5/20/08 Car verse Propane Tank, Haven Health Care

On Tuesday afternoon at 14:18 volunteers from Jewett City and Griswold Ambulance responded to Haven Health Care on Preston Rd. for a vehicle into a propane tank. Companies arrived to find a suv that had rolled from the parking lot into a stationary tank, with one occupant in the vehicle. The patient refused treatment so Griswold Ambulance was released, but command requested Griswold Fire ET-355 to the scene for water supply until the vehicle could be removed. Firefighters remained on the scene for approximately two hours. No injuries were reported.

5/17/08 Anthony St. Structure Fire

At 19:48 Jewett City, Griswold, Lisbon (ET-254) and the FAST from Taftville were requested to a structure fire across from 24 Anthony St. in Jewett City. Chief Smith (Car 56) arrived on scene shortly after with smoke showing from one window of a three story multi-family apartment building. Further investigation found a fire that was started by a candle and had spread up the wall. The fire was quickly knocked down and all companies were cleared with the exception of the Engine and Ladder from Jewett City.

56 House keeps busy

The past month or so has been a busy one for the Volunteers in Jewett City. Since March 31, firefighters have answered 63 emergency calls, 8 of those being structure fires.

3/31/08 Indian Ridge Apts. East Main St. - Third floor bedroom fire
4/07/08 Slater Library Main St. - Fire in basement ceiling
4/16/08 Triangle Wire East Main St. - Fire in the roof - Heavy fire on arrival
4/23/08 1011 Plainfield Pike Oneco - Chicken coop Fire - Ladder requested
4/26/08 Westledge Dr. Norwich - 6 Alarm - Ladder requested
4/28/08 7 Graham Ter. Lisbon - FAST requested - Cancelled en route
5/01/08 119 East Main St. - Basement fire - Extinguished on arrival
5/07/08 209 North Main St. - Basement fire - Fire showing on arrival

5/9/08 Random Video

A short clip of Engine/Tank 156 responding to a stove fire in the 55's District on May 8.

Below is a short clip of Engine/Tank 156 responding mutual aid to Plainfield April 25.

5/7/08 Structure Fire North Main St.

At 04:05 Volunteers from Stations 56-55-54 and the FAST from Taftville were alerted for a structure fire at 209 North Main Street in Jewett City. First in companies found active fire showing from the basement window on the A-Side of a 2 story wood frame duplex. Firefighters stretched one 2" line to the basement while other members checked for occupants. The primary search was negative so all hands worked on containing the fire. The fire was contained within minutes, but smoke could still be scene venting from the second floor window about thirty minutes into the call. Ventilation fans were put into operation evacuating the heavy smoke condition throughout the apartment. Firefighters from Griswold and Lisbon assisted in overhaul operations. One patient was transported to Backus Hospital in Norwich for smoke inhalation and one firefighter was treated on the scene for heat exhaustion. All companies were clear and in service by 07:00. The Griswold FMO is investigating

5/5/08 MVA Main St.

Monday evening at 17:09 Engine Tank 156 and Rescue 456 responded to Main St. in front of the Post Office for a motor vehicle accident with injuries. Arriving units had a car verse motorcycle, with one serious and one minor injury. Lisbon Ambulance was requested to the scene to assist Griswold Ambulance in transporting both patients to Backus Hospital in Norwich.

5/2/08 Donation Drive

Firefighters from Jewett City spent the better half of Friday afternoon collecting donations to benefit the fire victims of the Peachtree Apartment fire in Norwich. Members went out on the yellow line around noon time and started collecting donations from "fill the boot" to cloths, food and furniture to list a few. The event was suppose to be held until 20:00 but with people still coming in members decided to stay an extra hour. At the end of the night firefighters had a total of $7,900 in cash and about $400 to $500 in change and gift cards. Two trailers were also filled with donations to be sent to the families in Norwich. A special thanks to all who participated and to Chad Johnson for pushing the idea forward.

Photo courtesy of Michael Gannon / Norwich Bulletin

Deputy Chief Jen Blake, Ladder Captain Matthew Marrotte and Engine Lieutenant Andy Johnson collect donations on Main St. in Jewett City

This photo was featured on the front page of the Reminder News Jewett City edition

Photo by: Vito J. Leo