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Working fire in Norwalk, CT – November 12, 2015

Posted by firescenesadmin on November 17, 2015
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8 Foster Square 11/12/15 Norwalk, CT –

Shortly before three pm, Norwalk Fire responded to a fire in a store of a strip mall. Engine 3 arrived 1st due to find a mini-mart with heavy smoke showing. Companies attempted an interior attack, but were forced to retreat due to rapidly deteriorating conditions. They went defensive and set up multiple master streams and put tower ladders into operation. The fire spread to stores on exposure 1 and 4 sides before being brought under control within a few hours. Mutual aid from Stamford and Westport responded to the scene and covered the city. The cause of the fire is being investigated. No firefighters were hurt.

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firefighters vent the roof of a strip mall during a fire

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firefighters vent the roof of a strip mall during a fire

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firefighters vent the roof of a strip mall during a fire

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firefighters vent the roof of a strip mall during a fire

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firefighters vent the roof of a strip mall during a fire

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firefighters vent the roof of a strip mall during a fire

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firefighters vent the roof of a strip mall during a fire

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2-Alarm house fire in Vernon, CT – November 12, 2015

Posted by firescenesadmin on November 16, 2015
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Vernon, CT had this 2nd alarm at 94 High St on 11/12/15 at 1115 hours.

Stay safe,

Patrick Dooley

fire blowing out of attic of a house

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thick smoke blowing out of attic of a house

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fire blowing out of attic of a house

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fire blowing out of attic of a house

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fire blowing out of attic of a house

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fire blowing out of attic of a house

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Working fire at the Pepco substation in Washington, DC – November 13, 2015

Posted by firescenesadmin on November 15, 2015
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DCFD units were called to the Pepco substation in the 1900 block of First Street SW  (11/13/15). The response for the reported fire included a first-alarm assignment plus a foam task force, the haz mat unit, and the fireboats.

Companies stood-by at the gate until the Pepco personnel with PPE were in place at the facility to escort DC firefighters into the building. Light smoke was visible from the exterior. Upon entry, they located a storage room fire that did not involve the electric equipment and subsequently had no effect on service to customers. Several dry chemical extinguishers were discharged to extinguish the fire. Firefighters then performed overhaul and ventilation.

fire at a Pepco substation in Southwest DC

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DCFD fire boats

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DCFD Foam Unit 2 Oshkosh Striker ARFF

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DCFD hazmat unit

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DCFD Engine 13

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DCFD Rescue Squad 1

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fire at a Pepco substation in Southwest DC

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fire at a Pepco substation in Southwest DC

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fire at a Pepco substation in Southwest DC

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fire at a Pepco substation in Southwest DC

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fire chief confers with company representatives at industrial fire

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DCFD Engine 13

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Commercial fire in Glastonbury, Ct – November 11, 2015

Posted by firescenesadmin on November 14, 2015
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Glastonbury, Ct had this general alarm fire at 32 Roaring Brook Plaza at 1132 hours on 11/11/15. This building housed numerous businesses and was occupied at the time of the fire. At least 10 mutual aid departments assisted at the scene or covered the stations. More pictures at www.squadfirephotos.com

Stay safe,

Patrick Dooley

huge fire in Glastonbury CT

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huge fire in Glastonbury CT

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huge fire in Glastonbury CT

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huge fire in Glastonbury CT

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Sutphen tower ladder at fire scene

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Sutphen tower ladder at fire scene

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Sutphen tower ladder at fire scene

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firefighters with hose at huge fire

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Working fire in Bridgeport, CT – November 8, 2015

Posted by firescenesadmin on November 13, 2015
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Bridgeport 71-75 Alanson Rd Condo Complex

11/08/15 Bridgeport, CT – East side companies were tied up on another box with a trash fire in an apartment complex. The responding companies could see smoke in the sky in the opposite as they turned out. Another box was transmitted for this job bringing companies from the other side of the city. The 1st Battalion arrived reporting a two and a half story, middle of the row, apartment complex with heavy fire throughout. Since companies had a longer response times, the fire gained considerable headway. Multiple lines were stretched and searches proved negative. Trucks opened up to find fire extending into the attic and into exposure 2a and 4a as companies continued with the interior attack. An additional engine and truck were special called. Firefighters were hampered venting due to a slate roof. Companies were eventually removed in order to allow the tower ladder to knockdown the heavy fire venting through the roof. The fire burned three units in this complex. No one was injured as a result of the blaze. Multiple people were left homeless. The cause of the fire is being investigated.

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firefighters at night in tower ladder basket

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firefighter vents roof at night fire

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firefighters at fire scene

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fire through the roof of a row house

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fire through the roof with tower ladder basket

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fire truck at night fire scene

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firefighters at night engulfed in smoke

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Vacant house fire in Prospect Heights, IL – November 10, 2015

Posted by firescenesadmin on November 12, 2015
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Short video and some stills from a return trip the other night to a vacant house after using it for training earlier in the day at 702 S. Elmhurst Road in Prospect Heights, IL (11/10/15)

smoke from house fire at night

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firefighters at night fire scene

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fire truck at night with lines off

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firefighter cuts vent hole in roof with chain saw

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firefighters overhaul house

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firefighter covered with foam

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house at night after fire

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Green Bay Metro Fire Department Chimney Fire Training – November 10, 2015

Posted by firescenesadmin on November 11, 2015
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Green Bay Metro firefighters received training on chimney fires using a special prop on Tuesday, November 10th.

Photo Credit: Wayne Gauger & Jackie Steinhilber WGWI-PUBLICATIONS

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Chimney prop for training firefighters

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Chimney prop for training firefighters

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firefighters training

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Chimney prop for training firefighters

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Green Bay Metro Fire Department fire truck

Wayne Gauger & Jackie Steinhilber WGWI-PUBLICATIONS photo

Green Bay Metro Fire Department fire truck

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