WINDHAM COUNTY FIRE SHOTS: August 2007

Structure Fire 219 Broad St Danielson

August 16, 2007
Minutes before 0200 QV Dispatch put out the first alarm structure fire assignment for the Danielson Fire Dept bringing; Moosup L-194 FAST, Williamsville, East Brooklyn and Dayville to the scene. ET-161 secured its own water source at Broad and Potter, and an aggressive interior attack was started. The fire had already made its way to the second and third floors, as well as the roof so the evacuation signal was sounded. All crews were accounted for and master streams were set in place. The Moosup Ladder was put to work right away on the "C" side of the building so the Atwood Hose FAST team was started. After the bulk of the fire was knocked down crews re-entered the building cautiously as most of the floors were extremely spongy and burned through. Extensive overhaul and manpower was needed so Attawaugan and South Killingly were requested to the scene. The house was reported to be vacant and for sale at the time of the fire. The Killingly FMO with assistance from the State FMO are investigating.

The fire upon my arrival
(sorry for the tree)

Chris Lepine tries to force a door into the fire room

East Brooklyn with the back up line

D side of the building

C side of the building

B side of the building

Structure Fire Keiths Appliances Jewett City

August 11, 2007
Around 1500hrs Quinebaug Valley 911 received a call reporting an outside fire at Keiths Appliances 86 North Main St. Jewett City. Griswold and Jewett City were sent on the alarm as a Jewett City Officer arrived and found a working fire in a 2 1/2 story residential-commercial structure. The balance of the first alarm was dispatched bringing Voluntown, Lisbon, Baltic and the Taftville FAST to the scene, and Plainfield for station coverage. An aggressive interior attack was mounted but the fire had already made its way to the attic. Crews were withdrawn and defensive operations were conducted. The heat and workload were taking a toll with the onscene companies so additional manpower was requested. Laurel Hill, Occum, East Great Plains, and the Plainfield Engine from the cover assignment were sent into the scene. The Griswold Fire Marshall's Office is investigating.

Roll Over With Entrapment I-395 Plainfield

August 10, 2007
At around 12:45 QV Dispatch started to receive multiple reports of 1 overturned auto in the southbound lanes of I-395 between exits 88-87. Plainfield and Central Village were dispatched on the run as reports were that there was 1 unresponsive trapped in the auto. Car-195(Holcomb) arrived with the Plainfield rescue and established the "Plainfield Command" notifying QV that the accident was in the northbound lanes. Plainfield Command quickly called for the Moosup Heavy Rescue. Central Village was directed to shut the highway down at exit 87 as the patient was quickly extricated by Plainfield and rushed to Backus. I was told the vehicle was headed south and rolled over the guardrail into the northbound lanes. Most of the damage was on the drivers side roof as the top of the car came into contact with the guardrail. The Highway was shutdown for an extended period of time as the CSP conducted their investigation.

Moosup Muster

August 4, 2007
Plainfield, Atwood Hose, Central Village, Pomfret, Oneco, Danielson, Taftville, Community and Canterbury converged on the Moosup Little League field on one of the hottest days of the year for the Moosup Muster. All teams put up an outstanding fight at all events; Bucket Brigade, 2 1/2 inch reverse wet lay, keg on a wire water battle and the tug of war.Taftville was the overall winner taking home a $500 gift certificate to J&D Embroidery in Baltic, and Community won the sportsmanship award, a $200 dollar gift certificate also to J&D Embroidery. Thanks to the Moosup Fire Dept. for hosting the Muster, all teams who participated, all the sponsors, announcers Mike Trahan and John DonFrancisco and event coordinator Jeff Bellavance.
There are over 600 photos at the QV Web Site courtesy of Dee DonFrancisco.
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