June 25, 2008: The members of the Submarine Base FD assisted in a base wide safety fair by conducting an extrication drill for onlookers and base personnel. All shift members were utilized as the simualtion was a two car T-bone with severe structual damage as well as two patients (mannequins) C-11 and 25 utilized both sets of extrication equipment and C-100 took care of EMS.

October 19, 2007: Subase Engine 11 with C-200 responded to the commissary parking lot for an MVA reported with injuries. On arrival companies found a pick up truck with extensive passenger compartment damage after striking a parked tractor trailer then continuing on. A good samaritan was able to stop the driver from driving away. C-200 transported one from the scene with a head injury. There were no other hazards on the scene and Engine 11 was made available.

OCT. 15, 2007: I would like to thank the Southern New England FOOLS for a great training weekend at the Union Fire District training grounds in Union, RI. A slew of great instructors from all aspects of the fire service and a great group of students to train with. Hats off to the SNE FOOLS and their staff for all they do for the firefighting community and the public. If you are not a member check out their website www.snefools.org and see if you are a FOOL. Thanks again guys, will be looking forward to the next one.

If anyone was in attendance and has pictures they want posted send me an email as I will gladly put them up for all to see.

A view from the street

21 Engine Chauffer

25 Truck set-up for roof access

Stretching the handline

FDNL Lieutenant sizing up operations

July 2, 2007: New London Fire Department responded to 170 Broad Street for a reported structure fire. Enroute Station A reported a fire in the roof area at that location and that the employees made an attempt to extinguish. Upon arrival a working fire was transmitted moving A-31 up as the FAST team. Members opened up and exposed hidden fire in between the ceiling and roof and made quick work once access was gained. One firefighter was transported with minor injuries. Their extent were unkown but appeared to be minor at the scene. All companies operated at this job including the Lawerence and Memorial Paramedics.

Waterford firefighters stretch first attack line

Opening up to check for further extension

Roof members removing smoldering insulation

Incident Command/Accountability

Quaker Hill (W-25) On arrival

Quaker Hill (W-25) set up in driveway

June 18, 2007: At approx. 0745 companies from the Waterford Fire Department (Cohanzie, Quaker Hill and Oswegatchie) and Montville FD (for additional Engine) were initially dispatched to this 2 1/2 story home for a report of smoke coming from the roof. Upon first arriving officer size-up, a working fire was transmitted for smoke and fire from a rear bedroom. Upon striking the working fire, firefighters from the Submarine Base FD responded in as the FAST company. Crews encountered a small fire in the ceiling and attic space. Fire crews took about 15-20 minutes to extinguish the fire. No injuries were reported.

Enfield FF's stretch in

Enfield ASST. Chief helping with the advance

Last fire lit extends into hallway

April 14, 2007: Members of the Submarine Base Fire Department hosted the Enfield Fire Department in live burn operations on Saturday. An all day series of training evolutions took place including roof operations, wall breaching, VES and advanced FAST techniques. Live fire evolutions included kitchen fires and room and contents (bedroom) fires. This kind of valuable training is needed to keep our skills up to top notch. Thanks goes out to CENTEX construction company and the SBFD Training Division in allowing us the great opportunities we have had over the past months. Without the coordination from all entities it wouldn't have been able to happen. THANKS!!!

FF Sawyer conducting outside vent for nozzle team

FF's Post and Sisson performing roof operations over the fire room

Its me! FF Gouette taking a blow after overhaul of fire room

March 23, 2007: Members of the Submarine Base Fire Department conducted live fire training in aquired structures being replaced by new navy housing units. Drills consisted of Incident Command, hose stretching, ventilation and search procedures.

March 14, 2007: The Oswegatchie and Cohanzie Fire Departments responded to I-95 Northbound in the high speed lane for a one car MVA rollover. Minor injuries were reported at the scene. This photo was taken on a drive-by while enroute to East Lyme, got lucky in the clarity as I was traveling about 65-70 mph.

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)

December 21, 2006: Members of Engine 11 and Ladder Co. 15 of the Submarine Base Fire Department responded to a tractor trailer truck vs. hydrant. The hydrant was sheared off at its base resulting in this geiser that flowed an unspecified amount of time. No injuries were reported. The hydrant was shut down with the assistance of the public works department

and FF's from the Ladder Co.

(Picture courtesy of FF Jeff Post)

MFD members checking chimney

OMFD Captain Clarkin Decending from the roof

OMFD members raise ground ladders

MFD member placing roof ladder

Ladder 65 chauffer FF B. Bjork placing aerial into service

November 18, 2006: Members of the Old Mystic and Mystic Fire Departments responded to Flanders road for a reported structure fire. On arrival members found a chimney problem with some minor extenion around the stove pipe. Members from both departments made quick work of a situation which could have been a lot worse.

-Remember September 11, 2001-

I thought this was a nice picture, it is simple and yet so strong in its message. If we dont remember what happened that day, if we continue to live our lifes like nothing ever happened to us, some day it will happen again-we must remain vigilant.

To all brother and sister firefighters and public safety personnel out there-Be Safe!

To all military personnel-Thank you for your strength and dedication in protecting us, the American people!

GOD BLESS AMERICA!

September 3, 2006: SBFD vs. FDNL-Rained out? Sort of, unfortunatly a full team couldn't be fielded on the opposing team...weather being a large factor..so a mixed game/practice was held instead. This went very well and another game is being scheduled. Hopefully when the next one is scheduled the sun will prevail!!! Thanks to all those who participated!!