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Quick question, will the new HQ house any other Special Units other than Engine 2, Truck 2, and Car 2(Deputy Chief)? Also, is Tac. Rescue 2 now paired with Rescue 1 at Broad River, or is it still with Station 2?

It will be the new, improved "House of Pain".

Here's a PDF of the project. A rendering of the building from the Connecticut Ave.(Post Rd.) side. The NFD can really use the building, but yeah, it really does look like a building from Yale. http://www.norwalkct.org/DocumentView.aspx?DID=2208

Date: 04-13-12 Time: 20:26hrs. Area: Downtown Location: 36 Blinman St.(Bing Maps) Frequency: New London Fireground Weather Conditions: Cool Description Of Incident: Engine 11 en route reporting smoke showing from quarters. Battalion 3 o/s reporting heavy fire showing from the 1st floor of a 3-story wood-frame OMD w/victim trapped and exposure probelms. Battalion 3 reporting structure fully-involved. Heavy fire on the 1st floor w/extension to the 2nd floor. One victim trapped on the 1st floor. Two victims rescued by companies and transported to the hospital by EMS. Numerous L/S/O's w/quick k/d. Battalion 3 requesting 2 additional Ambulances S/C. Car 1(Chief of Department) trasnmitting a 2nd Alarm. All hands working. Originally reported as a structure fire w/victims trapped at 50 Blinman St. Both victims pronounced at hospital. No other injuries reported. Investigation into deaths as possible result of a homicide. Reporter: sfrd18 Units Operating: FDNL, Groton Sub Base FD, Waterford FD(M/A Station Coverage); NLPD; Salvation Army Canteen Unit 1 Box Assignment: Engine 11, Engine 21, Engine 31, Groton Sub Base FD Engine 21(F.A.S.T.) Ladder 25, Tower Ladder 35 Car 1(Chief of Department), Battalion 3 Ambulance 100, Ambulance 200, Waterford FD Ambulance 400(S/C), Waterford FD Ambulance 500(S/C) 20:26hrs. - Battalion 3 o/s reporting confirmed victim trapped on 1st floor. Battalion 3 reporting 1st floor of structure fully-involved. 20:30hrs. - Companies found and removing victim. 20:31hrs. - Battalion 3 requesting 2 additional Ambulances S/C. 20:35hrs. - Battalion 3 reporting main body of fire is k/d. 20:33hrs. - Companies located and removed second victim. CT Post Article

I'm also surprised though that they bough 2 Engines and a Ladder all in one year, considering their financial problems and layoffs. But, they sure can use the rigs. Right now, they are using old Hahns as spare Engines and they have no spare Ladders. One 2004 Seagrave engine, the old Engine 1, is sitting on blocks at Fire HQ, now used for parts for the other engines in the fleet. When a Ladder Company goes OOS now, they have to take a frontline Ladder OOS and use it as a spare. Yup. I think there's something like 29 laid off now. They went from 6 Engines, 3 Ladders, 1 Squad, 1 Rescue, 2 Battalions, and 1 Deputy Chief all fully-staffed down to 4 Engines, 3 Ladders, 1 Squad, 1 Rescue(cross-staffed), 1 Battalion(2 if manpower permits), and 1 Deputy Chief. Whenever the Rescue is needed, the Ladder Company guys will mann it. Also, recently, the city is browning out one of the 3 Ladder Companies per day, usually Ladder 1(new Pierce rear-mount stick) I believe. Thus, they are now down to 4 Engines, 2 Ladders, 1 Squad, 1 Rescue(cross-staffed), etc., etc. Things are not looking good, and haven't been for a while. Let's hope things get better for them.

State: New Jersey County: Camden City/Town/Municipality/Dept: Camden Fire Department Unit designation/identifier: Engine 10 Chassis & Body (or Aerial) Manufacturer and model: 2012 Seagrave Marauder II Pump size, tank size (water/foam) aerial type & length: 1250gpm./500gal. Estimated delivery date: Mid-2012 Status: Upcoming Delivery http://www.facebook.com/pages/CMDFD-BLOG/221120232862#!/photo.php?fbid=10150740470227863&set=a.315534762862.146994.221120232862&type=1&theater

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Date: 04-12-12 Time: 21:30hrs.(Approx.) Location: 123 Padanaram Rd.(Bing Maps) Frequency: Danbury Fireground - Channel # 4 Weather Conditions: Cool Description Of Incident: Companies o/s w/heavy fire showing from a 2-story wood-frame P/D w/difficult access from street. Companies stretching lines up 700' driveway. Command requesting 6-tanker shuttle to draft from nearby lake. Numerous L/S/O's w/quick k/d. All searches negative w/no injuries reported. Reporter: sfrd18 Units Operating: DFD, Water Witch(Danbury) FD, Germantown(Danbury) FD, Beaver Brook(Danbury) FD, Mill Plain(Danbury) FD, Miry Brook(Danbury) FD, King Street(Danbury) FD; DPD; DEMS Medic 3 Structure Fire Assignment: Engine 10, Engine 12, Engine 22, Engine 23, Engine 25 Truck 1 Squad 21, Squad 7(Air and Lighting Unit) Tanker 10, Tanker 11, Tanker 12, Tanker 13, Tanker 14-1, Tanker 14-2 Car 30(Command Unit), Car 41(FM), Car 46(FM) Brush 14 Air Unit 2 Canteen Unit 13 Relocations: Bethel FD Tower 1, Tanker 1-Truck 1, Squad 21

They're building a new Fire Headquarters on the site of the old one scheduled for 2013 opening. Companies stationed at the old Volk(Engine 2, Truck 2, Car 2(DC)) are now running from across I-95 at the fire apparatus maintenance facility. In fact, the groundgreaking for the new Headquarters was just a couple of days ago. The new building will be huge and should be a big improvement from the old Station 2, which was built in 1963. The NFD really deserves it.

Date: 04-11-12 Time: 12:40hrs.(Approx.) Location: 409 Frogtown Rd.(Bing Maps) Frequency: New Canaan Fireground Weather Conditions: Cloudy and Cool Description Of Incident: Companies o/s reporting heavy fire showing from the "C" side of a 2-story wood-frame building. Fire through the roof. Building fully-involved. 2nd Alarm transmitted. Command requesting 2(1 for R.I.T.) & 1 and 4 Tankers S/C for water supply. Numerous L/S/O's w/companies using exterior attack. All searches negative w/no injuries reported. Reporter: sfrd18 Units Operating: NCFD, Wilton FD, Stamford FD, Norwalk FD, Long Ridge(Stamford) FD, Turn of River(Stamford) FD, Noroton Heights(Darien) FD, Pound Ridge(New York) FD; NCPD; NCEMS, Norwalk Hospital EMS; CL&P(CT Light and Power); Red Cross Structure Fire Assignment: Engine 4, Engine 1, Engine 2, Stamford FD Engine 8(S/C R.I.T.), Wilton FD Engine 4(S/C) Ladder 3, Norwalk FD Truck 1(S/C) Rescue 5 Tanker 8, Long Ridge(Stamford) FD Tanker 78(S/C), Turn of River(Stamford) FD Tanker 68(S/C), Noroton Heights(Darien) FD Tanker 22(S/C), Pound Ridge FD Tanker 3(S/C) Unit 64(Command Unit) 13:11hrs. - Command reporting main body of fire is k/d. New Canaan News Article

Date: 04-10-12 Time: 22:48hrs. Area: North End Location: 1895 Reservoir Ave.(Bing Maps) Frequency: Bridgeport Fireground - Channel # 2(153.700) Weather Conditions: Cloudy and Cool Description Of Incident: Engine 15 o/s reporting heavy fire showing from the "C" and "D" sides of a vacant 1.5-story wood-frame P/D. Working Fire transmitted. 3 L/S/O's w/Ladder Companies opening up. Partially collapse on the 1st floor. Evac. tones sounded. Companies using defensive exterior attack. All hands working. All searches negative w/no injuries reported. Reporter: sfrd18 Units Operating: BFD; BPD; AMR Box Assignment: Engine 15, Engine 12, Engine 16(Quint), Engine 10(R.I.T.) Ladder 10, Ladder 5 Rescue 5 Battalion 2 Safety Officer 1 Training 5(Safety) FM 3(FM) 22:51hrs. - Engine 15 o/s reporting heavy fire showing from the "C" and "D" sides of a vacant 1.5-story wood-frame P/D. 23:08hrs. - Battalion 1 reporting bulk of fire is k/d. 23:23hrs. - Recall of alarm. Relocations: Engine 3-Engine 12 CT Post Article w/Video

Date: 04-09-12 Time: 20:20hrs.(Approx.) Box: 1101 Area: Hill Location: 33 Cassius St.(Bing Maps) Frequency: New Haven Fireground - Channel # 2(854.487) Weather Conditions: Warm and Clear Description Of Incident: Engine 11 o/s reporting fire showing from the rear porches of a 3-story wood-frame OMD. Car 34(West Battalion Chief) o/s transmitting a Signal 73(Working Fire). 1 L/S/O w/quick k/d. Truck 2 opening up. All searches negative w/no injuries reported. Reporter: sfrd18 Units Operating: NHFD; NHPD Box Assignment: Engine 11, Engine 4, Engine 5(Quint) Truck 2 Squad 2 Emergency Unit(Ambulance) 2 Car 34(West Battalion Chief) Fire Investigation Unit

Date: 04-09-12 Time: 12:25hrs. Area: Brooklawn Location: 97 Lincoln Ave.(Bing Maps) Frequency: Bridgeport Fireground - Channel # 2(153.700) Weather Conditions: Warm and Clear Description Of Incident: Battalion 1 o/s reporting heavy smoke showing from the rear, "C" side of a 2.5-story wood-frame 20'x40' OMD. 5 L/S/O's w/quick k/d. Ladder 10 opening up the roof. All hands working. Originally reported as a structure fire w/a victim trapped in the basement at 89 Lincoln Ave. All searches negative w/no injuries reported. Reporter: sfrd18 Units Operating: BFD; BPD; AMR; Red Cross Box Assignment: Engine 12, Engine 1, Engine 3, Engine 4(R.I.T.) Ladder 5, Ladder 10 Rescue 5 Battalion 1 Safety Officer 1 Command Vehicle 12:27hrs. - Battalion 1 o/s reporting heavy smoke showing from the rear of a 2.5-story wood-frame 20'x40' OMD. 12:32hrs. - Battalion 1 reporting 3 L/S/O's w/fire darkening down. All companies working. 12:41hrs. - Battalion 1 reporting 5 L/S/O's. Fire is k/d. All searches negative. 12:48hrs. - Battalion 1 reporting fire is u/c. Recall of alarm. CT Post Article w/Video

Fire still burning as of this morning, 04-09-12. Reminds me of that Elizabeth job a few months back. http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Huge-factory-fire-continues-to-burn-3468213.php

Date: 04-08-12 Time: 23:05hrs.(Approx.) Area: Whitneyville Location: 68 Helen St.(Bing Maps) Frequency: Hamden Fireground Weather Conditions: Warm and Clear Description Of Incident: Engine 2 reporting smoke condition in a vacant 2.5-story wood-frame P/D. Car 3(Battalion Chief) o/s reporting smoke in the area. Car 3(Battalion Chief) reporting smoke showing from the eves w/exposure problems. Car 3(Battalion Chief) transmitting a Working Fire. Fire on the 1st floor. 2 L/S/O's w/quick k/d. Originally reported as a structure fire at 63 Helen St. All searches negative w/no injuries reported. Reporter: sfrd18 Units Operating: HFD; HPD Box Assignment: Engine 2, Engine 3, Engine 8 Tower 1 Squad 1 Rescue 2 Car 3(Battalion Chief) Working Fire Assignment: Engine 5 Rescue 1 Car 6(Deputy FM) 23:22hrs. - Car 3(Battalion Chief) reporting fire is u/c. Holding companies for overhaul.

Rest in peace Lt. Neary and FF Sweeney. Thoughts and prayers to them, their families, friends, and fellow firefighters of the Philadelphia Fire Department.

May they rest in peace. Condolances to their families, friends, and fellow brothers of the Philadelphia Fire Department. Such a tragic, terrible loss.

Date: 04-08-12 Time: 14:20hrs.(Approx.) Area: Downtown Location: 97 Franklin St.(Bing Maps) Frequency: Stamford Fireground(Stamford Trunked) Weather Conditions: Warm and Clear Description Of Incident: Companies o/s w/fire in the walls on the 1st floor of a 2-story wood-frame mixed-occupancy building. Working Fire transmitted. Fire extended to apartments above and cockloft. 2 L/S/O's w/quick k/d. Truck 1 opening up. Engine 4 o/s transmitting a Working Fire for heavy fire throughout a large 100'x100' 50' high pile of scrap metal. Numerous L/S/O's w/master streams in operation. Originally reported as multiple reports of a large fire in the area. All searches negative w/no injuries reported. Reporters: Writer: sfrd18 Units Operating: SFRD; SPD; SEMS Box Assignment: Engine 5(Quint), Engine 1, Engine 3, Engine 2(R.I.T.) Truck 1 Rescue 1 Unit 4(DC), Unit 6(Safety)

Oh, forgot to mention, the multitude of steep and sharp hilly streets in Waterbury almost mirror those found in San Francisco. Which reminds me, stay clear of Waterbury during a snow or ice storm!(LOL!)

Nice shots! That's pretty much the half of it as Ladder44 said. Waterbury is one of New England's many old factory/mill cities that boomed during WWII and through the 1950's, but slowly declined and went downhill afterwards when the industry moved out. It is currently the 5th largest city in Connecticut and is very similar to the city of Bridgeport, CT if anyone is familiar with it. Waterbury has an immense amount of vacant factories, industries, and many 3-deckers(multi-family houses). The Waterbury Fire Department is generally a very bust urban FD. They usually run around 18,000 emergency calls annually(with Medical I believe). They currently operate out of 8 Fire Stations, and operate a Fire Apparatus fleet of 8 Engines, 3 Trucks, 1 Rescue, 1 Haz-Mat. Unit, 1 Collapse Unit, 1 Battalion, and 1 Deputy Chief. The Rescue(Rescue 9) is cross-staffed by members of Engine 1, thus, when the Rescue goes on runs, they respond as Rescue Engine 1. Waterbury doesn't usually get jobs this big, and usually if they do, they handle them on their own. It's rare when M/A is called to the scene.

Date: 04-08-12 Time: 05:20hrs.(Approx.) Area: Behind the Rocks Location: 50 Sequin St.(Bing Maps) Frequency: Hartford Fire Incident # 1(Hartford Trunked) Weather Conditions: Cool and Clear Description Of Incident: District 1(DC) requesting a 4th Engine S/C. Ladder 2 o/s transmitting a 10-3(Working Fire) for a fully-involved P/D. Heavy fire throughout a 1.5-story wood-frame P/D. Engine 15 reporting heavy fire in the 1st floor, front. 3 L/S/O's w/quick k/d. Ladder Companies opening up. District 1(DC) advising companies of reports of children trapped. Originally reported as a fire on the rear porch, then a fully-involved house fire. All searches negative w/no injuries reported. Reporter: sfrd18 Units Operating: HFD; HPD; AMR Box Assignment: Engine 9, Engine 15, Engine 10(R.I.T.), Engine 8(S/C) Ladder 2, Ladder 6 Tac. 1 District 1(DC) 10-3(Working Fire) Assignment: District 2 Car 41 05:41hrs. - District 1(DC) reporting fire is u/c.

Date: 04-06-12 Time: 20:55hrs.(Approx.) Area: Marvin Beach Location: 14 Canfield Ave.(Bing Maps) Frequency: Norwalk Fireground Weather Conditions: Cool and clear Description Of Incident: Engine 3 o/s reporting fire showing from a window on the "C" side of a 2.5-story wood-frame commercial building. Engine 3 requesting Box Assignment filled out. Car 2(DC) o/s confirming a Working Fire. 1 L/S/O w/quick k/d. Truck 2 opening up. Originally reported as an automatic fire alarm. All searches negative w/no injuries reported. Reporters: Writers: sfrd18 Units Operating: NFD; NPD; NHEMS Box Assignment: Engine 3, Engine 2, Engine 4(R.I.T.) Truck 2, Truck 1 Rescue 1 Car 2(DC)

Date: 04-06-12 Time: 18:48hrs. Box: 604 Area: Dwight Location: 205 Edgewood Ave.(Bing Maps) Frequency: New Haven Fireground - Channel # 2(854.487) Weather Conditions: Warm and Clear Description Of Incident: Engine 6 o/s reporting a kitchen fire on the 1st floor of a 3-story wood-frame OMD. Car 34(West Battalion Chief) o/s transmitting a Signal 73(Working Fire). 3 L/S/O's w/quick k/d. Truck 4 opening up. Originally reported as smoke showing from the front door. All searches negative w/no injuries reported. Reporter: sfrd18 Units Operating: NHFD; NHPD Box Assignment: Engine 6, Engine 9, Engine 4 Truck 4 Squad 2 Emergency Unit(Ambulance) 2 Car 34(West Battalion Chief) 18:58hrs. - Car 34(West Battalion Chief) reporting main body of fire is k/d. Companies overhauling.

Date: 04-05-12 Time: 03:49hrs. Area: Black Rock Location: 1943 State St. Ext. Frequency: Bridgeport Fireground - Channel # 2(153.700) Weather Conditions: Clear Description Of Incident: Engine 3 o/s reporting a fully-involved 2-story 50'x50' metal frame commercial warehouse w/fire through the roof. Battalion 1 o/s confirming a Working Fire. Companies reporting numerous vehicles fully-involved. Numerous L/S/O's w/master streams in operation. Companies using exterior attack. Ladder Companies opening up. Quick k/d. All hands working. All searches negative w/no injuries reported. Reporter: sfrd18 Units Operating: BFD; BPD; AMR Box Assignment: Engine 7, Engine 3, Engine 4, Engine 1(R.I.T.) Ladder 11, Ladder 5 Rescue 5 Battalion 1 Deputy 1 Safety Officer 1 Command Vehicle 03:50hrs. - Battalion 1 o/s reporting building is fully-involved. 05:33hrs. - Recall of alarm. CT Post Article

Date: 04-03-12 Time: 13:21hrs. Box: 901 Area: Edgewood Location: 230 Ellsworth Ave.(Bing Maps) Frequency: New Haven Fireground - Channel # 2(854.487) Weather Conditions: Warm and Clear Description Of Incident: Engine 9 o/s transmitting a Signal 73(working Fire) in a 3-story brick OMD. Engine 9 reporting fire in the stairwell. Fire in apartment on the 2nd floor w/extension into stairwell. 2 L/S/O's w/quick k/d. Truck 4 opening up. Originally reported as fire in a 2nd floor apartment. All searches negative w/no injuries reported. Reporter: sfrd18 Units Operating: NHFD; NHPD; AMR Box Assignment: Engine 9, Engine 6, Engine 15 Truck 4 Squad 2 Emergency Unit(Ambulance) 2 Car 34(West Battalion Chief)