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2008 Incidents Galleries

Cold Spring Circle Fire (Shelton, CT) 6/25/08 : SHELTON, CT – At approximately 11:00am on June 25, 2008, the Shelton Fire Department was dispatched to 34 Cold Spring Circle for a structure fire. First in units found a raised ranch with smoke showing from the eaves and several windows. Members stretched in and had the fire under control within 20 minutes. Nobody was home at the time of the incident, but unfortunately the family’s cat perished in the house fire.

Cold Spring Circle Fire (Shelton, CT) 6/25/08

Sims St. Fire (Bridgeport, CT) 5/19/08 : BRIDGEPORT, CT - Fire in a vacant 2 1/2 story brick.

Sims St. Fire (Bridgeport, CT) 5/19/08

Turks and Caicos Islands Fire Department (Provo, TCI) May 2008 : During a recent trip to the Turks and Caicos Islands (British West Indies) May 2nd through the 9th, I visited Provo’s Fire Headquarters in downtown’s industrial park. I would like to thank the members for their hospitality. During my brief visit, I was fortunate to meet Kevin, who has been stationed in TCI from London, who gave me a tour of the station.

Turks and Caicos Islands Fire Department (Provo, TCI) May 2008

Vacant Building Security (Bridgeport, CT) 4/20/08 : BRIDGEPORT, CT - After reading an excellent article in Fire Engineering's April 2008 issue on 'Fireground Strategies: Metal Window Enclosures', our company decided to head out for some training and to see these for ourselves. We found a vacant structure on the City's East Side where we could examine these security windows up close. Below you will find images of what these windows and doors look like from the outside as well as the inside.

We hope this helps all of you in becoming more familiar with these enclosures before you encounter them under fire conditions in your departments.

Vacant Building Security (Bridgeport, CT) 4/20/08

Wakelee Avenue Fire (Ansonia, CT) 4/18/08 :

Wakelee Avenue Fire (Ansonia, CT) 4/18/08

Kneen St. Truck Fire (Shelton, CT) 4/17/08 : SHELTON, CT - At approximately 4:10pm on April 17, 2008, Shelton Companies 1 and 4 were dispatched to Kneen Street at Forest Avenue for a working truck fire. Companies found a dump-body pickup truck in a driveway with roofing materials burning in the bed. The fire was quickly extinguished and there was no extension to the house.

Kneen St. Truck Fire (Shelton, CT) 4/17/08

River Road MVA (Shelton, CT) 3/28/08 : SHELTON, CT – Shortly before midnight on March 28, 2008, Shelton Company #4 was dispatched along with Police and EMS to River Road between Rocky Rest and Murphy’s Lane for a rollover. Soon after initial dispatch, Shelton Company #1 was also assigned to the ticket. Once on scene, members found one vehicle on its side with the driver entrapped. The vehicle was quickly stabilized, and the driver was removed from the vehicle and transported to the hospital.

River Road MVA (Shelton, CT) 3/28/08

North Ave. Fire (Bridgeport, CT) 3/21/08 : BRIDGEPORT, CT – Shortly before 4:00pm on March 21, 2008, the Bridgeport Fire Department was dispatched to 1470 North Avenue for a house fire. Engine 3 was first on scene reporting smoke showing from the first floor of a 2 ½ story vacant frame. Members quickly entered and found a room going in the front of the first floor. The fire was quickly knocked down before it could extend to the second floor. This was the scene of a previous fire months earlier.

North Ave. Fire (Bridgeport, CT) 3/21/08

Colony St. Fire (Stratford, CT) 3/21/08 : STRATFORD, CT - DETAILS TO COME.

Colony St. Fire (Stratford, CT) 3/21/08

Totem Tr. Fire (Shelton, CT) 3/18/08 : SHELTON, CT – Shortly before 2:00pm on March 18, 2008, Shelton Companies 4, 1, and 3 were dispatched to 22 Totem Trail for a report of a house fire. The first officer on scene reported a working fire with heavy fire showing from the rear of the house. Smoke was reported visible from about a mile away. Two lines were immediately stretched for an interior attack, but entry could not be made due to the heavy fire conditions. A defensive attack was commenced, and the bulk of the fire had to be knocked down from the exterior. It was reported that the fire caused approximately $500,000 damage and the home was a total loss. None of the occupants were home at the time of the blaze, and one firefighter suffered a minor injury to his hand while battling the fire.

Totem Tr. Fire (Shelton, CT) 3/18/08

Bridgeport Captains Sworn-In (Bridgeport, CT) 3/5/08 : BRIDGEPORT, CT – On March 5, 2007, the Bridgeport Fire Department swore in 17 new captains in City Hall’s Common Council Chambers. The test was run in January of 2007, and was the first to be given since the last group of bonafide captains were sworn in 12 years ago in 1996. The following captains took the oath in City Hall on Wednesday night: John Botsko, Michael Caldaroni, Harold Clarke, James Cook, Richard Donofrio, Kyle Gardiner, William Hathaway, Napoleon Jenkins, Allen Jones, John Mazza, Robert McLeod, Robert Morton, Nicholas Novia, Francisco Rivera, Richard Skoog, and Richard Thode.

Bridgeport Captains Sworn-In (Bridgeport, CT) 3/5/08

Barnum Ave. Fire (Bridgeport, CT) 3/4/08 : BRIDGEPORT, CT - Fire in a commercial building at 1905 Barnum Avenue between Sage and Kent. This is located near the Stratford town line. Stratford was dispatched first for a fire in the area call and arrived before Bridgeport. More details to come.

Barnum Ave. Fire (Bridgeport, CT) 3/4/08

Long Hill Ave. MVA (Shelton, CT) 3/3/08 :

Long Hill Ave. MVA (Shelton, CT) 3/3/08

Babylon Ave. Fire (Queens, NY) 2/25/08 :

Babylon Ave. Fire (Queens, NY) 2/25/08

Davidson Ave. Fire (Bronx, NY) 2/25/08 :

Davidson Ave. Fire (Bronx, NY) 2/25/08

Silver Hill Rd. Fire (Derby, CT) 2/18/08 : DERBY, CT – At approximately 9:30am on February 18, 2008, the Derby Fire Department was dispatched to 180 Silver Hill Road for ‘smoke coming from the garage’. Derby’s FD4 was the first to arrive on scene reporting a 1 story ranch heavily involved. The first due engine (Engine 11) went straight to deck gun operations to knock the bulk of the fire down before entering the structure. There were two occupants home at the time of the fire but escaped with minor injuries. Shelton Company 1 was dispatched to the scene as RIT while companies from Ansonia provided station coverage in Derby.

Silver Hill Rd. Fire (Derby, CT) 2/18/08

Hewitt St. Fire (Bridgeport, CT) 2/4/08 : BRIDGEPORT, CT – At approximately 1:00pm on February 4, the Bridgeport Fire Department was dispatched to 235 Hewitt Street with a full assignment for a structure fire. The first report found an eight-bay garage with heavy fire conditions extending to a 2 ½ story section of the building that contained auto parts and tires. Several vehicles stored in the garage were heavily involved. There were also several large explosions that rocked the building and further intensified the flames. During the height of the blaze, the rear of the structure collapsed causing the second floor to collapse into the first. The building appeared to be used as a vehicle storage facility, with initial reports of the fire originating in one of the middle bays. There were no civilian or firefighter injuries reported from the fire.

Hewitt St. Fire (Bridgeport, CT) 2/4/08

Wood Ave. Fire (Bridgeport, CT) 2/1/08 : BRIDGEPORT, CT – Shortly before 2am on February 1, 2008, the Bridgeport Fire Department was dispatched to 116 Wood Avenue for a reported house fire. Firefighters arrived to find heavy fire showing from the 1st floor B-side of a 2 ½ wood frame extending up to the 2nd floor. There were several reports of people trapped on the 3rd floor of the residence. Fast acting members of Bridgeport’s Ladder 11 quickly rescued all three people that were unaccounted for. Lieutenant Joe Southard found a 9 year old boy and handed him out a window to Firefighter Mike Kaczegowicz, while Firefighter Dave Diaz rescued the mother and the 11-month-old baby sister of the boy. A small lhasa apso dog was also rescued from the fire. The three family members were checked out at Bridgeport Hospital and later released. In all, two families were displaced by the fire, and the Red Cross is accepting donations for them at 1-800-319-9935.

Wood Ave. Fire (Bridgeport, CT) 2/1/08

Finney Street Ext. Fire (Ansonia, CT) 1/26/08 :

Finney Street Ext. Fire (Ansonia, CT) 1/26/08

Bridgeport Ave. MVA (Shelton, CT) 1/26/08 :

Bridgeport Ave. MVA (Shelton, CT) 1/26/08

Hazelwood Terr. Fire (Stratford, CT) 1/25/08 :

Hazelwood Terr. Fire (Stratford, CT) 1/25/08

Liberty Pines Condo Fire (Ansonia, CT) 1/25/08 :

Liberty Pines Condo Fire (Ansonia, CT) 1/25/08

Route 8 Exit 12/SB Car Fire (Shelton, CT) 1/25/08 :

Route 8 Exit 12/SB Car Fire (Shelton, CT) 1/25/08

Remington Arms 2nd Alarm (Bridgeport, CT) 1/23/08 :

Remington Arms 2nd Alarm (Bridgeport, CT) 1/23/08

Hallett St. Fire (Bridgeport, CT) 1/20/08 : BRIDGEPORT, CT – At approximately 11:30am on January 20, the Bridgeport Fire Department was dispatched to 640 Hallett Street for a house fire. First in companies found heavy fire showing from the rear of a 2 ½ story wood frame. The fire quickly spread to all floors in the rear of the house, as well as the D-side exposure at 646 Hallet Street. Luckily, there were no reported injuries, and no one was home at the time of the blaze. The American Red Cross had to relocate one tenant.

Monetary donations for the Disaster Relief Fund should be sent to 158 Brooklawn Ave., Bridgeport CT 06604, call the chapter at 1-800-319-9935, or log onto http:www.mfcarc.org.

For an up to date listing and details of Bridgeport Fires, visit Dave Purcell's 'Bridgeport Joblog' http://www.thepostroad.com/bfd/joblog/

Hallett St. Fire (Bridgeport, CT) 1/20/08

River Road MVA (Shelton, CT) 1/19/08 : SHELTON, CT – At approximately 2:30am on January 19, Shelton Companies 1 and 4 were dispatched to River Road at Constitution Boulevard for a rollover with extrication. First in companies found a minivan on its side and another vehicle with heavy front end damage. All occupants were out of their vehicles, and there were no serious injuries apparent.

River Road MVA (Shelton, CT) 1/19/08

Salem St. 2nd Alarm (Bridgeport, CT) 1/17/08 : BRIDGEPORT, CT – Just before midnight on January 17, the Bridgeport Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire next to 234 Salem Street in the city’s north end. Bridgeport Engine 12 was first on scene reporting heavy fire showing from the 2nd floor on the A, B, and D sides of a 2 ½ wood. The house, located at 230-232 Salem Street, was an occupied 3 family with exposures on both the A and D sides. It was reported that the fire started on the second floor when a tenant attempted to light a kerosene heater when it burst into flames, igniting the tenant, and also burning his young son. The fire quickly extended to the 3rd floor, forcing a tenant on the 3rd floor to jump from a window. In all, the fire required a 2nd alarm before being put under control. It should also be noted that this was the second fire of the night.

For an up to date listing and details of Bridgeport Fires, visit Dave Purcell's 'Bridgeport Joblog' http://www.thepostroad.com/bfd/joblog/

Salem St. 2nd Alarm (Bridgeport, CT) 1/17/08

Route 8/25 Car Fire (Bridgeport, CT) 1/14/08 : BRIDGEPORT, CT – At approximately 7:45am on January 14, Bridgeport’s Engine 1 was dispatched on a still to Route 8/25 northbound between Exit 4 and Exit 5 for a vehicle fire. Once on scene, they found a disabled car on the side of the road with fire showing from under the hood.

Route 8/25 Car Fire (Bridgeport, CT) 1/14/08

10th and West 45th 2nd Alarm (Manhattan, NY) 1/2/08 :

10th and West 45th 2nd Alarm (Manhattan, NY) 1/2/08

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