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ISLIP BATTLES STRUCTURE FIRE

KEITH VILLANO

At 11:37 a.m. on January 22nd, the Islip Fire Department was notified on mutual aid to the Bay Shore Fire Department for a residential structure fire at 1345 Potters Blvd. Engine 3-4-7 along with Chiefs 3-4-30 and 3-4-31 responded to the scene as the third due engine company.

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Firefighters making the attack

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JEFF BRESSLER

Blaze destroys Smithtown home

HAROLD L JACOBS

Multiple departments work Yaphank commercial fire Medford ny: On the early morning January 17 2016 Yaphank fd was toned out for a commercial structure fire at 775 long island ave.

First to arrive on the scene was Yaphank chief and asst chiefs to find that they had heavy smoke coming from the building.

Command radioed back to Firecom to retone his department for a (13-35) working fire and request Medford for a ladder truck and an engine, Farmingville for an engine, Brookhaven fd for an engine, Hagerman fd for a tower ladder, Coram for a rit team and middle island to stand by at yaphank fd fire house.

Yaphank fd engine supplied medford engine with water. Three tower ladder was set and put to work to vent the roof.

JUMP TO FILE #011716109 Firefighters had to cut the bay door to get to the fire. After making there way into the building they where met with heavy smoke and fire in the front room.

Firefighters had to check all the builds in row because they had smoke coming from three bay door.

After making a hard attack the fire was knocked down and placed under control.

Brookhaven town fire was requested to the scene to find out what caused the fire. There was unknown injures at this time.

The Smithtown Fire Department was toned out for a signal 13 (possible structural fire) in the vicinity of Roundabout Road and Woodland Road at 3:40 a.m. on Saturday, January 16, 2016.

The fire was discovered to be located at 46 Roundabout Road and quickly upgraded to a 13/35 (fully involved JUMP TO FILE# structural fire).

012716101 The homeowners were away with no one in the house.

Chief of Department Murphy (4-230) ordered an exterior attack.

Engine 4-2-4 provided a water stream from it’s deck gun while Ladder 4-2-7 began a bucket attack from it’s tower ladder guns.

Additional handlines were deployed around the structure.

The fire was brought under control at 5:20 a.m. Manpower was then used for an initial overhaul of the fire scene.

There were no reports of injury on the fire ground. All units took up from the scene at 6:20 a.m.

On scene were Chief Murphy (4-2-30), Engines 4-2-1, 4-2-3, 42-4, 4-2-5, Ladder 4-2-7 with mutual aid manpower and chief support from the St. James and Nesconset Fire Departments.

Also, on scene were ambulances 4-2-61 and 4-2-62 with a mutual aid assist from the Nissequogue Fire Department.

The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Smithtown Fire Marshal.

- JEFF BRESSLER

- HAROLD JACOBS

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Overturn for Islip Just after 7:30 a.m. on Feb. 4, the Islip Fire Department was notified to an accident on the eastbound Southern State Parkway opposite St Louis Ave. Islip crews found a single car accident off the road with the vehicle overturned onto it’s roof and the driver still within the vehicle. Crews helped the patient, who suffered only minor injuries, out of the vehicle and into the awaiting ambulance for evaluation.

Residential fire for Brentwood At 2:15 p.m., on January 28, the Brentwood Fire Department was activated for a residential structure fire on West Oakdale Street. Upon the arrival of 3-2-31, Michael Derbyshire, a working fire was declared. Fire was contained to the garage with slight extension to the structure. A quick knock down of the fire was made with overhaul then taking place. Mutual aid came from the West Islip Fire Department for the RIT team while the Bay Shore Fire Department stood by at Brentwood's HQ.

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CERT graduates Congratulations to the Fall 2015 CERT Academy graduates.

The graduation took place on December 14th at the Suffolk County Fire Academy. 15 students in total took 14 three hour classes on Emergency Preparedness and other aspects of the CERT organization, including shelter operations presented by the RED CROSS.

Fire knocked down quickly in West Islip At 8:37 a.m., on January 27, the West Islip Fire Department was activated for a residential structure fire on Keith Lane.

Upon the arrival of 3-17-32, Kevin Parrett, there was heavy smoke showing from the first floor of the two story home and the working fire transmitted. Engine 3-17-7 was the first due and made the interior attack. Despite the hoarder-like conditions within, the fire was knocked down and extinguished quickly. The Bablyon and Bay Shore Fire Departments responded to the scene with mutual aid while stand by coverage was provided by the Deer Park and the North Babylon Fire Departments. One elderly resident of the home was transported to a local hospital for evaluation

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Brush fire upgraded to structure fire in Moriches

Moriches, NY. On January 13, 2016, the Mastic Fire Department was toned out for a brush fire at Watami, which is located on Montauk Highway. First to arrive on the scene was Chief Rudy, who found that he had a brush fire, which had made it’s way into the building. Chief Rudy radioed back to upgrade this call to a structure fire and requested an engine from Center Moriches. Firefighters made a fast knock down on the fire with the help of the mutual aid. Firefighters had to cut into the walls on the side of the building to make sure all fire was knocked down. The cause of the fire is unknown, but under investigation. No injuries were reported.

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Islip battles structure fire At 11:37 a.m. on January 22nd, the Islip Fire Department was notified on mutual aid to the Bay Shore Fire Department for a residential structure fire at 1345 Potters Blvd. Engine 3-4-7 along with Chiefs 3-4-30 and 3-4-31 responded to the scene as the third due engine company.

The crew stretched an additional hand line off a Bay Shore engine and went to work assisting other crews in the building. The crew operated for approximately two and a half hours at the fire scene.

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MASTIC FD CHEMICAL CO #1

Narcan training SABELLA/ON SCENE PHOTOGRAPHY

Brentwood firefighters take the roof Sunday evening on February 8, 2017, firefighters from Brentwood as well as Suffolk County 3rd Precinct police responded to a reported overturn with entrapment on Washington Avenue in Brentwood.

JUMP TO FILE #020816100 Firefighters used hydraulic tools to cut open the roof of this

SUV and free the trapped driver.

The driver was then airlifted by SCPD Aviation to a local trauma center for treatment.

- CHRIS SABELLA

On the evening of January 21, 35 members of the department attended a training conducted by Suffolk County EMS on the administration of Narcan to patients suffering from an opiate overdose.

Chief Bob Delagi and Medical Director Dr. Pigott instructed the members on how to recognize a potential opiate overdose and the proper way to administer Narcan if it is required.

In February 2015, the Mastic Fire Department instituted a policy where we started responding on cardiac arrest calls to assist the Mastic Ambulance Company. Over the last year, the department re-

JUMP TO FILE #012216110 sponded to approximately 40 calls of this nature and supported the EMS members on the scene with things such as patient movement allowing the trained personnel to provide life sustaining measures on the patient.

The new training received tonight will allow the members to continue to provide high quality care while assisting the ambulance company in their mission.

- MASTIC FD CHEMICAL CO #1

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SOUTHAMPTON FD

Working structure fire in Southampton On Thursday, January 21st, the Southampton Fire Department was toned out for a working commercial structure fire on North Magee St in Southampton.

Ex Captain McNamara called it in and stated that there was heavy smoke in the rear of the building.

Due to the lack of water in the area, a tanking operation was established.

Mutual aid was requested with Hampton Bays Fire Department for RIT, North Sea for a truck and

JUMP TO FILE #020816119 tanker to the scene, Bridgehampton to stand by at the main house and Sag Harbor fire for a second RIT team.

Crews entered the rear of the building and were able to extinguish the fire. One firefighter fell into a small hole in the floor and had to be assisted out by another firefighter. A second firefighter

slipped and fell on the ice. Both were transported to Southampton Hospital and released.

Southampton Town Ambulance, Southampton Village Ambulance and Hampton Bays Ambulance were on scene assisting with firefighter assessment.

1st Assistant Chief Chris Brenner from Southampton Fire Department was in charge of the scene.

Car hits pole, driver arrested

On Monday, February 8,2016 just before 3 a.m., Miller Place firefighters responded to a reported car versus pole on Route 25A and Miller Place Road. Upon arrival, crews found an SUV off the roadway and into a cement based utility pole. The driver of the car was claiming minor injuries. SCPD arrived and arrested the woman on suspicion of DWI. She was transported in custody to Mather Hospital for treatment before being taken to the 6th PCT until a hearing.

- CHRIS BRENNER

HAROLD JACOBS

Girl Scouts visit fire house

CHRIS BRENNER

Wires down and arcing

On Friday, February 5th, the Southampton Fire Department was called to the report of wires down and arcing on Cold Spring Point Road in Southampton. Crews were utilized to check nearby residences for any electrical problems. PSE&G responded and was able to shut the power off so they could fix the downed line. Chief Michael Kampf was in charge of the scene.

Mastic, NY. On the evening of February 7, 2016, Girl Scout Troop 308 visited the fire house to learn about fire safety.

Firefighters gave the troop books on fire safety and asked them what they would do inc ase there was a fire in their homes. After showing the troop a video, the troop was brought downstairs to where the fire trucks were parked. The troop learned what each truck has and what each truck does.

Girl Scout Troop 308 wants to thank the Mastic Fire Department for teaching them about fire safety. Each scout earned their safety patch.

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Vehicle News

Miller Place Fire Department operates a 2015 Seagrave 95'Aerialscope.

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JEFF BRESSLER

Selden Fire Department operates a 2015 Spartan/ERV Heavy Rescue.

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Hauppauge Fire Department now operates a 2015 Spartan/ERV 2000/750/50F.

SFD participates in ice rescue tech certification Members of the Smithtown Fire Department participated in an Ice Rescue class on January 30-31 in Bayport.

The hands-on class gave SFD members the skills needed to safely and rapidly rescue a victim, write SOP’s that protect the members and department from liability, properly

JUMP TO FILE #020516121 handle patients to prevent further injury and increase survival chances, and many other techniques that need to be used to greatly increase the odds of a successful res-

cue and the safety of the rescuers.

With the Nissiquogue River, Blidenburgh Park and lakes in parks such as Millers Pond. The Smithtown Fire Department Ice Rescue Team is on call 24/7 to rapidly respond to any emergency.

- JEFF BRESSLER

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Brookhaven handles MVA

Shirley, NY. Brookhaven Fire Department and Shirley EMS were toned out for an MVA rollover. The Brookhaven chief found that the vehicle did not rollover and radioed back to his rescue unit. Firefighters checked the vehicle for fluid leaks.

Firefighters cleaned up the roadway and were released.

Coram Fire Department runs a 2004 Spartan/Rescue1 Heavy Rescue.

FRANK ROBINSON

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NASSAU COUNTY FIRE MARSHALS

Nassau County Fire Commission honors exceptional efforts On Sunday, January 31, 2016, the Nassau County Fire Commission gathered and held a reception to honor and recognize members of the Nassau County Fire Marshals, Fire Communications, and Fire/Police EMS Academy for their exceptional efforts in 2015.

The master of ceremonies was Commissioner John Fabian, and the event was graciously hosted by the Merrick Fire Department, Emipre Hose Co. 3. Nassau County Fire Chaplain Fr. Kevin Smith opened the event with an invocation.

Award descriptions were read

by Assistant Chief Fire Marshal Michael Uttaro, and those in attendance heard special remarks from both Fire Commission Chairman James Mezey Jr., and Nassau County Chief Fire Marshal Scott D. Tusa.

JUMP TO FILE #020416131 The awards received ranged from Meritorious Service, to Distinguished Service, to Command Recognition. All members receiving awards acted above and beyond the call of duty, either in a specific incident, or in service to the department.

In addition to plaques from the Fire Commission, each honoree received citations from both the Office of the County Executive, and the Nassau County Legislature. Members of all three branches also received length of service pins for 20, 25, 30, and 35 year milestones.

JEFF BRESSLER

SFD battles the elements to get patients to the hospital The Smithtown Fire Department battled heavy snow, high winds and slippery and closed roads to answer calls for medical assistance during the recent storm.

Ambulance crews working in coordination with engine and rescue companies and the Suffolk County Police Department were able to handle all emergency calls, give patients initial treatment and get them to the hospital in a safe and timely manner.

Some of the difficulties that were overcome and resolved in a quick way not to affect patient care in a negative manner were the quick

JUMP TO FILE #020516122 digging out of walks leading up to patients homes, the transfer of patients into ambulances without any decent ground traction on stretcher wheels and quickly digging out ambulances trapped on snow and ice.

Many medical calls were answered with a convoy of vehicles to assist: the ambulance, an engine or rescue truck, and a fire district snow plow.

Smithtown Fire Department members were on a “standby� dur-

ing the snow emergency. A standby requests that all EMS and firefighting personnel report to their stations to stay on hand as long as an emergency is in effect. This assures that when an alarm is received personnel can respond immediately without having to leave their homes first in adverse weather conditions.

The Smithtown Fire Department is dedicated to delivering the highest quality fire, rescue and EMS services no matter how adverse the weathers conditions are.

- JEFF BRESSLER

- NASSAU COUNTY FIRE MARSHALS

HAROLD L JACOBS

Five car pile up in Mastic Beach Village

Mastic Beach, NY: On the night just before and major snow storm hits mastic fd handles a five car pile up. Mastic fd chief arrived on the scene to find that there was a five car pile up but only three car where still on the scene. Firefighters arrived on the scene and had to put some speedy dry down on some fluids that was on the road. Firefighters also cleaned up the roadway. The cause of the pile up was unknown.

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Two car collision injures two On Monday evening, February 1 ,2016 a car plowed into the back of an SUV on the westbound Long Island Expressway Service Road and Gerry Avenue in Ronkonkoma, briefly trapping the driver. Firefighters from Ronkonkoma Fire Department were able to free the driver and transport to a local hospital for treatment. The driver of the SUV was also transported. Both cars were secured and all fluids were contained.

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NYSAFC conducts home fire sprinkler demonstrations across New York State

HAROLD L JACOBS

Single car MVA in Brookhaven

Brookhaven, NY. On the night of January 21, 2016, the Brookhaven Fire Department was training at Station 1 when they toned out for an MVA. The Brookhaven assistant chief and Rescue 3 arrived to find a one car MVA with the vehicle into the woods. Firefighters checked the car and and did not find the driver. Firefighters checked the area woodsto no avail.

East Schodack, NY. On January 27, 2016, the New York State Association of Fire Chiefs (NYSAFC) and Orchard Park Fire District conducted a dramatic demonstration in Erie County to illustrate the effectiveness of home sprinkler systems in saving lives and reducing damage from fire.

This was the latest in a series of demonstrations con- JUMP TO FILE # ducted by NYSAFC 012916102 across New York state to educate both the public and members of the emergency services on the affordability and benefits of home fire sprinklers.

Previous presentations were held on October 10, 2015, with the Henrietta Fire District (Monroe County), December 3, 2015, with Plattsburgh Fire District 3 (Clinton County), and January 26, 2016, with the Baldwinsville Fire Department (Onondaga County).

At each demonstration site, two simulated residential rooms were set on fire – one protected by a sprinkler system and the other non-sprinklered. The live fire demonstrations showed that a room without sprinklers quickly reaches a temperature that causes flashover, or the spontaneous combustion of all the contents in the room. In a room protected by sprinklers, fire does not grow out of control, which gives residents time to safely escape, minimizes risks to the firefighters who respond, and significantly reduces property damage.

According to NYSAFC Executive Director Jerry DeLuca, “Statistics show that the United States

After demo

has the highest rate of fire deaths of any industrialized country. Approximately 85 percent of all U.S. fire deaths occur in the home. Opponents of fire sprinkler systems will argue that the cost is too high, but that is not true – how can you put a cost on human life?”

A recent study found that the cost of installation of a sprinkler system in a new home was approximately $1.44 per square foot. In an average home this would be less than $3,000. Modern home construction methods are presenting new challenges to firefighters.

Homes are no longer built using timber and nails. Almost all of today’s homes contain composite materials, such as plywood or waferboard, and they are manufactured with highly combustible glues. Furthermore, many of today’s household products are made from synthetic materials that

NYSAFC

are more flammable than traditional materials, so the home’s contents will catch fire quicker and burn hotter than in the past. As a result of these changes, a resident typically has less than three minutes to safely escape from a burning home.

Orchard Park Fire District Training Chief Bill Hanrahan said, “It is clear to me that home fire sprinklers will save lives of citizens and firefighters. They will assist in controlling a fire, allowing residents time to escape and the fire department time to arrive before a building becomes fully engulfed in fire.”

For more information on the benefits of residential fire sprinklers, visit NYSAFC’s online Home Fire Sprinkler Advocacy & Awareness Toolkit at www.nysfirechiefs.com/hfsaat.p-hp - NYSAFC

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Excited student gets fire department visit

Mastic Fire Department visited an elementary school student, whose dream is to one day become a firefighter. The student from William Floyd was so excited to spend time with the firefighters and to get a photo with the fire department. The chief received a call about this at 2 p.m. and by 3 p.m., the engine and crew were at the school. Thanks to those members, who could attend on a short notice. Also in attendance and not in the photo was Driver/Photographer Firefighter Conn.

Selden Fire Department operates a 2011/96 Pierce Lance 100' tower ladder.

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MVA causes traffic delays Mastic, NY. Just before 6 p.m. on January 21, 2016, the Mastic Fire Department was dispatched for an MVA on Mastic Road and Meadowmere Avenue.

A Mastic engine and fire police arrived to find a two car MVA. Firefighters checked both cars for fluid leaks and cleaned up the road.

Fire police closed the road

JUMP TO FILE #012116115 down to make sure that firefighters were safe.

The injuries are unknown and the cause of the accident is under investigation.

- HAROLD JACOBS

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Swiftly spreading fire in Bay Shore Just before 11:30 a.m., on January 22nd, the Bay Shore Fire Department was activated for a residential structure fire on Potter Blvd. Shortly thereafter, a Town of Islip fire marshal, who was in the area, notified the firehouse dispatcher that it was a working fire.

Once on scene, 3-1-30, John Ippolito Jr, verified the working fire.

Engine 3-1-1 made an attack on the fire, which was moving swiftly through the home. The chief also

JUMP TO FILE #020416129 requested mutual aid from the West Islip Fire Department to stand by at Bay Shore's headquarters and from the North Babylon Volunteer Fire Company for their FAST team. Additional mutual aid was requested from the Brentwood Fire Department for a truck company, Islip Fire Department for an engine company,

and Deer Park Fire Department for another FAST team.

Coverage for the district was provided by the Babylon, East Islip, and Islip Terrace fire departments.

Additionally, Bay Shore Brightwaters Rescue Ambulance was on scene in case of illness or injury.

The Suffolk County Arson Squad was notified as well.

- SUFFOLK COUNTY FIRE AND RESCUE EMERGENCY SERVICES

GREAT NECK VIGILANT FC

On Monday, February 1, 2016, the Vigilant Fire Company honored Firefighter Dr. Rodney Ashir for his 20 years of service to the Great Neck community.

SABELLA/ON SCENE PHOTOGRAPHY

Car hits pole, driver arrested Jonathan Kern stands by with the hose line.

HAROLD L JACOBS

On Monday, February 8, 2016 just before 3 a.m., Miller Place firefighters responded to a reported car versus pole on Route 25A and Miller Place Road.

Upon arrival, crews found an SUV off the roadway and into a cement based utility pole.

JUMP TO FILE #020816129 The driver of the car was claiming minor injuries.

SCPD arrived and arrested the woman on suspicion of DWI. She

was transported in custody to Mather Hospital for treatment before being taken to the 6th Precinct until a hearing.

- CHRIS SABELLA

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