Manchester Fire Department

Rescue 1 and Truck 1 completed a primary search and assisted several of the eight tenants from the building, including rescuing one tenant from a second-floor apartment. Firefighters were also able to rescue three cats and one dog.

It’s a great window into the hard work and effort our city firefighters put forth to answer the call and keep residents safe.

There is no fundraising involved other than the donations made by members of the Manchester Fire Department, both of cash and tangible goods.

While the fire was being attacked, other firefighters were searching for occupants in the building for residents and pets, and discovered three members of a family trapped in a ground level unit. They were able to escape the fire with assistance of firefighters, through a window, as the heavy smoke and heat in the hallway made it impossible to get out of the building through the door.

Fire crews responded to a fire on Brook Street early Thursday morning, after several 911 calls came in reporting the blaze.

A man was fortunate to be rescued Friday morning after becoming trapped underneath his vehicle. Rescuers were called after a neighbor heard his cries for help and called 911.