NLFF's Burn foudnation and Hops & Halligans present-"Less than ten seconds"
Schedule
Thu Apr 16 2026 at 06:00 pm to 09:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
The Social Bar + Kitchen | New London, CT
About this Event
First hand account of the Dutton St structure fire on Nov 6, 2021 with an
emphasis on firefighter survival. The long journey to recovery,
struggling with both the physical and mental effects.
Lessons learned and what you and your department need to know when
traumatic incidents hit your department.
Proceeds to be donated to the Boston Firefighters Burn Foundation and New London Firefighters Burn Foudnation
Bio:
Battalion Chief Steve DesRuisseaux started his fire service journey in 1992, graduating from the NH Fire Academy Recruit School. Earned his degree from NH Laconia
Technical College in 1997 with AAS in Fire Science and was hired with
the Manchester NH Fire Department in 1999. Currently Steve is a
Battalion Chief running out of the departments headquarters at the
Merrimack St Central Firehouse. He is also a Senior Staff Instructor
with the NH Fire Academy and an IAFF Fire Ground Survival/FF
Rescue Master Instructor.
Where is it happening?
The Social Bar + Kitchen, 208 Bank Street, New London, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 33.85













