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FATAL MOBILE HOME FIRE IN PITTSTOWN
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Pittstown, NY - Just before 9:30 P.M. on March 16th, the Pittstown and Raymertown Fire Departments, along with the Mountain View FD for their FAST team, responded to a reported structure fire at 13 Birch Way in the Country Acres mobile home park. The 911 dispatcher was taking multiple calls on the fire. - See full story on page 2
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Fatal Mobile Home Fire in Pittstown Pittstown, NY - Just before 9:30 P.M. on March 16th, the Pittstown and Raymertown Fire Departments, along with the Mountain View FD for their FAST team, responded to a reported structure fire at 13 Birch Way in JUMP TO FILE# the Country Acres 032519119 mobile home park. The 911 dispatcher was taking multiple calls on the fire. Pittstown Car-3 called while en route and stated that he had a heavy column of smoke showing off in the distance and transmitted the second-alarm. Pittstown Car-3 arrived on scene and had a fully involved working trailer fire with multiple exposure issues. Command evacuated the next-door neighbor as their trailer was starting to catch on fire. Command advised all incoming units that they just had two major explosions on scene and to use extreme caution. Command also notified the dispatcher that they had a secondary structure that was now involved. The first arriving engine on scene pulled a twoand-a-half inch hand line with a blitz fire and started to knock down the heavy fire in the trailer and protect the exposures. Command was notified that the occupant of the trailer was unaccounted for. Additional tankers arrived on scene and set up a fill site at the end of the road. Firefighters used over a half dozen hand lines to bring the fire under control. Fire departments from Hoosick, West Hoosick, Hoosick Falls, Johnsonville, Melrose, Center Brunswick and Brunswick No.1, along with Mohawk ambu-
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lance, Town of Hoosick Ambulance and Pittstown ambulance assisted on scene and also stood by to take calls in the fire districts that were operating on scene. Rensselaer County fire investigators and coordinators were dispatched to the scene. Firefighters and investigators searched through
the destroyed mobile home and discovered the unaccounted for occupant, who was deceased. The fire is under investigation at this time. No firefighters were injured while operating on scene. - JEFFREY BELSCHWINDER
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Working Structure Fire Totals Niagara Falls Home
Niagara Falls, NY - At 5:30 A.M. on March 7th, the Niagara Falls 911 Communication Center received a call for smoke in the area of 1712 Pierce Avenue. Upon arrival, Niagara Falls firefighters found the home fully engulfed in flames. All residents were outside upon firefighters' arrival and no injuries were reported. The Red Cross was called in to assist the displaced family. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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MVA with Rollover on I-84 in Newburgh
Newburgh, NY - Winona Lake FD was dispatched to a vehicle rollover on I-84 eastbound at MM 38 on February 25th. Upon arrival, firefighters found a subject outside of one vehicle and another vehicle located just up from the rollover involved in the accident. NYS Police, along with Town of Newburgh Police and EMS responded to the scene. Good-Will FD was on standby while Winona Lake operated at the scene. EMS evaluated both drivers at the scene. Firefighters spread speedy dry on fluids on the roadway before clearing the scene.
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Dozens of Calves Killed in Adams Dairy Farm Blaze Adams, NY - Smithville Fire Chief Andy Weldon stated that a barn went up in flames near Smithville on Sunday night, February 24th, killing dozens of calves. The fire went to three alarms before being brought under control. Twelve fire departments were called to the wind-fueled fire scene on County Route 75. Flames shot from the roof of the milk house at Hy-Light Farms. That building was destroyed and part of a barn was also damaged. Fire officials said 50 or 60 calves were killed in the blaze, but most of the farm's 500 cows escaped.
Pets Killed and Residents Displaced by Sawkill House Fire
Sawkill, NY - A fast-moving fire destroyed a home on Meyers Road in the Town of Kingston on February 19th. The Sawkill FD responded at approximately 3:50 P.M. and immediately called for mutual aid to respond from several neighboring fire departments as the fire was quickly spreading from the garage to the large attic area of the home. Flames and smoke poured through the roof of the two-story structure. Two adults and their foster children escaped, but some pets were lost in the fire. No other injuries were reported. It took almost two hours to bring the fire under control.
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Chili, NY - Jim Christian, a retired career firefighter in the St. Paul Fire District, passed away from cancer on January 24th while surrounded by his loved ones. Jim volunteered in his hometown fire department since 1971, achieving the rank of Deputy Chief, and also served on several committees over the years. He was the second and
longest-serving Town of Chili Fire Marshal. He played gold nearly every day and even worked part-time as a starter and ranger at one of them. Jim also served in the U.S. Army. Jim was married for 49 years and raised a son and daughter. He will be sorely missed at the fire department with his one-liners and keen memory of stories gone by.
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Four Alarms Called in Newburgh for Garage Fire with Extension to Home Newburgh, NY – Firefighters were dispatched to reports of a working fire at 62 Mountain View Avenue just before 4:00 P.M. on Tuesday, February 26th. The fire, which started in a detached garage, had already extended over to the home upon firefighters' arrival. The blaze eventually went to four alarms, destroying the garage
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Massachusetts: Christopher J. Roy, 36 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: December 9, 2018 Death Date: December 9, 2018 Fire Department: Worcester Fire Department Initial Summary: On December 9, 2018, Firefighter Christopher Roy responded with the Worcester Fire Department to a basement fire of a 3-story, 6-unit apartment building. Conditions deteriorated rapidly and, ultimately, the fire went to five alarms. Heavy fire forced several firefighters to the second floor to evacuate. With the assistance of other crews and the Rapid Intervention Team, five firefighters escaped using ladders. Two additional firefighters, including Firefighter Roy, became trapped and had to be rescued by fire crews. Both were transported to a local hospital where Firefighter Roy passed away from the injuries sustained. The second firefighter was evaluated and released.
where he passed away a short time later. The nature and cause of the fatal injury have not yet been reported. Captain Dannheimer was a member of the Coal Township Fire Department/East End Fire Company, Station 120.
Pennsylvania: Scott Dannheimer, 53 Rank: Captain Incident Date: December 20, 2018 Death Date: December 20, 2018 Fire Department: Coal Township Fire Department Initial Summary: On Thursday, 12/20/18, Captain Scott Dannheimer, after working the scene of a structure fire, was in the seat of an engine performing after action duties when he collapsed. CPR was immediately performed, and Dannheimer was transported to the hospital
Wisconsin: Christopher P. Truman, 46 Rank: Captain Incident Date: December 31, 2018 Death Date: December 31, 2018 Fire Department: Lake Mills Fire Department Initial Summary: Captain Christopher Truman stopped to assist individuals involved in a single-vehicle accident. While assisting, Truman was hit by another vehicle. He was transported to a local hospital where he passed away from his injuries.
Washington: John Ostergard, 63 Rank: Captain Incident Date: December 14, 2018 Death Date: December 16, 2018 Fire Department: East Olympia Fire District 6 Initial Summary: On Friday December 14, 2018, Captain Ostergard collapsed at the scene of a working structure fire in Yelm, WA. He was immediately transported to the Providence Saint Peters Hospital in Olympia, WA, where he passed away on Sunday, December 16, 2018. The nature and cause of fatal injury have not yet been reported.
Mississippi: Robert Lee "Bobby” Dunaway, 72 Rank: Fire Chief Incident Date: December 23, 2018 Death Date: December 23, 2018 Fire Department: Howell Volunteer Fire Department Initial Summary: While working his third call of the day, a vehicle fire, Fire Chief Robert Dunaway suffered a medical emergency and was found unresponsive. Attempts to revive Dunaway on scene were not successful. Dunaway was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
New Jersey: Natalie Dempsey, 21 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: December 25, 2018 Death Date: December 25, 2018 Fire Department: Mizpah Volunteer Fire Company Initial Summary: Firefighter Natalie Dempsey was responding to the fire station for a structure fire call in her personal vehicle when she lost control, causing the vehicle to leave the roadway and strike a guardrail. Dempsey was pronounced dead on scene as a result of the injuries sustained in the single-vehicle accident.
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VEHICLE NEWS
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On February 25th, the City of Buffalo Fire Department put into service a new 2019 E-One rescue. Buffalo Rescue 1 replaces a 2009 American LaFrance rescue.
THOMAS MARRA
Fire departments on the scene of a structure fire across the street from the Ravena Firehouse.
Cat Rescued from Structure Fire Across from Ravena Firehouse
JOHN SMITH
The City of Dunkirk Fire Department has placed into service a new 2019 ambulance, designated as Rescue 1.
Ravena, NY - A building across the street from the Ravena Firehouse caught fire on Saturday, February 16th, for the second time in a few years. Ravena and Coeymans Fire Departments were called to 119 Main Street with Ravena Rescue and Albany County paramedics shortly before noon on Saturday after receiving the call for a reported structure fire. Fire crews arrived on the scene to find a stairwell fully-engulfed in flames. A Signal 30 was transmitted and mutual aid companies began rolling out. New Baltimore and Coeymans
JUMP TO FILE #021719105 Hollow Fire Departments responded as mutual aid. One engine from Selkirk Fire was brought in to standby at the Coeymans Firehouse. Westerlo Fire was dispatched to cover for Coeymans Hollow. Heavy smoke was coming from the third floor of the structure. Ladder 26-70 of Ravena Fire was brought to the rear of the structure. Crews were able to get water on the fire within minutes and the rest of the fire in the build-
ing was extinguished very quickly. This is the second time this structure has caught fire in a matter of years. One of the buildings next door still has heat damage from the previous time this building caught fire. There was nobody inside the building at the time of the fire. One cat was rescued from the structure and taken inside the Ravena Firehouse for care. Fire investigators were on the scene working to find the exact cause of the fire. - THOMAS MARRA
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MVA with Rollover on Route 300 in Newburgh Newburgh, NY - On the morning of March 21st around 9:00 A.M., Winona Lake and Good-Will Fire Departments responded to a two-car MVA with rollover on Route 300, in front of Crystal Run Healthcare. One person was taken to the hospital with unknown injuries.
A cat was rescued from a structure fire at 119 Main Street in Ravena on 2/16/19.
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Schuyler Hose Company firefighters took part in Hudson Crossing Park's Winter Carnival in February by performing ice/cold water rescue demonstrations and standby assistance during the event. Firefighters pictured (L to R): Wells, Chojnacki, Varner, Alheim and Decker.
Mobile Life Warns NYS Budget Cuts Will Lead to Reduced Resources, Increased Response Times Statewide New Windsor, NY (March 12, 2019) - Mobile Life Support Services, the largest emergency medical provider in the Hudson Valley, has been working with other local agencies to raise awareness of a cut in the proposed New York State budget for fiscal year 2019 that could have dire consequences for emergency service providers across the state. The proposed budget includes a provision that would cut what is called the Medicaid Crossover Payment for Ambulance Services. Currently, for patients who have Medicare primary insurance and Medicaid secondary insurance, Medicare pays approximately 80 percent of the ambulance bill and Medicaid then pays the remaining balance. The proposed provision would eliminate the secondary Medicaid coverage for ambulance services. Ambulance providers receive only 3 percent more per call from Medicaid than they did in 1987. Adversely, the cost of providing the service has increased at a dramatically faster rate. Further loss of rev-
JUMP TO FILE #031319103 enue for emergency medical providers will result in a reduction of available resources and increased response times throughout the Hudson Valley. “I’ve been involved in EMS since 1981 and I’ve never seen a proposed legislative action that would negatively impact EMS so drastically. Every ambulance provider who bills insurance for service will be affected by this – commercial and volunteer alike,” said Mobile Life President and CEO Scott Woebse. “The impact of the proposed budget cut will be felt by many in need of emergency services. The reduced revenue may cause delays in service, prolonging ambulance response times.” In a 2017 study conducted by the NYS Dept. of Health, it was confirmed that EMS is already grossly under-reimbursed by Medicaid at an unsustainable rate. Just last month, the largest ambulance service provider in Fulton County,
N.Y., closed its doors, citing inadequate Medicaid reimbursement rates as one of the main factors. A few weeks later, in a neighboring community, Johnstown Area Volunteer Ambulance Corps followed suit. “Any additional cuts will directly affect operations,” added Chief of New Paltz Rescue Squad Matthew Goodnow. Representatives from Mobile Life traveled to Albany to meet with NYS Senators and Assembly members to explain the impact this will have on an industry that is already stretched thin, and as a result, how it will affect the emergency services provided to their constituents. Mobile Life encourages community residents to contact their local elected officials and oppose this budget cut. Residents can find their local Senator by visiting www.nysenate.gov/senators-committees. To find Assembly members, please visit www.nyassembly.gov/mem. - FOCUS MEDIA, INC.
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Instructors and firefighters from Border City, Waterloo, Varick and Lodi took advantage of the cold weather and ice in February and participated in a NYS Ice Rescue Class on Oak Island in Waterloo.
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Fire Destroys House in Geneseo Geneseo, NY - On Saturday, March 2nd at 12:55 A.M., Geneseo Fire and EMS were dispatched to the report of a porch fire at 60 Westview Crescent. Police and Fire units arrived on scene and reported a working fire in a one-and-a-half story dwelling. The occupants of the home and their dog were able to safely escape from the home. The blaze was brought under control after about one hour. The cause of the fire was determined to be from the malfunction of an electric heating pad being used for animals on the porch of the home. Assisting at the scene were Avon, Mount Morris and Livonia Fire Departments, as well as Livingston County Emergency Management and Livingston County EMS. No injuries were reported.
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The True Crisis Team Chaplain's Corner Didymus McHugh
When we go through stuff, we might see a bad scene that may trigger feelings inside, or when we are faced with life’s challenges we may feel overwhelmed. We may be thinking about where we are going to get the money to repair the vehicle, which we just do not have the money for, or we went to a call where someone died, who looks like a family member or dear friend. Yeah, I know that these are different types of crises, but where do you go? In emergency services, the expression that you hear a lot is “I got your back.” In law enforcement and the military, the phrase is “I got your 6.” But who can you truly count on to have your back? Yes, the crisis team is there for you and the chaplain is there for you. A brother or two may be close. But when the stuff hits the fan and you are alone, who do you have? I was recently reminded of a verse from Isaiah 58:8 that reads “the glory of the Lord will be your rear guard.” It reminded me that God has our back. There are so many times where we may want to throw in the towel, the sticky towel from how we made a mess of things that we may not know how to get out of the problem. We need to remember that we can talk to God about the situation, which is called prayer. We know that we can let Him handle it but we cannot just sit there and expect everything to fall into our laps. We need to put forth the efforts. He will guide our actions. A long time ago a woman was having financial challenges. Elisha came and asked how he could help after the woman explained that she had no money and the creditors were coming after her. Elisha told her to get jars from all the neighbors. She did and she started to pour out from a jar of olive oil that she had. The jars got full and her little jar kept pouring. She filled up so many that she was able to sell all the oil and pay off all her debts. Maybe there are times that you don’t have two nickels to rub
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together, but you are able to eat. Maybe someone came by and gave you some money, or helped you with the situation that you would never have been able to foresee. That is God taking care of you. Even when the apostles were in the boat and the storm was all around them, God looked after them. He fed the Jews in the desert, where he gave them the manna (bread) each day for what they needed. In the Lord’s Prayer it states, gives us this day our daily bread. He had their backs. How many times did you have close calls? Do you think that it was just luck? Isaiah 43:2 states “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you.” How is that for back
up? I can’t think of a better partner to be with. God does see what is going on, He is there with you. When you are going through hard times, financially, physically, mentally, whatever, lean on him a little more. He has broad shoulders. He can take your burdens also. I found that out long ago. I could have died. I should have died. But He had my back and decided that it was not the time for me yet. I learned that if I can trust Him to keep me from dying, why can’t I trust Him with the rest of my load. Until we meet again, may He hold you in the hollow of His hand. Stay safe, Didymus McHugh
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IN SERVICE If you have photos you would like to see in our In Service feature, please upload them on our website www.1stResponderNews.com or email them to Lindsey@1stResponderNews.com.
The Buchanan Fire Department in Westchester County operates this 2009 Spartan Furion/EVI as Rescue 26.
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Head-On Crash in Esopus Leaves Two Seriously Injured
Esopus, NY - On February 10th at 4:30 A.M., the Esopus FD and Esopus Ambulance Squad responded to a head-on crash on Route 9W in the Town of Esopus. Emergency personnel found both drivers entrapped upon their arrival. Firefighters worked for 40 minutes to free the victims. Two medevac helicopters were requested to the scene and flew the injured to Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla. U.S. Route 9W was closed for three hours during the accident investigation.
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Local Body Shop Destroyed by Fire in Round Lake Round Lake, NY - On March 10th around 10:30 P.M., the Jonesville FD, along with Round Lake, Malta, Vischer Ferry, Clifton Park, Ballston Lake, Greenfield Center and Hillcrest, responded to the scene of a reported structure fire at 2045 Route 9, Neet’s Auto Body. Jonesville Car-1 arrived on scene and had heavy fire in the 'Alpha' and 'Delta' corners of the building, with a heavy smoke condition pushing from the roof of the building. With very limited fire hydrants in the area, command requested a tanker shuttle operation to be established and their full day time mutual aid to respond to the scene. The first arriving engine on scene stretched a hand line into the front door of the building and encountered an extremely heavy smoke condition throughout the garage area, as well as heavy fire above them in the roof area. Firefighters attempted to knock down the heavy fire condition but ran out of water and were pulled out of the building. Command then requested the cause and origin team and the hazardous materials coor-
JUMP TO FILE #032519120 dinator to the scene. Heavy black smoke started to pour from the back of the building and heavy fire pushed through the center of the roof over the main garage. Explosions from vehicles and combustible materials inside the autobody shop could be heard. A large amount of sparks and arcing occurred in the rear of the building around the paint booths. Command learned that there was a large amount of chemicals being stored on the 'Delta' side of the structure in a tractor-trailer that had heavy flame impingement on it and ordered the firefighters out of the rear of the building for safety reasons. As firefighters were leaving, multiple explosions from inside the garage and trailer area occurred. Clifton Park FD set up their truck company in the parking lot of Mickey’s Auto Sales and began setting up a tanker fill site to supply the ladder truck with water and start aerial operations. The heavy
fire load burned through the supports of the roof of the building and a full roof collapse occurred in the front of the structure, causing the garage doors to pull down which allowed a large amount of fire to push out and light up the night sky over Round Lake. Command met with the shop's owner and allowed him to use a tow truck to remove customers' cars from the side of the building, preventing any damage to them. After the last of the heavy fire was knocked down around 1:30 A.M., firefighters began the extremely exhausting task of overhauling. Clifton Park FD's ladder truck remained on scene using its master stream to hit any hotspots that were visible from the bucket. Hazardous materials coordinators and fire investigators remained on scene until the office of fire prevention and control with New York State homeland security arrived on scene. No one was injured and the fire is currently under investigation. The building is a complete loss. - JEFFREY BELSCHWINDER
THOMAS MARRA
Coxsackie FD Assistant Chief Stephen Salluce, Jr. at the scene of a structure fire in Coxsackie on Sunday, March 10th.
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Buffalo Win....Cauliflower?! FORK & HOSE CO. a Food Blog by A.J. Fusco
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Deputy Chief Bob Dorrmann presented awards to the firefighters that responded to the tractor-trailer accident on the NYS Thruway in 2018.
Cronomer Valley FD Celebrates 85 Years of Service Newburgh, NY - The Cronomer Valley Fire Department celebrated 85 years of service to the community during their annual Installation/Awards Dinner, held at Anthony's Pier Nine on February 23rd. Jeff Miller, President of the Department, and Chief Juan Moreno, III presented Years of Service and Recognition awards, which was followed by the 2019 Officers being introduced. Deputy Chief Bob Dorrmann presented awards to firefighters that responded to a double tractortrailer accident that occurred on the NYS Thruway last year. He
JUMP TO FILE #022719110 spoke of the amount of time firefighters spent at the scene and the difficulties they faced, including when Quality Towing had to lift one tractor and keep it up until firefighters could free the trapped truck driver. Chief Juan Moreno III, Deputy Chief Bob Dorrmann and Assistant Chief Jorge Resto presented the 'Fireman of the Year' award to Susan Casch. - BOB MCCORMICK
Buffalo wings are magical. They possess all that we seek in food. Spice, acidity, texture and savoriness make them irresistible, but unfortunately they also pack in the fat and calories along with it. Cauliflower is in the middle of a “renaissance” right now with everything from cauliflower “rice”
to pizza “crust”. And with the blank canvas they offer in the flavor department, they are a perfect vehicle for buffalo sauce. Cauliflower is very low in saturated fat and cholesterol, but is packed with Dietary Fiber, Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6 and Potassium. It's also in season right now, which not only brings the cost down but also makes them taste that much better. A light coating of cornstarch helps add texture to the dish by absorbing excess moisture that releases during the cooking process. Cornstarch is a “flour” made from corn kernels, and is also gluten-free.
Let’s not forget about the dip! No buffalo wing platter would be complete without Bleu Cheese or Ranch, and where you stand on that is totally up to you. But for this recipe I feel Ranch pairs much better with the milder flavor of cauliflower. Using Greek yogurt instead of the typical buttermilk and mayo, Ranch also reduces the calorie count, not to mention it’s also delicious and packs way more protein. While there will never be a substitute for a plate of wings, this recipe certainly helps keep those cravings at bay and the fat and calories down!
BAKED BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER & YOGURT RANCH DIP Ingredients:
1 Head of Cauliflower; cut into medium sized florets 1 Tbsp. Corn Starch Drizzle of neutral oil or coconut oil; enough to coat the florets Salt and pepper to taste ½ Cup Buffalo Sauce (OPTIONAL: Garlic Powder, Chile Powder) Shortcut Yogurt Ranch Dip: 1 Cup Plain Greek Yogurt Packet Ranch Seasoning, to taste; add a little at a time and adjust accordingly Procedure:
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- Preheat oven to 425° - Toss cauliflower florets in a bowl with the oil, salt, pepper and any other spices - Spread out in a single layer on a sheet/roasting pan; Roast for 15 minutes, stir and roast for another 15 minutes or until just tender - Taste and adjust seasoning - Toss in a large bowl with the buffalo sauce; Serve with the Shortcut Yogurt Ranch Dip
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Syracuse University Football Coach, Dino Babers.
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NYS Association of Fire Chiefs Announces Annual Conference Keynote Speaker Albany, NY – The New York State Association of Fire Chiefs is pleased to announce the 113th Annual Conference & FIRE 2019 Expo Keynote Address, “My Story and Philosophy,” as delivered by Syracuse University Football Coach Dino Babers. The program, open to all attendees, will be held on Thursday, June 13, 2019, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Mulroy Civic Center at Oncenter – Crouse Hinds Theater, Syracuse, N.Y. The event will be returning to the Salt City for the first time in 14 years. Coach Babers led the Orange through a great season, restoring the team’s standing as a forceful NCAA presence, with the team ranking 15th by the end of the season and defeating West Virginia in the Camping World Bowl. The lessons he has learned and his mastery of the football field apply to the challenges and opportunities that await the fire chief. As NYSAFC adopts Syracuse as the “home” of its Annual Conference and Fire Expo for at least the next three years, the association is excited that an individual whose persona resonates nationally, as well as with the Syracuse community, will help welcome at-
JUMP TO FILE #030119109 tendees and relay his own story of the transformation of another Syracuse tradition––SU football. Coach Babers will be speaking about his background in coaching––where he came from and his inspiration on the field. He’ll also talk about the culture of his program, his coaching “philosophy,” and lessons learned that apply to leaders in all fields, including the fire service. “We couldn’t be more proud to announce Coach Babers as our keynote speaker,” said Chief Julius J. Leone Jr., President of NYSAFC. “We know how much the Orange means to the community of Syracuse, and we wanted to show our respect to the region for hosting us this year by including someone who makes the city proud. We can all take in something from his model for success and ability to guide others.” The annual conference will take place at the Oncenter from June 12 through 15, 2019.
Commercial Building Fire in Lima
Lima, NY - On Saturday, March 2nd around 10:00 P.M., firefighters from Livingston, Monroe and Ontario Counties responded to a commercial building fire at Lakelands Concrete Products, 7520 East Main Street in Lima. Lima Fire Chief Tim Vandevelt was driving in the area when he discovered and reported the blaze. Responding units contained the fire to a building that stores materials used in the manufacture of concrete. The fire was brought under control in about one hour. There were no injuries reported and the cause of the blaze is under investigation.
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Good-Will Fire Department 2019 Line Officers, (L to R): Chief Pete Garaci, Fire Police Captain Ed Pretorius, Assistant Chief Chris Wilson, Captain Tom Van Zandt, Lt. David Tragis, Jr., Lt. Mike Buanco, and Lt. Johnathon Olympia. BOB MCCORMICK
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Fire crews were called to this home in North Bethlehem for a structure fire twice in one night.
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Crews in North Bethlehem Respond Twice in One Night for Fire at Same House
This tattoo belongs to Anthony Miller, an interior firefighter with the Fort Edward Fire Department in Fort Edward, NY. Anthony is a third generation firefighter with FEFD. The tattoo is in memory of his Grandfather, Grandmother and his cousin, #44 Thomas Elliott, who was a junior member of FEFD. Thomas died at the age of 16 due to a medical condition.
North Bethlehem, NY - The North Bethlehem Fire Department was dispatched for a structure fire just before 6:00 P.M. on Friday, March 15th, at 111 Vaughn Drive. Arriving units had heavy fire throughout the structure and declared a Signal 30. This was a two-family home and all occupants were able to get out before units arrived on the scene. There were four adults, a nine-month-old infant and three dogs that were displaced, according
JUMP TO FILE #031719100 to Assistant Chief Paul Fuino of the North Bethlehem Fire Department. He said the home was not livable following the fire. Other departments on scene included McKownville, Guilderland, Westmere, Slingerlands, and Fort Hunter for their FAST team. Elsmere Fire was on standby at the North Bethlehem firehouse.
Guilderland EMS and Guilderland Police were also on the scene. Crews were called back to the scene just hours later after neighbors reported that the home was on fire again. Arriving units stated that the second floor was fully-involved again and declared another Signal 30. The cause of the fire is under investigation at this time. - THOMAS MARRA
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Modena Trailer Fire Quickly Knocked
Modena, NY - The Modena and Plattekill Fire Departments were dispatched to a reported trailer fire at the Modena Trailer Park on March 6th. Firefighters extinguished the fire, checked for extension and then began overhauling the scene. Central Hudson was called in for a power cut. Mobile Life ALS and New York State Police were also on scene. The Cronomer Valley Fire Department stood by at Plattekill's station during the incident.
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High Winds Fuel Structure Fire in City of Jamestown Jamestown, NY - On February 8th, the City of Jamestown was dispatched to 281 Willard Street for a fully involved structure fire. Smoke from the fire could be seen from the corner of East Second and Bishop Streets. A Jamestown unit went on scene and reported a working JUMP TO FILE# structure fire. 020819116 A resident was able to escape the burning home with the help of of an Uber driver who was driving by in the area and noticed the fire. An off-shift of 15 plus one was called in to man other fire units. High winds played a major role in trying to contain the fire. Battalion Chief Finson reported that there was an undetermined amount of cats in the home. The cause of the fire was determined to be from items left near a space heater. - JOHN SMITH
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Winona Lake Engine Co.#2 Holds Installation Dinner
Newburgh, NY - Winona Lake Engine Co. #2 held their annual Installation Dinner at Anthony's Pier 9 on February 16th where Chief Tony Weed introduced his 2019 slate of officers and awards were given out. (Top Photo, L to R): 1st Lt. Dan Gallagher, Capt. Heath Silverman, Jonathan G. Jacobson 104 District handing out the certificates, Chief Tony Weed, and Asst. Chief Tim Hager. (Bottom Photo): 'Woman of the Year' award recipient Paige Cosgrove with President John Lassiter.
Fire Totals Niagara Falls House and Displaces Residents Niagara Falls, NY - A fire that occurred just after 8:00 A.M. on March 17th at 248 70th Street destroyed a home and displaced its residents. The Red Cross was called in to help the displaced family. There were no injuries reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation. Niagara Falls Fire officials said the home was scheduled for emergency demolition following the Sunday morning fire.
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Clifton, NY - Clifton Chief Dave Richards passed away on February 24th at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. Chief Richards was well known throughout the Monroe County public safety community. Chief Richards was the owner of Coiffures by David for 37 years and volunteered at the Gates Fire District, attaining the rank of Chief there. He was also elected to fourth battalion EMS coordinator, working part-time for Monroe Ambulance and volunteering at Gates Ambulance. After retiring from his business, he began a second career at the
Monroe County Office of Emergency Management.
When he retired he also moved into a new house in Clifton's Fire District and became Chief there until his death. He was married for 52-years and raised two daughters.
He was a quick-witted man who always had time to listen to your needs and problems; a kind-hearted man that would give you the shirt off his back without thinking twice. He will be fondly remembered by all of those he impacted during his 78-years on this planet.
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Three-Alarm Fire Guts Town of Wallkill Home Wallkill, NY - A three-alarm fire completely gutted a Town of Wallkill home on the afternoon of Friday, February 22nd. The twostory, 2500-square-foot, woodframe home, located on Sands Road, was fully involved when Circleville firefighters arrived after being dispatched around 1:30 P.M. A second-alarm was requested almost immediately for additional manpower, and a third-alarm followed shortly after for tankers to
JUMP TO FILE #022619113 bring in water. Once a water supply was established, it took firefighters approximately 45 minutes to bring the blaze under control. Multiple fire departments responded in as mutual aid to assist Circleville firefighters. State police, Town of Wallkill police and Mobile Life were also at the scene.
Two residents were home at the time of the fire, but were able to escape unharmed on their own. There were no injuries to firefighters or civilians during the incident. The cause of the fire is unknown. The Orange County Fire Investigation Unit is handling the investigation. - LINDSEY PALMER
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Clifton Chief Dave Richards lining up for his department's parade.
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An electrical fire is to blame for a fire that destroyed a home in Westerlo on 2/2/19.
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Westerlo, NY - An elderly man escaped from a structure fire in Westerlo with only singed hair on the morning of Saturday, February 2nd. Westerlo Fire and Westerlo Res- JUMP TO FILE# cue were disatched 020819113 for a reported structure fire shortly before 9:30 A.M. in the area of 244 Route 406. Units enroute to the scene reported heavy smoke showing in the area. Assistant Chief Don Filkins of Westerlo Fire arrived on scene and transmitted a Signal 30 due to heavy fire coming from the structure. An elderly man lived at the residence and was inside at the time of the fire. He noticed the fire when it started and attempted to put it out with a jug of water. The fire began to grow even larger and the man was forced to crawl out of the home with little to no clothing and went to his family's home right next-door for help. The bulk of the fire was knocked down in about 15 minutes. The fire is believed to be caused by an overloaded electrical outlet. The displaced homeowner would be staying at the house next-door with his family. The Greenville and Coeymans Hollow Fire Departments assisted on scene. - THOMAS MARRA
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Westerlo Fire Assistant Chief Don Filkins pulling hose at the scene of a structure fire.
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Newburgh FD West End Engine Co.#3 Reopens Newburgh, NY - Newburgh FD's West End Engine Co.#3 will start responding from their own firehouse again effective 3/8/19. "Having our resources properly deployed when we are called to an emergency saves valuable time," said Acting Fire Chief Terry Ahlers. "Fires double in size every 30 seconds. Getting injured accident victims out of mangled cars and into an ambulance for treatment at a
JUMP TO FILE #031119100 hospital within the Golden Hour is critical. Having Engine 3 open and arriving within a few minutes to the west end of the city protects our residents and visitors, and will save lives!" - TERRY AHLERS
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This is a Fire Engineering book, hard cover, 6 inches by 9 inches with 300 pages. There are several black & white photos that illustrate the author’s teaching. The author is a retired deputy chief from the Kearny, NJ Fire Department. I first met him when he was the training captain. I also reviewed another book he wrote named “Common Valor”, which is a group of heroic stories of firefighters, one of which was from my hometown fire department of Bayonne, NJ. The book is a welcomed addition to the subject of management, supervision and training that comes from a fire service related source. When I was on the job and studying for promotion we did not have books that were fire service related until Fire En-
gineering published Management in the Fire Service by David Gratz, who was a chief in Maryland. I do not want to mislead the reader to think that the rest of the books were not effective, but they dealt with the business world. The fact is that a human being’s management and supervision is the same no matter where he or she is employed. It was a matter of adapting the content of these books to the fire service. Frank’s book is five intensive chapters with numerous subtitles. They are 'Teamwork in the Fire Service,' 'Preparing for Success,' 'Leading Teams,' 'Preventing Team Collapse' and 'Building Your Legacy'. He has put what appears to be countless hours into research, recounting of experience and just plain analysis of human behavior. He has developed a “writing high” where thoughts just jump into your brain as you compose each subject, kind of like mystery writers might to make their books more interesting. As you read the different chapters you may find yourself agreeing with the author’s observations as you recall your own experiences. In a day when the fire service is faced with members of all types who are on the job for one reason or another and who have differing attitudes as to their being a good firefighter or simply tolerating their career until retirement, this book will give you the ammunition to get the best out of them, help them to gain interest and give the best they can to the people they protect.
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ATV Rider Seriously Injured in Troy Troy, NY - The city of Troy’s fire and police department were extremely busy during a full moon on March 20th. At 6:41 P.M., first responders were dispatched to the area of the Menands Bridge and River Road for an ATV accident. Police unit 101 was the first to arrive on scene and had a 27-yearold male down on the railroad tracks, unconscious with serious head injuries. Troy Fire Department responded to the scene with Engine-6, the Rescue Squad,
JUMP TO FILE #032519122 Medic-4 and the battalion chief and immediately started to work on the injured ATV rider. Firefighters quickly put the patient on a stretcher and placed him in the back of the ambulance for transport to Albany Medical Center. The police department shut down River Road during the incident. The North Greenbush Police
Department arrived on scene with their accident investigation unit and took over the scene to begin an investigation. It's unknown if any of the ATV riders were ticketed. This area of the county is used heavily by ATVs and dirt bikes due to the lack of public riding areas. - JEFFREY BELSCHWINDER
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Chimney Fire in Canadice Quickly Contained Canadice, NY - Firefighters from Honeoye, Hemlock, Bristol and Livonia responded on the morning of March 9th to the report of a chimney fire at 5831 Canadice Lake Road in Canadice, (Ontario County). The incident was quickly brought under control with no extension to the structure.
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Vails Gate FD Holds Installation Dinner Vails Gate, NY - The Vails Gate FD held their 109th Installation/Awards Dinner at Anthony's Pier Nine on March 9th. The 2019 Administrative Officers are: President-Steve Bedetti; Vice President-Michael Swankie; and Treasurer-Christopher Sweeney. Fire Officers are: Chief-William Powles; First Ass't. Chief-James Merritt; Second Ass't. Chief-John Rindt; Capt.Gregory S Lynady; First Lt.-Shawn Connelly; Second Lt.William Gayton; and Second Lt.-John Morales. All were sworn in by State Senator James Skoufis. The incoming Chief presented Past Chief Chris Sweeney with his Ex-Chief Badge, which was followed by awards given out. Pictured is Thomas Shoemaker receiving the 'Firefighter of the Year' award.
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Fast-Moving Fire Damages Barn in Fayette Fayette, NY - On Friday, February 15th around 5:28 P.M., a structure fire was called into Seneca County Fire Dispatch for 1908 County House Road in the Town of Fayette. Fayette, Seneca Falls, Waterloo and Canoga Fire Departments were im- JUMP TO FILE# m e d i a t e l y 022219123 dispatched. First officers on scene called a working barn fire and activated the Tanker Task Force due to the wind and frigid temperatures. Fayette and Seneca Falls committed their engines and quint. Tankers from Magee, Junius, Canoga, Border City, Waterloo, Fayette and Romulus set up a water supply while Romulus set up a tanker fill site on River Road in the Village of Waterloo. Ovid FD stood by for the south end fire departments. It took firefighters about one hour to bring the blaze under control. Seneca County Fire coordinators assisted at the scene, along with North Seneca Ambulance and Fire Police from several departments. The cause of the fire was under investigation, and no injuries were reported. - BOB STEELE
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The Challenges of Rural EMS EMS ISSUE
CHELLE CORDERO
We all know that volunteer ambulance corps across the state are experiencing staffing pains; we also know that when a concerned family member or the patient himself dials 9-1-1, they expect an ambulance to get there… soon. In the rural communities of New York though, the challenges are even greater. Keep this picture in your mind: New York State covers 47,214-square-miles and has around 19-to-20-million people, approximately 1,376,268 people live in rural New York. New York City is 468.8-square-miles and houses more than 8-million people — and then there is a town in Cayuga County, NY that has less than 1,000 residents. What do these numbers mean to EMS? Per capita resources (tax dollars?) which help to fund ambulance corps is certainly crucial. The call volume in a big city may justify multiple ambulances, whereas the call volume in a small town may not even pay for one in patient fees. Cities such as New York City, Albany, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Yonkers most often have fully paid and municipal ambulance corps. While many of our suburbs depend on volunteer squads, the local governments are able to add some, if not all, of their funding into the town budget which may allow for some paid staff when volunteers are not available 24x7. Small towns cannot bear the cost of a paid ambulance corps and depend on volunteers and local fundraising efforts. As the local population ages, the number of volunteers able to do the job also decreases. In a February 2019 seminar, Steven Kroll, MHA, EMT (since 1982), headed a discussion titled “Rural EMS Unraveling – A Little Known Crisis”. Kroll serves on the Executive Board of the Hudson Mohawk Regional EMS Council and Regional Emergency Medical Organization, and as Chairperson of the Council’s
Budget and Finance Committee. He pointed out some of the biggest threats to rural EMS which include: a decreasing number of volunteers; the rising costs of running an ambulance corps; inequity in Medicaid, Medicare and insurance payments; and the burden on each volunteer to do more than respond to emergencies, including paperwork, fundraising, maintenance and more. He also pointed out that the state often gives huge chunks of money to infrastructure like medical centers and hospitals, but completely ignores EMS. Since a community’s health has a direct effect on the town’s fiscal well-being, there were some suggestions to help rural EMS in keeping their neighbors safe. Community Paramedicine would impact the health of an underserved area by improving access to care, avoiding duplicating existing services, and address the specific needs of rural residents; they can also decrease non-emergency 9-1-1 calls which could put the ambulance out of service for a genuine emergency. Another recommendation is slightly similar to mutual aid where two or more neighboring corps collaborate and share billing, training and equipment purchases, thereby reducing the stress on volunteers who would have to do multiple tasks. Another way to show support for volunteers and hopefully keep them riding would be to offer online courses for recertification, updates and in-service training, and also to increase perks such as increasing the tax deduction for volunteering. *In regards to Community Paramedicine there is a current bill before the 2019-2020 Legislative Session, “To allow hospitals, emergency medical services, physicians and home care agencies, in joint partnership, to develop and implement a collaborative program whereby atrisk individuals living in the community can be served by EMS for care other than the initial emergency medical care and transportation to the hospital.” You can read the text of this bill and voice your opinion by going to https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2019/S1805?intent=support
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Crews quickly knocked down a fire at a home in Coxsackie on Sunday, March 10th.
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Passerby Alerts Family to Burning Home in Coxsackie Coxsackie, NY - A family, multiple pets, and the majority of their home are safe thanks to a passerby that alerted them that their home was on fire. The Coxsackie Fire Department was dispatched shortly before 7:30 UMP TO FILE# P.M. on Sunday, J031519103 March 10th for a structure fire at 114 Martin Road. The passerby reportedly saw the flames from down the road and drove up beeping their horn to alert the homeowners to get out. After arriving units confirmed a working fire, New Baltimore Fire was called in with their FAST Team, along with Athens with their ladder, and Earlton and Medway-Grapeville for tankers. The fire was quickly knocked down and some mutual aid companies began returning. The bulk of the fire was contained to the one side of the house. There were six pet snakes and multiple mice rescued from the home. There were also 13 cats inside, all of which were accounted for and saved. There were eight people living in the home who were inside at the time of the fire. Five adults and three children are being assisted by the Red Cross, according to Coxsackie Fire Chief Shawn Burdick. The Greene County Fire Investigation Team was called to the scene and determined the cause to be from a wood stove. - THOMAS MARRA
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Firefighters' quick control over the fire helped to contain it to one side of the home.
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eLEND joins Heroes Mortgage Program to offer down payment assistance for heroes
For many Americans, funding the down payment necessary to realize a dream of home ownership simply is not possible; and squirreling away the dollars to do so on a limited budget could mean several years of renting and waiting to buy a house. In some cases, first responders and other community service employees have trouble affording homes in the areas where they work. With a purchase as big as buying a home, a little help can go a long way. The Advantage Program, introduced to the Heroes Mortgage platform by eLEND, helps hometown heroes like police officers, volunteer and paid firefighters, EMS workers, medical professionals and educators purchase a home within the community where they work, even in high-cost areas. The unique down payment assistance program was specifically designed for those who make a difference in other people’s lives, as well as first time home buyers. “The Heroes Mortgage platform helps connect members of the emergency services community with lenders that are specifically interested in working with them,” said Joseph P. Belsito, publisher of 1st Responder Newspaper. “The Advantage Program created by eLEND is exactly what makes the Heroes Mortgage Pro-
“We’re excited to introduce our Advantage Program to the Heroes Mortgage platform. It’s our way of trying to help hometown heroes advance their dreams of home ownership.”
- BILL PACKER Executive Vice President eLEND
gram a valuable resource for heroes in our community looking for home financing.” Grant provides help to homebuyers Many buyers wait patiently on the sidelines, saving money and watching interest rates rise. Unlike many other home buying assistance programs, eLEND’s Advantage Program provides a grant for the down pay-
ment. These resources can immediately build a borrower’s buying power, helping them act on a purchase more quickly for either that first home, or a move-up home as the family has grown and needs more space. Qualified buyers can receive grants up to 2% of the purchase price, minimizing the
down payment dollars needed at closing. The grant is “forgivable” so it doesn’t have to be paid back, and there are no resale or borrower repayment restrictions. In the state of Wisconsin, appraisal cost (up to $700) is credited back at closing. This program is not yet available in Hawaii or Washington. To qualify, a borrower need only meet one of the following very flexible requirements: a current, retired, volunteer or professional first responder (police officer, firefighter, paramedic, emergency medical technician, etc.), educator, medical personnel, civil servant or military personnel, or a first-time homebuyer or meet certain income requirements. “We’re excited to introduce our Advantage Program to the Heroes Mortgage platform,” said Bill Packer, executive vice president of eLEND, a division of American Financial Resources, Inc. “It’s our way of trying to help hometown heroes advance their dreams of home ownership.” For more information or to check your eligibility for The Advantage Program, visit www.heroesmortgage.com/AdvantageProgram or call 877-541-HERO.
For more information or to check your eligibility for The Advantage Program, visit www.heroesmortgage.com/AdvantageProgram or call 877-541-HERO.
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Car Falls 100-Feet Down Embankment in Marlboro Marlboro, NY - The Marlboro FD was dispatched around 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, February 13th, for reports of a car down an embankment near the Racoon Saloon on Route 9W in Marlboro. Upon arrival, firefighters found a Honda Civic that fell 100-feet over an em- JUMP TO FILE# bankment, landing 021419111 on its hood in a stream. Crews used ropes and pulleys to lower a fireman down the embankment to the car where he was able to confirm that the car was unoccupied. According to officials, a 78year-old man had unknowingly backed his Dodge Caravan into the parked Civic, causing it to slide on the icy, snow covered ground and fall down the embankment. The driver was issued a ticket for unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. The accident caused major traffic delays on Route 9W, but there were no injuries reported. The Marlboro PD, City of Kingston FD and Mobile Life also responded. - LINDSEY PALMER
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Wilson Firefighters Battle Wind-Blown Blaze Wilson, NY - Wilson Fire Chief Aaron Walker realized he had a potential disaster on his hand as he rolled up to a structure fire at 2400 Riverview Drive in the Village on February 13th. The wind was JUMP TO FILE# whipping off the 021319113 open creek across the street, blowing around 30-mph, and temperatures were in the single digits. The chief did a quick 360 and made sure that everyone was out of the residence. He then radioed in to the equipment that was responding from his hall and South Wilson on the automatic tone out; he knew exactly how he wanted the truck lined up. He had two engines facing each way on the main route, laying in the main feed lines to his pumper on the fire side of the house. His aerial was on the narrow front street in case the wind was to win this battle and cause the blaze to make it to the second story. A one-and-three-quarter inch line was quickly pulled and the first attack team went to the rear of the house, hitting the fire line along the upper ceiling. Almost immediately, two more lines were pulled and ready to be charged. Chief Thilk from South Wilson made entry into the second floor and made his way to the area where the fire was below to make sure the fire had not breeched the second floor. Outside crews charged the next line and hit the flames that ripped along the inner corner of the building. Chief Waller had his incident command area positioned so that he could keep an eye on all activities. He made sure the west side of the home stayed sealed to prevent the quest from being allowed to feed and fan the flames. Fire police had to shut down a section of Route 18 to allow pumpers and hoses to safely operate in the roadway. EMS crews provided triage to all active firefighters due to the extreme cold and hazardous conditions. With a well-organized attack the crews held the fire to a lower corner and rear building, saving the main home and second floor. No firefighters were injured while operating at the scene. - STEPHEN WALLACE
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Icy Roadway Leads to Fatal Head-On Crash in Shirley Shirley, NY - The Brookhaven FD responded on February 20th to a reported head-on crash on Montauk Hwy. and Smith Rd. in Shirley. Responding units arrived to find a car that was hit head on and pinned to a guardrail, with the driver heavily entrapped. The crash occurred after the other car involved lost control and slid on the snow covered curve in the roadway, crossing the line and striking the oncoming car. One driver was pronounced dead at the scene while the other driver was transported to a hospital with unknown injuries.
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Brookhaven firefighters put out a vehicle fire at the scene of a crash where one driver was DOA.
Two Vehicles Crash and Burst into Flames in Shirley, Killing One Driver Shirley, NY - On the morning of Sunday, February 10th at 12:50 A.M., the Brookhaven Fire Department was activated for an MVA with reported entrapment on William Floyd Parkway southbound, near Dawn Drive. While en route, Fire-Com notified the chiefs that they were taking reports of a vehicle fire at that same location. Chiefs Pete Dipinto, Jr. and Anthony Verni arrived to find a two-vehicle crash, with both vehicles consumed by flames. They requested the engine and rescue to continue in on a rush, as one driver was reported to still be trapped in the Jeep. On arrival, firefighters went to work stretching handlines to both
JUMP TO FILE #021019125 vehicles and battling the flames. Despite the efforts of firefighters and good Samaritans, one driver was confirmed dead at the scene. The other driver was taken by Shirley Community Ambulance to a local hospital. The William Floyd Parkway was closed for several hours during the accident investigation. Police stated that the Jeep burst into flames after being rear-ended by the Sedan. - JOHN WALTHERS
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Valentine’s Day House Fire in Kings Park Kings Park, NY - The Kings Park Fire Department responded to a house fire on Meadow Glen Road during the evening hours of Thursday, February 14th. Upon arrival, fire was discovered in a house that was under construction. Firefighters quickly knocked down the fire without incident. There were no reported injuries and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
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Smoke emits from the second vehicle after the flames of that vehicle were put out.
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Woman Found Dead After Raging Apartment Fire in Coram Coram, NY - At approximately 2:45 A.M. on March 26th, a security guard at the Fairfield Courtyard, a private apartment complex on Country Club Drive in Coram, dialed 911 when he saw flames coming from JUMP TO FILE# Building #7. SCPD 032619109 units arrived on scene within minutes and immediately started alerting and evacuating residents as well as their pets. First-due units on scene reported heavy, fast-moving fire throughout the building and requested mutual aid to respond from multiple departments. Firefighters used multiple handlines to make an attack on the fully involved building, battling the blaze for about 45 minutes before gaining control of it. Crews remained on scene for several hours after the fire was out conducting overhaul. One occupant, a 71-year-old woman, was found dead in the fire building. At least one firefighter received minor injuries when he fell through a floor but was rescued by other firefighters in the building. At least four apartments were totally consumed and destroyed by the fire, while several others were damaged by the extreme heat from the burning units.
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House Fire Injures Two Firefighters in Brentwood
Brentwood, NY - The Brentwood FD was dispatched to a house fire just before midnight on Saturday, February 23rd. Multiple calls were being taken for fire on the first-floor. A working fire was transmitted upon the arrival of first responders, bringing in mutual aid from surrounding departments. Firefighters faced heavy fire conditions for almost one hour before bringing the fire under control. Two firefighters were injured while battling the fire and taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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Shown here is Lynbrook Fire Department's 1959 Mack 'C' Model 1000-GPM pumper alongside their 1947 Mack 'L' Model Heavy Rescue.
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LONG ISLAND Sag Harbor to Begin Construction of Antique Fire Truck Museum Sag Harbor, NY - The Sag Harbor Antique Fire Truck Museum, Inc. is pleased to announce that the organization will soon be constructing their antique fire truck museum in the Village of Sag Harbor, Long Island. The private corporation will be building a three-bay, two-story building that will house its two operating vehicles; a 1938 Maxim pumper and a 1943 Chevrolet pumper. The 1938 pumper was received by the village in the weeks before the 1938 hurricane and pumped water in the Sag Harbor water system for over a week following the storm. The 1943 pumper initially saw service at Long Island's Camp Upton during World War II before being put into service in Sag Harbor. The third bay will provide space for the organization to restore its 1954 Mack pumper. All
JUMP TO FILE #022219111 three fire vehicles saw service in the village fire department. The Sag Harbor Fire Department is one of the oldest in New York State, having begun serving in 1803. One of its firehouses, the Murray Hill Hose Company, dates back from 1896 and is one of the oldest operating wooden firehouses in continuous service in the country. The organization is based in Sag Harbor and is seeking donations to help build their facility. For further information anyone can contact the organization at PO Box 2512, Sag Harbor, NY 11963, or call and leave a message at 631-725-0252. - ED DEYERMOND
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Family Jumps from Balcony to Escape House Fire in Ronkonkoma Ronkonkoma, NY - During the early morning hours of Sunday, March 17th, the Lakeland Fire Department was dispatched to a reported apartment fire with people trapped at 500 Peconic Street. After receiving multiple 911 calls, first arriving units discovered a well-involved apartment building where a mother, father and their baby had jumped from a second-
JUMP TO FILE #032619102 floor balcony. A working fire was transmitted, bringing in mutual aid from numerous surrounding departments. Firefighters performed searches to make sure all occupants were out safely and hand lines were placed
into operation to battle the fire, which was brought under control within one hour. There were minor injuries sustained by the occupants who jumped to safety. No other injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation. - EVAN ROLLA
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Home in Centereach Consumed by Fire
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Centereach, NY - On February 11th just before 5:30 P.M., firefighters from Centereach were dispatched to a fully involved residential building with flames through the roof. Mutual aid from Selden and Farmingville responded to the scene and assisted with operations. Firefighters made entry through the front door of the building but were immediately pulled out due to a collapse of the stairway leading to the second floor. Exterior operations commenced until the fire was brought under control about 30 minutes later.
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LONG ISLAND VEHICLE NEWS
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Freeport Fire Department in Nassau County recently received this Ferrara HD-85 Mid-Mount. Unit 217 is part of truck company 1's fleet. It has an 85-foot ladder.
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Brookhaven Fire Department in Suffolk County took delivery of this 2018 Chevy Suburban in January. This unit, which was outfitted by Proliner Rescue, will serve as the 2nd Assistant Chief's ride, designated as 5-3-32.
Three Dead, Two Injured After Car Flees Police in Middle Island Middle Island, NY - A fatal crash claimed three lives just before midnight on February 9th as a 17-year-old male operating a stolen car was fleeing from police at a high rate of speed. The teenager was driving on Middle Cty. Road westbound when he collided with an elderly couple
JUMP TO FILE #021019122 who were making a left turn at an intersection. Both the husband and wife were killed, as well as a passenger from the stolen car. The impact of the crash was so
severe that it split one of the cars in half. Middle Island firefighters worked for almost 45 minutes using multiple tools to free the occupants. The 17-year-old driver was arrested following the crash. - CHRIS SABELLA
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Mastic's Bravest Make a Quick Knock Down on Jeep Fire
Shirley, NY - On the afternoon of February 14th, 9-1-1 dispatchers took a call for a vehicle fire in front of the Stop & Shop at 999 Montauk Hwy. Mastic FD was toned out for the call and Chief Rudy Sunderman arrived to find heavy fire consuming the front of a Jeep Cherokee. Firefighters went right to work and made a quick knock down, preventing the fire from spreading to nearby vehicles that were parked next to the Jeep. Heat from the fire did some minor damage to a car that was parked in front of the Jeep. The cause of the fire was unknown.
Farmingville firefighters take a group shot together while at the scene of an automatic alarm in February. SABELLA/ON SCENE PHOTOGRAPHY
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Driver Killed After Vehicle Overturns in Stony Brook PHOTO COLLECTION BY RUSSELL CURLEY
Pictured is the Mineola Fire Department dating back to 1960, with all their fire apparatus on display in front of the firehouse. Two of the rigs still remain in service as of today. The rigs pictured are (L to R): a 1937 Diamond Red Floodlight vehicle; Co.#3's 1953 FordApproved 500-GPM pumper; Co.#1's 1947 Ward LaFrance 1000GPM pumper; Co.#3's 1956 Ward LaFrance 1000-GPM pumper; Co.#4's 1937 Ward LaFrance 750-GPM pumper; Co.#1's 1959 Ward LaFrance 1000-GPM pumper; Co.#2's 1941 Peter Pirsch 75-foot Aerial Ladder; and Co.#2's 1955 Ford-Boyerton Fire Police vehicle.
Stony Brook, NY - On Friday, February 8th at 11:25 A.M., a single-car accident on northbound Nichols Road, just in front of University Hospital, claimed the life of the driver. The minivan left the roadway and hit a tree, causing the vehicle
JUMP TO FILE #020819108 to overturn and trapping the driver. First responders removed the driver with CPR in progress and transported them to the hospi-
tal where they were pronounced dead. SCPD 6th squad and crime scene units responded and shut down northbound traffic for several hours following the incident. - CHRIS SABELLA
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Mastic Beach, NY - On Saturday, March 2nd at 2:13 P.M., the Mastic Beach FD was activated for a reported vehicle fire in the 220 block of Forest Rd. West, off Lynbrook Dr. On arrival, Chief Tom Montreuil found a fully involved auto and immediately requested Fire-Com to reactivate for additional manpower. Engine 5-13-8's crew was the first to arrive and immediately stretched a line to attack the fire. Unit 5-13-4 also responded in to assist. During operations some neighbors reported hearing explosions, which were actually the tires popping from the heat. Firefighters made a quick knock down and there were no reported injuries. All units were placed back into service within about 30 minutes.
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LONG ISLAND Village of Islandia Honors Retiring Fire Marshal Joe Correira for His Years of Service
Islip, NY - During a special ceremony at Village Hall on January 29th, the Village of Islandia honored Joe Correira, who is retiring as Village Fire MarUMP TO FILE# shal after approxi- J021319104 mately 25 years of service. Mr. Correira became Village Fire Marshal in 1995. He was responsible for inspecting all types of buildings to ensure compliance with established fire safety standards and making recommendations for building evacuation procedures. In addition, he assisted the Central Islip, Hauppauge and Lakeland Fire Departments at fire scenes and hazardous materials incidents. Alan M. Dorman, Mayor, Village of Islandia, presented Mr. Correira with a proclamation acknowledging his service with the village. Mike Zaleski, Deputy Mayor and Public Safety Director, Village of Islandia, presented him with going-away gifts on behalf of the village board. - VILLAGE OF ISLANDIA
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Gas and Water Lines Rupture in Queens, Causing Roadway to Collapse
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Queens, NY - On January 4th, a loud eruption consisting of a ruptured gas line and water main caused a primary roadway to collapse along Northern Blvd., between 108th and 111th Streets, in Queens. The eruption sent dirt and debris flying through the air, showering down on passing vehicles and shattering some windows. The high pressure gas and water mains blew out the wall of an adjacent con-
JUMP TO FILE #021419108 struction area, flooding the site and creating a hole in the earth roughly the size of a small house. Luckily, there were no major injuries and no one was operating in the construction site, which had been ordered to seize work at the time. The odor of gas could be detected from as far as the
Queens/Nassau county boarder until ConEd crews were able to shut down the line. Firefighters stretched several precautionary lines, investigated surrounding properties and utilities, and monitored readings until things were brought under control. The roadway was shut down and extensive repairs would need to be made. The cause is under investigation. - RICHIE YORK
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FDNY March in St. Patrick’s Day Parade FDNY members marched in the Staten Island St. Patrick's Day parade on March 3, 2019.
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Fatal House Fire in Staten Island
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FDNY Squad 8, Staten Island's first squad company, officially began on December 10, 2018. They are located in the Travis section of Staten Island.
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Fast-Moving Fire Ravages House in Jamaica Queens, NY - Just after 5:00 A.M. on January 10th, a fast-moving fire spread throughout a two-story vacant private dwelling at 90-43 204 St. in Jamaica. Battalion 54 requested a secondalarm on arrival due to the volume of fire and partial extension to Exposure 4. The fire completely consumed the entire second floor of the fire building, but the flames were contained to the structure itself. The fire burned through the roof and caused a collapse of the second floor into the first. Tower Ladder 162 had to make all searches of the second floor from their bucket due to the collapse. Search and overhauling were done very cautiously with regard to the structure's stability.
Staten Island, NY - At 7:20 A.M. on February 28th, FDNY Engine 158 transmitted a 10-75 for a fire in the basement of a two-story private dwelling located at 110 Spartan Avenue. Crews arrived on scene and found fire in the basement that extended to the first-floor. Three lines were stretched and the fire was placed under control at 8:17 A.M. Division 8 reported that he had one person D.O.A. and another with injuries. A 55-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene, and a 23-year-old injured male was transported to Richmond University Medical Center in West Brighton for treatment. In addition to firefighters and EMS, fire marshals and the NYPD Arson and Explosions unit were also on the scene. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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FDNY Faces Scabies Outbreak
Queens, NY - A "Scabies Outbreak" took place in Queens during the month of January. The first case was discovered at the "Patriots" Engine 320 and Ladder 167's quarters where several members reported the skin condition. The site prompted operations to halt and have members evaluated. Both companies were temporarily relocated to other quarters in the area while the department's HazMat crews disinfected their gear, equipment and quarters. There were several other companies that were also investigated and disinfected due to the possibility of the infestation spreading while E320/L167's members were at other firehouses. There has since been no reports of any new cases. Pictured are HazMat crews collecting gear for decontamination.
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