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Explosion in Yarmouth Yarmouth, ME. FireďŹ ghters from Yarmouth responded to Gables Drive for a reported explosion in the area on June 25th. The initial alarm was received at 6:17 a.m. and was conďŹ rmed by on-duty Deputy Chief Richard Kindelan.

The location of the explosion was approximately two blocks from the ďŹ re station.

Fire Communications alerted Engine 1, Engine 2, Tower 1, and Ambulance 1 to respond to the end of Gables Drive. Patrol OfďŹ cer Kerry Warner was the ďŹ rst to arrive immediately followed by the Deputy Chief Kindelan.

Initial reports indicated that at least two townhouses had exploded and the occupants were unaccounted for. Deputy Chief Kindelan requested the all hands be struck and asked for two additional EMS units.

DC Kindelan reported that there was no ďŹ re and it appeared to be a gas explosion. An immediate request was made to the local propane companies for a response team and Central Maine Power was requested to dump the grid of power.

Engine 1 arrived on scene with a crew of six members and search operations of the most heavily damaged began. Tower 1 arrived shortly afterwards and secured util-

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ities and gas to the units. Engine 2 established water supply and assisted in search operations. Deputy Chief Estabrook and Deputy Chief Goddard implemented a full incident command structure.

DC Kindelan assumed EMS group supervisor, DC Goddard was assigned safety and DC Estabrook assumed command. Police Chief Michael Morrill was assigned public information ofďŹ cer and Police Lieutenant Dean Perry was assigned scene security. Cumberland Fire Chief Dan Small was assigned as the rescue group supervisor.

Accountability of residents was completed within twenty minutes and a secondary search was being conducted mutual aid resources. One occupant was believed to be missing and deceased as he lived in the original building that exploded.

The victim was found approximately three hours after the explosion and recovered with the assistance of the medical examiners ofďŹ ce. One resident was transported to the hospital for evaluation and two others were treated on scene.

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were transported tothe ďŹ re station by ambulances and police cars for shelter.

Off duty staff provided meals and clothing for victims. Psychological crisis counselors were present as were clergy from the local churches.

Approximately 20 minutes into the incident, units responding for mutual aid were sent to a local assisted living complex for an unknown incident. Mutual aid units

determined that the explosion had caused minor damage to the road area. Units cleared this incident in just under and hour and returned to their communities.

Upon arrival of Fire Rescue Chief Michael Robitaille, a full incident action plan was developed for the next time period.

Rehab of crew members would become a priority as temperatures were 93 degrees and humidity reached 80% in the early afternoon

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Local mutual aid communities and in town calls were handled by a task force under the supervision of Falmouth Fire Rescue Chief Howard Rice.

Mutual aid resources except for Cumberland and Falmouth were returned within two hours of the incident.

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St. Albans Town, VT. On June 30, 2013, St. Albans Town firefighters were called to a barn fire around 9 p.m. on Maquam Shore Road.

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California: Luke Sheehy, 28 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: June 10, 2013 Death Date: June 10, 2013 Fire Department: U.S. Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region Fire Dept. Info: Regional Forester Randy Moore Initial Summary: Firefighter Sheehy, a member of the California Smokejumpers, was struck by a falling portion of a tree while operating on the Saddle Back Fire in the Modoc National Forest. Sheehy was treated by fellow firefighters and flown by helicopter to a hospital in Alturas, California, but succumbed to his injuries.

North Carolina: Tony Barker, 36 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: June 13, 2013 Death Date: June 13, 2013 Fire Department: Mountain View Volunteer Fire Department Fire Dept. Info: Bill Johnson Initial Summary: Wind from a storm in the Wilkes County, NC, area blew part of a maple tree across power lines igniting a fire in a small structure. A witness said that Firefighter Barker, one of the first to arrive at the scene, was bending over to look more closely where the fire was coming from and was less than 3 feet away from the structure when he collapsed.

While witnesses said they never saw Barker touch the structure, the electricity from the power lines on the structure likely moved through the building and unpaved ground, electrocuting Barker. Reports indicate that the ground was saturated with rainwater which helped conduct the electricity. Other firefighters were able to pull Firefighter Barker away from the structure. Efforts to revive Barker with CPR, however, were unsuccessful. Firefighter Barker was pronounced dead at Wilkes Regional Medical Center.

New York: Thomas Burley, 20 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: June 18, 2013 Death Date: June 18, 2013 Fire Department: Youngstown Volunteer Fire Company Fire Dept. Info: Eric Wieland Initial Summary: While returning from fire department mandated training at the Niagara County Public Safety Training Facility, Firefighter Burley died from injuries sustained when his privately owned vehicle was involved in an accident.

Georgia: Katrina Sims, 24 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: June 18, 2013 Death Date: June 18, 2013 Fire Department: Atlanta Fire Rescue Department Fire Dept. Info: Kelvin J. Cochran Initial Summary: Firefighter Sims was found deceased while on duty in the fire station. Investigation into the circumstances related to the death is underway by authorities.

Rhode Island: Edward C. Vanner, Jr. , 24 Rank: Assistant Chief Incident Date: June 17, 2013 Death Date: June 17, 2013 Fire Department: 143d Fire & Emergency Services - Quonset ANG Base R.I. Fire Dept. Info: Anthony J. Novellino, Jr. Initial Summary: Assistant Chief of Operations Vanner was found by a fellow firefighter in his office unconscious and unresponsive. Chief Vanner was transported to Kent Hospital where despite the best efforts of EMTs and doctors from the 143d FES, North Kingstown Fire Department, and Kent Hospital, Chief Vanner passed away from an apparent heart attack.

West Virginia: John T. Appleton, 62 Rank: Firefighter/Chaplain Incident Date: June 24, 2013 Death Date: June 24, 2013 Fire Department: Malden Volunteer Fire Department Fire Dept. Info: William L. Peterson Initial Summary: While conducting exterior operations with other firefighters at a residential structure fire on Happy Hollow Road in Sissonville, Firefighter Appleton suffered a medical emergency. Appleton reportedly went into cardiac arrest and was treated at the scene then transported to the hospital but passed away from his injury.

Arizona: Garret Zuppiger, 27 Rank: Firefighter Kevin Woyjeck, 21 Rank: Firefighter Clayton Whitted, 28 Rank: Firefighter William Warneke, 25 Rank: Firefighter Travis Turbyfill, 27 Rank: Firefighter Joe Thurston, 32 Rank: Firefighter Jesse Steed, 36 Rank: Firefighter Anthony Rose, 23 Rank: Firefighter John Percin, 24 Rank: Firefighter Wade Parker, 22 Rank: Firefighter Scott Norris, 28 Rank: Firefighter Sean Misner, 26 Rank: Firefighter Grant McKee, 21 Rank: Firefighter Eric Marsh, 43 Rank: Firefighter Christopher MacKenzie, 30 Rank: Firefighter Dustin Deford, 24 Rank: Firefighter Travis Carter, 31 Rank: Firefighter Robert Caldwell, 23 Rank: Firefighter Andrew Ashcraft, 29 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: June 30, 2013 Death Date: June 30, 2013 Fire Department: Prescott Fire Department Fire Dept. Info: Dan Fraijo Initial Summary: Nineteen firefighters, members of the Granite Mountain Interagency Hotshot Crew, were killed while working the Yarnell Hill fire near Yarnell, Arizona, when their position was overrun by flames. The Yarnell Hill fire was listed at 800 acres on Sunday morning. When a thunder cell passed over, the fire blew up. Wind gusts of 40-50 mph occurred.

Fire crews were reported to have deployed their fire shelters at about 1755hrs. Because of poor visibility, fire behavior, and high wind, no contact was made with the crew for a little more than an hour. Shortly thereafter, confirmation of the multiple firefighter fatalities was made. Investigation into the fatal incident continues.

California: Christopher Douglas, 41 Rank: Engineer/Paramedic Incident Date: July 5, 2013 Death Date: July 5, 2013 Fire Department: CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department Fire Dept. Info: John R. Hawkins Initial Summary: Engineer/Paramedic Douglas was hit by a passing vehicle while standing on the Monterey Avenue onramp along Interstate 10. Douglas was taken to Desert Regional Medical Center where he died from his injuries. The accident remains under investigation by California Highway Patrol’s (CHP) Multidisciplinary Accident Investigation Team.

Idaho: Dennis Long Rank:Heavy Equipment Operator Incident Date: July 8, 2013 Death Date: July 8, 2013 Fire Department: Idaho Department of Lands - Maggie Creek Forest Protective District Fire Dept. Info: Area Manager Jim Clapperton Initial Summary: Heavy Equipment Operator Long became ill while operating a dozer and putting in a fire line during suppression operations on the Pardee fire located between Greer and Kamiah, Idaho, on the east side of the Clearwater River.

The dozer boss performed CPR on Long before Life Flight and emergency medical services arrived on scene, where Long was pronounced dead. The nature of fatal injury is still to be reported.

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Firefighters respond to car fire Swanton, VT. At approximately 10:30 p.m. on July 19th, the Swanton Fire Department and Swanton Police Department responded to a car fire behind 34 Merchants Row. Firefighters made a quick attack knocking the fire down quickly. The fire is suspicious according to officals and there were no injuries.

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Sheldon responds to vehicle fire Sheldon Vermont/On 07-11-2013 at approximately 7:25 hrs the Sheldon Fire Department was toned out to a vehicle fire on the Russell Road in the Town of Sheldon.Upon arrival of Sheldon,s first due engine,smoke and flames were showing from the vehicle.A quick attack by firefighters knocked the fire down quickly.There were no reported injuries.There was excessive damage to the vehicle.Cause of the fire may have been electrical.

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Five alarm fire in Fairfield Fairfield, VT - On July 22, 2013, Fairfield Fire Department, St. Albans Town, Sheldon, and Swanton Fire Departments responded to a garage and house fire in the town of Fairfield.

The garage was destroyed and the house was fully involved by fire. Firefighters made an aggressive attack. Both the garage and house was destroyed. It appears the fire started in the garage area. There were no injuries. Phillipsburg QC Fire Department responded and stoodby at the Swanton fire station. Firefighters were on the scene for several hours.

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Just before 9:00 a.m. on July 17, 2013, Epsom Fire Department and mutual aid towns were dispatched for a reported fire in a second floor bedroom of a home at 33 Lantern Lane in Epsom. It was stated on the initial tone out from Concord Fire Dispatch that there was a woman on the front exterior balcony possibly needing rescue.

First responding apparatus reported via radio that smoke could be seen from the Epsom traffic circle, some distance away, and then upon arrival that fire was through the roof of the home.

A second alarm was struck adding to the initial response which eventually made up tankers, engines, ambulances, and command vehicles from Epsom, Pittsfield, Chichester, Loudon, Concord, Northwood, Pembroke, Allenstown, Tri-Town Ambulance and the Capital area fire mutual aid chief.

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The fire caused significant second floor damage and heavy water and smoke damage to the first floor.

Epsom and Pittsfield Fire Departments confirmed a male and female were treated by medics and the male transported to the hospital from the scene.

It was unable initially to be determined if the woman had jumped from the balcony or was rescued by firefighters due to inability to speak with all command staff. Local news reports later reported she was rescued by firefighters.

Salvage crews could be heard asking for clean containers to recover collectables from the home for the homeowner.

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New EMS bureau chief Concord, NH. The New Hampshire Emergency Medical Services Bureau has a new chief. New Hampshire Fire Standards and EMS Director Perry Plummer announced Friday that Nick Mercuri of Gilford has been appointed Bureau Chief of EMS effective immediately. Commenting on the appointment, Plummer noted “We are excited to have Nick fill this role to ensure the highest level of cooperation and communication with the states EMS providers.”

Mercuri replaces Clay Odell of Lebanon who entered the private business sector.

Chief Mercuri arrives at the Bureau after serving 13 years as Lieutenant/Paramedic for the Gilford Fire Department. A native of Lynnfield, MA Mercuri earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing at Boston College and a Master of Science in Healthcare Administration at New England College. He is a Registered Nurse (RN) in addition to being a paramedic.

The Bureau of EMS works to continuously improve the comprehensive statewide EMS system to assure all visitors and residents of New Hampshire access to excellent pre-hospital emergency medical care. It is responsible for managing the training, training agencies, testing and licensing of EMS providers, units, instructors, EMS dispatchers and EMS vehicles.

Chief Mercuri commented that he will be looking to “maintain the high standards of the NH Bureau of EMS assuring that the best emergency services are available at the right place at the right time. Our focus is to support the EMS providers, services, and hospitals to continue to provide our customersthe residents and visitors of New Hampshire-with the best emergency services available.” He noted that collaboration and communica-

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In his new position of EMS Bureau Chief he will serve as the Executive Secretary to the Emergency Medical and Trauma Service Coordinating Board, The Medical Control Board and the Trauma Medical Review Board.

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Fatal fire in Nashua caused by gas explosion Nashua, NH. On July 10, 2013 at approximately 2 p.m., firefighters were alerted to a fire in Nashua at 7 Carlisle Road. They arrived to find fire and smoke coming from a two story residence. The fire eventually went to two alarms. A 65 year old male suffered fatal injuries from smoke inhalation. The cause of the fire was reported as a natural gas explosion.

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Warwick, RI - Firefighters were dispatched before noontime on August 3, 2013 for a report of an odor of gas in a residence on Byron Road. Engines 2, 7, and 8, Ladder 2, Rescue 2, Special Hazards, and Battalion 2 responded. Engine 2 reported an odor in the two family home. Meter readings confirmed the presence of natural gas. The house was ventilated and the gas company requested. Engine 2 and Ladder 2 remained on scene for the gas company.

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House fire and extrication for Warwick At about 8:20 p.m. on July 17th, Warwick firefighters were dispatched to in front of 100 Palmer Avenue for a rollover. Engine 4, Ladder 3, Rescue 3, Special Hazards, and Battalion 2 responded.

As companies were responding to Palmer Avenue, a report of a structure fire came in for 95 Waterman Avenue.

Engines 6, 8, and 2, Ladder 2, Rescue 2, and Battalion 1 were dispatched. Battalion 2 arrived on Palmer and reported a single vehi-

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cle on its side with one victim to extricate and the hazards would not be immediately available for Waterman Avenue.

Engine 6 arrived on scene at Waterman Avenue and reported a raised ranch style house with a smoke condition. A line was stretched and companies found a small fire in the living room area.

The home is under renovation

and no one was living in the home at the time. Companies began clearing Waterman after about 20 minutes.

One victim was extricated from the rollover on Palmer Avenue and was transported with unknown injuries. Companies were on scene at Palmer Avenue for about 40 minutes.

Both incidents are under investigation at this time.

- NICK ZABAWAR

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Dwelling fire in Central Falls Central Falls, RI - On the morning of Saturday, July 27th, crews were alerted to a working fire at 99 Lincoln Street in Central Falls. Command arrived to find fire on the first floor of a two story wood frame occupied dwelling. Command requested a rescue for one victim down on the ground. The patient was packaged and transported to a local hospital with minor injuries. The fire was quickly knocked down. Mutual aid from Pawtucket, Lincoln and Cumberland assisted at the scene.

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Four victims at Pawtucket MVA On July 28, 2013 at approximately 6:30 p.m., Pawtucket Fire received a call for an MVA at 800 Newport Avenue. When Engine 6 arrived, they found a two car motor vehicle accident with four victims with injuries. Companies requested two rescues to the scene for assistance. All injuries were minor and the patients were packaged and transported to a local hospital for treatment. Mutual aid from Seekonk and East Providence assisted at the scene.

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Four car MVA in Warwick Warwick, RI. On June 15, 2013 at approximately 9:15 p.m., fire and police arrived to a four car MVA with extrication needed at Airport and Post Roads. The jaws were used to extricate one victim. All patients were transported to a local hospital.

According to sources, one suspect tried to flee the area.

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Crane rolls over on highway in Waterbury Waterbury, CT. Just after 6:00 p.m. on July 10th, Waterbury Fire Department responded to Interstate 84 Westbound near Exit 21 for a vehicle accident with rollover and injuries, Upon arrival, Car 5 and Engine 2 reported an industrial riggers crane truck on its side on the highway under the Baldwin Street bridge.

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The driver got out of the truck on his own and had a cut on his arm. He did not go to the hospital.

Car 5 called in DEEP to assist in removing the fuel from the tanks and cleanup. Two large wreckers from Karas Towing responded along

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Two cats unaccounted for at Cranston house fire On August 7th 2013 at 5:45 p.m., Cranston firefighters were dispatched to 31 Mason Street for a report of a house fire.

Engines 2, 4, and 3, Ladders 3 and 2, Rescue 3, Special Hazards, and Car 3 responded.

Fire Alarm advised they were receiving calls and the Police advised smoke was showing.

Car 3 arrived on scene and confirmed the code red. Engine 1, Rescue 1 and the Air Supply were special called.

Engine 2 stretched a line while Ladder 2 went to the roof to vent.

Special hazards conducted a search of the home, which was negative.

Engine 1 was assigned as the RIT.

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The fire was under control in about a half hour and firefighters were overhauling for over an hour.

The cause is under investigation, but it appeared the fire started on the second floor to the rear of the two story home.

No injuries were reported, however two cats were unaccounted for.

Firefighters removed a dog and guinea pig from the home and both appeared to be unphased by the fire.

At about 5 p.m. on July 21, 2013, Warwick firefighters were dispatched to a report of two kayakers in distress off Conimicut Point between the point and the Conimicut Lighthouse.

Engine 4 with Dive 1, Engine 6 with Marine 6, Engine 3 with Marine 4, Ladder 3, Rescue 3, Special Hazards, and Battalion 2 were dispatched. Battalion 2 assumed Conimicut command and was briefed by police that they had two men in the water, one was being assisted by a kayaker and private boat and the other was unaccounted for.

Command asked for the marine task force, which was already dispatched, and any available divers to report to the command post. En-

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gines 8 and 7 brought extra divers and Battalion 1 also responded to assist command.

The divers and their equipment were assigned to Marine 2 and with the assistance of several towns and cities, along with the Barrington Harbormaster, Warwick Harbormaster, and Rhode Island State Police, began a grid search for the young man.

The Coast Guard sent a helicopter to assist with the search, but with night fast approaching, it was decided to temporarily halt the search until first light Monday

morning. Rescuers resumed the search Monday morning and about 2 p.m., the body of the victim, a 16 year old Providence man, was found on the rocks off Conimicut Point.

The two men were on the sandbar that protrudes off of Conimicut Point when the high tide was coming in. People unfamiliar with the area don't realize the tide comes in quickly, and this high tide was unusually high with the full moon.

The area also sees riptides regularly, and the Fire Department responds out to the area several times during the warm months for people in distress.

- NICK ZABAWAR

IN SERVICE If your department has photos you would like to see in our In Service feature, please upload them to our website, www.1stResponderNews.com or email them to Heather@1stResponderNews.com.

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ANTIQUE APPARATUS If you have photos you would like to see in our “Antique Apparatus“ feature, please upload them on our website, www.1stResponderNews.com or email them to Heather@1stResponderNews.com.

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This 1972 Mack CF/Baker Aerialscope tower ladder once served East Greenwich, RI. It was retired in 2004. The truck is now owned by the East Greenwich Veteran Firefighters Association.

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Warwick, RI has been using this 2012 Ford Explorer for several months now and it is assigned to Battalion 1.

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Waterbury firefighters respond to basement fire Waterbury, CT. Shortly before 8:00 a.m. on August 2nd, Waterbury firefighters were dispatched to 178 Celia Drive in the city's East end for a laundry room fire in the home.

First due Engine 5 arrived on scene and relayed to Car 5 that smoke showing. Crews stretched a line and entered the structure, confirming a fire in the basement.

Crews then stretched a second line into the home. Engine 2 arrived on scene and made the hydrant 100 feet from the home.

The fire in the basement was knocked down in a few minutes and caused damage to the basement and smoke damage to the re-

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mainder of the house.

The fire marshal responded to the scene to investigate the cause of the fire and firefighters remained on scene for awhile to overhaul.

There were no injuries reported.

Apparatus that responded were Engines 1, 2, 5, 7 Truck's 1 and 3 and Rescue 9 along with police officers and a Campion ambulance.

- RICK KULMANN

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Sherman makes good stop at house fire At about 12:45 a.m. on August 3rd, on the night before the Fireman's Ball, the Sherman Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to a reported house fire at 113 Green Pond Road, in the Candlewood Mountain area of town.

A call went out right away for a mutual aid response from the Water Witch Hose Company of New Milford. Litchfield County Dispatch radioed to Sherman units that the single occupant had reported a fire on the second floor and was out of the house.

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Upon arrival, Sherman firefighters with first due Engine 5 found fire burning on the second floor of a raised ranch house.

Units from New Milford, including Engine 21 and Engine Tank 24 arrived right behind Sherman, and personnel from both companies pulled lines and went right to work on the fire.

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mounted while a crew went to the roof to open up.

The fire was knocked down very quickly and units went on to perform overhaul, as well as assisting the fire marshal with cause and origin.

New Fairfield VFD as well as the Kent Ambulance stood by for station coverage at Sherman.

Sherman EMS units provided some fire rehab and there were no injuries.

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Car fire in Waterbury Waterbury, CT - On July 2nd, Waterbury firefighters responded to the parking lot of Top Cat Cleaners at 1014 Meriden Road for a couple of calls of a car fire. Upon Engine 5's arrival, the fire had been extinguished by the owner with fire extinguishers. The engine compartment was damaged and Engine 5 requested the fire marshal to respond to investigate the cause of the fire.

- BERNIE MEEHAN

RICK KULMANN

Tractor trailer goes down embankment in Waterbury Waterbury, CT. In the early morning hours of August 8th, emergency crews responded to Interstate 84 Eastbound between Exits 25 and 25A for a tractor trailer that went off the highway and down an embankment into a wooded ravine between the highway and Reidville Drive. The driver and his passenger were able to get out of the truck with no injuries.

Several state police officers along with Waterbury police and fire departments responded to the

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scene. DEEP was called in for 35 gallons of diesel fuel leaking from the saddle tank. Karas Towing responded to the scene with a heavy duty wrecker, but a crane had to be called in to remove the truck. The Department of Transportation cut down and removed the trees around the truck so it could be removed.

All operations had to be done

from Reidville Drive because the truck was easier to get to from that area. Emergency crews also did not want to tie up traffic on the highway.

The truck was carrying rice and chocolate and the cause of the accident is under investigation by the Connecticut State Police.

The driver was issued an infraction for failure to stay in the proper lane.

-RICK KULMANN

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Serious MVA with entrapment for Cromwell On July 14th at 8:40 a.m., Cromwell Fire and EMS crews were dispatched to a reported one car MVA on Evergreen Rd at the intersection of Blackhaw Dr. Deputy Chief Bellamo established command and notified incoming units that extrication would be required with one occupant pinned. Chief Salonia started EMS care until the ambulance crew arrived.

Ems Lt Webber and Captain Tobias stabilized the patient while the extrication process was performed by Rescue 1’s crew under the direction of Captain Duff. One patient was removed and transported to Middlesex Hospital for evaluation. On scene were Engine 3, Engine 1, Rescue 1, FP 1, Ambulance 4A and the Middlesex Medic.

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Middlefield garage and two vehicles destroyed by fire Middlefield, CT - In the late afternoon of Saturday, July 20th during a heat wave, Middlefield firefighters along with crews from Durham, Westfield, South fire district and Middletown responded to 329 Cherry Hill Road for a 911 call from the homeowner that their attached garage was on fire.

Crews encounteed heavy fire in the garage extending into the house and stretched several handlines, keeping the fire from spreading throughout the rest of the house. Command requested South Meriden to cover Middlefield's firehouse and Haddam to cover South fire district's firehouse. The fire was knocked down in a half hour and destroyed the garage along with two cars.

It did smoke and some fire damage to the home. The cause of the fire is unknown and being investigated by the fire marshal. The family escaped the home uninjured.

One person extricated in Waterbury accident Waterbury, CT. At about 7:00 p.m. on July 10th, Waterbury emergency responders were called to Niagra Street for an MVA with extrication. This was their second serious accident within the hour. Truck 3, Rescue 9, and Engines 1 and 7 responde.

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Communications and Emergency Scene Safety III Today, we take the use of radio communications for granted and when they fail to operate in the normal manner, we can easily become frustrated.

I can remember operating at a major fire one afternoon about 15 years ago and the entire portable radio operation was useSTAYING less for a SAFE period of time.

Face to Chief Henry Campbell face communications and vehicle radios were utilized until Alarm Bureau personnel delivered additional radios to the scene. After about an hour of problems, and for whatever the reason, radio transmissions returned to normal.

Did the additional radios that were delivered correct the problem? I don’t believe so, nor did the alarm bureau personnel. We believe it really had something to do with a newly installed and placed in service cell tower a block away (cell phones and cell towers were still in their infancy), though we never were able to draw a final conclusion.

All the radios that were initially in use were checked and found to be operating properly. We chalked it up to a combination of atmospheric interference and cell tower interference as we had never experienced any radio problems from that area of the city in the past and none have surfaced since.

Like any other mechanical or electronic device, the communications system when operating properly hardly requires much thought or attention. It is when something goes wrong within the system that we must be prepared.

Do you have a back up radio communications system if your base radio fails? Do you have a repeater system? Do you have additional portable radios that can be brought to the scene in an emergency? Do you have spare batteries readily available and a system for delivering them when needed? Can you talk directly with your mutual aid departments on fire ground frequencies? Do you have any “dead transmission or reception areas” in your jurisdiction? What have you done to reinforce communications in those areas? These questions require thought and need to be resolved by all departments.

There are additional problems that can be encountered with radio communications in emergency services and they will occur when they are least expected. Radio feedback, dead battery on a portable radio, blocked radio signal, bleed through from another agency, and an open or stuck radio transmit button can all add to the confusion and frustration of the emergency scene.

There is nothing like the sound

you get over the radio system when someone goes to transmit and is in close proximity to another radio.

Worse than the sound is the fact that any transmission has been “lost in space” and never reached the intended recipient.

Separate the distance of the radios or turn one of the radios off (remember to turn the other radio back on when done). Feedback is useful in assisting in locating a downed or missing firefighter and it should be reserved just for that purpose.

All members should be trained in the procedure and when it is being used, all on scene personnel and the dispatch staff should be notified.

Portable radios are only as good as the battery used to operate them. The batteries are usually charged daily and exchanged at change of shift or another specific time designated by department policy. This doesn’t guarantee that a battery won’t go “dead”, especially if the battery is nearing the end of its lifespan, or if it has seen excessive use since last charged and installed.

Building construction, especially high-rise buildings, and terrain can create radio interference and/or block radio transmissions.

The use of repeaters may be required in certain areas in order to establish adequate radio communications.

Radio frequency bleeding through onto your radio frequency may require fine-tuning of all components in the radio system including all radios.

At worse, a change in frequency allocation may be required.

Emergency services frequencies were split at the beginning of 2013 to increase the number of frequencies available.

In the next few years emergency services may have to give up their present radio frequencies and move to a different band length.

When and if this happens, it will be very costly change for the emergency services. Add to this the more widespread use of two-way radio communications in the private sector and it is easy to see all the radio spectrums are operating on overload.

Maybe with the increased use of cell phone service, there will be less pressure on the FCC to come up with more radio frequencies.

On the other side of the coin, how well will the cell phone frequencies stand up to the added pressure? Only time will tell.

Lastly on my list, I am sure you can think of additional problems you have encountered with radios over the years, is the “open mike” problem. The dispatcher generally will transmit a tone followed by the message “All units check for an open mike”.

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Off duty firefighter saves couple at Southington blaze Southington, CT. An off duty firefighter and his wife saved a couple from their burning home on Sunday, July 28th at about 9:00 p.m. when they were driving by the house at 56 Laurel Street and noticed the fire.

The couple banged on the door and kicked it in, notifying the two homeowners, who were not aware that the house was on fire.

The couple also ran to a neighbors house to alert them about the fire, which was extending to their house.

Several 911 calls came in to dispatch, which toned out a general alarm per order of Car 3 (shift commander), also requesting an engine from the nearby town of Plainville.

Upon arrival, units had heavy fire in an attached garage and it was spreading into the home and extending to the neighbor’s home close to the garage.

Firefighters advanced several lines to bring the fire under control.

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parked in front of the garage along with causing damage to the rest of the actual house and the side of the neighbors home.

The cause of the fire is being investigated by the Southington fire marshal.

According to witnesses, the fire could have been a fatal fire if it was not for the quick actions of the offduty firefighter and his wife. The smoke detectors did not alert the homeowners of the fire.

The fire units that responded to this incident were Engines 11, 12, 21, 22, 51, 52, Ladder 1 and Rescue 1 as well as an engine from Plainville and Car 2(assistant chief) 3 (shift commander) 5 (deputy fire marshal), and 6 (inspector).

The cause of the fire is being investigated by the Southington fire marshal.

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Fairfield, CT. On July 17th at 5:52 p.m., the Emergency Communications Center received a report of propane gas grill on fire in the rear yard of a Northwood Road residence.

JUMP TO FILE # The Fairfield 071813105 Fire Department responded within minutes with four engines and two ladder companies.

Engine 3 extinguished the fire with an extinguisher under the command of Lt. Darrick Lundeen.

Soon after the fire was extinguished, personnel noticed that propane gas was leaking from the valve area of the twenty pound cylinder. Personnel monitored the air using combustible gas meters and determined that the concentration was not a hazard to area residences. Personnel were unable to stop the leaking gas so a determination was made to conduct a controlled burn under the direction of Hazmat Technicians Philip Plante and Thomas Pond.

Assistant Chief Erik Kalapir said, “Quick thinking by the son alerting his mother of the fire with quick notification of 911 and a speedy response by emergency crews prevented this from becoming a real tragedy.”

- ERIK KALAPIR

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Two alarm fire within walking distance of firehouse On July 12th, a firefighter while on duty at fire headquarters,decided to walk about 100 yards to investigate a possible smoke alarm. He found a three story JUMP TO FILE # wood frame apart- 071613106 ment house with heavy smoke on floors two and three.

A full assignment was dispatched to 77 Merriam Ave. Crews had fire showing and spreading to the attic. Firefighters from Leominster, Fitchburg, Sterling and Clinton fought the fire, which was brought under control about four hours later.

About eight residents were displaced by the fire and no injuries were reported.

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MUTUAL AID GORDON WREN

Last month, one of our departments responded to a report of an oven fire in a neighborhood of well-kept middle-class one-family homes.

When the fire department arrived, they discovered that one of the residents was utilizing an aerosol can to spray insecticide to kill cockroaches near the stove.

The electronic ignition on the stovetop caused a flash fire. The interior officer reported that the fire was out. However, he asked that I come into the building because of what he perceived as serious fire safety and building code violations. With the local fire inspector, we performed a complete inspection of the entire building.

It became apparent that this former one-family home had been illegally converted for a total of seven single rooms, with each door having a keyed lock.

The 19 occupants shared a kitchen and bathrooms, with one separate complete apartment located in the cellar.

The building was infested with cockroaches and bedbugs, according to the tenants,and there were numerous violations throughout the building and the property.

We interviewed the tenants, who indicated that they were paying approximately $125 cash per week for each room. The cash payments were collected by one tenant and delivered to the landlord’s office. When we asked for the address and the name of the owner, we discovered that the landlord is one we have dealt with numerous times because he has dozens of properties with similar or worse conditions.

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buy additional properties and illegally convert them.

We can only assume that the cash rent that he pulls in is so lucrative and the penalties and deterrents so weak that they are not discouraging him and his associates from continuing this despicable, illegal way of doing business. $125 per week cash is over $500 per month or $6,500 per year per small room. In another former one-family home, there were 28 single men renting cubicles in the basement, first floor, second floor, attic and the former garage. This landlord would receive $182,000 per year in rent, assuming 100% occupancy!

In those communities that are not aggressively enforcing the state building, fire and zoning codes, the illegal conversions have become an epidemic.

On some streets it is becoming rare to find a legal one-family home. In our county, we have formed a task force to follow some of these cases from the time of complaint through adjudication.

What we have found is shocking.

Heavy fines are few and far between. Therefore, there is little if any deterrent.

The task force has reached out to the media, in an attempt to put the spotlight on those municipalities where the inspection/enforcement system is not working.

The task force has sent a letter to the New York State Division of Code Enforcement, alleging that several municipalities are not enforcing the state building and fire codes.

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Father and son lose home to fire Fall River, Ma. At 12:30 a.m., 911 Communications began receiving calls reporting a fire at 161 Warren Street in the Niagara section of the city.

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ices arrived on scene with the Lighting Unit and Rehab 1 to provide for the needs of the fire ground personnel.

Fire investigators believe the pickup truck was set on fire which then spread to the house. Fire also damaged the exposure on the west side of the fire building and three other automobiles were damaged.

The American Red Cross is assisting the father and son who were unable to return to their home.

- KENNETH LEGER

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Summer is a great time of year. It’s often loaded with terrific activities. In addition to the usual workload, there are vacations, family outings, and just so many seasonal things to fill your time.

Many of my clients spent the months preceding summer doing their “getting ready for summer workouts”. I have to say, the majority really were ready. They were feeling good – looking good, and filled with anticipation of great fun. They greeted summer with a tremendous amount of healthy energy.

Once summer arrived, they spent most of their new found energy enjoying those much anticipated summer activities. They had a blast. They do now, however report, they didn’t do much working out! Uh Oh! It’s September. Now what? Fall is here and they know they need to get back at it, but many are overwhelmed and don’t know where to start.

It was a great summer. Perhaps your fitness routine went by the wayside. You know you have to get going, but just aren’t sure how to go about it. Relax, you don’t have to get it all back at once. As a matter of fact, trying to jump back in full steam ahead often can lead to a quick burn out or even an injury that may sideline you even further. Take your time. be smart. You’ll be back on track in no time!

We all know that a well balanced routine includes multiple forms of training – i.e. flexibility cardiovascular, strength etc. Why not bring them back into your schedule gradually?

During WEEK 1 of your training spend about ten minutes doing some gentle walking or cycling.

Follow it up with about five minutes of light (yet full-body) stretching. You can do it every day if you don’t find it overwhelming, but alternate days are a great start as well.

During this week also make a diligent attempt to drink eight glasses of water daily. Proper hydration is essential and when the weather cools off a little, we tend to forget about consuming sufficient amounts of water.

WEEK 2 is a good time to reintroduce some strength training.

You can use light weights or even bodyweight exercises (push-ups, squats, lunges, leg lifts, dips etc. – don’t forget those abs and lower back) or simple calisthenics. A gentle walk for about five minutes leading to ten minutes of strength training and back into five addi-

tional gentle cardio minutes is a great week two workout. Finish it off with five minutes of full-body stretching.

Keep the water flowing, and start to pay closer attention to your dietary practices.

(Reminder: strength training to be performed on alternate days unless muscle groups are divided so that no muscle group is worked on consecutive days - Cardio and stretching can be performed daily.)

WEEK 3 you will begin to find more energy and will hopefully welcome a chance to challenge yourself a little bit more.

This is a good time to increase the duration of your cardiovascular workout. After a gentle warm-up of five minutes, continue for an additional five minutes (at a slightly higher intensity) before your strength training. Finish with five gentle cardio minutes, then stretching. If you added some unhealthy foods over the summer, now is the time to consider eliminating them or at least limiting their consumption.

WEEK 4 is a great time to get closer to full swing. An easy way to do this is with a Circuit Training Routine. After five minutes of gentle cardio alternate one set of strength training with one minute of cardiovascular activity (walking, cycling, stair climbing, etc.)

Choose an intensity level that feels comfortable to you, but don’t be afraid to challenge yourself.

You will only be doing one minute at a time so a higher intensity level may be quite manageable at this point. Alternate the cardio between ten strength exercises (be sure to hit all the major muscle groups). With strength reps being between 15-20 reps this portion of the workout will take between 15 and 20 minutes. Follow the circuit with five minutes of gentle cardio – gradually cooling down before your stretching. The complete workout is approximately 35 minutes.

(Reminder: strength training to be performed on alternate days unless muscle groups are divided so that no muscle group is worked on consecutive days)

By WEEK five, your workout habits should have become more regular. You can continue the circuit training and increase the intensity level as you progress.

However; if you like, at this point you should be able to re-instate the exercise routine you “misplaced” over the summer.

Whatever your preferences, Be Smart – progress gradually and choose activities you like. I have a feeling you will be back on track in No time!

Stay Safe – and as always remember to receive clearance from your physician before beginning any exercise program.

- LORI HODGKINSON

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Mount Tabor assistant chief recommends mortgage program to many Over the last year, Assistant Chief Dave Hollner has become somewhat of a celebrity in the firehouse of the Mount Tabor (N.J.) Volunteer Fire Department.

No, Hollner didn’t make the silver screen – he did one better. He was featured in an issue of 1st Responder last year after taking advantage of the Heroes Mortgage Program. 1st Responder and Sun Home Loans teamed up to create the enterprising initiative, which provides discounted fees and low interest rates for firefighters and other members of the emergency services community.

“A lot of people, not only in our firehouse, have that article cut out,” said Hollner, a 12-year veteran with Mount Tabor. “They have given me a hard time, but it’s all in good fun.

If they aren’t saying anything to you at the firehouse, something is wrong.

Not only did Hollner take advantage of the Heroes Mortgage Program, he’s raved about it. Some of the people ribbing him have now become clients. Hollner has recommended the program to at least 15 of his peers.

Indeed, the Heroes Mortgage Program has been a hit in the fire services community, providing un-

matched customer service and attentiveness throughout the process from their initial inquiry - to the day you close. Firefighters and other members of the emergency services community can learn more about the Heroes Mortgage at the annual New Jersey Firemen’s Convention on Sept. 13-14 in Wildwood at the famed Jersey Shore.

The Heroes Mortgage Program booth at the convention has become one of the more popular attractions.

Clients stop by to talk with the staff about their positive experiences and how it helped them, whether they purchased their first home, or refinanced. Meanwhile, interested firefighters stop by to learn more about the innovative program and how it can help them.

“We have received so much great feedback about the Heroes Mortgage Program,” said Joseph Belsito, Publisher of 1st Responder.

“Sun Home Loans has stepped up in a big way to extend benefits to members of the emergency services community and their families. We look forward to seeing everyone at Wildwood, we always do. For us, getting to meet with our clients and the men and women who risk their lives for us every day, is always a highlight.”

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“The Heroes Mortgage Program is just such a nice offer,” Hollner said. “The staff is so easy to work with and they really look out for you.

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Nine injured in Eastham crash Eastham, MA. Nine people were injured in a four-vehicle crash on Route 6 near the Four Points Sheraton in Eastham around 6:40 p.m. Tuesday evening, August 6, 2013.

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Harwich Police are investigating the cause of the crash.

Five alarm fire in South Hadley South Hadley, MA. Toned out at about 6:30 a.m. on July 26th, crews arrived at 1 Alvord Street in South Hadley to find a fire at the Brunelles Marina/Dockside Restaurant. The fire needed five alarms and present at the scene were South Hadley, Hadley, Westover ARB, Chicopee, Easthampton, Granby, Holyoke, Amherst, Northampton, Department of Fire Services, the fire marshals office and SPD. Additional departments were needed for coverage.

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VENDOR SPOTLIGHT FDNY to Ride Across the Country to Raise Funds for Hope For The Warriors

Monroe, NY. July 29, 2013– On Friday, August 9, 2013, four members of the FDNY will start their 15-day motorcycle ride across the country to raise funds and awareness for Hope For The Warriors®.

The FDNY Southern Rumble will cover more than 5,300 miles, stops in 15 cities, and visits to two military medical centers. Events kick off on Saturday, August 3 with a fundraising party at Bourbon Street Bar & Grille in Monroe, NY. Funds raised during the party will benefit Hope For the Warriors®, a national nonprofit organization that assists post-9/11 service members, their families, and families of the fallen who have sustained physical and psychological wounds in the line of duty.

The kickoff party begins at 7 p.m. A $25 donation at the door includes food and drink specials, door prizes and live music by Whiskey Sinners.

The FDNY Southern Rumble includes four men who have all served as firefighters: John Finnerty, Kevin McEntyre, Jason Puser and Chris Walsh. Two of the men were also first responders on 9/11 and Walsh is Marine Corps veteran who served in Iraq.

All four men are dedicated to supporting wounded service members and military families.

They have worked hard to generate donations for Hope For The Warriors® as well as donations to cover their expenses. This is the second year

that the group is doing the Rumble. Last year’s ride raised more than $18K; the group has set a goal of $20K for the FDNY Southern Rumble. "[We’re just] doing what every American should do, saying thank you to our heroes, to those who provide us with the freedom that we enjoy every day,” Walsh said. “Freedom is not free."

To learn more and donate to the FDNY Southern Rumble, visit www.hopeforthewarriors.org/fdnyrumblers. Additional contributions can also be made directly to Hope For The Warriors® at www.hopeforthewarriors.org.

The mission of Hope For The Warriors® (www.hopeforthewarriors.org) is to enhance the quality of life for post-9/11 service members, their families, and families of the fallen who have sustained physical and psychological wounds in the line of duty. Hope For The Warriors® is dedicated to restoring a sense of self, restoring the family unit, and restoring hope for our service members and our military families.

Hope For The Warriors® has earned a Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator (www.charitynavigator.org) for two consecutive years. Charity Navigator is an independent organization that evaluates fiscal responsibility and accountability of nonprofits

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Fire-Dex Announces Abby Lehman Promoted to Assistant Marketing Communications Manager Medina, Ohio - August, 2013 Fire-Dex is pleased to announce that Abby Lehman has been promoted to the newly created position of Assistant Marketing Communications Manager.

In her new role, Lehman will be responsible for spearheading Fire-Dex's advances in communication both internally and externally. In her previous position as Marketing Coordinator, Lehman was instrumental in multiple product launches, advertising efforts, and trade shows. As the Assistant Marketing Communications Manager, she will continue to be hands on with all aspects of Fire-Dex's

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www.firedex.com Reach Your Educational Goals with an NVFC Scholarship to CSU Applications are due September 1.

The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) has partnered with Columbia Southern University (CSU) to offer NVFC members a two-year scholarship to CSU. Two scholarships will be awarded in 2013. If you are not an NVFC member, you can join at www.nvfc.org/membership to be eligible to apply for this opportunity.

CSU is an online university that offers a wide range of degree programs, open enrollment, and a flexible schedule designed to accommodate the busy life of a volunteer firefighter or EMS provider. Fields of study include fire science, business administration, criminal justice administration, human resources

management, and more. The NVFC scholarships can be used for up to two consecutive years towards any of CSU’s associate, bachelor, master, or doctoral degree programs.

Applications for the 2013 scholarships must be received by September 1. Learn more and apply a t : www.columbiasouthern.edu/Financial/Scholarships/NationalVolunteer-Fire-Council In addition to the scholarship opportunity, all NVFC members and their spouses and children receive a 10 percent tuition discount and waived application fee to CSU, as well as a 10 percent tuition discount to Waldorf College.

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

It just wasn’t supposed to happen this year—the members looked at the state of the world and asked themselves, “How do we ask for sponsorship money, boat entry fees, donations and support at a time like this?”

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

The popular Boynton Beach fishing tournament and chili cook-off has grown like a wildfire since it’s first go-round in 2006 when it attracted a respectable 43 boat entries—not bad for a first year tournament in South Florida, the fishing tournament capital of the world. With hopeful expectations for the same in 2007, Boynton firefighters were shocked when 74 captains entered their boats. In 2008, that number fell to 63 entries, but understandably so as there were three other tournaments that same day, most with much higher payouts to draw some captains away.

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