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THREE-ALARM HOUSE FIRE LEAVES THREE PEOPLE DISPLACED

JOHN BECHTOLD

Ulster, NY - A problem with a pellet stove caused a three-alarm house fire at 2 Juniper Lane in the Town of Ulster on April 14th. Ulster Hose Co #5 responded to find the entire house and garage in flames.

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Team Work Leads to Successful Technical Rescue in Rochester Rochester, NY - On Thursday evening, April 27th, the Rochester Police Department was called to locate a missing person who was despondent. A friend had called 911 JUMP TO FILE# reporting that the 043017100 person was at the Port of Rochester.

Because the patrol units did not locate the subject there, they needed to check all of the bridges.

Rochester, New York is divided in two from north to south by the Genesee River. Having a good working knowledge of the river and it's access/bridges is a necessity.

The patrol cars began a methodical search. When they reached a park that is at the top of the lower falls and the bottom of the middle falls, they drive down the 1/2 access road.

There, they found the subject standing dangerously close to the river on a very old, mud covered foundation. One of the responding officers was part of the crisis intervention team and made contact via cell phone in an attempt to bring her back to shore.

As the police worked, Rochester Fire Department (Group 2) was dispatched with a full water rescue assignment and at least one extra truck company. There is not much distance between the middle and lower falls and with copious amounts of rain, the river was flowing at 6000-cubic-feet per minute.

Rochester Gas and Electric can slow water movement at two points on the river normally, however due to the increased run off, this was not possible.

Rescue 11 deployed two rescue swimmers to the shore downstream to an eddy where a rescue was possible. Additionally, two harnesses and a compound mechanical advantage system was put into place for a firefighter and the victim.

Daylight turned to darkness, plans A, B and C were devised and ready to go, including the boat below the lower falls. AMR provided EMS standby services for RFD and the victim. Several portable lights illuminated the rescue swimmers' area and where the victim was located.

Hostage negotiators responded to the scene and the victim elected to try and walk back to shore, but after standing in the waterfall mist for two hours, the subject's legs were weak, and the command post decided that they needed to effect a rescue.

A firefighter donned all appropriate rope rescue gear and brought a harness and PFD to the victim and then assisted the subject back to shore, where AMR then transported the victim to a local hospital for evaluation.

This is the type of teamwork, interagency communication and cooperation that provided a positive outcome without injuries. Also, 911 dispatchers were vital in making notifications and completing requests; an often overlooked part of this system.

- JOHN SPAULDING

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Firefighter Mike Masseau makes the rescue with the assistance of over three dozen brothers and sisters, RPD, and AMR. Fine teamwork in public safety.

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Hurley, NY - At 4:28 A.M. on April 23rd, the Hurley Fire Dept., along with several mutual aid fire companies, responded to a house fire with two people trapped. The fire, located at 212 Ridgewood Ave., a split-level home, had smoke and flames showing upon arrival of firefighters. State police, Sheriff's officers and firefighters worked relentlessly to gain access to the people trapped in the residence, but heavy fire in a basement living area prevented the rescue efforts. One victim was removed and transported to a hospital, while another was recovered in the basement of the residence. Both people unfortunately did not survive.

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Two Brush Fires on Same Day in Newburgh Newburgh, NY - Winona Lake was dispatched to a brush fire in the Orange Lake Fire District on May 11th. Orange Lake and Winona Lake were busy dealing with that brush fire when the Town of Newburgh Police were called to respond to a second brush fire on Route 52, just west of Wintergreen Avenue.

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Arson Suspected at ThreeAlarm Fire in Kingston

Kingston, NY - A three-alarm fire in a vacant house sent firefighters from several companies to 162 O'Neil St., at 3:22 A.M. on May 9th. Assistant Fire Chief Chris Rea said that upon arrival, there was heavy fire showing through the roof. The fire was contained to a third-floor walk-up attic and the secondfloor right rear of the home. It took about 30-minutes to get the blaze under control. One firefighter suffered a moderate burn to his wrist.

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New York: William N. Tolley, 42 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: April 20, 2017 Death Date: April 20, 2017 Fire Department: Fire Department New York City Initial Summary: At 1420hrs, Firefighter William N. Tolley and members of Ladder 135, along with additional fire units, responded to a fire in a second floor apartment in a five-story apartment building at 1615 Putnam Avenue in Queens. Firefighter Tolley, who was assigned as his unit's outside ventilation firefighter, was accessing the roof of the structure when he fell five stories. Firefighter Tolley was transported to Wyckoff Heights Medical Center where he succumbed to the injuries sustained in the fall.

Ohio: David Lemponen, 83 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: April 27, 2017 Death Date: April 28, 2017 Fire Department: Austinburg Volunteer Fire Department Initial Summary: Firefighter David Lemponen was directing traffic on the north side of State Route 307 at the scene of a minor motor vehicle accident when he was struck by another vehicle. Firefighter Lemponen was treated and transported by Medevac to a Cleveland hospital but succumbed to the injuries sustained when struck.

Arkansas: Doug Deckard, 51 Rank: Fire Chief Incident Date: April 30, 2017 Death Date: April 30, 2017 Fire Department: Cove Creek Pearson Fire Department Initial Summary: While outside of his vehicle checking water conditions during severe storms that were occurring throughout north-central Arkansas, Fire Chief Doug Deckard was struck by another vehicle on Highway 25 just west of the Faulkner-Cle-

burne County line near Quitman. Fire Chief Deckard passed away a short time later from the injuries sustained when struck.

California: Jerome Boyd, 55 Rank: Battalion Chief Incident Date: April 28, 2017 Death Date: April 28, 2017 Fire Department: Los Angeles Fire Department Initial Summary: Battalion Chief Jerome Boyd suffered a medical emergency on the morning of Friday, April 28, while on-duty driving in a fire department vehicle near Downtown Los Angeles. He was transported to California Hospital Medical Center by a Los Angeles Fire Department rescue ambulance. All efforts to revive him, however, were not successful.

New Jersey: William F. Gerace, 54 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: April 10, 2017 Death Date: April 28, 2017 Fire Department: Gibbsboro Fire Company No. 1 Inc. Initial Summary: On April 10, as he was advancing hose line during mandatory live burn training, Firefighter William Gerace suffered a spiral fracture to his right fibula. On April 28, Firefighter Gerace's spouse contacted 911 from Gerace's residence as he was showing signs of severe respiratory difficulty.

Upon the arrival of emergency responders, Firefighter Gerace stopped breathing and went into cardiac arrest. He was immediately transported to a local hospital with EMS performing CPR. CPR was continued at the hospital and, after approximately 20 minutes, doctors pronounced him deceased. Autopsy results showed that he suffered a pulmonary embolism, which was directly attributed to being a complication of his initial leg fracture and recovery process.

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Car Crashes Down from Rock Ledge, Trapping Driver Au Sable Forks, NY - The Au Sable Forks Fire Department and the Au Sable Forks Volunteer Ambulance Service were dispatched by Clinton County Emergency Services on May 14th at 6:14 P.M. to an MVA with rollover, located past Northline Utilities on Route 9N. The department JUMP TO FILE# responded with 29 060217101 members to the scene, including Fire Rescue 116, E-111, WT-114, BT-117 and Squad 119.

Assistant Chief McKie 110-1 was the Incident Commander and upon his arrival, found a car that had left the roadway and rode up along the rock ledge before coming crashing down to land on its roof.

The vehicle was crushed with the driver pinned inside.

Engine 111's crew deployed a hand-line to protect the driver in case of fire. The members from Fire Rescue 116 used rescue jacks to stabilize the car and then proceeded to use the Jaws of Life to open up the car so that EMS could give aid to the driver.

The driver was extricated and taken to the hospital for further treatment.

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Vacant House Fire Lights Up Night Sky Over South Troy Troy, NY - On the early morning of June 6th at approximately 3:00 A.M., the City of Troy Fire Department responded to 40 Ida Street for an alarm of fire. A caller stated that flames and smoke were coming from the house.

The first arriving police unit on scene had a fully involved twostory, balloon frame, vacant dwelling and immediately started to evacuate the two homes next to it as flames were shooting 20-feet into the air.

With Engine-6 being stationed less than 800-feet away, crews arrived quickly and called for the second-alarm, as did the the City of Troy battalion chief. Engine-6's crew stretched a handle and immediately tried to knock down the flames, but the heavy fire pushed the crew right back out of the front door.

Firefighters immediately switched to a defensive operation to protect the exposure buildings on both sides of the fire building as additional manpower arrived.

Firefighters stretched a two-and-ahalf inch line and started to knock down the fire on the first-floor, but as soon as they made entry, the second-floor flashed over.

Firefighters were pulled from the building and used master streams and hand-lines to knock down the heavy fire conditions.

Crews made entry into 38 Ida St.

JUMP TO FILE #060617104 and started to check the home when they discovered that the fire had spread into the roofline of the building. They stretched a handline inside and started to knock down the fire.

Due to low hanging power lines and tight city streets, the truck company had a hard time setting up. As soon as firefighters were able to set up Truck-2, they were able to knock down the heavy fire in the roof, but as firefighters were hitting the fire in the roof line, the roof gave way and collapsed onto the building.

Command requested a recall of manpower to cover the city.

Firefighters were on scene for most of the morning hitting hot spots in the fire building. Fortunately, all of the residents were able to get out of their homes safely with the assistance of the Troy Police Department and Troy Fire Department.

The vacant building was a total loss and the adjacent building sustained damage to the roof and walls. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the Troy Fire Department and Office of Fire Prevention and Control.

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Cronomer Valley Firefighters Respond to MVA on Favino Drive

Newburgh, NY - Cronomer Valley FD was dispatched to a vehicle that struck a pole on Route 32 in the area of Favino Drive on April 30th. Cronomer Valley command was first on-scene, reporting that the vehicle was in a wooded area and that the subject was out of the vehicle. Town of Newburgh Police and Cronomer Valley Fire Police directed traffic during the incident. Town of Newburgh EMS and Mobile Life also responded to the scene. Firefighters checked the vehicle for hazards and the driver was evaluated on-scene by EMS.

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Salem Rescue Squad Receives Mary McClellan Foundation 2016 Grant Salem, NY – (May 11, 2017) – The Salem Rescue Squad would like to thank the Mary McClellan Foundation for its generous grant in support of the Squad’s emergency medical services operation. The grant was used to obtain: -Three Thomas EMS Pediatric Packs, the most organized and complete pre-hospital pediatric pack in the industry, including eight separate high visibility removable pouches designed to treat all pediatric patients up to 36kg. Each pouch is designed to accommodate all of the medical equipment necessary to treat a patient in each specified weight range.

-Three Laerdal portable suction units; a portable, powerful and highly reliable suction unit designed for optimal preparation in emergencies.

-Nine Littmann Classic III Stethoscopes; dual head design makes both pediatric and adult auscultation available through just one scope. The single piece diaphragms offer both high and low frequency auscultation whilst increasing the infection control properties of the scope.

-One HP laptop computer for training purposes; an ongoing process that assists members in maintaining the high level of care provided by the Salem Rescue Squad.

JUMP TO FILE #051517106 We would also like to remind everyone to make sure that your 9-11 street address is clearly visible from the road so that we can locate you quickly during an emergency.

Keep an up-to-date list of your medical history, medications and dosages, and any allergies for yourself and family members.

For more than 45 years, the Salem Rescue Squad has provided emergency medical services to citizens and visitors in Salem, Hebron, Jackson, East Greenwich and Rupert. The Squad relies primarily on dedicated volunteers to serve as Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), drivers and assistants in answering approximately 400 calls per year.

Salem Rescue Squad is in search of new members who can be a part of its team and contribute to its critical mission of providing emergency medical care to the community. Flexible schedules are easily accommodated due to our 24/7 schedule. For more information about Salem Rescue Squad call 518.854.7199 or email salem44ems@hotmail.com.

- ED DONOGHUE

WOMEN IN FIREFIGHTING If you have photos you would like to see in our “Women in Firefighting” feature, please upload them on our website www.1stResponderNews.com or email them to Lindsey@1stResponderNews.com

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Busti Firefighters Battle Barn Fire

Busti, NY - On April 30th, the Busti Fire Department was dispatched to Creek Road for a barn fire. A Busti unit went on scene and confirmed a working barn fire. Fire departments from Kiantone, Frewsburg, Lakewood, Fluvanna and Lander, PA assisted Busti at the scene. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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Schoharie Firefighters Attend National Fire Academy Schoharie, NY - Four Schoharie County volunteer fire members from the Cobleskill, Richmondville and Schoharie Fire Departments attended the National Fire Academy's (NFA) New York State Weekend Training from May 19th-21st.

The classes, held annually in Emmitsburg, Maryland, offer professional and volunteer firefighters, first responders and EMS personnel an opportunity to further their experience and education with instruction from experts, while also networking with fellow students from across the state and with nationally recognized instructors.

While at the NFA, Schoharie County fire personnel studied tactics for the initial arriving company officer, as well as the skills and responsibilities necessary for first time fire chiefs and future chief officers.

"The national average for the number of fire personnel from across the United States that visit the National Fire Academy is less than 2 percent," said National Fire Academy Acting Superintendent, Kirby Kiefer. Attendance to the academy is free of charge for students and provides a lifetime of networking with fire service professionals throughout the world.

JUMP TO FILE #052417108 The training offered at the academy is varied and includes topics such as Emergency Medical Services, Leadership, Fire Prevention, Hazardous Materials and Fire/Arson Investigation.

"I am excited that Schoharie County continues to send volunteers to the National Fire Academy," said Schoharie County Fire Coordinator, Matthew Brisley.

"My goal is to have more of our local fire departments and fire personnel attend at least once in his or her career."

The 17 volunteer fire and EMS departments of Schoharie County respond to more than 5,000 fire and medical calls annually, protecting nearly 32,000 county residents and visitors in an area covering up to 626-squaremiles.

For more information about Schoharie County's Fire and EMS Services, and/or how you can get involved, contact your local fire department, visit http://www.schohariecountyny.gov or search for many of the departments on Facebook.

- JOHN BORST III

"Brotherhood doesn’t mean turnout coats, kilts and t-shirts.

Brotherhood is men and women sweating and suffering together: whether on the drill ground, the fire ground, or in the gym. It means 'I’m going to do whatever I can to be the best for them, for my crew, and for myself.' It means no longer tolerating incompetence in tactics, skills or physical ability." -James Keegan, Cherry Hill Fire Department Firefighter James Keegan of Cherry Hill Fire Department sent me this quote after the 2017 Fire Department Instructor's Conference in Indianapolis, IN. Jimmy just finished competing in the 'Firefighter Throwdown' and this was his biggest take away from his time spent there. Of course, I totally agree with his sentiment but recently, I was able experience it first-hand at an event that just so happened to have been held at Jimmy’s department.

Thousands upon thousands of firefighters, police officers, soldiers, athletes, first responders and civilians from all across America participated in the ‘Memorial Day Murph’ workout over Memorial Day weekend.

This workout was created to honor Lt. Michael Murphy, who was killed in action on June 8, 2005. His life was memorialized in the movie “Lone Survivor”. The workout consists of a 1-mile run followed by 100 pull-ups, 200 push-ups, 300 air squats and another 1-mile run, all while wearing a 20-lb. weight vest.

This workout can be scaled for all abilities, however it’s meant to be a challenge. It’s meant to push you to a new level. Lieutenant Murphy did this workout weekly in preparation to become a Navy Seal. We honor him and all other service members who made the ultimate sacrifice by participating in this workout and pushing ourselves to new physical limits.

I’ve participated in ‘Murph’ for

several years, but this year was different. I was invited to participate with the members of the Cherry Hill Fire Department at one of their stations. They are an official ‘Murph’ location each year. I’ve worked out there before, but I’d never experienced anything like this. There were about 30 of us total, including firefighters, police officers and family members, most of whom I had never met before until that day. But none of that mattered, because we were all there for one reason; to honor the fallen.

Hanging on the whiteboard in the station where the workout was written, also hung pictures of New Jersey service members who were killed in action in various wars. Before we started the workout, names of the fallen were read aloud. Their names stuck with me on that first mile and through several rounds of the workout. During the workout, I looked around a lot, watching everyone work through their rounds. I couldn’t help but think how amazing this was. I was at a firehouse, in New Jersey, doing one of the most grueling, yet meaningful workouts possible. I also thought about Jimmy’s quote and just how true it felt in this moment.

We throw the word “brother” around in the fire service daily.

Brotherhood is written everywhere, but do we truly understand and embody its meaning? It’s a topic I never thought physical fitness would lead me to ponder. But it did, and participating in ‘Murph,' alongside so many other emergency responders, really made its meaning clear to me. It's way more than wearing a uniform, or putting a sticker on your car. Just showing up doesn’t cut it anymore.

The job that we signed up for is killing us. We are losing too many firefighters to health related issues to keep denying that fact anymore. A cultural change needs to occur, and it needs to occur now.

I’m sure that by this point most people are saying, “there’s no way I can finish ‘Murph'.’” Guess what?

Chances are you’re right! Actually, no one should just attempt a workout like 'Murph' straight off the couch.

Just like no one should run into a structure fire without months of

training. This is where the cultural shift needs to occur. Our culture needs to adopt physical fitness as part of our daily routine. Just like checking the truck or making the beds. We need to take care of the most important piece of equipment we have: our body. It won’t be easy, I’m not saying it is. But what about our job is easy?

Our mission is to protect lives and property. We owe it to ourselves, to the citizens we serve and to those we serve with to start putting more effort into our physical fitness.

‘Murph’ will take place next year, on Memorial Day weekend, at locations around the country. I challenge you to start training now, to make completing this workout your goal. You have just under one year to physically and mentally prepare yourself for this challenge.

I very rarely make guarantees in the fitness world, but this is one I’m willing to put down in writing. Whatever your current physical state is today, if you put forth the work, you will be ready one year from today to tackle this beast of a workout. During your prep year you will not only be helping yourself, but also those you're training with. Your sense of pride and brotherhood will increase, as I’ve seen with firefighters worldwide. The goal is to complete this workout, but you should set smaller goals along the way. Before long, your regimen will become routine.

As you adopt this new fitness lifestyle, start to note how you feel overall. Start to note how your commitment to the fire service grows.

When you take the time and put work back into yourself, you start to realize just how good you really do feel. Having your “brothers” and “sisters” doing it alongside you is just icing on the cake. It’s time to reverse the negative trend that is plaguing our services and bring pride back.

Pride in ourselves, pride in our company, pride in our departments and pride in our services.

As always, should you have any questions, feel free to email me at pip@555fitness.com. Also, feel free to share your stories of transformation along the way. You never know who you may inspire tomorrow from the work you are putting in today!

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Your Personal Size-Up STAYING SAFE

Chief Henry Campbell

Most of us are familiar with the term “size-up," including what it is and how it aids in analyzing and bringing to termination a safe and effective emergency response.

Coupled with any pre-plans and SOP’s, it enables one to readily plan strategies and carry out tactics in order to accomplish specific goals in a safe manner.

The goals may include rescue, confinement, extinguishments, extrications, hazmat mitigation, medical intervention and transport, and whatever type of emergency to which we have responded. Included in our size-up are Scene Safety and Risk Evaluation, primary concerns of the Incident Commander and Company Officers. What about you, do you leave size-up to the IC and officers?

You shouldn’t, you should be just as diligent in doing your own personal size-up as your officers are in doing their overall size-up.

Just maybe you will spot and report on something that may have been missed or has changed. Remember, the scene of most emergencies is dynamic and complicated with change, especially in the early stages. Many heads work better than one! More importantly, your own size-up doesn’t have to be as broad based as the IC’s, but it is just as important to your safety and the safety of other firefighters, as well as EMS personnel on scene.

Your personal size-up should be carried out each time you respond to an emergency. The brief time it takes to engage one's personal computer and visual recording equipment, our brain and eyes; much information can be garnered that will improve one's personal safety and help keep you out of harms way. The brain, upon receipt of the alarm, begins to process all of the information that it has stored on the specific location and/or type of incident.

Included also will be “real time” information, such as time of day, day of week, weather conditions, response route, traffic conditions and any known response hazards. All should be taken into account and adjustments should be made in order to complete a safe response to the incident scene.

Once on scene, the eyes should scan the entire area, taking in the “Big Picture;" now is not the time for tunnel vision. (In the emergency service business, there is never time for “Tunnel Vision”.) If it is a fire situation, where does the

fire appear to be located? What floor, or area is it in? Are there alternate escape routes for you, such as fire escapes, porches, adjoining buildings or roofs, should you need them for a hasty exit. What way is the wind blowing? No, you don’t have to wet a finger or throw grass in the air; just look at the travel direction of the smoke. Wind direction is important, as it will push smoke, flames and heat. If ordered to ventilate, you want the wind at your back and to be working back into the wind in order to safely complete your assignment.

If the fire is in a private residence, what type of house is it?

Ranch, split or high ranch, salt box, modern contemporary, Cape Cod, or Queen Anne? Once you decide on the style of the house, the layout for that style house will almost always be the same, one that you will be familiar with. You know a lot about the layout of the various styles of houses if you take a second or two to recall the common layouts.

Most houses are divided into two sections, living quarters and sleeping quarters. If it's 3:00 A.M. in the morning and search and rescue has to be completed, the bedrooms should be the most likely area to begin the search. Therefore, knowing where the bedrooms are improves chances for a successful search and save, while increasing one's own personal safety.

If conditions deteriorate and you have to make a speedy retreat or bailout, it is comforting to know there is a deck, porch, garage roof, or other readily accessible safe escape routes just outside this window or that door; something you may not have known if you hadn’t done a personal size-up.

Your on scene size-up should include being alert for any changes in the immediate area where you are operating. Are fire conditions changing, such as color and intensity of smoke, flames, heat? Is there fire in an area where there was no fire upon arrival? Are the changes for the better, or for the worse?

Have there been any changes structurally in the area where you are operating, such as sudden cracks in walls appearing, or partial ceiling, wall or other form of interior collapse?

Any of the aforementioned will require immediate notification to the IC and reevaluation by you or your immediate officer as to whether to withdraw or relocate to a safe position. Remember, the fire is dynamic; what was may not be any longer, therefore there is a constant need for size-up, caution and staying alert to the situation. When in doubt, get out!

To be continued...

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Three-Alarm House Fire Leaves Three People Displaced Ulster, NY - A problem with a pellet stove caused a three-alarm house fire at 2 Juniper Lane in the Town of Ulster on April 14th. Ulster Hose Co #5 responded to find the entire house and garage in flames. The alarm went out at 11:30 A.M., and was declared under control at 12:30 P.M. The fire left three people homeless and four dogs unfortunately perished in the flames. Ulster Hose Fire Chief Shawn Heppner said that the two-story home was a total loss.

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Record Attendance Achieved at FDIC International 2017 Tulsa, Okla., May 1st, 2017 – The Fire Department Instructors Conference International (FDIC International) announced a record-breaking attendance of nearly 34,000 attendees from 58 countries at its 90th annual training conference and expo, held at the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN April 24-29, 2017.

The world’s largest and most comprehensive annual firefighter training and exposition event, FDIC International includes Classroom Sessions, Pre-Conference Workshops, Hands-On Training Evolutions, networking events, a conference program with more than 300 speakers, and an exhibition showcasing cuttingedge products and services from nearly 800 companies.

“FDIC International 2017 was a huge achievement for PennWell and the fire service. Its continued growth reflects its reputation for delivering the most advanced training and education from the world’s finest instructors,” said Eric Schlett, Vice President/Executive Director, PennWell Corp.

“And with 798 exhibitors demonstrating the latest apparatus and equipment advancements within the fire service, it is clear that firefighters will travel from all corners of the globe to attend this international event.”

FDIC International 2017 featured many special events and networking opportunities throughout the week. The NFFF 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb, the Scott Firefighter Combat Challenge, the Firefighter Throwdown Crossfit competition, the HEAT Competition, and the Real Time Outdoor Product Demonstrations provide firefighters with competition and educational opportunities. Many off-site industry association events also take place each year, as well as networking events such as the International Networking Event. As an official event of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Buyers Select Program, FDIC International also provides an International Lounge complete with local area informa-

JUMP TO FILE #050417104 tion and translation services for attendees traveling overseas.

Recognizing that the FDIC Experience is hard to put into words, Chief (Ret.) Bobby Halton, FDIC International Education Director, maintains that “after nine decades, FDIC will stay true to our heritage and original commitment to train the fire service.”

FDIC International 2018 will be held April 23-28, 2018, at the Indianapolis Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium. To learn more about FDIC International, please visit http://www.fdic.com.

About PennWell Corporation: PennWell Corporation is a privately held and highly diversified business-to-business media and information company that provides quality content and integrated marketing solutions for the following industries: Oil and gas, electric power generation and delivery, hydropower, renewable energy, water and wastewater treatment, waste management, electronics, semiconductor manufacturing, optoelectronics, fiberoptics, aerospace and avionics, LEDs and lighting, fire and emergency services, public safety, and dental. PennWell publishes over 130 print and online magazines and newsletters, conducts 60 conferences and exhibitions on six continents, and has an extensive offering of books, maps, websites, research and database services. In addition to PennWell's headquarters in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the Company has major offices in Nashua, New Hampshire; London, England; Houston, Texas; San Diego and Mountain View, California; Fairlawn, New Jersey; Moscow, Russia; and Hong Kong, China.

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DRILLS/TRAINING

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AU SABLE FORKS F.D. JEFFREY ARNOLD

Livonia, NY - On Friday, May 12th, Livonia Fire/EMS and the Livingston County Sheriff's Office conducted a mock DWI crash at the Livonia High School. Students were educated about the dangers of impaired and distracted driving. The drill was organized by LHS junior Andrew Walker, who is also a member of Livonia EMS. Pictured are firefighters extricating the "victims" during the mock DWI crash.

Tractor-Trailer Logging Truck Rollover Au Sable Forks, NY - At 1:45 P.M. on Wednesday, May 10th, the Au Sable Forks Fire Department and the Au Sable Forks Volunteer Ambulance service were dispatched by Clinton County Emergency Services to a tractor-trailer/log truck rollover at the junction of Silver Lake and Guideboard Road.

The scene that greeted the department upon arrival was quite daunting, with 24-inch diameter logs

JUMP TO FILE #052617103 strewn helter skelter across both lanes of traffic, with the tractor laying on its side, buried in the earthen embankment. Assistant Chief Mike Hart Jr. was first on the scene and took command of the incident. The driver of the log truck had self-extricated from the tractor and was

shaken up, but not hurt.

The fire department responded to the scene with 22 members from Fire Rescue 116, E-111, WT-114 and Squad 119. As both lanes of traffic were blocked with logs and the wreck of the tractor-trailer, traffic was diverted by Fire Police for approximately four hours while the roadway was cleared.

- LOU GARSO

RICHARD BILLINGS

Newburgh, NY - Winona Lake Engine Company members held an extrication drill on Monday, May 1st.

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Wrights Corners F.C. Holds Dedication Ceremony for New Ladder Truck Lockport, NY - On June 4th, Wrights Corners Fire Company held a dedication ceremony for 30 A8, their new 107-foot stick ladder truck.

VIPs from Rapids, along with their President Andrew Doyle, T.C. Fire Chief Nick Baes and Town of Lockport Council persons Tom Keough and Pat Dufour, were among the hundreds of people who attended the event.

The call to order was given, followed by the pledge of allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. Dan Handrich, the Master of ceremony, welcomed everyone to the dedication and gave a few key facts about the truck, which is a Pierce Ascendant 107-foot ladder truck.

It pumps 2,000 gallons-perminute and has a brand new single-axle design, allowing the truck to maneuver down small streets. It has a six-person cab, all SCBA equipped. The truck is packed

JUMP TO FILE #060417112 with some of the newest equipment in firefighting, along with thousands of feet of hose.

The Truck Committee, including Tim Williams, Jeff Seefeldt, Tracy Jufer, Lowell Dickinson, Ryan Dickinson, Mike Norwood, Kevin Guay and Jeff Lee, all worked hand-in-hand with Steve Feenstra from Churchville Fire to make this new truck a reality.

The truck was driven from the bay onto the pad, where it was then washed down by its sister engines. The members dried her off and then side-by-side, pushed her back into her bay and new home at Wrights Corners Fire Company.

The ladies auxiliary provided food and drinks to all who attended the event.

- STEPHEN WALLACE

Daniel Handrich, Tracy Jufer, Jack Bridwell, Timothy Williams, Jeffery Lee and Lowell Dickenson.

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3rd Asst. Daniel Handrich and Chief Tracy Jufer dry off the big rig before she was pushed back into her bay.

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Vincent Del Priore handled the main stream and got a bit of a bath himself as Michael J Norwood handled the pump.

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Commander JJ "The Rock" McKnight was all smiles as he pushed hard, maybe pushing out a little too much, as he got the truck rolling before the gang joined in.

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Mid-Day Garage Fire Quickly Snuffed by Troy Firefighters Troy, NY - On May 13th, the City of Troy FD responded to the alleyway of 112th St., between 2nd Ave. and 3rd Ave., for a reported garage fire. The dispatcher advised the battalion chief that they were receiving multiple calls.

Engine-1 arrived JUMP TO FILE# on scene after one 060817102 minute of the initial call and immediately called for the Signal 30, as they had moderate fire conditions pushing from a garage and spreading to a fence.

Engine-1's crew pulled a handline and immediately started knocking down the fire before it could spread any further. Engine-1's driver was able to establish a water supply at end of the alleyway.

Firefighters had the fire knocked down within minutes and then began conducting overhaul on the garage, which sustained moderate damage to both the exterior and interior. A van inside of the garage also suffered damage.

Firefighters laid speedy dry, as multiple car product containers had melted inside of the garage. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation and no civilians or firefighters were injured on scene.

-JEFFREY BELSCHWINDER

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Female Firefighter Recognized for Emergency Service Contributions in Capital District

JOHN SMITH

Ashville Firefighters Quickly Knock Garage Fire Ashville, NY - At 2:49 P.M. on May 23rd, the Ashville Fire Department was dispatched to a garage fire on Route 474. Lakewood and Panama assisted Ashville on the scene. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

On May 6th, Elsmere Fire Department's 20-year-old member, Alyssa Bevilacqua-Shufelt, was honored with the 2017 Chief Kevin M. Shea Annual Participation Award.

This award is named in honor of JUMP TO FILE# Chief Shea, who 050817102 suffered a Line of Duty Death on January 24th, 2004 while serving as Chief of Department of the Elsmere Fire Department in the Town of Bethlehem.

The award is presented annually to a firefighter who shows true dedication and sets an example of volunteer service to the Elsmere Fire Company. The recipient shall show a high level of attendance responding to emergency incidents, participating in weekly department drills, company meetings, special details and attending outside training courses.

Twenty-year-old Firefighter Bevilacqua-Shufelt joined the Elsmere Fire Department in February of 2014, was appointed to a probationary member on April 1st, 2014 and by August of 2014, she completed Firefighter I Boot Camp at the Town of Guilderland Fire Training Center. Firefighter Bevilacqua-Shufelt completed her Initial Training Requirements and completed her fire company probation on October 24th, 2014, but didn't stop there.

Between 2014 and present day, Firefighter BevilacquaShufelt has built an impressive Emergency Services resume, which includes NYS Office of Fire Prevention and Control Courses: Firefighter 1, Firefighter Survival, SCBA Confidence, Hazardous Materials Decontamination, Water Rescue Awareness, Hazardous Materials Technician and NYS Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in January of this year. The New York State EMT course is very demanding, requiring nearly

Firefighter Alyssa Bevilacqua-Shufelt, 2017 recipient of the Chief Kevin M. Shea Annual Participation Award.

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150 hours spent inside and outside of the classroom. Firefighter Bevilacqua-Shufelt has completed over 1,000 hours of firematic training since 2014.

In 2016, Firefighter Bevilacqua-Shufelt responded to 155 out of 401 total incidents, which is 40% of the total number of incidents for the Elsmere Fire Department. In addition to her incident response record, Firefighter Bevilacqua-Shufelt participated in 52 drills, 12 meetings, four outside training courses, many

fundraising events, fire prevention details, and other miscellaneous activities during 2016.

Firefighter Bevilacqua-Shufelt is a full-time college student and works at Mohawk Ambulance in Schenectady. She is a dedicated member of the New York State emergency services community and a well deserved recipient of the Chief Kevin M. Shea Annual Participation Award.

- JEFFREY BELSCHWINDER

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DCFD Capital Blazes 1 From Advanced Print & Video Available from: FSP Books & Videos 188 Central Street, #4 Hudson, MA 01749-1330 1-800-522-8528 E-Mail: support@fire-policeems.com www.fire-police-ems.com Price: $29.95 (DVD) This DVD is 90 minutes in length. It is a reproduction of a 1997 video of 12 incidents in Washington D.C. between the years of 1989 and 1993. It is well put together. Of the 12 scenes, 10 are of fires in dwellings, whether they be private homes, apartment houses, or dwellings above stores.

The other two involve a fire in a motel and a pin job in an automobile at a park.

The announcement of each incident only gives the viewer the date, address and the response, such as a second-alarm, box alarm, etc. Other than the motel and the pin job, perception about what is burning is left up to the viewer.

The era in which these fires occur provides the apparatus buff with fond memories of different makes of fire trucks that the DCFD operated, and also of what was out there in other fire departments. It is nostalgia so to speak! Many of these manufacturers are now gone.

The fire scenes are busy with aerials raised for roof operations and ladderpipe deployment, as well as hand lines, both from the street and being advanced for the inside fight. In retrospect, the viewer can also observe how far safety measures have advanced throughout the years. One can pick out here and there what would be unsafe then, but nevertheless went unnoticed, as far as the wearing of protective gear and eye protection for example.

From a fire buff’s point of view, there is much to admire in the strategies and tactics used in combatting the fires. All in all, it is a good trip into yesteryear, bringing memories back for some of us retired folk about our own experiences, with an appreciation from our younger firefighters about how things used to get done and in many cases, still do today!

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Governor Cuomo Announces Six New Accelerant Detection Canines to Support Fire Service and Law Enforcement Efforts Across New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced on May 12th that six canines successfully completed an eight week Canine Accelerant Detection course at the New York State Academy of Fire Science and have new assignments supporting law enforcement and fire service investigation efforts across the state.

"These new graduates will help law enforcement and fire investigators across New York solve arson cases, bring justice to victims and identify dangerous criminals," Governor Cuomo said.

"The six canines and their handlers will bring specialized skills to investigators in communities from New York City to Erie County, to help solve suspected arson cases and protect the residents of New York."

The six canines will serve the following communities: - “Axe,” a Labrador Retriever mix, is assigned to Erie County Sheriff’s Office Detective Scott Kuhlmey. - “Bucca,” a Labrador Retriever mix, is assigned to New York City Fire Department Fire Marshal Joseph DiGiacomo. “Char,” a chocolate Labrador Retriever, is assigned to Putnam County Sheriff’s Department Ser-

JUMP TO FILE #051517114 geant Scott Lombardo. - “Roscoe,” a German Shepard , is assigned to Rockland County Sheriff’s Office Detective Dwayne Defino. - “Walter,” a German Shepard, is assigned to Orange County Sheriff’s Office Investigator Justin Worden.

- “Zena,” a long haired German Shepard mix, is assigned to Office of Fire Prevention and Control Investigator Kristi Geary in the Albany office.

The state received the canines through donations by private individuals, or by an animal shelter or humane society. Private individuals donated Roscoe and Zena for service. Peppertree Rescue in Albany donated Axe; Saratoga County Animal Shelter donated Bucca and Char; and the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society donated Walter.

Each canine and their handler trained together for eight weeks at the State Academy of Fire Science in Montour Falls. The teams completed their eight week Canine Accelerant Detection course on May 12th and participated in a graduation ceremony that day.

During the eight week program, canines and their handlers learn to detect the scent of common liquids associated with possible arson. Additionally, the canines receive exposure to various environmental situations such as riding in boats, helicopters, and aerial trucks; the dogs also become familiar with large groups of people, bodies of water, elevators and escalators. The handlers learn about their partners by covering topics including canine health, behavior, nutrition, olfactory senses and emergency first aid for the dogs.

"Canine teams across the state serve in important roles protecting New Yorkers, and I am confident that these six new, highlyskilled teams will do the same," said John P. Melville, Commissioner, New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services. “Canines and their partners serve the public in a variety ways including bomb detection, arson investigation, pursuit of criminals, and in search and rescue situations, and these six teams add to the state’s abilities to investigate arson crimes."

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“Zena,” a long haired German Shepard mix, is assigned to Office of Fire Prevention and Control Investigator Kristi Geary in the Albany office.

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“Bucca,” a Labrador Retriever mix, is assigned to New York City Fire Department Fire Marshal, Joseph DiGiacomo.

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Rush Firefighter Recognized for 65-Years of Service Rush, NY - During their Monday night fire meeting on May 1st, the Rush Fire Department recognized Al Sweet for 65-years as an active firefighter in Rush. Al was presented with a plaque outlining his achievement and JUMP TO FILE# everyone in atten- 050217116 dance enjoyed cake.

Al's wife Nancy, who has supported him for all these years, was also present.

Al served as Assistant Fire Chief, Fire Chief, Rush Fire Commission Chair, 5th Battalion Fire Coordinator, Rush FD Director and Parade Chairman for many years, as well as WNY Judge for parades, President of the County Fire Chiefs and numerous FASNY Committees, along with many other projects, (too many to list!).

Al’s son, Dale, has also served as a Rush Chief and is now a Rush Fire Commissioner. Al just might be the oldest active firefighter in all of Monroe County!

- BOB FAUGH

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PATCH OF THE MONTH

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Al Sweet holding his plaque, with wife Nancy by his side.

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This patch belongs to Bennington Volunteer Fire Company, located in Wyoming County, NY.

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Poughkeepsie Planet Wings Catches Fire Poughkeepsie, NY - On Thursday, May 18th at 11:45 P.M., the Arlington Fire District was dispatched for a fire at Planet Wings in Poughkeepsie.

Arlington firefighters arrived on scene just one minute later, forced entry, and encoun- JUMP TO FILE# tered heavy smoke 052017100 conditions. An active fire was discovered on the roof of the restaurant, which was closed at the time.

No injuries were caused by the fire, which was extinguished within 30 minutes of dispatch.

Arlington was assisted at the scene by firefighters from LaGrange and medics from Mobile Life. The Roosevelt, New Hamburg and Pleasant Valley Fire Departments relocated equipment to the Arlington stations for backup.

The fire was investigated by the Arlington Fire District Investigation Unit and determined to be caused by an electrical malfunction involving a neon sign.

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It’s All About Safety EMS ISSUE

CHELLE CORDERO

Scene safety is a lot more than just BSI. Gloves and eye-shields may help protect you from body fluids, but they aren’t any match for knives and guns…or worse.

Unfortunately, we live in a time where we definitely have to watch our backs when responding to a scene. Seemingly innocuous scenes can turn hazardous quickly, and even though we may think of ourselves as some kind of superhero, we are only just human. We owe it to our fellow crew members and the families we want to return to at the end of our shift to use every precaution and be prepared for the unexpected.

Every EMS provider learns the term “Scene Safety;" we are told to watch out for downed wires, stay out of traffic, not to enter potentially violent scenes without police presence and many other common sense tips. But what about the calls where there is no obvious threat?

Are you ever allowed to let down your guard? How can you prepare for the unexpected? How can you protect yourself from danger? Unless the instructor offers realistic EDP role playing, most responders never even learn what to look for in a safe scene.

Meet "SAM": Situational Awareness Matters.

Listening to dispatch information (not always accurate), will possibly clue the crew in as to what to expect upon arrival at a scene. Are you being dispatched to treat patients injured in a bar fight at a still crowded bar? You might assume that the crowd may once again erupt while you are on scene. But if the dispatch call is for an elderly man found in bed unresponsive by his son, you might not expect a frantic family member to jump on your back and start pounding on you when you check vitals and begin CPR. Or, when you arrive at the PD to transport a “friendly drunk” to the hospital and leave the scene with him lightly strapped on the gurney, it can certainly take you by surprise when a few miles out, the guy turns into a raving lunatic who grabs the pen you used to write your PCR and tries to stab you with it.

If you're not part of the solution, you can become part of the problem; if you are hurt on scene you will pull resources away from others in need. If other responders have to enter an unsafe scene in order to get you, you have then exposed them to unnecessary danger.

You MUST use every tool available to ensure your own safety and that of your fellow crew members: use your ears to hear dispatch and any communication from other responders already on scene; your vehicle should be out of harm’s way and kept intact for patient treatment and transport; your eyes

as you assess the scene upon arrival, noting the people on scene, potential hazards and exit route; use your radio to call for backup and resources as needed; and always trust your gut, if something feels threatening be especially vigilant.

Never get backed into a corner at a scene. Approach patients at a 45-degree angle to minimize vulnerability. Be aware of other people in the room and be cautious of anyone who is looming directly behind you. Make eye contact with your patient and introduce yourself to establish a rapport.

Don’t get sucked into any arguments, always maintain calm and composure. Don’t be judgmental, it is not your job to investigate a crime or ask what could be inflammatory questions. Be aware that head trauma, respiratory emergencies and drug use can cause sudden mood swings and erratic behavior.

Remember that staying safe is your FIRST priority.

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A Picture is NOT Worth a Thousand Words

by Chief Joel Miller

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Suffern Hook & Ladder Co. #1 Holds “Jeep Show & Shine” Fundraiser Suffern, NY - On Sunday, June 4th, Suffern Hook & Ladder Company #1 hosted a “Jeep Show & Shine” fundraiser event to help support their department. All breeds of Jeeps were welcome to participate. The fun-filled day included music, food, raffles and trophies. The event was a great success, with Jeeps traveling from all over to attend.

Members of Suffern Hook & Ladder Co. #1 pose for a group photo at the event.

One of the Jeeps displayed a 9/11 memorial for their Fallen Brothers.

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There’s an old saying, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” How many times have you heard that before? By definition, this refers to the notion that a complex idea can be conveyed with just a single still image. This implies that a picture can tell a complete story. But in the fire service, a picture only tells about a hundred words, give or take, and we are left to fill in the other nine hundred words to complete the story.

In today’s social media driven world, there are a lot of “Arm Chair Safety Officers” and critics that love to point out the negative. This is where we must provide the “nine hundred words” to complete the story behind the picture. Of course, I don’t mean it literally, however, make your explanations matter. I’m not saying that pointing out the negative is a terrible thing, because we can all learn from constructive criticism and use it as a learning tool if we allow.

As owner of the largest fire Instagram page (@chief_miller), I post several photographs from around the world each day. I have come to realize that people do not always tell the story behind the pictures they post, leaving others to sometimes think the worst.

For example, I posted an amazing picture of a firefighter exiting a structure fire and his air line was not connected to his mask. What everyone, myself included, didn’t know was that this firefighter had run out of air while inside the structure and barely made it out alive.

Once the story was revealed as to why the firefighter’s mask was not connected, it completely changed everyone’s perspective, therefore, the picture was viewed in a brand

new light.

Social media can be the fire service’s best friend and help advance a fire department in many positive ways, however, we must be willing to invest a little time into telling the complete story. We must tell the story in a way to help others understand what was truly happening, as well as how and even why these events occurred. These pictures with complete stories can serve as learning opportunities.

While I agree that not all safety rules will always be observed, I also understand that sometimes a simple explanation as to why a situation was handled a certain way can go a long way in making a picture worth a thousand words. This can help present your department in an honorable way.

On the flip side, we can’t give a 900-word explanation either. Too much is just that- “too much.” In reality, most people will never read beyond two short sentences when viewing a picture or video on social media, so make your words count.

Here are just a few simple rules to follow when posting to your departments social media page or your own social media page to help your picture tell a complete story.

1. Follow your department’s SOP or SOG regarding social media.

2. Convey the complete story in just a couple of short sentences.

3. Never post pictures that will reflect negatively on your department or other departments.

You can easily advance your department in the social media world and beyond. The choice is yours, so make it a good one and make all your pictures worth a thousand words!

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Poughkeepsie Fights Third Blaze at Same Towing Business Poughkeepsie, NY - Poughkeepsie FD's Group 1 was toned out for the report of a car on fire in a garage at approximately 8:20 P.M. on May 14th.

Poughkeepsie responded with Engines 1, 2, 3 and 4, along with Tower JUMP TO FILE# Ladder 2. Mutual 051517100 Aid was requested from Arlington, who responded with their rescue and an engine.

Fairview sent a FAST team on Engine 41-11. Mobile Life also responded with an ambulance.

Two lines were stretched into the bay of the auto body shop, where two separate cars were found engulfed in flames. An aggressive attack was made and the fire was extinguished within 45 minutes.

This is the third fire in five years at the business. PFD Chief Mark Johnson is turning the matter over to the Poughkeepsie PD for further investigation.

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Taking the Terror Out of Terrorism Chaplain's Corner

Pastor Fernando Villicana

Well, once again our world is faced with another terrorist attack.

Our prayers go out to all of the family members and friends of the victims of yet another horrible incident, this time in Manchester, England.

I was captured by a piece of journalism that dealt with terrorism, titled “The toll on our psyche.” In other words: The effect on our minds! I believe that all of our minds have been effected in varying degrees by what has taken place in our world today as a result of terrorism.

Once again, terrorists did more than stack up a staggering death toll. They struck at our psyche! A Los Angeles psychiatrist, Dr. Robert Usano (chair of the Dept. of Psychology-University school of Medicine), put it this way: “It is psychological warfare. The terror-

ists were clearly intent on more than a shocking body count. The target of terrorism is not the terrible number of death and injuries, it is to disrupt the rest of the world by shredding our collective sense of security.”

The article went on to say that “judging by the immediate aftermath of the attack, the terrorists were wily successful.” That is what terrorism wants to do – cause terror!

A war on our minds – that’s what Satan has always done! Isaiah describes the fall of the ultimate terrorist (not Bin-Laden or Isis), but Satan!

Isaiah 14:12 “How you are fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! How you are cut down to the ground, You who have weakened the nations! Here comes the fall of terrorists. v15 Yet you shall be brought down to Sheol, to the lowest depths of the Pit. Satan (and he who he uses), will always use terror as a tool against us. “The thief comes but to steal, kill and destroy.” Hebrews 2:15 and release those who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to

bondage. Living in fear of death is a bondage!

If Satan is allowed to put these chains on us, he’s got us backed up in a corner. What are the chains we’re talking about? Living in constant fear of death! After attacks like the one that just took place in England, people are afraid to go into buildings, afraid to fly in planes, attend large public events, checking everybody out. Why? Fear!

God has given us specific direction in Philippians not to fear.

Philippians 1:28 and not in any way terrified by your adversaries… How is this possible? How can we have peace in the midst of such destruction? Through prayer and faith. 2 Timothy 1:7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.

Let us come together in prayer, faith and tap into His ability that goes beyond our own ability - an ability that comes from above.

Jesus is known as “the Prince of Peace” and thus has the power to grant us all “a peace that surpasses all understanding.”

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Chautauqua FD Holds Open House

Chautauqua, NY - On April 30th, the Chautauqua Fire Department held an open house in an effort to recruit new members.

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Coldenham Holds Wet-Down Ceremony

Walden, NY - Area fire departments came out to Coldenham Road on June 3rd to spray water on Coldenham Fire District's new ladder truck. Parked in front of the firehouse, many engines came south on the road, pulled into the front and started spraying water on it. Some people watching the event were also sprayed, but it was all in good fun! Inside, the firehouse Boy Scouts were handing out hot dogs and soda. T-shirts were also being sold.

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ON THE LITER SIDE

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Two-Car Crash on Route 9W Sends Two People to Hospital LINDSEY PALMER

Nicole Gold, Office Administrator of 1st Responder News, having fun posing for pictures during the recent Harrisburg, PA Fire Expo.

Newburgh, NY - On May 13th, the Middlehope Fire Department was called out to an MVA on Route 9W involving two vehicles. Two people were taken to the hospital with unknown injuries.

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FACES OF NEW YORK’S EMERGENCY SERVICES

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COURTESY OF FDNY

Four FDNY members, Paramedic John Paul Mansour-Station 23, EMT Melissa O’Brien-Station 22, Paramedic Ryan Zatoren-Station 22 and EMT Joseph Parisi-Station 23, were honored on May 22nd by Staten Island Borough President James Oddo during the 25th annual EMS Recognition Ceremony.

FIREFIGHTER PROFILES

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Troy, NY - After three decades of service, Troy Firefighter Brad Dunham is retiring from the City of Troy FD. Firefighter Dunham joined the Troy FD back in 1988 and began his career doing what he truly loves.

FF Dunham is known for being the driver of the city's busiest ladder truck company and for always smiling. He spent over 14 years of his career operating Truck-2 out of central station and was on the rescue squad for seven years before that.

FF Dunham completed his last night of service to City of Troy residents at midnight on May 17th, 2017 on Truck-2. While at central station, he talked about all of the memories he has made with the City of Troy FD, including some of the biggest fires that he's been to during his career on Truck-2 and

the rescue squad, as well as seeing some of the biggest changes come to the City of Troy as it keeps revitalizing itself.

FF Dunham is a well respected member of the Troy FD and is looking forward to his retirement, but doesn't plan to slow down at all. Brad operates a very successful café/diner with his wife, located in Wynantskill, NY called the "Wynantskill Station". He plans to help out at the diner and also continue his work as a certified electrician after he retires.

Brad will truly be missed by the members of Troy FD and the citizens of the City of Troy, as his skills were a very important asset to the city. We would like to wish Troy FF Brad Dunham a happy, safe and healthy retirement!

- JEFFREY BELSCHWINDER

Members of Newburgh's Good-Will Fire Department pose for a group photo during their 'Recruit New York' event, held on April 30th.

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Members of Newburgh's Dan Leghorn Engine Co. #1 at their 'Recruit New York' event, held on April 30th.

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Newly retired Troy Firefighter, Brad Dunham.

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DRILLS/TRAINING

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Chaplain Craig Bevair speaks during the award ceremony.

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The East Greenbush FD recently held a large-scale tanker operation to simulate a fire in the Port of Rensselaer at one of their fuel depots.

The drill involved fire departments from the southern region of Rensselaer County and the objective was to be able to sustain and flow a large amount of water, enabling suppression of any type of incident that should ever occur in the Port of Rensselaer. As firefighters tanked water back-and-forth to the fill site for over two hours, they were able to flow from multiple master streams and hand-lines without ever running out of water. While at the drop site, firefighters did not drop below 9,000-gallons of water at any point during the drill. Firefighters worked together to fill from multiple locations throughout the port, including from the river thanks to Albany FD's Marine-1, which had a large 1,500-GPM pump on board that was able to feed a five-inch line the entire time. The drill was a successful operation, and if a large-scale emergency incident is ever declared in the Port of Rensselaer, the fire departments will be able to handle the situation with no problem.

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The 2017 award was presenent by Good Will FD 2011 recipient, Amy Kosturik.

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FF Lisamarie Nunez with Chief Tony Weed of Winona Lake FD.

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Winona Lake Firefighter Presented with 2017 Fire Prevention Educator of the Year Award

Newburgh, NY - On June 3rd, Firefighter Lisamarie Nunez from Winona Lake Fire Engine Co. No. 2, was presented with the 2017 Fire Prevention Educator of the Year award during the annual Gala held at the Orange County Firefighters Museum in Montgomery, NY.

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Past Chief and Present Fire Commissioner, Robert J. Faugh, Receives EMS Award Rush, NY - Past Rush FD Chief and present Fire Commissioner, Robert J. Faugh, with his wife Linda in attendance, received the NYS Monroe/Livingston Regional Council Harrett C. Weber Leadership award on May 21st during the Public Safety Training Center National EMS week kick off event.

Bob began his career in the Rush FD and Amb. in 1965 and became an EMT in 1972. He has renewed his EMT card 13 times (every three years). He has held all line positions in the department, including Chief for five years. He has been the department's Treasurer since 1972, and is currently Fire Police Captain.

To this day, he is one of the top members riding the ambulance, or first responding to EMS calls in Rush.

On a county level, he was NYS Course Coord (CIC) for First Responder Police Training at MCC for 10 years. He was also a Critical Trauma Care instructor.

He helped create the Mon. Co. EMS Advisory Board and served on that board for 20 years. Bob was on the Regional council for 20 years and chaired the training committee, and also served as 5th Batt. EMS County Coordinator for 20 years. He is also a NYS and Monroe Co. Fire and EMS instructor. He teaches in Livingston, Ontario and Genesee Counties and presently serves as a director for

JUMP TO FILE #052217120 the S.T.E.P. EMS organization.

As a NYS Trooper and on the state level, he was I/C of First Responder EMS Classes and CPR training for trooper recruits for five years at the Albany Academy.

He was the lead instructor for the State Police Critical Incident Management classes at the Academy for several years and also served in this position for the NYS Emergency Management Organization (SEMO).

Bob served on the NYS EMS Council as a voting member for the 800 Fire District in NYS for nine years and was also on several state council committees. He was the Training Committee Chair for FASNY (NYS Firefighter Organization) for several years and on the Training and HazMat committee for 13 years. Bob assisted the NYS Health Dept. with the EVOC (Emergency Driving) program that was used all over NYS. Bob wrote the Utica National EVOC program that is still used today and recently co-authored a 120-page book on Emergency Vehicle Operation. He has provided hundreds of EVOC classes for fire and EMS all over NYS and is still doing AAA Defensive Driving Classes.

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Vander Molen Fire Apparatus Sales & Service Holds Grand Opening Ballston Lake, NY - Vander Molen Fire Apparatus Sales & Service is the exclusive Sutphen dealer for Central, Northern and Eastern New York, as well as the Southern Tier, and on May 5th, an SVI Trucks dealer for Central New York had their grand opening in Ballston Lake.

Vander Molen Fire Apparatus Sales & Service offers top of the line apparatus service from a state of the art facility. They also has a full fleet of mobile service trucks and trailers that can service apparatus right at your department so that you don't have to travel to drop off your equipment.

The grand opening was attended by fire departments from all over the state of New York. Firefighters came and checked out the state of the art facility, which offers a design room for fire departments that are looking to create their stations next engine, truck company, or heavy rescue, as

JUMP TO FILE #060817108 well as large work bay areas that can hold up to eight pieces of apparatus at one time.

The building is fully staffed with a team of highly trained mechanics and service techs to work on all types of fire apparatus. The visitors were given a tour of the facility and then treated to a BBQ style lunch. Prizes were also given out from different vendors that attended the event. Fire departments brought their Sutphen apparatus to show them off.

The event was a success and great way for Vander Molen Fire Apparatus Sales & Service to show everything they can offer to the upstate New York area.

- JEFFREY BELSCHWINDER

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The Board of Fire Commissioners of the Uniondale Fire District will accept sealed Bids until 2:00 pm, June 19, 2017, for the sale of one (1) Red 2005 International Ambulance. Add’l detailed info can be obtained. At 3pm, June 19, 2017, bid(s) will be opened and publicly read aloud. Vehicle is to be sold “as is”. The minimum accepted bid for the vehicle is $35,000 w/ firematic pkg.

Sealed bid(s) may be delivered in person to District Office M-F 9:00a-5:00p at 501 Uniondale Ave., 2nd Floor, Uniondale, NY 11553. Sealed bid(s) must be marked “Bid for 2005 International Ambulance”. Sealed bid(s) must be accompanied with a check in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the bid price submitted or the bid will not be accepted. Contact District Secretary at (516) 481-8411 8:30a-5:00p M-F. The final sale payment is to be by certified or bank check. The Uniondale Fire District reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

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City of Albany Firefighters Rescue Victim from House Fire Albany, NY - The City of Albany Fire Department responded to 765 Madison Avenue on May 3rd after multiple calls came through for an alarm of fire.

Engine-1 was first-due and declared the Signal JUMP TO FILE# 30, with heavy fire 060817104 pushing from the front of the building and reports of people still inside. Firefighters from Engines 1, 7 and 11, as well as Truck-3 immediately went to work conducting a primary search of the fire building while also assisting residents with exiting the building.

Firefighters were making an aggressive push on the first-floor, knocking down the heavy fire quickly, when they discovered a victim inside the building. Firefighters pulled the victim outside and immediately began CPR while other firefighters continued to knock down the fire and search for anybody else who might still be trapped inside the building.

Crews wasted no time, putting the victim on a stretcher and making a dash over to the ambulance crew, who then transported the patient to Albany Medical Center in critical condition.

After knocking down the fire, firefighters immediately began the tedious process of overhaul. No firefighters were injured on scene and the rest of the home's residents had made it out without injury.

The fire is currently under investigation by the City of Albany's Fire Investigators. No cause has been determined yet.

- JEFFREY BELSCHWINDER

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Winona Lake Holds 3rd Annual Car & Bike Show

Newburgh, NY - Winona Lake Engine Co. #2 held their 3rd Annual Car & Bike show in the parking lot of Stop and Shop in the Town of Newburgh on May 21st. It was a beautiful day with a great turn out and lots of fun and trophies!

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Memorial Day Weekend House Fire in Glenville Glenville, NY - The Thomas Corners Fire Department, along with Scotia, Alplaus and East Glenville responded to 1019 Cherokee Road on May 28th for a reported structure JUMP TO FILE# fire.

The first arriv- 060817100 ing police unit on scene had a heavily involved two-story, wood-frame structure with heavy fire pushing from the rear of the building. The first arriving chief on scene declared that he had a working fire and requested Truck204 from the Scotia Fire Department to the scene.

The first arriving truck company on scene from Thomas Corners immediately pulled multiple lines and started to knock down the fire. Firefighters ran into a problem when they discovered that the fire hydrant located in front of the home was broken.

The next engine in laid from over 800-feet away to the scene.

Firefighters from Scotia, Thomas Corners and Alplaus were able to bring the fire under control within 20 minutes. Crews conducted heavy overhaul as the fire spread throughout the firstfloor of the structure and into the garage.

Firefighters changed a few hotspots which led to a fire in the garage, but it was quickly brought under control. Crews on scene had heavy overhaul to conduct on the property and in the rear of the home.

The residence sustained heavy damage on the first-floor and rear of the home. Thankfully, the residents of the home were able to make it out safely without injury, and no firefighters were injured on scene.

The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the Schenectady County Investigation Team.

- JEFFREY BELSCHWINDER

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School Bus Accident in Poughkeepsie Poughkeepsie, NY - On Monday, May 15th, the Fairview FD was toned out for a school bus that had left the road, coming to a stop in the woods less than a mile from Fairview HQ. Upon arrival, Command requested Mobile Life Support Services to the scene, along with the second FFD ambulance to assist with treating special needs passengers who were aboard the bus. All together, five patients were transported BLS to an area hospital. Assistance at the scene was provided by the Town of Poughkeepsie PD and Brandl's Towing.

Two-Car MVA with Airbag Deployment in Prospect

Prospect, NY - At approximately 7:10 P.M. on Monday, June 5th, the Oneida County Dispatcher's office was alerted to a two-car MVA with no known injuries on scene, but confirmed airbag deployment. Dispatch toned out Forestport Fire and the Oneida County Sheriff's Office to the scene at 11161 Bellingertown Rd. First responders on scene found two cars on the narrow section of roadway with heavy front end damage, located mostly to the front drivers side of both vehicles. A request was put in for two ambulances from Prospect Vol. Ambulance Service for evaluation of the drivers and their passengers. An official on scene believed that one of the cars had veered too far into the next lane on the narrow road near a curve and knoll, thus clipping an oncoming car in the opposite direction. Both drivers and their occupants were transported to a local hospital for evaluation. On scene was Forestport Fire, Prospect Ambulance and the Oneida County Sheriff's office.

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LaGrange Responds to MVA in Front of Station LaGrange, NY - The LaGrange Fire Department responded to a two-car MVA on Tuesday, May 16th. The accident occurred approximately 250-feet away from the Department's bay doors, so response was almost instantaneous.

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Vehicle Erupts in Flames at Gas Station Newburgh, NY - On the morning of May 18th, the Cronomer Valley Fire Department was called out to a car fire at the Sunoco gas station on Route 32 in the Town of Newburgh.

Firefighters quickly went to work and extinguished the flames.

The fire scene and professional kitchen are not all that different. The moment I stepped into a professional kitchen, I could see the similarities.

It was hot, noisy and had an air of controlled chaos, something I think all firefighters can relate to. Heck, the word “Chef” literally translates to “Chief”!

One of the first things we learn in culinary school is the traditional kitchen “brigade” system, which was developed by Chef Auguste Escoffier. It's modeled after the military system of hierarchy, with a strict chain of command. On top of that, each cook has a job and purpose.

This system is very similar to the fire department chain of command.

The purpose of both systems is to ensure a smooth fire ground operation/restaurant service so that any and all objectives are completed in an efficient and effective manner.

Another similarity between the restaurant kitchen and fire scene is the importance of being prepared.

Pre-planning, equipment checks and making sure that tools are ready at any given time are vital to successful fire ground operations. In the kitchen, there is a term for this: “mise en place,” pronounced “mi za plas,” which translates in French to “everything in it’s place”. It means having not only the proper ingredients ready, but your tools, recipes and anything else you may need for your tasks at hand; and just how your fire ground operations can result in disaster, the same can happen in the kitchen if you don’t have your “mise en place”.

So now that you have your tools, equipment, ingredients and rigs all set to go, you're ready for the 2ndalarm job in the middle of the night, or that last minute “push” at the end of dinner service; and when this happens, things will undoubtedly be a little more hectic than normal. It's during these times when staying cool, calm and collective are more important than ever. It's also during these times when multi-tasking will inevitably be necessary.

You may need to search off the hand-line you just stretched because you are short-staffed and don’t have a designated “truck company” coming in behind you, or you may need to chop some more herbs for the next order because your buddy on the line didn’t prep enough, all while you're busy frying up the next order of potatoes. But at the end of shift, teamwork will get you and your team through it. That is the underlying key to it all, teamwork.

“Chicken Quinoa Bake with Roasted Garlic Gravy” Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (sub chicken thighs for more flavor) 2 carrots, peeled and rough chopped 1 onion, peeled and rough chopped 1 small package mushrooms, rough chopped 1 head of garlic 1 bunch broccoli rabe 1/2 c hot cherry peppers (sub sweet if needed), chopped 10 oz. quinoa 2 - 32. oz low sodium chicken stock 2 balls of fresh mozzarella fresh basil olive oil salt 1 tbs. flour 1 tbs. butter

Procedure: - Preheat oven to 350* - Cut just the top off the head of garlic, place on tinfoil and drizzle with a little olive oil. Make a pouch with the foil and bake in the oven for 45-60 min. Remove and set aside.

- While garlic is roasting, put chicken stock in a small pot, bring to a boil and add the chicken. Bring the stock up till barely simmering.

Poach until internal temp on chicken is 160*, about 10-15 min. Remove, set aside and let cool. Reserve the stock.

- While the chicken is poaching, sauté the onion and carrots with olive and salt in a large cast iron or oven-safe pan. When the onion is translucent, add the mushrooms and sauté over medium-high heat. When all the moisture has evaporated, taste and season the

mixture as needed. Remove from the heat and set aside.

- While the onions/carrots are working, bring water to

zarella in freezer for a little will make slicing easier).

Place the whole pan in the oven and bake until cheese

boil in a large pot and add the broccoli rabe. Cook for 3-5 minutes until just tender, remove and place in an ice bath. When cool, put in a towel and squeeze out all the water. This will help remove some bitterness.

Chop the broccoli rabe and add to the onion and carrots.

- Add the amount of stock needed for the quinoa to a large saucepan and cook the quinoa according to the package. Once cooked, add it to the onion/carrot/broccoli rabe mixture along with the chopped cherry peppers.

- When the chicken is cool, shred it and add to the vegetable - quinoa mixture. Top the mixture with sliced fresh mozzarella (placing moz-

is melted and browned. You can also use the broiler to brown the cheese.

- While the dish is baking, in a small pan make a roux by melting 1 tbs. butter and adding 1 tbs. flour. Stir for a few seconds to cook, be careful not to burn. Add about 1 cup of reserved chicken stock, stir and bring to a boil. Lower to simmer.

Squeeze out cooled roasted garlic and using flat part of your knife, make a paste.

Add the roasted garlic paste to the gravy and turn off heat when the desired consistency is achieved.

- Remove the quinoa bake from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with some fresh basil and roasted garlic gravy.

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FDNY FDNY Unveils New Poster Celebrating EMS Week 2017

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New York, NY - Fire Commissioner Daniel A. Nigro joined FDNY members and a patient they rescued this past February on Wednesday, May 10th at 10:00 A.M. at FDNY Headquarters – 9 MetroTech Center, Brooklyn to offi- JUMP TO FILE# cially unveil this 051017101 year’s new citywide posters celebrating national EMS Week 2017, which began on Sunday, May 21st.

This year’s FDNY-developed poster’s theme is “Always In Service,” and features FDNY Rescue Paramedics Jose Benitez and Ari Nathanson of Station 8 in Manhattan working closely with Firefighter Gregory Beach of Rescue Company 1 and Firefighters Ronneal Edwards and Brendan Lee of Engine 26 to provide emergency medical care to Marco Bravo, a construction worker who was seriously injured at a construction site in Manhattan.

On Monday, February 2, 2017, at 1:57 P.M., FDNY members responded to a patient who suffered a serious leg injury while working on the top floor of a 26story building on the West Side of Manhattan. The FDNY members in the poster, and several additional units not pictured, treated, stabilized and transported the patient to a nearby hospital.

2017 EMS Week Poster.

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members and will be displayed in 350 kiosks citywide. (Via FDNY Press Office) - DAVID BURNS

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All-Hands Fire in Bronx Vacant Building

Bronx, NY - On the morning of Wednesday, May 10th, Bronx Fire Companies responded to 450 Cyrus Place, between Park and 3rd Avenues, for a report of a fire in a private dwelling. Engine 46 arrived first-due and transmitted a 1075 for a fire in a vacant private dwelling. Battalion 19 put All-Hands to work on arrival and requested an extra engine and truck. Fire was on the first and second floors of the abandoned private dwelling. Three lines were stretched, two were put into operation and the main body of fire was knocked down. The incident was placed under control with an approximate one hour duration.

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Queens, NY - FDNY Tower Ladder 138 operates at the scene of a seven-alarm fire in Queens that affected seven buildings on Liberty Avenue.

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Structure Fire for Manhattan Firefighters Manhattan, NY - On the early morning hours of a Thursday, May 11th, Manhattan Fire Companies responded to 2108 Amsterdam Avenue at West 165th Street for the report of a fire on the fifth-floor. Battalion 13 arrived with first-due units Engine 84 and Ladder 34 and transmitted a 10-75 for a fire on the top floor of a five-story multiple dwelling. One line was stretched and the main body of fire was quickly knocked down. The incident was placed under control with an approximate 30 minute duration.

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Fatal Fire in Staten Island

Staten Island, NY - On May 20th, firefighters were dispatched to 57 Pembrook Loop in Staten Island for reports of a fire.

Upon arrival, crews found fire on the first-floor that extended to the second-floor of a three-story frame townhouse. The fire was declared as "Probably Will Hold" at 11:44 A.M. There was one fatality and a second victim suffered burns that were considered to be non-life-threatening.

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Manhattan All-Hands Box 1053

Manhattan, NY - On the early morning hours of May 13th, Manhattan Fire Companies responded to 54 West 74th Street at Columbus Avenue for a report of smoke on the fourth-floor. Battalion 11 arrived with first-due units Engine 74 and Ladder 25 and transmitted a 10-75 for a fire on the fourth-floor of a six-story, 95x100, multiple dwelling. One line was stretched and the main body of fire was quickly knocked down. Two 10-45's (Fire Victims) were removed and treated by EMS. The incident was placed under control with an approximate 30 minute duration.

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Crews Knock Stairwell Fire in Manhattan Building

Manhattan, NY - On the evening of Friday, May 12th, Manhattan Fire Companies responded to 2A East 80th Street, between 5th and Madison Avenues on the Upper East Side, for the report of a fire in the rear. Battalion 10 arrived with first-due units Engine 22 and Tower Ladder 13 and transmitted a 10-75 for a fire on the fifth-floor of a six-story, 25x100, multiple dwelling. The fire was located on the fifthfloor stairwell. Two lines were stretched, one was put into operation and the main body of fire was quickly knocked down. The incident was placed under control with an approximate 30-minute duration.

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Five-Alarm Structure Fire in Staten Island

Staten Island, NY - On May 21st, firefighters responded to 255 Mill Road for a reported fire showing from the fourthfloor window of a six-story OMD at 4:17 A.M. The fire went to a second-alarm and then a third-alarm within 15 minutes. On the scene, Car 3 transmitted a fourth and then fifth-alarm for a heavy fire condition on the fourth, fifth and sixth floors.

The main body of fire was knocked down at 5:30 A.M. Car 3 placed the fire as "Probably Will Hold" at 5:48 A.M.

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Bronx All-Hands Dwelling Fire

FDNY crews operate this 2016 Ferrara HazMat Tech truck as Unit 274.

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Bronx, NY - On the evening of Wednesday, May 10th, South Bronx Fire Companies responded to 615 Faile Street at Randall Avenue for the report of a house fire. Engine 94 arrived first-due with Ladder 48 and transmitted a 10-75 for a fire on the roof of a vacant private dwelling. Truck companies gained entry to the vacant private dwelling as the Engine companies stretched two lines, put them into operation and knocked down the main body of fire. The incident was placed under control with an approximate one hour duration.

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