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Three alarm fire destroys Woodbury home A Woodbury couple lost their home to a blaze in the early morning hours of February 28th. Firefighters were dispatched to Summit Avenue, off Route 32, just after 4:30 a.m. for a reported house fire. Firefighters arrived to find smoke showing from the large (approximately 40x50) two and a half story wood-framed home and immediately went to work. Crews pulled placed several hand lines in operation and requested multiple tankers to the scene. Third alarm companies were quickly called to the scene to assist with manpower, apparatus and tanker operations. Crews from Woodbury, Monroe, Washingtonville and West Point operated on the 2nd floor and
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the attic early on. Members made multiple attempts to knock the fire in attic but were unsuccessful due to very limited access and high heat in the large open attic space. A decision was made to go to an exterior attack due to the collapse of the roof into the attic. Firefighters went defensive with exterior-only operations for a time due to the collapse and the intense fire within the home. With heavy fire on the top two floor, extreme temperatures below zero, and frozen hydrants in the area; firefighters had quite the task at this blaze. The fire took several hours to
bring under control. Extensive overhaul was needed to douse the hot spots within the home. Mutual aid departments requested to assist Woodbury or fill in at various stations included Washingtonville, Tuxedo, Monroe, Salisbury Mills, Cornwall, Vails Gate, West Point, Blooming Grove, and South Blooming Grove. Also on the scene were 36-3, 36-15, 36-115 and 36-109. Woodbury EMS, Woodbury Police and Orange and Rockland Utilities assisted as well. The cause and origin of the fire are under investigation. There were no reports of injuries to civilians or first responders. - HEATHER PILLSWORTH
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Tupper Lake was toned out to a structure fire at a building that once housed a very popular bar. Arriving firefighters were met with heavy smoke coming from the front door of the structure. Crews entered the building and went down to the basement, where they were met with flames coming from the ceiling. They quickly knocked down the fire and ventilated the structure. Mutual aid was requested, but canceled enroute. A cause had not been determined as of the writing of this story. Assisting were the Tupper Lake Rescue Squad, Tupper Lake Police Department NY State Police and the Tupper Lake Electric Department/
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All hands in Yonkers On February 16, 2015 at approximately 1:40 p.m., Yonkers Fire Department units were toned out to 146 Crescent Place for a reported 10-29 (structure fire). Moments later, Ladder 73 confirmed the 10-29 and transmitted a 10-30 (all hands). Ladder 74 was assigned as the FAST team and Battalion 1 was assigned as the safety officer. The building was a two and a half story brick private dwelling and had heavy fire on the first floor. Two lines were stretched and put
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Seven rescued in Coeymans house fire On one of the coldest nights of the year, the Coeymans Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire at 100 Main St. On arrival, the first units had a fully involved multi unit two-story brick structure with en- JUMP TO FILE# trapment in the rear 021415113 of the structure. Firefighters immediately grabbed ladders and brought them to the rear of the building, where firefighters rescued five children and two adults from the fully involved building. Firefighters immediately went to work on the interior of the structure doing an aggressive interior attack on the second floor of the structure and driving back the flames. Firefighters from New Baltimore, Coeymans Hallow, Delmar, Selkirk, and Ravena Fire Department assisted in knocking down and overhaul of the heavily involved structure. Firefighters also rescued the family's dog and cat. One cat did not survive. One man was transported to the hospital to be evaluated. DPW trucks were brought in to salt the road that looked like a river of ice had frozen over it at one end.
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Albany County firefighters staging ready to go in for overhaul
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Wisconsin: Leslie "Les" W. Fryman, 58 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: January 14, 2015 Death Date: January 21, 2015 Fire Department: Rosendale Volunteer Fire Department Initial Summary: Firefighter Fryman was a passenger in a tanker/tender responding to a mutual aid structure fire when he went unresponsive. Fellow responders treated Fryman and transported him to a local hospital. Firefighter Fryman was subsequently transferred to another hospital where he succumbed to his injury seven days later. The nature and cause of fatal injury is still to be officially reported. Iowa: Mike "Coop" Cooper, 61 Rank: Assistant Fire Chief Incident Date: January 30, 2015 Death Date: January 31, 2015 Fire Department: Centerville Fire Department Initial Summary: Assistant Fire Chief Cooper died at home from a nature and cause of fatal injury still to be determined several hours after being released from the scene of a large structure fire in a commercial occupancy. New York: Charlie V. Wallace, 74 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: January 10, 2015 Death Date: February 3, 2015 Fire Department: Montgomery Volunteer Fire Department Initial Summary: Firefighter Wallace died from injuries sustained when he was struck by a vehicle on January 10th while directing traffic in front of the fire station as apparatus were leaving for a response call. Illinois: Kenneth Lehr, 59 Rank: Chief Incident Date: February 5, 2015 Death Date: February 5, 2015 Fire Department: Medora Community Fire Protection District Initial Summary: While attempting to close off Illinois Route 111 to allow for a helicopter to land safely for a medical emergency, Chief Lehr was struck by a fire apparatus as it was backing up. Chief Lehr passed away at the scene from injuries sustained when he was struck.
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What does sacrifice look like? Chaplain’s Corner Didymus McHugh
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Snow, as deep as two feet, hampered operations on the scene
Second alarm strikes Meadow Hill home Town of Newburgh, Orange County, NY. At approximately 1:20 p.m. on the afternoon of February 21st, Winona Lake Engine Company was dispatched to 77 Meadow Hill Road, across from Meadow Hill School, for a structure fire. Firefighters arrived to find heavy fire in the garage. The blaze was quickly spreading to other parts of the home, including the living room, kitchen and attic areas. The box was struck for a second alarm, bringing mutual aid to the scene as well as on standby. Lines were immediately stretched and in operation by firefighters. The
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City of Newburgh quickly arrived as the FAST team with additional firefighters and apparatus from Orange Lake and Good-Will. On standby were Coldenham, Middlehope and Cronomer Valley. The ten and twenty minute status checks advised of heavy fire and lines still in operation by crews. Orange County Fire Investigator Charlie Piper as well as Central Hudson assisted at the scene. Chief Tony Weed had command.
Crews has to contend with very cold temperatures, snow on the ground as well as a build up on the roof. The fire was darkened down in approximately 50 minutes. No injuries were reported by civilians or first responders at the scene. The family of four escaped and a feline was rescued. The residence took heavy damage and the cause is under investigation by local officials. - HEATHER PILLSWORTH
When we join the fire service, we do not know all the sacrifice that we will be making. We sacrifice our time going to classes, time away from our loved ones, when we are on duty or get called in for extra duty of filling in for someone that banged out sick. We sacrifice money to help those in need, our talents helping rebuild communities that have been affected by fire or disasters that we have responded to. A brother from Buffalo reminded me of all the sacrifices that a single parent makes. A single mother, who raises her children on her own and also working a full time job. How many of us make the sacrifies for our children? How about our families sacrificing us, so that we can serve others? Or sacrificing what we want for our children? I know that many times in families, some of the parents may go without some meals, so that their children can eat three meals a day. I have seen senior citizens eating cat food, so that they had money to pay for their medication. We know that also part of the job may be to put in time for the citizens or a brother, but why do we do it? What is the underlying reason that we are ready to sacrifice? We may not say it or even know consciously, but I believe that it is that we care for our fellow man and that starts with our family and members of our company. When one of our own members needs help, especially for a mayday, we are willing to make
great sacrifices. We carry out what we are taught, "Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends." or another sign of sacrifice is: "This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters." We make sacrifices by rolling out for calls, when the thermometer does not even come close to 0 degrees, when it is just so hot that we are sweating even before putting on our gear. We make sacrifices by giving up our sleep to respond to calls. We sacrifice our bodies when we refuse to take care of ourselves and still handle calls when sick or injured. We always are willing to go, no matter what. Let us remember all the sacrifies that were made by our brothers, those who have gone into a burning building, when a brother is trapped or those whose may stay in a building past the time that is safe. We look at the gain versus the risk, but many times we risk our lives, to save another's life. Those who have served in the military are willing to make sacrifices for freeedom, and for that we should always say “Thank You!” This month is the time that we also remember other sacrifices, especially the sacrifice that was made for us 2015 years ago, when Jesus died on the cross for our sins and rose again. So many of us forget that sacrifice. His risk. His sacrificed life so that the gain for all would be great. All we have to do is to be willing to accept the gift that He gave to us through His sacrifice. Would we be willing to be tortured and nailed to a cross, when we know that we are innocent? Happy Ressurection Sunday
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Second alarm and frigid weather battled by Buffalo firefighters Buffalo, NY. Firefighters of the 6th Battalion 4th Platoon were called out to battle a structure fire at 100 Maurice St. near the city's Seneca Babcock section on Monday evening, February 23, 2015. Firefighters were not only battling the flames, but also subzero temperatures with a wind chill in the negative 20's. A second alarm was transmitted and the rehab unit was also sent to
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the scene. The story and a half frame dwelling sustained a collapse to the roof. Defensive operations were ordered. Multiple hand lines and master streams were used. Water problems were also an issue due to the extreme temperatures. Four firefighters were trans-
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ported to E.C.M.C. Hospital with injuries. Damage to the vacant structure was listed at $40,000. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Relief companies were called to the scene. Division Chief Patrick Brittzalaro was in command. The Salvation Army Canteen responded. - DAVID KAZMIERCZAK
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Firefighters battle barn fire in Caledonia Eight fire departments from three counties responded to River Road to assist the Caledonia Fire Department with a Barn fire on Monday afternoon, February 16th. A tanker shuttle was set up on the back road and single digit temperatures hindered the firefighters. There were no injuries and a portion of the barn was saved. The fire is still under investigation. At the scene were Avon, East Avon and York from Livingston County; Mumford, Scottsville and Chili from Monroe County and LeRoy from Genesee County. JOHN HOPPER
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Fourth alarm in the City of Newburgh City of Newburgh, Orange County, NY. Truck 1, Engines 1 and 3, and Car 4 were dispatched to 408 Carpenter Avenue, for an alarm of fire at 9:44 p.m. on February 26th. Crews arrived in minutes to find smoke issuing from the roofline of a 220x50 three story wood frame condo type building. Crews entered the building to investigate the source and begin evacuations of the 27 apartments, finding heavy fire in the cockloft area above the third floor. Car 4 transmitted a second alarm at 9:54, recalling off duty personnel to staff Engine and Truck 10, Vails Gate with a tower ladder, Cronomer Valley and West Point with an engine each, Middle Hope with a truck, and Castle Point for a F.A.S.T.
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Crews immediately attempted to ventilate the roof and pull ceilings, extinguishing fire as they went. Discovering a truss roof system and faced with heavy fire conditions, crews evacuated the roof and third floor just prior to an extensive roof collapse. Car 4 transmitted a third alarm at 10:08, a complete recall of off duty firefighters, and switched to a defensive operation to darken down the now heavily involved third floor. Truck companies accessed the roof again, west of the burning apartments and performed a successful trench cut, holding the fire to three apartments and water damage to eight others.
Additional mutual aid to the scene and for stand-by was provided by Good-Will and New Windsor Fire Departments, as well as an additional F.A.S.T. provided by Vails Gate. The Red Cross assisted displaced residents. Mobile Life Support provided medical coverage at the scene as well as, a rehab truck to warm residents and firefighters at the scene. Electric and water were able to be isolated, allowing most residents to return to their homes the same night. A pet dog was located, removed by crews, reunited with her family, and is expected to survive. There were no injuries reported to firefighters or civilians. - TERRY AHLERS
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West Colesville responds to garage fire Just before 1:00 p.m. on the afternoon of March 5, 2015, Broome County Communications dispatched the West Colesville Fire Department to 1639 Old State Road for a reported garage fire. First arriving units found a well involved garage and requested second alarm tankers. The garage was a large several bay garage being used as an auto shop. Several hand lines were stretched down the driveway to the garage, which sat behind the house at this address. A tanker was parked at the end of the driveway and used like a portable pond. A tanker shuttle was started to supply water to the scene. Once the fire was knocked down, extensive overhaul was initiated. Crews spent several hours
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searching for and digging out hot spots. Freezing temperatures were also battled during this incident. Tankers were filled at Five Mile Point Fire Station 1, where they could be backed in and thaw while they were being filled. All units had returned to service by about 5:00 p.m. West Colesville, Sanataria Springs, Harpursville, Port Crane, and Five Mile Point Fire Departments along with Broome Ambulance responded to the scene. The fire is under investigation by the Broome County Fire Investigation Team. - NICHOLAS GRISWOLD
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Another second alarm for Mount Vernon On the early evening of February 26, 2015 at approximately 5:40 p.m., Mount Vernon Fire Department units were toned out to 226 West 2nd Street at South 14th Avenue for a report of smoke in the building. UMP TO FILE# Engine 3 J022715101 quickly arrived on scene and transmitted a 10-26 (working fire) for heavy fire in a two and a half story private dwelling. Seconds later, command urgently requested a second alarm bringing Pelham Engine 5 and Eastchester Ladder 15 to the scene. Due to heavy fire conditions on the second floor, members were pulled out of the fire building and command advised they were going to an exterior defensive operation. Tower Ladder 1 was set up and put in operation. The fire eventually started to darken down and interior operations were resumed. Yonkers Fire Department sent one engine, one ladder and a battalion to cover the city. The fire was placed under control at 7:25 p.m. - JOHN HOPPER JOHN HOPPER
MVA for Yonkers On Friday, February 27, 2015, Yonkers Fire Department units were toned out to the area of Bronx River Road and Scott Avenue for a two car 10-34 (motor vehicle accident) with injuries. Units quickly arrived on scene and treated one female who was in shock. No other occupants of the two vehicles were injured.
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Second alarm for Mount Vernon The Problem With Being the Hero On February 9, 2015 at approximately 2:30 p.m., the Mount Vernon Fire Department was toned out to 13 South 12th Avenue for a reported fire in a private dwelling with reports of children trapped in the basement. Engine 4 ar- JUMP TO FILE# rived first due and 021015106 transmitted a 10-26 (working fire), sending Engine 206 to the scene as the FAST team. Shortly after command arrived on scene and transmitted a second alarm for heavy fire, exposure problems and water issues occurred, bringing Eastchester Tower Ladder 17 and Pelham Engine 5 to the scene as the new FAST team. Yonkers Fire Department units and Pelham Manor Tower Ladder 3 were relocated to Mount Vernon Fire Station 3 for cover. The fire was on the upper floors of a two and a half story private dwelling with extension to exposure D. The fire was knocked down and placed under control with a one hour duration. Units that operated were Engines 4, 3, 5, 6 (FAST), Ladders 1, 2, 3, Rescue 1, Cars 2292 and 2291 from the Mount Vernon Fire Department, Tower Ladder 17 from the Eastchester Fire Department, and Engine 5 from the Pelham Fire Department. - JOHN HOPPER
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The problem with always being the one to take care of others is WHO takes care of you? People, who call 911, are usually at their worst, in crisis, in pain, scared, helpless and desperate. You are supposed to help. At the end of the day, it’s hard not to bring some aspect of the job home with you. How can you turn off the crying, the fear or, worse, the losses? One of the many complicated and heartwrenching calls EMS gets called to is the suicide or suicide attempt. In 2010, the CDC reported more than 38-thousand Americans killed themselves, one million attempted suicide and more than eight-million seriously think about doing it. Adding to the horror of these statistics, in 2010 suicide was the third-leading cause of death for ages 10 through 24. It’s hard to remain stoic when you just responded to the remains of a young adult, who told themselves that life wasn’t worth living. Emergency responders already deal with high-stress situations; they also see the pain of loss in the survivors’ faces. Family and friends still expect you to perform a miracle — maybe you expect that of yourself, too. EMTs, paramedics and other ambulance crew members will carry the sights, sounds and stories of each call with them, even when they don’t realize how deeply they’ve been affected. The highs they felt after resuscitating a suicide attempt will crash when they show up to the same victim, who has now completed the act. Every word of compassion that they used on previous calls is seemingly now void of meaning or purpose. The wails of survivors remain in a responder’s
dreams. There is no escape; the emergency responder is a human being with emotions. Every 911 call for suicide, in process or completed, also implies potential personal dangers for responders and includes everything from irrational behavior to methods such as CO poisoning, other gases, guns, fire, and more. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention, Goals and Objectives in 2001 which includes techniques for training emergency responders, medical personnel, and caregivers to deal with suicide victims and survivors. Targeting key personnel, who deal with the public everyday and especially in times of need; this program was built with the intention of recognizing the key signs of suicide, how to speak with potential victims and vital resources for the emotional and physical support that is necessary. Even so, sometimes potential victims elude detection. Some of the signs experts do say to watch for when responding to emergency calls for help are: a previous history of suicide attempts; drug or alcohol abuse; dependency on pain killers; depression; expressed feelings of worthlessness; availability of suicide means; and admitted desire and/or plans to die. Any person, who threatens or has attempted suicide, should be transported; if a coherent patient refuses to go, call medical control and follow your local protocols. Establish a compassionate and honest rapport during transport, don’t belittle their feelings, monitor the patient for vitals or behavioral changes, and document all findings on your patient care reports. If it’s suspected that the patient ingested possible toxins, bag and transport containers to the hospital for identification and diagnosis. At all times from response to the scene, transport with the patient and release to the hospital be aware of your surroundings and assure a safe scene for yourself and your crew.
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Mount Vernon battles second alarm On the early morning of February 26, 2015 at approximately 5:42 a.m., the Mount Vernon Fire Department units were toned out to 296 South 10th Avenue at West 3rd Street for a report of smoke in the basement. Moments later, units arrived on scene and advised dispatch that they had smoke showing. Command transmitted a 10-26 (working fire) assigning an additional engine as the FAST team. All hands were put to work with two lines stretched, one to the
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basement which was the original location of the fire and one to the floor above. Shortly after the main body of fire was knocked down and command advised companies were checking for extension, the fire extended to the first and second floors of this two and a half story private dwelling, which required a second alarm.
Pelham Engine 5 and Eastchester Tower Ladder 17 already enroute to Mount Vernon Fire Station 3 on a relocation were redirected to the scene. Y onkers Fire Department along with the Pelham Manor Fire Department relocated units into the city for cover. Units knocked down the fire on all floors and the fire was placed under control with a two and a half hour duration. - JOHN HOPPER
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Second alarm fire for Cohoes The City of Cohoes Fire Department was dispatched for a structure fire at 26 Columbia St. Multiple calls came in for fully involved three-story brick structure. The fire was only about two blocks away from the firehouse. Arriving units immediately went to the third floor, which was heavily involved and did an aggressive attack on the fire, while other units arrived and went into ladder operations. Command called the Signal 30 and a second alarm. Fire departments from Troy, Albany, Green Island, Watervliet, and the Watervliet Arsenal responded to the scene to assist the Cohoes Fire
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Department. Firefighters quickly knocked down the blaze and went into heavy overhaul operations. The frigid temperatures turned any water on scene that was on the ground into ice, creating a slippery situation for crews on scene. An unknown number of people were displaced at the fire. The fire is under investigation at this time and no injuries were reported on scene. - JEFFREY BELSCHWINDER
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Fire Critiquing 101 Letters to the Editor One of the most valuable training tools is the information gathering and critiquing of a serious call in your fire district. These types of calls include a house fire, major accident or a death. When our fore fathers initiated this type of post call training, it was meant to correct any problems during the incident. These types of problems were always meant to correct strategy issues not personnel issues. It seems that we are having these post call sessions and nothing is being accomplished. We criticize ourselves where it is not being constructive. Some fire departments do not believe in this type of training and just keep moving on. Below, I listed some ideas that will help correct these problems and to put critiquing back into a constructive training tool. 1) After the incident, debrief your officers and gather all the details first from everyone’s perspective. It is truly unprofessional and confusing discussing the parts of the call during the critique session. 2) Utilizing resources-another great technology that benefits the fire service is aerial maps and satellite images. You can utilize your laptop and overhead screen to give the firefighters an actual image of the structure or land area. Another tool is any pictures that were taken at the scene-anything that can make it easier for you to describe certain situations. Drawing a map of the incident on a white board is great too. You can easily draw where the apparatus were staged and any other operations that were utilized ie; hand lines, aerials, rescue tools. 3) During the critique, take it in stages. Every journey has a beginning, middle and end. Go into detail on what was exactly done. Point out any mistakes that were made, however offer a solution to the problem. If you don’t offer a solution than you’re just criticizing. 4) Any personnel issues should be dealt with prior to the critique. Remember prior to the critique, the Chief should have corrective actions in mind for any issues that came up. Remember, these actions are meant to improve the quality of service to your customers, firefighters. It also should serve to develop your officers. -STEPHEN KELLEY
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Man saved from Livonia house fire Livonia, NY. Just after 5 p.m., on Sunday, March 8th, Livonia, Hemlock and Lakeville Fire Departments responded to a reported kitchen fire at 4682 East Lake Road. Responding fire units found heavy fire conditions throughout the home. The homeowner was assisted from the residence by neighbors
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On February 24th, the Orchard Park Fire Company, as well at Windom Fire, Hillcrest Fire, Newton Abbott FAST and Scranton Truck 6 responded to a report of a residential structure fire at 1 Cherry Tree Lane. JUMP TO FILE# Orchard Park 9 022715121 arrived on location and reported heavy fire conditions. In addition to the initial assignment, crews from East Aurora, West Falls, and the Hamburg Air Trailer responded to the scene. Armor Fire and Springbrook Fire covered Orchard Park Central while crews were on location. The Orchard Park School District provided a school bus as a warming station, and assistance was received from the Town of Orchard Park Highway Department to move the frozen hoses back to the fire station. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the Orchard Park Police and the Erie County Sheriffs Office Fire Investigation Unit - ANDREW KOWALSKI
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Home destroyed in Chestnut Ridge Around 9:30 p.m. on February 29th, the South Spring Valley Fire Department was dispatched to Grotke Road for a reported structure fire. As units arrived on scene, a one and a half story frame had heavy fire in the basement and extending to upper floors in the rear of the structure.
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Mutual aid from Pearl River, Monsey, Nanuet, and Spring Valley Fire Departments were requested to the scene as numerous handlines were stretched. Firefighters attempted to made
an interior attack; however, they were evacuated due to heavy fire conditions. It took crews over an hour to bring the fire under control. No injuries were reported and the fire remains under investigation. - CHRIS TOMPKINS
Buffalo, NY fire 200 Best St. Buffalo, N.Y. Firefighters of the 3rd Battalion 3rd Platoon were called out to battle a structure fire at 200 Best St. on the city's East Side on February 4, 2015. Firefighters used multiple one and three quarter inch hand lines on the two and a half story frame dwelling. Members of Engine Co. 21 made an aggressive interior attack keeping damage to a minimum. The Red Cross was called to assist the occupants. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation. Division Chief Patrick Brittzalaro was in command.
Firefighters in Yonkers battle three alarm fire On February 18, 2015 at approximately 4:27 p.m., Yonkers Fire Department companies were toned out to the area of 39 Locust Hill Avenue and Baldwin Place for a reported structure fire. Due to multiple runs out in the area, the companies on the initial assignment were coming from all over the city. Rescue 1, quartered about 5 blocks away, arrived first on scene and advised they had smoke showing out of a three story wood frame. Battalion 2 arrived on scene and transmitted a 10-30 (all hands) assigning Ladder 73 as the FAST team and Engine 313 as safety. Battalion 2 advised they had heavy fire on both the second and third floors and transmitted a second alarm. JOHN HOPPER
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All members were pulled out of the building due to heavy fire conditions and started a defensive exterior attack. Units from the New Rochelle, Eastchester and Greenville Fire Departments were relocated into the city, due to low availability through out the city. Approximately one hour later, a third alarm was transmitted by command for relief purposes. Shortly after, companies went interior to finish the fire off. The main body of fire was knocked down and the fire is not yet under control. - JOHN HOPPER
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Multiple cats perish in afternoon Vails Gate fire Vails Gate, Orange County, NY. On the afternoon of Sunday, February 15, 2015, the Vails Gate Fire Department was dispatched for smoke in the area of 17 San Giacomo Drive. Assistant Chief Ken Rypkema arrived to find smoke from the eaves of 19 San Giacomo Drive on this very cold Sunday afternoon. He transmitted the working fire and second alarm. This
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Early on February 28th, the auditorium at the Rockland County Fire Training Center was ďŹ lled with ďŹ reďŹ ghters from Rockland County and surrounding counties from NY and NJ. The ďŹ reďŹ ghters gave up a Saturday morning to attend a very timely seminar that gave them insight into the signiďŹ cant hazards and challenges created by train derailments involving Bakken crude oil. The seminar became a reality when Rockland County Deputy Fire Coordinator Dan Moran and Hazmat Team OfďŹ cer Jerry Knapp attended a New York State OfďŹ ce of Fire Prevention and Control sponsored hazardous materials conference back in November in Cooperstown. Dan and Jerry came back very excited by one of the presentations in which they participated. They recommended that we reach out to the speaker and try to make arrangements to have him give his program locally. The speaker was Fire Chief Tim Pellerin of the Rangeley Fire Department in Northern Maine. On July 5th, 2013, Chief Pellerin and his department responded with other Maine departments to a mutual aid request at the Quebec town of LacMegantic, for a disastrous train derailment involving Bakken crude oil. At the time of dispatch, the Maine units were told to prepare for a long-term deployment and an 80-
plus mile response. Chief Pellerin indicated that they were on scene about 2 1/2 hours after dispatch. He utilized superb video and photographs throughout his presentation, starting with video taken from his chief's vehicle as they approached the incident from several miles away until they arrived on scene. Any 1st responder could place themselves in the front seat of that vehicle as it gets closer and closer to the large column of black smoke. He then gives a chronological summary of the overall incident, along with details of the strategy, tactics and problems they encountered, emphasizing the loss of infrastructure, i.e. water, sewage system, drainage system, etc. Chief Pellerin began his description of the incident by starting with the local ďŹ re chief, whose ďŹ re department pager was activated for a possible house ďŹ re. While the chief was getting dressed, his wife looked out the window and called out that the entire town was on ďŹ re. The local Chief thought it was just a large building until he took a look and quickly determined that his wife was not exaggerating. Much of the business section of their town was destroyed, along with the infrastructure. In addition, 47 lives were lost. This was a major disaster for any ďŹ re department, let alone a small volunteer department in rural Canada. It turns out that this was not a typical derailment like we see so frequently, where a train hits a vehicle at a crossing and derails or jumps the tracks due to a malfunction or a problem with the rails. It appears that the prior evening, several miles away, the
same train experienced a serious ďŹ re. That ďŹ re department was dispatched for a locomotive ďŹ re. When the ďŹ re department responded, it found a working ďŹ re in a locomotive that was running while attached to a very long train carrying over 100 of the older D.O.T. 111 tank cars, each carrying approx 30,000 gallons of Bakken crude oil. What got my attention was the fact that the ďŹ re department found the train to be totally unattended, with the locomotive running. It became apparent that to extinguish the ďŹ re, the ďŹ re department would need to shut down the locomotive engine and cut off the fuel supply. Because the train was unattended, they reached out to the railroad, who advised them on the steps to take. They were successful in shutting down the locomotive and were able to extinguish the ďŹ re. They apparently left the scene not knowing that the train would lose its brakes and would start to roll down the tracks, creating a catastrophic series of events. A subsequent investigation revealed that the engineer, who was questioned, had stopped the train earlier that evening, setting some but not all of the brakes and leaving the locomotive running to maintain the braking system. The crew left the train totally unattended for the night. After the ďŹ re department left the scene, Chief Pellerin indicated that the brakes could not hold the tremendous weight of the train; and it started to roll, picking up speed as it went. When the train derailed in the middle of Lac-Megantic, the investigators indicated the train was traveling ap-
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proximately 63 miles per hour. Why in the world would a company allow a train containing large amounts of hazardous materials to be left unattended for any amount of time, let alone for hours and hours? Apparently, this railroad ďŹ led for bankruptcy right after the accident, according to Chief Pellerin. I believe that this is a common practice and widespread here in the US as well. Just last summer, I was notiďŹ ed by a local police chief that a freight train had been parked unattended for four days, blocking an emergency access road to a local tourist site. He indicated that the locomotive was left running for the ďŹ rst two days, and at some point it was shut down. I asked the police chief what the cargo was, and he indicated containerized garbage. A few miles north of this location, I also received complaints about trains blocking a private road going into a construction site, restricting emergency responders' vehicles getting to the site. While investigating this complaint, we found out from the railroad supervisors that this newly created siding was used to park trains while the crews were rotated or went for a break/meal. They also indicated that unattended trains were left at this location for long periods of time. I would like to add that both of the local locations are extremely remote and surrounded by woods. In this age of increased concerns and awareness related to terrorism or even vandalism, how can we allow railroads to continue with this practice? How easy are we making it for the bad guys to take advantage of
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these unattended mile-plus long trainloads of hazardous materials? I should add that I have not studied the report from the Canadian disaster but wonder why the train would be parked on a grade, not on a at surface or blocked somehow. Wouldn't it make sense to require parking trains at secure locations and at least have security guards who can keep an eye on these potentially large-scale hazmat incidents? I just read a study where it is estimated that there will be ten or more accidents involving Bakken oil tank cars each year in the US. The report states that if a similar situation to the Canadian incident took place in an urban area, hundreds of people could potentially die; and the cost associated would be in the billions. Our county has formed a task force and so far has developed a grid map of all areas stratling the railroad tracks, pre-identifying high-risk buildings like nursing homes, hospitals, and schools that would present challenges if evacuations were needed. They are also working on a system for delivering maximum water and foam supplies to any potential derailments in our area. Our county has hundreds of these Bakken oil trains traversing through our county, many if not most, containing over 100 tank cars and nationally it's thousands of communities. After taking part in this training, our ďŹ re service leaders have a better appreciation for the magnitude of the problems associated with such an incident. If you are able to attend one of his seminars, I would highly recommend that you take it.
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Firefighter safety, is everyone getting the message? Part II STAYING SAFE Chief Henry Campbell
CLARKSTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT
Extrication for Congers Fire Department At approximately 7:20 p.m. on February 23rd, the Clarkstown Police Department responded to a two car motor vehicle accident on Route 9W just south of Route 304 in Congers. Responding patrol units observed a 2009 Toyota Corolla had collided with a 2006 New York State Department of Transportation snow plow. The Toyota had extensive front end damage and the driver, a male,
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35 of Orangeburg, had suffered severe injuries. The driver of the snow plow, a male, 37, of Nanuet, appeared uninjured. The Congers Fire Department extricated the driver from the Toyota. Congers Ambulance and paramedics were able to stabilize the victim and transport him to Nyack Hospital in
critical condition. Route 9W was closed for a few hours to conduct the investigation. The Clarkstown Police Accident Investigation Team processed the scene and is conducting the investigation. The cause of the accident is unknown at this time. The 35 year old male victim was transported from Nyack Hospital to Westchester Medical Center. - CLARKSTOWN POLICE
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23 vehicles involved in accident On March 4, 2015, at approximately 7:15 a.m., the New York State Police responded to a multiple vehicle accident, located on Interstate 84 westbound between Exits 1 and 2 in the Town of Greenville. The investigation at the scene revealed there were a total of 23 vehicles involved, 10 commercial vehicles and 13 passenger vehicles. According to published reports, ten patients were transported to area hospitals. Only minor injuries were reported. Multiple fire department and EMS agencies were on scene to assist. The investigation revealed that the accident involved five separate accidents.
When you think of firefighter safety what comes to mind? What comes to my mind, and should to yours, is that you want to return from each call in the same condition you were in when you responded, career or volunteer firefighter. Your family expects it and your fellow firefighters and department expect it. We have seen many and various slogans for safety over the years and the one I like best is “Safety Is No Accident”. It can be interpreted two ways, first as not having or being injured due to an accident. The second interpretation meaning you have to work at staying safe, it just doesn’t happen by chance (accident). The major issue is getting all fire and EMS personnel involved in working and practicing safe work habits. Simple personal tasks that are ignored on a regular basis increase the annual death and injury toll in the fire service. Buckling into a seat belt prior to responding takes just seconds, yet many firefighters continually fail to do so, often resulting in death and injury if the apparatus is involved in a crash or rollover. Some departments are now issuing some form of discipline to personnel who fail to buckle up. How about emergency apparatus drivers, who fail to operate their vehicles in a safe manner and to consider and comply with all traffic regulations and department SOG’s when responding? Don’t let the adrenaline rush cause you to take foolish chances. Getting the crew and apparatus safely to the scene of the incident is an important responsibility of the driver and officer. Adding a minute or more to the response time in order to arrive safely far outweighs excessive speed and the possibility of being involved in a crash. Apparatus and personal vehicles responding to and returning from alarms contribute to between 20 and 25% of the annual death toll. On February 5 of this year, a fire chief from a small town in Illinois was killed when he was
run over by an apparatus backing up. The Illinois State Police reported the fire department was attempting to close a road for a helicopter to land in a medical emergency. I don’t know what the circumstances were surrounding the accident, but there are safety rules that govern safely backing apparatus in order to prevent such tragedies from occurring. How will this tragedy impact the family, community, fire department and the apparatus driver? In a small department in a small community it may have a lasting effect. Cigarette smoking, obesity, and lack of physical agility and conditioning contribute approximately 50% of the annual firefighter death toll through stroke and cardiac arrest. If there is one item that contributes to so many medical conditions it is cigarette smoking, and for many, difficult to stop. Failure to use seat belts, lack of control when driving fire apparatus or private vehicles, which result in motor vehicle rollover and/or crashes, along with stroke and cardiac arrest are the main causes of firefighter deaths. It is these major areas that add 60-70% of the annual firefighter death toll, and it is within these areas that we must improve our safety and education. Firefighting and emergency scene activities are dynamic, leading to a variety of issues that can result in death or injury, some of which we have no control over. We do have control over the aforementioned and therefore all personnel should strive to reduce carelessness, recklessness, and bad habits while encouraging all members to do the same. By stopping unsafe behavior, you will be successful in improving the level of safety within your department then you have accomplished much; a safer work environment for you and your fellow firefighters. Don’t be shy about speaking up to those fellow firefighters about their disregard for firefighter safety, point out the proper and safe way to perform a task. Let them know how it impacts them and all their brother/sister firefighters in the department. You just might save a life, maybe theirs, and maybe even yours! Till next time, Stay Safe and God Bless!
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Jamestown battles structure fire At 10:07 a.m. on February 23rd, the Jamestown Fire Department was dispatched to a structure fire next door to 9 West 10th Street. Car 1 went on scene and reported heavy smoke showing and requested an off shift of 15 firefighters and one battalion chief. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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Dog perishes in Livonia house fire Livonia, NY. Nine fire departments from two counties were called out to fight a house fire on Commercial Street in Livonia on Saturday night, February 14. Fire units from Livonia, Hemlock and Lakeville responded to 56 Commercial St. and found the first floor of the two-story home fully involved. Mutual aid was requested to the scene from East Avon, Gene-
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seo, Conesus, Richmond, Avon and Caledonia Fire Departments. Firefighters worked for several hours in single digit temperatures to bring the fire under control. There were no injuries reported; however, a dog did perish
in the blaze. The cause of the blaze was under investigation by the Livingston County Office of Emergency Management. Also assisting at the scene was Livonia EMS, Livingston County Sheriff's Office and Livingston County ALS.
Car versus Buffalo ladder truck As Ladder Co. 6 of the Buffalo Fire Department was responding to a structure fire at 1268 West Ave., a vehicle came in contact with Ladder Co. 6 at the corner of West Ave. and W. Ferry St. The Safety Battalion B-41 was called to the scene along with the Police Accident Investigation Unit. No firefighters were injured nor the civilian driving the car.
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MVA results in medevac New Windsor, Orange County, NY. At approximately 10:25 a.m. on March 2nd, the New Windsor Fire Department was dispatched for an overturned auto accident with entrapment on Route 9W and Union Avenue. Further information advised that a school bus without children aboard and a car collided resulting in the car overturning with one victim pinned with the vehicle. Tools were quickly put to work and a helicopter was launched with an ETA of 10:43 a.m. A landing zone was set up at Destinta Movie Theater by Vails Gate Fire Department. The patient was extricated by New Windsor FD and transported via New Windsor EMS to the theater to meet the medevac. The patient was quickly transported to a trauma center. The cause of the accident is under investigation by the New Windsor Police Department.
Flames through the roof in Buffalo Buffalo, NY. Firefighters of the 3rd Battalion 3rd Platoon were called out to battle a structure fire at 220 Grider St. on the city's East Side early Tuesday morning, March 10, 2015. Firefighters arrived to flames going through the roof. The back stairs were also fully involved. A defensive operation was ordered. Two additional engines and a ladder company were dispatched. Ladder Co. 14 and Ladder Co. 7's tower ladders were put into operation. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation. Emergency demolition was ordered for the vacant two and a half story frame dwelling. Division Chief Patrick Brittzalaro was in command.
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Buffalo, N.Y fire 1268 West Ave. Buffalo, NY. Firefighters of the 4th Battalion 1st Platoon were called out to battle a structure fire at 1268 West Ave. on the city's West Side Thursday evening, March 5, 2015. Engine Co. 19, located a few blocks from the fire, was met with heavy smoke from a two and a half story frame dwelling. Firefighters making an aggressive interior attack found a victim.
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The occupant was removed by members of Engine Co. 37 and Ladder Co. 4. The victim’s breathing was labored and went into cardiac arrest. He was shocked with an AED and CPR was started. Enroute to the hospital, a pulse was regained. Firefighters
used four-one and three quarter inch hand lines to bring the fire under control. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Damage was listed at $100,000 to the building and $20,000 to the contents. Division Chief James LaMacchia was in command. - DAVID KAZMIERCZAK
JOHN SPAULDING
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Two alarm fire in New Paltz Shortly before 3 a.m. on February 7th, an alarm for a structure fire was received by the New Paltz Fire Department. The structure at 91 Route 32 North housed the STS Tire and Auto Center. Chief Kevin Maguire quickly called for a second alarm, with mutual aid from Modena and Highland to the scene and Gardiner moving up to New Paltz Station 1. A local bank displayed 25 degrees, and runoff water quickly froze making operations difficult. Chief Maguire reported the fire knocked down approximately 90 minutes into the call, with overhaul taking about five hours. There were no injuries.
Rochester, NY. The Rochester Fire Department responded to a report of a house fire at 757 Chili Avenue at a little before 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday evening, February 10 2015. The first arriving truck company found heavy fire and smoke emitting from the first floor of a two and a half story residence. After making entry, they found a basement fire well involved and extending into the first floor by several holes already burned through the floor. The fire eventually made it to the second floor. The house is uninhabitable and two occupants were not injured in the house that was divided into two apartments. An extra engine company was called to the scene according to act-
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ing Deputy Chief Rick Yackel for manpower. The area has seen two heavy snowfalls recently with many hydrants buried. It took about 45 minutes to bring the fire under control. He estimated at least an hour in overhaul to be completed. One of the main roads that runs through the west side of the city was closed for the duration. One firefighter sustained a minor injury, but went back to work after being treated. - JOHN SPAULDING
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Medical emergency for Kingston Kingston, Ulster County, NY. On February 11, 2015, the Kingston Fire Department with Mobile Life Support Services responded to a medical emergency. The patient was removed from the vehicle, packaged and transported to a local hospital for treatment.
Firefighters in Buffalo battle second alarm blaze Buffalo, NY. Firefighters of the 7th Battalion 4th Platoon were called out to a report of smoke in the area of Kensington and Wyoming Avenues. A P.S. assignment was dispatched with two engines a ladder and a chief. Engine Co. 23 under the command of Captain Ron Bourgeois requested the balance of a full box. Due to weather conditions, 7th Battalion Chief Jeff Roberts requested a second alarm. It was also reported occupants might be trapped. Multiple one and three quarter inch hand lines were deployed. One occupant perished in the blaze of the large two and a half story wood frame dwelling. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Damage was extensive. Division Chief Patrick Brittzalaro was in command.
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Working fire brings out Kingston firefighters Kingston, Ulster County, NY. On the very cold afternoon of February 19th, the Kingston Fire Department was dispatched for a working fire at 339 Hasbrouck Avenue. Command arrived to find a working fire in a single family dwelling. Command immediately called for the second alarm for mutual aid to the scene and for coverage. Ulster Hose arrived as the Fast team. Mobile Life Support Services also arrived for support. Firefighters quickly got to work stretching lines and opening up walls. The fire was quickly brought under control and overhaul commenced. No firefighters or residents were injured as a result of the fire. The cause and origin of the blaze are under investigation.
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Daytime apartment building fire in bitter cold Orchard Park, NY. Late Monday morning, February 23rd, Orchard Park, Hillcrest, Windom, Newton Abbott FAST and Scranton Truck 6 were alerted to a structure fire at 60 N Lake Drive. Upon arrival, crews found a garage located under a two story apartment building fully involved, containing two cars. Crews from numerous departments worked to control the fire. The fire was contained to the building of origin. In addition to the initial assignment, crews from Armor, East Aurora, North Boston, Evans Center (FAST team), West Falls, Springbrook (back fill Orchard Park), Depew (back fill East Aurora). The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority also provided a bus to act at a warming station due to the near 0 degree temperatures.
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Pls. take notice the Board of Fire Commissioners, Uniondale Fire District will accept sealed Bids until 2:00p, April 3, 2015 for the sale of one (1) 1991 Ford 350 White 24-Seat Passenger Bus – good condition. Bids open 3:00p. Vehicle sold “as is condition.” Min. accepted bid is $4,000. Sealed bids may be delivered in person to the District Mon.-Fri., 9-4p at 501 Uniondale Ave, Uniondale, NY 11553. Sealed bids must be marked “Bid for 1991 Ford 350 Passenger Bus” & accompanied with check for 10% of bid or bid will not be accepted. Final pymt. - Certified/bank check. For more info call District Secretary at (516) 481-8411 9-4p Mon.-Fri. ONLY.
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Hazmat spill for Mechanicstown At 1:22 p.m. on February 23rd, the Mechanicstown Fire Department responded to a report of a hazardous materials spill at 290 Ballard Road. Car 4 arrived and requested the Orange County Hazmat Team to respond. He had two 50 gallon drums of hydrochloric acid in the back of a tractor trailer that had rolled on it’s side and was leaking. Orange County Haz-Mat Teams 36-200 and 36-201 arrived with Florida 609 and it’s decon trailer. Hazmat team members entered the rear of the trailer, contained the leak, and uprighted both drums. Units were back in service at 4:30 p.m.
For Sale First Priority Renaissance Wheeled Coach Type 1 Ambulance on a 2014 Chevrolet K3500 4x4 Diesel Chassis. This unit was completely refurbished. Some upgrades include new FPEV RCT Electrical System, hoseline 12v Heater/AC Unit, new LonPlate Mica Grey Floor, Interior LED Lighting. $115,000 For additional information or photos, email vsales@emergencyvehiclecenter.com or call 800-247-7725.
1995 Ford E350-Horton Ambulance 37000 miles, 7.3 turbo diesel Automatic Transmission, Power Steering, Power Brakes, Power Windows, Power Locks, Rear view camera, Air conditioning, front and rear Ready for immediate use. Ready for immediate sale, Asking $11,000.00 Call Vincent Sorrentino, District Mechanic 516-931-3546, extension 211
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