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K, just so you know, I did not add the "everybody goes home" tag line, not that I'm being blamed for it. I understand that some guys don't, like yourself, buy into that concept, while others do. I for one just tried to make the point that like what you said, we can try our best to take care of ourselves and our own out there, and I believe that whoever did add that tag line was trying to make the same point.

Joe never ceases to have a picture at the ready. Great job.

Date: 11-18-11 Time: 00:47hrs. Box: 7138 Area: South Boston Location: 24 W. Broadway(Bing Maps) Frequency: Boston Fireground Weather Conditions: Cool Description Of Incident: Fire on the 3rd floor w/extension to the 4th floor, rear of a 4-story brick OMD over storefront. 2nd Alarm transmitted by Division 1(C6-DC-Comm.). 3 L/S/O's w/quick k/d. Ladder Companies opening up. 1 & 1 S/C on the 2nd Alarm by Division 1(C6-DC-Comm.). All searches negative w/no injuries reported. Reporters: Writer: sfrd18 Units Operating: BFD; BPD; BEMS Box Assignment: Engine 39, Engine 10, Engine 9 Ladder 18, Tower Ladder 17, Tower Ladder 3 Rescue 1 District 6(Ops.) Division 1(C6-DC-Comm.) R.I.T./Rehab. Assignment: Engine 21(R.I.T.) Ladder 24(R.I.T.) District 3(R.I.T.) W25(Rehab. Unit) 2nd Alarm Assignment: Engine 3, Engine 2, Engine 22, Engine 17(S/C) Ladder 19, Ladder 15(S/C) District 4, District 7(Act.) H1(Safety Officer) W12(Air Unit) 00:47hrs. - Assignment for Box 7138 transmitted by Fire Alarm for Dorchester Ave. x W. Broadway. Companies found fire at 24 W. Broadway. 00:50hrs. - R.I.T./Rehab. Assignment transmitted by Fire Alarm. 01:10hrs. - 2nd Alarm transmitted by Division 1(C6-DC-Comm.) 02:00hrs. - 1 & 1 S/C on the 2nd Alarm by Division 1(C6-DC-Comm.). 03:53hrs. - All Companies Out. Command terminating detail.

Well said x129K. Anyone who is a member of an emergency service, stay safe this Thanksgiving and through the holidays and make sure everybody goes home.

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

Rest in Peace, Lieutenant.

Date: 11-22-11 Time: 20:10hrs.(Approx.) Area: Forest Heights Location: 99 Cove Ave.(Bing Maps) Frequency: Milford Fireground Weather Conditions: Cool Description Of Incident: Engine 7 o/s reporting a car fire in an attached garage w/possible extension into the attic a 2-story wood-frame P/D. 2 L/S/O's w/quick k/d. Originally reported as an attached garage fire w/extension into a house. Car 4(Battalion Chief) holding companies for overhaul. All searches negative w/no injuries reported. Reporters: Writer: sfrd18 Units Operating: MFD; MPD Structure Fire Assignment: Engine 1, Engine 4, Engine 7 Tower 1 Rescue 1(Ambulance) Car 4(Battalion Chief), Car 3(FM) 20:18hrs. - Engine 1 reporting bulk of fire is k/d. Companies checking for extension.

Date: 11-22-11 Time: 09:00hrs.(Approx.) Area: Downtown Location: 53 Cooke St.(Bing Maps) Frequency: Waterbury Fireground Weather Conditions: Cool Description Of Incident: Engine 2 o/s w/fire showing from the 3rd floor of a 3-story wood-frame M/D. 2 L/S/O's w/quick k/d. Truck 1 opening up. All searches negative w/no injuries reported. Car 5(DC) holding 1 & 1 for overhaul. Reporters: Writer: sfrd18 Units Operating: WFD; WPD; AMR; Red Cross Box Assignment: Engine 2, Engine 6, Engine 4 Truck 1, Truck 3 Rescue 9 Car 5(DC)

Nice Shots Sam! IA

Date: 11-21-11 Time: 14:30hrs.(Approx.) Area: South End Location: 533 Gregory St.(Bing Maps) Frequency: Bridgeport Fireground - Channel # 2(153.700) Weather Conditions: Cool and Clear Description Of Incident: Engine 4 o/s transmitting a Working Fire for heavy fire showing from the "A" side attic of a large vacant 2.5-story wood-frame M/D w/extension to exposure. Battalion 1 o/s confirming a Working Fire and requesting a 5th Engine S/C to stage for manpower. Numerous L/S/O's. All searches negative w/no injuries reported. Reporters: Writer: sfrd18 Units Operating: BFD; BPD; AMR Box Assignment: Engine 3, Engine 4, Engine 1, Engine 7(R.I.T.), Engine 6(S/C) Ladder 5, Ladder 11 Rescue 5 Battalion 1 Deputy 2(DC) Training 3(Safety) Command Vehicle CT Post Article

Date: 11-21-11 Time: 11:26hrs.(Approx.) Area: Greenfield Hill Location: Rt. 15(Merritt Pkwy.) SB x Exit 44 Frequency: Fairfield Fireground Weather Conditions: Cool and Clear Description Of Incident: Engine 3 o/s w/a vehicle into a tree w/one victim trapped. Engine 3 performing extrication. Victim pronounced at scene. Originally reported to be a car fire. Highway shut down by CT State Police and CDOT. Reporters: Writer: sfrd18 Units Operating: FFD; CT State Police; AMR; CDOT Initial Assignment: Engine 3, Engine 5 Ladder 2, Ladder 1 Car 3(AC) Fairfield Citizen Article

Date: 11-20-11 Time: 22:00hrs.(Approx.) Area: Saugatuck Location: 245 Post Rd. E.(Bing Maps) Frequency: Westport Fireground Weather Conditions: Cold Description Of Incident: Companies o/s w/heavy smoke showing from the eaves in the rear of a large 3-story wood-frame church. Command transmitting a 2nd Alarm. Heavy fire in the attic and eaves and through the roof w/partial roof collapse. Numerous L/S/O's w/multiple master streams in operation and aggressive exterior attack launched. Truck Companies opening up. Command requesting 2 Engines S/C for M/A from Fairfield FD, w/1 for R.I.T and 1 Ladder S/C. 2 Engines from Norwalk FD S/C and 1 Truck S/C from Norwalk FD for master stream operation. Weston, Wilton, and Bridgeport FD's requested for station coverage. Trumbull(Nichols) FD Truck 304 requested to fill air bottles. Originally reported as an activated fire alarm. All searches negative w/no injuries reported. Reporters: Writer: sfrd18 Units Operating: WFD; Fairfield FD(M/A), Norwalk FD(M/A), Weston FD(M/A), Wilton FD(M/A), Trumbull(Nichols) FD(M/A), Bridgeport FD(M/A); WPD; AMR Structure Fire Assignment: Engine 2, Engine 4, Engine 5, Engine 6, Fairfield FD Engine 4(S/C R.I.T.), Fairfield FD Engine 1(S/C), Norwalk FD Engine 4(S/C), Norwalk FD Engine 2(S/C) Truck 1, Norwalk FD Truck 2(S/C), Fairfield FD Ladder 1(S/C) Rescue 3, Trumbull(Nichols) FD Truck 304(Air Unit) Car 3(AC), Car 1(Chief of Department), Norwalk FD Car 2(DC) 22:14hrs. - Command reporting heavy fire in the attic and eaves. 22:16hrs. - Evac. tones sounded. Command reporting exterior attack launched w/master stream. 22:20hrs. - Command reporting partial roof collapse. 23:45hrs. - Command reports bulk of fire is k/d. Westport News Article Westport Now Article w/Videos

Date: 11-14-11 Time: 04:14hrs. Box: 63 Area: Outlet District Location: 700-704 N. 10th St.(Bing Maps) Frequency: Reading Fireground Weather Conditions: Cool Description Of Incident: Engine 9 reporting heavy smoke showing from a few blocks away. Engine 9 o/s reporting heavy fire showing from the 2nd and 3rd floor rear of a 3-story E/O/R at 700 N. 10th St. w/exposure problems and numerous victims trapped. Command transmitting a 2nd and 3rd Alarm for heavy fire conditions extending into exposure dwellings. Heavy fire throughout 700, 702, and 704 N. 10th St. 7 L/S/O's. Victims rescued by companies o/s and transported. All searches negative. One firefighter transported to Reading Hospital w/chest pains. Reporters: Writer: sfrd18 Units Operating: RFD, Muhlenberg FD(M/A), Mount Penn FD(M/A), Greenfields FD(M/A); RPD Box Assignment: Engine 9, Engine 6, Engine 7, Engine 3 Ladder 3, Ladder 2 Rescue 1 Car 6(DC) Medic 2, Medic 1(S/C) 2nd Alarm Assignment: Engine 5 Ladder 1 Medic 3 Car 1(Chief of Department), Car 8(Deputy Chief), Car 22 3rd Alarm Assignment: Engine 10(Muhlenberg FD), Engine 1(Mount Penn FD), Engine 55(Greenfields FD) Ladder 1(Mount Penn FD) Car 3(DC), Car 4(DC), Car 7(DC), Car 9(DC), Car 10, Car 23 04:20hrs. - Command transmitting a 2nd Alarm. 04:36hrs. - Command transmitting a 3rd/General Alarm. http://www.readingpafire.com/history.html?view=1&id=103002 Reading Eagle Article

Date: 11-17-11 Time: 11:14hrs. Box: 1671 Area: South End Location: 86 W. Newton St.(Bing Maps) Frequency: Boston Fireground Weather Conditions: Cool Description Of Incident: Fire on the 2nd floor w/extension to the 3rd and 4th floors through the walls of a 4-story attached brick P/D. 2nd Alarm transmitted by Division 1(C6-DC-Comm.). Numerous L/S/O's w/Ladder Companies opening up. 2 & 2 S/C on the 2nd Alarm by Division 1(C6-DC-Comm.). All searches negative w/no injuries reported. Reporters: Writer: sfrd18 Units Operating: BFD; BPD; BEMS Box Assignment: Engine 22, Engine 3, Engine 7 Tower Ladder 17, Ladder 15 Rescue 1 District 4(Ops.) R.I.T./Rehab. Assignment: Engine 39(R.I.T.) Ladder 26(R.I.T.) District 3(R.I.T.) W25(Rehab. Unit) 2nd Alarm Assignment: Engine 37, Engine 24, Engine 50, Engine 21(S/C R.I.T.), Engine 10(S/C) Ladder 4, Tower Ladder 3, Ladder 21(S/C), Ladder 18(S/C) District 6, District 7(Act.) Division 1(C6-DC-Comm.) H1(Safety Officer) W12(Air Unit) 11:14hrs. - Assignment for Box 1671 transmitted by Fire Alarm for Shawmut Ave. x W. Newton St. Companies found fire at 86 W. Newton St. 11:17hrs. - R.I.T./Rehab. Assignment transmitted by Fire Alarm. 11:21hrs. - 2nd Alarm transmitted by District 4. 11:33hrs. - 1 Engine S/C for R.I.T. by Division 1(C6-DC). 12:24hrs. - 1 & 2 S/C on the 2nd Alarm by Division 1(C6-DC). 13:45hrs. - All Companies Out. Command terminating detail.

Date: 11-17-11 Time: 14:30hrs. Box: 402 Area: Downtown Location: 37 Center St.(Bing Maps) Frequency: New Haven Fireground - Channel # 2(854.4875) Weather Conditions: Rainy Description Of Incident: Engine 4 o/s reporting a Signal 73(Working Fire) on the 3rd and 4th floor of a 4-story brick commercial building. Car 32(DC) o/s confirming a Signal 73(Working Fire) in a 4-brick. One victim removed by Car 33(East Battalion Chief) from the roof. Car 39(Ac-Ops.) transmitting a Signal 22(2nd Alarm). 3 L/S/O's w/Truck Companies opening up. Originally reported as a building fire at 839 Chapel St. All searches negative w/no injuries reported. Reporters: Writer: sfrd18 Units Operating: NHFD; NHPD Box Assignment: Engine 4, Engine 6, Engine 8 Truck 1, Truck 2 Squad 1 Emergency Unit(Ambulance) 1 Car 33(East Battalion Chief), Car 32(DC), Car 39(AC-Ops.) Signal 22(2nd Alarm) Assignment: Engine 9, Engine 11 Truck 4 Squad 2(R.I.T.) Car 36(Training) FM1(FM) 14:32hrs. - Car 32(DC) o/s confirming a Signal 73(Working Fire) in a 4-brick. Report of a victim trapped on the roof. Car 33(East Battalion Chief) o/s. Engine 4 stretching a line. Fire in the wall. 14:35hrs. - Car 33(East Battalion Chief) reporting victim off the roof. 14:36hrs. - Engine 4 reporting main body of fire is k/d. Companies checking for extension. Car 39(AC) has command. 14:37hrs. - Car 39(AC) reporting Signal 73(working Fire) on the top floor of a 4-brick. 1 L/S/O w/fire in the front. 14:38hrs. - Squad 1 charging a second line. Car 33(East Battalion Chief) reporting civilian removed from roof. 14:39hrs. - Car 33(East Battalion Chief) reporting fire still on the top floor. Heavy smoke condition. 14:40hrs. - Car 39(AC-Ops.) requesting a Signal 22(2nd Alarm). Operations on Channel # 2. 14:43hrs. - Car 33(East Battalion Chief) reporting companies opening up roof. 14:44hrs. - Car 31(Chief of Department) o/s. Car 31(Chief of Department) has command. 14:46hrs. - Engine 17 transferring to Engine 4's quarters. 14:47hrs. - Car 32(DC) reporting roof opened up. Main body of fire is k/d on the 3rd and 4th floor. Companies opening up. 14:48hrs. - Car 39(AC-Ops.) reporting holding Box Assignment companies. Fire is k/d. 14:50hrs. - Car 39(AC-Ops.) reporting damage on the 3rd and 4th floors, rear of the building. 15:00hrs. - Signal 22(2nd Alarm) companies released from Box. 15:03hrs. - Car 32(DC) and Car 36(Training) released from Box. Company Relocations: Engine 17, Truck 3-Engine 4, Truck 1 Engine 15-Engine 6 WTNH News Channel 8 Article

I'm pretty sure it was Stratford, but I could be wrong. I don't think it would be a problem in Fairfield, as they have 2 Ladders in town, and Ladder 2's on the North side of the tracks. But, yes, especially in Fairfield, Stratford, and Milford, there are several underpasses that are pretty tight, even for cars, let alone fire trucks.

Right, my bad. I forgot that the tracks went up that far.

Date: 11-16-11 Time: 03:59hrs. Box: 1633 Area: Harlem Location: 465 W. 147th St.(Bing Maps) Frequency: FDNY Manhattan Weather Conditions: Cool and Clear Description Of Incident: Fire on the 2nd and 3rd floors and cockloft of a 4-story brick 20x60 brownstone OMD. 4th Engine, Squad, and Rescue assigned to the Box due to numerous reports of jumpers and victims trapped. 2 L/S/O's w/Ladder Companies opening up. 2-2(2nd Alarm) transmitted above the 10-75(Working Fire), All-Hands by Division 6 for multiple floors on fire. All searches negative. 2 jumpers and 3 firefighters transported to Harlem Hospital by EMS. Cause of fire deemed suspicious. FMO investigating. Reporters/Writer: sfrd18 Units Operating: FDNY Manhattan; NYPD Manhattan North Box Assignment: Engine 80, Engine 69, Engine 84, Engine 59 Ladder 23, Ladder 28 Squad 41 Rescue 3 Battalion 16 10-75(Working Fire) Assignment: Ladder 34(F.A.S.T.) Battalion 13 Division 6 7-5(All-Hands) Assignment: Engine 67(S/C) Ladder 30(S/C) 2-2(2nd Alarm) Assignment: Engine 37, Engine 60, Engine 68, Engine 72 Ladder 40 Battalion 14(Safety), Battalion 12(Resource Unit Leader) Rescue Battalion Safety Battalion Field Comm. 1 T.S.U. 1 Comm. Tac. Unit 04:03hrs. - 10-75(Working Fire) transmitted by Engine 80. 4th Engine, Squad, and Rescue already assigned to Box 1633 due to numerous reports of jumpers and victims trapped. Battalion 16 reporting fire building is a 4-story brick 20x60 brownstone OMD: Exposure # 1 is the street; Exposure # 2 is a similar-type attached; Exposure # 3 is a rear yard; Exposure # 4 is similar-type attached. 04:04hrs. - Battalion 16 transmitting a 7-5(All-Hands) upon arrival. Requesting an 1 & 1 S/C. 04:06hrs. - Battalion 16 reporting fire on the 2nd and 3rd floors and cockloft. 1 10-45 jumper down, no code. 04:14hrs. - 2-2(2nd Alarm) transmitted by Division 6. 04:25hrs. - Division 6 reporting main body of fire is k/d. 10-45 is Code 2. Fire is D/W/H. 04:35hrs. - Division 6 reports primary searches negative. 10-45 is now Code 3. 2 L/S/O's. Fire is P/W/H. 04:50hrs. - Division 6 reporting a 2nd 10-45, Code 3. 10-45 Code 3's being transported by EMS. Secondary searches negative. Fire is u/c.

Date: 11-14-11 Time: 22:23hrs. Area: Putney Location: 5079 Main St.(Bing Maps) Frequency: Stratford Fireground Weather Conditions: Cool Description Of Incident: Car 5(Training/Safety) o/s reporting a single vehicle into a utility pole w/one occupant trapped. Originally reported as a vehicle into a wall. Victim extricated by companies and transported by SEMS to Bridgeport Hospital Victim was pronounced at hospital. No other injuries reported. Reporters: Writer: sfrd18 Units Operating: SFD; SPD; SEMS Initial Assignment: Engine 4, Engine 5 Ladder 1 Car 3(AC), Car 5(Training/Safety) CT Post Article

Very true. Both Izzy and Willy D have a point. Overpasses are very much a part of the New England landscape. I remember (I think it was) in Stratford, CT: a developer wanted to build a multi-story complex North of the Merritt Pkwy., but it was turned down because Stratford's Ladder 1 couldn't fit underneath the Parkway overpass, thus, there would be no ladder truck available for a fire. I'm amazed that the Congress Street Bridge next to Bridgeport Fire Headquarters over the river is still out. It's been years now. Every time Engine 1, Ladder 5, Rescue 5, Battalion 1, and or Deputy 1 take in a Box on the East Side, they have to go at least 3-4 blocks up and around out of their way. Before it's closure, Bridgeport Engine 2(Now a BPD Precinct), was stationed only a few blocks West of where Fire Headquarters stands today, but on the other side of the river. Although it was only minutes away from HQ, they could take in any of Engine 1's jobs when the Congress St. Bridge (that's now up permanently), was up. It would be nice if they were still around. By the way Willy, correct me if I'm wrong, but the overpass you're refering to would be the Stratford/Fairfield Ave. overpass?

Let's go EMTBravo!

Date: 11-14-11 Time: 12:25hrs.(Approx.) Area: Back Country Location: In Front of 440 North St.(Bing Maps) Frequency: Greenwich Fireground Weather Conditions: Cold Description Of Incident: Engine 8 o/s reporting a head-on MVA w/Entrapment. Companies performed extrication. Victim transported to Greenwich Hospital by GEMS. Reporters: Writer: sfrd18 Units Operating: GFD; GPD; GEMS Initial Assignment: Engine 8, Engine 1, Engine 4, Engine 2 Car 3(DC) Patrol 2(Fire Police) Utility 2(Fire Police) Greenwich Time Article

Not sure. I know that it is the cascade unit for the town, but I believe that it's the company's only piece of apparatus. Amogerone may be getting a new one or getting rid of it. It is also a possibility that Amogerone may be closing it's doors, as their selling their rig, but don't take my word for it, I don't really know.

Date: 11-14-11 Time: 10:10hrs.(Approx.) Area: Round Hill Location: 34 Baldwin Farms N.(Bing Maps) Frequency: Greenwich Fireground Weather Conditions: Cold Description Of Incident: Companies o/s w/smoke showing from the eves of a large 2-story wood-frame P/D. Fire on the 2nd floor. 1 L/S/O w/quick k/d. All searches negative w/no injuries reported. Reporters: Writer: sfrd18 Units Operating: GFD, Round Hill FD, Banksville, NY FD(Car 2582[banksville Chief], Engine 72, Tanker 7); GPD; GEMS Structure Fire Assignment: Engine 1, Engine 4, Engine 8, Engine 3 Tower 1 Car 3(DC) Round Hill FD Units Banksville, NY FD Units

Date: 11-13-11 Time: 16:30hrs.(Approx.) Area: Overlook Location: 12 Manhan St.(Bing Maps) Frequency: Waterbury Fireground Weather Conditions: Cool and Clear Description Of Incident: Engine 6 o/s reporting heavy fire on the 2nd and 3rd floors of a large vacant 3-story wood-frame M/D. Fire Dispatch reporting parties responsible for starting fire possibly still inside. Car 5(DC) o/s transmitting a Working Fire and a 2nd Alarm. Command reporting structure fully-involved. 3 L/S/O's w/deck guns in operation. Aggresive exterior attack launched. All searches negative w/no injuries reported. Reporters: Writer: sfrd18 Units Operating: WFD; WPD; AMR Box Assignment: Engine 6, Engine 2, Engine 8 Truck 1, Truck 2 Rescue 9 Car 5(DC) 2nd Alarm Assignment: Engine 7, Engine 4 Battalion 2