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Hudson Heat Featuring Hudson New Hampshire’s Bravest May 2015

HUDSON HEAT

NEWSLETTER

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Hudson Heat May 2015

HUDSON NEW HAMPSHIRE

FIRE DEPARTMENT’S

UNOFFICIAL NEWSLETTER

Featuring Hudson New Hampshire’s

Bravest

Inside The Heat Two Alarms Struck For Glasgow Circle Blaze

Firefighter Bob Haggerty Presented With The VFW Loyalty Day Award

Abandon Boat Found On The Merrimack

Hudson Crews Respond To Merrimack Brush Fire Congresswoman Kuster Hold Press Conference At Central Station

Medic 1 Responds To Litchfield Working Fire

One Critical After Highland Street Crash Tanker 1 Called To Windham Second Alarm

Hudson Assists At Hooksett Brush Fire

Trauma Team Called For Derry Road Crash

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Volume 20 Issue 5

Front Cover

A flag on the grave of a past firefighter fore Memorial Day

Back Cover

Firefighters Todd Berube ans Erich Weeks

Publisher D Morin

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Two Alarms Struck For Glasgow Circle Blaze Two alarms were struck on May 7th, after flames broke out at 21 Glasgow Circle. Dispatcher Collins received numerous 911 calls at 08:50 reporting the fire. The callers stated heavy fire coming from the building. Toned to the scene were Engine 2 with a crew of Firefighters Lappin and Clarenbach, Ladder 2 with a crew of Firefighters Conlon and Perkins, Engine 1 with a crew of Lieutenant Paquette and Firefighters Bradish and Tracy, Car 4 with Captain Hansen, Car 2 with Deputy O’Brien and Car 3 with Deputy Tice along with a Nashua engine. While en route on Highland Street Car 4 had heavy smoke showing from the area of the fire and requested a working fire. Toned on the working fire were Squad 1 with a crew of Captain Morin and Firefighter Winsor. Car 4 arrived on the scene and reported a 1 1/2 story single family home heavily involved and struck a second alarm. Fire Prevention Officer Dube arrived with Car 4 and checked on the home occupants. Engine 2 stretched a line to the rear of the building entering a back door to attack the

flames. Ladder 2 vented the building allowing the crews to make entry. Nashua Engine 4 laid a supply line from a hydrant into the fire and stretched a second hand line. Engine 1 stretched a line into the garage to hit the flames. Car 3 was assigned to the rear of the building with Car 2 assisting with command and Squad 1 to the command post. Two AMR ambulances from Nashua were called to the scene to treat and transport several patients. One occupant was transported from the scene suffering injuries related to the fire. A second occupant was treated on the scene. A neighbor who entered the building to assist the occupants was also transported for injuries. Toned on the second alarm was Ambulance 2 with Firefighter Crane along with a Nashua ladder, engines from Londonderry, Litchfield, Windham, Derry and Pelham to the scene. Heavy fire burned through the roof and all crews were removed from the building. Nashua Engine 4 used a deck gun to hit the heavy fire in the front of the building while master streams operated on side 2 and 3 hitting the fire.

The large streams quickly darkened down the flames and crews reentered the building. Numerous hose lines were stretched into the building. Windham and Londonderry crews were assigned to relieve first in crews, with the Nashua ladder and Derry crew assigned to opening up. Litchfield was assigned as RIT with the Pelham crew staging a short time and sent to cover Station 1. The fire was placed under

control at 09:28 with crews performing overhaul and hitting hots spots for another hour. Fire prevention Officer Dube and Inspector Triolo investigated the scene for a cause. Building Inspector Hebert was also called to the scene to check the buildings stability. The building was destroyed and has to be torn down. Fire crews from Nashua, Pelham and Dracut Mass covered the Hudson stations during the fire.

Deputy Tice and a Nashua officer set up and attack plan as crews stretch lines.

Heavy smoke and ire pours from 21 Glasgow Circle as firefighters stretch lines to attack the flames.

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Firefighter Bob Haggerty Presented With The VFW Loyalty Day Award

Nomination Letter written by Chief Buxton.It is with great pride and honor that I write to you today to nominate Firefighter Robert Haggerty for this years Loyalty Day Award. Robert has been a member of the Hudson Fire Department since 2002.

As your introduction letter to the Loyalty Day Awards Program states, this occasion is to honor people who through their dedication and service have contributed to the well-being of the community. As a Call Firefighter for the Hudson Fire Department, Robert has consistently shown his dedication to the community. No task has ever been too large or too small for him, and his goal has always have been to help the people of Hudson in the most professional, loyal way possible. My nomination today does not include any one particular act of heroism as we hear about the risks firefighters take, but it is about what I refer as silent heroes. There are everyday people who are loyal and strive to serve their community to protect the citizens. It is about people who dedicate themselves to a career of helping others. Robert currently resides in Hudson, NH and is married to his wife Linda, and is the proud father of three daughters, Lisa, Mary and Katelyn. I hope this letter provides enough of a snapshot of an individual who has dedicated 13 years of service to the town of Hudson and its citizens. I ask for your consideration in awarding the 2015 Loyalty Day Award to Firefighter Robert Haggerty.

Firefighter Bob Haggerty the 2015 VFW Loyalty Day Award winner.

Abandon Boat Found On The Merrimack On May 13th, Dispatcher Castonguay received a call reporting an abandoned boat on the Merrimack River at the end of Leybridge Drive. Toned to the scene at 13:19 were Forestry 1 with a crew of Firefighters Brideau, Graham and Benner towing Marine 2, Squad 1 with a crew of Firefighters Winsor and Armand and Medic 4 with a crew of Lieutenant Mamone and Firefighters Berube and Canavan along with Car 4 with Captain Morin. Fire companies put the marine unit in the river at Maple Street and Firefighters Berube and Canavan headed up stream tp the reported area. Car 4 responded to Leybridge Drive to locate the boat. The boat was found washed up on a group of rocks on the Nashua side of the river. Due to the size of the abandoned boat a request was made to Litchfield Fire for their marine unit to be used as a tow boat. Nashua Fire was also requested due to the incident was on their side of the river.

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Congratulations goes out to Firefighters Brian Schofield on his promotion to the rank of lieutenant with the Litchfield Fire Department. We all wish Brian the best of luck in his new position.

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Hudson Crews Respond To Merrimack Brush Fire

May 6th, fire weather was a Class 4 day with a Red Flag Warning. Many area departments responded to brush fires with the worst blaze breaking out in Merrimack shortly after 14:00. As the blaze grew a large plume of smoke could be seen from many areas of Hudson. At 16:14 Merrimack struck a forth alarm for the fire bringing Hudson to the scene. Toned to the fire was Engine 1

with a crew of Lieutenant Dube and Firefighters Mulcay and Levesque along with Car 4 with Captain Gannon. On arrival at the Toll Booth near exit 10, of the Everrett Turnpike Hudson was assigned to supply water to a Bedford forestry and to operate a hand line to knock down the flames. Firefighters worked 6 hours to bring the blaze that burned fourteen acres under control. Firefighters from Amherst, Hollis, Bedford, Nashua, Manchester and Londonderry also assisted at the scene.

Engine 1 supplies a Bedford forestry at Exit 10 of the Everett turnpike in Merrimack on May 6th.

Engine 1’s crew operates a hose line during a fourteen acre brush fire in Merrimack.

Department Anniversaries

May Joe Triolo 5/13/2001

Al Winsor 5/13/2001 Rob Buxton 5/6/2007

This photo was taken from the Federal Hill Tower in Milford of a brush fire on Cabot Drive in Nashua on May 12th.

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RUN TOTALS: May - 305 2015 Year Total - 1,479

Congresswoman Kuster Hold Press Conference At Central Station On May 6th, Congresswoman Annie Kuster held a press conference at Central Station to announced the reintroduction of her bill, the Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act. Hudson was chosen as the site for the press conference due to several Carbon Monoxide incidents that have taken place durning the last year sickening several residents.   The bill would help states implement important programs that reduce the risk of death by carbon monoxide poisoning.  Congresswoman Kuster was joined at the event by New Hampshire Fire Marshal J. William Degnan, Chief Buxton and Nashua Fire Rescue Assistant Chief Galipeau.  Deputy Chief O’Brien introduced the speakers at the press conference with the duty crew participating in the event. According to the Centers for Disease Control, carbon monoxide poisoning results in over 400 deaths and 20,000 emergency visits each year; this past winter, there were two incidents in Hudson in which people were treated for severe carbon monoxide poisoning. And just last year, three people died after a carbon monoxide poisoning incident in Plaistow.   

  

Deputy Chief O’Brien introduces Congresswomen Anne Kuster as the duty crew looks on at a press conference held a Central station on May 6th.

Additional Crews Needed For Brush Fire As Hudson crews cleared the Merrimack blaze on May

6th, they were called to a brush fire in town off of Beechwood Drive. Engine 4 with a crew of Firefighters Graham, Crane and Winsor, Squad 1 with a crew of Firefighters Lappin and Levesque and Car 3 with Deputy Tice were toned to the scene at 16:55. On arrival crews found a large area of brush burning in a wooded area some distance off the road. Three hundred feet of hose was stretched into the woods to reach the flames. With the difficult access and lack of a water supply Engine 1 and Car 4 were called to the scene. As crews continued to work water became limited and Tanker 1 with a crew of fire Prevention Officer was requested to the scene. The fire was placed under control in about one hour. A Pelham engine covered Central Station during the fire.

Firefighter Sarah Graham uses foam to soak the fire area after a brush fire broke out in the woodland area off of Beechwood Drive.

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Medic 1 Responds To Litchfield Working Fire A fire at 15 Mike Lane in Litchfield on May 10th, brought Medic 1 and multiple mutual aid companies to the scene. Firefighter Rich toned Litchfield companies to the scene at 19:16. while crews were en route numerous calls were received reporting the fire. On arrival of Litchfield Car 3 heavy smoke and fire was reported showing from a split level single family home and a working fire was struck.

Medic 1 with a crew of Lieutenant Paquette and Firefighters Bradish and Tracy along with Car 4 with Captain Hansen were toned to the scene at 19:27 for medical standby. Litchfield Engine 4 stretched a line and within a short time had the heavy fire knocked down. Extensive overhaul was ned to bring the blaze under control. Fire crews from Hudson, Londonderry, Bedford and Derry responded to the scene.

Heavy smoke pours from this home at 15 Mike Lane in Litchfield on May 10th. as firefighters stretch attack lines. Medic 1 and Car 4 assisted at the scene.

Firefighter Bradish, Lieutenant Paquette and Captain Hansen standby the scene in Litchfield on May 10th.

Group 4 members thought Captain Gannon needed a little help!!!!!!

On May 18th, we said goodbye to Firefighter Kim Hiffler. Kim joined the ranks on August 6, 2014. The department presented Kim a Certificate of Appreciation for her service to the Town of Hudson. Kim will be perusing a higher education in the fire service. We all wish Kim the best of luck in the future.

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Marine 2 checked the boat and found it to be abandoned but could not make access due to the rocks. Litchfield’s marine unit responded to the Nashua Boat ramp and a Nashua fire officer bordered and was transported to the scene to evaluated the conditions. Hudson Marine 2 picked up Nashua Fire Safety Officer Conway and set up down stream as a rescue team if needed. Nashua launched their marine unit with two firefighter dressed in water rescue suits to wade into the water and pull

the abandon boat off the rocks. Once the boat was in the open water a tow rope was tied to the Litchfield marine unit for the tow to the boat ramp. Crews found this to be a difficult task due to the current and the abandon boat flooded. After several attempts the abandoned boat was again taken to shore and tied off in a safe area.The New Hampshire Fish and Game was notified to remove the boat.

marine 2 with a crew of Firefighters Canavan and Berube operates on the Merrimack River.

Hudson and Nashua marine units standby as Nashua firefighters operate in the water to remove an abandon boat off a group of rocks on May13th.

Stove Top Fire Quickly Contained A stove top fire on May 22nd, was quickly contained by crews. At 11:11 Dispatcher Castonguay toned Ladder 2 with a crew of Firefighter Lappin and Levesque, Engine 1 with a crew of Lieutenant Kearns and Firefighters Mulcay and Schofield, Car 2 with Deputy O’Brien and Car 3 with Deputy Tice along with two Nashua engines. On arrival Car 2 reported a moderate smoke condition in a two story single family home and assumed command of the scene. Due to the smoke conditions it took some time for crews to determine what was causing the smoke. A bag of household waste was found burning on the stove and quickly knocked down. Inspector Triolo investigated the scene for a cause of the fire. Crews remained on the scene for about 1 hour clearing smoke.

Crews Respond To Bedford Brush Fire On May 27th, at 17:34 Dispatcher Stuart toned Forestry 2 with a crew of Firefighters Lappin and Levesquue and Car 4 with Captain Gannon to Iron Horse Drive in Bedford to assist battling a 2 alarm brush fire. Bedford’s fire was one of four large brush fires along the railroad tracks sparked by a passing train. Due to the area the fire was in handfuls and long hose lines stretchers were needed to control the fire. Firefighters from across the area responded mutual aid to the fire in Bedford, Merrimack and 2 in Manchester.

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One Critical After Highland Street Crash A two vehicle head-on crash on May 24th, at the intersection of Highland and George Streets sent four people to hospitals with one flown to Boston for treatment of injuries. Chief Buxton the had just cleared the intersection in his personal vehicle as the crash occurred. He immediately notified Fire Alarm of the crash and began rendering medical aid to the injured. At 11:54 Dispatcher Collins toned Squad 1 with a crew of Firefighters Armand and Winsor, Medic 4 with a crew of Lieutenant Mamone and Firefighters Berube and Conlon, Engine 1 with a crew of Firefighters Brideau, Benner and Rich along with Car 4 with Captain Morin the scene. On arrival crews found Chief Buxton in a vehicle treating the severely injured patient. Squad 1’s crew split up

completing patient care in using the Jaws of Life to open up a car with Chief Buxton assuming command. Medic 4 on arrival was assigned to patient care of the severely injured patient. After an evaluation of the patient the Trauma Team at the Medical Center was activated. Firefighter Winsor using the Jaws quickly had the vehicle opened up to allow crews better access to the patient. Crews quickly evaluated the other patients and called for Nashua AMR ambulance to the scene. Engine 1 stretched a hand line and provided patient care to the other patients. Crews quickly had the severely injured patient packaged and transported to the hospital. A third ambulance from Nashua was requested to the scene to assist with transporting the injured. After being treated at the Med Center a helicopter was called to fly the severely injured patient to Boston for further treatment. Two firefighters were taken to the hospital for minor injuries. Crews remained at the scene for about one hour.

Firefighter Winsor uses the Jaws of Life to open a door as Medic 4’s crew provides medical care to the trapped patient after a head-on crash at the intersection of Highland and George Streets on May 24th.

Crews package one patient for transport to a Nashua Hospital.

One Injured In Steam Engine Accident Dispatcher Collins toned Ambulance 2 with a crew of Firefighters Brideau, Benner and Winsor, Squad 1 with a crew of Firefighters Armand and Rich and Car 4 with Captain Morin to 30 Cedar Street for the report of burns. On arrival crews found one injured person and transported the patient to a Nashua hospital. Upon investigating the scene the found explosion and flash fire had occurred after a model steam engine malfunctioned. The insignia fire involving the patio furniture and grass had been extinguished by a resident of the home before arrival of firefighters. The State Fire Marshal was notified of the incident.

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Tanker 1 Called To Windham Second Alarm Windham firefighters requested assistance on May 24th,

to bring a two alarm fire under control. Dispatcher Collins toned Tanker 1 with a crew of Firefighters Armand and Winsor and Car 4 with Captain Morin to the 63 Blossom Road scene at 15:43. On arrival of Windham crews they found and outside fire spread into the homes attic. Heavy fire took hold in the attic and a second was struck. Tanker 1 supplied water to the attack engine, and the tankers crew and Car 4 were assigned to perform overhaul on floor 2 of the large 2 1/2 story single family home. Firefighters from Hudson, Litchfield, Pelham, Derry, Londonderry Auburn and Hampstead responded to the scene to assist Windham.

Two alarms were struck for a blaze in the attic of the Windham home on May 24th. Photo by Al Boucher

Firefighters Mike Mulcay and Jim Lappin work at the Hooksett Brush Fire.

Hudson Assists At Hooksett Brush Fire

The Town of Hooksett requested a forestry task force on May 30th, to assist firefighters knockdown and overhaul a 24 acre brush fire. Dispatcher Castonguay toned Forestry 2 with a crew of Firefighters Lappin and Mulcay and Car 4 with Captain Gannon to the scene at 08:33.

The fire began just after mid-day on May 29th. Hooksett firefighters called multiple surrounding towns to the scene to assist battling the blaze that was located deep in the woods off of Whitehall Road. To reach the flames four wheel drive was needed to pass through the trails and unkept dirt roads that led to the fire area. While crews worked the blaze a second fire was found requiring more companies to the scene. On arrival at the fire Forestry 2 drove some distance into the woods to a command post where the crew was then taken by off road vehicles to a second location deeper in the woods to where they were dropped off to walk some desistance to the fire area. Thousands of feet of hose being supplied by forestry trucks and hand tools were used to bring the fire under control and deal with the many hot spots still burning in the fire area. High temperatures hampered crew’s efforts as they worked. As firefighters would finish working in one area and move their hose lines to another area smoke and flames again would flare up requiring hose lines back to the original area. The overhaul continued through the afternoon. Hudson crews returned to town at 17:06.

Firefighters from Hudson, Litchfield, Pelham, Auburn, Newmarket, Newington, Candia, Epping, Epsom, East Kingston, Goffstown, Hopkinton, Webster, Dunbarton, Bradford, Salem and Portsmouth.

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Trauma Team Called For Derry Road Crash

Dispatcher Stuart received a 911 call on May 29th, at 05:22 reporting a motor vehicle crash in the area of 300 Derry Road. Toned to the scene were Medic 1 with a crew of Firefighters Sullivan, Lambert and Bavaro, Squad 1 with a crew of Firefighters Mulcay and Patterson and Car 4 with Captain Grebinar.

On arrival crews found a 2 vehicle rear-end crash with heavy damage and injuries. After a evaluation of one patient was found to have suffered serious injury and the Trauma Team at the Med Center was requested. The patient was removed from the vehicle and transported to the hospital. The people in the second vehicle were not hurt.

The Trauma Team was activated for this crash in the area of 300 Derry Road on May 29th.

The Town of New Boston held a training burn on May 31st, completing evaluations and then burning the 2 story home to the ground.

Nashua firefighters struck 2 alarms for this blaze at 30 Canal Street on May 17th.

Lowell Mass firefighters struck 2 alarms on May 9th, for this fire in a large commercial building.

Area Blazes

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Tail Board

This is what happens when you place traffic cones at all the empty parking spots at Central Station when Dispatcher Castonguay reports for duty. The cones end up blocking off your office.

Captain Grebinar films a episode of Hudson Fire Hot Tropics on May 17th.

Firefighter Tom Sullivan waves to the residents watching the Memorial Day Parade on May 25th.

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