Eastern Connecticut Fire: May 2007

Occum Trailer Fire - 37 Nashua St

May 31, 2007 - At 19:45hrs the Occum and Baltic FD's were dispatched to an electrical fire on Nashua St. Occum Et-42 arrived to find a trailer charged with smoke and a small fire in the laundry area. A 1 3/4 hoseline was deployed and ventilation set up. The homeowner stated there was a lightning strike in the area prior to noticing smoke coming from the dyer. The cause is unknown as the Norwich FMO is investigating.

Occum ET-42 in front of the trailer

Occum firefighters mask up for entry

Dryer is removed from home

Occum Firefighters seting up ventilation

Lisbon House Fire - 05/30/07

May 30, 2007 - At around 10:30hrs Lisbon, Occum and Taftville FAST were dispatched to 104 Kinsman Hill Rd for a house fire. Units arrived to find smoke coming from a 2 stry wd. The fire was located on the 1st flr, center of the house. crews did a great job of knocking down the fire, the 1st FAST was assigned Roof and ladder assignments. baltic came in as a 2nd FAST, Canterbury and Griswold for additional tankers.
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2 Deepwoods Dr - Yantic

May 14, 2007 - At around 17:15hrs - Norwich Fire was receiving numerous 911 calls reporting a working structure fire at #2 Deepwoods Dr. While Yantic was responding, units could see a column of black smoke in the distance, an upgrade to the alarm assignment was East Great Plains, Bozrah, Taftville and 4 additional tankers. The 1st two Yantic engines took the driveway and crews took one shot at an quick knock down and interior attack. At that time, the front windows failed causing the fire to intensify and over take the home. A report of firefighters down was transmitted, but turned to be a firefighters foot went thru the rear porch, just as a hoseline blew in the rear. An evacuation was ordered and defensive operation under way. Due to good ground conditions in front of the house, Taftville's Tower 25 was ordered to the front lawn for masterstreams. The home was a total loss, no firefighters or civilians were injured but a dog and 2 cats perished
Special thanks to Kevin Ring for sharing and giving me permission to use his photos.

Heavy fire from "A" side

Fully involved house

Master streams in operations

Knocking down fire

Norwich - 7 John St - House Fire

May 7, 2007, At around 02:25hrs Norwich headquarters and Eng-2 responded to 7 John St for a structure fire. The on duty Captain stated he could see a working fire from HQ. Norwich Crews arrived to find fire showing from the rear of the structure. all occupants were accounted for. A quick and aggressive fire attack helped save this structure. 1 civlian was transported to WWBH for minor burns. The Norwich FMO is investigating. (Side note: This was the first "significant" fire for the new Eng-2, Sunday morning it had responded to a small fire in the duct work on North Main St and a brush fire. Thanks for the correction Platoon 4. Sorry if this caused any inconviences)

Truck 1 crew deploys a ground ladder as smoke emits from building

Squad A in front of the building

Norwich FF Cassidy & Mohegan Tribal FF Thomasson deploy a roof ladder

Norwich & Mohegan Tribal firefighters set up

Norwich firefighters on the rear porch overhauling

New Norwich Eng-2 at it's first "significant" fire

Community Car Fire

On Sunday May 6, 2007, the Community Fire Co #1 was dispatched to a truck fire on First St. Eng-181 & ET-181 responded and arrived to find active fire showing from the engine compartment. One 1 3/4 handline was deployed and the fire was quickly brought under control. Photos provided by J Seney Jr. Thanks Jamie!

Fire emits from engine compartment

Lt. Ladyka opens the hood while being protected by a hoseline

Eng-181 crew finishes the job!

232 Broad St - Danielson

May 02,2007 - At about 08:40hrs, Danielson Fire Dept. with assistance from Dayville, East Brooklyn, Williamsville, Moosup L-194, and the Atwood Hose FAST responded to this fire at 232 Broad St. on the corner of Hawkins St. Multiple handlines were stretched as the fire was said to be located on the third floor. Crews made quick work of the blaze with some extension into the attic area. Killingly FMO is investigating.