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NEW BRITAIN, CT - A vacant two-and-a-half-story home was heavily damaged by fire at 76 Austin Street on March 28th. Firefighters arrived on scene with heavy fire showing on the second-floor around 1:40 A.M. This was an All Hands fire with no injuries reported, and the cause is under investigation.

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American Fireboats, The His tory o f Waterborne Firefighting and Rescue in America By Wayne Mutza Available from: FSP Books & Videos 433 Main Street, Suite 2A Hudson, MA 01749 1-800-522-8528 Email: supportteTire-policeems.com www.fire-police-ems.com Price: S50.00 This book is hard cover, meas uring 8 *2 inches by 11 inches, with 256 pages. It is another outstanding work by this author, who I once met and have reviewed other books by him in this column. Keeping to his form, he has provided a book full of intense research and detail. After a preface, acknowledgements and a lengthy introduction (with photos included), the first chapter (Guns and Hoses) tells the story about the early days o f marine fire protection, which was provided by the military where it takes us through WW II and post WW II. The second chapter covers the Great Lakes with boats from Chicago, Milwaukee Cleve land, Detroit and Buffalo, NY. In this chapter you will read about Mil waukee’ s most interesting LARC-V, an amphibious craft capable o f fighting fires on water and land since it had road capability. You can see two more o f them in Miami and

Tampa chapters. The next chapter is New England featuring boats from Boston, Portland Maine and New Haven, Norwalk and Bridgeport and the Noroton FD in Darien Connecti cut and Portsmouth, New Hamp shire. In this chapter is shown a Boston high pressure hose and booster wagon o f Engine 26 (which worked in conjunction with the boats) that continued pumping even after it was nearly destroyed by a falling wall. The 1947 Mack was driven to the shops under its own power. The rest o f the other chapters cover the Atlantic Coast, Gulf of Mexico, Inland Cities, California’ s Pacific Coast, Pacific Northwest and Hawaii. Space restraints for this col umn preclude details o f these afore mentioned areas except Hawaii. There is a special place in my heart for Hawaii because when in the Army, I spent 15 months training at Schofield Barracks on the Island of Oahu before being deployed to Viet Nam. While on the island, I be friended many Honolulu chiefs and firefighters and had a tour o f the fireboat at the time, the Abner T. Longley. As was told to me, Mr. Longley was a resident who fought to have a fireboat, but passed away before it went into service. So it was named after him. The Moku Ahi, painted yellow, replaced the Long ley years later, however was since sold, leaving Oahu without a full side fireboat. The Honolulu City and County Fire Department (one agency) covers the entire island with the exception o f military bases, who have their own fire protection. This book is a must for anyone interested in fire department histo ries and fire apparatus. It is loaded with photos and every chapter will hold your interest.

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Cat Rescued from Manchester House Fire MANCHESTER, NH - On the afternoon o f February 15th, the Manchester Fire Department was dispatched to a report o f a build ing fire in the city's far west side. While companies were being toned, firefighters at Goffstown's Pinardville fire station noticed a large column o f smoke on what was believed to be the Goffstown side o f the border. They responded

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Hillsboro Firefighters Battle Flames in Apartment Building HILLSBORO, NH - A Hills boro lire officer called in by radio a working fire at a three-story apartment building on Saturday af ternoon, March 23rd, reporting flames from the second and third floors. The Hillsboro fire department, along with auto matic mutual aid was dispatched at 4:40 P.M. to 13 Myrtle Street. Heavy fire was showing from the rear of the building and all residents had evacuated safely from the six-unit apartment house. A second-alarm was dispatched at 4:49 P.M., bring ing in additional fire departments, along with Concord's Tower Lad der. Several inches of snow had fallen all morning and had changed to heavy rain and ice. "The weather hampered us," said Hillsboro Fire Chief Kenneth Stafford, Jr. It took firefighters four hours to battle the flames before it was brought under control. The fire is believed to have started on the building's third-floor and left some damage on each floor, plus significant damage to the attic and roof. Its cause remains under investigation. JAY HEATH

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Two Injuries Reported at Rowayton Working House Fire ROWAYTON, CT - The City o f Norwalk Fire Department, along with the Rowayton Volun teer Fire Department responded to a structure fire on Wednesday, April 17th, at 5:02 P.M. The fire, lo cated at #4 Crest Rd in Rowayton, was in a one-story wood-frame resi dential structure. Initial reports stated that the house was on fire with one oc cupant outside suf fering from bums. Upon arrival, Norwalk En gine 5 along with Rowayton Car 4 encountered fire coming from the rear o f the structure. The sole occupant was across the street suffering from smoke inhalation along with a Rowayton Fire fighter suffering from a wrist lac eration. The fire gutted the entire in terior o f the residence. The fire was extinguished in 30 minutes using one handline in conjunction with vertical and horizontal ven tilation. The responding fire ap paratus consisted of two Norwalk Engines, two Rowayton Engines, and one Norwalk Ladder Truck. Rowayton Car 1, along with Nor walk Car 2 had command o f the scene. Firefighters remained on scene for over an hour chasing hot spots and performing over haul. Currently, there is one occu pant displaced by this blaze. There was one reported injury to a Rowayton firefighter and one reported injury to a 70-year-old male civilian. Both were trans ported to local hospitals. Their conditions are unknown at this time. The Norwalk Fire Marshal Division along with the Roway ton Fire Marshal are both investi gating the cause o f the fire.

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NORWICH, CT -Around 7:26 P.M. on Sunday, March 31st, the Taftville Fire Department with Nor wich’s Engine 2 & Truck 1 were dispatched to 12 Fontaine Court for a possible house fire. Car 20 quickly arrived reporting smoke showing with an active fire in the basement. Engine 21 stretched a 1.75” hose to the 'Delta' side while Tower 25 cut the garage door. The crew was able to advance their line into the garage and extinguish the fire. Engine 2 laid in from a hydrant on Merchants Avenue which fed Engine 21. Following that, they stretched a 1.75” hose line through the front door and checked for extension. The Norwich Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating.

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Second-Alarm on Prospect St. in W illim antic

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Waterbury Firefighters Save Large Apartment House WATERBURY, CT - On Monday, April 1st, just after 3:00 P.M., the Waterbury Fire Department was dispatched to 175 Grove Street for a house fire. Companies arrived with smoke push ing from the second-floor of a large two-and-a-half-story wood-frame occupied multiple dwelling and the working fire was declared. Crews stretched multiple hose lines to the second and third floors. Truck 2 horizontally vented windows while Truck 1 cut the roof. Command requested two addi tional engine companies for manpower and the Waterbury Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating.

WILLIMANTIC, CT - At 11:18 A.M. on Thursday, April 4th, the Willimantic Fire Depart ment was dispatched to 384 Prospect Street for smoke coming from the second-floor. Engine 101 arrived at 11:21 A.M. with smoke showing from the secondfloor 'Bravo' side of a large 2.5 story Victorian occupied multiple dwelling. Engine 101 stretched a line to the second-floor and grabbed their own water supply, which was on the corner o f Tingley Street. After an ambulance crew cleared a call, they responded with Truck 101 and set up on the 'Bravo' side. Engine 301 re sponded with callback personnel. Mutual aid was received from Mansfield Squad 107, UConn Tower 122 FAST, Columbia En gine 105, North Windham Engine 102, South Windham Rescue 104 and Coventry Ambulance 518. Lebanon Ladder 106 and Scot land Ambulance 616 covered the City of Willimantic. Car 101 had command while 201 was opera tions. The incident escalated to a second-alarm and the Windham Fire Marshal's Office is investi gating. KENNY MACLURE

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Willimantic Engine 101 made an aggressive attack and was able to hold the fire to the second-floor.

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FIREFIGHTER PROFILES If your department has photos you would like to see in our “ Firefighter Profiles”feature, please upload them on our website, www.lstResponderNews.com or email them to Lindsey@lstResponderNews.com

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Norwich Lieutenant Watts and Firefighter Flaherty are both

past students of Yantic Chief Billy Eyberse.

Norwich Fire Local 892 would like to give our congratulations to Lieutenant Glenn Watts on his retirement from the City of Norwich. Effective March 17th, Lt. Watts retired after 20-years of dedicated service to the de partment and citizens of Nor wich. He began his career with the City of Norwich Fire Depart ment on March 10, 2004 and served as a firefighter on Pla toon 3 and 4.

America series titled “Norwich Firefighting” which includes in formation and photographs from the past fire service in Norwich. Additionally, he worked hard to restore artifacts from the Greeneville Firehouse including the company sign over the bay doors.

He was promoted to Lieutenant in 2016 and was assigned to Platoon 1 where he has served since. Lt. Watts retires as the senior Lieutenant in the Nor wich Fire Department and has served at the Greeneville Sta tion for many years. In addition to his passion for the fire serv ice overall, Lt. Watts also had a love for the history of our or ganization. He completed work on the book in the Images of

Each year, Lt. Watts led an ef fort to place grave markers at local cemeteries honoring our deceased members who had served in the military. His dedi cation to the Norwich Fire De partment, its history and fire service as a whole contributed to the continued growth of our department. The lieutenant also invented and patented the Camur Tool which firefighters around the country now carry with their gear. We wish him a happy and healthy retirement. Congratulations Lieutenant!

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Apartment Building Fire in Norwalk N ORW ALK , C T - The N o r w alk Fire D epartm ent resp on d ed to 9-11 Park Street in the early m ornin g o f Tuesday, February 27, 2024 for a residential structural fire. A kitchen fire was reported at 12:48 A.M. in the 68-unit heavily o c c u p ie d four-story apartment building. R esidents w ere evacuating as first arriving fire com p an ies ar rived. Fieavy sm oke on the firstflo o r w ith m oderate sm ok e on upper flo ors w as encountered, w hich resulted in an immediate re quest for seco n d and third alarm com pan ies to the scene.

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D u e to the num ber o f apart ments to be searched, in addition to non-ambulatory residents, fire com panies from all stations in the city w ere pu lled to the scene. A total o f fiv e E n gin e Com panies, tw o Ladder Com panies, a R escu e C om pan y and com m an d staff re sponded to the 3-alarm fire. A few occupants w ere treated on-scene for sm oke inhalation. All residents, except for the fire apart ment, w ere able to re-occupy the

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Two People Rescued from House Fire in New B rita in NEW BRITAIN, CT - Two people were pulled from a house fire at 52 Huber Street on March 16th. The fire that started in the kitchen was quickly knocked down. Firefighters worked on the two victims until members of the New Britain EMS arrived and took over. The victims were taken to the local hospital and then transported to the Bridgeport Hospital Burn Center. The cause is under investigation.

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A.A. Young Hose & Ladder Company, in the Jewett City section of Griswold, ran this 1981 American LaFrance 1500/1000 as ET-256. Decades later, Engine Tank 256 is a slightly larger 2013 Spartan Gladiator/Smeal 2000/1500.

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Danbury Chief Richard Thode addressing the crowd.

Prom otional Ceremony Held in Danbury DANBURY, CT - At 10:30 A.M. on Sunday, March 17th, the Danbury Fire Department spent their Saint Patrick’ s Day making major improvements with their personnel. Chief Richard Thode thanked the large crowd for at tending and said this is the largest promotional ceremony the depart ment has ever had since they were organized in 1889. Senator Richard Blumenthal and Danbury Mayor Roberto Alves also spoke and said how grateful they are to have such talented firefighters who are willing the help the public no matter what type o f incident occurs. Chief Thode recognized the previous administration for their hard work and the new administra tion for their constant support.

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Chief Thode acknowledged the family members and thanked them for the sacrifices they constantly make with their loved ones, espe cially throughout the time it takes to study for these promotional exams. Danbury Professional Fire fighters Local 801 President Chris Daly discussed how well the union and Chief worked together to re structure the department. Each company will now have a captain and three lieutenants for better oversight and accountability. They said this will allow better mentor ship and teaching while discussing how each probationary firefighter

remembers their first officer who trained them. President Daly said the union collectively works to lookout for each other’ s safety and that he is very lucky to have a great relationship with the chief so they can move the department for ward together. Four members from Local 801 were promoted to captain, six be came lieutenants, two became deputy fire marshals and 15 new firefighters had their badges pinned. Multiple firefighters and civilians from the city were then given commendation awards for their selfless and heroic acts they had performed over the past cou ple o f years. Good luck to every one in their new roles! - RYAN FLAHERTY

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The Danbury FD promoted 4 captains and 6 lieutenants which was the largest ceremony in their 134-year history.

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83rd Anniversary of the Strand Theatre Fire in Brockton BROCKTON, MA - On the morning o f Friday, March 8, 2024 members of the Brockton Fire De partment gathered together at Brockton City Flail to remember the lives o f 13 firefighters who were killed in the line o f duty 83years ago. Brockton firefighters, active and retired, packed City Flail where remarks were made by Brockton Firefighters Union Pres ident Bill Hill, Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan, and Brockton Fire Chief Brian Nardelli, among others. Following the remarks and prayers inside, firefighters gath ered around the Strand Theatre Memorial, which sits just outside of City Hall. The memorial is just a short distance from where the Strand Theatre once stood. On March 10, 1941 thirteen of the city's firefighters lost their lives when the building collapsed as they fought a blaze at the Strand Theatre. According to the National Fire Protection Associa tion, the Strand Theatre fire was

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one o f the top-6 deadliest inci dents for firefighters in the United States. We will never forget the 13 firefighters who gave their lives in the line of duty on that fateful day. Captain John F Carroll - Ladder3, Lieutenant Raymond A Mitchell - Engine-4, Firefighter Matthew E McGeary - Ladder-3, Firefighter Roy A McKeraghan Squad-A, Firefighter Denis P Murphy - Squad-A, Firefighter William J Murphy - Squad-A, Firefighter Daniel C O'Brien Squad-A, Firefighter George A Collins - Engine-1, Firefighter Fredrick F Kelley - Engine-1, Firefighter Martin E Lipper - Engine-1. Firefighter Henry E Sulli van - Engine-1, Firefighter John M McNeill - Ladder-1, Firefighter Bartholomew Herlihy - Ladder-1. - PAT TRAVERS

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Brockton Firefighters Pipes and Drums, the Brockton Fire Department Honor Guard and others pose in front of the memorial.

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FALL RIVER, MA - On March 25th at 2:30 P.M., emergency units responded to North Eastern Avenue and Bullock Street for a reported MVA. When crews arrived, they found a two-vehicle MVA with one car rolled over on its roof. After removing the driver from the overturned vehicle, all parties were transported to a local hospital.

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W o rkin g F ire in C arver CARVER, MA - Firefighters responded to 6 Woodlawn Dr. on March 12th for a reported building fire. First arriving companies found heavy smoke showing from a structure. Companies attempted an offensive attack, and quickly backed out of the house. During defensive operations, the floors collapsed into the basement. Multiple lines were used to bring the fire under control. Plymouth Fire re sponded for station coverage. CHUCK LOWE

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WALTHAM, MA - Bowen Campbell turned 100-years-old and feted at the Waltham VFD Hall. He served in the US Navy in the signal corps in WW II. Bowen was a Waltham Firefighter for 30-years, primarily assigned to Engine 7. He said "I used to ride the back step on Engine 7."

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Cat Rescued a t M orning F ire in F a ll River FALL RIVER, MA - Around 7:25 A.M. on Friday morning, April 5th, firefighters responded to 46 Linden Street for a report of flames showing on the third-floor. Car 2 arrived under the Command of District Chief Matt Johnson, who made his way to the top floor of a two-and-a-half-story wood-frame dwelling and reported heavy smoke on the third-floor. En gine 2 laid an attack line to the third-floor while also backing themselves up to a nearby hydrant. Crews quickly knocked down the visible fire and began overhauling. The tenant re ported everyone out of the building with the exception of a pet cat. Members of Ladder 4 were able to locate the cat and turned it over to the owner and EMS. PETER LOBO

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R ollover w ith Entrapm ent in W altham WALTHAM, MA - Multiple calls on April 3rd of a car on its roof with entrapment at Totten Pond Road and 3 Rd. Avenue sent Waltham Engine 2, Rescue 1, and Medics 1 and 2 to the scene. Firefighters assisted the driver of the overturned vehicle out of his car. He was transported to Newton Wellesley Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The other car involved sustained heavy damage, but the driver refused medical attention.

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How to Enjoy th e People in Your L ife Chaplain’s Corner Pastor Fernando Villicana

Summer is right around the corner - already. What does sum mer mean to you? For me it usu ally equates to much more time enjoying good weather with friends and family. For many in the fire service it means time to ENJOY vacation(s). In the Bible, most o f Philippians is a positive book and has been referred to as “ the joy book.” The words "joy" or "rejoice" or "be glad" are used 17 different times in this book. In the very first chapter, Paul starts off talking about people. Flave you noticed that if relation ships are bad, life stinks. If rela tionships are strained, life is difficult. If you have problems with people it kills the joy in your life. Do you enjoy the people around you? The people that you work with? The people in your family? The people in your church? Do you enjoy the person that you're married to? Too many times we don't re ally enjoy the people in our lives, we tolerate them, we put up with them. We endure them. So, what does it take to enjoy the people in your life? Be grateful fo r the g o o d in people.

Philippians 1:3. St. Paul said: "I thank my God even’time I re member you. " Paul said I like to remember the good things about people. And

although there is always going to be imperfection in people, I focus on the good times we've had,remember the positive experiences. What do you remember about people? The good experiences or the bad experiences. When Paul said this he had not had an easy time in Philippi. When he went to Philippi he was arrested illegally, he was whipped, humiliated, thrown in prison. While in prison there was an earthquake. Then he was asked to leave town. Paul did not have a good time in Philippi, he had a bad time. Yet he says, when I think of you I remember the good things. "I thank God even’time I remember you." Paul could have dwelt on the negative, the painful memories. But instead, he focused on the things he could be grateful for and that lead to his joy. Maybe you have, in your past, been hurt by a family member or a friend and you're still holding on to that hurt. Well, don’ t you think it’ s time you forgive and be grateful for the good in people. Pleasant memo ries are a choice. I can choose what I'm going to remember about the past. So, let’ s enjoy spring as it lead us all to summer. Let’ s choose to appreciate those who God has brought into our lives and forgive those who have trespassed against us. Lord, help us to enjoy the peo ple in our lives. Blessings, Pastor Fernando Villicana Fire Service Chaplain

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Lexington Firefighters Local 1491 had a great turnout for the retirement ceremony.

Lexington Fire Celebrates Four Retirements LEXINGTON, MA - At 6:00 PM. on Friday, April 5th, the Lex ington Firefighters Local 1491 held a retirement party at the Knights o f Columbus, located at 177 Bedford Street. Lexington Fire Chief Derek Sencabaugh and Union President Robert Green both discussed their personal con nections with each o f the four members that retired. Assistant Chief Timothy Fla herty completed 37-years and was

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a> £ » credited with being a firefighter’ s chief with a vast knowledge of building construction and codes due to his plumbing background. Lieutenants Robert Levesque and Robert Morency, as well as Fire fighter Michael Naughton also re tired. Collectively, these men had

over 100-years with the Lexington Fire Department. Family and friends enjoyed a delicious prime rib dinner and discussed decades of memories. Thank you to the Lexington Fire Aid & Relief Com mittee for putting on this wonder ful event. Enjoy a happy, healthy, and safe retirement gentlemen! - RYAN FLAHERTY

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CARVER, MA - On March 13th, Carver EMS responded to Main St. for a subject who jumped from a second-floor win dow and had traumatic injuries. Boston Medflight was called to LZ #1 (Tractor Supply). Carver FD secured the Landing Zone. The patient was transported to Mass General Hospital by Medflight.

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Two-Alarm Fire Damages Waltham Home WALTHAM, MA - Just before 5:00 P.M. on April 8th, Waltham received several calls for a fire at 7 Pearl Street. Waltham En gines 1, 2 and 4, Squad 5, Rescue 1, Ladder 2 and Medic 1 were dispatched. Engine 4 pulled up and reported heavy fire in the rear of the house. They stretched a line to the back and did a great job getting water on the fire. A second-alarm was transmitted, bringing Engines 3 and 7, and Tower 1. The fire did extensive damage to the house, and was contained within about one hour. Crews were on the scene for several hours. There were no injuries.

Members of the new Field Transfusion Paramedic Program, a collaboration between the Canton FD and the Boston Medical Center's Trauma & Acute Care Surgery division and Blood Bank. They are pictured following a training for the program on March 2nd.

Canton Fire Paramedics Participate in Training in Preparation for Launch of New Field Transfusion Paramedic Program CANTON, MA - Canton Fire Paramedics selected for the new Field Transfusion Paramedic Pro gram recently completed extensive training alongside their Boston Medical Center (BMC) partners in preparation for the program's launch. In February, the Canton FD an nounced the expected launch of a new Field Transfusion Paramedic Program, which is a collaboration between the Canton FD and the BMC Trauma & Acute Care Sur gery division and Blood Bank. The program will significantly advance the treatment o f trauma patients by allowing trained fire fighters to transfuse Low Titer O Whole Blood (LTOWB) to trauma patients at the scene of an emer gency or during transport to the hospital. In cases o f trauma, it is critically important that patients receive definitive, comprehensive care for the greatest likelihood of survival. Receiving whole blood before arriving at a Trauma Center reduces the time it takes a patient to receive potentially lifesaving emergency resuscitation, which has been associated with a greater likelihood o f survival and a greater chance o f receiving definitive care. The Canton Fire/BMC pro gram is Massachusetts' first emer gency response program providing prehospital whole blood. On March 2nd, members o f the Canton FD selected to become Field Transfusion Paramedics gathered at the BMC for training. The training, guided by the trauma service at BMC, helped prepare paramedics to evaluate trauma pa tients and deliver whole blood to patients in need of lifesaving inter vention prior to arrival at a trauma center.

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f t 3P The paramedics were trained on topics including ABO blood compatibility and the Rhesus (Rh) factor, recognition o f negative transfusion reactions, advanced trauma assessments, and recogni tion o f hemolysis or other indica tions o f blood spoilage. They also toured the BMC Blood Bank and participated in hands-on blood transfusion training in the simula tion lab at the Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine Clinical Skills and Sim ulation Center. Additionally, Field Transfu sion Paramedics have been rotat ing daily through a simulation lab at Canton Fire Fleadquarters to continue improving their transfu sion skillset, practicing the activa tion protocol, and honing their patient assessment skills. Once launched. Field Transfu sion Paramedics will also respond as mutual aid to assist other EMS providers in the region with trauma transports. Geographically, Canton is located where Interstate 95 and Route 24 meet Interstate 93, mak ing it a gateway to Level I trauma centers in Boston. The Field Transfusion Para medic Program is the result of three years of planning between the partnering agencies. The Mas sachusetts Department o f Public Flealth recently granted a special project waiver to the Canton Fire Department, allowing the program to be piloted regionally over the next year. Additionally, with sup port from Rep. Bill Galvin, Ben jamin Podsiadlo o f the state's Office o f Grants and Research Flomeland Security Division, and

the Executive Office o f Public Safety and Security, the program received approval for accessibility to public safety agencies. This program is supported by federal funding awarded to the Southeast Regional Flomeland Se curity Advisory Council by the Of fice of Grants and Research. The initiative in Canton is led by emergency medicine physician and Canton Fire EMS Medical Di rector Dr. Mike Valkanas, Canton Fire EMS Coordinator FF/Paramedic Leo Reardon, and BMC trauma surgeon and whole blood researcher Dr. Crisanto Torres. Their efforts are also supported by BMC Blood Bank Manager James Caron and Brockton EMS Medical Director Dr. Dan Muse. On Dec. 9, 2023, Dr. Valkanas, EMS Coordinator Reardon and Dr. Torres achieved a significant mile stone as the first units of prehospi tal whole blood were successfully transported, stored and made read ily available at the Army-Navy football game in Foxborough, with assistance from the Metropolitan Law Enforcement Council SWAT Team. The program is expected to officially launch as part of Canton Fire's emergency medical re sponses on March 18. Chief Wendell Robery and the Canton FD wish to recognize the dedication and coordination of all involved parties, exemplified by the program's success at the ArmyNavy game and the intensive train ing conducted throughout the program’ s growth. The Field Transfusion team looks forward to continued progress and the posi tive impact the program will have on emergency medical responses throughout the region. - CANTON FIRE DEPT.

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Two Kids Injured in Waltham Accident WALTHAM, MA- Numerous calls were received by Waltham’s 911 center on March 7th for a pedestrian struck in front of Veronica’s Spa at 1074 Main Street. Engine 4, Rescue 1, and Medics 1 and 2 were dispatched. When companies arrived, they found two young boys injured. Both were taken to Chil dren’s Hospital in Boston with unknown injuries.

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Quick Knock Down at Lowell Structure Fire LOWELL, MA - Lowell firefighters responded to Lakeview Ave. on the morning of March 16th for a reported fire. Com panies arrived to find smoke and fire showing from floor one of a three-story wood-frame. Companies made an aggressive interior attack and had the fire knocked down in a short amount of time. Crews remained on scene checking for ex tension and overhauling.

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Firefighters Prevent Disaster in Fall River FALL RIVER, MA - On Sat urday night, March 16th at 9:30 P.M., firefighters responded to a still alarm at Duro Textile Printers, 110 Chace Street, in the city's south end. While respond ing, Command was notified that the large mill complex had active fire showing from the fourth-floor. When Command arrived on scene, he immediately called for an addi tional engine and a ladder. Com mand ordered Ladder 2 to raise their aerial and charge the ladder pipe. Command then ordered the incoming ladder trucks to take up positions at the corners o f the brick mill and ordered engine companies to tap hydrants and be ready to feed the ladder trucks. Ladder 2 was able to knock down the visible fire with the lad der pipe and crews made their way inside with handlines. One attack line was hoisted up the ex terior o f the building by hauling line and put into operation on the fire floor. The fire was quickly knocked down, and concerned neighbors were able to reenter their homes after being evacuated due to the potential o f a disas trous fire engulfing the entire neighborhood. Command called for the Fire Investigation Unit to respond, as all indications pointed to an arson fire.

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In 2022, FDNY Chief Frank Leeb delivered the keynote address to kick off Firehouse Expo.Taking inspiration from his own leadership philosophy of training, teamwork, and mentorship, he shared the principles he learned during his more than 40 years in the fire service. These principles have been the cornerstones of his leadership as he ascended the ranks of the FDNY. He also demonstrated how these lessons are transferable to any occupation or industry looking for self-improvement or organizational advancement. Building on the core tenets laid out in his speech, Leeb recounts stories of leadership, heroism, triumph, playing to win, and how the slimmest of margins between winning and losing can be directly credited to our preparation and winning mindset. Frank Leeb is a Deputy Assistant Chief in the Fire Department of New York. During his more than 31-year career he has held several senior staff positions including Chief of the Fire Academy, Chief of Training, and Chief of Safety. He has also been a member of the East Farmingdale (LI) Fire Department since 1983. He has lectured nationally and internationally on motivation, preparedness, leadership, and strategy and tactics. He holds a bachelor’s degree in fire service administration from SUNY Empire State and a master’s degree in security studies from the Naval Postgraduate School, Center for Homeland Defense and Security. He has served as an advisory panel member for UL Firefighter Safety Research Institute’s (FSRI) “Study of Coordinated Attack in Acquired Structures” and is the chair for the First Responder Center for Excellence cancer advisory committee. Frank is also a principal on the NFPA Technical Committees 420, 1585, and 1710. He was a presenter at the 2022 and 2023 U.S. Fire Administrator Summit on Fire Prevention and Control and he is also the author of the best-selling book “Cornerstones of Leadership - On and Off The Fireground”. Cape Cod Regional Technical High School 351 Pleasant Lake Avenue Harwich, MA Monday May 20th' 2024 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Cost: $80.00 ea. includes all program costs, continental breakfast, and lunch. Make Checks payable to: Cape & Islands Fire Chiefs Association C/O Fire Chief Chris Beal, Barnstable Fire Department PO Box 94 Barnstable, MA 02630 Space is limited to 100 attendees! Reserve your spot asap! For program information contact: Barnstable Fire Chief Chris Beal at cbeal@barnstablefire.org

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National C e rtific a tio n : Part 1 As you begin and continue your training as a firefighter in NYS one of the aspects that needs considerable attention is whether or not to take national certification exams. There are several reasons for this, the first being that you simply never know if an opportunity (such as employment or family) will take you out of state and having national certification can help you continue your career as a firefighter immediately without having to repeat any training. A second reason would be to verify to yourself, your volunteer department and/or career fire service em ployer that your skills are legit imate. Let’s take a look at some of the nuts and bolts of the national certification firefighter program in NYS. Some basic definitions first. Accreditation (or to be ac credited) means to have an out side, third-party agency look at the courses offered and deter mine whether or not a specific course(s) meet a certain level or criteria. In NYS The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA - NFPA.org) sets the standards that are used by these third-party agencies to accredit the firefighter courses that are offered by the Office of Fire Prevention and Control (OFPC). Further, in NYS only specific courses are accredited and not the agency (OFPC) it self and only for the purposes of national certification and not awarding college credit. The third party that runs that check system for firematic courses in NYS is call “The Pro Board” (www.theproboard.org). The Pro Board will compare the course syllabus with the NFPA standards to determine whether or not the two documents are consistent. If so, then the agency, in this case OFPC can offer a national certification test that theoretically can be used by other states to recognize your training as being suffi cient. Not every firematic course offered by OFPC has a national certification test. In fact, there are only fifteen courses in NYS where a na tional certification test can be administered. They are as fol lows and can also be viewed

here (https://www.dhses.ny.gov/national-certifications): NFPA 1001 Firefighter I* (Download Fire fighter I Practical Skills Test) Firefighter II* (Download Fire fighter II Practical Skills Test) NFPA 1003 Airport Firefighter NFPA 1021 Fire Officer I (Download Fire Of ficer I Practical Skills Test) Fire Officer II (Download Fire Of ficer II Practical Skills Test) Fire Officer III (Download Fire Officer III Practical Skills Test) NFPA 1031 Fire Inspector I NFPA 1033 Fire Investigator NFPA 1035 Fire and Life Safety Educator I NFPA 1041 Fire and Emergency Service In structor I Fire and Emergency Service In structor II Live Fire Instructor I (Download Live Fire Instructor I Practical Skills Test) Live Fire Instructor-In-Charge (Download Live Fire InstructorIn-Charge Practical Skills Test) NFPA 472 Hazardous Materials Opera tions (Download HazMat Ops Practical Skills Test) Hazardous Materials Technician There are several subtleties that need to be understood and passed along regarding na tional certification tests. 1) National certification exams require a separate application and a separate training authori zation Letter (TAL) 2) Not ALL states accept na tional certification so firefight ers may have to do some research as to how certain states go about accepting these tests in lieu of re-training. As an example, Florida does not ac cept any and Pennsylvania still requires a review of your coursework before accepting your training.

3) Some are simply a paper test with the vast majority of the questions being multiple choice although some (like Fire Officer 1) have short answer questions that provide a specific scenario and ask to describe the proper procedure or legality. Still other national certification tests as can be seen in this article have a practical skills part as well as a paper test. 4) Lately, national certification exams are being given at the conclusion of one of the 15 courses but the instructor must arrange when they register the course for the national certifica tion test to be administered at the conclusion. This is because there is a different registration process and arrangements such as having enough proctors, who by law cannot be the course in structors). If the instructor does not make this arrangement, then the firefighter will have to arrange to take a national certi fication test separately. 5) Even if you take/pass some national certification tests will not be officially recognized until you take the next level course. For example, Fire Officer 1 won’t be recognized on your tran script until you have passed the Firefighter 2 course. In other words, you will have a passing grade but won’t be issued the certificate until you take and pass Firefighter 2. 6) A passing grade on the writ ten exams is 70. Usually, you get two opportunities to pass the paper and/or practical test. As an example, if a firefighter passes the practical but not the written they will be given a sec ond opportunity to pass the written without having to repeat the practical. However, if that firefighter does not pass the written a second time, they will have to repeat both the written and practical again. If you decide to take a national certification exam the worst thing you can do is take it lightly. Don’t put off studying and/or preparing or you will be disappointed at the results. Just like any other training take it se riously and at the end of the day you’ll be proud of your accom plishment. - JOSEPH CEA

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This patch belongs to the Winooski Fire Department, located in Winooski, Vermont. We are a small combination department. Fun fact: we are the only Winooski in the world. “Winooski” translates to “Onion” in the language of Native American Abenaki as the first settlers there would forage onions by our river. Nicknamed The Onion City. Our city is only 1 square mile of roughly 10,000 resi dents. The station in the center of the patch was the original sta tion from 1899 and in 1977 was destroyed in a fire. The top of the old tower was salvaged and placed in front of our new fire station, which still stands today.

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CHUCK LOWE

Enosburgh operates this 1994 Freightliner FL70/E-One Reel Truck as Engine 2. It has a 1250 pump and carries 500-gallons of water.

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