Manchester Firefighter In Stable Condition And Recovering

MANCHESTER, NH — On May 25, at about 10:30 a.m. fire companies were dispatched to South Beech Street for a reported building fire. Engine 9 responding from their quarters at 575 Calef Road arrived on scene to find heavy smoke and fire showing from a two story wood frame residence.

Engine 9 entered the residence under heavy smoke and heat conditions to attack the fire. A member of Engine 9 was found unconscious and in cardiac arrest while performing those duties and a Mayday was called.

Lifesaving efforts were performed on scene by members of Manchester Fire Department and American Medical Response and he was transported to the Elliot Hospital.

MFD Chief Dan Goonan identified the firefighter as Craig Ferry, 53, a 23-year veteran of the Manchester Fire Department, suffered a medical episode while combating the fire and is currently recovering at Elliot Hospital in stable condition.

Investigations showed the fire was accidental and caused by an overloaded extension cord according to the Manchester Fire Department.

The fire caused approximately $75,000 in damage to the single family house.