1st Due Structure Fire with three burn victims: Didn't hear about it? Well we almost didn't either.....

A duty Lieutenant at 28's took an early morning call from a local emergency room doctor reporting that they were in the process of treating burns and smoke inhalation for 3 patients from a structure fire in Colchester. Turns out the homeowner was awoken this morning by their smoke alarms, and found a fire in their kitchen pantry. Rather than call 911 they decide it best to try to extinguish and remove the burning material and in the process they all received moderate burns requiring urgent medical attention. Again, they thought best to avoid 911 and self-transport. Colchester units gained access to the home, checked for extension, ventilated and turned things over to the FMO.

Technical Rescue w/ Lifestar

Horse riders passing through Colchester's state forest were shocked to find an unconscious male face down next to the water in a remote section of town yesterday. Rescue personal arrived to find a male subject who had fallen down a river embankement and was partially submerged in the water for some time. The patient regained consiousness (despite early reports, this was not a drowning)and was extricated by CHFD personal to awaiting LifeStar. Rescue 1 sharpened their rope rescue skills by rigging an effective 3:1 system to safely extricate the patient.

RT. 16 Tool Job W/ Injuries

Another crash. Units were dispatched around 19:00 for a reported multi-car MVA w/ injuries. Arriving units found multiple cars/patients with one patient still trapped. Rescue 1 went to work on a quick door pop and turned over PT care to Rescue 628. Car 28 had command. R-527 (Salem) covered town and took in a medical run during this incident.
Rescues 1, 5 & 6-28, R-510, ET 1-28, Car 28

CHFD Alarm Clock

One of these weekends we will actually get to go to bed before midnight and sleep in! Not the case last night into this morning... yawn!

Busy Busy

Station 28 volunteers responded to 10 runs in 12 hrs Sunday. Monday was yet another 10+ call day also. Other highlights from the weekend included an arson vehicle fire, a couple of serious crashes, a few more minor accidents, electrical fire in a home, coverage of Colchester's festival/fireworks, and tons of medicals.

FDNY, Here I Come!

As most readers of this blog already know, I received my packet from FDNY headquarters this week and will be reporting October 2nd for my interview and background check. There are still a few more administrative steps before the academy however it now looks like it is only a matter of time before I begin my 13 weeks at the rock. Thanks to all for your continued support as I move forward in the process.
PS- Donations to my poverty fund are now being graciously accepted!

CHFD Goes Country

Members from CHFD provided country fair coverage in Hebron. It was a relatively slow night as ET-328 stood by waiting for the insane figure 8 drivers to hurt themselves. The action came after the race when two rival rural Hebron gangs (lol) broke out in a heated fight in the grandstands (rumor has it they didn't agree on the earlier 4-H cow judging results). The Police were nowhere to be found and fearing for others safety, CHFD members who were in position decided to step up and provide intervention. The police ended up taking multiple people into custody and there were numerous injuries that were treated by an organized EMS response. Thanks Hebron FD for letting us play and good job maintaining a well organized command structure during the evening.

Nissan adds flight capabilities to new car lineup

Well not really but we had someone try this morning launching her car well off an embankment on Rt.2 into some trees.

Bozrah Live Burn