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Pawtucket Blast and a Hero Firefighter Off-duty Firefighter Jermaine Woods rescues a man, a woman and an infant before fire crews arrive.

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Southbridge 5-Alarmer Southbridge, with Charlton, Dudley, Webster, Spencer, Sturbridge and the Quinebaug (CT) Tackle a tough one.

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Unattended Stove Guts Uxbridge House The fire eats through the center of the house before being knocked down.

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Dudley Firefighters Tackle Kitchen Fire Several off-duty firemen and neighbors help their brothers with a blaze on their block.

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ANNOUNCEMENT

From the Editor’s Desk Dennis Whittam, Editor

WOONSOCKET ELKS DONATE TO RIAFC HONOR FLIGHT Woonsocket Elks Lodge 850 representative Jane Iskierski presented the RIAFC Foundation with a check for $2,000 to the RIAFC Honor Flight Hub recently at the RI Association of Fire Chiefs monthly meeting. Middletown Fire Chief Ron Doire, incoming RIAFC President, along with retired Providence Fire Chief George Farrell, incoming RIAFC Foundation President are pictured accepting the check from Ms Iskierski. Chief Farrell thanked the Elks Lodge for their generous donation, acknowledging that this donation would pay for 10 more WWII veterans to take an Honor Flight to Washington DC to see their memorials.

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Some thoughts…

As the leaves continue to fall and snow has already left its mark in many areas, we are reminded that we are entering the season of winter. As the end of 2013 draws near, I would like to reflect on the year that has passed.

Fire News had a fantastic year celebrating 40 years of commitment to the fire service. To our readers, we say thank you for the support you have given us over the years. Your dedication and commitment to our newspaper is appreciated. Our Facebook page has received well over 32,000 “likes” and continues to grow.

That number speaks volumes.

As first responders, you are part of a well oiled machine that is much more than fighting fires, helping the individuals who have been injured in accidents, responding to rescue and emergency medical calls. You are part of a fire service which includes the task of remembering our fallen brothers and sisters and assisting a member in need. As you read through Fire News and view photos of fundraisers for your Burn Center, Cancer Foundation and other organizations that are their for you when you need them, take a moment to ask yourself if you can find the time in 2014 to commit to helping just one organization in a special way.

As the editor of Fire News, I am proud to be representing a publication that continues its 40 year commitment to represent all first responders in a positive way. Look carefully at our photographs. Look at the faces of the people who are the “fire service.” Although the flames that you battle, the child that you care for and the unfortunate you comfort is commendable, it is you’re the face in the photograph that shows your determination, smiles of joy, enthusiasm and love for a job that the average person walks away from. As I look back through past editions of Fire News, the people have changed, but the facial expressions remain the same. Yes, you deserve to be proud of what you do.

Happy Holidays to all of our readers and may you have a healthy and prosperous 2014. Thank you for your dedication and service!

Dennis

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We would like to remind our readers that we are always happy to receive photos and stories.

Feel free to e-mail your photos to Tim@FireNews.com.

We ask that any photo you do send be high resolution (300 dpi or better) and that you do not retouch, crop, alter or reduce your photos in size when you e-mail them to us.

Please send two to four photos per incident. Also, include a brief write-up of the incident, event, or family news, which includes basic “who, what, when, and where information.”

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END OF AN ERA; WHITMAN MUNICIPAL FIRE ALARM SYSTEM DONE On November 19, 2013 the last box rang through the municipal fire alarm system in the Town of Whitman. Street box #3244, located at Broad Street and South Avenue, rang through four rounds a little after 1400. It was the last remaining box to be removed from the municipal fire alarm system.

Following is a portion of a statement regarding the removal of the municipal fire alarm system that was posted on the Whitman Fire/Rescue Facebook account by Whitman Fire Chief Timothy Grenno.

“Today’s technology far outperforms and is far more reliable than the older system which was built back in the 1920s. Although the fire alarm division has done great work over the years attempting to maintain the system, the old wire and antiquated equipment is extremely expensive to maintain. Options were looked at, a cost / benefit was done and records show the fire alarm system has NOT been utilized for any type of true emergency, fire [or] medical call, in over 17 years.”

Businesses that utilized master boxes that would alarm directly into the firehouse are now required to be monitored by a central station alarm company, who receive the alarms and contact Whitman Fire by telephone. Some businesses chose to keep their fire alarm box attached to their building. These boxes contain a switch that contacts the alarm company, which will then contact the fire department.

Residents of Whitman are advised to utilize 911 for all emergencies in the town.

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Pawtucket Blast and a Hero Firefighter

On November 5, 2013, the Pawtucket Fire Department responded to Mineral Spring Avenue for a reported explosion. First-due companies encountered heavy smoke and fire from a large three-story wood frame OMD. Large sections of the second and third floors on the A-D corner were completely blown off the house and lay in the street below. Within minutes, a third alarm was struck. At the same time EMS was requested with a push for a burn victim. The fire took about two hours to bring completely under control as stubborn

flames continued to flare up in the attic area of the remaining structure. It was discovered later, that off-duty Providence Firefighter, Jermaine Woods (a 22-year veteran of Providence), had run into the building before first-due companies arrived and rescued the man who was badly burned and then returned to the structure to rescue a woman and infant.

- Fire News photos by Mike Ippolito and Tim Delaney

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Close Call in Boston

On November 27, 2013, the Boston Fire Alarm Office transmitted Box 2471 for a house fire on Pond Circle in the Jamaica Plain neighborhood. First-due Engine 28, under the command of Lt. Ryan McGovern, reported heavy fire showing from a 2-1/2 story wood frame dwelling and ordered his crew into fast attack mode to knock down enough fire to begin searching for possible victims. A second alarm was transmitted by Lt. Bob Counihan of Tower Ladder 10 while Engine 28’s crew advanced. Lt. McGovern, equipped with a thermal imaging camera, pushed further into the heavy smoke to check for extension and victims in the process which, the floor gave way causing McGovern to fall halfway into the basement.

McGovern was able to catch himself, and immediately transmitted a MAYDAY, but it was not received. McGovern then activated the emergency button on his radio alerting the dispatcher he was in

trouble. Unable to obtain a response from McGovern, Deputy Chief Fleming ordered all firefighters out of the building with the exception of the RIT who deployed for search and rescue. As this ocurred, McGovern pulled himself out of the hole and exited the building. He was transported to Brigham and Women’s Hospital for second and third degree burns on 75 percent of his thigh, wrist and fingers. He was released from the hospital that afternoon and spent Thanksgiving with his wife and child. McGovern, 33, is a nine-year veteran of the Boston FD and an Advanced Rapid Intervention Team Instructor, in which he trains firefighters for the the same scenario he was in. McGovern is an Army veteran having served three combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan.

- Fire News photos by Stephen Walsh

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Southbridge 5-Alarmer

On October 25, 2013, just after 1100 Southbridge (MA) Fire Lieutenant Joe Hulyk and his on-duty crew responded to a reported outside fire getting dangerously close to a dwelling. As Southbridge Engine 3 arrived on scene under the command of Lt. Hulyk, they found a wood-frame three-decker balloon constructed building with all three rear porches ablaze. A moderate breeze also hampered firefighting efforts. A second alarm was struck immediately on arrival, with a third being struck less than a minute later.

The fire was also in close proximity to two other nearby structures,

a club and a similar three-decker. A fourth and fifth alarm were struck later to give weary first responders a break. In all, seven fire departments battled the stubborn blaze for about two hours before bringing it under control. Southbridge Fire was assisted by the Charlton, Dudley, Webster, Spencer, Sturbridge and the Quinebaug (CT). The cause of the fire was under investigation by members of the Southbridge Fire and Police Departments. There were no injuries reported, but a family cat did perish in the fire.

- Fire News photos by Alan Brackett and Patrick Dooley

Explosions Rock Downtown Providence

On the morning of November 18, 2013, two ladders and Battalion 3 responded to Richmond Street to investigate a foreign odor. As companies began their investigation, they reported an odor but could not find the source. At the same time they also reported elevated CO levels inside the building and began to evacuate the occupants.

Crews had been on the scene for some time when an underground gas or electrical vault exploded. The explosion sent fire and smoke into the sky, along with the cover. Battalion 3 immediately ordered

all companies to retreat to a safe area and requested a second alarm assignment be dispatched to the area to assist with the evacuation of nearby buildings. Two subsequent explosions rocked the area before National Grid could shut off power and gas to the area. Two people were injured by the explosions and were taken to RI Hospital and treated.

- Fire News photos by Tom Carmody and Ken LaBelle

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Manchester 3-Alarmer

Manchester firefighters responded to a third alarm fire on October 12, 2013 on Main Street. One caller reported smoke in the hallway and also smoke outside to the rear of the building. Car 22 (shift commander) arrived to report smoke from the roof in the rear and requested the working fire assignment. He then reported he had a basement fire and then requested the second alarm. Members had trouble finding the seat of the fire in this centuries old building but

were able to make entry and start knocking it down. Unfortunately the fire was in the walls and traveling. An extra engine and ladder were requested above the second. Then command asked for the full third alarm. At one point there were four tower ladders, two ladder pipes, two deck guns and numerous handlines operating.

- Fire News photos by Patrick Dooley

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Fire Opposite Milford Fire House

The Milford (MA) Fire Department was called to Main Street across from the downtown Milford Fire Station on September 21, 2013, for a two-alarm building fire. The towns of Hopkinton, Hopedale, Franklin, Ashland, and Bellingham fought the fire for about an hour before bringing it under control.

- Fire News photo by Dick Bartlett

Fire Damages Home in Silver Lake

Just after noon, on November 14, 2013, Providence firefighters responded to Prudence Avenue for a house fire. On arrival, the Code Red was given for fire and smoke showing from a two-story dwelling. Engines 6, 8 and 14 stretched lines to the interior and began knocking down the fire. Members of Ladders 2 and 6, along with the Special Hazards unit began ventilating and performing searches. All companies were working and command requested an extra engine and truck over the Code Red companies. Instructors and recruits in Providence’s Training Academy also responded to the fire. The fire was brought under control within 30 minutes and the cause is under investigation.

- Fire News photo by Tom Carmody

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2-Alarmer in Watertown

Thomaston Holds Live Burn Drill

A two-alarm fire on Galen Street in Watertown gutted a 2-1/2 story structure just after 1630 on November 14, 2013. The fire took almost two hours to control and displaced two residents.

Firefighters from Waltham and Belmont responded to the fire on mutual aid. No injuries were reported and the fire is under investigation, according to Watertown Fire Chief Mario Orangio.

- Fire News photo by Stephen Walsh

Thomaston Volunteers participated in a live burn drill on November 16, 2013. The vacant house donated by a citizen of the town on Reynolds Bridge Road was used first for search and rescue and RIT scenarios on the second floor of the main structure.

Damp bales of hay were lit to give a heavy smoke condition to simulate searches for victims as well as a lost firefighter-in-distress drill. Later in the day crews would light the one-story attached porch area on fire to allow the department’s Explorer Post the opportunity to mount a defensive attack and keep the fire from spreading to the main structure. Thomaston was assisted by a safety and RIT unit from neighboring Terryville volunteers; rehab was performed by Thomaston Volunteer EMS who had two crews standing by at the scene.

- Fire News photo by Kevin Czarzasty

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Baltic Responds to Franklin Fire

The Baltic Fire Engine Company # 1 was dispatched as a mutual aid assignment to the town of Franklin (CT) on Route 32 for a report of a house fire. Tanker shuttles were used to provide water for fire suppression since there was no water source in the area. Franklin’s fire marshal was investigating the cause of the fire along with the home owner’s insurance company. The fire marshal stated that the fire was caused by a defective dehumidifier that was in the basement area. Approximately one month after this fire there was a massive recall on certain makes and models of dehumidifiers which would

short out and possibly cause house/structure fires. Lebanon, Franklin and Baltic did respond to the scene with Scotland and Occum on standby station coverage. Chief Les Shull was officer in charge at the scene of the members of the Baltic VFD. - Fire News photos by Reginald Patchell

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Unattended Stove Guts Uxbridge House An unattended woodstove destroyed a 1-1/2 story wood framed Cape Cod on Johnson Road in Uxbridge (MA) on November 4, 2013. The 911 calls rang in for the fire as the on-duty crew was out on a medical run. A Box-4 was struck requesting the off-duty recall and called staff to respond to the scene. Engine 2 arrived with two members to find heavy smoke pushing from the first floor. The working fire was called and then a second alarm for tankers and additional manpower. Crews attempted to make entry through the front doorway with an attack line but were beaten back by intense heat. The next arriving companies stretched back up lines and set up a tanker dumpsite. Heavy fire was now venting from the first floor and through the center of the roof. Master streams and exterior handlines were placed into operation as an adequate water supply was established. The fire ate through the entire center of the house by the time it was knocked down. The house was a total loss.

- Fire News photos by Ken LaBelle and Peter Ostroskey, Jr.

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Fire Ravages Boarding School in North Brookfield

On October 25, 2013, firefighters from about a dozen communities converged on the Valley View School in North Brookfield (MA). All of the buildings in the school complex are about a century old. At the time the fire was reported, school officials stated there were approximately 25 students and faculty in the facility. Everyone was evacuated from the building without incident or injury.When firstdue North Brookfield firefighters arrived, heavy fire was venting from the roof and upper floor. With the fire gaining momentum and racing into other attached structures, North Brookfield fire officials called in an extensive amount of mutual aid to assist at the scene. Approximately a dozen fire departments from all over central Massachusetts responded. Limited access to the school’s buildings and establishing ample water supplies hampered firefighting efforts.

- Fire News photo by Alan Brackett

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Not Your Everyday Call

The Woonsocket (RI) Fire Department responded to CVS Drive on November 23, 2013, to assist the corporation with a peculiar situation. The domestic water supply to the hydro-cooling system for the business's mainframe computer failed causing near fatal overheating issues. The OIC requested a tanker task force to the scene as the yard hydrants also lost water supply. Tankers off loaded to Engine 2 and then pumped to Tower Ladder 2's waterway up to the rooftop cooling system. The situation was placed under control in about two hours.

- Fire News photo by Ken LaBelle

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Stoneham Battles Stubborn 3-Alarmer

Just after noon on Thanksgiving Day, Stoneham Fire responded to floors were heavily damaged. The former half-way house was a house fire on Pleasant Street. With heavy fire showing from the vacant and was undergoing renovations. The cause of the fire is attic on arrival, it quickly went to three alarms. Mutual aid compa- under investigation and there were no reported injuries.

- Fire News photos by nies from several surrounding towns assisted in getting the stubCharlie McGrath and Tim Gorman born fire under control. The roof partially collapsed and the upper

Basement Fire in Worcester

A working basement fire on Burncoat Street in Worcester (MA) was quickly knocked down by firefighters.

- Fire News photo by Paul Shea

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Apartment Complex Fire in New Haven

New Haven firefighters battled a mid-morning apartment fire Thanksgiving Day 2013. Engine 5 arrived and transmitted the “73” (working fire). A second alarm was quickly transmitted due to the high occupancy and common attic space of the complex.

Firefighters made a aggressive interior attack and held the fire to the apartment of origin. Several people were displaced, however none were injured. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the fire marshals.

- Fire News photo by Glenn Duda

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2-Alarmer in Woonsocket On October 22, 2013, a fire on the first floor of an occupied two-story home on Mount Saint Charles Avenue in Woonsocket (RI) extended upwards into the attic. Heavy fire was venting out of the Bravo windows and rapidly extending upwards as companies arrived. A second alarm was struck bringing the rest of the city’s apparatus to the scene. The fire began to blow through the roof vents about 15 minutes after the first due’s arrival. The OIC made the decision to the let companies continue with an aggressive interior attack.

Crews battled their way up to the second floor and then to the attic, knocking the fire down. No injuries were reported.

- Fire News photo by Ken LaBelle

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Good Job in Cranston

On November 6, 2013, Cranston firefighters responded to Dyer Avenue for a reported house fire. As Engine 3 pulled out of their house, Lt. Manzo reported a large column of black smoke visible.

As companies arrived in the area, they discovered that the fire wasn’t on Dyer but on Pengrove Street. On arrival, companies found an outside fire consisting of brush, tires and asphalt shingles had spread to a shed. Firefighters were able to knock down the heavy fire before it could spread to two nearby homes. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation.

- Fire News photo by Tom Carmody

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Good Save in East Hartford 3-Alarmer East Hartford (CT) firefighters responded to a third alarm call on October 26, 2013 on Main Street. Members removed one occupant from the attic apartment just before it flashed over.

Conditions deteriorated rapidly and mutual aid from Glastonbury and Manchester assisted at the scene with Hartford covering station 1.

- Fire News photo by Patrick Dooley

Chelsea 3-Alarmer

Roxbury Stove Fire

Chelsea third alarm on Washington Avenue on October 22, 2013, under the command of Chief Zalewski.

- Fire News photo by Tim Gorman

Recently, Boston firefighters responded to a call for a stove fire in Roxbury.

- Fire News photo by SmokeShowingPhotography.com

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Quick Work in East Hartford

2-Alarmer in Worcester

East Hartford (CT) firefighters responded to a working garage fire on Central Avenue on November 23, 2013 at 1420. Members made a quick knockdown.

- Fire News photo by Patrick Dooley

On October 30, 2013, Worcester firefighters responded to a Beaverbrook Parkway address for a second-alarm fire.

- Fire News photo by Peter Ostroskey, Jr.

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3-Alarmer Destroys Pawtucket House

Just after 1800, on October 28, 2013, calls began pouring into the Pawtucket Fire Alarm office reporting a house fire on Dudley Street. On arrival, companies reported heavy fire and smoke showing from the second floor of an occupied three-story house. Engine companies stretched several lines and began the battle, while ladder companies began opening up and pulling walls and ceilings.

Everywhere they opened up, they found fire and soon the fire spread up to the top floor and through the roof. As conditions dete-

riorated, command ordered the evacuation of the building and companies prepared for a defensive attack. Two ladder pipes and several lines knocked the heavy fire down, allowing firefighters to reenter the building and extinguish any remaining hot spots. All of the occupants of the house were out before firefighters arrived; the cause is under investigation.

- Fire News photos by Tom Carmody and Ken LaBelle

Heavy Damage in Worcester Blaze

On October 27, 2013, Worcester firefighters responded to a one- major damage. alarm fire in on Dallas Street. The single-story residence sustained - Fire News photos by Paul Shea and Peter Ostroskey, Jr.

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Two Fires in Three Months at Diner

Embers From Outside Fireplace Ignite Barn

At around 1735 on November 13, 2013, Leominster Engines 4, 3, 2, Ladder 1 and Rescue 1 were dispatched to the West End Diner.

This is the second fire in this building within a few months; the first occurred on September 9, 2013. This time the structure sustained more damage than during the first fire. The fire appeared to have started in the basement and traveled throughout the building.

Firefighters did a great job confining the fire to the basement, as they checked all floors for any spread. Fitchburg Fire was called to the fire and their Engine 1 was assigned as the RIT company. The fire was under control in 30 minutes and is under investigation.

- Fire News photo by SmokeShowingPhotography.com

Embers from an outside fireplace ignited a 20 x 20 barn structure in the rear of a Round Top Road address on a breezy November 6, 2013. First-due companies arrived to the find the barn well involved in fire. The structure collapsed shortly after hose lines were placed into operation.

- Fire News photo by Ken LaBelle

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Fire, Explosions, Complicate Richmond Blaze

At approximately 0015 on November 26, 2013, Richmond (MA) firefighters were dispatched for a working fire on Canaan Road.

Richmond and West Stockbridge firefighters entered the basement to battle the blaze. Companies were evacuated due to several explosions which were believed to have been related to fireworks and ammunition in the basement. This led to a change to defensive tactics. High winds and water supply problems in the rural area combined to allow the fire to grow nearly unchecked at times. Tankers

and companies from around Berkshire County and Columbia County (NY) were called in; over 10 departments were involved at one point. At about 0430 many of the New York units had to be released for a mobile home fire in their own coverage area. A wood stove is said to be to blame for the fire that destroyed the home. By morning an excavator was used to overhaul the remains of the house. No injuries were reported.

- Fire News photo by Ed Harvey

New Britain Blaze

Melrose Dumpster Fire

Firefighters responded to a second alarm fire in New Britain (CT) on November 11, 2013, on Allen Street.

- Fire News photo by Patrick Dooley

The Melrose Fire Department responded to a dumpster fire on November 22, 2013.

- Fire News photo by Tim Gorman

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“I T’ought I Taw a Puddy…”

On November 11, 2013, Framingham (MA) firefighters responded The box car was filled with bags of kitty litter. A backhoe was called with E-5 and L-3 to a rail yard on Franklin Street for a box car fire. to assist with unloading the litter. - Fire News photo by Dick Bartlett

1 Seriously Burned in Webster Apt. Fire In the early morning hours October 28, 2013, a 60-year-old Webster resident was burned over 70 percent of his body when a fire occurred in his apartment on Main Street in Webster. Webster police and EMS were the first to arrive on scene and entered the taxpayer-style brick and wood apartment building built in 1886.

They proceeded to the second floor where they encountered the victim and evacuated him. When firefighters arrived, light smoke was showing but as two attack lines were stretched, the fire apparently flashed over and the apartment’s windows failed. Webster jakes made an aggressive push into the apartment and quickly knocked down the blaze. After a short but very physical battle with the flames, crews began the exhaustive work of overhauling the fire apartment and surrounding area.

Webster firefighters were assisted on scene by members of the Dudley, Southbridge, Douglas, and Oxford Fire Departments. The victim’s condition was unreported, and several other tenants were routed from building, but no one else was injured.

- Fire News photo by Alan Brackett

Camper Burns in Blackstone

Blackstone (MA) firefighters responded to Liberty Hill Drive for a camper fire on October 21, 2013, around 2215. First-due units reported that they had a well-involved 30-foot camper that was not threatening any exposures. Two handlines were used to extinguish the blaze in 30 minutes.

- Fire News photo by Ken LaBelle

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Meriden Apartment Blaze

At approximately 0300 on November 14, 2013, an alarm was struck for a structure fire at the Merrit Station Apartments in Meriden (CT). As units responded, fire alarm reported that they had multiple 911 calls as well as a Master Box Alarm sounding. When the battalion chief arrived he immediately called for a second alarm reporting heavy fire through the roof of a large multi-unit apartment building. The fire would spread through the common attic

space of three buildings bringing the status up to a third alarm with mutual aid from Wallingford, Berlin, Southington, Cheshire and Middletown. Though multiple apartments were badly damaged all occupants escaped without injury. The fire remains under investigation but there was some belief that it may have been sparked by a careless smoker.

- Fire News photos by Kevin Czarzasty and Patrick Dooley

Worcester Blaze KO’d

Worcester (MA) second alarm on Box 2-02 on October 27, 2013, on quickly brought the fire under control.

- Fire News photos by Douglas Dow and Peter Ostroskey, Jr. Endicott Street. Companies found heavy fire showing from the top floor of a three-story wood frame OMD. Aggressive interior attack

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Off Duty or On, It Makes No Difference At approximately 1615 on October 29, 2013, the Bridgeport Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire on Seaview Avenue. The fire was called in by two off-duty firefighters who did a quick primary search of the home and removed two pets, a pit bull and a bird. First-in units found fire in the first-floor stairwell and second floor A-side of a 2-½ story wood frame home. The first floor appeared to be occupied while the second looked to be vacant.

Nobody was home at the time of the fire.

- Fire News photo by Keith Muratori

Dudley Firefighters Tackle Kitchen Fire On November 20, 2013, Dudley firefighters responded to a report of a possible structure fire on Wayne Avenue. Fortunately for the homeowners, they live in a neighborhood where a couple of Dudley’s Bravest reside. Dudley Fire Alarm received a call and immediately toned out a second alarm assignment which dispatched on-duty Group 1 under the command of Captain David Konieczny, as well as all on-call firefighters.

One of Dudley’s fire Lieutenants, Chris Wilson, residing across the street from the fire location, was alerted by his pager. His friend and former member of the Dudley Fire Department, Jack Dewan, happened to be visiting Wilson. Dewan is a full-time firefighter with the City of Baltimore (MD) and is assigned to Rescue 1. Both men ran to the fire building and met up with off-duty Captain Paul Konieczny, who also lives nearby, and the three began sizing up the fire and the area, relaying information to the first-due engine.

By now, the fire had vented out one window in the rear of the building, and FF Dewan found a garden hose and was able to stretch it to the kitchen window and get enough water into the burning kitchen to control the spread of the fire. Lt. Wilson opened a rear door and looked inside to see if he could see anyone in the immediate area.

Engine 2 arrived a short time later and stretched an attack line to the front door. One line quickly gained control of the area, and ventilation and overhaul operations were begun.

Due to the quick actions of the first jakes on scene, coupled with the textbook fire attack, fire damage was limited to the area of origin. The house did receive some additional smoke damage.

The origin of the fire was undetermined but appeared to be accidental in nature. Webster firefighters responded to the scene to assist Dudley jakes, and Webster EMS provided an ambulance. Southbridge covered the empty Dudley station.

- Fire News photo by Alan Brackett

Five Companies at Abington Brush Fire Around 1300 on November 25, 2013, the Abington Fire Department responded to North Quincy Street for a reported outside fire. Companies arrived and found a large landscape debris pile involved in fire, with a running fire heading into the woods.

High winds fed the fire and caused it to spread rapidly. Due to the extent of the fire spread, three mutual aid brush units were requested. Avon, Holbrook and Whitman assisted on the scene.

Abington Engine-2 and Engine-3 shuttled water back and forth and used deck guns on the debris pile. A feeder line could not be run due to the extremely long distance from the fire and the nearest hydrant. The OIC requested the Massachusetts Forest Fire Control State Tanker-1 to the scene to assist with shuttling operations. Heavy equipment was brought in to tear apart the debris pile and expose hidden pockets of fire. An engine company from Brockton covered Abington’s headquarters during the incident.

The cause of the fire is unknown.

- Fire News photo by Pat Travers

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Two Firefighters Injured in Hartford Fire

Hartford (CT) firefighters responded to a second alarm on Edgewood Street on October 24, 2013 at about 0545. Two members were transported to the hospital with unknown injuries.

- Fire News photo by Patrick Dooley

Quick Work in Shrewsbury

On November 7, 2013, Shrewsbury firefighters arrived at a singlefamily home to find heavy fire conditions from the front.

Firefighters made an aggressive attack pushing the fire up and out of the attic space. The fire was contained within 30 minutes.

- Fire News photo by SmokeShowingPhotography.com

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2-Alarmer in Natick

Natick (MA) responded to a second alarm on Fairview Avenue on September 10, 2013. The fire broke out on the second floor of a two-story wood frame, but was quickly brought under control; a cat was rescued.

- Fire News photo by Douglas Dow

Vacant House Fire in Attleboro

Attleboro (MA) Engine 5 works a vacant house fire on Washington Street on Veteran's Day, 2013.

- Fire News photo by Tim Delaney

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Wind-Whipped Fire Guts Webster Garage

On a windy November 18, 2013, at 2340, Webster firefighters responded to a reported fire in a residential garage. Webster fire officers arrived to find a wind-driven fire and a fully involved garage that was close to igniting several nearby structures on Slater Street.The wind send radiant heat and large brands downwind, causing a neighboring shed to ignite and threatened another garage, a dwelling, and a large fifth-wheel camping trailer that was parked nearby. Quick thinking Webster paramedic John Belanger grabbed a garden hose and, amidst the dropping brands, began to wet down

the home and the recreational vehicle. The first attack line was stretched by Webster firefighters through a neighboring yard so that the fire could be attacked while knocking down radiant heat.

As additional personnel arrived on scene, more lines were placed and the threat was quickly brought under control. Mutual aid was summoned to the scene from neighboring Dudley. The cause of the fire was undetermined, but was under investigation by the Webster Fire and Police Departments. No injuries were reported.

- Fire News photo by Alan Brackett

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2-Alarmer in Reading

Readings second alarm on Forest Street on November 22, 2013.

- Fire News photo by Tim Gorman

Lincoln Battles 6-Alarm Mill Blaze

- Fire News photo by Tom Carmody

Masonic Lodge Burns in Quincy

Quincy (MA) fourth alarm at Box 1434 on Hancock Street on September 30, 2013.

Firefighters encountered heavy fire in a two-story Masonic Lodge.

- Fire News photo by Douglas Dow

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Very Lucky Driver in N. Smithfield MVA

The driver of a sedan escaped serious injury when his car veered off of the roadway on Industrial Drive in North Smithfield (RI) on November 4, 2013. The car crashed head first into a metal guardrail, which penetrated the car’s front and traveled through the engine compartment, firewall, bypassed the driver, and stopped as it passed out of the rear window. First arriving companies requested an engine and ladder from the City of Woonsocket for an extra set of extrication tools. Lifeflight was also requested to the scene as the driver was pinned in a precarious position.

Firefighters were able to climb into the car to start patient care as hydraulic tools went into operation. The extrication process took approximately 45 minutes to complete. The driver was flown to UMASS Worcester by Lifeflight.

- Fire News photo by Ken LaBelle

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Lancaster MVA After Chase

What started as a police chase in the towns of Stow and Bolton, turned into an MVA in Lancaster Town, when a woman lost control around a turn and flipped her car up and over onto a parked car after taking out the shrubs in front of a home. The woman was trapped in her car for close to 45 minutes. A tow company arrived on scene to assist with stablizing the car so she could be extricated safely. Lifeflight helicopter arrived at the scene and transported her to UMass Trauma Center.

- Fire News photo by SmokeShowingPhotography.com

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Whitman Pedestrian Accident

Around 2030 on October 21, 2013, the Whitman (MA) Fire Department responded to a report of a pedestrian struck.

Ambulance-248 and Car-3 responded. Companies arrived on-scene to find two victims down at the intersection of South Avenue and Raynor Avenue. One was the person who was struck and the other was the operator of the vehicle. Whitman struck a box for manpower. Ambulance-247, who was just clearing an area hospital, responded to the scene for the second victim. Command of the scene, Lieutenant Robert Hover, requested Boston MedFlight to respond

to transport the pedestrian that was struck. MedFlight responded to the Memorial Field landing zone on Essex Street. Engine-2 responded to secure the LZ. The operator of the vehicle was transported to the Brockton Hospital by Ambulance-247. Ambulance248 transported the pedestrian that was struck to the LZ. The crew from MedFlight transported him to Tufts New England Medical Center in Boston. Whitman Police and the Plymouth County Sheriff’s Department investigated the accident.

- Fire News photo by Pat Travers

Burn Victim Medevac’d

Holliston MC Crash

Firefighters load a burn victim into Boston MedFlight 1 in Woburn (MA).

- Fire News photo by Charlie McGrath

Boston Med Flight was called to transport the victim of a motorcycle crash in Holliston (MA) on October 20, 2013. The landing zone was secured by the Ashland Fire Department at the Warren Center on Chestnut Street.

- Fire News photo by Dick Bartlett

Duxbury MVA Duxbury Fire department responded to a pickup truck vs. one-ton dump truck MVA on High Street in Duxbury (MA) on October 29, 2013. One patient was transported.

- Fire News photo by Nick Stehn

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Horse Rescue On October 19, 2013, firefighters responded to rescue a horse that was stuck in mud.

- Fire News photo by Rob Reardon

Deadly MVA in Webster An 87-year-old Webster man was killed in a two-car accident in Webster on October 17, 2013, and an 18-year-old driver faces charge. At approximately 1830 members of the Webster Fire and Rescue Department, Webster EMS, and the Webster Police Department responded to Gore Road near the intersection of Rawson Road. The area is well known for many bad accidents over the years. Both drivers were alone in their respective vehicles, but the older male was pinned in his Toyota Yaris. The other driver, an 18-year-old female, was also unable to get out of her vehicle without assistance, but was not entangled. Webster firefighters arrived and quickly went to work with hydraulic tools. With the assistance of Webster EMS paramedics, the male was removed and transported

to a local hospital where he later succumbed. The female was removed from her vehicle by Oxford paramedics. She was treated and transported to a local hospital and was released later in the evening. The accident was investigated by members of the Webster PD and the Central Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council.

Subsequently, the female driver was cited by police and is currently facing charges of failing to stop at a stop sign, negligent driving and vehicular homicide.

- Fire News photo by Alan Brackett

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Training

LPG, Propane Seminar

The Baltic Fire Engine Company # 1 recently participated in a fourtown training program on propane and LPG fires. The program was held at the Franklin Volunteer Fire Department and was presented by employees of Uncas Gas, who are also members in neighboring fire departments. Members were able to participate in the different positions that are required for the team to safely approach a burning propane tank and get to the safety shut off valve, application of different nozzle patterns, and also participating in being the person who has to reach in for the safety valve. Members also were shown some videos on the characteristics and differences of propane and LPG fires.

- Fire News photos by Reginald Patchell

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Training

Tyringham Live Burn

The microtown of Tyringham, MA (population 350), conducted a live burn on November 2, 2013. The Tyringham Fire Department invited the neighboring towns of Lee and Otis to the drill. Several quality interior attack drills were conducted before the building was allowed to burn to the ground in a controlled manner.

- Fire News photo by Ed Harvey

Truck Sinks in Plymouth

Around 1030 on November 15, 2013, the Plymouth County Technical Rescue Team was on-scene at Plymouth Harbor conducting the final day of a four-day diving class (see opposite). While training was going on, a truck attempting to load a boat on a trailer somehow began coasting down the ramp and into the water. The operator was out of the vehicle as it entered the water. The truck and trailer slid into the water, until water entered the windows and bed of the pickup. The harbormaster was notified and they notified the police and a tow company. At the request of the tow company, two rescue team divers connected rigging equipment to the truck.

No injuries were reported and the truck was considered a total loss.

- Fire News photo by Pat Travers

Tower Rescue Training in Duxbury/ Hanson The Plymouth County Technical Rescue Team held a two-day drill at the Duxbury (MA) Fire Headquarters that certified members of the team in tower rescue. The training was open to members of the team who have their Rope Technician level certification.

Members viewed PowerPoint presentations, had lectures and had hands on training in self-rescue, and rescuing victims from various different types of towers.

This skill set is increasingly important with the large number of cellular phone towers, communications towers, and wind mills that are being put up in nearly every community. Approximately 20members of the county team were expected to complete this certification training.

- Fire News photo by Pat Travers

Plymouth Tech Rescue Team Course

Members of the Plymouth County Technical Rescue Team recently attended a four-day course on moving water dive operations.

Divers as well as dive tenders were trained on techniques when searching for objects that are underwater when currents are present. The class was held at Duxbury (MA) Fire Headquarters and in Plymouth (MA) Harbor.

- Fire News photo by Pat Travers

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Baltic #1 and Fire Safety

The Baltic Fire Engine Company # 1 recently participated in a fire safety program at both schools in town as well as a local day care.

Members showed the students the equipment that is used in fire fighting, offered a question-and-answer time and spoke about how to drop and roll, have preplanned exit drills so that all of the fami-

ly will know where to meet once out of a burning building and never to reenter that building. Chief Les Shull and Assistant Chief Tom Girard supervised the program as Firefighter Frank Narciso was the department member who, for the past two years has taken over the fire safety program.

- Fire News photos by Reginald Patchell

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Providence Salutes Veterans

Ladder trucks from the Providence Fire Department form an honor in downtown Providence, RI. arch during the WaterFire Salute to Veterans on November 9, 2013, - Fire News photo by Mike McGonegal

Box 4 Fundraiser

Bikers to Providence Conference

On November 13, 2013, the 99 Restaurant on Route 20 held a fundraiser for the Worcester (MA) Box 4 Special Services. Ten percent of all purchases were donated to Box 4. The fundraiser brought in $2,100.

- Fire News photo by Paul Shea

Motorcycles and firefighters from the Fire & Iron MC and American Firefighters MC led a parade to the Rhode Island State House on October 9, 2013, for the beginning of the World Burn Conference that was held in Providence, RI. - Fire News photo by Pat Travers

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Obituary

Holliston FD Mourms the Loss of Captain Michael Curnyn

Captain Michael Curnyn of the Holliston Fire Department Engine 3 passed away on November 21, 2013. He was the Captain of Engine 3 for 46 years from 1967 to 2013. A funeral mass was held at St. Mary’s Church in Holliston on November. 26, 2013 .

Holliston firefighters saluted the casket as it was carried into the church.

- Fire News photo by Dick Bartlett

2013 NH Fallen Firefighters Memorial

The 7th Annual New Hampshire Fallen Firefighters Memorial Ceremonies were held at the NH Fire Academy in Concord (NH) on October 13, 2013. Chief Richard Schaefer of the Hopkinton (NH) Fire Department., and Lt. James B. Clark of the Bedford (NH) Fire Department were two names added to the 74 names of Fallen Firefighters at the NH Fallen Fire Fighters Memorial.

- Fire News photo by Liz Feitelberg

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Remembering the Worcester 6

Remembering those killed in the Worcester Cold Storage Warehouse fire of December 3, 1999: Paul A. Brotherton; Jeremiah M. Lucey; Joseph T. McGuirk; Timothy P. Jackson, Sr.; Thomas E. Spencer; and James F. ‘Jay’ Lyons III. - Fire News photos by Ken LaBelle

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Fire News Publisher Frank C. Trotta (r.) and Executive Editor Tim Edwards (l.) with Boston Fire Museum volunteer Pete McGonnell.

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Cover Story

Manchester 3-Alarmer Totals Building

A three-alarm fire ripped through a century old building, housing businesses and apartments on Main Street in Manchester (CT) on October 12, 2013. Firefighters were called to the building for the report of smoke in the hallway. Firefighters found a deep seated basement fire. They were unable to control the fire and had to pull

out for an exterior attack. The fire went to three alarms bringing departments from throughout Hartford County. The fire was brought under control several hours later. The building was a total loss and had to be torn down.

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Getting In The Holiday Spirit

Millville (MA) firefighters install holiday lights on a tree on the side of their firehouse.

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Up Close & Personal

These firefighters were responding to a second alarm fire in New Britain (CT) on November 11, 2013 on Allen Street.

- Fire News photo by Patrick Dooley

The Plymouth County Technical Rescue Team recently conducted structural collapse training in Whitman (MA). Members of the team became familiar with new equipment that has been acquired with their new structural collapse unit.

- Fire News photo by Pat Travers

Members of the Sharon Fire Department wear pink to support Breast Cancer Awareness.

- Fire News photo by Rob Reardon

The 7th Annual New Hampshire Fallen Firefighters Memorial Ceremonies were held at the NH Fire Academy in Concord (NH) on October 13, 2013.

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Recently, Warwick (RI) companies responded to a reported structure fire on Oakland Beach Avenue. Engine 3 made quick work of the main bulk of fire.

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Left to right: Melrose Fire Department FF Brammer, Lt. Grant, FF Judge at a dumpster fire on November 22, 2013.

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Up Close & Personal

Providence Engine 5 firefighter operating on Richmond Street.

- Fire News photo by Tom Carmody

Firefighters responded to a working fire in Hartford (CT) on October 8, 2013, on Jefferson Street. Two extra engines and the rehab unit responded. Mutual aid was put on standby because of this fire and many other calls in the city at the same time.

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Worcester (MA) Engine 9 Group 1 crew shot.

(Left to right) FF Connole, FF LaViolette, and Lt. Apholt.

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A member of the Bridgeport Fire Department at a house fire on Seaview Avenue.

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Real Men Wear Pink ‌ Whitman Firefighters Support Breast Cancer Awareness.

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Leominster (MA) Engines 3, 4, Ladder 1 and Rescue 1 were dispatched for an acetylene tank fire in a commercial garage.

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