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The BFD was called out Sunday evening for a report of a woman trapped between 2 trees. Fire alarm dispatched Engine1 and Rescue 1. Upon arrival firefighters found a woman 40ft up and pined upside down by a large tree limb. The incident commander recognized that this was a technical rescue and would require additional resources to rescue the woman. A special signal was made to East Providence Fire for a Ladder truck. Barrington's Ladder-1 was out of town being serviced.
East Providence Fire arrived on scene with a Ladder, Special Hazards Unit, Engine 1 and their Battalion Chief. An incident action plan was established and the 2 agency's were able to free the woman.
The following article was published in the Barrington Times.
Off duty BFD firefighter Nick Caisse was able to capture
the photos of the F1 tornado off Barrington Beach shortly after a tornado warning was issued by the weather service.
Nicks photos were broadcast all over the major news
networks after a Super Cell thunder storm passed through
Rhode Island yesterday causing widespread damage. It was confirmed late Thursday that it was an F1 tornado that moved off the bay and cut a 4.5 mile path through Warren and Swansea, Ma.
Click below for Nicks photos and exclusive interview live
with Ch 12 Meteorologist Tony Petrarka and on Ch 7 in Boston.
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PHOTOS COURTESY OF JASON SPEAKMAN
On Wednesday August 16 at the Town Council Meeting, FF Edward Owens was sworn in as a new Lieutenant at the BFD. Ed is an 11 year veteran of the deparment and will be in charge of B-Group.
Members from the department, public, and all of Ed's family were there to congratulate Ed at the promotional ceremony. Best of luck to Lt. Owens in his new position. Click below to open photos of the pinning ceremony.
A fire at 86 Markwood Dr yesterday caused minor damage to the exterior structure. Barrington Fire Alarm received calls for the fire at 1737 hrs.
Engine 1 Rescue 1 and the ladder responded to find a 2 story wood frame under construction with smoke and fire coming from the basement area. The entire residence was covered by a large tarp, smoke and flame were seen at ground level . Lt Owens quickly determined the flames were seated on the exterior of the residence and were extinguished with a single hand line.
The Barrington Fire Department is proud to announce the hiring of Jesus Sanchez-Hernandez. The vacancy was created after a senior BFD member retired.
He started work at Fire Headquarters on September 2nd and will be trained extensively for one year. After one year of training Jesus' performance will be evaluated and he will be eligible for permanent status with the Barrington Fire Department.
Mr Sanchez, 42, was born and raised in Mexico City, Mexico. He lived in California before moving to Barrington 1 year ago. Jesus is married and has 2 small children.
Jesus Sanchez-Hernandez
Barrington Firefighters stand-by for the landing and take-off News Chopper 12 at BHS.
The fire watch detail consisted of members, (L-R), FF Matt Higgins, FF David Fredrick
Sunday March 15th Barrington and Seekonk Professional Firefighters shaved their heads in a fundraiser for childrens cancer. Members participated in "St Baldricks Day" A national organization that raises funds through donations for childhood cancer research and treatment.
Both departments raised over $11,000 for the cause.
FF's T. Paull, B. Flauss, J. Fanion, Lt. E. Owens, M. Kane, J. Giardina and I. Hopkins
FF M. Higgins (not present)
Marine 1 was recently placed back in service after being equipped with a 20 HP Honda fire pump and an Elkhart Stingray Monitor. Also a 10 gallon class-A foam cell was just installed to the vessel to aide in fire suppression.
The BFD responded to 4 major car accidents January 29th and 30th. A steady snow followed by rain caused slick conditions that contributed to the crashes. All injuries reported were minor with some patients requiring transport to RIH for evaluation.
Above FF Matt Kane on the Wampanoag Trail using the "Jaws of Life Cutters" to access the engine compartment of a smashed vehicle.
2 Small nuisance fires during March 2 snow storm
Thursday 3/12 C-group was dispatched to a reported laundary room fire on Nayatt Rd via 911. Station-1 and Chief 1 responded at approximatly 1050hrs. Enroute, fire alarm advised units that the alarm company for the residence was reporting multiple alarm activations on the 2nd and 3rd floor.
Lt. Mckenna reported a "code red" on the 2nd floor in the laundary room. Crews stretched an 1 3/4 and made a quick knock down.
17 members from Station 1 in May spent the day at a live training burn at the Union Fire District in South Kingston. All members drilled in fire attack, search and rescue, fire behavior and Incident Command. We hope to visit the burn facility twice a year to improve our firefighting skills
Members of C-group responded to a marine rescue early Wednesday morning July 22nd. Fire alarm received reports that a a 24 year old male jumped off the White Church Bridge with another male around 1 AM. One of the jumpers surfaced and made it to shore and the other did not.
Act Lt. Moreau immediatly requested assistance from East Providence, Seekonk and Warren Fire Departments as well as from the RI State Police. A Coast Guard Rescue Helicopter was also requested.
All agencies searched for over 2 days before the body of the victim was recovered on the morning of July 24th
FF's Sanchez, Hopkins and Caisse recovering the body of the victim on Marine 2.
Coast Guard Rescue 1 on a second fly-by of the Barrington River in the early morning hours.
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Barrington firefighter Matt Kane, was recently recognized by the Bristol County Elks for a heroic effort last fall.
FF Kane, a Newport resident, was driving through that city when he came upon an occupied 3 story residence involved in fire. FF Kane was the first individual on scene and immediately entered the flaming dwelling and ascended to the upper floors to check for occupants. FF Kane was able to locate a youth on the second floor and helped him out the building to safety. There were no other occupants inside.
FF Kane had no protective equipment or fire suppression apparatus with him during the rescue. In the proudest traditions of being a firefighter, FF Kane risked his own life for another and the fire service is proud of his quick action.
ABOVE PHOTO: FF Kane, Barrington Fire Chief Gerald Bessette, Barrington Town Council member John Lazzaro, (Ret.) Lt Richard Schauble and Barrington Town Mgr. Peter De Angelis
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Photo Courtesy of eastbayri.com
Barrington firefighters recently trained on the Massachusettes Interlocal Ins. Association Driver Training simulator.
The Barrington fire Department responded to a fully involved basement fire at 4 Colonial Ave.
Barrington Police were dispatched to investigate a report of a 911 hang-up at the above location. Moments later, BFD dispatch began receiving 911 calls from neighbors reporting a house fire.Barrington FD dispatched 2 engines a ladder and an ALS rescue. While enroute, fire alarm advised this was a confirmed working fire. Lt Owens immediately requested a second alarm bringing an East Providence engine and a ladder to the scene along with Warrens Special Hazards.First arriving units found fire venting from a basement window on side 1 along with thick black smoke pushing from the first floor windows. The first 1 3/4 line was stretched in the rear basement door. Crews were faced with heavy fire venting from all lower level windows on side 3 as well. The fire then spread to the first floor master bed and kitchen. At the height of the operation there were 3 hand lines deployed to extinguish the fire utilizing class-A foam. 7 family members, the youngest being 6 months, were displaced by the fire. An elderly female had to be pulled from a basement window in her bedroom by a family member due to her primary means of egress being block by fire.
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The new E-2 is in service. A 2009 International made by KME. 1250 Hale pump with a 750 tank. This engine will replace the old E-2, a 1983 Ford. Click thumbnail for larger views.
