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Geneseo, NY - On Wednesday afternoon, July 29, Geneseo Fire and EMS responded to a reported structure fire at Kelly's Saloon, 71 Main Street. First arriving fire units found heavy smoke and fire conditions in the rear of the two-story structure.

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Wrights Corners battles engulfed house in the woods The alarm came across around 8:25 p.m. on August 4th for a possible structure fire at 6153 Old Niagara Road.

Wrights Corners Fire Chief Dan Handrich was on scene in just a few minutes.

He had heavy smoke deep in the woods, and realized he was going to have access problems to the house.

He had fire control bring in a mutual aid comapny and also toned for all of his manpower to the scene.

Wrights Corners Rapid Response units were already geared and going and when they got to the scene, they were met by a steep winding road that had thick growth right to the edge. There was no way an engine would make it up.

The crews bailed off the trucks and had the five inch and hand lines racing up the deep slope to the house that now had flames ripping above the tree line.

JUMP TO FILE #080415140 Another crew raced hundreds of feet of five inch back to another pumper that was stationed by the hydrant.

The quick overview showed this huge wood A frame already had three sides fully engulfed, and the roof had already failed toward the rear.

Wrights Corners hose teams set up a three prong attack with big hoses and lots of water. As they hit the roof line from the rear, it ignited like a giant candle. Two teams hit the side, which was open and exposed from the fire eating away the wood.

Fire Rescue Commander JJ McKNight talked to Chief Handrich and other line and safety officers and they called in Rural Metro Am-

bulance to assist with the rehab.

It was wet, dark and the ground was uneven, which were all the potential hazards for injuries.

The Wrights Corners line officers walked the grounds keeping everyone safe, and Chief Handrich made the call immediately outside attack only.

There was no way to know how much damage the fire had already done to main supports, and the floors prior to firefigher arrival, since this structure was so far off the road and out of sight.

The teams worked like clock work and hit hot spots as they appeared.

Niagara County Sheriff Deputy Paul Harrer was on scene trying to gather information and the O&C team was called in to try and figure how this fire started.

PATRICK ROSE

Ulster County Firefighter I On July 19th, firefighters from Ulster County and one from Orange County graduated from a two and a half week "Firefighter 1 Boot Camp" class. This class comprised Firefighter 1, HMFRO, and Firefighter Survival.

- STEPHEN WALLACE

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Geneseo, NY. On Wednesday afternoon, July 29, Geneseo Fire and EMS responded to a reported structure fire at Kelly's Saloon, 71 Main Street.

First arriving fire units found heavy smoke and JUMP TO FILE # fire conditions in 073015120 the rear of the twostory structure, located in the heart of the village’s business district.

Neighbors attempted to extinguish the fire with a garden hose before calling 911.

Firefighters worked for several hours in 95 degree heat to extinguish the blaze.

The bar as well as two apartments above are considered to be a total loss.

However, quick action by the responding units kept the fire from spreading to other nearby businesses.

There were no injuries.

Mutual aid was requested from Livonia, Avon, East Avon, Mt. Morris, Caledonia and York fire departments along with Livingston County EMS. Also assisting on the scene

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Buffalo, N.Y. Fill the Boot for S.M.A.R.T. On Thursday, July 30, 2015, Buffalo firefighters from Local 282 picked up their boots and manned six intersections throughout the city for it's annual Fill the Boot Drive for S.M.A.R.T., the Spinal Muscular Atrophy Research Team.

Some Buffalo Sabres current and alumni also picked up a boot and pitched in with the fund drive. The intersections of Oak and Genesee, Elm and Oak, Niagara and Exit 190, Delaware and Hertel, Skyway and Church, as well as Seneca and Bailey were manned. The Sabres line up was Rob Ray aka Rayzor, Andrew Peters, Pat Kaleta #36 and Zach Bogosian #47 as well as the Sabretooth, the team mascot.

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Kitchen fire in Troy

The tones dropped for an alarm of fire Box 2640 for the City of Troy on July 5th at 10:30 a.m. On arrival, Engine 2 called for a Signal 30 with smoke showing from the house. Firefighters pushed into the first floor to discover a working kitchen fire. Crews stretched an inch and three-quarter line into the structure, knocking down the fire quickly. The homeowner and all their pets made it out safely. No firefighters were injured.

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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

Ohio: David Knapke, 55 Rank: Lieutenant Incident Date: May 30, 2015 Death Date: June 5, 2015 Fire Department: Williamsburg Township Emergency Services Initial Summary: Fire Lieutenant Knapke suffered a sudden cardiac event and collapsed while operating at the scene of a mutual aid structure fire in Mt. Orab, Ohio, on May 30.

Knapke was resuscitated at the scene of the fire and flown to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center for treatment.

Subsequently, due to test results and in accordance with his end of life care plan, Lieutenant Knapke was moved to the Hospice of Cincinnati where he succumbed to his injury on June 5th.

Alabama: James Donald “Donnie” Keith, 59 Rank: Captain Incident Date: June 3, 2015 Death Date: June 4, 2015 Fire Department: Mount Zion Fire & Rescue Initial Summary: While at home several hours after responding to two fire calls, including one in a recreational vehicle at the Clear Creek Recreation Area Campground, Fire Captain Keith complained of not feeling well and suffered a cardiac arrest. Captain Keith was treated and transported to a local hospital by fellow responders where despite all efforts he succumbed to his injury.

Virginia: Ian Haxton, 31 Rank: Veteran Fire Corps Crewmember Incident Date: June 6, 2015 Death Date: June 6, 2015 Fire Department: Student Conservation Association Veteran Fire Corps Initial Summary: Veteran Fire Corps Crewmember Haxton suffered a medical emergency and collapsed 200 yards from the finish line while participating in the Wildland Firefighter Work Capacity Test. Medical care was immediately rendered by local emergency medical responders who had been staged

on-site for the test. Crewmember Haxton was transported to an Advanced Care Facility where he passed away from a nature and cause of injury still to be determined. At the time of the fatal incident, Haxton was serving at the Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge in Sasabe, AZ, preparing for a series of prescribed burns scheduled to take place at the Refuge.

New Jersey: Thomas D. Miserendino, 71 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: May 25, 2015 Death Date: June 4, 2015 Fire Department: Beachwood Vol. Fire Company #1 Initial Summary: Firefighter Miserendino arrived at the fire station on May 25th in full dress uniform to participate in the fire department’s annual Memorial Day Ceremony & Parade. Miserendino officiated over the memorial services at the fire station and then drove fire apparatus in the parade across town where he was scheduled to perform memorial duties during the town’s official ceremony at a local veteran’s park. Shortly after his arrival at the town’s ceremony, Firefighter Miserendino began to feel ill, and other members observed that something was wrong with him. EMS responded and he was transported to a local hospital for care.

Miserendino was admitted for cardiac treatment and was discharged the next day. A few hours after returning home, he suffered an apparent heart attack, and was transported by EMS back to the hospital. Firefighter Miserendino remained there for treatment, however, his condition gradually worsened and he passed away at the hospital on June 4th..

Pennsylvania: Wille O. Sensenich, 69 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: June 8, 2015 Death Date: June 49 2015 Fire Department: North Huntingdon Township Circleville Volunteer Fire Department Station #8 Initial Summary: Firefighter Sensenich died from apparent cardiac arrest several hours after responding to an electrical fire in a residential structure.

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Lt. Rindt in the storm drain

T. LUCCHESI

Vails Gate firefighters rescue ducklings Vails Gate, Orange County, NY. On Monday, July 13 at approximately 4:15 p.m., the New Windsor Police Department was called to the Patriot Ridge condo complex for a report of baby ducklings stuck in a catch basin.

Vails Gate Fire units were returning from an alarm when Chief Tom Lucchesi(VGFD Car-1) heard the peculiar call. Chief Lucchesi then called into Base-5 (NWPD dispatch) and advised them that the fire department would assist.

Shortly thereafter, Truck-482, Rescue-480 and Engine-479 were on

JUMP TO FILE #071415120 location, much to the amazement of the police officers.

Firefighters used pry bars and halligans to gain access to the storm drain where they observed four baby ducklings in the shallow water. Lt John Rindt climbed down into the storm drain and handed the ducklings one by one up to awaiting firefighters. The ducklings were then placed into a bucket to keep them safely together.

Once the ducklings were removed and equipment picked up, Chief Lucchesi quacked all units back in service.

The homeowner agreed to keep an eye on the ducklings with the hopes of mama duck returning.

As of the following day, mama had not returned. The ducklings were then turned over to an animal rehabilitation facility where they would be cared for and eventually returned to the wild.

- MICHAEL SWANKIE

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Second fire of the weekend for Washingtonville On Sunday, July 12, 2015 at 8 p.m., Salisbury Mills Fire Department and Washingtonville TA-577 were dispatched for smoke in a residence off of Otterkill Road. TA-577, M-583, Car 1 and Car 3 were on the road in under two minutes. SMFD Car 1 arrived to find a one story private house with smoke showing from the roof. SMFD E-560 stretched a line and began to open up. SMFD E-549 arrived next and were sent to the roof.

As units began to open up, the inside fire was found above the ceiling and below the roof. M-583 arrived and split their crew with two members to the interior and two members to the roof. The fire was knocked down within 15 minutes and crews returned to service within an hour.

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JUMP TO FILE #072615100 dow. A four inch supply line was hand laid to a hydrant 200 feet form the scene. T he main sliding doors were opened and the vehicle was extinguished and cooled down. Firefighters had to contend with very heavy smoke and heat in the structure.

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building and the building had smoke and heat damage throughout. Vent fans were used to remove some of the heat and smoke as firefighters checked for any extension to the second floor.

Erie County Fire investigators were in the area and also responded. Gowanda Police and Ambulance were on location to assist. Metal work that had been done earlier caused sparks to enter the vehicle and ignited. All units were back in service at 6:00 p.m.

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The fire scene on 4th Street

JEFFREY BELSCHWINDER

Heavy fire showing Troy On August 1st around 7:00 a.m., the City of Troy responded to Fourth and Fulton Streets for a report of fire from the second and third floor of one of the buildings across from the parking garage.

On arrival, the city of Troy's Fire Chief immediately called for the second alarm and the Signal 30.

The chief had a four story brick structure balloon frame with heavy fire on the second and third floor.

JUMP TO FILE #080315107 On arrival, Engine 4 immediately pulled multiple hand lines into the structure and made an aggressive interior attack.

While this was going on, Truck 2 set up and went to the roof to check for extension. Firefighters from the rescue squad assisted in

searching the building. The search came up negative.

Firefighters had the fire completely knocked down and started overhaul within 15 minutes.

The fire is under investigation at this time. No firefighters were injured on scene. Traffic in that area was heavily disrupted for most of the morning - JEFFREY BELSCHWINDER

Three vehicle MVA involving a tractor trailer in East Avon

Avon, NY. Two cars and a tractor trailer were involved in an accident just before 4 p.m. on Wednesday, August 5 at the intersection of Route 5 and 20 and Jenks Road in the Town of Avon.

The driver of one of the cars needed to be extricated by firefighters and was transported to a local hospital. East Avon firefighters and Avon EMS were assisted at the scene by Livonia EMS/ALS. The Livingston County Sheriff's Office and the New York State police are investigating the cause of the accident.

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Four adults, three children displaced

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Buffalo firefighters of the 3rd Battalion 4th Platoon were called out to battle a structure fire at 110 Weber Ave. near the City's Bailey Delavan section on July 30, 2015. Engine Co.31 reported smoke on the second floor. Firefighters used threeone and three quarter inch hand lines and 38' of ladders to bring the fire under control. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation. Damage was listed at $25,000 to the building and $15,000 to the contents. The Red Cross was called for four adults and two children. Division Chief Peter Kertzie was in command.

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Early morning first due in the village of Washingtonville On Saturday, July 11, 2015 shortly before 4 a.m., Washingtonville firefighters were dispatched for a structure fire on Cherry Hill Road in the Tomahawk Lake area of Blooming Grove.

Units arrived to find an electric outlet, which had caught fire, but was now extinguished. The incident was quickly scaled back

by Car 1 (Chief Skelly) and units returned to service.

Just as most members were getting back to bed, the department was dispatched once again for a structure fire on South Street in the village, with dispatch info of "caller reporting their neighbor's house is on fire."

Car 3 (Bates) arrived to find a two and a half story private house with fire showing from the first and second floors.

A second alarm was requested as units went to work attacking the fire.

Crews from Engine 584 and Truck 579 made an aggressive push through the first floor and up the stairs to the second floor.

JUMP TO FILE #072415103 The two crews had difficulty getting down the hallway on the second floor and were backed down for a brief moment while a deck gun was used from 584 to knock back the large volume of fire on the second floor.

The two crews were joined by Salisbury Mills Engine 560 and South Blooming Grove Engine 587 to knock down the remainder of the fire.

Units remained on scene for an extended period of time completing overhaul and assisting the fire investigators.

Other mutual aid units on scene were Salsibury Mills Truck 558 and Engine 549, Vails Gate Rescue 480, Monroe Engine 536, Coldenham Truck 205 and Vails gate Engine 478 on stand by in Washingtonville.

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Orangeburg firefighters arrive to heavy fire Orangeburg firefighters had their hands full late Saturday night as calls flowed into the 911 desk for a structure fire at Cortwood Senior Housing.

Shortly after 11 p.m. on July 25th, the Orangburg Fire Department was dispatched to 1 Cortwood Village with multiple calls for a structure fire.

Orangeburg chief arrived on scene to heavy smoke and fire in the attic area of a two story senior

JUMP TO FILE #072615102 housing complex. A working fire was transmitted and first arriving Orangeburg engine arrived to fire though the roof.

Once a water supply was established, a deck gun was used to hold the fire from spreading any further along the common roof.

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terior attack was attempted.

Additional mutual aid was called into the scene to assist with the heavy fire conditions.

It took firefighters under an hour to bring the fire under control, as the third alarm equivalent fire destroyed only part of the building.

No injuries were reported and the fire remains under investigation.

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Firefighters honored at Monster Jam With thousands in attendance for the annual Monster Jam put on at the Lebanon Valley Speedway, members from the East Greenbush Fire Department’s honor guard were present for the opening ceremonies for the national anthem for Monster Jam. Members from multiple fire departments across the upstate New York area participated as members of the honor guard for each night of the show. The Lebanon Valley Speedway Fire And Rescue Team are always on hand at speedway events.

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Car versus pole MICHAEL KICK

Greater Buffalo Firefighters Pipes & Drums band is made up of career and volunteer firefighters, EMS providers, members of law enforcement, and friends of first responders. We now have the largest pipe band in Western New York with 42 members.

Town of Newburgh, NY. At a little after midnight on July 17, 2015, the Cronomer Valley Fire Department, Mobile Life Support Services and Town of Newburgh Police were dispatched to 152 Fostertown Road for a car versus pole. Upon arrival, crews found one vehicle with negative pin.

One patient was transported to a local hospital for treatment. The cause of the accident is under investigation.

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The Dangers of Fire Smoke The old idiom "where there is smoke, there is fire" insinuates that when something looks amiss, real trouble isn't far behind.

But what this timeworn saying fails to convey is that smoke is not just something to be wary of, but is very dangerous in its own right.

In my more than 25 years of fire service experience, I have learned all too well that smoke is often a constant, troublesome aspect of every fire; where there is fire, there is always smoke and where there's smoke, there are usually toxic gases lurking.

In 2012, U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated 1,375,000 fires, resulting in 2,855 civilian fire fatalities, 83 percent of which were a result of fires in the home.

The leading cause of death in a residential fire is not burn injuries, but smoke inhalation.

In fact, a 2011 study by the National Fire Protection Association shows an 8-to-1 ratio of smoke inhalation to burns for home fire deaths.

While this may seem surprising, when considering the material that burns in a structure fire insulation, fiberglass, plastic; the possibility of increased losses due to smoke inhalation doesn't seem so farfetched.

As computers, couches, refrigerators, cleaning supplies and other products burn, toxic gases are released into the air: hydrogen cyanide, vinyl chloride, polyvinyl chloride, formaldehyde, and oxides of nitrogen, to name a few.

As many of you know, in the event of a fire, oxygen levels decrease and the environment can be expected to contain high levels of carbon monoxide and a host of other toxins.

As firefighters, we are trained to be on the lookout for carbon monoxide poisoning, noting symptoms including headaches, nausea and drowsiness.

Exposure to high levels of carbon monoxide can be fatal, but what is often overlooked is the presence of cyanide.

While many associate cyanide with chemical weapons and HazMat scenarios, research has shown that cyanide is a significant contributor to the thousands of deaths related to fire each year.

Together, carbon monoxide and cyanide - the "toxic twins"- create a deadly chemical asphyxiant.

In the U.S., there are 12.4 fire deaths per million people each year, which is higher than Germany (6.3), the United Kingdom (7.6), France (9.8), Canada (10.7) and the international average of 10.7.

This data highlights the importance of making sure that our fire service men and women have the right resources and training to recognize and treat both carbon monoxide and cyanide poisoning.

Education and awareness is the first step towards saving more lives.

While we still do not know cyanide's exact contribution to fire-related fatalities, we do know it is an important factor.

Studies have shown that in fire smoke, hydrogen cyanide can be up to 35 times more toxic than carbon monoxide, a perceived rarity that can cause severe injury or death within minutes.

In a review of major fires over a 19-year period, cyanide was found at toxic-to-lethal levels in the blood of approximately 33 percent to 87 percent of fatalities.

Knowing that cyanide is a contributor is important because it is not often discussed as an important factor in firerelated deaths.

Smoke inhalation is deadly and complicated, and the better we can understand it, the more lives we can save.

I encourage all fire service men and women, as well as the general public, to better educate themselves on smoke inhalation.

While determining a diagnosis of cyanide poisoning is a challenge - as unlike carbon monoxide - there is no readily available test for the presence of cyanide within victims, knowing that cyanide poisoning is a possible outcome of smoke inhalation will hopefully lead to more life-saving awareness.

If just one victim, firefighter or civilian can be saved by bringing this dangerous issue to the forefront, then we've done our job.

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He is a member of the task group charged with revising NFPA 473 Standard for Competencies for EMS Personnel Responding to Hazardous Materials. A published author on several fire-service topics, his works include Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations from Jones and Bartlett Publishers, and numerous magazine articles for Fire Engineering magazine.

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Gasport field fire brings farmer fire attack

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Ionia fire department loses firehouse to blaze About ten miles to the southeast of Rush at approximately 3 a.m. this morning, July 28th, the Ionia firehouse on County Rd 14 in Ontario County NY was severely damaged by fire.

Although the volunteer firefighters were able to get the trucks out, it was still a great loss.

The building was built in the 1950's with an addition added in the 1970's. According to the chief,

JUMP TO FILE #072915106 the building is a total loss and will need to be rebuilt.

According to reports, the fire started in an upper attic. The cause of the fire is under investigation and no injuries were reported.

- BOB FAUGH

Tri Town Ambulance advised Gasport'sfFire chief, "It's really going ! It is heading in all directions!"

The Gasport substation is just minutes away and the trucks could see the thick smoke. There was the possibility that hundreds of acres of dry hay could go at any moment. The chief had Hartland toned out, and they arrived with a grass truck and a few also. These firefighters ran to the hot spots and tried to knock them down before they took off.

Gasport's chief had Tri Town ambulance stop all traffic to pre-

JUMP TO FILE #072415130 vent the possibility of an accident due to the low to no visability.

Just as the smoke thickened and the piles leaped into flame, out of the dense smoke came the mighty John Deeres and the farmers, who operate them. Neighbors helping neighbors.

These massive tractors were pulling giant blades that turned the earth. The first thing they did was to plow a square around the firefighters preventing the fire from

reaching the hundreds of acres of unburned fuel.

Firefighters ran to the rekindled spots inside the square and tried to cool the spots. These firefighters held their ground and the flames until the tractors took over.

Within minutes, these blades plowed the burning blaze, smothering the flames.

Together and side by side this fire was stopped and held at bay before it turned into a massive all day blaze.

- STEPHEN WALLACE

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Charter member Alfonso Crisci of Good-Will mourned Town of Newburgh, NY. On Thursday, July 30, 2015, Alfonso A. Crisci passed away. He was a charter member of the Good-Will Fire Department and the Benevolent Association in the Town of Newburgh. Crisci was a member of the Orange County Volunteer Fireman's Association and served our country in the US Marine Corps during World War II. Crisci was given a brother's goodbye as a departed member with full firefighter honors. A wake

JUMP TO FILE #080415125 was held at Brooks Funeral Home on Sunday August 2nd with a firematic service at 5 p.m. A mass of Christian burial was held on August 3rd followed by a burial with full military honors.

The Good-Will Fire Department advised that their "thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time. Al, thank

you for your many years of service to this community, fire department and country. You will be missed."

Crisci is survived by his wife of 68 years, two daughters, his grandchildren, great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Good-Will Fire Department, 1 South Plank Road, Newburgh, NY 12550.

- HEATHER PILLSWORTH

On July 15th, the Garnet Lake Volunteer Fire Company was dispatched to a reported structure fire, with multiple calls, on Garnet Lake Road.

While checking “en-route”, Chief Fred Comstock immediately requested a second alarm to be transmitted.

Upon arriving on scene, Chief Comstock notified Warren County Fire Dispatch that it was a fully involved structure fire.

Garnet Lake Pumper 405 arrived on scene and immediately dropped the cross lay to begin the initial attack.

Firefighters battled extreme heat and downed power lines on the front lawn. The exposures were not effected.

After numerous hours, and an unlimited water supply from drafting out of Garnet Lake, the fire was extinguished.

In total, 950 feet of five inch hose was dropped along the normally quiet Lake Road.

The second alarm brought in firefighters and apparatus from

JUMP TO FILE #071715104 Johnsburg, North Creek, North River, Riverside, Bakers Mills, Thurman and Warren County Fire Car 2, with Minerva Fire standing by in North Creek to handle additional calls.

The Cause and Origin Team, from the City of Glens Falls was requested to the scene to investigate, and it was still “undetermined” as of the next morning.

The homeowners were not in the residence when the fire broke out.

Chief Comstock reported that the last major fire, of this magnitude, was in November of 1999.

The chief expressed his thanks to all of the mutual aid companies, and Deputy Fire Coordinator Ted Little for all of their efforts and praised the work of all of the volunteers in the community.

- MIKE TURANO

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Pedestrian versus train in Hemstreet Park The Hemstreet Park Fire Department was dispatched to Holland Avenue extension for a Delta determined accident pedestrian versus train on July 15th. The arriving medic unit called for a helicopter to be placed in the air as they had a patient trapped underneath the locomotive. Firefighters were able to extricate the patient from under the locomotive. The patient was transported to the landing zone, where the Mechanicville Fire Department set up a landing zone. The patient was flown to Albany Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries. It was later determined that the patient was heavily intoxicated before he was hit by the train.

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Quick knock down in Yonkers On Wednesday July 22, 2015 at approximately 11:30 a.m, Yonkers Fire Companies were toned to 14 McFadden Circle at Ashburton Avenue for a reported 10-29 (structure fire). Tower Ladder 71 was in the area and advised all units that they had a strong odor of smoke in the area. Battalion 2, shortly after, transmitted a 10-30 (all hands) for a fire on the first floor and garage of a three story townhouse. The fire quickly spread upward to the second and third floors. Three lines were stretched and put into operation, the fire was quickly knocked down and the fire was placed under control.

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Structure fire with tanker task force in Washingtonville vacant At approximately 11:40 p.m. on July 23, 2015, the Washingtonville Fire Department was dispatched to a structure fire at 120 Round Hill Road. According to reports, the structure, which was located on the Southwest corner of Round Hill and Prospect Roads was an abandoned three story farm house.

Firefighters arrived to find a fully involved blaze, requesting mutual aid including a tanker task

JUMP TO FILE #072415104 force. The area of the building was overgrown with trees and brush, which hindered firefighting efforts.

Early in the firefight, the structure full collapsed, which required exterior only operations.

Mutual aid included Salisbury Mills, Woodbury (FAST team) Chester, Monroe, South Blooming

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Grove, Campbell Hall, Coldenham, Cornwall and Maybrook Fire Departments. On the scene were three tankers above the second alarm companies. the fire eventually went to three alarms.

One firefighter was treated at the scene for minor injuries. No other injuries were reported. Firefighters were released at approximately 3 a.m.

- HEATHER PILLSWORTH

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Kingston Engine 2 at the scene of an evacuation at the court building due ot the smell of smoke

SPAAMFAA hosted the National Convention in Syracuse. The event capped off on Saturday with a parade and antique fire apparatus muster at Long Branch Park in Liverpool. The sun was shining along with a wide variety of red and chrome rigs.

A cross section of firefighting history was on display from hand pumpers to just about every decade up to modern rigs.

A vast array of vendors had everything from old helmets and badges to toys, t-shirts and just about any piece of fire memorabilia you could think of. The most important part were the fire buffs from across the country who came out to make this event great.

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Third alarm in Mount Vernon On July 20th at about 9:30 a.m., Mount Vernon was dispatched to 204 South Fulton Avenue at East 3rd Street for a reported structure fire. Tthe battalion arrived transmitted a 10-26 (working fire) for a fire in one story commercial building.

Companies located the fire and quickly knocked it down. There was a JUMP TO FILE # report that the fire 080713101 possibly extended to the exposure four side, a one story taxpayer.

Heavy smoke was found in the taxpayer with no visible fire. The building was vented and overhauled.

Pelham Engine 5 and Eastchester Ladder 16 were dispatched to relocate to Mount Vernon Fire Station 3 to cover.

At about 12:30 p.m., Mount Vernon was toned for a rekindle.

Companies found heavy smoke and fire in the original fire buildin, extending to the one story taxpayer.

Battalion transmitted a 10-26.

Multiple lines were put into operation, but were shortly backed out. A second alarm was transmitted sending Engine 5 from Pelham and Ladder 16 from Eastchester to the scene.

Yonkers Fire Department units Engine 312, Ladder 73 and Battalion were dispatched to Mount Vernon Fire Station 3.

Command requested a third alarm for Yonkers to the scene.

Heavy fire was found throughout the store and in the cockloft. Multiple ladder pipes and multiversals were in operation.

About four hours later, the fire darkened down and mutual aid companies were released.

Units from Greenville, Pelham Manor, and White Plains were sent to the scene. The fire was placed under control with an approximate six hour duration.

- JOHN HOPPER

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Heavy fire shoot over the top of Truck 2 bucket

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Massive fire in Little Italy section of Troy The City of Troy responded to 261 4th Street for an alarm of fire.

Multiple calls poured into the 911 center stating that a building was on fire on August 2nd. The large black column smoke could be seen as far as Latham.

With Engine 6 only being two blocks away, the crew quickly took the front of the building, calling for the Signal 30 and the second alarm.

Firefighters had a heavily involved two and a half story balloon frame structure attached to the neighboring building with heavy fire through the roof and in the rear. Firefighters immediately attempted to make an aggressive

JUMP TO FILE #080315106 attack inside to try to control the fire, but we're unable to do so. The building was too heavily involved.

While this was going on, the battalion chief forced entry into the other adjacent building to make sure nobody was inside and everyone was out safely. As soon as both truck companies arrived on scene, they immediately went right to work to vent the roof on the apartment building and protect the exposure building on the right side.

With temperatures in the 90’s,

firefighters were becoming exhausted quickly. The chief called for mutual aid from Cohoes, Green Island, Watervliet, and the City of Albany.

Firefighters continued the aggressive interior attack and alternated firefighters. Firefighters were on scene for most of the evening for extensive overhaul.

No firefighters were transported to the hospital and no injuries were reported. The City of Albany had a ladder and engine on scene with full crews to assist.

Both buildings were a total loss and the fire is under investigation.

- JEFFREY BELSCHWINDER

West Albany Chief Dan Sullivan

Vacant house fire in Washingtonville Washingtonville, NY. At 1:43 a.m. on August 2, 2015, the Washingtonville Fire Department was dispatched to 258 Bull Road for a structure fire.

The fire was found in a vacant two story private dwelling. The structure was fully involved on arrival, but the fire was under control within 20 minutes.

The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the Orange County Department of Emergency Services, Bureau of Fire Investigation and the Town of New Windsor Police Department.

The building did not have active utilities at the time of the fire.

Mutual aid fire departments

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JUMP TO FILE #080415103 operated at the scene included Salisbury Mills, South Blooming Grove, Vails Gate, Maybrook, Coldenham, Woodbury, and the Cornwall Fire Departments.

The Chester and Coldenham Fire Departments's stoodby in the Washingtonville Fire Department firehouse during the incident.

New Windsor E.M.S. stood-by at the scene.

There were no injuries.

- GARY HEARN

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Tractor trailer into building

Town of Newburgh, Orange County, NY. Just after 3 p.m. on July 23, 2015, the Good-Will Fire Department was dispatched to Route 17K at D'Alfonso Road for a truck into a building.

Firefighters, Town of Newburgh Emergency Medical Services and Town of Newburgh Police arrived on scene to find a tractor trailer into a real estate office with two injuries. The building inspector was also requested to the scene as well as a heavy tow company. One patient was transported to a local hospital and the cause of the accident is under investigation.

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Motorcyclist down in Town of Newburgh

Town of Newburgh, NY. On August 3, 2015, the Middletown Fire Department and Town of Newburgh Police were dispatched to 5159 Route 9W for a motorcycle accident. According to reports, a van and motorcycle were involved with injuries to the driver of the motorcycle. He was transported to a local hospital for treatment. The cause of the accident is under investigation.

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Three car MVA in Cornwall Cornwall, Orange County, NY. On Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at approximately 2 p.m., three vehicles collided on Quaker Avenue in Cornwall. The Cornwall Fire Department and Cornwall Volunteer Ambulance Corps with Cornwall Police were quickly on scene to assess the situation and injuries. Air bags were deployed. All hazards were taken care of and the vehicles were towed away. The cause of the accident is under investigation by local officials.

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Four lines used at vacant

Buffalo firefighters of the 4th Battalion 2nd Platoon were called out to battle a structure fire in a vacant two and a half story frame dwelling at 322 Breckenridge Ave. on Buffalo's West Side on Tuesday, July 14, 2015. 4th Battalion Chief Jeff Roberts reported an exposure and heavy fire, so the Division Chief requested an additional two engines and a ladder. Firefighters used four 1 3/4" hand lines and 60' of ladders to bring the fire under control. The fire caused damage to 324 Breckenridge Ave. The cause of the fire is under investigation. One firefighter was transported to the hospital with injuries. Division Chief Mike Biasillo was in command.

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Multi-department training drill A multi-department training drill was held recently. Several area departments received training in interior firefighting. The departments in attendance were Au Sable Forks, Jay, Upper Jay, South Plattsburgh Fire Departments, Au Sable Forks Volunteer Ambulance Service and Clinton County O.E.S. Car 5.

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Minor injuries in Highland Highland, NY. On the afternoon of August 7, 2015, two cars and a pickup truck collided causing minor injuries on Route 9W in Highland. Highland Fire Department handled all hazards and the police are investigating the cause of the accident.

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Heavy fire showing in Latham

JEFFREY BELSCHWINDER

Tractor accident in Hemstreet Park The Hemstreet Park Fire Department was dispatched for a tractor accident with two patients run over by a large farm tractor on July 16th. Crews were able to safely remove the victims of the accident. One was transported by ground to Albany Medical Center. The other was flown in critical condition by med flight. The Mechanicville Fire Department set up the landing zone for the Hemstreet Park Fire Department.

The Latham Fire Department along with Schuyler Heights, Colonie Village, and Shaker Road Fire Departments were dispatched to 900 Beryl Way for a reported structure fire with multiple calls coming in for lightning that struck the JUMP TO FILE # residence on July 072015100 19th.

On arrival, the first arriving chief had flames about 30 feet in the air above the structure.

He immediately called for the Signal 30, reporting he had heavy fire in the roof.

Firefighters immediately stretched multiple hand lines into the structure and quickly made an aggressive attack on the well-involved fire in the attic.

Firefighters from Shaker Road Fire Department immediately set up their ladder truck on arrival and quickly went to work on the roof, cutting vent holes.

Firefighters were able to stop the fire from spreading to the next portion of the complex and worked to salvage the residents belongings.

The building was severely damaged due to the fire.

No firefighters or homeowners were injured.

- JEFFREY BELSCHWINDER

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Car versus fire truck in Buffalo Engine Co. 34 of the Buffalo Fire Department was responding to a fire at 493 Highgate Ave. on Sunday, July 12, 2015. They were struck by a vehicle at the corner of Highgate and Parkridge Avenues. All four firefighters were shaken up, but remained on duty. Two civilians from the car were transported to the hospital with unknown injuries.

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Second alarm for Bloomingburg On July 17, 2015 at 10:25 p.m., the Bloomingburg Fire Company was alerted for a structure fire with multiple calls received at 9 Regina Dr. First due Car 1 requested a second alarm from a mile away due to visible glow and smoke in area. On arrival, units found fire through the roof of a single family mobile home.

First operations were in defensive mode due to the volume of

JUMP TO FILE #072015107 fire. Am initial report of possible occupants still inside made strategies switch to a rapid multi-line aggressive interior attack.

The fire was quickly brought under control. Primary and secondary searches turned up no occupants.

During overhaul, it was dis-

covered that the three family dogs perished in the fire. The homeowners were away on vacation.

Mutual aid was received from Howells, Bullville, and Mount Hope from Orange County, Wurtsboro from Sullivan County and Walker Valley from Ulster County.

EMS standby was provided by Pine Bush Volunteer Ambulance.

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One firefighter transported from fire Buffalo firefighters of the 7th Battalion 3rd Platoon were called out to battle a structure fire at 493 Highgate Ave. in the city's Kensington Heights section on Sunday July 12, 2015. Engine Co. 34 responded on the box and was struck by a motor vehicle at the corner of Parkridge and Highgate Avenues. The fire started in the kitchen and extended to the first floor. Firefighters used a few one and three quarter inch hand lines to bring the fire under control. One firefighter was transported to E.C.M.C. with injuries. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Division Chief Patrick Brittzalaro was in command.

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Fire showing on arrival in Troy

Multiple calls came in for 3311 7th Ave. in Central Troy for multiple buildings on fire on July 8th.

Engine 4 arrived on scene calling for the Signal 30 second alarm, bringing Engine 6 to the scene.

Engine 4 stated they had flames coming from the second story windows and fire extending into the second building. Firefighters forces their way into the structure and found hoarder conditions. Crews stretched multiple hand lines into the structure, quickly knocking down the fire.

They began an extensive overhaul process. No firefighters were injured and the cause of the fire is under investigation at this time.

Brocton NY flood On July 14, 2015 about 4:00 a.m., the Brocton Fire Department was dispatched to Lake Ave and East Main Street.

Mutual aid fire departments responded with pumps from Sinclairville, Portland, Kennedy, Ellery Center, Silver Creek, Forestville, Ellington and Fluvanna. Mutual aid fire departments from Erie County included North Evans, East Seneca, Marilla and Vigilant. At about 2:00 p.m., the Forestville Fire Department was dispatched to Creek Road for a flooded house.

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Where did the Volunteers go?

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Volunteer fire departments across the state, as well as the country, have always had issues with recruiting and retaining members, but what can be done to alleviate this growing problem? In New York State, many fire departments have some type of “Length of Service Awards Programs” (LOSAP) in place so as to give prospective members the extra incentive to join, and it also gives current membership some type of “retirement” when they hit a certain age.

Other incentives in New York are through tax credits offered by the state. These current credits offer volunteer firefighters/EMS a small deduction on their income taxes, and may also give volunteers, who are homeowners, a property tax break as well.

The Fire Association of the State of New York (FASNY), offers Scholarships and College Tuition Reimbursement Programs, along with many discounts from various businesses.

With all of these programs available, fire departments are still finding themselves in a membership dilemma, and again, depending on where you live, it can go from bad to worse in some of the rural departments.

On Long Island, fire departments can have 200-300 members on their rosters because of the population.

These departments, though thriving, suffer the same daytime response issues as the rest of the departments due to work schedules and dducations.

Would additional members ever solve that issue? It may help, but chances are they won't. Smaller departments, such as those in the Northern and Western parts of New York, hosting a roster of 20-100 members are no different in regards to the daytime response issues, but are struggling worse for membership. One of the biggest problems, at least in New York State, is the training. Yes, we need to train, that's not the issue.

The requirements, set forth for new interior firefighters, is a “basic training” (Firefighter I) that entails over 100 hours of training. This doesn't sound like a lot, but it is when a prospective member has a job, a family and/or an education to worry about.

It's not like the “old days” when you learned as you went, most departments require that a member, wishing to be an interior firefighter, complete the course within a certain time frame.

Some of these new recruits, hearing the requirements, are running for the hills! Our younger generation that used to consist of members 18-25 years old, has changed to 30-40 years old with the current membership.

Without our younger generation stepping up, we will face larger issues in the near future, when the current membership has out lived it's own youthful abilities. Let's face it folks, we aren't getting any younger, and the need for “younger blood” is getting bigger as the days go on. The question of “What if a Volunteer didn't Volun-

teer?” might need to be changed to “What happened to all of the Volunteers?”

In a 2013 report, published by NFPA, there were 1,140,750 protecting the United States. Of those, 69%, totaling 786,150, were volunteers!

The volunteer fire service, being one of the largest fraternal organization in the country, has always been, and will always be, a needed asset for the communities they serve. It takes a unique dedication to fill the shoes of a volunteer firefighter. A person doesn't

just wake up and decide to join, it's either been a life long dream, as it was mine, or your friends or family are involved. Either way, “probies” are very much welcomed, and very much needed. The sense of pride, of being a volunteer firefighter, cannot be ex-

plained, it has to be experienced. We need to find a way to pass on one of this country's oldest professions, dating back to 1736 when Ben Franklin became the first volunteer firefighter.

-MIKE TURANO

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One displaced after blaze

Buffalo firefighters of the 7th Battalion 3rd Platoon were called out to battle a structure fire at 33 Montclair Ave. in the city's Central Park section on Monday morning, July 20, 2015. Firefighters used a few one and three quarter inch hand lines to bring the fire under control. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation. Damage was listed at $35,000 to the building and $15,000 to the contents. The Red Cross was called for one adult. The house was deemed uninhabitable. Division Chief Mike Biasillo was in command.

JEFFREY BELSCHWINDER

Dog rescue in North Greenbush The Wynantskill Fire Department responded to a home on Kent Place in the town of North Greenbush for an animal rescue on July 14th. The arriving chief had a small dog trapped under a large shed. Rescue 42 arrived on scene and deployed it's crew with lifting bags and cribbing for the shed. Firefighters were able to lift the shed and dig out a hole big enough for the dog to be pulled through. Firefighters were able to get a hold of the dog and gently pull it out. The dog was not injured just a little muddy. The homeowner was grateful for the service provided by the fire department

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

Firefighters protect exposure.

WAYNE FRIEDMAN

Cortland firefighters respond to a suspicious structure fire with exposure On the morning of Monday, August 3rd, Cortland firefighters were dispatched to a structure fire at a single family dwelling at 16 Riverview Ave. First arriving units found a two and a half story wood frame home fully involved and encroaching on an exposure side B. A deck gun monitor was used to knock down the main body of fire with on board water.

Additional lines were placed in action to protect the exposure.

Fire suppression activities were hampered by access to the structure (dead end street) and power lines in the immediate area of the primary fire hydrant.

Assistance was called from

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The building was a registered vacant property and unoccupied.

The cause of the fire seems to be of a suspicious nature.

- WAYNE FRIEDMAN

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The City of Troy Fire Department recently placed two Braun Chief XL's into service that were purchased from Mike Collier of North Eastern Rescue Vehicles, Inc.

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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Extra equipment needed at fire Buffalo firefighters of the 3rd Battalion 2nd Platoon were called out to battle a structure fire at 1146 Bailey Ave. in the city's Lovejoy section early Thursday morning, July 30, 2015. Engine Co. 22 arrived to smoke from an occupied two story frame dwelling. Firefighters encountered Collyer conditions throughout the structure. Extra equipment was called to the scene. The fire started in the basement of the structure. The cause of the fire is under investigation and no injuries were reported. Damage was listed at $25,000 to the building and $10,000 to the contents.

Division Chief Mike Biasillo was in command. The Red Cross was called for two adults.

Menands Chief Brian Franklin

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Patient refusal CHAPLAINS CORNER Pastor Fernando Villicana

Talk about frustration. You arrive on scene and someone in need of medical care refuses treatment AMA – “against medical advice.”

Sizing up the situation, you determine the individual really needs to be transported.

But legally, you cannot force them. Your best efforts to convince that person has failed.

The situation is frustrating.

It’s not that you don’t care.

Frequently you’re called out in the wee hours of the morning.

You go, not only out of duty, but because you care. Nor is it like you’re not well prepared.

You’ve studied, passed test after test, and perhaps had years

of experience.

Refusing treatment is risky – “this person really needs to go!”

By ignoring the problem, your fear is that the subject’s health will deteriorate. A simple issue treated now could head off a major catastrophe tomorrow.

What’s more, with treatment, the patient would actually feel better. But they refuse, insisting on their own stubborn way.

You shake your head and wonder.

The Bible tells us that Jesus our Savior stands at the door of your heart and knocks.

“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).

Have you opened that door, the door to your heart or are you unwisely refusing His care, ADA – against divine advice?

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JEFFREY BELSCHWINDER

Heavy fire on Nassau Lake The East Schodack Fire Department responded to 223 County Route 7 for multiple calls for a fully involved structure fire on July 12. On arrival, East Schodack Command called for a Signal 30. Command requested a full response from the Town of Schodack, Nassau, and East Greenbush. Heavy smoke could be seen over the mountain coming off the lake from the fire. With temperatures close to 87 degrees, it made hard work for firefighters to stay cool. Soon, they removed all the bunker gear and stayed hydrated. No firefighters were injured on scene and investigators were brought in to figure out the cause of the fire. The home was a total loss.

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Woodstock Fire Department's newest female firefighter, Jessica Jones pictured, at graduation from a two and a half week "Firefighter 1 Boot Camp" held in July in Ulster County. Jones is one seven females who graduated in a class of twenty firefighters.

On July 17, 2015, Kingston Engine 1 assisted at a landing zone.

BOB ROOT

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It's a family affair in Port Ewen. Jack Spinnenweber II, Jack Spinnenweber SR, Allen Stokes Jr., Allen Stokes Sr., Stephen Kelley, Diana Morse, Kathleen Banks, George Banks Sr., Josh Dauner, Mike Dauner, Thomas Mains, and Clark R Mains

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Fuller Road firefighters play some Volleyball during the HVVFA Mardi Gras parade

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Dan Branath, Vinny Federici, Danny Hearn and Tim Pillsworth from the Washingtonville Fire Department in Orange County, NY attended the Firehouse Expo in Baltimore.

The Ravena Fire Department wins Best out of county overall at the 90th Annual Columbia County Volunteer Firefighters Association Convention

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The past and current Chiefs For the Defreestville Fire Department

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Alex Stewart from Bath received Junior Firefighter of the Year. Left to Right, Junior Advisor Mark Conrad, Recipient Alex Stewart, CoAdvisor Sean Walruth.

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Au Sable Forks, Jay, Upper Jay, South Plattsburgh Fire Departments, Au Sable Forks Volunteer Ambulance Service and Clinton County O.E.S. Car 5. participated in a multi-agency drill

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A Highland chief takes part in the HVVFA dress parade

MIKE CAREY

Out of county best overall with ladies auxiliary went to the Schodack Landing Fire Department for best appearing at the 90th Annual Columbia County Volunteer Firefighters Association Convention

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Firefighters from the Menands Fire Department go along with the "Beach Party" theme at the HVVFA Mardi Gras parade

HVVFA parade Grand Marshal John Gunza

Firefighter Fogg With Colonie Village Fire Company

Boght Fire Chief LaPlante

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Firefighter C. Goes With Latham Fire Department

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Bath firefighters awarded for their dedication 2014 was a busy year for the Bath Volunteer Fire Department answering a new record of 500 calls even.

This includes fire, rescue and EMS assistance and false alarms.

The dedication of the members of this department to JUMP TO FILE# the Bath and 080515102 area communities speaks for itself.

Every member is a volunteer and besides answering the calls for an emergency, they also spend countless hours of department and formal training, much of which they are using their own time from their paid jobs.

Because of this dedication the following members were given the following awards.

Firefighter of the Year was awarded to Bill Hamilton. Bill joined the department in February of 2000 and was an active member of the fire police until he went to a social member.

Even as a social member, Bill still comes to the station to check on things and is always there to help whenever he can helping with the annual gun raffle, selling tickets at BINGO or whatever fund raiser or benefit we may have. Bill was nominated by a member of the department and approved by a committee.

Firefly of the Year was awarded to Cheryl DeFreeze.

The Fireflies is the name of the name of the Ladies Auxiliary group.

Cheryl was given this award by the other members of the Fireflies. Cheryl is always ready to setup any type of event.

She is enthusiastic and enjoys activities with the kids of the fire department. She is great social coordinator and moral booster.

Junior Firefighter of the

Year was awarded to Alex Stewart. The juniors are a group of future firefighters who are invaluable on the scene of any major incident and a learning position in preparation to the day when they turn 18 years of age and step into the position as a Firefighter.

The other Junior’s selected Alex this year as their recipient because of his willingness to participate, learn and attendance. Alex sets an example of the actions and effort it takes to do the job the right way.

Other awards were as follows: 2,000 call award – Corey Zydanowicz, Bob and Rita Dwyer award for most outside training – Glen Miller, Most Training hours – Matthew Morse over 1,000, Most Training Classes 1st - Corey Zydanowicz – 14, 2nd – Glen Miller – 6, 3rd – Anthony Cilino - 5, and Most Improved Junior Firefighter – Blake Jackson.

Most calls answered: (Firefighter) 1st – Harry Keen - 234, 2nd – Gerry Smith - 227, 3rd – Anthony Cilino - 190, (Fire Police) 1st – Mark Phillipson 118, 2nd – Robin Havens - 108, 3rd – Brent Hockaday - 101, (Chief Officers) 1st – Joe Washburn - 321, 2nd – Matt Glashauser - 196, 3rd – Dave Dowdle - 195, (Junior Firefighters) 1st - Brendan Wacenske 23, 2nd – Blake Jackson and Dillan McCarthy - 11, and 3rd – Nathan Mattison and Harry J. Keen – 10.

Most drills attended were (Firefighter) 1st – Mike Fiordo, John Walczak, Matthew Morse – 34 drills, 2nd – Mark Conrad, Bob Cilino, Anthony Cilino – 33 drills, 3rd – Kevin Mahnke – 31 ,(Fire Police) 1st - Robin Havens – 43, 2nd - Brent Hockaday – 39, 3rd - Mark Fiordo – 38, (Chief Officers) 1st – Dave Dowdle, Matt Glashauser – 34, 2nd – Joe Washburn – 33, and 3rd – Corey Zydanowicz - 29.

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Security for bid as set forth herein must be presented with the bid. Failure to provide the required security will render the bidder nonresponsive and the bid will not be accepted. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder or the bid will be rejected within forty-five (45) days of the date of opening. The Board of Fire Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all bid(s).

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