Saturday, August 30, 2008

BLOCK ISLAND

These just in from Jeff Erhart and his trip to Block Island. Jeff was able to buff a 3 vehicle accident with one injury. Two cars and one scooter collied with only minor injuiries.

Check out the Rigs section for a nice shot of the ambulance in the bay.


Block Island Station

Tuesday, August 26, 2008

2nd Alarm PBFD 8/26/08

Sorry for the delay a little busy with work.


On 8/28/08 the PBFD department was dispatched to 79 Leafwood Dr for a possible structure fire. Upon arrival of the first engine found smoke from the attic area. The 1st alarm was struck and shortly after they 2nd alarm was struck. Reports say the fire started as a dryer fire and extened to the attic area. Mutual aid from Subase, Old Mystic, City of Groton, Mystic, and Center Groton.


FF. Brian Quilter (Q) setting up G 35


FF. Todd Williamson working on getting the K12 started




Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Gales Ferry MVA w/ Injuries 8/13/08




The hit was so hard that the gentlemen sitting in his wheel chair broke the back of the chair during the accident




On 8/13/08 at 09:20 the Gales Ferry department along with Ledyard Fire Company and Ledyard Vol. Emergency Squad were dispatched to a two car MVA with injuries. Upon arrival of Gales Ferry found a SEAT bus vs. a Handicap Van. No passengers were in the bus and there were 4 pt in the van. The driver of the bus later was transported for evaluation. In total there were 5 transported 1 was ALS. The roadway was closed for about 1 1/2 hours.

Here is the new Chief Tony Saccone with his first interview with the media.