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CONCORD TENANTS FLEE APARTMENT FIRE

GEOFF FORESTER

Concord, NH - A two-alarm fire raged in a four-unit apartment building at 266 North State Street on Friday, May 15th. Concord Fire Alarm dispatched the building fire and reported smoke showing, seen from the cameras located in the Fire Alarm Office, as companies raced to the scene at 6:19 P.M.

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Two-Alarm Barn Fire in Richmond Richmond, NH - Around 7:25 A.M. on Friday morning, May 15th, Richmond fire was toned for a reported barn fire at 39 Mill Rd. Mutual aid was requested immediately for tankers as the standard practice for this area. Units on scene quickly reported a fully involved barn type structure and bumped the call up to a 2nd-alarm. First in companies made quick work in knocking the fire down and preventing extension to a much larger and older barn 10-15 ft. away.

JAY L HEATH

Hillsboro Firefighters battled a 3-alarm fire at the Cousineau Forest Products in Henniker on May 31st.

Major Fire Destroys Henniker Wood Facility Henniker, NH - A major fire destroyed a wood processing facility plant at the Cousineau Forest Products at 1310 Old Concord Road on Sunday afternoon, May 31st. Multiple fire departments were brought in to help battle the blaze.

Concord FAO received a call from a neighbor reporting heavy smoke coming from the mill building, and automatic mutual aid was dispatched on the initial dispatch of fire. A second-alarm was ordered at 3:22 P.M., followed by a report on arrival by the Henniker Fire Chief with the size up of a 100X200 mill building fully involved with multiple exposures, which were driven by strong winds into numerous piles of mulch, lumber and acres of brush spreading on the 26-acre site.

JUMP TO FILE #060220107 A second-alarm brush response was transmitted right away at 3:30 P.M. A downed power line, which was still live, hampered firefighting operations, as crews had to set up water sources and tankers to shuttle water in for this massive fire. A third-alarm tanker response was dispatched at 4:07 P.M., and then a third-alarm brush response at 6:07 P.M. The facility, which processes wood into playground surfacing, biomass fuel, chips and bark mulch, suffered its first serious fire under the Cousineau ownership.

Cousineau, who is based in Wilton,

Maine, took over operations in Henniker about three years prior.

Damage is estimated at a half-million dollars.

The mill building collapsed into a smoldering heap of twisted metal and machinery, and numerous piles of lumber produced heavy fire most of the afternoon along with large bark mulch piles smoldering. The fire spread into the woods, calling for the third-alarm brush response.

The fire was contained at 7:58 P.M., but crews remained on scene well into Monday afternoon wetting down hot sports and overhauling.

The NH State Fire Marshal's office is investigating the fire.

- JAY HEATH

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PATRICK KERRIGAN

Working Fire Struck in Nashua

Nashua, NH - Nashua firefighters were dispatched to 6 Cambridge Road on May 16th for a building fire. E6 (only one block away) arrived to find smoke showing and struck the working fire. Crews made an aggressive interior attack and knocked down the main body of fire. Ladder Co. 2 performed ventilation and search. The fire was brought under control a short time later.

CHUCK LOWE

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Manchester Firefighter Massive Bow Warehouse Revived at Working Fire Guts Trash Center House Fire

Heavy fire showing from the rear of the warehouse.

Bow, NH - A massive fire destroyed a warehouse on Sunday evening, May 24th, and brought in mutual aid from nine communities.

Concord Fire Alarm dispatched the fire at 11:29 P.M., with automatic mutual aid from Hooksett, Concord and Dunbarton right away.

A Bow police patrolman reported a fully involved warehouse to Concord fire alarm, and first arriving Bow firefighters found the 12,000square-foot metal building approximately over 100'X100' with heavy fire showing.

The building is the Bow Recycling Center, which receives construction debris and solid waste from large trash containers at area businesses, hauled in by contractors.

The building is also the home of Zero Waste and Recycling Services, which is one of the companies that hauls to the center.

The heavy fire destroyed two excavators and a loader, while the heat from the heavy fire warped some of the steel members and melted the steel siding, destroying most of the large warehouse. Bow

JAY L HEATH

JUMP TO FILE #052620100 Fire Chief Mitchell Harrington reported that firefighters set up a water supply and accessed the town's water system, giving them plenty of water to fight the massive blaze.

A second-alarm was transmitted and a special call for both Pembroke and Concord's Tower Ladders to set up and pour water into the massive warehouse throughout the night.

Numerous portable deck guns and hands lines were also set up, bringing over 55 firefighters in to fight the blaze.

The fire was knocked down and contained at 2:08 A.M., but firefighters remained on the scene into Monday removing the charred contents of the building and continued wetting down the pile of materials and rubbish, making sure nothing would reignite, until 3:00 P.M. The fire is under investigation by the Bow Fire and Police departments.

- JAY HEATH

Manchester, NH- A working fire at 466 South Beech Street in the city prompted a "Firefighter Down and May-Day" on Monday morning, May 25th, at 10:30 A.M. First due Engine 9 found heavy smoke showing from a residential house as firefighters immediately entered to attack the fire and make searches. The 51-year-old city firefighter, who is a 24-year veteran of the Manchester Fire Department, was just inside the doorway when he collapsed.

"He was part of the initial team that responded from Engine 9," Fire Chief Dan Goonan said. "It's such a matter of minutes in these situations.

If he had collapsed on the second floor, they may have not found him and started CPR as quickly as they did. He is in serious condition, but given the conditions I'd say he is doing remarkably well." The firefighter remained unconscious and was listed in serious but stable condition.

JUMP TO FILE #052620102 Chief Goonan said the cause of the fire appears to be from an overloaded electrical cord and estimates the damages to the home to be around $75,000. The fire was knocked down by 11:00 A.M. "The Manchester Fire Department would like to commend the onscene crews, as well as AMR Ambulance and the Elliot Hospital staff for their tremendous efforts in saving the life of one of our firefighters," Manchester Assistant Fire Chief Brendan Burns said in a statement.

"Today was a reminder of how difficult and dangerous our job can be, as well as an example of the tremendous emergency responders and hospital staff that our city is lucky to have."

- JAY HEATH

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Indiana: John Schoffstall, 41 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: March 26, 2020 Death Date: April 12, 2020 Fire Department: Terre Haute Fire Department Initial Summary: While on duty, Firefighter John Schoffstall contracted COVID-19 from working with another firefighter who had subsequently tested positive for the virus.

Kentucky: John "Andy" Andrew Kuchar III, 43 Rank: Sergeant Incident Date: March 2, 2020 Death Date: April 16, 2020 Fire Department:Burlington Fire Protection District Initial Summary: Sergeant Andy Kuchar was injured on-duty while performing station duties on 03/02/2020.

Since that time, he was off work as a result of the injury.

Sergeant Kuchar recently underwent surgery for the injury and passed away at his residence on 04/16/2020.

The nature and cause of fatal injury are still to be determined.

Illinois: Mario Araujo, 49 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: March 1, 2020 Death Date: April 7, 2020 Fire Department: Chicago Fire Department Initial Summary: While on official duty, Firefighter Mario Araujo contracted COVID-19 from exposure from a patient with a known case of COVID-19.

New Jersey: Israel Tolentino, Jr., 33 Rank: Firefighter/EMT Incident Date: March 14, 2020 Death Date: March 31, 2020 Fire Department: Passaic Fire Department Initial Summary: On March 14, 2020, Firefighter/EMT Israel Tolentino, Jr., responded with his fire department to an ongoing gas rupture at a residence. All members, including Firefighter/EMT Tolentino, entered the surrounding structures, including multi-family dwellings and apartments, to check for gas seepage and levels.

Three of the residences he entered had individuals with known cases of COVID-19. Firefighter/EMT Tolentino

subsequently became ill, was diagnosed with COVID19, and passed away on March 31, 2020.

Texas: Eduardo Ramirez, 43 Rank: Fire Suppression Technician Incident Date: April 21, 2020 Death Date: April 21, 2020 Fire Department: El Paso Fire Department Initial Summary: On Tuesday evening, April 21, 2020, while performing department mandated physical fitness training, Fire Suppression Technician Eduardo Ramirez collapsed. He was immediately taken to the hospital where he passed away. The cause of his death is under investigation.

Maine: Harold "Eddie" Moore, Jr., 42 Rank: Lieutenant Incident Date: April 28, 2020 Death Date: April 28, 2020 Fire Department: Jackson Fire Department Initial Summary: On Tuesday afternoon, April 28, 2020, Lieutenant Harold “Eddie” Moore, Jr., responded to a fire at a residence. Later in the evening, after arriving home, Lieutenant Moore suffered a cardiac arrest and passed away.

Illinois: Robert David Reisinger, 57 Rank: Firefighter/Paramedic Incident Date: March 24, 2020 Death Date: April 29, 2020 Fire Department: River Grove Fire Department Initial Summary: Firefighter/Paramedic Robert David Reisinger responded to a medical emergency on March 24, 2020. The patient had a known case of COVID-19.

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VEHICLE NEWS

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Auburn has received a new heavy rescue, built by Rosenbauer on a 2019 Kenworth T-370 chassis. The mid-section of this unique apparatus contains jump seats that can be accessed from either side of the apparatus. It replaces a 2004 Ford F chassis light duty rescue.

CHUCK LOWE

Hooksett has placed a 2019 Rosenbauer Commander 2000-GPM rescue pumper into service. The new Engine 1 carries 1000-gallons of water and has a class A foam system.

Heavy fire burns through the roof as Concord's Tower 1 gets into position.

GEOFF FORESTER

Concord Tenants Flee Apartment Fire Concord, NH - A two-alarm fire raged in a four-unit apartment building at 266 North State Street on Friday, May 15th.

Concord Fire Alarm dispatched the building fire and reported smoke showing, seen from the cameras located in the Fire Alarm Office, as companies raced to the scene at 6:19 P.M. Just up the street from Central Fire Station, Battalion Chief 1 Derek Kelleher arrived at 6:22 P.M., reporting heavy smoke and fire showing from a three-story building and immediately requested a "working fire" assignment.

The fire appeared to have

JUMP TO FILE #051720102 started in the rear of the building when tenants suddenly smelled smoke. As they started to investigate they saw smoke and flames in the back of the building and started to flee immediately while calling 91-1. A second-alarm and audible alarm, calling in off duty city firefighters, was ordered by Battalion 1 at 6:28 P.M. As firefighters made an aggressive interior attack and conducted searches to make sure the residents

had escaped, heavy fire took over the attic and burned through the roof. One firefighter was transported to Concord Hospital. A General Alarm was ordered at 7:08 P.M., summoning the entire call back of off-duty city firefighters, along with an additional mutual aid ambulance to the fire scene.

The fire was brought under control at 7:51 P.M. Crews had extensive overhaul and did not clear the scene until 9:30 P.M. The fire is under investigation.

- JAY HEATH

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Londonderry has placed a 2019 Pierce Impel 1500-GPM PUC pumper into service as Engine 1. This apparatus, like the 2013 model that it replaced, carries 1000-gallons of water.

JAY L HEATH

Henniker's first due Engine 2 had quite the workout at a 3rd-alarm fire in Henniker, May 31st.

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MICHAEL CARENZA JR

One Injured in Berlin House Explosion Berlin, CT - An explosion and fire injured an 83-year-old veteran at 239 Christian Lane around 10:50 A.M., on May 25th.

Neighbors and some Good Samaritans driving by pulled the resident and his dog from the house before it burst into flames. The extent of his injuries are unknown at this time.

All four of the town's fire departments responded, with Task Force 51 covering the town. The cause is under investigation.

RYAN FLAHERTY

Second-Alarm Called at House Fire in Norwich Norwich, CT - At 4:50 A.M. on Tuesday, May 26th, the Norwich Fire Department was dispatched to 36 Hedge Avenue for a house fire.

While responding, dispatch said the police were on scene reporting flames showing so the working fire was transmitted, bringing the Mohegan Tribal FAST. Battalion 1 arrived at 4:54 A.M. and transmitted the second-alarm for fire through the roof of a two-story wood-frame residential.

JUMP TO FILE #052920108 Squad A was first due and put the deck gun in service while stretching a line to protect an exposure. Engine 3 hand jacked five-inch from the squad to the hydrant and established the water supply. Engine 2 laid 600' of five-inch from a hydrant on East Main Street and used their deck gun.

Following that, Engine 3's crew stretched a hand line from Engine 2 down the 'Bravo' side. Truck 1 set up for defensive operations. The East Great Plain, Taftville and Laurel Hill Fire Departments staged on East Main Street and covered the city.

There were no injuries and the Norwich Fire Marshal's Office is investigating.

- RYAN FLAHERTY

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Torrington Firefighters Battle Two-Alarm Fire Torrington, CT - On May 15th at 7:10 P.M., the Torrington Fire Department received a call for a house fire. On arrival, the only occupant of the home was found outside with no injuries. Firefighters had heavy smoke showing from the basement and first floor, and did an aggressive interior attack and extinguished the fire. The cause is under investigation.

CHUCK LOWE

Quiambaug Fire Department, in Stonington, operates this 1990 International/Ranger as Engine 23. It carries 1000-gallons of water and is rated to pump 1250-GPM. This apparatus is schedule to be replaced later this year.

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Two-Car MVA with Injuries in Meriden

Meriden, CT - On June 1st around 10:15 A.M., first responders were dispatched to a two-car MVA on Broad and Camp Streets. One person was injured. Meriden Engine 3, Truck 1 and Car 2 were on scene, as well as Meriden Police and Hunters Ambulance.

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Yantic FD in Norwich recently placed a 2019 Pierce Enforcer 2000-GPM pumper into service as Engine 31. This apparatus carries 800-gallons of water. The former E31, a 1979 Mack CF that proudly served the department for four decades, will be auctioned off later this year.

CORAL RUGGIERO

Firefighters work to douse hotspots in the attic space.

Former YFD Engine 31.

CHUCK LOWE

New YFD Engine 31.

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Reported Car Fire Extends to Dwelling in Windsor Locks Windsor Locks, CT - On Sunday, May 17th at 5:19 P.M., the Windsor Locks Fire Department was dispatched to 54 Old County Road for a reported car fire.

Shortly after the initial dispatch, they received information that the dwelling was also involved. The residents, who were home at the time, were alerted by

JUMP TO FILE #051820131 neighbors and able to safely escape.

No injuries were reported.

- CORAL RUGGIERO

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VEHICLE NEWS

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Glastonbury Company 4 has taken delivery of a 2019 Spartan Metro Star All Wheel Drive pumper that was built by Marion. It replaces a 1992 International that has been given to public works.

The new Engine 41 carries 750-gallons of water and pumps at 1500-GPM.

CHUCK LOWE

Hoxie Hose in Mystic has placed a Marion pumper, built on a 2019 Spartan Metro Star chassis, into service as Engine 1. This apparatus has a 500-gallon UPF Poly tank, an Elkhart foam eductor system and is rated to pump 1500-GPM.

CHUCK LOWE

Taftville FD in Norwich has placed a 2019 Pierce Enforcer 2000GPM pumper into service as Engine 21. This apparatus carries 1000-gallons of water and 30-gallons of foam.

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Keep the kitchen cool!!

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

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One Person Dies in Rocky Hill Industrial Accident Rocky Hill, CT - On May 12th at about 2:00 P.M., first responders were dispatched for reports of an industrial accident on Evans Road.

A new section was being added when a gust of wind came.

There was one fatality, and no other injuries were reported.

There was no other structural damage.

JUMP TO FILE #051320112 All Rocky Hill units were on scene, as well as two Aetna ambulances. Berlin, Newington and Wethersfield provided mutual aid.

Rocky Hill Police and OSHA were also on scene.

- DAVID BOWEN

It’s July and the last thing we want to do is turn on the oven, so let’s fire up those grills! When we are in the dead of summer, I try to use my grill as much as possible, whether at home or the firehouse.

Most recipes that are ideal for cooking on the grill are fast cooking, making them perfect for those days that are just too hot to do anything.

But instead of throwing a steak on and calling it a day, I try to keep it interesting and play with flavors, textures and techniques. Kabobs are ubiquitous with grilling but often fall short in the creativity department,

you know the ones I am talking about…protein, pepper, onion, repeat. But that is just way too boring for me, after all most kabobs sold pre-packed in the supermarket come exactly that way. Kabobs are the perfect vehicle for trying out new marinades and ingredients, so think outside the box!

Kabobs require two things, the first being ingredient selection.

Make sure to use proteins that cook fast like chicken, lean cuts of beef, lamb and even seafood. Chicken breast is great but I prefer boneless skinless thighs as they offer more flavor and are more forgiving when it comes to overcooking. They also take on marinades well. Beef can be tricky so I tend to use sirloin steak rather than something expensive like filet mignon. Pork tenderloin is fantastic because it cooks fast and the same goes for seafood, particularly shrimp. You must also think about

the other ingredients you will be using. Things like peppers, onions, tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant all work well because they do not need extensive cooking times. With the recipe here I use corn, something not often used on kabobs, but the key here is to “par-cook” it on the grill before skewering to make sure it cooks through. Besides ingredient selection, you also need to consider how you will cut your ingredients before putting them on the skewer, this ensures ingredients will cook through. Think about how fast each ingredient cooks and cut them accordingly. Leave quicker cooking ingredients bigger and slower cooking ingredients a little smaller.

Kabobs are great for feeding crowds and this recipe for Mexican Shrimp and Corn Kabobs will certainly be a hit at your next BBQ! Stay safe, eat well!

MEXICAN SHRIMP AND CORN KABOBS Serves 4-6

Ingredients:

For Kabobs: 1 lb. Shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 Ears of Fresh Corn 2 Limes, 1 sliced thin / 1 cut into wedges Handful of Fresh Cilantro, rough chopped EVOO Kosher Salt Fresh Cracked Pepper Chili Powder Skewers, if using wood soak for at least 30 minutes Procedure:

-Preheat grill to high.

-Grill the corn with husk on for about 10 minutes, turning frequently. Remove and let cool. When cool to the touch, peel husk and cut into 2” pieces.

MICHAEL CARENZA JR

New Britain House Fire

New Britain, CT - Firefighters responded to 141 Rhodes Street for a reported house fire on May 2nd around 7:30 A.M. Heavy fire was showing from the second floor rear porch up to the roof. Firefighters held the fire to the rear second floor and attic above. No injuries were reported and the cause is under investigation.

-To make the kabobs, alternate shrimp, lime slices and corn. Brush kabobs with olive oil, season with salt, pepper and chile powder. Oil the grill grates and grill the skewers for a few minutes per side, or until the shrimp just starts to turn pink. Garnish with cilantro and lime wedges.

AJ FUSCO

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Tractor Catches Fire Inside Franklin Barn Franklin, CT - At 6:33 P.M. on Tuesday, May 19th, the Franklin Fire Department was dispatched to 393 Lebanon Road, at Cushman’s Farm, for a tractor fire in a JUMP TO FILE # cow barn.

At 6:35 P.M., 052220112 WW Dispatch began taking calls saying that the barn was on fire so it was upgraded to a firstalarm, bringing in Lebanon, Bozrah and Yantic. Bozrah Car 26 arrived at 6:42 P.M. and reported a working fire in the rear of a large barn with hundreds of cows roaming the property. The farmer used a loader to dump a large pile of dirt on the front of the tractor, which slowed the fire’s progression.

Lebanon Engine 206 arrived at 6:46 P.M. and put a one-andthree-quarter inch cross lay and a blitz fire into service. Ladder 126 arrived second and laid 1,000-feet of five-inch down the driveway to the rear of the barn and gave Engine 206 their tank water. Franklin Engine 225 arrived next and gave Lebanon their 1,000-gallons.

Yantic’s Engine 33 finished Bozrah’s lay back out to the street and set up as the drop site engine.

Franklin Tanker 125 positioned in the rear and nursed the first arriving companies while Lebanon’s Hose Tender 106 reverse laid to a pond 1,200-feet down the road and established a draft.

The fire was under control in about 30 minutes. Tankers from Baltic, Bozrah, Lebanon, Windham Center and East Great Plain sat in staging but were not utilized. Luckily, no cows or people were injured at the incident.

- RYAN FLAHERTY

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Franklin Fire Marshal Eyberse awaiting the engine company.

Forestry 145 of Stafford Fire Co. 1, is a 1969 Jeep 4x4 acquired long ago from military surplus. The members of the department made it "fire service ready", and it has served well since. F145 carries 250-gallons of water and pumps at 150-GPM.

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House Fire Displaces Four Residents in New Britain New Britain, CT - Four people were displaced after fire damaged their home at 99 Prospect Street around 1:00 P.M., JUMP TO FILE# on May 10th.

051220109 The two-alarm fire caused heavy damage to the rear porches, with fire entering the attic and burning through the roof.

There were no injuries and the cause is under investigation.

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Car Fire Shuts Down I-84 in Newtown

Newtown, CT - Newtown Hook & Ladder and Sandy Hook Vol. Fire & Rescue Co. were dispatched to a reported car fire on Tuesday, May 26th at 6:42 A.M. CT State Troopers advised firefighters that I-84 was shut down for them to access the fire. Sandy Hook's Engine 441 arrived on scene with Chief Bill Halstead and crew who confirmed a fully involved car fire.

Firefighters pulled the trash line from the bumper of the engine and went to work extinguishing the fire, using 1000-gallons of water. Firefighters returned to service at 7:35 A.M.

DAVID BOWEN

Resident Saves Cat from Structure Fire in Meriden

Meriden, CT - On May 15th around 3:45 A.M., units were dispatched for a working structure fire on Lincoln Terrace. Meriden Engines 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, along with Truck 1, Cars 2, 3, 4 and 6, and Hunters Ambulance were on scene. No injuries were reported. One of the tenants was able to save his cat. Middletown Truck, Wallingford Engine 2, Southington Engine Co., and South Meriden Volunteers were called for mutual aid to cover the city during the incident. Meriden Police was also on scene.

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VEHICLE NEWS

The Lawrence Fire Department took delivery of this ONE Boat Complete Water Rescue Package. This set up allows the department to rapidly transport two boats to any incident scene. The bottom boat is the R ONE Series 1660 boat with a 40HP Mercury motor, command console, dive platform, LED work lights, Tomar emergency lights, and interior safety lights.

The top boat is the R ONE Boat i-series 430 HD inflatable. This boat is all welded seams, has 5 chambers plus the keel, removable seats and a bow storage bag. The boat is powered by a 30HP Mercury motor. Both motors are protected by a propguard.

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These boats sit on a double stack trailer which once the bottom boat is launched, the top boat is lowered to the water with a warn winch. This trailer also features our removable Trailer Tower. This 22k lumen LED light tower is mounted on a Reese receiver hitch which allows the light tower to be removed from the trailer and used on any vehicle with a receiver hitch. The tower is powered by the 12v outlet on the tow vehicle. When raised, the tower extends to 12-ft., allowing for full illumination of any incident scene.

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Engine 5's ladder pipe works the 'Delta' side of the roof on Oak St.

NATE ARNOLD

Attic Fire Lights Up the Night Sky in Holyoke Holyoke, MA - A fire that destroyed the attic and roof structure of a multi-family home in Holyoke on May 25th drew large crowds of onlookers and lit up the early evening sky as firefighters fought to bring it under control.

Calls to 9-1-1 reporting the fire started coming into Holyoke Fire Alarm shortly after 8:00 P.M., and the first companies on scene encountered heavy smoke and fire venting from the dormers of this large three-story wood-frame dwelling.

JUMP TO FILE #053120111 First alarm companies began an interior attack on the fire and put in a strong effort to make the third floor of the building, but were pushed back by high heat and deteriorating structural conditions. Oak St. command ordered the secondalarm to be struck shortly thereafter, bringing most of the remaining on duty Holyoke jakes to the scene and requiring station coverage from

Truck 2's officer opens the soffit over the 'Alpha' side dormer.

neighboring departments.

A defensive attack was set up on three out of four sides of the building, using ladder pipes on the 'Alpha', 'Bravo' and 'Delta' sides of the structure.

Crews remained on scene well into the night chasing hot spots and overhauling the building. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. In all, seven residents were displaced but are being assisted by the Red Cross.

- NATE ARNOLD

NATE ARNOLD

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JOHN SJOSTEDT

Lobster Boat Catches Fire in Plymouth Harbor

Plymouth, MA - Firefighters responded to Plymouth Harbor off Cordage Park for a reported boat fire on May 29th. Firefighters launched a fire boat from the town pier and arrived to find a lobster boat with heavy fire on the deck. Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire. There were no injuries.

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Hanson FF Tim Royer hits the fire in the attic from a ladder on the 'B' side of the house.

Hanson Crews Quickly Knock Down Attic Fire Hanson, MA - At around 9:45 A.M. on the morning of Wednesday, June 10th, the Hanson Fire Department responded to 20 Fallon Point Road for a reported building fire. Companies arrived to find smoke showing from a one-story wood-frame dwelling.

Companies reported that the fire was in the attic and a line was being stretched. A working fire was requested by Lieutenant Keith Wilson, bringing Pembroke and Hanover engines to the scene and

JUMP TO FILE #061120103 an East Bridgewater company to station coverage. As additional Hanson firefighters arrived onscene an additional line was stretched and put into operation.

Pembroke's crew went to the roof to open up above the fire.

Crews were able to quickly knock down the main body of fire

and remained on-scene checking for hot spots and extension. There are no hydrants in the area but firefighters were able use the tank water from the on-scene engine companies to knock down the fire.

The cause of the fire is under investigation. The Massachusetts State Fire Marshal's office was requested to the scene. Whitman CERT Rehab also responded to the scene. No injuries were reported.

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This patch belongs to the New Ashford Vol. Fire Department, located in Berkshire County, MA.

Waltham, MA Fire continues training of its firefighters. Here, training deputy Tim Pratt and Capt. John Bonadio discuss rescue operations at a single-family home. Training before and a critique after helped firefighters understand the challenges of searching a house charged with artificial smoke.

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JACK STAWASZ/HOLLIS NH EMERGENCY BUFF

Large Brush Fire in Dunstable

Dunstable, MA - On May 29th, the Dunstable, MA FD responded to a reported brush fire on Fletcher Street. After arriving on scene and seeing how fast the fire was moving with the dry conditions and wind, multiple departments were requested mutual aid to respond. Dunstable, MA Forestry 1, Rescue 1, UTV and Car 1 were some of the first units on scene. Mutual Aid that responded were Hollis, NH Tanker 2, Brookline, NH Utility 1, UTV, and Engine 5, Pepperell, MA Tanker 1 and Forestry 1, Nashua, NH Engine 3 and Forestry 2, Ayer, MA Forestry 1, Tynsborough, MA Tanker 1, Brush 1 and Car 1, Westford, MA Service 2 with OHRV 1 and Car 3, Littleton, MA Forestry 1, Townsend, MA Forestry 2, Squad 1 and the ATV, Groton Service 1 and Service 2, and Massachusetts DCR Bureau of Fire Control District 6 Patrol 6-0, Patrol 6-1 and Patrol 6-8. Trinity Ambulance also provided rehab for the firefighters as it was a hot and humid day to be battling a fire. Dunstable PD was also on scene for traffic control. The Fire was under control after a couple hours.

The guardrail completely entered the passenger side of the vehicle.

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Guardrail Pierces Car in Whitman Whitman, MA - At around 3:10 P.M. on the afternoon of Wednesday, May 27th, the Whitman Fire Department responded to a reported motor vehicle accident on Auburnville Way, an over-55 community off of 877 Auburn Street. Ambulance-249, Engine243 and Car-3 responded.

Companies arrived to find a

JUMP TO FILE #052820101 single-vehicle motor vehicle accident with one car into a wooden guardrail near the clubhouse. The guardrail smashed the front of the vehicle, came through the windshield and completely into the pas-

senger compartment on the passenger side of the vehicle. Luckily, the only occupant of the vehicle, the driver, was reported to be uninjured. Engine-243 stood by while the vehicle was removed from the wooden guardrail.

- PAT TRAVERS

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Fire Destroys Vehicle in Carver Carver, MA - Carver Firefighters responded to Route 44 at Route 58 for a motor vehicle fire on May 5th. On arrival firefighters found a vehicle fully involved. The fire was quickly brought under control.

Norton Fire Group 1.

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WORKING FACES

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Two Minivans Crash Head-On in Waltham

NATE ARNOLD

Chicopee Fire Capt. Jerusik brings a fraught feline out of a fire building on May 12th.

Waltham, MA - On May 31st, two minivans collided at the intersection of Sibley Road and Weston Street. One van was driving the wrong way when it crashed head-on with another van exiting I95. Waltham Engine 1 and Medic 1 were dispatched. Engine 4 was clearing from a call and took the run, returning Engine 1. Meanwhile, Squad 5 and Medic 2 were dispatched. Engine 4 reported a two-car accident with multiple injuries and one woman complaining of glass in her eyes. Three people were transported to area hospitals.

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Fully Involved Home Spreads to Five Autos and Two Exposures in Springfield Springfield, MA - A fastmoving fire destroyed a two-story home and five vehicles, and damaged two other homes in the Old Hill section of Springfield on the afternoon of Saturday, May 9th. The blaze required two alarms worth of companies to knock JUMP TO FILE# down.

Members of 051320103 Engine Co. 8, Truck Co. 2 and the Rescue Squad were enjoying a brief moment of peace and calm in their firehouse on Eastern Avenue, nicknamed "Springfield's Fire Factory" for their heavy workload, when an excited neighborhood resident ran for the front door of the station.

Gaining the attention of the man on watch, the resident indicated there was a fire on Terrance Street, three blocks from their current location, and as the bay doors rolled up, the members were greeted with a large column of black smoke visible from the front ramp.

After a short response, crews found an occupied two-story frame dwelling on Terrance Street fully involved along with five cars and trucks parked around the building. To make matters worse, a strong wind was fanning the flames and radiant heat was attacking both the 'Bravo' and 'Delta' side exposure buildings, as well as spreading embers to neighboring streets.

Chief 2, DFC Marcellin, struck a second-alarm when advised of the conditions on scene

by Engine 8 and second-alarm companies were split between two streets so as to surround and drown the fire.

With hand lines and ladder pipes surrounding the fire ground, companies brought the fire under control within 20 minutes. The damage to the property however was significant. The original fire building was a total loss, along with five vehicles and exposure buildings sustaining several thousand dollars worth of damage.

Two residents were left homeless by the fire. The cause remains under investigation.

Master streams darken down the last of the fire on Terrance Street.

NATE ARNOLD

- NATE ARNOLD

NATE ARNOLD

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VEHICLE NEWS

CHUCK LOWE

Templeton has placed a Toyne pumper into service. Built on a 2019 Spartan MetroStar MFD chassis, the new Engine 3 carries 1000gallons of water and is rated to flow 1500-GPM. It is assigned to Headquarters in Baldwinville.

SEAN FESKO/911 ERV

Porch Fire Extends in Quincy Quincy, MA - On May 22nd, Quincy Fire Alarm dispatched companies to a reported fire on Peterson Road. Engine 6 arrived to find fire on the porch and running up the building and into the attic. Crews had the heavy fire knocked down within 10 minutes and worked on the roof checking for extension. Not long after the under control was given, QFD responded to another fire involving multiple buildings that went to three alarms.

CHUCK LOWE

Lincoln FD Ambulance 1 is a 2019 Ford F-550 4x4 chassis with the "box" portion of the previous A1, a 2010 Horton ambulance, remounted.

K. LEGER

MVA with Injuries in Fall River CHUCK LOWE

Barre has placed a 2019 Pierce Enforcer 1500-GPM pumper into service as Engine 4. It replaces a 1999 Pierce. The new rig carries 1000-gallons of water.

Fall River, MA - Several fire units along with two medical rescues responded to the intersection of Pleasant Street and Eastern Avenue on May 24th for a motor vehicle accident with injuries.

Heavy Rescue 1, Ladder 4 and Engine 9 responded to assist the paramedics with extrication and stabilization of the patients.

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Hanover Crews Work Fire in Large Brush Pile Hanover, MA - Around 5:00 P.M. on the afternoon of Thursday, May 14th, the Hanover Fire Department responded to the area of Winter Street and Ames Way for a reported fire.

Companies arrived to find a 150' x 30' x 15' pile of brush and compost JUMP TO FILE# on fire at the rear of 051520112 299 Ames Way. A box was struck, bringing in off-duty firefighters to assist.

Companies utilized large lines, deck guns and a ladder pipe to knock down the fire and keep it contained to the pile of brush and compost. Hanover companies C-1, C-2, E-7, E-4, E-3, T-1, S-1 & A-3 responded and worked at the fire. A Norwell engine was brought into Hanover's Headquarters for station coverage.

Crews worked around two hours to have the fire under control.

- PAT TRAVERS

Multiple hand lines, deck guns and a ladder pipe were used to knock down the fire.

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Somerville Auxiliary Fire Department once operated this 1947 American LaFrance pumper as Engine 9.

MICHAEL P SILVIA - RETIRED CAPTAIN WESTPORT FD

Westport Firefighters R. Porawski and I. Manley take a break during a structure fire in town.

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This is the third disk of the set of five and features Rescue 3, which covers the Bronx and three battalions in Manhattan. Like the other two previously reviewed, it is 60 minutes in length and starts off with the same introduction sung by Fontana Bass. A second brief presentation follows, featuring fires of the past. At this point the viewer may think that he or she has the wrong disk, but low and behold it eventually gets to Rescue 3 footage.

Unlike the first two disks where a member of the company introduces himself and orients the viewer about the responsibilities of the rescue unit, this disk does not have a formal introduction.

You will see fires and collapses that the company responded to during 1998 and 1999, and see a training session on the search cam which is a long instrument used to be inserted within a collapse area to search for life and other conditions. Also is a tour of the inventory of the collapse unit, which is the second section of Rescue 3 which is a tractor-drawn vehicle.

One of the collapses is in lower Manhattan involving a parking garage in which some 50 cars were destroyed. Heavy equipment was brought in to retrieve the cars and each had to be searched for possible casualties or fatalities. A second collapse of the building under repairs is featured.

There is an explanation about the symbols on vacant buildings for instance and what each signifies

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to the Fire Department regarding entry or non-entry. The fire scenes include a multi-storied brick dwelling which appears to be vacant and has heavy fire through the roof but nothing showing on the lower floors.

Other fires include a commercial business which actually burned twice within two months, an auto repair shop and other major fires. Radio transmissions can be heard and there is a brief announcement of when the incident was, where it was and what is involved.

The next disk will feature Rescue Company 4.

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VEHICLE NEWS

Pictured is Oak Bluffs FD new EMS unit "Oscar 93", a 2020 Chevy Tahoe EMS response vehicle.

BERNIE MEEHAN JR

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Three-Alarm Fire Hits Tight Medford Neighborhood Medford, MA - On May 11th, Medford Fire Alarm dispatched companies for a report of smoke in the area of Canal Street.

While en route, additional calls came in reporting a fire in the rear of a residence set alongside the Mystic River. Companies had heavy fire on arrival and immediately struck a secondalarm; a third-alarm was struck about 15 minutes later. Due to the location of the home along the river and on a dead-end section of the street, companies fought the fire streetside, in neighboring yards, and from a bridge crossing the river.

PATRICK KERRIGAN

Third-Alarm Fire on Foster St. in Lowell

Lowell, MA - Lowell firefighters were called to a fire on Foster St., May 14th. Upon arrival, smoke was showing from the large two-and-a-half story wood-frame. Crews made an aggressive interior attack and found fire in the floors and running the walls to the third floor and attic. The incident commander struck a second-alarm, bringing in more companies. Fire took over the third floor and attic and firefighters were pulled from the building for a defensive attack and command struck a third-alarm. After the heavy fire was knocked down with master streams, deck guns and big handlines, crews made entry again to chase the remaining pockets of fire. Crews remained on scene for a while overhauling.

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PATRICK KERRIGAN

Three Alarms Struck at Lawrence Structure Fire

Lawrence, MA - Lawrence firefighters responded to a building fire at 11 Lowell St. on May 13th. Companies arrived to fire showing from the second floor with extension to the third floor and attic. A second-alarm was quickly struck, bringing in more manpower. Crews made an aggressive interior attack chasing the fires in the walls and attic. Shortly after, the Incident Commander struck a third-alarm due to the extent of the fire. The fire was brought under control a while later.

Engine 9 runs Springfield's oldest front line apparatus, a 1996 Pierce Lance 1500-GPM pumper that carries 750-gallons of water and 50-gallons of foam.

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Northbridge Engine 3 operates a 2017 Pierce Arrow XT 1500-GPM pumper that carries 1000-gallons of water with 30-gallons of foam.

CHUCK LOWE

Two Alarms for Weymouth Restaurant Fire

Weymouth, MA - On May 11th, Weymouth Fire Alarm dispatched a first-alarm assignment to Broad Street for a reported fire. On arrival companies had smoke showing and reported heavy fire inside and through the roof. Multiple handlines and an aerial stream were used to fight the fire. A second-alarm brought crews from Quincy, Hingham and Braintree to the scene.

RICHARD BILLINGS Springfield Engine 5 protects Indian Orchard with this 2015 Pierce Velocity 1500/500/75' aerial. This is the only quint in the SFD fleet.

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Engine 3 in East Natick operates the town's newest apparatus, a 2018 E-One Typhoon. The 1500-GPM pumper carries 985-gallons of water and 45-gallons of foam.

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Five Alarms Needed to Quell Auto Shop Fire in Easthampton Easthampton, MA - A busy work day for a local auto repair shop turned terrifying shortly after 12:30 P.M. on Friday, May 22nd, when the shop's employees were warned that the building was on fire.

An alert Easthampton Police Of- JUMP TO FILE# ficer who was out 052420124 on routine patrol was the first to discover that the 50'x200' long building housing Full Tilt auto body was on fire, and made sure that the shop employees, who were unaware at the time their building was burning, evacuated safely while the alarm was sounded at the Easthampton Fire Department.

The EFD responded quickly, bringing two engines and a ladder-tower to the scene, but the fire, which had taken possession of the open web truss roof by this point was spreading from the 'Alpha' side to the 'Charlie' side quickly. Chief David Mottor wasted no time in striking alarms in rapid succession. The 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th alarms were sounded within 45 minutes.

Mutual aid crews from Northampton, Southampton, Hadley, South Hadley, Amherst, Holyoke, Hatfield and West Springfield soon descended upon Easthampton, responding either to the scene for manpower or to the station for city wide coverage.

Conditions on scene deteriorated rapidly early on with the fire taking total possession of the building, resulting in a structural collapse that caused minor injury to firefighters who were operating inside when the collapse started and were struck by falling debris.

Thankfully, all members of all responding fire departments were able to pull out of the structure and switch to a surround and drown attack. Four aerial master streams, deck guns and large caliber hand lines were deployed to all sides of the building.

While the building is a total loss, crews managed to keep the fire contained to the building of origin. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the EFD, the EPD and the Massachusetts State Fire Marshal's Office. The Easthampton community has already rallied around this long time city business. As of this article's writing, a GoFundMe page set up to take donations to help the owners rebuild had already received several thousand dollars in donations.

- NATE ARNOLD

A rare sight, ladders from Holyoke, Northampton and Easthampton work in concert, pouring water on the remains of 69 Ferry St. NATE ARNOLD

Easthampton's Ladder 1 blasts soot and debris off the wall as they work their stream back and forth.

NATE ARNOLD

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Fire Destroys a Providence Pizza Restaurant Providence, RI - On Friday, May 22nd, Providence Firefighters were called to 369 Douglas Avenue for a structure fire.

Engine 12 was first on scene and performed fire suppression at Mondoz JUMP TO FILE# Pizzeria.

Shortly 052520104 after getting the first line in the door, firefighters had a ceiling collapse and were evacuated from the building to perform an exterior attack.

- STERLING BEAUCAGE

Mondoz Pizzeria was destroyed by fire on 5/22/20.

STERLING BEAUCAGE/STILLBOX FIRE PHOTOS

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IN SERVICE

Vehicle News

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Waterboro recently took delivery of a 2020 E-One Typhoon. The new Engine 2 carries 1000-gallons of water and is rated to pump 1500-gallons per minute.

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Engine 3 in Freeport is assigned a 2016 Pierce Quantum PUC 1500-GPM pumper. It carries 750-gallons of water and 50-gallons of foam.

CHUCK LOWE

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This patch belongs to Jay Fire Department, located in Franklin County, ME.

Engine 7 in Lewiston is assigned this 2017 Pierce Arrow XT 1500-GPM pumper with a 750-gallon water tank.

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CHUCK LOWE

Stamford Engine 2 is a 1988 Mack-MC686FC 1500-GPM pumper that was built by Ward 79 in Elmira Heights, NY. This apparatus originally served the Santa Barbara County Fire Department in California. It returned east in 2009 when acquired by the SFD.

CHUCK LOWE

Dorset has placed a Toyne pumper built on a 2019 International HV507 4x4 chassis into service. The new Engine 511 carries 750-gallons of water and 25-gallons of foam. It is rated to deliver 1250-gallons per minute. With this acquisition all of the DFD apparatus are green.

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