BALTIC FIRE BLOG

Baltic FD mutal aid to Lisbon........

2011-04-20T15:09:00.000-07:00

On April 19, 2011 Baltic's Tanker requested to 25 Kimball Heights Lane in Lisbon for a working structure fire. Tanker 124 was one of six tankers that was requested to the scene. Thanks Tim for the pics......

Baltic FD Responds to Scotland for Structure Fire...

2011-04-15T18:58:00.000-07:00

On April 13, 2011, Baltic FD was requested to the town of Scotland for a structure fire. Thanks Tim for the pics.....

Baltic FD Responds to Lisbon for a Brush Fire.....

2011-04-15T18:54:00.000-07:00

On April 09, 2011, Baltic FD's Forestry 124, Gator 124, and manpower was requested to a large brush fire in the town of Lisbon. Thanks Tim for the pics.......

Baltic FD 2011 Officers....01/18/11

2011-01-18T06:25:00.000-08:00

Chief Less Shull-Car 24.
Deputy Chief Tom Girard-Car 124.
Asst. Deputy Chief-Dave Gifford-Car 224.
Captain Dan Kutz-Car 324.
Lieutenant John Daigneault -Car 424.
Lieutenant Donna Sanford -Car 524.
Lieutenant Jim Lewis -Car 624.
Safety Officer George Allen-Car 724.
Chief Engineer Don Ouillete-Car 824.

Old Stations, Apparatus, and Members......

2010-12-22T01:45:00.000-08:00

Baltic FD responds to vehicle fire on 12/16/10......

2010-12-19T07:21:00.000-08:00

Firefighters Donald Allen Jr. and Michael Meadows handling hose line ops.

On Thursday, December 16, 2010, at 13:00 hours, the Baltic FD was dispatched to 150 Riverside Drive in the Versailles section of Sprague for a vehicle fire. The first arriving officer confirmed a working pick up truck fire and requested an engine from Occum FD also to be dispatched. Baltic ET-224 was the first engine to arrive and the crew went right to work to extinguish the fire. Occum ET- 42 and Baltic ET-124 arrived together and assisted with overhaul. Thank you Joe for the pics....

Baltic FD responds to bathroom fire 12/06/10.....

2010-12-07T03:59:00.000-08:00

By ADAM BENSON

Norwich Bulletin

Posted Dec 06, 2010 @ 10:52 PM

Sprague, Conn. —

Two Sprague residents have been displaced from their apartment in the Baltic section of town following a fire late Monday morning.

It happened about 11:19 a.m., in unit D of a complex at 121 W. Main St., Baltic Volunteer Fire Department Chief Robert Tardif said. The fire broke out in a bathroom ceiling fan light fixture but was quickly extinguished at the scene.

However, heavy smoke and soot damage rendered the unit uninhabitable, Tardif said.

“You’ve got to get somebody in there to inspect the place and make sure it’s safe,” he said. “Nobody is going to live in that type of environment.”

Fire Marshal Rich Hamel and Building Inspector Joseph Smith could not be reached for comment Monday.

About an hour after the incident, Connecticut Red Cross officials began mobilizing to help the displaced tenants with financial aid for emergency clothing and food, agency spokesman Paul Shipman said.

Shipman said the people found their own accommodations, but need help in other areas until they can return to their apartment.

“Each case is different. We’re going to sit down and work with the affected family,” he said.

Shipman said the state’s Red Cross chapter responds to about 500 fires a year and relies on community donations to help keep its operations intact.

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E-Mail from Car 124,

Reported bathroom fire. Stations 24,25 Occum + Yantic FAST on initial response. Lisbon added by C-124 due to multiple occupancy w/handicap residents,daytime manpower,+ 30mph wind conditions. Myself aboard ET-124 found nothing visible from exterior(7 mins from toc). Was met by bldg mgr that reported everyone out+accounted for. I found lower level apt charged w/smoke + no visible fire. Lisbon ordered to stage @24. Scba crew w/tic entered and found no fire showing. Bldg mgr secured power+water to bldg. Co's opened up ceiling around bathroom fan (source of fire) and traced venting to exterior finding no extension. Occum examined up level apts and found conditions good. Yantic fast stood @ ready w/ET-124 as L-124 moved into position. Finding no extension 24 units + ET-42 held/ma dismissed w/thanks. The 11 occupants of the 4 units took temporary shelter in their vehicles. As ventilation was completed in the units they were allowed back in. The exception was the unit of origin which was deemed uninhabitable by FM-124(building official n/a). The Red Cross was on scene and was tending to the needs of the 2 handicapped occupants. No injuries to occupants or FF's. A great job + great response by all FD's,dispatch ctrs and other responding agencies (FMO,Red Cross+Sprague Water Dept.). *noteworyhy* fire was of sufficient magnitude it melted a near by domestic waterline that greatly aided in keeping the fire from spreading. (Just like M.S Chambers mill fire). Again,Thanks to all.

Baltic FD Firefighter of the Year...11/06/10...

2010-11-10T03:56:00.000-08:00

On Saturday November 06, 2010 the Baltic FD had their annual banquet and Jimmy Lewis was named the Firefighter of the Year. Congratulations to Jimmy for a job well done. Thanks Tim for the pic.....

Baltic FD responds to paper mill for a roof fire 11/4/10...

2010-11-07T07:20:00.000-08:00

On Thursday November 04, 2010, at approx. 13:55, the Baltic FD responded to Cascade Paper Board located on Inland Road for a reported roof fire. Upon arrival of Baltic units they found the fire that had been in a roof vent, had been K/D by the plants fire brigade. M/A was requested from the Lisbon FD, Taftville FD, and Yantic FD as the F.A.S.T. Thanks Tim for the pics....

Baltic FD Preforms Fire Prevention at Schools 10/4/10....

2010-10-19T13:51:00.000-07:00

On October 4, 2010, members of the Baltic FD took the day and went to the schools in town to talk to students about Fire Prevention.....

Never Forget...09/11/10

2010-09-11T12:01:00.000-07:00

Joseph Agnello, Lt. Brian Ahern, Eric Allen, Richard Allen, Capt. James Amato, Calixto Anaya Jr., Joseph Angelini Sr., Joseph Angelini Jr., Faustino Apostol Jr., David Arce, Louis Arena, Carl Asaro, Lt. Gregg Atlas, Gerald Atwood, Matthew Barnes, Gerald Baptiste, A.C. Gerard Barbara, Arthur Barry, Lt. Steven Bates, Carl Bedigian, Stephen Belson, John Bergin, Paul Beyer, Peter Biefeld, Brian Bilcher, Carl Bini, Christopher Blackwell, Michael Bocchino, Frank Bonomo, Gary Box, Michael Boyle, Kevin Bracken, Michael Brennan, Peter Brennan, Capt. Daniel Brethel, Capt. Patrick Brown, Capt. Vincent Brunton, Capt. William Burke Jr, Andrew Brunn, F.M. Ronald Bucca, Greg Buck, A.C. Donald Burns, John Burnside, Thomas Butler, Patrick Byrne, George Cain, Salvatore Calabro, Capt. Frank Callahan, Michael Cammarata, Brian Cannizzaro, Dennis Carey, Michael Carlo, Michael Carroll, Peter Carroll, Thomas Casoria, Michael Cawley, Vernon Cherry, Nicholas Chiofalo, John Chipura, Michael Clarke, Steven Coakley, Tarel Coleman, John Collins, Robert Cordicce, Ruben Correa, James Coyle, Robert Crawford, Lt. John Crisci, B.C. Dennis A. Cross, Thomas Cullen III, Robert Curatolo, Lt. Edward D'Atri, Michael Dauria, Scott Davidson, Edward Day, B.C. Thomas DeAngelis, Manuel Delvalle, Martin Demeo, David Derubbio, Lt. Andrew Desperito, Dennis Devlin, Gerard Dewan, George Dipasquale, Lt. Kevin Donnelly, Lt. Kevin Dowdell, B.C. Ray Downey, Gerald Duffy, Capt. Martin Eagan Jr., Michael Elferis, Francis Esposito, Lt. Michael Esposito, Robert Evans, B.C. Jack Fanning, Capt. Thomas Farino, Terrance Farrell, Capt. Joseph Farrelly, Deputy Comm. William Feehan, Lee Fehling, Alan Feinberg, Frank Fiore, Michael Fiore, Lt. John Fischner, Andre Fletcher, John Florio, Lt. Michael Fodor, Thomas Foley, David Fontana, Robert Foti, Andrew Fredricks, Lt. Peter Freund, Thomas Gambino Jr., Chief of Dept. Peter Ganci Jr., Lt. Charles Garbarini, Thomas Gardner,Thomas Garner, Matthew Garvey, Bruce Gary, Gary Geidel, B.C. Edward Geraghty, Denis Germain, James Giberson, Ronnie Gies, Paul Gill, Lt. Vincent Giammona, Lt. John Ginley, Jeffery Giordano, John Giordano (1), Keith Glascoe, James Gray, B.C. Joe Grzelak, Jose Guadalupe,Lt. Geoffrey Guja, Lt. Joseph Gullickson, David Halderman, Lt. Vincent Halloran, Robert Hamilton, Sean Hanley, Thomas Hannafin, Dana Hannon, Daniel Harlin, Lt. Harvey Harrell, Lt. Stephen Harrell, Capt.Thomas Haskell Jr., Timothy Haskell, Michael Haub, Vincent Halloran, Capt. Terry Hatton, Lt. Mike Healey, John Heffernan, Ronnie Henderson, Joseph Henry, William Henry, Thomas Hetzel, Capt. Brian Hickey, Lt. Tim Higgins, John Hohmann, Thomas Holohan, Joseph Hunter, Capt. Walter Hynes, Jonathan Ielpi, Capt. Fredrick Ill Jr., William Johnston, Andrew Jordan, Karl Joseph, Lt. Anthony Jovic, Angel Juarbe Jr., Fr. Mychal Judge, Vincent Kane, B.C. Charles Kasper, Paul Keating, Thomas Kelly (L15), Thomas Kelly (L105), Richie Kelly Jr. (L11), Thomas Kennedy, Lt. Ronald T. Kerwin, Michael Kiefer, Robert King Jr., William Krukowski, Scott Kopytko, Kenneth Kumpel, Thomas Kuveikis, David Laforge, William Lake, Robert Lane, Peter Langone, Scott Larsen, Lt. Joseph G. Leavey, Neil Leavy, Daniel Libretti, Carlos Lillo (FDNY EMS B-49), Robert Linnane, Michael Lynch (L4), Michael Lynch (E40), Michael Lyons, Patrick Lyons, Joseph Maffeo, William Mahoney, Joseph Maloney, Kenneth Marino, Lt. Charles Margiotta, B.C. Joseph Marchbanks Jr., John Marshell, Lt. Peter Martin, Lt. Paul Martini, Joseph Mascali, Keithroy Maynard, Brian Mcaleese, John Mcavoy, Thomas Mccann, Lt. William McGinn, B.C. William McGovern, Dennis Mchugh, Robert McMahon, Robert McPadden, Terence McShane, Timothy McSweeney, Martin McWilliams, Raymond Meisenheimer, Charles Mendez, Steve Mercado, Douglas Miller, Henry Miller Jr., Robert Minara, Lt. Paul Mitchell, Thomas Mingione, Capt. Louis Modafferi, Lt. Dennis Mojica, Manuel Mojica, Carl Molinaro, Michael Montesi, Capt. Thomas Moody, Vincent Morello, B.C. John Moran, Christopher Mozzillo, Richard Muldowney Jr., Michael Mullan, Dennis Mulligan, Lt. Raymond Murphy, Lt. Bob Nagle, John Napolitano, Peter Nelson, Gerard Nevins, Dennis O 'Berg, Douglas Oblschlager, Lt. Daniel O'Callaghan, Joseph Ogren, Samuel Oitice, Patrick O’Keefe (1), Capt. William O'Keefe, Eric Olsen, Jeffery Olsen, Steven Olsen, Kevin O'Rourke, Michael J. Otten L- 35, Jeffery Palazzo, B.C. Orio J. Palmer, Frank Palombo, Paul Pansini, B.C. John Paolillo, James Pappageorge, Robert Parro, Durrell Pearsall, Lt. Glenn Perry, Lt. Philip Petti, Lt. Kevin Pfeiffer, Christopher Pickford, Lt. Kenneth Phelan, Shawn Powell, Vincent Princiotta, Kevin Prior, B.C. Richard Prunty, Lincoln Quappe,Lt. Michael Quilty, Kevin Orourke, Michael Otten, Ricardo Quinn (FDNY EMS B-57), Leonard Ragaglia, Michael Ragusa, Edward Rall, Adam Rand, Donald Regan, Lt. Robert Regan, Christian Regenhard,Lt. Vernon Richard, James Riches, Joseph Rivelli Jr., Kevin Reilly, Michael Roberts (L35), Michael Roberts (E214), Anthony Rocco Jr., Anthony Rodriquez, Matthew Rogan, Nichlas Rossomando, Paul Rubach, Stephen Russell, Lt. Michael T. Russo, B.C. Matthew L. Ryan, Thomas Sabella, Christopher Santora, John Santore, Gregory Saucedo, Dennis Scauso, John Schardt, B.C. Fred Scheffold, Thomas Schoales, Gerard Schrang, Gregory Sikorsky, Stephen Siller, Stanely Smagala Jr., Kevin Smith, Leon Smith Jr., Robert Spear Jr., Joseph Spor, B.C. Lawrence Stack, Capt. Timothy Stackpole, Gregory Stajk, Jeffery Stark, Benjamin Suarez, Daniel Suhr, Lt. Christopher Sullivan, Brian Sweeney, Sean Tallon, Allen Tarasiewicz, Paul Tegtmeirer, John Tierney, John Tipping II, Hector Tirado Jr., Richard VanHine, Peter Vega, Lawrence Veling, John Vigiano II, Sergio Villanueva, Lawrence Virgilio, Lt. Robert Wallace, Jeffery Walz, Lt. Michael Warchola, Capt. Patrick Waters, Kenneth Watson, Michael Weinberg, David Weiss, Timothy Welty, Eugene Whelan, Edward White, Mark Whitford, Michael Weinberg, Lt. Glenn Wilkinson, B.C. John Williamson, Capt. David Wooley, Raymond York. Retired FDNY Firefighters who lost their lives saving others : James J. Corrigan, Phillip Hayes, William Wren. Member of the New York City Fire Patrol who lost his life saving others: Keith Roma.

Baltic FD host Tanker Drill 08/30/10......

2010-09-03T04:40:00.000-07:00

On Monday, August 30, 2010 the Baltic FD hosted a tanker task force drill on Noah's Way off of Hanover-Versailles Road. Tankers from Baltic, Franklin, Lisbon, Scotland, Lebanon, Bozrah, and Canterbury shuttled water for a little over an hour. There were two fill sites in operation as well. One being run by an engine from the Yantic FD on Inland Road and the other by Franklin FD's Hose Tender and engine crew on Rte. 97 by Station 24. Thanks Tim for the pics......

Baltic FD respponds to Car vs Pole 06/07/10........

2010-06-12T13:06:00.001-07:00

On Monday june 07, 2010 at 19:46 hours, the Baltic FD was dispatched to in the area of Cumberland Farms for a car vs a pole with the pole snapped. Upon arrival of Car 124 a one car vs pole was found, with the pole snapped. The patient was found to be self extricated from the vehicle. Patient was packaged by R-524's crew and twas transported to Backus Hospital. R-124 was sent from to the scene to a medical call and ET-224 remained on scene ub=ntil the arrival of CL&P. The scene was turned over to the CSP and CL&P once it had been determined the power was secured. Thanks Tim for the pic............

Baltic FD responds Mutal Aid to Yantic and Taftville 06/07/10....

2010-06-11T09:06:00.000-07:00

On Monday June 07, 2010, at 14:31 hours Baltic FD's Tanker 124 was requested to 204 Scotland Road in the Yantic section of Norwich for a structure fire in an appartment building. Once on scene Tanker 124 supplied some equipment to the drop site with one load of water (3000 gallons). A short time later (14:52 hours) Baltic FD's Ladder 124 was requested for a cover assignment to the Taftville FD while they operated at the structure fire. Thanks Tim for the pic...............

BAltic FD responds to vehicle off the road 05/14/10.....

2010-05-14T09:51:00.001-07:00

On Friday May 14, 2010, at 04:49 hours, the Baltic FD was dispatched to Rte. 207 between Pautipaug and Lacroix Roads for an MVA. Upon arrival of Baltic units they found a vehicle off the road with no injuries. Patient refusal was obtained and the scene was turned over to the CSP. Thanks Tim for the pics......

Baltic FD responds to structure fire 05/10/10......

2010-05-14T08:26:00.000-07:00

On Monday, May 10, 2010 at 08:03 hours, the Baltic FD with mutal aid from the Occum and Lisbon FD's were dispatched to 90 Inland Road, Amgraph Packaging for a possible fire in the roof. Upon arrival of the first Baltic officer, the plant personal reported a fire had started in a machine and traveled up some duct work into a roof top unit. At this time the FAST team was requested with an additional truck company. Yantic was started as the FAST and Taftville as the additional Truck Company. As Baltic crews made thier way into the facility, they found the fire had already been knocked down by plant employees, but a heavy smoke condition remained. The Baltic crew along with the help of the Lisbon, Occum, and Taftville crews set up multiple positive pressure fans to eject most of the heavy smoke. The Baltic units that were on scene were, ET-124, Ladder 124, ET-224, and Tanker 124. American Ambulance also had an ALS car on scene doing evaluations on some of the facility personal that fought the inital fire. Thanks Tim for the pics.........................

Baltic FD responds to a brush fire 04/20/10........

2010-04-20T14:43:00.000-07:00

On Tuesday April 20, 2010 at 13:12 hours the Baltic FD responded to 70 Bushnell Hollow Road(Rte. 138) for a small brush fire approx. 20 feet from a structure. Upon arrival of ET 224 with Car 124(Baltic command). One line was placed into operation by ET 224's crew and held it in check until ET 124 had arrived with more manpower. Rakes were used to overhaul the area and wet down a final time. Units were clear and placed back into service at 13:23 hours.........

Baltic FD to host Mothers Day breakfast on 05/09/10....

2010-04-16T14:29:00.000-07:00

The members of the Baltic Volunteer Fire Department would love to cook breakfast for you & you’re Mom on Mothers Day, Sunday, May 9, 2010. The hours for the breakfest will run from 07:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. The address for the Baltic Firehouse is 22 Bushnell Hollow Road, Baltic, CT. 06330, (just in case you are using a GPS to find us). The firefighters & ambulance technicians will prepare the following breakfast for you & your Mom: Pancakes, eggs, sausages, home fries, syrup, and coffee, orange juice or milk will be available. The price for this breakfast will be: $3.00 for children 12 & under. $7.00 for anyone 13 years older. Thank you in advance for your support............

Baltic FD responds to a brush fire 04/11/10.......

2010-04-13T10:05:00.000-07:00

On Sunday April 11, 2010 at 15:40 hours, the Baltic FD was dispatched to a small brush fire in the area of the old canal off of Rte. 97. Upon arrival of the first engine the fire was pretty much extinguished. The fire did get into one of the old beams from the old canal gates and had to be torn apart to exinguish it fully. Baltic units on scene were ET 224, ET 124. Tanker 124, and Gator 124. Units were on scene for approx. 30 minutes. Thanks Tim for the pic....

Baltic FD responds to Franklin Industrial/Machinery Accident 03/24/10....

2010-03-28T13:47:00.000-07:00

On Wednesday, March 24, 2010, at 18:38 hours, the Baltic FD was special requested for Rescue 124 with the ResQ Jacks to respond to 5 Tyler Drive in Franklin for a industrial/machinery accident. Upon arrival, Rescue 124's crew was ordered by Franklin Command to utilize the ResQ Jacks to stabilize the boom from the Lull that had over turned until the heavy duty wrecker had arrived. Once that was completed Rescue 124's crew went to work with hydraulic tools and a Zawzall, with crews from Franklin and Lebeanon to remove the top of the skid steer so the patient could be extricated. The patient was completely extricated approx. 55 minutes from time of entrapment. The patient was transported to Backus Hospital by franklin Rescue 525 with ALS aboard. Baltic units were released a short time later. Thanks Tim for the pics...........

Baltic FD responds to CO call 03/20/10............

2010-03-24T09:10:00.000-07:00

Deputy Chief Girard, FF Davis, FF Edwards, and Utility FF Ferguson......

On Saturday March 20, 2010, the Baltic FD responded to 16 Pautipaug Hill Road for a CO detector sounding. Upon arrival of ET-124 a single occupant was waiting for the FD arrival. Car 124 initiated command. The structure was metered and the occupant was evaluated. No readings were found in the structure and no symtoms with the occupant. Thanks Tim for the pics....

Baltic FD responds to Franklin for smoke investigation 03/15/10...

2010-03-24T05:58:00.001-07:00

On Monday, March 15, 2010, at approx. 17:00 hours, the Baltic FD was requested with the Bozrah FD to respond to 15 Murphy Road in the town of Franklin for a smoke investigation in a commercial building. Baltic units on scene were ET-124, Ladder 124, and Tanker 124. Ladder 124 was requested to set up on the "D" side, just North of the "C/D" corner. Units were released a short time after arrival. Nothing found in the structure. Thanks Tim for the pics......

Baltic FD host Valentine Day breakfast...

2010-02-15T13:52:00.001-08:00

On February 14, 2010, the members of the Baltic FD hosted a Valentines Day breakfast. The funds raised will be placed towards the Balitc FD's Project Safe Halloween. Thanks Tim for the pics.....

Baltic FD responds to Canterbury for a Chimney Fire 02/10/10.....

2010-02-12T04:52:00.001-08:00

On Wednesday, February 10, 2010, at 05:18 hours, the Baltic FD along with Moosup ET 294 and Lisbon FD were dispatched to 22 John Brook Road in Canterbury for a chimney fire. Canterbury FD was already operating at a structure fire on Graff Road with Scotland FD, Central Village FD, Plainfield FD, and Moosup as the FAST . First due units to John Brook Road were, Lisbon ET 254, Engine 154 and Moosup ET 294, followed by Baltic ET 224, Ladder 124, and ET124. Fire was contained to the chimney area. Baltic FD units were released at approx. 06:46 hours. Thank you Joe Shefer for the pic........

Baltic FD responds to a grass/brush fire 02/07/10.......

2010-02-08T09:17:00.000-08:00

On Sunday, February 7, 2010, at 15:20 hours, the Baltic FD along with Lisbon FD were dispatched to 138 Potash Hill Road for a grass/brush fire. Upon arrival of Car 224, a heavy smoke condition was noticed. It was unknown were the heavy smoke was originating from. All incoming units were staged at the paper mill until the fire was located. Once the fire was located all units were brought into the scene by Baltic command (Car 224). Baltic engine crews with Lisbon Forestry 154 and Gator 154 entered a field to make their way to the fire. Once the crews had made it through the field and a small wooded area, they had found the source of the heavy smoke, a field fire that had already burned approx. 1 acre. Baltic and Lisbon crews went to work trying to contain the leading edges of the fire line. An Occum engine was dispatched to Westminister Road to monitor that area for extension. Scotland Forestry 116 and Engine 116 were requested durning the incident, to assist with crews already working. Forestry 116 was canceled and Engine 116 was sent to Station 24 for stand by. Fire was contained an overhaul complete at approx. 16:30 hours. Approx. 1 1/2 to 2 acres were burned. A D.E.P. rep. did respond to the scene for a walk of the burned area. Units on scene from Baltic were, ET 124, ET 224, Tanker 124 and Rescue 124 with Gator 124, from Lisbon were Forestry 154, Service 154 with Gator 154 and Occum Engine 42.

Baltic FD responds for possible water rescue 02/04/10......

2010-02-05T04:04:00.000-08:00

On Thursday February 4, 2010 at 11:26 hours the Baltic FD was called to Rte. 97 in the area of the Norwich town line for a possible water rescue in the Shetucket River. Upon arrival of Car 224 (Baltic command) a childs tube type water toy was observed to be hung up on some ice approximately 3/4 of the way from the Rte. 97 river bank. The Norwich Underwater Search and Rescue team consisting of Taftville Dive 23, Rescue 2, Squad 2 with boat, and Yantic Rescue 3, Squad 36 with boat were requested by Baltic command to respond and assist. Baltic units on scene were ET 124, Rescue 124 with boat, and Rescue 524. Upon further investigation there was no one in the water or on the ice. A rescue diver was sent out on a rescue ice sled to retrieve the tube. All units were clear at 12:30. Thank you Tim Ricatta, Joe Shefer, and Corey Watford for the pics........

Baltic FD Ladder 124 requested to cover Taftville FD 01/26/10.....

2010-01-27T10:44:00.000-08:00

On Tuesday January 26, 2010, at 00:56 hours, Ladder 124 was requested to cover Taftville Fire Department while they operated at a structure fire at 124 North Main Street in Jewett City. Ladder 124 was accompanied by Yantic Engine 33. Ladder 124 and crew were released at around 04:00 hours.

Baltic FD Ladder 124 requested to cover Taftville FD 01/23/10.....

2010-01-25T07:13:00.000-08:00

On Saturday January 23, 2010, at 20:06 hours, Ladder 124 with Lisbon ET 154 were requested to cover Taftville Fire Department while they operated at a structure fire on Prospect Street in the Greenville section of Norwich. Ladder 124 and crew were released at around 00:15 hours.

Baltic FD responds with Tanker 124 to Yantic for barn fire 01/23/10...

2010-01-23T13:39:00.000-08:00

On Saturday January 23, 2010 at approx. 04:40 hours Tanker 124 was requested to the Yantic section of Norwich, 36 Rogers Road for a barn fire. Tanker 124 was placed into staging and did not have to dump any water. They were released a short time after their arrival in staging.

Baltic FD 2010 Officers....01/16/10

2010-01-16T05:46:00.000-08:00

Chief Robert Tardif-Car 24
Deputy Chief Tom Girard-Car 124
Asst. Deputy Chief-Dave Gifford-Car 224
Captain Less Shull-Car 324
Lieutenant Mike St.Germain-Car 424
Lieutenant John Daigneault-Car 524
Lieutenant Donna Sanford-Car 624
Safety Officer George Allen-Car 724
Chief Engineer Don Ouillete-Car 824

Baltic FD responds to Chimney Fire 01/02/10.....

2010-01-03T09:32:00.000-08:00

On Saturday January 02, 2010 at approx. 15:45 hours the Baltic FD was sent to 1 Pautipaug Hill Road for a chimney fire. Upon arrival of Baltic units (ET-124, Ladder 124, Tanker 124, and ET-224) there was an active fire found in a three flue chimney (two wood stoves and one oil furnace) which had not been cleaned in the last seven years, according to the home owner. After several attempts to break up the blockage by traditional ways, Baltic members had to breach the chimney to get to the blockage. A hand line was used to keep the fire contained and extinguished. One engine was requested from the Occum Fire Department to Station 24 to stand-by and were later brought into the scene for man power and TIC. Baltic and Occum units cleared the scene at approx. 18:00 hours. Thanks Tim for the pics............

Baltic FD responds to Franklin for a Haz-Mat 12/27/09....

2009-12-31T09:10:00.000-08:00

FF Davis exiting the structure after metering.....

On Sunday December 27, 2009 at 09:24 hours the Baltic FD was requested to 352 Route 32 in Franklin for a 500 pound propane cylinder leaking within 15' of a structure.Upon arrival of Baltic units (ET-124, Ladder 124, and Tanker 124) members assisted Franklin members with setting up exposure lines and metering the structure. An Uncas Gas Tech had arrived on scene with an empty 50 pound cylinder to transfer product from the 5o0 pound cylinder. It was determined that the 500 mpound cylinder was over filled on a cold day and with the warm weather the product had expanded and vented. Once some product transfer was complete the venting stopped. Baltic units assisted with hose clean up and Baltic units were clear clear around 11:30. Thanks Tim for the pics.......

Baltic FD responds to Bozrah Structure Fire and Stand By Assignment 12/18/09....

2009-12-18T08:17:00.000-08:00

Tanker-124 dumping a load of water......

On Friday Decenber 18, 2009 at approx 00:06, the Baltic Fire Department was requested for a stand by assignment at the Bozrah firehouse. ET-224 and Tanker-124 were requested for the stand by. While in route Tanker-124 was requested to the scene at 17 Schwartz Road, the Kofkoff Egg Farm and ET-224's crew took in a Fire Alarm at a church on Bozrah Street. Baltic units were released approx. 05:00 hours.... Thanks Tim for the pic.

Baltic FD training 11/14/09 and 11/30/09....

2009-12-14T05:35:00.000-08:00

On Staurday November 14, 2009 members of the Baltic FD conducted vehicle extrication training and on Monday November 30, 2009 members practiced their search and rescue techniques...Thanks Tim and Reg for the pics.......

Baltic FD responds to basement filling with smoke 12/09/09....

2009-12-13T11:35:00.000-08:00

FF Frank Davis cleaning out the wood stove..... FF's Dan Kutz and Mike Meadows setting up PPV......

On Wednesday December 9, 2009 at approx. 15:20 hours the Baltic FD responded to #221 Pautipaug Hill Road for a basement filling with smoke. Upon arrival of Baltic units it was found that the stove pipe for the wood stove had become dislodged from the wood stove. Baltic units were on scene for a bit to complete ventilation ops and to clean out the wood stove....Thanks Tim for the pics.

Baltic FD respponds to grill fire 11/30/09......

2009-12-01T07:17:00.000-08:00

On Monday November 30, 2009 at approx. 16:47 hours the Baltic FD was dispatched to 34 Pearl Street in the Hanover section of town for an outside grill fire. Upon arrival of ET-124 there was a small fire involved with a propane grill with no exposures. The small fire was quickly delt with by the engine crew and the source was removed from the grill. The call was placed under control and information was obtained off the grill and from the home owner. Other units that made it onto the road were Tank 124 and Service 124, but were returned in route to the scene...

Baltic FD takes part in heavy vehicle extrication class hosted by the Voluntown FD 11/22/09...

2009-11-23T10:12:00.000-08:00

FF Frank Davis.....

FF Sean Ferguson........

On this past weekend Deputy Chief Tom Girard, FF Frank Davis, and FF Sean Ferguson took part in a heavy vehicle extrication class hosted by the Voluntown Fire Department. Photos courtesy of the Norwich Bulletin............

Baltic FD responds mutal aid to Scotland for a structure fire 11/09/09......

2009-11-09T11:11:00.000-08:00

LT Lewis and FF Davis on the 2 1/2.....

On November 09, 2009 at 03:00 hours, the Baltic FD was dispatched mutal aid with Canterbury and the Central Village FAST Team to the town of Scotland for a W/F at 783 Hanover Road. Upon arrival of ET-124, the unoccupied 1 1/2 floor wood frame house was well involved. ET-124 being the first engine in stretched a 2 1/2 to begin fire surpression. This was also the first call for Tanker 124 which was placed into service last month. ET-224 the other Baltic unit was task with water hole operations. Thanks Sean for the picture........

Baltic FD members beware 10/20/09......

2009-10-20T13:12:00.000-07:00

Just found out there have been some motor vehicle break-ins on Main Street in Baltic and on Bushnell Hollow Road. Remember if you respond to a call in your personal vehicle to the scene or to the station, lock it up. Keep your eyes and ears open and be safe.....

Baltic FD places new tanker into service 10/18/09......

2009-10-20T10:34:00.000-07:00

The Baltic FD has placed Tanker 124 into service on 10/18/09 following the tanker class that was held at the Baltic FD.......

Baltic FD Tanker Shuttle Class 10/18/09..........

2009-10-18T15:25:00.000-07:00

On Sunday October 18, 2009 the Baltic FD headed outdoors for the practical evolutions for the Tanker Shuttle class held over the weekend. Tankers from Baltic, Franklin, Bozrah, Lebanon, East Great Plains, Lisbon, Griswold, and Scotland participated in the drill. Thanks Tim for the pics.........

Baltic FD responds to MVA 10/10/09........

2009-10-13T09:56:00.000-07:00

On Saturday, October 10, 2009, at approx. midnight the Baltic FD was dispatched to the area between 26 and 36 Hanover-Versailles RD for a one car mva. Upon arrival, one car was found off the road into a tree with one patient. The patient was extricated and packaged for transport. The patient was transported ALS to Backus Hospital......Thanks Tim for the pics.......

Baltic FD drills with Scotland on Tanker Ops. 09/28/09.....

2009-10-02T11:10:00.001-07:00

Members setting up a drop tank.....

The new Tanker 124 dumping a load of water......

Members learning how the low flow strainers operate......

On Monday September 28, 2009, members of the Baltic FD with members of the Scotland FD, drilled with the new Tanker 124 in how to set up a drop area and how to pump off multiple drop tanks. Scotland ET-116 and HT-116 also assisted in the drill. Baltic FD will be hosting a State Tanker Shuttle class on October 17th and 18th 2009. Thank you Tim for the pics.....

Baltic FD host a State Aerial class 09/26/09 and 09/27/09......

2009-10-02T10:30:00.000-07:00

Asst. Deputy Chief David Gifford, Safety Officer George Allen, and Driver/Operator Ed Bastien......

ET-224 feeding Tower 116 and Ladder 106.....

On the weekend of September 26th and 27th the Baltic FD hosted a State Aerial class. There were multiple area departments that participated in the class. Thank you Tim for the pics......

Baltic FD responds mutal aid to Occum 09/22/09...

2009-09-22T13:36:00.000-07:00

On Tuesday September 22, 2009, at approx 11:00 hours, Baltic FD was requested full assignment to Occum for a TT unit fire. Baltic responded with ET-224, ET-124, and R-124 with 11 members. Upon arrival Baltic was directed by Occum command to assist with the opening up of the box portion of the TT unit and some surpression work. Scene was turned over to CSP and Occum and Baltic units were clear at approx. 13:00 hours.

Baltic FD responds mutal aid to Scotland 09/14/09...

2009-09-15T05:18:00.001-07:00

FF Frank Davis......

On Monday September 14, 2009 at approx. 16:24 hours, Baltic FD was requested full assignment along with the Canterbury FD to 416 Hanover Road in the town of Scotland for a vehicle fire that had extended into a chicken coop. Upon arrival of the first units, the coop had already burned to the ground. The vehicle was also a lost. Focus of the crews was turned to a boat that was located near the coop. The boat recieved a little heat, but was a save. Extensive overhaul was performed to the coop area. Baltic units were cleared to return at approx. 17:20 hours.

Baltic FD responds to a reported electrical fire 09/13/09...

2009-09-14T11:09:00.001-07:00

ET-124.......

Ladder-124 and ET-224........

LT. Lewis and Safety Officer Allen make an inspection of the exterior...

On September 13, 2009 at approx. 17:30 hours, the Baltic FD was dispatched to 11 Potash Hill Road for an electrical fire. Upon arrival of units, it was found that a delivery truck had struck a utility pole pulling the wires from the house causing a surge protector in the house to burn up. The house was inspected for other electrical components with damage and none were found. Baltic FD was clear upon the arrival of CL&P.........

Never Forget....09/11/09

2009-09-11T04:37:00.000-07:00

Remembering those who lost their lives eight years ago. Thoughts and prayers to the families they left behind.....

Ladder 124 is back from paint....09/08/09

2009-09-10T09:13:00.000-07:00

After being out of service for a little over two months Ladder 124 is back in house from a new paint job to the cab and body. The ladder will be in service until the relettering starts.....

Baltic FD gets demo from Firematic 08/24/09...

2009-09-03T11:41:00.000-07:00

On Monday August 24, 2009 the Baltic Fire Dept. received a demo from Firematic on the Res-Q-Jack system at the department's evening training session. Thanks Reg for the pics.....

Baltic responds to tree on wires 08/18/09.....

2009-08-20T10:56:00.000-07:00

On Tuesday August 18th at 20:25 hours, Baltic Fd responded to the area of 10 Salt Rock Rd. for a tree on wires with fire. Upon arrival of ET-224, there was a tree across the road resting on the wires with no fire. The area was secured and upon the arrival of CL&P, the tree was cut free from the wires and the road was reopened. Baltic units were clear at approx. 22:06 hours.

Tanker 124 Update 08/07/09

2009-08-07T06:18:00.000-07:00

The new Tanker 124 left US Tanker on August 6th and will arrive at Station 24 on August 10th.

Tanker 124 Update 07/31/09

2009-07-31T05:05:00.000-07:00

U.L. pump test date set up for 8/4/2009, striping getting underway. Est. delivery is 8/6/2009.

Baltic responds to structure fire in Canterbury 07/27/09....

2009-07-28T06:47:00.000-07:00

LT Lewis....

FF Davis and FF Fergueson....

On Monday morning July 27, 2009 at 03:18 hours the Canterbury Frie Dept. along with the Baltic and Scotland Fire Depaetments and the Central Village Fire Dept. as the Fast Team were dispatched to 121 Cemetery Road in Canterbury for a trailer fire. Upon arrival of the first Canterbury unit the trailer was already on the ground. Baltic responded with two engines and a total of ten members. Baltic was realesed and returned to service at approx. 05:50 hours. The fire is under investigation. Thank you Tim Ricatta for the pics............

Baltic Participates in Taftville FD Muster 07/25/09....

2009-07-25T17:59:00.000-07:00

Baltic memebers participating in Taftville FD's muster today. This was the first time these members competed in a muster as a team. (from left to right) Capt. T. Blanchard, FF/MRT S. Edwards, EMT T. Ricatta Jr., FF/EMT J. Gifford, MRT M. Sanford, and FF F. Davis. I can't forget the guy in the back by the fence with the camera is FF/MRT R. Patchnell. Thank you to Tim Ricatta Sr. for the photos.

Tanker 124 Update 07/24/09

2009-07-24T05:03:00.001-07:00

Both tank and pump have been mounted, final body/electrical assembly is underway.

Hydrant Ops Training 07-20-09.....

2009-07-21T08:13:00.000-07:00

LT Lewis explaining the proper way of hooking a hydrant....

FF Meadows practicing hooking the hydrant......

Tanker 124 Update 07/17/09

2009-07-17T07:16:00.001-07:00

Body is back from paint and back into the shop, currently having chevron striping added to back, final body/electrical assembly underway, tank has been brought in for wrap, pump has been mounted.

Baltic Plays In Benefit Softball Game...07/08/09

2009-07-12T16:38:00.000-07:00

On Wednesday July 08, 2009, some of the members of the Baltic Fire Department took part in a benefit softball game agaist employee's of the Lisbon Wal-Mart. The game was to benefit the CMC (Childerns Medical Center). Fun was had by all and it was for a good cause. Oh and by the way, we lost 13-6. Thank you to the members that came out in support of this great cause...........

Tanker 124 Update 07/10/09

2009-07-10T05:24:00.001-07:00

Body is at paint, pump is completed and ready for mounting, tank is at UST and is next inline for wrap.

Tanker 124 Update 07/02/09

2009-07-02T07:34:00.000-07:00

Subframe mounted, pump construction moving right along, tank has arrived at UST, body fabrication well underway.

Tanker 124 Update 06/25/09

2009-06-25T10:35:00.000-07:00

Subframe mounted, pump is at UST and has been brought in for build, tank has arrived at UST, body fabrication will be getting underway shortly........

Tanker 124's Chassis Reaches US Tanker 06/22/09

2009-06-22T12:01:00.000-07:00

Baltic responds to Taftville for structure fire 06/04/09

2009-06-06T08:36:00.000-07:00

Truck 124 covering Taftville Station.....

ET-224......

ET-224's Crew...Deputy Chief Girard, FF's Davis, Deveccelly, and Edwards...

Baltic FF's Davis and Deveccelly.....

At approx. 22:52 hours, an engine and ladder were requested from Baltic to 50 Hunters Ave. in Taftville for a working structure fire. The Taftville, Occum, Yantic, East Great Plains, and the City of Norwich Fire Departments had already been on scene fighting the fire for about an hour. ET-224 was already on a cover assignment for the Occum Fire Department when the request came. ET-224 responded from Occum's Station with Truck 124 responding from Station 24. Upon arrival of ET-224, they were put to work in helping with overhaul operations. Truck 124 was requested by command to cover Taftville's Station with Jewett City's ET-156 upon arrival. All Baltic units were back in service at Station 24 approx. 03:00 hours on 06/05/09.

Baltic participates in Memorial Day parade 05/25/09

2009-05-27T05:13:00.000-07:00

Baltic FF's Bastien and Davis.......

On Monday May 25, 2009, the members of the Baltic Fire Dept. took part in the towns annual Memorial Day parade. A big thank you goes out to the other orgaizations that participated in the parade.

Baltic responds to MVA 05/25/09

2009-05-27T05:04:00.000-07:00

Vehicle ended up over the ribbon rail and down by the water...

On Monday May 25, 2009, at approx. 01:40, the Baltic Fire Dept. was sent to near the Sprague Norwich town line for a mva with the occupant out of the vehicle and in the water. Upon arrival of Baltic units, they found the Occum Fire dept. already on scene trying to remove the patient from the water. Do to the patients location, a stokes basket was used to remove the patient up the embankment to the street. Patient was loaded into Baltic R-524 and transported ALS to Backus Hospital. Thanks to Jolette Riley for the pictures.......

Baltic assist with traffic 05/24/09

2009-05-24T14:01:00.001-07:00

Baltic FF's Lussier and Kutz...

Today the Baltic Fire Dept. assisted with traffic control for the annual Memorial Run (Pappy's Run). There were three different crews controling three different intersections for approx. 30 minutes while the motorcycles paraded by.

Baltic Cover Assignment 05/13/09

2009-05-13T16:55:00.000-07:00

At about 15:25 hours one ET was requested to cover Occum FD while the Occum FD was at a structure fire in Lisbon on Sullivan Road. Baltic's ET was clear from Occum around 17:00 hours.

Baltic Car Fire 05/07/09

2009-05-07T16:55:00.000-07:00

Baltic FF Frank Davis

At about 00:30 hrs on 05/07/09, Station 24 was dispatched for a reported car fire in the area of #21 Noahs Way. Car 24 transmitted a fully involved car fire upon arrival. Upon arrival of ET-224 one line was put into operation. The cause is still under investigation. Thanks Tim for the pics.