Baltic FD responds to structure fire 05/10/10......

On Monday, May 10, 2010 at 08:03 hours, the Baltic FD with mutal aid from the Occum and Lisbon FD's were dispatched to 90 Inland Road, Amgraph Packaging for a possible fire in the roof. Upon arrival of the first Baltic officer, the plant personal reported a fire had started in a machine and traveled up some duct work into a roof top unit. At this time the FAST team was requested with an additional truck company. Yantic was started as the FAST and Taftville as the additional Truck Company. As Baltic crews made thier way into the facility, they found the fire had already been knocked down by plant employees, but a heavy smoke condition remained. The Baltic crew along with the help of the Lisbon, Occum, and Taftville crews set up multiple positive pressure fans to eject most of the heavy smoke. The Baltic units that were on scene were, ET-124, Ladder 124, ET-224, and Tanker 124. American Ambulance also had an ALS car on scene doing evaluations on some of the facility personal that fought the inital fire. Thanks Tim for the pics.........................

Baltic FD responds to a brush fire 04/20/10........

On Tuesday April 20, 2010 at 13:12 hours the Baltic FD responded to 70 Bushnell Hollow Road(Rte. 138) for a small brush fire approx. 20 feet from a structure. Upon arrival of ET 224 with Car 124(Baltic command). One line was placed into operation by ET 224's crew and held it in check until ET 124 had arrived with more manpower. Rakes were used to overhaul the area and wet down a final time. Units were clear and placed back into service at 13:23 hours.........

Baltic FD to host Mothers Day breakfast on 05/09/10....

The members of the Baltic Volunteer Fire Department would love to cook breakfast for you & you’re Mom on Mothers Day, Sunday, May 9, 2010. The hours for the breakfest will run from 07:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. The address for the Baltic Firehouse is 22 Bushnell Hollow Road, Baltic, CT. 06330, (just in case you are using a GPS to find us). The firefighters & ambulance technicians will prepare the following breakfast for you & your Mom: Pancakes, eggs, sausages, home fries, syrup, and coffee, orange juice or milk will be available. The price for this breakfast will be: $3.00 for children 12 & under. $7.00 for anyone 13 years older. Thank you in advance for your support............

Baltic FD responds to a brush fire 04/11/10.......

On Sunday April 11, 2010 at 15:40 hours, the Baltic FD was dispatched to a small brush fire in the area of the old canal off of Rte. 97. Upon arrival of the first engine the fire was pretty much extinguished. The fire did get into one of the old beams from the old canal gates and had to be torn apart to exinguish it fully. Baltic units on scene were ET 224, ET 124. Tanker 124, and Gator 124. Units were on scene for approx. 30 minutes. Thanks Tim for the pic....

Baltic FD responds to Franklin Industrial/Machinery Accident 03/24/10....

On Wednesday, March 24, 2010, at 18:38 hours, the Baltic FD was special requested for Rescue 124 with the ResQ Jacks to respond to 5 Tyler Drive in Franklin for a industrial/machinery accident. Upon arrival, Rescue 124's crew was ordered by Franklin Command to utilize the ResQ Jacks to stabilize the boom from the Lull that had over turned until the heavy duty wrecker had arrived. Once that was completed Rescue 124's crew went to work with hydraulic tools and a Zawzall, with crews from Franklin and Lebeanon to remove the top of the skid steer so the patient could be extricated. The patient was completely extricated approx. 55 minutes from time of entrapment. The patient was transported to Backus Hospital by franklin Rescue 525 with ALS aboard. Baltic units were released a short time later. Thanks Tim for the pics...........

Baltic FD responds to CO call 03/20/10............

Deputy Chief Girard, FF Davis, FF Edwards, and Utility FF Ferguson......

On Saturday March 20, 2010, the Baltic FD responded to 16 Pautipaug Hill Road for a CO detector sounding. Upon arrival of ET-124 a single occupant was waiting for the FD arrival. Car 124 initiated command. The structure was metered and the occupant was evaluated. No readings were found in the structure and no symtoms with the occupant. Thanks Tim for the pics....

Baltic FD responds to Franklin for smoke investigation 03/15/10...

On Monday, March 15, 2010, at approx. 17:00 hours, the Baltic FD was requested with the Bozrah FD to respond to 15 Murphy Road in the town of Franklin for a smoke investigation in a commercial building. Baltic units on scene were ET-124, Ladder 124, and Tanker 124. Ladder 124 was requested to set up on the "D" side, just North of the "C/D" corner. Units were released a short time after arrival. Nothing found in the structure. Thanks Tim for the pics......