1/20/08 Norwich (Occum)

On January 20, around 19:30 the Occum Fire Department was dispatched to Canterbury Tpke. for a structure fire. First arriving officers found a chimney fire with extension to the second floor. Deputy Chief Riley established Command and requested Taftville Fire to the scene along with one Engine from Baltic. First due companies made a quick knockdown of the fire and had two patients transported to Backus Hospital for smoke inhalation. Baltic also had one Engine covering the Occum station.

1/8/08 Jewett City

On January 8 at 12:39 the Jewett City and Griswold Fire Depts. were dispatched to Route 138 and Frontage Road for Propane Truck on it's side. Jewett City officers arrived to find a truck carrying 9,000 gallons of liquid propane resting on it's passenger side with no leak and one injury. Firefighters removed the patient and discovered a small amount of diesel fuel and motor oil leaking. A Hot Zone was established, evacuating the residents of three houses and the guest from the American Inn Hotel close by. The Griswold school campus, located about a mile away, was told to keep all students inside. Command requested Mutual Aid from DEP and surrounding towns for manpower, tankers and the Haz-Mat Team from Sub Base. No leaks or cracks were found in the tank so it was determined to leave the product in place. As a safety precaution numerous master streams were put into operation and Interstate 395 was shut down while tow trucks from Guy's Oil lifted the rig back onto its wheels. The situation was placed under control and all Departments cleared about seven hours later.

A view of the over-turned tanker and the initial water supply set up.

The start of the Command Post

Jewett City and Griswold Firefighters awaiting orders

The Command Post in operation

Taftville Engine Tank 22 establishing a second water supply

1/7/08 Willimantic

A few pictures from a two alarm fire in Willimantic on Monday. The fire was located on Valley St. just down from their station and was knocked down soon after arrival by first due companies.

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1/5/08 Lisbon

Saturday morning around 09:15, Lisbon Fire and Ambulance responded to River Rd. in the area of Remek Rd. for a Motor Vehicle Accident. Chief Robinson was first to arrive on scene and reported two vehicles, head on with injuries. River Rd. was shut down and a second ambulance was requested to the scene. Lisbon and American Ambulance transported two patients to Backus Hospital in Norwich.