5/15/07- Around 17:45 hrs a fire was reported at the Bradford Dye Factory located in the Bradford area of Westerly RI. First arriving companies encountered heavy fire and smoke conditions in the factory with the possibility of hazardous materials involved. Multiple alarms were soon transmitted with mutual aid responding from several towns from Rhode Island and Connecticut. Several ladder companies were placed in operation and Haz Mat Decon was established for potential chemicals involved in the fire. The fire was declared under control several hours later.
5/14/2007 around 21:30 hrs. Waterford Fire Companies 2 & 5, and L&M Medic 11 were dispatched to Rte 32 n/b @ Richards Grove Rd. for a 2 car mva. Units arrived and confirmed a 2 car w/entrapment. The victim was extricated and transported w/minor injuries to L&M Hospital. The incident was declared under control a short time after By W-2 Chief Carson.
5/3/2007 shortly after 19:00 hrs Old Mystic FD, Stonington Ambulance, and L&M Medic 12 were dispatched to Al Harvey Rd. for a reported Auto Accident. OMFD G-69-2 arrived on scene and reported a single vehicle into a rock w/ 1 patient ejected. Lifestar was requested to the scene and the LZ was a field next to the crash site. The patient was found unconscious and unresponsive w/severe head injuries.After providing Advanced Life Support the patient was airlifted to Hartford Hospital in critical condition. The incident was declared under control a short time latter.
"The Smegma"
On 4/23/07 around 20:30 hrs. FDNL was dispatched to 96 Green St for a fire in a 4 brick OMD. Station A recieved multiple calls reporting a fire with possibly an infant trapped. Battalion 3 Chief Curcio arrived on scene and transmitted a working fire with fire showing from a 3rd floor apartment on the C side. Within a few minutes all visable fire was knocked down, and all searches proved negative. The fire was declared probable will hold a short time later.
Chief Paige & Captain Douchette
"1075 Chief" Batt 58 Chief Manfredi "Accountability Officer"
PBFD Engine Co's 33, 32, and Ladder Co. 35 where dispatched to 340 Gold Star Hwy for reported smoke coming from the roof of a Auto Dealership. Upon arrival Eng Co 33 reported heavy smoke showing from the Exposure A side and from the roof. a first alarm assignment was transmitted. Subbase C-25 responded as 3rd due Eng Co, and C-15 2nd due Truck Co. Mystic G-57 Rescue Co, and Old Mystic G-67 responded as the FAST unit. Groton ambulance, and L&M Medic 12. the fire was declared under control in less than 20 minutes by Chief Paige. The initial cause of this fire was a mulch fire which extended the Exposure A side of the bldg, and into the cockloft.
