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Orange, MA - On August 14th at approximately 6:59 A.M., Shelburne Control received a report of a large column of black smoke visible from Route 2, somewhere on the west end of town. As 7:00 A.M. is Orange FD's shift change for fulltime staff, both shifts responded with Engines 2 and 3, Ladder 1, and the call force.
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Fiery Tractor-Trailer Rollover Leads to Fatality in Norwich Norwich, CT - At 12:09 P.M. on Monday, August 19th, the Yantic and East Great Plain Fire Departments were dispatched to I-395 southbound, prior to Exit 11, for a trac- JUMP TO FILE# tor-trailer rollover 082019117 with fire. The trailer on the truck was too tall and struck the bridge overpass, forcing it to roll over. A passenger was able to escape, but unfortunately the driver was stuck in the cab when it caught fire. Car 3 arrived and took command, reporting the tractortrailer on its driver's side and well involved. The tractor-trailer was across the entire highway, so East Great Plain companies went north in the southbound lane. Engine 52 pulled a one-and-three-quarter inch hand line while being fed from their engine tanker. Engine 33 pulled two lines for the northern side of the accident and put one of them into operation. Tankers from Lisbon, Preston and Oakdale stood by but ended up not being utilized. One male perished in the accident and the highway was closed for the remainder of the day. - RYAN FLAHERTY
Engine 33's crew stretching lines while Engine 52 sprays water from the southern side.
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Unoccupied Home Damaged by Fire in Meriden
Meriden, CT - On August 15th around 2:00 A.M., Meriden crews were dispatched for reports of a structure fire in an unoccupied home that was under construction. Meriden Engines 5, 4, 3 and 2 responded to the scene along with Truck 1 and Cars 3, 9 and 5. Meriden FD Engine 1 and South Meriden FD Engine 6 covered the city during the incident.
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Salem has placed a 2019 Pierce Enforcer into service as Engine Tank 121. This apparatus is fully loaded with tools and equipment to perform a wide variety of tasks, including ice rescue and extrication. It carries 1000-gallons of water with 30-gallons of foam, and the pump is rated at 2000-GPM. Graphics were added locally to match Ladder 121. The former ET121, a 1991 Pierce Arrow, was traded in and then purchased by a private collector.
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Multi-Vehicle MVA with Entrapment in Meriden
Meriden, CT - The Meriden FD was dispatched on Sunday, July 21st for a multi-vehicle accident on Route 15 northbound, with reports of one car in the woods. Meriden Engines 5 and 3, along with Truck 1 and Car 3 responded to the scene and conducted extrication.
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rescue trucks. These are actually boats, helicopters, motor vehicles, ski equipment and even animals such as avalanche dogs. Dogs play a huge part in rescue. This DVD will point that out, showing experimental equipment such as dog cams fitted on the tops of goggles for the animal to wear. There are a number of exercises shown, such as search and rescue in a school flattened by a tornado, white water rescue utilizing an RDC (rapid deployment craft), which is an interesting design, ski patrol rescues such as with chair lifts during a power outage, collapse rescues and testing life rafts in the open sea. There is a true story of a horse seriously injuring a trainer and how the air paramedics worked to save his life. There is also a case of a missing autistic person who was wearing a transmitter of a radio telemetry device on a wristband which can help keep tabs on handicapped people. Most of these events take place in Canada and some are with the Heavy Urban Search and Rescue (HUSAR), which is similar to our USAR in the United States. This is a very interesting training series which is very lifelike.
Orange, CT - On July 28th, Orange and Shelton firefighters rescued an unconscious man from the Housatonic River, carrying him from a remote area to waiting paramedics. Orange Fire Chief Vaughan Dumas said the man, who is in his 20s, was using a rope swing in a remote area where youths often have parties. He swung out over the Housatonic, but struck rocks when he landed. He suffered head and leg injuries and was unconscious. Dumas said civilians on the scene moved the man to shore and alerted authorities. It was determined that the quickest way to evacuate the victim was by carrying him in a special stretcher called a Stokes basket. Orange firefighters walked to the scene on railroad tracks while Shelton firefighters responded via boat. Firefighters from both departments worked together to immobilize the man and place him in the basket stretcher. Orange and Shelton firefighters then carried the man about a quarter mile to awaiting EMS crews. Derby’s Storm Ambulance and AMR paramedics treated and transported the victim to the hospital.
JUMP TO FILE #081419122 “This is a great example of how area departments work together to take care of our neighbors,” said Dumas. “It also shows the dedication of local firefighters and EMS personnel.” Dumas said the area where the man was hurt has presented problems for firefighters in the past and he urged residents to stay away from it. “Every kid likes to have a place out of the watchful eye of parents to enjoy themselves,” he said. “The people who walk down the railroad tracks to these areas by the river are actually putting themselves in grave danger. We’ve had fires there and others hurt, and it’s difficult to get there to help.” The call for help came in around 2:30 P.M., said Dumas. About 10 firefighters from Orange responded in addition to personnel from Shelton, Derby and Ansonia Fire Departments, Orange Police and other agencies. No identification of the victim was available. - DOUG FENICHEL
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At 3:31 P.M. on June 12th, the Windsor Locks FD was dispatched to 68 King Spring Rd. for a vehicle fire. Due to gas tank involvement, foam was used to douse the fire. CORAL RUGGIERO
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South Carolina: Coleman Loadholt, 51 Rank: Firefighter/EMT Incident Date: June 17, 2019 Death Date: June 21, 2019 Fire Department: Jasper County Fire Rescue Initial Summary: On June 17, 2019, Firefighter/EMT Coleman Loadholt was on-duty at the Jasper County Fire Rescue Department in Ridgeland, SC. At approximately 0815hrs, he complained to his co-worker that he wasn’t feeling well and suffered a medical emergency. Firefighter/EMT Loadholt was treated by his co-worker and was immediately transported to the Coastal Carolina Hospital where he was stabilized. The same day he was then transported to the Hilton Head Hospital, and was ultimately transported to the MUSC Hospital in Charleston, SC, where he passed away on June 21, 2019. New Mexico: William "Casey" White, 70 Rank: Chief Incident Date: July 2, 2019 Death Date: July 2, 2019 Fire Department: Sun Country Volunteer Fire Department Initial Summary: On July 1, 2019, Chief William "Casey" White responded to a grass fire mutual aid call to a neighboring county at approximately 2130 hours. After returning from the call, Chief White retired for the evening at home around 2400hrs. The next day, July 2, 2019, he returned to the station at 0930hrs to outfit a new apparatus with equipment. Chief White was found deceased at approximately 1730hrs that afternoon on the bay floor near the apparatus. South Carolina: Angela "Nicole" ChadwickHawkins, 45 Rank: Wildlife Biologist/Wildland Firefighter Incident Date: May 22, 2019 Death Date: May 22 2019 Fire Department: US Army, Environmental Division/Wildland Fire Program Initial Summary: On 5/22/19, Fort Jackson Environmental Division personnel initiated a 424 acre prescribed fire operation for wildlife habitat improvements and fuel management. During the prescribed bum,
wildlife biologist and certified wildland firefighter, Angela "Nicole" Chadwick-Hawkins was assigned a ground ignition operation, utilizing an All-Terrain-Vehicle (ATV) to conduct the task. At some point while conducting her assigned duties, personnel lost radio contact with Ms. Hawkins. A search of her last known location was conducted during which Ms. Hawkins’ body was found. At approximately 1230hrs, Fort Jackson Fire Department units were dispatched along with Moncrief Army EMS and Fort Jackson Military Police. Upon arrival, emergency personnel determined that Ms. Hawkins sustained fatal injuries and was declared deceased by medical personnel. Additional details are pending the completion of investigative processes by the Army Criminal Investigation Division with support and assistance from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives as well as the US Army Combat Readiness/Safety Center Accident Investigation Team.
Pennsylvania: Neil B. Cope, 46 Rank: Lieutenant Incident Date: July 16, 2019 Death Date: July 16, 2019 Fire Department: North Belle Vernon Volunteer Fire Department Initial Summary: The North Belle Vernon Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched at 0132hrs to assist on a mutual aid residential fire. Lieutenant Cope was part of the engine crew assigned to staging in full PPE and SCBA with masks doffed. After approximately 45 minutes the crew was released by command and cleared the scene. After returning to his residence, Lieutenant Cope spoke to his wife at 0730hrs via phone. His wife then attempted to call him multiple times during the day without success. At approximately 1600hrs his wife came home and found him not breathing and cold to the touch on the floor of the bedroom. EMS was called and Lieutenant Cope was pronounced deceased at home. The cause and nature of death are under investigation.
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Anna Grudzinski receives her new Firefighter badge from her mother.
UConn Division of Public Safety Holds Promotion & Recognition Ceremony West Hartford, CT - The UConn Division of Public Safety held a Promotion and Recognition Ceremony on August 1st. The ceremony consisted of Civilian Awards, Life Saving Awards, Unit and Personal Citations, Meritorious Service Awards, Armed Forces Service Awards, and Promotions for both the Fire and Police Departments, Office of Emergency Management, and En-
JUMP TO FILE #081519127 vironmental Health and Safety. Congratulations to all who received these awards and promotions in front of their families, coworkers, and community members. - CORAL RUGGIERO
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Heavy Fire Damages Home in Cheshire
Cheshire, CT - At approximately 11:30 P.M. on the evening of August 8th, the Cheshire Fire Department received a call for an occupied house on fire. The Deputy Chief arrived within three minutes to find the house well involved in fire on the 'Charlie/Delta' corner (rear side). The deputy confirmed that all occupants were out safe. Four engines and one ladder truck arrived shortly after and (two) one-and-three-quarter inch handlines were deployed for a defensive attack while the ladder truck was set up in case it was needed. The bulk of the fire was knocked down within five minutes. Overhaul continued for the next 90 minutes while hot spots were doused. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Cheshire Fire Marshal's office.
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House Fire Displaces Three Families in Meriden
Meriden, CT - Meriden firefighters were dispatched to 144 Miller Street around 5:00 A.M. on July 17th for reports of a structure fire. Upon arrival, crews found the front porch of a three-story, multi-family home fully involved and spreading to the side of the home next door. Three families, including six adults and seven children, were displaced by the fire and receiving assistance from the Red Cross.
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Structure Fire in Norwalk Displaces Residents and Injures Firefighter Norwalk, CT - The Norwalk FD responded to a reported lightning strike to a home at 1 Richlee Road on Monday, August 19th at 4:50 P.M. While responding the call was upgraded to a working structure fire, with the occupant leaving the home with his two dogs. Upon arrival at the split level ranch style home, heavy fire was engulfing the rear corner and had worked its way into the interior of the home. Firefighters made entry through the front door to fight the fire that had engulfed the kitchen, dining room and living room. At the same time, firefighters contended with a 120-gallon propane tank against the
JUMP TO FILE #082019107 rear of the home that was blowing off pressure with a 40-foot fireball. Fire crews cooled the propane tank to prevent a failure until the contents were completely expelled through the relief valve. One firefighter was injured when sections of the ceiling fell on him, knocking him temporarily unconscious. Firefighters that were in the immediate area helped remove the firefighter out of the home and he was later transported to Norwalk Hospital by Paramedics that re-
sponded to the scene. The injured firefighter was undergoing tests but in good spirits at Norwalk Hospital. The fire was placed under control at 5:25 P.M., with firefighters clearing the scene by 7:00 P.M. The Red Cross responded and made arrangements for the two adult occupants of the home along with their two dogs and cat that was found by firefighters in a downstairs laundry room unharmed. The house was posted unfit for occupancy and Fire Inspector Kosmas Kalmanidis is investigating the exact cause of the blaze. - NORWALK FD
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Orange Fire Department Dedicates New Fire Truck Orange, CT – A new fire truck, dedicated on Saturday, August 17th at the Orange Vol. Fire Department’s Boston Post Road station, will help firefighters protect their neighbors for years to come, according to Orange JUMP TO FILE# First Selectman 081919113 James M. Zeoli. The new truck, designated Quint-32, went into service in early August. Equipped with a 75-foot aerial ladder, 1500-GPM pump and a variety of other tools, the Spartan/Smeal truck is designed to perform a variety of tasks at emergencies. Firefighters held a dedication ceremony, and in addition to showing off the new truck, the party included speeches and a cornhole tournament. The truck replaces a 1978 Mack CK that had a 50-foot ladder and a 1000-GPM pump. The new truck carries a price tag of more than $850,000, paid for through the Fireman’s Carnival and other fundraising activities. Such equipment, noted Zeoli, helps firefighters respond to the town’s emergencies. “We have 14,000 people in this town,” said the first selectman. “We have probably 100,000 cars passing through this town every day. That’s all on this group. When there’s an emergency, you’re there and we’re all really, really grateful.” Fire Chief Vaughan Dumas thanked his firefighters but offered special thanks to firefighters’ families and the community. Without their support, he said, the department wouldn’t have the new truck. “We work hard,” he said. “This is reward for that hard work.” After additional comments and a prayer over the truck, Zeoli, himself a former Orange firefighter, sprayed the new truck with cham-
pagne. A crew led by former Chief John Knight, used a hose line from the truck being replaced to wash the champagne off the truck. Knight was chief when the truck was designed and the purchase process began. After the ceremony, firefighters from Orange and surrounding towns competed in a cornhole tournament. Bean bags flew through the air inside the Boston Post Road station as 10 teams worked their way through the tournament brackets. Paul DeGeorge and Kyle Brennan, both with Beacon Hose Co. #1 of Beacon Falls, won the contest. The new truck is already in service, responding to some alarms in town. Firefighters will spend the next few months continuing to learn to use the new truck effectively. - DOUG FENICHEL
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Fire Burns Roof Off Home in Holyoke, Displacing Residents Holyoke, MA - A fire that burned the roof off of a two-story, multi-family dwelling in Holyoke left six people homeless and kept Holyoke jakes busy for hours on Friday night, August 9th. Holyoke fire- JUMP TO FILE# fighters, responding 081119100 to the 6:50 P.M. 91-1 call for a structure fire, arrived to find smoke pushing from the attic of a two-and-a-half story, woodframe, multi-family dwelling. Crews mounted an interior attack on the fire and were making good progress when an untimely water main break in the neighborhood dropped water pressure to the point where Linden Street command was forced to order an evacuation of the building and switch to a defensive attack. By the time water pressure was restored by responding utility crews, the fire had taken possession of the attic and the only recourse for Holyoke jakes was to use deck guns, a ladder pipe from Truck 2 and hand lines to knock the fire down from the exterior. Crews remained on scene dealing with hot spots until nearly 1:00 A.M. The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the HFD and the state Fire Marshal's office. - NATE ARNOLD
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Southborough's Truck Company once operated a 1964 American LaFrance 100-foot mid-mount aerial with an open cab as Ladder 21. It did not have a pump or water tank.
The modern day aerial for this department is a 2010 Smeal 100foot tower built on a Spartan Gladiator chassis. It has a 1500-GPM pump with 350-gallons of water and 20-gallons of class A foam.
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Shortly before 7:00 A.M. on July 28th, Fall River firefighters responded to 104 Lawton St. for a reported fire. On arrival, crews had fire showing from the exterior of a vacant house. Members quickly knocked down the flames and then moved inside to check for extension. Pictured are members repacking Engine 5.
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Passerby Alerts Residents in Orange to Structure Fire Orange, MA - On August 14th at approximately 6:59 A.M., Shelburne Control received a report of a large column of black smoke visible from Route 2, somewhere on the west end of town. As 7:00 A.M. is Orange FD's shift JUMP TO FILE# change for fulltime 081619100 staff, both shifts responded with Engines 2 and 3, Ladder 1, and the call force. While enroute a column of black smoke was visible from the downtown area and dispatch received an additional call from a passerby on Mossbrook Rd. advising of a structure fire. The reporting party had stopped to alert the residents. The first-due engine then struck a working fire assignment and a non-hydrant second-alarm to summon tankers while still en route due to knowledge of that rural area of town not having any close fire hydrants. Orange FD's 3,000-gallon vacuum tanker also responded with off duty personnel from the unmanned Station 2 District on a delayed response due to the remote area of town in relation to the fire scene. It was later learned that the occupant and his five-year-old son had crawled out of a first floor window once they learned of the fire by a passerby who was banging on the door to alert them. Occupants stated that there was smoke in the residence and the front door was not a viable option for safe evacuation, as that side of the home was already engulfed in flames. Upon firefighters' arrival, a barn that was fully involved had started to collapse with extension well into the residence. It was determined due to the fire load, the
amount of involvement into the house, limited water supply due to no local hydrants and the fact that both occupants were confirmed evacuated, that this would be a defensive fire attack and no crews would make entry. The on-scene engines ran out of water very quickly when crews attempted to knock down what fire they could. A water supply was established from a pond on Route 78 by mutual aid departments and water was trucked into the scene. The closer areas of water sources would not have been efficient enough to sustain firefighting operations. With a water supply established crews once again were able to continue fire suppression, but the fire had advanced significantly and the residence was a total loss. Crews remained on scene until approximately 1:00 P.M. with assistance from Matthew's Excavating wetting down hot spots. There were no injuries. This was a frustrating fire for all members involved due to lack of immediate water available, however with the teamwork of mutual aid partners, crews ended up with a good supply of continuous water once it was established. Approximately 138,000-gallons of water was trucked in and utilized for fire suppression. Special thank you to the American Red Cross and the Athol Salvation Army, and to Shelburne Control for managing resources and responses. At the time of this writing, the cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the Department of Fire Services Fire Investigation Unit. Our thoughts are with the family affected by this fire.
JASON RUSHFORD- ORANGE FIRE DEPT
Fully involved residence engulfed after first-due apparatus exhaust their water supplies.
- JASON RUSHFORD
JASON RUSHFORD- ORANGE FIRE DEPT
Mutual Aid crews look on as Ladder 1 and Matthews Excavating work on hot spots.
Orange Ladder 1 awaits water to continue suppression.
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MEMORIES If you have photos you would like to see in our “Memories� feature please upload them on our website www.1RBN.com or email them to Lindsey@1stResponderNews.com
CHUCK LOWE
The Town of Oxford operated this 1976 Maxim-F 100-foot midship aerial. It had a 250-GPM pump, but no water tank.
CHUCK LOWE
Many years ago, Princeton Engine 1 operated with a 1967 Ford F800 pumper that was locally built by Farrar. It had a 750-GPM front-mount pump with a 500-gallon water tank.
View from the 'A/B' corner of 174 Locust St., 45 minutes into the operation.
NATE ARNOLD
Fire Damages Multi-Family Apartment Building in Springfield Springfield, MA - A fire that was reported at 2:00 P.M. on August 16th forced 25 residents out of their homes and caused extensive damage to a three-story, woodframe apartment house before Springfield firefighters could get it under control. When crews arrived on scene at 174 Locust Street, heavy fire was venting from the 'Charlie' side and heavy smoke was pushing from the 'Alpha' side. Locust Street Command was quick to sound the
JUMP TO FILE #081719102 second-alarm, bringing in two additional engine companies and a third truck company to bolster manpower levels on scene. Companies spent over an hour and a half working three attack lines inside the building, along with coordinated vertical ventilation to bring the fire under control shortly before 3:30 P.M. During the height of the fire,
crews also had to work around a serious water main break that was just a block up Locust Street that sent muddy, sediment filled water rushing down the road. The water main break necessitated the moving of several SFD vehicles to avoid them falling into developing sinkholes. Thankfully however, the fire suppression operation was not adversely impacted by the water main break. - NATE ARNOLD
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This 1959 Ford F800/Seagrave 65-foot aerial once operated as Princeton Ladder 1.
Umass Lifeflight takes off from a landing zone in Ashburnham, MA on August 14th.
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Vehicle News
Stockbridge has put a 2019 International 1800-gallon Sheffield has taken delivery of a 2019 Pierce Enforcer Revere Ladder 2 now operates a 2018 KME Severe Servtanker into service as Engine 5. It was built by KME with PUC 1500-GPM pumper with a 1000-gallon water tank. It ice 100' tractor-drawn aerial, replacing a 2004 Pierce a 1500-GPM pump. Dash tiller that will be retained as Ladder 3 (spare). replaces a 1988 Pierce Dash. CHUCK LOWE
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Chicopee Tower 1 is now operating with a 2018 Pierce Tyringham has acquired a new Tanker 5 via an online Agawam Fire placed two 2018 Pierce Enforcer PUC Arrow XT 100-foot rear-mount platform with a 2000-GPM auction. It's a 1989 International/JC Moore 2000-gallon 1500-GPM pumpers into service at Engines 1 and 2. pump and 300-gallon water tank. The prior Tower 1, a tanker that previously served the Chafee Sardinia Vol. Both have 750-gallon booster tanks with 30-gallons of 1995 Pierce Arrow, will be retained by the city as a spare FD in Erie County, NY. class B foam. truck and will be known as Tower 8. CHUCK LOWE
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The City of Quincy operates eight engine companies, three ladder companies and a rescue company out of eight stations. The Wollaston Station, located at 111 Beale Street, is home to Engine 4 and Ladder 2. Engine 4 is a 2007 E-One Typhoon 1500/500, and Ladder 2 is a 1998 E-One 1250/300 with a 75' rear-mounted aerial. A new KME tiller is expected to replace this unit in 2019.
Quincy, MA Wollaston Station.
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Don't Turn Off Those Grills Just Yet! FORK & HOSE CO. a Food Blog by A.J. Fusco
If you're like me, you hold on dearly to the long days and warm sun of the summer. Grills fired up for months, without even a chance to catch their breaths. And then September comes, and everyone throws the cover on and puts them away till next year. Why?!?! In my opinion this may be the best time of year to grill because it’s usually not too hot out and we are still getting some summer produce coming in, like tomatoes, zucchini and basil. Instead of turning off the propane or packing away the charcoal, we should be embracing this beautiful weather and the ingredi-
ents still available. Kabobs are the quintessential food for the grill, and rightfully so. All of your ingredients for the meal, on one convenient skewer. But it’s not quite that simple. When preparing kabobs you need to take into consideration cooking times for the various ingredients being used. They should all cook at the same rate. And if an ingredient may take a little longer to cook than the others, cut it into smaller pieces to compensate for the cooking times. Many popular kabob ingredients are grown in the spring and summer, such as zucchini, mushrooms, tomatoes and onions. These are all relatively fast cooking which is perfect for the high heat of a grill. The same idea applies to the protein/s we choose. In the case of these Shrimp Kabobs, the chicken sausage should be fully cooked before
skewering. It would take much longer than the shrimp if it were to be cooked from raw. So we have our ingredients sorted out, the kabobs are skewered and ready to hit the grill, but we are missing one key component...a sauce! Kabobs are great and all, but sometimes I find they lack a punch of flavor. And nothing packs more flavor than a great pesto. The earthy, herbal flavor of the basil, pungent heat of garlic and savory, nutty notes of Parmiggiano Reggiano cheese come together to make magic. Basil is still sticking around in September, so why not use all it has left to give. Pesto is a simple recipe that comes together in no time, a perfect pair to kabobs. So if the cover is on the grill, go take it off and give this recipe a try before the summer is really over!
SHRIMP-CHICKEN SAUSAGE KABOBS WITH PESTO
Serves: 4-6
Ingredients:
For Kabobs: 1 lb. Shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 lb. Chicken Sausage, fully cooked/cut into ½” pieces 8 oz. Button Mushrooms, cleaned EVOO Kosher Salt Fresh Cracked Pepper Skewers, if using wood soak for at least 30 minutes Lemon, optional for garnish Engine 4's 2007 E-One Typhoon 1500/500.
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For Pesto: Big Handful Fresh Basil, reserve a few leaves for garnish 2 Cloves Garlic, rough chopped ¼ Cup Parmigiano Reggiano, grated ¼ Cup Pistachio, chopped (substitute walnuts, pine nuts or leave them out altogether) EVOO Salt Chile Flakes, optional Procedure:
Ladder 2's 1998 E-One 1250/300/75'.
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-In a food processor, combine the basil, garlic, cheese and pistachio. Pulse to start forming a paste. With the food processor
running start drizzling in the EVOO until a paste starts to form and all the ingredients are buzzing together. Taste and season with salt if needed and chile flakes if using. Set aside. -In a large bowl, toss the shrimp with ½ of the pesto, reserving the other ½ for garnish. Set aside for 10 minutes. While the shrimp marinate, preheat grill to high heat.
AJ FUSCO
-To make the kabobs, alternate shrimp, mushrooms and sausage. Oil the grill grates and grill the skewers for a few minutes per side, or until the shrimp just starts to turn pink. Serve with more pesto and garnish with basil leaves and lemon.
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Four Alarms Struck at Worcester Fire
Worcester, MA - On the evening of August 15th, Worcester Fire Alarm began receiving calls for a building fire on Harrison Street. Crews arrived to find heavy smoke and fire showing, and rescues were made over ladders on arrival. Firefighters had exposure problems on the 'B/C' and 'D' sides, along with some fire on the 'C' side exposure. Crews used big lines and several ladder pipes as fire took over the top floor and attic. Four alarms were struck due to the amount of fire and it being a hot and humid day. The bulk of the fire was knocked down within one hour.
Several People Injured in Falmouth MVA Involving Ambulance
Falmouth, MA - On August 9th around 5:30 P.M., Falmouth Fire sent Engine 25 and Ambulance 35 to Route 151 and Ranch Road for an auto accident. Because the accident was near the town line, Mashpee Fire also responded. When units arrived they were confronted with two cars badly damaged, injured people and an ambulance on its side with one on board. Falmouth Car 28 issued a Mass Casualty Incident, sending additional ambulances from Falmouth, Mashpee, Bourne, Cotuit and Sandwich to the scene. Most patients were taken to Falmouth Hospital with unknown injuries.
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Worcester Ladder 1, a 2006 Smeal Altair 105' RMA, works at a 4alarm fire in the city on August 15th.
The last tractor-drawn aerial to see duty in Cambridge was also the last tiller built by Maxim Fire Apparatus. This 1989 F Contour model had a 100' aerial and was designed to serve the congested "Downtown" area, assigned to Ladder Co 3. Ironically, this neighborhood has become even more congested but the company runs a rear-mount aerial now. This truck later became Ladder 4 in North Cambridge before doing time as the CFD spare (Ladder 5). Once retired by CFD, the truck was acquired by Chelsea FD and later sold to the Revere FD. Both agencies used it as a spare. This classic truck was finally retired in 2019 after three decades of service. It was just sold by Revere to a private collector. Hopefully it will be restored to reflect its original assignment at Lafayette Square.
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Woonsocket Firefighters Make Quick Work of Porch Fire Woonsocket, RI - On August 18th just after 1:00 P.M., Woonsocket firefighters were called to the scene of 307 Adams Street for a structure fire. The caller was reporting JUMP TO FILE# that the second and 081919124 third floor porches were on fire. Upon arrival, Rescue 1 reported a small fire on the second floor porch. Engine 2 pulled one line, and that was all that was needed to extinguish the fire. Crews then began overhauling and hit some hot spots, wrapping up about 45 minutes after the initial dispatch. - STERLING BEAUCAGE/ STILL BOX FIRE PHOTOS
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Dryer Fire Displaces Eight Residents in Laconia Laconia, NH - At 3:58 P.M. on August 16th, Laconia FD along with automatic aid from Gilford and Belmont were toned for reported smoke com- JUMP TO FILE# ing from the 081919118 building at 71 Academy Street in Laconia, with a report of one subject still inside the building. Laconia and Belmont companies were operating at a motor vehicle accident at the time of the fire. Laconia Fire arrived on scene and had heavy smoke showing from the basement and first-floor of a two-and-a-half story, four-unit apartment building. Laconia Police advised that everyone was out of the building. A second-alarm was requested, bringing off-duty personnel and additional mutual aid into the scene. The first arriving companies advanced a hose line into the basement and were able to knock down the fire, preventing extension into the rest of the building. Other units suffered smoke and some water damage. A search of the building confirmed that all occupants were out and accounted for. The fire, which was caused by a dryer fire that extended to clothes and storage next to the dryer, was contained to the basement. Laconia Fire was assisted at the scene by Laconia Police as well as Belmont, Gilford, Meredith, Tilton-Northfield, Sanbornton and Franklin Fire Departments. Laconia stations were covered by Gilmanton, Meredith and Holderness Fire Departments, as well as Meredith EMS. All companies were clear by 6:40 P.M. Damage was estimated at $50,000. The Red Cross is assisting eight occupants who were displaced. No injuries were reported. - KIRK BEATTIE
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God Loves First Responders Chaplain’s Corner
Pastor Fernando Villicana
What is a first responder? By definition it is: A person with specialized training who is among the first to arrive and provide assistance at the scene of an emergency. In a spiritual sense, God is looking for people who will respond to His call for salvation and/or intervention. There are over 1800 references to the word “come” in the Bible, many of which refer to humanity coming to Christ. In Genesis Chapter 7 we read about the call to Noah to “come” into the ark in order to save humanity. Genesis 7:1 (Concerning the Great Flood) Then the Lord said to Noah, “Come into the ark, you and all your household, because I have seen that you are righteous before Me in this generation. Since that time, God has continually echoed that same word (“come”) and fully expects us to be first responders to His call for repentance. For those who are lost, confused and weary He says: “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28. In the Old Testament book of Isaiah God calls out: “Come, all who thirsts…” In the New Testament, St. Paul says:
“For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” Romans 10:13. And in the very last book of the Bible, God beckons us: The Spirit and the Bride say, “Come,” and let the one who hears say, “Come.” And let the one who is thirsty come; let the one who desires take the water of life without price. Revelation 22:17 God loves First Responders!! Those of us who hear the voice of God and respond quickly end up being blessed in life. “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.“ John 10:27. Our faith is increased as we respond the call of God. So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ. Romans 10:17. We have a unified command system now where everyone -- police, fire, the sheriff’s office, doctors, coroners, local and state and federal officials -- operate under one voice, who is in charge of water recovery efforts are in effect. We all operate now under the 800 (megahertz radio frequency system), which was the biggest criticism after 9/11. We can now have multiple agencies at any given disaster who are able to speak to each other. God is calling out to all of humanity with His unified command system saying: “COME.” Be a first responder!
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The New Durham, NH Fire Department once ran this 1980 International/Middlesex as Engine 3. The truck is equipped with a Gas Engine, 750-Gallon Pump and a 1500-Gallon Tank. This truck is currently privately owned in Hollis, NH.
Heavy fire blows from the roof.
JAY L HEATH
Fire Destroys Two-Story Home in Franklin Franklin, NH - No one was injured when a fire destroyed a home in Franklin just after midnight on Saturday, August 24th. Lakes Region Dispatch received calls for a house on fire at 26 JUMP TO FILE# Pleasant Street at 082519111 12:54 A.M. The on-duty crew of Engine 4 found the first floor fully involved on arrival and made an aggressive attack to knock down the heavy fire, with second-due TiltonNorthfield Fire Engine 3 backing them up. A second-alarm was transmitted at 1:01 A.M. Three occupants escaped the fire as the first floor became fully involved. Second-alarm companies assisted Franklin with extension to the second floor and overhaul operations. Fire Departments from Tilton-Northfield, Sanbornton, Belmont, Andover, Concord, Gilford, New Hampton and Bristol responded to the scene, and Laconia's Ladder Company provided RIT. Firefighters remained on the scene for several hours conducting overhaul. The fire is currently under investigation. - JAY HEATH
Firefighters applied foam with overhaul operations.
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Pets Rescued from House Fire in Derry Derry, NH - On August 7th at 6:22 P.M., Derry FD responded to a report of smoke in a single-family home at 2 Squamscott Avenue. Three Engine companies, one Ladder company, one Medic company and a Battalion Chief responded to the scene. Upon arrival, residents reported arriving home and finding the home filled with smoke, with a fire in the basement. The fire extended from the basement to the first floor. Fire companies were able to quickly locate, confine and extinguish the fire by 7:04 P.M., preventing further fire spread. There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters, and two pets were retrieved from the home uninjured. Severe thunderstorms
JUMP TO FILE #081419123 passed through the area just prior to the discovery of the fire. The cause and origin of the fire is under investigation by the Derry Fire Department Bureau of Fire Prevention. The home was considered uninhabitable, and the residents were being assisted by the American Red Cross. Windham Fire Department assisted with an Engine company to the scene, and station coverage was provided by Salem, Londonderry, Manchester and Pelham.
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Three Alarms Called at Nashua House Fire Nashua, NH - On Sunday, August 18th, Nashua Fire Alarm received calls for a fire on Pike Street. Enroute companies had a column of smoke showing from a distance and C4 transmitted the Working Fire. Upon arrival of E4 and C4, heavy fire was showing from the two-and-a-half story, wood-frame duplex. Crews stretched multiple handlines and began an aggressive interior attack. Shortly after, command struck a second and then
JUMP TO FILE #082619120 third alarm for manpower due to the excessive heat and extensive overhaul. The fire was brought under control within a few hours. Two firefighters were transported for minor injuries. The fire is currently under investigation. - PATRICK KERRIGAN
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Weare Fire Rescue Responds to OHRV Accident Weare, NH - At 12:00 P.M. on Saturday, August 17th, Weare Fire Rescue Department responded to an OHRV accident on the Hopkinton-Everett Multi-use Trail System, located in East Weare. Weare Fire Rescue, working with eyewitnesses and GPS coordinates from NH 9-1-1, was able to locate the injured rider on Bassett Mill Trail, suffering from a lower leg injury. Fire Chief Robert Vezina
JUMP TO FILE #081919102 would like to thank all who assisted and aided in the successful mitigation of the incident, most significantly Dunbarton FD, Weare PD and NH Fish & Game Department. The Hopkinton-Everett Multiuse Trail System is an expansive network of multi-use trails begin-
ning at the parking area off Winslow and Ray Roads in Dunbarton, NH. Six distinct loops wind outwards towards Stark Pond and Everett Lake, passing over hills and crossing streams and rivers at several points. In addition to the 24-miles of cut trail, numerous dirt and woods roads offer trail users plenty of territory to explore. - ROBERT VEZINA
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Pembroke, NH Fire Lieutenant Tyrel Lemoine gets a fresh air bottle after battling a fire back in June.
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Tower 1 in Nashua once ran this unusual 1983 Hendrickson / FMC with a 95 foot LTI aerial. It had a 1500 GPM pump with 200 gallons of water on board. This odd duck went on to serve the Raymond NH Fire Department until 2010.
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Attic Fire Heavily Damages Laconia Restaurant Laconia, NH - At 11:26 P.M. on August 18th, Laconia Fire along with Gilford and Belmont were toned to a reported building fire at 1187 Weirs Boulevard, Alicia’s Café. Based on Lakes Region Fire Dispatch receiving multiple calls, a first-alarm was requested, bringing in off-duty personnel and coverage from mutual aid to both city stations. Engine 5 from the Weirs Station arrived on scene and had smoke showing from the attic of the one-story restaurant. As crews made access to the attic they found heavy fire conditions, but were able to make a quick knock down and contained the fire damage to the attic. The rest of the building suffered smoke and water
JUMP TO FILE #081919119 damage. The fire is still under investigation, but appears to be accidental. Damage was estimated at $60,000. No firefighter injuries were reported, and one civilian was transported with a minor medical condition. Laconia Fire was assisted at the scene by Laconia Police, Gilford and Belmont Fire Departments and Meredith EMS. Meredith and Tilton Northfield Fire, as well as Meredith EMS provided coverage. - KIRK BEATTIE
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Concord Engine 5's company patch shows a creepy clown firefighter with the nickname "The Land of Misfit Toys".
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Laconia, NH - At 2:42 P.M. on August 18th, the Laconia FD was toned to a report of three people trapped on a zip-line at Monkey Trunks Zipline Park, located at 379 Endicott Street North in the Weirs Beach District. Laconia units responded at 2:43 P.M., with 13 Engine 5 arriving on scene from the Weirs Beach Station at 2:46 P.M., staffed with two personnel. Lt. Lisa Baldini confirmed that three people were indeed suspended on a zip-line approximately 40-feet in the air over
JUMP TO FILE #081919120 a pond. An approximately 16-year-old female who was using the zip-line was unable to reach the landing platform. Two employees who went to her aid were unable to assist her to the platform, but remained by her side while additional Monkey Trunks staff summoned the fire department. 13 Engine 1, 13 Ladder 1, 13 Ambu-
lance 2, and 13 Rescue 1 arrived from Central Fire Station at 2:53 P.M., staffed with six personnel in total. The three subjects were rescued from the precarious situation via 13L1’s aerial platform at approximately 3:05 P.M. The patron and one of the employees were evaluated at the scene, but did not require transport to the hospital. All Laconia companies were back in service at 3:23 P.M. - KIRK BEATTIE
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Chichester acquired this 1986 GMC 7000 4x4/Grumman brush truck in 2011. Equipped with a 750GPM pump and 500-gallon tank, this work horse continues to serve the department.
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eLEND joins Heroes Mortgage Program to offer down payment assistance for heroes
For many Americans, funding the down payment necessary to realize a dream of home ownership simply is not possible; and squirreling away the dollars to do so on a limited budget could mean several years of renting and waiting to buy a house. In some cases, first responders and other community service employees have trouble affording homes in the areas where they work. With a purchase as big as buying a home, a little help can go a long way. The Advantage Program, introduced to the Heroes Mortgage platform by eLEND, helps hometown heroes like police officers, volunteer and paid firefighters, EMS workers, medical professionals and educators purchase a home within the community where they work, even in high-cost areas. The unique down payment assistance program was specifically designed for those who make a difference in other people’s lives, as well as first time home buyers. “The Heroes Mortgage platform helps connect members of the emergency services community with lenders that are specifically interested in working with them,” said Joseph P. Belsito, publisher of 1st Responder Newspaper. “The Advantage Program created by eLEND is exactly what makes the Heroes Mortgage Pro-
“We’re excited to introduce our Advantage Program to the Heroes Mortgage platform. It’s our way of trying to help hometown heroes advance their dreams of home ownership.”
- BILL PACKER Executive Vice President eLEND
gram a valuable resource for heroes in our community looking for home financing.” Grant provides help to homebuyers Many buyers wait patiently on the sidelines, saving money and watching interest rates rise. Unlike many other home buying assistance programs, eLEND’s Advantage Program provides a grant for the down pay-
ment. These resources can immediately build a borrower’s buying power, helping them act on a purchase more quickly for either that first home, or a move-up home as the family has grown and needs more space. Qualified buyers can receive grants up to 2% of the purchase price, minimizing the
down payment dollars needed at closing. The grant is “forgivable” so it doesn’t have to be paid back, and there are no resale or borrower repayment restrictions. In the state of Wisconsin, appraisal cost (up to $700) is credited back at closing. This program is not yet available in Hawaii or Washington. To qualify, a borrower need only meet one of the following very flexible requirements: a current, retired, volunteer or professional first responder (police officer, firefighter, paramedic, emergency medical technician, etc.), educator, medical personnel, civil servant or military personnel, or a first-time homebuyer or meet certain income requirements. “We’re excited to introduce our Advantage Program to the Heroes Mortgage platform,” said Bill Packer, executive vice president of eLEND, a division of American Financial Resources, Inc. “It’s our way of trying to help hometown heroes advance their dreams of home ownership.” For more information or to check your eligibility for The Advantage Program, visit www.heroesmortgage.com/AdvantageProgram or call 877-541-HERO.
For more information or to check your eligibility for The Advantage Program, visit www.heroesmortgage.com/AdvantageProgram or call 877-541-HERO.
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Williston Fire Department congratulates three of their newest fulltime firefighters who recently completed their year long probation period. (L to R): FF/Paramedic Pickard, FF/AEMT Tillinghast and FF/Paramedic Martens.
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