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Garage fire in Hicksville On February 15, 2013 at approximately 5 p.m., Hicksville responded to a working taxpayer. Crews arrive to find a garage fire and quickly extinguished it. 9301 had command.
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Dumpster fire in Shirley Shirley, NY - On February 21, 2013 911 took a call for a structure fire at 130 Colin Drive. A Ridge chief found a dumpster fully involved to the rear of the building. The first due engine dropped a booster line and made a fast knock down. The cause of the fire was unknown.
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structure. Mutual aid was requested from the Bohemia, Sayville, East Islip and Bayport Fire Departments. Additional hand lines and the tower ladder were placed into service to combat the rapidly spreading fire through the cluttered residence. The fire was placed under con-
trol at 11:36 p.m. and extensive overhaul operations were needed to extinguish deep seated pockets of fire. All apparatus were back in service at 12:46 a.m. No injuries were reported to either occupants or firefighters. The SCPD Arson was called to the scene to conduct an investigation. - HARRY D'ONOFRIO
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Sayville, NY. On Saturday, March 9, 2013, Community Ambulance Company held its 63rd Annual Installation Dinner at the Hyatt Regency Long Island at Wind Watch Golf Club in Hauppague, NY. The annual dinner is the night when the members of Community Ambulance come together to officially install the officers for the new year. This occasion is also a time when the members of the company come together to celebrate the accomplishments of the previous year and honor others for years of service and significant achievements. This year’s dinner was yet another great success and was attended by more than two hundred guests. Those who attended included representatives from the Suffolk County Department of Fire Rescue & Emergency Services, as well as neighboring ambulance and fire agencies. Michael Kennedy, the Vice President of the Board of Directors of Community Ambulance, started the evening by welcoming the members and guests. Marc MacDonell, the Treasurer of Community Ambulance acted as the Master of Ceremonies for the evening. After the opening remarks, the MTA Police Pipe & Drum Band treated guests to a musical welcome. Jamie Atkinson, Chief of Community Ambulance, also delivered a welcome to the guests of the dinner, and highlighted some of the many achievements that the company made in 2012. These included the overwhelming response by the members of Community Ambulance to the various natural disasters which occurred in 2012, including Superstorm Sandy. Not only did the members respond to emergencies throughout the storm, they exceeded the call of duty by collecting donations to help those in our community affected by the storm. Also, a great move forward in patient care was the implementation of the BLS Nasal Narcan Program, further enabling the EMTs to effectively treat opioid overdoses. Atkinson expressed his sincerest gratitude to the members for their hard work and determination in 2012 and dedicated the evening to them. Various awards were given at the Community Ambulance dinner,
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many of which were for years of service. Celebrating five years of service were Rup Christensen, Scott Edwards, Nicole Ferrara, Alicia Flinn, Timothy Gozaloff, Christina Kelly, Palak Patel, Robert Verdone, Christopher Wagner, Valerie White. Receiving their ten-year service award and Life Membership status were Alfred Dieumegard, Jr., Michael Kennedy, and Steven Redding. Donald Hester was also recognized for forty-five years of service to Community Ambulance Company. Awards were also given for top responders of the year and outgoing officers. The final awards given were the Chief’s Award and Member of the Year. The Chief’s Award is given to a member who goes above and beyond to serve the company and the community and this year, the award was given to JP Latkovic and Shawn O’Sullivan. The Member of the Year is voted on by the membership in December of the prior year and was awarded to Jennifer Hartmann. Perhaps the most touching part of the evening was when a real life “save” story was told. A woman who was in cardiac arrest in 2012 was brought back by the rapid response and interventions of a Community Ambulance crew, as well bystanders and Suffolk County Police Officer Vanessa Logan. The crewmembers received a citation for their work and the patient and her family came to the podium to personally thank the members for giving her a second chance at life. The patient and crew received a standing ovation by the crowd. The Community Ambulance Installation Dinner was a fun time for all and the dinner committee should be commended for their exceptional work. They put together a wonderful event with memories that will last a lifetime. This dinner is a time for the members of Community Ambulance to receive a thank you for the selfless work they do every day by volunteering their time to help others in need - CHRISTINA KELLY
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Elmont works early morning fire On March 28th at 1:10 a.m., the Elmont Fire Department responded to a report of a house fire at 16 Barbara Street. 2nd Assistant Chief Brian Schriefer was the first on the scene and immediately advised units of a working fire on the second floor of a two story dwelling. Arriving units quickly gained entry and were able to contain the fire to the second floor of the home. Assistance was rendered at the scene by Valley Stream Fire Department as the FAST team with Stewart Manor and Franklin Square Fire Departments standing by. There were no reported injuries. Chief Schriefer requested the Nassau County Fire Marshals to respond to determine the cause and origin of the blaze.
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Mastic firefighters start to put down speedy dry down.
Hit and run MVA in Mastic HAROLD JACOBS
Brush fire for Mastic Mastic, NY. On March 24, 2013, the Mastic Fire Department was toned out for a brush fire at Sunrise Highway and Titmus Drive. Mastic Fire Chief James Mickert arrived on the scene and found no access to the fire due to jersey barriers and radioed back to the incoming unit to come down to Paul Drive and Franklin Court. The Mastic stump jumper made its way into the woods and made a quick knock down on the bulk of the fire. Mastic’s engine was on standby, so the stump jumper could refill their water supply. All fire units were released and back in service after about thirty minutes.
Mastic, NY. On the night of March 22, 2013 911 received a call for an MVA at Mastic Road and Montauk Highway with a possible vehicle fire. As SCPD was arriving on the scene, they found a head on MVA. They also determined that the driver of the pick up truck was involved in another collision about a block away. Mastic EMS and Mastic Fire
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Department were also dispatchedwas also dispatched to the scene. As fire and EMS units arrived, they found no one trapped, but did have patients with injuries. EMS command requested two helicopter’s for transport to Stony Brook hospital.
Mastic firefighters went to work placing speedy dry down on the fluid spill in the roadway. Mastic Fire Department was toned out again for a landing zone at the Fireman’s Field across from Mastic fire house on Mastic Road. LIPA was also requested for wires down at the scene. - HAROLD JACOBS
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Flames through the roof, never a good sign, Lives in danger, including my buddies and mine. Geared up to the hilt we’re through the front door, Feeling our way to make sure there’s a floor. Hose line in hand we advance room to room, Unaware of the dangers that could possibly loom. Hearing the crackling of wood, the house is pitch black, I’ve got my brothers behind me, they’ve got my back. The heat is intense in this fiery hell, Things just went south, the roof has now fell. Trapped in the rubble our yells are all mumbled, A situation like this you become very quickly humbled. Units still arriving, our lives at their will, Pass alarms now ringing as we all lay there still. “They’ll be able to find us”, a thought without doubt, Radio goes off, “knock that fire down and get our guys out”! A mind starts to wander about the life you have had, You think about your family, the good and the bad. You hope that the love that you gave could be enough, For a lifetime of memories, without you it’ll be rough. Flashback to reality, hearing our names being called, Our brothers are coming through the exterior walls. They’re determined to find us; they won’t leave us behind, The oath of a firefighter etched deep in my mind. They’ve breached through the walls, from outside a light, The fires knocked down and we’ve all won this fight. I will always remember this day in my life, I was able to go home, kiss my kids and my wife. The day is now done an no one did fall, We’ll be there tomorrow to answer the call! MICHAEL TURANO
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Pre-Summer Burn FIREFIGHTER FITNESS Lori Ann Hodgkinson
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Smoke showing in Mastic Mastic, NY. On the night of March 14th, 911 took a call for a house fire at 35 Bullard St. Mastic FD and Mastic EMS were immediately toned out. Mastic chiefs found smoke showing from the residence. Command confirmed the working fire and activated Mastic Beach Fire Department for their RIT. Firefighters dropped a five inch supply line to the nearest fire hydrant. And, an inch and three quarter was stretched to the exposure four side of the house. After making a fast knock down, the fire was placed under control. The Brookhaven fire marshal was requested to investigate the cause of the fire. There were no reported injuries.
In my line of work, I can often chart the seasons without a calendar. I can tell what season is approaching by the nature of the requests clients make of me. Well according to my “inbox”, summer is coming. The majority of communications ask what exercises to do to burn fat and there are equally as many inquiries about trimming and toning that abdominal area. Yes, these requests are common all year long, but as summer approaches they reach record numbers. Sometimes, but not often, clients want to understand the physiology. They express an interest in what makes one workout better suited for one specific goal over another and why. They may ask “Why should I do this and why this particular way? Quite frankly however; at this time of year, clients want me to spare them the ‘why’s ‘and they just want to know the ‘what’. They ask which exercises should I do for this?”. Usually they simultaneously grab at their gut and a good number of the ladies additionally point toward the hips and thighs. “Just give me a workout for this!” So without getting too detailed, here is a high intensity workout designed to burn lots of calories, lots of fat and tone all the major muscle groups. Don’t worry; it’ll hit all those trouble spots and then some. I use it in my Fit Camp Boot Camp. I haven’t made too many friends with it, (it’s difficult) but the improvements clients make with it make them happy in the long run. Also – it is adaptable to all fitness levels because although the intensity level is way up, it is only as high as each exerciser is capable of. Begin with a three to five minute gradual warm up (anything that increases blood flow will do the trick). Perform each of the four exercises for thiry seconds with no rest in between. The
goal is to do as many repetitions as you possibly can without sacrificing proper form or safety. Listen to your body and stay within your personal fitness limits. When choosing a weight choose the highest level of difficulty you are capable of, while still being able to complete each exercise with proper form and without the use of momentum. Work Hard, but Be Smart! After completing each of the four exercises go back to the first exercise and repeat all until you have completed the circuit a total of three times. Push-ups (Remember, choose the highest level of difficulty you are capable of, be it from your knees, Full push-ups, or even one arm push-ups) Squats Reverse crunch Jog After repeating the above circuit three times, walk for one to two minutes. Remember to sip water to stay hydrated. Move on to the next circuit, again performing each exercise for 30 seconds with no rest in between. Keep the intensity at your very top. Ccomplete three times. Bent over row Lunges Seated twists Jump rope After repeating the above circuit three times, walk for one to two minutes. Remember to sip water to stay hydrated. Move onto the next circuit, again performing each exercise for thirty seconds with No rest in between. Shoulder presses Bicep curls Tricep extension Crunches Finish with a gradual cool down (walking, works) of three to five minutes and a full-body stretching routine. Drink more water to stay hydrated. This workout will only take 30 minutes and many have seen satisfying results after four weeks of performing it three to four times per week on alternate days. Of course, individual results will vary. As always, remember to receive your physician’s approval before beginning any exercise program and to work within your personal fitness limitations. - LORI HODGKINSON
Line of duty death reported in Jericho ED TUFFY
Massapequa’s department inspection Massapequa Fire Commissioner Mike Hanna along with 1st Assistant Chief Gerard Keuchler conducted the annual department inspection at the West End Firehouse on Sunday, April 7.
The US Fire Administration announced a line of duty death for George A. Turner, Jr., age 60, of the Jericho Fire Department. Captain Turner passed away from an apparent heart attack while
responding to a motor vehicle accident on the Long Island Expressway. Neary had over thirty years of volunteer service with Long Island fire departments. He also served with Locust Valley, Glen Cove and Glenwood. - HEATHER PILLSWORTH
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Car fire in Shirley On March 19, 2013 Brookhaven was toned out for a vehicle fire at Adobe drive and William Floyd Parkway. Brookhaven chiefs found a working car fire. The first due engine dropped inch three quarter line and went right work on the fire. The scene was placed under control about 15 after arrival
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Several months ago, I wrote about illegal slum landlords, who are getting very rich by converting former one family homes into illegal rooming houses, apartments, etc. Our local firefighters have been discovering residents living in inhumane conditions in cellars, attics, converted garages, etc. The violations in these illegally converted buildings are numerous and serious. These greedy building owners frequently own dozens of buildings and have created extremely dangerous conditions for the tenants, as well as the firefighters who enter these hellholes under heavy fire conditions. Most of the time, there are very few signs of the illegal occupancies since there are usually no major changes to the exterior of the building. However, if you look closely, there are usually signs of the illegal occupancy. As firefighters, we should look for numerous cars, multiple satellite dishes/cable hook-ups, unusual numbers of similar age children waiting for the school bus, etc. They should notify their chief and the local building/fire inspector. Since I last wrote about this serious issue, we have become very active trying to ferret out these violations and the enforcement. What happens after a complaint is filed is the reason why our county firefighters have formed an
Illegal Housing Task Force to find out how the cases are handled throughout our county. What they have found in some communities is startling. While in most communities, the inspectors are conscientious, the municipal attorneys are competent prosecutors and the judges understand the seriousness of these cases and levy heavy violation penalties. Unfortunately, in other communities just the opposite is true. The Task Force has been sending “court observers” to various courts and they have concluded that in too many cases, there is little or no deterrent for slum landlords. Large fines are extremely rare, cases languish for years with no resolution and the number of violations in those communities has reached epidemic proportions. Entire neighborhoods are affected as people move away and buildings catch fire and burn, with residents scurrying from the illegal conditions I just described to get out of the building. Several communities have increased their efforts and the fine schedules. Others have stubbornly refused, for whatever reasons, to heed the firefighters’ concerns. The Task Force has decided to go public with its findings to put the spotlight on those responsible for putting so many people in danger. Veteran firefighter and retired journalist John Kryger is the chairman and recently gave a summary of this effort to nearby Westchester County firefighters, where similar conditions exist. This story was published in today’s (April 17, 2013) local daily Journal News for a situation in a Westchester (NY) community,
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very similar to what is happening in our county, or yours? Other counties have asked him to do similar presentations because of concerns in their areas. Port Chester landlord facing fines for overcrowding, dozens of other violations Written by Leah Rae April 16, lohud.com
PORT CHESTER — A minor fire in an apartment house has led to numerous safety citations, a shutdown of the building and a renewed outcry against overcrowded housing in the village. About 75 people were displaced Friday from 221 William St. — officially a six-family building but actually home to more. Inspectors at the fire scene said the three-story structure had two illegal units in the basement and six rooms within apartments that were being rented out individually. A court appearance ticket was issued for 46 safety and code violations, including hazardous wiring, missing alarms and failure to obtain the required safety inspection. Calls to Great American Properties, the company that apparently owns the property through a subsidiary, were not returned Tuesday. The case reflects both the efforts and limitations of a 3-yearold code-enforcement campaign by the village. The property had been the subject of complaints before. In 2011, the village sent a notice about the lack of fire inspection, and last year it tried to get inside three times, based on a complaint of overcrowding, offi-
cials said. The village received no response and ran into trouble identifying and properly notifying the owner, Village Manager Christopher Steers said. The volume of cases and inspections, combined with an amnesty program that aims to bring buildings up to code, makes it difficult to go after those who dodge notices, Steers said. “We’re very careful and very strategic about what we do to make sure that we protect the village and that we protect the rights of everybody in the village,” Steers said. “We’re not kicking people’s doors in — we’re providing a service to the community, and that’s the way we have to approach it.”; Residents and village board members expressed frustration at a meeting Monday night that unsafe conditions often remain unaddressed until a fire occurs. Inspectors found the violations after Friday’s fire, apparently the result of an old, overloaded electrical panel, Fire Inspector Kevin Brennan said. Tenants reported that extension cords and adapters had been used in parts of the apartment that had no power. The building is deemed unfit for habitation and it’s unclear when anyone will move back in. Re-occupancy will require extensive repairs and inspections. The owner is due in court May 9 on violations that carry penalties of up to $1,000 each, per day. “We’d like people to get back in their homes — only the right amount of people,” Building Inspector Peter Miley said. Xiomara Ortiz was one of the
tenants trying to find a new and safe place to live with her child. Red Cross volunteers provided overnight shelter and other assistance at the Carver Community Center over the weekend and were still helping seven families find accommodations Tuesday. “We can’t enter here, because the wires in the building are very old and you run the risk that there could be a fire,” Ortiz said in Spanish while visiting the building Tuesday. Tenant Raul Vasquez, who was planning to stay with a friend for now, said he had been paying $500 for a room in an apartment that had a shared kitchen and three other bedrooms, each shared by two to four people. Ortiz and Vasquez said the building often lacked heat. Some families were staying in hotels with help from the Red Cross. “They all have a warm, safe place to stay,” volunteer Carolyn Sherwin said. The Red Cross assisted 39 adults and 13 children, she said. When law enforcement arrests those selling drugs or operating extensive gambling rings, they can confiscate their assets and utilize the funds for law enforcement-related programs. We should be doing the same thing, impose the heaviest possible fines on the slum landlords and utilize that money to pay for additional inspectors, overtime, and the fire department needs. More to come…
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Storm Preparations for your Firehouse, Part III As I write this final column on storm preparedness, it is snowing and the weather forecast is calling for 4 to 8 inches of snow overnight and through most of tomorrow. Just another weather event in the northeast, or shall I say in the United States. T h e s t o r m y weather is not limited to the northeast, as STAYING the entire SAFE country continues to be battered by Chief Henry Campbell hurricanes, tornadoes, rain storms and flooding, snowstorms, ice storms, and blizzards. Take your pick depending on what region of the country you are located in you will have to respond and perform under some very trying conditions brought on by the weather. If a storm impacts your area it can create a lot of problems in a short period of time. Some you can be prepared for, others you will have to come up with a plan in order to resolve the problem. The washout of roads and bridges, or the temporary closure of local roads, blocked with fallen trees, poles, power lines, snow and ice, flooded roadways, and abandoned vehicles all of which may make it impossible for emergency apparatus to pass. What alternate routes are available? Will some sections of your response area be isolated? Would an adjoining fire department be better able to respond into that area? If so, make the necessary notifications to put them on standby. The need for alternate response vehicles may arise for other than the chiefs 4 wheel drive vehicle. There may be a need for additional all terrain 4 wheel drive vehicles, boats, or snowmobiles that may be pressed into service as emergency response or transport vehicles. Well in advance of using any members equipment or vehicles, contact your department’s insurance carrier for their direction and guidance prior to implementing any such use. It is recommended that you do not use any vehicles, etc. that are not or cannot be covered by the departments insurance carrier. The availability of fuel for apparatus and power tool equipment during any prolonged emergency operation is a priority. Where and how you obtain your apparatus fuel may vary dependent upon location and or size of department or community. Larger departments may
operate their own fuel dispensing facility at certain fire stations, others may report to town, village, or city highway department facilities to obtain fuel. Lastly, there are those departments that procure their apparatus fuel at local gas stations. Whatever method you use to obtain apparatus fuel there are a few important points that should be resolved prior to any extended emergency in your community. They include are you on a priority list for fuel during emergencies, can you obtain fuel at night, will someone come out to fuel your apparatus when operating for long durations of time at a specific location (fire scene) etc. Prior to the storms arrival, all department vehicles fuel tanks should be topped off along with requesting a fuel delivery to top off your stations storage tanks. Do you live in the Snow Belt? If so, does your department have full sets of tire chains for all the apparatus and department vehicles, or do you depend solely on drop down type chains. The drop down chains can perform quite well when the vehicle is underway and the roads have been plowed, but for deep snowfalls, unplowed roads and drifting snow, you can’t beat a full set of tire chains that have been properly installed. There is no guarantee that you will get through in the worst of snowstorms, but you will know that you did all you could to arrive at the emergency scene. The use of local fire stations for public shelters during extended periods of emergency operations should be avoided whenever possible. When a fire station is in full emergency mode operation with apparatus and firefighters constantly on the go, and other firefighters trying to get some rest, housing the public can only create problems relative to sheltering and providing the basics of life. In many smaller communities the fire station may be the only point of refuge, especially at the onset of an incident. In those circumstances there should be a plan in place to accommodate the public without detracting from the department’s ability to conduct emergency operations. Arrangements should be made early on to try to establish a better location for sheltering purposes. The International Association of Fire Chiefs has an excellent document on storm preparedness that all departments should review. It is the “Model Procedures for Response of Emergency Vehicles During Hurricanes and Tropical Storms” that can be viewed and downloaded at: http://www.iafc.org/files/safetyApp_ IAFCmodelProcedsVehiclesInHurricanes.pdf
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Signal 13 for North Babylon On March 3, 2013, North Babylon Fire Department was toned out for a working Signal 13 at Little Neck Road and Silver Avenue. Mutual aid was requested from West Babylon, Babylon Village, East Farmingdale, Wyandanch, Deer Park and West Islip Fire Departments as well as Wyandanch-Wheatley Heights Ambulamce Community.
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Huntington Manor tackles house fire Huntington Manor, NY - On March,21,2013, the Huntington Manor Fire Department responded to a house fire on Deepdale Drive in Huntington Station. While there were no injuries, firefighters were able to rescue the family pet. Firefighter Rob Herley administered oxygen to a dog from a specially designed animal oxygen mask. The Melville Fire Department was called for their RIT.
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On Saturday, March 9, 2013, the Mineola Volunteer Ambulance Corps (MVAC) hosted its annual Easter Egg Hunt at MVAC headquarters on Elm Place for the children, nieces, and nephews of our members.
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Ladder Company 2, West End, Massapequa Fire Department at their annual department inspection.
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Firefighter Rob Herley administers oxygen to the dog from a specially designed animal oxygen mask.
Engine Company 1, West End, Massapequa Fire Department at their annual department inspection.
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Elmont elects 3rd Assistant Chief On April 4, 2013, the Elmont Fire Department held their annual Chiefs election. Captain Edward Dailey of Engine Company 3 was elected as the new 3rd assistant chief. Domenic Francavilla was elected Chief of the Department with Brian Schriefer and Robert Schriefer voted as 1st and 2nd Assistant Chiefs.
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