Colchester Fire: March 2007

Ladder Training for FFI Students

Working Fire 3-23-07

At 09:30 an alarm was received for a fire in a residence in the old mill housing section of the borough. Station 28 volunteers and paid staff arrived minutes later finding a 2 story private dwelling with smoke. The fire self vented and flashed just as the engine crew was placing the first line into operation. The fire was located in a pre-planned target area with several similar detached exposures just a few feet away. This prompted the first due officer to transmit a 2nd alarm (CHFD's version of a working fire assignment that fills companies from the CAD). Mutual aid companies were fast to the job and as always did great helping us out. Several dogs were pulled from the fire and brought to a local vet for treatment. Searches were negative, no injuries reported.
See some good pics at Ladd's site
http://nlcfirephotos.blogspot.com/
and colchesterfd.com

Here is the higher quality full 10 minute clip as recorded from officer's seat of the 1st due Engine:

DRILL IDEA: Take this video back to your department. Discuss what went wrong and what went well. Learn from our mistakes and experiences. You won't hurt our feelings, we have watched and critiqued every second of this clip in a spirit of positive self-improvement.

FDNY Update

For those who have asked, I received my final letter and "the call" from FDNY this past week informing me that I have been selected for appointment to the position of probationary firefighter with the Fire Department of New York City. I was given the option to report this Monday (March 26th) to begin the academy however due to the very short notice & current obligations I have chosen to accept the hiring but defer my start at the academy. I will be reporting into the next academy class that is scheduled for the summer. Thanks to all who have voiced their ongoing support and guidance! FDNY FF# 03604

TT MVA w/ Haz-Mat Response

Photos courtesy (stolen) of colchesterfd.com

3/16/07

The day began w/ a tragic pediatric code and with the snow came a steady full day of runs and not a whole lot of down time. Station 28 remained staffed overnight and into Saturday by volunteers. Our newest Probie FF was also around to cook us all up some excellent soup for dinner. (hint, hint other probies)

3/10/07 Chimney Fire

CHFD companies responded to this chimney fire after taking up from the nursing home fire and in between several medical runs this morning. The fire was only a few houses down from the station and was quickly brought under control. One patient was evaluated by EMS on scene.

3/10/07 Structure Fire: Elderly Nursing Home

Today, 3/10/2007 at 0409 hours, a fire alarm was received at dispatch for L.S.C. Nursing home. First arriving officer found smoke in the building, and determined origin in the basement. A second alarm assignment was immediately struck, with addition of and EMS Response.
The Fire was contained to a room in the basement, and held in check by sprinklers, until CHFD engine crew could go to work.
Smoke had filled the hallways in the wing above the fire, and staff started moving patient bed's to the front of the building, which is a separate wing of the facility.
EMS Crews started the process for relocating patients to other facilities. A total of 8 patients of the original 24 were moved off site. EMS made plans to evacuate the entire facility if needed, which would have added an additional 36 patients to the mix (total= 60 pts).
A separate EMS Sector was started in the front of the building. A mutual aid call out was made, bringing a total of 11 transport ambulances, and one fly car paramedic to the scene. (courtesy of colchesterfd.com report)

Room of Origin

Burnt Medical Waste

Ice Rescue, Structure Fire, Haz-Mat, Smoke

Station 28 had another 10+ call day including responding to two of today's top news stories. Rescue-1 responded and assisted in the dog rescue at Gardner Lake while ET-1 and the T-1 took in Glastonbury's fire. Station 28 also hosted the County Chief's meeting tonight during which time members took in a Haz-Mat: car vs propane tank. Once back in the station members tried to sneek in dinner but were sent back out for a smoke in the building run.

Charie Brown Goes to the City

LT Phillips reported today for his first day of recruit school at the CT Fire Academy. Jimmy has been hired by the City of Willimantic FD and will be stepping down from his CHFD duties. Best of luck to you Charlie Brown from all your brothers at station 28!