November  2003

15 November 2003

On Saturday November 15, Special Unit 27 was alerted to assist HFD Engine 3 with a fast moving corn field fire.  SU27 and five Longmeadow firefighters entered the field and were able to get ahead of the fire.  The fire was contained and extinguished using a booster line and 1" forestry line.  Company 27 fire police also handled traffic control. 

Officer in Charge:  HFD Captain 3-2

Units Responding:

  • Car 27

  • Special Unit 27

  • HFD Engine 3

  • HFD Utility 3

Submitted by: Captain Matt Byard

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13 November 2003

At approximately 2111 hours, Company's 27, 13 and 9 were alerted for a garage fire on Reidtown Road.  Chief 27 arrived first on the scene and confirmed a 3 car garage well off.  Due to heavy winds, being in a rural area and several exposures, Chief 27 requested 3 additional tankers to respond.  The fire was quickly brought under control and extinguished.  Units remained on scene for overhaul. 

Officer in Charge:  Chief Latimer

Units Responding:

  • Engine 27-1

  • Special Unit 27

  • Truck 27

  • Engine 7-3

  • Tanker 9

  • Engine 13-2

  • Tanker 13

  • Medic 75-9

  • Franklin County, Engine Tanker 3

Submitted by: Captain Matt Byard

          

         

Photos by: Terry L. Sigler, Company 13

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