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FARMHOUSE GOES UP IN FLAMES IN WEST BRIDGEWATER
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West Bridgewater, MA - Around 5:20 P.M. on the afternoon of Wednesday, September 23rd, firefighters were dispatched for a reported building fire at 35 E Center Street (Route-106). Companies arrived and found heavy fire and smoke showing from a two-story wood-framed farmhouse.
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TT Carrying Propane Rolls Over in Marshfield
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Tanker 1 in Peacham is a 2500-gallon tanker, built by Toyne, on a 2019 Kenworth T-470 chassis. It has a 1000-GPM front-mounted pump.
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Bennington Engine 936 runs with this 2014 Toyne 1500-GPM pumper on a Spartan chassis. It carries 750-gallons of water.
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Brattleboro Rescue 2 operated this 1983 GMC that had a unique 1967 Gerstenslager rescue body.
Marshfield, VT - On Monday, July 20th at 7:17 A.M., alarms sounded for a TT unit rolled into the river near Onion River Rd. in Marshfield. Initial reports received indicated a propane trailer in the river, while further JUMP TO FILE# reports received en- 100920106 route stated the driver was out of the vehicle with no injuries and that the trailer unit was not leaking. The first units on scene at 7:23 A.M. found the driver of the truck standing in the roadway. U.S. Rt. 2 was fully blocked, the tractor was on its side resting on the center line. The driver indicated that he was hauling a full load of odorized liquid propane, approx. 12,500 gallons. Initial size up showed only a very small vapor leak from one of the pressure relief valves on the top of the tanker. This vapor leak was already icing up and diminishing in intensity. EMS crews arrived and conducted patient assessment. The driver of the TT unit suffered only minor scrapes and bruises and refused transport. At 7:30 A.M., Marshfield Command requested assistance from the Vt. State Haz Mat Response Team and a Decon Trailer with spill equipment from Berlin Fire Dept. Command also requested additional help from Vt. AOT & Washington County Sheriffs Dept. to aid with traffic control and setting up a detour. It was obvious from the start that U.S. Rt. 2, a major east/west artery, would remain closed for most of the day. Green Mountain Power was also contacted. The power was shut down in the overhanging wires at 7:56 A.M. Vermont State Police and the DMV Investigation Team conducted the accident investigation. By 9:15 A.M. it was determined that we had an extended duration Haz Mat incident. Heavy truck recovery specialists were contacted around 8:00 A.M. and were enroute to the scene. All residents within 500 yds. of the crash site were kept informed, however there was no mandatory evacuation notice given out. The small vapor leak was not a threat, the scene was well controlled within the first 30 minutes. Upon arrival, Berlin Fire units deployed a set of river booms. This was a precautionary measure just to catch any fluids that leaked from either the brake systems or the rear axles of the trailer. Vt. Haz Mat Units conducted a thorough visual inspection of the trailer. Although the container was heavily damaged, it remained intact with no breaching. Between 12:00 P.M. and 1:00 P.M., crews arrived from Dead River Co. along with a subject
matter expert from the Propane Gas Association of New England (PGANE). Working closely with the Vt. Haz Mat Team, a plan was developed for the removal of product from the tank. At approximately 1:45 P.M., pumping ops began the transfer of product into another TT unit. The pumping operation successfully removed approximately 7,400 gallons of liquid propane form the trailer. Due to the position of the tank, this was the extent of the effective pumping operation. At 3:32 P.M., the decision was made to halt the pumping operation and move to a flaring operation. Rt. 2 was cleared of equipment at this time and power was restored to the electrical grid. The flaring operation continued until midnight and was successful in removing another 1,800 gallons of product from the tank. On Tuesday morning, July 21st, crews gathered on scene to finish the job. Marshfield Vol. Fire Dept., the Dead River crew, Byron Breda from PGANE, the towing and recovery crew, GMP with traffic control, and VSP worked through the day to complete the work. By 12:45 P.M. the trailer was up righted in the riverbed, enabling pumping ops to resume product recovery. At 5:20 P.M., Marshfield command advised that all product had been removed from the trailer and recovery of the trailer from the river was commencing. By 5:59 P.M. the trailer was out
of the river and was being readied for transport on a large flat bed trailer. At 7:47 P.M., Marshfield command advised that all fire units were cleared from the scene, returning to quarters. Agencies involved included: MARSHFIELD VOL. FIRE DEPT. – IC, Supplied Apparatus, Supplied Manpower, Traffic Control PLAINFIELD FIRE & RESCUE – EMS, Supplied Apparatus, Supplied Manpower, Traffic Control E. MONTPELIER AMBULANCE – EMS, EMS Standby for Vt. Haz Mat Team BERLIN FIRE DEPT. – Provided Decon Trailer with Spill Equipment, Supplied Manpower VT. STATE HAZ MAT TEAM – Product Control, Scene Stabilization VTRANS/AOT – Traffic Control MARSHFIELD DEPUTY TOWN CONSTABLE – Traffic Control VERMONT STATE POLICE – Accident Investigation VERMONT DMV – Accident Investigation DEAD RIVER CO. – Subject Matter Expert, Product Control and Recovery NORTHERN GAS CO. – Technician Crew, Product Control and Recovery PGANE – SME, Product Control and Recovery GREEN MTN. POWER – Electrical Grid Control LYNDON TRUCK CENTER – Towing and Vehicle Recovery CHARLEBOIS TRUCK CENTER – Towing and Vehicle Recovery 1ST. ASST. CHIEF TIM MORRIS
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Orange Firefighters Honor Deceased Members With Service; Two additional members added to the list of firefighters who have died as National Fallen Firefighter Weekend is marked Orange, CT - On October 6th, members of the Orange Volunteer Fire Department quietly honored past members who have died. The annual memorial service usually takes place on Memorial Day. Fire Chief Vaughan Dumas noted the difference in the timing and circumstances of this year’s service as he addressed members. Night was falling and members stood quietly with their heads bowed, their faces masked and with some distance between members. “Had it not been for their contributions,” Dumas said of past members, “we wouldn’t have the foundation we have today.” Dumas noted that the service couldn’t be held on Memorial Day because of the coronavirus, but that Tuesday was an appropriate day because it came in the middle of National Fallen Firefighters Weekend, which runs from Sept. 27 through Oct. 4. In addition to the Orange ceremony, Vaughan thanked firefighters for participating in a state ceremony that added Fire Marshal Tim Smith to a memorial list at the Connecticut Fire Academy in Windsor Locks. Smith died in the line of duty in January. Father Norman Brockett, pastor at Holy Infant Parish and a Fire Department chaplain, offered prayers for the occasion, citing the firefighters’ work as inspirational. “We can never repay the sacrifices of these courageous firefighters,” he said. “We only acknowledge that they gave all for us. Help us to go forward today having received from these short moments of prayer and meditation a small measure of personal aspiration to be like them in daily small ways.” Dumas noted that in addition to Smith, Elfo Pol’s name was being added to the list of firefighters being remembered. Pol passed away in June. After Vaughan’s comments, he and Deputy Fire Chief Charles Sherwood read the names of the firefighters who had passed away. Those names were:
JUMP TO FILE #100720103 Charter Members • Herbert Achtmeyer • William Achtmeyer • James Beebe • Edwin Boppert • Harold Brown • John Burns • Raymond Carter • Benjamin Clark Sr. • George Clark • Fred Crosby • John Demarest • John Gardner • Clarence Hall • Robert Harris • Edward J. Harvey • W. Arnold Hine • Frederick Hine • George T. Hine • George Johnson • William Knight • Chester Neal • Clarence Northrop • Donald Page • Edward Savage • Elbert Scobie • Alton Terrell • C.W. Townley • Chris Winkle Jr. • Robert J. Woodruff Active • Robert T. Baldwin • Earl Becker • William Brennan • John Capecelatro • Ralph Capecelatro • Jack Crockett • Joseph Cuzzocreo • John Cuzzocreo • James Daniel • Dr. H. Lincoln Dunn • Arthur Eberlein • Andrew Fredericksen • W. Earle Fulton • Edward Gagel • Donald Galligan • George W. Gilson • Henry Grove • Robert K. Hathaway • George T. Hine Jr. • Ronald Hine • John Howell • Clark Howlett • Ernest Kirchberg • Peter Logidice • Norvel Lloyd • Steven Loomis • Gene Lubocki • Elmer Manley • George McDermott • Dr. Leroy Monks • John O’Brien • William Olesen • Axel Petersen • Clifford Petersen • Fred Pilbro • Walter Plummer • Elmo Pol • James Richitelli • Kenneth R. Robinson • John Ross • Walter Scott • James Searles • George Smith • Timothy P. Smith • W. Curtis Sperry • William Sutherland • James White • John P. Wies • Thomas M. Wright • Joseph Yarosh • Harry Zarkos Deceased Active • Charles Palmer • Frank J. Kelly Jr. • John Slater • James Moran • Kenneth Mitchell Sr. • Clayton Pilbro • Albert Clark Jr. • John Seninowski • Joseph Swatt • Roger Patrick • James Ewen • Harrie Patrick • Ray Stock • Frank W. Knight Honorary Member • Harold McGrath Jr.
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Firefighter Nicholas Brown bows his head as he stands next to the memorial wreath as Orange firefighters celebrate members who have died.
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Two-Alarm Apartment Building Fire in New Britain
New Britain, CT - A two-alarm apartment building fire at 377 Stanley Street displaced close to 30 people on September 28th. Firefighters did a great job in holding the fire to two apartment units and bringing the blaze under control in about 25 minutes. No injuries were reported and the cause is under investigation.
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Texas: Leroy Lucio, 62 Rank: Captain Incident Date: June 17, 2020 Death Date: July 20, 2020 Fire Department: Houston Fire Department Initial Summary: On July 20, 2020, Captain Leroy Lucio was battling the COVID-19 virus at a local hospital in San Antonio, TX, when he passed away. Captain Lucio contracted the virus from exposure to COVID-19 in the workplace.
Texas: Gerardo "Jerry" Pacheco, 50 Rank: Firefighter/Paramedic Incident Date: July 18, 2020 Death Date: August 3, 2020 Fire Department: Houston Fire Department Initial Summary: On August 3, 2020, Firefighter/Paramedic Gerardo “Jerry” Pacheco was battling COVID-19 when he passed away. Firefighter/Paramedic Pacheco contracted the virus from exposure to COVID-19 in the workplace. Michigan: Steven Splan, 46 Rank: Sergeant Incident Date: August 2, 2020 Death Date: August 2, 2020 Fire Department: Bloomfield Hills Department of Public Safety Initial Summary: On August 2, 2020, Sergeant Steven Splan was on fire duty and, at approximately 1200hrs, helped to remove a tree blocking a roadway. Sergeant Splan, later in the evening during patrol, went on a meal break to the public safety building, where he was found unresponsive in the department kitchen. CPR was immediately performed and he was taken to the local hospital where he was pronounced deceased from an apparent heart attack late in the evening on August 2, 2020. New York: Alec Tannenbaum, 29 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: August 4, 2020
Death Date: August 4, 2020 Fire Department: Vails Gate Fire Department Initial Summary: Firefighter Alec Tannenbaum completed an on-duty shift Tuesday with the West Point Fire Department before responding to numerous storm-related alarms as a member of the Vails Gate Fire Department. Firefighter Tannenbaum was found unresponsive in his home late Tuesday, August 4, 2020. He was immediately transported to St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased from an apparent heart attack.
Florida: Anthony Craig "Tony" Christensen, 55 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: June 26, 2020 Death Date: August 4, 2020 Fire Department: City of Naples Fire-Rescue Initial Summary: Firefighters from the City of Naples Fire-Rescue responded to a medical emergency at a nursing home. The patient was exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 and results were received the next day that showed the patient was positive for the virus. Firefighter Anthony Craig “Tony” Christensen did not respond to this call. However, he was in direct contact with fellow firefighters who had been exposed to the virus from the nursing home. He subsequently contracted COVID-19 and passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2020.
Hawaii: Eric Hayashi, 49 Rank: Fire Equipment Operator Incident Date: August 8, 2020 Death Date: August 8, 2020 Fire Department: Hawaii Fire Department Initial Summary: On Saturday, August 8, 2020, Fire Equipment Operator Eric Hayashi responded to an EMS call at a residence. While at the scene, Fire Equipment Operator Hayashi experienced a medical emergency. He was immediately taken to the Hilo Medical Center where he passed away a short time later from an apparent heart attack.
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East Great Plain in Norwich, CT recently placed a 2019 Spartan/US Tanker in service as ET 51. This apparatus carries 2600-gallons of water with a 2000-GPM pump. The former ET 51 was a 1988 Pemfab/Ranger which carried 2000-gallons of water and had a 1500GPM Pump.
Old ET 51
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Post extrication.
Stony Hill Fire Extricates One on the Interstate
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Bethel, CT - On Thursday, September 24th at 7:15 A.M., Stony Hill Fire & EMS with Danbury Hospital Paramedic 608 were dispatched to Interstate 84 eastbound between Exits 8 and 9 for a single-car MVA with unknown injuries. First arriving Stony Hill Ambulance 3 located a car off the road
JUMP TO FILE #100620115 into a tree with the driver entrapped. Rescue 2, Engine 3, Engine 1 and Newtown's Hawleyville Fire Rescue 334 arrived on the scene and extricated the sole occupant in approximately 20 minutes.
The occupant was transported to Danbury Hospital with unknown injuries. Members stood by while Modzelewski's removed the vehicle from the woods with their twin steer rotator. - PATRICK MAGYAR
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Garage Fire Quickly Knocked Down in New Britain
New Britain, CT - Firefighters knocked down a garage fire within minutes after arriving at 51 Woodland Street on September 20th. The fire was caused by a resident who discarded embers on the outside of the garage from a previous controlled fire thinking the embers were properly extinguished. The fire spread to the garage and caused a little scorching on the side of the building next to it, but there was no extension into that building.
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Stafford Engine Tank 245 was built by Marion on a 1992 Peterbilt chassis. This apparatus carries 1250-gallons of water and is rated to flow 1250-GPM.
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The South Windsor (CT) FD is an all volunteer department that prides itself on professionalism and dedication - especially when it come to training our members. In addition to traditional fire related training, the department also spends a great deal of time training members of the department's "Rescue Squad", which are members from each of the three companies.
Ted DellaCamera with his 1949 Crosely Fire Truck at Quassy Amusement Park.
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1949 Fly & Harwood “Little Chief” Crosley Fire Truck Restored Oakville, CT - Ted DellaCamera, life-long resident of Oakville and owner of Yankee Crosley Parts, has brought his 1949 Crosley "Little Chief" firetruck back to its original purpose: putting big smiles on little faces. Mr. DellaCamera came across this firetruck in 2000, not realizing that he’d not only found the real deal but one of the rarest examples. “You just don’t find Fly and Harwood "Little Chief" Crosley firetrucks. They only made about 50 of them, using the Crosley pickup trucks as a starting point. Most were one long truck, but this is unique because the tanker is separate. I think this was the only fifth-wheel ever made by Fly and Harwood.” The long body of the firetrucks was difficult to maneuver. A detached tanker was a design improvement but, still, Powel Crosley Jr.’s idea of manufacturing vehicles for emergency use in tight spaces, such as manufacturing facilities, didn’t take off. Mr. DellaCamera’s vehicle instead found work at Beech Bend Park in Bowling Green, Ky., pulling children around the familyowned amusement park and raceway. When the park sold the apparatus, the professional clown who bought it planned a restoration but fell ill and died before starting the work. Another two decades would pass as other projects and priorities pushed the little truck aside in Mr. DellaCamera’s garage. “I was inspired to finish it be-
JUMP TO FILE #091320119 cause I was spending more time at home. This is a complete frame-off restoration and every nut and bolt was touched. I made new floor pans and splash panels, did the paintwork, fabricate the floor mats, and everything but the seats.” There is a lot to take in when looking at the work done, including a flag holder at the front and a fire nozzle standing in for the shifter. “When I work on a car, it starts talking to me, telling me what needs to be done. That’s when ideas start popping into my head.” In tribute to the little firetruck’s past and as a way to celebrate the milestone he’d reached, Mr. DellaCamera contacted Quassy Amusement and Waterpark in Middlebury, Conn., and asked if they’d be interested in allowing him to photograph the firetruck in its natural habitat. Ron Gustafson, director of marketing and public relations for the park, was happy to accommodate the request, pointing out the relationship between the two properties. “When the UConn Huskies faced the Kentucky Wildcats, we made a friendly wager and, when UConn won, that flag was raised on top of the Kentucky Rumbler, the wooden roller coaster at Beech Bend.” He added, “This is a great industry and we’re very supportive of one another. Quassy is happy to have Ted bring Beech Bend’s
firetruck and this great piece of amusement park history to visit.” After its visit to Quassy, the vehicle next stopped at the annual Historic Festival at Lime Rock Park, Lakeville, Conn., where Mr. DellaCamera invited several children to climb behind the wheel of the pint-sized apparatus. “That’s the whole point of working on it. I want kids to see what we had growing up. Well, this was a little before my time but they can ring the bell and make the siren go. I think they had a ball.” He explained his personal interest in taking on the restoration project, “My dad always wanted to restore a firetruck with me. He was a salesman for GMC and designed a lot of trucks for fire departments. At one time, we bought a truck and were bringing it home from Hartford but the rear end blew out. I thought that was the end of that dream.” The lettering above the door reads, “Pop’s,” which is not the only personalized lettering he’s designed. “I had another firetruck that was named Mo because, in Pennsylvania, it was a tradition to name the apparatus that way, Big Mo, Little Mo, etc. Back then, I’d give my daughter, Ashley, a hard time, telling her I’d pick her up from junior high in my first firetruck. “She’ll be getting married next month and I wanted to let her know I didn’t forget her growing up. So, I put Ash Mo on this firetruck. I think she likes it.” - LINDA ZUKUASKAS
Recently, the Training Division led by Deputy Chief Tim Papp and Captain Jared Pelletier set up a 'think outside the box' training exercise for the members of the Rescue Squad. The following 'social media' quote/post by Captain Pelletier is shared with permission: Another night; another training session. For those who aren’t familiar, the South Windsor FD has members who test for and get appointed to the department’s Rescue Squad; a special hazards/technical rescue division of the Department. The Squad trains on machinery rescue, high and low angle rope rescue, cold water/ice rescue, lifting/stabilization,
and more.
Vehicle extrication is another one of those disciplines, and training on removing patients from heavily-damaged vehicles is a common drill for them. With that said, vehicles involved in accidents don’t always end up on all four wheels. Oftentimes they’re on two wheels, or the roof. Sometimes, they’re not even on the ground. The training division, along with the help of FF Jay Murtha, was able to give the Squad a run for their money tonight. The drill simulated a highspeed accident involving a vehicle going airborne and getting lodged in a tree - about seven feet off the ground. If you think this is crazy, just go to Google and type in “vehicle stuck in tree”; it’s happened. The crew assessed the scene and made quick work of the situation. Both “victims” were safely and efficiently removed; and they’re ready for whatever is thrown at them next. - KEVIN COONEY
Training Scenario - Car vs Tree - Elevated
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Dumpster Fire Threatens Home in Salem
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Chichester has purchased a 2007 HME Ahrens Fox heavy rescue that previously served Greenwood Lake, New York (Orange County). The "new" Rescue 2 replaces a 1989 Pierce Dash.
Salem, NH - On Friday morning, October 9th, Salem Fire Alarm received a call from the homeowner at 42 Ticklefancy Lane reporting a construction dumpster on fire near her home. First due companies reported a dumpster fire away from the home and well involved. An attack line was advanced and the fire was quickly knocked down. Companies were tied up for 20 minutes for overhaul. There was no damage to the home.
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The 59-year-old fire station, which was torn down in July, 2020.
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New Castle FD once operated this 1982 Ford C/Pierce 1000/500 that now serves the Town of Grafton, Massachusetts. It was run as Engine 4 by GFD until the town took delivery of a new Engine earlier this year. Rumors were floating around that the apparatus was going to be disposed of, however, it will be retained by department and converted over into a forestry unit. PAT TRAVERS/NEFIREPHOTO.COM
An artist's rendering of what the fire station will look like when completed.
New North Conway Firehouse Under Construction North Conway, NH - The North Conway Fire Department is currently in the process of building their new firehouse, located on the grounds of their previous firehouse at 70 Norcross Circle. JUMP TO FILE # Demolition of the 59- 092220109 year-old fire station started on July 13, 2020 and it will make way for the new $6.7-million station which was voted on the previous month by North Conway Water Precinct voters. The new firehouse is expected to be completed in June, 2021. While construction is in progress firefighters will be housed, and equipment stored at their temporary station at 16 Seavey Street, just about a block away from the new station. Additional equipment will be stored at a rental property located at 690 East Conway Road. - PAT TRAVERS
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Fire blows from the second floor as firefighters throw ground ladders. CHUCK LOWE
Hooksett FD Forestry 3 is a converted 2002 Stewart & Stevenson. It has a 500-gallon water tank with a 500-GPM pump.
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Swanzey Ladder 1, a 2000 American LaFrance/Smeal 105' Quint, was acquired in 2016. This truck previously served the Plano Texas Fire Department. It carries 400-gallons of water and 20-gallons of class A foam.
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Walpole Tanker 1 operates with a 2017 International tanker that was built locally by Dingee Machine. It hauls 2500-gallons of water and has the ability to flow 500-GPM.
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Four-Alarm Fire in Franklin Under Investigation Franklin, NH - Franklin fire officials are investigating a fouralarm fire that ripped through a multi-family home on Sunday, September 13th. The fire came in at 2:36 P.M. for fire showing at 99 Pleasant Street and escalated to four JUMP TO FILE # alarms. Franklin's 091420112 first due Engine with the duty crew encountered heavy fire from the 'D' side of the building and immediately requested a second-alarm. Three firefighters were transported to the hospital for treatment of heat-related injuries. Two of them, including a Franklin firefighter, were treated and released, while one remained hospitalized for observation, Franklin Deputy Fire Chief David Hall reported. Heavy fire traveled throughout the three-unit building and through the metal clad roof after being vented by Franklin's Tower Ladder. Several cars where destroyed in the driveway as well due to the heavy fire on the side porch of the structure. Firefighters from 18 departments responded to the incident and the cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Franklin Fire Department and the State Fire Marshall's office. The American Red Cross also responded to assist the residents displaced by the fire. - JAY HEATH
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Weare Fire Rescue Responds to ATV Accident Weare, NH - At 11:59 A.M. on Wednesday, September 16th, Weare Fire Rescue responded to an OHRV accident on the Hopkinton-Everett multi-use Trail System located in East Weare. Weare Fire Rescue, working JUMP TO FILE# with eyewitnesses 091720100 together with GPS coordinates from NH 9-1-1, was able to locate the accident on the Sugar Hill Loop. Involved in the accident was a husband and wife from Marlborough, NH. They were riding tandem when the ATV rolled onto its side and on top of the wife, causing the 82-year-old female to receive a severe head injury. After paramedics stabilized the patient, she was carried out of the woods and transported to Concord Hospital. Fire Chief Robert Vezina would like to thank all who assisted and aided in the successful mitigation of the two-hour incident, most significantly Dunbarton Fire Department, Weare Police Department, and Goffstown Fire Dispatch. The Hopkinton-Everett multiuse Trail System is an expansive network of multi-use trails beginning at the parking area off Winslow and Ray Roads in Dunbarton, NH. Six distinct loops wind outwards towards Stark Pond and Everett Lake, passing over hills and crossing streams and rivers at several points. In addition to the 24 miles of cut trail, numerous dirt and woods roads offer trail users plenty of territory to explore. - WEARE FIRE RESCUE
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Outside Fire Extends Inside Longmeadow Home Longmeadow, MA - A fire that started in the yard behind a large one-story, single-family home in the affluent suburb of Longmeadow around 9:30 P.M. on Saturday, September 12th, extended into the home's attic crawl space and did extensive damage, displacing several residents and injuring an East Longmeadow firefighter. Longmeadow crews were initially called for an outside fire at the address, but while responding LPD officers on scene advised that the fire had extended into the home. Chief John Dearborn of Longmeadow Fire ordered a secondalarm to be struck, bringing mutual aid from North Thompsonville Fire in Enfield, CT and East Longmeadow, MA crews to the scene, along with Shaker Pines Fire Dis-
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JUMP TO FILE #091320107 trict (also in Enfield) for station coverage. While crews began an interior attack on scene, a problem was discovered with the hydrants on Prynnwood Road. Not only was the hydrant in front of the home out of service, the remaining plugs were supplying low water pressure. At this point, interior crews were ordered out of the home and Shaker Pines was moved up to the scene to lay in from a hydrant on Shaker Road, nearly a full city block away from the fire building. While the water pressure issue was resolved, the fire had taken possession of the attic and caused a collapse of the center portion of the roof by the chimney. Crews remained in defensive mode for the next hour before heading inside to overhaul the remains of the house. Early on in the incident, while venting a window on the 'Charlie' side, an East Longmeadow firefighter sustained an injury to her hand and was taken to Baystate Medical Center where she received several stitches. No civilian injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation by the LFD, LPD and State Fire Marshal's office, but it is not considered suspicious. - NATE ARNOLD
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Cooler autumn weather is the perfect time for chili; and while slow cookers are certainly popular when it comes to chili, nothing beats cooking it in a pot on the stove top so the aromas fill the firehouse. I mean, if chili ever had a “season” it most certainly is now. This dish is the quintessential fire-
house meal; it’s cheap, flavorful and can feed a crowd. Every year, firehouses all over the country have chili cookoffs, often resulting in heated competitions amongst local companies. See what I did there? And ask any firehouse chef, there are a million and one ways to make it and everyone has the best recipe. Most chili recipes are your standard beef, tomato and chile based, which is absolutely delicious and easily the most popular way to make it. But sometimes we crave variety or just something different to keep things interesting, and this Chipotle-Turkey Chili is the perfect answer to that. Ground
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turkey is a great ingredient to use if you are looking to lighten up a dish. It has much less calories than beef, but still adds a ton of protein to help fill up the crew. But with this leaner meat also comes less flavor. With that being said, turkey is a blank canvas for other flavors like cumin, coriander and chipotle. Garnishing with avocado adds some extra healthy fat and cilantro is the perfect ingredient to brighten it up. So if you are looking for something different to make at the firehouse, but still keep everyone happy...look no further! Stay safe, eat well!
CHIPOTLE-TURKEY CHILI Serves 4
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Second-Alarm in Maynard Store
Maynard, MA - On Sunday, October 4th, the Maynard Fire Department was dispatched to a structure fire in the heart of downtown. Crews arrived to find smoke showing from a block of stores, prompting the incident commander to upgrade to a second-alarm. Additional resources from Acton, Concord, Stow, Sudbury and Boxborough responded to assist. Crews were able to locate the fire to the rear of a spa inside the single-story ordinary building. It was confined to the area of origin and promptly knocked down. Adjacent occupancies, including an art gallery and nail salon, suffered smoke damage, but there was no extension. The state incident support unit and fire investigators were called to assist.
1 lb. Ground Turkey 1 Small Carrot, rough chopped 1 Celery, rough chopped 1 Medium Onion, rough chopped (½ reserved for garnish) 1 Garlic Clove 1 Bell Pepper, seeded and chopped 2 - 14 oz. Cans Chopped Tomatoes (preferably fireroasted) 2 - 14 oz. Cans Black Beans, drained Adobo Sauce from can of Chipotle Peppers, to taste 1 tsp. Cumin 1 tsp. Paprika 1 tsp. Coriander 1 tsp. Dried Oregano 1 tsp. Chili Powder Salt, to taste Black Pepper, to taste EVOO Garnish (Optional): 1 Avocado, chopped 1 Lime, cut into wedges 1 Jalapeno, sliced Chopped Raw Onion Handful of Fresh Cilantro, chopped
*Note: I am a firm believer that no pot of chili is the same when it comes to seasonings. Please taste yours and adjust it according to your liking. Procedure:
-In a food processor, combine the carrot, celery, ½ of the onion and garlic. Pulse into a paste. If you do not have a food processor, just finely mince them all together. This is your sofrito mixture.
-In a large stock pot over medium heat, add enough EVOO to cover the bottom of pot. When the oil is shimmering, add your ground turkey. Do NOT touch the turkey now until it starts to brown. At this point, season with a generous pinch of salt. Flip the turkey over and brown the other side. Add your sofrito mixture and start to break up the turkey. Cook, stirring frequently until mixture just starts to get some color. -Add the dried spices, stir until fragrant. Now add the chopped tomatoes and stir to combine.
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-Add the bell pepper and 1 can of black beans. Bring to a simmer. Puree the other can of black beans in a food processor and add to the pot. This step is optional but adds body to the chili. If you don’t have a food processor you can just mash them up with a fork. After about 10 minutes or so, taste and adjust and seasonings/spices. At this point, add the chipotle a little at a time. Taste and adjust. -Continue cooking for 20-30 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve with avocado, cilantro, chopped onion and lime wedge.
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Departments Respond to Falmouth MVA
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Chelsea Firefighters Battle Three-Alarm Fire
Chelsea, MA - Chelsea firefighters and surrounding cities battled a structure fire on High Street, September 18th, that went to three alarms. Crews made an aggressive interior attack, but were forced out due to the heavy fire conditions. Crews were able to knock down the fire a few hours later and remained on scene for extensive overhaul and checking for extension.
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Fall River, MA - Public Safety officials from Bristol County gathered at Battleship Cove, the site of the State memorial to the Massachusetts residents who perished on 9/11, nineteen years ago. After a speaking program, a wreath of flowers was laid at the memorial. White doves were released after the playing of taps, followed by a lone bagpiper playing Amazing Grace. Pictured are Chiefs Lynch and Aguiar laying a wreath of flowers at the Memorial.
Falmouth, MA - Falmouth Engine 25 and Ambulance 37 responded to Route 151 and Ashumet Road on September 26th around 8:10 P.M. for a reported MVA, however, the accident was quite a distance from Route 151. Ambulance 37 arrived and reported a pickup truck into a tree. Engine 25 then reported that a small child was in the rear seat with minor injuries, and a 30-year-old driver needed to be extricated. EMTs requested MedFlight and an additional ambulance, sending Ambulance 38. The 30-year-old man was not wearing a seat belt and struck the windshield, causing severe head trauma. Both ambulances transported the patients to Falmouth Hospital, however, MedFlight had to be cancelled due to fog. The young boy sustained very minor injuries.
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THEN & NOW
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The current apparatus of Mashpee Engine 352 is a 2017 E-One Typhoon E-Max 1500-GPM pumper. It carries 530-gallons of water and 30-gallons of foam. Previously assigned as E-352 was a 1980 GMC/E-One 2000-gallon tanker with a 1000-GPM pump. This apparatus was sold to Errol, NH when it was retired by MFD.
Former MFD Engine 352
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A firefighter works the ladder pipe on West Bridgewater Ladder-1.
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Farmhouse Goes Up in Flames in West Bridgewater
Current MFD Engine 352
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Boston Ladder 19, located in Southie, once operated this 1984 Emergency One Hurricane 110' rear-mount aerial.
West Bridgewater, MA Around 5:20 P.M. on the afternoon of Wednesday, September 23rd, firefighters were dispatched for a reported building fire at 35 E Center Street (Route-106). Companies arrived and found heavy fire and smoke showing from a two-story wood-framed farmhouse. Shortly after companies' arrival, a secondalarm was struck, bringing in mutual aid companies to the scene and to cover the town's fire station. Crews began with an aggressive interior attack and hit the heavy fire on the "B" side of the building. Interior crews were able to stretch several hand lines and make some progress, but the fire was too far ahead of them. The fire spread quickly throughout the occupied dwelling. Companies moved
JUMP TO FILE #093020103 to a defensive posture, stretching large hand lines to each side of the building. Additional companies were called in one-by-one over the second-alarm assignment to the smoky blaze, eventually being just an engine and truck short of a fourthalarm assignment. In addition to the West Bridgewater companies onscene, mutual aid engines from Bridgewater, Easton, East Bridgewater, Halifax, Raynham, and Whitman responded directly to the scene, while a Hanson engine covered West Bridgewater's headquarters. Ambulances from Brockton and Bridgewater and the Massachu-
setts Department of Fire Services Rehab-6 also responded to the scene. Crews remained on-scene for several hours applying water from several large hand lines and a ladder pipe. At least one firefighter was transported to a local hospital from the scene with reportedly minor injuries. The house was a total loss and residents were not able to return to the building. All occupants were accounted for, but several animals reportedly perished in the fire. The Red Cross responded to assist the residents. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the Massachusetts State Fire Marshal's Office. - PAT TRAVERS
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Truck Fire Extends to Factory in Brockton
Brockton, MA - Around 9:20 P.M. on the evening of Wednesday, September 30th, the Brockton FD transmitted Box-5126 for a reported truck fire near a building at 125 Perkins Avenue. Engine-2, Engine-4, Squad-A and Lad- JUMP TO FILE# responded 093020107 der-2 along with Car-56. Companies arrived and reported a truck cab to an 18wheeler was on fire in between two factories. The fire began extending to a large fourstory factory that houses the FB Washburn Candy Corporation. A hand line was stretched off of Engine-2 and the heavy fire was quickly knocked down, with only minor extension to the factory. Crews encountered a dead yard hydrant on the property, but were quickly able to secure another water supply. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation. - PAT TRAVERS
Firefighters quickly knocked down the fire and prevented further extension to the factory.
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Vehicle News The Newbury Fire Department has placed a 2019 KME Severe Service-Tuff Truck with 103' aerial in service at the East Station. It is designated Ladder 8 as all apparatus in town are sequentially numbered. Ladder 3, the former Brookline Quint, will run out of the West Station giving the town two aerial apparatus. At the West Station, previously the Byfield Fire Department, a 2020 KME Panther with 1000-gallons of water and 30-gallons of foam now runs as Engine 2. Also assigned to this station is a recently acquired Wheeled Coach demonstrator, built on a 2018 Ford F550 4x4 chassis, for Ambulance 4. This is the first all-red ambulance for the department.
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Retired Wareham Firefighter Gets Tour of New Rescue-1 Wareham, MA - On Monday, September 14th, following a training session, Wareham firefighters showed off their new Rescue-1, a 2019 Spartan/EVI Heavy Rescue to a familiar face. Retired Wareham Firefighter David "Wally" Wahlstrom was happy to receive a visit from his former co-workers at home. Wareham firefighters gave him a grand tour of all the compartments and new equipment stored in the heavy rescue. Then, much to his excitement, they gave Wally a ride in their new rig, with him in the officer's seat. The new Rescue1 was placed into service on September 13th.
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Lowell Firefighters Respond to Second-Alarm Lowell, MA - Lowell firefighters arrived to find fire showing from the rear of a house on Willie St., September 20th. Crews found fire in the basement extending up to the third floor in the walls. Command struck a second-alarm, bringing in more manpower. Truck companies opened up and were able to stop fire extension into the attic. Crews had the fire knocked down in a short amount of time. The fire is under investigation.
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Brockton MA Firefighter Brian Gray gets a bottle change.
Brewster EMS Paramedics treat a victim who was rescued over a ladder.
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Two-Alarm Fire Strikes Brockton Sober House Brockton, MA - Around 10:30 A.M. on the morning of Monday, September 14th, the Brockton FD responded to a reported building fire at 26 St Casimir Avenue. Engine-3 arrived on-scene and reported smoke showing from a two-story brick building. Evacuations were still in progress of residents. Car-56 arrived on-scene and immediately struck a second-alarm. A person trapped on floor-2 in
JUMP TO FILE #091620112 the rear of the building was rescued over a ladder by two of the buildings' occupants when firefighters arrived. Two lines were stretched to quickly knock down the fire in the 'A-D' corner of the second floor. The fire appeared to be contained to one unit of the multiple-unit brick
building, which originally was utilized as a convent, and is now a sober house. The cause of the fire is under investigation. No injuries were reported. The occupant who was rescued from the second floor was evaluated by Brewster paramedics on-scene, but refused transport to a hospital. - PAT TRAVERS
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Concord Fire Lt. Brad Ferrie updates the accountability board at a 2nd Alarm in Maynard on 10/4/20.
USA #508782 is listed as a 1944 Chevrolet General Detroit Class Fire Truck.
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A member confers with his officer on the 'A' side of Mansfield St.
Three-Alarm Fire Destroys One Home; Damages Two More in Springfield Springfield, MA - A windswept fire rose to three alarms before being brought under control in the Forest Park neighborhood of Springfield on Saturday, September 19th. The first 911 call came into Fire Alarm around 12:30 P.M. and first due Engine, Truck and Tactical Unit 3, whose firehouse was a block-and-a-half away, arrived to find the 'Alpha' side of the twoand-a-half story home at 20-24 Mansfield Street fully involved in fire and radiant heat starting to ignite the 'Bravo' and 'Delta' side exposures. A second-alarm was sounded as Firehouse 3's crews used large caliber lines to try and knock down the heavy fire from the street as the balance of the second-alarm companies were arriving. The fire took possession of the attic of the 'Delta' side expo-
JUMP TO FILE #092320100 sure building thanks to strong winds blowing through the scene. Mansfield St. command struck a third-alarm as a precaution, bringing the last remaining Springfield crews to the scene along with an engine from neighboring East Longmeadow. Crews worked hard and managed to contain the fire in the exposure buildings, but the original building at 20-24 was a total loss. Nearly a dozen residents were displaced by the fire and four were transported for evaluation of smoke inhalation. The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the SFD, but is not considered suspicious.
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Billerica Firefighters Make Great Stop at Dwelling Fire
Billerica, MA - Billerica firefighters made a great stop at a dwelling fire on Tremont Rd. on September 15th. Crews arrived to find heavy fire showing from the front of the house and extending to the first floor and attic. Crews advanced handlines and made an aggressive interior attack to knock down the main body of fire. Another engine was called in for extensive overhaul. Crews were able to revive a cat on scene. Also, a resident was taken to the hospital with burns according to reports on scene.
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Barre Ladder 1 is a 1999 Emergency One Cyclone 100' aerial that was acquired in 2017. It previously served Evergreen Park Illinois, just outside of Chicago.
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Don’t Vote for the Mule Your Vote Makes a Difference Chaplain’s Corner Pastor Fernando Villicana
In 1938 the name Boston Curtis appeared on the ballot for Republican Committeeman from Milton Washington. In reality, Boston Curtis was a donkey. The town’s mayor sponsored the animal to demonstrate that people know very little about the candidates. He proved his point - the mule actually won the election! It’s sad but true that too many Americans know very little about their government. Did you know that 10 major political decisions were won by just 1 vote? By One Vote Oliver Cromwell was given control of England in 1845 By One Vote Charles I was executed in 1649
By One Vote English was made the official language in the U.S. over German in 1776
By One Vote Texas was admitted to the Union in 1845. By One Vote President Andrew Johnson was saved from execution after his impeachment in 1868 . By One Vote France was changed from a monarchy to a republic in 1875 By One Vote Rutherford B. Hayes became our 19th president in 1876 By One Vote Hitler won leadership of the German Nazi Party in 1923
By One Vote The US House of Representatives, in 1801, elected Thomas Jefferson as President of the United States By One Vote In 1941, the Selective Service Act (the draft) was saved by a one-vote margin just weeks before Pearl Harbor was attacked
Yes, Your Vote Makes a Difference
Proverbs 29:2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man/woman rules, the people groan. This is why it is so very important for us to pray and vote. And know why we are voting for a particular candidate! I had someone tell me recently: “Well, I’m gonna sit this one out and just pray.” We need to understand something! We must pray AND VOTE!
I read a short story about two boys and their views on dealing with a crisis. Two Christian boys decided to take a short cut across a fenced field after church one day. After hopping the fence and walking a short distance they noticed a raging bull kicking up the dirt and snorting out of his nostrils. One boy looked at the other and said: “We better stop and pray.”The second boy looked at him and said: “No, we’d better run and pray.” Well, we better pray and vote! Critically important issues are at stake in this Presidential election Christian!
-How do you feel about abortion (sanctity of life)? -Late term and partial birth abortion? -Same sex marriage? -War, terrorism, foreign policy? -Open borders/closed borders? -Economy - the ability to prosper and grow and purchase homes etc.?
All of these and more will be heavily impacted by our next President. How do the presidential candidates values measure up to the Word of God (Bible)? 2 Samuel 23:3 “He who rules over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God.”
Psalm 33:12 Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people he chose for his inheritance. Don’t Vote for the Mule Your Vote Makes a Difference
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New York Rescues (5) VIDEO REVIEW
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This is the final disk of the five DVD set and features Rescue 5 stationed in the Borough of Staten Island. The footage takes place in 1997 when they were assigned a Mack MR/Saulsbury rescue truck with a walk-in body in which four crew members suited up and sat during responses. Their current res-
cue trucks have non-walk-in bodies and the entire crew rides in the cab. This DVD is 45 minutes rather than the others, which were 60 minutes. This coverage is different than the other four in the following respects: there is no introduction by any member of the company and there are no interviews or training sessions with specialized equipment. There is also no narration by the videographer. All that can be heard is radio traffic, which is not very audible in most cases. There is also no indication of what is burning, nor the date, box number or the number of alarms. On the back of the jacket of the set is a brief explanation of what is within and two third alarm fires are mentioned. The fires are spectacular! One is in an attached two story building which could be a dwelling, offices or commercial establishments. Take your pick! The buildings are fully involved with exposures being threatened. Tower ladder streams and some handlines operate and have their work cut out for them.
The second fire appears to be in what might be a private property with several expensive dwellings. The main fire is in the middle and two large buildings are exposed and burning. It is unclear what is burning in the middle. There is a construction shovel on the property which suggests that there was work in progress and the main fire may have been a building under construction because not much is left of it. Tower Ladder 77 comes in off the street and goes to work with its platform stream. Rescue 5 is heavily engaged in both of these fires, but a videographer would never be able to get close enough to view them. Other parts of this DVD involve riding along with the crew while they gear up during responses. The DVD is also dedicated to a firefighter from the company who lost his life and part of the proceeds will help his family. This footage is a fitting way to bring to a close a salute to New York City rescues!
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Norwell Forestry 1 was built by Danko on a 2018 Ford F-350 4x4 chassis. It carries 300-gallons of water, 12-gallons of class A foam and is rated to pump 160-GPM.
Kochek Introduces New, Upgraded Pistol Grip Ball Valves September 14, 2020--Putnam, CT - Kochek Company, LLC has announced that new, custom Scotty pistol grip ball valves are replacing its former offerings. The new Kochek ball valves in 1.0” and 1.5" sizes are now sourced directly from Scotty® Firefighter to ensure durability and top-quality performance. To further meet the rigorous demands of the field, Kochek re-engineered the Scotty models to include a lightweight aluminum full-time 360º female swivel on all models and aluminum male threads on most models, excluding those with 1.5” NH Male threads. These high-flow pistol grip ball valves are compatible with most 1.0” and 1.5” threaded nozzles, allowing for flow rates up to 100 GPM. They come with a bail positioned on top, permitting reliable, smooth shut-off operation. All Kochek's standard finishes and colors are available on the aluminum components, and laser engraving is available. Scotty® Firefighter, a division of Scott Plastics Limited based in British Columbia, Canada, manufactures forestry hand pumps and backpacks, foam and gel systems,
nozzles, wrenches, adapters, connectors, and valves. A complete product view is found at www.ScottyFire.com.
About Kochek Headquartered in Putnam, CT, Kochek Company is a leading producer of water movement products for fire, water works, and irrigation markets throughout North America and abroad. In order to achieve its mission to manufacture and deliver the highest quality products at competitive prices, Kochek follows the guiding principles of lean manufacturing. More information about Kochek and the company's entire product line may be found at www.kochek.com. - PROVIDED
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Horse Incident with Medflight in Halifax Halifax, MA - On September 12th, firefighters responded to 21 Plymouth St. for reports of a female that was thrown from a horse. Medflight was called and landed at a nearby Walmart parking lot. The patient was transported to Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston with unknown injuries.
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Firefighters in Wells used this 1975 Ford F-750 that was built by Howe Fire Apparatus. Although it carried 500-gallons of water, the pump was only rated for 750-gallons per minute.
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CHUCK LOWE
Engine 4, running from Kennebunk's Central Station, is a 2019 Sutphen Monarch. It has a 2000-GPM pump and carries 1000-gallons of water with 30 of foam.
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