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NH - In the late afternoon of March 26th, the Windham Fire Department received a call from a homeowner at 120 Lowell Road, reporting a possible house fire. First due firefighters reported heavy smoke from a two and a half story wood frame house. - See full story on page 13

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Fourth alarms for Central Falls Central Falls, RI. On April 14, 2015 at 5:55 a.m. Central Falls Fire received calls for a building fire at 96 Washington Street. Fire alarm received calls for a building fire. The battalion chief arrived to find heavy smoke showing from a one story brick building. Command requested the second and third alarms back to back. Multiple large lines were used with three ladder pipes to bring the fire under control. A fourth alarm was eventually needed. The cause and origin of the fire are under investigation by local officials.

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Second alarm in Central Falls Central Falls, RI. On March 23 at about 1:30 p.m., Central Falls Fire was dispatched out to 288 Central Street. Firefighters arrived on scene to a trash can fire in front of the building. The fire quickly moved up the building and into the attic. Companies used multiple lines and two ladder pipes to knock down the fire. No injuries were reported by civilians or first responders.

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Fourth alarm in Pawtucket On March 30, 2015 at 8:30 p.m., Pawtucket Fire Alarm received calls for a house fire at 25-23 Melton Street. The fire department arrived on the scene to heavy smoke and fire showing from two-two and a half story wood frames. Companies used three ladder pipes and multiple large hose lines to knock down the fire. Three firefighters were injured and taken to a local hospital for treatment.

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influence resulting in death and leaving the scene of an accident. Minnesota: Randy Hiti, 57 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: February 18, 2015 Death Date: February 18, 2015 Fire Department: Rice Lake Fire Department Initial Summary: Firefighter Randy Hiti was responding to a medical emergency call when he suffered a medical episode and passed away from injuries sustained. The cause of death remains under investigation. Texas: Dwight W. Bazile, 57 Rank: Captain Incident Date: February 19, 2015 Death Date: February 19, 2015 Fire Department: Houston Fire Department Initial Summary: Fire Captain Bazile fell ill shortly after responding to a residential structure fire with reports of people trapped inside. Captain Bazile was operating inside of the structure with other firefighters when he began experiencing a medical emergency. He was able to walk out of the burning building under his own power, but collapsed outside shortly thereafter and went into cardiac arrest. Captain Bazile was immediately treated by fellow responders and transported to Memorial Herman Hospital where he succumbed to his injury two days later. Pennsylvania: Edward Roddy, 48 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: November 5, 2014 Death Date: FebruSomerset Volunteer Fire Department Initial Summary: Firefighter Roddy suffered from a heart attack on November 5, 2014 while at the scene of a fire and did not recover. He passed away on February 22, 2015.

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Camden, ME. Using a chainsaw, the Camden Fire Department cut through the three inches of ice still covering the upper Megunticook River, just so they could slip in the frigid water below. It is a normal Monday evening for the firefighters, as they took JUMP TO FILE# turns practicing how 033115102 to save drowning victims in extreme conditions. “The next couple of weeks is when things get dangerous on the ice,” said Camden Fire Chief Chris Farley. With the ice still strong enough; fishermen, snowmobilers and outdoor enthusiasts are venturing out on lakes and ponds, but the warming sun is quickly melting it. The skies may still be spitting snow, but open water is eating the ice, presenting conditions ripe enough for animals and people to suddenly fall through. “There is a heightened awareness around this time of year,” said Farley. Over the past decade, area lakes have seen their share of cold weather tragedies, from vehicles breaking through ice to early spring boating accidents. While the firefighters have had no calls for cold water rescues this past season, they train continuously for the eventuality. On the evening of March 30, they stationed on the river, above Shirttail Point near the town’s sewer pump station, and spent two hours climbing into cold water rescue suits. While four at a time would venture across the ice, using lines, and dragging a backboard and Stokes basket, others remained onshore, practicing hauling techniques. The four took turns slipping through the hole into the water, using techniques to retrieve hypothermic victims, using the back-

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board to pivot them up, onto the ice, and back to land. The immersion suits, said Farley, are ﬂexible, buoyant and warm, with an inner insulation layer and outer waterproof skin. “They are not hard to move in,” he said. Participating at the training were Camden Volunteer Fireﬁghters Bob

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Ashes ignite and cause fire At 7:08 p.m. on April 14th, the Derry Fire Department Communications Center received multiple E911 calls reporting of a structure fire at 3 Faith Drive. The following apparatus was dispatched: Engine 1, Engine 2, Engine 3 and Car 1. At the time of this incident, Hampstead Road Station Engine 4 and Central Station Medic 1 were committed to two separate previous incidents. On arrival, Car 1 found a two story wood frame residential building with light smoke showing from the rear of the building. Engine 1 searched on all floors and found the building unoccupied. Engines 4 and 3 set up to attack what was determined to be an outside fire with extension

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in the wall of the building. Companies used 200 gallons of water as well as hand and power tools to extinguish and over haul the fire. No injuries were reported. On investigation, the cause of the fire was determined to be accidental. Citizens are reminded to use care when disposing hot ashes During this incident Derry Fire Department Communications Center handled multiple other incidents. - DERRY FIRE DEPARTMENT PAUL DOLNIER

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Second alarm structure fire forces twelve families homeless in Rochester Rochester, NH. Fire Alarm toned out for a fire alarm activation at about 8:02 p.m. tonight, April 16th, for an occupied apartment house in Rochester, New Hampshire. Due to multiple calls reporting smoke from the second floor windows," the first due engine captain requested the "automatic notifications be started" at 8:05 p.m. Rochester Engine 5, the first due engine on scene, requested a "Full Box Alarm" to be struck for the fire incident at Sunset Arms Apartments located at 63 Salmon Falls Road in Rochester at 8:12 p.m. Box 72 was struck for a structure fire (first alarm). "Fire was showing from the second floor windows." Within three minutes of the box alarm, a request for second alarm structure fire was sounded. Rochester Fire Command reported at 8:37 p.m., "fire under control" with extensive overhaul needed. The Red Cross was requested to the scene due to multiple occupied apartments that were damaged by water and smoke. The power to the building was cut off at 8:45 p.m.

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The final command report at 8:58 p.m. stated that the "fire is out." The Red Cross was needed at scene. A total of 12 apartments were being vacated due to heavy fire, smoke, and water damage. In addition, electricity was turned off to the whole building. No injuries were reported and the fire is under investigation by loal officials. - PAUL DOLNIER

Heavy fire from an occupied apartment house in Rochester Rochester, NH. Rochester fire units were called to 19 Woodman Street for a reported "appliance fire " at about 2:17 p.m. on March 24th, after returning from a second alarm fire in nearby Dover. First arriving units reported smoke showing and requested a "full box alarm assignment" that was quickly upgraded to a second alarm for heavy smoke and fire from the second floor rear unit of an occupied two unit duplex. Due to very limited access to the building from the narrow city street and due to the buildings being built very close to each other, the possibility of exposure problems existed. Very quick action by

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Rochester fire units first due contained the fire damage to the 19B side of Woodman Street, but the fire caused extensive damage to the building side and a family of three was left homeless due to the fire. Smoke and water damage was reported on 17 side of the unit building. One person from the scene was treated for smoke inhalation and released. One family pet, a cat, was reported perished at the scene NH Red Cross was called to

assist the mother and two young children left homeless due to the fire that has seemed to have started in the kitchen area of the apartment. Rochester was assisted by Milton, Somersworth, Farmington, and Barrington Fire Departments, along with Durham’s RIT Team, Frisbee EMS, American Ambulance Services, and Rochester olice. The fire is currently under investigation by the Rochester Fire Department’s Fire Marshal's Office. This is the second second alarm fire in Rochester this month. - PAUL DOLNIER

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Windham house fire leaves one homeless In the late afternoon of March 26th, the Windham Fire Department received a call from a homeowner at 120 Lowell Road, reporting a possible house fire. First due fire- JUMP TO FILE# fighters reported 032715101 heavy smoke from a two and a half story wood frame house. Firefighters quickly found a fire in the living room wall extending up to the attic space and requested a second alarm bringing several area towns and tankers. The fire was called under control in just under an hour and companies remained on scene checking for hot spots. No one was injured during the fire. - ROBERT SPRAGUE

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Dover, NH. The Dover Fire Department had a second Alarm Fire incident on 20 Gerrish Road on Dover Point on March 24th at about 12 noon. Arriving fire units reported heavy fire and smoke from the residential structure and requested a second alarm due to the extensive fire at the scene. The fire extended into the upper floor of the private residence and spread throughout the building, causing extensive fire and smoke damage throughout the house. The off duty fire captain, who reported the fire, also was credited with alerting the occupant of the house and getting her to safety without incident. The Dover Fire department

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was assisted by the Portsmouth, Lee, Durham, Rollinsford, Somersworth, and Newington Fire Departments as well as the Pease ANG fire units from the nearby Air National Guard Base in Newington. Newmarket, Berwick, and South Berwick Fire Department units provided station coverage. Extensive damage to the residence was reported. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation by local officials - PAUL DOLNIER

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Boat fire for Moultonborough Firefighters from Moultonborough were called out to a reported boat fire on a trailer with exposures. Due to dispatch receiving several calls and not knowing what size boat was on fire, Moultonborough requested mutual aid from Center Harbor. First on scene firefighters reported a fully involved boat with exposure to other trailers. The fire was quickly knocked down with some damage to a near by trailer. All companies were back in service within an hour.

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Fire in strip mall shuts down restaurant Salem, NH. Salem Fire Alarm received a call from a business at the old Rockingham Mall reporting a possible grease fire in a fryer. Companies under the command of Captain Best reported on scene with light smoke from the roof area of a one story commercial strip mall plaza. Firefighters found a small grease fire behind a fryer that was extending into a joint wall space. Command requested a working fire with a mutual aid truck from Methuen, MA. Two-one and three quarter inch lines were used to extinguish the fire, along with the built in fire suppression hood system. The wall was shared between Papa Gino's and the Great Clips store. The fire was contained to the wall behind the stove. Smoke was removed from other stores in the mall. Mutual aid coverage arrived from Windham and Derry (NH) with off duty Salem firefighters. Damage was estimated at $150,000.

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Firefighters battle Alburg mobile home fire Alburg, VT. On March 22, 2015at approximately 10:52 a.m., Alburg Fire Department, Alburg Rescue, Isle Lamotte Fire Department with additional mutual aid from North Hero and South Hero Fire Departments as well as Grand Isle and Rouses Point in New York responded to a mobile home on fire on Martel Road in Alburg. Upon arrival of Alburgâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first due engine, smoke was showing. Firefighters made an interior attack, knocking down the fire. The fire was contained to one room and contents with little extension. There were no reported injuries.

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Multiple departments respond to brush fire On April 16th, the Manchester Fire Department was dispatched to standby in the Arlington Fire Department station while they were working a brush fire with the Shaftsbury Fire Department. While responding, Engine 5 was diverted to the scene to assist with suppression, and mop up efforts.

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While clearing the scene, the MFD was toned out for a grass fire in Manchester. Additional crews were able to quickly contain the Manchester fire utilizing our Brush 1, and Engine 4. - Manchester Fire Department

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Firefighters respond to pickup truck fire Swanton, VT. On March 19, 2015 at approximately 10:15 p.m., the Swanton Fire Department responded to South River Street in Swanton Village for a pickup truck on fire near a structure. The truck was fully involved with fire when firefighters arrived. The truck was destroyed by fire and there was no damage to the nearby structure. The cause of the fire appeared to be when the owners were charging the battery with a battery pack.

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Car versus pole with entrapment Swanton, VT. On March 31st at approximately 2:15 p.m., Missisquoi Valley Rescue (MVR) and the Swanton Fire Department responded to Route 207 for a car versus pole with entrapment. The car was travelling northbound on Route 207 when the operator lost control of the car, striking a power pole, breaking it in half, and coming to rest on itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s roof. The operator was trapped in the car for approximately 30 minutes. Extrication was needed by Swanton firefighters. The operator was the only one in the car and was transported by MVR to a local hospital. The extent of injuries are unknown. Vermont State Police are investigating the crash.

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Twelve chickens perish in Alburgh chicken coop fire Alburgh, VT. On March 16th at approximately 4:00 a.m., Alburgh Fire Department, Isle Lamotte Fire Department, and Alburgh Rescue were toned out for a barn ﬁre on Martel Road. Mutual aid for a tanker task force was called from North Hero, South Hero, Grand Isle, and Swanton Fire Departments with New York depart-

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coop had been burning awhile before anyone noticed it. Approximately twelve chickens perished in the fire. There were no reported injuries. Firefighters returned to the station around 5:00 a.m. The cause of the fire may have been electrical. - GREG RAMSDELL

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First responders respond to high rate of speed crash Swanton, VT. On April 10th at approximately 11:20 a.m., Missisquoi Valley Rescue, Swanton Fire Department, Vermont State Police, and the Swanton Police Department responded to Route 78 in Swanton Town near Louie’s Landing for a vehicle verses tree. The vehicle was travelling westbound on Route 78. Travelling at a high rate of speed, the operator lost control of the vehicle, traveled approximately 200 feet before going down an embankment, and coming to rest against a tree. The operator and the passenger fled on foot and a short time later was apprehended by police on a nearby railroad tracks. The two occupants in the vehicle received minor injuries. The operator was taken into custody by police.There was no transport.

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Firefighters respond to grass and structure fire in Sheldon Sheldon, VT. On April 13th at approximately 3:40 p.m., Sheldon Fire Department, First Response, and AmCare Ambulance Service with mutual aid from Enosburg and Fairfield Fire Departments responded to a report of a grass fire that caught a structure on fire. Upon arrival, firefighters found grass/brush on fire and an old trailer that was converted into a storage garage. The fire burnt approximately one acre and damaged the old trailer. Firefighters had the fire under control in approximately 20 minutes. The cause of the fire may have been a spark from the smoke stack on a nearby sugar house. Firefighters had to deal with high winds and had to protect nearby structures. There were no reported injuries.

On January 1, 2015, legislation went into effect in New York State that requires property owners to notify their local municipality whenever a newly constructed or rehabilitated residential structure is comprised of a truss type, pre-engineered wood or timber construction. The legislation was introduced by Assemblywoman Michelle Schimel and Senator Jack M. Martins and passed by both houses of the State legislature and signed into law by Governor Cuomo on September 17, 2014. The new law requires property owners to indicate on a building permit application if the construction method being used will include the use of truss construction. The notification process requires local governments to provide fire departments, first responder organizations, county fire coordinators, and 911 dispatch centers with the information about homes that include truss type, pre-engineered wood or timber construction design. It is required of all newly constructed residences or to any additions or rehabilitation construction made to previously constructed residences where truss construction will be employed in the addition or rehabilitation. Buildings constructed prior to January 1, 2015 are exempt from the law and the new law does not apply to New York City. The law further requires a specific warning label to be attached to the exterior electric box, or exterior of the building. This label must be reflective, six inches in diameter and contain the building classification type, I-V, and where the truss construction is employed, floor roof, or both. Roman numerals are used to indicate the building classification and capital letters, F-floor, Rroof, or FR to indicate where the trusses are installed. Lettering is to be red in color on a white background. A truss is structural members joined together to form ridged frame work of a structure. Most commonly in the shape of a triangle or series of triangles, some may be in the shape of rectangles. They are engineered to be lighter, cheaper and stronger than large single support members.

Truss construction has been widely used for more than 30 years, consisting of light weight wood, heavy timber, light weight and heavy metal truss systems. Light weight wood truss construction is safe and cheaper than ordinary construction and is used widely today in one form or another, especially in residential construction. Under normal circumstances trusses hold up very well. It is from fire that they can be compromised and fail, becoming a hazard to firefighters. Truss construction is a concern to firefighters due to the collapse potential of roofs or floors. These type structures have been known to fail with little or no warning and have caused numerous deaths and injuries to firefighters over the years. The gusset plates that are used to connect the joints are a key component in the failure of a truss. When heated, the metal plate warps and pulls the gang nails out of the wooded member and with additional weight or fire burn through can bring about the total collapse of the roof or floor. Legislation was enacted in 1998 that encompasses truss construction in commercial and industrial construction. The buildings require the posting of similar signage to the exterior of the building at specific locations, heights, and maximum separation distances between signs. The New York fire service is currently involved in the adoption of the ICC building code, which would require residential sprinklers in all newly constructed homes. At present, there is opposition from home builders and real estate associations that must be overcome. With the reduction in firefighters, both career and volunteer, residential sprinklers will become a much needed assist to fire protection in the saving of lives and extinguishment of fire, beneficial to the community and the firefighters. In the not too distant future, we may need some form of warning on commercial and retail buildings that employ photovoltaic solar panels, many of which are installed on flat roofs and cover a large expanse. Safety warning for all firefighting personnel on solar panels is to consider they are always electrified and to give them a wide berth. Till next time, Stay Safe and God Bless!

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Haddam firefighters Jeff Harke and Mike Mancuso. Firefighter Tony Lafo, pictured behind, also assisted with the rescue.

Firefighters assist homeowner in dog rescue Higganum, CT. Shortly before 1 p.m. on March 18th, Haddam Volunteer Fire Company responded to a public service call on Geromin Drive in Higganum, Conn. Two homeowners noticed that their dog was missing and went to look for it in the woods. The homeowners found their pet struggling in a neighboring stream and called 911 for help. Upon arrival, two firefighters entered the woods to assist one of the dog's owners, who had already removed the dog from the water.

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Three story apartment building destroyed in Waterbury fire In the late afternoon hours of Saturday April 11th,Waterbury firefighters responded to a reported structure fire. On arrival crews had heavy fire from all three floors. All occupants were accounted for and searches throughout the structure were negative. Heavy smoke was seen for miles as crews used several hand lines to battle the blaze. Truck 3 was used as a master stream to hit the fire coming from the top floors and roof. It took firefighters about an hour to bring the blaze under contro. The cause is under investigation.The Red Cross had to be called for several displaced residents.

The trio used a plastic sled to create a make-shift stokes basket to transport the lethargic dog approximately 400 yards out of the woods. They warmed the dog with a blanket and advised the homeowners to take the dog to a veterinarian. - OLIVIA DRAKE

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A cold water rescue drill A cold water rescue drill was recently held by the South Windsor, CT Fire Department. For the drill, a “victim" was in the drain tube and had to be rescued.

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Dumpster fire for Germantown Germantown Volunteer Fire Company’s Engine 10 and Danbury Engine 22 were dispatched to a dumpster fire on Osborne St. on April 3, 2015. Upon arrival, Lt. M. Beers and Firefighter Ortiz from Germantown Engine 10 stretched a line and performed overhaul to suppress the fire. Germantown's Chief A. Rongetti was the incident commander.

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The future of the Laugh your way to the bank with a stand-up comedy fund-raiser fire service Chaplain’s Corner Didymus McHugh

Where do we get our firefighters from? There is no factory that just cranks them out. It takes many years to mold and educate a firefighter. We know that the job is not for everyone. Who in their right mind would willingly go into a burning building, when even the rats are running out? It takes unique people to do the job. But where do these people come from? So many children see the firefighters as heroes, riding on the big bright shining red fire trucks rolling down the street with the sirens wailing. People are used to their pictures of firefighters fighting that big blaze or rescuing a cat from a tree. I don’t know about you, but I have only received one cat call in over thirty years and lately it is more smells and bells than the working house fires. Fire prevention is definitely working. Anyway, I remember that kids wanted to grow up and be a police officer or firefighter. This being said, I have a question for you. Would you want little children to grow up like firefighters that you know? People watch you and listen to you, little people especially. You may think that certain behavior is alright because it is part of being a firefighter. You may use dark humor, colorful stories and language that helps you express yourself. Are you sure that you want to do that in public? Have you seen the children that are around fire scenes or around the corner or upstairs, when you are doing an investiga-

tion? Have you noticed how many people are taking videos on the phone and posting them on facebook or youtube? Well people are watching and listening. We are to set the examples for the children. If they are looking up to you as their heroes, don’t make them have to hang their heads by what they overhear you say. We are supposed to train up the children. They are clay and the heroes that they have help mold them into what they think that they want to be. I know that firemen are a certain way but how would you feel if you are going at it and then you see that a child walks up behind you. We have a responsibility to mentor and also be the heroes and teach our children how to be examples in the community. Should your department set a better example? How much interaction does your department and individual firefighters have with children? Are we forgetting the days when fire departments would go into school to teach public safety? Do our children become our jewels with best behavior and manners? Do your rookies show proper respect for rank or the job? Does your rookie argue with you because they do not want to do the task assigned to them? Who taught them that? Who was they mentor? Where did they learn their traits? Did they watch your department scream and shout and stomp your feet? Did they watch you act that way? Are your children at home doing the same thing? Have your children seek wisdom now. Teach them respect when they are young so that they will not stray from it. Teach all to be presentable in private so that they will be presentable in public. It may not be big brother, it may be little child, but someone is always watching you. Set the example that you want to see in the public.

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Outside fire extends to vacant building in Bridgewater Bridgewater, Plymouth County, MA. Around 1:40 p.m. on March 23, 2015, the Bridgewater Fire Department struck a box for a reported structure fire at 200 Elm Street. Companies arrived to find heavy smoke showing from the AD corner of the building. They reported that the fire appeared to be on the exterior of the vacant two and a half story, wood framed commercial building. A pre-connected hand line was stretched off of Engine 3. The ambulance crew

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hooked up to the hydrant that was located just prior to the driveway of the property. Companies knocked down the exterior fire and opened up the outside wall to check for extension. Firefighters needed to go into the vacant building to check for extension, and a working fire assignment was requested. Crews opened up in-

side and checked with a thermal image camera, but no extension was reported. The ﬁre apparently began as embers from a burning brush pile behind the building caught some shingles on the side of the building on ﬁre. Raynham Engine 3 responded to the scene, and East Bridgewater sent an engine for station coverage. No injuries were reported. - PAT TRAVERS

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Brush fire, Kingston Kingston, MA. Firefighters responded to a report of a permit fire out of control. On arrival, Chief Heath found approximately two acres burning across a field. The fire was approaching a wooded hill area. Three brush trucks were special called to the scene with mutual aid from Pembroke, Plympton, and Duxbury to assist. The fire was quickly surrounded and brought under control.

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Crash in Harwich Harwich, MA. Around 5 p.m. on Friday, April 10th, an elderly woman struck a Eversource pole at 195 Route 28. The pole was severed at the base by her Toyota Corolla. The victim was taken to Cape Cod Hospital by the Harwich Fire and Rescue with non-life threatening injuries. The pole will be replaced by the electric company. Route 28 between Grey Neck Road and Chase Street was closed for some time until the pole is replaced. Harwich Police are handling the investigation.

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Challenge yourself! FIREFIGHTER FITNESS Lori Ann Hodgkinson

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Recovery of DOA in Abington Abington, Plymouth County, MA. Around 7:30 a.m. on April 13, 2015, the Abington Fire and Police Departments responded for a report of a body found at the Island Grove Park. A box was struck and Abington Engine 2, Ambulance 4, and the Forest Fire responded, along with the deputy and ﬁre chief. Companies gained access to the

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scene off of Lake Street, and from Park Avenue, ﬁnding a victim who was determined to be deceased. The OIC reported this would be a recovery operation and requested Forest Fire respond to the scene

with the boat so that the victim could be recovered. The boat was launched off of Central Street and retrieved the victim. Police are currently investigating the incident. Fire companies were clear from the scene within an hour. - PAT TRAVERS

Annual ice dive training in Hanson Hanson, Plymouth County, MA. On the morning of March 26th, the Plymouth County Technical Rescue Team held their annual ice dive training at Camp Kiwanee, off of Route 58 in Hanson. Twelve divers from the team participated in the training, along with JUMP TO FILE# several dive tenders 033115105 and support staff. Departments brought their dive and technical rescue equipment, including Abington Fire's new dive and technical rescue trailer, and Bridgewater Fire's newly renovated S-1, which houses the dive equipment. Kingston, Marshfield, Hanson and Duxbury also sent their dive vehicles and trailers to the training. After a triangle cut was placed in the ice, divers took turns checking out the conditions in the pond at Camp Kiwanee. Divers noted the clear viability under the ice. The training is held yearly to keep the team's divers proficient with all types of diving conditions. Other dive training is held in moving water scenarios, rivers and the ocean. - PAT TRAVERS

The season is changing and your fitness regime should be too! Here’s a way to not only make some changes; but a way to assess your current fitness level, establish new goals and keep your fitness program moving in the right direction. You can do it in the gym, or even better move it to the truck floor and/or outside when possible. If you are ready to challenge yourself, here’s one way to do it. My favorite type of challenge is a functional (job related) challenge, but you may want to choose a gym activity (distance on the treadmill/bike within a designated time frame, reps/weight lifted per minute etc.). You can select any task (test), but I think the functional ones are more practical, more beneficial and actually more fun! (Yes, I said Fun!) A good place to start is by selecting 3 (three) or 4 (four) functional tasks, i.e. dummy drag, ladder climb, equipment carry, etc. Sound familiar? If you’ve ever done the “Combat Challenge” or “CPAT” Test, those tasks are not new to you. If this is the first you are hearing of them, research them

online. You can use them as is, modify them or completely create your own. Some of the tasks require very little equipment, while others are a little more involved. Keep in mind your capabilities and be sure to select tasks appropriate for you. Remember: never sacrifice safety for speed. Perform each task, following all safety protocols and time yourself. Record your time for each task. Additionally, perform each task in whichever sequence you like and record your overall time for completing all of the tasks in succession. Continue your existing exercise program, and add the tasks two to three times per week. It’s your choice whether or not you time the tasks each time you do them. Some people absolutely will have to know how they are progressing and yet others may want to wait until the end of the four to six week training period to see the progress. At the end of four to six weeks, retest yourself and compare your times to your initial outing. Challenging yourself will take your fitness regime to a new level. If you are more the competitive type, see if you can get other members on board. Some of you may want to not only challenge yourself; but to challenge each other as well. You can keep it individualized, form teams or even challenge a neighboring department. Remember to have your physician’s approval before beginning any exercise program. Good – Luck…Stay Safe… and Challenge Yourself!

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Busy Palm Sunday for Waterbury On March 29th at approximately 3:30 p.m., the Waterbury Fire Department was dispatched to 35 Baldwin Ave for a structure fire. On arrival, firefighters found flames showing from the residence. Firefighters conducted several searches of the structure due to reports of a possible woman still inside the residence, but it turned out to be negative. Within minutes, Waterbury firefighters were dispatched to a

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sescond structure fire at 361 Sylvan Ave, which was not far from the first fire. On arrival, firefighters found heavy smoke pushing out through the roof with flames. Every piece of equipment in the city went to work as companies worked two structure fires at the same time. Mutual aid departments from

Naugatuck, Watertown, and Wolcott were called in to man the stations and respond to any other calls that would come in. One Waterbury firefighter was transported to St. Mary's Hospital for a knee injury. He was treated and released. Both fires are currently being investigated by the Fire Marshals Office.

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Winstead takes delivery of new rescue boat On April 7, 2015, the Winsted Fire Department in Winsted, CT took delivery of an AB Inflatable 14-foot Shallow V Aluminum Hull Rescue Boat. The boat included a Evinrude RescuePro 30 hp motor with Electric Start and Tilt feature. The purchase also included a trailer. Winsted Fire Department purchased the boat from All Hands Fire Equipment based in Neptune City, New Jersey. All Hands Fire is the north east distributor for AB Inflatable Boats.

Second alarm fire in the Hill New Haven, CT. Crews battle a second alarm fire in the Hill Section of the Elm City on the 16th of April. Flames broke out around 2 p.m. at the Spring St. address. Three pets perrished in the blaze, no one was injured. Ten people have been deplaced. Crews had the fire knocked in about 20 minutess. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

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SUV versus three story home in Fall River Fall River, MA. Shortly before 4:00 p.m. on Sunday afternoon, April 12th, Fall River's Emergency Communications Center began receiving calls reporting a motor vehicle crash into a garage, then into a house. The callers reported air bag deployment with one injured party still in the vehicle. Fire Alarm dispatched, Engine 9, Heavy Rescue 1, and Medical Rescue 2 to 77 Albion St. On arrival, the victim was already out of the vehicle and the paramedics went right to work

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treating the injured driver. Captain Frank O'Reagan from R-1 immediately called for a building inspector to respond to the scene because of major damage done to the outside wall of the four stall garage. Fall River Police investigators believe the out of control vehicle mounted a sidewalk, smashed through the cinder block wall of a garage knocking down over eight feet of wall then

careening across the front lawn before ﬁnally smashing into the granite foundation of the three story structure. The garage sustained heavy damage to one stall and the outside wall and required immediate shoring to prevent further damage. The house had minor damage while the vehicle was most likely totaled. The driver was transported to the local hospital by Rescue 2. - KENNETH LEGER

Car smashes into Whitman house Whitman, MA. At around 2:45 p.m. on March 23, 2015, the Whitman Fire Department responded to a single vehicle motor vehicle accident in the area of Washington Street and Auburn Street. A passerby reported the motor vehicle accident.Ambulance 247 and Engine 2 searched the area on Washington Street, but were unable to find anything. When crews traveled down Auburn Street, they noticed a car into a building at 204 Washington Street, on the Auburn Street side of the house. The vehicle did visible damage into the side of the building. The reported occupants were

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inside the house when police were finally able to locate them. The reported occupants of the vehicle were not forthcoming with information, including who was actually behind the wheel during the crash. Ambulance-247 obtained one patient refusal at the scene.The building inspector was requested. The cause of the accident is still under investigation. - PAT TRAVERS

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Forearms,” “Bucket Brigade,” “Rescue Sandy,” “Highrise Hell,” the event promises an invigorating exercise in teamwork, fitness and personal excellence. The Challenge is inspired by actual situations encountered by firefighters, EMS, and law enforcement.

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Healthcare, Allen Agency, Apartments on Elm, Rankin's Hardware, Penobscot Bay Pilot, Camden Riverhouse Hotel, and the Maine Lobster Festival. The Emergency Service Challenge welcomes volunteers to help stage the event and sponsor on a variety of levels. To learn more, and to get involved, visit the Challenge website; friend on Facebook; e m a i l : info@emergencychallenge.org, or call 207-236-7950. Sign up now; registration, at $50 per person, is limited. Come to Ragged Mountain, where you will be run ragged… and love every minute of it.

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Senior Fireﬁghter Arthur Bergeron of Engine Co.1, Burlington, VT

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Kingston Fireﬁghter Jimmy Reed extends forestry line at a brush ﬁre.

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Bridgewater MA Fireﬁghter Tom Luckman, III at a recent working ﬁre.

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Chief Andy Reardon of Norwell talks with technical rescue personnel as horses were rescued from a collapsed barn

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Whitman (MA) Fire Lieutenant Al Cunningham and Fireﬁghter Brian Trefry.

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Whitman Fire Lieutenant Tim Clancy and Fireﬁghter Tom Ford.

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Rochester (NH) Fire Department Chief Norm Sanborn at the second Alarm Fire in Rochester

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East Bridgewater MA Fire Chief Timothy Harhen at a recent working ﬁre in Bridgewater.

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Dan Riendeau, Director of Operations Somerville Division Cataldo Ambulance Service, and Nancy Kavanagh, Director for St. Patrick’s Shelter, Somerville

Cataldo Ambulance Service donates AED to St. Patrick’s Shelter in Somerville Somerville, MA. Cataldo Ambulance Service is honored to announce the donation of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to St. Patrick's Shelter, Somerville. The donation o p p o r t u n i t y JUMP TO FILE # was brought to 040115100 the attention of Cataldo Ambulance through social media. Dan Riendeau, Director of Operations Somerville Division Cataldo Ambulance Service, presented the AED to Nancy Kavanagh, Director for St. Patrick’s Shelter, Somerville. After a brief review of the AED and its functionality, it was agreed that the entire staff would be refreshed in the near future. The AED will be kept in an easily accessible and visible location, should it need to be used. Cataldo Ambulance Service has provided 911 coverage for the City of Somerville for over 37 years and is proud to be able to enhance their impact and presence on the safety of the community in additional ways. The AED dona-

tion provides the opportunity for immediate life-saving measures to occur while the responding crew is en route. Cataldo Ambulance Service Cataldo Ambulance Service, and Atlantic Ambulance Service(a division of Cataldo Ambulance Service), currently provide 911 responses for 16 municipalities, hospitals and numerous private contracts from 19 base locations throughout Massachusetts covering Greater Boston and the North Shore. They are also a leading private provider of Emergency Medical Transportation in the Commonwealth. The Atlantic Ambulance Service Division is the primary entity that responds to communities in the northern most region of the Cataldo Ambulance Service operating area. St. Patrick's Shelter, Somerville An emergency shelter for homeless women. Guests receive referrals for health care, mental health services, educational services and housing. They have a transitional program which helps guests move towards a better future. - LINDSEY SONN

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For Sale First Priority Renaissance Wheeled Coach Type 1 Ambulance on a 2014 Chevrolet K3500 4x4 Diesel Chassis. This unit was completely refurbished. Some upgrades include new FPEV RCT Electrical System, hoseline 12v Heater/AC Unit, new LonPlate Mica Grey Floor, Interior LED Lighting. $115,000 For additional information or photos, email vsales@emergencyvehiclecenter.com or call 800-247-7725.

Pls. take notice the Board of Fire Commissioners, Uniondale Fire District will accept sealed Bids until 2:00p, April 3, 2015 for the sale of one (1) 1991 Ford 350 White 24-Seat Passenger Bus – good condition. Bids open 3:00p. Vehicle sold “as is condition.” Min. accepted bid is $4,000. Sealed bids may be delivered in person to the District Mon.-Fri., 9-4p at 501 Uniondale Ave, Uniondale, NY 11553. Sealed bids must be marked “Bid for 1991 Ford 350 Passenger Bus” & accompanied with check for 10% of bid or bid will not be accepted. Final pymt. - Certiﬁed/bank check. For more info call District Secretary at (516) 481-8411 9-4p Mon.-Fri. ONLY.

1995 Ford E350-Horton Ambulance 37000 miles, 7.3 turbo diesel Automatic Transmission, Power Steering, Power Brakes, Power Windows, Power Locks, Rear view camera, Air conditioning, front and rear Ready for immediate use. Ready for immediate sale, Asking $11,000.00 Call Vincent Sorrentino, District Mechanic 516-931-3546, extension 211

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