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FATAL HOUSE FIRE CLAIMS WOMAN’S LIFE IN LATHAM

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Latham, NY - On November 24th at 10:47 P.M., the Latham Fire Department along with Shaker Road, Fuller Road, Maplewood, Verdoy, Schuyler Heights, and the West Albany Fire Department were dispatched to a structure fire at 3 George Street after a caller reported that their neighbor's house was on fire.

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Fatal House Fire Claims Woman’s Life in Latham Latham, NY - On November 24th at 10:47 P.M., the Latham Fire Department along with Shaker Road, Fuller Road, Maplewood, Verdoy, Schuyler Heights, and the West Albany Fire Department were dispatched to a structure fire at 3 George Street after a caller reported that their neighbor's house was on fire.

The first arriving medical unit on scene notified the dispatcher that they had smoke showing from the house and could hear an individual inside of the house screaming. Latham Fire Department's Car 28 and Shaker Road’s Car 52 arrived on scene and immediately began to attempt to make entry to the structure, but could not make it into the structure due to the heavy fire conditions inside the house. Truck 4 and Engine 419 arrived on scene and Truck 4's crew immediately forced entry into the structure.

Firefighters from Engine 419 connected to the fire hydrant across the street and deployed a single hand line to the front door.

With heavy smoke banking down throughout the house and hoarding conditions throughout the structure, firefighters pushed further inside and were met with heavy fire pushing from the kitchen into the living room.

Truck 4's crew found the

JUMP TO FILE #120720110 downed individual inside of the house and notified command that they were coming out with a victim. As firefighters were removing the victim, heavy fire pushed from the back of the structure up over the top of the house. Engine 419’s crew pushed into the front door of the structure and made their way to the well involved kitchen area.

Firefighters immediately began to knock down the heavy fire condition inside of the structure. The Shaker Road Fire Department's crew arrived on scene within minutes to assist with fire suppression efforts. Truck 4’s crew pulled the victim out of the house and out onto the front lawn where EMS personnel were waiting, and medics immediately loaded the patient into the ambulance and took off for Albany Medical Center.

Firefighters from Truck 4 made entry back into the house and began to assist with overhauling. Additional firefighters from West Albany, Fuller Road and Schuyler Heights arrived on scene and began to assist with overhaul.

Firefighters deployed additional hand lines into the structure to hit all of the remaining hot spots.

Crews were able to bring the fire under control in less than eight minutes from the time of arrival. Firefighters remained on scene until the early hours of the morning while investigators conducted their investigation. One member of Colonie EMS experienced breathing issues and was transported to Albany Medical Center Hospital where they were later released.

The Colonie Fire Services Division is investigating the cause of the fire and is being assisted by the New York State office of fire prevention and control’s investigations unit, as well as members of the Colonie Police Department’s investigations unit. Police stated there is no early indications of criminal activity, but the investigation is in the early stages and a final determination has yet to be made.

An autopsy was performed on the victim and the cause of death was determined to be from asphyxia secondary to smoke inhalation. The victim was identified as 47-year-old Jennifer Moran. Police are asking if anyone has any information about the fire, they are urged to contact the Colonie Police Department at 518-7832744.

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Fire Damages Mulconry’s Irish Pub in Fairport

Fairport, NY - On Sunday, December 6th at 8:07 P.M., Fairport firefighters responded to a fire at Mulconry's Irish Pub, located at 17 Lift Bridge Lane. Fire units went on location with smoke showing from the occupied restaurant. All of the patrons and employees were able to safely evacuate the structure. The blaze was brought under control in about 30 minutes. Fairport firefighters were assisted at the scene by the East Rochester and Penfield Fire Departments. The fire is believed to have originated in the area of a fireplace on the first floor. There were no injuries reported.

Vehicle Rollover with Injuries in City of Newburgh Newburgh, NY - The City of Newburgh FD responded to a twovehicle accident with rollover on November 19th at West Street, right off of Broadway. Firefighters secured the rolled over vehicle and made it safe, while the driver was taken to Montefiore/St. Luke's Hospital by Mobile Life ALS. City of Newburgh Police blocked the area during their investigation.

City of Newburgh Police are investigating the cause.

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Vehicle Versus Tree on Gidney Ave. in Newburgh Newburgh, NY - On November 7th, the City of Newburgh FD responded to a vehicle into a tree on Gidney Avenue, with the driver trapped inside. Firefighters arrived on scene and assisted the driver from the vehicle, who was then transported to Montefiore/St. Luke's Hospital by Mobile Life ALS. City of Newburgh Police impounded the vehicle and are investigating the cause of the accident.

Structure Fire Under Investigation in Jamestown Jamestown, NY - At 4:05 P.M. on December 6th, Jamestown police officers notified dispatch of a structure fire on Chandler Street with heavy black smoke showing. At 4:07 P.M., Car 1 arrived on scene and requested an off-shift of 12+1. At about 4:15 P.M., Car 1 requested Engine 2 to the scene. The cause of the fire is under investigation at this time.

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Texas: Frazier Lee Holbert, 57 Rank: Career Incident Date: September 9, 2020 Death Date: September 13, 2020 Fire Department: Carrollton Fire Rescue Initial Summary: On September 9, 2020, at approximately 3:00 am, Fire Captain Frazier Holbert went to bed at the fire station after returning from an emergency call. Soon thereafter, he suffered a stroke. Fellow firefighters later found Holbert unresponsive and transported him to a local hospital. He was subsequently transported to another hospital where he passed away on September 13, 2020.

California: Charles Morton, 39 Rank: Wildland Part-Time Incident Date: September 17, 2020 Death Date: September 17, 2020 Fire Department: San Bernardino National Forest, Big Bear Hotshots Initial Summary: Firefighter Charles Morton, Squad Boss on the Big Bear Interagency Hotshot Crew, died during interagency fire suppression activities on the El Dorado Fire in the San Bernardino National Forest in California on September 17, 2020. The Big Bear Hotshots are local to the San Bernardino National Forest.

West Virginia: Richard "Rick" Todd, 58 Rank: Chief Incident Date: September 1, 2020 Death Date: September 23, 2020 Fire Department: Salem Volunteer Fire Department Initial Summary: While on duty, Fire Chief Richard “Rick” Todd responded to an EMS call where an individual had a known case of COVID-19. Fire Chief Todd subsequently contracted the virus and passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2020.

Illinois: Dylan Cunningham, 29 Rank: Firefighter/Paramedic Incident Date: September 30, 2020 Death Date: September 30, 2020 Fire Department: South Holland Fire Department Initial Summary: On Wednesday, September 30,

2020, Firefighter/Paramedic Dylan Cunningham was participating in a dive training exercise at the Haigh Quarry in Kankakee, IL, when he was found by fellow firefighters in distress. He was immediately taken to the Amita St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee and later transported to the Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, IL where he passed away a short time later. The cause of his death has not yet been determined and the incident is under investigation.

California: Jason Cortez, 42 Rank: Firefighter/Paramedic Incident Date: October 7, 2020 Death Date: October 7, 2020 Fire Department: San Francisco Fire Department Initial Summary: On Wednesday, October 7, 2020, Firefighter/Paramedic Jason Cortez was participating in a drill at the Mission District Training Facility when he was injured. Paramedics started immediate care and transported him to the San Francisco General Hospital Trauma Center where he succumbed to his injuries just before 1100hrs. An investigation into this accident is underway and the cause of his death has not yet been determined.

Pennsylvania: Edward "Gary" Minnick, 65 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: October 1, 2020 Death Date: October 1, 2020 Fire Department: Colmar Volunteer Fire Company Initial Summary: On Thursday, October 1, 2020, Firefighter Edward “Gary” Minnick was responding to an oil leak at a gas station. While in the utility truck at the fire department, he suffered a medical emergency and paramedics immediately performed life saving measures. All resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful and he passed away from an apparent heart attack.

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Cambria Firefighters Handle Rollover with Entrapment in Lockport Lockport, NY - Cambria volunteers responded to Lockport Junction Road in the Town of Lockport for the report of a twocar MVA around 11:30 A.M. on December 7th.

On their arrival, it appeared that a four door Jeep crashed into a full size dump truck. Parts of the Jeep blew apart and were scattered hundreds of feet down the road. The Jeep ended up on its side in a ditch on the west side of the road. The front end of the vehicle was so destroyed that it was impossible to tell what type of vehicle it was at first.

Firefighters quickly used stabilizer bars to keep the vehicle from rolling onto its roof. The specialized extrication team from Cambria quickly deployed the jaws, cutter, and glass cutting saw.

As a member of the EMS crew crawled into the vehicle to stabilize the patient, the team went to work removing glass and cutting the support beams.

South Wilson was also called to the scene to add their set of jaws and cutters to the process in an attempt to get the roof off quicker. Twin City Paramedics re-

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JUMP TO FILE #120720117 sponded to the scene and got their equipment ready to immediately start treatment as soon as the patient was removed. South Lockport volunteers were called in to provide additional fire police to completely shut down the road for almost an hour.

Close, and well-trained teamwork between Cambria and South Wilson got the support beams cut.

Both companies joined shoulder to shoulder and yanked the roof off. The patient was quickly removed to an awaiting backboard and the ambulance.

The Niagara County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene to gather information and then watched the extraction process along with spectators that made their way right next to the deputy.

The driver in the full-size dump truck was not injured, and the driver of the Jeep did not appear to have any life-threatening injuries. The investigation into the accident is ongoing.

Two Alarms Sounded for Fire at Brick House Museum in Montgomery Montgomery, NY - Coldenham FD was dispatched to a reported structure fire at 800 Route 17K, the Brick House Museum, on December 1st. Command requested Washingtonville FAST, City of Newburgh FD's Engine, Montgomery FD's Truck, Walden FD's Engine, Air National Guard FD's Tanker, and Maybrook FD's Tanker to the scene. Heavy smoke and fire conditions were found coming from a coop in the rear of property. Firefighters used hand lines and hand tools to extinguish the fire. Orange Deputy Fire Coordinators 36-4, 36-6, 36-12, 36-109and 36-111 were on scene, as well as the Orange County Sheriff's Department, Montgomery EMS and Mobile Life ALS.

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.

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Victim was pulled out on a backboard to the awaiting EMS crew.

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Kitchen Fire Damages City of Albany Structure Albany, NY - On November 30th at 11:30 A.M., the City of Albany’s Fire Department was dispatched for a reported structure fire at 179 North Allen Street. Multiple callers reported smoke coming from the second floor.

As units were en route, Engine 7 arrived on scene and declared a Signal 30 for a working structure fire. Truck 3 immediately set up in the middle of the roadway and put its ladder to the second-story windows of the structure. Firefighters made entry to the second floor where they encountered a heavy smoke condition. As firefighters pushed their way further into the apartment they discovered they had a heavily involved kitchen fire with extension into the third floor of the structure.

As crews made their way to the seat of the fire, heavy fire pushed out from the 'Charlie' side of the windows of the second floor. Firefighters on the second floor notified incoming crews that part of the floor had already burned through and to use caution. Firefighters immediately began to knock down the heavy fire conditions on the second floor.

An additional truck company arrived on scene and firefighters began to assist with extending an additional hose line to the thirdfloor. Firefighters from the truck company took out the front attic vent on the building and heavy smoke pushed out of the building.

Firefighters made their way up to the third-floor and knocked down any fire that had extended into that area.

Crews on scene notified command that all of the heavy fire was knocked down and they were conducting heavy overhaul on the second and third floors of the

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JUMP TO FILE #120720111 structure. The City of Albany's fire investigators were contacted and requested to the scene. Firefighters conducted heavy overhaul on scene and extinguished hot spots in the roof line, second and third floors for over 40 minutes.

The structure sustained heavy amounts of fire damage on the second floor along with heavy water damage on the first floor and basement. No firefighters were injured on scene. The Red Cross was contacted to assist the occupants of the building. The fire is currently under investigation.

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Working Fire Strikes Vacant Rochester House for Second Time Rochester, NY - Rochester Firefighters responded on Sunday evening, November 8th, to a house fire on Hudson Avenue.

Battalion 1 arrived to find heavy fire on two floors JUMP TO FILE# and through the roof 111120107 of a vacant structure.

This house had a previous fire in it back in February and had been deemed unsafe to enter, therefore operations consisted of an exterior attack only.

The fire was placed under control within two hours.

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This DVD is approximately 47 minutes in length and it covers a four-day New Year’s weekend in 2011-12. Within that time there was a total of 53 incidents. The fires took place in the districts of Hollywood, West Hollywood, North Hollywood, Burbank, Studio City, Sun Valley and Sherman Oaks.

Pretty much all of the fires involved autos, with and sometimes without extensions, to structures above. Most of the fires started in carports and some were in garages.

All are spectacular, with many fully involved vehicles. That is the aim of arsonists! Some of the complexes are large with a whole line of cars in the carports, making for a horrific sight of burning. Firefighters are kept rather busy stretching handlines and raising aerials for ventilation. Each incident covered with a location, date, type of situation and which fire station is the first due in the district (ex. LAFD FS 27). Many expensive autos were destroyed. In the end there was an arsonist arrested. There was also a fire in an abandoned two-story church, but I do not think that it was attributed to the arsonist.

There is no narration, just the information given on the screen at the start of each incident, however the viewer can hear verbal exchanges among the firefighters in the course of their operations.

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2021…Let’s start it off on the right foot!

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Firefighters Dispatched for Smoke Condition at Newburgh Mall Newburgh, NY - Winona Lake Engine Company was called out at 8:00 A.M. on November 12th, along with Orange Lake FD, for heavy smoke conditions reported in the Newburgh Mall. Winona Lake firefighters arrived, hit the hydrant and laid in one-and-a-half inch and two-inch lines. It was determined that the smoke condition came from a store that left a warming plate on.

There is absolutely no reason to go into what 2020 was like, we were all there. Instead, let’s look into 2021 with some optimism, hope and culinary adventure. January usually brings on plenty of resolutions and self promises, most often revolving around health and wellness. This is absolutely a good thing, and something I myself tend to partake in. But where I think we fall flat on those commitments is our diet. This is by no means a reference to “diets” like South Beach, Paleo, Keto or any of the other numerous ones out there. I am referring simply to what we are eating and how it will affect the resolutions and promises we made to

ourselves. Healthy food is connected to all sorts of negative connotations, whether it be “expensive” or “lacking in flavor”.

Many of these are not true, and sometimes quite the opposite.

Fresh produce for instance is almost always cheaper than the canned variety. And while flavor is highly subjective, many healthy recipes contain tons of flavor, usually in the form of good fats, fresh herbs and spices.

It would be easy to say just throw some chicken on the grill or toss up a kale salad. These are obviously healthy for you and by all means if that’s what you enjoy, go for it. But sometimes I think the key to sustaining healthier eating habits lie in the more adventurous recipes. The ones that take what we would normally consider unhealthy, but delicious all the same, and flip it upside down using more nutritious ingredients and different techniques. When we make these recipes, it breaks up the monotony

of the “grilled chicken, sweet potato and broccoli” meals. These new and unexpected recipes keep us and our palates excited for more, hence the sustainable aspect of it all.

I challenge you in 2021 to try and think outside of the box when it comes to your cooking. Think of foods that you may not make as often as you would like or should.

Think…cauliflower. Yes, cauliflower gets a bad rap sometimes.

But it is the perfect blank canvas for flavors and textures. And it just so happens to make a great alternative to mashed potatoes. When combined with sweet roasted garlic and some plain Greek yogurt, the cauliflower turns into a creamy dish that will make you forget about potatoes. This recipe has tons of flavor, nutrients and will certainly turn you into a believer that healthy food can be delicious.

Here’s to a Happy and Healthy New Year!

ROASTED GARLIC CAULIFLOWER MASH Serves 4

Ingredients:

1 Medium Head Cauliflower 1 Head Garlic 1 Sprig Rosemary ½ Cup Plain Greek Yogurt ½ Cup EVOO Salt, to taste Procedure:

-Preheat oven to 375° F

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Washingtonville Firefighters Extricate Driver from Overturned Car Washingtonville, NY - At 2:37 P.M. on November 11th, the Washingtonville FD was dispatched to a motor vehicle collision on Tuthill Road in the vicinity of Fox Hollow. Upon arrival, responding units found a car on its side with the driver still in the vehicle. Washingtonville FD personnel stabilized the vehicle and extricated the driver. The driver was turned over to Blooming Grove Volunteer Ambulance personnel for evaluation and treatment. Blooming Grove PD was also on scene.

-Cut the top off the whole head of garlic, place in foil. Drizzle with EVOO and wrap tight. Roast in the oven for 45 minutes or until soft and brown.

-While the garlic roasts, cut the cauliflower into small pieces and place in a pot with a steamer basket. Pick and finely chop the rosemary, add to the cauliflower. Steam cauliflower for 20 minutes or until tender.

-Put the cauliflower in a food processor with

yogurt. Squeeze out the roasted garlic into the cauliflower. Add a pinch of salt and buzz until combined. With

motor running add EVOO until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning.

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WORKING FACES If you have photos you would like to see in our “Working Faces” feature, please upload them on our website, www.1stResponderNews.com or email them to Lindsey@1stResponderNews.com

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First Responders Conduct "Good Night Lights" Event at Rochester Children's Hospital

Rochester, NY - On Wednesday night, December 2nd, first responders from across the greater Rochester area gathered at Golisano Children's Hospital for "Good Night Lights", where fire, police and EMS vehicles turned on their lights to say "goodnight" to the patients. This event will continue during the holiday season every Wednesday night at 6:00 P.M., through December 23rd.

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Two lieutenants from Winona Lake Engine Company put up Christmas decorations and lights around the firehouse.

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Car Fire Between Two Buildings Quickly Brought Under Control by Troy Firefighters JEFFREY ARNOLD/@FIREPHOTO25

Thanksgiving Day House Fire Displaces Resident in Rochester

Rochester, NY - On Thanksgiving day, November 26th, at 11:48 A.M., Rochester firefighters responded to a house fire at 76 Post Avenue. The resident had returned home and found the dwelling charged with smoke. The blaze was brought under control in about 20 minutes. There were no injuries reported. The Red Cross was assisting the displaced resident. The cause of the blaze was under investigation.

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Food Drive Held at Vails Gate Firehouse Vails Gate, NY - On November 22nd, the Vails Gate FD along with New Windsor PBA held a food drive for families in the area. All donated food goes to the food bank, where it is then distributed to the needy. The food drive was held at Vails Gate firehouse Station One. Residents pulled up with items to donate and members of the FD and PD took the items and placed them on a table inside the firehouse. Everyone wished the members a safe and Happy Thanksgiving.

Troy, NY - On Wednesday evening, November 18th at 9:10 P.M., the City of Troy’s Fire Department was dispatched to an alarm of fire at 284 9th Street. The dispatcher notified all units that they were taking multiple calls for a car fire in between two buildings. Police units in the area quickly arrived on scene and shut down the roadways at Ninth Street and Hoosick Street.

The battalion chief, along with Engine 4, the rescue squad, and

JUMP TO FILE #120720109 Truck 2 arrived on scene and had a fully involved car fire between two buildings. The chief notified the dispatcher that the vehicle fire was not endangering any structure, and they could return Engine 1 to quarters. Firefighters from Engine 4 stretched a single hand line to the front of the vehicle and quickly began to knock down the

fire. Firefighters popped open the hood of the vehicle and the driver door and quickly knocked down all of the remaining fire.

Firefighters conducted overhaul for about 20 minutes on scene before turning the incident over to the police department. The fire is currently under investigation, and no injuries were reported.

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Caring about CARES EMS ISSUE

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The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, also known as the CARES Act, was an economic stimulus designed to help individual Americans through the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic. The CARES Act Provider Relief Fund provided funds to healthcare provider agencies and businesses to help them deal with the loss of revenue and added expenses due to the pandemic; these funds do not need to be paid back so long as the receiving entities meet requirements.

Under the provisions of the Provider Relief Fund, approximately 175-billion dollars was distributed nationwide to hospitals and frontline provider agencies. There has been, so far, two different disbursements, the first was sent automatically to providers who provided Medicare fee-for-service, the second was sent after providers submitted applications. Another application process was completed early this past November.

Although the funds do not have to be paid back, recipients may be audited to ensure that the funds meet the criteria and are used for specific supplies and costs related to the pandemic.

Unlike most grant programs for EMS agencies, which usually provide detailed lists of specific equipment and items, there was initially no list of approved items.

Recently the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has provided guidelines as to eligibility requirements.

Generally to be eligible for funds under the CARES Act Provider Relief Fund, EMS agencies need to have billed Medicaid / CHIP programs or Medicaid managed care plans for health-related services between Jan.1, 2018 and Mar.31, 2020; received a prior targeted distribution; and have provided patient care after Jan. 31, 2020. More specific details are available on the HHS.gov site at https://bit.ly/3qfKJfM. Conditions include that the recipient is

eligible to bill Medicare and agrees to not seek out-of-pocket payments from a COVID-19 patient that are greater than what the patient would otherwise have been required to pay if the care had been provided by an in-network provider.

Nationally nearly 320-thousand providers received the initial allocation of $30-billion, with an additional distribution of $20-billion to 15-thousand providers. In New York State more than 250 EMS agencies have received funds — hospitals, fire-based ambulances, nursing homes, urgent care centers, medical equipment centers, and specified private doctors also received monies. These monies are grants, not loans or advanced payments and they will not be used toward FUTURE Medicare services. Grantees. Beneficiaries are required to confirm receipt of monies within 30 days and agree to Terms and Conditions.

Regarding what EMS agencies can spend these funds on the Terms and Conditions part of the agreement are very general, "That the Payment will only be used to prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus, and that the Payment shall reimburse the Recipient only for healthcare related expenses or lost revenues that are attributable to coronavirus." After the initial allocations, HHS did clarify some of the terms to include items such as: • Supplies used to provide healthcare services for possible or actual COVID-19 patients • Equipment used to provide healthcare services for possible or actual COVID-19 patients • Workforce training • Developing and staffing emergency operation centers • Reporting COVID-19 test results to federal, state, or local governments • Building or constructing temporary structures to expand capacity for COVID-19 patient care or to provide healthcare services to non-COVID-19 patients in a separate area from where COVID-19 patients are being treated • Acquiring additional resources, including facilities, equipment, supplies, healthcare practices, staffing, and technology to expand or preserve care delivery.

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Lawnmower Catches Fire in Henrietta Henrietta, NY - On Thursday, November 4th, Henrietta firefighters responded to a lawnmower fire on Palo Alto Drive. The crew of Engine 642 quickly extinguished the blaze.

There were no injuries reported.

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Orange County, NY - A hands-on vehicle extrication drill was recently held behind Good-Will firehouse, where new members got to see how equipment is set up and used. The Jaws of Life was set up and senior members demonstrated where to cut the vehicle in order to take the roof off, and a stabilizer was used to make the vehicle safe. A safety officer was there and went around viewing the operation.

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Car Versus House with Person Trapped in Rochester Rochester, NY - Rochester firefighters responded early Sunday morning, November 8th, to a car that went through a house on North Street.

Engine 16 ar- JUMP TO FILE# rived and found a 111120104 car that crashed into the basement of the home, with a person still inside. Firefighters extricated the person within 10 minutes.

This occurred at a vacant structure, which was torn down after the vehicle was removed from the house.

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FAMILY OF SEVEN LEFT HOMELESS AFTER FIRE GUTS HOME IN CORAM

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Coram, NY - A fire broke out in the basement of 6 Hagen Ct. just after 10:00 P.M. on December 2nd, sending five kids and two adults out into the cold night air. Coram firefighters responded and were met with heavy fire and smoke upon arrival.

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Suffolk County Police Officer Injured in Crash

Selden, NY - On November 8th, Selden firefighters and EMS members responded to a reported crash involving a Suffolk County police officer on South Evergreen Drive and Elmwood Avenue. Both the police officer and the driver of the truck involved had only minor injuries. Both were transported to an area hospital. The collision sent both vehicles off the road and onto a residential lawn.

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Car Slams into Motorcycle, Injuring Rider in Brookhaven Brookhaven, NY - On Friday, November 27th at about 6:43 P.M., the Brookhaven Fire Department was activated for a report of a motorcycle MVA at the 7 Eleven located at 2475 Montauk Highway. Chiefs Peter DiPinto, Jr. [5-3-30] and Dan DiPinto [5-3-31] arrived on scene to find the rider of the bike down in the parking lot. Rescues 3 and 4 responded to the scene along with Engine 9. Firefighters made sure the car that hit the bike was secure. They also assisted South Country Ambulance with patient care. South Country Ambulances 16, 17 and 20, along with Responders 81 and 85 all responded to the scene. The rider of the motorbike was taken by ambulance to a local hospital for treatment of undisclosed injuries.

The driver of the car was checked out by EMS but it was unclear if they were transported to the hospital or RMA’d. All FD units were back in service after about 35 minutes.

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Mastic Handles Commercial Building Fire at Applebees Shirley, NY - On Thursday, November 19th at 5:20 P.M., the Mastic Fire Department was activated for an automatic alarm at the Applebees located at 855 Montauk Highway. Chief Rudy Sunderman arrived and found smoke in the building, and the alarm was upgraded to a general fire alarm. The resturant was evacuated. Engine 5-12-3 arrived on scene, stretched a line, and brought the crew inside to investigate. Engine 5-122 as well as Rescues 10 and 10A also came into the scene.

Fire was quickly located in the heating system and knocked down with a dry chem extinguisher. Firefighters verified that there was no extension to other parts of the restaurant. The Fire Marshal was notified, and the scene was turned over to the Brookhaven Town Fire Marshal to inspect the building and further investigate.

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No Answers, Only Questions About Overturned Car in Selden Selden, NY - Firefighters, Paramedics, Chiefs and Police were baffled as they pulled up to an overturned car in the rear of a shopping center on Middle Cty. Road on November 20th. The elderly male driver was unclear as to what happened to cause the car to overturn. The driver was shaken up, but refused treatment. The incident will remain a mystery.

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Family of Seven Left Homeless After Fire Guts Home in Coram Coram, NY - A fire broke out in the basement of 6 Hagen Ct. just after 10:00 P.M. on December 2nd, sending five kids and two adults out into the cold night air.

Coram firefight- JUMP TO FILE# ers responded and 120320101 were met with heavy fire and smoke upon arrival.

The first chief on scene started a mutual aid response that included tower ladders, RIT, engines and ambulances to the scene, as well as an engine to backfill Coram's firehouse.

The fast-moving fire quickly broke through the first floor into the kitchen area, causing the first floor to collapse. The chief immediately called for all members to evacuate the structure. The fire then spread up the walls to the second floor before venting out of windows and the attic.

The displaced family was assisted by the Red Cross who responded for emergency housing.

The SCPD arson squad and Town of Brookhaven fire marshal's office responded to investigate the blaze.

The fire took about two hours and at least seven departments to bring under control. No injuries were reported.

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Brookhaven FD Lt. John Hodge, Jr. gives orders to his crew on the scene of a MVA.

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Mastic Firefighter Zayas standing by with the Halligan at a recent structure fire.

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Brookhaven Firefighter Jimmy Cassidy at a recent MVA scene.

East Northport, NY - On the morning of October 26, 2020 Suffolk County Police Officer Chris Ward and Commack Volunteer Ambulance Corps Advanced EMT James Garside and EMT Stephanie Lino responded to an East Northport home where they delivered a baby girl, Phoebe.

For Hayley and Philip Piscitello, it was the first night they spent in their new home. Mom and daughter were transported to Huntington Hospital, which was one of the first calls for Commack's newly acquired PL Custom ambulance. Four weeks later, on the afternoon November 16th, the Commack Volunteer Ambulance Corps had the family reveal a stork decal on the ambulance to commemorate the event.

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LONG ISLAND BUDDY SHOTS If you have photos you would like to see in our “Buddy Shots” feature, please upload them on our website, www.1stResponderNews.com or email them to Lindsey@1stResponderNews.com.

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Bicyclist in Farmingville Seriously Injured After Hitting Tree

Farmingville, NY - On Saturday, November 7th just after 3:00 P.M., the Farmingville FD was alerted to a male bicyclist who hit a tree in the woods behind Brookhaven Town Hall on Independence Drive. The patient was seriously injured and had to be removed with assistance from Selden FD's ATV (gator), which was able to go into woods. Thanks to a combined effort by all firefighters on scene, the patient was placed in a stokes stretcher and then put on the gator and transported from the woods to an awaiting ambulance, where he was then transported to a local trauma center.

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The East Williston Fire Department recently held a fundraiser with Santa and their 1929 Maxim Pumper. (L to R): Ex-Capt. T. Devaney, Ex-Chief G. Carlin, Ex-Chief P. Theodore, Dep Mayor R. Dunne, Ex-Chief T. Delaporte, Ex-Chief A. Carbone, Jr., and FF V. Delgato.

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Suffolk County, NY - Gordon Heights Fire Department First Responder (5-9-80).

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Brookhaven Probationary Firefighter Matt Olivero and Firefighter Brendan Arellano at a recent MVA call on William Floyd Parkway after helping the people and cleaning up the scene.

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LONG ISLAND Driver Suffers Serious Injuries After Being Ejected from SUV in Mount Sinai Mount Sinai, NY - Around 8:00 P.M. on November 22nd, the driver of an SUV was ejected after overturning the vehicle they were in on County Rd. 83 southbound, just north of Canal Rd. JUMP TO FILE# F i r e fi g h t e r s 112320100 from Mt. Sinai and EMS personnel from Port Jefferson Volunteer Ambulance responded to the scene and secured and transported a 23-year-old male with serious injuries to a trauma center.

SCPD closed the roadway to conduct an investigation into the one-car accident.

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This patch belongs to the East Islip Fire Department, located in Suffolk County, NY.

Merrick Hook and Ladder in Nassau County recently took delivery of two new Seagrave Aerials. The first is a 2020 Seagrave Marauder 100' rear-mount. The second is a 2020 Seagrave Marauder 95' Aerialscope. These two new units replaced an older aerial, platform and a heavy rescue vehicle.

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Brookhaven FD Rescue 4 at a recent MVA in Shirley.

Car Versus Pole in Brookhaven Brookhaven, NY - On Thanksgiving day, November 26th, at about 2:56 P.M., the Brookhaven Fire Department and South Country Ambulance were activated for a report of a vehicle versus pole on Beaverdam Road.

South Country Ambulance units 80 and 83 arrived on scene and confirmed the vehicle vs. pole with wires down and no one trapped. Chiefs DiPinto [5-3-30]

JUMP TO FILE #120320116 and Verni from Brookhaven FD [5-3-32] arrived and gave orders to the crews from Rescues 3 and 4 to secure the scene. The vehicle was secured, as was the line.

Scene tape was put up and orders were given to Fire Police and SCPD to block Beaverdam be-

tween Arthur Ave. and Bellview Ave. The driver of the car sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to a local hospital by South Country Road. Due to the damaged pole and downed lines, the road was closed for an extended period of time.

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FDNY My Greatest Gift To You This Christmas, Is A Healthy Me Chaplain’s Corner Pastor Fernando Villicana

Matthew 22:36 “Teacher, which is the great commandment in the law?” v37 Jesus said to him, "'You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ v38 This is the first and great commandment. v39 And the second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ v40 On these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets.”

In uncertain times, in times where morals are being redefined and so many of the traditional values that many of us were raised with are being re-visited, God speaks to us and provides divine direction. The only two things that God really asks of humanity are encapsulated in the verses we just read. In the Bible, a religious leader asked Jesus: “Which one law in the volumes of writings would you say is the most important one?” Jesus answered: “all the law and all the prophets hang on just two things.”

1) Love God with all you’ve got (with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind) 2) “Love people like you love your-

self.”

No matter what generation we find ourselves in - a real loving relationship with God will reduce the need for a long list of laws.

A real healthy relationship with God is what brings everything else into alignment. Loving God orders your world. Loving God sorts out your love life, family life, friendships… Jesus knew that if we got the top button of our shirts right, the rest should fall into alignment. Jesus is teaching all of us that if we love Him with all of our hearts, we would learn from Him how to love others.

Here Jesus replaces rules with relationships. So, the best gift I can give someone in my circle of influence is a healthy me. ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself'. If you love people, I mean really care about them, then you probably won’t: steal from them, lie to them, cheat on them, verbally abuse them, cuss them out, hurt them, talk behind their backs… What if we approached this Christmas (Jesus birthday) with a determination and a realization that if I would be spiritually healthy, the people around me will benefit from it. And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, Hebrews 10:24 So, the greatest gift to you this Christmas is a healthy me!

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FDNY Engine Co. 66, with their 2016 KME 2000-GPM pumper, turn out to an alarm on a warm November day.

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