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In a chaotic turn of events in New Hampshire, a homeowner allegedly took a rescue truck from first responders as his residence was consumed by fire. After crashing the vehicle into a fire engine, he continued to drive recklessly, damaging active hoses and nearly hitting three firefighters before quickly fleeing the scene, according to officials.
Nestor Roman II, a 30-year-old resident of Dalton, is facing numerous charges following accusations of stealing the rescue truck. The authorities reported his misadventures ended several miles away from his burning home, where a subsequent crash occurred.
Reports from the New Hampshire State Police indicate that troopers were called around 3:50 a.m. on Tuesday to assist Dalton Fire & Rescue with the house fire. Upon their arrival, they discovered that a vehicle from Whitefield Fire & Rescue had been taken unlawfully.
Firefighters were engaged in combating the fully involved blaze in Dalton, New Hampshire, when the homeowner allegedly absconded with a rescue vehicle, quickly vacating the scene, as confirmed by local authorities. (New Hampshire State Police; Whitefield Firefighters Association)
Dalton Fire & Rescue said crews had been dispatched to a fully involved structure fire near Faraway Road and Mountain Road, with several neighboring departments responding as mutual aid.
As firefighters battled the blaze, Roman allegedly got into Whitefield Fire & Rescue’s F550 rescue truck and drove away shortly before 5 a.m., according to the fire department.
Fire officials said the Dalton home was a “complete loss,” while the New Hampshire State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of the blaze. (Dalton Fire & Rescue)
The department said Roman allegedly drove around Whitefield’s E3 fire engine, nearly striking two firefighters and narrowly missing a third who could have been pinned between the two large trucks.
Roman then allegedly crashed into the E3 and a small pickup while “forcing their way onto the road ahead,” according to the department.
State police said Roman drove over multiple water supply lines while fleeing. Dalton Fire & Rescue said two charged hoses being used to fight the fire were run over but were not damaged.
Roman also allegedly struck a firefighter’s personal vehicle farther down the road and damaged neighboring property, according to fire officials. State police said wooden fences at two separate properties were also damaged.
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Nestor Roman II, 30, faces multiple charges after authorities accused him of stealing a rescue truck from firefighters responding to a blaze at his home. (New Hampshire State Police)
The escape came to an end several miles away after a Dalton homeowner reported that the stolen rescue vehicle had crashed on their property, according to state police.
The homeowner also reported that Roman was allegedly attempting to take items from the porch.
Troopers arrived moments later and found Roman on the porch. Police said he was uncooperative but was ultimately taken into custody.
Roman was charged with three felony counts of reckless conduct with a deadly weapon, burglary and two counts of theft by unauthorized taking.
He also faces misdemeanor charges of obstructing government administration, four counts of conduct after an accident, resisting arrest and detention, driving after suspension subsequent and two counts of driving over a fire hose without consent, according to state police.
Despite sustaining significant damage, Whitefield’s E3 was able to remain in operation, and firefighters ultimately extinguished the flames.
Multiple fire departments responded to a house fire in Dalton, New Hampshire, that took a chaotic turn when the homeowner allegedly stole a rescue vehicle. (Dalton Fire & Rescue)
Fire officials said the house was a “complete loss.”
The New Hampshire State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of the fire.
“We are extremely thankful that no firefighters were physically injured despite the close call,” Dalton Fire & Rescue said in a statement.