Barrington Fire News
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Barrington firefighters responded to a structure fire on Old River Rd Saturday at 12pm. The initial report was for “a fire in the wall”. Police arrived on scene first and reported to fire alarm that there was heavy smoke pushing from all floors of the 200 year old colonial with fire showing at the roof line. Lt Owens immediately requested a 2rd alarm bringing an engine, ladder and a BC from East Providence. In addition to the 2nd alarm, Warren Fire Dept. sent Tower 1 to the fire scene and Engine 1 to provide station coverage at BFD Headquarters. Engine 4 from the HMVFC also responded to the scene with several members. The Providence Canteen provided rehab for firefighters on scene.
Barrington’s new Engine 2, which went in service only 2 weeks ago, was first in. A working fire was called. Ladder 1 laid in an 800ft LDH feeder and then took the roof after it was determined that this structure was of balloon construction. The attack crew stretched an 1 ¾ to the second floor and found zero visibility and fire in one of the bedrooms. Crews began pulling the 2nd floor ceilings and walls and found the fire had made it to the attic.
While crews were knocking down fire on the second floor, a complete ceiling collapse occurred briefly trapping a BFD member, he was located and uninjured. Members placed 3 hand lines in operation and with significant overhaul were able to knock down the fire and save the structure. The residence sustained severe fire and water damage. Crews were on the scene for several hours overhauling extensively.
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Barrington's Ladder 1 and Rescue 2 were dispatched for a report of a vehicle into a building overnight Tuesday, November 24, 2009. Warren PD stated one of their patrol cars was almost struck head-on by a Nissan Maxima at approximately 1:30 a.m.
Warren PD pursued the vehicle into Barrington where the BPD had set up positions to take over the chase. The fleeing driver reached speeds estimated between 80-90 mph as he drove north on Route 114. As the driver approached a sharp turn at Rumstick Road, he lost control snapping a light pole off it's base, plowed through a grass median, struck three 12x12 guardrail posts and then smashed into the picture windows at the corner of Ace Hardware and a private driveway causing extensive damage to the store and a parked vehicle in the driveway.
The driver was not restrained and subsequently struck the windshield with his head. The driver was transported to RI hospital and bought a trauma room.
Wednesday January 6th A-Group was dispatched for a residential fire alarm at 4 Stanhope. The letter carrier delivered the mail at the residence and heard a smoke alarm sounding and contacted the fire department. E2 arrived on scene and reported a moderate smoke condition upon entering the residence. Upon further investigation crews found 3 large plastic trash barrels with their contents completely destroyed along with some of the exposures. The fire was in a smoldering stage and still generating smoke. It was determined that a nearby 5 gallon plastic water jug had melted as a result of the fire and spilled its contents onto the fire, extinguishing the flames.
Also this week crews responded to a report of a "coffee pot that melted" on 4 Sachem from the homeowner who called Fire Alarm and stated he wanted the smoke removed from his residence. E1 arrived and found a substantial amount of smoke pushing out the front door. Crews entered the residence and discovered a small kitchen fire that had extended beyond the "coffee pot" and caused significant damage to the kitchen area. The fire extended upward in a classic "V" pattern igniting the underside of the cabinets, the doors and had begun to extend outward on the ceiling. The homeowner was in his bedroom with the door closed and wanted to retrieve a cigarette from the kitchen. When he opened the bedroom door he noticed the smoke and found the fire in the kitchen. The resident was able to get the fire knocked down enough with the hose from the sink.
News updated: August 13, 2010
On May 14th Barrington Fire fighters along with members of The HMVFC (Engine-4) participated in a live fire training at the Union Fire District's burn building in South County.
BFD members conducted several live fire evolutions over 8 1/2 hours. Members trained in interior fire attack, Vent Enter Search (VES) and roof ventilation.
This was the second year that BFD members attended Union's burn facility. The instructors were from various Fire Departments around New England and provided Barrington Fire with valuable information to help them better serve the citizens of town
BFD's D-Group was toned out for a reported rollover on the Wampanoag Trail near Vitullos Curve around 1AM. Units arrived to find a a vehicle on it's side after rolling over and striking a tree.
A 19 year old female was the only occupant and crews utilized the Jaws of Life to free her. R1 transported the patient to RI for treatment.
