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Flames Consume R.I.’s Woonsocket Mill

Massachusetts 3-Alarm Brought Under Control

Rag Blamed for Car Fire in Cambridge, MA

Training Never Stops in Harvard, MA

Two Alarm FireBattled in ProvidenceFirefighters from Providence, RI,fought a two-alarm blaze on Peace Street.

Fire destroys a historic 100+ year oldbuilding, once home to theWoonsocket Rubber Company.

Fire gutted a two-family duplexdwelling in Uxbridge, MA.

A car fire was reported in CambridgeMA. It is believed that a rag, found inthe engine, may have started the fire.

Harvard F.D, along with Boxborough,Littleton and Bolton took part in a liveburn training exercise.

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Extrication Needed at Newton MVANewton F.D. responded to a motorvehicle accident located on Route 9in Newton, Massachusetts.

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From the Editor’s DeskDennis Whittam, Editor

Fire News invites you to share your stories.I was recently asked by several firefight-

ers, “where have you been?” I explained thatI was quite busy working the production ofsix newspapers for Fire News. “What?” askedone individual. “Wow, no wonder we haven’tseen you.”

Every month, we produce Fire News,which has been in publication since 1973. Wehave editions that represent the fire-rescueand emergency services of Long Island, NewYork State, New Jersey and Delaware.Thanks to our advertisers, who have enthusi-astically supported us through the years, wehave also produced our second annualPennsylvania Fire News, along with a specialedition Fire News for the New England Fire-Rescue and EMS Expo.

The next question that was asked was“How do you do that?” The answer was sim-ple. Thanks to our dedicated photographersand department public information officers,Fire News receives story after story that rep-resents the fire service in a positive light. Bythe way, if you are reading Fire News and donot see your department represented in ourpaper, please send us your stories. The e-mailaddress for each paper is listed on page threeof every paper. If you have questions regard-ing what to do, I invite you to e-mail us orcall us for information. Everyone should be

represented in Fire News so that you to canlet your brothers and sisters in the fire serviceknow about the news in your department.

How many of you travel to different partsof the world and stop at the local fire depart-ment? I’ll bet many of you stop at firehousesthroughout the country to trade shirts, sharestories and checkout what equipment is beingused in that department. Like many of you, Ihave shared stories with my brothers and sis-ters in the fire service. But the stories are onlya small part of the visit. Have you everwalked away from a firehouse and learned a better way to do something? I know I have.Different areas of the country have to contendwith and overcome different types of emer-gency situations. We have all fought similarfires in slightly different ways, but with thesame goal in mind. That goal is to put the fireout as safely as possible.

One of the major factors that allow us towork in similar fashion is the adoption ofNIMS. The National Incident ManagementSystem (NIMS), “provides a systematic,proactive approach to guide departments inmitigating the effects of incidents, regardlessof cause, size, location, or complexity, inorder to reduce the loss of life and property,and harm to the environment.” NIMS pro-vides a template for us to manage an incident.

No matter where that incident is, if you fol-low the NIMS standard, you can work withany department in any part of the country.

The next time you read your Fire News;compare your department to the departmentsyou see depicted in your newspaper. I will betthat your operating procedures are very simi-lar to the departments you are reading about.This is due largely in part of the standardiza-tion of our business through NIMS.

We invite you to share your storiesthrough Fire News. Remember, everyonewho is a member of the fire, rescue and emer-gency services is part of something much big-ger. You are part of a brotherhood that has onegoal in mind and that is for all of us to gohome at the end of the battle. Stay safe andenjoy reading our newspaper.

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New Britain Blaze;Collier’s Conditions

On May 24, 2012, at 1045 the New Britain, CT Fire Departmentresponded to Oak Street for a building fire. Car 3 reported heavysmoke showing on arrival followed shortly by a second alarm. Thefire was located in the basement of this vacant three-story brickbuilding with Collier's mansion conditions. The fire traveled thewalls breaking out on floor three and through the roof. Hartfordand West Hartford covered the New Britain stations.

- Fire News photo by Patrick Dooley

Three-story StructureBurns in Leominster

Firefighters from the City of Leominster, MA, arrived to findheavy fire conditions in a three story dwelling. In the photo, theChief performs a size-up of the incident.

-Fire News photo by Michael S. LaPrade


Grill Sparks Heavy 4-Alarm in Uxbridge

A four-alarm blaze tore througha two-story single family dwellingon Kasey Court just after 1900 onApril 10, 2012. The residents werehome grilling on their back deckwhen the vinyl siding caught fireand quickly spread upwards intothe eaves of a first story additionoff of the main house. The firemade its way into the sloped ceil-ings due to the vinyl soffit not hav-ing any wood behind it.

Uxbridge Engine 2 arrived tofind a heavy smoke and fire condi-tion emanating from the B/C cor-ner of the large dwelling. Fire wasnow breaking through the roof lineof the garage that had been trans-formed into extra living space.

First-due members stretched anattack line to the rear via the sideB yard. They encountered a col-lapsed rear roof with heavy firemaking its way through the entireattic into the main house. Smokewas starting to vent from the mainstructure's hipped roof.

The OIC, Chief Bill Kessler,ordered a second and third alarm,bringing in out-of-town compa-nies, which included a tanker taskforce. Engine 3 and Ladder 1arrived next-due. A backup linewas stretched to the rear in anattempt to knock down the firewith just tank water, as there wasnot a hydrant system in this area oftown.

Ladder 1 nosed into the drive-way and threw their stick up to themain roof for venting the roof.Rescue 1's crew attempted tomake a push into the second floorof the dwelling to check for exten-sion when suddenly a smokeexplosion occurred. The secondfloor windows turned jet black andthen a concussion was felt on theoutside.

The OIC pulled all companiesoutside for a PAR and to regroup.

At this time, heavy fire wasnow venting from the first-storysection and heavy smoke wasseeping from the main roof. Twoportable ponds were set up in theroadway, which allowed easyaccess for a tanker shuttle. A crewof two firefighters made their wayup Ladder 1's stick to vent themain roof. Once the cuts were fin-ished with the K-12, heavy blacksmoke began pushing and then thefire blow torched into the sky. Theroof team just made it out of theway as the fire grew further out ofcontrol.

A decent water supply was

established to supply several han-dlines and a master stream device.Firefighters worked on the roof ofthe first-story section through thedormer windows trying to pullceilings and knock the fire down.Heavy fire was now showing fromthe majority of the main roof andwas leaping some 30 feet into theair. Ladder 1's pipe opened up andstarted making headway knockingdown the fire. Several handlinesalso were in operation through thewindows and via ground ladders.The incident commander alsorequested a fourth alarm fortankers and manpower.

Harrisville (RI) Ladder 2 wasable to pull into the second part ofthe driveway to assist with theirwaterway and to use their aerialfor overhauling. The fire wasknocked down in about an hourwith several hours of opening upfor hidden hot spots. TheMassachusetts State Fire Marshallassisted to determine the fire’sofficial cause.

- Fire News photos by Ken LaBelle


Kids SparkMajor Blaze

in Lowell

A fire occurred in Lowell, MA, on April 20, 2012. It was started by childrenplaying with matches between two buildings on a very windy day. The blazeended up going to five alarms with three buildings going up in flames. The firetook two hours to bring under control.

- Fire News photos by Scott LaPrade

Kids SparkMajor Blaze

in Lowell


Brockton FireDisrupts

Easter Sunday

On April 8, 2012, firefighters from Brockton, MA, responded to astructure fire on Abbott Place. The fire broke out at about 1135.Neighbors were made aware of the fire as smoke began to fill thestreet. It was reported that the man and woman who lived on thesecond floor, and the man who lived downstairs made it out safely,as did many of the animals that were also inside the home. FireChief Richard Francis said firefighters rescued six cats. The blazewas brought under control without incident.

-Fire News photos by Stephen Walsh

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Two Alarm Fire Battled in Providence

Looking back to 2011, firefighters from Providence, RI, fought flames in a struc-ture that was located on Peace Street. The two-alarm blaze was quickly broughtunder control. -Fire News photos by Thomas Carmody

Vacant Club Burns in Old Orchard Beach

Looking back at 2011, flames broke out in a vacant club in Old Orchard Beach, ME. -Fire News photos by Scott LaPrade


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Flames Consume Woonsocket HomeOn April 28, 2012, a fast moving fire

destroyed a large wood frame dwellingon Hope Street, in Woonsocket, RI. Amother was trapped by heavy smoke onthe second floor. She opened the windowand dropped her infant to neighborsbelow. Seconds later she also jumpedfrom the same window. An upstairs ten-ant was also credited with saving lives ashe kicked in doors notifying occupants ashe fled the building.

Primary searches proved that all of theoccupants were safely evacuated, howev-er there were still reports of missing pets.Heavy smoke and heat was found as theroof was pushed in. A third alarm wassounded bringing mutual aid fromLincoln, Bellingham and Blackstone(MA). Blackstone Ladder 1 responded tothe scene from the D side for ladder pipework if conditions worsened. LincolnSquad 21 set up as a FAST unit.

Heavy fire made its way into the sec-ond floor through the balloon framewalls. The A/B corner second floor roomflashed over and fire began overlappingupwards to the third floor and attic.Ladder 2's crew had to rapidly descenddue to the extending fire. Deputy ChiefPerrault had all firefighters evacuate thestructure. As flames broke through theroofline and heavy dark smoke was blan-keting the neighborhood, several hand-lines, deck guns, and Tower 2's waterwaywere used to flow water into the blaze.

The fire was brought under control ataround 1430, with extensive overhaulingcontinuing for hours. The fire marshalreported that there were no workingsmoke detectors in the structure. TheRhode Island State Fire Marshal's Officewas on scene to help determine the causeof the fire. Firefighters remained on scenewell into the night wetting down hotspots.

- Fire News photos by Ken LaBelle


Blue Hills F.D. Surprised on Arrival

On May 16, 2012 at 2225, the Blue Hills Fire Department (CT), responded tothe area of Tyler Street for a car accident. On arrival the members foundheavy fire showing from a house as a result of a car driving through the frontwall of the structure after taking down a tree. The driver self extricated fromthe vehicle and was outside of the home. Mutual aid from Bloomfield andWindsor assisted at the scene. - Fire News photos by Patrick Dooley


Flames Consume Woonsocket Mill

The Woonsocket Rubber Company in RhodeIsland was incorporated in 1867 operating froma mill building on Main Street near MarketSquare. Nine years later the company was thecountry’s leading supplier of high quality rubberfootwear. In 2011 the building was purchasedand was in the process of being renovated forthe American Wood Pellet Company.

On a hot and humid evening, 122 years afterthe mill was built, Woonsocket fire control dis-patched a full complement consisting ofEngines 3, 1, 2, Ladder 2 and Chief 1 to a "BoxAlarm Of Fire" on Fairmount Street.Firefighters arrived on scene within three min-utes and had "Nothing Showing" from the exte-

rior. Crews made entry and began to investigatethe cause of the alarm. As Chief One arrived herequested an emergency evacuation of the build-ing and requested all remaining city apparatus tothe scene as heavy smoke became visible fromthe upper floors. Multiple alarms were transmit-ted in quick succession requiring a massivemutual aid response from over a dozen commu-nities in Rhode Island and nearbyMassachusetts; the request was filled throughNorthern Control. Incident command orderedincoming units on the task forces to focus effortson exposure protection along River and WaterStreets due to radiant heat from the inferno. Aheavy column of smoke was visible from as far

away as Providence. Oakland-Maplevillearrived and setup for drafting operation.Burrillville’s crews provided the water supplyneeded for the operation. The fire created asevere brand problem, which ignited severalbrush fires along the railroad tracks.

The cause of the fire is being called "acciden-tal" and was possibly caused by workmen usinga welding torch. Two firefighters were injuredand were transported to a area hospital for fur-ther treatment and three families were also dis-placed for a short time and were assisted by theAmerican Red Cross.

- Fire News photos by Phil Sullivan


Ashaway Mill Fire Hampered by Lack of WaterRecently, the Hopkinton

Public Safety Office received acall from a worker reportingsmoke in the Thames River TubeMill located on High Street(Route 216) in the AshawayDistrict. The Ashaway chiefarrived and reported a lightsmoke condition from a two-story wooden mill building.Engine 414 arrived and began aninterior attack on a fire believedto be in the office area, but wereevacuated shortly thereafter asheavy fire conditions towards therear of the building lit up thenight sky. Due to the rural areaand no hydrants in the district,four alarms and several tankertask forces were requested inquick succession throughSouthern Fire Control. Eighteento 20 tankers were dispatchedfrom the surrounding RhodeIsland and Connecticut area,some from over 45 minutesaway, while two water holeswere established to fill the incoming tankers.Members drafted from the Ashaway River andused the water tank at the HopkingtonIndustrial Park. Additionally, firefighters alsodrafted from the river in the rear of the firebuilding. Over 150 firefighters from Ashaway,Bradford, Westerly, Dunns Corners, Exeter,West Greenwich, Coventry, South Kingstown,Hope Valley/Wyoming, Richmond/Carolina,

Stonington, North Stonington, Groton,Ashaway EMS, Charlestown EMS andWesterly EMS worked for hours in a exterioroperation. Hope Valley Ladder One and DunnsCorners Tower Ladder 5 flowed water alongwith two deck guns and several big lines whichcontained the fire within three hours.Firefighters utilized an interior operation in thecinder block section saving that portion of thecomplex. Members remained on scene well

into the next day containing hot spots andinvestigating the cause. Two firefightersreceived injuries of unknown extent. The 160-year-old town landmark which was rebuiltafter burning down in 1848 was heavily dam-aged and was to be demolished. RIDOT wasrequested to sand the roadway due to the his-torically cold October weather.

-Fire News photo by Phil Sullivan


On March 26, 2012, a massive fire destroyedthe Bevin Bell Factory in East Hampton,Connecticut. The fire burned out of controlfor hours causing the evacuation of nearbyresidents. As the fire quickly spread, multiplealarms were transmitted bringing firedepartments from two counties inConnecticut. Some of the departments werePortland, Essex, Glastonbury, Middletown,

Tolland and Willington. Multiple tankerstrike teams were requested due to pooraccess and lack of hydrants in the area. TheBevin Bros. Bell Company was a landmarkbuilding in the Town of East Hampton since1832. Bevin Brothers was the only remainingcompany manufacturing bells in the UnitedStates.

-Fire News photos by Glenn Duda

Boston EMS Call Resultsin HAMZAT Operation

On April 9, 2012, at approximately 2100, Boston EMS responded toMassachusetts Avenue for a reported overdose. A young female called afriend and said she had ingested sodium azide and asked that her cats betaken care of. Incident resulted in a Level 3 HAZMAT. Unfortunately, theyoung lady passed away approximately two hours later. Four police officersand a crew from Boston EMS were taken to Boston Medical Center fordecontamination. None of the officers or EMS personnel were deemed tohave been exposed. - Fire News photos by Stephen Walsh

Bell Factory Burns in East Hampton


Four Alarm Blaze Beat in BostonBoston firefighters

battled a four-alarm con-flagration that started ina one-story, brick stripmall on Chestnut Hill

Avenue in Brighton. Thefire was approximatelyone mile from the cam-pus of Boston College.Flames destroyed fourbusinesses, including acaterer, cleaning supplycompany, a laundromat

and a pizza parlor.





Seven Alarm Blaze Battled in Boston

On April 1, 2012, a seven-alarm fire was battled on Chelsea Streetin East Boston. The fire was located in a three-story, six-familybrick structure with fire extension to the exposure. A partial col-lapse of the roof and facade occurred during the operation. As aresult of the blaze, 23 people were displaced. Fortunately, no seri-ous injuries were reported.



Duplex Burns in Newton

On March 2, 2012, Box 714 was received for a reported fire located onMorgan Place in Newton, MA. The fire broke out at about 1210, in atwo-and-a-half-story duplex, in the Nonantum section of the city. No injuries were reported for the call that took three alarms to bringunder control. -Fire News photos by Stephen Walsh

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Mill Fire in Somers, CT

At 0230 on June 2, 2012, Somers, CT, firefighters responded in thepouring rain to a general alarm fire in a vacant mill at Maple andSchool Streets. Mutual aid from at least 20 departments inConnecticut and Massachusetts assisted in the operation.

- Fire News photos by Patrick Dooley


Uxbridge, MA 3-Alarm Brought Under Control

Around 1230 on April 6, 2012, a two-family duplex dwelling washeavily gutted on Linwood Street. Uxbridge Fire Engine 2 arrived tofind heavy overlapping fire from the front porches of a two-story woodframed duplex. A working fire was called and then a quick secondalarm for mutual aid to the scene. All occupants were safely outside ofthe building thanks to a quick acting neighbor. This hero raced past theflames to alert the three occupants.

Engine 2 stretched a 2-½ inch line to side A and began to knockdown the fire with tank water. Engine 2 secured their own supply lineat Linwood and Parkins Avenues. Ladder 1 set up on side A and threwtheir stick to the roof line to vent. Rescue 1, and Engines 3 and 1stretched backup lines to each side of the duplex.

Ladder 1's crew encountered heavy heat and smoke as they cutthrough asphalt shingled roof. Firefighters were confronted with heavyfire as they punched in the cut.

Second alarm companies from Northbridge, Douglas, Millville andMendon arrived to help open up the interior and relieve the exhaustedfirst-due crews. Millville Ladder 1 established RIT and threw groundladders to act as fire escapes. Uxbridge EMS set up rehab in a drive-way across the street.

Interior companies continued their aggressive attack by pullingwalls and ceilings even though heavy fire was now venting from thevent hole. The building was showing signs of fire in the walls on the Band D sides as smoke was seeping from behind the dwelling's three lay-ers of siding; vinyl, asbestos siding, and the original clapboards.

A third alarm for manpower and coverage was requested bringing inHopedale, Blackstone, Upton and Harrisville (RI). They helped withthe task of extensive overhauling the entire building. The SpecialSignal Association's Canteen responded to provide refreshments to thefatigued firefighters. The Massachusetts State Fire Marshal's Officeassisted with the cause and origin. - Fire News photos by Ken Labelle


Dover, MA HomeDestroyed by Fire

A two-alarm fire destroyed a home on Walpole Street in Dover, MA, on March27, 2012. No one was home at the time of the blaze. The house was considereda total loss, according to Fire Chief John Hughes.


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FlamesShow in

New BritainOn June 2, 2012, at 0505, firefightersfrom New Britain, CT found heavy fireshowing from a house on Homestead Avenue.


Recently, Pawtucket fire alarm dispatchedEngine's 1, 2, 3, Ladder 1 and Battalion 2 toRandall Street for a reported structure fire. Dueto numerous calls the fill-in companies weredispatched with Engine 3, Ladder 2 andRescue 1 responding. Car 1 (Chief Sisson) andCar 4 (Safety Officer Woodside) also took inthe possible job. Lieutenant Slater, the officerin charge of Engine 1, arrived and reported a"Code Red" with heavy smoke showing fromthe top floor of a three-story occupied multipledwelling at the corner of Mulberry Street. Asfirefighters made entry and stretched a line,one firefighter was overcome by smoke andremoved from the building. Engine 3 arrivedand stretched a backup line via side three.Battalion 2 established command and specialcalled Engine 4 and Rescue 2 while Ladder 1arrived and setup on side four (MulberryStreet) and ascended the ladder to the roof.Heavy black smoke vented from the side threewindows and eves as the crew of Ladder 1 fin-ished the roof vent and the incident command-er ordered them to evacuate the roof. In theprocess of vacating the roof one firefighter

broke thru the roof and slid down the inclinestopping inches from the edge. A second fire-fighter attempted to make the rescue and alsobroke through up to the waist. The interior firecompanies were evacuated as heavy fire beganto vent through the roof in numerous locationsand windows on side four. The two firefightersnow trapped on the roof were able to safelymake it to Ladder 2 which had set up on sideone across from Payne Park and were evaluat-ed by rescue personnel once on the ground. Amutual aid box was transmitted through Metro

Control for station coverage and mutual aidcrews from surrounding municipalities weredispatched into the city to assist. Heavy fireconditions in the building were brought undercontrol with an exterior attack in about a halfhour and crews re-entered to chase smallerpockets of fire and overhaul. The cause of theincident is under investigation by fire preven-tion and the state fire marshals office. Thethree firefighters injured were transported toMemorial Hospital for further evaluation.

- Fire News photo by Phil Sullivan

Rag Blamedfor Car Fire

in CambridgeA car fire was reported in the Shaw’s park-ing lot, located in Cambridge, MA. It isbelieved that a rag, found in the enginecompartment, may have started the fire.The fire was safely extinguished by fire-fighters from Engine 3 and Ladder 1.

-Fire News photo by Michael S. LaPrade

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Manchester, which is one of the businesses departmentsin CT.The trucks features the following:• Custom Monarch 73” Cab & Chassis• Overall height 10’ 3”.• Wheelbase 199”• 4-Man Cab w/EMS Compartments.• Cummins ISM 450 HP Engine• Severe Duty Bumper.• 20,000 lb Front Axle• 27,000 lb Rear Axle• Heavy Duty Aluminum Body• Hale Q-Max 2000 GPM Fire Pump• 500 Gallon Water Tank• Elkhart Valves• Over Body Ladder StorageInformation contact: Jim Lyons, Five Star Fire, 860-289-0201, ext. #1211.

P ierce Velocity PUC for Bristol Fire Department(Bristol, RI). Custom Equipment Mounting byMinuteman Fire and Rescue Apparatus Body:

PUC, Rescue Style, Stainless Steel, Engine: CumminsISM, Horse Power: 500, Foam System: Husky 12, PumpMake, Model and GPM: PUC 1500 GPM, Tank Gallonage:750 Water, 20 Foam, Generator: Harrison Hydraulic 10KW, Safety: Side Roll Protection, Frontal Air Bags, TireBand System-Front Steer Tires, Additional Features: Roll-Up Doors, Hatch Compartments, Whelen LED Lighting,Rear/Side Vision Camera System, Aluminum Wheels,Swing-Out Toolboards, AkronDeluge Gun with Extend-A -Gun,Seating for Eight, Front BumperDischarge with Hose Storage, InsideLadder Storage.

T he Matrix 5.5kW hydraulic generator plus 2 rescue tool circuits.

• Robust PTO driven system• Run 2 tools and generator simultaneously• Works on F-550 4x4 or 4x2 with auto trans• Available with LR or LRT style tray assembly• Also available for medium and heavy dutytrucks with Allison transmissionsIntegrated hydraulic rescue tool pump system• Unique PTO driven pump system powers 2 toolsand generator simultaneously• Allows simultaneous extrication and AC power gen-eration• Ease of operation; engage just one PTO and you are“scene ready”• Two-stage rescue tool pump provides faster extrica-tion operation• Compatible with all manufacturers’ rescue tools• Use reels with up to 100ft of hose per toolFor more information contact Smart Power Systems ~Bob Dakin at 231-335-6191 or XRT Power Systems~Bob Hanson at 781-639-7125.

T he RollNRack Hose Management System allowsfor Draining, Rolling, and Loading of all yourhose easily. Drain and roll a 100’ length of LDH

in under 30 seconds. Over 3,000’ of hose drained androlled on one charge! Load hose with just two firefight-ers. The Power Roller even fits in a rig compartment.Coupling jaws swap out easily. The Efficiency Packageincludes a separate RollNRack unit for simultaneoushose loading, an extra coupling jaw set and an extra bat-tery pack. See the new FASTBACK manual hose rollerfor 1.5”/1.75” hose. One year warranty and MADE INTHE USA. For more information contact us at 262-363-2030. www.rollnrack.com. Email: [email protected].

K IMTEK Corporation, provider of skid/slip-inunits for Fire, Emergency services and indus-try, recently launched its new website,

www.kimtekresearch.com. The wholly redesigned andrevised website includes navigation connecting visitorsto information on KIMTEK’s range of products andservices. The website design has a fresh new unclut-tered look and format that lets users locate informationsimply and effectively. KIMTEK’s president KimballJohnson says of the launch, “ Our new web siteembodies KIMTEK’s commitment to meeting thechanging needs, challenges, and digital expectations ofour customers. In keeping with our goal of simplifyingthe business process, our new site provides flexibility tochange and grow as our users’ needs do.” KIMTEK isthe largest producer and marketer of ATV/UTV specif-ic skid units for public safety agencies in the U.S.Kimtek’s FIRELITE™ fire/rescue skid units andMEDLITE™ medical skid units are now in service in 49states, five provinces and three territories in Canada, allbranches of the military, in Afghanistan with the U.S.Army, the National Park Service, numerous NASCARtracks and sporting complexes, and in several coun-tries worldwide. KIMTEK Corporation was founded in1984 as a research and development company dedi-cated to advances in life safety technology in the firesciences. KIMTEK manufactures and markets FIRE-LITE™ and MEDLITE™ Transport skid units for emer-gency service UTVs and pick-up trucks. For more infor-mation, contact KIMTEK at 888-546-8358 or visit thecompany Web site at www.kimtekresearch.com.

M aximize the effectiveness of your crews withTFT’s Hydrant Master remotely controlledhydrant valve. Integrating reliable 900 MHz

communications, pre-programmed slow open and closeoperations, and a digital pressure display at the pumper,this valve is the perfect tool for any pump operatorestablishing a hydrant water flow operation with limitedstaffing. To learn more about how you can improve botheffectiveness and safety during initial attack operations,contact your local TFT dealer today.


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Looking Backto 2011

- Fire News photos by Charlie McGrath, Thomas Carmody and Rob Reardon

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- Fire News photos by Ken Labelle

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- Fire News photos by Ken Labelle and Rob Reardon

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- Fire News photos by Ken Labelle

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Smoke Shows in N. Providence

Shortly after noon, on March 12, 2012, North Providence, RI, fire-fighters responded to Julia Drive for a house fire. While en route,Ladder 1 reported smoke visible from a distance and requested anextra engine and truck. On arrival, heavy fire and smoke was visi-ble from the rear of the house. Engine 1 stretched in and beganknocking down the fire but it had already extended into the loft.

Fire began venting out of the vent hole cut by Ladder 1. Hooks wereused to pull ceilings to expose the remaining fire. The fire wasplaced under control within 30 minutes. Companies fromProvidence and Smithfield assisted North Providence in bringingthe fire under control.

- Fire News photo by Thomas Carmody


Training Never Stops in Harvard

On May 28, 2011, a live burn training exercise took place inHarvard, MA. The Harvard Fire Department, along with firefight-ers from Boxborough, Littleton and Bolton all took part in thetraining excercise. -Fire News photos by Scott LaPrade


ExtricationNeeded at

Newton MVAOn April 9, 2012 the Newton Fire Depart-ment responded to a motor vehicle accidentlocated on Route 9 at Parker Street inNewton, MA. The roof of the vehicle neededto be removed in order to safely extricate thevictim.

-Fire News photo by Stephen Walsh

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Car IntoHouse in

LeominsterA car drove into the living room of ahouse in Leominster, MA, on April 2,2012. The driver was allegedly intoxicat-ed. The occupants of the home wereasleep upstairs with their young chil-dren when the crash occurred. No onewas injured and the driver was placedunder arrest.

- Fire News photo by Scott LaPrade


Up Close & Personal

Boston’s bravest carries child to safety.-Fire News photo by Thomas Carmody

Cranston, RI, firefighter Greg Coleman - Fire News photo by Thomas Carmody

Cranston Deputy Chief Jim Beckman. - Fire News photo by Thomas Carmody

North Providence, RI, Captain Lou Charello.

- Fire News photo by Thomas Carmody

Uxbridge firefighter after the Linwood Street Fire

- Fire News photo by Ken Labelle

Uxbridge firefighter after the Linwood Street Fire

- Fire News photo by Ken Labelle

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