NLCBravest: June 2006

Saturday, June 10, 2006

5-18-06 Taftville Fire Dept.

Tower 25 setting up

Occum Engine 41

On may 18, 2006 Taftville Fire Dept. responded to a basement fire on Old Canterbury Rd. around 17:30hrs. First arriving ET-21 found smoke showing from the rear of the building. Mutual Aid was requested from Occum and the FAST from Yantic.

While working for a photography company in Norwich a few years back, I was looking for a way to be able to share some of the photos that I had taken from over the years of Fire Departments in action throughout the area. In January of 2006, I established NLCBravest.

At the time, this site was mainly covering Norwich and surrounding areas. Unable to attend every incident and wanting to spread out more, I built up a strong group of supporters and contributors from around the area to assist with that task. With their help I’ve been able to bring to you photos and videos of incidents from New London, Middlesex and Windham Counties. Worcester Ma, Alexandria Va. and Cape Cod are just a few to list.

As a volunteer with Niantic Fire in East Lyme at night, running as an Emergency Service Responder for Securitas at Pfizer Pharmaceuticals in Groton during the day and a full time husband and father. I enjoy finding the time and having the ability to share with people, nation wide, the love for the job that most of us share here in Eastern Connecticut.

Thanks to all of the supporters that have helped with keeping this site going for the past three years and to you, the viewer, for continuously stopping by. If you see anything that you would like copies of, or would like to share a story of your own, send me an email at RedLineFire@ymail.com

Thanks again for stopping by, stay safe.

Todd Johnson