SMITTY PICS

Gales Ferry R-21 !!!!NEW!!!! 4/12/10

2010-04-12T20:42:00.000-07:00

In late November the Gales Ferry Fire Co. took delivery of a 2009 HME/FERRARA. This engine has a 425 HP engine, a 750 tank with a 1500 pump. It has a Foam Pro system with 50 gallons of 3/6% foam. The deck gun is a remote controlled TFT Hurricane with the Extend-A-Gun. It has a 10 Kw hydraulic generator, and a 3000 watt light tower. It was finally a nice day out to pull her out to snap a few pics. For more info feel free to ask.

Windsor New Rig

2009-12-30T12:44:00.000-08:00

More pics in the rig section

NEW RIG PICS

2009-08-09T16:17:00.000-07:00

CHECK OUT THE RIG SECTION FOR SOME NEW PICS

Franklin Chimney Fire 4/10/09

2009-04-10T19:53:00.000-07:00

Thanks to Chris Gifford from Baltic Fire for the photos.

At approx. 18:05 hours Franklin Fire Department was dispatched to 24 Hyde Park Road for a chimney fire. Car 125 had command. At 18:15 command requested one engine from Baltic Fire Department for support. Baltic ET-124 arrived to find Franklin units operating the chimney fire. Per command the Baltic engine crew to stand fast by the Franklin engine to the rear of the structure. Baltic was released by command at approx. 18:35 hours. Franklin command was terminated and units cleared the scene at approx 19:00 hours.

Ashford Shed fire with extension to house 4/1/09

2009-04-03T18:03:00.000-07:00

I must say Griffin has come through again. Here are some shots from Ashfords shed fire with extension to house. Check out link for further info.

http://www.ctfire-ems.com/showthread.php?p=93162#post93162

Rigs

2009-02-04T17:38:00.000-08:00

Check out the rigs section for pics of Scotlands new rescue at work

Scotland MVA 2/3/09

2009-02-04T17:23:00.000-08:00

Scotland Rt14 in the area of pinch st. 1 car MVA rollover. Vehicle reported to be on roof, the door was removed and pt was transported ALS with minor injuries.

LEBANON 1/30/09 W/F

2009-02-03T17:41:00.000-08:00

Here are some photos from the Lebanon W/F thanks to Chaz Griffin.

The fire was first called in by a pasting fire chief who reported a 1 1/2 story with heavy fire showing on Rt.32. After some confusion it was determined to be in the 500' of Rt.32 that is in Lebanon. Departments operating on scene were as followed Lebanon, Franklin, Windham, Willimantic Tower, Columbia, MTFD Fast, Baltic Amb, Medic 31Cover: Colchester, Yantic, AASI the house was a completely destroyed.

New London W/F 12/6/08

2008-12-07T16:23:00.000-08:00

Here is a quick video of the W/F on the 1000 Block of Bank St. in New London. I will have pics up in a day or two.

LIVE BURN

2008-12-04T19:15:00.001-08:00

1st Alarm City of Groton 11/4/08

2008-11-04T20:26:00.000-08:00

On 11/4/08 the City of Groton was dispatched to structure fire on Pine Island Rd. This house was three house up from the structure fire they had last night. First arriving units started the first alarm assignment. PBFD, Subase, Groton Ambulance, and L&M medics were started. Crews made a quick knock down limiting the damage. I will try to get more info on this and the fire the night before.

Ledyard MVA with injuries 11-01-08

2008-11-01T17:24:00.000-07:00

On 11-1-08 the Ledyard department along with L.V.E.S was dispatched to RT. 117 and Spicer Hill Rd for a one car mva with injuries. The Ledyard Police on scene reported multiple injuries and requested as many ambulances as the dispatch could get. There was a total of 5 injured 2 ALS and 3 BLS. The two ALS were pinned in the rear back seat with long bone fractures. The roof was removed by the Ledyard department. The Gales Ferry Fire Co. was dispatched for manpower to the scene to help with removal and packaging of the Pt's.

Water Rescue Training 10-29-08

2008-11-01T17:07:00.000-07:00

On 10-29-08 the Gales Ferry Department visited the Subase swimming pool to practice water rescue. The members practiced pt retrieval and the R.T.R.G methods. Later on we practiced spinal immobilization and back boarding while in water.

UPDATE 9/4/08

2008-09-03T21:26:00.001-07:00

I have received a update from the Chief of the Revere Fire department. The old Ladder 1 that I found on my vacation in Maine last year has been purchased by the company and they are working on referbing it. I will keep you up to date as I get them.

BLOCK ISLAND

2008-08-30T22:27:00.000-07:00

These just in from Jeff Erhart and his trip to Block Island. Jeff was able to buff a 3 vehicle accident with one injury. Two cars and one scooter collied with only minor injuiries.

Check out the Rigs section for a nice shot of the ambulance in the bay.

Block Island Station

2nd Alarm PBFD 8/26/08

2008-08-26T19:22:00.000-07:00

Sorry for the delay a little busy with work.

On 8/28/08 the PBFD department was dispatched to 79 Leafwood Dr for a possible structure fire. Upon arrival of the first engine found smoke from the attic area. The 1st alarm was struck and shortly after they 2nd alarm was struck. Reports say the fire started as a dryer fire and extened to the attic area. Mutual aid from Subase, Old Mystic, City of Groton, Mystic, and Center Groton.

FF. Brian Quilter (Q) setting up G 35

FF. Todd Williamson working on getting the K12 started

Gales Ferry MVA w/ Injuries 8/13/08

2008-08-13T20:34:00.000-07:00

The hit was so hard that the gentlemen sitting in his wheel chair broke the back of the chair during the accident

On 8/13/08 at 09:20 the Gales Ferry department along with Ledyard Fire Company and Ledyard Vol. Emergency Squad were dispatched to a two car MVA with injuries. Upon arrival of Gales Ferry found a SEAT bus vs. a Handicap Van. No passengers were in the bus and there were 4 pt in the van. The driver of the bus later was transported for evaluation. In total there were 5 transported 1 was ALS. The roadway was closed for about 1 1/2 hours.

Here is the new Chief Tony Saccone with his first interview with the media.

New Rig

2008-06-05T11:20:00.000-07:00

Check out the Rig section for pictures of Mashantuckets new rig

CITY OF NORWICH MVA 5/25/08

2008-05-29T19:51:00.000-07:00

At 0200 on the 25th the City of Norwich along with American ambulance were dispatched to a mva unknown of injuries on Central Ave. Upon arrival of crew found a two car crash one car was parked on the side of the road. The driver of the Jeep was uninjured. The driver side of the car was completely skinned off. The Jeep slide down the road about 100 feet on its side.

I would like to thank Steve Featherstein for the photo's.
Check out his up and coming blog at JACKOFHARES.BLOGSPOT.COM

New delivery in the rigs section

2008-03-30T17:07:00.000-07:00

New delivery in the rigs section so check it out.

PBFD Search & Rescue 3/16/08

2008-03-17T21:28:00.001-07:00

A full assignment from the PBFD was dispatched to The Copp Family Park for a lost hiker. The hiker wondered off the Yellow trail and got lost in the woods. The hiker made it back to the trail but was not sure in what direction they should take. The PBFD and the Groton Town Police sent a pickup and suv up the trail to find the hiker. The hiker was found with there dog and assisted out of the woods. This is the second time this month that the PBFD and Groton Town Police have been out there looking for hikers.

W/F CITY OF NEW LONDON 1/26/08

2008-01-28T17:56:00.001-08:00

City of Groton 3rd Alarm Fire 1/09/08

2008-01-10T17:38:00.001-08:00

On 1/9/08 the City of Groton fire department was dispatched to a basement fire at Ken's Bait and Tackle shop. Upon arrival of the first due units they found a working basement fire and started the first alarm. Upon arrival of the chief, the second alarm was struck. After the second alarm assignment was on scene for about a hour the third alarm was then struck. The fire was contained to the fire building. All of the fire departments in Groton were there as well as Gales Ferry with a rescue and a engine, New London had the tiller and a engine, Waterford was covering stations in Groton as well as W-94 was at staging and Mohegan Tribal Fast team was on scene. Fire was finally under control about 5 hours later.

Sorry for so little pics I was a little busy.

2008-01-10T17:38:00.000-08:00

Gales Ferry MVA with injuries Late Post

2008-01-10T17:19:00.000-08:00

On 12/6/07 the Gales Ferry department along with Ledyard were dispatched to a two car mva with injuries on Rt.12. Upon arrival of unit found a Jeep that had been rear ended by a Honda. The Jeep was hit so hard that it was sent across the road into a parking lot. One ALS transport and one BLS transport were the injuries.

New London W/F 12/6/07

2007-12-06T03:48:00.000-08:00

On 12/5/07 2350 the City of New London was dispatched to 2 Mountain Ave for a structure fire. A-11 first on scene reported heavy smoke showing from the structure. A-25 was the first due ladder to the scene and set up for roof operations. Two 1 3/4 lines were stretched from A-11 for interior attacks. Crews found fire on the second and third floor. Crews made a quick knock down with all fire out within 10 mins of being on scene.

Sorry photos are grainy my son played with my camera.

Here are a few videos I took with the Helmet Camera and my camera. I'm still working on make one large video.

A-25 setting up

A-25 crew venting the roof

A-25 at 2 Mountain Ave

MVA WITH INJURIES GALES FERRY 11/26/07

2007-11-27T00:17:00.000-08:00

At 1300 the Gales Ferry department along with Ledyard Center were dispatched to a car vs. telephone pole with injuries. Upon arrival of the Gales Ferry assignment they found the telephone pole was broken at the base with wires hanging across the road. The Ledyard assignment was split with the engine to block the road and the rescue to the scene for pt care. The road was closed for about 2 hours until CL&P and AT&T could remove the wires. One adult and one child were transported for evaluation. CT D.O.T was on scene to sand the road due to the spread of the fluid spill.

The pole was snapped below the ground level

YORK, MAINE FIRE STATIONS

2007-11-13T20:51:00.000-08:00

I stayed in York, Maine during my vacation so I had to find the fire house. Both stations are covered by one paid man per day and supplemented by the volunteers. If you get a chance to visit I suggest it. They have several older rigs including a 1970's open cab snorkel.

www.yorkvillagefire.com

A few items I found on my trip

2007-11-13T16:42:00.000-08:00

On my trip to Maine this past week I did a little site seeing of some fire houses. I also found this old Ladder truck that was sitting in the front lawn of some house in the back wood of Kittery. I will be posting more pics soon.

Portsmouth Central fire station

Yes the command vehicle was blocked by a car for the shop next door

This is the old Ladder 1 from Revere, Mass.

LEDYARD/GALES FERRY HAZMAT 10/31/07

2007-10-31T23:55:00.001-07:00

On 10/31/07 the Ledyard Fire department with automatic mutual aid from Gales Ferry and Mashantucket were dispatched to Two Trees Inn for smoke in the lobby. First arriving units found a thick smoke in the lobby area coming from the basement. Upon further investigation found a large freon leak. The Mashantucket Hazmat team was called to the scene. Unit were on scene for about two hours while the leak could be contained. Companies on scene, Ledyard, Gales Ferry, Mashantucket, Ledyard ambulance, and American ambulance. One person was transported for check up.

(Thanks to Captain M. Chauvin for the photos)

Gales Ferry MVA 10-3-07

2007-10-03T18:24:00.000-07:00

On 10-3-07 at 2:44 pm the Gales Ferry department along with Ledyard Fire Co were dispatched to Rt.214 in the area of the Pfizer field for a on car mva with car on its roof. Dispatch up dated stated no injuries or fluids just need to assist the police. Gales Ferry units operated at the scene while the Ledyard units held in station. This call went from no injuries to 4BLS transports for back and neck pain. While units were working the scene Gales Ferry was dispatched to a ALS medical the was handled by the Ledyard department. Department that were at the scene G.F., Ledyard Ambulance,and Preston Ambulance.

Never hit the pole, but close

Local tow truck will never flip the car, tow it the way it is

New London 2nd alarm 9-20-07

2007-09-21T12:55:00.001-07:00

On 9-20-07 the City of New London fire department was dispatched to Bank street for a structure fire. Upon arrival of the Battalion Chief reported heavy smoke and to start the 2nd alarm. Waterford companies covered the city while the Subase came to the scene as the FAST team. Canteen 1 arrived at the scene near the end of the call for refreshments

Check out the Rigs sections for pics of some New London rigs at the scene

Filling the Boot 8/25/07

2007-08-26T09:35:00.000-07:00

On 8/25/07 the Gales Ferry, Ledyard and Mashantucket held the MDA boot drive on Rt.117 in Ledyard. Good time was had by all the attended the event.

FF Graham and Chief Engineer Lessard chillin in front of Mashantucket Hazmat truck

Proby Egan from Gales Ferry and "Stretch" from Ledyard waiting getting the boot filled

Can you say "TIN CAN" 8-13-07

2007-08-13T13:21:00.000-07:00

On 8-13-07 the New London Police responded to Howard St. at Walbach St. for a box truck that struck a railroad bridge. There were no injuries or fluid spills to report. The driver must of thought that the truck was shorter the 10'-3". The Amtrack police were on scene and Amtrack personnel to inspect the bridge.

New Rig Pics 7/21/07

2007-07-21T07:43:00.000-07:00

Check out the Rigs section for more pics of the Myrtle Beach apparatus

PBFD MVA 7/11/07

2007-07-11T14:17:00.000-07:00

The Poquonnock Bridge department with Groton ambulance were dispatched to Long Hill road in front of Dunkin Donuts for a two car mva. PBFD units were G-30,engine 33&31with Groton ambulance G303. First responding units found a minivan that T boned a car in the drivers door. Additional ambulance was requested to the scene for two BLS transports to L&M. Mystic River ambulance G500 transported on patient and Groton took the other. On scene units moved vehicles off the road and opened both lanes for traffic.

Preston City Tanker Shuttle 6/25/07

2007-07-03T12:51:00.000-07:00

On 6 /25/07 the Preston City department hosted a tanker shuttle drill in the center of town. The drill had a total of seven tankers, two engines at the draft sites, and Preston city units at the drill spot. The goal was to flow 1000 gpm, which was meet.

Make sure you check out the Rigs section for new pics as well

Chief Ed Martin at the pump of the old Mack

Gales Ferry FF Franklin on the 2 1/2

Mashantuckets tower F-15

W/F Ledyard 6/18/07

2007-06-22T16:29:00.000-07:00

On 6/18/07 the Ledyard and Gales Ferry units were dispatched to a structure fire at 8 Cartridge Trail. This house is located in the Highland section of town. Staff Sgt. Finkelstein was able to get the scene early and snap a few pics while operations were getting under way. The fire started on the rear porch from logs that were smoldering from a camp fire the night before. As you can see from the pics the building construction in this area is very poor. The roofing 2x4 and thin plywood with shingles. Mutual aid from Old Mystic, Mashantucket, and Subase Fast team to the scene.

Thanks to Staff Sergeant Finkelstein for the photos

Upon arrival of units found heavy smoke coming from the rear

Team makes entry into the rear of structure

That is what you call hot satellite TV

South Carolina LODD

2007-06-19T13:14:00.000-07:00

I would like everyone to keep the families of the fallen brothers in there prayers. May they rest in peace with the lord.

Fire Department vs. Police 6/16/07

2007-06-17T17:23:00.000-07:00

On 6/16/07 the Gales Ferry & Ledyard fire department participated in a fundraising game of softball with the Ledyard Police department. The event was to help raise money for a new D.A.R.E vehicle. The fire department gave the cops a run for there money but in the end the D.A.R.E program was the big winner. This was the first of many games that we will be playing this year.

The teams

Officer Gorman

Detective Blanchet

G.F. FF Wager

G.F. FF Sawicki

Hazmat Tech class

2007-06-13T19:52:00.000-07:00

For the past five week I have been taken a hazmat tech class at Mystic Hoxie station. After week of class room work we finally got to do hands on stuff. We have been working on patching and applying chlorine A and B kits. Last Tuesday night we started to dress out in level A and B suits. We were given task to do like picking up nickels off the floor, changing a SCBA bottle and walking up and down stairs while in the suits. More pics to come when we do our finally test Thursday night

Darrin and Steve with the chlorine B kit

Andrew and Tommy with the chlorine A kit

Here is Tommy in his Level A suit

Here is the coin test

Alex with the level A suit

Hazmat PBFD 6/10/07

2007-06-10T16:41:00.000-07:00

I don't have to much info on this one

Hazmat response at Walmart in Groton for a unknown liquid in a tractor trailer. I was talking to some of the employees and they said it was tiki torch oil that was leaking from a pallet. When i get more accurate info I will pass it on

10,000 Hits 5/29/07

2007-05-29T14:08:00.000-07:00

Since August 23, 2006 I have had 10,000 hits on this site. Thanks for all who have view I hope that you come back and enjoy some more of my photos. In the next year or so I hope to bring you the viewers more action shots as well a special project that I have been working on that hope to reveal in the next few months. So keep viewing and if you have any photos you would like posted just email me. Feel free to email if you have any questions of comments for me and thanks again.

Proud Dad

2007-05-27T14:34:00.000-07:00

On 5/25/07 my three year old son graduated from preschool. They had a small presentation and handed out little diplomas. I'm so proud of him I wanted to share it all with my viewers. This here is the future of Smitty Pics.

LODD Waterbury Captain Keane 2/22/07

2007-05-22T13:56:00.000-07:00

It is great regret that I let you all know that Captain Keane of the Waterbury Fire Department passed away. Captain Keane was injuried in the fire apparatus accident that occured the other day. I would like to asked that you all keep Captain Keane in your prayes as well as the other 7 firefighters that were injured that day.

Tri Sate 5/20/07

2007-05-20T16:29:00.001-07:00

The annual Tri State was held in Brooklyn Ct on 5-20-07. It was a great turn out that brought apparatus from CT,RI,and MASS. It was a great time by all that attended. I would like to thank the hosts of the event for a great job. I posted a video of Life Star landing below so check it out.

Brush Burn 5/12/07

2007-05-13T19:09:00.000-07:00

This past saturday the Gales Ferry department took part in a brush burn for a local resident. The members burned roughly 50% of the piles that were placed there by the homeowners. Here are a few pics of the day.

FF Sawicki,Franklin, and Ambrose with Lt. Smith

Tanker 24 and Brush 22

MVA with ENTRAPMENT PRESTON & CITY OF NORWICH

2007-05-13T16:18:00.000-07:00

On 5/11/07 the Poquetanuck department was dispatched to a serious MVA on Rt.2 near the Norwich city line. Before arrival Norwich PD stated that there was two mva's. One was at the town line and the other was at the intersection of Rt.2 and Palmer road. The mva at the town line had one minor injury and another that was entrapped in the pickup truck. The City of Norwich Squad A and Engine 2 were on scene along with Poquetanuck. After the roof was removed by the two department the pt was transferred to a waiting American ambulance. For more info see the Norwich Bulletin.

MVA with FIRE & EJECTION EGPFD 5/6/07

2007-05-06T00:35:00.000-07:00

Special thanks to Ladd for helping with the photos

On the morning of 5/6/07 around 2 a.m. the East Great Plains Department was dispatched to a MVA with fire in front of Don Mallon's. Before arrival of Car 5 dispatch stated that there was a possible two ejections. Upon arrival of Car 5 found a fully involved car fire with patients on the ground. Quick work was done to handle patient care and extinguish the car fire.

Hazmat PBFD 5/2/07

2007-05-05T07:21:00.000-07:00

The PBFD department was dispatched to a hazmat call at LBI. Upon arrival they found a 55 gallon drum of epoxy the was mixed wrong. The mixture then super heated and was smoking. The hazmat team from the Subase was called as well as a first alarm assignment. DEP was on scene and after the mixture cooled it self all units returned.

New RIGs Pics 4/21/07

2007-04-22T01:46:00.001-07:00

I went to the North Stonington 1st alarm structure fire yesterday but was kept back on the street. So I got a few rig shots and have posted them in the RIGs section so check them out.

CENTER GROTON W/F 4/19/07

2007-04-22T01:38:00.000-07:00

Sorry I'm a little late on posting these pics. I was unable to get to many due to being returned upon arrival. The Center Groton department along with automatic aid of a truck and engine from Old Mystic were dispatched to Lambtown road for a structure fire. Upon arrival of G-65 with a 5 man crew they found a 2 story structure with fire coming from the second story window. G-65 stretched a line and made a interior attack that quickly knock down the fire. The regional tanker task force was called to due to the lack of hydrants in the area. Mutual aid from Ledyard, Gales Ferry, North Stonington, Poquetanuck, and Poquonnock Bridge.

Busy day for Gales Ferry

2007-04-18T15:53:00.000-07:00

The Gales Ferry department had a busy afternoon. We responded to a two car mva at the corner of Long Cove road and Rt.12. While on scene there units were called to a gasoline spill at the local Henny Penny. Gales Ferry engine R-21 to take up from the mva to respond to the spill. While working the spill the mva was cleaned up and the rescue responded to the fuel spill. Found about 2 cups of gasoline that had leaked from the car onto the ground. Gales Ferry units were then dispatched to a water emergency. Gales Ferry units all returned to the fire house for about ten minutes before being dispatched for a medical alarm at the senior house complex.

R-21 on the scene of a gas leak at local gas station

Gales Ferry units working a dump truck vs van

Van occupant had to be removed through the back doors

Brush Fire Norwich 3/28/07

2007-03-28T15:57:00.000-07:00

The Laurel Hill department was dispatched to a brush fire to the rear of the American Legion off of Rt.12. The City of Norwich was brought into the scene with two engines and the forestry unit. Poquetanuck P-11 was dispatched to assist with exposure control at the north end of the fire. With Laurel Hill protecting four building at the Thames View apartment complex and Preston on Thermos road protecting the houses there the fire was contained. Also at the scene was Yantic and East Great Plains with cover companies of Mohegan fire.

W/F STONINGTON 3/25/07

2007-03-25T19:00:00.000-07:00

On 3/25/07 the Old Mystic department was dispatched to Pequot Trail for a structure fire. Upon arrival they found Wequetequock on scene of a house fully involved. There was confusion weather or not this was in Old Mystic district or in Wequeteqoucks. Interior attack was made until conditions worsened to the point that everyone was pulled out and a defensive attack was made. The Tanker Task Force was started to the scene that brought in North Stonington H-13, Center Groton G-72, Gales Ferry R-24, Ledyard R-14, and Poquetanuck P-13. The tankers were used to supply G-65 for master stream operations. There was a structural collapse that sent one firefighter to the hospital. I hope that firefighter makes and full recovery.

These next few pics were taken by FF Schwenk upon arrival of Gales Ferry

Gales Ferry R-24 supplying G-65

This was near the completion of the tanker shuttle.

SMOKE IN A STORE WATERFORD 3/22/07

2007-03-23T06:13:00.000-07:00

Around 8:30 pm the Cohanzie department along with Quaker Hill and Oswegatchie were dispatched to 850 Hartford road the Crystal Mall in the Abercrombie and Fitch store for the store filling with smoke. Upon arrival of Waterford PD reports the smoke to be coming from the ventilation system. Jordan was added to the assignment for the additional truck and one engine. Tower 55, Truck 15 and Telesqurt 25 laddered the building to access the roof. No source was found for the smoke. All units were to pick up when ready.

HONORING A GREAT MAN

2007-03-21T19:48:00.000-07:00

MVA WITH INJURIES LEDYARD 3/19/07

2007-03-21T19:29:00.000-07:00

The Ledyard & Gales Ferry departments responded to this one car into a pole mva on 3/19/07.
Upon arrival of the first due they found on patient for transport and a minor fluid leak. The telephone pole had very little damage that did require the power company to the scene. The pt was transported to L&M via Ledyard Ambulance with the L&M medics on board.

These two are of the rarely seen FF Erhart

Deputy Chief Carmack R.I.P.

2007-03-18T10:10:00.000-07:00

On 3/17/06 the Deputy Chief William Carmack of the Gales Ferry Fire Company passed away from illness. Chief Carmack was a active member for 17 years. In that 17 years Chief Carmack was a decorated firefighter. Chief Carmack was the guy that you could go to for anything. He was a great leader and a true friend. He will be greatly missed at the fire house and on the fire grounds.

W/F BALTIC 3/15/07

2007-03-16T01:35:00.000-07:00

On 3/15/07 the Baltic department was dispatched to a structure fire at Elm & Main st. Upon arrival they found a 1 1/2 story house with a enclosed wrap around porch. With two 1 3/4 lines in operation Baltic made a quick knock down. Baltic was assist by Occum, Mohegan Tribe fast team, and American Rehab. For more info and pics check out these other blogs.

New Rigs pics, check them out

www.easternctfire.blogspot.com
www.windhamcountyfire.blogspot.com

Yantic W/F 3/11/07

2007-03-11T11:50:00.000-07:00

On 3/11/07 the Yantic department was dispatched to a structure fire at 11 Pleasant street. Upon arrival of the first due found a working fire in a front room of the house. Yantic made a quick knock down and contained the fire to the room. Mutual aid from Mohegan Tribe Fast team. Taftville and East Great Plains staged in there stations.

Check out the Rigs section for some new Pics

MVA with injuries Poquetanuck 3/11/07

2007-03-11T07:09:00.000-07:00

The Poquetanuck department was dispatched to a 3 car MVA unknown of injuries in front of Brook Side. Upon arrival of P-1 reported that it was a 2 car at the intersection of RT.2Aand Cider mill road. One transport to Backus BLS.

W/F City of Norwich 3/10/07

2007-03-10T10:35:00.000-08:00

On 3/10/07 the City of Norwich was dispatched to 23 Whitaker Ave for a kitchen fire. Upon arrival of the first due report working fire with the interior fully involved with possible entrapment of a baby on the second floor. One firefighter was injured on the roof and unknown on the entrapment. Fast team was on scene and released shortly there after. Norwich units stayed on scene for overhaul.

Car vs Building 3/6/07

2007-03-06T17:31:00.000-08:00

On 3/6/07 the Poquonnock Bridge,Subase, Groton ambulance and Groton town police were dispatched to car vs building. Upon arrival found one jeep that had lost control from the Car dealership next door. One elderly gentleman was in the vehicle at the time of the crash. Unsure on it the gentleman was injured

2nd Alarm Fire Niantic 3/5/07

2007-03-05T15:28:00.000-08:00

On 3/5/07 the Niantic and Flanders departments were dispatched to a structure fire on South Washington Ave. First arriving units on scene started the second alarm due to the large amount of fire. The house was total loss with some fire and smoke damage to the house on the B side.
Two people were transported to the hospital for smoke inhalation.

Gales Ferry receives new pond

2007-03-03T04:27:00.000-08:00

Thanks to the heavy rain fall on 3/2/07 the Gales Ferry department was busy with 22 basement pump jobs. The crews started about 09:00 and ended at around 20:30. The staffing was slim picks there for a while due to everyone at work. After all was said and done there were no major structural damaged homes in Gales Ferry to report. We did end up with a 10 feet deep pond at the middle school field. This area is known to flood but never has it been this deep before. Here are a few pics of the new pond, it should dry up for the next school year

Here it is about four feet up the fence

The water in the far corner is about ten feet deep

W/F NEW LONDON 2/25/07

2007-02-26T22:42:00.000-08:00

On 2/25/07 the City of New London was dispatched to a stove fire at 42 Belden street for a stove fire. Upon arrival had heavy fire in rear of structure with extension to the second floor and attic. Mutual aid from Subase fast, Waterford departments for coverage.

W/F EAST GREAT PLAINS 2/7/07

2007-02-26T22:31:00.000-08:00

On 2/7/07 the East Great Plains department was dispatched to a structure fire. Upon arrival found a 1 1/2 story house with heavy fire on the A side. Two occupants were transported to Backus for burns. Mutual aid from the City of Norwich, Mohegan Tribe, Mohegan Fire.

Under New Construction

2007-02-26T19:51:00.001-08:00

Under new construction