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GENEVA, NY - On Sunday, A pril 12th at 6:56 p.m., City of Geneva firefig hte rs were dispatched to a house fire at 8 Eagle Street. Upon arrival, units reported a fu lly involved vacant tw o -sto ry home, and a second alarm was struck, b ringing W hite Springs, West Lake Road, Oaks Corners and Border City fire departm ents to the scene. See full story on Page 2
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Heavy Fire Engulfs Vacant Geneva Home, M u ltip le Departments Respond GENEVA, NY - On Sunday, April 12th at 6:56 p.m.. City of Geneva firefighters were dis patched to a house fire at 8 Eagle Street. Upon arrival, units reported a fully involved va cant two-story home, and a second alarm was struck, bringing White Springs, West Lake Road, Oaks Comers and Border City fire departments to the scene. The blaze was brought under control in about an hour, and there were no injuries. The cause remains under investi gation by Ontario County Emer gency Management and Geneva Police. Also assisting at the scene were Finger Lake Ambulance and NYSEG. -JEFFREY ARNOLD
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Indiana: Lucas "Luke" A. Gehlhausen, 41 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: September 7,2025 Death Date: September 7, 2025 Fire Department: Celestine Volunteer Fire Department Initial Summary: Celestine Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to a structure fire at approximately 7:15 p.m. on September 7, 2025. While responding in his per sonal vehicle, Firefighter Luke Gehlhausen was in volved in a single vehicle crash. Firefighter Gehlhausen was fatally injured in the motor vehicle accident and pronounced dead at the scene.
Tennessee: Brandon J. Clawson, 40 Rank: Firefighter/Paramedic Incident Date: Oct. 1,2025 Death Date: Oct. 1, 2025 Fire Department: City of Bristol Fire Department Initial Summary: Firefighter/Paramedic Brandon Clawson suffered a medical emergency at Fire Sta tion 4 while on duty and after responding to multiple calls during his shift. Firefighter/Paramedic Clawson was transported to a local hospital where he passed away the same day. The cause o f death has yet to be determined.
Idaho: Isabella Oscarson, 26 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: Sep. 26, 2025 Death Date: Sep. 26,2025 Fire Department: Idaho Department of Lands Initial Summary: Firefighter Isabella Oscarson, who was a seasonal employee from Minnesota working for the Idaho Department of Lands, was struck by a falling tree while assisting with the U.S. Forest Service's Tinker Bugs prescribed fire in the Nez Perce-Clearwater Na tional Forests. Rapid medical assistance was rendered, and Firefighter Oscarson was flown to a hospital in Grangeville, Idaho, where she later passed away.
New York: Patrick D. Brady, 42 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: Nov. 8, 2025 Death Date: Nov. 8,2025 Fire Department: Fire Department of the City of New York Initial Summary: Firefighter Patrick Brady suffered a cardiovascular event while fighting a residential struc ture fire. Firefighter Brady was treated on the scene and then transported to a local hospital where he passed away.
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Georgia: Kalif Leslie Daly, 31 Rank: Fire Recruit Incident Date: Nov. 4, 2025 Death Date: Nov. 4,2025 Fire Department: Columbia County Fire Rescue Initial Summary: On November 4, 2025, Fire Recruit Kalif Leslie Daly became ill during his first day of phys ical training. Fire Recruit Daly was transported to a hos pital where he passed away. The cause of death has yet to be determined.
Pennsylvania: Michael A. Booke, 57 Rank: Captain Incident Date: Oct. 25, 2025 Death Date: Nov. 12, 2025 Fire Department: Northampton Fire Department Initial Summary: On October 25, 2025, Captain Michael Booke was attending a water rescue course when he suffered a cardiovascular event after complet ing a 200-yard swim. Fellow first responders adminis tered life saving measures to Captain Booke and then transported him to a local hospital. Captain Booke re mained under care at the hospital where he passed away on November 12, 2025.
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MEMORIAL BOARD If your department has photos you would like to see in our “Memorial Board” feature please upload them on our website www.lRBN.com or email them to Lindsey@lstResponderNews.com
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Construction Site Fall Prompts M ultiAgency Emergency Response in Genoa BELLONA VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY
BELLONA, NY — March 20th — Fire C om m issioner Paul Roe passed away quietly on March 20, 2026, at Keuka Com fort Care in Penn Yan, according to the Bellona Volunteer Fire Company. He was 86-years-old. As a fire comm issioner, Roe guided the volunteer fire company's operations fo r many years w hile serving the department and the Bellona com m unity. Com m issioners frequently help w ith long-term support fo r emergency services and firemen, equipment planning, and funding. Roe's commitment to the fire department and his unwavering support of the com m unity's firem en were acknowl edged by departm ent members. The department and its services to the com m unity were strengthened by his years of commitment.
GENOA, NY - On the after noon of March 30th at 2:56 P.M., Cayuga County 911 dispatched Genoa Rescue, King Ferry Fire Department, and Southern Cayuga Instant Aid, Inc. to a construction site on Indian Field Road follow ing reports of a victim who had fallen from a roof. Units including Genoa Car 2, Rescue 1, and Engine 2 responded to the scene. Given the severity of
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Two-Car Crash in Newburgh Sends Two to Hospital NEWBURGH, NY - Orange and Winona Lake Fire Departments responded to a tw o-vehicle MVA w ith injuries on Rock Cut Road/Kings Hill Road on A pril 6th. Town of Newburgh Police and EMS were at the scene. Two subjects were transported to Montef iore-St. Luke's Hospital by Town of Newburgh EMS. F irefighters d isconnected the car batteries and spread speedy dry on flu id s on the roadway. New York State Police assisted at the scene. Town of Newburgh Police are investi gating the cause.
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Members of the W ellsville Volunteer Fire Company helped bring the Easter sp irit to the com m unity on A pril 4th by escorting the Easter Bunny to Fire Headquarters. The Bunny was brought to the station by W ellsville 3, where local kids could interact and participate in the afternoon event. WVFC Assistant Captains Ray Embser and Kayla Day handled the escort duties fo r the special guest.
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F ast-M oving Fire in A lbany Extends to A d ja ce n t S tru c tu re , Three A larm s S tru ck ALBANY, NY - On March 25, 2026, at 9:46 PM, multiple calls were received by the City of Albany’s Emer gency Communica tions Center reporting a struc ture fire at 50 Delaware Street, with possible occupants trapped inside. Engine 5, Truck 4, Truck 2, Engine 1, Engine 9, Rescue Squad, Rescue 9, Battalion 1, and Mohawk Ambulance Service re sponded. Police arrived first to find heavy fire in the rear and smoke from the roof. Engine 5 re ported a two-story, wood-frame structure with heavy fire showing and transmitted a Signal 30 for a working fire. Firefighters deployed an inchand-three-quarter handline and conducted a primary search, con firming all occupants were out. Albany Police had already evac uated everyone prior to fire crews arriving. Truck crews ventilated the roof as heavy smoke pushed from attic vents and the cockloft. Addi tional crews established a water supply and deployed more hand lines. Firefighters reported fire running the cockloft and extend ing into an attached vacant struc ture, creating exposure concerns. Crews opened ceilings and walls to access hidden fire as con ditions intensified, with flames extending to the Delta side and into the exposure building. A sec ond alarm was requested, bring ing mutual aid from Troy, Watervliet, and Watervliet Arse nal. Firefighters continued an ag gressive interior attack while ex terior crews worked to contain fire spreading through the walls and siding. Due to structural con cerns, crews did not enter the va cant building and instead operated from the exterior and roof. A third alarm was later trans mitted as crews worked to fully contain the fire. A 21//2-inch hand line was used to knock down fire that had extended from the cockloft. EMS evaluated one in dividual, who declined treatment. Firefighters also assisted res idents in recovering family heir looms from the home. The fire was ultimately brought under control, and crews conducted extensive overhaul. Fire investigators are working to determine the cause. No injuries were reported.
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Yorktown Heights Firefighters Assist Peekskill in Water Rescue Response YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, NY - In response to a reported water rescue on March 14th, firefighters from the Yorktown Heights Volun teer Fire Department provided mutual aid to the City of Peekskill. The department's Dive and Water Rescue Unit, Rescue 55, and Car 2531 were sent to help Peekskill workers. On arrival, the car's occupant had already safely exited the vehi
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Jam estown F irefig hters Q uickly Contain W orking Fire on Prendergast Ave. JAMESTOWN, NY - At 7:09 P.M. on April 10th, the Jamestown Fire Department was dispatched to American PI & 6th Street for a reported structure fire. The Jump t o f iie # fire was on the 600 041026168 block of Prendergast p* Ave. At 7:12 P.M., Car 1 went on scene, reported a working structure fire, and requested an offshift of 15+1. The cause of the fire is under investigation. -JOHN SMITH
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Car Fire Quickly Knocked Down in Yorktown Heights YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, NY - On March 11th, a reported car fire on Crompond Road prompted the Yorktown Heights Volunteer Fire Department to re spond. Car 2532, Car 2533, Engine 274, Engine 272, and Engine 270 were among the units assigned. When crews ar rived, they discov ered a passenger car on fire. They imme diately used hose lines to contain and put out the fire. Before leaving the scene, firefighters made sure the fire was completely extin guished by inspecting the sur rounding area and the engine compartment of the car. Fuel, plastics, and electrical components included in contempo rary cars can cause vehicle fires, which are a frequent response for fire crews. Extension to adjacent cars or roadside vegetation can be avoided with prompt action and suppression. - 1RN NEWS TEAM
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Heavy Working Fire Engulfs Garage in W irt WIRT, NY - The Bolivar Fire Department responded to a w ork ing structure fire on A pril 10th involving a four-bay garage in the tow n of W irt, w ith heavy fire show ing from the roof upon arrival. Crews q u ic k ly established fire atta ck and set up a w ater supply operation, drafting from a nearby pond to sus tain suppression efforts. Firefighters operated alongside nu m erous m utual aid departm ents to b ring the fire under control, w hile resources also addressed a separate sm aller incident in the area.
TOWN OF LINCOLN VOL. FIRE DEPARTMENT
LINCOLN, NY — March 22nd — For its 1954 FWD equipm ent, the Town of Lincoln Vol. Fire Department has started a long-term rehabilitation project. The vintage unit was ju s t moved to the SUNY M orrisville A utom otive Department, w here teachers and students w ill fin is h any necessary cosm etic and me chanical repairs. These kinds of program s help com m unity organizations w ith m ajor projects w hile offering practical training. The equipm ent was transported to the fa c ility w ith assistance from the Town of Lincoln Highway Department. M aintaining connections to previous operations and preserv ing departm ent h istory are tw o benefits of restoring historical fire equipm ent. Members w ill keep an eye on the p roject's advancement.
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Monsey Firefighters Contain School Basement Blaze, No Injuries Reported MONSEY, NY - On April 22nd at 11:30 AM., Monsey fire fighters were dispatched to 161 Remsen Ave. for the report of a fire. On arrival, smoke was visible from all floors of a large home that was being used as a school, and rented by a group of girls visiting from Canada. A second alarm was transmit ted as firefighters confirmed all occu pants were safely evacuated. The seat of the fire was located in the basement and quickly knocked down. A third alarm was sounded as crews vented and over hauled. The blaze was placed under control by 1:30 RM. There were no reported injuries, and the cause of the blaze is under investigation. Mutual aid at the scene in cluded Hillcrest, WestNyack, Suffern. Spring Valley, Pearl River, Tappan, Thiells, and South Spring Valley, with Orangeburg covering the Monsey firehouse.
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Vehicle News
RON JEFFERS
ALLENTOWN VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY INC.
Fairview has placed into service a new Seagrave 1750-gpm/500-gw1/30-gft/100-foot Force model quint. The cab has six seats and a storage cabinet. The extended fro n t bum per has a hose tray and d is charge gate. There is a large tool box m ounted in a com partm ent on the chauffeur's side. In addition, there is a Harrison generator, scene lig h ts and it carries extrica tion tools.
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In the Town o f Mamaroneck, Engine 37 has been assigned a 2025 Seagrave 1500-gpm/750-gwt pumper. Features include a six-m an cab, fro n t bum per hose basket and intake, three cross-lay beds, two rear discharge gates, hose bed ground ladder storage space, scene lights and a Harrison generator. ALLENTOWN VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY INC.
Allentown Crews Lead Initial Attack at Mutual Aid Structure Fire in Richburg RICHBURG, NY - The A llentow n Volunteer Fire C om pany re sponded on a m utual aid a ssig nm e nt to a w o rkin g stru ctu re fire on D im m ick Road in R ichburg, A p ril 10th. A llen to w n 7 arrived firs t on scene and im m ediately initia ted fire attack. A lle n to w n 1 fo llo w e d , p ro vid in g a d d itio n a l m anpow er and e qu ip m e n t to s u p p o rt su p p re ssio n e ffo rts. C rews w orked alo ng side departm ents from R ichburg, Bolivar, F riendship, and C la rk s v ille to bring the fire u nd e r c o n tro l, w h ile Scio provided station coverage d urin g the incident.
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In the Town o f M am aroneck, Engine 51 is a new Seagrave 1500-gpm/750-gwt unit. The cab has six seats, a fro n t bum per hose bed w ith d isch arg e and intake, p lus there are charges in the cab fo r equipm ent such as hand lights. It has three cross-lay beds, two rear discharge gates, ground ladder storage in a hose bed com partm ent, scene ligh ts, H arrison generator and rear visio n camera.
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BAINBRIDGE FIRE/EMS
BAINBRIBGE FIRE/EMS
In order to retain vital life-saving skills, Bainbridge Fire/EMS personnel com pleted a CPR/AED and First Aid refresher. Patient assessment, burn and w ound care, and the use of bandages and tourniquets were all addressed in the training. The appropriate use of automated external d efib rillato rs in cardiac em ergencies was also covered by the members. Josh VanSteenburg, the instructor, walked the group through revised procedures and practical exercises.
BINGHAMTON FIRE DEPARTMENT
BINGHAMTON FIRE DEPARTMENT
Members of the Bingham ton Fire Department utilized tw o acquired structures slated fo r dem olition on Sturges Street and Moffatt Avenue to conduct hands-on, realistic train in g exercises. Crews practiced a range of critical operations, including VEIS (Vent, Enter, Isolate, Search), ground ladder deploym ent, vertical ventilation on a steep roof pitch, and wall breaching techniques. The training provided a rare o pp ortu nity to operate in cond itio ns closely resem bling actual fireground scenarios.
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CITY OF HUDSON FIRE DEPARTMENT
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Quick Knockdown Stops Brush Fire Near Hudson Rail Line HUDSON, NY - The City of Hudson Fire Department responded to a reported brush fire near the Basilica on South Front Street on April 11th, where crews located a small fire on the west side of the railroad tracks just south of Broad Street. Firefighters deployed a 2-inch handline to quickly contain and extinguish the flames, preventing any spread to nearby vegetation or structures. Thanks to a sw ift and efficient response, the incident was brought under control in short order and units returned to service.
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Swift Water Rescue Saves Elderly Man from Binghamton Riverbank BINGHAMTON, NY - On A p ril 23rd, Bingham ton Fire Depart m ent crew s responded to a report of a person in the w ater near Front Street and q u ickly located an elderly, vis u a lly im paired man in d istre ss at th e base o f a steep riverbank. Fire am bulance personnel made th e ir w ay dow n the em bank ment and entered the w ater to reach the victim , b ringing him sa fely to shore. A d d itio n a l crew s estab lish ed a low -angle rope rescue system to ca re fu lly extricate the patient up the em bankm ent. The individual was transported to a local hos pital fo r fu rth e r evaluation fo llo w in g the su ccessfu l rescue.
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Fire Damages Berne Firehouse Apparatus Bay in Albany County BERNE, NY - Afire broke out inside a firehouse in Albany County, causing damage to the ap paratus bay. The Berne Fire Department was dispatched to their firehouse, located at 30 Canady Ehll Road, on Saturday, February 21st at 10:45 a.m. for a fire alarm activation. “While I was going down the road, I assumed it was the furnace again,” said Chief Jason Smith of the Berne Fire Department. “I called mutual aid because I saw plumes of smoke.” The fire alarm activation was upgraded to a working structure fire once it was determined it was not a furnace issue, but an active fire inside. The apparatus was able to be removed from the building with minimal damage. One truck did sustain heat damage on top. “The nozzle on the deck gun got heat damage to it, but that was all that we had any damage to on the trucks,” he said. Berne, East Berne, and Westerlo firefighters were able to quickly locate and extinguish the fire inside the apparatus bay. Smith says they are still wait ing on insurance, but confirmed they lost the first apparatus bay, the Plymovent exhaust system, their bailout wall, spare gear, paper files, and sustained significant electrical damage. The building itself also sustained heat damage.
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Tie said the parapet wall was damaged, along with two or three trusses and other structural compo nents. Smith noted the parapet wall helped prevent the fire from spreading into the rest of the fire house. Tie said the cause of the fire was determined to be an air com pressor. “The investigator and adjuster both determined we had a Crafts man air compressor that ran the vacuum system for the Plymovent system, and the motor on that caught fire,” he said. Tie believes the fire started due to the age of the compressor, as the unit was over 20 years old. The following Monday, Onesquethaw Fire assisted with wash ing fire hose, Fluntersland Fire helped clean gear, Tri-Village ran equipment through industrial gear extractors, and Westerlo and Knox assisted with clearing items and de bris from the apparatus bay. Gallupville, Fluntersland, Selkirk, Altamont, and Slingerlands fire departments all offered gear, hose, and equipment to be borrowed until operations are re stored, Smith said. Fie added that the Onesquethaw Fire Auxiliary provided a
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donation, and the Onesquethaw Fire Department donated proceeds from a breakfast fundraiser. The apparatus is currently scat tered throughout the area since it cannot be stored inside the Berne Firehouse due to the damage. Smith said one engine is at the Flelderberg EMS station, another
engine and utility truck with trailer are in a business owner’s private garage, and the rescue truck is the only apparatus remaining in the sta tion, located in the bay furthest from the fire damage. Crews on scene or standing by included Berne, East Berne, West erlo, Knox, and Onesquethaw Fire
Departments, Flelderberg EMS, and Albany County Paramedics. “Special thanks to all who of fered help or were up here assist ing,” Smith said. “Thank you to everyone. We’re getting through it.” ' - THOMAS MARRA
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Berne Firehouse damaged by fire caused by air compressor.
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EAST HERKIMER VOL. FIRE DEPARTMEHT
BOB MCCORMICK
One Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on State Route 300 in Newburgh NEWBURGH, NY - Orange and Winona Lake FDs responded to a two-vehicle MVA at State Route 300 in the area of Meadow Hill Road on April 14th. Town of Newburgh Police and EMS were at the scene. Firefighters checked the vehicles for hazards and spread speedy dry on fluids. Town of Newburgh EMS transported one driver to Montefiore- St. Luke's Hospital. Orange Lake Fire Police assisted with traffic control. Town of Newburgh Police are investigating the cause.
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Crews Respond to Building Fire on East Main Street in East Herkimer EAST HERKIMER, NY - The Mohawk Fire Department was as sisted by the East Herkimer Volunteer Fire Departm ent at a b u ild in g fire on East Main Street, A p ril 3rd. W ith a lm ost a dozen personnel, Engines E-134, E-136, and Rescue 505 ar rived w ithin m inutes of being dispatched. Crews were tasked w ith su pp orting fire suppression and overhaul under the es tablished incident com m and system upon arrival. The Dolg eville Fire Departm ent m aintained d is tric t p ro te ctio n by p roviding station coverage in East Herkimer as units w orked at the scene. No injuries were reported.
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Slate Hill Fire D istrict operates a 1996 Sutphen 1500/300/100' Tower Ladder. The tru c k once saw service in H icksville (LI), NY FD.
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Whitesville Crews Assist in Containing West Union Barn Fire
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Car Rolls Over on Route 300 in Newburgh NEWBURGH, NY - Cronomer Valley FD responded to a onevehicle rollover on State Route 300 by Tom's Lane on April 17th. Town of Newburgh Police and EMS were at the scene. Firefighters checked the vehicle for hazards. The driver was evaluated by Town of Newburgh EMS, but refused further medical treatment. State Route 300 was closed to north bound traffic at Plattekill Turnpike. Town of Newburgh Police are investigating the cause.
WELLSVILLE, NY - The Whitesville Volunteer Fire Department responded on mutual aid to a reported barn fire in West Union after initially being placed on standby, April 13th. Upon arrival, crews as sisted with fire suppres sion efforts, working alongside other depart ments to bring the situa tion under control. Firefighters remained on scene to ensure complete extinguishment and assist with overhaul operations.
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AURELIUS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
AURELIUS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
Aurelius Firefighters conducted a hands-on training exercise focused on fo llo w in g hose lines to locate a downed firefighter, properly rig them fo r extraction, and safely pull them to security. The department remains deeply appreciative of the dedication and tim e its members com m it to ongoing training, ensuring readiness and effectiveness in critical situations.
RINGHAMTON FIRE DEPARTMENT
RINGHAMTON FIRE DEPARTMENT
Members of the Bingham ton Fire Departm ent’s Squad and Tower com panies recently sharpened th eir confined space rescue s k ills thanks to an invitation from Tri-City Highway Products. Fire crew s conducted training at the com pany’s Bingham ton facility, taking advantage of real-world cond itio ns to practice the critical techniques re quired during confined space emergencies. The departm ent expressed its sincere appreciation to Tri-City Highway Products fo r th eir support and partnership. By opening th eir fa cility fo r training, the com pany d irectly contributes to the safety and readiness of both the firefig hte rs and the com m unity they serve.
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BVFD Provides Mutual Aid at Rushville Structure Fire C ANAAN PROTECTIVE FIRE C O M P A N Y NEW YORK
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Quick Response Limits Damage in Falconer House Fire FALCONER, NY - On March 15, 2026, just before 5:00 p.m., the Falconer Fire Department, as sisted by mutual aid departments, re sponded to a re ported working house fire on East Elmwood Avenue. Fire crews acted quickly, suc cessfully containing the flames and lim iting further spread. Despite the rapid response, the residence sustained signifi cant heat and smoke damage throughout. The County Fire Investigation Team was present at the scene to determine the cause and origin of the fire. - 1RN NEWS TEAM
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DANIEL SUHR, A Story of September 11th ON THE BOOK SHELF by John Malecky
DANIEL SUHR, A Story of September 11th By Paul Conlon Available from: FSP Books 433 Main Street, Suite 2A Hudson, MA 01749 1-800-522-8528 Email: support@fire-policeems.com www.fire-police-ems.com Price: $14.95 This is a soft cover book measuring six inches by nine inches, with 175 pages. It is writ ten by a retired FDNY battalion chief who at the time of 9/11 was a covering captain at Engine 216 in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn. Daniel Suhr was a fire fighter at Engine 216 on 9/11. He passed away from his injuries on that day, however the author cred
its him with saving the lives of the crew of Engine 216. I will let you read how. But first I would like to tell you about FF Suhr as ex plained by the author and the members of that firehouse. Daniel was married and had a 2-year-old daughter. He was a family man, but also he was a human being that cared about not only doing the right thing, but also learning as much as he could about the job and making his co-workers rely on him, as well as to make any mem ber coming to the station be “at home” whether they were detailed for a shift or a period of time. In short, he was a man who believed in doing things the right way. This is a tragic story, but one put to gether not only by the author but by many that he consulted with about Danny, the scene of 9/11 and the operations of Engine 216, who was assigned to respond eventually as the number of alarms added up. The story is told in a very rapid way, but also in an honest and reverent way. There are 20 chapters plus acknowledge ments, notes, a bibliography, and an FDNY glossary. Proceeds of the book are being donated to charity.
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Oven Fire in Middle Hope Prompts Second Alarm Response MIDDLE HOPE, NY - On April 4th at approxim ately 10:43 P.M., Middle Hope FD responded to a reported oven fire at 1102 Kayla Court. A firs t alarm was sounded, bringing Goodwill Engine and Cronom er Valley Ladder Car 2. Car 2 arrived on scene, made entry, and found smoke com ing from the oven. Crews used dry chemical, which knocked down the bulk of the fire. Car 2 re quested a second alarm. Firefighters used a handline to fu lly knock down the fire and checked for extension. Mutual aid included G oodwill, Winona Lake, Marlboro, Dan Leghorn, Plattekill, Air Guard, and Newburgh FD, w hich responded on the second alarm. Town of Newburgh EMS and Police were also on scene. Central Hudson was requested to secure power to the residence. A Town of Newburgh Fire Inspector was also called to the scene.
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On April 21st, Winona Lake Engine Company practiced bail out training. During training, they received a call for smoke in a building.
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Fire Breaks Out Inside Bethlehem OPW Service Garage in Elsmere ELSMERE, NY - Firefight ers responding to an automatic fire alarm activation were met with fire conditions at a Town of Bethlehem DPW building. Elsmere firefighters were called to the Town of Bethlehem DPW Service Garage at 308 Kenwood Ave around 10:30 p.m. back on Friday, Jan uary 9th, for an au tomatic fire alarm activation. Fire crews ar rived on scene and reported an active alarm sounding at the building. While investigating, crews observed smoke coming from a vent outside the building. Fire chiefs declared an active fire condition inside the building and requested mutual aid from Delmar Fire and the Town of Bethlehem FAST Team. Firefighters on scene began searching for the source of the fire. “Entry crews encountered heavy smoke with minimal heat, and fire was contained in the area of origin,” said Chief Bob Bald win of the Elsmere Fire Depart ment. The fire was extinguished rapidly upon entry, and crews worked to ventilate smoke from the structure. A large bay door was opened by fire crews to assist with venti lation of the truck bay, which was filled with smoke. Baldwin said a forklift parked directly next to the fire, along with a truck and trailer carrying a mini excavator, were removed and were not damaged. Fie said fire damage was lim ited to a trash can and a shelf above it that housed a chainsaw chain sharpener station. “The fire originated within a trash can in the back comer of the garage,” Baldwin said. “We were unable to determine whether it was caused by discarded smoking materials, spontaneous combus tion, or open sparks/embers from tools that had been operating in the vicinity earlier in the day.” Fie said the fire is not consid ered suspicious, and no injuries were reported on scene. Fire crews were assisted by Delmar-Bethlehem EMS, Albany County Paramedics, and Bethle hem Police.
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An overnight fire at a Town of Bethlehem DPW building started in a trash can.
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Music and Fun IN THE FIRE ZONE JO S E P H C E A
W hether y o u ’ re v o lu n te e r or career the bottom line is being a fire fig h te r is th e greatest jo b on th e planet. There are a m u ltitu d e o f reasons fo r th is in c lu d in g but not lim ite d to s e rv in g y o u r co m m u n ity and th e sense of s a tis fa c tio n kn ow ing you can o vercom e th e p h ysica l h a rd sh ip s of w ea rin g tu rn o u t gear, on air w h ile ca rryin g to o ls and haul ing a charged hose line. What o the r p ro fessio n can com bine the m ental challenge o f d e vis ing a plan to quash the flam es a nd /or rescue p o te n tia l v ic tim s w ith the adren aline rush of actually e xting uishin g a fire. Even tra in in g can be e xcitin g w hen you learn and a p p ly a new ta c tic on the fire g ro u n d . A s if th a t w a s n ’t enough fire fig h tin g also has som e in h e r ent and b u ilt in a sp e cts th a t provide balance and round out th e e xperience. There really are A LOT o f fu n a ng le s to being a fire fig h te r and part of a fire h o u se . S om etim es the fu n lite ra lly sm acks you in the face to th e p o in t you c a n ’t avoid having a good tim e but a lso rem em ber th a t like m ost o rg an izatio ns you get o ut of it e xactly w hat you put into it.
and b in d s us to ge th er in ord er fo r cam araderie to take roo t and su sta in its e lf th e re really needs to be an a ssociatio n be yond fire. M usic is such a fo r m idable co nn ectio n th a t it can bind fire fig h te rs to each o the r and to the fire h o u se in sp ite of any inherent d ifferen ce s. It is th o se e x tra c u rric u la r tie s th a t u ltim a te ly tran slate to the fireg ro un d h elpin g to fo rm a c o herent team w hen b a ttlin g the flam es. The key to m aking th o se c o n n ectio ns, e sp e c ia lly w hen it com es to m usic is being open and w illin g to listen to a genre, song o r band th a t is m eaning fu l to yo u r colleagues. Having grow n up in the ‘70s and ‘80s I ca n ’t te ll you how m any o f my frie n d s th a t relative to m usic are lite ra lly s tu c k in th o se decades and even refuse to lis ten to a n yth in g new er than 1989. R id icu lo u s ! Of course, the flip side is a lso tru e fo r y o u n g e r g e n e ra tio n s co m ing up as E xp lo re rs and rookie fire fig h te rs. D on’t ju s t d ism iss a song as “ old people m u s ic ” . T hin k about th is sce na rio : Its th a t tim e o f ye ar to g ive y o u r a pp aratus a th o ro u g h c le a n s ing and th e e n tire fire h o u s e d ed ica te s at least one maybe tw o d rill n ig h ts to g e ttin g it done. A w ho le y e a r’s w o rth of d irt and filth th a t needs to be gone and, in its stead, a s p a rk lin g fire tru c k everyone w ill be proud to d isp la y fo r the u pcom ing parade.
but already made a co nn ectio n w ith a n o th e r fire fig h te r in my d ep artm en t w ho w as a lso a p e rc u s s io n is t (in high school). A s we all know the fire service a lso p laces a prem ium on p hysical and m ental and em o tio n a l health. M usic is a m ajor fo rc e in s tre s s re d u ctio n by lo w e rin g c o rtis o l w h ic h is the p rim a ry s tre s s horm one and in d u ce s relaxa tio n. It is a lso im p o rta n t in c a rd io v a s c u la r health by reducing blood pres su re and s lo w in g p ulse rates. M usic can a lso a ffe c t and en hance y o u r m ood, acts as a d istra ctio n from pain and helps m anage d ep re ssion . Indeed, lis te n in g to m u sic h elps fire fig h te rs p rocess em o tion s and p o s itiv e ly b oo st m ental health.
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th e g re ate st jo b in th e w o rld but som etim es you g otta put it all aside, make a p la y lis t and listen to som e tunes. M ost im p o rta n tly th o u g h share y o u r m usic w ith y o u r co lle ag ue s and help create that com radery and team firs t m ind set that w ill help in recruitm en t and reten tio n and m akes being a fire fig h te r w o rth every m inute.
So, relax fire fig h te rs ! We have
W ith all the general b en efits th a t m usic b rin g s to fire fig h t e rs th ere seem ed o n ly one th in g left to do - create a p la y lis t s p e c ific a lly fo r fire fig h te rs . In th e inclu de d p la y lis t the them e is clear and o f c o u rse not fin ite . A d m it tedly, s c o u rin g m y m u sic c o l le c tio n fo r fire related so ng s w as a blast. One notable item is the m u ltip le genres and gen e ra tio n s represented because it was designed in part to bring as m any people to g e th e r as possible. Alabam a - There’s a Fire in the N ight
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Joseph at one of his drum lessons.
A lice Cooper - House o f Fire A lic ia Keys - G irl on Fire
If you take an a ctive role in open house and re c ru itin g events, th e M em orial Day Pa rade, fis h fry, BBQ and the pancake breakfasts y o u r expe rience as a fire fig h te r w ill in crease te n -fo ld in a p o s itiv e d irectio n . Those are all events th a t b rin g yo u r co m m u n ity to g eth er and p a rtic ip a tio n can be ve ry sa tis fy in g and a lot of fu n . These are w e ll know n events th ou gh so le t’s d iscu ss a lesser-know n and m ore per sonal aspect o f a fire fig h te r’s life th a t not o n ly is a lot of fun but a lso has th e p ow er to b rin g g e n e ra tio n s to g e th e r th a t’s rig h t m usic! In any fire h o u s e th ere is in e v ita b ly a goo d d em og ra ph ic m ix. A lth o u g h fire m a tic s is the stro n g lin k th a t assem bles
A dau ntin g ta sk to be sure but add som e m usic w h ile you w o rk and not o n ly does the ta s k go by q uicker, y o u ’ll see w ho likes to dance, w ho may have a great sin g in g v o ic e and w ho can play th e best air d ru m s (or actual instrum ents). You’ ll see w ho likes Def Lep pard, The C harlie D aniels Band, A licia Keys, P itb ull etc...
B illy Joel - We D idn ’t Start the Fire B lack Hawk - Down in Flames B rooks and Dunn - I C an’t Put Out This Fire B u ste r P o ind exter - Hot Hot Hot Def Leppard - Rock of Ages
Maybe you hear a so ng th a t you haven’t heard in years and it rem inds you o f a s to ry w orth sharing w ith o th e r fire fig h te rs . Maybe you w ill hear y o u r a lltim e fa v o rite song - fo r me in sp ite o f being a huge c o u n try m usic fan th a t song is Dreams from Van Halen. Ju st recently I started ta king drum lessons a b ucke t lis t item to be sure
Dokken - B urning Like a Flame J e rry Lee Lew is - Great B alls o f Fire J o h n n y Cash - Ring of Fire Kansas - Fight Fire w ith Fire K iss - Heaven’s on Fire
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YONKERS FIRE DEPARTMENT
YONKERS FIRE DEPARTMENT
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Driver Sought A fte r Hit-and-Run Rollover Crash in Newburgh YONKERS FIRE DEPARTMENT
YONKERS, NY — A pril 2nd — In the Ceremonial Courtroom at City Hall, the Yonkers Fire Department hosted a prom otion cerem ony to honor a num ber of em ployees w ho had advanced w ithin the de partm ent. Fire C om m issioner W illiam Fitzpatrick and Mayor Mike Spano led the ceremony. D om inick Fornabaio received a p rom otion to captain during the event. Brian M ulqueen and Derek C ourtney both received lieu tenant prom otions. Supervising crews, organizing emergency operations, and a ssist ing w ith com pany-level train in g are among the additional duties assigned to officers prom oted to captain and lieutenant.
NEWBURGH, NY - Newburgh FD responded to a rollover/hit-and-run at Carpenter Ave and First Street on A pril 9th. C ity of Newburgh Police and EMS were on scene. The driver of the vehicle was out of the car upon arrival. F irefighters used crib bin g to stabilize the vehicle and applied Speedy-Dry to flu id s on the roadway. Town of Newburgh EMS evaluated the driver, w ho refused medical treatment. Firefighters remained on scene awaiting a to w truck. City of Newburgh Police obtained the license plate from the vehicle that fled the scene and were attem pting to locate the driver. City of Newburgh Police are investigating the cause.
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NIVERVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT INC.
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F ire on C hapel D rive E xte n sio n NIVERVILLE, NY - On March 29th, N iverville Fire Department, along w ith Valatie Rescue, re sponded to a brush fire on Chapel Drive Extension. Car 3 arrived and found an area a pproxi mately 50-by-30-feet burning into the w oods. Due to lim ited access, the departm ent’s UTV was required to reach and extinguish the fire. A nearby pond allowed the UTV to establish a draft and supply w ater d ire ctly to the fire. Crews q u ickly brought the incident under control, and all u nits returned to service in about an hour.
IN SERVICE I f y o u h a v e p h o to s y o u w o u ld lik e to s e e in o u r In S e rv ic e fe a tu re , p le a s e u p lo a d th e m o n o u r w e b s ite w w w . 1s tR e sp o n d e rN e w s.c o m o r e m a il th e m to L in d s e y @ ls tR e s p o n d e r N e w s .c o m .
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BRIGHTON PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS - IAFF LOCAL 2 22 3
ROCHESTER, NY - March 29th - Firefighter Curt Laraby retired from the B righton Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 2223 after 36 years of service. Since starting his career on October 30,1989, Laraby has assisted in train in g new m embers and responded to a num ber of events. He is honored fo r his e ffo rts as an apparatus operator, particularly on aerial units, and retires as the most senior firefig hte r in the departm ent. Given that his father, Gerald Laraby, was a charter member of the union and served from 1964 to 1989, his service dem onstrates a fa m ilial bond. Early in his career, Laraby also w ent to the New York State Fire Academy.
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YORKSHIRE FIRE DEPARTMENT
March 30th marked another scheduled train in g session fo r the Yorkshire fire departm ent, during w hich fire and EMS personnel carried out an auto extrication d rill. The exercise was designed to enhance operational readiness and strengthen coordination among the crews. Newer members were given the o pp o rtu n ity to handle extrication tools, gaining firsthand experience under the guidance of more seasoned personnel. For veteran members, the drill served as an im portant refresher, reinforcing techniques and tool fa m ilia rity that may not be used on a daily basis.
RINGHAMTON FIRE DEPARTMENT
COPAKEFIRE COMPANY #1
Members of the Bingham ton Fire Department participated in hands-on training at the Sullivan Training Center, fo cusin g on search techniques w ith in a sim ulated fire environm ent. Crews operated inside the s tru ctu re under a rtific ia l sm oke co n d itio n s, creating low v is ib ility to replicate real-w orld fireground challenges. The exercise allowed firefighters to refine their a bility to locate and rescue victim s e fficien tly in high-stress situations.
Copake Fire Com pany #1 conducted a tra in in g session focused on w ildland firefig htin g, w ith members w orking on the use of hand to o ls and fire line co nstruction. Crews practiced building effective fire breaks, em phasizing the co ordination and precision required to q u ickly contain brush fires.
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WEBBS MILLS FIRE DEPARTMENT 18
BOB MCCORMICK
WEBBS MILLS FIRE DEPARTMENT 18
Webb’s Mills Fire Department Responds to Large Barn Fire PINE CITY, NY - W ebb's M ills Fire Departm ent w as d is patched fo r a reported barn fire on March 14th. Upon arrival of the firs t chief officer, the incident was upgraded to a sec ond alarm and the tanker task fo rce was activated. Engine 1831 arrived firs t, fo llo w ed clo se ly by Tanker 1862. Due to the heavy fire co nd itio ns, operations were im m ediately de clared defensive. Crews operated fo r several hours to bring the fire under co n tro l and manage extensive overhaul. The departm ent extends its appreciation to all m utual aid part ners whose support was essential to the operation. Agencies a ssistin g on scene included Pine City, Southport, Caton, Big Elm (Daggett), M illerton, South Creek, Golden Glow, W ellsburg, Big Flats, Chemung C ounty EMO, and Town of Southport Code Enforcement.
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Fire and EMS Respond to Rollover Crash on Fostertown Road in Newburgh NEWBURGH, NY - Middle Hope and C ronom er Valley FDs responded to a one-vehicle rollover at 134 Fostertown Road on A pril 24th. Town of Newburgh Police and EMS were at the scene. Firefighters checked the vehicle fo r hazards. Fostertown Road had one lane of tra ffic open dur ing the incident. EMS evaluated the driver. Town of Newburgh Police are investigating the cause.
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Chimney Fire Contained in Union Springs UNION SPRINGS, NY - On A pril 20th, U nion Springs fire fig h te rs were dispatched to a chim ney fire on Route 90. U nits arrived on location and confirm ed a chim ney fire w ith sm oke in the s tru c ture. Mutual aid w as requested to the scene from Cayuga and A urelius, along w ith Flem ing A m bulance. The fire w as contained to the chim ney and no in ju rie s were reported.
W ILLIAMSON FIRE COMPANY #1
W ILLIAM SO N, NY — March 21st — A t the d e p a rtm e n t's annual banquet, W illia m s o n Fire C om pa n y #1 nam ed F ire fig h te r Todd W ilso n its F ire fig h te r o f the Year. E very year, a m em ber w h o ex h ib its d e d ica tio n th ro u g h response a c tiv itie s , tra in in g p a rtic ip a tio n , and c o m m u n ity and d ep artm en ta l in v o lv e m e n t is given the aw ard. W ilso n w as chosen fo r the award, a cco rd in g to d e p a rt m ent a u th o ritie s, because o f h is regular invo lvem en t in ca lls and d ep artm en ta l events.
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Structure Fire Quickly Controlled in Chautauqua CHAUTAUQUA, NY - C rews responded on A pril 6th to a ssist the North Lake Fire D epartm ent w ith a stru ctu re fire on Beaujean Road. The fire w as b ro u g h t under co n tro l quickly, no in ju rie s were reported, and m utual aid u n its were released once the s itu a tio n w as stabilized. S upport came from Sherm an (S tanley Hose Com pany), W estfield, the B attalion 2 c o ordin ato r, and C ounty Fire 1, dem on stratin g stron g team w ork am ong area departm ents.
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ADAMS FIRE DEPARTMENT
M utual Aid Units Operate a t Reported Explosion in V illage of M annsville ADAMS, NY - In response to a reported structure fire at 137 Lilac Park Drive in the Village of M annsville on A pril 19th, the Adam s Fire Department provided m utual aid. An explosion and fire in a garage near a house were reported to dispatch. Engineers 1-4-1 and 1-4-2, Rescue 1-61, Squad 1-7-2, and Truck 1-8-1 answered to Chiefs 1-0-1, 1-0-2, and 1-0-3. On the scene were units from the Jefferson County Office of Fire Prevention and Control, Mannsville-Manor, Sandy Creek, and South Jefferson Rescue Squad. Because of the short distance, crews sought to con fine the fire and safeguard the adjoining structure. Fire attack, exposure protection, and over haul were among the operations. Units stayed on scene u ntil the situation was under control before going back into service.
BINGHAMTON FIRE DEPARTMENT
Binghamton Firefighters Rescue Multiple Pets While Battling Clutter-Filled House Fire BINGHAMTON, NY - On A p ril 20th, Bingham ton Fire Depart ment crew s were sent to a w orking fire in a tw o-fam ily resi dence, w ith flam es e xtending fro m the firs t flo o r to the second. M ultiple hose lines were deployed as fire fig h te rs s i m ultaneously ventilated and searched the structure. Several cats and a dog were rescued from th e sm oke -filled home. O perations were co m plicated by heavy c lu tte r inside and around the residence, im pacting access and movement. The fire w as b ro ug ht under co ntrol w ith assistance from mutual aid com panies, and the cause rem ains under investigation.
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ROD MCCORMICK
ANTWERP VOL. FIRE DEPT
Antwerp Responds to Injury Crash on Route 11 ANTWERP, NY - On March 23rd, the A ntw erp Vol. Fire De partm ent w as called to a tw o -ve hicle c o llis io n on Route 11 th a t resulted in inju rie s. A concerted m ulti-agency reaction w as p ro m p te d by e arly re p o rts o f several p a tie nts. Fire fig h te rs helped EMS w ith patient access and care, secured the area, and m anaged risks. P h ila d elph ia Fire, Theresa Fire, Indian River A m bulance, Evans M ills Am bulance, and G ouverneur A m bulance all offered m utual aid. For patient tran spo rtatio n , LifeNet 7-10 was also requested. Operations p rioritized patient sta bilizatio n, roadside tra ffic co ntrol, and scene safety. Before retu rning to service, u n its stayed on scene u n til all patie nts had been tran sfe rred and the road had been cleaned.
ROR MCCORMICK
Coldenham FD Extinguishes Truck Fire on 1-84 Exit 34 NEWBURGH, NY - Coldenham FD responded to a reported tru c k fire on Interstate 84 o ff Exit 34 on A pril 13. Car One arrived to fin d a w orking fire. F irefighters used a handline to extinguish the flames. The brake fire had a sm all extension into the tru c k ’s cargo box. New York State Po lice were on the scene. Units returned to service after tu rn ing the incident over to State Police.
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Copake Fire Company #1 com pleted pum p operator train in g on th e ir new Rescue Pumper 1442, w ith m ultiple chauffeurs and firefig hte rs su ccessfu lly passing final eval uations. Over several weeks, m embers trained in driving and advanced pum p operations, including foam application, operating m ultiple handlines and deluge system s, and tran sition ing between onboard water, drafting, and external w ater supplies.
GENOA VOL. FIRE DEPARTMENT
OWASCO FIRE DEPARTMENT
Members of the Genoa fire departm ent recently com pleted refresher training in CPR, reinforcing their readiness to respond e ffectively in em ergency situations. The departm ent has long been an early adopter of Public Access D efibrillation (PAD) program s, enabling non-EMT and C ertified First Re sponder (CFR) m em bers to m aintain CPR and Autom ated External D efib rillator (AED) p ro ficie n cy under a physician-regulated fram ework. Special recognition is extended to Am erican Heart A ssocia tio n in stru cto r and Deputy Fire C oordinator Dave Newert fo r delivering the train in g and supporting the departm ent’s ongoing preparedness efforts.
In March, m embers of the Owasco Fire Department participated in a self-rescue tra in in g exercise fo c u s in g on essential s k ills and techniques used in emergency situ atio ns where firefig hte rs must rely on th e ir own abilitie s to exit hazardous environm ents safely.
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CONSTARLEVILLE VOL. FIRE COMPANY
C o n s ta b le v ille Crews Handle T ruck R o llo ve r CONSTABLEVILLE, NY - There w as no entrapm ent w hen the C on stableville Volunteer Fire Com pany responded to a re ported tractor-tra ile r rollover on A p ril 18th. Eight volunteers from C o n sta b le ville 's Engine 301, Engine 303, and am bu lance responded. When personnel arrived, they verified that a big box tru c k fu ll o f a ppliances w as o ff the road. There w ere no reported injuries. W hile G roff's Towing w orked to u prig h t and remove the truck, fire fig h te rs guarded the area and co ntrolle d traffic. In order to reestablish safe tra ffic con d itio n s , crew s and New York State Police rem oved d eb ris from the road. A fter the road was cleaned, u nits w ent back into operation.
DISTRICT NO. 3 FIRE DEPARTMENT
C linton County Firefighters Join Statew ide Advocacy Day a t New York Capitol PLATTSBURGH, NY — March 12th — At the New York State Capitol in Albany on Legislative A dvocacy Day, m embers of the D istrict No. 3 Fire Department joined a sizable delegation from Clinton County where state legislators met w ith volunteer firem en to ta lk about im portant topics like fu n d in g fo r tra in in g and equipm ent, recruitm ent, and retention. A bout 93% of New York State's fire departm ents are s till run entirely by volunteers. These kinds of advocacy gatherings give responders a chance to speak w ith decision-m akers directly about th eir operational needs. F irefighters from Cadyville, Peru, Mooers, Champlain, and South Plattsburgh com prised the C linton C ounty group, w hich was among the biggest in attendance. As part of the day's events, the delegation also visited the A ssem bly flo o r and to o k a to u r of the Capitol.
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Bay Shore Fire Joins Sound the Alarm Initiative BAY SHORE, NY - March 28th - The Bay Shore Fire Depart m ent collaborated w ith several o rganizations to enhance co m m un ity fire safety as part of the A m erican Red C ross' "S ound the A larm " program in Brentw ood. To install free sm oke alarm s and educate locals about fire safety, fire fig h t ers collaborated w ith colleagues from FRES, nearby m unici palities, county, and state agencies. By e nsuring that households have fu nctional alarms, the program, w hich fo cuses on early detection and prevention, helps lower the number of fire-related injuries and fatalities.
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OCEANSIDE, NY - During W omen's H istory Month, the Oceanside NY Fire Department honored a num ber of its female m embers for their contributions to emergency medical and fire services. Among those honored w ere form er captain Tina Rahn of Terrace Hose Company 3, w ho joined in 1998 as an EMT and w ent on to become the departm ent's firs t female officer, and firefighter Angela St. Mar tin of Columbia Engine Company 1, a Marine Corps veteran who joined the departm ent in 2021. Firefighters Paige Ferrucci of Sala mander Hook, Ladder & Bucket Company 1 and Veronika Roy of South Side Hose Company 2, both involved in fire and emergency medical response, were also acknowledged.
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Fatal Crash Reported on Montauk Highway CENTER MORICHES, NY - At at 2:50 p.m. on A pril 16th, emer gency responders responded to a fatal car accident on Mon tauk Highway, close to Kalers Pond Park. Between Mill Pond Lane and Chet Sweeney Road, units discovered a single car that had lost c o n tro l and co llide d w ith a guardrail. A t the scene, the d river was declared deceased. The cause of the co llisio n is being looked into by Suffolk C ounty Police. Sev enth Squad detectives are requesting that anyone w ith infor m ation call them at 631-852-8752.
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Hicksville Firefighters Respond to Crash at Old Country Road HICKSVILLE, NY - On March 15th, the H icksville Fire Depart ment responded to a car accident at the intersection of West Old C ountry Road and C harlotte Avenue. When firefig hte rs arrived, they helped EMS staff w ith patient care w hile secur ing the vehicles. During the response, crews assisted in man aging tra ffic in the v ic in ity and exam ined the cars fo r potential dangers. EMS personnel assessed one injured oc cupant on the scene. There were no other reported injuries.
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Elmont FD Handles Working Early-Morning House Fire House Fire on E Street ELMONT, NY - A house fire at 1393 E Street was reported to the Elmont Fire Department on March 30th. First due units reported ob servable fire conditions and re quested a working fire transmitted. The fire was discovered by crews on a private home's first-floor rear setback. Crews stretched a hand line and began an internal attack while other firefighters evaluated the
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GREENLAWN, NY - On March 29th just before 2:45 a.m., volunteers from the Greenlawn Fire Department responded to several re ports of a residential structure fire. Dept. Chief Joseph Pace, along with 1st Assistant Chief Richard Jones, and 2nd Assistant Chief Matthew Paulsen established command. On arrival, firefighters discov ered a single-story private home with a large fire in the attached
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ternal operations. Engine 2-7-7 es tablished a second hand line and ac quired a water supply. Mutual aid was provided by Elalesite, Centerport, Eluntington, Eluntington Manor, and Northport Fire Departments. Crews operated for approximately two hours before returning to service. No injuries were reported. - 1RN NEWS TEAM
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"Marine 26" was put back into duty by the Center Moriches Fire Department for the 2026 boating season. The department's 25-foot Parker boat has both marine firefighting and search and rescue capabilities. Members of the Marine Unit and Water Rescue Team underwent equipment checks and pre-season inspections to guar antee preparedness before going back into service.
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Eastport Crews Knock Down Chimney Fire in One Hour EASTPORT, NY - When the Eastport Fire Department arrived on Friday night, April 3rd, in re sponse to a reported chimney fire, it was quickly upgraded to a work ing fire. Chief Virginia Elaughn assumed command after noticing smoke coming from the eaves. Using the res idents' knowledge to locate the fire. En gine 5-8-3 extended a handline to the attic. Within about an hour, the situation was under control thanks to the crews' prompt discovery and containment of the fire. 5-8-31, 5-8-32, Engine 5-8-5, and Fire Police 5-8-8 were among the other Eastport units present. The fire departments of Westhampton Beach, East Moriches, Quogue, and Manorville provide mutual aid coverage. Westhampton War Memorial Ambulance, West hampton Beach Police, and Southampton Town Police all pro vided assistance.
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LONG ISLA Hewlett Fire Dept. Combats Afternoon House Fire on Saddle Ridge Rd. WOODMERE, NY - During the afternoon hours of Tuesday, March 31 st, the Elewlett Fire Depart ment and mutual aid companies operated at a working private dwelling fire located on Saddle Ridge Road. No injuries were reported, and the fire is currently under in vestigation. Units operated under the command of 3011. - BRADLEY FOWLER
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Syosset Fire Department Handles Car vs. Building SYOSSET, NY - The Syosset Volunteer Fire Department re sponded to an car versus structure incident on Jericho Turnpike, March 5th. Following reports that a car had collided with a commercial building down the road, fire de partment personnel were sent out. Firefighters secured the area and examined the building for struc tural damage as soon as they ar rived. Additionally, crews assessed the car and managed any risks, such as potential gasoline
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YAPHANK, NY - On A pril 19th, the Yaphank Fire Department was activated fo r a reported house fire. On arrival of 5-30-31, he had heavy smoke show ing from the rear, started his 360 and found a deck fire. 5-30-30 arrived and made the decision to reactivate the w orking fire. 530-7 arrived on scene, grabbed a hydrant and stretched lines. 5-30-10 arrived, started searches and checked fo r extension into the house. Once all fire was knocked down, the scene was placed under control.
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LONG ISLANi T FIREFIGHTER PROFILES
MEMORIAL BOARD
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MERRICK, NY - March 11th AEMT-CC Linda Segota, a long standing member and active em ergency m edical p ro fes sional, passed away, according to th e North M errick Fire De partment. Segota w as a longtim e em ployee of the departm ent and served as its treasurer. She continued to a ctively respond to calls and assist w ith EMS op erations in add itio n to her ad m in istrative resp on sibilitie s. Segota was trained to provide advanced p re-hospital trea t ment and su pp ort param ediclevel clin icia n s during medical em ergencies as an Advanced EMT-Critical treatm ent provider, a credential utilized in New York State.
MATTITUCK FIRE DEPARTMENT
Firefighter Aidan Webb has su ccessfully com pleted his probation ary period w ith the M attituck Fire Department, m arking a m ajor m ilestone in his career. During the departm ent meeting, Webb was presented w ith his black helmet, sym bolizing his tran sition from probationary member to fu ll fire fig h te r—a testam ent to his dedica tion, hard work, and com m itm ent to serving the comm unity. In ad dition to th is achievement, Webb was named the 2025 Probationary Member of the Year. Throughout his probation, he dem onstrated exceptional m otivation, a strong w ork ethic, and a w illing ne ss to assist wherever needed. His co ntribu tion s have been recognized and celebrated by his peers, reflecting the high regard in w hich he is held w ithin the department. The M attituck Fire Department con gratulates Aidan Webb on these accom plishm ents and looks fo r ward to his continued success and years of service.
She was w ell-know n in the de partm ent w ith the m onikers "W ild Mom," "M om ," and "L in." During her career, Segota helped generations of fire fig h t ers and EMTs and forged solid relationships, according to other members. Her c o m m it ment to the fire and EMS com m unity w ill be remembered.
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M ulti-D epartm ent Response Contains Large Brush Fire in Yaphank COURTESY OF RAYPORT FIRE DEPARTMENT
A training exercise on school bus extrication techniques was car ried o ut by Bayport Fire Departm ent personnel. F irefighters re viewed the particular difficulties these vehicles bring during crises w hile practicing accessing and rem oving patients from a school bus. To guarantee safe and effective operations, crew s w orked on stabilization, to ol placement, and coordinated patient removal.
YAPHANK, NY - On A pril 23rd, the Gordon Heights Fire Department was activated fo r a reported brush fire on Gray Ave. Yaphank 31 arrived on scene and found a large brush fire in the rear of 30 Gray Ave., and requested three additional brush tru c k s from Yaphank, Coram and Middle Is land, as well as engine com panies from Farm ingville and M iddle Island. Gordon Heights and Yaphank arrived on scene and started to knock down the fire. Coram and Middle Island arrived and helped w ith mop up. The scene w as placed under control w ith in tw o hours.
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Center M oriches Crews Knock Down Overnight House Fire COURTESY OF HOLBROOK FIRE DEPARTMENT
CENTER MORICHES, NY The Center Moriches Fire Depart ment was called to a reported house fire on Railroad Avenue, close to Pete's Path, shortly before mid night on March 28th. When firefight ers arrived, they discovered a onestory home with fire visible from the back of the build ing. While search ing for extension throughout the house, crews stretched handlines and sought to control the fire. The Mastic and Manorville Fire Departments' engines. East Moriches for RIT, Manorville EMS with an ambulance, and Brookhaven Fire Department's standby coverage at headquarters were among the mutual assistance units that helped on the scene. In around 40 minutes, the fire was contained, and there were no reported injuries. The Suffolk County Arson Squad and the Brookhaven Town incident Marshal's Office are still looking into what caused the fire. - 1RN NEWS TEAM
COURTESY OF HOLBROOK FIRE DEPARTMENT
Holbrook Fire Department personnel to ok advantage of the good weather to practice outside during a car extrication sim ulation. With an emphasis on tool use, patient access, and cooperation during vehicle events, firefighters practiced extrication techniques employed in both common and challenging rescue scenarios.
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COURTESY OF MASTIC FIRE DEPARTMENT
M a s tic Crews K nock Down Cam per F ire MASTIC, NY - A t around 5:19 p.m. on A p ril 6th, the Mastic Fire Departm ent responded to a reported cam per fire on Mastic Road. A ssistant Chief Rudy Sunderm an was the firs t to arrive and reported a to ta lly engulfed camper. Chief Steve Januszkiew icz arrived s h o rtly after and to o k over opera tions. W hile additional units 5-12-4 and 5-12-10 helped w ith kn ockd ow n and overhaul operations, Engine 5-12-3 stretched a handline and started e xtinguishing. In order to c o n tro l tra ffic, fire police u n its were also present. Before being put back into service, each unit ran fo r around an hour. There were no reported injuries.
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Islip Crews Knock Down Fire at Main Street Business COURTESY OF HUNTINGTON FIRE DEPARTMENT
HUNTINGTON, NY — A pril 16th — The Town of H untington Board issued proclam ations honoring a num ber of m embers fo r their ac tio n s during a life-threatening incident, according to the Huntington Fire Department. Firefighter Dom inic Roldan, 1st Deputy Chief Matthew Getter, 2nd Deputy Chief Ryan Doyle, and form er Captain Mike Plant were recognized fo r th eir actions durin g a March 8th incident at Southdown Supermarket. Their actions resulted in a fa vorable outcom e and assisted in sta bilizing the patient.
ISLIP, NY - At around 5:19 p.m. on March 29th, the Islip Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at Milano Crepes, 488 Main Street. On arrival, firefighters found smoke com ing from the building's roof. Crews identified an electrical fire burning in the overhang as the source after size-up. Firefighters cleared the area, quickly put out the fire and contained it to the immediate area. There were no reported injuries. Chief of Department Macchio oversaw the operations.
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The Roxbury Fire Department, located in Rockaway, Queens, operates th is 1994 AM General HMMWV 4x4 100GPM/200GAL/10GAL Foam. This rig pre vio u sly ran w ith the Coram Fire Department in Suffolk County and was donated after Hurricane Sandy 2012.
Rockaway Point Volunteer Fire D epartm ent in Queens operates th is 2003 HME 1871 -SFO/2022 Refurbish 4x4 1740GPM/750GAL as Engine 5. This rig fo rm a lly ran w ith Renton Fire Com pany in Pennsylvania.
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Six-Alarm Blaze Destroys A sto ria ’s F irst Reformed Church QUEENS, NY - On April 23rd, FDNY firefighters re sponded on Queens Box 5-575090- for a Fifth Alarm involv ing Astoria’s First Reformed Church, formed in 1839. The Box was transmitted at 6:51 P.M., and succes sive alarms were quickly transmitted after. At 8:26 P.M., an additional alarm was transmitted for a six alarm re sponse, along with numerous special calls. One firefighter was injured in a collapse and was transported to Elmhurst Fiospital Trauma Cen ter. No other details were avail able, and the cause of the fire will be investigated. - DAVID BUR NS
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Vehicle News
Legacy Chaplain’s Corner Didymus McHugh
What do you think a legacy is? You may think that it is donating a boat load of money to an organiza tion or entity to have a building put up with your name on it. A legacy may be soing some thing that may leave an impression on someone or some people that makes a difference and not even knowing it. Proverbs states that "A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children." It does not necessarily talk about finances. It could be the way that they chil dren's chilldren behave because of values and thinking that have been passed down from generation to generation. It can be an occupation, a craft, a skill. How many busi nesses do you see that is "Name & Sons" or I know that is "Name & Daughters" and it is a family con struction company. There may be some people who leave a legacy of educting people, and there are so many ways that we can teach peo ple. There are organizations that their founding members may have established as a standard for the or ganization. I know one organiza tion, that because of five members, will never forget lessons from bow string truss roofs. There are the legacy that is whispered because the story and information was passed after a great feat where someone should have or did die. I know that most of us who do a job, with great concern for the people that we see, that we were given citations and medals is only part of the job. We do not look at anything that we do as a great ac complishment. There are some of us who may not think of saving someone's life as spectacular and that's ok. There are people who just go on with their
life and hopefully they instill that work ethic to the future generations. I heard the story of a friend who survived a flashover and saw his gear after he survived. He keeps it so that he can teach the same lesson to so many people. There are times where legacy be comes tradition. It could be on how equipment is stored or the items that we carry in our pocket. People may ask why and then they hear the story and hopefully understand. I may not have much money. I have not done anything that I con sider extraordinary. Right now, I am working on a project that I do not want credit for but I consider it to be a potential legacy, that being a proj ect that will let people come and seek assistance and know that it will be done with love, honor and re spect, no matter the other person's station in life. We all needed to be treated as a somebody and that goes from the addict, homeless to the mil lionaire. They should all be shown love because ever person who takes a breath deserves it. We are all cre ated in God's image. I wish to leave a legacy of caring for people and having a tender heart for those who cannot fend for themselves. I want to hear the words "well done, good and faithful servant" but if I don't hear them and know that I have done my best, I will be content. If one person is better off because I have lived, I will consider that to be a gain. What type of legacy do you want to leave? Will your legacy end with a flashy funeral? Or will you be happy with a humble passing and knowing that somewhere there are people who are better off because you lived? How many people have you taken under your wing and men tored? Or who did you secretly take care of, without them knowing about it? Fathers leave a legacy to this world and that is how they raised their children and the values instilled in them.
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In the Bronx, FDNY Ladder Co. 19 has been assigned a Seagrave 100-foot rear-m ount aerial ladder, possessing shop # SL25007.
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F ive-A larm F ire D estroys Large C om m ercial B u ild in g in Queens QUEENS, NY - College Point (Queens) Box 5-5-4553: Arriving New York City Firefighters were met with a heavy volume of fire Friday night, April 10th, in a 300' x 300' commercial building. Despite a quick succession of alarms up the fifth alarm, the building sustained major damage. There were no injuries re-
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NYC Volunteer Fire Departments March in Rockaway Parade QUEENS, NY - On Saturday, March 7th, the Volunteer Fire men’s Association City of New York participated in the Rockaway Queens Saint Patrick’s Day Parade. The Broad Channel Fire Department (Queens), Gerritsen Beach Fire Department (Brooklyn), Point Breeze Fire Department (Queens), Rockaway Point Fire Department (Queens), Roxbury Fire Department (Queens) attended the parade.
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Queens All-Hands Injures Several QUEENS, NY - On A p ril 18th sh o rtly after m idnight, Queens com panies were d ispatched to an o ccupied m u ltip le d w elling at 57-29 Catalpa Avenue in the Ridgewood section. A rrivin g units found heavy sm oke pushing from the second floor. A quick response by the FDNY lim ited the danger and prevented spread to any of the exposures. F irefighters res cued several pets, and at least fo ur civilia n s suffered m inor injuries. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the FDNY Bureau of Fire Investigation.
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FDNY EMS D ivision Chief C hristopher Bilz, Rescue 5 F irefighter Tim McGuire, and Station 39 EMT Ryan O’ R eilly were honored at Citi Field durin g First R esponders A p preciation Night, w here m em bers th re w o ut th e cerem onial firs t p itch in re c o g n itio n o f lifesa ving a ction s earlier th is year in Queens and B rooklyn. S urrounded by fam ily, frien ds, and fe llo w firs t responders, the m em bers were recognized fo r th e ir d edication to service across New York City. And to cap o ff the night, the New York Mets w on!
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