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Cullens Lodge Fire

On March 16 at 2018 hours, Hook and Ladder Engine 111, Engine 1 and Ladder 114 along with Hawleyville and Sandy Hook FD’s responded to 72 Taunton Lake Rd for a report of a structure fire.  Chief 101 arrived on scene and found smoke showing from the eaves and roof of a 2,400 square foot Boy Scout Camp Lodge.  Upon conducting a walk around of the building, flames were showing from a second floor window.  The remaining 3 companies were dispatched for tankers as well as Southbury FD for their Rapid Intervention Team.  The fire was quickly contained to the room of origin and attic area due to an aggressive interior attack in conjunction with vertical ventilation.

In total 2 lines were stretched and operated and two water supply fill points were established using a hydrant at the corner of Castle Hill Rd and Taunton Lake Rd as well as the boat launch on Taunton Lake Rd.  Members operated on scene for approximately 2 hours with a total of 40 personnel.

venting roof

venting roof

I-84 West Roll Over

On March 9, 2012 shortly before 1530 hours, Newtown Hook and Ladder along with Sandy Hook and Hawleyville FD responded to a one car rollover accident with extrication on I-84 westbound between exits 9-8. Car 101 arrived on scene, established command and found one person still in the vehicle requiring extrication. Members used the Hurst cutters and spreaders to remove the roof, passenger side rear door and B post. The passenger side front door was also displaced to provide additional patient access. The patient was removed from the vehicle on a long board and turned over to EMS for transport. The extrication took approximately 12 minutes and NH&L operated on scene for approximately 1 hour.

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Mobile Home Fire in Botsford

Shortly after 5pm on January 2, H&L Truck 114 and Engine 1 responded automatic aid to the Botsford fire district for a report of a structure fire at 301 South Main St. Chief 101 and Ladder 114 arrived on scene and assisted Botsford with extinguishment and overhaul of a fire in a residential trailer. Engine 1 stood by Botsford’s firehouse to provide coverage for the area. Hook and Ladder members operated on scene for approximately 45 minutes until released by Command.

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Detached Garage Fire in Botsford

On Monday, November 21 Hook and Ladder Engine 1 and Ladder 114 responded to a report of a possible structure fire at 105 High Rock Rd in the Botsford fire district. Car 101 was first to arrive on scene and found heavy fire showing from the “B” and “D” sides on the second floor of a 1 1/2 story wood frame detached garage with occupied office space above. A 2 1/2″ hose line off of Botsford’s Engine 551 was used to darken down the fire from the exterior before an interior attack was made using an 1 3/4″ handline. Members from Ladder 114 ascended to the roof and performed vertical ventilation. Extensive overhaul was required due to a large amount of paperwork in the office. Hook and Ladder operated on scene for approx. 2 1/2 hours.

Truck 114's crew getting ready to go to work

setting up the ladder to vent the roof

salvage and overhaul

overhaul

Deputy Fire Marshall Rich Frampton and Botsford Chief Wayne Ciaccia