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