits properly. We also drill with our sled or our pontoon device to reach and remove a victim. Without training, the firefighter can also wind up in the water.”
Dumas, who often played the victim during the exercise, said people should call 911 if they see someone fall into the water. “If there’s a rope, throw it to the person. Keep your eye on the victim and, if possible, keep talking to them, but don’t go out on the ice,” he said. “You could wind up in the water too. Let us handle the rescue. That’s what we’re here for.” - DOUG FENICHEL
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No Injuries at Barn Fire in New Milford New Milford, CT - On February 15th at 9:09 A.M., the Bridgewater Public Works Supervisor, "Highway 1", called in a barn on fire in the area of 119 Town Farm Road in New Milford, close to the Bridgewater town line. Within seconds the 'all call' tone was sounded, summoning all three JUMP TO FILE# New Milford Fire 021519118 Companies (Water Witch Hose, Gaylordsville and Northville) to the scene. Water Witch was just clearing from a hospital landing zone assignment and responded with three pumpers within a moment. Upon arrival, they found a large barn with heavy fire showing and personnel from the farm trying to get the various animals out of the barn. Engine Tanker 24 took a position at side 'A' of the building and became the primary attack piece. Engine 27 laid a five-inch line 300-feet to the intersection with Hine Hill Road and began to set up for the tanker shuttle. As firefighters from the the three New Milford companies began the fire fight, Chief Jim Ferlow began to call for assistance from neighboring towns. The Bridgewater, Roxbury, Brookfield and Sherman Fire Departments sent their tankers to assist while other units from Brookfield, Washington, Hawleyville, Bethel and Stony Hill either provided manpower and equipment to the scene, or covering. An aggressive exterior attack was mounted, fed by the tanker shuttle, which was able to maintain a decent flow since the fill site was only a mile away at the Housatonic River. The Brookfield FD was able to get their small aerial ladder into a position at side 'A' to assist with getting water and overhauling on the large building.
Handlines in operation.
Fortunately, this barn did not contain any hay; it was used primarily to house animals and equipment. Within about an hour, much of the heavy fire was knocked down, and some extensive overhaul was conducted. Miraculously, no animals or firefighters were injured. The fire was extinguished and it
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was initially thought that the barn could be repaired and returned to its original use. New Milford Ambulance stood by for the fire, and the New Milford Fire Marshal's Office is investigating. - BERNIE MEEHAN
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Five-Alarm Blaze Destroys Six-Family Home in Whitman Whitman, MA - At 7:49 P.M. on the evening of Wednesday, February 13th, the Whitman Fire Department was alerted to a reported fire in a second-floor apartment at 316 Commercial Street. A box was struck with Engine- JUMP TO FILE# 243, Ladder-246 021519114 and Car-3 responding. Deputy Chief Joe Feeney arrived moments later, reported smoke showing and requested a working fire. Moments later, a second-alarm was requested as fire was showing from the 'B' side of the large, six-family, two-and-a-half story, woodframed dwelling. Mutual aid companies responded to the scene and were immediately put to work. Interior crews noted heavy fire conditions on the secondfloor, with fire venting out of the 'B' and 'C' sides of the building. With conditions deteriorating, and all occupants reported to be outside of the building, all companies were pulled out the building and defensive operations were initiated. Large diameter hand lines were stretched to each side of the dwelling and put into operation. Whitman Ladder-246 and Brockton Ladder-1 put vent holes on opposite ends of the roof line, and ladder pipes were later put into operation from both trucks. As heavy fire conditions continued to rage inside the building, ad-
ditional alarms were ordered. The fire eventually went to five alarms, struck at approximately 9:25 P.M. Fifth-alarm companies were staged on Colebrook Boulevard at the intersection of South Avenue. Approximately 15 area fire departments from two counties responded to the blaze with approximately 80 firefighters to eventually knock down the fire. The fire was contained to the building at 316-318 Commercial Street and did not extend to any of the nearby homes. Heavy fire conditions were reported to be knocked down at approximately 9:30 P.M. At least 12 residents of the building were assisted by the American Red Cross. Some were able to return the following day to retrieve their personal belongings before the building was demolished. In addition to the numerous fire departments on the scene, the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services, Boston Sparks Association Rehab A-10, and the Whitman CERT Rehab assisted on-scene with rehab of firefighters. While it remains under investigation, the fire is not believed to be suspicious. The Massachusetts State Fire Marshal's Office was notified and members of the Massachusetts State Police Arson Unit were on scene assisting with the investigation. No firefighters were reported to be injured. .
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Interior firefighters were making a push as heavy fire engulfed the 'B' side.
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Firefighters worked on the 'C' side of the dwelling with multiple hand lines.
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Rockland firefighters attempted to knock down fire on the thirdfloor from a balcony at the rear of the building.
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Hanover firefighters wait in staging as ladder pipes and hand lines are put into operations.
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President of the Professional Firefighters of Massachusetts with Boston Police Commissioner William Gross and Boston Fire Commissioner Joseph Finn at the 3rd Annual B-Fit Challenge.
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The Waltham FD feted three firefighters on January 18th at the American Legion Post. Pictured (L to R): Steve Lydon-32 years, Bill Langton-21 years, and Chief Paul Ciccone-32 years.
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Firefighters from Abington pose for a group picture before the 3rd Annual B-Fit Challenge.
Firefighter Combat Challenge Returns to New England The City of Pittsfield, MA is excited to announce that the “3M Scott Firefighter Combat Challenge” will be held here for a regional competition in 2019. The event will take place June 14th and 15th and is sponsored by Lenco Rescue Vehicles and Berkshire Bank. UMP TO FILE# There will also J030619101 be a scaled down version of the event called the Greylock Federal Credit Union Kid’s Course. It is FREE to children ages 4-12. The full competition course, as seen on ESPN for over a decade and now televised on FFCC.com and ESPN3, will be set up at Berkshire Crossing where everyone will be invited to join us for this event free. We will have OUR own Pittsfield and local Berkshire County firefighters competing. There will be firefighters from across the state and country attending as well. There will even be firefighters from Canada and possibly other countries traveling for this exciting event. Retired firefighters are welcome to compete also. The Challenge annually attracts hundreds of U.S. and Canadian municipal fire departments at more than 25 locations and is now expanding to countries around the world, including New Zealand, Poland, Germany, Argentina, Chile, Canada, Dubai, Slovenia, France and South Africa. The Challenge seeks to encourage firefighter fitness and demonstrate the profession's rigors to the public. Wearing "full bunker gear" and the SCOTT Air-Pak breathing apparatus, pairs of competitors race head-to-head as they simulate the physical demands of real-life firefighting by performing a linked series of five tasks, including climbing the five-story tower carrying a 45-lb. hose pack, hoisting a 42-lb. hose pack from the ground, chopping a 160-lb. Ibeam to move it 5’, dragging charged hoses and dragging a lifesized, 175-lb. "victim" 100’ as they race against themselves, their opponent and the clock. There is a national event held each year to see who is the “best of the best” in the United States. Shortly after that, there is a World competition in which all of the countries compete for the World titles. There are both male and female firefighters ranging from
Pittsfield Deputy Chief Dan Garner knocks down the target at a regional event. 3M SCOTT FIREFIGHTER COMBAT CHALLENGE
ages 18 to 70 competing. It was deemed “The Toughest Two Minutes in Sports” by ESPN. There are 3 ways to compete: • Individuals: Completing the entire course individually, in full gear on breathing air. - 3-5 firefighters from the same department may each run the individuals as a team. The top 3 individual times of that team will be added together for ranking in the Team category. - Categories for individuals are: Female, Male Open, Male over 40, Male over 50, Male over 55, Male over 60 and Chief’s division. • Tandems: A two-person team, each doing half of the course with a handoff in the middle in full gear, NOT on breathing air. - Categories are: Female, Coed, Male Open, Male over 40, Male over 50, Male over 55, and Male over 60. • Relays: A team of 3-5 firefighters each completing a task on the course. They hand off after
each task like a relay. In full gear, NOT on breathing air. - Categories are: Female, Male Open, Male over 40, and Male over 50, and Male over 60. For more information about the Challenge course, registration and rules, go to www.firefighterchallenge.com. For more information about the Pittsfield event, you may e-mail dgarner@cityofpittsfield or call Dan Garner @ 413-448-9754. The individual races will be held Friday, June 14th starting at tbd. The tandem and relay races will be held Saturday, the 15th, starting at tbd. Event website: https://www.pittsfieldfirechallenge.com We hope to see you come out and support our local and visiting heroes! - DANIEL GARNER
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Dunstable FD Awarded Firehouse Subs Grant Dunstable, MA - The Dunstable Fire Department received official word on February 1st that we have been awarded a Firehouse Subs grant for a new fire gear washer and dryer in the amount of $17,390. This grant will protect our firefighters by properly washing and drying gear. This is the first time our department has been able to purchase a gear washer and dryer. Our current firefighters would have to bring gear to neighboring departments to utilize their machines. This takes time away from being on duty and available for calls. This new equipment will ensure that our firefighters are protected from carcinogens and other toxic items that our gear can hold. The DFD and its members would like to express our sincere appreciation to Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation and our
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On the morning of February 20th, the Norton FD held live fire training for their firefighters at a town-owned property set for demolition at 79 N Worcester St. Firefighters worked on several evolutions prior to the live fire training, including emergency bail out, rapid intervention team, forcible entry and roof operations. After all of the over 30 full-time firefighters completed each station, crews were assigned different rolls for the live fire training portion. Crews worked on several techniques during the live fire training, including search and rescue, and engine and truck company operations. Fires were initiated on the first-floor and basement of the house.
Crews arrived to find fire showing from the exposure building.
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Multiple Apartment Units Damaged by Two-Alarm in Framingham PAT TRAVERS/NEFIREPHOTO.COM
Crews prepare to make entry during the first evolution.
Framingham, MA - The Framingham Fire Department was dispatched to 1700 Windsor Drive for a reported fire during the afternoon of February 13th. Engine 7 arrived moments later to find a shed on fire, with flames extending to the adjacent two-story brick apartment building. Companies found heavy fire inside multiple units and a second-
JUMP TO FILE #021419100 alarm was called. Several hand lines were stretched and Ladder 3 used ground ladders to open the roof. The fire was continuing to extend through the attic, but firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the bulk of the fire and
the incident was placed under control in 45 minutes. Two units were heavily damaged by the fire and multiple others sustained smoke and water damage. No injuries were reported, and the State Fire Marshal was requested to assist with the investigation. - JIM FORTIN
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Four-Alarm Townsend Blaze Destroys Apartment Building Townsend, MA - During the early nighttime hours of February 4th, Townsend Fire was alerted to a fire on Fitchburg Road, just down the street from fire headquarters. On arrival, companies had heavy fire JUMP TO FILE# showing from a 020519102 four-story brick apartment building. A second and then third alarm were quickly struck, bringing in mutual aid from both Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Conditions deteriorated as companies began their attack, with fire coming through the roof. A fourth-alarm was struck and companies were ordered out of the building. Multiple aerial master streams were used to fight the fire defensively. Crews remained on scene throughout the night. - SEAN FESKO
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Working House Fire in Groton
Groton, MA - Groton 911 received a call for heavy smoke in the house at 290 Forge Village Road shortly after noon on Friday, February 15th. Initial reports indicated that an occupant was still inside a rear apartment. This prompted the call to be upgraded to a first-alarm while units were still en route. When firefighters arrived they immediately called for a working fire assignment. Mutual aid from Littleton, Westford, Ayer and Pepperell responded to assist at the scene. At least one occupant of the home was treated for smoke inhalation. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Pictured is GFD Ladder 1 venting the roof.
View from the 'A' side of 180 St. James Ave.
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Springfield Jakes Make Fast Work of House Fire Springfield, MA - A fast-moving fire heavily damaged the firstfloor of a two-and-a-half story, wood-frame dwelling in the McKnight-Bay section of the city early in the evening of Sunday, February 3rd. A 911 caller alerted the Springfield Fire Department to a kitchen fire in their home at 5:28 P.M., and when first-due companies arrived on scene, they had smoke and fire venting from the 'Charlie' side of the first-floor of
JUMP TO FILE #020619121 the dwelling. As the balance of the working fire assignment arrived on scene (four engine companies, two truck companies and the rescue squad), crews stretched lines to the first and second floors. During the initial stages of the fire, Springfield Police officers on scene confirmed for the FD that the occupants of
the home had evacuated prior to their arrival and were taking shelter in a neighbor's home. With lines stretched to both floors of the building, crews made fast work of the main body of fire, knocking it down within 10 minutes. The exact cause of the fire remains under investigation by the SFD Arson Squad. - NATE ARNOLD
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Police Officer Injured After Being Struck by Car in Waltham Waltham, MA - On February 25th, Waltham FD Squad 5, Engine 1 and Medic 1 responded to reports of a Newton police officer down after being struck by a car. The injured officer was transported to Newton Wellesley Hospital with a broken leg.
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Soup’s on! added to hot oil, which results in more flavor and depth than if you had just sprinkled some into chicken broth. You will get so much more from your dried spices by following this technique, no matter what dish it is you're making. The same can be said for aromatics like onion and garlic. Just think about that warm smell we all love when garlic hits a hot pan of olive oil. These flavors and aromas end up in our soup, stews, sauces, etc. And when we let the vegetables start to brown and caramelize, we bring out a sweetness from natural sugars the canned stuff could only wish they had. When we cook, we need to learn to push the limits sometimes. Don’t be afraid of color when we're sautéing our vegetables. I'm not saying burn your food till it’s
FORK & HOSE CO. a Food Blog by A.J. Fusco
Growing up, I craved nothing more than a hot bowl of soup to warm me up. Sure, some may have come out of a red and white can, but that didn’t matter to me as a kid. Now that I'm older, I truly appreciate a well made soup using quality ingredients and technique. All too often I see recipes which result in everything being put in together at the same time. The problem with this is that it doesn’t allow the building of layers of flavor. Dry spices “bloom” when
black. I'm referring to that goldenbrown color we love to see. This is flavor resulting from a process called the Maillard Reaction, which is a chemical reaction between amino acids and sugars. It’s good for your food, trust me. This recipe is also open to interpretation. Adding a smoked ham hock would be nothing short of outstanding. Or maybe turn it into a 3 Bean by adding canned Canellini and Kidney beans. Sure, you could follow the recipe on the back of the lentil bag, but what’s the fun in that? Use your imagination and instinct! Taste, season and taste again. Treating soup with as much respect as we do other dishes will ultimately result in a better final product, happy crew and a full belly!
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Waltham Firefighters, (L to R): Tom Leard, Captain Bob Lahey and Steve Hopkins, at a roof ventilation training exercise held on 2-2019.
LENTIL SOUP Serves 6
Ingredients:
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Brockton Firefighter Don Matchem from Engine-4 at the scene of a house fire on 2-19-19.
1/2 Yellow Onion, diced 3 Medium Carrots, peeled and diced 1 Celery Rib, diced 1 Garlic Clove, diced 1 Tbs. Ground Coriander 1 Tbs. Ground Cumin 1 Tbs. Paprika 2 Sprigs of Fresh Thyme, leaves picked 1 Bay Leaf 3 Cups of Dried Lentils 14.5 oz. Can of Diced Tomatoes 6 Cups of Chicken or Vegetable Broth Salt and Pepper, to taste Extra Virgin Olive Oil Procedure:
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Boston Sparks Association A-10 members, Anthony Fowler, Brian Kerins and Dave Stewart, provided rehab at a recent fire in Whitman.
-In a dutch oven or heavy bottomed pot over medium heat, add enough oil to just cover the bottom of the pan and add onion. When onions start to turn translucent, add the carrots and celery. When vegetables start to turn a light brown, add the garlic, thyme and spices. Season with a pinch of salt and add the lentils, stirring for about a minute. Add the tomatoes, broth,
bay leaf and bring to a boil.
-Once it comes to a boil, reduce to a simmer for about 35-45 minutes or until the lentils are tender. Using a stick blender or conventional blender (careful doing this with hot liquid), blend about a quarter of the soup and return to the pot. Stir, taste for seasoning, and serve.
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Fitchburg operates a Mobile Vent Unit that was built by Brigham Industries on a 2012 Ford F550 Chassis. It's designated 10-F2 by the department. The on-board Tempest fan is rated at 125,000 CFM. A nearly identical vehicle is located in Sutton, Mass. Both departments are available to deploy on mutual aid calls if needed.
Fire was located in a second-floor bathroom.
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Brockton Firefighters Battle House Fire Brockton, MA - Around 9:10 A.M. on the morning of Tuesday, February 19th, the Brockton Fire Department began receiving calls for a reported house fire at 81 Perkins Street. Engine-4 arrived on scene and reported smoke showing from a two-story, wood-framed, occupied dwelling. They stretched a line to the second-floor and found fire in
JUMP TO FILE #021919100 a bedroom. Car-56 arrived on scene and requested the working fire assignment. Two hand lines were stretched and put into operation. Ladder-4 vented the roof as firefighters worked inside to knock the fire
down. Companies were able to quickly knock down the fire on the second-floor. Crews remained on scene investigating the fire while knocking down hot spots and checking for extension. The cause of the fire is under investigation. No injuries were reported. - PAT TRAVERS
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Lexington Forestry 1 is a unique looking vehicle built by C&S on a 2008 Chevy Kodiak chassis. This brush unit carries 300-gallons of water and has the ability to pump 500-GPM.
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Morning Fire in Lowell Goes to Four Alarms
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Wareham Forestry 5 (405) is a 1968 Kaiser 4x4 Brush Breaker. It has a 250-GPM pump with 300-gallons of water. This vehicle is still in service as a back up to the town's four other brush breakers.
Lowell, MA - On the morning of February 24th, the Lowell Fire Department was dispatched to a reported fire down the street from Engine 4's quarters. Upon arrival, companies had smoke and fire showing and began rescuing occupants. A second, third and then fourth alarm were struck over the next hour, bringing mutual aid in to the scene and for station coverage. The fire was placed under control about two-and-a-half hours after the first-alarm.
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Waltham, MA is located nine miles west of Boston in Middlesex County. Approximately 60,000 people live here in about 12,400 homes. I-95 runs along the west side of the city with numerous office parks and world headquarters. Both Brandeis and Bentley Universities reside here. The Waltham FD consists of
166 full-time firefighters, of which there is one chief, six deputies, 11 captains and 33 lieutenants. There are seven engines, two trucks and a heavy rescue, all stationed in six houses. They have two spare engines and one truck. The city contracts with Cataldo Ambulance Service. - PETER LOBO
Ladder 2 is a 2013 Seagrave Maurader II 100' mid-mount tiller.
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Tower 1 is a 2017 Segrave Maurader II 95' Aerial Scope mid-mount.
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Engine 1 is a 2013 Seagrave Maurader II with 500-gallon tank and 30-gallon foam.
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Engine 4 is a 2007 E1 Typhoon with 500-gallon tank, 30-gallon foam and extrication equipment.
Rescue 1 is a 2016 Seagrave Maurader II Heavy Rescue.
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Squad 5 is a 2006 E1 Cyclone with 750-gallon tank, 30 foam, extrication tools and Jaws of Life.
C2 is a 2017 Ford Expedition Deputy Chief's vehicle with field-com package.
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eLEND joins Heroes Mortgage Program to offer down payment assistance for heroes
For many Americans, funding the down payment necessary to realize a dream of home ownership simply is not possible; and squirreling away the dollars to do so on a limited budget could mean several years of renting and waiting to buy a house. In some cases, first responders and other community service employees have trouble affording homes in the areas where they work. With a purchase as big as buying a home, a little help can go a long way. The Advantage Program, introduced to the Heroes Mortgage platform by eLEND, helps hometown heroes like police officers, volunteer and paid firefighters, EMS workers, medical professionals and educators purchase a home within the community where they work, even in high-cost areas. The unique down payment assistance program was specifically designed for those who make a difference in other people’s lives, as well as first time home buyers. “The Heroes Mortgage platform helps connect members of the emergency services community with lenders that are specifically interested in working with them,” said Joseph P. Belsito, publisher of 1st Responder Newspaper. “The Advantage Program created by eLEND is exactly what makes the Heroes Mortgage Pro-
“We’re excited to introduce our Advantage Program to the Heroes Mortgage platform. It’s our way of trying to help hometown heroes advance their dreams of home ownership.”
- BILL PACKER Executive Vice President eLEND
gram a valuable resource for heroes in our community looking for home financing.” Grant provides help to homebuyers Many buyers wait patiently on the sidelines, saving money and watching interest rates rise. Unlike many other home buying assistance programs, eLEND’s Advantage Program provides a grant for the down pay-
ment. These resources can immediately build a borrower’s buying power, helping them act on a purchase more quickly for either that first home, or a move-up home as the family has grown and needs more space. Qualified buyers can receive grants up to 2% of the purchase price, minimizing the
down payment dollars needed at closing. The grant is “forgivable” so it doesn’t have to be paid back, and there are no resale or borrower repayment restrictions. In the state of Wisconsin, appraisal cost (up to $700) is credited back at closing. This program is not yet available in Hawaii or Washington. To qualify, a borrower need only meet one of the following very flexible requirements: a current, retired, volunteer or professional first responder (police officer, firefighter, paramedic, emergency medical technician, etc.), educator, medical personnel, civil servant or military personnel, or a first-time homebuyer or meet certain income requirements. “We’re excited to introduce our Advantage Program to the Heroes Mortgage platform,” said Bill Packer, executive vice president of eLEND, a division of American Financial Resources, Inc. “It’s our way of trying to help hometown heroes advance their dreams of home ownership.” For more information or to check your eligibility for The Advantage Program, visit www.heroesmortgage.com/AdvantageProgram or call 877-541-HERO.
For more information or to check your eligibility for The Advantage Program, visit www.heroesmortgage.com/AdvantageProgram or call 877-541-HERO.
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Fire showing from the top floor of the 96-unit apartment building.
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Fall River Crews Battle Fire in 96-Unit Apartment Building CHUCK LOWE
Groton FD Lieutenant James Crocker at a recent house fire on Forge Village Road.
Fall River, MA - On February 1st, firefighters were dispatched on a box alarm to an apartment complex at 1017 Middle Street. Engine 4 arrived on scene and reported a working fire with fire showing from the fourth-floor of the building, which was formerly a Catholic school. The fire was located in an apartment on the top floor of the 96-unit brick and masonry complex. The crew of Engine 4 stretched their leader lines to the
JUMP TO FILE #020119114 fire floor to begin attack while Ladder 2 used their aerial to access the roof and fire floor. Engines 2, 4 and 5, along with Ladder 2, Rescue 1 and Car 3 responded on the initial alarm. Command called for an extra engine company and to fill out the box with a second ladder company. It appeared the attack was successful
in confining the fire to the apartment of origin, but firefighters had to remove parts of the brick wall to expose void spaces. The Deputy Chief of Special Services called for Southeastern Transit Authority buses to be brought to the scene to shelter displaced residents. The Red Cross was also called to the scene to assist permanently displaced residents. - KENNETH LEGER
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Whitman Firefighter and President of the Professional Firefighters of Massachusetts, Rich MacKinnon, at a recent house fire.
Leicester operated a 1924 Maxim pumper that was rated at 500-GPM.
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COMMAND VEHICLES If your Department has photos you would like to see in our “Command Vehicles� feature, please upload them on our website, www.1stResponderNews.com or email them to Lindsey@1stResponderNews.com
Lt. Dennis Foley positions Ladder 1's bucket near the burning chimney flue. CHUCK LOWE
Boston District 1 oversees the three engines and two trucks in East Boston. This Chief is based at Engine 5 on Saratoga Street. They currently use a 2015 Ford Expedition.
DRILLS/TRAINING
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Waltham, MA - A building adjacent to the Waltham Moody Street fire station is in the process of being demolished to make room for a new fire station. This gave the fire department an opportunity to perform roof ventilation training not usually available in other training facilities. Under the direction of Training Deputy Tim Pratt, the engine, ladder and rescue companies from the Moody Street and Central stations participated in the February training.
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West Springfield Jakes Make Fast Work of Chimney Fire West Springfield, MA Shortly after 5:00 P.M. on Friday, February 22nd, West Springfield firefighters were sent to 104 Hillcrest Ave. in the Tatham section of the city for a reported chimney fire. Engines 2 and 3, along with Ladder 1, Chief 2 and Medic 3 responded and upon first-due Engine 2's arrival, they had heavy black smoke pushing from the chimney of an occupied one-anda-half story, wood-frame, single-
JUMP TO FILE #030319100 family dwelling. Electing to use chimney chains and dry chemical "bombs" instead of stretching an attack line, crews set up Ladder 1's 100-foot rear-mount tower on the 'A' side of the building and went to work dislodging the burning materials built up in the flue pipe.
Companies spent nearly an hour on scene due to the amount of build up in the pipe and also having to deal with a small fire that started in the basement when the clean out was opened and burning debris spilled into the basement. Minimal damage was done to the home and the owner was allowed to remain in the house.
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THEN & NOW If your Department has photos you would like to see in our “Then & Now� feature, please upload them on our website, www.1stResponderNews.com or email them to Lindsey@1stResponderNews.com
Springfield Engine 8 ran with a 1993 Pierce Lance 1500-GPM pump for 23 years. This model pumper was the staple of the department following the demise of the Maxim company. E8 had a 750 water tank and 50-gallons of foam. Springfield switched to the Velocity PUC apparatus for their engine companies after Pierce Fire Apparatus stopped production of the Lance model. The current Engine 8 is a 2016 with a 1500-GPM pump and 750 water tank.
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Diesel Spill Contained in Acton
Acton, MA - Acton Police and Fire responded on February 7th to a tractor-trailer that lost a saddle tank while driving east on Route 2A. Engine 21 took measures to prevent the fuel from entering the nearby storm drains. The Department of Environmental Protection was requested to oversee clean up. The Mass State Police Truck Team is investigating to determine why the tank on the Connecticut based truck failed. Traffic on this busy roadway was affected for close to four hours while crews worked.
KENNETH LEGER
Second Fire in 24 Hours for Fall River Firefighters
Fall River, MA - At 11:31 A.M. on February 2nd, firefighters responded to 2232 S. Main St., a six-family/wood-frame, for a reported still alarm. Car 3 reported smoke showing on approach and flames showing from the 'D' side on arrival. Engines 2, 4 and 5, along with Ladders 2 and 4, Rescue 1, and Car 3 responded. Engine 5 attacked the fire while Ladder 2 used ground ladders to reach the upper floors. Ladder 4's crew was assigned as RIT. Two people were transported; one to R. I. Hospital and one to St. Annes Hospital. The investigators called in the State Fire Marshal's office to assist local members in determining the cause and origin.
Old SFD Engine 8.
Current SFD Engine 8. $35 Discount to EMT, Firemen, Police & Military
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MEMORIES
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Middlesex County, MA - Burlington Auxiliary Fire Department, a division of Civil Defense, operated an interesting fleet. It included a 1956 Ford F500 (Engine 4), a 1959 Mack-B (Engine 10), and a 1965 Dodge D500/Knox (LP1).
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Boston Tower Ladder 10 finishes dousing the church fire with water.
BAFD Engine 4 (CD4).
BAFD Engine 10 (CD10).
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Boston Church Fire Goes to Six Alarms, Leaves Ice in its Wake Boston, MA - In the early hours of February 2nd, Boston Fire was dispatched to a report of fire at a church in the Roxbury section of the city. Companies arrived and found a basement fire extended through the roof of a converted brick building and fought defensively for many hours. Six alarms were struck and a special call for the city's second tower ladder was made. Hampering efforts were temperatures in the single digits, leaving ice all around the fire scene. Damage was estimated at $1 million.
BAFD Lighting Plant 1 (CD1).
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STILL IN SERVICE
A Healthy Alternative
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Buxton Ladder 1 is a 1986 Emergency One 110' Tandem Axle Quint. This rig has a 1250-GPM pump with 300-gallons of water on board. Despite being 30-years-old, this truck shows no sign of slowing down.
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FDNY Rescue 3, 1991 VIDEO REVIEW
Video reviews by John Malecky
FDNY Rescue 3, 1991 By Alan Simmons Productions 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: $29.95 (DVD) This DVD is 60 minutes in length and is about the weekend of July 4th, 1991. It’s original release was in 1991, but it was revised in 2010. It centers around Rescue 3 when it was stationed in upper Manhattan with Engine 93 and Tower Ladder 45. At the time, they were assigned a 1988 Mack MR/Saulsbury rescue truck. The video is action packed in many ways, featuring fires in more than one borough. Rescue 3 covers all of The Bronx and some of Manhattan. It is now quartered back in The Bronx. The footage explains the number of fires they responded to this particular week, all of which are all-hands to multiple-alarms. The viewer will not only travel to the assignments, but they will see some firehouse routines. They will travel to West New York, NJ for a general alarm which involved two large build-
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ings of ordinary construction. The fire went through the roof of both buildings and was fought by several fire departments. This was before the consolidation of Union City, Weehawken, Guttenburg, West New York and North Bergen into the North Hudson Regional Fire Rescue Department. You will also see a Jersey City truck company and their rescue unit at the scene, as well as an aerial from Cliffside Park operating. This town is in Bergen County, just north of Hudson County. Back to New York City and running rampant to fires during this week will give you your money’s worth and help you to appreciate the workload of the New York City firefighters.
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ANTIQUE APPARATUS
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Now privately owned, this 1948 American LaFrance 65' Aerial was once operated by the Kezar Falls Fire Department in York County as Ladder 1.
Fully Involved: Learn, Coach, Lead! Presented by Captain Mark von Appen, Palo Alto (CA) Fire Department
Thousands of fire service professionals have attended the Fully Involved Leadership Seminars and are now among the believers in the “Big Four” principles of “Do Your Job”, “Treat People Right”, “Have An All In Attitude”, and “Give An All Out Effort”. Getting team members to use these principles to pull towards a common goal is a key component in successful organizations and daily operations. Fully Involved Leadership gives students the tools to create an all in attitude that is applicable from the “boots on the ground” level up to and including Chief Officers. Don’t miss this must see program!
Space is Limited to 100 attendees! Reserve your spot! MARK von APPEN, a member of the (CA) Fire Service since 1998, is
assigned to the suppression division where he holds the rank of captain. He is a committee member for California State Fire Training and has contributed to the development of Firefighter Survival and Rapid Intervention curriculums. Mark has been published in Fire Engineering Magazine and Fire Service Warrior. He is the creator of the fire service leadership blog FULLY INVOLVED, and has been a speaker at FDIC
International as well as Firehouse World. He is an instructor for the
Santa Clara County Joint Fire Academy, a recruit Instructor for Palo Alto Fire, an academy instructor at Evergreen Community College, and a member of the “Nobody Gets Left Behind” training group. He has been involved in public speaking since 2006.
Hosted by the Barnstable County Fire Chiefs and the Barnstable County Fire Academy Location: Captains Golf Course Pavilion 1000 Freemans Way, Brewster MA 02631 Date: Thursday, May 23, 2019 • Time: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Program Cost: $65 ea. includes all program costs, continental breakfast and lunch Make checks payable to: Barnstable County Fire Chiefs Association C/O Fire Chief Robert Moran, Brewster Fire Department 1657 Main Street Brewster, MA 02631 • www.barnstablefire.org
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