Route 25 MVA December 21, 2010 At 16:41 today Meredith was dispatched to the area of 256 NH Route 25 for a motor vehicle accident with rollover. Subsequent reports indicated that power lines were down and the lone occupant of the vehicle was trapped inside. 14C4 arrived on scene and established command and confirmed same. 14 Engine 1 arrived and the crew set to work stabilizing the vehicle and then putting the hydraulic tools to work to extricate the victim. During extrication 14C1 requested DHART as the occupant had sustained serious injury. 14 Tower 1 secured a landing zone at Interlakes High School approximately one mile from the scene. All companies were in service at 17:50.
Companies on scene: 14 Engine 1
Command: 14C1
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Winona Road Structure Fire December 12, 2010 Meredith companies were alerted at 8:56 this morning to a structure fire at 53 Winona Road. 14C1 requested a first alarm at 9:06 after additional reports of fire showing and a large smoke column visible while en route to the scene. Companies arrived to a two and one half single family dwelling with fire showing from the roof. A special request was placed for additional tankers to the scene shortly after. Meredith companies remained on scene for around two hours due to extensive overhaul.
Meredith was assisted by crews and apparatus from Center Harbor, Laconia, Holderness, Moultonborough and New Hampton. Additional tankers were sent by Gilford, Belmont, Bristol and Tamworth. Gilford also provided an additional engine to assist with water supply.
Fire Alarm Activation on Reservoir Road December 10, 2010 An attempt by the building owner at 61 Reservoir Road to fire up a Stanley Steamer automobile inside the structure almost ended in disaster today. Meredith crews were initially alerted with a report of a Fire Alarm Activation. 14C1 arrived on scene to moderate smoke showing from the rear of the building. Further investigation revealed that the fire was out but a heavy smoke condition was present in the building. Companies evacuated smoke and were placed in service a short time later.
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