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JAY HEATH PHOTOS BEDFORD, NH - A 3-Alarm fire destroyed a large house on Winding Road, September 30th. The call came in at 7:30 p.m. reporting a house fire 48 Winding Road. The fire appeared to have started in the attic and no one was home at the time of the fire.
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JACKMAN - MOOSE RIVER FIRE & RESCUE DEPARTMENT
Massive House Fire Erupts in Dennistown Plantation, Cause Under Investigation JACKMAN, ME - Just before 6:30 p.m. on August 11th, multiple 911 calls reported a large column of dark smoke rising in Dennistown Plantation. Firefighters arrived within minutes to find a home al ready engulfed in flames. The family who lived there was not home at the time. Investigators believe the fire had been burning in side the house for some time before the windows gave way to the heat, allowing oxygen to rush in and turn the blaze into a raging inferno. The Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office responded that evening; the cause of the fire is not considered suspi cious. Despite the intensity of the fire, firefighters and nearby neighbors were able to save a jeep, an ATV, and a camper trailer by moving them away from the house and
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service monitored firefighter health and kept everyone supplied with food and water. U.S. Border Patrol Agents con trolled traffic on the narrow gravel road leading to the scene. Central Maine Power quickly disconnected electricity, thanks to Kade’s prompt response. Bishop’s Store generously sup plied food and water. To everyone who offered assis tance in any way—thank you. Your support made a difficult day a little easier. While the fire was intense and the conditions extreme, we are most thankful that no firefighters were in jured. - COURTESY OF JACKMAN-MOOSE RIVER FIRE & RESCUE DEPT
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Firefighters Locate Underground Blaze in Owls Head OWLS HEAD, ME On August 17th, crews discovered an un derground fire just before a downpour moved through the area, o fficials said. Using a therm al imaging camera, fire fig hte rs detected hotspots ranging from 200 to more than 400 degrees, spreading through moss and dry root systems. The department said the rainfall could help slow the fire ’s spread, but reminded residents not to hesitate in calling for assistance.
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Car Fire Burns at Palmyra Intersection PALMYRA, ME - On A ugust 6th, Newport fire fig h te rs e xtin guished a fu lly involved car fire at the intersection of Hope Road and Libby Hill Road, o fficia ls said. The blaze was re ported at about 9:20 p.m. Units 691, 694 and 699 responded. Corinna Fire supplied a tanker to aid in suppression efforts.
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E liot W ildfire Draws 17 Towns, Forest H elicopter in 4th Alarm ELIOT, ME - A w oods fire in E liot on Saturday, A ugust 23rd, grew to a fo u rth alarm and drew fire fig h te rs from m ore than 17 tow ns, along w ith su pp ort from the Maine Forest Service helicopter, o ffic ia ls said. Crews were fir s t disp atche d around 11 a.m. fo r a sm oke investigation o ff Brixham Road. E liot Fire C hief 3 determ ined a large area of w oo ds was b u rn in g and called fo r a d d itio n a l help. The Maine Forest Ranger estim ated 2.3 acres were involved. F irefighters and tank tru c k s w orked m ore than eight hours before returning Sunday m orning to continue suppression. O fficials credited the co o rd in a te d response of m utual aid com panies w ith helping to contain the fire.
ROWDOINHAM FIRE/RESCUE
Car Crash w ith Fire on 1-295 in Bowdoinham BOWDOINHAM, ME - Firefighters and m ultiple agencies re sponded Sunday night, A ugust 10th, to a reported car crash w ith fire on Interstate 295 southbound near mile marker 37. Bowdoinham Fire Rescue was joined at the scene by Bowdoin Fire/Rescue, Richmond Fire, Sagadahoc County Com m unica tio ns Center, Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Office, Maine State Police, Maine Department of Transportation and AC Towing.
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Ohio: Paul Charles Mickolick, 43 Rank: Lieutenant Incident Date: April 18, 2025 Death Date: April 19, 2025 Fire Department: Town and Country Fire District Initial Summary: Lieutenant Paul Mickolick responded to an emergency call of a vehicle accident. When he got to the scene, Lieutenant Mickolick discovered a pickup truck that was stuck in a ditch. After radioing other emergency responders to notify them what he found at the scene and slow their response, Lieutenant Mickolick began to assist the driver of the pickup truck. A short time later, another vehicle drove off the right side of the roadway and into the ditch striking both Lieutenant Mickolick and the driver of the pickup truck. Other emergency responders got to the scene and initiated CPR. Lieutenant Mickolick was then transported to a local hospital where, despite all efforts, was pronounced deceased. The driver of the pickup truck was flown by helicopter to another hospital with serious injuries. Kentucky: Charles "Charlie" Shaw, 78 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: April 15, 2025 Death Date: April 20, 2025 Fire Department: Taylor County Fire Department Initial Summary: While responding in his personal ve hicle to an emergency call of a motor vehicle accident, Firefighter Charles Shaw was involved in a vehicle acci dent and sustained injuries. Five days later, Firefighter Shaw collapsed and passed away at home. An autopsy determined that Firefighter Shaw's death was related to the injuries he sustained in the vehicle accident. In addi tion to being an active volunteer firefighter for Taylor County Fire Department, Firefighter Shaw was retired from serving many years as the Chief of CampbellsvilleTaylor County Rescue. Ohio: John Saunders, 41 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: April 16, 2025 Death Date: April 16, 2025 Fire Department: Greenwich Fire Department Initial Summary: Firefighter John Saunders suffered
fatal injuries while battling a house fire. The cause of death has yet to be determined, and the fire remains under investigation. Arizona: Mark Keller, 59 Rank: Firefighter/Paramedic Incident Date: May 6, 2025 Death Date: May 6,2025 Fire Department: Mesa Fire and Medical Department Initial Summary: The Mesa Fire and Medical Depart ment received an early morning emergency call. W hen Firefighter/Paramedic Keller did not get on the truck, crews went to wake him and found him de ceased on the floor. Kentucky: Leslie "Les" Roger Leatherman, 57 Rank: Major Incident Date: May 16, 2025 Death Date: May 16, 2025 Fire Department: Laurel County Fire Department Initial Summary: Amid severe weather including a re ported tornado, Major Leslie Roger Leatherman was fa tally injured while responding to an emergency call for a residential fire. The cause of death has yet to be deter mined. Ohio: Symeon Williams, 39 Rank: Cadet Incident Date: May 16, 2025 Death Date: May 16, 2025 Fire Department: Cleveland Division of Fire Initial Summary: During his fifth week at the Cleve land Fire Training Academy, Cadet Symeon Williams suffered a medical emergency while performing physical training. Cadet Williams was transported to a nearby hospital, but resuscitation efforts were not successful, and he was declared deceased. The cause of death is yet to be determined.
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BELFAST FIRE AND EMS
BELFAST, ME - A fter an incredible 41 years of dedicated service to the City of Belfast and our surrounding com m unities, A ssistant Chief Keith Pooler has o fficia lly hung up his helmet and retired. Keith began his journey w ith the Belfast Fire Department in June of 1984. Over the decades, he w orked his way th rough the ranks w ith com m itm ent and pride, ultim ately serving as A ssistant Chief. Alongside his fire service, Keith also devoted much of his career to Belfast Public W orks and the Belfast Water D istrict. Known fo r his reliability, deep knowledge of the com m unity, and steady pres ence on the fireground, Keith has been a cornerstone of the de partm ent. His leadership, experience, and many hats w orn over the years leave behind some very big shoes to fill. We w ish Keith a retirem ent filled w ith sunshine, relaxation, and plenty of camping trips. Thank you fo r everything, K eith—y o u ’ve tru ly made a lasting impact on Belfast!
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Kittery recently to ok delivery of a 2025 E-One Typhoon 1500/500/100' aerial that is assigned to Truck 1.
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Yarmouth Engine 81 now operates a 2024 E-One Cyclone 1500/750. The previous Engine 81, a 1994 Spartan/Central States 1500/1000/50A, has been decom m issioned.
WOOLWICH FIRE/RESCUE
Crews Free Trapped Driver After Route 1 Crash in Woolwich WOOLWICH, ME - W oolw ich fire fig h te rs rescued a person trapped in a vehicle M onday m orning, A ugust 18th, after a m ulti-car crash on Route 1, o fficials said. Firefighters w orked q u ickly to free the o ccupant and assisted EMS crew s w ith transport. No update on the patient’s cond itio n was im m edi ately available. W iscasset FD handled tra ffic co ntrol on the north end of the scene, w hile the Sagadahoc County S heriff’s Office, Maine Departm ent of Transportation and MCI also provided assistance. W oolw ich o fficia ls urged drivers to pull to the right and remain stopped when tra ffic halts fo r an ac cident, citin g several recent close ca lls invo lvin g illegal Utu rn s that nearly caused additional crashes.
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WOOLWICH FIRE/RESCUE
Firefighters Credited with Rescuing Captain During Wiscasset Blaze WEST PARIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
PARIS, ME (Sept. 3, 2025) — F irefighters from Paris and a neigh boring departm ent held a jo in t e xtrication training session to prac tice rescue skills and strengthen team w ork. Crews w orked side by side on vehicle rescue scenarios, fo cu sin g on te chn iqu es to im prove safety and readiness fo r em ergencies. Fire o ffic ia ls said the tra in in g allow ed m em bers to learn from one another and build stronger cooperation between departm ents.
WOOLWICH, M E - A W oolw ich fire captain and a W iscasset a ssistant chief were honored in Sep tem ber fo r rescuing a Bath Fire captain w ho fell through a flo o r during a recent structure fire in W iscasset. A t a selectboard meeting, W oolw ich Fire Chief praised Capt. Bailey fo r his q u ick ac tio n s alongside W iscasset A s sista n t Chief Cossette. O fficials said the Bath captain fell th ro ug h an opening in the flo o r w hile crew s were navigating the interio r o f the burning structure. Bailey and Cossette recognized the em ergency and lifted the captain o u t of the basement, tu rn ing him over to EMS. The Bath captain w as not se rio u sly injured.
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RICHMOND, ME (Aug. 25, 2025) — R ichm ond fire fig h te rs spent a n ig h t in A u g u st ru n nin g tra in in g scenarios focused on vehicle ex tric a tio n , w o rk in g w ith sim u late d v ic tim s and p ra c tic in g rescue te ch n iq u e s. D epartm ent o ffic ia ls praised the e ffo rt, c a llin g it “ stron g w o rk ” by the crew.
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FERRISBURGH VOL. FIRE DEPT.
FERRISBURGH, VT - The Ferrisburgh Volunteer Fire Department joined departments across the nation in honoring the 343 firefig hte rs and emergency responders w ho lost th eir lives in the line of duty on September 11, 2001. Members reflected on the sacrifices made that day and the continued risks faced by all w ho respond to emergencies. Department leaders said the anniversary serves as a solem n re m inder that the w ork of firefighters, EMTs, and police officers is never w itho ut danger, reinforcing th eir com m itm ent to serve th eir com m unities w ith dedication and courage. The departm ent empha sized that the m em ory of those lost w ill remain a guiding example fo r all in the emergency services.
CITY OF VERGENNES FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Vergennes Fire Department Technical Rescue Team partnered w ith the Middlebury Fire Department Technical Rescue Team in Sep tember to conduct joint training focused on deploying a high line and lowering rescuers into remote areas from above. These scenar ios are considered low-frequency but high-risk, requiring absolute precision when they occur. “ Training like th is is critical to ensure our teams are ready to answer the call when our com m unities need us m ost,” the departm ents emphasized.
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Fire Damages Building in Dummerston; 1 Firefighter Injured DUMMERSTON, VT - A thirdalarm fire broke out at 461 Miller Road on Saturday afternoon, August 16th, drawing crews from multiple departments and leaving one fire fighter with minor injuries, officials said. The Dummerston Fire Depart ment was dispatched at 3:34 p.m. and arrived to find heavy fire show ing from the building. Putney fire fighters reported visible smoke from
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KILLINGTON, VT - Eleven fire departm ents from across the region joined in a m utual aid train in g focused on water supply fo r large fire events. The session was organized by K illin g ton Fire Rescue and the Bridgewater Vol. Fire Department. It to ok place at Mountain Lumber & Hardware, form erly Goodro Lumber, in K illington. De partm ents participating included Pomfret Teago, Hartland, Bridgewater, Plym outh, Ludlow, K illin g ton , C hittenden, R utland Town, Pittsford, Proctor and Clarendon fire. Bridgewater o fficials thanked M ountain Lumber fo r hosting and acknowledged the e fforts of all personnel w ho trained together on a hot sum m er night.
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JAMAICA FIRE AND RESCUE
Two-Alarm Fire Damages Home in Wardsboro P0MFRET-TEAG0 VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Pomfret-Teago FD held a training session at the Teago station, focusing on ladder operations. Firefighters practiced ladder exten sions, operational techniques, and the use of roof ladders to sim ulate ventilation scenarios. Department o fficials emphasized that this type of hands-on training is critical fo r m aintaining firefig hte r p ro ficie n cy and ensuring crew s are prepared to respond effec tively during emergencies.
WARDSBORO, VT - Firefighters battled a two-alarm blaze early Saturday, A ugust 9th, on Gilfeather Road, o fficials said. Jamaica Fire and Rescue was dispatched at 12:59 a.m. and arrived to find the building fu lly involved. Crews worked fo r several hours before returning to service at 4:28 a.m. No injuries were reported. The cause rem ains under investigation but is not con sidered suspicious.
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Firefighters Rescue Pigs from Well in Newfane NEWFANE, VT - Newbrook Fire & Rescue crews were called Thursday night, September 4th, to help tw o pigs that had fallen into a w ell. F irefighters used a ladder to reach the animals and were able to lift them to safety. Both pigs were unharmed.
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Three-Alarm Fire Destroys Bedford Home on Winding Road BEDFORD, NH - A 3-Alarm fire destroyed a large house on Winding Road, September 30th. The call came in at 7:30 p.m. reporting a house fire 48 Winding Road. The fire appeared to have started in the attic and no one was home at the time of the fire. First due fire fighters arrived to fire heavy fire show ing and a second alarm was transmit ted. One firefighter was transported for smoke inhala tion. A third alarm was called for tankers as the crews were experi encing water problems from nearby hydrants. The cause of the fire is under investigation. -JA Y HEATH
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Fire Breaks Out Again a t Nashua Building NASHUA, NH - Nashua firefighters arrived to find fire showing from the rear of this large m ulti fam ily dwelling on Fossa Ave. in the early hours on September 11th. Companies stretched mul tiple handlines and had the fire knocked down in a short amount of time. The building has been the scene of previous multiple-alarm fires in years past.
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Salem, NH fire fig h te rs, police o ffice rs and citizen s gathered on September 11th, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. at the Salem tow n com m on 9-11 memorial to pay trib u te on the anniversary.
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Flash Fire in Litchfield Mobile Home Quickly Controlled LITCHFIELD, NH - At 6:12 PM on A ugust 25th, L itchfie ld Fire, assisted by Hudson Engine and Ladder, responded to a reported m obile home fire at 4 Robin Court. Upon arrival, Hudson C3 and L itchfield C l found nothing show ing. Investigation revealed that a problem w ith a w ater line under the structure had com e into contact w ith electrical equipm ent, causing a sm all flash fire. The resident w as able to exting uish the fire w ith a portable exting uishe r before crew s ar rived. Hudson units, along w ith L itchfie ld Engine 1, perform ed a th orou g h check of the home to ensure the fire was fu lly o ut and the residence was safe fo r the fa m ily to return. Power to the affected area w as isolated as a precaution. We extend o u r thanks to Hudson Fire fo r th e ir su pp ort at th is incident
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FREMOHT HH FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMEIfT
Fremont Firefighters Assist at M ulti-Alarm Brush Fire in Deerfield DEERFIELD, NH - Fremont Fire Rescue sent crew s and equip ment August 8th to assist at a multi-alarm brush fire in Deer field. Forestry 1 provided water and other support w hile Capt. O’Connor and firefighter/EMR Gallant joined manpower efforts to help extinguish the blaze, o fficials said. Crews remained on scene as w ork to contain the fire continued.
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LITTLETOH FIRE RESCUE
Littleton Firefighters Battle Blaze, Police Assault & Medical Emergency in Single Incident
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LITTLETON, NH - On Friday, August 15th at 4:52 a.m.. Engine 1 and Ambulance 1, under the com mand of Acting Officer Piscitelli, were dispatched by Grafton County Dispatch to investigate a report of smoke. The caller, traveling southbound on Interstate 93 near mile marker 123, reported seeing heavy black smoke rising toward the mountains. Littleton Police Department also re sponded, and a coordinated search began. Dense fog and a temperature inversion complicated visibility dur ing the investigation. To aid in locating the source, Littleton Police deployed a drone. On its second launch from Farr Hill Road, the fire was identified at 222 Fox Ridge Road, where Engine 1 ar rived to find two vehicles and an outbuilding fully involved. Dispatch upgraded the incident to a General Alarm, bringing Tanker 1 along with
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ml Cars 1 and 2 to the scene. The fire had likely been burning unnoticed for an extended period. Firefighters attempted to contact occupants of the residence by knocking on the door but received no response. Shortly afterward, a man was seen inside watching crews work. He was identified by police as David Reinhard. When officers at tempted to speak with him, Reinhard assaulted a police officer. After a brief struggle, he was taken into cus tody. During station coverage, a Lit tleton firefighter suffered a serious medical emergency and was imme diately transported by fellow fire fighters to Littleton Regional Healthcare. The firefighter was treated and later released that same
afternoon. Chief Miller commented: “This incident underscores how dangerous and unpredictable seemingly simple calls can be. What began as a smoke investigation escalated into a suspi cious fire, the assault of a police of ficer, an arrest, and a firefighter medical emergency. Our first re sponders showed professionalism, resilience, and teamwork in manag ing a rapidly evolving situation.” Reinhard was arrested on an outstanding warrant, breach of bail conditions, simple assault on a po lice officer, and resisting arrest. He was denied bail and remains in cus tody. Additional charges related to the fire are pending under RSA227L. Littleton Fire units cleared the scene after approximately two hours. -COURTESY OF LITTLETON FIRE RESCUE
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Massive Fire Destroys Recycling Center in Weare WEARE, NH - Weare Firefighters with automatic mutual were dispatched at 6:45 a.m. on September 19th to the Granite State Recycling Center-36 B & B Lane, for a fire in the building. Weare firefighters arrived to find the lOO'XlOO' Commercial re cycling building fully involved. A 2nd and 3rd Alarm, along with Hillsboro and Bedford's Aerial Ladders were dispatched to the fire. Firefighters set up porta-tanks and numerous tankers re layed water to the scene for water supply. Firefighters battled the fire for hours. No cause or injuries known.
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CHESTER, NH - Chester Fire Department members focused on ve hicle stabilization and patient extrication during their weekly train ing in August. The exercises used a vehicle provided by S&S Metals Recycling and allowed crews to practice critical skills and planning for real-life m otor vehicle crashes.
Brentwood Fire & Rescue Highlights Search Dog on National Dog Day BRENTWOOD, N.H. (Aug. 27, 2025) — Brentwood Fire & Rescue marked National Dog Day by honoring its Urban Search and Rescue canine, Pepe. The department said Pepe is trained to deploy w ith Brentwood crews and Massachusetts Task Force 1 after disasters such as earth quakes or tornadoes, searching for survivors in rubble and damaged buildings. Fire officials added that Pepe also provides com fort to firs t responders at the station after difficult calls.
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MANCHESTER FIRE DEPARTMENT
Manchester firefig hte rs from Rescue 1, Truck 1, and Engine 11 recently participated in a high-risk training exercise sim ulating a truck over a bridge w ith an entrapped victim . Using the Truck 1 ladder as a high-point anchor, crews practiced com plex rescue techniques to safely reach and remove the victim . The drill m ir rors a real-life incident in Baltim ore City, where a tru c k ’s cab hung over a bridge edge w hile the rest of the vehicle remained on the structure, highlighting the critical skills needed for chal lenging rescue situations.
FRANKLIN, NH - Fire tore through part of a three-story apart ment building on Elkins Street Sat urday morning, August 30th, drawing crews from across the re gion to help bring the blaze under control. The City of Franklin Fire De partment was dispatched at 9:27 a.m. to 39 Elkins Street. Crews from Tilton-Northfield Fire & EMS and Sanbornton Fire Depart ment responded under automatic aid. Engine 4, staffed with three firefighters, reported smoke visible from Central Street and requested a first alarm. Firefighters entering
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f t the structure found flames in the rear corner of the building and spreading into the roof and walls, according to fire officials. A third alarm brought compa nies from as far as Meredith and Gilmanton. Crews worked for sev eral hours in difficult conditions before containing the fire. The building housed four units, but only one was occupied. That resident was not home when the fire broke out. Neighbors spot ted the flames and called 911.
No injuries were reported, and firefighters rescued one pet that was later reunited with its owner. Mutual aid was provided by Bristol, Tilton-Northfield, Sanbomton, Belmont, Hill, Concord, New Hampton, Andover, Laconia, Gilford, Canterbury, Salisbury and Meredith fire departments. Penacook Rescue Squad and Gilmanton Fire Department covered Franklin stations and handled one additional medical call during the incident. - COURTESY OF CITY OF FRANKLIN FIRE DEPARTMENT
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Lightning S trike Ignites Trees in Webster WEBSTER, NH - A lightning strike set several trees on fire Saturday, September 6th, after an afternoon thunderstorm moved through the area, officials said. Webster Fire Chief C1 investigated reports of smoke on Blackberry Road and found three trees struck and a fourth burning. Crews in Forestry 1 and Tanker 2 responded and quickly contained the fire, preventing it from spreading in the dry conditions.
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Dum pster Fire C ontained - ■ ■■ Campus HANOVER, NH - On August 26th, Engine 3 and Tower 1, staffed w ith B shift firefighters and recalled off-duty person nel, responded sw iftly to a dumpster fire on the Dartmouth campus. At the same time, Ambulance 2 was busy handling a separate medical emergency.
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Campton-Thornton Firefighters Battle Major Condo Blaze; One Resident and One Firefighter Injured CAMPTON, NH - Just after 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 4, 2025, Campton-Thornton Fire Rescue, Campton Police Depart ment, and Woodstock Fire Depart ment responded to a reported building fire on Condo Road in Campton. As luck would have it, several firefighters were already at the station, having just cleared a serious medical emergency and an animal rescue involving a horse stuck in mud. This allowed multi ple units to respond immediately. While en route. Lakes Region Mutual Fire Aid reported several 911 calls describing fire in a con dominium building with people possibly trapped. A second alarm was struck. On arrival, crews found a three-story, 150’ x 50’ structure with smoke and fire showing, and a third alarm was re quested. Campton Police officers, already on scene with neighbors, had gone door-to-door evacuating residents and assisted one burn victim from the building. The pa tient was transported by CTFD Ambulance 1 to Speare Memorial He spital, and later transferred to Boston for further treatment. Fire crews advanced handlines inside while another was stretched to he rear. During these opera tions, a firefighter fell through a weakened floor and became
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briefly trapped. A mayday was de clared, and with rapid assistance from nearby personnel, the fire fighter was removed and immedi ately transported to the hospital by Ambulance 1. Meanwhile, a sup ply line was laid to the Waterville Estates Recreation Center pond, where Woodstock Fire drafted water to support suppression. Damaged stairs made interior ac cess difficult, so Woodstock’s lad der was deployed to the rear of the building and Plymouth’s tower later positioned in front, both used to gain access and overhaul the roof area. Due to the building’s age, lack of sprinklers or alarms, and pine board hallway finishes, the fire spread rapidly. Approximately 40 firefighters from multiple towns rotated through suppression and overhaul. The blaze was brought under control within 90 minutes of arrival, with final crews clearing around 6:00 p.m. During the incident, a separate call for a brush fire on Orris Road was dispatched. Cover companies from Meredith and Alexandria lo cated a half-acre fire burning deep into the ground. CTFD Forestry 2,
along with Waterville Valley, Rumney, Woodstock, NH Forest and Lands, and the U.S. Forest Service, assisted in extinguishing the fire, which was cleared around 8:00 p.m. Support throughout the day was remarkable. Waterville Es tates Village District provided sandwiches for crews, while the CTFD Administrative Assistant and Campton Town Office deliv ered water, Gatorade, and pizza— some generously donated by Exit 28 in Campton. Chief Daniel Defosses later noted that the incident highlights the importance of smoke alarms and immediate evacuation during a fire. “Although the building suf fered significant damage, I could not be more pleased with the job done by CTFD and our neighbor ing agencies. Their efforts pre vented further loss of life and property. In many cases, it takes a village—today it took many vil lages.” The causes of both the struc ture fire and the brush fire remain under investigation by the New Hampshire Fire Marshaks Office. - COURTESY OF CAMPTON-THORNTON FIRE RESCUE
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M ilford Firefighters Rescue Kayaker Overturned Off Walnut Beach MILFORD, CT - Milford Fire Department marine units rescued a kayaker Friday night, August 1st, after the person was heard calling for help off Walnut Beach, officials said. A passerby on shore called 911 around 10:15 p.m. after hearing cries from the water. Engine 4 ar rived on scene and confirmed the calls for help, guiding Marine 2 to ward the swimmer. Crews located the kayaker sev-
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af I eral hundred yards offshore. The person had been overturned by a larger vessel’s wake and was be lieved to have been in the water for about an hour. Marine 2 brought the kayaker to Milford Harbor, where the pa tient was transferred to a medic unit and taken to a nearby hospital. Fire
officials said there were no apparent injuries. The department said the rescue closely mirrored recent water res cue training conducted by all four shifts and reminded the public of the importance of wearing a Coast Guard-approved life jacket during water activities. -COURTESY OF MILFORD, CT FIRE DEPT.
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CENTRAL VILLAGE, CT - The Central Village Fire Com pany Sta tio n 97 hosted a jo in t ve hicle e xtrica tion tra in in g exercise in Sep tember, joined by m em bers of the Plainfield FD and M oosup FD. The d rill focused on advanced techniques fo r rem oving accident vic tim s from vehicles when conventional entry m ethods are not possible. Using h ydraulic and manual tools, firefig hte rs practiced cutting, spreading, and sta b ilizin g vehicles in order to sim ulate com plex crash scenarios. O fficials emphasized that such training is essential fo r m aintaining readiness in high-risk, low -frequency em ergencies. “ These exercises allo w fire fig h te rs to refresh c rit ical s kills, im prove interdepartm ental co ordin atio n, and ensure the highest level of safety fo r the p u b lic ,” the departm ent stated. Fire o fficia ls described the d rill as a success and com m ended all particip a nts fo r th e ir p rofessionalism and d edication to ongoing train in g .
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East Lyme Contains A ttic Fire EAST LYME, CT - A round 8:45 a.m. on Friday, Septem ber 12th, the N iantic and Flanders Fire Departm ents were d is patched to sm oke from the attic o f 20 S unnieside Drive. Com panies arrived to heavy sm oke from the a ttic and tran s m itted the w o rkin g fire w h ich added W aterford Engine 11 w ith Old Saybrook FAST. Niantic Engine 11 stretched a line th ro ug h the fro n t door and suppressed the fire in the attic. Truck 25 set up in the fro n t w hile W aterford threw ladders and w ent to the roof fo r vertical ventilation. The East Lyme Fire M arshal's O ffice is investigating.
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Bus Fire in Norwich NORWICH, CT - At 7:16 A.M. on Septem ber 17th, the Yantic Fire C om pany w as d isp a tch e d to a bus fire on Lafayette Street near Backus H ospital. B attalion 1 arrived rep orting a w e ll-in vo lve d c ity bus underneath pow er lines. Engine 32 arrived at 7:26 a.m., stretched a cro ssla y and had th e ir own h ydran t. Engine 31 a rrive d next and stre tch e d th e ir 100’ 1.75” line. N orw ich ’s Engine 3 and T ruck 1 were added and a ssisted w ith overhaul. The N orw ich Fire M arshal’s O ffice is in ve stiga ting .
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Fire Damages Home on Alden Place in M ilfo rd MILFORD, CT - Crews responded early Tuesday, August 5th, to a house fire on Alden Place that sent flames through a sec ond-floor w indow of a w ood-fram e home, o fficials said. The M ilford Fire Department was dispatched around 2:10 a.m. to the one-and-a-half-story cape cod style residence. Firefight ers arrived to find heavy fire show ing and stretched tw o han dlin es to attack the blaze. The hom eow ner and a dog had evacuated before crews arrived, officials said. Searches were conducted, and coordinated vertical ventilation was used to contain and e xting uish the fire. No inju rie s were reported. The Am erican Red Cross was notified to assist the residents, and the cause remains under investigation by the M ilford Fire Marshal Division.
AVON VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Avon Volunteer Fire Department marked the 24th anniversary of the September 11th attacks w ith a m orning of rem em brance and reflection. Events began w ith a Tunnel to Towers Tribute Run from the C hurch of Saint Ann on West Avon Road to the Company 1 Firehouse on Darling Drive. Firefight ers ran in gear to honor FDNY firefig hte r Stephen Siller, w ho lost his life w hen the tow ers collapsed after running on fo o t from the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel to the W orld Trade Center site.
RRISTOL FIRE DEPARTMENT
B ristol firefighters and M olly the Fire Dog honored fo r outstanding service and support during recent incidents.
NEWTOWN HOOK & LADDER
Car Crashes Into Newtown Building; 1 Extricated NEWTOWN, CT - Firefighters extricated a person from a car after it struck a building Tuesday m orning, August 26th, o ffi cials said. Newtown Hook & Ladder was dispatched just after 9:30 a.m. and arrived to fin d one occupant trapped inside the vehicle. Botsford Fire Rescue responded as the second due com pany under p ro toco l. Crews stabilized th e scene and freed the patient, w ho was transferred to Newtown A m bu lance fo r transport.
Bristol Fire Recognizes Members for Heroism BRISTOL, CT - The Bristol Board of Fire Commissioners hon ored several members of the Bristol Fire Department August 28th for their dedication and exceptional service in recent incidents. The Peer Support Team was recognized for their ongoing work supporting the Plainville Fire De partment following the tragic lineof-duty death of one of their firefighters. Molly the Fire Dog was
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worked swiftly and were able to es cort the homeowner to safety. “The department is very proud to have such dedicated and skilled members who are always willing to support their brothers and sisters in red and put their lives on the line to protect the community,” Bristol Fire said in a statement. - COURTESY OF BRISTOL FIRE DEPARTMENT
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LONG HILL VOLUNTEER FIRE CO. #1 INC BRIDGEPORT, CT FIRE DEPARTMENT
BRIDGEPORT, CT - Bridgeport firefighters joined police, city o ffi cials and comm unity members September 11th at fire headquar ters to honor the nearly 3,000 people killed in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The ceremony remembered 2,977 victims, includ ing 343 firefighters, 71 police officers and 55 m ilitary personnel.
Long H ill F ire fig h te rs Rescue Pets from Basem ent Fire in Trum bull TRUMBULL, CT - Firefighters rescued three pets from a home after extinguishing a basement fire Tuesday afternoon, September 9th, on the 5000 block of Main Street, officials said. Long Hill Fire Department was dispatched at 4:56 p.m. Crews arrived to find flames showing from two win dows of a walk-out basement, according to Chief Sanfanandre. Firefighters launched an interior attack while conducting a primary search, locating and returning the pets safely to the homeowner. The fire was quickly brought under control. Units on scene included m ultiple engines, trucks and rescue companies. The Trumbull Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause.
POMFRET FIRE DEPARTMENT
M ultiple responders coordinate in the water and on the shore, showcasing teamwork during the swamp rescue.
Horse Rescued from Thompson Swamp On Monday evening, August 11th, the Pomfret Fire Department assisted local partners in rescuing a horse trapped in a swamp in Thompson’s Quinebaug section. Crews worked skillfully with spe cialized horse rescue equipment to free the animal and safely return her to her stable, marking a suc cessful outcome for all involved. This operation marked the first collaboration between Pomfret Fire and those local responders, and officials praised the effective teamwork and coordination. A rep resentative shared, “A lot of great
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J 1^ minds and our specialized horse rescue equipment worked well to gether for this great outcome.” As of the latest update, there was no information on the exact swamp location or how long the horse had been stuck, but the res cue was completed without injury to the animal or any responders. - COURTESY OF POMFRET FIRE DEPARTMENT
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Ledyard F ire fig h te rs Respond to R ollover Crash on Iron S treet LEDYARD, CT - On Saturday, September 6th at 2:40 a.m., the Ledyard Fire Company was d is patched to a rollover crash in the area of 25 Iron Street. Firefighters arrived quickly on scene to provide emergency assistance. Details on injuries and the cause of the crash were not im mediately available.
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Crews overhaul the scene after a sw ift knockdown contained the garage fire and prevented extension into the home.
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Providence Pike Fire On Monday, August 25, 2025, at approximately 8:36 p.m., the East Putnam Fire Department re sponded to a first-alarm garage fire at 230 Providence Pike. Within 10 minutes. Engine Tanker 179 arrived to find heavy smoke showing from a two-story attached garage. All residents had safely exited prior to fire department arrival. Firefighters deployed both a 1.75-inch crosslay and a 2.5-inch attack line, knocking down the bulk of the flames within minutes. Addi tional crews conducted searches, overhauled hot spots, and con firmed that the fire had not ex tended into the residence. Because the fire occurred outside the hy drant district. East Thompson’s En gine 185 staged at the Tractor Supply hydrant to prepare for tanker shuttle operations. Elowever, due to the swift knockdown, very little water was needed. Crews remained on scene until approximately 10:45 p.m. The garage sustained significant fire
damage, while the residence expe rienced moderate smoke damage. Three residents were displaced and are being assisted by family. Fortu nately, no injuries were reported. Route 44 was closed for the du ration of the incident and has since reopened. The Putnam Fire Mar shal’s Office is investigating the cause of the fire. The East Putnam Fire Depart ment received mutual aid assistance from the Attawaugan Fire Depart ment, Community Fire Company, Danielson Fire Department/South Killingly FAST, East Thompson Volunteer Fire Department, Dudley Fire Department FAST, Putnam Fire Department, Thompson Fire Engine Company, and Putnam EMS.
M obile Home Fire D isplaces Residents in Newtown; No In ju rie s Reported NEWTOWN, CT - A mobile home was destroyed Saturday evening, August 9th, in a fire that drew a multi-company response, of ficials said. The blaze was reported at 5:36 p.m. in Botsford Fire Rescue’s firstdue district. Engine 551 arrived within minutes to find the home fully involved, with a propane tank venting near the main entrance. Crews stretched a line and initi ated a transitional attack. The chief officer from Engine 551 forced entry
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ai through the rear door but became en tangled in wires and was freed by another firefighter. A primary search confirmed no occupants were inside. Firefighters continued suppres sion efforts after the search. Officials said the home was a total loss, though some contents were salvage able. Small reptile pets died in the blaze.
No firefighters were injured. Ad jacent homes and vehicles sustained heat damage. The cause remains under investigation by the Newtown Fire Marshal’s Office. Mutual aid came from multiple area departments, while Sandy Flook Volunteer Fire & Rescue Fadies Auxiliary and Station 25 provided water and rehab support for crews. - COURTESY OF BOTSFORD FIRE RESCUE
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24th Annual “ Day of Remembrance” FALL RIVER, MA - For the 24th year since the te rro rist at tacks on our country, the public gathered at the 9/11 memorial at Battleship Cove to honor the memory of those souls lost on that day. The ceremony included the ringing of a bell aboard one of the ships w ith the code for a LODD in the fire service. Public Safety officials and politicians gave brief re marks followed by a wreath laying and a 21 gun salute fired from the Battleship. White Doves were then released during the playing of Taps.
COURTESY DRACUT FIRE DEPARTMENT
Firefighter Jacob Martin is sworn in by the Dracut Town Clerk in February of 2023.
Dracut Fire Department Mourns the Death of Active-Duty Firefighter Jacob Martin DRACUT, MA - Chief Michael Cunha and the Dracut Fire Depart ment regret to announce that activeduty Firefighter Jacob Martin passed away on Thursday, Septem ber 18th. Firefighter Martin passed away unexpected on Thursday due to a medical condition at Lahey Flospital and Medical Center in Burling ton. Fie was surrounded by family, friends, and brothers and sisters from the Fire Department. Fie was 32-years-old. Firefighter Martin was a 2011 graduate of Greater Lowell Techni cal Fligh School and a second gen eration firefighter. FTis father is retired Dracut Fire Lt. Paul Martin
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and his uncle is retired Firefighter Marc Martin. Firefighter Martin graduated from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy in February of 2023, and joined the department immediately. Fie was assigned to Engine 2 and worked out of the Jones Avenue Fire Station. Firefighter Martin previously worked for Pridestar Trinity EMS in Lowell. Fie is survived by his fiancee, Aislinn Kearns; his parents, Paul and Sheila Martin; a brother Zach;
a sister, Angela; and other immedi ate family. "Firefighter Jake Martin was a true pleasure to be around — laid back, easygoing, and always ready with a smile," said Chief Cunha. "In his three years with us, he showed a quiet dedication to the job and a real eagerness to learn. Fie found joy in the little things — whether it was picking up his guitar during downtime at the station or stepping up to join the District 6 Forestry Fland Crew. Jake was part of our family, and his presence will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege to work beside him." - ROBERT MILLS
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Plane Flips a t Fitchburg A irport; P ilo t Injured FITCHBURG, MA - A small plane flipped onto its roof while at tempting to land Saturday morning, August 23rd, at Fitchburg Municipal Airport, fire officials said. The pilot, the only person on board, suffered m inor injuries and was taken to a local hospital. The incident occurred around 10:18 a.m. when the aircraft encountered a shift from headwind to crosswind, ac cording to officials. The airport was tem porarily closed fo l lowing the crash.
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Patches, Memorials and Firehouses Just about every firehouse has on display a set of patches from local and som etim es out of state fire departm ents. Be cause m ost firehouses have these, they can be taken fo r granted. The next tim e you go to d rill or a call stay an extra moment to look at the collection of patches because they really are more than just a wall deco ration. Patches are obviously sym bolic often show ing the core m ission of that departm ent (rescue, en gine, EMS). The m ost im portant aspect though is the fact that at some p oint a fire fig h te r from another departm ent shared that sym bol out of respect and in an e ffo rt to connect tw o depart ments. Perhaps it was a mutual aid call from years past or good frien ds that w ent to the acad emy together or even just a v is itation from an out-of-tow n firefighter. Regardless of the reason the presentation o f a patch to another departm ent represents an acknow ledge ment, adm iration and an exten sion of the fire service family. As fire fig h te rs we should al ways put effort into the recogni tio n of other departm ents. Beyond trading patches and other cerem onial gestures, the next best way to establish a connection is to v is it a mem o rial. F irefighters should v is it m em orials to honor those that have fallen before us and to a certain extent paved the way. A lthough I have visited several m em orials w hile on vacation and participated in Fallen Fire fighter ceremonies, it was only recently that I visite d the 9/11 Memorial and museum in NYC. This was my firs t v is it w hich to a certain extent is contrary to my own advice, but is partly the m otivation fo r th is article. My perspective on 9/11 and the me morial is m ultifaceted since I ex perienced that day as a civilian but now v is it the m emorial as a firefighter. W alking around the m useum and fo un ta in s where the tw in tow ers once stood was ce rta inly em otional and I took as many pictures as possible. There tru ly is o nly one w ord to describe the 9/11 Memorial -
surreal. For me, there were tw o stand out sections. The firs t filled w ith m ultiple a rtifacts and displays was ce rta inly m ind-boggling but w hat sends c h ills down yo u r spine are the em ergency dispatch transm issions and last phone calls from those trapped in the tow ers that are playing in the background. The other standout was a short 12-minute film about a group of unsung heroes of the day. With all form s of travel shut down it was all the boat captains w ho transported any/all survivors trying to save th e ir lives. In spite of the solem n atm osphere in the the atre I fe lt a sense of pride and cracked a subtle sm ile fu ll well know ing that my cousin, Jack Saltarella a tug boat captain by trade assisted in evacuating people off of Manhattan Island. The last m ethod w hich is in my o pinio n the best way to estab lish a connection between de partm ents is a personal v is it to an unfam iliar firehouse. The reason of course w ould be the personal interaction. Can there be m uch better than having a cup of coffee w ith fe llo w fire fig h te rs and sharing experi ences and best practices? W ith that in m ind I wanted to share another recent experi ence - th is tim e w hile on vaca tio n in Alaska. Beyond being a trip of a lifetim e, I wanted to make sure to v is it the fire de partm ent in Anchorage and for several reasons. First and fore most, my Fiance had fam ily who was a past Chief and out of re spect wanted to see his old fire house. Secondly, Alaska is head and shoulders different (and I dare say better) than any other state. To give readers an idea there are m oose w alking the streets of Anchorage every day and don’t th in k the fire de partm ent hasn’t d rille d to be ready to extricate when a m otor ve hicle collide s w ith one of these amazing animals. We decided to v is it the main firehouse (one of fifteen in An chorage) prior to w atching the 4th of Ju ly parade. We were greeted by three Anchorage
firefighters (Mason Peace, Nick Green and Sean Carney) w ho could not have been more gra cious in show ing us their appa ratus and firehouse. Their engines were not m uch different in term s of hose lays, am ount of hose on each etc...The call vo l ume was high due to the fact that there literally is no call type that Anchorage Fire doesn’t deal w ith including all medical, m otor vehicle accidents and ex trications and of course fire - in clud ing w ild fire s. It's always great to talk to other firefighters to not o nly su pp ort but poten tia lly learn som ething new. Not w anting to keep them from their duties and to get a good view of the parade w hich featured their own Truck 1, we left w ith some s h irts etc... to make sure we supported them in more ways than one. Here is more inform a tio n on th e ir firehouse and dep a r t m e n t h ttp s ://w w w .m u n i.o rg /D e p a rtm ents/Fire/Pages/Default.aspx. Beyond the sym bolism of ex changing patches and going to and particip a ting in mem orial services and v isitin g firehouses these co nnections can also serve as a m ethod of self-train ing. W hile ta lkin g to other fire fighters several states away you may come across and proce dure that could w ork fo r your own departm ent. It could even be as sim ple as a different hose lay in the bumper com partm ent or it som ething more com plex such as a better way to handle a vehicle fire - especially now w ith more and more electric and hybrid cars on the road; just an other to ol fo r the toolbox!
JOSEPH CEA
Joseph w ith Mason, Nick and Sean
JOSEPH CEA
One of the greatest things about the fire service w ould be how varied each firehouse can be w hile at the same tim e being so sim ilar. F irefighters should never stop learning about their craft, about the ones that came before us and always strive to make personal connections. To put in the tim e and effort to visit a m em orial or a random fire house and it w ill alm ost guaran tee to make you a better firefighter, officer or chief. - JOSEPH CEA JOSEPH CEA
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Itoo Hurt in Car Crash a t Sturbridge Gas Station STURBRIDGE, MA - Two people suffered minor injuries Sunday morning, August 24th, when two vehicles collided near gas pumps at the Stop & Shop station on Route 20, officials said. Sturbridge Fire dispatched a firstalarm assignment at 11:08 a.m. Ambu lance 1 and Car 10 responded with onduty personnel, while Rescue 1 and a service truck arrived with off-duty members. One vehicle came close to striking a fuel pump but did not cause major damage, fire officials said. Sturbridge and Charlton am bulances transported the patients to Harrington Hospital’s emergency room with minor injuries. Crews also contained fluid spills and cleared debris. Units were released after about 40 min utes.
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NORTH ATTLEBORO, MA - On September 19th, Greenwood Em ergency Vehicles w elcom ed in terested parties to an open house at th eir fa cilitie s in N. A ttleboro to see the latest in Fire Ap paratus and em ergency vehicles. A pparatus on d isp la y included Tankers, Pumps, Ladder Trucks, and Medical Rescues along w ith emergency response vehicles. After view ing the ap paratus participants were treated to sm oked BBQ fo r lunch.
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Itoo Cats Perish, One Rescued by Firefighters in Fall River FALL RIVER, MA - Around 7:30 p.m., September 4th, Firefight ers responded to a s till alarm at 332 Eastern Avenue, a resi dential over comm ercial m ulti-fam ily home in the Flint section of the City. Firefighters arrived on scene and reported sm oke and flam es show ing from the second flo o r of the three-anda-half-story dwelling. Command imm ediately called for an ad ditio na l engine com pany to respond and to back fill em pty sta tion s. F irefighters q u ic k ly knocked dow n all v is ib le fire and had the fire declared under c o n tro l in fifteen m inutes. Three cats were removed but o nly one survived. Command called fo r the Fire Investigation Unit to respond to determ ine origin and cause.
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Smoke Alarms Alert Residents to Late-Night Fire in Gardner GARDNER, MA - Smoke alarm s alerted residents of a m ulti-fam ily home on Ash Street just be fore m idnight Friday, September 6th, helping them escape a porch fire, officials said. Firefighters arrived to fin d flames on a second-floor porch and stretched a 1 3/4-inch handline to extinguish the blaze. Crews remained on scene fo r about tw o hours. The fire appeared to be accidental, officials said. Gardner fire o fficials emphasized that fu nctio nin g sm oke alarm s likely prevented a more serious outcome.
VEHICLE NEWS The c ity of Gardner recently placed tw o new Sutphen apparatus in service: A 2024 Monarch 1500/1000/30F pum per is now firs t out at Engine 2. The 2001 Pierce Saber "loaner" was returned to the dealer. The predecessor to that, a 2011 International W orkStar 4x4 / Rosenbauer 1250/750/20F, was sold to Errol, New Hampshire, in 2023. It now sports a black roof, and it is barely recognizable as EFD Engine 1. The second new apparatus is a 2024 Monarch heavy rescue. It has a 179" wheelbase, Am dor ro ll up com partm ent doors, and nearly 700 cu feet of com partm ent storage.
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In te g r ity O ver P o p u la rity LETTERS TO THE EDITOR In volunteer fire departments, leadership often walks a thin line between cam araderie and com mand. It’s easy for a Fire C hief in a close-knit departm ent to fall into the trap o f seeking approval from their members. This can be an easy trap, especially since we are mostly made up o f close friends, family and neighbors. B ut when a Fire C hief becomes more concerned with being liked than doing what is right and fair, the members o f the department will ultimately pay the price. Leadership should not be a popularity contest. The Fire Chiefs primary responsibility is to ensure safety, uphold standard and proce dures and m aintain true accounta bility. When decisions are based on what will appease the majority rather than what is ethical, neces
sary or with department policy, the discipline will erode, favoritism will creep in and morale among the truly dedicated will suffer. A respected Fire C hief earns the trust o f his members by not bending the rules, avoiding tough conversa tion or discipline measures but by being consistent, fair and transpar ent, even it when it becomes very uncomfortable. This will mean ad dressing issues, poor or lack o f per formance, making merit-based decisions and by standing by values even when those actions are unpop ular. Volunteer firefighters give their tim e and energy out o f a sense o f selflessness and to serve their com munity. Each deserves a leader who leads with integrity, not insecurity. W hen Fire Chiefs focus on doing w hat’s right rather than what is easy, they build a department that not only functions more efficiently but earns the lasting respect o f its members and the community.
- Christopher Kear, Rockland County Fire Coordinator
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M o to rcyclist A irlifte d A fter Crash in East Brookfield EAST BROOKFIELD, MA - A m oto rcyclist was flo w n by helicopter to UMass Medical Center in W orcester on Saturday m orning, A ugust 9th, after a crash, o fficia ls said. East Brookfield Fire and EMS crew s treated the victim at the scene before transport.
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CHARLTON, MA - F irefighters in C harlton conducted hands-on train in g in A ugust on d rafting w ater from a dry hydrant, a key skill fo r rural fire fig h tin g in areas w ith o u t m unicipal hydrants. Fire fig h te r Jesse Nye w orked w ith probationary firefig hte r Martin Biela on the exercise, w hich also served as a fu nctional test of the dry hydrant system to ensure its pip ing remained intact and free of leaks. The session was part of the departm ent’s driver training pro gram, designed to keep members prepared to supply w ater during em ergencies in the to w n ’s rural sections.
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Tractor-Trailer Brake Fire Stops Traffic a t 1-84 Rest Area in Sturbridge AUBURN FIRE RESCUE UEPARTMENT
Polaris M issile Removed from Goddard Park AUBURN, M A - Fire crews helped remove a decom m issioned Polaris m issile from Goddard Park on Friday, A ugust 15th, ending its four-decade presence in tow n as the site under goes renovations. The m issile, long a landm ark at the park, had deteriorated w ith structural damage and interio r rot. Of ficials said it had even become home to bee colonies. In July, the Auburn Select Board voted to donate the m issile to the EcoTarium in W orcester. The museum plans to restore the a rtifa ct and feature it in its space exhibit. “ This is a great o p p ortun ity fo r th is piece o f h istory to have new life to educate people for generations to com e,” the Auburn Fire Rescue De partm ent said in a statement.
STURBRIDGE, MA - Firefighters in Sturbridge responded Monday night, A ugust 25th, to a tra c to r-trailer brake fire on Interstate 84 westbound, o fficials said. The fire was reported around 7 p.m. in the highway rest area. Engine 1 and Tanker 1 were dispatched, w ith Massachusetts State Police also on scene. No injuries were reported.
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V e h ic le News Lawrence to ok delivery of a 2024 E-One Typhoon 1500/760/20F that has been assigned to Engine 6. Engine 8 now has the 2021 Pierce Enforcer that previously served Engine 6, and the form er Engine 8 was moved to the spare fleet. A 2024 E-One Typhoon 1500/500 w ith a 100' s tic k has also gone in service. It is assigned to Ladder 4, and their 2013 E-One Cyclone aerial became Ladder 1 in the reserve pool.
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Auburn House Fire Spreads to A ttic , No Injuries Reported AUBURN, MA - Firefighters battled a blaze Monday afternoon, August 18th, at a Rockland Road home, where flames spread into the attic and second floor and were fu eled by a 100-gallon propane tank, officials said. The Auburn 911 C o m m u n icatio n s Center began receiv ing calls around 4:40 p.m. for the fire at 79 Rockland Road. Car 1 struck a second alarm from Drury Square after a column of smoke was visible from Auburn Street. Mutual aid was provided by Worcester, Charlton, Oxford, Sut ton and Webster departments. Worcester EMS and Webster EMS also responded. Station coverage during the incident was handled by Millbury, Douglas and Leicester fire departments. No injuries were reported. - COURTESY OF AUBURN FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT
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M u ltip le Vehicles Crash on 1-84 in Sturbridge; 1 A irlifte d STURBRIDGE, MA - Amultivehicle crash on Interstate 84 early Saturday, August 2nd, left several people injured, including one pa tient who was airlifted to a Worces ter hospital, officials said. The crash was reported just after 1 a.m. on the west bound side. Stur bridge Ambulance 2 and Rescue 1 ar rived to find one person trapped in a vehicle with in juries. Crews freed the patient as Ambu lance 2 began care. LifeFlight was requested, with Massachusetts State Police provid ing a landing zone near their bar racks. Fog forced the helicopter to divert to Southbridge Airport, where Sturbridge crews trans ported the patient for transfer to UMass Memorial Medical Center. Southbridge Fire assisted with securing the landing zone and pro vided an ambulance to transport additional patients to Harrington Hospital. Responding agencies included Sturbridge Fire, Southbridge Fire, Massachusetts State Police and UMass LifeFlight. - COURTESY OF STURBRIDGE FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL 170
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Sturbridge Firefighters Contain Apartment Fire to Single Room STURBRIDGE, MA - Fire fighters quickly knocked down a blaze in a Snell Street apartment building Sunday evening, August 10th, containing the fire to its room of origin, officials said. The alarm was received at 7:56 p.m. for possible smoke at 9 Snell Street, where residents had already begun evacuating. Engine 2 responded with three on-duty firefighters within 90 seconds of the call and arrived four minutes later to find smoke showing from multiple windows of the 2 V i-story
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American Red Cross and Stur bridge Animal Control assisted displaced residents. Sturbridge Police, Rehab 78 and area mutual aid departments also supported the operation. No injuries were reported. The cause is under investigation by the Sturbridge Fire Investigation Unit. - COURTESY OF STURBRIDGE FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL 170
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The Providence FD placed a brand-new rescue tru c k into service, w ith a second scheduled to arrive in the near future. Rescue 3 on Branch Ave. and Rescue 4 on W ashington St. are among the busiest EMS units in the entire country, each responding to over 12,000 em ergencies every year. Our crews give everything they have to protect th is city, and these new vehicles w ill provide them w ith the dependable equip ment they need to respond faster, w ork m ore safely, and con tin ue d elivering critic a l care when it m atters m ost. This investm ent was made possible th ro ug h the su pp ort o f our federal delegation and th e leadership o f Chief Silva and Mayor Smiley. We’re proud to strengthen our fleet and ensure our firefighters have the to ols necessary to serve Providence at the highest standard.
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CAROLINA, R.l. - Members of the West Greenwich Volunteer Fire Company joined the Rhode Island Southern Firefighters League tanker drill Sunday m orning, September 7th, at the Washington County Fairgrounds. The training was hosted by the RichmondCarolina Fire D istrict and brought together departm ents from across the region.
W esterly FD Honors New Assistant Chief in Pinning Ceremony WESTERLY, R.L - The West erly Fire Department held a pin ning ceremony Tuesday evening, September 2nd, to recognize the promotion of Edward W. Eiaik to third assistant chief. The 6:30 p.m. event drew depart ment members, local fire officials, family and friends to celebrate Eiaik’s service and new role. Eiaik, a 28-year veteran of the de partment, has held positions in cluding firefighter, lieutenant, captain and foreman of Alert Eiook & Ladder Co. 1. ETis wife. Sue, pinned his new badge, joined by their children Emily, Marcus and Sydney, with daughter Alisa at tending remotely. Chief Mackay and Assistant Chief Morrone offered remarks highlighting Eiaik’s dedication and the traditions of the fire service. Closing comments reflected on the commitment of all members who serve the community. - COURTESY OF WESTERLY FIRE DEPARTMENT
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HOPKINTON, R.L - A man was rescued Monday evening, Au gust 11th, after being trapped under a concrete slab at a construction site in Ashaway, officials said. The Asha way Volunteer Fire Association said crews were dis patched just after 5 p.m. along with the Ashaway Ambulance Associa tion and Hopkinton police. When Car 403 arrived, responders learned on-site machinery had lifted the
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The Westerly Ambulance Corps also sent a paramedic to assist Ash away EMS. Officials said the coordinated effort ensured a safe rescue and rapid transport. - COURTESY OF ASHAWAY VOLUNTEER FIRE ASSOCIATION
Westerly Firefighters Run 1927 Ahrens Fox for First Time in Decades WESTERLY, R.l. - Volunteers w ith the Westerly Fire Depart ment pumped their 1927 Ahrens Fox fire engine Tuesday night, August 12th, marking the tru ck’s first time in service action since 1969. The demonstration, led by retired A ssis tant Chief Tom Keena, put Engine 2 — assigned to the Cy clone Steam Fire Engine Company No. 2 — back to w ork more than five decades after it last pumped water at a fire. The historic truck is often seen in parades, but firefighters said it was a rare opportunity to operate the engine under real conditions. CHARLESTOWN RICHMOND FIRE DEPARTMENT
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