Firefighters were called to the scene of a structure fire on Route 6 early Tuesday morning. At 0349 hours Group 2 received calls reporting a working fire on Route 6. Engine 2 was first due and arrived to find a 2 story wood frame fully involved. Off duty firefighters, along with Dartmouth District 3 worked the scene, while Tiverton Fire and Dartmouth District 2, covered the department's stations. The fire had an extensive head start, and firefighters used a defensive attack, using 1 3/4, 2 1/2 inch lines, along with the Ladder's master stream. The home was abandoned and there was no electricity to the building. The fire appeared to be suspicious in nature. Westport Fire investigation unit was working with the Mass State Fire Marshall's office to determine the cause. The same structure had a room and contents fire about 3 years ago, at that time it was occupied by its former owners. There were no injuries, firefighters were on the scene for about 4 hours. The building was a total loss.

The Fire Department continued its busy morning with several medical runs, including a motor vehicle crash on Horseneck Road.

Photos will be posted when available.

At 8:55 AM Group 2 responded to reports of a dog stuck in the ice on Sawdy Pond, off Robert Street. Arriving firefighters found a collie located 300 feet from shore in a hole in the ice. The firefighters donned their ice rescue suits and proceeded with the ice rescue sled out to the dog. When they got to the dog they noted that the dog was exhausted and extremely happy to see them. The dog was removed from the water and brought to shore. The dog was suffering from hypothermia and had several cuts on its paws from the ice. It was then wrapped in blankets and transported to the Acoaxet Vet Clinic on Sanford Road. The staff there did an excellent job and warmed the dog up by drying the dog thoroughly and giving warm IV fluid. The dog was left with the Vet and checked on later by fire personnel. The dog was doing fine and had even begun to eat. The dog's owner has yet to be found.

Westport Firefighters teamed up with Lees Market and its customers, helping to hand out close to 30 food baskets this Thanksgiving Holiday. For the past several years Firefighters have donated their time delivering baskets to those in need this holiday season and this year was no different. There was 60 baskets total, 27 were delivered by firefighters and the rest picked up at Lees Market by those in need. The food drive is made possible by Lees Market and the donations of its customers. Local 1802 contributed 100 dollars to the cause.

Lt. Ledoux, FF Mackillop, FF Ward, FF Porawski and FF Moniz all helped deliver the baskets, thanks.