Congratulations to our members who participated in the American Lung Association’s Fight for Air Climb today. They raised $1,778 which will help provide patient education, support research and advocacy efforts for everyone living with lung disease including COPD, lung cancer and asthma.
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‘0600 hrs.: ‘All this to put out a little fire?’ 0415 HRS. “Attention Engines 2, 7, 12, Ladders 7 and 4, Special Hazards, Rescue 3 and Battalion 3 a stillbox.” Bright light floods the fire stations at Branch Avenue, North Main Street and Admiral Street. Firefighters immediately rise from their bunks and slide the brass poles. Within 20 seconds they are dressed in their turnout gear and mounting their apparatus. The PA system blares: “Attention Engines 2, 7, 12, Ladders 7 and 4, Special Hazards, Rescue 3 and Battalion 3, respond to 63 Douglas Avenue for a reported building fire, possibly occupied.” Immediately, fire trucks are on their way. Hundreds of hours spent studying streets ensure there will be no mistake; the trucks will arrive in the shortest time possible. The first in companies consist of four firefighters from Engine 2 and three on Ladder 7. 0420 hrs. “Engine 2 on scene, three-story wood frame, fire on the second floor, occupied. Code Red.” Code Red signals that a working fire has been found at the location. Air packs are donned, tools readied and nerves steadied. Sirens echo in the empty streets. A fire rages on the second floor of a tenement house. The first-floor tenant who discovered the fire and made the first 911 call relays information that people, a single man on the second and an elderly couple on the third, are still in the house. The driver of Engine 2 stops his vehicle 50 feet past the fire building, transfers power from the transmission to the pump, gets out of the cab and prepares to feed the attack companies the water necessary to extinguish the blaze. He opens the tank to pump valve, throttles up and gets ready for commands. Engine 2’s officer, the incident commander for now, is sizing up the fireground, planning the attack until the chief arrives and establishes Douglas Command. Strict rules will be followed: the incident command system, a nationally used method of organizing emergency responses of all sizes, must be used. The remaining two firefighters from Engine 2 stretch 250 feet of 1 3/4-inch attack line toward the rear door, knowing that it will lead to the second story stairs. “Battalion 3 on scene, establishing Douglas Command.” “Ladder 7 on scene.” “Rescue 3 on scene, establishing EMS Sector.” The rescue is ready to triage victims and call for additional help if needed. The ladder company is prepared to “get the roof.” The driver of the ladder truck slows down 200 feet from the fire. Utility wires, parked cars and trees obstruct his path toward the roof. The officer leaves the cab and finds a good spot to set up. There is no second chance. A wrong placement of the ladder will severely hamper the firefighting efforts. He directs the driver toward the front of the house, stopping him at the perfect location. The driver switches the truck from drive to PTO, which enables the aerial ladder to begin operations. He and the third firefighter get ready to raise the ladder to the roof. Outriggers must be lowered and secured, the ladder unlocked, then raised. One person handles the controls, the other watches the progress. The officer is at the rear of the house helping to force the door open. Once the ladder is in place, rising 55 feet between utility wires and through tree branches, the firefighters load up their tools, a quick vent saw, axes and poles, and begin to climb. Inside the house heat and gasses are accumulating, filling the space. Ventilation is imperative. Failure is not an option. 0423 hrs. “Engine 7 on scene, establishing water supply.” The second due engine is responsible for water supply. Its crew finds the closest hydrant, 500 feet away, and stops the truck. The officer and one of the firefighters get out, take two lengths of three-inch hose from the hose bed and the hydrant dressing gear and signal the driver to go. Engine 7 rolls toward Engine 2, trailing the supply lines without which no fire will be extinguished. 0425 hrs. “Engine 2 to pump operator, charge my line!” The firefighter at the pump expertly pulls levers and gates, and then watches as the initial 250-foot attack line fills with water and slithers toward the rear door, up the stairs into the toxic atmosphere and toward the pipe. Engine 2 carries 500 gallons of water, enough for about three minutes. The officer of Ladder 7 has located the sleeping occupant of the second floor and is helping him out of the house. The firefighters from Engine 2 man the line and hit the fire, plunging the apartment into darkness. The heat and smoke are unbearable, even to firefighters fully dressed in gear. The fire is stubborn, more water needed. 0426 hrs. “Special Hazards on scene.” “Battalion 3 to Special Hazards, start a primary search of the second floor.” “Ladder 4 on scene.” “Battalion 3 to Ladder 4, Primary on the third.” The Hazards and Ladder 4 turn in their packs and enter the building. The man from the second floor is safe and in the rescue vehicle. Another rescue is called for transport. The battle rages. On the steeply pitched roof, the two firefighters from Ladder 7 straddle the peak, start the quick-vent saw that starts on the first pull — no accident; every piece of equipment is thoroughly checked daily — and begin ventilating. A proper hole needs to be 4 feet by 4 feet. The two firefighters from Engine 7 have “dressed the hydrant,” removed all three ports, attached a hydrant gate to the large-diameter opening, an extra port to one of the smaller ports and a 3-inch feeder line to the other. One waits by the hydrant, the officer starts toward Engine 2. Connections to the water supply must be made. Firefighters and possibly civilians are committed inside the burning structure. If the water supply is interrupted a successful outcome will be in doubt. “Engine 12 on scene.” Four firefighters from Engine 12 arrive. They immediately stretch another attack line from the rear of Engine 2 and start toward the rear door to back up Engine 2. “Engine 2 to Engine 7, turn in the hydrant.” The firefighter manning the hydrant receives the message and turns the spindle 14 revolutions, fully opening the valve. The feeders fill and make way toward the pump, which is beginning to cavitate, every drop from the tank gone. Just in time water supply is established. The fight goes on. With the water supply established, the crew of Engine 7 now takes another attack line from Engine 2 and enters the door toward the third floor. They fight their way up and join the crew of Ladder 4, who have just finished their primary search of the third-floor apartment. Thankfully, this time there was nobody home. The fire has spread through the walls and is now in the loft. Inside, the fire crews feel something shift and know the roof is open. The heat and smoke clear just enough to make the fight bearable. Walls and ceilings are opened by pulling the plaster with poles. Fire is found and quickly extinguished. Two members from Special Hazards are now in the basement cutting the electric supply, the other two are assisting with vertical ventilation, opening windows and doors. Once the electric supply is off ground ladders must be raised to the second and third floor windows to supply a secondary means of egress. 0500 hrs. Now the dangerous part begins. The flames are knocked down, but sparks and embers hide everywhere — inside walls, in every nook and cranny imaginable. Every remnant of fire must be extinguished or there will be a rekindle. 0556 hrs. Sunrise. The exhausted firefighters converge around Engines 7 and 2, repacking the hundreds of feet of hose. It was a good job: nobody was injured, the house damaged but saved. 0600 hrs. A man walks his dog past the firefighters. “What happened?” he asks. “Fire on the second floor,” somebody responds. The man stands there, looks at the house, takes in the minor damage visible from the outside, and asks smugly, “All this to put out a little fire.” He shakes his head in disdain and walks away. Image by Eric Norberg
A good piece of reporting the complexities of fighting a fire. These men have to know a lot more than holding a hose to water down a fire. The smug remark by a passerby, "all this to put out a small fire". It would have been a much bigger fire if the firefighters didn't know what they were doing and did it so well. I, for one, am very grateful for the hard work and all the studies to get the job done with as little damage and "no deaths". They're heroes, every single one. 👩🚒💞
Thankyou fire fighters
I miss those days!!
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Worse case I ever worked on as a paralegal tagging items site reconstruction. Viewing over and over the raw footage captured by ch 12 seized as evidence Heart breaking working on the case felt you knew everyone personally I can still smell the horror when I think about it and the lost souls
May they all Rest In Peace 🙏 God Bless...such a tragedy😔
OMG- I remember this like it was yesterday. Waiting for patients at WIH in case RIH ER was overwhelmed... God bless everyone involved in caring for and recovering from this trauma
I still recall the radio transmissions from EMS on scene that night. It was awful to say the least.
I was up in the middle of the night with John because he was sick. I watched the news conference with the governor. It was awful!
Companies are working a 3 alarm fire on High St
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Stay safe boys. Prayers on the way.
Stay safe brothers and sisters
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Got to stay safe! Happy Valentine’s Day 💕
Be safe
Be safe boys!!
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Congratulations to Local 2722 member Mike Kay for traveling to Missouri, and earning his IAFF Peer Fitness Instructor certification. You can learn about the program here:
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Congrats, Mike Kay strong work
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Congratulations Mike Kay.
Great turnout last night for our Annual Christmas gathering. We were also able to recognize some retiree's that have left our service in the previous few years.
I wish I could have been there. Family just got back from Orlando.
Enjoy your retirement, and Thank You for your years of service!
Nice job guys!
Members of L-1 out tonight showing off the truck at a community toys for tots event.
Members of the dive team were called to the City of Pawtucket today for a vehicle in the water with unknown inhabitants. Our divers quickly located the vehicle and the search of the vehicle was negative for victims. We then assisted the towing company with rigging the vehicle for removal.
We like to wish a Happy Veterans Day to all Veterans but especially those active and retired members of our Local. We’re proud to have had members serve in all branches of the military. Thank you for your service.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!!!!
For those who served in the military and came back to serve as firefighters, we are grateful for your life commitment. Thank you for your sacrifices to continue to serve and protect.
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Don’t forget to check your smoke detectors when you change your clocks.Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, November 4. Use our Public Safety Toolkit to spread the word in your community to always check smoke alarms when changing clocks for Daylight Saving Time. #IAFFSafetyTips https://bit.ly/1QXyRGN
There are reports of a person soliciting funds, claiming to be for a "Fire and EMS Fund."
While we don't know for sure if the person calling is representing a legitimate organization, we are suspicious of this type of call. Please pass the word that these calls are occurring again and people need to make sure they're donating to legitimate organizations.
Currently the Cumberland Firefighters nor the RI State Association of Firefighters do not and have not been conducting any telephone fundraising campaigns.
I got a call on my cell today. I said is this the prank call they are talking about on Facebook? He hung up on me. So they are still actively calling people. Beware!!!!!
Tina Searles, Jeff Searles, Ellen O'Brien, Kate Elliott, Catherine Levesque, Jackie LaSalle
There used to be a group that did fundraising saying they were doing so for fire departments.... they were a volunteer organization mostly from the southern part of the state..... don’t know if it is the same?
I received one last week...I hung up on them..
We received a report of a person soliciting funds, claiming to be for a "Fire and EMS Fund." Cumberland Firefighters don't fundraise by telemarketing campaigns.
While we don't know for sure if the person calling is representing a legitimate organization, we are suspicious of this type of call. Please pass the word that these calls are occurring again and people need to make sure they're donating to legitimate organizations.
I have experienced this kind of call on a few occasions. I tell the person that I find it strange that I hadn't heard about the fundraiser from the firefighters in my family. They always react the same way......they can't get off fast enough! What does that tell you?
I received this call and hung up on them. They have called me back since and I blocked the number
I posted about this the other day. I got a call for police fire and EMT families who tragically lost a loved one. But if you listen to the mumbles over the phone at key parts, it says the funds are for the agency who elect officials in government who will push to get programs for the families. It then goes on to say all the different tragic ways a first responder can pass away, pulling at your heart strings. But again mumbles the elected officials the money goes to will try hard to put programs into place. Call was from Warwick.
Today we were visited by Diane Sylven. One year ago today she experienced a cardiac arrest. Thanks to the efforts of Cumberland Rescue Service Paramedics Peter McIntyre and John Bianco and CFD Firefighters Dirosario, Gingras, Babikian, Smith, Randall and Zabatta she was resuscitated. She stopped by our monthly Departmental staff meeting today to say hello. She is pictured with Paramedic Peter McIntyre and Paramedic John Bianco.
The Valley Falls Railyard on Martin St. in Cumberland is the site of a full-scale exercise this afternoon and evening. The scenario is a train crash that releases hazardous fumes. It is only an exercise. Cumberland officials asks motorists to avoid Martin St. between 4pm-12am.
The Cumberland Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the subject’s featured in this bulletin. On Wednesday, 09/19/18, at approximately 0715, at least two subjects (pictured below) arrived in the area of a house located in the 200 block of Mendon Road in a red four-door sedan (pictured below). The two subjects can be seen entering a vacant house via a side door and then entered an occupied residence via a window. One of the two subjects climbed into a window, was confronted by the elderly resident and subsequently exited the window and fled the area heading South on Mendon Road. The subjects are approximately 5’ 6” - 5’ 8” based on measurements taken at the scene. If anyone recognizes either subject and/or the vehicle, please contact the Cumberland Police Detective Division (401) 333-2500. ***This page is NOT monitored***
ANOTHER WIN FOR THE GOOD GUYS. WAY TO GO EGFD.
Today the RI Ethics Commission voted 6-0 in favor of pursuing charges against Gayle Corrigan for her questionable actions as the Town Manager. This town, taxpayers and town employees deserve better more honest leadership. #Flipthecouncil
A few more pictures we received from active members and retired members of yesterdays funeral.
Awesome turnout and presentation today honoring our fallen brother. Some shots of Cumberland’s honor guard.
On behalf of the Cumberland Firefighters we would like to thank all those that came out today as we sent off FF Borges to his final resting place. We appreciate all the support from everyone. Godspeed Brother.
Rest in peace, FF Borges. Condolences to his family and fellow fire fighters.
I am very sorry for your loss. May your Brother FF Borges rest in peace. May I say that it was a beautiful and fitting tribute you all did. Outstanding show of support!
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Members stopped to support the Cumberland High School Girls Soccer Team today at their carwash.
Thank you to the Cumberland Fire Department for your generous donation to the Ronald McDonald House in Chris Borges’ name. Chris was a regular at our Friday night cruise and a Cumberland Firefighter who passed away suddenly last week. Chris would come every week in his ‘68 Plymouth Barracuda convertible. He loved coming every week and he will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him.
CANTEEN 1 ON SCENE 2ND ALARM CUMBERLAND RI 14 INDIANA AVE HOUSE FIRE. photo BD. J1P.
It is with deep regret that the Fire Chief and members of Cumberland Firefighters Local 2722, announce the passing of FF. Christopher Borges, of Ladder 1 - 1st Platoon. FF. Borges passed peacefully at home on August 30 and was a 19 year veteran of the Cumberland Fire Department. Arrangements when complete will be announced in the coming days as they are confirmed.
Thank you for your service. Rest easy sir. 🙏🏼
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My deepest sympathies to the Cumberland fire dept . The family of FF Borges !
So sorry for your loss
My deepest sympathy goes to Chris' family and the Cumberland Fire Dept. Thank you for your service and dedication to our town. RIP in our loving saviors arms 🙏🏻
May the angels guide you safely into paradise.
Sorry for your loss
RIP brother
Rest In Peace Brother. Condolences to the family and the Job.
Members of E-4 stopped by a local block party tonight and these kids had a blast. Our firefighters love getting out and interacting with the community.
Thanks for stopping by!!! The kids had so much fun!!
Thank you!!
Thank you so much!!! Kids had a blast!!!!! :)
That’s sooooo Awesome❤️🚒
Thank you so much for coming down tonight. The kids absolutely loved it!!!
Thank you!
Awesome
Thank you for stopping in! Kids loved it!
Thanks Boys
Thank you!!!
Fire departments awarded federal grants to hire firefighters
turnto10.com
The state's congressional delegation says fire departments in Rhode Island are getting $3.8 million in federal funding to hire new firefighters.The delegation says the money will help the Cumberland, Saylesville, Smithfield and Woonsocket fire departmentsWe’re less than two days away. Come join us in this great event. Admission is free but we kindly ask you donate a canned good for the local food bank. Thank you.
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Dan Clow's daughter and mom are singing along🇺🇸🇺🇸
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I had to leave B4 it started . Great job guys
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Love hearing these guys play!!! Never gets old!
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Darn it! Was this a public event? Sad to miss it!
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Can we touch a Fireman 🤔
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In a Wednesday? Date mixed up
Any garbage trucks?
In solidarity, firefighters join nurses on picket line
wpri.com
"It's near and dear to use because the nurses are part of the chain for patients. What we do can only be totally completed once we get them to qualified, professional, unionized nurses," Andriole said.
Remember how long the firefighters went without a contract
Thank you for your support!
We appreciate you guys!!
Keep safe
Some of our members taking a much needed break today and supporting a great cause.
Day 3 of the UNAP strike, RISAFF members continue to join forces with UNAP members, families and supporters. Stay strong!
We appreciate the recognition from UNAP members.
Spencer
Thank you guys for supporting UNAP today at Rhode Island Hospital and your generous donations
Thank you from another Cumberland resident and UNAP member 💜
Cumberland resident and UNAP member. Thank you 💜
Thank you so much! 💜
Cumberland Firefighters showing support up in Laconia, NH today.
Lifespan’s inability to negotiate just got real for the citizens of RI. Their inability to provide fair wages and benefits have made it unsafe for RI citizens who may have a stroke this week.
“there are no comprehensive stroke centers available within the 30 minute transport time window.” -Dept of Health
This means that The closest hemorrhagic stroke facility is Tufts, Brigham and women’s and Mass General all in Boston!!!!!!
Don’t get seriously sick or injured in RI this week. Lifespan needs to stop worrying about making CEO’s big bonuses and negotiate with the men and women that take care of us!
Thank you Cranston Firefighters Local 1363 for keeping us posted.
RIH has fair wages, non-nurses are very accustomed to the benefits the nurses were going to get, Nurses have had very generous wages and benefits for many years compared to other health professions. Their greed is costing RIH millions and patients will suffer.
Greed at the Corporate level kills people Megan. Hope you don’t need a nurse anytime soon, because they are truly the lifeline of all the ill.
Does anyone know if Milford Regional Hospital deals with stroke patients? It's still 30 mins from Cumberland but closer then Boston
Lifespan sucks should be criminally charged for what they did to memorial hospital!!!!
Can you provide a source for this? I’d like to look into it more and I don’t see anything being reported by local news. Thank you.
Doni Elle you are 100% right about how greedy Lifespan is as a corporation!
My word my brother is one of you all this is digusting. Need to vote out these disgusting officials.
This is the saddest thing I’ve read in a while.
I believe Good Sam in Brockton is listed as Comprehensive Stroke Center and is a level II trauma. Closer than Boston at least
This is because of the strike planned for Monday? Seriously some context would be helpful here.
Carol Legare keep fighting for your rights..i am a nurse in homecare..I here all the time how short staff is in the hospital ..keep fighting.. need people like you ..to keep our patients safe.
And this is business as usual!
When families start to sue for wrongful deaths... ...RI truly is a disgrace.
What you are putting out is misleading and irresponsible, the doctors are working and they have staff that came in from around the country...Your little stunt for Union support may cost someone their lives...Lets act like responsible adult and most of all 1st responders...Support the union but don't mislead the public in making it look like they will not get taken care of at RI
Day Kimball Hospital in Putnam is a Primary Stroke Center within 30 minutes ETA for all of Burrillville.
RI hospital isn't the only Hospital in RI...If I'm having a stoke or heart attack RI Hospital wouldn't be my first choice...Newport, Roger Williams, Kent and a number of other hospitals have stroke centers...
Miriam is a certified stroke center 🤷🏻♀️
So ridiculous, hate lifespan, God help those needing care there,
I would think whomever provides air medical services would relocate or staff an extra helicopter.
It amazes me that lifespan has the money to put a piece in the journAl every day get scab nurses to come when the could have treated there employees better but lifespan never cares about there patients and family the never cared about the employees ever is is also about money and the perks they get never h a s been about patients and family's NEVER
Mike Lill told you lifespan sucks.
i dont know whats average for the field but does the deal average with the rest of the nation? if it does then whos fault really is it...
I’m sorry but as someone that has many nurses in my family they make MORE than a fair living wage! From those that are fairly new to those that have been in the field for years the average that they, in my family, (yes some even at RIH) make six figures! As someone that also works in the medical field my opinion is the greed goes across the board, from the top down!
Our Ladder 1 standing by as the Rapid Intervention Team tonight at a working fire in North Attleboro.
The Cumberland Firefighters IAFF Local 2722 will stand behind our Brothers and Sisters of UNAP at Rhode Island Hospital as they fight corporate greed for fair benefits and wages.
As the only level 1 trauma center in the state it’s scary that Lifespan will be staffing this hospital with SCAB staff with “who knows what” experience just to keep the $$ flowing in for the corporate honchos
#strengthINnumbers #solidarity #standANDfight
The truth of the matter is that the replacements are there for the money, not the patients and the UNAP employees are at the hospital for the patients. They deserve to be recognized and appreciated for what they give to to RIH. Shame on you lifespan. Thank you Cumberland firefighters.
As a State Representative for District 57 Cumberland, I stand behind UNAP's decision to fight for fair wages, benefits and safe working conditions. I find it disgraceful that Lifespan would spend 10 million dollars for three days of staffing instead of supporting productive negotiations with the medical professionals of UNAP. I look forward to joining our brothers and sisters of Lifespan's Level 1 Trauma Center in seeking a resolution to this strike. Respectfully, State Representative James McLaughlin , District 57 Cumberland and Central Falls
That means a lot, thank you!
To Cumberland Firefighters IAFF Local 2722, Please accept my sincere, heartfelt gratitude. THANK YOU 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
Thank you so much!
Thank you so much for the support
Thank you for your support!
Thank you for your support!!
Thank you!
Thank you so much for your support!
Thank you! Unap appreciates the support!❤️
Thank you for your support !!
It was only one fire Kate LeBeau
Thank you to all of the brothers and sisters in IAFF for your support.
We appreciate all of you so much for your support!!!! Thank you for all you do
Thank you Cumberland Firefighters for supporting us, but also for the incredibly important work that you do.
Thank you so much for the support
Thank you so much for your support!
Proud to be a Cumberland resident, thank you for your support for our UNAP medical professionals!
Yes we do stand behind you! The fact that they want to give you hard working, compassionate nurses a 1% raise and raise your health insurance is insane! The nurses at the Intensive care unit at Hasbro have been very influential in my life. I will never forget them! Stay strong! ❤️❤️
Thank you very much for your support!! We appreciate it!!
Thank you! We appreciate your support
Thank you means a lot to us !💕
Thank you!
Thank You....spread the wealth to other ERs
We would like everyone to be aware that there are calls being made from telemarketers stating they are soliciting funds for a fundraiser on behalf of RI State Association of Firefighters. These people are asking to leave checks in the mailbox, that they will pick up.
The RI State Association of Firefighters are NOT doing any fundraising efforts through any telemarking services. If you receive any calls you should call your local police department to notify them of the telemarking scam.
Thank you, they called me.
There is nothing the police can do unless you pay them. and even then the scammers have throw away phones. They can’t trace them.
Get their license plate
Not only is Commissioner Finn working to reduce cancer rates among firemen, from what I've seen and heard, he's always the first to commend the Boston brothers! There's no doubt those guys are lucky to have him! Must be nice to have a leader like that!
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Cumberland U/d: 295 South just before Diamond Hill road exit. Cumberland PD is out with it, confirming a roll over.
Cumberland U/d: PD reporting the rollover is at the off ramp to Diamond Hill Rd. Reporting rollover with entrapment.
Working Fire Cumberland RI https://t.co/asPJzfKCR9
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