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LIGHTNING STRIKE CAUSES FIRE AT HISTORIC BUILDING IN WALLINGFORD

BRIAN OWEN

Wallingford, CT - Severe thunderstorms rolled through Wallingford on the evening of July 22nd. With the storms came multiple fire alarms, including one received from Choate Campus at the Hillhouse dormitory building.

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One Displaced by New Britain Apartment Fire

New Britain, CT - A fire in a second floor apartment displaced one resident at 64 North Street on July 14th. The fire, which was called in at 3:00 P.M., was held to the one apartment in the three-story building and placed under control within about 15 minutes.

RYAN FLAHERTY

Car Strikes House in Norwich Norwich, CT - Around 5:50 P.M. on Thursday, July 11th, the Norwich Fire Department responded to 157 Hickory Street for the report of a car into a house. Engine 2 and Squad A arrived to find a car had struck the front of the house and also took down a fence. The driver had self-extricated prior to firefighters' arrival and suffered only minor injuries. Engine 2 performed patient care while Squad A applied speedy dry, disconnected the vehicle's battery and checked the structure.

Engine 2 stayed on scene awaiting the arrival of the building official who assessed the structural damage.

Companies regrouping for interior attack.

BRIAN OWEN

Lightning Strike Causes Fire at Historic Choate Hillhouse Building in Wallingford Wallingford, CT - Severe thunderstorms rolled through Wallingford on the evening of July 22nd.

With the storms came multiple fire alarms, including one received from Choate Campus at the Hillhouse dormi- JUMP TO FILE# 072719101 tory building.

Not long after companies were dispatched, calls were coming in reporting smoke in the building after a possible lightning strike.

Truck 1 arrived first-due and reported a fire in the attic of the fourstory ordinary building. Engine 2 arrived soon after and laid in from a hydrant hooking into the ladder truck.

The battalion chief arrived and quickly called for a second-alarm.

Engine 8 made their way to the FDC to hook up for interior standpipe use. Companies opened up interior ceilings and made an initial attack while also conducting primary searches. Difficulties were encountered so interior companies were ordered out for a defensive attack with the ladder pipe. Meriden Engine 3 and Truck 1 set up on the "Charlie" side.

Companies eventually made their way back in for a final interior attack and to complete overhaul.

The fire was reported under control after approximately one hour.

A call-back of 14 off-duty firefighters, as well as Wallingford Volunteer Companies 7 and 8, and North Haven and Middletown Fire

Ladder pipe in operation.

Departments assisted on scene. The official cause of the fire determined to be from a lightning strike.

The 100-year-old building sustained extensive fire and water dam-

BRIAN OWEN

age, but there were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.

- BRIAN OWEN

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Vehicle News

RYAN FLAHERTY CHUCK LOWE

Tower 1 of the Mashantucket Pequot FD at Foxwoods Casino has just returned from a complete refurbishment that was performed

by Greenwood Fire Apparatus. The 1996 Simon-Duplex/LTI 102foot Tower sports a new shade of red to match Engine 1. It's expected to last another decade thanks to the makeover.

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Minuteman Fire & Rescue

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New England Marine

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Professional Vehicle Corp.

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Shaker Auto Group

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Smart Power Systems

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Sutphen

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Utility Communications

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Water Rescue

25

CHUCK LOWE

New London Engine 1 operates a 2018 Ferrara Ignitor 1500-GPM pump out of Headquarters. The department has returned to conventional numbering for all apparatus and adopted a new color scheme. This new rig has a 500-gallon water tank and 30-gallons of foam. The old Engine 1 (A11) has been reassigned to Engine 2.

Man Flees After Driving Car into Greeneville Swamp

Norwich, CT - At 10:00 P.M. on July 18th, Norwich FD Engine 2 and Squad A were dispatched to the area of the Dollar General store at 646 Boswell Ave. for a motor vehicle accident.

Engine 2 arrived to find a car that had driven through a wooden fence and then a metal fence before landing in a swamp. The driver had self-extricated and fled the scene.

While Norwich Police were searching the area, a local establishment called and said a man hopped their fence and was injured. Engine 2, Squad A and Truck 1 responded and found that the male had fallen about 15-feet and sustained serious injuries. Members used the stokes basket to bring the injured party back up to street level where patient care was then turned over to American Ambulance.

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Waterford Company 4, the Oswegatchie Fire Co., has placed a 2018 Spartan Metro Star/Marion 1500-GPM pumper into service.

Engine 41 has a 600-gallon water tank with 20-gallons of class A and class B, and replaces a 1998 Spartan pumper that was built

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

Florida: Barry Boulton, Sr., 67 Rank: Lieutenant Incident Date: May 7, 2019 Death Date: May 7, 2019 Fire Department: Plantation Fire Department Initial Summary: On May 7, 2019, Lieutenant Barry Boulton, Sr., collapsed after completion of a Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) drill. Resuscitation efforts were immediately rendered to Boulton who was then rushed to the Westside Regional Medical Center in Plantation, FL, where he passed away from cardiac arrest.

Idaho: Charles Alan Ruffing, 53 Rank: Senior Firefighter/Driver Engineer Incident Date: May 21, 2019 Death Date: May 21, 2019 Fire Department: Boise Fire Department Initial Summary: Senior Firefighter/Driver Engineer Charles Ruffing, who had been diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder, was found deceased in Boise Fire Department Station 6 as a result of a suicide.

Missouri: Christopher Moore, 42 Rank: Firefighter/Paramedic Incident Date: June 7, 2019 Death Date: June 8, 2019 Fire Department: Maryland Heights Fire Protection District Initial Summary: Firefighter/Paramedic Christopher Moore was on duty at the fire station on Thursday, June 6, 2019, and Friday, June 7, 2019. He responded to several fire and EMS calls during his 48 hour shift. He complained of not feeling well in the late morning of Friday, June 7, 2019, and was relieved of duty to go home and rest. He stated that he was going to follow-up with his personal physician. He was found deceased Saturday morning, June 8, 2019, at his residence. Investigation into the incident is ongoing.

Alabama: Jared Wayne Echols, 35 Rank: Firefighter/Paramedic Incident Date: June 17, 2019 Death Date: June 17, 2019 Fire Department: Springville Fire & Rescue Initial Summary: Firefighter/Paramedic Jared Wayne Echols was participating in a recruit training exercise in Anniston, AL. While at the training, he became ill and was immediately transported to the RMC Hospital in Anniston, where he passed away a short time later. Investigation into the incident continues.

Firefighter/Paramedic Echols was also an active member of the Pleasant Hill Volunteer Fire Department in Springville, AL. Mississippi: Todd Lanthrip, 53 Rank: Acting Captain Incident Date: June 12, 2019 Death Date: June 13, 2019 Fire Department: Mathiston Volunteer Fire Department Initial Summary: Captain Lanthrip responded to an automobile accident on the evening of June 12, 2019. He returned home after the response. At approximately 0130hrs the morning of June 13, 2019, he became unresponsive. Attempts by his wife and first responders were unsuccessful and he passed away.

Maryland: Michael "Mike" Powers, 70 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: June 25, 2019 Death Date: June 25, 2019 Fire Department: Libertytown Volunteer Fire Department Initial Summary: Firefighter Michael Powers responded to the scene of a fatal vehicle accident. While at the scene, he collapsed and suffered a medical emergency. He was immediately transported to the Frederick Memorial Hospital where he passed away a short time later. Investigation into the incident continues.

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Norwich Fire Department Christens New Fire Boat Norwich, CT - On Saturday, June 8th, the Norwich FD held a christening ceremony for our new fire boat. Norwich FF Christopher Paige from the New London Firefighters Pipes and Drums opened the ceremony in Howard T. Brown Park. Chief Tracy Montoya, Lieutenant Nathan Kannas, Mayor Peter Nystrom, and former City Manager Richard Podurgiel spoke at the event.

The committee was made up of Lieutenants Nathan Kannas and Timothy Teper, as well as Firefighters Adam Griffin and Brendan Johnson.

After long consideration of possible names for the new vessel (that is designated as “Marine 1”), the committee saw it most deserving to name it after the leader who left a lasting footprint and legacy on the community, retired Fire Chief Kenneth Scandariato.

Through Chief Scandariato’s recognition of need, exhaustive efforts in finding funding sources, vision of enhanced marine rescue and firefighting capabilities, and long term planning, he was able to apply for and ultimately be awarded a Port Security Grant on behalf of the Norwich FD. Federal grant money paid for 75% of the approved project cost ($253,856) and the other 25% ($84,619) was paid for by the City of Norwich.

The bid was awarded to MetalCraft Marine Incorporated out of Cape Vincent (New York) and Kingston, Ontario (Canada). Final delivery of the “Chief Scand” from Canada to Norwich, Connecticut took place on Thursday, March 21, 2019, at Thayer’s Marina.

The “Chief Scand” now allows the Norwich FD to have the ability to provide modernized marine rescue and firefighting capabilities to those we serve. The vessel is a 32-foot aluminum hulled MetalCraft Firebrand boat, powered by twin Yamaha 250 horsepower outboard engines, a Garmin navigation package including dual screen chart plotters, radar, depth finding capabilities, and side scan sonar.

The onboard FLIR (known as Forward Looking Infrared) utilizes thermal energy detection to recognize objects in fog and darkness. The boat has a fire pump system utilizing a Darley 1500GPM bronze direct drive pump package powered by a KEM 6.2L engine. This more than triples our firefighting capabilities from our previous boat, the “Billy D.” The “Chief Scand” carries numerous hand and firefighting tools, foam cans, and hose lines to

JUMP TO FILE #073019101 assist in any marine based fire suppression operations. The boat also carries a full compliment of emergency medical service equipment including oxygen, a backboard, and the array of equipment the Norwich FD utilizes as Emergency Medical Technicians. The “Chief Scand” is outfitted with a Markus Lifenet Man Overboard Rescue Net system. This provides a net system to assist crew members in the rescue of a person in the water.

The “Chief Scand” has the onboard capabilities to support dive operations locally and regionally.

A built-in 30-inch dive door allows personnel access on the port side of the boat for crew members and any divers who may need to operate in the water for rescue or recovery dive operations. Further, the boat has a quick clip install dive ladder to assist those divers both into the water and back up into the dive door to the aft deck space of the boat during dive operations.

The “Chief Scand” is equipped with state-of-the-art hazardous materials and CBRNE detection technology; a MultiRAE Pro meter with sensors to detect and monitor atmospheric conditions including: Oxygen, Carbon Monoxide, Hydrogen Sulfide, PID (Photoionization), LEL (known as Lower Explosive Limit), which detects dangerous levels of a combustible gas or solvent vapor in the air, and a Gamma radiation sensor. This system is capable of being utilized as either a fixed system for crews while operating from the safety of the boat’s pilothouse, or remotely by taking it portably onto other vessels or spaces if operations deem it necessary. The “Chief Scand” also has a RadEye PRD as a personal radiation detector for crew members to utilize.

Lastly, the “Chief Scand” has modern radio capabilities that will allow the boat to communicate with all agencies up and down the Thames River, Fisher Island, the eastern end of Long Island, the Connecticut shoreline west to Old Saybrook, and the Connecticut shoreline continuing east into parts of Rhode Island. The boat also has a VHF marine radio system to communicate with any maritime traffic transmitting over those frequencies.

RYAN FLAHERTY

Former Yantic Chief Raymond O'Connell, retired Norwich Chiefs Kenneth Scandariato and Thomas Kirby with Captain Tom LaFreniere in front of Marine 1.

The "Chief Scand", a 2018 MetalCraft 32' fire boat, recently placed into service.

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- RYAN FLAHERTY

The "Chief Scand" flowing water with the city skyline in the background.

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“Sweet Heat Shrimp” FORK & HOSE CO. a Food Blog by A.J. Fusco

This dish came together one day when I needed something quick, flavorful and healthy. Normally I try to steer clear of shrimp when cooking in the firehouse.

The last thing you want to do is have a run come in while cooking, and have to reheat shrimp upon returning to the station. Overcooked shrimp reminds me of that piece of gum you have been chewing for way too long, rubbery and flavorless…in other words, not good!

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Four Alarms Called at Fatal House Fire in Pepperell

Pepperell, MA - On July 30th just before 9:00 A.M., the Pepperell Fire Dept. responded to a four-alarm fatal fire on Main Street. Upon arrival, heavy fire was showing from the firstfloor and extending to the upper floors. An aggressive interior attack was made and the fire was knocked down within an hour. Extra alarms were struck due to the heat index reaching almost 100-degrees. Unfortunately, one occupant succumbed to their injuries and multiple firefighters were transported and released for evaluation. The fire is under investigation by the state fire marshal's office.

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a kick. You can find it in most grocery stores now, probably right next to Sriracha coincidentally.

Hoisin is a Chinese sauce made from a combination of fermented soybean paste, garlic, chiles, vinegar, sesame oil, and some sort of sweetener. Think of it almost like Chinese BBQ sauce!

However, it's very potent in flavor so use much more sparingly than you would American BBQ sauce.

It's most commonly used in Cantonese cooking on Peking Duck, which is delicious if you've never tried. When combined with the Sambal, you end up with a sauce that hits those salty, sweet, spicy notes that we all love. This would be killer on some wings too….just sayin'

SAMBAL-HOISIN SHRIMP WITH BOK CHOY FRIED RICE Serves: 3-4

Ingredients:

For Shrimp: 1 lb. Shrimp; peeled and deveined 3 Cloves of Garlic, minced 2” Piece of Fresh Ginger, grated or minced Small Bunch of Fresh Basil, leaves picked 3 Scallions, thin sliced ½ C Hoisin Sauce 2 Tsp. Sambal Oelek Sauce (usually found next to Sriracha) 1 Tbs. Canola or Vegetable Oil For Bok Choy Fried Rice: 3 C Rice, *see note below 8 Heads of Baby Bok Choy, sliced into 1” pieces 1 Tbs. Soy Sauce ¼ Canola or Vegetable Oil 1 Clove Garlic, minced *Day-old rice works best for stir fries. If you don’t have day-old rice, cook a batch and spread out on a sheet pan to cool for at least an hour.

Procedure:

In 1948, the first defibrillation took place in an operating room on a patient undergoing lung surgery. When the patient’s heart stopped, the surgeon performed internal massage on the man’s heart while a make-shift defibrillator was rigged. Operating room workers hooked two copper electrodes to an examining lamp, touched the other ends to the man’s heart, and shocked it into normal rhythm.

But sometimes in life, you need to take a gamble and roll the culinary dice. Luckily this time it paid off with uninterrupted cooking and a delicious meal.

Sambal and Hoisin are not words often heard at the firehouse kitchen table, but this recipe is sure to change that. Sambal, particularly Sambal Oelek, is a chile sauce originating from Southeast Asia. It's made with hot red chiles, salt and some vinegar, and quite honestly I think it's more versatile than the more popular Sriracha sauce. It definitely packs some heat but isn’t overpowering and allows the chile flavor to shine.

You could definitely use it on its own but I find it used best when mixed into sauces, marinades, mayo or anything else that needs

For the Shrimp: -Combine all the ingredients in a ziplock bag or bowl. Stir/shake to combine. Add shrimp and let

marinate for 30 minutes to an hour. Remove from marinade and set aside.

-Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, add a few drizzles of oil. Carefully add the shrimp to the pan, flipping as needed to cook through and just until they turn pink. Remove the cooked shrimp, toss with some of the basil and scallion and set aside.

For the Rice: -Clean out the pan or heat another large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

Add the oil, followed by the bok choy. Stir the bok choy until it just starts to wilt.

Add the garlic and then the rice. Continue stirring while the rice starts to crisp up a bit. Add the soy sauce.

Serve the fried rice, topped with the shrimp and more basil and scallion.

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Lowell firefighters quickly knocked down heavy fire in the rear, second and third floors at this six-family OMD.

Raging Three-Alarm Blaze Displaces 36 Residents in Lowell Lowell, MA - Lowell firefighters were dispatched on the morning of July 27th at 7:20 A.M. to a three-story, sixfamily apartment building at 6-12 Cross Street in the "Acre Neighbor- JUMP TO FILE # hood" for reports of 072819101 a building fire.

On arrival crews found residents fleeing as heavy fire engulfed the entire backside and second and third floors of the building.

Lowell's Deputy Chief struck three alarms and requested a special call for an extra engine to respond in to help control the blaze.

"Lowell firefighters made an aggressive attack and quickly knocked down the heavy fire, both inside and outside the building," said Fire Chief Jeffrey Winward. The chief reported that 36

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Yarmouth Engine 43 runs out of Headquarters on North Main St. with the department's newest engine, a 2017 Pierce Dash PUC. This pumper is rated at 1500-GPM with a 500-gallon water tank and also carries 30-gallons of class A foam and 50-gallons of class B foam.

people lived in the apartment building and that the Red Cross of Massachusetts was called in to provide assistance to some of those displaced.

The cause and origin of the blaze are being investigated by Lowell Fire, Lowell Police and the State Fire Marshal's Office.

- JAY HEATH

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Nine-Alarm Blaze Destroys Downtown Natick Building Natick, MA - In the early morning hours of July 22nd, Natick Fire was dispatched to a reported fire on South Main Street. Companies arrived and had heavy smoke and fire in the basement of a 100' x 120', one-story commercial structure.

JUMP TO FILE# As crews ad- 072319100 vanced lines it was determined that the fire was also on the main floor, necessitating additional alarms. A total of eight alarms were struck over the next few hours, bringing mutual aid in from all over the Metro West region of Massachusetts. A ninth-alarm was struck later on in the incident.

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Westport FD Explorer Post #774 Named NVFC Junior Firefighter Program of the Year The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is pleased to announce that the Westport Fire Department Explorer Post 774 will receive the 2019 Junior Firefighter Program of the Year Award, sponsored by California Casualty. This na- JUMP TO FILE# tional award honors a 071219119 junior firefighter program or Explorer Post that has demonstrated significant community impact, innovation, and creativity. This is one-of-four annual fire service achievement awards presented by the NVFC. “We had a remarkable pool of nominees who demonstrate the meaning of excellence in the fire service, and we thank them all for their service,” said NVFC Chair Kevin D. Quinn. “We commend the Westport FD Explorer Post 774 for the remarkable impact they have made on their department, community, and the fire service. The Explorers and advisors in this program showcase outstanding commitment and service, and their inspirational work embodies the incredible spirit and contributions of the volunteer fire

service.”

The award will be presented in the department’s hometown of Westport, MA, so that all of their junior firefighters have the opportunity to attend.

(Learn more about the NVFC’s awards program at www.nvfc.org/awards.)

Established in 2016, Westport FD’s Explorer Post 774 was developed virtually from scratch with very little framework or funds and on an all-volunteer basis. The program seeks to inspire its members and mentor them with the goal of creating future leaders in the fire service.

The program has already grown to 15 active youth members and has a dedicated adult leadership staff with years of experience in the fire service to share. Youth members go through a comprehensive fire and EMS training curriculum. They become first responder certified and once certified are eligible to join the department’s Emergency Management Agency (EMA). Once they become part of the EMA, they are allowed to operate with ancillary duties during fire incidents that keep them outside of the "hot zone."

EMA Explorers have provided more than 100 community service hours over the last 12 months to fire department incidents and trainings and

have participated in various community events as volunteers for festivals, open house events, and department functions, both in their own community and communities nearby. Members learn important life skills, responsibilities, and accountability as well as an unmatched camaraderie that can only be experienced in the emergency services.

Each year, the Westport Explorers put on a week-long intensive training camp and have involved other Fire Explorer Posts from Massachusetts and nearby states. The training camp has included various agencies such as other local fire departments, the Bristol County Technical Rescue Team, State Forest Fire Control, and the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy. During these events, local Scouting facilities are utilized as accommodations, additional training sites, and programming of team-building challenges facilitated by specialized Scouting program directors and staff.

The program has also helped to shape a new internship program at Westport High School; youth members are allowed to continue their training and ride along at the department while obtaining school credits.

Since launching in November, fire department interns have completed over

60 training hours in addition to their weekly Post trainings. Explorers also participate in local fire department musters and bring a new energy to these events.

“By all measures this program has been a great success,” explained Post advisor and Westport FF Ann Marie Peckham. “ln three years, the Westport Fire Explorer Program has grown into a valuable asset for the future health

and growth of my department. It even inspired a nearby community to develop a program of their own.” Graduating Explorers in the program have gone on to the Massachusetts Call/Volunteer Firefighting Academy or EMTbasic school and have successfully taken the next step towards a career in fire and emergency medical services.

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Short Cut Leads to Vehicle Rollover in Fall River Fall River, MA - On July 26th, a driver attempting a short cut in order to avoid a traffic light ended up colliding with another vehicle, causing the car to overturn and come to rest on its roof.

Firefighters re- JUMP TO FILE# sponded to 933 Pleas- 071919102 ant Street for a reported vehicle rollover with entrapment. On arrival crews found that one occupant had self-extricated from the vehicle and was awaiting the arrival of EMS personnel.

One person was transported with minor injuries while local police officials considered charging the driver with vehicular violations.

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Into the Fire ON THE BOOK SHELF

by John Malecky

Into the Fire

By Edric Kennedy-Macfoy Available from: FSP Books & Videos 188 Central Street, Suite #4 Hudson, MA 01749-1330 1-800-522-8528 e-mail: support@fire-policeems.com www.fire-police-ems.com Price: $12.99

This is a hard cover book measuring 6 ½ inches by 9 ½ inches with 224 pages. It is the memoirs of a London firefighter who put 13 years on the job. Now you may say that it seems like he left the job early and that would be the case, but the author did see his share of action, a selection of which is written about here.

He is single, lived with his mother and had a younger brother.

There is also a brief mention of a daughter. He worked at many different fire brigade stations in some different capacities and his accounts make for interesting reading, especially when it has to do with the different lingo spoken between the American and British

languages. There are explanations to the reader for certain terms and then there are others that you can pretty much figure out.

He explains the command levels as well as the types of apparatus that they use. His calls, or “shouts” as they refer to them as, are diversified from comical, like the swan rescue to the very tragic like the poisoning of two children by their mother. But the most tragic is a fire that involved a large hi-rise residential building which resulted in many deaths and injuries. His input with this fire was not the initial fire attack but rather the overhaul, mop up and recovery which affected him so deeply that combined with other gruesome work that he was called to do collectively caused him to eventually leave the job. There are a lot of details in the descriptions of the operations within the 17 chapters.

I sympathize how a firefighter could psychologically suffer.

After all, other than in initial training, one does not know what it is like to be in a burning building with minimal to no visibility, unless he or she experienced it within their own home or a building that they had been in. The same goes for medical calls involving the seriously injured or dead!

This is a book worth reading!

It is one in which a person contemplating a career in the fire service would find enlightening!

APPARATUS IN ACTION

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Boston Fire operates at a small appliance fire.

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MEMORIES

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The Town of Hancock operated this 1974 International LS1700 AWD that was purchased from nearby Dalton in 2012. Built by Farrar, the 750-GPM pumper carried 500-gallons of water and only ran calls in Hancock for 4 years before being retired.

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The Duxbury FD once operated a fleet of white fire apparatus. One of the more memorable trucks from this era was a 1973 Mack-CF 100-foot aerial ladder. It was built by the Carl Thibault company, which is located in Quebec, Canada.

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This 1974 Mack MB pumper once belonged to the Marshfield FD. It had a 1000-GPM pump with 500-gallons of water, and the body was built by Howe. It was running as Engine 7 when photographed.

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LITTLE BIG GUYS If you have photos you would like to see in our Little Big Guys feature, please upload them on our website www.1stResponderNews.com or email them to Lindsey@1stResponderNews.com.

Overhaul operations on floor 2 of 1034 Elm St.

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West Springfield Jakes Sweat It Out at TwoAlarm Apartment Job West Springfield, MA - A fire that started on the second floor of an occupied three-story ordinary construction apartment block displaced nearly half a dozen residents during a brutal mid-July heatwave and sent one firefighter to the hospital on July 20th.

West Springfield Fire Alarm received a call for an apartment fire at 1034 Elm Street shortly after 8:00 P.M., when the temperature outside was still hovering in the mid-80's with nearly 70% relative humidity.

First-due Engine Co. 3 arrived on scene to find smoke pushing from the second floor windows, and was informed that responding WSPD officers emptied several fire extinguishers on the fire in an effort to keep the flames in check until the FD arrived.

While Engine 3 was stretching their attack line to the second floor, Chief 2, DFC Dan Borsari, arrived on scene and ordered the secondalarm to be sounded, bringing in all remaining on duty WSFD firefight-

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JUMP TO FILE #072919138 ers. A mutual aid engine from Agawam FD was called in as well as a truck company from Springfield FD for station coverage.

While WSFD crews made fast work of the main body of fire, Chief Borsari, out of caution due to the heat and humidity, chose to limit crews' time inside the building and rotated companies on 15 minute intervals, making sure his firefighters stayed hydrated throughout the incident. This extended the departments' on scene time by well over an hour.

In spite of the Deputy Chief's best efforts, one firefighter was transported from the scene for evaluation of possible heat exhaustion. While the cause of the fire remains under investigation, all displaced occupants were assisted by the Pioneer Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross.

Hanover Squad 1 was built by Fire One on a 2013 Ford F-550 4x4 chassis. It has a 250-GPM pump with a 200-gallon water tank.

- NATE ARNOLD

PETER LOBO

Two Transported from MVA in Falmouth

Falmouth, MA - Around 7:45 A.M. on Friday, July 19th, a Falmouth firefighter came upon a twocar accident at Antlers Shore Drive and East Falmouth Highway. He requested Falmouth Engine 21 and Ambulance 36 to respond for a truck that had t-boned a car. Upon further evaluation, he requested Ambulance 39. Two people were transported to Falmouth Hospital with non-lifethreatening injuries.

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OLD & NEW If you have photos you would like to see in our “Old & New� feature, please upload them on our website, www.1stResponderNews.com or email them to Lindsey@1stResponderNews.com.

Over the past five decades Harvard has consistently operated a distinctive tandem axle tanker. These impressive "big rigs" have been critical in protecting the 27-square-mile town. There are no hydrants here.

In 1968, a 3000-gallon Diamond Reo tanker was placed into service. The manufacturer of this apparatus is not known. Records indicate that it only had a 250-GPM pump. That truck ran in to the late 80's before getting replaced.

A Mack-R tanker, also 3000-gallons, built by KME entered service in 1989. This unit has a 1250-GPM pump. It's going to be sold this year after their new Kenworth T-440 enters service. This apparatus was delayed when the original manufacturer went out of business.

Dependable Fire Apparatus in Ontario, Canada stepped up and finished the job. The 2017 model was delivered in May of 2019 and will enter service after training is complete.

Deputy Fire Chief Alfred Cunningham has his badge pinned on by his wife, Kate.

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Whitman Fire Holds Swearing-In for Deputy Chief and Lieutenant 1968 Diamond Reo

1989 Mack R

2017 Kenworth T-440

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Whitman, MA - On Tuesday, July 9th at 1900 hours, a swearingin ceremony was held for newly appointed Whitman Deputy Fire Chief Alfred Cunningham and Lieutenant Nicholas Grasso at the Whitman Town Hall. In front of friends, family and almost all of the department's members, the two took the oath of their new office.

Deputy Fire Chief Alfred Cunningham started his career as a callfirefighter in 1995, and was appointed to a full-time firefighter in 1998. He was promoted to Lieutenant in 2009 and was the shift commander of Group-4. Deputy Chief Cunningham holds a degree from Columbia Southern Univer-

JUMP TO FILE #071119102 sity and certifications as Fire Officer I/II, a fire instructor and paramedic. Cunningham is also the department's fire training officer.

Deputy Cunningham will become the shift commander of Group-2 until the position becomes an administrative position in the near future.

Lieutenant Nicholas Grasso joined the Whitman FD in 2000 as a call-firefighter and was appointed as a full-time firefighter in 2004. Lt. Grasso holds a degree from Columbia Southern University and certifi-

cations as Fire Officer I/II and a paramedic. He will be assigned as the shift commander of Group-4.

Whitman Fire Chief Timothy Grenno stated, "Both Deputy Chief Cunningham and Lieutenant Grasso stood out as exemplary candidates during the promotion process, and are very deserving of their respective promotions." He added, "I am confident they will continue to serve our department and the Whitman community well, and I congratulate both of them on this next step in their respective careers with the Whitman Fire Department."

- PAT TRAVERS

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Whitman Fire Chief Timothy Grenno presents Lt. Nicholas Grasso with his new helmet shield.

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Working Fire in Boston

Boston, MA - On July 12th, Boston Fire Alarm struck a box for a structure fire on Lincoln Street. Engine 48 and Ladder 28 called off with fire showing on two floors. Companies staged an aggressive attack and had the fire knocked down in about 20 minutes. Due to Rescue 2 being on another call when the box came in, Rescue 1 responded from its downtown quarters to the far southern end of the city.

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Winchester Lighting 1 is a 1974 Ford F350/Keiley. This apparatus is rarely used but it remains on the WFD roster to supplement the lighting abilities of the front line units.

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Platform 1 vents the top floor.

Crews Extinguish Suspicious Fire in Fall River Building Fall River, MA - Firefighters responded to 64 Durfee Street, a former school, for a working fire on July 23rd. Crews arrived on scene and reported smoke showing from the north side of the complex.

Firefighters had difficulty breaching the vacant building due to plywood coverings over all doors and windows. After forcibly entering the structure members quickly knocked down the fire.

Command called for the positive pressure fans to be used to exhaust

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Engines 2, 9 and 12, Ladder 4, Platform 1, Heavy Rescue 1 and Car 2 responded to the incident.

- KENNETH LEGER

NEW DELIVERY

Major Gas Leak After Fuel Tanker Rolls Over in Harwich Harwich, MA - At 3:50 A.M. on July 18th, the Harwich FD received a call for a fuel spill involving a tractor-trailer fuel tanker. First arriving companies found a tanker rollover directly in front of Shaw’s Supermarket on Sisson Road with an obvious and serious leak of gasoline.

An immediate call for additional resources, a Hazmat Team activation and for the power company was made. The driver of the truck was evaluated and transported to Cape Cod Hospital with non-lifethreatening injuries.

More than 90 responders from over 20 different local, county, state

JUMP TO FILE #071919101 and federal agencies took part in the on-scene control and mitigation of the spill. The truck was reportedly carrying 11,500-gallons of fuel. At the time of this release it was estimated that 8000-gallons of gasoline was recovered directly from the truck and another 2000-gallons recovered from various catch basins and the tidal marsh the storm drains emptied in to. Station coverage was provided by Yarmouth and Chatham while units were committed to the incident.

Power to more than 200 properties was impacted until the evening and area businesses were forced to close for the day. Possible impact to the water supply and environmental contamination to the nearby marsh were being monitored closely by the Harwich Water Department and Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection. The cleanup was being managed by Edge Environmental, a licensed site professional contracted by the owner of the fuel truck.

- HARWICH FD

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Ludlow Fire has placed a 2019 Ford Explorer 4x4 into service as Car 2. This Deputy Chief's vehicle is fully outfitted with a command center.

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DEPARTMENT PROFILE If your department has photos you would like to see in our “Departmnt Profile� feature, please upload them on our website, www.1stResponderNews.com or email them to Lindsey@1stResponderNews.com

The Randolph Fire Department in Norfolk County is a 61-member agency providing fire and advanced life support services to an area of 10-square-miles.

In 2018, suppression units responded to 5,814 incidents while transporting EMS units handled 4,891 runs.

Headquarters is located at 10 Memorial Parkway. This is home to Engines 1 and 3, Squad 1, TSU 1, Ambulance 1 & Ambulance 3. One deputy chief, a lieutenant and five firefighters are assigned here.

They man one Engine Co. and the primary ambulance. The dispatch office is also at this location and manned by one firefighter.

Station 2 is a beautiful onestory, four-bay facility that was built in 2017. Engine 2, Tower 1, Squad 2 and Ambulance 2 are located here. The engine is staffed with a captain and two firefighters. A single firefighter is assigned to the Truck Co. In the event of a second medical call, two firefighters slide over to man the ambulance. This reduces staffing on the engine to two and the tower goes out of service.

Like most urban departments, the call volume in Randolph increases annually. The resources here are taxed on a daily basis. The members of this department and their mutual aid partners do an incredible job meeting these growing demands.

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Engine 1 - 2016 E-One Cyclone II 1500-GPM, 750 water tank & 30 foam.

Ambulance 1 - 2014 International TerraStar/Lifeline Paramedic Unit.

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Engine 2 - 2016 E-One Cyclone II 1500-GPM, 750 water tank & 30 foam.

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Squad 1 - 1996 Ford F150 125-GPM Brush Truck with 300-gallon tank.

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Engine 3 - 2009 E-One Cyclone II 1500-GPM, 720 water tank & 30 foam.

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Squad 2 - 1986 Chevrolet 125-GPM Brush Truck with 250-gallon tank.

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Tower 1 - 1999 Pierce Dash 1250-GPM, 500 water tank & 100' aerial.

Tactical Support Unit - 1999 Ford F-450.

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NATE ARNOLD

A probationary firefighter pulls an attack line into the 'Delta' side entrance.

Unattended Candle Causes Catastrophe in Springfield Springfield, MA - An unattended candle in a bedroom is being blamed for a fire that displaced eight residents, injured two firefighters and resulted in $80,000 worth of damage to a two-story duplex in Springfield on August 3rd.

Springfield firefighters were called to 9 Noel Street just before midnight for a reported bedroom fire. When crews arrived, they had heavy fire venting from two sides of the dwelling. Firefighters, under the command of District Chief Mike Raimer, worked hard to locate, contain and extinguish the main body of fire in the building but the work took its toll.

One firefighter was treated for heat exhaustion while a second firefighter sustained more significant injuries when he was acci-

JUMP TO FILE #080519111 dentally struck on the helmet with a piece of equipment. He was transported from the scene for treatment while the other member was evaluated by EMS personnel on scene and resumed work after a period of rest and re-hydration.

Crews had the bulk of the fire knocked down within one hour but remained on scene for several additional hours for salvage and overhaul. With high humidity during the evening the decision was made to bring in an extra engine and truck company for manpower to allow the first-alarm companies time to rotate outside and rehab.

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Attic Fire Displaces Families in Fall River

Fall River, MA - At 7:58 P.M. on Sunday, July 14th, firefighters responded to 591 Fourth St. for a still alarm. Engine 4 arrived on scene and reported smoke showing from the eaves of a three-story dwelling. Engine 2 attacked the fire while Engine 5 supplied water. The fire appeared to have started in the attic then dropped down to the third floor. Members quickly knocked down all visible fire and began overhauling. Command called for the fire investigation team to respond to the scene, as well as the Red Cross to help displaced residents.

Special Services arrived to provide rehab to fire personnel. Engines 2, 4 and 5, Ladders 2 and 4, Rescue 1 and Car 3 responded on the first-alarm. Car 3 was under the command of Acting District Chief Michael Shea.

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Truck Co. 3, using Spare Truck 5, works to vent the roof on the 'Bravo' side of the peak.

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Boston Fire Department Ladder 16 is shown here operating at the scene of a nine-alarm building fire in East Boston in early 2019.

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Radiation and Crisis Chaplain's Corner Didymus McHugh

In our life, we can learn lessons from our Radiation classes or how it was known in the days of Civil Defense, "Radiological Defense."

When dealing with radiation we were taught about time, distance and shielding. We can survive some doses of radiation, when we are given it a little at a time and not that much over a few years. We can survive some radiation if we are far enough from it.

How many of us were effected by the radiation from Japan when they had their problem? We also see that when we go for an X-ray, they put the lead apron on us before the technicians move behind their shielding.

We also use the same recipe in fighting fires. We are in the heat of the battle for a certain time, usually one or two cylinders of air, then its time for rehab. We have distance that we are from the fire, because some are hotter than others. And we have shielding of our turnout gear and the hosestream. The water acts as our shield as we are in the battle.

Back in the days of coats and pull up boots and Fireball gloves, we really understood the shielding that water could provide.

With Ems, you have the exposure to the patient and shielding of what bloodborne pathogen

PPE you are using.

If we look at that and apply it to crisis, or disaster or bad stuff in life, I am sure that we can all handle the little stresses in life. We can handle the button that comes off our shirt or running out of coffee.

But once in a while we need to remember the importance of exposure.

We use time, distance and shielding when dealing with toxic people in our lives. We only speak to them when we need to. Time of Exposure. We may wave to them from across the parking lot and not go into detail when we talk with them, keeping them at a Distance.

We may communicate with the person by use of only certain methods or we may use someone else to be their point of contact.

Shielding.

Granted we are supposed to love our enemies and we may have some people that just drain energy from us. When Christ was in the crowd of people, He was able to feel energy leave when the woman just touched the hem of His garment. Other times his disciples shielding Him by keeping the crowd away, at certain times. We all need to keep our strength and energy up for the things that are valuable in life, like sitting down with the person who is truly in pain and needs someone with compassion.

May the Lord bless you and keep you and may you be shielded from the toxic people.

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Car Carrying Three Kids Crashes Into Pole and Overturns in Fall River Fall River, MA - On the afternoon of July 16th, three infants and two adults were transported to local hospitals after the vehicle they were riding in struck a utility pole and rolled over.

All patients appeared to suffer

JUMP TO FILE #071619101 only minor injuries in the crash.

Fall River Engine 12, along with Heavy Rescue 1, two Medical Res-

cues and a Paramedic Squad unit responded to treat and transport the victims.

- KENNETH LEGER

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THEN & NOW

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Over the past 70 years the Bolton FD has operated some interesting apparatus as Engine 5. In 1949, an odd looking GMC 350-GPM pumper held this designation along with "Quickstep II" markings. That apparatus served several decades and was eventually replaced by a 1973 International that was rated at 1000GPM. This truck was red, leading most to believe that it was second-hand from another agency. It held 1000-gallons of water.

Years later, a 1981 Mack-R 2100-gallon tanker that was built by Moody became Engine 5. This truck was originally BFD Engine 3, but it became Engine 5 when a newer tanker arrived in 2007. The '81 Mack remained active until replaced by a 2016 Rosenbauer Commander 4x4.

The current Engine 5 has a 1500-GPM pump with a 750gallon water tank. It also carries 30-gallons of class A foam.

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Rooftop Fire Holds Up MBTA Green Line in Boston

Boston, MA - On July 15th, Boston Fire Alarm struck a box for a reported fire on South Huntington Avenue. First-due Engine 37 and Ladder 26 had fire showing on the roof of a four-story building. A single line was stretched over Ladder 26's stick to put the fire out. The MBTA Green Line trolley was unable to run down the street due to the placement of fire apparatus, causing heavy traffic on Huntington Avenue.

1949 GMC

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1973 IHC

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1981 Mack-R/Moody

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Abington Firefighter Rich Smith works at a two-alarm house fire on June 18th.

2016 Rosenbauer Commander

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ANTIQUE APPARATUS If you have photos for Antique Apparatus please upload them on our website, www.1stResponderNews.com or email them to Lindsey@1stResponderNews.com

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Mattapoisett operated a 1949 Maxim pumper that was built on a Ford chassis. This antique was refurbished in 2013 by Check Collision.

At the time of this photograph it was owned by the department.

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MVA with Medflight in Plymouth Plymouth, MA - On July 27th, Plymouth firefighters responded to Bourne Road for reports of an MVA. On arrival crews found a 65-year-old male with traumatic injuries and requested Boston Medflight to respond, which then transported the patient to Mass General Hospital.

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Now privately owned, this 1967 American LaFrance 100' MidMount once operated in the Town of Rowley as Ladder 1.

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Now privately owned, this 1961 Mack B85 was once operated as Framingham Engine 7. It has a 750-GPM pump with a 300-gallon water tank.

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Hilltown Community Ambulance Service is a non-profit public safety organization. They are staffed 24 hours a day by EMTs and Paramedics to serve the towns of Huntington, Blandford, Chester, Montgomery, Russell and Worthington. In 2018 they responded to 688 calls for service, with 86% of these incidents receiving an ALS response. HCAS recently acquired a used 2013 Chevrolet G4500/Osage that saw prior service in New Jersey. Their second out unit is a 2007 Chevrolet C4500/Horton acquired two years ago from Northampton FD.

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eLEND joins Heroes Mortgage Program to offer down payment assistance for heroes

For many Americans, funding the down payment necessary to realize a dream of home ownership simply is not possible; and squirreling away the dollars to do so on a limited budget could mean several years of renting and waiting to buy a house. In some cases, first responders and other community service employees have trouble affording homes in the areas where they work.

With a purchase as big as buying a home, a little help can go a long way.

The Advantage Program, introduced to the Heroes Mortgage platform by eLEND, helps hometown heroes like police officers, volunteer and paid firefighters, EMS workers, medical professionals and educators purchase a home within the community where they work, even in high-cost areas. The unique down payment assistance program was specifically designed for those who make a difference in other people’s lives, as well as first time home buyers.

“The Heroes Mortgage platform helps connect members of the emergency services community with lenders that are specifically interested in working with them,” said Joseph P. Belsito, publisher of 1st Responder Newspaper.

“The Advantage Program created by eLEND is exactly what makes the Heroes Mortgage Pro-

“We’re excited to introduce our Advantage Program to the Heroes Mortgage platform. It’s our way of trying to help hometown heroes advance their dreams of home ownership.”

- BILL PACKER Executive Vice President eLEND

gram a valuable resource for heroes in our community looking for home financing.”

Grant provides help to homebuyers Many buyers wait patiently on the sidelines, saving money and watching interest rates rise. Unlike many other home buying assistance programs, eLEND’s Advantage Program provides a grant for the down pay-

ment. These resources can immediately build a borrower’s buying power, helping them act on a purchase more quickly for either that first home, or a move-up home as the family has grown and needs more space.

Qualified buyers can receive grants up to 2% of the purchase price, minimizing the

down payment dollars needed at closing.

The grant is “forgivable” so it doesn’t have to be paid back, and there are no resale or borrower repayment restrictions. In the state of Wisconsin, appraisal cost (up to $700) is credited back at closing. This program is not yet available in Hawaii or Washington.

To qualify, a borrower need only meet one of the following very flexible requirements: a current, retired, volunteer or professional first responder (police officer, firefighter, paramedic, emergency medical technician, etc.), educator, medical personnel, civil servant or military personnel, or a first-time homebuyer or meet certain income requirements.

“We’re excited to introduce our Advantage Program to the Heroes Mortgage platform,” said Bill Packer, executive vice president of eLEND, a division of American Financial Resources, Inc. “It’s our way of trying to help hometown heroes advance their dreams of home ownership.”

For more information or to check your eligibility for The Advantage Program, visit www.heroesmortgage.com/AdvantageProgram or call 877-541-HERO.

For more information or to check your eligibility for The Advantage Program, visit www.heroesmortgage.com/AdvantageProgram or call 877-541-HERO.

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PATCH OF THE MONTH

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Providence Engine 4 - The East Side Rovers. This company was disbanded on January 1st of 2017 because the city was unable to manage it's budget.

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In July, Nashua Fire Rescue took delivery of this Pierce Enforcer non-walk-in heavy rescue. Designated Special Hazards, it will serve as the department's hazardous materials and air supply unit.

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DRILLS/TRAINING

This tattoo was submitted by Bruce Gallagher, retired EMS Captain and current Chaplain of Flanders Fire & EMS in Morris County, New Jersey. Regarding its concept, Bruce said, "The top of the tattoo is FFD and the bottom is 1987, when I started my career. The left side is my coat number 39 and the right side is my daughter's number 211, Chelsi Gallagher."

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B SPRAGUE

In July, Salem, NH Firefighters participated in their annual multi-fire company boat training. Members received training on how to handle a boat in open water, and make a rescue from the boat.

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MAINE

PATCH OF THE MONTH

IN SERVICE

If you have photos you would like to see in our “Patch of the Month” feature please upload them on our website, www.1stResponderNews.com or email them to Lindsey@1stResponderNews.com.

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.

This patch belongs to the Gilead Fire Department, located in Oxford County, Maine.

EUGENE WEBER JR.

CHUCK LOWE

Princeton operates a 2008 International 7400 Pumper-Tanker that was built by Toyne. It hauls 3000gallons of water with a 1250-GPM pump.

MEMORIES If your Department has 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

This 1974 International Fleetstar 2110 1000-GPM pumper was operated by South Berwick as Engine 3. The apparatus was built by the Maxim Fire Apparatus Company in Massachusetts. It carried 1000-gallons of water.

CHUCK LOWE

Windham Ladder 4 operates with a 2004 E-One Typhoon 75' Quint. It has a 2000-GPM pump and a 500-gallon water tank. L-4 is automatic to neighboring towns on a report of a fire and has racked up some solid miles during its 15-year career.

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