Yantic Car Fire - Town St

In the Spring of 2005, The Yantic Fire Engine Company #1 responded to a car fire at the Chelsea Groton Bank on Town St. Units responding were advised the building was involved, Units arrived to find the car fire did not involve the building. Pictured here are Yantic Firefighters using a combi-tool to open the hood

Preston/Mohegan MVA's

On the weekend of January 20th thru the 22nd, the Poquetanuck, Mohegan and Mohegan Tribal Fire departments were busy with many MVA's. Two of these MVA's occured in almost the same location resulting in serious injuries for 2 pick-up truck operators.
1st MVA 01/20/06 at 18:00hrs A Van vs Pickup on Rt 32 at Gallivan Ln
2nd MVA 01/20/06 at 23:00hrs MOhegan Sun Blvd on ramp east Bound 1 car rollover
3rd MVA 01/21/06 at 01:42hrs Rt 2A at Pequot Bridge. TT unit vs Pickup
4th MVA 01/23/06 at 23:15 hrs Rt2A at Pequot Bridge Tour Bus vs Pickup

Note: Both Pequot Bridge MVA's shut down the bridge for hours

Montville Structure Fire 01-19-2006

Jan 19, 2006 - At around 13:30 hrs, a structure fire was reported at 82 Jerome Rd in Montville. Montville, Mohegan, Oakdale were dispatched, units enroute could see the smoke for miles. added to the assignment was Mohegan Tribe, EastGreat Plains, Chesterfield, Quaker Hill, Sub-Base as a 2nd FAST. The Apt Building is believed to have had 24 units in it with a common attic area. No civilians or firefighters were injuried. I think it is interesting how the news photographers try so hard to get hte best advantage shots