At 5:02 AM, the Burlington Fire Department responded to structure fire at 142 North Champlain Street in Burlington's Old North End. First arriving units from Station 2 found fire venting from the first floor windows.  They attacked the fire while other units from Central Station and Station 3 searched the building for occupants. A second alarm was transmitted at 5:07 AM, bringing all of Burlington's on-duty firefighters and apparatus to the scene and initiating a recall of twenty off-duty firefighters.
 
Although the firefighters did not know it at first, all four of the occupants of the two apartments made it out of the fire prior to their arrival.  Two of the  occupants were later transported by ambulance to Fletcher Allen for treatment of smoke inhalation.  The others were not injured.
 
At 5:36 AM, a third alarm was struck, with a full recall of all off-duty firefighters.  At 5:47 AM, and additional engine company from the South Burlington Fire Department was called to the scene.  In all, approximately 60 firefighters fought the fire, and brought the visible fire under control by 6:15 AM.
 
Most of the firefighters remained on scene conducting a labor - intensive effort to extinguish the fires hidden within the walls and ceilings until approximately  8:20 AM.  The last engine company cleared the scene at 12:20 PM.
 
The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Burlington Fire Marshal's Office.

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Its that time of year again...The bowling dates have been set..they are as follows:

Feb 28(A-Shift) from 830-1030pm
March 1 from 1000am-1200pm
March 2 from 1000am-1200pm

If you are interested in being a team captain please email Jamie Valyou and he will send you a MDA Packet. Last year we had a great time.  This year we have expanded this to 3 days so that every shift can attend.

This is lots of fun and there are great door prizes.  If you have family and friends interested in bowling pass this info on to them, you do not need to be on the fire department in order to participate.  The event is being held at Champlain Lanes again in South Burlington. Last year we raised nearly $5000 from this one event.

This fundraiser raises money for the MDA and sends hundreds of kids to MDA camp from all over the state. When soliciting monies feel free to contact family,friends and businesses. You can explain to them that this does not just effect children in Burlington but the entire state. I hope to see you there!! Thanks!!

Congratulations to the new 3044 officers.

Vice President Jamie Valyou
Secretary Mike Lachance
Treasurer Joe Keenan

On January 16, 2010 the Burlington Fire Fighters Association will be hosting a 'Lessons Learned' Seminar at the Hilton Burlington.  Speakers to include Captain Emmet 'Pat' Nichols, Jr. of Boston Fire Department Ladder Company 10, discussing the August 29, 2007 Tia-Ho Restaurant Fire; with Eugene Stalowski of Rescue Company 3 Fire Department of New York City and Brendan Crawley of Ladder Company 27 Fire Department of New York City discussing the January 23, 2005 FDNY Black Sunday Fire.  They will each discuss the basics of their fires, their long roads to recovery and the aftermaths of these tragic events.

Registration fee $55 in advance by January 8; $65 the day of the seminar.  Registration includes a continental breakfast and lunch.  Continental breakfast at 8:00 am with seminar beginning at 8:30 am.  See registration form for further details and information on discounted room rates at the Hilton hotel.

44th Annual Labor Day Telethon Is September 6-7
Burlington Boot Drop. August 28th from 7:30 - 5:30

The IAFF has supported MDA for 55 years and counting, raising more than $375 million. As the 44th annual Labor Day Telethon approaches, the IAFF is encouraging all affiliates to “Fill the Boot” on behalf of MDA.

“We have raised incredible amounts of money – a record $27.5 million last year alone – for MDA to fund research that is developing effective treatments and working toward a cure,” says IAFF General President Harold Schaitberger. “These are challenging economic times, but I know our members are committed to another record-setting year of fundraising for MDA.”

The 2009 Labor Day Telethon will be broadcast live from the South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa in Las Vegas September 6-7. Find your station or follow the Telethon on Twitter.

In addition, the 2009 Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon Online Auction is September 1-15, and offers great deals on thousands of items.

Contributions will enable MDA to fund research to find treatments and cures for muscular dystrophy and related diseases. Additionally, the money also supports MDA summer camp, medical clinics and provides financial assistance to families to purchase wheelchairs and other equipment. “The IAFF’s support of MDA is a true labor or love,” says Schaitberger. “Jerry’s Kids need us now more than ever.”

A video set to “Walking on Sunshine” features fire fighters out for their annual Fill-the-boot campaign for Jerry's Kids.