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NOVEMBER, 2015

SUFFOLK COUNTY FIRE AND RESCUE EMERGENCY SERVICES

Just after 10 a.m. on September 17, the Brentwood Fire Department was notified of a structure on Bailey Avenue in the North Bay Shore area of the district. When units arrived on scene, they found a fully involved garage attached to a single story residence.

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Smithtown tasked with water rescue The Smithtown Fire Department was toned out for a 16-23 (Ambulance Requested/Motor Vehicle Accident) at 8:52 a.m. on October 5th with the location of a pond on Route 25A and Summerset Drive.

Upon arrival ,Smithtown Chief of Department Murphy (4-2-30) observed a vehicle JUMP TO FILE # in a pond at the lo- 100515119 cation with a female driver trapped.

He immediately upgraded the call to a heavy rescue/water rescue.

Arriving on scene to extricate the driver were Smithtown Rescue 4-2-9 and the Kings Park Fire Department Dive Team arriving in their Rescue 4-1-9.

The Smithtown Fire Department deployed their water rescue inflatable boat into the pond with Kings Park Fire Department divers attending to the driver.

Divers extricated the driver to the boat.

The driver was transported to St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center by Kings Park Ambulance with no report on condition at this time.

A secondary search of the area for any possible additional victims proved negative.

During the alarm, with 25A closed to conduct the operation, an emergency patient in a private car was attempting to access the road to go to the emergency room at St. Catherine of Siena.

Smithtown Fire Police sent the driver of the car, escorted by Suffolk County Police, to the scene of the accident. A Smithtown Fire Department ambulance at the scene did an intercept and brought the patient to the hospital.

The cause of the incident is under investigation by the Suffolk County Police Department.

MICHAEL KAMPF

Vehicle fire in Southampton

On August 9th at 10:30 a.m., the Southampton Fire Department was called out to the report of a vehicle fire on Halsey Neck Lane. The first unit on scene stated it was a working fire close to a structure. The fire was knocked down quickly.

Southampton Village Fire Marshals office is investigating.

Chief Michael Kampf was the chief in charge.

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On scene were Smithtown Chiefs 4-2-30, 4-2-31, 4-2-33, Smithtown Rescue 4-2-9 and 4-210A, Engine 5, Ambulance 4-2-62 and Fire Police 4-2-10, Kings Park Fire Department Rescue 4-1-9, Ambulance 4-1-61, Dive Squad

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and Fire Police.

Also on scene were Suffolk County Police Department Emergency Services.

- JEFF BRESSLER

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Well earned proclamation by firefighter in Greenlawn

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Al Statton III of Greenlawn was honored with a proclamation from the Huntington Town Council for charitable work aiding the veterans in need and that are homeless through the Salvation Army Food Pantry at the Northport VA Medical Center. In addition to being a U.S. Army combat veteran, Al has served as a volunteer firefighter and EMT with the Greenlawn Fire Department since June 1991.

Al has battled three different forms of cancer and was treated and followed up at the VA Medical Center.

Because of his health challenges, he was unable to help in the community as a firefighter, EMT and caregiver. All of this contributed to depression.

During one of his visits, he was informed that the VA Medical Center Pantry was in need of food during a "Stand Down" activity.

This is an event, where outreach programs, including assistance with food, clothing, and shelter, referrals are made to veterans and their families in danger of becoming homeless or who are in dire need of help.

Al said, "starting when my cancer treatment began, I learned of the needs of our vets and by my getting involved it helped me in my fight against clinical depression. I turned my challenges into positive steps by collecting needed donations."

Out of this need and my need to refocus, "Operation Enduring Care" was born. For over a year more than 10,000 items have been collected and over 2,100 meals have been donated.

I was moved to tears, when I learned some of the families had small children. No longer was this about me or my depression, burt a true call for help. The need is ongoing, food is distributed daily, numbers of the needy seem to be increasing.

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Al and wife, Connie, have cochaired collections for the 10th Mountain Division that deployed four times to Iraq. We collected 8,000 pounds of comfort foods, snacks and hygiene items.

Together with Huntington Township Fire Departments, local merchants, public schools and scouts over 6,000 soldiers were reached.

Sadly, for those who gave their lives for our country, it was their last bit of home. Donations were also made to Army Community Services at Fort Drum for military families in need.

Al is proud to have served as a soldier for 20 years of active duty and 10 years of reserve time. Drafted in 1970, he completed basic at Fort Dix, NJ and trained as a combat medic. He also trained as a clinical laboratory technician and was immediately deployed for his first of two overseas tours. He served with the 98th General Hospital, 24th General Dispensary, attached to the 11th Armored Calvary, assigned to the 10th Special Forces Group. He also served at Keller Army Hospital, US Military Academy West Point, Fort Sam Houston, and Fort Hamilton.

Al is also proud to serve as a volunteer firefighter for more than 24 years, answering numerous alarms and assisting our community. He has received seven awards as "Rescuer of the Year" and one award as "Firefighter of the Year". Al also served as a leader of Cub Scout Pack 225 and Boy Scout Troop 225 in Huntington.

Latest report from Al, "I look forward to getting my medical clearance for full duty at the Greenlawn Fire Department."

- JOHN MCKENNA

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EFD Tactical Rescue personnel sizing up the scene at the rear of the church.

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Elmont responds to car versus building On September 26 at about 5:16 p.m., the Elmont Fire Department received a call for an automatic fire alarm at the Pentecostal Church at 453 Elmont Road.

These types of alarms are received regularly and usually are without incident. However, this was different.

The first unit on the scene, Engine 2, was met by a gentleman who advised that his vehicle had struck the rear wall of the church.

Captain Jesse Ciampa of Engine 2 immediately investigated

JUMP TO FILE #092715107 and found that the car had struck the right rear wall, penetrating about half the vehicle length into the building.

After assuring that the driver was unhurt and there were no other victims, Captain Ciampa immediately requested EFDs Tactical Rescue Team to respond to stabilize the building.

After a short time, Chief Robert

Schriefer arrived and took command of the scene. He requested the Town of Hempstead to send a building inspector to ascertain the stability of the structure.

After the inspector confirmed that it was safe to do so, the vehicle was removed from the building by Tactical Rescue personnel, who then worked to stabilize the damaged area of the building.

The church was not occupied at the time of the incident.

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Donated plants Two plants were delivered and donated to East Farmingdale fire headquarters in tribute to the 9/11 victims. They are shown with East Farmingdale's steel beam from the WTC in their glass memorial.

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Greenlawn hosts parade

Greenlawn, NY. During the last days of August each year, the Greenlawn Fire Department hosts their annual parade and fair. This parade is always attended by fire departments from the Town of Huntington and ends at the Greenlawn fire house where the annual fair is set up and running.

Freeport Exempt wins top award Freeport Exempt won the top award, the Competitor's Choice, at a muster on Saturday, September 12th in Milford, Ct. Pictured with Jumbo are Joe Primavera, John Kilkenny, Bob Terry, and George Schmittzeh.

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MVA in Southampton The Southampton Fire Department was dispatched to a rollover on Monday, August 17th at 10:39 a.m. at the intersection of North Sea and Sandy Hollow Roads. A pickup truck was struck by a four door sedan, causing it to rollover. The driver was able to crawl out safely with minor injuries. Southampton Volunteer Ambulance responded to the scene, transporting the injured to Southampton Hospital.

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SUFFOLK COUNTY FIRE AND RESCUE EMERGENCY SERVICES

Nicholas Chiarelli, Stephen Vasquez, Mike Dwyer

JEFF BRESSLER

Three Smithtown firefighters run for a cause Three firefighters from the Smithtown Fire Department wanted to find a way to pay tribute to all first responders who sacrificed their own lives to help others on September 11, 2001.

They decided the greatest way to express appreciation and make a statement for all to see was by completing a 5K race in their full turn out gear.

Mike Dwyer and Nicholas Chiarelli from Engine Company 3 and Stephen Vasquez from Engine Company 4 ran in and completed the 9/11 Hero’s Run 5K in Hunt-

JUMP TO FILE #091515115 ington on September 12th to benefit the Travis Manion Foundation.

Even with their complete firefighter gear on, including boots and proudly waving American Flags, the three completed the run in just over 40 minutes!

We applaud them for their remembrance of fellow fallen first responders.

- JEFF BRESSLER

Brentwood battles structure fire Just after 10 a.m. on September 17, the Brentwood Fire Department was notified of a structure on Bailey Avenue in the North Bay Shore area of the district.

When units arrived on scene, they found a fully involved garage attached to a single story residence.

With First Assistant Chief, Michael Derbyshire, in charge of the alarm, 3-2-5 was the first due engine and they stretched a deuce and a half, going straight to work.

Two additional 1 3/4" lines were stretched, one of which was used to cool a 150 gallon propane tank in the 2-3 corner. The other hand line was stretched into the

JUMP TO FILE #092515126 structure due to extension into the attic and one bedroom.

The fire was brought under control within an hour and fifteen minutes. There were a total 75 firefighters involved including the mutual aid departments.

The East Brentwood and Commack Fire Departments both stood by at Brentwood's headquarters, with an engine and truck respectively. The Islip Fire Department responded with their RIT team while the Bay Shore Fire Department re-

sponded with an engine, with Islip eventually being put to work while Bay Shore replaced them as the RIT. Additionally, Brentwood Legion Ambulance was on scene, with one firefighter treated for a minor hand injury. The Islip Town Fire Marshal's office was on scene and the County Arson Squad is investigating the cause of the fire.

The Red Cross was requested to respond to help with emergency housing for one elderly resident with a dog.

- SUFFOLK COUNTY FIRE AND RESCUE EMERGENCY SERVICES

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Southampton responds to a dumpster fire On Saturday, September 5th, the Southampton Fire Department was toned out to a dumpster fire on Head of Pond Road in Watermill. Crews quickly extinguished it under the direction of Chief Michael Kampf.

Farmingdale Village's 1889 Gleason horse drawn ladder truck

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Gas main struck in Southampton

On Friday, September 18th at 9:56 a.m., the Southampton Fire Department was called out to the report of a struck gas main at the intersection of Halsey Neck Lane and Hill Street. Upon arrival, it was determined to be a two inch gas main that was struck by the Suffolk County Water Authority. The smell of gas was detected over a quarter of a mile away. Approximately six houses were evacuated in the immediate area. Chief Mike Kampf was in charge and called in North Sea and Bridgehampton Fire Departments for engines to the scene. The Southampton Village Ambulance was requested and responded to the scene. Hill Street was closed for approximately one and a half hours from Moses Lane to Corrigan Street. National grid arrived and was able to shut down the gas.

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COMMACK FIRE DEPARTMENT

Commack receives sapling from Survivor Tree The Commack Fire Department became an honored recipient of a sapling from the 9/11 "Survivor Tree".

The "Survivor Tree" is a callery pear tree that was located at the World Trade Center and had endured severe damage with snapped roots and burned and broken branches from the September 11th ter- JUMP TO FILE# 100915107 ror attacks.

With the help of the John Bowne High School and the Bartlett Tree Expert Company, the original tree was revived and is currently standing strong at the 9/11 Memorial at Ground Zero.

Part of the program was to take seedlings from the original tree, foster those into new trees and spread the new trees to communities, to serve as a memory of September 11th and symbolizing resiliency and hope.

Commack Fire Department was one of the first volunteer fire departments with vehicles and personnel to be at Ground Zero on September 11th, fully equipped and ready to help. So it only seemed like the perfect place to distribute the "Survivor Trees" to our fellow local Volunteer Fire Departments.

Led by Police escorts and Fire Riders NYC, the Bartlett Tree Expert Company delivered the trees to the Commack Fire Department and then further distributed them to each of the different agencies.

We are grateful to be a part of this program and would like to thank the following for their assistance: New York City Police Department Nassau County Police Department Suffolk County

Police Department 9/11 Memorial John Bowne High School Bartlett Tree Expert Company Stapleton Tree and Landscape Service Fire

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Riders NYC, and all local fire departments that made this a success.

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Risk, Possibility, and Probability - Continued STAYING SAFE

Chief Henry Campbell

In the last article, I defined risk as a factor, thing, element, or course involving uncertain danger; going one step further we can classify risk as voluntary and involuntary.

In our daily life, we accept risk in order to get through the day.

Driving a car, walking in traffic, climbing a ladder, smoking, swimming, sky diving and a myriad of other events and activities and daily ordinary chores involve voluntary

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risk.

Some we can avoid if we so decide, especially the recreational risks, even though many enjoy the challenge that goes with the risk.

We can’t avoid all risk, even if we stay home, as the ceiling may fall in or the house may explode.

Risk we encounter everywhere and on a daily basis we weigh the probability against the possibility and go about our business.

Insurance companies base their premiums on the amount of risk that is involved in providing coverage for a specific individual, function, item, or event.

The greater the risk, the higher the premium, for example, life insurance for smokers is more expensive than non smokers. Sometimes that risk is so great that one is unable to procure insurance.

How does the firefighter measure risk?

Some firefighters view risk as a challenge and are determined to succeed at all costs, unfortunately determination does not necessarily mean success.

There are many dangers involved in firefighting and proper size up by officers and firefighters is required prior to placing the lives of firefighters in jeopardy.

The old axiom still rings true in the fire service “you risk a lot to save a lot (a life) and you risk little to save little (property)”.

Firefighters are known for their courage and valor and on occasion, some may push those limits to excess, placing them in imminent danger.

Clearly there are times when certain actions taken on the fire ground or scene of an emergency by some individual firefighter could have been avoided. Firefighters should be trained and disciplined so as to not perform their activities in a careless or reckless manner with disregard for their own personal safety and the safety of other firefighters and civilians.

Their decision to act may be voluntary or involuntary, either way the risk is being carried out in the performance of duty.

Upon initial arrival at a fire scene all risks may not be visible, or may not even be present until the fire escalates and is burning out of control.

The risk has changed, increasing the premium, the potential for injury or loss of firefighter lives. To lower the premium, or threat to firefighter safety, may require changing from an offensive to a defensive attack while ordering all interior personnel to withdraw.

There must be recognition of danger (risk) by the firefighter and incident commander and they must be able to determine if it is a justifiable risk that needs to be taken in order to affect a rescue or eliminate a hazard threatening the surrounding area.

If it is justifiable, what are the dangers involved and the chance of the mission being successful?

Review the risks involved and make a sound decision based on your

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Commack Volunteer Ambulance Corps before the 2015 Greenlawn Parade

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The West Sayville Fire Department Flying Dutchmen celebrate their twelfth New York State Championship title after tying with the Central Islip Hoboes with a come from behind effort in the Buckets contest at the 2015 State Motorized Tournament hosted by the Selden Fire Department at Firemen’s Park in Ridge on Saturday, August 15, 2015.

The Southampton Hose Company at a recent drill.

training and experience and that of the other firefighters who will be taking the risk.

Firefighting will continue to present situations that will be beyond

the control of first arriving firefighters and limit or delay attempts to affect a rescue or start an interior attack due to lack of on scene personnel.

It is what it is, and firefighter’s

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lives should not be jeopardized unnecessarily to cover for inadequacies in the overall fire protection system.

Till Next Time, Stay Safe and God Bless!

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