D Shift garage fire with extension

On 5/23/07 @ 04:00 SFD E-1, E-2, E-5, L-1, C-3 was dispatched to a structure fire on Elm St. Upon arrival C-3 reported a fully involved structure fire and added E-3 to the assignment. Crews were able to extinguish the fire in approximately 1 hour and were on scene for a few hours due to extensive overhaul. Photos by Keith Muratori of www.firegroundimages.com

On 5-3-07 SFD E-3, E-5 responded to a report of a marsh fire on Access Rd. Dispatch received multiple calls on this alarm and C-3 added L-1 and E-1. Upon arrival E-3 reported a working fire in the marsh. Car 3 added E-4 upon arrival and Bridgeport FD was on scene due to the location of the fire being near the airport. Bridgeport FD and E-1 were able to keep the fire from extending to the businesses that are located on the north side of Access Rd. E-5 stopped the fire from spreading into Fowlers Inc on the east side of the fire, while E-3 and E-4 prevented the fire from spreading south to the airport. After the fire was contained E-1, E-5 and L-1 extinguished the main body of fire and remaining hot spots. Photo credit Mike Preston