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NORTHWOOD FOUR-ALARM DESTROYS HISTORIC MASONIC LODGE

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Northwood, NH - On Saturday night, September 28th, a massive four-alarm fire destroyed the historic Masonic lodge in Northwood, a site where Civil War veterans met and shared battle stories.

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The historic Northwood Masonic Lodge was destroyed by a four-alarm fire on 9/28/19.

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Small Bathroom Fire in Hudson Quickly Knocked

Hudson, NH - On September 22nd, the Hudson and Nashua Fire Departments were dispatched to a reported structure fire in Hudson. Companies had an interior smoke condition and determined that there was a fire in the bathroom. A working fire assignment was struck, bringing a Nashua ladder and AMR ambulance to the scene. The fire was knocked down shortly after.

Northwood, NH - On Saturday night, September 28th, a massive four-alarm fire destroyed the historic Masonic lodge in Northwood, a site where Civil War veterans met and shared battle stories.

Concord Fire Alarm received numerous 911 calls for JUMP TO FILE # a building fire at the 092919131 intersection of Route 4 and Route 202 at 9:24 P.M. A second-alarm was called at 9:32 P.M. as the large, three-story building had heavy fire showing on arrival.

According to records, the construction of the Northwood lodge was completed in 1885 and was one of the older continuously used temples in the state. Mason meetings and other functions were still being used in the building. Of the lodge's three stories, the truly special room was up in the attic where the Northwood chapter of the Grand Army of the Republic once met. It was decorated with murals, each depicting a famous scene from the Civil War. A third-alarm was called at 9:44 P.M., followed by a fourthalarm at 9:57 P.M., with a special call for four additional tankers.

Tankers shuttled water from various water sources in town to supply the numerous hand lines and two ladder pipes operating throughout the night.

Durham and Pembroke's tower ladders operated until the heavy fire was knocked down by 1:03 A.M. Fire departments from Allenstown, Raymond, Pembroke, Deerfield, Bow, Concord,

Firefighters battle heavy fire with a big line.

Auburn, Barrington, Lee, Durham, Chichester, Epping, Epsom, Barnstead, Nottingham, Strafford, Pittsfield, Candia, Loudon, Rochester and Brentwood worked at the scene, while Dover provided coverage for the Northwood stations.

One firefighter was treated for

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heat exhaustion, but no other injuries were reported. The NH State Fire Marshal's Office was called to the scene to investigate the cause of the fire.

- JAY HEATH

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Toxic Fumes Cause Evacuation of Salem Hotel

Salem, NH - The Holiday Inn at 1 Keewaydin Drive in Salem was evacuated on September 20th when several people became sick after being exposed to toxic fumes. Three patients were taken to area hospitals for treatment. The SENH Haz-Mat team was activated and mutual aid was requested to assist at the scene as well as cover the town. Pictured is B/C Lemere working from the Command Post.

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Maine: Michael Bell, 68 Rank: Captain Incident Date: September 16, 2019 Death Date: September 16, 2019 Fire Department: Farmington Fire Rescue Initial Summary: Employees inside of a recently renovated two-story administrative office for Life Enrichment Advancing People (LEAP) Inc., a nonprofit that helps adults with developmental, cognitive, and intellectual disabilities, made an emergency call reporting that they smelled propane. No patients were inside and all employees inside of the building evacuated immediately.

Captain Michael Bell responded with the Farmington Fire Rescue to the emergency call. Soon after firefighters arrived on scene and began to investigate, there was an explosion that leveled the building. Captain Bell was killed as a result of injuries sustained in the explosion.

Six other firefighters, including the fire chief, and a maintenance worker were reportedly injured and transported to hospitals around the state.

Pennsylvania: Edward Nulton, 60 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: September 21, 2018 Death Date: September 19, 2019 Fire Department: Kunkle Fire Company Initial Summary: On September 21, 2018, Firefighter Edward Nulton was directing traffic at the scene of a vehicle accident when he was struck by a dump truck. He suffered critical injuries, including traumatic brain injury, from which he was unable to recover. Nulton passed away as a result of his injuries on September 19, 2019.

North Carolina: Claud G. Messer, 74 Rank: Captain Incident Date: September 20, 2019 Death Date: September 20, 2019 Fire Department: Jonathan Creek Fire and Rescue Initial Summary: While operating a fire department vehicle, Captain Claud Messer was involved in a vehicle accident on Jonathan Creek Road (Highway 276 North) as he responded to another emergency traffic accident call. Messer passed away as a result of the injuries sus-

tained in the accident.

Texas: Kenneth Stavinoha, 36 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: September 21, 2019 Death Date: September 21, 2019 Fire Department: Houston Fire Department Initial Summary: While on duty at Houston Fire Department’s Station 27, Firefighter Kenneth Stavinoha suffered a medical emergency and did not survive. The cause of death is pending an autopsy.

Florida: Scott R. Neumann, 52 Rank: Firefighter-Paramedic Incident Date: September 26, 2019 Death Date: September 26, 2019 Fire Department: Martin County Fire Rescue Initial Summary: After returning home from his shift at the Martin County Fire Rescue Department, Station 16, in which he participated in physical fitness training, Firefighter-Paramedic Scott R. Neumann passed away from a medical incident which has not yet been determined.

South Carolina: Paul E. Quattlebaum, 46 Rank: Fire Engineer Incident Date: October 4, 2019 Death Date: October 4, 2019 Fire Department: Lexington County Fire Service Initial Summary: Fire Engineer Paul Quattlebaum was dispatched to a medical call. While responding to the call, he and his partner saw a vehicle accident in the 5200 block of Fairview Road and stopped to help. While checking on those involved, Quattlebaum was struck by a semi-truck. EMS treated Quattlebaum at the scene and then transported him to a nearby hospital where he passed away.

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MVA with Injuries and Entrapment in Derry Derry, NH - On October 12th at 7:42 P.M., the Derry Fire Communications Center received a 911 call reporting a motor vehicle crash at the intersection of Chester Road and Old Auburn Road. An Engine Company, Medic Unit and Battalion Chief were dispatched from the Central Fire Station.

While enroute, the Derry Fire Communications Center received a second call reporting multiple injuries and entrapment. With this information, a Ladder Company from the Hampstead Road Station and a Medic Unit from the English

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Once units were on scene, it was determined that there were five victims, one of which was moderately entrapped in a vehicle.

A third Medic Unit was requested and responded from the Island Pond Station, which dedicated all 15 on-duty members to this incident. A staff recall was conducted.

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pany completed the extraction of the patient in 10 minutes. Injuries did not appear to be life-threatening, however a Trauma Alert was alerted based on the serious mechanism of injury.

Chester Road was closed during the incident and remained closed for a short period to allow the removal of the vehicles. The Derry Police Department is investigating the collision.

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MEMORIES

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Ma, Meatloaf!

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Car Fire Knocked Down

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Orange, CT - Orange firefighters extinguished a fully involved car on Friday night, October 4th, in front of 150 Boston Post Road. The Orange Volunteer Fire Department received the alarm at approximately 6:30 P.M. The car was a total loss, but there were no injuries reported. The fire is being investigated by the Orange Fire Marshal’s office and the Orange Police Department.

There are few things that connect us with our past more than food. It has the innate ability to bring us back to a certain time or event in our life, both good and bad. When I think about my own past, these memorable meals tend to be the comfort food I grew up with. Coming from a big ItalianAmerican family, I can still smell both of my grandmothers’ tomato sauce bubbling away. The meatballs, braciole and ribs turning it a dark brick red and lending just enough fat to slick the top. Or maybe it's my mother’s meatloaf, studded with carrots and glazed

perfectly with ketchup, not fussy but certainly satisfying.

Meatloaf is one of those miraculous dishes that checks all the boxes. It feeds a crowd, reheats well and can also be eaten cold on a sandwich, all while being a relatively good bang for your buck. The traditional version is my favorite, due of course to that nostalgia I was speaking of earlier. But sometimes I like to take these “traditional” recipes and turn them on their head a little bit while still keeping true to their form, in this case a loaf of meat.

By now you may have realized I like to take a healthier approach to my cooking in the firehouse. It's no secret that we tend to gravitate towards high fat, high calorie food as firefighters. But it's killing us, plain and simple. Cardiac-related incidents continue to be the number one killer of firefighters. So

why not take familiar flavors and make them a little healthier, even if it's just a little bit.

With meatloaf, the answer was obvious, substitute beef for a leaner meat like turkey. It's important when using these leaner meats to amp up the flavor due to the lower fat content. One thing is for sure, chipotle packs a punch in the flavor department. Mexican ingredients work well when trying to introduce healthier meals into the firehouse because they amplify flavor, not calories. Cilantro, chili powder, jalapeno and lime all add depth to the dish without adding extra fat. And the beauty of meatloaf is that it's a blank canvas, so it takes these flavors on so well.

Give this recipe a shot and remember, cooking should be fun.

Adjust the recipe according to your liking.

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CHIPOTLE TURKEY-AVOCADO MEATLOAF Serves 4

Ingredients:

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1 lb. Ground Turkey ½ Yellow Onion, diced 1 Cup Plain Breadcrumbs 1 Egg ¼ Cup Milk 1 Tbs. Worcestershire Sauce ½ Avocado, mashed ½ Cup Black Beans, rinsed and drained 1 Red Bell Pepper, seeded and diced 1 Tbs. Chipotle Adobo Sauce Small Handful Fresh Cilantro, chopped 1 Tbs. Kosher Salt Glaze: 2 Tbs. Tomato Paste 1 Tbs. Honey 6 Tbs. Chipotle Adobo Sauce 1 Tbs. Water Procedure:

-Preheat oven to 350°

-In a large bowl, combine the onion, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, salt, Worcestershire, chipotle adobo sauce and avocado. Stir well to CEL

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combine. Add the turkey, black beans, bell pepper, and a pinch of cilantro.

Gently combine with your hands.

-On a large baking pan, mold the meatloaf into a rectangle. Combine all the glaze ingredients in a bowl.

Evenly spread the glaze on top of the meatloaf and

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place in the oven. Cook for 1 ½ hours or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with cilantro.

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Vehicle News The Bethel Volunteer Fire Department recently took delivery of a 2019 Seagrave Marauder pumper. It features a Cummins 450 HP Engine, Allison transmission, Telma drive-line retarder, Waterous single stage 2000-GPM pump, 750-gallon L-shaped water tank, and 20-gallon Class-A foam tank. On Sunday, September 15th, new Engine 6 arrived at the South St. station for a traditional wet down ceremony.

Water was transferred from old Engine 6, a 1998 E-One Cyclone pumper, to the new Engine 6, followed by neighboring department, Stony Hill Fire Company, providing the traditional wet down. Community members were invited to help push the engine into its housing. Engine 6 was put into service and completed its first two calls by 9pm the same day.

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Fast-Moving Garage Fire Damages Home in Norwalk Norwalk, CT - The Norwalk Fire Department responded to a reported lawn mower fire in a garage at 4 Bayberry Lane at 3:46 P.M. on Tuesday afternoon, October 1st. When firefighters arrived, the two-car garage below the ranch style house was fully involved in fire and extending up the side of the home.

Firefighters' initial fire attack was hampered by the electrical service line arcing after it burned off the house, but despite the slight delay maneuvering the hose lines around the downed wire, the fire was brought under control in 20 minutes.

One of the homeowners was outside when firefighters arrived, but her three cats remained inside. Fortunately, all three were found alive after searching for several minutes. They were taken to a local Veterinarian to be checked out.

A Toyota Highlander also sustained fire damage, as it was parked in front of the garage doors. Fire and heat damage was primarily in the garage, with some extension into the living areas. The home was posted unfit for occupancy and Fire Marshal Broderick Sawyer is investigating

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Norwich City Fire Department Forestry 1 is assigned a 2003 Humvee, built by Danko.

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Residents Displaced by Fire in New Britain New Britain, CT - A fire on the first floor of 24 Oak Street displaced 17 residents on September 25th. Firefighters arrived with fire showing from the first floor 'B' side of the three-story building and quickly knocked down the blaze, containing it to the first floor. The siding on the house next door was warped from the heat. There were no injuries and the cause is under investigation.

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A Battalion Chief oversees operations.

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Firefighters Deploy Defensive Attack at Wallingford House Fire

Wallingford, CT - Firefighters faced heavy fire on September 24th at 35 Twin Oak Farm Road, a one-and-a-half story, wood-frame, Cape Cod style home. A defensive attack was immediately deployed with a portable Blitzfire deck gun. Access was difficult to the home, which was 1500-feet from the road. First-in crews laid 1200-feet of LDH to the home for water supply. Eventually, another two-and-a-half inch hand line and a one-and-three-quarter inch hand line were used to control the fire. It was reported that no one was home at the time of the fire, which was called in by neighbors. The fire was reported under control within 30 minutes and no injuries were reported.

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Three Victims Airlifted from Barkhamsted Crash Barkhamsted, CT - Route 44 at 110 New Hartford Road was closed for several hours on Friday night, September 27th while State Police investigated a crash involving two vehicles, in which three victims JUMP TO FILE# were transported by 092919121 Lifestar.

Shortly before 7:30 P.M., a Ram 1500 pickup truck was struck by a Jeep Grand Cherokee on Route 44 in the area of the Log House restaurant in Barkhamsted. Upon arrival of firefighters, it was discovered that extrication would be required.

Pleasant Valley Fire Department, along with responders from New Hartford and Winsted performed scene duties while Barkhamsted East and other New Hartford responders closed off the road. Riverton Fire handled the landing zone, which was set up on the soccer field of Barkhamsted Elementary School.

Two helicopters responded to the school, where they were met

by New Hartford Ambulance with two patients. A third patient was transported by Winsted Ambulance to Charlotte Hungerford Hospital where they were met by a third helicopter.

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Lifestar 3 (front) and Lifestar 1 on the ground.

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Oswegatchie Fire Co. owns and maintains a 1967 Mack C95 1000GPM pumper that once served the department. The cab and chassis are original, but the body was acquired from a former Hartford rig.

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Gales Ferry Fire Co. is located in the Town of Ledyard. They work alongside the Ledyard Fire Co. and a separate volunteer Ambulance Squad to protect life and property. Each of the three agencies operates with a small full time crew during the day.

Nights and weekends are completely volunteer.

GFFC operates out of a single station located on Route 12.

They have six pieces of apparatus that includes a brush truck, service truck and a tanker. The most recent addition to the fleet is a 2017 Ferrara 107' Quint. It replaced a 23-year-old aerial that was only 65-feet.

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Engine 21 - 2009 HME/Ferrara 1500-GPM with 750-gallons of water and 50 of foam.

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Orange Deputy Fire Marshal James Vincent and Orange Assistant Chief Mike Esposito examine a piece of furniture from the home at 495 Quintard Lane, where firefighters extinguished a house fire, 10/14/19.

Smoke Detectors Alert Orange Residents to House Fire Orange, CT – Firefighters from the Orange Volunteer Fire Department extinguished a fire in a house at 495 Quintard Lane late Monday night, October 14th.

There were no injuries.

Firefighters responded to a call for “heavy smoke” in a home around 11:45 P.M. According to Fire Chief Vaughan Dumas, they found visible fire in the living room area of the house on arrival.

They were able to quickly knock down the fire before it could do extensive damage to the rest of the house.

“The occupants were alerted by the smoke detector,” said Dumas. “They called 911 and exited the building under their own power. There were no injuries.”

Dumas said the incident underscores the importance of smoke detectors in homes. The device alerted the home occupants early enough that they were able

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“Especially at this time of year, this incident is a good lesson,” said Dumas. “People should check their smoke detectors. It’s almost time to change clocks, and that’s always a good time to change your smoke detector batteries.”

Dumas gave no damage estimate. He said the fire was under investigation by the Orange Fire Marshal’s office. Units from the Woodbridge Volunteer Fire Department responded to cover Orange while local firefighters handled the fire.

- DOUG FENICHEL

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PATCH OF THE MONTH

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This patch belongs to Boston Fire Department Ladder 15, located in Suffolk County, MA. EUGENE WEBER JR.

Firefighters work a two-alarm fire on Holt St., 10/14/19.

DAVID BRYCE

Rescues Made at Fitchburg Second-Alarm

PETER LOBO

Waltham Celebrates 135 Years of Service

Waltham, MA - The Waltham Fire Department celebrated their 135 year anniversary on Sunday, September 22nd. The oneand-a-half-hour parade kicked off with their Honor Guard, followed by Engine 8, Rescue 1 and Tower 1.

Fitchburg, MA - Fitchburg firefighters were dispatched for reported smoke in the building at 48 Holt Street on the morning of Monday, October 14th. Almost immediately after dis- JUMP TO FILE# patch crews were 101719101 advised of people still in the building, and as the trucks pulled out of the station they had smoke showing.

Crews arrived to find a fire on the second floor and a woman in a third floor window needing rescue. A contractor working next door had put a ladder to the third floor window prior to crews arriving. Firefighter Yona Vaughan went up the ladder to the window while Firefighters Dean Osgood and Kenneth Hollums went to the third floor room and assisted getting the woman out of the window, handing her over to Firefighter Vaughan on the ladder.

Crews knocked the heavy fire down quickly. A second-alarm was struck for additional manpower when they found that the fire had extended. Several chickens and birds were also saved by crews on scene. This was the second rescue over a ground ladder within the last three weeks in the city.

- DAVID BRYCE

DAVID BRYCE

Firefighters made a rescue out of a top floor window on arrival.

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VENDOR SPOTLIGHT

New England

KIMTEK Introduces Three New Brush Truck Skid Units Basic models offer options and price point advantages October 9, 2019–Orleans, VT - Fire departments with brush trucks are benefitting from three new skid unit options just introduced by KIMTEK Corporation. These additions to KIMTEK's FIRELITE® 300 series meet the latest demand for basic, firefighting-only skid units ideal for applications that do not require area for storage and patient transport.

HARWICH FIRE DEPT.

Harwich Firefighters Conduct Trench Rescue Harwich, MA - A one-vehicle accident occurred at the intersection of Depot Street and Denise Lane in the north Harwich section of town at 11:40 A.M. on October 7th when a vehicle fell into a construction trench for a gas line project. No other vehicles were involved. The project was for the installation of new gas main, so there was no danger of a natural gas leak.

The Barnstable County Regional Technical Rescue Team was requested by Chief Clarke while he was responding to the scene, and upon his arrival, he determined that the team would in fact be required to help safely remove the occupants. The team, made up of firefighters from throughout Barnstable County, ar-

JUMP TO FILE #100819102 rived on scene and worked with the tow company to stabilize the vehicle and remove the two occupants.

Once the occupants were removed they were evaluated by Harwich Fire personnel and transported to Cape Cod Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The team then assisted the tow company with the removal of the vehicle from the trench.

The accident is under investigation by the Harwich Police Department.

KIMTEK's new FDHP 304, 305, and 306 model skid units come equipped with a manual Hannay 4000 Series reel and a water tank in 125, 160, or 200 gallon capacity.

Buyers have their choice of four pump options: the Davey 6.5, 9, and 13 hp pumps and the new Darley 1.5 AGE 13HX which produces pressures up to 225 psi and is also available on all KIMTEK brush truck 300 series skid units.

Bearing a sleek, basic design, these newest FDHP skid units are priced

affordably and are produced with the same high quality materials and workmanship expected of every KIMTEK product. Like the FDHP 301, 302, and 303 models, the new FDHP 304, 305, and 306 model skid units have all-aluminum diamond plate construction with aluminum tubing, stainless steel plumbing with brass 1/4-turn valves, NFPA fully baffled water tank, and a reinforced base with space to accommodate a fork lift. The entire line of KIMTEK brush truck skid units and all available options may be viewed at www.kimtekresearch.com.

About KIMTEK Corporation KIMTEK Corporation is the largest producer and marketer of ATV/UTV-specific skid units for public safety agencies in the U.S. KIMTEK's FIRELITE® fire and rescue skid units and MEDLITE® medical skid units are now in service in all fifty U.S. states, all of

Canada, all branches of the military, the National Park Service, numerous NASCAR tracks, sporting complexes, schools, universities, and in several countries worldwide.

KIMTEK Transport skid units are made in the USA. Founded in 1984 as a research and development company dedicated to advances in life safety technology in the fire sciences, KIMTEK Corporation manufactures and markets a full line of FIRELITE and MEDLITE Transport skid units for emergency service UTVs and pick-up trucks. For more information, please contact KIMTEK at 888-546-8358 or visit www.kimtekresearch.com.

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- HARWICH FIRE DEPT.

APPARATUS IN ACTION

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Engine 3 of the Chelmsford FD operating at a structure fire in September.

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Two Alarms Called at Kingston House Fire

Kingston, MA - Firefighters responded to the residence at 6 Second Brook Street for reports of a house fire on October 12th. A second-alarm was struck before the fire was knocked down. Two patients were transported to a local hospital for smoke inhalation.

MEMORIES If your department has photos you would like to see in our “Memories� feature please upload them on our website www.1RBN.com or email them to Lindsey@1stResponderNews.com

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A 1983 Continental Compac 1250-GPM once ran as Engine 9 in the City of Worcester. The water tank was 500-gallons. It only lasted a few years at this assignment before getting repurposed.

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Vehicle News

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PAT TRAVERS/NEFIREPHOTO.COM

Smoke showing from the rear of the one-story block of stores in Weymouth, 10/9/19.

Weymouth Battles Second-Alarm in Taxpayer Weymouth, MA - Around 12:45 P.M. on the afternoon of Wednesday, October 9th, the Weymouth Fire Department responded to 396 Bridge Street (Route-3A) for a reported basement fire at the Bridge-Wey Tailors.

Companies arrived to find heavy smoke showing from a one-story block of stores. A working fire was ordered as companies made an aggressive interior attack from the 'C' side of the building. Crews worked multiple hand lines on the fire.

JUMP TO FILE #101519102 After battling the fire for approximately 30 minutes, a secondalarm was struck, bringing additional mutual aid companies to the scene and to Weymouth stations for coverage. Companies from Braintree, Brockton and Quincy responded to the scene, while Randolph and Rockland companies covered Weymouth stations.

Stoneham, Mass has purchased this 2002 Pierce Saber with a 1250-GPM pump and 500-gallon water tank for use as a reserve engine. It's designated Engine 5 and was purchased from Cambridge, Mass where it served first as Engine 2, and then most recently as Engine 8.

Crews opened up adjacent businesses, checking for extension.

Lines were stretched into an adjacent auto body business, as well as to the roof of the one-story building.

The fire was knocked down within one hour. Companies remained on scene for several additional hours overhauling and investigating the cause of the fire.

No injuries were reported.

- PAT TRAVERS

BUDDY SHOTS

CHUCK LOWE

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The Town of Carlisle has taken delivery of a 2019 Ford F550 4x4 ambulance, built by Horton. It will be designated Ambulance 1. The new chief has decided to retain the old "Ambulance 8" and run two BLS units.

DAVID BRYCE

Fitchburg recently placed into service two new 2019 KME Panthers (1750/750/20F), designated as Engines 2 and 4.

FF R PORAWSKI/WESTPORT FIRE

Retired Westport firefighters meet for their quarterly breakfast put on by Westport Local 1802.

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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

Many years ago, Lynn FD ran a 1972 Mack-CF/Baker 75' aerial scope. The current tower ladder, Ladder 4, operates with a 2016 Seagrave Apollo 105' rear-mount.

Lynn's former 1972 Mack Aerial Scope

Lynn's current 2016 Seagrave Tower

CHUCK LOWE

First units on scene.

TINA GIANOS

Two-Alarm Fire in Sterling Destroys Garage & Damages Home

CHUCK LOWE

Sterling, MA - At 4:28 A.M. on Friday, October 11th, the Sterling Fire Department was dispatched to 14 Clemence Avenue for a reported structure fire.

Upon his arrival, Sterling Fire Chief David Hurlbut reported an attached garage fully involved, with extension to the breezeway. A second-alarm was struck, bringing Sterling Engine 4, Ladder 1, Rescue 1 and Ambulance 1 to the scene.

JUMP TO FILE #101119107 Crews mounted an aggressive exterior attack to stop the spread of fire from reaching the main house.

Mutual aid companies from Clinton, Leominster, Lancaster, West Boylston and Holden assisted on scene, while companies from Princeton and Berlin covered the Sterling station.

A Fire Investigator and K-9 unit from the State Fire Marshal’s office also responded. The cause of the fire has not yet been determined.

The garage and breezeway were a total loss, while the rest of the home sustained water and smoke damage.

There were no injuries, and Fire Companies were back in service at 6:30 A.M. - TINA GIANOS

PET FRIENDS

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DAVID BRYCE

Working Fire on Depot St. in Fitchburg

Fitchburg, MA - Early on Tuesday morning, October 8th, Fitchburg fire crews were dispatched for a possible building fire on Depot Street. First-due Engine 2 arrived with fire showing from a rear addition attached to a house. Crews found a room fire that was starting to extend into the kitchen.

Two hose lines were quickly stretched and the roof was opened up. The fire was knocked down within 10 minutes.

JOHN SJOSTEDT

Plympton, MA - "Caz DeWolfe" is one of many dogs that visit the firehouse. Caz's mom, Kim DeWolfe, is a full time firefighter in Plympton.

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“I didn’t think that we could afford a Seagrave...” but with the FASTrack Series, I was able to buy the Safety and Quality that Seagrave is known for while staying within my budget. The standard 2Year Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty has been an added bonus in significantly reducing our Maintenance costs and my Firefighters appreciate that the Town has provided them the Safety of Seagrave’s all Stainless-Steel cab.

Our first FASTrack engine was so well received that we have since purchased a second engine along with an aerial.”

- Chief Robert M. Buxton Fire Chief - Hudson, NH

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Crews work a fire at 7 Beekman St., 9/22/19.

DAVID BRYCE

One Person Rescued, One Person Killed at Fitchburg Third-Alarm Fitchburg, MA - On the afternoon of September 22nd, Fitchburg Fire Alarm received a box alarm activation at 7 Beekman Street. While companies were enroute, Fire Alarm updated the responding crews that JUMP TO FILE# they were receiving 092619102 calls for a building fire in that general area, with people reportedly trapped.

The shift commander advised that they had smoke showing from several streets away. Crews arrived to find a three-story brick structure, which was a former school that had been converted into apartments, with heavy smoke and fire showing. A second-alarm was immediately struck as crews had a person hanging out of a third floor window needing rescue.

Crews made the rescue and then went inside to check for more trapped occupants. Firefighters were quickly pulled out of the building as heavy fire took over the top floor and attic. Crews opened the roof and went defensive. A deck gun, along with two ladder pipes and big lines were put into operation.

Firefighters were on scene all night working to put the blaze out, which eventually went to three alarms. At the start of the fire there was water problems, as there was no water pressure and a dead fire hydrant.

DAVID BRYCE

Fitchburg FF Roger Ortiz makes a rescue off a top floor window on arrival.

Crews later found out that there was an explosion prior to their arrival. One person did not survive. The fire is under investi-

gation.

- DAVID BRYCE

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WHERE ARE THEY NOW? If you have photos you would like to see in our Where Are They Now? feature, please upload them on our website, www.1stResponderNews.com or email them to Lindsey@1stResponderNews.com.

Retired from the Easthampton FD, former Engine 3 was acquired by the Fall River Fire Museum. It sports the city seal and looks similar to the 1975 Maxim-F pumpers that once served the city. This 1973 model, however, never saw work in Fall River.

CHUCK LOWE

PETER LOBO

Nor’easter Topples Trees in Waltham

Waltham, MA - A Nor'easter hit the east coast on Thursday, October 17th, and hit especially hard in eastern Massachusetts, where wind gusts of 90 mph hit Cape Cod and 60 mph closer to Boston. Waltham Engine 4 was dispatched to this tree down on Boynton Street, which was one of many calls that day.

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Hamilton operated a 1996 Pierce Saber as their Engine 1. It was replaced in 2017, but recently acquired by Marblehead, Mass. It retains the mural from its original assignment, but operates as MFD Engine 4.

CHUCK LOWE

Westborough acquired a 1999 Ford F-550 brush truck, built by Fire One in 2016. This unit originally belonged to nearby Northborough and was painted all white. Now running as WFD Forestry 1, it has been repainted black-over-red. This little workhorse can pump at 500-GPM and carries 300-gallons of water, with 10-gallons of class A foam.

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SEAN FESKO/FDNH911

Boston Engine 33 and Ladder 15 at a call in Back Bay in October of 2010. Both units have since been replaced with new E-One pieces.

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

CHUCK LOWE

Medway Engine 3 operates a 2018 KME Severe Service 2000-GPM top-mount pumper. It carries 1000-gallons of water, 250-gallons of class B foam and 30-gallons of class A foam. This is the "first out" suppression unit based at Headquarters.

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Lowell Fire Engine 2 is assigned this 2016 E-One Typhoon.

CHUCK LOWE

Holyoke Truck 1 operates a 2018 KME Panther with a 103-foot aerial. It's assigned to the Headquarters station on High Street.

SEAN FESKO/FDNH911

Tyngsborough Fire Dept. operates this 1994 Ford with Luverne bodywork as Tanker 1.

RICHARD BILLINGS

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NEVER FORGET If you have photos you would like to see in our Never Forget feature, please upload them on our website www.1stResponderNews.com or email them to Lindsey@1stResponderNews.com.

VENDOR SPOTLIGHT

New England

Kochek's Strainers, Elbows Test at the Top Results of latest independent flow tests posted on Kochek website

October 1, 2019--Putnam, CT Kochek Company, LLC has posted on its website white papers detailing the latest independent flow test results of multiple brands of fire hose, strainers and elbows. Conducted by GBW Associates, LLC and Water Supply Innovations, LLC, test conditions were closely monitored for consistency and elimination of variables. Kochek lightweight suction hose was used as a constant in each testing category. Kochek's low level, ice, floating, box, and barrel strainers and 90° suction elbows performed at or near the top of all test subjects. Description of each test's flow speed, motor speed, and vacuum readings as well as official summaries of independent test findings may be found at www.kochek.com.

Strainers for every call The latest flow testing data support fire professionals' observations of Kochek's rugged construction, reliable performance, and versatility in the field. Kochek strainers are compact and constructed of lightweight aluminum yet are durable to withstand harsh weather conditions while delivering maximum water flow. They come in sizes from 1.5” to 6” and are available in NH, Storz Camlock, connection styles.

Kochek produces a full line of top performance water flow products manufactured from high quality materials engineered to exacting specifications. All Kochek products are covered by a five-year warranty against manufacturing defects.

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Headquartered in Putnam, CT, Kochek Company, LLC was founded in 1988. A technologically advanced manufacturing company, Kochek is a leading producer of water movement products for fire, water works, and irrigation markets throughout North America and abroad. To achieve its mission to manufacture and deliver the highest quality products at competitive prices, Kochek devotes time and resources to the development of innovative solutions that meet high standards of excellence in engineering, manufacturing, and customer support. More information about Kochek and the company's entire line of fire equipment may be found at www.kochek.com.

GEORGES SULLIVAN

This bulletin board display was handmade by Georges Sullivan of the Madawaska Fire Department (Aroostook County), as a tribute to 9/11 firefighters.

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CHUCK LOWE

Saco Engine 9 is a 2005 Ford F-550 with a skid mount system for forestry incidents that includes a Robwen Class A Foam System.

It carries 300-gallons of water and pumps at 250-GPM. In the winter months, this apparatus is used for ice and water rescues.

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PATCH OF THE MONTH 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.

STERLING BEAUCAGE/STILL BOX FIRE PHOTOS

Car Strikes Pole and Rolls Over in Lincoln

CHUCK LOWE

Members of Providence RI Engine 5 proudly wore the "Fighting Five" patch until 2017 when the city disbanded the company and closed the Humbolt Ave station.

Vehicle News

Lincoln, RI - On September 7th shortly after 10:30 P.M., Lincoln Fire Rescue crews were called to the area of 1015 Smithfield Avenue for a reported vehicle rollover with entrapment. First arriving crews found a car on its roof with heavy front end damage and noticed that the car had struck a utility pole, snapping it at the base. Bystanders extricated the occupant of the car before the fire department arrived. Lincoln Rescue transported the occupant to an area hospital.

The extent of injuries sustained are unknown.

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Westerly has placed this 2018 Emergency One Cyclone II 105' aerial into service as Ladder 1.

CHUCK LOWE

Pascoag FD, located in Burrillville, runs a 2004 Ford F-250 as Forestry 4. This 4x4 unit carries 225gallons of water with a 10-gallon foam tank. It's rated to pump at 600-GPM.

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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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FDNY, The Battle Continues Chinatown, Battling the Blazes VIDEO REVIEW

Video reviews by John Malecky

FDNY The Battle Continues Chinatown, Battling the Dragon

By Fire Line Video Productions Available from: FSP Books & Videos 188 Central Street, #4 Hudson, MA 01749-1330 1-800-522-8528 E-mail: support@fire-policeems.com www.fire-police-ems.com Price: $29.95 (DVD) This DVD is 40 minutes in length. These two major fires take place in the Chinatown section of Manhattan. One is a 5th alarm from 2009 and the other is a 7th alarm from 2010. Even though that was some time ago, fire is fire and both of these are well worth the viewing!

Both fires have fire traffic so that the viewer can get an idea of the magnitude of what these firefighters had to deal with within the walls of these buildings, as well as on the outside! It was shear hell compounded by many occupants, difficulty in locating the fires, close proximity of the buildings, high heat and spread of the fire via airshafts to name a few!

There were several MAYDAY’s in the first fire and an evacuation order transmitted by the incident commander at the second fire. Many tower ladders were put to work, as well as numerous hand lines. Fire extended to all floors and to exposures.

There were constant roll calls needed to assure that all companies had their personnel accounted for.

The intensity of these operations have to be viewed to be appreciated!

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VERMONT

When a Crisis Gets Close to Home Chaplain’s Corner Pastor Fernando Villicana

While he was still speaking, yet another messenger came and said, “Your sons and daughters were feasting and drinking wine at the oldest brother’s house, when suddenly a mighty wind swept in from the desert and struck the four corners of the house. It collapsed on them and they are dead, and I am the only one who has escaped to tell you!” At this, Job got up and tore his robe and shaved his head.

Then he fell to the ground in worship 21 and said: “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will depart. The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; may the name of the Lord be praised.”

In all this, Job did not sin by charging God with wrongdoing.

Job 1:18-22 (NIV) It is one thing to respond to a critical incident or take part in mitigating a disaster of some kind or another, but there is a whole differ-

ent dimension to disaster when it strikes so close to home or hits your life. So often in the midst of a crisis we want answers, yet even answers can’t change what has happened...so we need something MORE than just answers. Has anyone left us a blueprint in how to face a tragedy? I mean, I know we have Critical Incident Stress Management, and that seems to help most First Responders deal with the trauma we see day in and day out. But how do we deal with tragedy as godly people who believe in a good God? There is a man named Job that faced a series of terrible personal tragedies, a man who lost his children in a terrible accident, a man who also had few answers, so what sustained him? The example of Job shows us a path through tragedy, while it doesn’t give us all the answers, it does point us to the one who can sustain us. When we can’t find solutions to our questions, we can find a savior for our catastrophe.

“Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him…” (Revelation 3:20).

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CHUCK LOWE

LJ's Car Wash in Norton, Massachusetts acquired this 1982 Pirsch 100' aerial in 2013. They continue to use it for marketing purposes. This truck served the St. Albans City FD for 29 years, followed by another 2 years in Fairfax, Vermont.

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