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MUTUAL AID BRUSH FIRE Friday, April 25, 2008- At 13:30 hours Moosup Fire Department was dispatched for a mutual aid brush fire assignment on Lathrop Road in Plainfield. The fire which burned approximately 8 acres, was located on a hillside with limited access. Moosup units operated on scene until 18:30 hours.

MUTUAL AID BUILDING FIRE ONECO Wednesday, April 23, 2008- At 12:34 Moosup Fire Department was dispatched on a first alarm assignment to Plainfield Pike, in the Oneco section of Sterling for a reported chicken coop fire. First arriving Oneco units reported a well involved 60' x 100' coop with brush fires and exposures. The assignment was upgraded with numerous tankers from CT, and RI responding to establish a water supply. On arrival ET-194 positioned in an adjacent driveway to provide exposure protection to a nearby garage and home. Moosup units cleared the scene at 15:30.

MUTUAL AID FAST ASSIGNMENT TO BROOKLYN Saturday, April 19, 2008- Just after crews had returned to quarters from a small brush on North Sterling Road, a first alarm assignment was dispatched for a structure fire on Gorman Road, in the Mortlake section of Brooklyn. Ladder 194 responded as a FAST truck on the run. Minutes after the dispatch, Car 190 (Mortlake Deputy Chief Breen) arrived on scene, and reported a 1-1/2 story residential wood frame, that was fully involved. Ladder 194 arrived and setup on the "A" side of the building with Central Village. Due to the heavy fire conditions and stability of the building no interior operations were performed, units operated several hoselines from the exterior, and the ladder pipe on L-190 to bring the fire under control. Moosup units cleared the scene at 20:00.

NEXT STOP FOR LADDER 194.....DANIELSON Wednesday, April 2, 2008- A few hours after returning from Plainfield. Moosup Fire Department was dispatched to a working house fire on North Main Street, in the borough of Danielson. Shortly after Ladder 194 arrived on scene "Danielson Command" assigned the crew to assist with exposure protection on the "D" side of the building. The fire was knocked down quickly, and the ladder crew assisted in ventilation and overhaul before being released by "Command" at 22:30.

MUTUAL AID TO PLAINFIELD Wednesday, April 2, 2008- At 13:10 the working fire assignment was toned for a garage fire on Lovers Lane, in the Plainfield Fire District. Moosup Fire Department responded with Ladder 194 and Engine Tank 294. First arriving Car 194 (Deputy Chief Yellen) reported a well involved 20' x 20' outbuilding with several exposures. Due to dry conditions and high winds several acres of brush and debris in the surrounding area was also burning. The crew from the L-194 assisted with suppression, while ET-294 shuttled water from a nearby water source on Cemetery Road. Moosup units returned at 15:00.

MUTUAL AID TO CENTRAL VILLAGE Sunday, March 24, 2008- At 22:40 Moosup Fire was dispatched mutual aid to Central Village for a reported structure fire. First arriving Car 197 (Deputy Chief Lapierre) reported a well involved mobile home and established "Central Village Command". Ladder 194 and Engine Tank 294 arrived moments after Central Village units. The crew from L-194 assisted with suppression while ET-294 established a water supply for ET-197. Moosup units returned at 00:45.

GARAGE FIRE IN THE ALMYVILLE SECTION Monday, March 3, 2008- At 00:45 Moosup Fire Department was alerted to a reported garage fire on North Main Street, in the Almyville section of Moosup. The first alarm was filled out bringing Stations 97, 96, 95 and 61 FAST. Car 94 (Chief Theriault) arrived on scene moments later and reported a well involved 20'x30' garage with an exposure on the "D" side and established "Moosup Command". First arriving L-194 positioned to provide exposure protection. Command instructed ET-197 to enter driveway and stretch a line to knock down the main body of fire. Additional crews from Station 96 assisted in checking exposures for extension and overhaul. Command placed the incident under control at 01:15. The "D" side exposure received heat damage to vinyl siding, but there was no extension to the interior of the residence. Moosup units returned at 02:30.

MUTUAL AID FAST ASSIGNMENT TO CANTERBURY Sunday, February 24, 2008- At 12:04 QVEC dispatched the Canterbury Fire Department with mutual aid from Central Village, Scotland, Plainfield ET-295, and Moosup FAST for a reported garage fire on Westminster Road. First arriving Engine 193 reported heavy fire in an attached 2 car garage. The first line stretched was able to hold the fire from extending to the living space, while additional lines knocked down the main body of fire in the garage. The crew from Ladder 194 split keeping one crew for FAST and second assisted in opening up and overhaul. Moosup units returned at 14:00.

MUTUAL AID TO CANTERBURY Saturday, January 26, 2008- At 13:06 QVEC dispatched the Canterbury Fire Department along with mutual aid from Central Village, Scotland, Plainfield ET-295, and Moosup (FAST) for a reported electrical fire in the cafeteria of the Dr. Helen Baldwin School on Westminster Road. Arriving Canterbury units reported the building evacuated and nothing visible from the exterior. Ladder 194 arrived on scene and staged for instructions. Shortly after Canterbury Chief Kasacek (C-93) requested the ladder crew to the roof to inspect HVAC units, while crews from Canterbury and Central Village searched the interior of the building. Inspection of the roof units found no apparent problems . Moosup units returned at 13:45.

MOOSUP FIRE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL SUPPER Saturday, January 19, 2008- Many members past and present gathered tonight at the fire station, to celebrate a yearly tradition of the Moosup Fire Department. The evening began with a social hour, then a delicious meal served by Matthew's Catering, followed by an awards presentation. This year MFD presented Life Membership awards to Donald Potvin and William Nadeau for 50 years of service, and Aram Bissonnette for 25 years of service. Retired Captain Ed Despathy was also recognized for his many years of service as our Truck Captain. Special thanks to the Central Village Fire Company for providing coverage during the event.

CHIEFS PUT ON THEIR APRONS
Monday, January 7, 2008- The Chiefs of the MFD prepared and served a pasta dinner for the members. The meal was held as a thank you, to all of our members for their dedication and commitment to the Moosup Fire Department.


MUTUAL AID CHIMNEY FIRE Friday, January 4, 2008- Around 06:15 QVEC dispatched Plainfield Fire Company along with automatic mutual aid from Moosup Fire Department for a chimney fire on Lovers Lane. MFD responded with Ladder 194 and ET-294. On arrival Car 95(Plainfield Chief Hutchinson) assigned the ladder crew to roof operations. Units cleared the scene at 07:30.


ROLLOVER ON PROSPECT STREET Tuesday, January 1, 2008- At 17:22 Moosup Fire Department along with the Moosup Ambulance were dispatched to a vehicle rollover on Prospect Street. Rescue 494 and ET-194 responded, enroute QVEC advised units Plainfield Police was on scene reporting no injuries. Upon arrival Moosup FD secured the vehicle and assisted with traffic. Units cleared the scene at 18:00.


DAGGETT STREET AQUARIUM FIRE Tuesday, January 1, 2008- At 08:56 Moosup Fire Department was dispatched to a kitchen fire on Daggett Street. QVEC advised responding units the calling party has reported the fire to be extinguished. Ladder 194 and ET-194 responded to the scene. Upon arrival units found an aquarium that had caught fire with slight extension into kitchen cabinets. The homeowner used water from the aquarium to extinguish the fire. Units checked for extension and assisted the FMO. Moosup FD cleared the scene at 09:30.


ROLLOVER ON INTERSTATE 395 Monday, December 24, 2007- At 13:51 Moosup Fire Department was dispatched for a tractor trailer rollover on the Exit 89 NB off ramp. Upon arrival units a found tractor trailer on it's side. The driver was transported by R-594 to Backus Hospital. Moosup units worked on scene with CSP, DEP, and DOT to contain diesel fuel leaking from saddle tanks and assist with traffic control. Heavy equipment was brought in to offload the trailer which was carrying tires and remove the vehicle. Moosup units cleared the scene at 19:00.
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FIRST HEAVY SNOW OF THE SEASON = BUSY DAY FOR MFD Thursday, December 13, 2007- As the first heavy snow of the season hit the Northeast, Moosup Fire was kept busy with a variety of calls. Station 94 logged 8 runs by 18:30. The day started out with 3 EMS calls, MVA on I-395, 2 more EMS runs, M/A for a possible electrical fire, and a vehicle fire.


SECOND FIRE IN 12 HOURS MUTUAL AID TO CENTRAL VILLAGE Sunday, December 2, 2007- Around 23:40 QVEC received a call reporting a structure fire on East Shepard Hill Road in the 97 District. The caller was advised to evacuate the building and the assignment was dispatched bringing Station 97, 94, 96, and 95(FAST) to the scene. Car 197(Deputy Chief Lapierre) arrived moments later and reported a working fire on the 2nd floor "D" side of a 2 story wood frame. ET-197 arrived and stretched a 150' 1-3/4" bumper line to the fire floor. L-194 arrived on scene and was instructed to open the roof. The crew split sending one crew to the roof and the second crew provided a back-up line. The fire was knocked down quickly and shortly after "Command" returned units with the exception of 97 and 94 which held for overhaul and to assist the FMO. All remaining units cleared the scene at 02:30.


BRUNSWICK AVE. STRUCTURE FIRE Sunday, December 2, 2007-At 13:30 QVEC received a call reporting a structure fire on Brunswick Avenue in Moosup. Station 94, 97, 96, and 95/61 FAST were dispatched to the scene.


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