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BLAZES FROM THE PAST-PLEASANT ST BAPTIST CHURCH & MAJESTIC HOTEL
Asst. Chief Joseph Fusaro, April 07
At 11:30 pm on Thursday April 23, 1964 Box 4115 for Pleasant St at Marriott Ave was received after being sounded by Westerly Police Sergeant Scott. Responding Westerly firefighters found smoke pouring from the Pleasant St. Baptist Church at 37 Pleasant St. Firefighters forced entry into the church and advanced lines to the rear of the church near the alter. Smoke and fire had extended up from the ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Box 3111-4-23-1964-Westerly and Pawcatuck firefighters advance a hose line over a ladder at the Majestic Hotel on High St.
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Structure Fire - 34 Pearl St
Asst Chief Fusaro, April 02
On Monday March 29, 2021 calls were received reporting a structure fire at 34 Pearl St at 2252. Initial callers reported a person still in the building. First arriving firefighters found heavy fire out the front windows on the first floor extending up the front and confirmed all residents made it out of the dwelling. Firefighters aggressively attacked the fire from the rear on both first and second ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Fire at Westerly Transfer Station
Asst Chief Fusaro, March 24
Last evening at 2051 Westerly Fire was dispatched to the area of the Westerly Transfer Station 39 Larry Hirsch Lane for a large unknown type fire. Upon arrival it was determined that a fire began in one of the large tractor trailer dump vehicles. The fire was in the trailer portion which was loaded with construction debris. The trailer contents were burning heavily and Westerly firefighters used Ladder ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Members of the Westerly Fire Department stretch a 2 1/2 inch line over the aerial of Ladder 1 into the second floor of the Welch Building.
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BLAZE FROM THE PAST: THE MOHICAN MARKET
Asst. Chief Joseph Fusaro, March 01
On Thursday March 22, 1956, Westerly would see the most destructive fire in the downtown area during the 1950’s. Situated near the corner of Broad St and Union St sat the Welch Building occupied by the Mohican Market. The Mohican Market served many in both Westerly and Pawcatuck. At about 5:18 am Westerly Police Officer Peter Comforti was patrolling the downtown area when he noticed smoke. While he ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Ice Rescue Training
Lieutenant Izzi, February 18
Our volunteers participated in a two part training series focused on Ice Rescue. The first night was focused on the various equipment and different rescue techniques. The second night we simulated a victim that had fell through the ice, where our members took turns executing the rescue.... (Full Story & Photos)
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