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The first real snowstorm of 1999 caused a driver to lose control of his tractor-trailer on Friday, February 26.
The accident occurred on I-84 East between Exits 66 and 67 at 1:30 a.m. The driver was transporting tin metal carrying products for food from New Jersey to Massachusetts when he lost control of the vehicle. The snow packed road conditions caused his tractor to jackknife, plowing into a jersey barrier and causing it to roll over. The truck then slid up along six more barriers, before it came to rest on top of one of them.
Upon arrival of the Connecticut State Police and the ambulance, the driver was walking around the scene uninjured and refusing medical attention. The crews from ET141 and R141 assessed the truck and found minimal damage to the trailer, with moderate damage to the cab. The 75-gallon diesel tanks on either side of the cab had been torn open. The driver reported having approximately 50 gallons total in the tanks. The leaks from the tanks were not controllable but the fuel was contained with snow piles.
The Department of Environmental Protection was called and responded to the scene along with two heavy-duty wreckers. Companies remained on scene until 4:30 a.m. when the truck was removed.
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1. Don't go to meetings or drills. If you do go, show up late.
2. Attend drills, don't participate and then expect to receive credit for the drill.
3. If the weather does not suit you, don't go.
4. If you attend a meeting or a drill, find fault with the rest of the members.
5. Never run to be an officer, it's easier to criticize than to do things.
6. Get mad if you are not appointed to a committee, but if you are, do not attend committee meetings.
7. If asked during a drill to give your opinion on something, tell them you have nothing to say. After drill is over, tell everyone how things should have been done.
8. If you do have a suggestion go straight to the Chief. Do your best to mess up the chain of command.
9. Be sure to complain if you do not get paid enough for being a volunteer.
10. Do nothing more than absolutely necessary, and if someone else does, be sure to razz them about brown nosing.
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Thanks to the Travelers Foundation's Volunteer Incentive Program (VIP), Lt. Samantha McDonald was able to apply for a VIP grant on behalf of Rescue 141 and received $1,500.
With this grant, Rescue 141 expanded their collection of rappelling gear and equipment. Purchased with the grant was four Class III harnesses, which can be used for rappelling and below-grade rescue, an array of steel carabiners and figure-8 plates, a rappelling rack system, pulleys, anchor and pick-off straps, webbing, prusik cord, and a "spider web" for the stokes basket. All equipment meets current NFPA standards.
As a side note, Kevin Dalton from the Ambulance Co., also employed by Travelers, has applied for these VIP grants and has been successful in receiving $1,500 for the past three years to assist in purchasing uniforms for the members of the ambulance company.
Individuals employed by large corporations should check with their human resource department to inquire if their company has a similar program that supports volunteer organizations.
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On Thursday, January 21, 1999 at 11:10 a.m., a room and contents fire at 91 Union Street was quickly brought under control. This was the scene of a previous fire in 1997, which totally destroyed the building. After the fire in 1997, the house was rebuilt with fire stops, therefore preventing this building from serious damage. Careless smoking appears to be the cause of this most recent fire. EQ441 was first in with T541, R441, ET441, Command 441 and ET141. There were no injuries to the homeowners or firefighters.
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