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Firefighters respond to car fire Swanton, VT. On July 26, 2014, the Swanton Fire Department was called out to a car fire on the south end of the park in the village. The engine compartment was fully involved upon arrival of 13E1. Firefighters knocked the fire down quickly. The fire appeared to have started in the engine compartment. 13E1,13T1 and Swanton Police responded to the call.
Seven homeless after three apartment house fire St. Albans City, VT. On July 25, 2014 at approximately 6:30 p.m., the St. Albans City Fire Department was called to Edward Street for a house fire. Upon arrival of 3E1, the first and second level porches were fully involved with extension into the house. Mutual aid from St. Albans Town Fire Department was called in. St. Albans Police Department assisted with traffic and crowd control. AmCare Ambulance was on stand by at the scene. Most residents were home at the time the fire broke out, but there were no reported injuries. The fire is under investigation and a possible cause of the fire may be electrical. The American Red Cross also responded to assist the residents.
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St. Albans Town, VT. On July 29, 2014 at approximately 3:45 p.m., St. Albans Town Fire Department was dispatched to a mobile home fire on Kellogg Road. Heavy fire was showing from the JUMP TO FILE # north end of the 073014110 building. An interior attack was made knocking the fire down quickly. Firefighters began overhauling soon thereafter. There was one person home when the fire broke out, but escaped without injuries. Mutual aid was provided by St. Albans City, the Swanton Fire Departments, and AmCare paramedics stoodby the scene. The cause and origin of the fire is under investigation by local officials. - GREG RAMSDELL GREG RAMSDELL
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Head on collision sends one to the hospital Highgate, VT. On July 28, 2014, the Highgate Fire Depart ment,Missisquoi Valley Rescue (MVR), and the Swanton Fire Department for heavy rescue responded to the intersection of Route 207 and Brosseau Road in Highgate for a head-on collision. One patient was transported by MVR in an unknown condition to a nearby hospital. There was no entrapment. The accident is under investigation by The Franklin County Sheriff’s Department.
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In memory of those who gave all 1st Responder Newspaper honors and remembers emergency responders lost in the line of duty Louisiana: Robert Thomas, 52 Rank: Captain Incident Date: June 30, 2014 Death Date: June 30, 2014 Fire Department: Bienville Parish Fire Protection District 7 Initial Summary: After departing the scene of a residential structure fire, Captain Thomas lost control of the fire apparatus he was operating on Louisiana Highway 155 and crashed into a ditch. The vehicle overturned ejecting Thomas, who was not wearing seat restraints, and pinned him underneath. Firefighter Thomas was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Bienville Parish Coroner's Office. The cause of the accident is still under investigation by local and state authorities. Kentucky: Robert Glenn “Bud” Webster Sr., 64 Rank: Fire Chief Incident Date: July 4, 2006 Death Date: May 6, 2014 Fire Department: Glencoe Fire-Rescue Department Initial Summary: Fire Chief Webster died from complications from a traumatic brain injury suffered in 2006. At that time, while responding to a motor vehicle accident, the fire apparatus Webster was driving left the roadway and overturned causing him to be ejected and pinned underneath the vehicle. New York: Gordon M. Ambelas, 40 Rank: Lieutenant Incident Date: July 5, 2014 Death Date: July 5, 2014 Fire Department: Fire Department City of New York Initial Summary: Lieutenant Ambelas died from injuries sustained when he became trapped while searching for occupants of a burning high-rise residential building.
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One man critical, eleven displaced after apartment fire St. Albans City VT. One man is in critical condition after being trapped in an apartment fire in St. Albans. On July 30, 2014 at approximately 1:19 a.m., St. Albans City firefighters responded to a working struc- JUMP TO FILE# ture fire on South 073014111 Main Street in the city. One man, who was disabled, was rescued from his burning apartment by police officers who arrived on the scene in minutes. City firefighters were assisted
by St. Albans Town and Georgia Fire Departments. There were eleven people who were displaced by the early morning blaze. AmCare paramedics transported the man with burns and smoke inhalation to a local hospital. He was then transported to Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington. Firefighters were on the scene for several hours tackling the tough blaze. The cause and origin of the fire is under investigation by Vermont State Police fire investigators. - GREG RAMSDELL
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Pickup truck versus tree Swanton, VT. On July 18, 2014 at approximately 12:40 p.m., Missisquoi Valley Rescue (MVR), Swanton Fire Department, and the Vermont State Police (VSP) responded to Route 7 in Swanton Town for a pickup truck versus tree. The operator of the vehicle had minor injuries, but refused transport. The cause of the accident is under investigation by VSP.
If you’ve been listening to recent news then you are aware of incidents where EMS personnel have been called to task because of an alleged delayed or half-hearted response. The EMS community is in an uproar because the bulk of the criticism seems to come from folks who have no experience in emergency response. Meanwhile, we, and many of the critics, have not been present at a scene to see firsthand what actually transpired and eye witness accounts may be tainted by emotions. Allegations of wrongdoings affects all of us, we feel that everything we do is subject to inspection, we worry that outsiders are waiting to “catch us” doing something stupid, foolish or wrong. …actually blaming first responders (police, EMS, and fire) is nothing new. Family members will often look to place blame when they lose a loved one - maybe it’s just a stage of grief - there is denial that the deceased was sick enough or injured enough to actually die. They look to rationalize; maybe anger even helps them avoid their pain. Sometimes, thankfully on the rare occasion, there was a mistake made… the definition of a mistake is “an action or judgment that is misguided or wrong”. Mistakes are not done purposely or vindictively. They are not planned and no one started
EMS response under fire their shift deciding to cause harm. Sometimes the more chaotic the scene and possibly the more services involved, each with different responsibilities, the more possibility things will not happen systematically and mistakes may be made. Rarely, very rarely, there is carelessness or personal triggers that bring about human reactions that may, in the long run, cause harm or worse. In our litigious society, cases such as this are scrutinized intensely. Whether or not the scrutiny and blame are justified, and hopefully the inquiry will be fair and impartial, such events cast suspicion over all EMS workers. Even if the investigation later declares innocence of wrong doing, no one really gets out unscarred. There will always be doubt and rushes to judgment from others and by the EMT/paramedic himself. When a person dies, first responders may feel guilty. EMTs and paramedics will second guess themselves and wonder what they could have done differently in the treatment that might have made a difference. Rescuers who “fail” to save a patient will begin to believe they are a failure - they haven’t fulfilled their purpose to save people, all of the training they took means nothing, there is a lot of self blame. The EMS responder, who loses a patient, experiences a form of survivor guilt. When that guilt simmers, the rescuer continues to doubt their training and their skills. They become afraid to forget the
patient and “fail” them again by moving on. This continued guilt can snowball into depression, burnout and sometimes the use of crutches like alcohol or drugs - a “recipe for disaster”. Every EMT, paramedic and first responder has experienced bad calls. Every health provider has experienced the loss of a patient. It’s impossible to be in this business for any length of time and escape the tragedies and recriminations. Responding crews may want to talk about the call among themselves (remember HIPPA). Remember to be realistic in your memories. Don’t secondguess your actions based on what you did not know at the time things were happening. It’s important to acknowledge that you are human and not allpowerful. Things can happen that are beyond your control. Don’t allow the angry, tearful and grieving comments made by family or friends of the patient to be taken out of context. Do not personalize the analysis of other EMS responder actions especially when guilt has been implied in unrelated situations. Learn from the events of your call and be sure that you are always doing the best based on your training and the tools you have available. Be sure to accurately document all findings, treatment and circumstances in case you are required to defend yourself. And never hesitate to make use of CISD if you are “haunted” by the outcome of a call.
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Sand shed, grader and snow plows destroyed by blaze Berkshire, VT. On July 22, 2014, the Berkshire Town Highway Department lost a sand shed, grader, and multiple snow plows to a fast moving fire. At aproximately 7:00 p.m., the Berkshire Fire Department and first response units responded to Watertower Road in Berkshire for a fully involved structure fire at the town’s sand shed. The towns grader was parked
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inside plus some snowplow units. All of the equipment was destroyed by the fire. A possible cause of the fire may have been a short circuit in the town’s grader. The Vermont State Police fire investigator was requested to the
scene to help determine the exact cause of the fire. There were no reported injuries. The estimated losses were around $400,000. Berkshire firefighters were assisted by the Richford and Enosburgh Fire Departments. - GREG RAMSDELL
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Yesterday afternoon I responded to a working structure fire in what turned out to be a former one family home that had been converted to a rooming house. The fire was determined to be caused by illegally installed electrical equipment. The occupants all evacuated the building, but things may have been different if this fire took place at 3:00 a.m. instead of 3:00 p.m. Every year, firefighters and civilians die or are injured in fires that are electrical in origin. Sometimes the fires occur in buildings where the entire electrical system is totally up to code, and the residents do dumb things that result in a fire. Then there are other electrical fires that are caused by inferior work done by homeowners or unlicensed contractors. In our county, we have experienced a tremendous number of illegal conversions. Numerous buildings are being renovated, with non-habitable spaces being converted illegally. In many cases, a building permit would never be issued for basements, or attics/garages because they cannot meet the basic code requirements. However, certain contractors will still take these jobs, knowing there will be no inspections of their work. In many cases, they cut corners, thus increasing the chances for a fire. In the cases where non-habitable spaces have been converted, the residents frequently do not have a second means of egress. The conditions created by these illegal conversions put our firefighters at increased risk when
they enter these buildings. Thousands of men, women and children are living in these illegally converted spaces - just in our county. In recognition of the seriousness of this situation, we are using some unorthodox techniques for going after the bad guys, who put our firefighters and residents in jeopardy. We have developed a working relationship with our local utility; and when a building owner applies for utility meters and there is no building permit issued for the building renovation/construction, the utility will refuse to issue and install a meter. This has been very effective. In addition, when we find that illegal work has taken place without permits, we will reach out to our county's Office of Consumer Protection and Board of Electrical Examiners, who can hold hearings, issue penalties, and suspend licenses for contractors to work in our county. In addition, we are asking all Fire Chiefs to be vigilant in order to ferret out illegal work with a referral to the local building and fire inspectors, as well as our County Health Department, where applicable. Next month we are inspecting several of these buildings with representatives from the local building department, the Health Department, etc. When serious violations are discovered,violations will be issued by multiple agencies. Each agency can levy fines and penalties, and we hope to put tremendous pressure on the slum landlords. When fires take place in illegally converted buildings and occupants die or firefighters become trapped, those responsible should be held accountable. We are trying to hold them accountable before people die. I will share the details on some of the worst cases in future columns.
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Second alarm for large mulch fire Farmington, NH. A large fire in a bulk mulch processing center located in Farmington required a second alarm response due to limited water supply resources in the area on August 2. Bulldozers and a crane were brought in to assist the fire department in pulling apart the very large
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piles of raw mulch at the scene when they arrived on Sunday a.m. Called to the scene to assist the Farmington Fire Department were Rochester, Middleton, Milton, New
Durham, Strafford, Wakefield, Center Barnstead, and Gilmanton Fire Departments. Fire department personnel were on the scene for about fours hours to fully extinguish the massive piles of bulk mulch. - PAUL DOLNIER
Wolfeboro, NH. A Tuftonboro firefighter was injured and a home destroyed after a lightning strike during a storm in Wolfeboro on Thursday, August 7, 2014. Wolfeboro Fire-Rescue was alerted to the blaze at a home owned by John Jenkins at 7 Diamond Cove Way at 1720. Multiple calls confirmed a working fire. A first alarm was requested at 5:22 p.m.. First arriving units found the home heavily involved in fire, with all occupants out of the building and accounted for. “Our preliminary investigation revealed a tree near the home was struck by lightning, and it appears the charge traveled down the tree to the home,” said Wolfeboro FireRescue Deputy Chief Tom Zotti. A Tuftonboro firefighter was stricken at the scene, treated, and transported to Huggins Hospital by Stewarts Ambulance. He was later released.
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The fire was declared under control at 9:00 p.m. Last companies returned to quarters at 11:03 p.m. A family cat that was trapped in the home during the fire was later discovered alive hiding in the basement. Wolfeboro Fire-Rescue was assisted at the scene by Tuftonboro Fire-Rescue, Ossipee Corner FireRescue, Wakefield Fire-Rescue, Alton Fire-Rescue, Moultonborough Fire-Rescue and Stewarts Ambulance. The Wolfeboro Police Department, Municipal Electric Department, and Water Division also helped. Wakefield also provided coverage at Wolfeboro Central Station. - TOM ZOTTI
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Early morning fire destroys Camden lakefront home Camden, ME. Fire, possibly started by a lightning strike earlier Wednesday afternoon, destroyed a two-story Camden home at 265 Beaucaire Ave. early Thursday morning. There was nobody inside or staying at the lakefront home at the time of the fire. According to Camden Fire Chief Chris Farley at noon, the State Fire Marshal’s Office is calling the cause of the fire “undetermined.” Camden Fire Department received the call about a fully involved house fire at 2:53 a.m., and fire departments from Rockport, Hope, Lincolnville and Union were called to provide mutual aid. North East Mobile Health was called to the scene. The residence is located on Megunticook Lake, on the Molyneaux Road end of Beaucaire. Water had to be trucked in from the boat landing at Bog Bridge on Route 105, as there is no fire hydrant in this neighborhood. Fire Chief Chris Farley said engines from Hope, Lincolnville, Camden and Union make continuous trips to bring water to the scene. When first responders arrived, flames were shooting from the entire house, and sparks drifted up in the dark sky, up over the treetops. Small explosions and pops could be heard, as windows burst and items inside the home succumbed to the intense heat. An adjacent home at 267 Beaucaire was evacuated by Camden Police Officer Jeff Boudreau. That home was located very close to the burning home, sharing a driveway, and at one point firefighters put water onto it as well to keep the roof and exposed side of the home cool and protect it from floating embers. Residents on the opposite side of the burning home were also rousted out of bed while firefighters worked to put the fire
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out. A live power line to the home broke free and landed across the driveway, temporarily preventing more firefighters from moving closer to the home. Ivan Stancioff, whose summer home is three doors away, said lightning struck close to the area during a quick but strong thunder storm that rolled through Camden Wednesday afternoon. Farley said, “Due to the extent of damage, with only one wall left standing and the rest of the house a pile of rubbles, we are unlikely to find the origin. But an investigator from the Maine Fire Marshal’s Office is coming later this morning to take a look.” About 35 minutes after fire-
fighters and engines arrived on scene, the majority of the fire had been knocked down and heat that could be felt from the road had dissipated. Within another 10 minutes, the fire was just about out, except for some scattered hot spots. “We are still here mopping up, and the pile is still smoldering and we’re pulling water from the lake now to deal with that, so we will likely remain here for the bulk of the morning,” said Farley just before 7 a.m. According to the town’s property tax information, 265 Beaucaire Ave. is owned by Joseph and Helen Kimber. Farley said that so far, Camden Police have not been able to make contact with the owners, who he said live in Maryland. - HOLLY EDWARDS
Portland, ME. On July 3, twelve individuals graduated from firefighter cadet to probationary firefighter. These twelve, selected from a field of over 80 candidates who passed the entry exam, started their training on April 7th 2014. Gone are the days of “on the job” training. These new firefighters underwent 13 weeks of “drill school” training. Portland’s fire academy teaches recruits nearly every aspect of their chosen career from fire behavior and firefighting tactics, as well as hazardous materials recognition and response, to emergency medical services responsibilities. The academy is as much hands on training, as it is book knowledge and testing. The culmination of the over three month school are live fire scenarios. Live fire training puts the cadets into a specially designed building where a controlled fire is set and needs to be extinguished. This experience allows the recruits to put all of the training together and demonstrate the skills learned over the past 13 weeks. Two of the graduating cadets moved from Maryland and Colorado to join the fire department in Portland, while two others have fathers with more than twenty years each dedicated to the department. Fire Chief Jerome LaMoria shared, “This is a testament to the reputation and professionalism of the Portland Fire Department”,
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when speaking about the recruits who relocated to Maine and those who have followed in their father’s footsteps to join the department. “Portland should feel a sense of pride that its city and fire department are held in such high regard”, he added. Each firefighter has been assigned to a “platoon” and will move from station to station for their first few months, giving them additional real world exposure to all of the department’s operations and to each of city’s neighborhoods. A few will begin additional EMS training to become certified at the Advanced EMT level in the coming months. This is a job requirement they must reach within their first year of employment. Advanced EMT’s work on the city’s ambulances with the fire department’s paramedics, as well as working on fire trucks and providing early patient care while the ambulance is still responding. The recruits are Casey Bunker, Keith Corey, Nicholas Derrig, Michael Devoid, Benjamin Freedman, Matthew Garland, Patrick Hourihane, Evan Kleene, Ross Larrabee, Christopher Marshall, Jason Quirk, and Joseph Wilber. - TIMOTHY NANGLE
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Car crashes into building in Waterbury In the early afternoon hours of Saturday, August 2nd, Waterbury Engine 7 along with several police units and Campion Ambulance responded to 828 Wolcott Street for a car into a building. On arrival, a mid-size vehicle had driven through the plate glass window of the Associated Carpet business and had caused serious damage. It was determined that the driver of the vehicle had suffered a medical condition that caused the loss of control of the vehicle.
Waterbury firefighters battle fire in vacant dwelling In the late morning of Thursday, July 31st, firefighters were dispatched to 52 Laurel Street for a structure fire. A couple of engine companies responding reported heavy smoke in the sky while pulling out of their stations. On arrival, Battalion 2 had a three story vacant structure with fire on the first and second floors. Several hand lines were used to fight the blaze and the fire extended to the third floor and through the roof. Truck's 1 and 3 were used to ventilate the dwelling. It took about an hour to bring the fire under control. Additional companies were dispatched to relieve crews on scene due to the hot day.
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RICK KULMANN
In the afternoon of Sunday, July 20th, Meriden firefighters responded to 250 West Main Street for a reported fire in a building. First arriving units had a working fire in the basement of a four story apartment building, which had a laundromat and a store on the ground level. Smoke was venting to the upper floors of the building and a second alarm was requested, bringing in mutual aid from Wallingford and Berlin to cover the town while all of the city’s firefighters and apparatus were on scene. The 25 occupants of the building escaped with no injuries as firefighters did primary and secondary searches to be sure everyone was accounted for. Firefighters used several hand lines to keep the fire from spreading to the upper floors.
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It took just over a half hour to bring the fire under control. Several firefighters were overcome by heat, so an additional ambulance was requested to respond to the scene to check them out. In addition, a mutual aid engine from Wallingford was requested to assist in overhauling. The fire department remained on scene for several hour. The fire marshal is investigating the cause and origin of the fire. Eleven of the 25 residents were displaced due to the damage to their apartments. - RICK KULMANN
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Waterbury firefighters assist injured worker on roof In the afternoon hours of Thursday, July 24th, Waterbury firefighters responded to 81 Stonewall Lane for a roofer, who shot his foot with a nail gun. The patient needed help off the roof of the vacant two story apartment building that was being renovated. Truck 3 and Rescue 9 arrived on scene and extended the ladder with a stokes basket to bring the injured man down to Campion Ambulance.
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Cromwell has quick knock down of motel fire At just before noon on Wednesday, July 23rd, Cromwell firefighters were dispatched to the Super 8 Motel on Industrial Drive for a fire in a third floor room. On arrival, heavy smoke was showing and a second alarm was requested bringing Westfield Truck 6 and East Berlin Engine 7 to the scene along with South Fire District for station coverage. A two and a half inch line was stretched into the building to put out the fire and Cromwell Truck 1 was extended to the fire floor. The fire was knocked down in a few minutes and the building was evacuated with no injuries to any guests. The fire was in a bathroom of a guest room and is under investigation by the fire marshal.
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Fatal fire in Southington In the early morning hours of Sunday, June 22nd, Southington firefighters were dispatched to 32A Darling Street at the Sunny Brook Apartments for a structure fire. Arriving police officers relayed back to fire dispatch that there was a working fire with people trapped. Therefore, Car 3 requested a general alarm and had all members respond to the scene. Engine 11, 12 and Ladder 1 arrived first and stretched lines. Crews immediately went to rescue the trapped occupants. Bristol responded mutual aid to the scene with their ladder, an
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IN SERVICE If you have photos you would like to see in our In Service feature, please upload them on our website www.1stResponderNews.com or email them to Heather@1stResponderNews.com.
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Torrington welcomes twelve new recruits On July 12, the Torrington Fire Department welcomed family and friends into their headquarters at 9 a.m. to pin badges on twelve new firefighters, who were recently hired. The "Dirty Dozen" as they became known as, spent the last two weeks in an intensive training program led by TFD Training Officer David Tripp Jr., as well as other members. Mayor Elinor Carbone opened the ceremony and welcomed the new members aboard the department. Chief Gary Brunoli spoke to the new firefighters, asking them "where they want to sit on the 'bus" - a reference to their motivation to be in a position on the team. The chief also mentioned that this was
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the largest group of firefighters hired in forty years. Deputy Chief Chris Pepler addressed the crowd citing the history of the TFD as well as his personal attention to detail. He told the new firefighters that 190 Torrington firefighters proceeded them, and that they play a large part in the shaping of the future. A badge pinning ceremony was held, with various family members pinning the TFD badge on their loved ones. One touching moment was when Probationary Firefighter Nathan Derwitsch was presented his badge by his father, recently re-
tired Torrington Firefighter Ed Derwitsch. Training Officer Tripp then treated the standing room only crowd to a slide presentation of the recent training evolutions. To close out the ceremony, Probationary Firefighters Michael Farrel and Will Ardussi gave remarks on behalf of the class and thanked T.O. Tripp for his assistance on their journey. The Class of 2014 includes William Ardussi, Alex Battaglino, Matthew Bell, Nathan Derwitsch, Michael Farrell, Ethan LaBella, James Newkirk Jr., Ryan Paretti, Thomas Reller, Scott Rodgers, Forrest Scott, andJordon Tyrrell
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Structure fire in Southington Just after 8:30 p.m. on Monday, June 30th, Southington firefighters were dispatched to 568 Mount Vernon Road for a 911 call from the homeowner stating someone just set his barn on fire and ran. Crews leaving the Company 2 firehouse saw a large header of smoke in the sky. On arrival, Car 3 had a 30 x 30 barn a hundred yards behind the house fully involved. Command called for general alarm, bringing all firefighters to their stations. On arrival, a supply line was established from a nearby hydrant and Engine 11 and Ladder 1 went to fight the fire from Twin Pond Terrace, where the barn was about 60 feet from the road. The fire was knocked down in about 20 minutes and no injuries were reported. The fire did not cause any damage to the home and is under investigation.
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Waterbury firefighters work an evening structure fire At approximately 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 9th, Waterbury firefighters were dispatched to 119 Elliott Avenue for a possible fire on the third floor. Reports were that someone may be still in the building. First due Engine 5 arrived within two minutes and reported heavy smoke showing and with a working fire. Firefighters stretched a line onto the third floor and battled the fire, which extended to the attic. They also had an exposure issue, so Battalion 2 requested an additional engine to the scene. A line was used to protect the
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exposure and the fire was placed under control in 15 minutes. The occupant of the third floor was helped out of the building by neighbors before firefighters arrived on scene. The cause and origin of the fire is under investigation by the fire marshal. -RICK KULMANN
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On Wednesday, August 06, 2014 at 5:11 a.m., the South Killingly Fire Department was dispatched for a structure fire on Squaw Rock Road in a non-hydranted area. First arriving units confirmed a fully involved two story wood frame structure unknown if occupied. Engine 165 stretched two-two and a half inch lines. Second due stretched an additional two and a half inch line and a second alarm was struck for more firefighters, bringing a total of five engines, six tankers, two RIT engines, one ladder, one tower, one cascade, one ambulance, and a cover assignment. Water supply was a nurse setup, which later was transitioned to a drop tank operation. Two firefighters battled the high heat and smoke to get into the basement and rescue a mother and her five puppies. Rehab for the puppies was provided by the KB Ambulance duty crew and reported a mother and four puppies survived.
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Early morning four alarm blaze destroys Waltham triple decker At 2:20 a.m. on Wednesday, August 6th, Waltham 911 Dispatch received a call for a building fire at 145 Ash Street just off Moody Street on Waltham's Southside. Box 16 was struck and C-2, Engine 1, Squad 5, Rescue 6, Ladder 2 and Engine 2 as the RIT Co. responded. On arrival, heavy fire was showing from the third floor of a triple decker and Deputy MacInnis requested Ladder Tower 1 as an extra ladder. Multiple EMS units from Cataldo responded to the scene for multiple residents complaining of smoke inhalation. Companies stretched lines and tagged the hydrant on Ash Street while Rescue 6 made a primary search and the first line was dragged up the interior. Command soon requested Engine 4 as an additional engine company for RIT as Engine 2 was put to work to secure a water supply. Companies immediately experienced water issues with low pressure. Engine 4 was put to work and a second alarm was struck. Engine 3, Engine 7 and Newton Ladder 1 responded. Companies evacuated the building due to the volume of heavy fire on the top floor. The fire quickly took hold of the top floor extending into the cockloft. Engine 8 responded for RIT as
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Engine 4 was put to work. Chief Paul Ciccone soon arrived on scene and assumed command. The chief struck a third alarm bringing out of town companies to the scene. Companies went to the back of the building on Brown Street to find a car parked on a fire hydrant. The car was towed by a tow truck driver, who was already on scene. Companies soon set up on Brown Street at the rear of the building with Waltham Engine 8 and a Newton engine feeding Newton Ladder 1 that was set up in a driveway throwing its pipe over the rear. Several engine companies were special called over the third alarm to tag multiple hydrants around the area streets. Nearly two hours into the fire, a fourth alarm was struck. The roof collapsed and companies attacked the fire from all sides with master streams and four ladder pipes. The fire was finally brought under control shortly before 5:00 a.m. A fire detail remained on scene all day and the all out on Box 16 was transmitted just before 5:00 p.m. Waltham received mutual aid at the scene from Cambridge, Lex-
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The building is a total loss and will be torn down. Seven people were transported to area hospitals with smoke inhalation. Twenty residents were left homeless and are being as-
sisted by the American Red Cross. The fire remains under investigation, but is not deemed suspicious. - MATTHEW CARTER
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attack lines to the A, B and D sides of the dwelling, protecting exposure buildings before heading to the second floor to knock down the remaining fire. West Springfield fire fighters had the fire under control within an hour, but remained on scene for the remainder of the morning to ensure there was no rekindle. The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the WSFD Fire Investigation Unit and the Massachusetts State Fire Marshals office. - NATE ARNOLD
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Tight muscles can be an issue for anyone regardless of age and/or fitness level. I have a few clients who have been struggling with low flexibility and tight muscles. Not only does it impede their workouts, it interferes with their daily activities and even their sleep. They just can’t seem to get comfortable. Here’s what we have been doing and thankfully it’s working. One of the changes we have made to our exercise routine is to add stretching throughout the workout. We did this in addition to our usual post workout stretches. I found the easiest way to do this was to stretch the appropriate muscle group following each exercise set for approximately 15-30 seconds. For example: following each of our three sets of leg extensions we held a quadriceps stretch for 15 seconds (each leg) before moving on to the next set. It didn’t add much time to our workouts as we were essentially just making even more productive use of our “rest times”. We still end our workouts with a full-body stretch. We did this for each muscle group i.e. a chest
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Laugh your way to the bank with a stand-up comedy fund-raiser
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Who needs to laugh more than the Fire Companies ---the first responders who deal with dangerous circumstances each and every day? There’s an innovative concept for fund-raising developed by Joey Novick, who is a stand-up comedian and the Fire Commissioner in his hometown: Stand-up comedy shows. Fire companies can get much-needed laughs and profit financially as well. Novick's company, ComedyWorks, provides all-star headline comedians from HBO, Comedy Central, Showtime, Last Comic Standing, and the Tonight Show. Novick’s been producing comedy shows since 1977, and has experience producing shows with such comedians as Jerry Seinfeld, Rosie O’Donnell, Larry The Cable Guy, and Tim Allen. "The comedians were very funny, and very professional," wrote Mark Bruhmuller, Fire Chief of the Churchtown Fire Company of New York. “Joey Novick did an excellent job. Everybody loves to laugh, and it's a great deal of fun." ComedyWorks produces more than 300 shows a year, almost 150 of those for emergency service organizations. The money these shows can
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raise varies, depending on things like the number of tickets sold, how they're priced, the amount spent on promotion and whether food and drink are available. "Mostly companies produce shows in their own facilities, which may hold 300–400 people," says Novick. "We'll put together a show for them that will bring in comedians from major comedy clubs, with a headliner from HBO, Comedy Central, or the Tonight Show. The feature performer will be someone who's headlined the comedy circuit: Catch a Rising Star, the Improv, the Comedy Store. The host of the show will be a comedian who's very high-energy, like a gameshow host, to get the audience warmed up. A triple headliner show!” The Somerset Fire Company of New Jersey produces two fundraisers a year through ComedyWorks. "We've done about ten shows so far, and it's been great," says Mike Rein-
beck, who coordinates the shows for the 65-member volunteer department. "A friend of mine who had used Joey told me, 'This guy books really good acts.' So, we did the first show, everything was great, and we've been doing shows with Joey ever since." "I find their people to be very funny," agrees Adam Hubney, chief of the Atlantic Highlands Volunteer Fire Department in New Jersey, which books comedians through ComedyWorks for its annual dinner. "We have a professional comedy club in our county, and the quality is just as good." Comedy Works provides a 30-page ‘How-To’ guide that assists organizations through the comedy show production and warns of mistakes to avoid. "We make sure they follow everything in the guide," says Novick. "If a company has never done this before, it gives you everything from you need to know. We make sure that things get done right. Clients who follow the guide always do very well and tend to make money.” For information on Comedy Works, call 1 (888) 782-4589, go to www.comedyworks.org or e-mail joeynovick@earthlink.net.
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Sturbridge hires two new career firefighter/paramedics
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Sturbridge, MA. The Sturbridge Fire Department welcomed two new full-time members to its team on Wednesday morning, August 6th, at 7:00 a.m. Following appointment by the Sturbridge Board of Selectmen on Monday, August 4th, and successful completion of their Massachusetts Firefighter Physical Agility Test, the two new firefighter/paramedics begin the exciting and challenging process of training in their new roles with the Sturbridge Fire Department. Jonathan McNamara of Cherry Valley, and William White of Douglas each bring experience over
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nine years of experience in the fire and emergency medical services to our community, which should allow for a smooth transition to their new roles as Career Firefighter/Paramedics. McNamara, a call firefighter and part-time paramedic in Leicester, holds a Bachelors Degree in Fire Science from Anna Maria College. While at Anna Maria College, Jonathan completed an internship in the Massachusetts Department of
Fire Service’s Fire Investigation Unit. White, a call firefighter and paramedic in Douglas, holds a Masters of Science in Forensic Studies from Stevenson University, as well as a Bachelors of Science in Criminal Justice and Communications from Worcester State University. Chief Zinther and the members of the Sturbridge Fire Department welcome these two new members to the team, and wish them a safe and fulfilling career in the fire service. - NICK DADALT
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Robert Moynagh, Jr., and Sean Moynagh at graduation
Call Firefighter/EMT Sean Moynagh graduates recruit training program BRIAN HARDY, BIGDOGFIREPHOTOS.SMUGMUG.COM
House fire in Fall River On May 21, 2014 at approximately 10:30 a.m., Fall River Fire received calls for a hosue fire at 98 Harrison Street. The fire department arrived on scene to smoke showing from the second floor of a three story wood frame. Companies made a fast knock down with two lines. No injuries were reported. The cause and origin of the fire are under investigation by local officials.
Sturbridge, MA. Tuesday, April 22, 2014 was a special day for the Moynagh family of Sturbridge, as well as the Sturbridge Fire Department, when Sean Moynagh graduated from the 16th Massachusetts Fire District 7 Recruit Training Program along with 31 others of the district’s finest firefighters. Sean, now a full-fledged Call Firefighter/EMT with the Sturbridge Fire Department, completed over 330 hours of extensive firefighter training, earning state and national certification as a Firefighter I/II. The training involved many challenging scenarios both in the
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classroom and in the drill-yard with live firefighting, hazardous materials training, deploying and climbing various types of ladders, pumps and hydraulics, and many other invaluable skills that Sean will use throughout his career. Sean’s accomplishment has brought a unique sense of pride to his family, particularly in his father, Robert Moynagh, Jr. who is also a Call Firefighter/EMT with the Sturbridge Fire Department, and brings decades of firefighting/EMS expe-
rience to our organization. Sean, a graduate of Saint John’s High School, Shrewsbury, is studying criminal justice as Westfield State University. We are truly fortunate to have Sean as a member of our team and family, carrying on the tradition of community service to our department and community that his dad began when Sean was just a young boy. Congratulations to Sean and the Moynagh Family, and best wishes for a safe career in the emergency services! - NICHOLAS DADALT
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Lincoln, RI. On July 22, 2014 at 1:00 p.m., Lincoln received calls for a fire on North Crow POint Road. The fire department arrived on scene to heavy fire and smoke showing from a one story commercial building. Companies used multiple lines and a ladder pipe to knock down the fire. One firefighter was injured at the scene. The cause and origin of the fire are under investigation by local officials.
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STAYING SAFE Chief Henry Campbell
Occasionally waiting for water in the hoseline seems like an eternity, and suddenly it is there, at your fingertips in the nozzle. Soothing and calming to the soul is knowing that the line is charged and we can move ahead with our attack and extinguishment of the fire with the knowledge of protection provided by the hose stream. But what happens when you lose water or don’t get it when called for? This is a dangerous situation that can and does occur on the fire ground. What can cause a lack of water in a hose line? Break, kink, knot, fire apparatus parked on it, wedged in or caught under something, or maybe even burnt through. How about pumper failure, hydrant failure, the wrong line has been charged, or if operating from a tanker or tanker operations the water supply may have been depleted? The proverbial well having temporarily run dry! All of these situations will leave you with no water or an ineffective hose stream, lacking in quantity and reach and providing you with limited or no protection. You and your crew will go from aggressor to vulnerable in a very short period of time. How long do you call or wait for water to return? It shouldn’t be long,
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Where’s the Water III a minute, two minutes tops depending on the fire situation and how it will impact the safety of your crew. If you have a good pump operator, and have worked with him/her before, he/she will know when you need water and it will usually be on its way even before you ask. If not, something has possibly gone wrong. (see above) Contact the pump operator via radio to determine if water has been provided to your hose line. If the response is in the affirmative and you still don’t have water in the hoseline at your position, it is time to withdraw and find out what is wrong. Take your crew with the hoseline and back out, do not think water will, by some miracle, suddenly arrive. Fire conditions are changing for the worse and the longer you postpone your withdrawal the greater the hazards and dangers become and the more you jeopardize yourself and the safety of your crew. If you are unsuccessful in trying to make radio contact with the pump operator for two minutes, back out. Back out while you have the chance as conditions can and will change dramatically with the potential of trapping you and your crew. Even when operating with a working hoseline, if conditions force a retreat, take the hoseline with you whenever possible as you may need it to extinguish fire blocking your exit. Retreat allows you to come back
another day! We hear much about back up lines in the initial operations at a fire, but how often does the line actually become a backup line. A backup line is supposed to provide protection for the crew operating the initial attack line, and to replace it should problems arise with the first line. Unfortunately, we are operating in lean times with limited resources and personnel so maybe the backup line is never stretched, or it is diverted to another location on the fire ground. Sometimes the backup line is like the FAST team, put into service elsewhere as need has dictated and another FAST team has been requested. In reality, the FAST is always on the road heading for the scene, and the backup line will be stretched shortly. As with the FAST team, sometimes shortly can be too long when something goes wrong. Always do your best to place a backup line into operation for the purpose intended and keep the FAST team always available for their assigned duties. Where’s the water, hopefully in the hoseline and coming out the nozzle when needed. Water is the firefighter’s ally, extinguishing fire, while keeping the firefighters safe. Till next time, stay safe and God Bless!
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On Monday June 23, 2014, four of Stony Hill Fire Department's members graduated form Bethel High School. EMT Jill Giambruno and Probie Firefighters Anthony Tavella, Mike Krizan and Zach Britton.
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Kingston, MA. Duxbury Firefighters at the scene of a second alarm fire in Kingston, Fire Captain PJ Hussey, Firefighter Chuck Nudd, Firefighter Doug Cunningham, Fire Captain Robert Tripp.
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Waterbury firefighters vent the roof of a condo fire on July 7th.
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A Middlebury firefighter operates Middlebury truck 1 at scene of mansion fire July 3rd.
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RHODE ISLAND Companies were dispatched to the Home Depot on Centre off New England Blvd. for a reported truck fire. Chief Frank Brown arrived to find a tractor trailer fully JUMP TO FILE# involved near the 072414115 garden section of the store. Engine 6 made the initial attack. Due to the unknown contents of the trailer and the truck’s diesel tank letting go, the full first alarm was filled, bringing in an additional engine, ladder and rescue. A foam task force was also requested from the City of Warwick and the Town of Johnston. No injuries were reported.
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