Strong Fire Department

Update of MORE Strong calls

2008-07-18T22:01:00.002-04:00

Alot of things have been happening in Strong over the past few months. Trees on lines, car accidents, and other things. Strong Fire took delivery of Engine 5 a 1997 quick attack pumper build on a chevy 3500 chassie. There have been training burns, and new members. Stay tuned for the complete list of updates.

Update of calls

2008-05-03T11:13:00.002-04:00

So here is the update of the Strong calls. Multiple car accidents have occured, along with an ambulance assist, and a few other random calls. Stay tuned for a complete update.

Late Night 10-55

2008-05-03T11:01:00.002-04:00

Last night around 0100hrs Strong Fire responded to a reported 10-55 with unknown PI. The patient was responded to have wandered off and was unknown where the occupant was. Engine One and Squad One responded along with NorthStar Farmington and Franklin County Sheriffs Depituties and State Police. The occupant was located at his house and checked out by NorthStar. The truck he was driving went off the road and struck a telephone pole, severly breaking the pole.

Ice Cream Shop Fire

2008-01-27T09:38:00.001-05:00

A few weeks ago Strong Fire responded to the Ice Cream shop on Route 4 in Avon for a reported basement fire. Upon units arriving on scene it was discovered that is was a furnice malfunction and all other responding units were cancelled. Phillips was on scene along with NorthStar Farmington with them being relieved by Command at the scene. Strong firefighters went in side with our MSA mult-gas detector and found CO2 readings as high as 137PPM in some spots. PPV fans were placed at the bottom of the stairs and helped to blow the CO2 out of the house. Strong units spent about an hour and a half on scene before clearing.

Strong Responds to Back to Back Structure Fires

2008-01-27T09:35:00.000-05:00

On Friday the 25th Strong Fire responded to back to back structure fires in New Vineyard. One on 234 and one on Church Street. Strong Fire responded to the one on 234 with E-One and Squad One, and on Church Street with E-One and E-Three. The fire on Church Street was a fully involved barn and the one on 234 was a walkway that attached the barn and house. Both fires were handeled by Strong and New Vineyard.

Early Morning MVC in Avon

2007-12-09T09:41:00.000-05:00

This morning, December 9th, Strong Fire and Phillips Fire along with NorthStar EMS responded to a MVC vehicle in over the embankment with the cab in the water. Engine Three and Squad responded along with Phillips Engine One and Three. The patient received little injury and because of the embankment a technical rescue was performed. NorthStar EMS transported to FMH.

MVC Saturday Night

2007-12-09T09:37:00.000-05:00

On Saturday night, Strong Fire along with NorthStar EMS responded to a MVC on Route 4 in Strong just accrost the town line. Strong Engine 3 and Squad responded to find one ejected occupant on the crash. Fluids were leeking and both vechiles had heavy damage. NorthStar EMS transported one to FMH. Farmington Fire Resuce responded to block traffic at the Town Farm Road and Route 4 intersection.

Strong Fire Responds to Furnice Malfunction

2007-11-27T13:48:00.000-05:00

On Novermber 27th, 2007 Strong Fire responded to a furnice malfuncting on the Pillsbury Road in Strong. This call makes 71 for Strong in this 2007. Squad 1 and Engine 3 Responded.

70th Call of The Year

2007-11-24T20:34:00.000-05:00

November 25th, 2007 Strong Fire Department responded to the 70th call of the year. The call was a smoke investigation call that turned out to be a controlled burn by the Sandy River. Strong Fire was cancelled by unit 14.

Strong Fire Responds to House Fire Rekindle

2007-11-23T16:49:00.000-05:00

Along with Salem's Chief, Strong Fire responded soon after clearing the inital fire, to a rikindle at the same residance. Strong Engine 1 and 3 responded along with Squad. The fire was nocked down about 5 oclock.

Strong Fire Responds to 5th Structure Fire

2007-11-23T16:44:00.000-05:00

On November 24th, 2007 Strong Fire, Phillips Fire, Salem Fire, Kingfield Fire, New Vinyard Fire, and Farmington Fire along with NorthStar Phillips Base responded to a reported house filling with smoke. Upon arrival of Engine 3, Captain Shamp reported a garage fire with attached house. Crews worked hard for more then 4 hours to extinguish the blaze, and did so at about 3 oclock. Engine 1 and 3 responded along with Squad with about 10 firefighters from Strong responding.

Strong Fire Department Saves House

2007-11-20T20:04:00.000-05:00

On Saturday evening (November 17th, 2007) Strong Fire Department was dispatched to a reported room and contents fire on the Farmington Road (Route 4) in Strong. E1, E2, E3, Tanker 1, and Squad 1 responded to find a house with flames showing from the second story window. Crew worked quickly to put the out the fire and were able to save the house and keep the fire from spreading from its upstairs room. Farmington, Phillips, New Vinyard, and Temple responded to assist Strong fire. The call came in around 4:30pm and by 8:30pm all units were back in service.

Mutual Aid to Temple

2007-11-10T18:20:00.001-05:00

On 10/23/2007 Strong Fire along with 11 other Franklin County Fire Departments responded to Temple for a reported Structure fire with woods involved. Crews worked throught the evening to entinguish the fire. 11 Strong FF's responded with Engine1/3 and Squad One to assist Temple.

Backhoe Fire in New Vineyard

2007-11-10T18:17:00.000-05:00

On 10/21/2007 Strong Fire responded to New Vineyard on the Pond Road for a reported Backhoe fire. New Vineyard requested Strong for mutual aid and Engine 1/3 and Squad One responded.

Car Vs. Moose

2007-11-10T18:16:00.000-05:00

On 10/20/2007 Strong Fire was dispatched for a reported Car Vs. Moose. No other info available other then Squad 1 and POV's responded.

Strong School Fire Alarm

2007-11-10T18:14:00.000-05:00

On 10/18/2007 Strong Fire responded to the Strong Elementary School for a fire alarm sounding. Upon arrival of Engine 3 and Squad 1 it was determined to be a false alarm and the crews cleared.

Mutial Aid to Phillips

2007-11-10T18:11:00.000-05:00

On 10/21/2007 Strong Fire Department responded mutual aid to Phillips for a reported fire in the walls. Upon arrival of Phillips Fire and NorthStar EMS the fire was reported to just in the chimney. Strong responed and assisted Phillips and Salm Fire to finish enxinguishing the fire. Strong Engine 3 and Squad 1 Responded.

Engine One Training

2007-10-18T20:43:00.000-04:00

Strong Fire spent last Sunday training on the new truck...check out the photos!

www.strongtrainingphotos.blogspot.com

Strong Engine One Is In Quarters!

2007-10-13T17:46:00.001-04:00

Strong Engine one arrived at the station arrived in station at 3:30pm, more pictures will follow as there is a training section tommorrow at 09:00am to put the truck in service!

Strong Engine One Is Finished!

2007-10-09T13:05:00.000-04:00

Strong Engine One is now completed and should be arriving soon. Besides a few tech. issues that have delayed the delivery of our new apparatus, the truck looks amazing and is sure to be a very impressive and important new peace of apparatus to our department. Check out http://www.strongengineonecompleted.blogspot.com/ for the pictures of the new truck!

Strong Engine One

2007-08-21T16:47:00.000-04:00

The new engine one has hit the producton line. Check out http://www.strongengine1.blogspot.com/ for more photos.

Update of Strong Calls

2007-08-21T16:41:00.000-04:00

A few updates on Strong Fire Department calls. Strong has responded to a few calls over the last few weeks. Now that Strong Fire Department is responsible for responding to calls in Avon, the department has responded to a call on the Avon Vally Road for a bursh fire that rekindeled. There has been a few random calls to include a structure fire on Burbank Hill Road in Strong. Strong, Phillips, New Vinyard, Salem, Farmington, Temple, Farmington, and Industry Fire Departments responded but most were cancalled. More info to follow when available.

10-55 High Speed Chase

2007-08-07T07:37:00.000-04:00

On August 7th, 2007 Strong Fire Department along with NorthStar Farmington, and Franklin SO responded to a 10-55 unknown PI. More info to follow.

Mutial Aid to Phillips

2007-07-23T14:09:00.000-04:00

On July 23rd, 2007 Strong Fire Department was dispatched for mutial aid to Avon for a smoke investagation. Upon Phillips units arriving on scene Strong and Salem were cancelled. E-3 rolled along with POV and crew standing buy at Strong Fire Station.

Lifeflight Assist

2007-07-23T14:03:00.000-04:00

On July 21st, 2007 Strong Fire Department was called to assist LifeFlight of Maine and NorthStar Phillips Base (Medic 41) with a Lifeflight landing assist. NorthStar Phillips Base had been dispatched for a ATV accident involving a 13 year old child who was reportabled as unresponsive. More Info to follow when available.

Med-Care Ambulance LODD

2007-07-09T14:58:00.000-04:00

Strong Fire would like to send its thoughts and prayers out to the family and friends of Allen Parsons (EMT-Paramedic) of Med-Care Ambulance after being killed in a head-on car accident. Strong Fire would also wish best wishes to the driver of the ambulance, Arlene Greenleaf, who was seriously injured in the accident.

Strong Fire assists NorthStar 41

2007-07-09T14:53:00.000-04:00

On July 8th 2007 Strong Fire was requested by NorthStar Phillips Base (41) to respond to 79 Norton Hill Road in Strong for a lift assist. The patient was on the second story of the house in extreame pain and required may hands to get her down. Strong Firefighters and EMT's responded at around three o'clock and cleared in about a half hour. NorthStar Phillips Base and later NorthStar Medic 33 would like to thank the firefighters for a job well done!

Tree on the line

2007-06-18T08:09:00.001-04:00

On 6/16/07 Strong Fire Department was dispatched to a tree on telephone wire on Rt 145 in Strong. Squad 1, Engine 3, and POV's responded to find the tree on the telephone wire's blocking half of the road. The hazard was removed and all unit cleared in less then an hour.

Sorry no photos available.

10-55 PI

2007-06-04T21:27:00.000-04:00

STRONG (June 3rd, 2007) - Strong Fire and NorthStar Farmington Base responds to a late night, single vehicle 10-55 (car accident), with minor PI on the South Strong Road. Strong Engine 3 responded with a crew of two at the basic level, along with Strong Squad One at the basic level with a crew of four. Upon arrival Chief Dyar stated that there was one car on its side with all occupants out of the vehicle. He requested scene lighting from Squad One. One patient was transported to Franklin Memorial Hospital by NorthStar Medic 31.

Sorry, no photo's available.

Strong Structure Fire

2007-06-04T20:14:00.000-04:00

STRONG (June 3rd, 2007) – A fire destroyed a three-story apartment house at 34 Church Hill Road this morning. The cause of the blaze, according to investigators with the Fire Marshal's office, is undetermined.Strong Fire Chief Scott Dyar got the call at 8:38 a.m. that an apartment house was on fire. On arrival, he said, heavy smoke was coming from the 80-year-old building. "It was fully involved," Dyar said. With water hydrants near by, firefighters attacked the blaze from the exterior of the building. Dyar said the building had been reconstructed a number of times so he decided not to send anyone inside to fight the fire through themaze-like construction until he was sure it was safe.The two owners of the building, Mona Knowles and Mark Stottermeyer, were out of town at the time the fire broke out. None of the apartments in the building were currently being rented.Responding to the blaze were 60 members of fire crews from Strong, New Vineyard, Farmington, Phillips, Kingfield, NorthStar Ambulance Emergency Services and auxiliaries from Strong and Phillips.
By 9:15 a.m. the fire was under control, Dyar said. His department stayed through the rainy day to keep watch over potential hot spots reigniting the fire. The building was a total loss, with an estimated loss to be $300,000 to $400,000. A shell of what was once a home was all that was left, Dyar said. "The home was totally destroyed," he said.

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