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Dennis Whittam, Editor 9/11 - 20 Years Later

I still remember driving to work on September 11, 2001. Traffic was your usual Long Island bumper-to-bumper mess. As I listened to the morning news on my favorite radio station, a reporter commented on what was thought to be a private airplane that had crashed into the World Trade Center. I had no idea that all of our lives would change as a result of this incident.

Twenty-years have passed since that terrible day. As I gave thought to this editorial, I wondered what my fire company’s new firefighters knew about 9/11. I did some quick math and realized the majority of my company’s probies were infants at the time of this attack on the United States. What could they know about this horrible day? I sat with five probies one night and realized that, thanks to the yearly memorial services and other yearly activities over the past 20 years, they knew more than I had given them credit for. They had a pretty good idea of what 9/11 was like. Of course, I interjected what my department did on 9/11 and what the atmosphere was like when every member showed up at the firehouse ready to be called into NYC. Our new young members never realized we sent a crew to Alley Pond Park in Queens to stand by in case we were needed at the World Trade Center. I explained there was no hesitation by any member to jump onto the truck and help. My department’s rescue truck was called into the South Street Seaport to set up lights. I explained to my audience that once Con Edison was able return electric to the Seaport, our members proudly rode home.

I also noted that if there was anything positive that came out of this attack, it was that our nation pulled together to support the families of the fallen. Firefighters from all over the world offered support for the comfort of the families who did not know what the future held. Is that support still there?

We cannot let our first responders down by walking away from the health problems that developed after 9/11. Exposure to toxins on that day, continue to take away the lives of our responders. We must continue to support all first responders in their time of need. Thanks to the Steven Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation, Terry Farrell Firefighters Fund, the FealGood Fund and other organizations, our fallen members are remembered. The Johnny Mac Foundation coined the phrase, “Whatever it takes.” Look into and support the organizations that support us.

Every year we remain vigilant on the anniversary of 9/11. I recently heard on the news that this year, we must remain extra vigilant due to the current situation in Afghanistan. President Biden is slowly returning our military to this area, because things have quickly gotten out of hand with the removal of our troops. Until the world is at peace, we must remain vigilant at home. Let’s set the example! It is time to bring the respect and love back between Americans that we had 20 years ago after the attack on our country. - Dennis

Long Fight in Lawrence

Firefighters in Lawrence (MA), along with mutual aid, were dispatched to a multi-alarm fire on Shawsheen Court on June 10, 2021. Engine 9 reported heavy fire showing on the C side on all floors of the 2-1/2 story multi-unit building. The fire had already advanced into the common attic and through the roof prompting Deputy Loughlin to request both the working fire and second-alarm assignment. Shortly afterarrival he requested a third alarm with companies taking a defensive posture as the fire rapidly took overmost of the building. Being on a deadend street and at a dead end in the watermain system, establishing an adequate watersupply was initially delayed until incoming mutual aid companies could set up a relay pumping operation. It took several hours to bring the fire undercontrol with firefighters remaining on scene overnight to wet down what remained of the structure. No injuries were reported, and a cause was to be determined. - Fire News photos by Kevin White and Patrick Kerrigan

House Destroyed in Merrimack

Merrimack (NH) fire and police were dispatched to a structure fire on Shore Drive on Baboosic Lake recently. While en route they were advised there was heavy fire and occupants were jumping out of a second-floorwindow. Units arrived to a house fully engulfed and a report of one person trapped inside. Fire crews were immediately challenged by non-working hydrants. Asecond alarm was called and additional ambulances were requested due to the reported injuries. Firefighters were advised the person who had jumped from the second floorhad been picked up by a boat and brought to a boat ramp. Amherst Ambulance was dispatched to treat and transport the patient. Intense heat from the fire started several brush fires, and burned items outside the house including a nearby boat. Kayaks nearthe watermelted from the heat as firefighters continued to struggle with watersupply. The building began to collapse and firefighters moved away from the structure. It was verified that the second person who was believed to be inside the house had escaped. As additional engines and personnel arrived, lines were stretched from hydrants farfrom the scene to establish a steady watersupply. An excavatorwas brought to the scene to knock down the one remaining wall of the house so that the fire could be extinguished. - Fire News photos by Jeffrey Hastings and Sean Fesko; 911 ERV

4-AlarmerDestroys Cumberland House

On the morning of June 30, 2021, the Cumberland (RI) Fire Department responded to Gould Street fora house fire. On arrival, companies found heavy fire showing from an occupied house. All of the residents were reported out. A second alarm was struck immediately and mutual aid responded to both the scene and forstation coverage. Crews attempted an interiorattack but the fire had too much headway and firefighters were withdrawn. Outside lines were deployed and the heavy fire was knocked down. Fouralarms were required to bring the fire undercontrol. One firefighterwas treated forheat related issues. The RI Fire Marshal was investigating the cause. - Fire News photo by Tom Carmody

Darien Firefight Goes Defensive

On the evening of June 3, 2021, Darien (CT) firefighters were dispatched to Ridge Acres Road fora dwelling fire. First-in crews reported multiple rooms well involved and fire was quickly spreading throughout the home. Lines were stretched and firefighters were able to knock down the main body of fire, however, the well-advanced fire had traveled up the walls and into the attic. Crews were forced to go defensive due to heavy fire conditions in the attic. Atowerladderwas repositioned and the fire was knocked down shortly thereafter. - Fire News photo by PuckStopperPhotography.com

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Fire News, September/October2021, Page 9 3-Alarmerin North Berwick

Crews battled a three-alarm garage fire on Memorial Day 2021 in North Berwick (ME) on Portland Street. - Fire News photo by Robert Nettles

Ansonia CarFire

At approximately 1400 on July 7, 2021, the Ansonia (CT) Fire Department was dispatched to Route 8 southbound fora reported carfire just south of the Exit 19 ramp. First units found a vehicle with a heavily involved engine compartment. Route 8 southbound was temporarily shut down during firefighting operations. - Fire News photo by FireGroundImages.com

Quick Stop in Nashua

Nashua (NH) firefighters made quick work of a fire on Fremont Street on June 22, 2021. Engine 5 reported smoke showing and stretched a line to the first floorwhere a kitchen fire was found. Two dogs were rescued in the process. The fire was quickly knocked down while the laddercompanies performed ventilation and completed searches. The fire was underinvestigation. - Fire News photo by Patrick Kerrigan

2 Alarms for Dunbarton Blaze

The Dunbarton (NH) Fire Department was dispatched to a reported building fire on Jean Drive in the afternoon of May 18, 2021. Upon arrival, crews had heavy smoke and fire showing, and a second alarm was dispatched to bring mutual aid from around the Capitol Area. In addition to the house fire, spot brush fires occurred where embers and radiant heat met dry brush. Additional units were dispatched forstructure protection and woodland firefighting work.

- Fire News photo by Sean Fesko; 911 ERV

Stamford 2-Alarm Dwelling Fire

In the evening of June 17, 2021, Stamford (CT) firefighters were dispatched to the area of Lincoln Avenue and Sherman Street fora house fire. On arrival, firefighters found heavy smoke showing from the gable vents of the home. As companies stretched lines, they rescued numerous pets as fire started to show from the roof in the rear. Asecond alarm was struck bringing extra crews to help with suppression. Crews went defensive due to the heavy fire load. The fire was knocked down and put undercontrol a short time later. - Fire News photo by PuckStopperPhotography.com

4-Alarmer in Fitchburg

Fitchburg (MA) crews responded to theirthird fire of the day on May 23, 2021 —and theirfifth fire in three days. The fire quickly went to fouralarm due to the heat and humidity and the amount of fire. - Fire News photo by David Bryce

West Haven 2-Alarmer

West Haven (CT) crews responded to a box two blocks from Allingtown Fire headquarters on Admiral Street on July 1, 2021. The chief reported heavy smoke and fire on the first floor. As companies stretched they were hampered by a burned out rearstairwell. Two members fell partially through the stairwell, but were able to self extricate. Multiple lines were stretched and topside ventilation was initiated. The fire rapidly extended to the third floor, prompting the chief to transmit a second alarm. Trucks continued to open up as engine companies overcame the stairwell issue to bring the fire undercontrol in about an hour. No civilians were injured. One firefighterwas conveyed to the hospital from injuries sustained in falling through the stairwell.

- Fire News photo by Glenn Duda, CFPA

Bridgeport House Goes

Just before 1830 on May 30, 2021, Bridgeport firefighters were dispatched to Olive Street fora dwelling fire. First arriving companies found heavy fire showing from the rearon all floors. Asecond alarm was quickly struck as they tried to catch up to the already well-advanced fire. Even with pouring rain and fog, a dark black column of smoke could be seen from miles away. Companies made a strong interiorattack before eventually being pulled out to go defensive when the fire took overthe cockloft and burned through the roof. - Fire News photo by PuckStopperPhotography.com

Waterbury 2-Alarmer

At approximately 2100 on June 18, 2021, the Waterbury (CT) Fire Department was dispatched to the Meadow Brook East Condominiums on East Main Street fora structure fire. First companies found heavy fire in fourunits of one wing of the complex. The fire would escalate to a second alarm before being put undercontrol. All residents made it to safety before FD arrival and no firefighters were injured. Twelve people were displaced and assisted by the Red Cross. - Fire News photos by FireGroundImages.com and Rick Kulmann

House Destroyed, Exposure Damaged in Norwich 3-Alarmer

The Norwich (CT) Fire Department struck three alarms to battle 90-degree temps and a heavy fire load in a 2-1/2 story wood frame, with extension to the C side occupancy, also a 2-1/2 story wood frame, on Roath Street. Crews from all Norwich companies, along with additional RITfrom New London Submarine Base, responded. The original fire building was totally destroyed, and the exposure building sustained heavy damage to the roof and attic. The Norwich FMO along with the Norwich Police were investigating. - Fire News photo by Joe Shefer

Busy Week Starts in Fitchburg

On May 21, 2021, Fitchburg (MA) firefighters started what would become a four-day stretch of majorfires in the city. This fire went to two alarms on the arrival of the first engine. Because of the heat and humidity a third alarm was struck formanpowerto overhaul the fire. - Fire News photo by David Bryce

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Bedford Basement Fire

Bedford (NH) Fire and Police responded to a basement fire at a house on Catesby Lane. First arriving units reported heavy smoke coming from the residence, and heavy fire inside. Firefighters began searching and establishing a watersupply. A second alarm was requested bringing mutual aid from several surrounding towns. Crews set up a watershuttle and pumping from a local pond to provide a consistent watersupply. - Fire News photo by Jeffrey Hastings

2 Maydays, 1 FF Seriously Injured in ManchesterBlaze

On June 9, 2021, at 0144, Manchester(CT) fora structure fire on Campfield Road. Not long aftermembers made entry, two Maydays were transmitted with two members going through the second floorto land on the first floor. Both members were assisted out with one memberwho will be out on long-term injury leave. The house was vacant at the time of the fire. - Fire News photo by Patrick Dooley

Hamden Fire Goes to 5 Alarms

On June 27, 2021, Hamden (CT) firefighters responded to a fire on the roof of an apartment building on Mix Avenue. First-due companies arrived to heavy smoke and fire coming from the roof. Multiple lines were stretched to the roof and top floorbut the fire had burned the roofing material and into the cockloft prompting additional alarms. Five alarms were transmitted bringing companies from New Haven, East Haven, Bethany, Wallingford, Prospect, Cheshire, North Haven, and North Branford to the scene. The fire took about two hours to bring undercontrol. The cause of the fire was being investigated by the Hamden fire marshal’s office. No residents orfirefighters were injured. - Fire News photo by Glenn Duda, CFPA

Springfield Stops a 4th Story Blaze

Recently, Springfield (MA) firefighters were dispatched to Belmont Avenue foralarms sounding. Truck 3 and 1, and Engine 3 arrived and reported nothing showing from the four-story brick. Crews made entry and found smoke on the upperfloors. Crews made an aggressive attack on the fire which was on the fourth floorbringing the fire undercontrol in approximately 30 minutes. The fire was underinvestigation and the Red Cross assisted displaced tenants. - Fire News photo by John DeForest

Abington Apartment Fire

Around 1455 hours July 15, 2021, the Abington (MA) Fire Department struck a box fora building fire on Adams Street at the cornerof Wales Street. Engine-4 arrived to smoke showing from the rearof a 2-1/2 story wood framed multi-dwelling. Rockland and Whitman also responded to the scene and Holbrook covered. Tower1 opened the roof and Engine 2 grabbed a hydrant and laid in to Engine 4. As crews had difficulty locating the seat of the fire, a second alarm was requested. Mutual aid came from Brockton, Hanover, Holbrook and Weymouth. Crews were able to locate a basement fire that extended up to the first floorin a bathroom. Several firefighters were evaluated forheat related issues, but no one required transport. The cause of the fire was underinvestigation, but was believed to be electrical. The fire was contained to a single apartment, and only one of the 16 residents was displaced. - Fire News photo by Pat Travers

Building Fire in Rumney

Rumney (NH) firefighters arrived to heavy fire showing from a fully involved mobile home with othersmall buildings going as well. Crews struggled with watersupply and the call was upgraded to a second alarm bringing in numerous mutual aid tankers and help from the surrounding towns. - Fire News photo by Tyler Reardon

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Boston (MA) firefighters arrived to find smoke showing from a 21/2 story wood frame on Adams Street on July 3, 2021. Crews stretched lines and began to search forthe seat of the fire. Command struck a second alarm bringing in additional manpower to the scene. Laddercompanies ventilated and the companies had the fire knocked down in a short amount of time. - Fire News photos by Patrick Kerrigan and Sean Fesko; 911 ERV

Lightning Causes Garage Fire

On June 29, 2021, Oxford (MA) firefighters responded to a garage fire that was caused by a lightning strike. Auburn (MA) firefighters were first on scene as they were returning to their town from a structure fire in Sturbridge. The garage and contents were a total loss. - Fire News photo by Bud Harris

CarFire on Route 20

Shortly after1130 on August 15, 2021, the WindsorLocks (CT) Fire Department responded to Route 20 westbound fora vehicle fire. The vehicle was located just before the Route 75 exit. No injuries were reported.

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Hartford three-story two-alarmer. - Fire News photo by Patrick Dooley

Hartford (CT) firefighters responded to a residential fire in the city’s North End on Ashford Street on July 31, 2021. - Fire News photo by Jim Peruta On July 18, 2021, Hartford (CT) firefighters fought a fire on Belmont Street during a round of thunderstorms and heavy rain. - Fire News photo by Jim Peruta

Hartford (CT) Fire was dispatched to Adams Street fora structure fire on May 24, 2021. - Fire News photo by Maurice Delage

DumpsterFire Stopped in Winchester

On August 14, 2021, the Winchester(MA) Fire Department responded to Fox Hunt Lane fora report of a fire in a construction dumpsterin very close proximity to a house underconstruction. Firefighters arrived to find heavy fire in the fully involved dumpsterwith fire impinging on the house. Crews put a deck gun and a handline into operation and the fire was confined to the dumpsterwith minordamage to the house. - Fire News photo by Owen Carrigan

Providence House Fire

On the night of July 6, 2021, the Providence (RI) Fire Department responded to Chatham Street fora house fire. En route, companies were notified that a second call had been received and that the fire was located around the corneron Ashton Street. On arrival, Engine 2 reported heavy smoke showing from the rearof an occupied house. Aline was stretched to the rearof the house, where a fire was located in what appeared to be a large garage that had been converted into apartments. The fire was located in the loft area of the building. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire was underinvestigation. - Fire News photo by Tom Carmody

Cause of Orange House Fire UnderInvestigation

Fire officials in Orange (CT) are continuing their investigation of a housefire that broke out recently. Firefighters received the alarm just before 2100, said Fire Chief Vaughan Dumas. First arriving firefighters reported that fire was visible in the bedroom window of the Ridgeview Road home. The Woodbridge Fire Department sent apparatus to the town in case of anotherincident, and members of the Orange Police Department were on scene to lend assistance. - Fire News photo by Doug Fenichel

West Haven House Fire

At approximately 1230 on June 13, 2021, the West Shore and Centerdistricts of West Haven Fire (CT) were dispatched to Dawson Avenue fora house fire. First companies on scene found fire showing on the D-side of an occupied single-story ranch. The fire had started on the exteriorbut extended into the interior before being put undercontrol. All residents were found safely out of the structure. - Fire News photo by FireGroundImages.com

Shelton 2-AlarmerDisplaces 3 Families

Shortly after1700 on June 22, 2021, the Shelton (CT) Fire Department received multiple calls fora structure fire on Mica Court in the Aspetuck Village Condominiums. First report from the scene stated heavy fire involvement of a middle unit of a three-unit condominium. Shortly after, fire traveled to the attic space of all three units and the fire attack turned defensive. Five lines and an aerial masterstream were deployed, and the bulk of the fire was knocked down in approximately an hour. Mutual aid came from Derby, Monroe, Trumbull, Stratford and Ansonia. The Red Cross assisted with the relocation of three families, all of whom had safely evacuated the structure before FD arrival. There were no reported injuries to firefighters orresidents, and cause was unknown. - Fire News photo by FireGroundImages.com

West Hartford Worker

On July 31, 2021, West Hartford (CT) firefighters responded to a working fire on South Main Street. - Fire News photo By Jim Peruta

House Fire in Lexington

Firefighters from Lexington and Bedford (MA) rehabbing afterbattling a working fire on Justin Street in Lexington on August 10, 2021. - Fire News photo by Owen Carrigan

Propane Leak at Home Depot

On July 13, 2021, Auburn (MA) firefighters responded to an active propane leak at a Home Depot. One tank had to be bled off forhours in orderto repairit. Home Depot was evacuated and closed throughout the night.

Nashua Multi-Unit 3-Alarm

Nashua (NH) Fire Rescue, police, and AMR Ambulance responded to Concord Street fora structure fire. Crews arrived to smoke showing from the attic and roof of the two-story house. Firefighters were advised that there were potentially people still in the building (no one was found aftersearches), and a second alarm was called foradditional resources. Fire crews stretched lines so they could make entry to search the multi-unit residence. Crews battled heavy fire on the top floorand attic in extreme heat. Athird alarm was requested for additional manpower; multiple towns and cities responded. After more than an hourthe fire was brought undercontrol. Several firefighters were medically evaluated at the scene due to heat exposure. - Fire News photo by Jeffrey Hastings

3 Alarms at Vacant 3-Decker

Peabody (MA) Fire responded to 16 Warren Street on June 23, 2021, forreports of a building fire. Firstdue companies had heavy smoke and fire showing from all floors, of a three-frame VMD. Companies were forced to go right into defensive mode, and contain the fire to the vacant three-decker. Three alarms were struck, and multiple streams played forabout two hours, until the job was brought undercontrol. Peabody (assisted by mutual aid from surrounding cities) did a great job keeping it to the original fire building. - Fire News photo by Glenn S. Preston

Hot Night in Fall River

Around 2000 on August 12, 2021, with temperatures in the high 80s, firefighters responded to Buffington Street in Fall River (MA) fora fire. Engines 4, 5 and 9, Ladders 2 and 4, Rescue 1 and Car3 responded. Crews arrived to heavy smoke and flames from the B side of the building which was in the rearof anotherthreedecker. Engine 4 laid in and Ladder2 used a ground ladder to ventilate the roof. Tenants said it appeared the fire started in a pan on the stove that the occupant attempted to move, resulting in the rapid spread of the fire. Asecond alarm was called to provide relief. Special Service members were called to the scene to provide interiorand exterior lighting. - Fire News photo by Ken Leger

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Ansonia 2-Alarmer

On July 22, 2021, Ansonia (CT) police reported a fire on Jewett Street. Companies arrived to find a three-story dwelling with heavy fire showing from the second-floor porch. The fire extended to the third floorand part of the cockloft before being knocked down via a towerladder. The fire was kept from extending furtherbecause the dwelling had asbestos siding. The fire was brought undercontrol within 45 minutes. Mutual aid was brought in from throughout the valley and the towns of Woodbridge and Orange.

- Fire News photo by Glenn Duda, CFPA

Lawrence CarFire

Lawrence (MA) firefighters from Squad 1, Engine 9 and Ladder5 made quick work of a carfire on Winthrop Avenue by Albrite Carpet late on July 12, 2021. The occupant(s) of the carevacuated without injury while crews ran two lines to knock down the wellinvolved carwhich was a total loss. - Fire News photo by Kevin White

3-Alarmerin Leominster

On May 15, 2021, Leominster(MA) firefighters responded to their third fire in a week. Crews arrived to find heavy fire showing on arrival and immediately struck a second alarm. Due to the hot and humid day a third alarm was struck formanpower. - Fire News photo by David Bryce

Norwalk Multi-Alarm Commercial Fire

Around 0545 on May 23, 2021, Norwalk (CT) firefighters were dispatched to Reynolds Street fora building fire. Companies arrived to heavy smoke and fire showing from a large commercial building. Crews made an interiorattack before being forced to go defensive due to heavy fire conditions. Stamford was called on mutual aid fortheirtower. - Fire News photo by PuckStopperPhotography.com

Fatality at Carvs. House MVAwith Fire

On June 24, 2021, Manchester(CT) Fire was dispatched to a carversus house MVA on Center Street. Additional information was given stating the vehicle and house were on fire. Police reported the house fully involved. First arriving companies were faced with live wires down in front, and heavy fire conditions on all floors in the front of the house. Asecond alarm was struck and companies were forced to go defensive. The driver of the vehicle was deceased on arrival. - Fire News photos by Patrick Dooley and Maurice Delage

FireNews.com Fire News, September/October2021, Page 23 Fire at UPS Building in Londonderry

The Londonderry (NH) Fire Department was dispatched to smoke in the building at a UPS facility on the grounds of the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport on April 17, 2021, along with an auto-aid engine from Manchesterand two ARFFunits from the airport, companies found a small fire and quickly knocked it down. - Fire News photo by Sean Fesko; 911 ERV

Restaurant Fire in Yarmouth

On August 16, 2021, Yarmouth (MA) firefighters responded to Diparma Restaurant on Route 28 fora fire in a ceiling fan. Engine 45 arrived and quickly brought the fire undercontrol. - Fire News photo by Rick Kulmann

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Lexington House Fire

Firefighters from Arlington (MA) Engine 2 at a fire in Lexington on August 10, 2021. - Fire News photo by Owen Carrigan Quick Stop in Hudson

Hudson (NH) firefighters along with Nashua Engine 4 responded to a building fire on Barretts Hill Road. Hudson C1 arrived to fire in a two-story wood frame, private dwelling. Companies stretched lines and had the fire knocked down in a few minutes. Crews remained on scene overhauling and chasing hot spots. - Fire News photo by Patrick Kerrigan

Occum Duplex Fire

The Occum (CT) District was alerted to a working fire in a wood frame duplex on Taftville Occum Road. The Taftville and Yantic fire departments responded with Occum, and Mohegan Tribal Fire provided FASTcoverage. On a hot and very humid evening, firefighters brought the fire undercontrol in about 20 minutes, with extensive overhaul taking a couple of hours. The Norwich FMO was investigating. - Fire News photo by Joe Shefer

Manchester3-Alarmer

On June 27, 2021, the Manchester(NH) Fire Department sent units to a building fire on Prospect Street neardowntown. While en route, companies saw a significant smoke plume and requested a second alarm formultiple cars on fire with extension to an OMD. Athird alarm was struck minutes later, necessitating mutual aid to coverthe majority of Manchester’s 10 fire stations. - Fire News photo by Sean Fesko; 911 ERV

Dover3-Alarmer

On June 25, 2021, Dover(NH) firefighters responded to Hill Street. On arrival crews found smoke showing and fire out the gable end of a 2-1/2 story, multi-family, wood frame dwelling. The fire eventually went to three alarms. - Fire News photo by Robert Nettles Sturbridge Fire Stopped

On June 29, 2021, Sturbridge (MA) firefighters responded to a fire in a mobile home on Willow Lane. Although multiple mutual aid was started due to the extreme heat of the day, as well as the fire being in a no-hydrant district, firefighters made quick work of the fire. - Fire News photo by Bud Harris

FireNews.com Fire News, September/October2021, Page 27 MVAwith 2 Entrapped

Carver(MA) Fire Company 1 and 2 responded to Wenham Road NearBunny’s Road foran MVAwith entrapment. First arriving companies reported a caron its side with two parties trapped inside. Rescue 1’s crews were able to use a handsaw to cut the windshield and Engines 2 crew set up the rescue jacks to stabilize the car, allowing the patients to be helped by firefighters. EMS transported both. - Fire News photo by Tyler Reardon

Carinto Building in Nashua

Recently, Nashua (NH) companies were dispatched to a reported carinto a building on Amherst Street. Upon arrival of the deputy chief, a carwas found inside the building with structural damage to the building. The occupant of the vehicle was out priorto arrival. Command held E1 and L1 while they awaited the building inspector. The operatorwas evaluated by EMS. - Fire News photos by Patrick Kerrigan and Jeffrey Hastings

Shelton MVA

At approximately 1215 on July 22, 2021, Shelton (CT) Fire Companies 1 and 4 were dispatched to RiverRoad near Hawthorne Avenue fora reported two-carhead-on collision. First companies on scene reported heavy front end damage to the vehicles with occupants still inside both vehicles. The occupants were removed by firefighters and EMS and transported. - Fire News photo by FireGroundImages.com

Long Extrication in Merrimack

Merrimack (NH) police, fire, and New Hampshire State Police responded to a report of a single-vehicle off the road into the tree line. The accident was located on the F.E. Everett Turnpike northbound at mile marker14.2. First arriving units found a vehicle with heavy damage against several trees with the driverpinned. Fire crews began the extrication process and due to the extent of the injuries requested a medevac. ADHARTmedical helicopterwas dispatched as crews continued to treat the patient and attempted to extricate him. Parts of the roof, doors and windows were removed as medics worked on the patient. DHARThelicopteradvised they could not land on the highway, so an LZ was set up in a nearby parking lot. The patient was extricated afternearly an hourand was flown to a Boston Hospital. The patient had serious injuries, and his condition was unknown. - Fire News photo by Jeffrey Hastings

Charlton Head-on MVA

On August 13, 2021, Charlton (MA) Fire responded to a headon MVAwith entrapment. Access was quickly gained and the occupants of both vehicles were transported to the hospital. - Fire News photo by Bud Harris

No Good Deed Goes Unpunished

Manchester(NH) Fire, Police and AMR Ambulance responded to a call fora multi-vehicle MVAat Maple Street and Somerville Street. Crews arrived to find a heavily damaged motorcycle, and two passengercars involved. Asecond AMR Ambulance was requested. Aman and a woman from the motorcycle were transported to the hospital with what appeared to be serious but non-life-threatening injuries. The motorcycle was part of an organized charity ride, and the group was being escorted by ManchesterPolice, and New Hampshire State Police. The group was primarily made up of the Rolling ThunderNew Hampshire motorcycle group and were riding to raise funds forthe Crusin’4 Critters to benefit the Manchester Animal Shelter. Amemberof the group said they were only blocks away from the Sweeney Post VFWwhere the donations were being collected. Both people on the motorcycle were wearing helmets at the time.

- Fire News photo by Jeffrey Hastings

Maybe Use the Parking Brake Next Time?

Recently, Goffstown (NH) Fire and Police were dispatched to Moose Club Park fora vehicle in the Piscataquog River. While en route, responders were advised the man in the vehicle was safely out of a pickup and was on land. Goffstown Fire medically evaluated the man, who did not require medical transport. Duval’s Towing, Goffstown Fire and Police, and New Hampshire Environmental Services Spill Response team were on the scene the following morning to remove the vehicle. It appeared the owner was working on the vehicle at a nearby house when the truck rolled from its parking spot. The man attempted to get in to the vehicle and stop it, but it traveled down the embankment into the river. - Fire News photo by Jeffrey Hastings

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Fall RiverMVA

Around 1315 on June 30, 2021, Fall River(MA) Police and Fire units responded to an MVAat the intersection of Kilburn and King Phillip Streets in the south end of the city. On arrival of emergency personnel, all patients had self-extricated and were sitting or lying on the sidewalk. EMS command called foran additional ambulance to treat and transport the injured. Shortly afterarriving at the local hospital, Boston Medflight was summoned to the hospital fora transferto Boston. - Fire News photo by Ken Leger Fatality After Hooksett MVA

On June 13, 2021, at approximately 1829, the Hooksett (NH) Police Department responded to an MVAon West River Road at the intersection of Cross Road. Responding officers found three vehicles involved; two compact SUVs and a motorcycle trike. The drivers of the SUVs, as well as a passenger in one sustained minor injuries and were transported by ambulance to a local hospital. The driverof the trike was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries and was laterpronounced deceased.

- Fire News photo by Jeffrey Hastings Carvs. Pole in Whitman

Around 1415 on July 12, 2021, the Whitman (MA) Fire Department responded to a reported truck versus telephone pole on Franklin Street (Route 27). Engine 243, Ambulance 248 and Car 3 responded. Companies arrived to find a single-vehicle accident with a pickup into a pole. The lone occupant was out and refused medical treatment. Live wires were hanging low across Route 27 and the roadway was closed until National Grid could remove them. - Fire News photo by Pat Travers

Waterbury MVA

On June 20, 2021, at 2015, the Waterbury (CT) Fire Department responded to a two-carMVAwith entrapment on Meriden Road. Crews arrived to one carheavily damaged with one person trapped. The person was extricated in 20 minutes. - Fire News photo by Rick Kulmann MVAwith Fire in Nashua

Nashua (NH) Fire, AMR Ambulance, and New Hampshire State Police responded to an MVAand carfire on the Exit 2 off-ramp recently. Fire crews could see the black smoke from the burning vehicle but initially had difficulty accessing the location. The vehicle appeared to have taken Exit 2, struck the bridge abutment underthe Everett Turnpike, and caught fire. When firefighters arrived they found a carfully engulfed in flames and one person out of the vehicle on the ground. AMR Medics immediately requested a trauma alert at Southern NH Medical Centerand then requested a medevac. The helicopteradvised it would be 45 minutes to arrive to the scene so the patient was transported by ambulance to the hospital. - Fire News photo by Jeffrey Hastings 2 Fatalities at ATVCrash

Auburn (NH) Police, Fire, and Derry (NH) Fire, responded to a vehicle into a tree on BeaverBrook Road. First arriving crews found a side-by-side ATVthat had collided with a tree on the North side of the roadway. Fire and EMS worked to access the two occupants of the vehicle. DHARTmedical helicopterwas put on standby. Two adults in the ATVwere pronounced deceased at the scene. Auburn police notified New Hampshire Fish and Game, who responded to the scene. Auburn Police Sergeant James Huard said that due to the accident occurring on a public road Auburn Police with the assistance of the Londonderry Police Accident Reconstruction Team would handle the investigation. The initial investigation indicated that speed appeared to be a factorin the crash. - Fire News photo by Jeffrey Hastings

FireNews.com Fire News, September/October2021, Page 31 Gun Shot Causes Gas

Leak in Nashua

Nashua (NH) Fire Rescue was dispatched to Drury Lane to assist Liberty Utilities with ventilating gas from a residence. When Nashua firefighters arrived, Liberty Utilities was in the process of shutting off gas to a unit in the Glenn Abbey complex due to an active gas leak. Firefighters set up multiple fans and continued to check gas level readings in the original unit and surrounding units. Ashort time latera request was made forNashua Police to respond when Deputy Chief Kevin Kerrigan verified that firefighters requested police when they discovered a firearm discharge was the cause of the leak. Kerrigan said that a man was cleaning a gun and it accidentally discharged, and struck the gas line. - Fire News photo by Jeffrey Hastings

Teen Drowns in Bedford

Bedford (NH) Fire, and Police were notified of a teenagerwho was using a rope swing on Sebbins Pond. Witnesses said the teenagerwent underwaterand did not resurface. Bedford fire began launching boats while othercrews worked shorelines searching forthe missing person. Nashua (NH) Fire Rescue was requested to respond with its Dive Team. New Hampshire Fish and Game and Marine Patrol also responded and Nashua Dive Team put divers in the pond. According to sources, the waterin the area is about 15-feet deep and is very muddy with poorvisibility. At about 2115, the victim’s body was found and removed from the water. - Fire News photo by Jeffrey Hastings

HazMat Job in Hooksett

Hooksett (NH) Fire responded to a report of potentially hazardous conditions at ADuie Pyle trucking company located on Londonderry Turnpike. On arrival, firefighters were told a trailerthat was carrying hydrochloric acid was leaking. Crews established a command post and moved the traileraway from the building to the end of the parking lot. The Hampshire Hazardous Material response team responded. Two members of the hazmat team made entry to the trailer and placed fourleaking one-gallon containers into a protective barrel. The barrel was sealed and removed by crews from the trailer. - Fire News photo by Jeffrey Hastings

Well, That’s a Different Call

On August 9, 2021, Hyannis (MA) Heavy Rescue 1 and Car3 responded to Hawes Avenue fora cat stuck in a wall of a house due to an open hole in the wall. - Fire News photo by Rick Kulmann

Storm Wreaks Damage in Nashua

During a fast-moving storm, recently, Nashua (NH) Fire received multiple calls fortrees, powerlines, and transformers down across Nashua. Nashua Fire responded to multiple calls for powerlines on fire, and transformers that had been compromised. Acall came in fora large tree on a house on Prescott Street nearBaldwin, and a house fire caused by electrical lines. NFR arrived to smoke showing from a two-story house. Firefighters made entry and immediately found a fire in the basement. Crews went to work to extinguish the fire spreading to the first floorof the house. Eversource responded to disconnect a live powerline taken down by the tree. AMR medics evaluated a resident from the house. Acall came in fora house struck by lightning on Cornwell Road. Firefighters found a damaged fence and checked out the house, which did not appeardamaged. Trees and powerlines were down on Margate Drive, New Searles Road, Robinson Road and Russell Avenue. Alarge tree behind a building on Vaggee Drive struck a fence and crushed a shed. - Fire News photo by Jeffrey Hastings