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Flames rage through an Uxbridge, MA, two-story home just after 1900 on April 10, 2012. The residents were home grilling on their back deck when the vinyl siding caught fire. Please turn to page 6 for the full story.

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Two Alarm Fire Battled in Providence Firefighters from Providence, RI, fought a two-alarm blaze on Peace Street.

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Flames Consume R.I.’s Woonsocket Mill Fire destroys a historic 100+ year old building, once home to the Woonsocket Rubber Company.

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Massachusetts 3-Alarm Brought Under Control Fire gutted a two-family duplex dwelling in Uxbridge, MA. See story page 26

Rag Blamed for Car Fire in Cambridge, MA A car fire was reported in Cambridge MA. It is believed that a rag, found in the engine, may have started the fire.

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From the Editor’s Desk Dennis Whittam, Editor

Fire News invites you to share your stories.

I was recently asked by several firefighters, “where have you been?” I explained that I was quite busy working the production of six newspapers for Fire News. “What?” asked one individual. “Wow, no wonder we haven’t seen you.”

Every month, we produce Fire News, which has been in publication since 1973. We have editions that represent the fire-rescue and emergency services of Long Island, New York State, New Jersey and Delaware.

Thanks to our advertisers, who have enthusiastically supported us through the years, we have also produced our second annual Pennsylvania Fire News, along with a special edition Fire News for the New England FireRescue and EMS Expo.

The next question that was asked was “How do you do that?” The answer was simple. Thanks to our dedicated photographers and department public information officers, Fire News receives story after story that represents the fire service in a positive light. By the way, if you are reading Fire News and do not see your department represented in our paper, please send us your stories. The e-mail address for each paper is listed on page three of every paper. If you have questions regarding what to do, I invite you to e-mail us or call us for information. Everyone should be

represented in Fire News so that you to can let your brothers and sisters in the fire service know about the news in your department.

How many of you travel to different parts of the world and stop at the local fire department? I’ll bet many of you stop at firehouses throughout the country to trade shirts, share stories and checkout what equipment is being used in that department. Like many of you, I have shared stories with my brothers and sisters in the fire service. But the stories are only a small part of the visit. Have you ever walked away from a firehouse and learned a better way to do something? I know I have.

Different areas of the country have to contend with and overcome different types of emergency situations. We have all fought similar fires in slightly different ways, but with the same goal in mind. That goal is to put the fire out as safely as possible.

One of the major factors that allow us to work in similar fashion is the adoption of NIMS. The National Incident Management System (NIMS), “provides a systematic, proactive approach to guide departments in mitigating the effects of incidents, regardless of cause, size, location, or complexity, in order to reduce the loss of life and property, and harm to the environment.” NIMS provides a template for us to manage an incident.

No matter where that incident is, if you follow the NIMS standard, you can work with any department in any part of the country.

The next time you read your Fire News; compare your department to the departments you see depicted in your newspaper. I will bet that your operating procedures are very similar to the departments you are reading about.

This is due largely in part of the standardization of our business through NIMS. We invite you to share your stories through Fire News. Remember, everyone who is a member of the fire, rescue and emergency services is part of something much bigger. You are part of a brotherhood that has one goal in mind and that is for all of us to go home at the end of the battle. Stay safe and enjoy reading our newspaper.

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New Britain Blaze; Collier’s Conditions

Three-story Structure Burns in Leominster

On May 24, 2012, at 1045 the New Britain, CT Fire Department responded to Oak Street for a building fire. Car 3 reported heavy smoke showing on arrival followed shortly by a second alarm. The fire was located in the basement of this vacant three-story brick building with Collier's mansion conditions. The fire traveled the walls breaking out on floor three and through the roof. Hartford and West Hartford covered the New Britain stations.

- Fire News photo by Patrick Dooley

Firefighters from the City of Leominster, MA, arrived to find heavy fire conditions in a three story dwelling. In the photo, the Chief performs a size-up of the incident.

-Fire News photo by Michael S. LaPrade

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Grill Sparks Heavy 4-Alarm in Uxbridge

A four-alarm blaze tore through a two-story single family dwelling on Kasey Court just after 1900 on April 10, 2012. The residents were home grilling on their back deck when the vinyl siding caught fire and quickly spread upwards into the eaves of a first story addition off of the main house. The fire made its way into the sloped ceilings due to the vinyl soffit not having any wood behind it.

Uxbridge Engine 2 arrived to find a heavy smoke and fire condition emanating from the B/C corner of the large dwelling. Fire was now breaking through the roof line of the garage that had been transformed into extra living space.

First-due members stretched an attack line to the rear via the side B yard. They encountered a collapsed rear roof with heavy fire making its way through the entire attic into the main house. Smoke was starting to vent from the main structure's hipped roof.

The OIC, Chief Bill Kessler, ordered a second and third alarm, bringing in out-of-town companies, which included a tanker task force. Engine 3 and Ladder 1 arrived next-due. A backup line was stretched to the rear in an attempt to knock down the fire with just tank water, as there was not a hydrant system in this area of town.

Ladder 1 nosed into the driveway and threw their stick up to the main roof for venting the roof.

Rescue 1's crew attempted to make a push into the second floor of the dwelling to check for extension when suddenly a smoke explosion occurred. The second floor windows turned jet black and then a concussion was felt on the outside.

The OIC pulled all companies outside for a PAR and to regroup.

At this time, heavy fire was now venting from the first-story section and heavy smoke was seeping from the main roof. Two portable ponds were set up in the roadway, which allowed easy access for a tanker shuttle. A crew of two firefighters made their way up Ladder 1's stick to vent the main roof. Once the cuts were finished with the K-12, heavy black smoke began pushing and then the fire blow torched into the sky. The roof team just made it out of the way as the fire grew further out of control.

A decent water supply was

established to supply several handlines and a master stream device.

Firefighters worked on the roof of the first-story section through the dormer windows trying to pull ceilings and knock the fire down.

Heavy fire was now showing from the majority of the main roof and was leaping some 30 feet into the air. Ladder 1's pipe opened up and started making headway knocking down the fire. Several handlines also were in operation through the windows and via ground ladders.

The incident commander also requested a fourth alarm for tankers and manpower.

Harrisville (RI) Ladder 2 was able to pull into the second part of the driveway to assist with their waterway and to use their aerial for overhauling. The fire was knocked down in about an hour with several hours of opening up for hidden hot spots. The Massachusetts State Fire Marshall assisted to determine the fire’s official cause.

- Fire News photos

by Ken LaBelle

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Kids Spark Major Blaze in Lowell

A fire occurred in Lowell, MA, on April 20, 2012. It was started by children playing with matches between two buildings on a very windy day. The blaze ended up going to five alarms with three buildings going up in flames. The fire took two hours to bring under control.

- Fire News photos by Scott LaPrade

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On April 8, 2012, firefighters from Brockton, MA, responded to a structure fire on Abbott Place. The fire broke out at about 1135.

Neighbors were made aware of the fire as smoke began to fill the street. It was reported that the man and woman who lived on the second floor, and the man who lived downstairs made it out safely, as did many of the animals that were also inside the home. Fire Chief Richard Francis said firefighters rescued six cats. The blaze was brought under control without incident.

-Fire News photos by Stephen Walsh

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Two Alarm Fire Battled in Providence

Looking back to 2011, firefighters from Providence, RI, fought flames in a structure that was located on Peace Street. The two-alarm blaze was quickly brought under control.

-Fire News photos by Thomas Carmody

Vacant Club Burns in Old Orchard Beach

Looking back at 2011, flames broke out in a vacant club in Old Orchard Beach, ME. -Fire News photos by Scott LaPrade

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Flames Consume Woonsocket Home On April 28, 2012, a fast moving fire destroyed a large wood frame dwelling on Hope Street, in Woonsocket, RI. A mother was trapped by heavy smoke on the second floor. She opened the window and dropped her infant to neighbors below. Seconds later she also jumped from the same window. An upstairs tenant was also credited with saving lives as he kicked in doors notifying occupants as he fled the building.

Primary searches proved that all of the occupants were safely evacuated, however there were still reports of missing pets.

Heavy smoke and heat was found as the roof was pushed in. A third alarm was sounded bringing mutual aid from Lincoln, Bellingham and Blackstone (MA). Blackstone Ladder 1 responded to the scene from the D side for ladder pipe work if conditions worsened. Lincoln Squad 21 set up as a FAST unit.

Heavy fire made its way into the second floor through the balloon frame walls. The A/B corner second floor room flashed over and fire began overlapping upwards to the third floor and attic.

Ladder 2's crew had to rapidly descend due to the extending fire. Deputy Chief Perrault had all firefighters evacuate the structure. As flames broke through the roofline and heavy dark smoke was blanketing the neighborhood, several handlines, deck guns, and Tower 2's waterway were used to flow water into the blaze.

The fire was brought under control at around 1430, with extensive overhauling continuing for hours. The fire marshal reported that there were no working smoke detectors in the structure. The Rhode Island State Fire Marshal's Office was on scene to help determine the cause of the fire. Firefighters remained on scene well into the night wetting down hot spots.

- Fire News photos by Ken LaBelle

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Blue Hills F.D. Surprised on Arrival

On May 16, 2012 at 2225, the Blue Hills Fire Department (CT), responded to the area of Tyler Street for a car accident. On arrival the members found heavy fire showing from a house as a result of a car driving through the front wall of the structure after taking down a tree. The driver self extricated from the vehicle and was outside of the home. Mutual aid from Bloomfield and Windsor assisted at the scene.

- Fire News photos by Patrick Dooley

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Flames Consume Woonsocket Mill

The Woonsocket Rubber Company in Rhode Island was incorporated in 1867 operating from a mill building on Main Street near Market Square. Nine years later the company was the country’s leading supplier of high quality rubber footwear. In 2011 the building was purchased and was in the process of being renovated for the American Wood Pellet Company.

On a hot and humid evening, 122 years after the mill was built, Woonsocket fire control dispatched a full complement consisting of Engines 3, 1, 2, Ladder 2 and Chief 1 to a "Box Alarm Of Fire" on Fairmount Street.

Firefighters arrived on scene within three minutes and had "Nothing Showing" from the exte-

rior. Crews made entry and began to investigate the cause of the alarm. As Chief One arrived he requested an emergency evacuation of the building and requested all remaining city apparatus to the scene as heavy smoke became visible from the upper floors. Multiple alarms were transmitted in quick succession requiring a massive mutual aid response from over a dozen communities in Rhode Island and nearby Massachusetts; the request was filled through Northern Control. Incident command ordered incoming units on the task forces to focus efforts on exposure protection along River and Water Streets due to radiant heat from the inferno. A heavy column of smoke was visible from as far

away as Providence. Oakland-Mapleville arrived and setup for drafting operation.

Burrillville’s crews provided the water supply needed for the operation. The fire created a severe brand problem, which ignited several brush fires along the railroad tracks.

The cause of the fire is being called "accidental" and was possibly caused by workmen using a welding torch. Two firefighters were injured and were transported to a area hospital for further treatment and three families were also displaced for a short time and were assisted by the American Red Cross.

- Fire News photos by Phil Sullivan

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Ashaway Mill Fire Hampered by Lack of Water Recently, the Hopkinton Public Safety Office received a call from a worker reporting smoke in the Thames River Tube Mill located on High Street (Route 216) in the Ashaway District. The Ashaway chief arrived and reported a light smoke condition from a twostory wooden mill building.

Engine 414 arrived and began an interior attack on a fire believed to be in the office area, but were evacuated shortly thereafter as heavy fire conditions towards the rear of the building lit up the night sky. Due to the rural area and no hydrants in the district, four alarms and several tanker task forces were requested in quick succession through Southern Fire Control. Eighteen to 20 tankers were dispatched from the surrounding Rhode Island and Connecticut area, some from over 45 minutes away, while two water holes were established to fill the incoming tankers.

Members drafted from the Ashaway River and used the water tank at the Hopkington Industrial Park. Additionally, firefighters also drafted from the river in the rear of the fire building. Over 150 firefighters from Ashaway, Bradford, Westerly, Dunns Corners, Exeter, West Greenwich, Coventry, South Kingstown, Hope Valley/Wyoming, Richmond/Carolina,

Stonington, North Stonington, Groton, Ashaway EMS, Charlestown EMS and Westerly EMS worked for hours in a exterior operation. Hope Valley Ladder One and Dunns Corners Tower Ladder 5 flowed water along with two deck guns and several big lines which contained the fire within three hours.

Firefighters utilized an interior operation in the cinder block section saving that portion of the complex. Members remained on scene well

into the next day containing hot spots and investigating the cause. Two firefighters received injuries of unknown extent. The 160year-old town landmark which was rebuilt after burning down in 1848 was heavily damaged and was to be demolished. RIDOT was requested to sand the roadway due to the historically cold October weather.

-Fire News photo by Phil Sullivan

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Bell Factory Burns in East Hampton

On March 26, 2012, a massive fire destroyed the Bevin Bell Factory in East Hampton, Connecticut. The fire burned out of control for hours causing the evacuation of nearby residents. As the fire quickly spread, multiple alarms were transmitted bringing fire departments from two counties in Connecticut. Some of the departments were Portland, Essex, Glastonbury, Middletown,

Tolland and Willington. Multiple tanker strike teams were requested due to poor access and lack of hydrants in the area. The Bevin Bros. Bell Company was a landmark building in the Town of East Hampton since 1832. Bevin Brothers was the only remaining company manufacturing bells in the United States.

-Fire News photos by Glenn Duda

Boston EMS Call Results in HAMZAT Operation On April 9, 2012, at approximately 2100, Boston EMS responded to Massachusetts Avenue for a reported overdose. A young female called a friend and said she had ingested sodium azide and asked that her cats be taken care of. Incident resulted in a Level 3 HAZMAT. Unfortunately, the young lady passed away approximately two hours later. Four police officers and a crew from Boston EMS were taken to Boston Medical Center for decontamination. None of the officers or EMS personnel were deemed to have been exposed.

- Fire News photos by Stephen Walsh

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Four Alarm Blaze Beat in Boston Boston firefighters battled a four-alarm conflagration that started in a one-story, brick strip mall on Chestnut Hill Avenue in Brighton. The fire was approximately one mile from the campus of Boston College.

Flames destroyed four businesses, including a caterer, cleaning supply company, a laundromat and a pizza parlor.

-Fire News photos

by Stephen Walsh

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Seven Alarm Blaze Battled in Boston

On April 1, 2012, a seven-alarm fire was battled on Chelsea Street in East Boston. The fire was located in a three-story, six-family brick structure with fire extension to the exposure. A partial collapse of the roof and facade occurred during the operation. As a result of the blaze, 23 people were displaced. Fortunately, no serious injuries were reported.

-Fire News photos by Stephen Walsh

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Duplex Burns in Newton

On March 2, 2012, Box 714 was received for a reported fire located on Morgan Place in Newton, MA. The fire broke out at about 1210, in a two-and-a-half-story duplex, in the Nonantum section of the city.

No injuries were reported for the call that took three alarms to bring under control.

-Fire News photos by Stephen Walsh

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Mill Fire in Somers, CT

At 0230 on June 2, 2012, Somers, CT, firefighters responded in the pouring rain to a general alarm fire in a vacant mill at Maple and School Streets. Mutual aid from at least 20 departments in Connecticut and Massachusetts assisted in the operation.

- Fire News photos by Patrick Dooley

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Uxbridge, MA 3-Alarm Brought Under Control

Around 1230 on April 6, 2012, a two-family duplex dwelling was heavily gutted on Linwood Street. Uxbridge Fire Engine 2 arrived to find heavy overlapping fire from the front porches of a two-story wood framed duplex. A working fire was called and then a quick second alarm for mutual aid to the scene. All occupants were safely outside of the building thanks to a quick acting neighbor. This hero raced past the flames to alert the three occupants.

Engine 2 stretched a 2-½ inch line to side A and began to knock down the fire with tank water. Engine 2 secured their own supply line at Linwood and Parkins Avenues. Ladder 1 set up on side A and threw their stick to the roof line to vent. Rescue 1, and Engines 3 and 1 stretched backup lines to each side of the duplex.

Ladder 1's crew encountered heavy heat and smoke as they cut through asphalt shingled roof. Firefighters were confronted with heavy fire as they punched in the cut.

Second alarm companies from Northbridge, Douglas, Millville and Mendon arrived to help open up the interior and relieve the exhausted first-due crews. Millville Ladder 1 established RIT and threw ground ladders to act as fire escapes. Uxbridge EMS set up rehab in a driveway across the street.

Interior companies continued their aggressive attack by pulling walls and ceilings even though heavy fire was now venting from the vent hole. The building was showing signs of fire in the walls on the B and D sides as smoke was seeping from behind the dwelling's three layers of siding; vinyl, asbestos siding, and the original clapboards.

A third alarm for manpower and coverage was requested bringing in Hopedale, Blackstone, Upton and Harrisville (RI). They helped with the task of extensive overhauling the entire building. The Special Signal Association's Canteen responded to provide refreshments to the fatigued firefighters. The Massachusetts State Fire Marshal's Office assisted with the cause and origin. - Fire News photos by Ken Labelle

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Dover, MA Home Destroyed by Fire

A two-alarm fire destroyed a home on Walpole Street in Dover, MA, on March 27, 2012. No one was home at the time of the blaze. The house was considered a total loss, according to Fire Chief John Hughes.

-Fire News photos by Stephen Walsh

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Flames Show in New Britain On June 2, 2012, at 0505, firefighters from New Britain, CT found heavy fire showing from a house on Homestead Avenue.

- Fire News photo by Patrick Dooley

‘Code Red’ Reported in Pawtucket Recently, Pawtucket fire alarm dispatched Engine's 1, 2, 3, Ladder 1 and Battalion 2 to Randall Street for a reported structure fire. Due to numerous calls the fill-in companies were dispatched with Engine 3, Ladder 2 and Rescue 1 responding. Car 1 (Chief Sisson) and Car 4 (Safety Officer Woodside) also took in the possible job. Lieutenant Slater, the officer in charge of Engine 1, arrived and reported a "Code Red" with heavy smoke showing from the top floor of a three-story occupied multiple dwelling at the corner of Mulberry Street. As firefighters made entry and stretched a line, one firefighter was overcome by smoke and removed from the building. Engine 3 arrived and stretched a backup line via side three.

Battalion 2 established command and special called Engine 4 and Rescue 2 while Ladder 1 arrived and setup on side four (Mulberry Street) and ascended the ladder to the roof.

Heavy black smoke vented from the side three windows and eves as the crew of Ladder 1 finished the roof vent and the incident commander ordered them to evacuate the roof. In the process of vacating the roof one firefighter

broke thru the roof and slid down the incline stopping inches from the edge. A second firefighter attempted to make the rescue and also broke through up to the waist. The interior fire companies were evacuated as heavy fire began to vent through the roof in numerous locations and windows on side four. The two firefighters now trapped on the roof were able to safely make it to Ladder 2 which had set up on side one across from Payne Park and were evaluated by rescue personnel once on the ground. A mutual aid box was transmitted through Metro

Control for station coverage and mutual aid crews from surrounding municipalities were dispatched into the city to assist. Heavy fire conditions in the building were brought under control with an exterior attack in about a half hour and crews re-entered to chase smaller pockets of fire and overhaul. The cause of the incident is under investigation by fire prevention and the state fire marshals office. The three firefighters injured were transported to Memorial Hospital for further evaluation.

- Fire News photo by Phil Sullivan

Rag Blamed for Car Fire in Cambridge A car fire was reported in the Shaw’s parking lot, located in Cambridge, MA. It is believed that a rag, found in the engine compartment, may have started the fire.

The fire was safely extinguished by firefighters from Engine 3 and Ladder 1.

-Fire News photo by Michael S. LaPrade

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MOTLEY CREW OF THE MONTH Firefighters from East Hartford, CT get together for a Fire News photo.

- Fire News photo by Patrick Dooley

Working Together Boston District Chief and a Lieutenant of Engine 21 work together a recent fire.

- Fire News photo by Patrick Dooley

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IMTEK Corporation, provider of skid/slip-in units for Fire, Emergency services and industry, recently launched its new website, www.kimtekresearch.com. The wholly redesigned and revised website includes navigation connecting visitors to information on KIMTEK’s range of products and services. The website design has a fresh new uncluttered look and format that lets users locate information simply and effectively. KIMTEK’s president Kimball Johnson says of the launch, “ Our new web site embodies KIMTEK’s commitment to meeting the changing needs, challenges, and digital expectations of our customers. In keeping with our goal of simplifying the business process, our new site provides flexibility to change and grow as our users’ needs do.” KIMTEK is the largest producer and marketer of ATV/UTV specific skid units for public safety agencies in the U.S. Kimtek’s FIRELITE™ fire/rescue skid units and MEDLITE™medical skid units are now in service in 49 states, five provinces and three territories in Canada, all branches of the military, in Afghanistan with the U.S. Army, the National Park Service, numerous NASCAR tracks and sporting complexes, and in several countries worldwide. KIMTEK Corporation was founded in 1984 as a research and development company dedicated to advances in life safety technology in the fire sciences. KIMTEK manufactures and markets FIRELITE™ and MEDLITE™ Transport skid units for emergency service UTVs and pick-up trucks. For more information, contact KIMTEK at 888-546-8358 or visit the company Web site at www.kimtekresearch.com.

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anchester, CT has taken delivery of two (2) new Sutphen Monarch Rescue Pumpers.

These are the first Sutphens purchase by Manchester, which is one of the businesses departments in CT. The trucks features the following: • Custom Monarch 73” Cab & Chassis • Overall height 10’ 3”.

• Wheelbase 199” • 4-Man Cab w/EMS Compartments.

• Cummins ISM 450 HP Engine • Severe Duty Bumper.

• 20,000 lb Front Axle • 27,000 lb Rear Axle • Heavy Duty Aluminum Body • Hale Q-Max 2000 GPM Fire Pump • 500 Gallon Water Tank • Elkhart Valves • Over Body Ladder Storage Information contact: Jim Lyons, Five Star Fire, 860-289-0201, ext. #1211.

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he RollNRack Hose Management System allows for Draining, Rolling, and Loading of all your hose easily. Drain and roll a 100’ length of LDH in under 30 seconds. Over 3,000’ of hose drained and rolled on one charge! Load hose with just two firefighters. The Power Roller even fits in a rig compartment.

Coupling jaws swap out easily. The Efficiency Package includes a separate RollNRack unit for simultaneous hose loading, an extra coupling jaw set and an extra battery pack. See the new FASTBACK manual hose roller for 1.5”/1.75” hose. One year warranty and MADE IN THE USA. For more information contact us at 262-3632030. www.rollnrack.com. Email: info@rollnrack.com.

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he Matrix 5.5kW hydraulic generator plus 2 rescue tool circuits.

• Robust PTO driven system • Run 2 tools and generator simultaneously • Works on F-550 4x4 or 4x2 with auto trans • Available with LR or LRT style tray assembly • Also available for medium and heavy duty trucks with Allison transmissions Integrated hydraulic rescue tool pump system • Unique PTO driven pump system powers 2 tools and generator simultaneously • Allows simultaneous extrication and AC power generation • Ease of operation; engage just one PTO and you are “scene ready” • Two-stage rescue tool pump provides faster extrication operation • Compatible with all manufacturers’ rescue tools • Use reels with up to 100ft of hose per tool For more information contact Smart Power Systems ~ Bob Dakin at 231-335-6191 or XRT Power Systems~ Bob Hanson at 781-639-7125.

ire Soaps - Complete Detergent Program for Bunker Gear. All new process to effectively and safely clean your Bunker Gear. Fire Soaps offers a full line of products specifically designed for use with all PPE ensembles, i.e, Bunker, EMS, Wildland, Turnout … Fire Wash™ The detergent to use when cleaning any outer shell, thermal liner and moisture barrier combination. Fire Wash™ is packaged in a unique solid formula and is used with a dispenser with a lifetime guarantee. Installs on any front loading machine. Fire Spot™ Specially formulated to clean and to help remove all types of difficult stains i.e., grease, oil, soot, tar, petroleum, bodily fluids, etc. Haz Soak™ Our unique formula has a 98% success rate in decontaminating gear at our facility. All of our products are Eco-Friendly and surpass all NFPA 1851 requirements regarding cleaning detergents. www.firesoaps.com.

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Looking Back to 2011

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- Fire News photos by Ken Labelle

Fire News, 2012, Page 33

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Fire News, 2012, Page 35

Smoke Shows in N. Providence

Shortly after noon, on March 12, 2012, North Providence, RI, firefighters responded to Julia Drive for a house fire. While en route, Ladder 1 reported smoke visible from a distance and requested an extra engine and truck. On arrival, heavy fire and smoke was visible from the rear of the house. Engine 1 stretched in and began knocking down the fire but it had already extended into the loft.

Fire began venting out of the vent hole cut by Ladder 1. Hooks were used to pull ceilings to expose the remaining fire. The fire was placed under control within 30 minutes. Companies from Providence and Smithfield assisted North Providence in bringing the fire under control.

- Fire News photo by Thomas Carmody

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Training Never Stops in Harvard

On May 28, 2011, a live burn training exercise took place in Harvard, MA. The Harvard Fire Department, along with firefighters from Boxborough, Littleton and Bolton all took part in the training excercise.

-Fire News photos by Scott LaPrade

Fire News, 2012, Page 37

Extrication Needed at Newton MVA On April 9, 2012 the Newton Fire Department responded to a motor vehicle accident located on Route 9 at Parker Street in Newton, MA. The roof of the vehicle needed to be removed in order to safely extricate the victim.

-Fire News photo by Stephen Walsh

Car Into House in Leominster A car drove into the living room of a house in Leominster, MA, on April 2, 2012. The driver was allegedly intoxicated. The occupants of the home were asleep upstairs with their young children when the crash occurred. No one was injured and the driver was placed under arrest.

- Fire News photo by Scott LaPrade

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Up Close & Personal

Boston’s bravest carries child to safety.

-Fire News photo by Thomas Carmody

Cranston, RI, firefighter Greg Coleman - Fire News photo by Thomas Carmody

Cranston Deputy Chief Jim Beckman.

- Fire News photo by Thomas Carmody

North Providence, RI, Captain Lou Charello.

- Fire News photo by Thomas Carmody

Uxbridge firefighter after the Linwood Street Fire - Fire News photo by Ken Labelle

Uxbridge firefighter after the Linwood Street Fire - Fire News photo by Ken Labelle