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FIVE DISPLACED AFTER BLAZE STRIKES HOME

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Town of Newburgh, Orange County, NY. Four adults, one child and a dog were displaced in the Town of Newburgh after a blaze struck their home. Good-Will firefighters were dispatched at approximately 11:30 a.m. on September 16th for a structure fire at 8 Pleasant View Avenue.

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Three-alarm fire destroys vacant Albany building JEFFREY ARNOLD

Rochester house fire Rochester, NY. On Saturday afternoon, September 26th, Rochester firefighters responded to a reported house fire at 22 Peckham Street. Fire units arrived on location and found smoke showing from a one and a half story house. The blaze was brought under control in a about 15 minutes. There were no injuries and the displaced occupants were being assisted by the Red Cross.

Albany, NY. Authorities say they may never know what caused a three-alarm fire Saturday, September 12th in Albany.

The fire broke out in a vacant building at 32 Spencer Street.

Deputy chief EJ Seney said the structure was heavily involved when they arrived, with flames through the roof and throughout the second floor.

Crews quickly set up master streams and made an aggressive exterior attack, knocking down the bulk of the fire in about an hour.

“The guys did an excellent job,” said Seney. “They positioned themselves perfectly and pretty

JUMP TO FILE #091715104 much had it surrounded.”

A third alarm was sounded, bringing most Albany units to the scene. Crews from Troy and Watervliet were brought in to cover the city while Albany crews were on the scene.

The fire came on a hot and humid, day but Seney says they didn't experience any other difficulties, and no injuries were reported.

The damage to the building led authorities to tear down the structure as well as two neighboring

buildings at 42 and 46 Spencer Street that suffered damage. Seney says he couldn't begin to speculate how long it had been burning before being spotted.

“Anytime it's uninhabited, there's no one looking at it, “ said Seney.”

“It goes unchecked, and there's no alarm system that we know of, plus it's in a somewhat remote area.”

The cause remains under investigation but Seney says the extent of the damage may make it impossible to identify.

- MIKE CAREY

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Nassau Squad 22 feeding the scene with water from the lake on July 12th.

The City of Troy responded for a car into a building on 6 Street and Congress Street. When units arrived on scene, they had a minivan that had been airborne and crashed into the old Hudson Valley Community College Educational Opportunity Center. The driver of the vehicle was removed and taken to a local hospital with minor injuries. The van was totaled and no structural damage was done to the building other than a broken window. The steel support for the structure stopped the vehicle from proceeding through the building. The vehicle was removed a short time later.

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City of Troy police car accident JEFFREY ARNOLD

Conesus barn fire Conesus, NY. Firefighters from Conesus, Sparta and Livonia Fire Departments responded to a barn fire on Sliker Hill Road at about 4:30 a.m., September 24. The blaze was reported by a neighbor and firefighters found the barn fully involved upon arrival. Livingston County investigators believe the fire was electrical in origin.There were no injuries reported.

City of Troy Rescue Squad, Medic Two, and Car 4 responded to the intersection of Fourth Street and Broadway in the City of Troy for a traffic accident involving a police unit. On arrival, firefighters had a car into a building and a police car with front end damage. Firefighters secured the vehicle that was into the building and evaluated the patient and the officer. The officer was uninjured and the driver of the other vehicle was taken to the hospital for minor injuries. Both vehicles had to be towed due to the damage. Police shut down the area for a short time and reopened it after midnight.

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In memory of those who gave all 1st Responder Newspaper honors and remembers emergency responders lost in the line of duty

New York: Lawrence G. Sesso, 40 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: August 22, 2015 Death Date: August 22, 2015 Fire Department: Sayville Fire Department Initial Summary: An hour after responding to a commercial structure fire, Firefighter Sesso participated in a fire department parade including multiple fire departments. On his way home, Sesso suffered a cardiac arrest. Firefighter Sesso was transported to the Southside Hospital but did not survive his injury.

North Carolina: Chris Phillips, 41 Rank: Lieutenant Incident Date: August 26, 2015 Death Date: August 27, 2015 Fire Department: Locke Township Fire Department Initial Summary: Lieutenant Phillips passed away from an apparent heart attack several hours after responding to a fatal motor vehicle accident on Edmiston Road near Mt. Ulla, North Carolina.

Minnesota: Shane Clifton, 38 Rank: Firefighter/Paramedic Incident Date: August 31, 2015 Death Date: August 31, 2015 Fire Department: Locke Township Fire Department Initial Summary: Firefighter-paramedic Clifton was on duty and working out at the firehouse when suddenly he wasn't feeling well and then collapsed.

Clifton was treated by fellow firefighters and medics at the station and then transported to Regions Hospital, where he succumbed to his injury.

The nature and cause of fatal injury, thought to have been a catastrophic cardiac arrest, are still to be determined by authorities.

Michigan: Dennis Rodeman, 35 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: September 9, 2015 Death Date: September 9, 2015 Fire Department: Lansing Fire Department Initial Summary: While participating in the annual "Fill the Boot" fundraising campaign, Firefighter Dennis Rodeman was struck by a pickup truck passing through the charity event. Rodeman was transported to Sparrow Hospital where he passed away from the injuries he sustained in the collision. A preliminary investigation of the incident indicates that the driver of the truck intentionally hit Rodeman who was wearing a reflective vest and other gear. The driver has been apprehended and is in custody.

Texas: Daniel Edward Hampton, 35 Rank: Firefighter/EMT Incident Date: September 18, 2015 Death Date: September 18, 2015 Fire Department: Burnet Fire Department Initial Summary: Firefighter/EMT Hampton was fatally injured when the ambulance he was driving

struck the rear of a semi-trailer truck. His firefighter/paramedic partner, Timothy Pierce, and the patient in the ambulance both received injuries and were transported to a local trauma center for treatment. Investigation into the fatal accident continues by local and state authorities.

New York: Barry Miller, 50 Rank: Assistant Chief of EMS/Firefighter Incident Date: September 23, 2015 Death Date: September 23, 2015 Fire Department: Bergen Fire Department Initial Summary: While responding to an emergency call for a male with chest pain, Chief Miller died from injuries sustained when the fire department ambulance he was a passenger in collided with a slow moving backhoe loader. The driver and one other crew member on board the ambulance were not injured. The ambulance was traveling east on Bovee Road in Riga, New York, when the accident occurred. According to media reports quoting law enforcement officials, early morning sunshine and fog were contributing factors to the fatal accident which remains under investigation by local and state authorities.

South Carolina: Stuart Hardy, 31 Rank: Firefighter/EMT Incident Date: September 13, 2015 Death Date: September 24, 2015 Fire Department: Burton Fire District Initial Summary: Firefighter/EMT Hardy passed away from a nature and cause of injury still to be determined after suffering a medical emergency while working at the scene of a motor vehicle accident on September 13th, 2015.

Michigan: Richard Leo Crosby, Sr., 67 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: September 24, 2015 Death Date: September 24, 2015 Fire Department: Casnovia Township Fire Department Initial Summary: Firefighter Crosby suffered a cardiac arrest during a fire call incident that occurred on 9/24/2015. Crosby was taken off of life support and succumbed to his injury on 09/26/2015.

New Jersey: Sean M. Benson, 50 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: September 23, 2015 Death Date: September 23, 2015 Fire Department: Paramus Fire Department Initial Summary: Firefighter and Ex-Fire Chief Benson was found unresponsive at home several hours after responding with Paramus Fire Department, Company 2, to a local restaurant for a fire alarm activation. Firefighter Benson was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

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Working fire in vacant building The City of Troy responded to an alarm of fire at 4th Ave and 106th St around 1:00 a.m. on September 4th.

Upon arrival, Engine 4 had a two story wood-frame structure with heavy fire showing on the JUMP TO FILE# first and second 091515100 floors.

F i r e fi g h t e r s called the Signal 30, moving the South End engines up into the city. Firefighters stretched multiple handlines in \to the heavily involved home and made a aggressive interior attack.

Firefighters were able to knock down the fire quickly before it could extend into exposure around the fire building. Crews were on scene most of the morning conducting heavy overhaul.

The building was total loss, but no firefighters were injured while fighting this fire. The home was vacant at the time no one was inside.

This area of Troy has seen a string of arson fires over the last two years placing the neighborhood on edge. Multiple neighbors reported hearing a explosion before the fire.

The fire is currently under investigation.

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Halfmoon demonstrates extrication at Fall Festival Halfmoon, NY. The Halfmoon-Waterford Fire Department demonstrated an extrication Saturday, September 19th as part of the town's annual Fall Festival.

The demonstration almost never took place. Just as firefighters were getting ready to start the demonstration, they received an actual call for a motor vehicle accident on Harris Road. Fortunately, the victim of the accident

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The crew returned to the town park and picked up where they left off, demonstrating how they would successfully remove a patient who was trapped in a vehicle.

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Four firefighters injured at blaze Buffalo, NY. Firefighters of the 6th Battalion 4th Platoon were called out to battle a structure fire at 396 Abbott Rd. on September 17, 2015 in the large two and a half story dwelling with an attached addition of a business and an apartment.

Engine Co. 25 made an aggressive interior attack. Heavy fire was venting from the roof, the chief pulled firefighters from the building and went defensive. A ladder pipe

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Four firefighters were transported to the hospital with injuries.

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100th Annual Convention and Parade for the Orange County Volunteer Firemen’s Association The Orange County Volunteer Firemen's Association celebrated with it's 100th Annual Convention this year.

The convention began on September 20th with the annual flag raising and memorial service, which were held at the Highland Mills fire JUMP TO FILE # 092115113 station.

On Thursday, the convention meeting was held in Monroe at Mombasha's station. The highlight of the week culminated with the convention parade on Saturday afternoon.

The parade wound through the streets of Highland Mills, including the very busy Route 32, which was shut down for a portion of the afternoon.

Dozens of departments, hundreds of firefighters and thousands of spectators enjoyed this perfect day for parading and celebrated with the winners at the end of the route.

First place Orange County Tanker was Orange Lake Fire Department. First place Orange County ladder went to Vails Gate Fire Department. The best of the Orange County antique's was awarded to the Chester Fire Department.

The first place rescue went to the Tuxedo Fire Department. Ellenville overtook the out of county departments by claiming first place in apparatus, color guard and men's.

The Orange County color guard first place as well as the Men's Class A trophies went to Warwick Fire Department.

The Class B Men's trophy was also awarded to Highland Engine Company. Class C was picked up by Port Jervis.

As for the coveted best appearing and overall trophies, Coldenham took the Best Appearing Overall Apparatus trophy.

The Best Appearing Color Guard was awarded to the Vails Gate Fire Department.

The Montgomery Fire Department went home with the Best Appearing Overall Men's trophy.

Town of Woodbury hosted the parade

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Best Orange County antique, Chester Fire Department

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Vails Gate's Color Guard went home with the Best Appearing Color Guard trophy

Ellenville swept out of county with first place apparatus, color guard and men's

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The Montgomery men took the Best Appearing Overall Men's trophy home

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The Winona Lake men took home the trophy for 2nd Place Men’s Class B

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LODD Firefighter/EMT Barry Miller Bergen, NY. In the very small and tightly weaved community of Bergen no one would have thought the morning of September 23rd would be different than any other day. It started as did the day before with bright sunshine and above normal temperatures for this time in autumn.

The town was waking up and tractors were starting their Fall harvest. Someone though was in need of an ambulance, the call for chest pain. As he often did, EMS Chief and firefighter Barry Miller responded to the call as the EMT, a trainee, and the driver. As they drove into a distant part of town, they encountered heavy fog in a low lying spot in the road. The sun still low on the horizon made seeing difficult.

They slowed, but it wasn't fast enough. A Town of Riga backhoe was moving in the same direction, but much slower.

The impact was directly in the passenger's seat. Chief Miller was unresponsive, and later was pronounced dead at the local hospital.

That night, a vigil was held at

JUMP TO FILE #092815139 the firehouse that drew hundreds to mourn, to weep, to look for understanding and to support the volunteer company.

Chief Miller served the Bergen community for 31 years. He was on the Town Board, was the Genesee County Coroner, owned Miller Millworks that was severely damaged by fire and rebuilt a few years ago. He also owned a resort in the Adirondack mountains. For a while, he also worked for the Rochester Eye and Human Parts Bank.

He loved the ambulance he was the chief of though. It was his passion. He fought tirelessly to improve it. He certainly passed away doing what he loved.

Word traveled fast, and by the time his body needed to be moved to the Monroe County Medical Examiners office a few hours later, his body was escorted by several dozen emergency vehicles of every type.

"It's a big hit for any department,

but even more for a small department like ours," said Byron Fire Department Chief Kevin Finucane. "He was the lifeblood of the rescue squad. He was always pushing to make things better and do things better."

The fire coordinators from Monroe and Genesee Counties secured around the clock ambulance and fire fill ins to give the Bergen firefighters time to prepare, and ultimately accept the loss of their friend, neighbor, and colleague; a painful process that no one should endure.

The wake was held for two nights at the small Presbyterian church he and his parents attended in the village. The funeral was held on September 29, 2015 at Pearce Memorial Church in North Chili. Internment was in the village cemetery. Miller is survived by father, Tracy, also a firefighter, and his mother, Loretta. Barry Miller was 50 years of age.

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- JOHN SPAULDING

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The local pastor, Michael Merry tried to offer words of caring to help the community heal.

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Attic fire in Rochester

Rochester, NY. On Saturday, October 3, at 11:25 a.m., Rochester firefighters responded to an attic fire at 191 Roycroft Drive. A working fire was declared upon arrival, which was brought under control in about 15 minutes. No injuries were reported.

All hands blaze in Mount Vernon On the late morning of September 16, 2015, Mount Vernon Fire Companies were toned out to 359 Union Avenue for a report of smoke from the building.

Car 2292 (deputy chief) quickly arrived on scene and transmitted a 10-26 (working fire) for heavy fire in a two and a half story private dwelling. The fire quickly extended to Exposure 4, which is a another two and a half story private

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The fire consumed the original fire building, causing it to quickly collapse.

The original fire building was under construction and was a total loss, the Exposure 4 building suffered major fire damage.

Engine 5 from the Village Of Pelham Fire Department and Tower Ladder 17 from the Eastchester Fire Department relocated to Mount Vernon Fire Station 3 to cover the city.

Units that responded from FDMV were Engines 5, 4, 6, 3 Ladders 1 and 2 and Car 2292.

- JOHN HOPPER

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Volunteer firefighters versus cancer Albany, NY. The Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) is taking on a new challenge: cancer.

More and more firefighters are being diagnosed with cancer, and recent medical studies JUMP TO FILE # have demonstrated 091715117 that firefighters are at a significantly higher risk for many more types of cancer than the general population. This is due to the high levels of carcinogens and other toxins found in burning buildings and the other hazardous environments that firefighters routinely work in.

Central to this new, statewide campaign is “Firefighters Fighting Cancer”, a FASNY-produced video that highlights the stories of six cancer survivors from across New York State. These six brave men and women exemplify the dedication to their communities that is a hallmark of New York’s volunteer fire service, but they also showcase a disturbing trend.

All six were seemingly healthy, with no notable health issues to speak of, when they received their respective cancer diagnoses. Based on the types of cancer these firefighters were each diagnosed with, it is believed that their illnesses may likely be a byproduct of their work as volunteer firefighters.

The full video can be viewed at www.fasny.com/fightcancer New York State legislation sponsored by State Senator Michael Nozzolio and Assemblymember Aileen Gunther would provide presumptive cancer coverage to New York’s 92,000 volunteer firefighters.

The bill would cover several types of cancers presumed to be linked to firefighting, ensuring that no firefighter diagnosed with cancer would be left looking for help.

The bill would ensure that New York’s volunteer firefighters have the safety net that they deserve, and that a cancer diagnosis does not spell potential personal and financial ruin.

FASNY will use the “Firefighters Fighting Cancer" video to generate grassroots-level support for this critical piece of legislation, which passed the Senate last session, but ended the session in committee in the Assembly.

The video promises to be a powerful tool in engaging the people of New York State in an important discussion about the need for presumptive cancer coverage for volunteer firefighters.

92,000 firefighters in New York State volunteer to run into burning buildings, to pull people out of wrecked cars, and to spend countless nights and weekends away from their families for the good of the community.

These 92,000 firefighters did not volunteer to get cancer, and they deserve the support of the state and local communities that they have so diligently served.

Although FASNY has instituted a robust education and awareness campaign to inform firefighters about the risk of cancer, and how to avoid it, the truth remains that the risk of cancer must be recognized as a part of modern firefighting. Education and awareness can only go so far – New York’s firefighters need presumptive cancer coverage.

“There are 92,000 reasons that volunteer firefighters should have presumptive cancer coverage in New York State,” said FASNY President Robert McConville.

“Watch ‘Firefighters Fighting Cancer’ and learn the stories of these brave men and women.

Share it with your friends and your families, and please let your legislators know that presumptive cancer coverage for volunteer firefighters is not only the necessary thing to do, but the right thing to do. No firefighter should be left wanting for help and assistance during their most desperate hour.”

“This legislation will provide greatly needed presumptive cancer coverage to the 92,000 volunteer firefighters in New York State who are at a significantly higher risk for cancers due to their exposure to carcinogens and other deadly toxins," said Senator Nozzolio.

"My constituent, Matthew Foe of Geneva, a volunteer fireman for over 20 years, passed away after battling brain cancer. This bill will ensure that dedicated volunteers, like Matthew, who sacrifice their safety to protect all of us will not be neglected when facing a cancer diagnosis.”

“Firefighters all deserve presumptive cancer coverage, regardless of whether they are career or volunteer,” said Assemblymember Aileen Gunther.

“All firefighters face incredible danger in order to help others, and all are exposed to deadly carcinogens in the process. As such, all firefighters deserve the same benefits. Fires do not discriminate, and neither should we.”

Key Facts on Cancer: 1. Firefighters are 102% more likely to develop testicular cancer than the general population.* 2. Firefighters are 53% more likely to develop multiple myeloma than the general population.* 3. Firefighters are 62% more likely to develop cancer of the esophagus than the general population.** 4. Firefighters are 21% more likely to develop intestinal cancer than the general population.** 5. Firefighters are 26% more likely to develop breast cancer than the general population** - CAROLYN STONE

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Five displaced after blaze strikes home Town of Newburgh, Orange County, NY. Four adults, one child and a dog were displaced in the Town of Newburgh after a blaze struck their home.

Good-Will firefighters were dispatched at approximately 11:30 a.m. on September 16th for a structure fire at 8 Pleasant JUMP TO FILE # View Avenue. 091715118 Command advised of a two story 20x50 residential structure with active fire.

Three hose lines were quickly placed in operation. Vails Gate was dispatched as the FAST with an engine from the City of Newburgh, a truck from Winona Lake, Town of Newburgh Emergency Medical Services, Town of Newburgh Police and Central Hudson.

Standby companies included New Windsor, Orange Lake and Middle Hope Fire Departments.

At the thirty minute status check, two lines were in operation. Crews were overhauling and checking for hot spots. Firefighters were able to knock down the fire in well under an hour.

The City of Newburgh was dispatched for a second FAST. The Red Cross was requested for a five residents and a dog.

- HEATHER PILLSWORTH

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Massive glow coming from the remains of the barn

JEFFREY BELSCHWINDER

Massive blaze in New Salem PAT KOCH

Two alarms in New Paltz

During the monthly meeting of the New Paltz Fire Department on October 5, 2015, there was a dispatch for a structure fire.

Police on the scene reported a fully involved house. Chief Dave Weeks immediately called a second alarm and started mutual aid for a FAST team, manpower and apparatus. Nine mutual aid companies assisted at the scene, and standby in New Paltz quarters. The structure was a total loss, and an excavator was called to pull down unsafe materials. There were no injuries to persons in the building or firefighters.

The New Salem fire Department responded to a reported fully involved structure fire at the end of Genevesi Lane off Front Grove Rd around 6:45 p.m. on September 19th.

The first arriving fire chief called immediately for the Signal 30 and mutual aid to the scene.

Firefighters had a heavily involved barn fire.

Firefighters were forced to lay in over 2000 feet of LDH up the driveway from the tanker site.

JUMP TO FILE #092015102 Firefighters were able to get a handle on the fire about one hour into the fire.

The extreme size of the barn and the large distances between the tanker operation and the fire played havoc on firefighters.

Firefighters call Slingerlands and Delmar Fire Departments for their gators to get to the hard-to-

reach areas of the property, where the barn was burning.

Firefighters were able to get the fire under control in the late evening hours.

No animals or personnel were injured fighting this fire. Both buildings were destroyed in the fire.

The cause is currently being investigated by the Albany County fire investigation team.

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MVA on 9W shuts down traffic Middlehope, NY. A two car motor vehicle accident on Route 9W in the Town of Newburgh on September 2, 2015 shut down traffic in both directions during rush hour. Middlehope Fire Department, Town of Newburgh Emergency Services and the Town of Newburgh Police Department were quickly on the scene. Although the extent of injuries unknown, they do not appear to be life threatening. The cause of the accident is under investigation.

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Crews work to extricate a victim

JIM TOMPKINS

Head on with extrication and medevac on I-84 On Friday, September 18 at 6:06 a.m. Chelsea along with Rombout Fire Department and Beacon Volunteer Ambulance responded to an auto accident on Interstate 84 at milemarker 42.

Crews arrived to find a two car head on MVA in the eastbound lane. One vehicle was on the roadway and the second was off the road down a small embankment.

It was determined one driver required extrication and had serious injuries, so a medevac was

JUMP TO FILE #092215113 called as well as a second ambulance for victims in the other car.

A Mobile Life ambulance responded and took care of two victims while firefighters worked for 45 minutes to extricate the other victim. Lifenet Air 2 transported one to Westchester Medical Center and Mobile Life transported two to Mid Hudson Regional Hos-

pital.

The eastbound lanes were closed for two hours for accident reconstruction and the westbound lanes were temporarily closed while the helicopter landed on the highway.

The accident was investigated by the New York State Police with the assistance of the Town of Fishkill Police.

Fire at Sisters Hospital Buffalo, NY. Firefighters of the 7th Battalion 3rd Platoon were called out to battle a fire at Sisters Hospital on Thursday, October 1, 2015. Welders on the roof had sparks fall down a chase and started several small smoldering fires. A two and a half inch supply line was laid to the door. Many void spaces had to be cut open. Companies were on scene for several hours chasing hot spots. At one point, the structure seemed compromised and the collapse team was requested by the Division Chief. Damage was listed at $225,000 to the building. Division Chief Patrick Brittzalro was in command. No patients had to be evacuated and there was no disruption in hospital activities.

- JIM TOMPKINS

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Van versus house in Troy The City of Troy responded to the intersection of Second Avenue and 112 Street for a reported vehicle into a building. Engine 1 arrived to a van that had driven up onto the sidewalk and crashed into two houses. After further evaluation, the van had only damaged the two porches on both structures and broke one fire hydrant. The driver and passenger were evaluated for their injuries and refused medical assistance. Code enforcement was brought to the scene to evaluate the structures.

Taxi versus parked car in Massena On Friday, October 2nd at approximately 3:30 p.m., Massena Fire and Seaway Valley Ambulance where toned out for a reported to car versus taxi MVA on Bailey Road. Arriving units found one patient, driving a Massena taxi, had struck a parked car and suffered minor lacerations to the face and arms. EMTs from Seaway Valley cleaned up the wounds and the patient refused transport to the hospital. He was turned over to the Massena Police Department.

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The Stillwater Fire Department leads a parade celebrating it’s 150th anniversary

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The 1871 Button steamer, purchased in 1886 by the Village of Stillwater and still owned by the Newland-Wood Fire Company

Stillwater celebrates it’s 150th anniversary Stillwater, NY. The NewlandWood Fire Company of the Stillwater Fire Department celebrated its 150th Anniversary on Saturday, September 26th with a parade through the village. Over 30 departments from throughout the area took part in the event.

In 1865, the John B. Newland Hose Company and the E.I. Wood Steamer Company formed in the Village of Stillwater. The two companies merged in 1925 to become the Newland-Wood Fire Company that exists today.

In 1886, the village purchased a refurbished 1871 Button Steamer,

DAVID KAZMIERCZAK

JUMP TO FILE #092815108 which is still owned by the department. The steamer is no longer in service, but the department includes a 1987 American Eagle engine, a 1997 International engine tanker, a 2005 Ford 4x4 Wilde fire apparatus, and a Ford 4x4 pickup.

The 36 member department is led by Chief Jeffrey Mahar and is governed by the Village of Stillwater Board of Trustees.

- MIKE CAREY

Fire possibly caused by roofer’s torch Buffalo, NY. Firefighters of the 3rd Battalion 2nd Platoon were called out to battle a blaze in a large two and a half story frame dwelling at 835 Humboldt Pkwy. on the City's East Side on Thursday, October 1, 2015.

Normal first in companies were still operating at the Sister's Hospital fire. A, P.S. assignment two engines and a ladder were dispatched. The balance of a full box

JUMP TO FILE #100815100 was requested.

The fire started on the second floor and spread to the attic. Fire was showing through the roof.

Two additional engines and a ladder were called to the scene. There was extensive overhaul.

Damage was extensive and

was listed at $200,000 to the building and $100,000 to the contents. The Red Cross was called to assist the occupants. Division Chief Mike Biasillo was in command.

The Fire Marshals suspect the fire was caused by a roofer’s torch on the ground floor porch.

- DAVID KAZMIERCZAK

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By Steven Hamilton Available from: FSP Books & Videos 188 Central Street, #4 Hudson, MA 01749-1330 1-800-522-8528 E-mail: support@fire-policeems.com www.fire-police-ems.com Price $79.00 (DVD) This presentation is 30 minutes in length. The author has been with the fire service for the past 19 years. He is currently a lieutenant with the Fort Jackson (SC) FD and is a senior reserve deputy with the Richmond County Sheriff’s Department in Columbia, SC. A USAF veteran, he previously served in volunteer fire departments in Texas and New York.

He is a Certified Fire Officer III, Instructor II, and NREMT-B. He gives a very impressive class on responding to scenes of violence which is of equal interest to all types of agencies subject to be called to such incidents.

By use of mostly staged performances, he amplifies the need to be vigilant both on the outside as well as on the inside.

Most of these are of EMS type scenarios, but as we all know, such calls usually involve multiple agencies.

The DVD defines the scene of violence, identifies types of scenarios that can become violent, highlights procedures for responding to scenes, covers the legal aspects that go into the decision-making process, describes safety measures while enroute, approaching and working within a scene, discusses multiple agency responses to scenes and unified command concepts and identifies and discusses aspects of personal protective equipment.

Some of this includes different types of body armor, its capability and protection and lack of.

There is much to this presentation that is common sense as well as tactics that can be used that one may or may not have thought about.

It covers approaching a scene and telltales signs of what may be red flags indicating suspicion. It illustrates the duties of the entire crew in assessing the scene and its potential.

It goes without saying that this is a valuable presentation that should be included in training curriculum.

I would like to mention that

there are some case histories with fatal outcomes involving emergency responders.

I personally do not remember reading, seeing or hearing about these tragedies being reported

which is to say that the media picks and chooses what they want the public to know disregarding impor-

tant news and showing many times ridiculous stories.

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Good-Will presents fire prevention

The Good-Will Fire Department visited Fostertown Elementary School in the Town of Newburgh on October 6. Firefighters gave the children the opportunity to visit their fire safety house and experience what it would be like to be in a smokey room.

Firefighters hitting hot spots in the living room of the destroyed home.

Heavily involved house fire Town of Colonie Multiple calls poured in for a reported porch fire at 30 Roberts Drive in the Colonie Village Fire District.

The first arriving chief immediately call for the Signal 30 with heavy fire throughout the structure and with a working vehicle fire in the driveway.

Colonie Village, Midway, Fuller Road, Verdoy, and Latham Fire Departments responded to the working structure fire.

Firefighters pulled multiple hand lines off the first engine on

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New Windsor hosts fire prevention at school New Windsor Fire Department's Captain Peter Sallami is pictured talking to students from New Windsor School. Talking about smoke detectors and what to do if a fire happens inside the students house. Also told the children batteries for smoke and CO2 Detectors should be replaced whenever the clocks are turned.

JEFFREY BELSCHWINDER

If you are stressed out, you’ll find it’s more difficult to deal with the life or death decisions you need to make every day in EMS. You find yourself making mistakes and you get more stressed.

The cycle keeps going round and round until it becomes overwhelming.

Your personal life becomes a shambles. You just don’t want to get up and go to work anymore. You don’t feel like doing much of anything. You’re burnt-out.

If any of this sounds familiar…

We know that emergency response is an emotionally wrenching job.

You see the very worst and it’s hard to focus on the very best. The first priority, always, is to protect YOU. Notice your body’s clues. Is your breathing shallow or relaxed and deep? Do you feel like every muscle in your body is so tense you might actually break?

Are you able to fall asleep when you are supposed to and wake feeling refreshed? Do you find it easy to laugh or do you get angry over the most miniscule thing?

JUMP TO FILE #092615100 scene and then went right to work with an aggressive attack on the heavily involved home.

Shortly after arrival, command learned everyone had escaped the home with no injuries. Firefighters from multiple departments were able to conduct an aggressive interior attack driving back the heavy fire.

Command requested an addiDo you enjoy the social activities or do you just want to hole yourself up alone?

Anger, lack of sleep, depression and withdrawal are danger signs.

Concentrate on your surroundings by listening, smelling, feeling and seeing everything immediately around you to help focus and calm yourself.

Learn which of your senses better connect you and your environment and concentrate on those. Think of the positives of your day, in your life and in your future plans.

Literally imagine breathing out stress and negative thoughts. Set regular sleep patterns, eat a balanced diet, make notes or keep a calendar so you don’t forget social plans or obligations, get into an exercise regime (Zen Yoga is especially helpful in centering yourself), and find relaxing and distracting things to do for enjoyment like reading, long walks, playing an instrument, etc.

If you find that you are in a constant state of avoidance or emotional turmoil, you might need a “change of scenery”.

Scott F. McConnell, the CoFounder of Distance CME in Pennsylvania, has been in EMS since 1990.

He’s been an EMT, a paramedic, worked in a cardiac cath lab, an ED nurse, and now is the Director of Critical Care Transport at a local hospital network.

He’s run a paramedic program and owns Distance CME. McConnell has certainly been

tional FAST team to the scene due to the heavy fire damage in the structure. Firefighters were able to get the fire under control in about one hour.

The home was destroyed by the blaze. Two adults and three children escaped the home with no injuries and are receiving help from family members and the community.

No firefighters were injured on scene and fire investigators are investigating the cause of the blaze.

- JEFFREY BELSCHWINDER

there and done that and he has certainly felt the effects of burnout which has periodically caused him to make changes to his employment.

“I usually start not liking the job or place I work for whatever reason and it shows, I notice less enthusiasm in doing my work, stress at work seems to be greater and my home life usually suffers for it.”

There are several high stress positions, but EMS, according to McConnell, is still new and its members are rarely treated like professionals and salaries are often at the bottom of the scale.

“So we in EMS work hard, we see the Misery of Life in the street, we are exposed to some of the most horrific things one human can do to another either on purpose or by accident and this is on a constant basis; I have never been called to a house and told ‘Nope guys I feel great just wanted to say Hi and thank you for coming’. (It’s) death, murder, wounds, infants and children, the sick and wounded while working two or more jobs to make ends meet.”

So what does Scott recommend responders do to avoid and get past burnout?

“It's unavoidable to a point.

There are ways to soften the blow, exercise, talking about things that are bothering you, recognizing the signs of stress both healthy and not healthy, making sure you are furthering your career with advancement or moving towards a goal, don't stagnate.”

Stay safe out there.

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Grand Gorge member enlists in US Marines

MIKE MCCAGG

Patients extricated in Columbia County West Ghent Fire and Greenport Rescue were dispatched to a reported AAPI with a roll-over and entrapment at the intersection of state Route 9H and Stockport Road Friday afternoon, October 9th, in Columbia County.

Two patients were extricated from a SUV and a third patient was treated and assisted from a pickup truck. A fourth was also injured.

Greenport Rescue transported

JUMP TO FILE #100915120 the injured to Albany Medical Center. Two were listed in critical condition.

Route 9H was closed for more than an hour as the New York State Police and Columbia County Sheriff's Department investigated.

-MIKE MCCAGG

James Manon recently left for boot camp with the United States Marines in Parris Island.

James enlisted in January 2015 by participating in the delayed enlistment program.

James joined the Grand Gorge Fire Department as JUMP TO FILE # soon as he was eli- 092215108 gible after his 18th birthday and subsequently graduated from Roxbury Central School.

James was the recipient of the Grand Gorge Fire Department/Rescue Squad award for his community service.

James started out as a very young participant in the fire department when he marched and carried the axe in many parades.

His step dad, Dan Pickett, is a member of the Grand Gorge Fire Department and also serves as a commissioner.

His brother, Brady, has also been very involved in the department helping out wherever and whenever he can.

James’s accomplishments and goals were celebrated at a goingaway party held in his honor on Sunday, September 6, 2015 at the home of his grandparents, Nora & Jim Manon.

James began his USMC journey on September 8, 2015.

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The EMS youth of today, sending a message

JOHN SMITH

Jamestown responds to structure fire On September 11, 2015, the Jamestown Fire Department responded to Stowe for a structure fire. Engine 4 went on scene and reported a working fire. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

As told by Teresa A. Hamilton, EMT: I began my adventure in Emergency Medical Services when I was 13 years old. My parents were both very involved with the local volunteer ambulance corps in my neighborhood and naturally riding the ambulance is what I wanted to do when JUMP TO FILE # 100715100 I grew up.

I was considered a youth squad member at 13.

Youth squad members were 13-18 year old boys and girls, most had parents or brothers and sisters in the field of EMS, fire or police and were looking to do something “different and meaningful with their time.

Oh this was not just fun and games, we had to take CPR classes and learn about bloodbourne pathogens and we had to attend meetings and wear uniforms. This was a very serious “hobby”. Many kids tried to do this, very few succeeded.

I share this with you because I had an opportunity to spend part of the weekend with 60 youth squad members from various areas of the state of New York.

These young individuals attended

CINDY LEVINE

Competing Youth Squads from around the region got together to fold the American flag at this years Pulse Check 2015 held at the Crowne Plaza, Suffern, NY (September 24-27, 2015)

a skills drill competition for EMS at the NYSVARA Pulse Check 2015 educational conference and trade show.

These youth squad members competed and showed their skills and amazed everyone in the room.

Trophies were awarded Saturday night and then this spectacular show occurred.

30 young Americans, who just competed against each other, stood in i=unity and worked with each other showing their patriotism and pride while folding a 25 foot wide American flag. Saturday, September 26th was an evening that I was truly proud to be an American!!!!

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Vehicle News

The Yonkers Fire Department now runs a 2015 Ferrara Dryden Ambulance recently put this First Priority Chevy The Scranton Volunteer Fire Company recently put this Ultra 1000/500 as Engine 313. Engine 313 took in their Braun Remount into service that was purchased from Braun 150" Signature Series into service that was purfirst call on September 17th, a 10-45 (medical emer- Bob Reilly of North Eastern Rescue Vehicles, Inc. chased from North Eastern Rescue Vehicles, Inc. gency) on Woodlawn Avenue.

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Yonkers Fire Department's Engine 303 is now a 2015 The Greater Baldwinsville Ambulance Corp. recently The Bovina Fire District recently put this Demers T-I Ferrara Ultra 1000/500, which was placed in service on put this Wheeled Coach Chevy 165� into service that 150" into service that was purchased from Mike Collier September 16th. was purchased from Bob Reilly of North Eastern Res- of North Eastern Rescue Vehicles, Inc. cue Vehicles, Inc. JOHN HOPPER

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Laugh your way to the bank with a stand-up comedy fund-raiser

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Three departments join for training On October 7th at approximately 6 p.m., three fire departments joined forces to train on fighting a multi story mock structure fire on Main Street in downtown Massena. Units from Massena Fire, Hogansburg Akwesasne Fire and Helena Fire joined together to show the community how beneficial the mutual aid system can be.

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Throop Fire Department once ran this 1977 American La France 1000/1000. The unit is now privately owned.

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Who needs to laugh more than the Fire Companies ---the first responders who deal with dangerous circumstances each and every day?

There’s an innovative concept for fund-raising developed by Joey Novick, who is a stand-up comedian and the Fire Commissioner in his hometown: Stand-up comedy shows.

Fire companies can get much-needed laughs and profit financially as well.

Novick's company, ComedyWorks, provides all-star headline comedians from HBO, Comedy Central, Showtime, Last Comic Standing, and the Tonight Show.

Novick’s been producing comedy shows since 1977, and has experience producing shows with such comedians as Jerry Seinfeld, Rosie O’Donnell, Larry The Cable Guy, and Tim Allen.

"The comedians were very funny, and very professional," wrote Mark Bruhmuller, Fire Chief of the Churchtown Fire Company of New York. “Joey Novick did an excellent job. Everybody loves to laugh, and it's a great deal of fun."

ComedyWorks produces more than 300 shows a year, almost 150 of those for emergency service organizations. The money these shows can

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raise varies, depending on things like the number of tickets sold, how they're priced, the amount spent on promotion and whether food and drink are available.

"Mostly companies produce shows in their own facilities, which may hold 300–400 people," says Novick.

"We'll put together a show for them that will bring in comedians from major comedy clubs, with a headliner from HBO, Comedy Central, or the Tonight Show. The feature performer will be someone who's headlined the comedy circuit: Catch a Rising Star, the Improv, the Comedy Store. The host of the show will be a comedian who's very high-energy, like a gameshow host, to get the audience warmed up. A triple headliner show!”

The Somerset Fire Company of New Jersey produces two fundraisers a year through ComedyWorks.

"We've done about ten shows so far, and it's been great," says Mike Rein-

beck, who coordinates the shows for the 65-member volunteer department.

"A friend of mine who had used Joey told me, 'This guy books really good acts.' So, we did the first show, everything was great, and we've been doing shows with Joey ever since."

"I find their people to be very funny," agrees Adam Hubney, chief of the Atlantic Highlands Volunteer Fire Department in New Jersey, which books comedians through ComedyWorks for its annual dinner.

"We have a professional comedy club in our county, and the quality is just as good."

Comedy Works provides a 30-page ‘How-To’ guide that assists organizations through the comedy show production and warns of mistakes to avoid. "We make sure they follow everything in the guide," says Novick. "If a company has never done this before, it gives you everything from you need to know. We make sure that things get done right.

Clients who follow the guide always do very well and tend to make money.”

For information on Comedy Works, call 1 (888) 782-4589, go to www.comedyworks.org or e-mail joeynovick@earthlink.net.

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Fire prevention with Middle Hope

Town of Newburgh, NY. During Fire Prevention Week, the Middle Hope Fire Department conducted numerous public service activities from visiting schools to hosting community members at their station. Local children were able to test out bunker gear, ride and climb on Little Squirt, and see the ins and outs of their fire trucks. The children saw a video on fire safety, received plastic helmets, and gained a lot of knowledge on what to do in case of a fire.

Firefighter Bobby McCormick, Chief Anthony Weed, 2nd Lt. Anthony Weed, Jr. and Vice President Matt Gayton.

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Sixteen firefighting foursomes competed for the unique trophy and title “Best Firefighting Foursome in Orange County.” The title, which has been held by the Fort Montgomery Fire Department for the past 3 years, was won by Winona Lake Engine Co. #2 with a score of 15 under par.

Chief Anthony Weed, Sr., 2nd Lieutenant Anthony Weed, Jr.,

JUMP TO FILE #093015124 Vice President Matt Gayton and Firefighter Bobby McCormick represented Winona Lake Engine Co #2.

Fort Montgomery was not deterred by this set back and stated they will be back next year.

The tournament is an opportunity for Orange County’s volunteer firefighters to spend the day together on a beautiful golf course followed by a reception filled with raffle prizes, fun and comradery,

while raising money for a wonderful cause.

This year over $13,000 was raised, which will be added to the museum’s endowment fund with the Community Foundation of Orange & Sullivan Counties. The intent of this fund is to have enough capital for the museum and education center to be self-sustaining.

Located at 141 Clinton Street in the Village of Montgomery the museum is open Saturdays from 1 to 4 pm, or by appointment (845) 457-9666.

- ED DEVITT

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Dunkirk, building partially collapse On September 30, 2015, first responders in the City of Dunkirk rushed to the scene of a building collapse just after 12 p.m. Part of the historic Coburn Block building tumbled down, scattering bricks and debris Into the street. The building, which spans most of the block, was comprised of storage, apartments and storefronts. First responders were on scene of the collapse Immediately. Firefighters searched the rubble and evacuated apartments nearby before cordoning off the area. Roughly 30 residents have been temporarily displaced as the situation unfolded. Red Cross volunteers responded to the scene to aid the displaced residents.

Jared and Declan Mance working together at a multi-department training drill.

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Fire prevention at Storm King

Second graders from Cornwall on Hudson Elementary School went to the Storm King firehouse on Thursday, October 8th. There, First Lt Charles Quinn explained fire prevention to them. Also helping out was Firefighter Kerry Hogan.

Quinn talked about smoke and CO 2 detectors, he asked the class, “when do you change the batteries in them?� Quinn told them whenever the clocks go back or forward. He showed the children equipment that firefighters use when a house is on fire, passed around gloves, firefighter helmets and a heat detector. Firefighter Hogan then placed her turnout gear on with an air mask and air supply tank. Quinn asked if there were any questions before showing the children the inside of the fire engine.

Yesterday morning, we experienced a structure fire that should have been fairly routine, but turned out to be anything but routine.

At 7:47 a.m., the Central Nyack Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to a possible structure fire.

Central Nyack Fire Chief Michael Healy responded immediately from his home. Chief Healy is a veteran firefighter with 45 years as a firefighter, one of our long time fire instructors with 20 years in the chief ranks. Chief Healy arrived on the scene and reported heavy smoke and fire showing from the first floor of a two-story wood frame residential building.

The fire building appeared to be a typical one-family residence in good condition, with a manicured front lawn and flower beds. The chief noticed a large number of civilians in front of the building and was told by one of them that a handicapped person was trapped. When he asked where, the resident responded, "upstairs."

Six firefighters were immediately sent to search the second floor above the fire; and despite a thorough search of the sprawling second floor, no victim was located.

While the search was underway, the fire was being attacked and quickly knocked down. Within a few minutes, Chief Healy received a radio transmission from his son Shawn (another son, Mike was also at the scene) saying they had found the victim on the first floor. It was apparent that the victim was deceased. There was no way that she could have been rescued due to her location in the most involved area of the fire.

As the smoke cleared, it became apparent why the "upstairs" comment had been made. This former one-family home had been illegally converted to a four-family multiple dwelling and did not meet the codes for a multiple dwelling.

The cellar had been converted to house two separate apartments. One of the tenants living in the cellar had made the statement about the victim being trapped "upstairs." The firefighters also discovered separate apartments on the first and second floors. Conditions in the cellar were particularly dangerous to the residents and any firefighter attempting to enter it.

To gain entrance to the larger cellar apartment, one had to bend over to go through an approximately 4'6" opening. Firefighters observed bedrooms with no windows and no second means of egress with only one exit for both apartments. In addition, there were very low ceilings; the gas fired boiler and hot water

heater were illegally installed in a bedroom; tiny cellar windows were the only ones in the cellar apartments, and they had air conditioner units in them; no working smoke or CO detectors were found, and numerous other violations were noted.

When the chief and the investigators looked at the overall situation, everyone agreed that it was a miracle that only one resident had died.

If the fire had started a few hours earlier or in the cellar, the tragedy could have been much worse with numerous residents trapped.

This fire is just one of many we have experienced in illegally converted buildings throughout our county. Thousands of residents are residing in substandard housing.

In this case, experienced fire fighters were sent to search above a working fire based upon information from a well meaning resident, who should not have been living with others "downstairs" in a cellar that is not considered habitable space as per state codes. An experienced chief and quality firefighters helped this one from going very bad.

In recognition of the major hazards to our firefighters and residents (in this case several children, including a one-month old infant), we have created an Illegal Housing Task Force and have been working with civilian groups to attack the problem.

I will write more on this very effective method for addressing illegal buildings next month.

Lady Warren Hose Company participates in critical testing to support UL study The current Underwriters Laboratory study on house fires titled; The Impact of Fire Attack Utilizing Interior and Exterior Streams on Firefighter Safety and Occupant Survival will have as much of an impact on the American Fire Service as the resolution of the fog versus straight stream debate.

If you have not followed the previous ten years of UL and NIST research you should, it may mean the difference between JUMP TO FILE# life and death at 100515113 your next house fire. That information is available at: ULFIREFIGHTERS A F E T Y. C O M , and http://newscience.ul.com/articles-/modern-residential-fires There are several training programs available free and tons of great video.

House fires are our most important alarm. Nationwide, big and small departments, it is where 75% of civilians that die in fires and were a vast majority of firefighters get hurt or killed.

The latest UL study will utilize instrumented, full scale live burns in one and two story homes to collect important data. Combined with 25 full scale live house fire burns, the study will use state of the art laser measurement techniques to determine the best nozzle techniques to use at house fires.

Specifically, what is the best stream and the best movement to gain the best fire killing benefit?

Additionally, the study will determine the positive and negative effects of both interior and exterior streams on occupant safety. Partnering with the University of Iowa, pig carcasses will be placed in the live burns to determine the effects of heat, humidity and products of combustion around the simulated victims.

The Lady Warren Hose Company of the Haverstraw Fire Department participated recently in some critical testing that supports the UL study. Led by their Captain, Charlie Prevot at the Rockland County Fire Training Center in Pomona NY, this company stretched their initial attack lines off their engine to a simulated fire inside the burn building.

The purpose of these stretches was to gain an average time from the time the rig stops at the fire building to the time water is on the fire. In this case, because of great training and leadership, water was on the ifre in about two minutes with the hose line flowing water and controlling the first floor fire in about three minutes.

There are 25 members of the fire service on the technical panel that helps guide the direction of the design of the testing, apparatus and live burns.

Jerry Knapp from Rockland County Fire Training Center is a member of this panel and the data from the hose stretches has been

Pictured L to R: Firefighter Tom Davis, 1st Lieutenant Brendan Lynch, Captain Charlie Prevot, Firefighter Matt Davis, and Firefighter Mark Culver of the Haverstraw Fire Department.

JERRY KNAPP

sent to UL. All other panel members have contributed similar time studies so researchers can develop an average time to water on the fire.

Why is this important? Previous UL-NIST studies have shown that on average a one story house will flashover in about 100 seconds after we open the front door.

If you put a search team in before the hose line and the line is delayed, it could be a really bad day for the firefighters on the search team. 100 seconds is the average time to flashover after the door is opened‌.more ventilation, less time, less ventilation, more time. It is impossible to provide you with all the details here in a few para-

graphs, pls spend some time reading the executive summary of the UL report: The Effect of Ventilation on Residential Fires. You will be amazed. For further information on the current study or how to particpate: contact Jerry Knapp at jknapp23@aol.com - JERRY KNAPP

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Milton Smith from the Mountain Lodge Fire Department finished the Orange County Parade and come back down the road to see his children, Riley and Chase.

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A familiar symbol of healing CHAPLAINS CORNER Pastor Fernando Villicana

There is an Old Testament Bible lesson that speaks of a gripe session between a sin sick people and God. The faltering people were wandering in the desert.

Why were they wandering?

Because they refused to trust God’s leading.

They forgot the miracles that God had done for them and began to grumble, complain and even criticize God. The consequences came upon them almost immediately.

Numbers 21:4-9 “…poisonous snakes were released among the people.”

The Lord was sending a message to the people. He wanted to show them that their rebellion was causing them to suffer.

And so the people – in their agony – recognized their sin.

They called to God and said, “We sinned… take the snakes from among us.”

And God in his mercy heard the people and provided a way for them to be saved from death.

God’s answer to the problem of the snakes seemed rather odd.

God told Moses to make a snake

and put it on a pole.

“Elevate it,” God said, “when anyone is bitten by a snake, have them look at the snake and they will live.”

And sure enough, those who trusted in God were saved from death.

This has been a symbol of healing ever since and is recognized globally.

Our doctors, paramedics and EMTs all carry this symbol on emergency vehicles, uniforms and some equipment.

Fast-forward about 1500 years… Jesus applied this wellknown event to his own lifting up on the cross.

He said, “As Moses lifted up the snake on a pole in the desert, so the Son of Man must be lifted up. Then,” said Jesus, “Everyone who believes in him will have eternal life.” John 3:14 Just like God promised salvation to those who looked at the bronze snake on the pole – Jesus promises eternal life to those who look to the cross for their salvation.

Through that Cross - we find treatment/healing of the bite of sin.

“Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if any one hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him…” (Revelation 3:20).

Additional columns from our chaplains can be found at www.1rbn.com

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Three alarm fire rips through nursery On Sunday evening, a three alarm fire raged through the Sprainbrook Nursery located at 448 Underhill Road at Sprain Road.

Firefighters arrived just after 9 p.m. to find a large wood frame barn fully involved.

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JUMP TO FILE #071513129 11:23 p.m. for additional apparatus and manpower. Numerous mutual aid departments arrived at the scene to assist.

Local officials are conducting an investigation in the cause and origin of the blaze. No injuries were reported by civilians or firefighters.

In December 2014, a fire also broke out in the nursery.

- HEATHER PILLSWORTH

Quick actions by first responders saves life On August 27, 2015, the Ouaquaga Fire Company was toned out for a "53 year old male unresponsive not breathing".

Assistant Chief Aaron Smith happened to live across the street from the incident, and was on scene and starting CPR within two minutes of the call.

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At last report, the patient was stable and awaiting a triple by-pass procedure.

Thanks to the quick action and response by our dedicated volunteers a life was saved.

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