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CREWS BATTLE THREE-ALARM BLAZE WITH EXTENSION IN MANCHESTER

PATRICK KERRIGAN

Manchester, NH - On March 27th, the Manchester FD began receiving calls for a house fire on Spruce Street. As companies left the station, a large column of smoke was seen from HQ. Upon arrival of the incident commander, heavy fire was showing and a second-alarm was requested.

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FIRE AND EMS PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE TO COVID-19 FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY Orange, CT Fire Department Changing Response Tedesco: County to Open COVID-19 Drive-Thru Test Site for Bergen Procedures During COVID-19 Crisis ORANGE, CT – Members of the Orange Volunteer Fire Department will modify their response plans and procedures to protect themselves during the COVID-19 outbreak.

“The most important thing residents should know is that if you call 9-1-1, we’re going to respond with the same efficiency we always have,” said Fire Chief Vaughan Dumas.

“Depending on the type of alarm, you may see our firefighters take a few extra precautions as we work to avoid being exposed to the virus while providing service.”

Dumas said residents will see firefighters and fire apparatus arrive quickly at their home or business.

But for many calls, a single firefighter, often an officer, will come to the door and ask about the health of those in the home. If anyone in the home has a fever, flu-like symptoms or has traveled to certain areas, that

JUMP TO FILE #031620109 firefighter will take an extra minute to take precautions, such as putting on an air mask. He or she will then attempt to resolve the problem without having other firefighters enter the building.

“Obviously, those other firefighters will help if needed,” said Dumas. “And if we see an immediate life hazard, such as fire, we’re ready to go right into action as usual.”

Firefighters also have been issued instructions for additional cleaning of fire stations, equipment including their protective clothing, and apparatus.

“We are in touch with local, state and federal experts on a daily – in fact, hourly – basis, and we are following their advice,” said Dumas.

The chief also asked residents not to hesitate to call 9-1-1 if they need help, but also to let the calltaker know if anyone in the home is under mandatory or self-imposed quarantine due to possible or confirmed COVID-19 exposure. The dispatcher can then relay that information to first-responders so they can take steps to avoid exposure.

He also suggested placing a sign or note on the front door of your home to notify police, fire and EMS personnel to take infection-prevention precautions.

“These steps will protect our crews so they can continue to meet the emergency needs of our community,” said Dumas. “You’re not only helping our crews by complying with these requests, you’re helping your neighbor because we’ll be able to stay healthy and respond to the next call for help.”

- DOUG FENICHEL

Selden, NY Fire Department COVID-19 Public Notice SELDEN, NY - We at the Selden Fire Department are now operating under special COVID-19 directives designed to protect our volunteers, and you, our neighbors.

Our members are no strangers to risk. We are committed to serving Selden with Fire and EMS protection even in these perilous times. For us to continue to do our job as the COVID-19 virus continues to spread requiring us to respond to more and more calls, we need your help.

As part of our COVID-19 Emergency Operations Plan, we will be operating with less people on calls.

We will be doing this to minimize the risk of exposure to our crew and you, the community. If we suspect that any of our members have contracted COVID-19 or they have been diagnosed with the virus, that member will be out of service for weeks as would any volunteer who was working directly with that person.

The more members we are forced to sideline, the less we will have to re-

JUMP TO FILE #031620109 spond to calls. We need to avoid this from happening, so we will be taking extra precautions when we arrive at your home. For example, you will notice that many of Selden's crews will now be using special equipment, such as masks, gloves and even gowns, especially on EMS calls, to protect you and them.

Now, more than ever, if you call for help, please make sure it is a true emergency that requires an ambulance. If it is a true emergency, when you call please make sure to provide a clear description of the symptoms that you are experiencing to the dispatcher who takes your call. If you have been diagnosed as being infected with the COVID-19 virus, please state that clearly to the dispatcher when you call. We will always respond to any call, but we can serve you better and protect you, and

our members if we are prepared.

Conversely, if your medical situation is not an emergency, and you can get to the hospital safely on your own, or with the help of a friend or other third party, please do that, rather than call for an ambulance.

If you call us for a non-urgent call, you could potentially be committing our emergency vehicles and personnel and increasing their risk of exposure when another member of the community has an emergency and needs our services more immediately. For this reason, we ask that you only call us for true emergencies to ensure that our services are available for those of our neighbors who need it most.

Thank you, the community of Selden, for working in partnership with us. We will get through this together.

- SELDEN FD

County, NJ First Responders and Health Care Professionals HACKENSACK, NJ - Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco has announced that on Sunday, March 29th, at 12:30 p.m., the County will open a mobile, drive-thru COVID19 test site for symptomatic first responders and health care professionals who live or work in Bergen County only. The drive-thru test site will be located at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center at 230 East Ridgewood Avenue in Paramus, N.J. Only symptomatic first responders and health care professionals who live or work in Bergen County will be tested at this drive-thru test site and must provide accredited identification.

To be tested for COVID-19 at the drive-thru site, first responders and health care professionals must be screened by first completing a brief survey located at https://www.newbridgehealth.org and seeing a Telehealth doctor. Patients will then be given a confirma-

JUMP TO FILE #040220110 tion code number that they will present at the drive-thru testing site.

“Bergen County first responders and health care professionals who are symptomatic should please take advantage of our mobile, drivethru test site at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center,” said County Executive Tedesco. “These are the men and women on the front lines who are working to keep our 1 million residents safe from COVID-19.

The sooner we help our first responders and health care professionals recover, the more people they will be able to treat.”

More information is available a t : https://www.newbridgehealth.org and at https://co.bergen.nj.us/

- BERGEN COUNTY NEW JERSEY

Ocala, FL Activates Strike Team Amidst COVID-19 Concerns OCALA, FL – In partnership with the Florida Department of Health in Marion County (FDOHMC), Ocala Fire Rescue (OFR) will be activating a Strike Team to address Coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns.

Given the range of effects COVID-19 can have on a person, and the similarities between symptoms of this virus, seasonal allergies, and the common flu, public uncertainty continues to rise. To eliminate these fears, OFR is deploying a Strike Team of elite paramedics charged with evaluations and recommendations for hospitalization of patients reporting COVID-19 symptoms to a dispatch center.

Citizens exhibiting a fever, dry

JUMP TO FILE #033020103 cough, and shortness of breath – symptoms associated with COVID19 – are encouraged to contact the FDOHMC by calling (352)6442590. By using the ten-digit line callers will assist in hastening the screening process.

“The goal [of the Strike Team] is to alleviate citizen’s concerns by diagnosing and treating anyone who indeed has COVID-19, with minimal exposure to others, including first responders,” said Assistant Fire Chief Clint Welborn.

- OCALA FIRE RESCUE

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RIT team stands ready as interior crews work on putting out the fire.

KEVIN MOSIO

Fatal Two-Alarm Blaze for Fitzwilliam Firefighters PATRICK KERRIGAN

Pets Rescued from House Fire in Manchester

Manchester, NH - Manchester Fire Dept. had heavy fire showing from a single-family dwelling on South Mammoth Road, March 15th. Companies made an aggressive interior attack and had the fire knocked down in a short amount of time.

Crews rescued several pets from the residence. The fire is under investigation.

Fitzwilliam, NH - Fitzwilliam Fire was called for a reported chimney fire located at 296 Royalston Road in their town, March 8th. First arriving personnel found smoke showing.

A subsequent first and then second alarm were struck for manpower and tankers, as this house was well out of range of any fire hydrants. Mutual aid was brought in from many surrounding communities such as Royalston, Winchendon, Swanzey, Troy, Winchester, Richmond, and many more to the scene and for station coverage.

JUMP TO FILE #030820105 Two elderly residents were transported from the scene with burns, one severe enough to warrant a medical helicopter to be called. That was cancelled and the patient was transported via ground ambulance. Unfortunately, that elderly male succumbed to his injures and was pronounced dead at the hospital.

- KEVIN MOSIO

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In memory of those who gave all

1st Responder Newspaper honors and remembers emergency responders lost in the line of duty

West Virginia: Mark Horwich, 51 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: January 11, 2020 Death Date: January 11, 2020 Fire Department: Clover-Roane Volunteer Fire Department Initial Summary: On Saturday, January 11, 2020, Firefighter Mark Horwich was responding to a structure fire in an engine when it was involved in a rollover crash.

Firefighter Horwich died at the scene from the injuries he sustained in the crash.

Alabama: John A. Bresnan, 58 Rank: Chief Incident Date: January 10, 2020 Death Date: January 10, 2020 Fire Department: Morton-Rutledge Volunteer Fire Company Station 13 Initial Summary: On Friday, January 10, 2020, Fire Chief John A. Bresnan was found unresponsive in his office at the Homewood Fire and Rescue Service. He was immediately transported to Brookwood Baptist Medical Center where he was pronounced deceased from a medical emergency that has yet to be determined.

Texas: David Eric Hill, 39 Rank: Lieutenant Incident Date: January 11, 2020 Death Date: January 11, 2020 Fire Department: Lubbock Fire Rescue Initial Summary: On Saturday, January 11, 2020, Lieutenant David Hill and another firefighter responded to the scene of a vehicle crash on the northbound lanes of Interstate 27 in Lubbock, Texas. While working at the scene, Lieutenant Hill, the firefighter, and a police officer were hit by a passing vehicle. Lieutenant Hill and the firefighter were immediately transported to the hospital where Lieutenant Hill passed away from the injuries he sustained. The other firefighter is listed in critical condition. The police officer died at the scene.

Minnesota: Daryl "Taddy" Drusch, 49 Rank: Chief Incident Date: January 12, 2020 Death Date: January 13, 2020 Fire Department: Howard Lake Fire Department Initial Summary: On Sunday, January 12, 2020, late in the evening, Chief Daryl “Taddy” Drusch responded to an EMS call for a car submerged in ice. Early Monday morning, January 13, 2020, he suffered an apparent heart attack at his home and was rushed to the hospital where he passed away.

Connecticut: Timothy P. Smith, 56 Rank: Fire Marshal Incident Date: January 19, 2020 Death Date: January 19, 2020 Fire Department: Orange, CT Fire Marshal's Office Initial Summary: On Sunday, January 19, 2020, Fire Marshal Timothy P. Smith was returning home after responding to a house fire in Orange, CT. His vehicle left the road and hit a tree. Fire Marshal Smith died instantly from the injuries he sustained in the accident.

Alaska: Roger D. DeLongchamp, 66 Rank: Driver-Operator Incident Date: January 18, 2020 Death Date: January 18, 2020 Fire Department: Willow-Caswell Fire Department Initial Summary: On Saturday, January 18, 2020, Driver-Operator Roger D. DeLongchamp was preparing to depart the station in a tanker on an emergency response for a reported structure fire when he collapsed.

He was immediately treated by other responders but efforts were unsuccessful. Driver-Operator DeLongchamp was declared deceased at 0300hrs from an apparent heart attack.

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Crews Battle Three-Alarm Blaze with Extension in Manchester Manchester, NH - On March 27th, the Manchester FD began receiving calls for a house fire on Spruce Street. As companies left the station, a large column of smoke was seen from HQ. JUMP TO FILE# Upon arrival of 033120101 the incident commander, heavy fire was showing and a second-alarm was requested. Shortly after, a third-alarm was requested due to the fire spreading to another building, bringing in mutual aid to the city.

Companies used master streams and multiple big handlines to get the fire under control. Soon after the main body of fire was knocked down, crews reentered the buildings to check for extension and hot spots.

The fire is currently under investigation.

- PATRICK KERRIGAN

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Coffee goes in your cup and on your food...

FORK & HOSE CO. a Food Blog by A.J. Fusco

Bruce Heberer

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NYSAFC Announces the Appointment of Chief Bruce Heberer as Chief Executive Officer The New York State Association of Fire Chiefs (NYSAFC) board of directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Chief Bruce E. Heberer as chief executive officer of the association, effective January 1, 2020.

In this role, Heberer will serve in a part-time capacity overseeing the association’s four staff members at NYSAFC headquarters and will be responsible for operations of the not-for-profit organization.

The chief executive officer position replaces the previous executive director position. The position name was changed to bring the title back in line with the NYSAFC Constitution and ByLaws; however, the duties of the office shall remain the same.

Heberer served as a member of the association’s board of directors from September 2016 to December 2019, and along with Past President John Sroka, was an interim executive director from September 2018 to December 2019.

A career member of the City of Johnstown Fire Department in Fulton County since 1987, Heberer has been serving as chief of department since 2006. He was also the municipal training officer from 1998-2006. Additionally, Heberer has been a member of the Berkshire Fire District since 1986, where he is currently a line captain and chairman of the board of fire commissioners. Heberer has served as a deputy emergency management officer/fire coordina-

JUMP TO FILE #031020111 tor for Fulton County since 1996 and as a New York state fire instructor assigned to Fulton County since 1990. He is an adjunct to the New York State Academy of Fire Science and is a primary instructor with the New York State Career Recruit Firefighter Training Program. Heberer is also a New York state certified police officer and served as a part-time road patrol deputy with the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office. He previously served in the U.S. Navy as a damage control man from 19821986.

Heberer has been a member of NYSAFC since 1988 and has served as an association HandsOn Training instructor for many years. He is active with numerous state and national firematic organizations, including the Career Fire Chiefs of New York State, International Association of Fire Chiefs, International Code Council, National Fire Protection Association, and International Association of Arson Investigators.

Bruce’s father, Edward Heberer, served as chief of the City of Johnstown Fire Department from 1983-1996 and was president of NYSAFC from 19951996.

- NYSAFC

Cooking with a narrow mind will only lead to mundane food.

Limiting yourself to certain ingredients, techniques and cuisines will not allow you to progress as a cook. Approaching food with an inquisitive, curious mind allows you to get out of your comfort zone, and learn. There will undoubtedly be moments of trial and error, and of course some things just do not work. Ketchup on scallops….no thanks. But what about coffee on say, a pork tenderloin? It may be surprising to some, but coffee is an amazing spice to use

in cooking.

Just think of all the flavors you get from coffee as a beverage.

The roasted, dark chocolate flavor from a dark roast or even a fruity, berry flavor from a medium roast.

These also carry over to a certain degree when we use coffee in cooking applications. A traditional Southern dish called Red Eye Gravy uses coffee and grease from pan-fried country ham, to make a thin sauce, which is then poured over the ham. Some folklore surrounding the dish suggests the name comes from the fact that you will be up all night from the caffeine. Some say that President Andrew Jackson requested a gravy with his ham that was as red as his cooks bloodshot eyes, due to their long night of drinking. Either way, the stuff is delicious and proof that coffee can be used in cooking applications. But the most popular

use for coffee in cooking is as a rub. When combined with other spices such as salt and pepper, a beautiful crust forms. This not only adds rich, smoky flavor but it also creates texture which keeps each bite interesting.

One common tasting note of lighter roasted coffee is citrus, which made it the perfect addition to my chile-citrus rub. This rub is fantastic on pork tenderloin, but would also work on pork chops, chicken and even steak. The coffee doesn’t make the dish taste like coffee, rather it adds a subtle bitter flavor that balances out the spice of the chile powder. Coffee doesn’t work in every dish, but how will you ever know when it does? Don’t be afraid to take risks, the reward can be delicious!

Stay safe, eat well!

CITRUS-COFFEE-CHILE RUBBED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH ORANGE HONEY SAUCE Serves 4

Ingredients:

2 - Pork Tenderloins 3 Oranges, *zested - one sliced thin, the other 2 halved Fresh Cilantro, chopped for garnish EVOO For the Rub: 1 Clove 2 tsp. Paprika 2 tsp. Chile Powder 2 tsp. Ground Coffee 2 tsp. Salt Orange Zest For the Orange Sauce: Juice of 2 Oranges 1 tsp. Honey 1 Tbsp Unsalted Butter Salt, to taste

Honey

Procedure:

-Trim off all silverskin from the tenderloins and place in a large ziplock bag. Combine all the ingredients for the rub in a bowl, mix to combine and then add to the bag with the pork. Close the bag and massage the rub into the meat, place the bag in the fridge for at least 30 minutes or overnight.

-Preheat your oven to 425° F. Place a cast iron pan or oven safe skillet in the oven while it preheats.

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-Using oven mitts, remove the pan to the stove top after the oven has preheated. Add a drizzle of EVOO to the pan over medium heat. Sear all 3 sides of the tenderloin until brown, about 2 minutes per side.

-After all sides are brown, arrange the orange slices in the pan around and on top of the pork. Place the pan in the oven and cook another 12-18 minutes or until the internal temperature reads 145°. Remove the pan from the oven and place the pork on a cutting board to rest for 5 minutes, tented with foil.

After resting, slice the pork into medallions.

-While the pork cooks, make the sauce. In a small pan over medium heat, add the orange juice. Simmer until reduced by half. Add the honey and stir until dissolved. When the sauce starts to thicken, remove from the heat and swirl in the butter. Taste and adjust seasoning.

-Serve the pork on a platter with the cooked orange slices, and drizzled with the orange honey sauce. Garnish with cilantro.

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PATRICK KERRIGAN

Manchester Dwelling Fire Goes to Three Alarms Manchester, NH - On March 14th, Manchester Fire Dept. had smoke showing from quarters and heavy fire on arrival at a three-story, wood-frame occupied dwelling on Spruce Street.

A defensive operation was set up initially to knock down the main body of fire. Once knocked down, crews initiated an interior attack to extinguish all remaining fire. Mutual aid companies assisted MFD at the scene and to cover the city. The fire is under investigation.

PAUL DOLNIER

Working garage fire on Main Street in Farmington, 3/15/20.

Working Fully Involved Garage with Extension in Farmington Farmington, NH - At about 1:05 P.M. on March 15th, Stafford County Dispatch received a 911 call for a shed on fire at 211 Main Street in Farmington.

Upon arrival of first-in fire units the description was a 20'x30' first story garage fully involved.

Farmington Engines 3 and 4 were on scene within minutes as Fire Headquarters is five minutes away from the scene. Water supply was not a problem, as a fourinch supply line was laid from the

JUMP TO FILE #031520103 hydrant to Engine 3, less than 50feet to fire scene.

Due to the quick arrival of two fire crews from Farmington, the first-alarm assignment was returned except for Milton, NH Engine 3 that was en route. Main Street was closed due to fire incident in both directions for about one hour.

No injuries were reported.

Considerable overhaul was needed and the fire was declared out within one hour.

Farmington PD assisted with traffic and crowd control. Milton EMS and Milton NH FD Engine 3 were also on scene.

The garage suffered extensive damage due to fire and smoke damage.

- PAUL DOLNIER

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All Hands Brush Fire in Salem

Salem, NH - Due to the warm winter and lack of snow in Southern NH, brush fires have started. On the warm Springlike day of March 9th, Salem Fire alarm got a call for a brush fire at the rear of the library on Main Street. Engine 1, under the command of Lt. Murphy, responded and got on scene reporting a brush fire with access issues and requested additional resources. Companies were tied up for 30 minutes for containment and overhaul.

The crew of Manchester, NH Fire Department Rescue 1.

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Two-Alarm Fire Damages Home in New Britain

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Woodbury Fire Lt. Andy Heavens (left) and Fire Capt. Lee Warner extinguish the engine fire in a Spectrum van on Route 6 Tuesday morning, March 17th. In the left background is Deputy Chief Dave Lampart.

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Woodbury Firefighters Extinguish Spectrum Van Engine Fire Woodbury, CT– The Woodbury Vol. Fire Department extinguished an engine fire in a Spectrum van on Route 6, Main Sreet South, on Tuesday morning, March 17th, shortly before 10:00 A.M. “We are providing emergency service as usual. We always respond immediately,” said Chief Janet B. Morgan. “But we are taking extra care in view of the coronavirus situation,” she added.

Fire Captain Lee Warner was officer-in-charge and driver of En-

JUMP TO FILE #031820102 gine 4 on the scene, assisted by Fire Lt. Andy Heavens. Also present were Chief Morgan and Deputy Fire Chief Dave Lampart. There were no injuries, fire officials said, and the fire was declared out in minutes.

Under a new manning protocol announced over the weekend, Woodbury firefighters who are

present but not immediately deployed remain separated and well back or wait in vehicles waiting to be summoned as needed. “The goal is to have a healthy, unexposed reserve available at all times,” Chief Morgan said.

She asked that town residents limit their fire department phone calls to emergency situations.

“Please, please hold off on routine calls,” she said.

- WVFD

"My name is Mike Dauner and I recently finished this tattoo at Casa Di Dolore in Newburgh, NY, by Artist Cisco Bliss. I was looking to get a tattoo showing my commitment to the fire service. In the tattoo it shows two firefighters confronting a dragon representing myself, a 19 year member, and my son Josh, an eight year member, both of Port Ewen Fire Department."

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JOSEPH A. MCELROY

Five Individuals Fall Through Ice in Torrington

Torrington, CT - At approximately 11:07 A.M. on February 23rd, the Torrington FD received calls for multiple victims in the icy water at Burr Pond State Park. On arrival firefighters found five individuals out on the ice, with two in the water and two laying on the ice. One made it to shore on his own. Winsted Vol. Fire Department was called for assistance. Firefighters rescued two people and both were flown out by Life Star helicopters to Hartford Hospital.

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Orange Fire Department Swears In 2020 Officers, Decorates Firefighters

MICHAEL CARENZA JR

Early Morning Fire Displaces Five Residents in New Britain

New Britain, CT - Five residents were displaced after a fire on the third floor of 450 Allen Street on March 11th. The fire started just after 5:00 A.M., in a third floor utility room where it had extended slightly into the attic. There were no injuries and the cause is under investigation.

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Echo Hose Hook & Ladder 1 in Shelton uses this as their Class B patch. The artwork is far more detailed than the earlier versions.

Orange, CT – With friends, families and officials from area departments looking on, officers of the Orange Volunteer Fire Department were sworn in March 16th,

by First Selectman James Zeoli.

The department’s annual dinner, attended by about 180 firefighters, families and JUMP TO FILE # representatives of 031620101 other departments, kicked off a yearlong celebration of the department’s 95th anniversary. In addition to celebrating new officers and future goals, guests remembered three people important to the Orange Volunteer Fire Department who died during 2019.

Zeoli also administered the oath of office to the town’s new fire marshal, James Vincent. Fire Chief Vaughan Dumas recognized three firefighters for outstanding service and Auxiliary President Jillian Gagel acknowledged the service of several auxiliary members.

In addition to Zeoli and other members of town government, state legislators joined the celebration. State Rep. Kathy Kennedy, R-119; State Rep. Themis Klarides, R-114; and State Sen. James Maroney, D-14; thanked the firefighters for their service.

“You make our lives safe and you keep our families together,” said Klarides, who also got loud applause when she promised to continue fighting for a regional fire school.

Zeoli swore in the new Orange fire officers after expressing his appreciation for the work done by the department.

“Every person here has someone who is concerned about you when you leave the house,” he said. “We appreciate what you do for this town each and every day.

I’m behind you 110 percent.”

A former firefighter, Zeoli promised to support the needs of the fire department. Firefighters cheered when he said preliminary discussions about a new firehouse were under way.

Fire officers sworn in were: -Vaughan Dumas, fire chief -Charles Sherwood, deputy fire chief -Dan Cole, assistant fire chief -Eric Auscavitch, assistant fire chief -Joe Duplinsky, captain -David Tufano, captain -Dan Abrams, lieutenant -John Gagel, lieutenant -Leo Moran, executive board representative -Charles William Laudenslager, executive board representative -Peter Daniels, recording sec-

ORANGE VOL. FD

Officers sworn in included (standing) Assistant Treasurer Art Williams, Treasurer Burt Gallant, Recording Secretary Peter Daniels, Corresponding Secretary Lisa Kaplan, Capt. Dave Tufano, Capt. Joe Duplinsky, Lt. Dan Abrams, Lt. John Gagel. Seated are Chief Vaughan Dumas, Deputy Chief Charles Sherwood, Assistant Chief Dan Cole, Assistant Chief Eric Auscavitch and Fire Marshal James Vincent.

retary -Lisa Kaplan, corresponding secretary -Burt Gallant, treasurer -Art Williams, assistant treasurer Each officer took the oath of office and had their badge pinned on their uniform coat. John Gagel, a third-generation Orange firefighter, received his grandfather’s lieutenant badge.

Firefighter Tom Astram received an award for responding to the most calls. Firefighter Drew Panapada was recognized for his leadership and Eric Auscavitch was named firefighter of the year.

The mood shifted as Zeoli again rose to the podium to swear in James Vincent as the town’s new fire marshal. Although the fire marshal is a town employee, the venue for the ceremony recognized the close relationship between the Fire Department and the marshal’s office. It was an emotional few minutes as first Zeoli, then Vincent, spoke fondly about Tim Smith, Vincent’s predecessor and close friend, who died earlier this year. Vincent took the oath as Orange officers rose to attention and his wife and two children stood by his side.

In addition to Smith, Dumas also remembered Associate Firefighter Lawrence Pol and OVFD Auxiliary Member Annie Davis, both of whom died suddenly during 2019. Dumas then turned his thoughts to 2020 and beyond.

Dumas said the department responded to 634 calls during 2019, its highest call volume ever. Active firefighters put in 325 hours of service each at fire calls. Adding in clean-up from calls, training, fund-

raising, work around the firehouses and other duties, brings that figure to more than 500 hours of service by each active firefighter.

Accomplishments during 2019 included taking delivery of a new truck, improving the radio system, exceeding the department’s financial goals and completing some station renovations.

For 2020, goals include celebrating the department’s 95th anniversary and beginning work on other long-range plans including replacing its 85-year-old station on Orange Center Road and replacing a ladder truck. Dumas also talked about continuing to build close relationships with the police department and fire marshal’s office.

“Information sharing is growing, and we appreciate the positive impact of working cohesively with the police and other town agencies,” he said.

The OVFD Auxiliary announced it would be donating money it has raised from its fundraising efforts to the department for station upgrades and new air packs.

Auxiliary President Jillian Gagel talked about the success of new events the group had held and reminded members to attend the Pancake Supper on April 27 at Chips on the Boston Post Road.

Several members were honored for the length of service in the Auxiliary. Those included Barbara Boppert, Linda Gagel and Mary Gagel, 25 years; Victoria Arms, Gloria Capecelatro, Bert Gallant and Bette Goodwin, 20 years; and Elaine Capecelatro, 15 years.

- DOUG FENICHEL

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STILL IN SERVICE

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Crews knocking down the heavy fire volume.

RYAN FLAHERTY

Fully Involved House in Norwich Norwich, CT - At 9:34 P.M. on Saturday, February 29th, the Norwich Fire Department was dispatched to Lorenzo Street for a porch fire with explosions. As companies were signing on, dispatch transmitted the working JUMP TO FILE # fire tone, reporting 030820102 that they were taking multiple calls for heavy fire, so the second-alarm was put into staging.

Engine 2 arrived at 9:37 P.M. and reported the entire front of a two-and-a-half story wood-frame residential house was well involved and that they were leading off with a two-and-a-half inch hose line. Unfortunately the power line burned off the house on the 'Alpha/Bravo' corner which prevented Truck 1 and Squad A from getting access. The Squad laid in from a hydrant on Boswell Avenue and then connected the supply line to five-inch that was hand jacked backwards from Engine 2. Engine 3 disconnected their two-and-ahalf inch and brought it up the hill and connected it into Engine 2’s pump.

About 20 minutes into the fire the front of the house began collapsing. Norwich Public Utilities shut the power off to the street and then Truck 1 pulled forward and set up their ladder pipe. Taftville Engine 21 laid in from a hydrant on the corner of Boswell Avenue and McKay Street and then relay pumped to Truck 1. Crews had most of the fire knocked down in an hour and stayed on scene until about 1:00 A.M. The Mohegan Tribal FD provided the FAST while Occum, East Great Plain and Laurel Hill supported the operations. Yantic and Bozrah’s Ladder 126 covered the city. A few minor injuries were sustained and the Norwich Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating.

- RYAN FLAHERTY

Mortlake Fire Co. in Brooklyn operates this 1995 Marion Engine Tank built on a Spartan Gladiator chassis. This workhorse carries 1200-gallons of water, 30-gallons of class B foam and 8-gallons of class A. It brings 1000-feet of large diameter hose to the scene and is rated to pump 1500-GPM.

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Speed Deemed Cause of Fatal Crash in Waltham Waltham, MA - On March 29th at 2:40 A.M., Waltham’s 911 center received a call for a serious motor vehicle accident at 36 River Street.

Waltham Engine 3, Squad 5, and Medics 1 and 2 were dis- JUMP TO FILE# 033020105 patched.

Waltham Police reported serious injuries at the scene and requested a push on the medics. Engine 3 signed off and requested a third medic unit.

The driver of the vehicle had serious injuries and was sent to Mt. Auburn Hospital, where he later died. Waltham Police said speed was clearly the cause of the crash.

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Retired Plympton Firefighter George Colby took some time to go over pump operations with Probationary Firefighter Curran Konarski.

PETER LOBO

Waltham Crews Respond to MVA Involving Police Car

Waltham, MA - An accident on March 12th at 9:30 A.M. came into Waltham's 911 center as a car accident in front of Burger King at 881 Moody Street. Engine 2, Engine 3, and Medic 1 were dispatched. When Waltham police arrived they found a vehicle on its roof and two people on the ground. Rescue 1 and Medic 2 were then dispatched. It appeared that a Newton Police car exiting Adams Street entered Moody Street and did not see the car. The two people in the car were taken to Newton Wellesley Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The accident happened on the Newton line.

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Lawrence firefighters set up handlines and went defensive.

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Lawrence Fire Leaves 18 Homeless CHUCK LOWE

Hull Headquarters, home of Engine 3 & Ladder 1, designed this patch several years ago. The design shows a Mack-CF Engine, an E-One Ladder and the Paragon Park rollercoaster. All of these are now gone.

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Medford Quickly Knocks Down Garage Fire Medford, MA - On March 15th, Medford Fire was dispatched to a reported garage fire on Traincroft Street. Companies had fire showing on arrival and knocked down the flames in under 10 minutes. Pictured are Medford firefighters overhauling the fire building.

Lawrence, MA- A two-alarm fire left 18 people homeless after destroying a three-story apartment building on March 12th.

Calls came in for the fire at around 4:30 P.M. for 11-13 Champlain Avenue, JUMP TO FILE# 031320101 and when firefighters arrived, heavy fire was overlapping the second and third floors. "It was extremely heavy fire," according to Lawrence Fire Chief Brian Moriarty.

The Chief reported that it took a while to set up as heavy traffic blocked hydrants and streets, making it difficult to set up. The triple decker is located down a narrow street in a tightly packed neighborhood. Ladder 5 was backed down Champlain Avenue and set up, and Ladder 4 pulled into a back alley to set up its Ladder pipe.

Firefighters went to defensive operations due to the heavily involved building with handlines, deck guns and ladder pipes. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation.

- JAY HEATH

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Fire destroyed this triple decker in Lawrence on the afternoon of March 12th.

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Two-Car MVA with Rollover in Waltham Waltham, MA - On March 10th at 3:45 P.M., Waltham’s 911 center received a call for a two-car accident at Beaver and Lexington Streets, with one vehicle on the roof with entrapment.

Engine 2, Rescue 1 and Medic 1 were dispatched. Rescue 1 arrived and reported no entrapment and stated that everyone was out of the vehicles. Rescue 1 stabilized the overturned car. Firefighters also helped calm one of the children who were upset.

View from the 'Delta' side as members continue overhaul operations.

NATE ARNOLD

Fire Damages New Hotel in West Springfield West Springfield, MA - An early afternoon fire did over $500,000 in damage to a ninemonth-old hotel building in West Springfield and required mutual aid to help extinguish it on Wednesday, March 4th.

The call came in shortly after 1:30 P.M. and first due Engine Co. 3, whose firehouse is literally 100yards away from this building, arrived within minutes to find thick black smoke and heavy fire showing from the roof of a single-story portion of the building and beginning to extend vertically up the exterior.

JUMP TO FILE #031020100 To make matters worse, not only was there a strong wind fanning the flames at the time of the fire, but the hotel, a Courtyard by Marriott, was built only 9 months previously and made of light weight, wood frame construction with only the stairway towers and elevator tower being built of fire resistant construction.

Out of an abundance of caution, "Riverdale Command" requested an additional engine

company from the Agawam FD to respond to the scene above the second-alarm assignment. Crews made fast work of the fire, in spite of the wind, knocking down the main body of fire within 20 minutes. They remained on scene doing extensive overhaul of the building for the next several hours.

No civilian or firefighter injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire remains under investigation.

- NATE ARNOLD

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Early-Morning TwoAlarm Fire in Boston Boston, MA - On February 23rd, Boston Fire Alarm dispatched companies to a reported fire on Humboldt Avenue in Roxbury. Engine 24 and Ladder 23 called off with fire showing and a second-alarm was struck. Firefighters knocked down the heavy fire in about 20 minutes.

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Three Alarms and a MAYDAY Called in Dorchester Boston, MA - On March 5th, Boston Fire Alarm dispatched companies to a reported fire on Stonehurst Street in the Dorchester neighborhood.

First-due companies had heavy JUMP TO FILE# fire on the second 030720102 and third floors, and a second-alarm was called about five minutes later. A third-alarm was eventually struck.

At one point a MAYDAY was declared for a missing member, but he was quickly found after self-extricating from the building.

- SEAN FESKO

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Child Riding Bike Hit Winds Fan Brush Fire in Waltham

by Car in Waltham Watham, MA - A report of a child being struck at 188 Ash Street around 8:00 A.M. on March 9th sent Watham Engine 1, Squad 5 and Medic 1 to the scene. Squad 5 signed off with a six-year-old girl unconscious. Squad 5 then requested a second Medic unit. It appeared that the girl was riding her bicycle when she veered into the street. She was not wearing a helmet. Before the medic units transported the girl to Newton Wellesley Hospital, she was conscious and alert.

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Quincy Knocks Down Evening Fire Quincy, MA - On February 21st, Quincy Fire Department was dispatched to a reported fire on Quincy Shore Drive. Engine 2 (running Engine 9) and Ladder 5 had smoke showing and quickly knocked down the flames.

Waltham, MA - On the afternoon of March 7th, Waltham Fire dispatched Engine 4 to the vicinity of Marshals on Border Road. Engine 4 could see a fire up on a cliff and proceeded to 500 5th Avenue, where they had limited access to the fire. Trying to get water on the fire from a deck gun was not effective. Meanwhile the wind helped fan the fire.

Hearing that, C2, Deputy Tony

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Capello, responded along with Engine 2 to Prospect Hill Park. Engine 2 was also unsuccessful in accessing the fire, so Deputy Capello requested a full assignment, bringing in Engine 1 and Ladder 2.

Crews from these two compa-

Bob Long

nies were able to stretch a large line over stored Jersey barriers and up a cliff. Between that and a large four-foot line stretched several hundred feet from Engine 4, they were able to knock down the fire in about a half hour. Firefighters were on the scene wetting down hot spots for another half hour before clearing.

- PETER LOBO

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Four-Alarm Fire Damages or Destroys Multiple Buildings in Springfield Springfield, MA - A fire that damaged or destroyed two homes and two garages caused the City of Springfield Fire Department to go to four alarms for the first time since December of 2004.

The first call for the fire came in shortly after 4:00 JUMP TO FILE# P.M. on Tuesday, 031420100 March 10th, and companies arrived on scene to find the fire already attacking two garages on the 'Charlie' side, as well as the original fire building.

During the initial moments of the operation, the fire extended via radiant heat into the second floor and attic of the 'Bravo' side exposure building. With fire now burning in four buildings, a second and then a third-alarm was struck in a short amount of time.

Crews switched to a defensive attack on three of the four buildings involved, but continued with interior attack on the 'Bravo' side exposure building, managing to stop the fire in that building.

With four ladder pipes and multiple hand lines operating on the other three buildings, command struck a fourth-alarm for manpower. In total, seven separate departments responded to the fire: Springfield, West Springfield, Longmeadow, East Longmeadow, Chicopee, Holyoke and Ludlow with more mutual aid providing station coverage in the City.

Seven residents were displaced by the fire and one member of the SFD was taken to the hospital with a non-life-threatening injury. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Engine 1 pumps into Truck 2 on Longfellow Terrace.

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Seven Families Displaced by Working Structure Fire in Fall River Fall River, MA - Around 9:30 P.M. on March 16th, firefighters responded to a still alarm at 71 East Main St. Car 3 approached from the south and reported nothing showing, while Engine 4 approached from the JUMP TO FILE# 031720110 north and reported smoke showing from their angle.

The Chief completed his 360 degree size up and reported flames showing from Division 1, side C. Engine 4 stretched an attack line to the seat of the fire while Heavy Rescue 1 completed a primary search that was negative.

The fire appeared to be confined to the first floor rear unit, where firefighters made a quick knockdown.

The building had six units, with seven families displaced.

The Special Services unit provided shelter for the victims until the Red Cross arrived on scene to provide temporary housing.

- KENNETH LEGER

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Vehicle Overshoots Parking, Falls to Yard Below in Boston Boston, MA - On March 15th, Boston Fire and EMS were dispatched to a reported vehicle rollover in East Boston.

Companies arrived to find a vehicle on its nose in the JUMP TO FILE# backyard of a three- 031620113 story house; it had overrun its parking spot on the terraced lot above and went through the fence. A technical rescue response was requested. While all occupants selfextricated, the vehicle needed to be stabilized before removal could begin.

A wrecker with a rotator removed the vehicle from the backyard and onto the lot.

- SEAN FESKO

Boston Fire companies arrived to find this vehicle on its nose, against a building.

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Two-Alarm Fire Destroys Abandoned NAS Buildings in Weymouth Weymouth, MA - On March 26th, Weymouth Fire Alarm dispatched companies to a reported building fire at the old Naval Air Station in South Weymouth.

Upon arrival, companies had heavy fire showing JUMP TO FILE# from multiple build- 032820100 ings in what were the barracks. Multiple defensive lines were used and two ladder pipes were put into operation to fight the fire.

Eventually a second-alarm was struck, bringing mutual aid from Quincy, Braintree and Hingham to the scene.

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Multiple abandoned buildings at the deactivated NAS South Weymouth burn on 3/26/2020.

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This book is soft cover, measuring 6-inches by 9-inches and has 430 pages. The author was a special agent for the ATF (Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms), and certified fire investigator for the U.S. Treasury ATF in Boston.

This horrific story is about nine arsonists, including three Boston cops and a firefighter who

took it upon themselves to set 264 fires over a two year period in an attempt to prompt politicians and the fire department to restore massive layoffs and closed fire companies which resulted from the lack of sufficient state aid because of Proposition 2 ½ voted on by the residents of Massachusetts to reduce taxes. Part of that aim was to tax fire forces. But it also resulted in massive injuries to firefighters.

An incendiary device made up by one of the members became a standard tool to set most fires.

The plan also involved removing many fire alarm pull boxes (some forcibly) at street corners in order to delay reporting of fires in targeted buildings. Some fires were also set in neighboring towns in a plot to trick law enforcement and prevent their apprehension as police and investigators closed in.

Most of the book explains details of the fires and this information was gathered by a captured diary of one of the principle arsonists and testimony, as well as cooperation from other arsonists who were apprehended. The time frame was in the early 1980’s long before computers and cell phones so there was a lot of legwork involved.

The reader will need to devote time to go through this book, as it is not a quick read. It took me about a month to finish because like most individuals I had other normal responsibilities in my life, and because I am not a speed reader. You will come upon incredulous stories which could cause scratching of your head in disbelief, particularly when it comes to realizing that these people were supposed to be devoted to protecting the public and assisting emergency services which included the field of operations of the Boston Sparks Association, which is a fire buff group that supports the fire department in a number of ways.

Even the building which housed the club was hit by fire. The book goes through apprehension and trial, as well as sentencing of the individuals, and gives an epilogue.

On a personal note, this is a lot of book for an inexpensive price.

Friends I know who have met the author have told me that his main focus was to get the story out about this historic story rather than to financially gain from the sales.

He deserves an enormous amount of credit for his dedication.

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Are you going where God is sending you?

Chaplain’s Corner Didymus McHugh

Do we really go to where God needs us, or do we act like Jonah and have our own agenda but still have to do what God needs us to do?

There are times when we go someplace and have no clue why. We may go down a street we have never known about or decided to do something we have not done in a long time. Sometimes we do it with a question mark, wondering why on Earth we did it.

We live our lives and many times God takes us places that we cannot figure out what happened.

Recently, I was working at the hospital and was not feeling good. I thought that I decided to go to my office and rest and maybe have a cup of tea. But God had other plans. As I was walking to my office, I saw a man with books in his arm walking in front of me. No big deal, right?

Well, he went to our office and started to rattle the door. The Imam was on duty, sitting in the office. I asked the man if there was a way that I could help him. That was the same time that the Imam came to the door and our adventure began.

The young man requested a book that we use as a resource. We could tell something was just a little off. The Imam and I worked with this young man for two and a half hours.

We were keeping him calm and advocating for him, until we got him seen by the proper people in the hospital.

I thought I wanted to feel better, but I think God sent me there to work with the individual. In the hospital, we talk with a lot of people and help them.

Another incident, as I was responding to a hospital to work with a group of people who were burned out of their house, I was driving down the normal route. This time there was a man, who was in a car accident, lying beside the road on the sidewalk. I stopped to help the individual. As I was there, there were some people that came by to check on him, including five different people from the local hospital and one was an emergency room nurse.

For so many emergency responders, this is a typical day. We stop and help but please remember the story of the Good Samaritan. There were people who thought that they were so important that they could not or should not help the individual.

God has found a way to create us, as individuals, to care for one another. He takes us down roads that we would or would not expect and

puts us in situations, where our skills are used. There are times where we put in a little of ourselves by calling an ambulance and making sure the patient is alright. There are other times where we may commit a long time and put our all into helping people, to the point that we realize that if we did not go down that street, the person could have died.

Let us always be sensitive to the wrong turns or what we may consider a coincidence. God may be guiding us in our life. There are appointments that God has for us that only after the incident that we realize that there was a plan.

We are given skills, talents, gifts

that we will be given the opportunity to draw upon to help others. Do not squander the gifts or the opportunities.

Maybe nobody else will come by.

Maybe nobody else will speak to that individual. You have been selected for each opportunity that you encounter.

You were given a mission, should you choose to accept it or not. Only you have that special talent or can relate to that individual, like nobody else can.

See the opportunities that are put in front of you. Do not miss them.

Stay safe,

Didymus McHugh didymus-mchugh.com

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MEMORIES

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CHUCK LOWE

Walpole once operated with this 1960 Pirsch 85-foot open cab apparatus as Ladder 2. It was retired years ago, but remains in the area with a private collector.

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VENDOR SPOTLIGHT

VERMONT

NEW ENGLAND

IN SERVICE If you have photos you would like to see in our In Service feature, please upload them on our website www.1stResponderNews.com or email them to Lindsey@1stResponderNews.com.

Zico Provides Top-Tier Scene Light Security YARDLEY, PA – Prevent stackable scene lights from tilting, shifting, and falling during transport with the all-new Stackable Scene Light Bracket from Zico. A single bracket can safely secure multiple lights.

Model QM-SLB-2 features a flexible, rubber draw strap that gently but firmly holds the light(s) against the baseplate and a durable steel

guard to minimize bouncing on rough terrain, curbs, and railroad tracks. The sleek, compact design requires minimal additional compartment space, making it an efficient and effective storage solution.

“It’s a great way to protect your investment,” said Ryan Glover, Ziamatic Marketing Manager. “Scene lights can be expensive. You don’t

want them tipping over and falling out when you open the roll-up door.

You want your lights to last. You want to take care of them. Our new Stackable Scene Light Bracket can help you do that.”

Available now. For more information please call 1-800-711-FIRE or visit www.ziamatic.com

CHUCK LOWE

Swanton Engine 2 is a 2013 HME Ahrens Fox 1500-GPM Pumper that carries 1000-gallons of water.

MEMORIES If you have photos you would like to see in our Memories feature, please upload them on our website www.1stResponderNews.com or email them to Lindsey@1stResponderNews.com.

CHUCK LOWE

Rockingham ran this 1989 Freightliner/KME 2500-gallon tanker until 2017.

Read more articles from around New England on our website! www.1rbn.com

ZICO

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RHODE ISLAND

PATCH OF THE MONTH

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STERLING BEAUCAGE/STILLBOX FIRE PHOTOS

Four Bells Sounded in Central Falls

CHUCK LOWE

Lasalle Square Firefighters once wore this company patch. Engine 3 & Tower 1, along with Special Hazards 1 & Rescue 4, now operate from a modern station on Washington St. PFD no longer runs an Engine 1.

Central Falls, RI - Shortly after 10:00 A.M. on February 23rd, Central Falls firefighters were dispatched to 126 Sumner Ave. for a box alarm. Upon arrival companies found active fire and called in the code red. The fire quickly grew, primarily on the 'Bravo/Charlie' corner, and eventually four alarms were called.

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Crews Work Overnight at General Alarm Mill Fire in Pawtucket Pawtucket, RI - On March 14th, Pawtucket Fire Alarm dispatched companies to a reported fire in a series of mill buildings on the Central Falls line.

Companies arrived to heavy fire in JUMP TO FILE# multiple buildings, 031620112 and with wind being an issue, the fire was spreading to other buildings.

Multiple alarms were struck throughout the morning, bringing in mutual aid from Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

- SEAN FESKO

SEAN FESKO/911 ERV

SEAN FESKO/911 ERV

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MAINE

PATCH OF THE MONTH

IN SERVICE

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EUGENE WEBER JR.

This patch belongs to the Hudson Fire Department, located in Penobscot County, ME.

CHUCK LOWE

Orrs & Bailey Islands Tanker 1 is a 2012 Crimson built on an International chassis. This apparatus carries 2000-gallons of water.

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