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OXFORD BATTLES MULTIPLE-ALARM IN HIGH HEAT

BERNIE MEEHAN JR

Oxford, CT - At about 2:00 P.M. on one of the hottest days of 2020, July 28th, the Oxford Fire Department was dispatched to smoke in the area of 350 Center Rock Green, which is a large apartment complex under construction. While responding, Oxford Car 1 was advised by dispatch that they were receiving multiple calls.

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Three People Suffer Burn Injuries at Weare House Fire Weare, NH - On July 28th at 1:52 P.M., Weare Fire Rescue was dispatched to 112 East Shore Road for a person with burn injuries.

Arriving within three minutes of the dispatch, Weare Fire Chief Robert Vezina found three adults with burn injuries. The most severely injured had burns over a large percentage of their body.

The fire appears to have started when a pickup truck ran over a gas can, spraying gasoline into the open

JUMP TO FILE #073020108 window of the house. The pilot light of the kitchen stove ignited the gasoline vapors, inflicting serious burns to one of the adult women. The two other adult relatives were burned while rendering aid and extinguishing the flames.

Weare Fire Chief Robert Vezina credits the quick action of the vic-

tims in limiting the burn injuries. Although extensive, the injuries do not appear life-threatening.

The communities of Goffstown, Henniker, Bow and New Boston provided Mutual Aid. Three civilians suffered burn injuries; two were transported to Concord Hospital and one refused transportation by ambulance. No fire personnel were injured.

Injured Hiker Requires Carry-Out in North Conway

North Conway, NH - Around 4:15 P.M. on the afternoon of Thursday, July 30th, the North Conway Fire Department was dispatched to Black Cap Trail Head for a report of an injured hiker approximately 3/10 of a mile from the top of a 2.3 mile trail. The victim was reported to be a female in her 50's who tripped on a root and had a lower leg deformity. The trail is accessible by the narrow, winding Hurricane Mountain Road.

Companies requested additional manpower to the scene to assist with the rescue. NH Fish and Game also responded, and worked to extricate the victim. The victim was extricated using a stokes basket and a litter wheel. The victim was assisted to a Brewster EMS ambulance and transported to a local medical center.

- CHIEF ROBERT VEZINA

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Second-Alarm Called at Manchester House Fire

CHUCK LOWE

Rescue 6 in the Town of Newton is a 1996 International 4700 medium duty rescue that was built by Marque Ambulance.

Manchester, NH - Manchester firefighters battled a fire at the corner of Union St. at Pearl St., July 30th. Companies arrived to heavy fire showing from the second floor and extending into the attic. Command quickly ordered a second-alarm, bringing more companies in. Extensive overhaul and truck work brought the fire under control. Companies remained on scene chasing hot spots. The fire is under investigation.

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Fire Destroys RV in Salem

Salem, NH - Salem Fire received a call from a driver reporting a possible RV fire on July 16th at North Policy and Pelham Road. The caller also reported that the RV was still moving.

A nearby police detail was able to stop the RV and get the driver to safety. Firefighters were able to make a quick knock down of the fire, but the RV was a total loss.

Washington Engine 3 recently returned to service following a makeover by Dingee Machine. The 1992 International, originally built by Central States, now carries 1000-gallons of water instead of an LDH reel. The new body also includes roll-up doors, giving this 28-year-old rig a sleek modern appearance.

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Hampton Falls has placed a 2020 Ford F-250 4x4 in to service as Utility 5.

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Engine Co. 6 in Nashua has been assigned a 2019 Pierce Arrow XT. This apparatus has a 1500-GPM pump with 750-gallons of water and 40-gallons of foam on board. It replaces a 2008 Arrow XT that is now a spare (E-7).

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New York: Jonathan "Thunder" Damon, 38 Rank: Firefighter/AEMT Incident Date: April 23, 2020 Death Date: April 23, 2020 Fire Department: Tupper Lake Rescue Initial Summary: The Tupper Lake NY Rescue Squad mourns the passing of AEMT Critical Care Technician (AEMT-CC) and Firefighter Jonathan 'Thunder' Damon on Thursday evening April 23, 2020. EMT Damon took his final call on Wednesday evening, April 22, at 11:25pm. Jon woke up Thursday morning (4/23/2020) with pain in his back and notified Malone dispatch that he needed help. Thunder was the duty tech on to cover the Village and Town of Tupper Lake at the time, Tupper Lake squad members transported Mr Damon to AMC where he was then flown by North Country Life Flight to UVMC in Vermont Trauma Center were he underwent surgery for an Aorta Dissection. Jon unfortunately did not survive and died that evening.

Illinois: Edward Singleton, 55 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: April 5, 2020 Death Date: April 14, 2020 Fire Department:Chicago Fire Department Initial Summary: Firefighter Edward Singleton contracted COVID-19 during the course of his official duties at the firehouse.

Pennsylvania: Joseph Nealon, Jr., 58 Rank: Firefighter/Chaplain Incident Date: May 30, 2020 Death Date: May 30, 2020 Fire Department: Newport Township Fire Department Initial Summary: On Saturday, May 30, 2020, Firefighter/Chaplain Joseph Nealon, Jr. experienced a medical emergency while on-duty at the firehouse. He was immediately transported to the local hospital where he passed away. The cause of his death has not yet been determined.

Pennsylvania: Eric Gore, 49 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: April 27, 2020 Death Date: June 2, 2020 Fire Department: Philadelphia Fire Department Initial Summary: Firefighter Eric Gore responded to an emergency at a residence where he came in contact with a person with a known case of COVID-19. He subsequently passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 from the virus.

Colorado: Joshua MacDonald, 34 Rank: Fire Investigator Incident Date: March 25, 2016 Death Date: April 17, 2020 Fire Department: Berthoud Fire Protection District Initial Summary: On March 25, 2016, Fire Investigator Joshua MacDonald responded to a residential fire where he performed EMS care on an occupant of the home.

Later, he returned to investigate the scene of the fire, when he fell through the floor and his leg got caught in electrical wiring. Since that time, he had undergone numerous surgeries, to include the amputation of his leg.

Fire Investigator Joshua MacDonald passed away on April 17, 2020.

Texas: Klayton Manning, 18 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: June 9, 2020 Death Date: June 9, 2020 Fire Department: Southeast Caldwell County Volunteer Fire Department Initial Summary: On Tuesday, June 9, 2020, at approximately 1808hrs., Firefighter Klayton Manning, driving the fire department’s ATV, responded to reports of smoke in the area. While at the scene, he was approached by a man with a gun and was shot and killed.

Firefighter Manning’s cousin was with him and also died from gunshot wounds. The assailant is in custody.

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9 Leichtner Drive

MICHAEL R BRINIUS

Crews knocked the exterior fire and then proceeded inside.

277 Sliver Lane

JEFFREY HYNDS

First-Alarm Porch Fire with Extension for Norwich MICHAEL R BRINIUS

Two Fires Within 24 Hours in East Hartford

East Hartford, CT - Firefighters fought two separate house fires within 24 hours on July 15th and 16th. The first fire was reported at 9 Leichtner Drive and went to a second-alarm before being declared under control. There was a lot of smoke, and the humid weather helped bank it down to the ground.

The second incident, dispatched as a working fire, was reported at 277 Sliver Lane and was quickly knocked down.

WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

Norwich, CT - At 8:09 A.M. on Wednesday, July 10th, the Norwich Fire Department was dispatched to 14 Stonington Road for a porch fire.

Battalion 1 arrived at 8:13 A.M. reporting fire showing from the front of the first floor. Squad A stretched a one-and-three-quarter inch line to the front and knocked the exterior. Following that, they advanced into the living room

JUMP TO FILE #071820101 where they extinguished the fire that had extended in.

Engine 3 laid in from a hydrant to establish the water supply for the Squad. Engine 2 stretched a backup line and checked for extension into the attic. Truck 1 performed the primary search and

performed ventilation. Poquetanuck Engine 11 and East Great Plain Rescue 5 provided scene support while the Mohegan Tribe served as the FAST. One civilian was transported

by American Ambulance with minor injuries, and the Norwich Fire Marshal's Office is investigating.

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Nicholls, CT Fire Department once ran this 1982 Hahn 1500/500.

The unit is now privately owned.

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Squad 145 in Stafford operates a 2017 Spartan Metro Star rescue pumper that was built by 4 Guys.

This apparatus can pump 1500-GPM and carries 1000-gallons of water.

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Seymour Truck 14

BERNIE MEEHAN JR

Oxford Battles Multiple-Alarm in High Heat DAVID BOWEN

One-Car Rollover in Meriden

Meriden, CT - On Monday, July 20th around 8:30 A.M., firefighters responded to a one-car MVA with rollover on Broad Street in Meriden. On arrival crews found a car on its roof with a light pole down. Minor injuries were reported. Meriden Engine 3, Meriden Police and Hunters Ambulance were on scene.

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Each of the Noroton Heights Fire Companies apparatus has a unique cartoon. Truck 20's artwork features a Bulldog puppy atop an aerial ladder with his dad, below, running to the scene. This is whimsical, but fitting because it appears on a Mack-CF quint. The Bulldog has appeared on every Mack produced; a tradition that dates back to 1921.

Oxford, CT - At about 2:00 P.M. on one of the hottest days of 2020, July 28th, the Oxford Fire Department was dispatched to smoke in the area of 350 Center Rock Green, which is a large apartment complex under construcJUMP TO FILE# tion.

072820100 While responding, Oxford Car 1 was advised by dispatch that they were receiving multiple calls. He immediately requested the Seymour Tower Ladder to respond, as Oxford's ladder was out for service. Upon arrival, Car 1 found a large, four-story, "H" shaped apartment building with heavy smoke issuing from the fourth floor, in the middle of the "H".

The call was put out for mutual aid companies across the Valley area. Southbury and Beacon Falls were requested for their Aerial Ladders, and numerous other fire companies for assistance. The fire was taking hold of the fourth floor and roof area of the connecting wing between the two large portions of the building.

An aggresive attack from both ends of the wing, as well as exterior attack from master streams and the aerials managed to contain the fire to the connecting wing. Within a short time the roof area collapsed onto the fourth floor, which then required more use of the aerial streams.

The weather was a major factor, with the temperature about 95-degrees with very high humidity. An EMS sector was established as well as Rehab. Numerous EMS agencies across the region were called in to assist with rehab as well as EMS. A couple of firefighters were treated for heat related issues, with a few

'C' side

being transported to the hospital.

Despite all the challenges, the fire was contained to the connecting wing of the "H", which can be con-

BERNIE MEEHAN JR.

tributed to the tremendous efforts of firefighters.

- BERNIE MEEHAN

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70-Year-Old Deceased Male Pulled from Water in Meriden

Meriden, CT - On Monday, July 20th, units were dispatched to guifreda Park on Westfield Road around 10:00 A.M. for a water rescue. On arrival, first responders pulled the body of a 70-year-old male out from the water, brought it to shore and covered it with a sheet. Meriden e4, engine 3, Truck 1, and Meriden Police and detectives were on scene, as well as Cars 1 and 3 and Hunters Ambulance.

RYAN FLAHERTY

During the month of July, the Norwich FD trained on stabilization, lifting and extrication at the emergency Management Facility. Firefighters discussed the different options we have of lifting heavy objects and tried different methods using a bottle jack, air bags and the TL-9 in combination with the TNT spreaders. After lifting several loads, crews then began extrication removing the doors, roof and rolling the dash. Pictured, crews lift the car using the TNT spreaders with the TL-9.

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THEN & NOW

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Rescue Company 1 in Stamford operates with a 2018 Pierce Enforcer PUC rescue pumper. This apparatus carries tools and equipment to address the various technical rescue disciplines. It also holds 600-gallons of water, 30-gallons of foam and has a 1500-GPM pump, but its primary role is "Squad Work". Prior to the new machine being placed in service, the company ran with a smaller 2010 HME Ahrens Fox Heavy Rescue.

SEAN TYLER

Engine 2 arrived to flames venting from a window in the rear of the third floor.

Attic Fire in Greeneville Greeneville, CT - At 6:19 P.M. on Saturday, August 1st, the Norwich Fire Department was dispatched to 90 Sixth Street for flames coming from the attic.

Engine 2 arrived at 6:22 P.M. and reported fire showing from the third floor 'Charlie' side. The crew stretched a one-and-threequarter inch hose line through the front door up the interior stairs.

Crews dealt with hoarding conditions while stretching the dry line to the third floor.

Engine 2 made a push through the attic while Truck 1 cut a hole for vertical ventilation.

Squad A hand-jacked five-inch supply line down the hill to the

JUMP TO FILE #080620106 hydrant and established the water supply. Engine 3's crew stretched a second line from Engine 2 and hit some fire that had dropped down onto the porch roof.

Crews were able to quickly open the knee walls which prevented the fire from extending to the front of the house. The Mohegan Tribal Fire Department provided the FAST and the Norwich Fire Marshal's Office is investigating.

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Passerby Notifies Elderly Residents of House Fire in Norwalk Norwalk, CT - At approximately 7:50 P.M. on July 17th, the Norwalk Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 3 Toilsome Avenue.

Upon arrival, heavy smoke was found coming from JUMP TO FILE# the left side gable 072120100 vent along the entire roof line, along with heavy fire coming out of the right side gable vent and heavy fire in the right rear corner of the structure. This fire extended into the structure.

One elderly occupant was home at the time of the fire and was evacuated prior to Fire Department arrival by a passerby who saw the fire at the rear of the structure and notified the fire department.

Fire was rapidly brought under control with four engine companies, one rescue company, two truck companies, and one command car, along with the assistant chief, Deputy Chief of Training/safety officer and Fire Marshal division on scene for the investigation.

The last units cleared the structure at 10:45 P.M. The house was deemed unfit for occupancy. The Norwalk Fire Marshal Division is investigating the cause of the fire.

- NORWALK FD

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Innkeeper Provides Free Meals for Woodbury, CT Firefighters During Storm Woodbury, CT – Forty town emergency workers – firefighters, public works employees, and police – ate a free, hot meal at the height of Tropical Storm Isiasis on Tuesday, August 4th, thanks to Michael BatesWalsh, proprietor of JUMP TO FILE# the newly renamed 081020106 1754 House Inn on Main Street South.

“It was entirely his initiative, and it was awesome,” said Fire Chief Janet B. Morgan of the Woodbury CT Volunteer Fire Dept.

According to Chief Morgan, the initial phone conversation went like this: “How many people do you have there?,” Bates-Walsh said.

“We want to send over meals.”

“Too many,” Chief Morgan remembers saying.

“That’s not what I asked,” said Bates-Walsh. “Be here at 5:45 P.M.” Bates-Walsh and four employees filled the back of Fire Engine 4 with large hamburgers, hot chicken cutlet sandwiches, french fries, homemade pasta salad, soft drinks, and more – all individually packed in large paper bags. The food was brought back to the firehouse and hungrily devoured by 25 volunteer firemen, nine public works personnel, and six police officers. In all, Woodbury’s own emergency personnel responded to 35 emergency calls on the day mostly due to downed power lines with many of them live.

“He’s a friendly newcomer in town and he immediately has become part of the community, said Chief Morgan. "All our merchants are great, and this was something special.”

As for Bates-Walsh, “It’s all about belonging and we appreciate what the emergency services here stand for and what they do.”

- WOODBURY CT FD

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1754 House Inn owner Michael Bates Walsh (on step) and his four employees after loading free hot food for the town emergency workers during Tuesday's storm.

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FF Earl Gillette (left) and Deputy Fire Chief Dave Lampart hold the dinner bags.

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This Rescue 4 footage covers incidents in 1998 and 1999. There is an introduction about the company by one of the members, as was shown in the first two disks by members of Rescues 1 and 2. In all, there are other interviews about some of the equipment such as K-12 saws, Rabbit Tools and Bunny Tool and airbags. Sadly, the two members giving these interviews later lost their lives in two different incidents. FF Harry Ford lost his life with two other men in “The Father’s Day Fire” in 2001, and Captain Brian Hickey lost his life on 9-11-01 with 342 other firefighters.

Activities shown on this disk include several major fires, including taxpayers (a group of generally one-story buildings with common cocklofts cheaply built just to pay the taxes of these properties), a private dwelling which caused a stubborn fire, and others, overturned vehicle on the Long Island Expressway, a collapse at a construction site which trapped workers, and others. Radio traffic can be heard and there is a brief description of the scenes by the videographer. There is also a brief tour of the inside of one of the buildings after the fire was knocked down. This disk has a lot of fire and a lot of action.

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Fire vents from the roof as members tried to extinguish it from the interior.

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Three Alarms Struck on Hot Day in Norwich Norwich, CT - At 4:15 P.M. on Monday, August 3rd, the Norwich Fire Department was dispatched to 57 Hickory Street for a porch fire.

While responding, dispatch transmitted the working fire and said they were taking multiple JUMP TO FILE# calls. Engine 2 ar- 080920102 rived at 4:18 P.M. reporting a three-story wood-frame occupied multiple dwelling with fire showing from the first floor 'Charlie/Delta' corner. Engine 2’s crew stretched a one-and-three-quarter inch hose line to the rear and knocked down the exterior fire.

Squad A laid in from a hydrant on Prospect, which fed Engine 2.

Engine 3’s crew helped Engine 2 get their line to the the third floor while smoke pushed from the eaves. Truck 1 set up in the front and flew the aerial down the 'Delta' side where they cut the roof. After getting the water supply, Squad A assisted Engine 3’s crew stretching a line to the second floor. Crews opened walls on every floor and had fire extending into the cockloft. Battalion 1 assumed command and transmitted the second-alarm while Car 1 had operations.

Taftville Tower 25 backed up Hickory Street from Central Avenue and set up for defensive operations.

Yantic Engine 33 laid in from a hydrant on the northern side of Prospect Street and fed Truck 1.

Laurel Hill Engine 62 laid in from a hydrant on Central Avenue. East Great Plain Rescue 5 provided manpower for overhaul and filled cylinders. The Mohegan Tribal Fire Department provided the initial FAST, followed by the City of New London and the Submarine Base.

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Truck 1 cut a hole in the rear and then used the ladder pipe through the third floor windows.

Crews worked for hours opening up while hitting hot spots. Three firefighters were transported to the hospital for heat related issues and one with minor injuries. The Norwich

Fire Marshal’s Office, with assistance from the Norwich Police, are investigating the incident.

- RYAN FLAHERTY

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DEPARTMENT PROFILES

Noroton Heights Fire Department was established in 1903 following a fire that destroyed the Waterbury Farm. The owner of that farm was concerned by how long the town department took to respond to fires in "The Heights". That unease led him and other residents to form a separate 13-man department.

This group purchased their own hand-drawn engine that ran out of the back of a blacksmiths shop. A few months after being formed, Noroton Heights Fire Engine Company Number 1 quickly extinguished what would have been a devastating fire in the rail yard.

Over a century later, NHFD proudly remains 100% volunteer and they have grown significantly. They now have 100 dedicated men and women who staff seven pieces of appara-

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tus. This fleet and various support vehicles run out of a congested 4-bay station that was built in 1955.

For decades this department took pride in buying apparatus on Mack chassis. This became more difficult when Mack stopped accepting orders for complete apparatus in 1983, and nearly impossible when the CF chassis was discontinued (1990). Three Macks remain on the roster, including Engine 23, a former FDNY rig that worked at "Ground Zero".

The more recent purchases are on Spartan chassis and include the department's first Squad.

Truck 20 is the next Mack-CF to be retired, but the department has not decided on its replacement yet.

- CHUCK LOWE

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Noroton Heights Truck 20 - 1988 Mack-CF68CFC-1262/Ward '79/2002 M&W Refurb with RK aerial added. 1500/500/75' aerial. Started as Engine 20 with no aerial.

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Noroton Heights Squad 21 - 2018 Spartan MetroStar/Marion 1500/775

Noroton Heights Tanker 22 - 2015 Spartan Metrostar/US Tanker 1250/2000. (Remount of body from 1975 Mack-CF).

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Noroton Heights Rescue 25 - 1989 Mack-MC/Marion

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Noroton Heights Engine 23 - 1989 Mack-CF/Ward 79 1500/750. 2006 Marion Refurb. Former FDNY, worked at 9-11 while assigned to the Rock.

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CHANGE OF QUARTERS If your department has photos you would like to see in our Change of Quarters feature please upload them on our website www.1RBN.com or email them to Lindsey@1stResponderNews.com

Corinna recently placed a 2020 Rosenbauer tanker, built on a tandem axle Freightliner 108-SD, in to service as Engine 353. This apparatus carries 2500-gallons of water, 40-gallons of class A foam and is rated to pump 1500-GPM. CHUCK LOWE

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Farmingdale volunteers recently moved in to a new, $1.36 million firehouse located at 571 Maine Avenue. The department previously operated out of a small, inefficient space inside the town's municipal building.

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Arundel has placed a 2020 Ferrara Cinder 1500-GPM pumper in to service. This apparatus carries 1000gallons of water and 30-gallons of foam. It is designated Engine 44 in the department's new numbering system.

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Waterville has purchased a pair of secondhand ambulances on 2012 Chevy G4500 chassis with Osage bodies. These units will soon go in to service at the ALS level. The "first out" unit will have one Firefighter/Paramedic partnered with a Medic from the local private service. The second unit will be cross staffed by other career personnel. WFD previously operated a "fly car", but did not transport.

Farmingdale FD: A sign of the times.

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Trash Truck Strikes Interstate Overpass in Methuen Methuen, MA - At around 1:45 P.M. on Monday, July 20th, Salem, NH and Methuen, MA fire and police departments began receiving 911 calls for a large truck that had struck the I93 overpass on Hampshire Road and then rolled over.

Upon arrival of the first responding JUMP TO FILE# companies, it was 072020130 found that the incident was just over the border in Methuen, MA and that the driver had self-extricated. It was reported that a roll-off dumpster hauler had struck the I93 overpass on the northbound side, causing damage to the bridge structure. The truck was found laying on its passenger side, under the overpass structure.

The driver was evaluated by EMS for minor injuries.

New Hampshire and Massachusetts Department of Transportation employees were called to the scene to evaluate the bridge structure for safety and stability. A heavy duty wrecker was called in from Coady's Towing out of Lawrence, MA. They responded with their 75-ton rotator to right the overturned truck and remove it from the scene.

- ADAM FREDERICK

Emergency crews stand by while tow operators rig the overturned truck to be flipped back onto its wheels.

ADAM FREDERICK

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KEVIN MOSIO

Orange Firefighters Make Quick Work of Kitchen Fire

Orange, MA - On the evening of July 17th, Orange Fire received calls for a reported building fire at 80 West Main St. First-in crews encountered a kitchen fire and made quick work of it. Mutual aid was requested and enroute, but diverted to cover or cancelled. Crews remained on scene for a few hours to ventilate the building, overhaul and clean up equipment.

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Devens Engine 4 operates with this 2018 Ferrara Ignitor MVP 1500-GPM pumper. It carries 1000-gallons of water and 30-gallons of Class A foam.

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Fall River Crews Respond to Afternoon Fire

Fall River, MA - On the afternoon of July 23rd, Fall River firefighters responded to unit 14 at Maple Gardens for a kitchen fire in the four-unit building. When units arrived they had smoke showing from division two with all occupants evacuated, with the exception of the tenants' pets. Members quickly knocked down the fire and began to overhaul. Firefighters consumed two-and-a-half cases of water trying to re-hydrate after fighting the fire in 90-degree temperatures. Engines 2, 4 and 5, along with Ladders 2 and 4, Rescue 1 and Car 3 responded.

SEAN FESKO/911 ERV

Second Fire for Cambridge Requires Mutual Aid Assistance

Cambridge, MA - While Cambridge Fire companies were operating at a second-alarm on Cambridge Street on June 28th, another fire was reported five minutes away on Harvard Street.

Boston Ladder 15 arrived first-due and found a fire in a dumpster, extending to a building. Other mutual aid companies were dispatched to the scene, and as Cambridge units cleared the first fire, they responded to this second one.

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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.

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Rescue Made at Tyngsborough House Fire

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Boston Engine 42, Egleston Square, produced this patch in 1993 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Company.

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Tyngsborough, MA - Tyngsborough firefighters responded to a house fire on Poitras Avenue on August 7th.

Companies arrived to heavy fire showing from an attached garage, which was extending into JUMP TO FILE# the main house. First 081020102 arriving crews were able to rescue one occupant from the first floor window on arrival.

Command quickly requested more manpower and mutual aid was brought in from Nashua, Dunstable, Dracut, Chelmsford and Westford. Crews had to deal with no hydrants close by and relied on tanker shuttles.

Firefighters remained on scene for several hours chasing hot spots and overhauling.

- PATRICK KERRIGAN

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CHUCK LOWE

Northbridge Rescue 1 is a 1995 International that was built by National. It is still in service.

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WORKING FACES

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PETER LOBO

Severe Thunderstorm Knocks Trees Down in Waltham Waltham, MA - A severe thunderstorm on July 23rd in Waltham caused high winds and lightning. Waltham Engine 3 responded to a tree down after being struck by lightning.

When they arrived they found a large part of a tree down with downed wires. Power in the neighborhood was out for several hours.

SEAN FESKO/911 ERV

MVA in Milton Snarls Traffic Milton, MA - On July 25th, a multi-car accident on the busy Blue Hills Parkway in Milton, right near the Boston line, backed up afternoon traffic.

RICHARD BILLINGS

Orange firefighters wait out front of the fire building waiting further work.

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Springfield Home Damaged by Late Night Fire; Two Firefighters Injured Springfield, MA - A large three-story Victorian style home in the Brightwood Square section of Springfield's North End was heavily damaged by a late night fire on July 17th that dis- JUMP TO FILE# placed several resi- 072120108 dents and sent two of the city's bravest to the hospital for treatment of nonlife-threatening injuries.

The tones sounded shortly before 10:30 P.M. for companies to respond to 588 Plainfield Street, and dispatch was quick to note that SPD was on scene reporting the house as "fully involved."

Upon arrival, first due Engine 7 confirmed a working fire, stating that he had heavy smoke and fire showing from the second floor porch on the 'Bravo' side.

Companies went to work stretching lines over ground ladders and via the interior stairs, and for a brief moment it seemed the fire may be under control.

When Truck Co. 1 vented the roof on the 'Bravo' side however, a seven-foot tongue of flame shot up from the roof and conditions soon began to deteriorate.

Roughly 25 minutes into the fire fight, the evacuation signal was given and the second-alarm struck as the fire ate away at the attic and roof of the home.

Crews pulled out of the building and switched to a defensive attack, protecting the exposure buildings and using four aerial master streams as well as multiple hand lines to bring the main body of fire under control. The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the SFD Arson Squad.

Truck 1's bucket pulls away from their vent hole as heavy fire vents from the attic.

NATE ARNOLD

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MEMORIES

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Palmer ran this 1979 Maxim-S 1500/1000, painted in their unique color scheme, as Engine 2.

SEAN FESKO/911 ERV

Second-Alarm, High Heat Tax Boston Firefighters

Boston, MA - On July 19th, Boston Fire companies were dispatched to a reported fire on the corner of Fuller and Atherstone Streets in the Dorchester neighborhood of the city. First-due companies had heavy fire on multiple floors and struck a second-alarm. While flames were put down fairly quickly, companies also had to deal with high humidity and a heat index around 100-degrees.

STILL IN SERVICE

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Chelsea FD once operated this weird 1972 American LaFrance Pioneer pumper as a spare. It was acquired from the Burlington Mass FD where it ran as Engine 3.

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From many years ago...Northborough's 1948 American LaFrance 700-Series mid-mount aerial. This 85-foot aerial had a 250-GPM pump, but no water tank.

The Town of Templeton runs this 1978 Chevrolet 4x4 500/200 as Forestry 2.

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Social Distancing Chaplain’s Corner Pastor Fernando Villicana

What would you say the biggest struggles people go through in life are. Well, according to a recent study (and perhaps due to the social challenges we are all facing recently), these are the top five struggles: 1. stress and anxiety 2. fear 3. anger 4. financial concerns 5. disappointment and discouragement And guess what I have discovered; most of these problems and concerns involve other people. Sigmund Freud (who founded the discipline of psychoanalysis), said: “There are three major causes of human anxiety: 1) the force of nature 2) the powerlessness of human beings in the face of danger 3) SOCIAL AGGRAVATION (personal conflict) This is when social distancing becomes totally voluntary (lol).

Many times our answer to personal conflict is social distancing. We tend to avoid people who rub us the wrong way and create walls and barriers between us. Sometimes our biggest social struggles is with the people we surround ourselves with on a daily basis. I have come to realize that if you were to totally remove yourself from people, you probably wouldn’t have many problems at all. Most of the problems we encounter in life have something to do with someone else! A family member, a work associate, a neighbor, an ex-husband or wife.

From the very beginning it was brother against brother (Cain/Abel), and disfunction has since been woven into the fabric of fallen man.

Husband against wife, wife against husband, children against parents, we even see it in the church and call it “holy wars.” There has been an age old struggle living in harmony with the people within the sphere of our influence. So, what's the answer? I'm not sure if there is only one answer but I can shed some light on at least one.

STORY: A young woman wrote her mother from college: "Dear Mom: Sorry I haven’t written

sooner. My arm has been broken.

And my left leg too, when I jumped from the second floor of my dormitory...when we had the fire. We were lucky. A young service station attendant saw the blaze and called the Fire Department. They were there in minutes. I was in the hospital for a few days. Paul, the service station attendant, came to see me every day.

And because it was taking so long to get our dormitory liveable again, I moved in with him. He has been so nice. I must admit that I am pregnant. Paul and I plan to get married just as soon as he can get a divorce.

I hope things are fine at home. I’m doing fine, and will write more when I get the chance. Love, your daughter, Susie. P.S. Mom, none of the above is true. But I did get a "C" in Sociology and flunked Chemistry. I just wanted you to receive this news in its "Proper Perspective!"?

The focal point/key in finding strength in your relational struggles is proper perspective.

Paul starts right off talking about the blessing of having people in his life. Philippians 1:3 (NIV) "I thank my God every time I remember you."

When Paul wrote this it was at a time of tremendous struggle. He had terrible experiences in Philippi. It was in Philippi that he was arrested illegally, whipped, humiliated, thrown in prison. While in prison there was an earthquake. Then he was told to leave town. Paul did not have a good time in Philippi, he had a bad time.

Yet he says, when I think of you I remember the good things. "I thank God every time I remember you."

Paul could have dwelt on the negative experiences he endured there in Philippi, the painful memories. But he chose to focus on the things he could be grateful for. Happiness is a choice! Maybe you’ve been hurt by a family member or a friend and you're still holding on to that hurt.

You're still focusing on the bad and the negative and it has become a constant struggle. Maybe your answer to your struggles has been social distancing rather than crossing over and forgiving those who have offended you. Well, it’s time you be grateful for the good in people.

Grateful people are happy people!

End social distancing!

Philippians 1:6 Being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus."

PATRICK KERRIGAN

Working Roof Fire in Lowell

Lowell, MA - Lowell firefighters quickly extinguished a roof fire on top of a school on August 10th. Fire Alarm began receiving multiple calls for a fire, and smoke was showing from a distance. On arrival crews stretched handlines over the aerials and quickly extinguished the fire.

Crews remained on scene for a short time overhauling and checking for extension.

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Former Westminster Engine 1 found a new home in nearby Ashby last year. The 1000-gallon pumpertanker has been designated Engine 4 by AFD.

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Mansfield has placed a pair of 2019 Emergency One Typhoon E-Max 1500-GPM pumpers in to service as Engines 31 & 32. They have 750-gallon water tanks and 30gallons of foam. Both of these units run out of Headquarters.

Bellingham Engine 2 operates with a 2019 KME Panther PRO 1500-GPM pumper. It carries 750-gallons of water and 25-gallons of class A foam.

PATRICK KERRIGAN

CHUCK LOWE

On 6/5/20 the Pepperell, MA Fire Department took delivery of their new Ladder 1, a 105’ Smeal ladder with a 1500-GPM Waterous pump, 500-gallon water tank and a 20gallon foam tank.

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Holliston is operating a new walk-thru heavy rescue at Rescue 1. The 2019 Spartan Metrostar with a Marion body replaces a 37-year-old "Pepsi truck".

See your NEW truck in this space!

If your truck is new from a manufacturer or new to you, we want to feature it in our vehicle news section!

Email a clear, outdoor, well-lit photo to us at: News@1stResponderNews.com along with a brief description of the vehicle as well as the name of the department.

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

To meal prep or not to meal prep, that is the question...

Meal prepping is pretty popular these days, but if you are not familiar with the term, let me break it down for

a Food Blog by A.J. Fusco

CHUCK LOWE

Massachusetts Forest Fire Control (DCR) Patrol 8-1, based in Northern Worcester County, operates this 2008 Ford F350 4x4. It carries 225-gallons of water with 8-gallons of class A foam with a 110-GPM pump.

you. To meal prep is basically preparing a meal, or portion of a meal, ahead of time. Most of it’s popularity is rooted in the fitness community, where it allows time for working out instead of cooking. But this doesn’t mean it should be solely used by someone who works out regularly. Prepping meals ahead of time has tremendous benefits, some being more obvious than others.

First and foremost, is time. By preparing your breakfast, lunch or dinners ahead of time, it makes eating at work, in between meetings and extracurricular activities much easier. In today's world, we are busier than ever before and getting a

proper homemade meal in is becoming harder and harder. Meal preps are most often prepared and packaged so that they are “grab and go”.

Essentially, you open the fridge, grab a container and off you go with a delicious meal. The most popular way of meal prepping is to pick a day, like a Sunday, and dedicate that day prepping all your meals for the week. Besides time, portion control is another benefit. It allows you the opportunity to control exactly how much you will eat that day. This is beneficial to anyone trying to live a healthier lifestyle. You can tailor the portion sizes to your likings much easier than if you were to order takeout. The other less obvious benefit is that it usually leads to better, healthier choices. If you meal prep healthier foods, you are more likely to grab those when you are hungry, rather than opening the bag of chips or cookies. It “forces” you to make better decisions, just based off of convenience and availability.

Meal prepping is not difficult, but there is one thing that can make it harder to stick to…mundane meals! When the term “meal prep” gets brought up in conversation, it is often associated with the same foods. Grilled chicken, brown rice and a steamed vegetable are probably the most common ingredients found in meal prep. But this doesn’t have to be the case. Change your ingredients often to prevent yourself from getting bored. Use a variety of spices, sauces and condiments to keep things interesting. And don’t forget about breakfast, which is often overlooked. It is the meal that sets you up for success for the rest of the day. These egg “muffins” are the perfect meal prep, they are very portable, can be tailored to your liking and pack a nutritious punch in a small bite. They are the perfect way to get into meal prepping!

Stay safe, eat well!

CAPRESE EGG MUFFIN Yields 6 egg muffins Ingredients:

CHUCK LOWE

Pembroke Squad 5 is a 2017 Ford F-550 mini pumper that was built

by HME-Ahrens Fox. It runs out of headquarters to serve as a "chase car" for the ambulance. This unit, with 400-gallons of water, 800-feet of supply line and a 1500-GPM pump, can break away if needed. The well thought out apparatus allows the career department to get started while waiting for help to arrive while reducing wear and tear on the larger vehicles.

4 Eggs, scrambled 1 Cup Cherry Tomatoes 1 Cup Shredded Mozzarella ¼ Cup Packed Fresh Basil Leaves, sliced thin EVOO Salt Procedure:

-Preheat oven to 350°F

-In a small skillet over medium heat, add a few glugs of EVOO

-When the oil is shimmering, add the cherry tomatoes and cover. Carefully shake the pan often. Cook until tomatoes just start to burst open. Season with a pinch of salt. Set aside

-Spray muffin tin with cooking spray to make removal easier

CHUCK LOWE

Kingston Brush Breaker 74 is a 1992 International 4WD that was built by EJ Murphy. It was refurbished in 2009 by M&R to extend its life. This unit carries 750-gallons of water and is rated to pump 350-GPM.

-Pour enough egg to come up about ¾ of the way in each muffin mold

-Top with tomatoes, basil leaves and mozzarella -Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through

AJ FUSCO

-Garnish with extra basil

*Will keep in the fridge for up to 1 week

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Watch Hill Fire Department, in Westerly, has placed a 2019 GMC 3500 4x4 in to service as Squad 100. This truck carries a full compliment of auto extrication and water rescue equipment.

Misquamicut Fire Department, in Westerly, has placed a new Toyota Tacoma in to service as Truck 204.

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Dunns Corner Fire Department runs this 1993 Peterbilt/KME 3000-gallon tanker out of Station 2.

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