South Windam Fatal Fire - 150 Oxbow Dr

January 31, 2007 - At around 20:30hrs South Windam, Windam Center, and Willimantic were dispatched to a well involved house fire with civilians trapped. Willimantic Eng-201 and Tower 101 arrived to find heavy fire from A,B,C sides of a raised ranch. While Willimantic firefighters were performing a rescue the fire flashed burning the on duty captain. The Captain was taken to WCMH and later transferred to Bridgeport burn center for treatment. 2 firefighters were also transported, 1 for cardiac related illness and 1 for a knee injury. The civilian was prononunced at the scene. The Windam and State FMO are investigating Willimantic Tower 101 in front of the building
Willimantic and Windam firefighters work to overhaul the fire
Windam firefighters used tarps to shield the deceased from the public

Willimantic Eng-201 with Tower 101

East Brooklyn 2nd Alarm - South Main St

January 28, 2007 - At around 09:50hrs, East Brooklyn (92)FD with mutual aid from Mortlake (90), responded to a structure fire at 166 South Main St. Units arrived to report a working fire in an apartment building. Mutual aid from Danielson (61),Atwood Hose FAST (96), Dayville (63) and Williamsville (60) responded and worked a stubborn fire that just did not want to go out. 1 fireifghters was treated for what was reported "minor" injuries. No civilians were injuried. Photos by Williamsville Dep Chief Keith Cooper and used with permission by photographer.

Danielson ET-161 with Mortlake L-190 in background, smoke emits from building
Fire officers discussion progress
Firefighters prepare to cut a vent hole
A Williamsville officer and East BrooklynFF receive instructions
Williamsville Et-260 with fire building in background

Griswold - 1st Alarm Garage Fire

January 27, 2007 - As I was just leaving QV from my evening shift, a 911 call came in reporting a garage fire at #1 Lisa Ave in the town of Griswold. Griswold and Jewett City were initially dispatched. The 1st Griswold officer on scene reported a working fire. an upgrade to the alarm assignment was Voluntown, Lisbon, Plainfield, and Taftville FAST. The weather was cold (5 degrees) with light wind. Griswold and Jewett City crews placed 2 1/2 inch lines and a blitz fire on the building to knocked down the flames. Crews also had to protect a home that was in close proximity. the building was a total loss. numerous vehicles were lost in the fire. The cause is undetermined and the Griswold FMO is investigating.Garage well involved with Griswold ET-355

Firefighters protect the "smoking" exposure

Jewett City firefighters await water for the Blitz fire

Taftville FAST sets up in the front yard

Taftville FF Eric Benoit and Brian Tuttle work a handline

Taftville Chief Engineer Tom Ladd uses a saw to open up the wall

Taftville firefighters extinguish hotspots in the "B" Wall

Canterbury 2nd Alarm - 62 Wauregan Rd

January 20, 2007 - at 23:16hrs QV dispatched Canterbury and Mortlake fire departments to a structure fire at 62 Wauregan Rd. Canterbury chief Al Lavoie arrived to find fire thru the roof of a single stry ranch on the "D" side. Canterbury Eng-193 and Mortlake Eng-190 arrived and placed two 1 3/4 hoselines in operation thru the front door. Crews were able to knock down the fire but not until it consummed half the roof. Additional assistance from Moosup FAST, Atwood Hose,Central Village and numerous tankers was sent to the scene. The Canterbury FMO is investigating. Photos taken by Costa, submitted by Chief Al Lavoie

Moderate damage to the roof
Canterbury Eng-193 with Mortlake and Atwood Hose in background
Firefighters exit the building after a tour inside
Firefighters perform overhaul ops

Oneco 2nd Alarm - Bailey Rd

January 25, 2007 - at 14:14 hrs QV dispatched Oneco and Sterling to a chimney fire at 368 Bailey Rd. While units were enroute a 2nd 911 call reported the fire was progressing. An upgrade to a 1st alarm was ordered. The first officer on the scene reported a working fire with one side of the house involved. A 2nd Alarm was ordered and additional tankers. This address is located in a very remote area of Sterling. Crews made a great stop on the fire but not before destroying most of the interior of the building. The weather conditions were sunny, cold and light wind, temp about 29 degrees with the worst cold weather to hits this region in many years coming tonight. This may be a prelude to what is to come in the next 24-48 hours. Departments that responded were Oneco, Sterling,Voluntown,Moosup, Plainfield, Western Covertry, and Plainfield-Moosup Ambulance.

Oneco Et-268 and Sterling Tower 267

Sterling Tower 267
Voluntown firefighters exit the building after a tour inside
Sterling firefighters use a handline to extinguish a hotspot

Sterling Dep Chief inspects the chimney

Moosup Chief and Asst Chief work a hotspot on the porch

Moosup Asst Chief Bellevance extinguishes a hotspot

Norwich 2nd Alarm, Mayday Transmitted

January 23, 2007 - At 04:15 hrs Norwich FD was dispatched for a structure fire on Tallman St off RT-2, Squad A arrived and reported smoke showing. As units were operating, a Norwich firefighters fell thru the 1st floor and a mayday was transmitted. A rear-entry crew had the ceiling fall on them and an evacuation was ordered. A 2nd alarm was transmitted bringing in East Great Plains and Mohegan Tribal FAST. The Norwich firefighter was removed from the building and a PAR was taken. All personnel were accounted for defensive operations took place. the fire in under investigation by Norwich FMO. Taftvillle covered the city

Yantic/Taftville Rollover w/Fire

January 22, 2007 - At 21:31hrs the Yantic and Taftville fire departments were dispatched to an auto accident with fire at Harland Rd and Washington St. This is on the district line for both departments. Upon arrival, a car had come off RT-2 and sheared off a fire hydrant and rolled over and caught fire. the occupant of the vehicle self extricated.

Yantic & Taftville firefighters work the car fire

View of the damage

Top of the hydrant

and yes the bottom

Interior damage

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RT-12 Head-On - Lisbon

January 21,2007 - At around 00:45hrs, the Lisbon FD was dispatched to an auto accident on Rt-12 at Icehouse Rd with entrapment. Lisbon Eng-154 and Rescue 554 arrived on scene to find a 2 car head-on with entrapment (door-pop). Since some of Lisbon's memebers were at the Canterbury structure fire, additional assistance was requested from Taftville fire and ambulances from Baltic and American. a total of 3 patients were transported to WWBH with undisclosed injuries. Rt-12 was closed for about 2 hours while CSP investigated.

View of vehicle "1
View of vehicle #2

25 Klondike St - Private Dwelling Fire

January 1st 2007 at 4:11 A.M Community fire company with mutual aid from Thompson Hill and West Thompson and a FAST response from Quinebaug and East Thompson were dispatched to a structure fire at 25 Klondike street. Upon arrival of Engine 181, firefighters found a 2 story / 2 family with fire self venting from the roof of the 1 story entrance on the D side and pushing toward the eves. Crews made an aggressive attack but the fire had already gotten up into the attic space on the 2 story section. The fire was confined to the attic space, part of the second floor and the 1 story entrance. Additional mutual aid requested to the scene was an engine from Putnam,tanker from East Putnam and an engine from Dudley. Muddy Brook covered the town during the event. (All Photos by Thompson Hill Lt Matt Grauer) Town of Thompson firefighters go to work

A Community firefighter working off Ladder-181

A view from the rear of the building