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ACW Lincoln, RI 1032 Smithfield Ave July 5, 2008 : Lincoln Fire dispatched Stations 5, 4, 3 and Rescue 4 to 1032 Smithfield Ave for smoke detectors sounding with the home owner also smelling smoke. Deputy Chief 5 reported all occupants were reported out of the dwelling and for a line to be stretched. An 1 3/4" foam line was stretched to the side 3-4 corner to knock down the fire in the partitions. Companies used a chainsaw to open up the siding to check for extention. The State Fire Marshal's office will be assisting in cause determination.

ACW Lincoln, RI 1032 Smithfield Ave July 5, 2008

Lincoln Fire dispatched Stations 5, 4, 3 and Rescue 4 to 1032 Smithfie ...

Updated: Jul 05, 2008 3:22pm PST

MVA w/ Entrapment Burrillville, RI 2500blk of Victory HWY June 11, 2008 : The driver of this single vehicle mva was pinned for 40 minutes after crossing the lane of travel and hitting a large tree. Nasonville and Oakland-Mapleville used the cutters, spreaders, and a sawzall to free the drivers legs which was pinned by the "A" post, steering wheel, and the firewall. The driver was reported to be conscious and alert throughout the extrication. The OIC reqquested Lifeflight due to the extended extrication. The Lifeflight crew arrived at the scene to help stabilize the driver before departure to the landing zone at the Burrillville Middle School.

MVA w/ Entrapment Burrillville, RI 2500blk of Victory HWY June 11, 2008

The driver of this single vehicle mva was pinned for 40 minutes after ...

Updated: Jun 11, 2008 12:20pm PST

ACW Woonsocket, RI 804 Park Ave June 10, 2008 : Woonsocket Firefighters fought a small ceiling/wall fire on June 10, 2008 at 804 Park Ave. Companies had to deal with humidity and heat during this small job. Two lines were strectched with one operating on the fire floor. Truckies opened up to find the fire on side 4 with Engine 1 wetting it all down keeping the fire to the bays of origin.

ACW Woonsocket, RI 804 Park Ave June 10, 2008

Woonsocket Firefighters fought a small ceiling/wall fire on June 10, 2 ...

Updated: Jun 11, 2008 5:42am PST

Working Fire North Attleborough, MA 835 Mt. Hope Street June 5, 2008 : North Attleborough fire arrived to find heavy smoke showing from this 2sty townhouse around 1700hrs on June 5, 2008. First due units stretched in an 1.75" attack line up to the second floor of Unit 20. They encountered smoke and fire in the knee wall and slopes of the ceiling as they made the second floor. The fire was quickly knocked down by the single line. Ladder 1 vented the roof as other NAFD, Plainville, and North Cumberland, RI jakes opened up and performed salvage. Initial reports state soldiering of an air conditioner unit as the cause.

Working Fire North Attleborough, MA 835 Mt. Hope Street June 5, 2008

North Attleborough fire arrived to find heavy smoke showing from this ...

Updated: Jun 05, 2008 7:05pm PST

Working Fire North Smithfield, RI Rustic Drive-In Rte-146 South June 4, 2008 : North Smithfield, RI Firefighters responded to the Rustic Drive In on Rte-146 Suthbound around noon on June 4, 2008. Police arrived to find heavy smoke showing from the concession stand building. Lincoln Engine 1 responded in on the line box and also arrived first on scene. Lt. Mike Gleason reported heavy smoke and fire showing from a "mushroom" vent on the roof. Lincoln Engine 1 set up on side 2 and stretched in a 1.75 attack line. North Smithfield Engine 2, Tanker 1, and the chiefs arrived a few minutes later. NSFD Engine 2 stretched a back up line to the "reel room" on the roof area. The fire was knocked down in the kitchen area and then companies opened up the vent system to knock that fire down. Nasonville Tanker 33 was requested to the scene to back up NSFD Tanker 1 due to the lack of hydrants in the area. The fire was placed under control 45 minutes after the intial alarm. The NSFD Fire Marshal along with the State Fire Marshal will be investigating the cause and origin.

Working Fire North Smithfield, RI Rustic Drive-In Rte-146 South June 4, 2008

North Smithfield, RI Firefighters responded to the Rustic Drive In on ...

Updated: Jun 04, 2008 6:29pm PST

3rd Alarm Worcester, MA 11 Goulding St May 22, 2008 : First due companies found heavy fire venting from the #1 floor on sides 2 and 3 of this 3sty wdfm occupied dwelling. Heavy fire was overlapping on side 2 and up the rear stair well blocking the exit from the upper floors. A second alarm was requested due to the life hazard and fire conditions. Reports of 5 rescues were made with the possibility of a few jumpers from floor 2. Interior crews chased fire from floor 1 into the attic before the all out was given. A third alarm was requested for manpower for overhaul and salvage.

3rd Alarm Worcester, MA 11 Goulding St May 22, 2008

First due companies found heavy fire venting from the #1 floor on side ...

Updated: May 22, 2008 7:53pm PST

3rd Alarm Woonsocket, RI Pond & East School May 18, 2008 : Woonsocket Fire Department responded to the area of Pond and East School Streets for a reported dwelling fire around 11:00am on May 18, 2008. Engine 3 arrived to find heavy fire extending rapidly on side 3 of a 4sty wdfm occupied dwelling that was vinyl sided. The fire had jumped into the windows and started to extend inwards. Handlines were stretched to side 3 and inside to the upper floors that were lighting up. An aggressive interior attack was attempted for 20 minutes before the OIC pulled out crews due to the rapidly deteriorating conditions. The fire took control of the upper floor and attic in minutes after the last company was pulled out. Big lines, deck guns, and ladder pipes opened up to drown the heavy fire. Companies stayed on scene for hours to hit hot spots. No cause has been determined as of yet. The building was a total loss with emergency demolition slated for the next day.

3rd Alarm Woonsocket, RI Pond & East School May 18, 2008

Woonsocket Fire Department responded to the area of Pond and East Scho ...

Updated: May 18, 2008 9:13pm PST

Working Fire San Francisco, CA 146 Russ Street May 13, 2008 : A small fire in an upper floor apartment was knocked down by the quick attack of Engine 1. Trucks went to the roof to open up if needed. We were picked up quickly after helping Engine 8 repack their feeders.

Working Fire San Francisco, CA 146 Russ Street May 13, 2008

A small fire in an upper floor apartment was knocked down by the quick ...

Updated: May 13, 2008 9:32pm PST

3rd Alarm Worcester, MA Hudson & Townsend Streets April 27, 2008 : Worcester firefighter were faced with heavy fire in the rear of a 3sty 6 family with extension to a 2.5sty wdfm on side 3 ealry in the morning of April 27, 2008. Three alarms were struck to bring this fire under control just under 2 hours.

3rd Alarm Worcester, MA Hudson & Townsend Streets April 27, 2008

Worcester firefighter were faced with heavy fire in the rear of a 3sty ...

Updated: Apr 27, 2008 12:04pm PST

Quick Knockdown in Worcester, MA April 5, 2008 : Worcester Engine 16 arrived to find heavy smoke showing form a 1.5sty wdfm single family dwelling at 150 Belmont Street just after midnight on April 05, 2008. First due companies led off with an 1.75 attack line through the front door to knock the room and contents fire down rather quickly. Ladder 2 raised their stick to the roof with ease but held off from venting due to aggressive hose line work. A female occupant was treated for burns and smoke inhalation by UMass EMS and transported to a local er.

Quick Knockdown in Worcester, MA April 5, 2008

Worcester Engine 16 arrived to find heavy smoke showing form a 1.5sty ...

Updated: Apr 08, 2008 8:35pm PST

Working Fire Woonsocket RI 119 Chester Street April 3, 2008 : Woonsocket firefighters quickly knocked this fire down in this 3sty wdfm 6 family dwelling at 119 Chester Street just before midnight on April 3, 2008. Engine 3 stretched up to the #3flr left side apartment with an 1.75" hand line and quickly knocked the fire down. Fire did drop down to the apartment below which was also quickly stopped by Ladder 2 and Engine 4. A huge THANK YOU goes out to Fire Chief Ken Finlay and Deputy Chief Williams for their efforts to get me into the scene to try to shoot the brothers in action.....Even though you both waved me in across the lines...the COPS prevailed in their wonderful bulldogness...enough said before I lose my cool again...

Working Fire Woonsocket RI 119 Chester Street April 3, 2008

Woonsocket firefighters quickly knocked this fire down in this 3sty wd ...

Updated: Apr 08, 2008 8:41pm PST

2nd Alarm Somerset, MA 833 Grand Army Highway (Rte-6) Burger King : Somerset Engine 6 reported on scene with flames from the roof of this 1sty Burger King Restaurant in Somerset, MA around 1400hrs on April 2, 2008. The Jakes stretched in a 1.75" handline to find the seat of the fire. The fire was reportedly in the fry-a-lator system with extension into the ductwork system. The fire was quickly knocked down using two 1.75" hand lines. The brothers opened the roof around the vent/fan using a chainsaw to check for extension outside of the duct system. The fire was under control in 20 minutes using 3 engines, a ems rescue, and several chiefs. The Board of Health was notified along with the fire investigation units.

2nd Alarm Somerset, MA 833 Grand Army Highway (Rte-6) Burger King

Somerset Engine 6 reported on scene with flames from the roof of this ...

Updated: Apr 07, 2008 9:07pm PST

3rd Alarm Milford, MA 114 Main Street March 26, 2008 : Milford, MA- The Milford Fire Alarm Office received calls for a reported building fire just after midnight on March 26, 2008. First due units found heavy smoke showing from side 1 of a 3sty 40x60 taxpayer style structure. Companies found heavy fire extending upwards on the rear porches as they stretched in. The heavy fire ripped through the porches and entered the structure on all floors. An aggressive attack kept the fire contained to the rear rooms on all floors. The fire was placed under control after a 2hr battle in spring time snow flurries.

3rd Alarm Milford, MA 114 Main Street March 26, 2008

Milford, MA- The Milford Fire Alarm Office received calls for a report ...

Updated: Apr 08, 2008 8:48pm PST

ACW Central Falls RI Broad & Walnut March 24, 2008 : Central Falls Engines 1, 2, Ladder 1, and the BC responded to the area of Broad and Walnut for a reported dwelling fire just after shift change on March 24, 2008. The Chief arrived to find a small fire on an awning on a 3.5sty wdfm taxpayer structure. The fire was contained to the area of origin with out extension to the structure.

ACW Central Falls RI Broad & Walnut March 24, 2008

Central Falls Engines 1, 2, Ladder 1, and the BC responded to the area ...

Updated: Apr 08, 2008 5:35am PST

2nd Alarm Lincoln, RI 4 Manchester Farm Rd. March 11, 2008 :

2nd Alarm Lincoln, RI 4 Manchester Farm Rd. March 11, 2008

Updated: Apr 08, 2008 10:24am PST

2nd Alarm North Providence, RI 955 Mineral Spring Ave March 02, 2008 : North Providence firefighters were confronted with heavy fire in a 40x60 3sty wdfm at 955 Mineral Spring Ave. Engine 4 reported heavy fire venting out the 3-4 corner window on the #2flr. Several lines were stretched in to knock down the extending fire. All of the NPFD apparatus along with mutual aid from Providence, Pawtucket and Johnston were on scene. Out of town companies covered the empty stations while companies mopped up.

2nd Alarm North Providence, RI 955 Mineral Spring Ave March 02, 2008

North Providence firefighters were confronted with heavy fire in a 40x ...

Updated: Apr 08, 2008 5:19pm PST

Working Fire Douglas, MA 79 West Street February 20, 2008 : Police arrived to find heavy smoke showing from a 2 stall garage attached to a 1.5sty wdfm cape cod style dwelling. Initial reports of a elderly woman trapped inside proved negative. Two lines kept this fire in check. Mutual aid from Northbridge and Sutton responded to the scene.

Working Fire Douglas, MA 79 West Street February 20, 2008

Police arrived to find heavy smoke showing from a 2 stall garage attac ...

Updated: Apr 08, 2008 4:06pm PST

Working Fire North Smithfield, RI 492 Douglas Pike February 12, 2008 : North Smithfield Firefighters received a call for a possible dwelling fire at 492 Douglas Pike around 0900hrs on February 12, 2008. Car 1 arrived to find heavy smoke pushing from a 1.5sty 20x40 WDFM cape cod style dwelling. All occupants were out safely on arrival of first due companies. Engine 2 stretched in through the front door to start an aggressive interior attack. The bulk of the heavy fire on the #1 floor was knocked down with 2 hand lines. The fire made it's way into the #2flr and attic space. Woonsocket Ladder 1 made a great text book vent hole on side 1 and a second on side 3. Once the vent holes were established the fire made it's way out of the hole to take the heat off of the interior crews. The fire was totally knocked down about 10 minutes after the perfect vent work. Firefighters from Woonsocket, Nasonville, Oakland/Mapleville, Smithfield, Millville, Lincoln, Blackstone assisted North Smithfield by covering or working this fire.

Working Fire North Smithfield, RI 492 Douglas Pike February 12, 2008

North Smithfield Firefighters received a call for a possible dwelling ...

Updated: Apr 08, 2008 8:44pm PST

Working Fire Bellingham, MA 370 Pulaski Blvd February 01, 2008 : As Bellingham companies mopped up at the 3rd Alarm on California Ave, a DPW worker called in heavy smoke in the area of the 400 block of Pulaski Blvd. Out of town fire companies covering the Bellingham stations responded to the area to find a vacant 2sty rectory with heavy fire pushing from a side 4 window. Companies stretched in and knocked down the fire keeping it to the region of origin. Fire departments from Woonsocket, Blackstone, Medway, Wrentham, Milford worked this fire while Bellingham wrapped up the 3rd Alarm.

Working Fire Bellingham, MA 370 Pulaski Blvd February 01, 2008

As Bellingham companies mopped up at the 3rd Alarm on California Ave, ...

Updated: Apr 08, 2008 8:16pm PST

3rd Alarm Bellingham, MA 40 California Ave February 01, 2008 : Bellingham Police Sergeant Ed Guzowski was on normal patrol when he noticed heavy smoke in the area. He found heavy smoke pushing from 40 California Ave, a 2.5sty wdfm. He attempted to gain entry to search but the heavy smoke forced him out. Companies arrived to find heavy fire on the first floor. They stretched in through the front door to attack the fire. An unconfirmed report of a trapped occupant forced companies to start an aggressive search . The search was negative due to no one being home at the time of the fire. The fire traveled up the balloon framed walls into the attic area. Crews tried valiantly to open up the upper floors walls to stop the upwards spread of the fire. The fire made it's way into the knee walls and attic space breaking through the vent holes. The OIC had companies exit the building to switch to a defensive attack. Woonsocket and Blackstone ladders went to work with their pipes along with several other hand lines. The fire burned through the entire roof before comapnies gained the upper hand on this job. Bellingham was assisted by Woonsocket, Blackstone, Franklin, Milford, Wrentham fire departments.

3rd Alarm Bellingham, MA 40 California Ave February 01, 2008

Bellingham Police Sergeant Ed Guzowski was on normal patrol when he no ...

Updated: Apr 08, 2008 8:13pm PST

2nd Alarm Providence, RI 18 Joslin St January 24, 2008 : I was planning on going to buff Providence the day this fire happened. I had to take care of a few last minute errands before we headed that way. This fire broke out some 6 streets from the parking lot we hang out at. Just my luck!!! I guess Dave isn't the white cloud that we thought... Engine 15 stretched in and made an outstanding stop on this 3sty wdfm dwelling. Here are a few shots of the guys packing up.

2nd Alarm Providence, RI 18 Joslin St January 24, 2008

I was planning on going to buff Providence the day this fire happened. ...

Updated: Apr 09, 2008 7:46am PST

Working Fire Uxbridge, MA 350 North Main Street January 24, 2008 : Uxbridge Fire Department responded to 350 North Main Street for a reported well involved building around 3am on January 24, 2008. The OIC arrived to find smoke pushing from a 20x30 1.5sty wdfm vacant dwelling. The first due engine stretched in a 1.75" hand line through the front door to knock down the contents on fire. A second line was laid in dry to the bravo side doorway for back up. Ladder 1 made themselves ready to vent the roof if needed. The fire was under control in roughly a half an hour. Three engines, 1 ladder, and the engine/rescue worked this fire along with Northbridge providing station coverage.

Working Fire Uxbridge, MA 350 North Main Street January 24, 2008

Uxbridge Fire Department responded to 350 North Main Street for a repo ...

Updated: Apr 09, 2008 7:27am PST

3rd Alarm Worcester, MA 43-47 Lancaster St January 23, 2008 : Worcester, MA Firefighters faced heavy fire conditions on arrival from a vacant 2.5sty wdfm dwelling around 0250hrs on January 23, 2008. Quick second and third alarms were transmitted due to the severe exposure issue on the Delta side. The OIC had companies place big lines, deck guns, and ladder pipes on the exposure to try to stop the rapidly spreading fire. The heavy fire made its way into the 3rd floor and attic of the exposure while firefighters were inside with big lines. Companies were pulled out due to the large amount of fire that burned through the roof. Firefighters went back in to chase hot spots and open up after the ladder pipes and tower ladders knocked the attic fire down.

3rd Alarm Worcester, MA 43-47 Lancaster St January 23, 2008

Worcester, MA Firefighters faced heavy fire conditions on arrival from ...

Updated: Apr 09, 2008 2:32pm PST

7th Alarm + Lawrence, MA Parker & Market Sts January 21, 2008 : I went to the Patriots game the night before this fire, I watched them become AFC Champs, had a few beverages too many and crashed once I got home. My good friend tried to wake me several times during this fire... he did not succeed until 0530hrs....some 3hr into this spectacular fire. I arrived around 0630 and saw only these photos. GO PATRIOTS....GOOD LUCK IN ARIZONA!!

7th Alarm + Lawrence, MA Parker & Market Sts January 21, 2008

I went to the Patriots game the night before this fire, I watched them ...

Updated: Apr 09, 2008 2:30pm PST

2nd Alarm Worcester, MA 39 Bellevue Street January 15, 2008 : Worcester Engine 2 arrived to find heavy fire venting out side 1 and 4. They streched in with big lines to knock down the overlapping fire. Lines were streched inside as more companies arrived. The heavy fire damage was contained to the first floor with some extension to the #2flr room above the fire floor. A thank you goes out to the off duty Worcester Rescue 1 Jake who took me into the fire scene due to the bulldog police officer positioned at Chandler and Bellevue.

2nd Alarm Worcester, MA 39 Bellevue Street January 15, 2008

Worcester Engine 2 arrived to find heavy fire venting out side 1 and 4 ...

Updated: Apr 09, 2008 2:28pm PST

Working Fire Plus North Providence, RI January 12, 2008 : North Providence companies arrived to find heavy fire venting out of the second floor of this 2sty wdfm dwelling. The Brothers made an aggressive interior attack qwelling the beast in less than 20 minutes. Special calls brought in apparatus from Providence and Johnston.

Working Fire Plus North Providence, RI January 12, 2008

North Providence companies arrived to find heavy fire venting out of t ...

Updated: Apr 09, 2008 2:26pm PST

3rd Alarm Woonsocket, RI 65 Aylsworth Ave January 06, 2008 : Woonsocket Firefighters quickly knocked this 3rd Alarm down in about in hour. Companies had hidden fire in the ceilings and walls on the 1st and 2nd floors. Heavy smoke and water damage was sustained throughout this 3sty wdfm balloon framed dwelling.

3rd Alarm Woonsocket, RI 65 Aylsworth Ave January 06, 2008

Woonsocket Firefighters quickly knocked this 3rd Alarm down in about i ...

Updated: Apr 09, 2008 2:25pm PST