Monday, June 30, 2008

two fires

Busy day in salem standards anyway, started with an illegal outside burn that l-121 controlled. This was then followed by a reported structure on gungy rd. Firefighters on scene reported smoke showing with no visible fire. Upon investigation a small fire was discovered in a bathroom with minor extension into a wall. L-121 along with ET-121 and R-127 held the scene. 80 was in order in about 30 minutes. Thanks to colchester, lyme, and mohegan tribe for the response.

Saturday, April 19, 2008

Fatal Rte 82




Late Friday night the two town departments were struck out for a 2 car mva possibly with entrapment. Car 21 was in the area and arrived on scene almost immediately. Life star along with 2 medics and another ambulance were started and entrapment was confirmed. ET 121 and Rescue 127 went right to work taking the doors of the truck. Unfortunately the driver did not make it.

Wednesday, March 12, 2008

1075 Mobile Home

On march the 10th about midnight tones ran out for a reported working structure fire. While in route units were informed that it was a working fire with a possible exposure problem to a neighboring building. Cars 21 and 121 were first on scene followed by ladder 121 within 30 seconds. 3 lines went right into operation and with only ten minutes and about 300 gallons the fire was brought under control.