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NORTHWOOD FIREFIGHTER SUFFERS BURNS WHILE TRYING TO MAKE RESCUE

JAY HEATH

NORTHWOOD, NH - A woman died in a fire that completely destroyed a large two-and-a-half story house on June 24th. The fire started at dusk and quickly engulfed the house in flames. Concord Fire Alarm started receiving numerous calls for the house fire on First New Hampshire Turnpike, also known as Route 4, at 8:40 P.M. Northwood Fire, along with automatic mutual aid from several towns, were dispatched.

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Southbury Knocks Down Afternoon Blaze SOUTHBURY, CT - On June 25th at about 2:00 P.M., the tones went off for the Southbury Fire Department for a reported house fire at 212 Luther Drive in the Southford section of town.

Arriving police officers reported heavy fire from a singlefamily house. First due Engine 6 took the driveway, finding heavy fire issuing from the second floor of a raised ranch. Firefighters pulled an attack line and made an aggressive interior attack. Going through the front door, the crew managed to knock down the bulk of the fire in the living room and kitchen/dining room area in short order.

Engine 6 was quickly joined at the scene by Engine 7 and Tanker 9. A second attack line was stretched to back up Engine 6's operation. Chief Brian Warren ar-

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rived and assumed command, requesting additional assistance from the Oxford, Middlebury and Sandy Hook Fire Departments.

Being in a non-hydranted area tankers responded as well, however the quick work of the first-in crew limited the amount of water that was needed. Being a hot summer day with temperatures in the 80's, Chief Warren had the mutual aid companies bring manpower to the scene to assist with overhaul in the oppressive heat. Southbury EMS was on scene and checked on the homeowner, who was uninjured. The fire marshal's office is investigating cause and origin.

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Willington Engine-Tank 213 was built by Darley on a 1990 International 2674 chassis. It carries 2000-gallons of water and is rated to deliver 1500-GPM.

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Squad A stretching a backup line while a member from Truck 1 enters the window.

High Temps Hamper Firefighting Efforts at Third-Alarm in Norwich NORWICH, CT - At 1:29 P.M. on Sunday, June 6th, the Norwich Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire at 48 Roath Street.

Battalion 1 signed on at 1:30 P.M. and requested the second-alarm because he had a large JUMP TO FILE# header visible from 061321101 headquarters. Engine 2 arrived at 1:33 P.M. reporting heavy fire from the 'Bravo' side of a twoand-a-half story wood-frame residence.

Engine 2 stretched the first line to the 'Alpha'/'Bravo' corner and began darkening down a large volume of fire from the exterior which was threatening an exposure. The Battalion arrived at 1:34 P.M., established command and requested the third-alarm into headquarters for staging. Engine 3 stretched a cross lay up the front exterior stairs and into the second floor. Squad A laid a supply line from a hydrant on the corner of North Cliff Street and then assisted Engine 3 with advancing their line into the second floor.

Neighbors reported a woman trapped in the first floor living room, so two members from the truck company set up the little giant ladder and performed vent, enter and search from the 'Delta' side.

Truck 1's driver set the aerial up to the roof and performed vertical ventilation. Crews were able to complete the primary search of the first and second floors while fire was quickly consuming the building, so command ordered companies to evacuate. Smoke began pushing from the eaves and chimney of the 'Delta' exposure, so En-

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The fire had already extended into every floor of the residence when Engine 2 arrived less than 4 minutes after being dispatched.

gine 33 took a line into the first floor while Squad A and Engine 3 stretched a line to the third floor.

Crews found fire running the walls and across the attic. New London and Taftville firefighters cut the roof of the dwelling. Crews operated inside for about 20 minutes before command ordered everyone out of the building. Members set up large caliber hose streams and used the ladder pipes from Truck 1 and Tower 25 before going back in for overhaul.

The Mohegan Tribe, New London and Submarine Base Fire Departments provided FASTs while

Taftville, Yantic, Occum, East Great Plain, Laurel Hill and Bozrah provided manpower on scene. One firefighter suffered a knee injury and two others were transported for heat exhaustion. Baltic Engine 224 and Jewett City Ladder 156 covered Taftville while Bozrah Engine 126 covered Yantic and Gales Ferry Engine 21 covered East Great Plain.

Crews were hampered by high temperatures in the mid-90's. The Norwich Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating.

- RYAN FLAHERTY

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Kyle had his badge pinned on by his grandfather, Robert Dugas, a past chief of the Taftville Fire Department. Lucas had his badge pinned on by his wife, Julia. Kyle will be assigned to Captain Curtin on 1 Shift while Lucas will be under the supervision of Captain Dziavit on 4 shift.

We welcome both of you to the Norwich Fire Department and look forward to working with you.

- RYAN FLAHERTY

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NORWICH, CT - On Thursday, May 27th, Norwich Firefighters Kyle Markey and Lucas Girard graduated the Connecticut Fire Academy Recruit Class 67.

Firefighter Markey received the William Deford Memorial Award, which recognizes a recruit for excellence in physical capacity, work ethic, attitude and attention to detail. The following day, the Norwich Fire Department held a badge pinning ceremony which was nice to welcome family and friends back into the building.

Norwich City Clerk Betsy Barrett administered the oath to both gentlemen.

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"Serving since 1988, I’m a retired Assistant Chief from DeKalb County Fire Rescue in Atlanta, GA and current Deputy Chief with Cedar Hammock Fire Rescue in Bradenton, FL. The inspiration for this tattoo was to show others my love and dedication for the fire service and riding my Harley Davidson Electra Glide." -Kyle Bradshaw

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New Jersey: John Jonker, Sr., 80 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: February 10, 2021 Death Date: February 10, 2021 Fire Department: Erskine Lakes Fire Company #1 Initial Summary: On Wednesday, February 10, 2021, Firefighter John Jonker, Sr., participated in a training drill at the fire department. Shortly after returning home, he collapsed from an apparent heart attack. He was unable to be revived and passed away.

Arkansas: Edward Karriem, 41 Rank: Battalion Chief Incident Date: February 13, 2021 Death Date: February 13, 2021 Fire Department: Little Rock Fire Department Initial Summary: On Saturday, February 13, 2021, Battalion Chief Edward Karriem was the commanding officer at the scene of a residential fire. He was found unresponsive in his vehicle and firefighters immediately performed CPR. He was then transported to the hospital where he later passed away. The cause of his death is under investigation.

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Pennsylvania: Phillip Craig Ginter, 57 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: February 20, 2021 Death Date: February 21, 2021 Fire Department: Beavertown Rescue Hose Company Initial Summary: While working a four-alarm fire at a local farm, Firefighter Phillip Craig Ginter became ill as he helped to pump water at a designated fill site.

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Pennsylvania: John Evans, 64 Rank: Fire Boat Pilot Incident Date: January 19, 2021 Death Date: February 13, 2021 Fire Department: Philadelphia Fire Department Initial Summary: While stationed at his assignment at the Marine Unit, Fire Boat Pilot John Evans contracted COVID-19. He passed away from the virus on Saturday, February 13, 2021.

Michigan: Jeff Brozich, 57 Rank: Captain Incident Date: March 1, 2021 Death Date: March 1, 2021 Fire Department: Madison Heights Fire Department Initial Summary: On Monday, March 1, 2021, while on duty at the fire station, Captain Jeff Brozich suffered a heart attack and passed away.

Kentucky: Ronald Ingram, 72 Rank: Captain Incident Date: March 3, 2021 Death Date: March 3, 2021 Fire Department: Woodford County Fire Protection District Initial Summary: Captain Ronald Ingram was part of a response to a shed fire. Shortly after his arrival onscene, Ingram collapsed. CPR was immediately initiated, and Ingram was then transported to a local hospital where he passed away.

Indiana: Martin "Marty" Meyers, 50 Rank: Captain Incident Date: February 9, 2021 Death Date: March 4, 2021 Fire Department: Kokomo Fire Department Initial Summary: While on-duty, Captain Martin “Marty” Meyers contracted COVID-19 at the fire department. He passed away from the virus on Thursday, March 4, 2021.

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ITTFS Class 47

Introduction to the Fire Service - Class #47 Graduation WINDSOR LOCKS, CT - The Connecticut Fire Academy’s Introduction to the Fire Service (ITTFS) Program was designed to provide high school students with an opportunity to learn more about the profession by attending a residential camp and performing training evolutions at the Connecticut Fire Academy.

The program has been offered for over 20 years and is regarded as one of the premier 'junior academies' in the country. There are two programs, one for 14 and 15years-olds, and a second for the 'advanced' 16 and 17-year-olds.

The program is patterned after the academy's Recruit Firefighting program and introduces these budding firefighters to much of the same experiences the actual recruit program provides. The cadets stay at the academy for one week and are closely mentored by academy instructors who instill character, self and mutual respect, individual empowerment and

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teamwork while providing expert instruction.

The culmination of the program is the graduation ceremony on Saturday, where all students are issued certificates of completion. Once the formalities of the graduation are complete, the cadets break down into their company and ICS assignments and respond to a simulated structure fire in the academy's training tower.

With their parents, friends and fellow firefighters observing, these cadets stretch lines, throw ladders and rescue victims, similar to what they will be doing as they progress in their fire departments.

Over the years, a number of alumni of the program have been hired by career departments.

- BERNIE MEEHAN

SCOTTY OWENS

A neighbor used his drone camera to get a picture from the sky.

Crews Battle Large Fire at Lincoln Lake Lodge NORWICH, CT - On Tuesday, June 1st at 10:32 A.M., the Colchester Fire Department with the Yantic FAST were dispatched to the Lincoln Lake Lodge at 28 Levy Road for a building fire.

Engine 128 arrived at 10:37 A.M. reporting a large two-and-ahalf story wood-frame well involved with an exposure on the 'Delta' side.

Engine 1 laid a supply line down the driveway and led off with their deck

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gun. Car 28 transmitted the secondalarm which added Salem, Hebron, Marlborough, East Haddam and East Hampton.

Engine 1 ran out of water, so they positioned down towards the lake and established a draft. They then put their deck gun and a

portable monitor into operation. Engine 328 hit a hydrant and supplied the five-inch line that Engine 1 had already laid. Ladder 128 used their ladder pipe to wet down the rubble and debris.

Crews fought the fire for a couple of hours before clearing the scene. The Colchester Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating.

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Windsor Locks Fire Department Engine 3 at a recent working fire.

This 1978 Mack R 3500-gallon tanker once belonged to the Wallingford Fire Department. It is currently owned and operated by Albion Maine as Tanker 5, but will be retired from the fire service later this year when AFD's new tanker is delivered.

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The Firefighting Campi Family of Westbrook pose with the author at the CT Fire Academy. (L to R): Michael, (Bernie Meehan), Paul, and Carrie Campi.

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Newington Home Damaged

by Porch Fire NEWINGTON, CT - Fire damaged a home at 23 Woodmere Road on May 19th. There was heavy fire showing from the side porch and rear deck upon arrival of the first fire officer.

A quick response of the volunteer fire department and fast action by the firefighters held the blaze to mostly the porch and deck area. There were no injuries and the cause is under investigation.

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Norwich Firefighters Ryan Flaherty & Kyle Markey were both longtime members of the Yantic Fire Co. before getting hired. Also pictured are Past Chiefs Rick O'Connell and Ron Stolz with Firefighter Tom Quinley, Lt. Ryan Mocek and Assistant Chief Paul O'Connell.

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Windsor Locks FD Firefighter Dave Carlson at a recent working fire.

ORANGE VFD

Flames are still visible from the corner of a house where Orange firefighters handled a fire.

Orange Firefighters Stop Blaze from Spreading to Whole House ORANGE, CT - Fire officials in Orange are continuing their investigation in to a house fire that broke out Thursday night, June 10th.

Members of the Orange Vol. Fire Department received the alarm just before 9:00 P.M., according to Fire Chief Vaughan Dumas. First arriving firefighters reported that fire was visible in the bedroom window in the left front corner of the home at 467 Ridgeview Road.

“Firefighters made entry to the home and knocked the fire down quickly,” said Dumas. “It was under control a little after 9:00 P.M. Their

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aggressive attack prevented the fire from spreading beyond the bedroom and its contents.”

The chief added that the entire home received smoke damage. He estimated damage to the house to be around $200,000.

The homeowner was examined for smoke inhalation by EMS providers from American Medical Response, but was not treated or transported. There were no injuries.

Fire Marshal James Vincent

said the cause of the fire is still under investigation, but improperly discarded smoking materials are believed to play an accidental role in the ignition of the fire. He added that there were working smoke detectors in the house.

The Woodbridge Fire Department sent apparatus to the town in case of another incident, and members of the Orange Police Department were on scene to lend assistance.

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Windsor Locks FD Firefighter Billy Kupernik at a recent working fire.

Belltown Fire Department out of Stamford, CT recently placed into service their new new Engine 43, a 2020 Marion with a Spartan Cab. Engine 43 sports a 1500-GPM pump and 750-gallon tank. This rig was recently shown at the Long Island Fire & EMS Expo at Hofstra University.

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Two Dogs Rescued from House Fire in Nashua NASHUA, NH - Nashua firefighters made quick work of a fire on Fremont Street, June 22nd. First due Engine 5 reported smoke showing and requested the working fire. E5 stretched a line to the first floor where a kitchen fire was found. Two dogs were rescued in the process. The fire was quickly knocked down while the ladder companies performed ventilation and completed searches. The fire is under investigation.

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Manchester firefighters arrived to find heavy fire conditions in the rear of the building. Heavy smoke billows from the front of the building as firefighters go defensive.

Three-Alarm Fire Guts Manchester Home MANCHESTER, NH - On Sunday morning, June 27th, Manchester firefighters battled heavy fire conditions and 90-degree temperatures as fire consumed a large two-and-a-half story house in the city's North End district.

"There was heavy fire on arrival at the rear of the building," said Manchester Chief Andre Parent. "A few minutes later a second-alarm was called because of heat and fire conditions."

Everyone inside got out on their own, but firefighters did a sweep of the building to make sure. No injuries to residents or firefighters were reported during the fire, but firefighters battled high 90-degree weather.

"We tried to fight the fire from the inside, but with the conditions we had to pull out and go defensive," Chief Parent said.

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As fire spread to the front of the building, a third-alarm was transmitted to help rotate crews because of the extreme heat and to set up Tower Ladders. Firefighters took advantage of shade from nearby trees and drank plenty of water. All off-duty firefighters were called to the scene while crews from surrounding towns manned the stations.

According to city assessor records, the home with four units was built around 1910 and is assessed at $309,500. The fire department estimated $600,000 in damage. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

CHUCK LOWE

Raymond recently placed a 2019 HME Ahrens Fox AF-1 in to service. This pumper was previously a demo truck for HME. It carries 1000-gallons of water and is equipped with a 1500-GPM pump.

- JAY HEATH

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Portsmouth has placed a 2020 E-One Typhoon 1500-GPM pump into service as Engine 1. It carries 580-gallons of water and 20-gallons of class A foam.

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Nashua Firefighters Handle Basement Fire During Storm NASHUA, NH - Nashua was hit hard when a strong line of storms moved across the area on June 30th. Companies responded to Prescott Street at Baldwin Street for a reported building fire during the height of the storm. Companies quickly found out that a large tree came down and ripped the power line off the house. E1 found a fire in the basement and kept it in check until the power could be terminated. Eversource arrived on scene and terminated the power and crews fully extinguished the fire.

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SALEM, NH - Salem firefighters were able to get hands-on training recently at a building that's currently being built. Firefighters conducted the drill at the new Mass General building, simulating a worker who fell off the roof and was hanging mid-air in his safety harness. Due to the building still being under construction there were no stairs to the upper floors yet, so Salem set up their tower ladder for the rescue of the mannequin.

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OHRV Rider Suffers Serious Head Injuries in Sandown After Crashing Into Tree SANDOWN, NH - Around 3:00 P.M. on June 7th, Sandown Fire and Police were dispatched for a reported OHRV accident with a person that hit a tree while not wearing a helmet.

Due the nature of the call a request for air medical was requested, and Hampstead Fire was requested to set up a landing zone in their town. The injured party was flown to a Boston area hospital with severe head injuries.

CHUCK LOWE

Littleton picked up this 1994 E-One Sentry 1250/1000 pump in 2020. It previously served the Town of Rochester as their Engine 4.

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Northwood Firefighter Suffers Burns While Trying to Make Rescue NORTHWOOD, NH - A woman died in a fire that completely destroyed a large two-anda-half story house on June 24th.

The fire started at dusk and quickly engulfed the house in flames.

Concord Fire JUMP TO FILE# Alarm started re- 062521106 ceiving numerous calls for the house fire on First New Hampshire Turnpike, also known as Route 4, at 8:40 P.M. Northwood Fire, along with automatic mutual aid from several towns, were dispatched. First due firefighters encountered a building heavily involved in fire and attempted to locate and rescue the victim reported to be trapped on the second floor. Despite their variant efforts, the victim was unable to be located. A firefighter was injured trying to enter the house, suffering second-degree burns to his face and hands. Northwood Fire Captain Adam Schaub said the firefighter suffered non-lifethreatening injuries.

"We transported the firefighter who attempted to make a save, and he's back home; his arms and face had second-degree burns. He's already out of the hospital and he was very lucky. We all got very lucky," Captain Schaub said.

Three alarms were transmitted, bringing numerous mutual aid tankers to set up water supply operations, along with Pembroke's Tower Ladder. The NH State Fire Marshal's Office is investigating the fire, with assistance from the Northwood police and fire departments.

- JAY HEATH

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A woman perished in this 3-alarm fire that completely destroyed the house.

Porta-tank set up on Route 4 for water supply operations brought in mutual aid tankers.

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Head-On Crash with Overturn and Entrapment in Falmouth FALMOUTH, MA - On June 21st around 7:45 P.M., Falmouth Police received a call for a car on its roof on Route 151 at Doran Drive. Falmouth Fire responded with Engine 33, Ladder 26 and Ambu- JUMP TO FILE# lances 36 and 37.

052021102 Police reported a head-on crash with one individual trapped and requested a push from the fire units.

Engine 33 used the Jaws of Life to extricate one individual in the overturned car. Ladder 26 extricated the other driver.

Medflight was requested for the person in the overturned car, but was grounded due to weather. Both drivers were transported to Falmouth Hospital. A police reconstruction team was on scene for several hours.

- PETER LOBO

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Tower 1 works on the soffit on the 'Alpha' side as fire vents near the chimney.

Smoky Fire Damages Chicopee Dwelling; Firefighters Save Pets CHICOPEE, MA - A stubborn, smoky fire damaged the second floor and attic of an occupied two-and-a-half story wood-frame dwelling in the Williamnsett neighborhood of Chicopee on Sunday afternoon, June 13th, and displaced 11 residents plus several pets.

WESTCOMM Public Safety Dispatch toned out Chicopee crews to respond to the address of 311 Chicopee Street at 4:30 P.M. for the report of a structure fire.

Crews arrived to find heavy smoke pushing from the second floor and attic of the wood-frame dwelling at the reported address and stretched on the dwelling within six minutes of the alarm.

Companies made an interior attack on the fire, but the fire put up a terrific fight. A second-alarm was sounded for the fire just 15 minutes after the first lines were stretched on the dwelling. Mutual aid companies from Holyoke, Springfield and Westover Air Re-

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Why three ingredients you ask? After three, a recipe can start to get muddled down, resembling more of a hodgepodge of flavor

and textures. Keeping the amount of components to a minimum does a few things. First and foremost it allows the ingredients to shine. This is why choosing quality is of the utmost importance. Organic, fresh produce is best, especially if in season. I highly suggest going to your local farmers markets for fruits and vegetables.

It is a great way to learn what grows in your area, which is what usually will taste best. Buy the best meat you can that is within your budget, such as grass-fed beef, pasture raised pork and free-range chicken. Quality meat can make a huge difference when you are cooking it simply with a few other ingredients. You could also shop the local farmers market for this as

well. Using only a few items also helps in keeping costs down, which is always a good thing, especially in the firehouse. It will also allow your budget to be spent on those quality ingredients we just spoke about. And lastly, it helps simplify a recipe, which is important, especially for the new cooks out there. Some recipes can seem daunting with too many steps, which can be discouraging to some. Keeping it simple builds confidence in the kitchen with basic cooking techniques, which will only make you a better cook.

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serve Base slid into the breach to cover empty Chicopee firehouses.

Crews on scene switched from an interior attack to a brief defensive attack to bring the main body of fire under control before going back inside to overhaul, check for hot spots and search for pets the residents were forced to leave behind when they fled the building.

Thankfully, firefighters were able to locate the missing cats and water logged guinea pig and reunited them with their owners while the human occupants were being assisted by the American Red Cross.

The fire caused extensive damage to the roof of the home and remains under investigation by the CFD. - NATE ARNOLD

2 Boneless/Skinless Chicken Breast, halved (or 4 thin cutlets) 2 Ripe Tomatoes, sliced about ½” thick 2 Cups Shredded Mozzarella Sea Salt, to taste Black Pepper, to taste 1 tsp. Dried Oregano EVOO 1 Bunch Fresh Basil Procedure: -Preheat the grill to mediumhigh heat. Spray with a nonstick or oil grates.

-Drizzle EVOO over chicken breasts. Season with salt, pepper and oregano.

-Place chicken on the grill and cook for 3-4 minutes. Flip and top with tomato slices and shredded cheese. Cover the grill and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes or until cooked through to 165° internal temp.

-Remove from the grill and drizzle with EVOO. Tear basil leaves on top and serve.

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One of the feline residents is brought to safety.

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Driver Accidentally Hits Gas Pedal, Crashes SUV Into Fall River Dunkin Donuts FALL RIVER, MA - At 7:45 A.M. on the morning of June 10th, fire and police units were dispatched to the Dunkin Donuts on Rhode Island Avenue for a car into a building. On arrival, firefighters found an SUV completely into the building with an uninjured female at the wheel. The driver stated that while attempting to park the car, her foot slipped off the brake pedal and onto the gas. The vehicle managed to squeeze between the concrete posts that are designed to prevent this from happening.

FUTURE FIRST RESPONDERS If you have photos you would like to see in our “Future First Responders” feature, please upload them on our website, www.1stResponderNews.com or email them to Lindsey@1stResponderNews.com.

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The Tremont St. Fire House in Peabody was built in 1896. The single-bay station is home to Engine 4. It is the second oldest station in "Leather City".

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Waltham Firefighter Andrew Greco gives out fire helmets to twins passing by the Moody St. Station in Waltham on June 22nd. (L to R): Broeden & Skylah Margolis.

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

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The Town of Hadley still operates this 1961 Dodge 4x4 that was converted in to a Manifold & Hose unit by members in 1986 Dept. This apparatus carries 200-gallons of water and is rated to flow 250-GPM.

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Car Versus Store in Falmouth FALMOUTH, MA - On June 16th, a Falmouth Police woman saw a car smash into the Cape Cod Gold and Silver Shop at 424 Main Street. Engine 21 and Ambulance 39 responded from their quarters across the street. No one was trapped or injured. The town building inspector responded to determine the integrity of the business.

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Joint Base Cape Cod Breaker 408 is a 1983 AM General 6x6. This former military unit was acquired by "Otis AFB" back in 1995 and converted in to a forest fire apparatus. It carries 950-gallons of water and it has a 300-GPM pump.

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Falmouth runs this 1987 Ford C heavy rescue, that was built by EVF, out of Headquarters. This apparatus will be retired in the near future.

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Dartmouth Fire District 3 operated this 1978 Maxim 100' quint that was built on a Ward LaFrance chassis. It carried 300-gallons of water and had a 750-GPM pump.

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Multiple Companies Battle Third-Alarm in Lawrence LAWRENCE, MA - On June 10th, Lawrence firefighters battled a three-alarm fire on Shawsheen Court.

On arrival, heavy fire was showing throughout the row frame dwelling. JUMP TO FILE# Command quickly 061121102 struck the second and then third alarm, bringing in additional manpower to the scene and to cover. Crews battled water problems and long lays required extra pumps.

Companies remained on scene for several hours wetting down.

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Vehicle News

Haverhill Rescue 1 operates a 2020 Pierce Impel heavy rescue.

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Three Alarms Called at Lawrence Structure Fire LAWRENCE, MA - Lawrence firefighters responded to Trenton Street for a structure fire on the evening of June 23rd.

Arriving crews found smoke showing from the top floor of a three-story wood-frame. Crews made an aggressive interior attack as L5 opened up the roof. A second and third alarm were struck for manpower. Crews had the fire knocked down in a short amount of time.

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Hopkinton has taken delivery of a 2021 Pierce Enforcer 100' quint. It has a 2000-GPM pump with 575gallons of water and 25-gallons of foam. All aerial apparatus used prior to this have been secondhand. Members of the department are thrilled to have a new rig that is spec'd to their specific needs.

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Littleton Firefighters received this 2002 Stewart & Stevenson LMTV 4x4 in 2017 and converted it in to a brush truck. It carries 400-gallons of water, 10-gallons of foam and pumps 150-GPM. The apparatus was painted pro bono by the Department of Corrections.

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Medfield has taken delivery of a 2020 Spartan ERV S-180 1500-GPM apparatus. It carries 1000-gallons of water and 20-gallons of foam. The new Engine 3 replaces a 1984 Mack MC that went out of service in 2019.

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The care of Senior Members Chaplain's Corner Didymus McHugh

I remember years ago, one fire department carried on its rolls people who were senior members. These were men who have served many years. They may not have participated much on the regular runs, but they might have come out for major fires to support the younger crews. They may have brought food or coffee, or they may have watched the pump or help pick up after the fire.

The important thing was that these people were still useful and treated with respect. The way that fires were fought may have changed, since they stretched their lines, but listen to the principals. You may find something that has been forgotten that is still very useful.

Many times, people are discarded because of their age or physical limitations. I think of fire companies or departments, who may work with a person of special needs. The person may only be able to wash a fire apparatus or perform some task that we may consider menial, but for them, it gives them dignity.

I have seen members retire and then lose their identity because they always went to the fire station or knew where the action was, because they were in the middle of it. They may be in their home or in a nursing home but their mind may rekindle the fire from years ago and they get to fight the fire in their memories.

Wait a second, if the old firefighters, the firemen, want to tell their stories, why not write them down. Each town or city has its own history. We can record the firemen telling us the story of the fires and put that on a website as part of the department’s history.

We can keep a record of the tools and techniques that were used.

We can learn extrication techniques without having to use hydraulic tools of today or how to vent a roof without using a saw. I have never known an axe that would fail to start.

I think of people that I know through some of the fire organizations and I am honored to be working with men who are 95years-old. The older members come up with ideas that the younger people may forget about, the essentials, the fundamentals.

A while ago, some young firefighters were so sold on technology. They were being taught

about how to call a “mayday”, using their radios. Someone asked a question that most people did not think about: “how do I call a 'mayday' if you lose your portable radio or if it gets damaged”?. One of the senior members recounted that they would look out the window and see if they could find a fire chief or officer. If they could, they would take off their helmet and throw it at the chief or officer and see if they could hit them with the helmet. They said it was a sure way to get their attention.

Each one of us has value at all times. Let us continue to stay in touch with the people who should have our respect. These people are the reason why so many people wanted to be a firefighter or work in public safety and serve our fellow man.

Right now, we have many senior members who may not be able to leave their homes, or are in nursing homes or have other challenges. Are these people now forgotten? How about doing a rotation on visiting them? Take your company or department roster, have people sign up so that the member has a visitor at least every weekend. Check to verify that your chaplain is making their rounds to visit and stay in touch with the senior members.

By visiting, you may be able to help the senior member continue to get benefits that they have earned for their service. You may really bring a smile to them and stay such a meaningful part of the family’s life.

I know plenty of senior members who may know or have known almost everyone in town, but today they may not be able to get out. They may be restricted as to where they may go. They may be restricted to a bed, a room or a facility. Please put yourself in their place. How would you feel?

Bored, lonely, forgotten? I know that you may have other people who may want to join in a conversation, if in a nursing home, so allow for that in your time visiting.

Your visit brings smiles to people’s faces and you brighten their days.

To my senior members, I say thank you. To Uncle Emil, Walt, Chubby, Senior, CC, Big Ed, Dad, thank you for raising me and teaching me. May I always find a way to honor you.

Please continue to take care of the senior members. They have put their lives on the line. They may have taught you. They deserve our continued respect and compassion.

Stay safe, Didymus McHugh didymus-mchugh.com

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Lawrence FD Chief Brian Moriarty at a 3rd Alarm on 6/10/21.

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Waltham firefighters from Tower 1 at a recent construction site ‘accident’ drill. (L to R): FF John Ciaramaglia, Bill MacDonald, Mike Macewen and Lt. Dan Sheahan.

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Leominster Ladder 1 vents the roof during a second-alarm at 22 Old Oak Avenue in Westminster on June 11th.

PATRICK KERRIGAN

Working Fire Quickly Knocked in Devens DEVENS, MA - Devens firefighters were dispatched to a reported house fire on Bates Street, May 29th. The first due engine company arrived on scene and reported smoke showing from the second floor of the large housing building. Crews stretched lines and located a fire on the second floor. The fire was knocked down in a short amount of time and crews remained on scene overhauling.

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Members of the Seekonk Fire Department assist at the Seekonk Speedway as track safety crews to respond to any incident on the track or in the stands. During a recent Memorial Day thrill show, the safety crew had to assist a driver who was involved in a crash during a race.

STEPHEN SWEET

Braintree Fire Department Firefighter Regan and Lt. Tribble on scene of an apartment fire at 600 Matthew Court in April.

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Harwich FD Ambulance Involved in Two-Car Crash HARWICH, MA - A two-vehicle crash involving a Harwich Fire Department ambulance occurred at the intersection of Route 39 and Chatham Road on June 3rd. Route 39 was closed for an extended period of time for accident reconstruction.

While responding to a cardiac arrest in West Harwich, the ambulance for station 2 struck the vehicle at Chatham Road and Route 39 at 4:48 P.M. The ambulance had all of its warning lights on and the siren was operating at the time of the accident. No one was injured

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in either vehicle.

The ambulance struck a telephone pole after impact with the vehicle. The pole was broken and power was lost briefly in the area.

The accident is being investigated by Harwich Police and the Cape Cod Regional Law Enforcement Council Motor Vehicle Crash Reconstruction Team.

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THEN & NOW If your Department has photos you would like to see in our “Then & Now” feature, please upload them on our website, www.1stResponderNews.com or email them to Lindsey@1stResponderNews.com

The current Ladder 1 in Stoneham is a 2015 Emergency One Cyclone 1250/450/100' aerial. This apparatus was purchased new to replace a 1995 E-One Hurricane with the same capacities.

Waltham Salvation Army Delivers Goodies to Firefighters WALTHAM, MA - On June 4th, National Donuts Day, the Waltham Salvation Army delivered donuts to firefighters at the Moody Street fire station in recognition of what the firefighters do for the city. (L to R): Enmanuel Villegas (Pastor/Corps Officer) and his wife Stephanie, Lt. George Lowe and Lt. Scott Lawson.

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Former Stoneham Ladder 1

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Current Stoneham Ladder 1

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Ladder 2 in Braintree operates a 2019 E-One Cyclone 100' aerial.

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OLD AND NEW If your Department has photos you would like to see in our “Old and New” feature, please upload them on our website, www.1stResponderNews.com or email them to Lindsey@1stResponderNews.com

Burlington operates a 2019 Pierce Quantum 1500/500/30F as Engine Co. 2. Their previous apparatus, a 2008 Pierce Arrow XT 1500/500/50F, is now spare Engine 4.

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This is a soft cover, 8 ½ inch by 11 inch book, that has 176 pages. It is said that a picture is worth 1000 words. This book has over 500 black and white quality photos, most of which are apparatus but with a good number of ambulances included. There are also fire stations, both with and without apparatus in front of them.

One thing I can say is that all of the vehicle photos are well positioned as to angle and sun exposure. The only color photos are those on the cover.

The two men who put this book together (with a vast number of apparatus photographers) proclaim their dedication by the very fact that they state that the information provided is as correct as

can be determined, but they leave open the door that if for some reason there is an error, that they be notified of it.

There are 399-square-miles in the county, which has 37 stations including the City of Fairfax.

These stations are outlined in the book by number. A vast array of different vintages of apparatus awaits the reader. As an apparatus photographer for 47 years, I can appreciate the models and designs especially of the older trucks which were easier to identify than many of today. There is also an index of manufacturers at the end of the book with page numbers of the respective brands making it easy to look vehicles up.

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Vehicle News

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The City of Waterville has placed a 2021 Rosenbauer Cobra 101' Tower in to service. This apparatus carries 400-gallons of water and 20-gallons of class A foam. It is equipped with a 2000-GPM pump. The prior Tower 1 was a 1999 Spartan/Smeal 100' Tower.

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Former Waterville Tower 1

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Manchester has acquired a 2008 HME 1871 from government surplus. It was built by Hensel for a US Airbase in Germany with a 1250-GPM pump, approximately 1100-gallon water tank and Foam. This apparatus replaces Engine 44, but it will be called Engine 11.

New Waterville Tower 1

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Sabattus has placed a 2020 Pierce Saber 1500/750 into service as Engine 6.

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Monmouth Engine 81 operates a 2016 Ferrara Cinder 1250/1000/30F with an on-board compressed air foam system.

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Lightning Strike Sparks Fire that Destroys Home in Shelburne SHELBURNE, VT - After a thorough inquiry the morning after, fire investigators concluded that a high intensity lightning strike early Saturday morning, June 19th, eventually led to a structure fire that JUMP TO FILE# fully engulfed a 062621105 home.

A neighbor discovered the fire first, as the owners were not home at the time.

Once a gas supply line under a covered porch connected to an outdoor grill failed, the fire expanded rapidly to the entire structure.

Multiple crews responded to extinguish the fire and prevent extension to nearby homes.

- LEE KROHN

LEE KROHN/SHELBURNE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

E2 provides aerial suppression.

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Providence Firefighters Make Quick Work of House Fire PROVIDENCE, RI - On Saturday, June 5th, Providence firefighters were called to 91 Congress Avenue for reported smoke in the building. Upon arrival, Ladder 5 called a code red with fire showing from the 'Delta' side. The fire got into the walls and extensive overhaul was needed.

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