Drones like you can buy today weren't even a thought on the horizon back in the day. I was standing next to the drone operator and they were comparing the drone video with a satellite view to see what burned/was burning to what was in that area. They were very concerned with a large propane tank...
The FD had extremely limited access to the property due to the way it was constructed. I was told the facility is about 1 million square feet. This was 4 alarms plus special calls above that.
https://www.squadfirephotos.com/2025/Fires/Somers-Ct-4th-alarm-3725
Unfortunately I had problems with my camera at the scene and then with my computer at home so I lost about half my pictures from this fire.
https://www.squadfirephotos.com/2025/Fires/Hartford-Ct-2nd-alarm-2925
It's basically a new dept. There was a paid and combo department in the same town ( I live here and started my firefighting career here) and they combined 7/1/23. Hired about 30 guys and ordered some new rigs. They now run 5 & 2. 3 man engines 4 man trucks. They do a nice job even with the...
First 3 pictures were given to me. Was KD by the time I got there in about 15 minutes.
https://www.squadfirephotos.com/2025/Fires/Hartford-Ct-2nd-alarm-11425
The fire came in about 21:25. Fire was in an apartment on floor #1 and as companies were starting to pick up smoke was noticed on floor 3 that was not there earlier when checked. Fire gained headway and took off fast. One occupant was rescued via Ladder 6 aerial on arrival from 3rd floor...
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