Jannary 22, 2007: Members of the Submarine Base Fire Department (B-Shift) conducted its first of many training evolutions at structures that are slated for rebuild. Training being conducted today consisted of ventilation and search practices.

January 3, 2007: Lifestar lifts off form heli-pad at Backus Hospital enroute to an MVA in Lebanon, CT. Patient reported to be a 20 month old with head injury from a Car vs. School Bus

Members prepare to exit the roof after successfully venting the roof

Wetting down an exposure (the shed)

Mohegan Tribal Fire Department (FAST TEAM)

Through the smoke

Firefighter covered in Class A foam

Jan. 2, 2007: Structure fire in Waterford, CT continued

January 2, 2007: The Quaker Hill, Cohanzie and Oswegatchie were dispatched to a house fire at the corners of Rt. 32 and Fitzgerald Rd in Quaker Hill. Enroute Station W reported receiving multiple calls and confirmation of fire as well as the possibility of an elderly person still in the home. Upon arrival a heavy smoke condition was observed and fire in the C, D side of the home. First in companies stretched multilple handlines and began primary searches while ventilation operations were being established. Primary searches proved negative and the occupant had escaped successfully. The main body of fire was knocked down in approx. 25 minutes.

(more photos to follow)