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Fall River fire prevention visits preschool Fall River, MA. During fire prevention week, Fall River fire inspectors visited the John E. Boyd Day Care Center in the morning and hosted an open house in the evening. At the day care center, the theme was to crawl low in smoke and have two ways out. The children enjoyed a movie and watched as a firefighter put on his gear.
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Car drives through house foundation in Brockton Brockton, MA. Around 10:00 p.m. on November 1, 2012, the Brockton Fire Department responded to 51 Nilsson Street for a report of a car versus building. Companies arrived to find a single vehicle accident with a passenger vehicle halfway into the structure. The car drove through the foundation of the home. The driver of the vehicle denied any injuries. Firefighters remained on scene while the building inspector surveyed the damage and the vehicle was removed from the home.
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Texas: Neal W. Smith. 46
Rank: Captain Incident Date:09/15/2012 Death Date: 09/15/2012 Fire Dept. Info:Chief: William Bivens Initial Summary: On Saturday, September 15, during a smoke diver class designed to train firefighters advanced survival skills in full gear, Captain Neal Smith passed out from a heat-related illness. He was transported to a hospital during which CPR was administered. Captain Smith remained in critical condition until Monday, September 17, when he succumbed to his injuries at approximately 6:30 p.m. Doctors reportedly determined that Captain Smith's body temperature was more than 106 degrees.
Delaware : Delaware, Justin Townsend. 17
Rank: Junior Firefighter Incident Date: 09/27/2012 Death Date: 09/27/2012 Fire Dept. Info: Chief: Shane Furbush. Initial Summary: IDagsboro Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched for an outside fire in a wooded area on East Clogg Drive just outside town limits. While en route to Station 73 in a personal vehicle, Junior Firefighter Justin Townsend was fatally injured in a motor vehicle crash on Pepper Road, in the area of Jay Patch Road. No details of the accident are available at this time. The Delaware State Police Crash Reconstruction Unit is currently conducting an investigation into the fatal incident. Incident Location: Fire: Wooded area on East Clogg Drive (USNG: 18S VH 7696 6949). Fatal MVA: Pepper Road near Jay Patch Road (USNG: 18S VH 8015 5977).
Michigan: Riverview, John Grabowski. 49
Rank: Lieutenant Incident Date: 10/01/2012 Death Date: 10/01/2012 Fire Dept. Info: Chief: Chief Mitchell Jensen Initial Summary: On Sunday, September 30, during his shift, Lieutenant John Grabowski participated in fire department training. His shift ended that day at 1800hrs. The following morning, Lieutenant Grabowski traveled to his second job. At approximately 0803hrs, Lieutenant Grabowski was found collapsed in the parking lot of his second employer. The second employer?s emergency response team tended to Lieutenant Grabowski and performed CPR. Advanced life support also responded to the scene where they treated Lieutenant Grabowski and transported him to Henry Ford Wyandotte Michigan hospital. Efforts to revive Lieutenant Grabowski at the hospital were not successful and he passed away within approximately one hour of being found in his employer?s parking lot. The official cause of death has not yet been determined.
Iowa : Gilmore City, Larry D. Nielsen. 60
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Hurricane Sandy wreaks havoc on the South Shore Whitman, MA. On Monday, October 29, 2012, Hurricane Sandy made landfall near Atlantic City, NJ and battered the East coast of the United States. The super JUMP TO FILE # storm, nicknamed 110212126 "Frankenstorm" left a large path of destruction up and down the east coast, leaving nearly 100 people dead in its wake. While New Jersey and New York suffered the brunt of Hurricane Sandy's destruction, local municipalities had to deal with high sustained winds, even higher wind gusts, power outages and flooding concerns. To deal with the storms predicted destruction, Whitman Fire Chief Timothy Grenno ordered all Whitman Fire-Rescue personnel, 20 full time firefighters as well as several call firefighters, in to work at 8:00 a.m. on Monday. Many firefighters worked 48 hours straight during the storm. Whitman's Emergency Operations Center at the Whitman fire station was staffed by local emer-
gency agency representatives, Whitman CERT team members and a National Grid representative. At the height of the storm, over 3,600 of Whitman's 6,100 National Grid customers were without power. Most had power restored within a day, while others had to wait a couple of days for the lights to come back on. Whitman firefighters responded to at least three calls for trees that fell into homes in the town. One on Green Acres Drive drove branches through the roof of a garage and into the dining room walls, knocking over a china cabinet and causing structural damage. Two other incidents involving trees into homes occurred on Candlewick Lane and Auburn Street. Minor damage was reported at those two addresses. On Washington Street in Whitman, a National Grid representative in a vehicle, who was standing by a transformer fire, was trapped in his vehicle when a live wire landed on it. The worker was uninjured. Crews responded to a countless number of wire and tree down calls throughout the storm. The day after the storm, Whit-
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On October 6, 2012 around 5:30 a.m. Saturday morning, a 911 call was placed from a resident at 18 Mckinley Terrace reporting a house at 15 Mckinley Terrace on fire. The neighbor then ran over to the house, banged on the door and alerted a tenant, who ran back into the house to try to get everyone out. Firefighters arrived on scene
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NH Fire Academy hosts National Honor Guard Academy Concord, NH. During the week of October 21-26, the New Hampshire Fire Academy was the host of the National Honor Guard Academy. Twenty-five students representing eight states and the Defense Logistics Agency participated in the very intensive training program. Sheriffs’ departments, municipal police departments and firefighting agencies were represented in this class. Based in Seminole, FL, the National Honor Guard program is dedicated to developing and elevating the ceremonial knowledge and skill level of honor guard units while reinforcing a sense of pride and com-
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passion by upholding honor guard traditions with precise attention to detail. The Honor Guard Academy specializes in providing honor guard training to firefighters, police officers and EMS personnel. Those attending the training program practiced basic drill and ceremonies, church and casket protocol, flag etiquette and role of the honor guard commander. The program also included a complete mock funeral that featured planning and conducting
events at a funeral home, church and cemetery. In addition to the DLA attendees program, participants came from Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Ohio and Vermont. The mission of the New Hampshire Fire Academy is to increase the capability of New Hampshire’s fire and emergency services through research and the application of the best methodologies, techniques, education and practice of fire and emergency medical services. - daVid danieLSon
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New Fairfield hosts Fire Prevention Day On October 13th, New Fairfield Fire Department members held their fire prevention in the parking lot of the consolidated school.The members had several booths with fire prevention material along with a raffle for smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and fire extinguishers. Smokey the bear interacted with the children who attended. An extrication demonstration showed how victims are rescued when trapped in their vehicles. The state police had a machine called the convincer to show how seat belts hold you in place in a crash at 5 MPH. A fire safety trailer was on hand along with two man made sprinker rooms showing how a sprinkler puts out a fire.
Senator Mike McLachlan presents Mark Omasta with a proclamation
Danbury hosts Annual Fire Awards Day On October 14th, the Danbury Fire Department held its Annual Awards Ceremony at fire headquarters on New Street. Communication Supervisor Patrick Sniffin opened the ceremony with a tribute to fallen firefighters, after which the ceremony began. The first honoree was Training Officer Mark Omasta, who was presented with a state proclamation from State Senator Mike McLachlan, acknowledging his recently being awarded the National Training and Safety Officer of the Year Award. The ceremony continued with Chief Geoff Herald and Mayor
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Mark Boughton presenting citations for ten fire department honors, as well as four incidents where civilians were given presentations. Among the fire department awards, two firefighters, Joseph Stabile and Kenneth Stilson III were acknowledged for achieving their college degrees, while numerous other firefighters were cited for merit, honorary service, an EMS award and three unit citations. The first civilian award was given to David, Kim and Michael
Moran, along with friend Ernie Hefferon, who were recognized for their part in the rescue of a seriously injured boater on Lake Candlewood. Rick Wolff, Ron Pokorny, and Jesse Goodrow were cited for assisting firefighters with the Rescue via a crane at the Danbury Hospital construction site earlier this year. Mr. Angel Ripolls was acknowledged for assisting with a choking baby and Edson Pires was thanked for his role in holding a structure fire in check until fire units arrived on James Street. - BERNIE MEEHAN
Unfortunately, many members of the local emergency services community have been personally affected by Hurricane Sandy and her aftermath. The sense of loss is enormous, overwhelming and painful.
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Shelton house fire on Joseph Court Shelton, CT - At approximately 4:30 a.m. on October 7, 2012, Shelton Fire Companies 1, 4, and 5 were dispatched to 19 Joseph Court for a reported house fire. The first arriving unit reported heavy smoke from the front door of a two story private residence. The first due engine stretched in and found a basement fire extending to the first floor. The fire was placed under control at about the hour mark and there were no reported injuries.
During this crisis, the 1st Responder News family would like for all of you to know that you and your families are all in our thoughts and prayers. We would also like to thank all of you in the emergency services community who, once again, have worked so diligently in helping others during this time of overwhelming need. Your tireless effort and selflessness continue to inspire all of us. 1st Responder News’ staff will continue to think about all of you during this difficult time.
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BFD Chief Ingram honoring Marshall Sanford
Bethel firefighters honored The Danbury/Bethel Exchange Club honored department members at the annual Firefighter of the Year Dinner on October 11. Bethel FD Past President Marshall Sanford, who died in the line of duty in Redding earlier this year, was honored for his great dedication not only to Bethel, but to his home town of Redding and to the Global Fire Service Community. Chief Ingram told a great story of how he first met Marshall and his 12 hour shifts of volunteer staffing for Bethel EMS for many years. The award was accepted by Marshall's brother, Hank.
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Stony Hill Lieutenant Kevin Sheehan, a seven year veteran, and past honorary chief of Brookfield Fire Department was honored for his leadership and "fathering" of the younger members in the department. He is also a certified emergency medical responder and continues to staff the ambulance every Sunday evening overnight. He was accompanied by his son, wife and mother at the dinner. - THOMAS GALLIFORD
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Danbury firefighters extinguish non-sprinklered room
Danbury Home Depot hosts Fire Safety Day On October 6, the Danbury Home Depot sponsored a Community Fire Safety Day. The event spotlighted the capabilities and equipment of the area's fire service. The Danbury Fire Department acted as the hometown department, with numerous career and volunteer firefighters spotlighting their trade. The highlight of the day was at 2 p.m., when a home sprikler demonstration was held. Two simulated bedrooms had been constructed. These two simulated rooms were set on fire, and the one equipped with
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a sprinker received very little damage, while the non-sprinklered one was gutted. It was a great crowd pleaser. The New Fairfield Fire Department showed off one of their pumpers and held a home propane tank safety demonstration. The Brookfield Fire Department had a pumper on hand with their personnel and the Bethel Fire Depart-
ment had their off-road rescue gear on hand. Danbury firefighters also conducted a tanker shuttle drill, as well as supplied some hoselines for the kids to practice their junior firefighting skills, and set the trap for these youngsters to join the ranks one day! Dozens of area firefighters were there to meet the public and share some fellowship with their firefighting brothers. - BERNIE MEEHAN
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Up the ladder in Danbury In the past month, there have been four promotions within the Danbury Fire Department. These promotions come after months of a rigorous testing process, at the end of which Mayor Mark Boughton and the Danbury Common Council made their appointments. Joseph Halas, JUMP TO FILE # was promoted from 101312100 lieutenant to captain. Captain Joe Halas started at the Danbury Fire Department in 1999, after being at the Greenwich and Stratford Fire Departments. Highly qualified, he has a BS from Western CT University and holds many certifications; Instructor, Officer-1, Safety Officer, EMT, and HazMat Tech. He has earned a number of awards of merit. William Lounsbury was also promoted to captain. Captain Lounsbury has been a member since 1991, having spent a few years prior at the Ridgefield Fire Department. Captain Lounsbury has an Associates Degree in Fire Science and like most Danbury members, holds numerous qualifications: Instructor, Officer-1, ISO, ARFF, Rope Rescue, and Advanced EMT. He has received multiple citations. Matthew Silk was promoted to the rank of lieutenant. Lieu-
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(L-R) Lt Chris Ryan, Lt Matt Silk, Capt Bill Lounsbury, Chief Geoff Herald
tenant Silk was appointed to the Danbury Fire Department in 1997 after starting out his career at the Ridgefield Fire Department. He holds many certifications: Instructor, Officer-1, ISO, EMT, ARFF, and Core Rescue among many others. He has a number of commendations, including a Bravery Citation. Firefighter Chris Ryan was also promoted to the rank of lieutenant. Lieutenant Ryan was hired
by the Danbury Fire Department in 1991. He is a graduate of the Denver Diesel and Automotive College and again holds many certifications: Instructor, Officer-1, HazMat Tech, EMT, as well as many others. These four promotions will help to bolster the officer ranks of the department, and these four individuals are well suited to the task. - BERNIE MEEHAN
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New Haven second alarm rips through park pavilion New Haven, CT. Firefighters responded to a report of fire in the area of Fitch Street and Whalley Avenue just after 10 p.m in the city's West Rock section. The first due truck arrived, reporting the pavilion inside Edgewood Park "going good". Companies had long lays due to the fact that there were no hydrants within the park. Engine companies had to seek hydrants out on the surrounding streets, causing a delay in water on the fire prompting the transmission of a second alarm for brands and water supply issues. The pavilion itself is an A-frame chalet type structure with a one story attached on either side. The fire took about an hour to bring under control. The pavilion was not being used at the time of the fire causing the fire marshals office to classify the fire suspicious.
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Extrication in Newtown, CT Around 7 a.m. on October 24, 2012, Newtown Hook & Ladder Fire Dept and Sandy Hook Fire & Rescue Company firefighters were dispatched to an extrication on Trades Lane. Sandy Hook Fire Chief Bill Halstead reported a 21 year old female trapped in her car, which was up against a tree. The patient was conscious and alert throughout the extrication. Tools were used from both companies. The roof was removed and the dashboard was lifted to make room to remove the patient. The extrication process to remove the patient took about 20 minutes. The patient was taken by Newtown Ambulance to Danbury Hospital for minor injuries. Both companies were back in service around 8 a.m.
Line of duty death as a result of Hurricane Sandy The US Fire Administration announced a line of duty death for Russell Neary, age 55, of the Easton Volunteer Fire Company No. 1. Lieutenant Neary responded with his fire company to a structure fire alarm.
While returning to the station, firefighters were removing part of a tree blown into the roadway by Hurricane Sandy when several other trees suddenly fell striking and killing Neary. Neary had thirteen years of volunteer service with the department. - HEATHER PILLSWORTH
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Two Revere firefighters injured during fire On October 5, 2012 a fire was reported at the New England Confectionery Company at 135 American Legion Highway JUMP TO FILE # around 11:00 p.m. The fire ap- 101012125 peared to have started in the control room at the plant. Two of the firefighters who rushed into the candy factory were overcome by fumes from ammonia. The firefighters reportedly passed out and were transported to a hospital. They were released later that night in good condition. After the fire was extinguished, a tier-2 hazardous material response team was requested to shut off the valves controlling the ammonia.
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SUV strikes building, topples sign in Lynn On September 29, 2012, the Lynn Police Department received calls reporting an SUV had struck a building on Liberty Street shortly after 3:00 a.m. When police arrived on scene, a witness showed officers what building was struck, then said suspects tried to flee the scene by putting the SUV into reverse at a high rate of speed. The vehicle struck a lighted sign in a gas station parking lot, causing it to fall. The vehicle then became stuck on the cement base. Two male subjects were located a short distance away and taken into custody after they were seen running from the vehicle.
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Pedestrian struck On September 29, 2012, the Lynn Police Department received calls reporting a man was assaulted and on the ground at 144 Broad Street in Lynn around 1:00 a.m. When officers arrived on scene, it was then determined there had been some type of altercation and the man was struck by an automobile. EMS was requested with a push to the scene. The victim was transported to the hospital with potential life threatening injuries. The scene was held for a brief period pending on an update from the hospital. Conditions then were downgraded to serious injuries. At the time of the incident, allegedly a dark colored vehicle fled the scene with front end damage.
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Three alarms in Ashland for fully involved house Ashland, MA. As the sun was rising on Columbus Day of 2012, a resident of Grover Street in Ashland, Massachusetts noticed fire coming from a neighbors house and quickly called 911. At around 6:30 JUMP TO FILE # a.m., the Ashland 100912109 Fire Department was notified of a possible structure fire and dispatched a first alarm assignment to the area. A column of heavy black smoke was visible while companies were responding and the first arriving engine reported a large two and a half story wood frame fully involved. A second alarm was struck on arrival as crews began to stretch big lines to the front of the building. Companies battled heavy fire as well as low water pressure from nearby hydrants. Due to the large amount of fire from the D side of the building, a nearby house was being threatened. Crews put water onto the exposure building and prevented the fire from spreading. Multiple supply lines were laid into the fire as companies were quickly running out of water. A third alarm was struck bringing in mutual aid from Framingham, Hopkinton, Milford, Holliston, Sherborn and Southboro. The fire quickly spread into the attic and through the roof of the home. Framingham Ladder 3 set up in the narrow driveway and began to put water on the fire from above. Milford Engine 3 stretched 400 feet of four inch line through the woods in the rear of the house from a nearby street and
began to knock down the fire on the C side. Crews eventually entered the building after about an hour of exterior operations to perform overhaul. The home is a complete loss, however the occupants were away
at the time and nobody was injured. Crews remained on scene for hours putting out hot spots and investigating the cause, which is still not known. - ADAM SALMON
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Milford Engine 3 crew knocking down fire in the roof
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One alarm fire at auto body shop On September 30, 2012, the Lynn Fire Department received a call shortly after 2:00 a.m. on that Sunday morning reporting a fire at 22 Bennett Street in Lynn. Firefighters arrived on scene and confirmed smoke showing, then forced their way into the business to find an automobile and some building contents on fire. The fire was quickly extinguished. No were injuries reported and the cause remains under investigation.
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Meritorious conduct award to hero firefighter Orleans, MA. On October 6, 2012 Lawrence (Mike) Pires and his wife Susan went to Brax Landing Harwichport for a relaxing dinner. Susan noticed an elderly lady a few tables away having difficulty breathing. Susan called 911 and Mike rushed to the table asking the woman if she was having trouble breathing and is she chok-
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ing. The 82 yr-old lady was able to nod a yes to Mike. He immediately started the Heimlich maneuver. After eight attempts, a large piece of steak was dislodged from
her windpipe. Harwich Fire and Rescue arrived on the scene, stabilized the woman and transferred her to Cape Cod Hospital. Mike was presented the Meritorious Conduct Award by Deputy Fire Chief Tony Pike for community service and his assistance to the Harwich Fire Department. - JAKE O'CALLAGHAN
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MVA with heavy entrapment in Marlborough The Marlborough Fire Department sent Engine 1, Rescue 1 and Medic 6 to Parmeter Road in the area of Broadmeadow for a reported MVA with entrapment at 9:30 p.m. on October 25, 2012. Companies arrived to find a car off the road with two people trapped in the vehicle. Engine 3, Medic 3 and Southborough Engine 23 were requested to the scene. At the same time, Life Flight was also requested. Engine 2 set up the landing zone at Marlborough Airport. Crews went to work with the Jaws of Life and after an extensive extrication, one patient was transported by ground to Framingham while the other was transported to meet the helicopter. Police had the road closed for the duration of the incident and all companies were clear an hour after being dispatched.
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Fire causes a million dollars in damage to Williston hotel Investigators believe an improperly discarded cigarette may be responsible for a fire at TownePlace Suites in Williston that caused more than $1 million in damages. The Williston Fire Department arrived at the Zephyr Road hotel at 6 p.m. JUMP TO FILE # on July 7 to heavy 100512101 smoke and flames on the building’s exterior. Crews were finishing a nearby call and arrived within two minutes, said firefighter Prescott Nadeau. Once they determined that the building had already been evacuated, crews had water on the fire in less than one minute. Williston firefighters and crews from ten mutual aid fire departments that responded were able to stop the fire from spreading to the rest of the building’s exterior, though it had breached the roof and spread into the attic. Attic fires are “stubborn,” Nadeau said, since it is difficult to pierce through the roof and ceiling to allow smoke and gases to escape, and to access the fire. “Smoke pushed its way through all three floors and the fire engaged pretty much the entire (attic) and back wall,” Nadeau
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Car fire at supermarket On October 22, 2012, crews were called to the Stop & Shop Supermarket at 368 Cottage Street in Pawtucket for a car fire. Firefighters were alerted at 9:30 p.m. and arrived quickly to douse the flames. No injuries were reported.
A Woonsocket, RI police officer radioed that he had heavy smoke showing in the area of Hamlet Ave and Wells Street just before 1:00 p.m. on October 16, 2012.
Woonsocket blaze destroys garage and two vehicles Woonsocket, RI. A Woonsocket police officer radioed that he had heavy smoke showing in the area of Hamlet Avenue and Wells Street just before 1:00 p.m. on October 16, 2012. He then reported that there was fire everywhere and to have the fire department step it up. The city’s Fire Chief Gary Lataille arrived and reported that he had a detached three bay garage with two cars on fire behind 89 Hamlet Avenue. A major motorcycle accident occurred minutes prior to the officer on-sighting this fire. Companies were tied up for some time at this trauma scene as the EMS Rescue had to transport to the trauma center in Providence. There was a steady wind in the
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area, blowing from the rear of the garage. This wind direction kept the fire away from the several three story wood framed tenement houses on the Charlie side. The vinyl siding of the two story exposure on the Bravo side was starting to ripple due to the intense radiated heat. The vehicles and whatever else that was inside were starting to give off several minor explosions. Engine 3 arrived first due and the officer had his members stretch a two and a half inch hand line to begin fire attack. Engine 1’s crew secured water supply to Engine 3’s pump and
also assisted with stretching a second two and a half inch line. Squad 4 grabbed a one and three quarter inch line to protect exposures. This aggressive attack kept the fire contained to the one story concrete block garage. Engine 2 and Tower 2 arrived to assist once they cleared the accident scene. The OIC had firefighters survey the exposures on the Bravo, Charlie and Delta sides for extension with thermal cameras. There were no reported injuries as a result of this blaze. Woonsocket Fire and Police Departments investigated the fire. Two vehicles that were parked on the Delta side also received heat and smoke damage. - KEN LABELLE
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Warwick open house On Saturday, October 13th, Warwick Fire Department held their annual fire safety open house. The well attended event ran from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Firefighters performed an extrication demonstration, dive team demonstration and a rope rescue demonstration. The departments safety smoke house was running all day teaching kids about what to do in case of a fire in their home. Warwick police had a bicycle safety course set up and showed off their newly acquired drug dog, Fox.
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Hazardous materials response Stoughton, MA. Around 11:45 a.m. on October 23, the Stoughton Fire Department responded to 292 Page Street for a report of a strange odor in the building. Crews investigated the commercial building occupied by Honorcraft, Incorporated. According to their JUMP TO FILE # website, they are 102512108 makers of awards, recognition items and displays. Fire crews entered the building and noticed stinging in their eyes and their throats. They immediately backed out and the ofďŹ cer in charge requested a tier-1 response from the Department of Fire Services Hazardous Materials Team. Shortly thereafter, the incident was upgraded to a tier-2 response, bringing a larger response from the Department of Fire Services and the District-1 Hazardous Materials Team. Crews remained on scene for several hours while hazardous materials technicians entered the building, donning protective suits and respiratory protection while they metered the commercial building. Several samples were taken and tested on the scene. When the hazardous materials team members exited the building, they were immediately decontaminated before being assisted out of their protective suits. Around 5:00 p.m., no immediate hazard to humans was discovered. Stoughton Fire ventilated the building, and companies picked up from the scene. The hazardous materials team was unable to determine the cause of the strange odor. The Stoughton Fire Chief Mark Dolloff reported that Honorcraft, Inc. was ordered to call in an industrial hygienist to observe the business for the safety of the workers in the building. It was unknown if any of the people exposed to the strange odor were hospitalized. - PAT TRAVERS
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Whitman MA Firefighters Matt Busch and Bryan Smith stand by as the DPW removed a large tree from the street during Hurricane Sandy.
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Battalion Chief DeBurra and Marshal Dolan at a recent apartment fire.
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Firefighter Mike Finn, Lt Eric Handau and Firefighter Gary Bruce of the Danbury Fire Department
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The eight car motor vehicle accident occurred at the intersection of Centre Street and Quincy Street.
Crash following police pursuit kills Brockton woman Brockton, MA. Around 4:30 p.m. on October 12, 2012, the Brockton Police Department initiated a pursuit of a vehicle that was reportedly wanted for narcotics violations. The pursuit came to a tragic end at the intersection of Centre Street and Quincy Street, when the suspect’s vehicle ran through a red light and struck another vehicle, causing a scene that would kill one woman and send eight people to area hospitals. Police reported the motor vehicle accident and immediately requested fire and multiple ambulances to respond with a push. They reported that at least one victim was trapped in a vehicle. The crash sent both of the vehicles careening into several other vehicles. Eight vehicles were involved in the crash. Engine 4, Squad A, the TSU and two AMR ambulances responded to the scene on the initial report of the crash. Engine 4 reported they had one person trapped and immediately requested an additional company to respond, along with the deputy and requested Boston MedFlight to land at the Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital, less than a mile away. Ladder 1 responded to the scene, along with Engine 7 that later responded. The vehicle that was struck by the fleeing vehicle in the intersection was driven by Brockton resident Maryanne Kotsiopoulos, 49. She was trapped in her car that suffered heavy drivers side damage as a result of the collision. Crews reported five to six feet
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of intrusion into the passenger compartment of the car. She was extricated from the vehicle and transported by ambulance to the landing zone at the Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital. She was flown to a Boston Hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Six patients were transported to the Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital and two more patients were transported to Caritas Good Samaritan Hospital.
The accident is under the investigation of the Massachusetts State Police Accident Reconstruction Team. Brockton Police are also working on the investigation. The driver of the fleeing vehicle, identified as Antwoin Moore, 27, of Brockton has been charged with manslaughter, assault with a dangerous weapon, operating to endanger and several other motor vehicle violations, according to Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy J. Cruz and Brockton Police Chief Emanuel Gomes. - PAT TRAVERS
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Working fire in Lynn On September 28, 2012, he Lynn Fire Department was dispatched around 10:30 p.m. to 56 Sewall Street in Lynn for reports of smoke coming from the home's second floor window. Upon arrival, heavy smoke was confirmed emitting from the second floor windows of the two and a half story wood frame structure. A working fire was ordered. The house was vacant at the time of the fire and confined to a bedroom. The fire was extinguished in less than an hour. The cause is under investigation.
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Vehicle through utility pole results in possible fatal Marlborough, MA - At 1 a.m. on October 27, a Nissan plowed through a utility pole, leaving a transformer hanging over the entrapment scene. Companies worked to free the driver from the car that ended up on it's side. Power to a section of the city was taken out. The victim was freed and transported, but crews were preforming CPR during packaging and transport. The accident is under investigation.
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Fire destroys home in Phillipston Phillipston, MA. On October 15th, a fast moving fire destroyed a one story indoor pool building and quickly spread into this garage and home. Phillipston Fire Department received a call reporting the fire and toned out to all call firefighters. Once companies started to the scene a large col- JUMP TO FILE # umn of smoke was 101612108 visible. On arrival, firefighters found the one story pool area fully involved and spreading fast to the attached garage and house. The second and third alarm was sounded, calling in area departments to the fire. With fire hydrants being few and far between like most parts of the town, a mutual aid engine from Templeton was placed about 1000 feet down the hill from the fire to a small pond to pump up to the fire. Water still remained a problem where they wanted to use Athol's Tower Ladder, so crews set up portable water tanks and began using tankers to shuttle water up from below the hill. Firefighters made an aggressive attack inside the two story home, keeping the majority of the
fire from extending. Although, the home did suffer extensive smoke damage throughout. The owner of the home, who was not at the time of the fire, arrived home to find the house ablaze. Mutual aid came to the fire from Templeton, Athol, Hubbardston, Orange and Royalston.
The call came in around 2:00 p.m. but crews remained on scene till 5:30 p.m. with overhaul operations. Two cats were rescued by firefighters and no injuries were reported.
One car into the woods with double entrapment in Marlborough Marlborough Ma. At 10 p.m. on October 25 on Parmenter Road, a one car accident into the woods left two of the three occupants trapped in the the mangled wreck. Firefighters used the Jaws of Life to free one from the front and one from the rear section of the car. Life Flight landed at the Marlborough Airport about a mile away to transport the most seriously injured male. The accident is under investigation.
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Boynton Beach hosts record event to help NFL alumni charities BOYNTON BEACH, FL - It wasn’t supposed to happen at all. The crippled economy, the housing slump, the unemployment explosion, even the oceanic conditions threatened to beat down the 4th Annual Fishin’ & Firehouse Chili Grand Slam put on by the Boynton Beach Firefighter Benevolent Association on April 18th. It just wasn’t supposed to happen this year—the members looked at the state of the world and asked themselves, “How do we ask for sponsorship money, boat entry fees, donations and support at a time like this?” Somehow though, in a mighty confluence of tenacity and generosity, South Florida’s firefighters, fishing fanatics, chili connoisseurs and their taste testers pulled together for a full day of fun and excitement to set a few records and raise over $20,000.00 for some kids who really need it—especially during this economic crisis. The popular Boynton Beach fishing tournament and chili cook-off has grown like a wildfire since it’s first go-round in 2006 when it attracted a respectable 43 boat entries—not bad for a first year tournament in South Florida, the fishing tournament capital of the world. With hopeful expectations for the same in 2007, Boynton firefighters were shocked when 74 captains entered their boats. In 2008, that number fell to 63 entries, but understandably so as there were three other tournaments that same day, most with much higher payouts to draw some captains away. However, with the global economic abyss swallowing boats and every other luxury item folks have to unload just to stay afloat, a decision was made to forego the 2009 event. Then, suddenly, a title sponsor— Sutphen--offered up the $5000.00 sponsorship donation, and then, other large sponsors sent $1,500.00 checks, $500.00 checks, boat entries, chili teams, prizes, food! In the end, this “little engine that could” wound up beating its own records with 76 boats registered, the tournament’s recordbreaking fish weighing in at 63plus pounds, over 870 pounds of fish donated to the cause by their captors, and a new department single event donation record of over $20,000.00 for charity! It’s a story that speaks to the overwhelming generosity of Americans—people helping people who need it when they need it most, giving of themselves when
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