Londonderry Firefighters Rescue Two Dogs From House Fire

LONDONDERRY, NH — A swift and coordinated response by Londonderry Fire Department crews, aided by mutual aid partners, led to the successful rescue of a puppy and the rapid suppression of a structure fire at 5 Clark Road this morning.

The Londonderry Fire Communications Center received a 911 call reporting the fire at 7:25 AM. Battalion 3, comprising Truck 1, Engine 4, Engine 2, Rescue 1, and Battalion Chief Camire, was immediately dispatched. Derry Ladder 3 and Derry Medic 4 also provided mutual aid.

Londonderry Firefighter Schofield was the first to arrive on the scene at 7:29 AM, reporting a 1.5-story gambrel-style single-family home with visible smoke. Firefighter Schofield quickly transmitted a Working Fire, bringing a Bedford Engine and CERT rehab to the scene.

Battalion Chief Camire assumed command, assigning Engine 4 and Truck 1 to fire attack, Rescue 1 and Paramedic 1 to search and rescue, and Engine 2 to water supply and as a backup line.

The incident occurred just before a shift change, prompting members of Battalion 4 to also respond. This included Ladder 2, Tanker 1, Medic 2, along with Battalion Chief Hallowell, Assistant Chief Heinrich, and Deputy LeBlanc.

The homeowner confirmed that all human occupants were safely out of the building but reported two dogs were still inside. As engine companies advanced hose lines to combat the fire, the dedicated search crew initiated their efforts and successfully located and rescued a puppy. The second dog was able to escape the building on its own.

Firefighters quickly brought the basement fire under control and remained on scene for an extended period to conduct salvage and overhaul operations. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

The Londonderry Fire Department extended its gratitude to Hudson and the remaining members of Battalion 4 for providing town coverage while crews worked at the scene.