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LUKAS LEMERY/ACTION RESPONSE MEDIA SOUTH GLENS FALLS, NY - On Monday, January 8th at 2:21 P.M., the South Glens Falls Fire Co. of Saratoga County was dispatched to the area of 48 Harrison Avenue for a possible structure fire. Members of the South Glens Falls Fire Co. responded to their Station 1 and Station 2, while Car 609 responded to the scene.

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S tructure Fire fo r Jamestown JAMESTOWN, NY - At 6:03 A.M. on February 6th, the Jamestown Fire Department was dispatched to 215 Fulton Street for a reported structue fire. Car 1 went on scene and reported a working structure fire. At 6:10 A.M., Car 1 re­ quested an off-shift of 14+1. The cause of the fire was found to be from a malfunctioning space heater.

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Woman Killed in Three-Car MVA in Town of Newburgh NEWBURGH, NY - On Febru­ ary 7th at approximately 9:40 A.M., Town of Newburgh Police re­ sponded to the area of Rt. 300 and Union Ave. for the report of a motor vehicle accident with injuries. Arriving on scene, police found a three-car accident with one in­ jured driver. Investigation shows a 2019 Ford box truck was north­ bound on Rt. 300, approaching a curve in the roadway near the inter­ section of Rt. 300 and Union Ave. Ext. The box truck was being driven by Luis Cintron, 49-yearsold from Philadelphia, PA. Near the curve in roadway, the 2019 Ford

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Newburgh where she succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased by hospital staff. Cintron received medical care at St. Luke's Hospital for minor injuries and was released. The road was shut down for several hours during the investiga­ tion. TNPD was assisted by NYS Police Accident Reconstruction Team, along with Central Hudson and Mobile Life Services. There are no charges at this time while the in­ vestigation continues. -TOWN OF NEWBURGH POLICE DEPT.

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Tractor-Trailer Vs. Car with Rollover on NYS Thruway NEWBURGH, NY - Cronomer Valley FD responded to Mile Marker 65.2 on the NYS Thruway on February 1st for a MVA with rollover involving a van and tractor-trailer. Firefighters assisted with an injured party and spread speedy dry on flu­ ids on the side of the roadway. The tractor-trailer stopped 700' up the road on the east shoulder. NYS Police and DOT members were at the scene. One lane was closed during the incident. Cronomer Valley Fire Police assisted in traffic con­ trol. Firefighters waited for a tow truck before the vehicle was flipped over and debris was placed inside. Town of Newburgh EMS transported the driver to Montefiore-St. Luke's Hospital. NYS police officers are investigating the cause. BOB MCCORMICK

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Teamwork between all levels of EMS providers ensures the best chance of survival and recovery possible for each patient - but it all takes training, both in the classroom and in the field under skilled and recognized preceptors. While each ambulance corps/squad often pro­ vides course information, potential students can also reach out to their individual Regional EMS Councils [https://bit.ly/3w3ktwt] for informa­ tion on AUTHORIZED area classes. If you have been certified in another U.S. state or hold a National Reg­ istry, you can apply for reciprocity by filling out an ONLINE form at [https://on.ny.gov/49ol73M], Your application will be reviewed (it can take up to 90 days) and in some cases, there will be stipulations you might be required to complete. If you were previously a NYS certified responder, and decide to come back, you will be able to regain your cer­ tification by taking an authorized re­ fresher class; your original certification number remains yours “for life”. All EMS training (with some exceptions for reciprocity) must be conducted by NYS-certified instruc­ tors. Instructors, including Certified Laboratory Instructor (CLI) and Certified Instructor Coordinator (CIC), must be trained at the level they are teaching (or higher) and pass a NYS sanctioned course, in­ ternship requirements, and act in those capacities for at least a mini­ mum number of BEMS authorized classes. While some EMS providers can recertify via CMEs, the CIC must have been a CIC of record for one complete original course before teaching core content or approving content in the NYS CME recertifi­ cation program. In September 2023, NYS initi­ ated the concept of “Pilot Education Programs” with substantially fewer training hours to increase recruit­ ment and retention in the NYS EMS system. Agencies who want to par­ ticipate must first submit course ap­ plications detaining the proposed framework of the program (see NYS Policy Statement 2 3-08b for com­ plete details).

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Vehicle Crashes Into Newburgh Apartment NEWBURGH, NY - Newburgh FD, City of Newburgh Police and Empress EMS responded to a vehicle into an apartment at 25 Pierces Road on January 27th. Firefighters shored and secured the vehicle. All occupants, who were out of the ve­ hicle on their arrival, were evaluated by medical personnel. City of Newburgh Code were requested to the scene, as well as apartment management. Firefighters stayed at the scene until the vehicle was towed from the apartment. The City of Newburgh Police Dept, is investigating the cause.

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Funeral Services Held for Fairville FD Past Chief Dan DeWolf FAIRVILLE, NY - On Sunday, January 21st, Fairville Fire De­ partment Past Chief Dan DeWolf, 52, passed away after going into cardiac arrest while establishing a water supply at the scene of a house fire on Maple Ridge Road in the town of Arcadia, Wayne County. Funeral services were held on January 28th, at the New Life Assembly of God in Lyons, and a "Last Call" was held at the Fairville fire station on January 29th. DeWolf was a 32-year member of the department, serv­ ing as Chief from 2015-21016.

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South Dakota: Josh Kogel, 48 Rank: Chief Incident Date: September 4, 2023 Death Date: September 4 ,2023 Fire Department: Cavour Volunteer Fire Department Initial Summary: On Monday, Sept, 4, 2023, Chief Josh Kogel responded to a structure fire at the Hurd Alignment and Services building. While outside the burning building at the fire apparatus, he experienced a medical emergency and collapsed. He was immediately taken to the hospital where he was pronounced de­ ceased. The cause of his death has yet to be determined.

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New Hampshire: Terrence "Terry” M. Judge, 64 Rank: Lieutenant Incident Date: March 22, 2023 Death Date: March 24,2023 Fire Department: Pembroke Fire Department Initial Summary: On Wednesday, March 22, 2023, Lieutenant Terrence "Terry” M. Judge responded to a flooding incident inside a multi-family residence. While at the scene, he operated a pump suction hose in the basement of the structure. He returned from the incident and was found the following morning collapsed in his home from a cerebrovascular accident (CVA). He was immediately transported to the hospital where he passed away on Friday, March 24, 2023.

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North Carolina: Troy Thompson, 46 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: October 4, 2023 Death Date: October 4,2023 Fire Department: Seven Springs Volunteer Fire Department Initial Summary: On Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023, Fire­ fighter Troy Thompson was at the scene of a vehicle ac­ cident when he suffered a medical emergency. He was immediately rushed to UNC Health Wayne where he passed away a short time later. Investigation into the in­ cident continues. Virginia: Earl Dyer, 65 Rank: Battalion Chief Incident Date: October 5, 2023 Death Date: October 5,2023 Fire Department: Richmond Fire Department Initial Summary: On Oct. 5, 2023, Battalion Chief

Earl Dyer suffered a medical emergency while work­ ing his shift. Battalion Chief Dyer was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased a brief time later. Pennsylvania: Timothy "TJ” M. Johnson, 56 Rank: Chief Incident Date: October 16,2023 Death Date: October 17, 2023 Fire Department: Pleasant Volunteer Fire Department Initial Summary: On Monday, Oct. 16, 2023, Chief Timothy "TJ” M. Johnson responded to an EMS call at a residence. Upon returning to the station approximately an hour later, he complained of indigestion and an upset stomach. Chief Johnson went home and less than 10 minutes later, 9-1-1 was called to his residence. He was immediately rushed to the hospital where he passed away on Tuesday morning, Oct. 17, 2023, from an ap­ parent heart attack. Virginia: Cameron Craig, 20 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: October 19,2023 Death Date: October 19, 2023 Fire Department: Abingdon Fire Department Initial Summary: On Oct. 19, 2023, Firefighter Cameron Craig was responding to a fire alarm call as a passenger in a fire department truck when the truck was involved in a crash. Firefighter Craig was fatally injured and pronounced deceased at the scene. Pennsylvania: Colin Reedy, 25 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: October 20,2023 Death Date: October 20, 2023 Fire Department: West Whiteland Fire Company Initial Summary: On Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, during a heavy downpour, Firefighter Colin Reedy and Fire­ fighter Emily Gindele were responding to the station in Firefighter Reedy's privately owned vehicle in response to an alarm. The vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree. Firefighter Reedy was pronounced deceased at the scene. Firefighter Gindele was transported to the Paoli Memorial Trauma Center where she is listed in critical but stable condition.

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Life is Short and Precious C h a p la in ’s C o rn er Myke Cole

Ask a first responder, “What do you do?” Most will reply, “I try to help on the worst day of someone’s life.” Whether you work in fire, EMS, law enforcement, or a re­ lated field, we are exposed to the greatest human suffering at the highest degree. We swim in it every day. When we arrive on scene to reduce harm, we cannot help but bear witness to the great­ est tragedies people encounter. We experience the loss of one’s home, all of one’s worldly posses­ sions. Severe injury. We even wit­ ness loss of life: of victims, and sometimes even our own friends, family, and colleagues who stand the line alongside us. We all handle facing this con­ stant drumbeat of tragedy differ­ ently. For many, we push it away, burying ourselves in training or work. For some, we anesthetize ourselves with alcohol or drugs, with video games or TV. Any­ thing not to look. Surprisingly for some, Bud­ dhists have a different approach. We lean in. The Buddhist practice of maranasati deliberately contem­ plates death. We focus on annica — the impermanence of every­ thing, reminding ourselves con­ stantly that nothing lasts, including everything we love the most. This may seem morbid, but in practice, it has the opposite effect. When we remind ourselves of the shortness and fragility of our lives, it emphasizes how precious and incredible life actually is, al­ lowing us to not sweat the small stuff and celebrate the wonder of everyday things that we can easily

lose: enjoying a meal, taking a nap, looking out the window on a beautiful day (or even a rainy day!), being with our loved ones. When was the last time you were thankful for the ability to walk? To breathe? Such a practice is of incredible benefit to first responders, who have to cope with impermanence more than most. Life is precious and short, do we really want to hold a grudge against our brother firefighter who forgot it was their turn to cook tonight? Do we really want to be angry about some polit­ ical event we are powerless to change? Should we waste our time glued to social media when the time we have to spend with our real-life friends is so short? By leaning into, instead of pushing away from, impermanence, the tragedy we witness on scene can be a powerful reminder of the beauty and wonder of not just our own, but everybody’s lives. The 13th century Chinese Buddhist poet Wu-Men wrote a wonderful poem that sums this up:

Ten thousand flowers in spring, the moon in autumn, a coo1breeze in summer, snow in winter. I f your mind isn't clouded by unnecessary things, this is the best season o f vour life. As first responders, we are al­ ready doing everything we can to stop the suffering of the world. None of us do this to get rich or fa­ mous. One of the few perks we may be missing is the reminder this work provides of how short, wondrous, precious, and beautiful or own existence really is.

SHARON E. SIEGEL

Huguenot Fire Company Officers Complete 2024 Oath of Office HUGUENOT, NY - Officers of Huguenot Fire Company com­ pleted their Oaths of Office at a Swearing-in Ceremony held at their firehouse on New Year's Day. Con­ gratulations, best wishes, and thank you to each of these volunteers for their service throughout each day and year. Pictured (L to R): Huguenot Fire Co. Officers: Jack Glick- Fire

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Lt., Patrick Speaker- Lt., Robert Padgett, Jr.- Captain, Jeff ConklinSecond Assistant Chief and Board of Directors, Jeff Elder- First Assis­ tant Chief, Thomas KalinChief Officers not pictured: Nicole Hildebrandt- President, Bruce Kahn- Board of Directors, Kevin Belsten- Treasurer. -S H A R O N SIEG EL

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Dumpster Fire w ith Exposure Issues in Lakeville LAKEVILLE, NY - On Monday, January 24th at 8:07 P.M., Lakeville firefighters and Livonia EMS responded to the Livo­ nia Veterinary Hospital at 6005 Big Tree Road for the report of a dumpster fire. Upon arrival, units reported a fire in a large roll-off dumpster full of construction debris. Due to high winds and exposure issues, a structure fire assignment was dispatched, bringing Livonia and Hemlock fire departments to the scene. The fire was quickly brought under control with it being contained to the dumpster. East Avon Fire Depart­ ment stood by in the Lakeville fire station during the incident. There were no injuries reported.

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Vehicle Drives Off Roadway in Newburgh, Driver Pinned Inside NEWBURGH, NY - Cronomer Valley FD responded to a twovehicle MVA with a driver pinned inside the vehicle at 186 North Plank Road on January 22nd. On arrival, the vehicle was found in a ditch. Firefighters secured the vehicle with stabi­ lizer bars and wheel chocks, and used the Jaws of Life to ex­ tricate the driver from the vehilce. Town of Newburgh Police and EMS were at the scene. The driver was transported to Montefiore-St. Luke's Hospital by Town of Newburgh EMS. The roadway was shut down during the incident. The Town of Newburgh Police Dept, is investigating the cause.

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Neighbors Help Get Two People Out of Working House Fire in Troy TROY, NY - On January 12th at 9:11 P.M., multiple calls came into the Rensselaer County Emergency Communication Center for a re­ ported structure fire at 8 Birch Street. Callers reported an elderly couple trapped on the first-floor and heavy smoke pushing from the building. The rescue squad. Truck 2, En­ gines 4, 6 and 3, and the battalion chief responded to the scene. With no medic rigs in service, the dispatcher started to call for mutual aid from Colonie EMS or Mohawk Ambu­ lance. Engine 2, the closest engine that would have been two minutes from the scene, was out of service due to cross staffing on the medic rig that was tied up for over an hour at the hospital with a medical patient. Truck 1, the second due tmck com­ pany, was also out of service as it was tied up due to cross staffing the medic rig that was tied up on a med­ ical call. As units were responding to the scene, the dispatcher notified the battalion chief that occupants of the first-floor had been pulled to safety by neighbors. As units crested the hill onto Eighth St., there was a visible smoke condition in the area. As the battalion chief turned down onto Birch St., he notified the dispatcher that they had a Signal 30 working structure fire with heavy smoke showing from the structure. With the rescue squad being first due out of central station, firefighters immediately deployed a one-and-three-quarter-inch hand line and firefighters from the tmck com­ pany tossed a ladder to the 'Delta' side of the stmcture. Firefighters quickly connected to the nearby fire hydrant on scene and made a push to the second-floor where they encoun­ tered thick heavy black smoke and a heavy fire condition banked down to the floor with heavy fire pushing out the second-floor door. Firefighters called for the hand line to be charged, and as soon as they did so, the pump operator on the rescue squad pulled the handle, charging the hand line and sending

water to the firefighters on the sec­ ond-floor. Firefighters on the firstfloor quickly did a primary search, confirming everybody was out of the first-floor of the stmcture. Firefighters on the second-floor began to make an aggressive push, driving back the heavy fire condition. As they were doing so, they began to vent the windows of the stmcture and vent the roof. Due to their aggressive actions, firefighters had the heavy fire condition knocked down within two minutes and began to conduct a primary search of the second-floor. Firefighters from Engines 3 and 6 ar­ rived on scene and began to assist with conducting overhaul on the sec­ ond-floor. Engine 2 finally arrived on scene after the staffing from the medic rig freed up at the hospital and went back to the station and grabbed the engine company and began to as­ sist firefighters on scene. Firefighters on the second-floor conducted exten­ sive overhaul, as the apartment was heavily damaged by the fire. The chief checked on the occupants of the first-floor and confirmed they were safe due to the heroic actions of two of their neighbors. Firefighters remained on scene for an extended period of time con­ ducting overhaul as investigators worked to determine the cause of the fire. No injuries were reported. Due to the aggressive firefighting tactics of the Troy FD, this incident was handled and brought under control in less than 30 minutes. Fuckily, the two neighbors identified as Peter Whelan and Andrew Ayotte, were there to rescue the two elderly indi­ viduals from the apartment and get them to safety before they were in­ jured by the fire. Cross staffing is still a major issue in the city of Troy. The city of Troy FD currently has only 24 firefighters/paramedics per shift for a population of 50,000 residents and a

call volume near 15,000 per year. Firefighters face the same staffing levels as the late 1980’s when calls were at 5,000 per year. Engine 2 that covers a large portion of the RPI area and Congress St. is constantly crossed staffing the medic rig from station 2, leaving the engine con­ stantly out of service. The City of Troy still only has one full time am­ bulance staffed, and all of the other medic rigs are cross staffed. Also, the City of Troy only has two firefighters on the city's tmck companies. With current staffing levels, the Troy FD could not handle more than one working fire in the city at any time on their own as with any working fire in the city leaves only one engine is service to handle EMS calls or any other incidents. If the city of Troy gets a working fire and more than one EMS call at the same time, the City of Troy's emergency services become crippled. The Troy FD would heavily rely on neighboring fire departments like Cohoes, Watervliet. Green Island, and the City of Albany for help that still have to han­ dle calls in their own cities. Currently, the City of Troy is paying a research company to see what type of changes are needed in staffing levels and services to the fire department, as the city of Troy has seen a major growth in apartment building city wide. The City of Troy's previous administration ran on re­ placing one of the fire stations in Fansingburgh and promised to get it done, but that promise was quickly forgotten as not even a plan for a de­ sign was presented to the taxpayers and the city's fire stations in Fansing­ burgh is outdated and has multiple is­ sues. Firefighters are hoping to see an increase in staffing, added engines and ambulances, and a much-needed new fire station to help keep up with the growing city and improve the emergency services. - JEFFREY BELSCHWINDER

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Quick Response from Firefighters Stops Possible Disastrous Fire in Hudson Falls HUDSON FALLS, NY - On Monday, January 15th at 3:20 PM., the Washington County De­ partment of Public Safety's Communi­ cations Department received multiple reports and 911 calls that in the area of 337 Main Street, at the location of Dimensional Mills, in Hudson Falls, there was a chim­ ney fire with extension into the structure. The Hudson Falls Po­ lice Department and Hudson Falls Fire Department were immedi­ ately enroute, with units 154 and 157 from Hudson Falls Police and Car 36 from Hudson Falls Fire quickly arriving on scene and alerting dispatch that the structure of Dimensional Mills was a work­ ing structure fire, with flames vis­ ible from the roof, and flames starting to come out of both the 'Bravo' and 'Delta' sides. After the initial arriving units confirmed the structure fire. Fire Command struck a second-alarm, with a commercial structure fire assignment. This called to the scene a full department response from the Hudson Falls Fire De­ partment, the Kingsbury Volun­ teer Hose Company, the Fort Edward Fire Department, one en­ gine from the Argyle Fire Depart­ ment, one engine from the Fort Ann Fire Company, F.A.S.T. from the Bay Ridge Fire Company, and two ambulances from the Fort Edward Rescue Squad. After the commercial structure fire assign­ ment, command was established by Car 36 of Hudson Falls Fire and assignments started to be given to incoming and responding units. After the initial departments were requested, departments were immediately on the road. The Fort Edward Rescue Squad were on scene with Unit 2741, Ambulance 2751 and Ambulance 2754, with fire units close behind. ER-361 and Tower 363 from the Hudson Falls Fire Department, along with Car 38, ER-382, T-386, and U387 from the Kingsbury Volun­ teer Hose Company, and Car 27, Car 2701, RT-271 andER-273 ar­ rived on scene and started to gear up. Firefighters from Hudson Falls pulled a line off of ER-361, and brought it to a hydrant near the front of the building and had water flowing shortly after. Fire­ fighters from Fort Edward pulled a supply line off of RT-271 posi­ tioned in front of the building, and brought it to ER-361. Hudson Falls' ER-361 then deployed an­ other line and prepared it for flowing water, while Kingsbury's ER-382 went to the 'Delta' side of

the building with Tower 363 from Hudson Falls behind it. Tower 363 had its firefighters prepare the ground and set the out­ riggers out to get the tower up. Car 36 then requested additional mu­ tual aid to the scene, calling the South Glens Falls Fire Company to the scene, with Car 58, Car 580, EL-584, andET-601 responding. Kingsbury's U-387 pulled off of Main Street, and Car 38 pulled up off of Main Street near the Hudson Falls Plaza, with South Glens Falls' Car 58, and Car 580 responding and arriving next to Car 38. South Glens Falls Fire's ET-601 and Kingsbury's T-386 pulling behind Car 38. T-386 de­ ployed a drop tank and started to flow water. EL-584 arrived and went to the 'Alpha' side of the building, deploying out-riggers and the ladder and getting fire­ fighters on the roof at a smooth, but fast speed. Washington County Depart­ ment of Public Safety Communi­ cations had any available fire coordinators and fire investigators respond to the scene, with multiple coordinators and investigators re­ sponding to the scene from Wash­ ington County and Warren County. With the amount of apparatus on scene, there was already an ap­ parent need for more water. With the position of the building and the distance from the hydrants, Warren County Fire Car 3 on scene alerted Washington County Communica­ tions to activate a tanker assign­ ment. This pulled in additional mutual aid from the Argyle Fire Department, Hartford Fire Com­ pany, Fort Ann Fire Company, West Fort Ann Fire Company, Greenwich Fire Department, West Glens Falls Fire Company, Bay Ridge Fire Company, and the North Queensbury Fire Depart­ ment for the tanker assignment. Additionally, the South Queens­ bury Fire Department was dis­ patched for their rescue for the SCBA unit. As tankers started to roll in, a tanker entrance was set for tankers to enter La Cross Street, entering from the Feeder Street side. At that time. Bay Ridge Fire Companies Car 221 and ET-322 had arrived with F.A.S.T., with ET-324 arriv­ ing shortly after for the tanker as­ signment. Both apparatus pulled in front of the building on Main Street. At that point, the fire was 30 minutes in, with multiple five-inch lines pulled from different appara­ tus, with drafts set up and multiple drop tanks set. Mutual aid had started to arrive, with Fort Ann Fire Companies ETA-262, and ETA-264, West Fort Ann Fire Companies ETA-463, Hartford Fire Companies Tanker 343, West

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Glens Falls Fire Companies Car 210, Engine 312 and Tanker 410, North Queensbury Fire Depart­ ments Engine 426 and Tanker 429, South Queensbury Fire Depart­ ments Car 206 and Rescue 106, Argyle Fire Departments ER-211 and ET-212, and Greenwich Fire Department units started to arrive on scene after the request for tankers and additional mutual aid. With all the mutual aid on scene, tankers were lined up on La Cross Street, with tankers going from La Cross Street, onto Main Street, where two drop tanks were set up. Firefighters started to use the multiple lines set up to battle the fire. Fire Companies went to an offensive operation. Hudson Falls firefighters were now operating Tower 363, with three firefighters on board the bucket. As the tower went up, two firefighters stepped off the bucket and started ventila­ tion on top of the building, with one firefighter staying in the bucket. South Glens Falls fire­ fighters started to go up EL-584’s ladder, also starting ventilation. A third crew, consisting of a combi­ nation of South Glens Falls and Kingsbury firefighters went in the back and started an interior attack. Firefighters started fighting the fire inside, when the fire started to gain elevation and started to head towards the roof, where the fire­ fighters were ventilating. Fire Command at this point got together with all the fire coordina­ tors, and fire chiefs from the on

scene departments, and figured out a game plan for the fire. As the building was a wood plant, they had to think fast. It was at that time that the Washington County De­ partment of Public Safety sUAS unit arrived on scene with a drone. Fire Command, fire coordinators and fire chiefs all discussed what their plan was. Car 36 then com­ municated that all firefighters were to get off the building and outside from interior attacks, where sixthalarm evacuation tones were de­ ployed, with an on scene fire apparatus honking its horn. This allowed for all on scene command members to make sure all fire­ fighters were accounted for, and communicate the plan of attack. Firefighters at that moment took the time to go to the Firefighter Rehab Center set up by the on scene Fort Edward Rescue Squad units near Car 38, utilizing the res­ cue squad's Unit 2741. Firefighters got water, while some went to South Queensbury’s rescue to re­ fill their air packs. Washington County's Mobile Command Center also arrived on scene with a sup­ port group giving out coffee and hand warmers on the cold scene. After all firefighters and per­ sonnel were accounted for, fire­ fighters went back in to continue an offensive operation. Two fire­ fighters from South Glens Falls went up EL-584’s ladder with a K12 saw and started to cut a hole into the front siding of the build­ ing. A hose was also brought up.

allowing for aerial attack from the cut siding. This allowed for a di­ rect attack on where the fire was mostly at. F.A.S.T. members from South Glens Falls, and Bay Ridge assisted during all operations, keeping everyone and everything in order. Tanker assignment com­ mand continued to honk the horn of the lead apparatus to swap out apparatus. Apparatus continued to come in to empty their tanks into the two drop tanks, then would leave the site and go back to the staging area. Departments from across Washington County, Warren County and Saratoga County cov­ ered departments that were operat­ ing the fire, with the Middle Falls Fire Department and Cossayuna Department covering the Argyle Fire District and Greenwich Fire District. The Greenfield Fire De­ partment also covered the South Glens Falls Fire Company, with many other departments covering other agencies. After a long, one hour attack, the fire was contained, and depart­ ments started to get released by fire command. Fire Companies stayed on scene until 8:30 RM. Monday night. There were no injuries re­ ported, and the fire is still being in­ vestigated at this time. - LUKAS LEMERY

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Dryer Fire in Adams School Forces Evacuations ADAMS, NY - At 1:28 P.M. on January 26th, Adams FD re­ ceived an automatic fire alarm sys­ tem activation from the South Jefferson Central School Bruce C. Clarke building at 11060 US Route 11 in the Town of Adams. The Jefferson County 911 cen­ ter also received the alarm and dis­ patched Adams Center and Lorraine Fire Departments as auto­ matic mutual aid. As Adams En­ gine 1-4-1 with a crew of four was arriving, the 911 Center advised units they had received a phone call from the school indicating there was a fire in a dryer in the basement at the rear of the build­ ing. A second-alarm was transmit­ ted, adding Belleville and Mannsville-Manor Fire Depart­ ments and South Jefferson Rescue Squad to the incident. The building was evacuated upon arrival and school officials had cleared the

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drive in the parking lot for appara­ tus. Lines were advanced into the basement area and onto the roof. The fire was confined to a large commercial clothes dryer and its vent system. There was a signifi­ cant amount of smoke in the base­ ment and first-floor area above the fire which required ventilation of those areas. School buses were brought to the school and approxi­ mately 1,000 students were trans­ ported to the Wilson Elementary school building in Adams Center and dismissed or picked up by par­ ents at Tops Plaza next to the school. The school was reopened from 3 to 6 PM to allow students to pick up personal items left inside due to the fire.

Polar Plunge Benefits Port Jervis Fire Departm ent's Special Operations Squad PORT JERVIS, NY - Port Jervis’ Recreation Department hosted the city’s Fifth Annual Polar Plunge on January 13th. The event is held each January to benefit Port Jervis Fire Department’s Special Operations Squad, as well as offer a fun outdoor winter event in the region. Unlike past frigid years when river ice actually had to be cut to allow a ‘plunge zone’ for partici­ pants, the near-50-degrees air tem­ perature was a pleasure for the 58 who submerged in the river this year. While the river level was ele­ vated due to weeks of recent rain, this was viewed as a positive by some who compared it to past plunges. PJFD’s Water Operations Team members and plunge participants were able to walk on a sandy

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flooded beach to enter and exit the water this year, rather than the rocky river bed surface encountered when the water is shallower. PJFD Firefighter Tim Sim­ mons, who is the 1st Lieutenant of PJFD’s Water Operations Team, has chaired the event with PJ Recre­ ation Director John Faggione annu­ ally. Simmons praised those who helped with the event, and those who participated and helped raise funds for the team. Simmons said some have par­ ticipated in all five years that the event has been held, while others were experiencing it for the first time. One nine-year-old girl, Skylar

Delellas, used her birthday money to pay the $25 event registration fee, wanting to personally support the cause. Another 12-year-old, Ryder Scott, participated on what was his actual 12th birthday this year. With the water temperature es­ timated to be in the low to mid 40s, Ryder, his dad, and his nine-yearold brother took the plunge to­ gether. “We really appreciate the sup­ port from everyone involved,” Sim­ mons said. Port Jervis Fire Department’s Special Operations Squad is com­ prised of three specialized response teams-Accident Victim Extrication Team, Technical Rescue Rope Team, and Water Operations Team - SHARON SIEGEL

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78 MPH Wind Gusts Resulted in Over 60 Calls for Adams Fire Department ADAMS, NY - On Tuesday, January 9th, the National Weather Service issued a warning for winds gusting as high as 70 MPH for Jef­ ferson County. Things for the Adams Fire De­ partment began at 10:12 A.M., with a lift assist to South Jefferson Rescue Squad in the Village of Adams. At 12:27 P.M., Adams Fire Department was dis­ patched with Ellisburg Fire Department as Auto­ matic Mutual Aid to Belleville Fire Department for a structure fire in a vacant barn at 12043 County Route 79 in the Town of Ellisburg. A second-alarm was transmitted, bringing Hender­ son Fire, Mannsville-Manor Fire and Smithville Fire to the scene. At that time, winds were gusting 20 to 30 MPH. Crews returned to quar­ ters from the barn fire around 5:00 P.M., and quickly got equipment back in service. At 5:57 P.M., the power went out and Adams Fire Department was dispatched to the first of well over 60 calls received for various incidents as a result of the storm. The Watertown International Air­ port recorded a peak gust of 78 MPH during the night. For most of the evening and overnight, six sep­ arate Adams fire crews were re­ sponding to various incidents, including two automatic mutual aid responses for reported structure fires which thankfully were not fires. Also, a major propane tank leak was discovered at the local home center when a shed used for refilling propane cylinders was lifted up and broke the valve on a large propane tank. Jefferson County declared a State of Emergency Wednesday morning, as most of the county was in the same situation from the storm. The county 911 center han­ dled more than triple the normal number of calls for a 24-hour pe­ riod. A warming center was estab­ lished at our fire station and other fire stations in the county for peo­ ple without power. The fire station operated on generator power for nearly 22 hours, with some areas of the community without power for up to three days. The last storm-related trees/wires down call was received at 9:59 A.M. on Thursday January 11th. National Grid established a distribution cen­ ter at the Adams Fire Station and in the City of Watertown Thursday and Friday for dry ice and bottled water for people without power. Adams fire crews remained on duty until late Thursday evening, checking on various areas in the district and providing a warm place with a place with power and inter­ net for some residents who work from home. Despite everything that happened, there were no seri­ ous injuries due to the storm. - ROBERT SIMPSON

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House Under Renovations Catches Fire in Voorheesville VOORHEESVILLE, NY Firefighters quickly knocked down a house fire in Voorheesville on a cold Monday night. Fire crews were dispatched to 22 Moss Road in Voorheesville around 8:30 RM. on Monday, January 15th, for reports from a neighbor of smoke and flames coming from the home. Assistant Chief John Hensel of the Voorheesville Fire Department arrived on scene to heavy smoke and flames from the right side of the home and declared a Signal 30. He says nobody was living in the home at the time, as the home was under reconstruction from an ear­ lier flood that occurred. He did say, however, one of the homeowners was on the scene standing in the front lawn upon his arrival. “He was trying to put the fire out himself and he burned himself,” Hensel said. At this time the extent of the burn injuries are not known. Hensel says the homeowner was transported to the hospital and transferred to a burn unit in un­ known condition. He is unsure how many people lived in the home, but says nobody was living in the home at the time of the fire. There was one dog at the scene that was safely taken from the scene and taken by a homeowner. Agencies on scene included Voorheesville, New Salem, Guilderland Center, Onesquethaw and North Bethlehem fire depart­ ments with assistance from Albany County Sheriff’s Ambulance, Al­ bany County Paramedics, Albany County Sheriff’s. The fire was under control in approximately one hour with crews then chasing some hot spots. Hensel says hot spots were easy to chase with the sheetrock already re­ moved from portions of the home due to the ongoing renovations. He says the home suffered heavy smoke and water damage, but the fire did not bum all of the home. “The one room where the ori­ gin of the fire was, took the brunt of the damage,” he said. “The con­ tents had heat, water and heavy smoke damage.” Crews had no issues with water, however. New Salem Fire was brought in with tankers as a precaution. “I always get a little nervous this time of year with frozen hy­ drants,” Hensel said. “At least we’d have some water as a backup.” Hensel says the investigators have ruled out any signs of arson. The cause of the fire is under investigation, and no apparent cause has been released. - THOMAS MARRA

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Port Jervis Fire Police Officers Sworn Into Office PORT JERVIS, NY - Members of the Port Jervis Fire Police were sworn into office on January 10th, many having served with the fire police squad and as officers for many years. Swearing them in was PJFD Secretary William Werner, who is also a member and officer of PJFD's Fire Police. The Oath of Office was completed prior to the regular monthly meet­ ing. (L to R): Port Jervis Fire Police Treasurer/Sergeant Henry Dunn, Secretary Richard Drew, Vice President/Chief Driver Edward Pavlich, Jr., 1st Lieutenant Jeffrey Martin, 2nd Lieutenant/Trustee William Conklin, Captain Stanley Siegel, President Edward Pavlich, Sr., Frank Fuller, Jr., Trustee William Werner.

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Sparrowbush Engine Co. Officers Sworn Into Office SPARROWBUSH, NY - Officers of Sparrowbush Engine Co. were sworn into office on January 1st, along with officials of the Town of Deerpark. The Oaths of Office were administered by Deerpark Town Clerk Flo Santini at Huguenot Fire Co.'s Rt. 209 firehouse. (L to R): Chaplain Danielle Glynn, Commis­ sioner Jack Flynn, Treasurer Scott T. Glynn, Commissioner Heather VanKleeck, President Tim Schatt, Vice President Marty Reiser, 2nd Lt. Scott W. Glynn, 1st Lt. Jennifer Venturini, Cap­ tain Tom McCooey, 2nd Assistant Chief Michael Reiser, 1st As­ sistant Chief Carl VanHorn, Chief Jeremy Swingle.

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Making history as the new Wrights Corners memorial bell tolls for the very first time.

Wrights Corners Fire Co. Holds Masquerade Installation and Makes History LOCKPORT, NY - Right from the start of the installation, you re­ alized this was going to be a special night. Members and guests alike ar­ rived in their “Ball Room” best. Those who were not sporting a mask were provided one off the front table that had a large variety of beautiful styles. Most stopped to get a photo by the Mardi Gras style background poster on the wall. The installation committee, Robert Bruckner, Kelly Simard, Roxanne Davis, Tanya Steinhardt, Kyle LaRuffa, Lauren Hunter, Zachary Wado, and Sherrie Campell, spent hundreds of hours planning and arranging to make sure this was going to be a night full of enjoyment, good food, and of course as they always say at Wrights Corners, “A Time to Party”. People mingled and caught up, but as soon as it was announced that salad and cocktails were avail­ able, it was time to get to the food tables. When Donna Eick is doing the cooking, there is no time for small talk, instead it's time to be loading up your plate. Niagara County Sheriff Michael Filicetti and Undersheriff Michael Dunn were right in line to fill their plates with “HEALTHY” salad, to show all present how it’s done. Dinner was served immediately following the enjoyment of cock­ tails and salad. A meal that left no one wanting more, because it was so good you ate way too much. The ceremony began with the pledge; this is one department that will never forget that they are Ameri­ cans, and proud of it! Then there was a history-mak­ ing moment during the memorial. Wrights Comers has always bor­ rowed a memorial bell from a sister company, which they have been

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fa& grateful for. After the Chaplin had a talk with the Chief during the course of this past year, an idea was brought to life; let's honor our members with our bell. So, with toll of the first remembrance, history was made as Wayne Jagow said; the first time a member was remem­ bered with the Wrights Comer Me­ morial Bell. New York State Senator Robert Ortt, and New York State Assembly member Michal Norris, both avid supporters of volunteer fire and EMS services, along with FASNY, were on hand for a special celebra­ tion. They both also explained how they lead the charge to fight for bills and money to help the volunteers, especially during the recent years of tough times in recmiting new mem­ bers. Chief Jonathan “JJ COM­ MANDER KMG-365” McKnight gave his report. Another year of in­ crease in calls, and decrease in ac­ tive members. He made a special thank you to all the significant oth­ ers in all members' families who put up with the countless hours of drills and calls. And a special thank you to his wife, Sarah, and daughter, and of course his dog Oscar also got some of the spotlight. Member and Chaplin Jack Bridwell was called to the front. He was being honored for 40 active years of service. The State Senator was quick to point out that he was only 4-years-old when Jack started, and Assembly member Michael Norris explained he was a bit older, but only 7-years-old. They put that in prospective of the endless hours days and nights that Jack has been

providing the answer for the call for help. The Town of Lockport Super­ visor Mark Crocker did not reveal what his age was, but provided a heart-felt proclamation honoring Jack's service. Also sworn into office was President Michael J Norwood, VP Robert Bmeckner, Treasurer Kelly Simard, Corresponding Secretary Bonieta Reid, Head Trustee Michael L Norwood, Tmstee 2 Ryan Hnat, Trustee 3-year Jeffrey Seefeldt, Chaplain Jack Bridwell, Sergeant At Arms David weaver. Chief Jonathan McKnight, 1st Ryan Dickison, 2nd Wallace Linderman, 3rd Zachary Wodo, Master Me­ chanic Jeffery Lee, Fire Police Christopher Bmecknar, and Parade Marshal Michael J Norwood. Ladies Auxiliary: President Sherrie Campbell, VP Tanya Stein­ hardt, Treasurer Cindy Horner, Recording Secretary Sarah McK­ night, Corresponding Secretary Kathy Nizialek, 5-year Tmstee Jill Pietkiewicz, 2nd year Susan Nizialek, 1st year Sharon Drew Exempts (The tme history of all companies): President Randy Roeseler, VP Paul Patterson, Treasurer Michael L Norwood, Secretary Susan Stegnar, Trustee 1 year Daniel Szumia, Trustee 2-year Robert Smith III, Tmstee 3-Year Stephen Hunter, Sergeant At Arms Marty Roseler, Chaplin Wayne Jagow, Historian David Weaver, Stewart Kevin Hunter. Along with the endless number of sworn-in Fire Police, years of service awards, and general thank yous, the night danced on to the music of DJ Beamin’ Sounds. - STEPHEN M WALLACE

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F luoride Is Not Our Friend HOLISTIC HEALTH

So, fluoride is not our friend. It is more poisonous than lead and slightly less than arsenic. It is a neurotoxin, which means it is toxic to the brain. It is listed as “lethal poison” in the Merck Manual. This is crazy, right? It is on the shelves at the supermarkets! “If they put in our products, it can’t be bad, right?” This statement is incorrect! Studies done show a flaw in the re­ search—that excess fluoride does not prevent tooth decay. Fluoride is a most reactive ele­ ment. When ingested, it attacks the oxygen in the body and can result in too many free radicals. It can be the reason for chronic, health con­ ditions including cardiovascular, inflammatory conditions—even cancer. Using fluoride in your water, shower, or toothpaste can cause os­ teosarcoma, which is a bone cancer. Okay. This is serious enough. But it goes further. It can also be the cause of thyroid and endocrine is­ sues; brain disorders like Autism, ADHD, and Alzheimer’s Disease; lower IQ and memory problems; lower our white blood cells level, thereby compromising our immune system. Fluoride can also calcify the pineal gland. Too much fluoride in the body can lead to compro­ mised respiratory and liver condi­

tions, gastrointestinal symptoms, and neurological issues like headaches, depression and muscle weakness. Often, people think their memory loss is just from getting older. However, it could very well be from the prolonged use of fluo­ ride. Fluoride is not needed to pre­ vent cavities. My son never uses flu­ oride and has had one cavity in 16 years! I recommend you do not let the dentist use fluoride when clean­ ing or rinsing your teeth. In fact, I encourage you to switch to fluoride free toothpaste—a simple switch for continued, total wellness. My favorite, non-fluoride tooth­ pastes are made by Dr. Bronner, Tom’s, or Jason. However, be sure to read the labels, because some of these companies still manufacture fluoride toothpaste. People might say, “It’s not in my water and I am not swallowing the toothpaste. So, what is the prob­ lem?” To this I say that fluoride is a liquid, and it goes directly into the bloodstream. It is overworking our immune system, causing many health issues. The bottom line is... tooth decay is not caused by not ingesting enough fluoride. Cavities are not caused by a lack of fluoride. Switch out to non-fluoride toothpaste, check your water supply, and look into filters for your tap and showerhead. Fluoride-free is the way to go. It is another simple step to give the body a chance—a chance to heal— a chance to be balanced—a chance to do what it is supposed to do—be healthy and strong.

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Port Jervis Fire Department O fficers Complete Oaths of Office PORT JERVIS, NY - Port Jervis Fire Department Officers completed their annual Oaths of Of­ fice as administered by the Hon. James Hendry on January 1st at the Erie Trackside Manor Swearing in Ceremony. They are PJFD Treas­ urer Rob Waligroski, Chief Keith Brown, 1st Asst. Chief Anthony Fuller, 2nd Assistant Chief Jeffrey

Lewis, Deputy Chief 1 James Rohner, Jr., and Deputy Chief 2 Frank Fulller III. Also present to lead those in prayer at the January 1st Swearing in Ceremony was PJFD Chaplain Father Anthony Gi-

acona. PJFD Secretary William Werner was not able to attend the ceremony, but did later complete his Oath of Office. He was then able to assist by swearing in the PJFD Fire Police members at their regular January 2024 meeting. -SHARON SIEGEL

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South Glens Falls House Fire Gives F irefig hte rs an Extensive A tta ck SOUTH GLENS FALLS, NY On Monday, January 8tli at 2:21 P.M., the South Glens Falls Fire Co. of Saratoga County was dispatched to the area of 48 Harrison Avenue for a possible structure fire. Members of file South Glens Falls Fire Co. responded to their Station 1 and Station 2, while Car 609 responded to the scene. South Glens Falls' first due appara­ tus, EL-584, re­ sponded to the scene shortly after. South Glens Falls Police Unit 7G-275 arrived on the scene before arriving fire units and confirmed a working structure fire, with heavy black smoke and flames visible. South Glens Falls Fire Car 609 arrived shortly after. Upon the arrival of Car 609, fire was visible from the 'Charlie' and 'Delta' sides, with a second-alarm as­ signment requested, pulling mutual aid from the Fort Edward FD and Greenfield FD, with the Bay Ridge Fire Co. requested to the scene for F.A.S.T. EL-584 arrived after the ar­ rival of Car 609, with two handlines pulled from EL-584 to start an exte­ rior attack on the 'Charlie' and 'Delta' sides. ER-586, ETA-601 and R-602 from South Glens Falls Fire were on Hie road as the attack was made, along with Car 27, Car 2701, U-272, and RT-271 from Fort Edward Fire. The Bay Ridge Fire Co. was enroute to the scene with F.A.S.T. with Car 220, R-124 and ET-322, and the Greenfield Fire Department's EL-293 was also enroute. One engine and one tower were requested to the scene from West Glens Falls Fire, with ER311 and Tower 4 responding. Once EL-584 arrived with the exterior attack, and ER-586 and ETA-601 arrived on scene, interior firefighters geared up with their SCBAs to start an interior attack. EL584 pulled a five-inch line to the nearest hydrant for the interior attack. Fort Edward Fire and West Glens Falls fire apparatus arrived shortly after the interior attack was made, with Fort Edward Fires RT-271 pulling a line to the back of the house, and West Glens Falls Fire's Tower 4 deploying its tower to the second-story window in order to make an aggressive attack on the sec­ ond-floor. Warren County Fire Com­ munications asked Fire Command if they would like a third-alarm assign­ ment started, with the order being de­ clined. The South Queensbury FD was then requested to stand by at South Glens Falls' Station 1. The Bay Ridge Fire Company's apparatus, along with Greenfield FD's EL-293 arrived shortly after the South Queensbury standby assignment. The Saratoga County's Cause and Origin Team (Fire Investigations) was re­ quested by Fire Command. After an extensive attack, the fire was knocked down within 30 minutes, and exten­ sive overhaul was conducted. There were no injuries reported, and Hie fire is imder investigation at this time. - LUKAS LEMERY

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New Year’s Day Arson Fire Set at Lansingburgh Veterans Association TROY, NY - On January 1st at 9:02 P.M., the alarm of fire tones dropped throughout the city of Troy in all of the fire departments. Engines 1, 4 and 2, Trucks 1 and 2, the rescue squad. Medic 4, and the battalion chief re­ sponded to the Vet­ erans of Lansingburgh at 777 1st Avenue for a reported structure fire. The caller reported the build­ ing to be on fire. The battalion chief was notified by the dis­ patcher that they had received one call on the fire. As Engine 1 ar­ rived on scene, they immediately notified the dispatcher that they had a significant smoke condition showing from the structure and transmitted the Signal 30 for a working structure fire. Firefighters immediately de­ ployed a one-and-three-quarterinch hand line and began to knock down the heavy fire condition. As firefighters back-laid to a nearby fire hydrant and began to connect to it and turn the hydrant on, the front of the hydrant blew off and firefighters could not shut it down to reconnect the large diameter

hose. Firefighters deployed an­ other 300-feet of hose to the next hydrant around the corner. Fire­ fighters aggressively knocked down all of the visible fire on the exterior portion of the structure and then made entry to the struc­ ture to make sure none of the building inside was affected by the fire. Firefighters checked the roof of the structure and the other por­ tion of the building for any type of extension. As firefighters were walking around, they discovered evidence of arson. Police began to secure the scene and question an individual that was located on the scene believed to be involved in the incident. Paramedics began to evaluate the individual involved in the fire that was in the back of a patrol car in the parking lot. Firefighters con­ ducted overhaul for an extended period of time on scene, making sure there was no extension, and all of the remaining fire was under control. Evidence technicians on scene located a cigarette lighter and components from a gas can from the arson. Troy Police officers appre­ hended Michael J. Christiansen, 43, after developing probable cause through an interview. Chris­ tiansen was arrested, taken to the

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Troy Firefighters Rescue Dog and Cat from Two-Alarm Fire on River Street TROY, NY - On January 18th at 4:35 P.M., the city of Troy's Fire Department was dispatched to 572 River Street on the second-floor for a reported structure fire. The dispatchers at the Rensselaer County Emergency Communica­ tion Center were taking multiple calls on the fire. Engines 4, 1 and 6, the rescue squad. Medic 4 and the battalion chief responded to the scene. Engine 2 and Truck 1 were once again out of service while handling emergency medical calls in the city of Troy, leaving the only engine in the whole city in service being Engine 3. Medic 4's crew quickly loaded the stretcher into the medic rig at the hospital and called en route to the fire scene. Engine 4 and the battalion chief arrived on scene and had heavy smoke showing from a three-story structure with exposure issues on the 'Delta' side. The res­ cue squad notified the dispatcher that they were responding to the box delayed and leaving their other call. Command notified Engine 4 as they were deploying a one-andthree-quarter-inch hand line to the second-floor that they had signifi­ cant smoke pushing from the sec­ ond and third floor north side of the building. Command notified the dispatcher that all of the occu­ pants had made it out of the struc­ ture. Command went to have Engine 2 come in from the north side of the structure not knowing the engine was not in service and on a medical call. Engine 2’s crew notified command that they were at the hospital with the medic rig unable to respond and command

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checked with the dispatcher to see if Truck 1 was responding to the scene, but the firefighters from Truck 1 were on a medical call also held up at the hospital and not available for the call. With com­ mand already down five essential firefighters to help battle the fire, the second-alarm was transmitted, bringing the city of Watervliet’s Fire Department and the Watervliet Arsenal Fire Department to the scene for manpower. Firefighters made a push up to the second-floor of the house and firefighters from the rescue squad pulled up on scene and joined the firefighters inside of the building to begin a primary search to make sure everybody was accounted for. As firefighters were doing so, they discovered a dog inside of the house and rescued it from the house. As firefighters were search­ ing a bathroom upstairs, they also discovered a cat and brought it out­ side. Firefighters made an aggres­ sive interior attack, quickly driving back the fire. With Medic 2's crew quickly racing back to station from the hospital, they pulled into the station within a few minutes and jumped from the medic rig onto Engine 2 and raced to the scene. Medic 1 turned over their patient at Albany Medical Center and raced back to station one from the City of Albany to get the other truck company as the engine crews on scene were short on manpower.

Firefighters deployed a supply line to the nearby fire hydrant and es­ tablished a water supply for the scene. Mutual aid quickly began to arrive on scene as firefighters con­ tinued to knock down the fire con­ dition on the second-floor and worked to check the third-floor for extension. Command requested the Red Cross to the scene for the in­ dividuals from the house. The dog that was rescued from the house fire was transported to the emer­ gency veterinary clinic from the scene. Firefighters from the truck company opened up the area in the cockloft and notified command that they had no fire, but a signifi­ cant amount of smoke and they would need significant ventilation. Firefighters on the fire floor began to conduct heavy amounts of over­ haul to the apartment. Command requested code enforcement to the scene. Firefighters continued to work overhauling the fire floor for an extended period of time as the investigators worked to determine the cause of the fire. Medic l's crew arrived at the station and placed the truck company into service. Firefighters from Watervliet Arsenal went back into serv­ ice and remained in the city of Troy to handle emergency calls while firefighters were operating on scene. No injuries were re­ ported, and firefighters went back into service later that evening. The cause of the fire has not yet been released.

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Troy firefighters going in to overhaul the 2nd floor.

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The Cocoanut Grove Night­ club Fire, a Boston Tragedy By Stefanie Schorow Available from: FSP Books & Videos 433 Main Street, Suite 2A Hudson, MAO 1749 1-800-522-8528 Email: support@fire-policeems.com www. fire-police -ems.com Price: $23.99 This is a soft cover book measuring six-inches by nineinches, with 175 pages. As many

readers may know, it is the story of one of the most deadly fires in American history, which occurred in 1942. The author, a journalist, writing instructor and the author or coauthor of eight books on Boston history, explains in detail about the fire and many things related to it. This is the third book that she has written about the fire. It just seems to be a horrible story that never seems to end because as time goes on, more details come forth about it even after all this time. Nearly 500 people perished from this fire, many being incinerated by the flames and heat, while others died from smoke or from being tram­ pled on by those trying to escape through doorways of which the doors opened inward, hampering egress. The dead included patrons, employees and celebrities who were booked to perform. Locked

side doors were also illegal and part of the problem, all in the name of making sure patrons paid their tabs before they left. Fighting the fire is covered in one chapter. The book covers every aspect of the tragedy, including the construction of the building, the wiring, refrig­ erator system, flammable decora­ tions, as well as the main focus of running a business in which profit was key. There is not enough space allotted in this column to explain all the aspects which should be read about the fire. One of the laws I believe which was bom from this incident is that all doors should open outward at businesses such as this. It is a horrible story, espe­ cially when human life is lost, yet even till today, there has not been a concrete cause established about how it started!

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Albany F irefighters Bang a Second-Alarm w ith Heavy Fire on Quail St. ALBANY, NY - On the freez­ ing cold day of January 15th at 4:25 A.M., with temperatures hov­ ering around 11 °F, the communi­ cations officers at the city of Albany emergency communica­ tion center began to receive multi­ ple calls for 29 Quail Street, reporting a working structure fire with heavy fire pushing from the roof of the building. Engines 7 and 2, Truck 2, Res­ cue 2, the rescue squad. Engine one. Truck 3, Mohawk Ambulance Service, and Battalion 1 responded to the scene. The dispatcher noti­ fied Engine 7 that there was now possible entrapment in one of the neighboring structures. Police units quickly arrived on scene and notified the dispatcher that they had a fully involved working structure fire with multiple houses on fire and began to go to work evacuating the neighboring houses, as the heavy fire was im­ pinging on both structures on each side. As Engine 7 turned down Quail Street, they had heavy fire pushing out into the street from the structure and heavy fire pushing from the roof of the structure, and immediately transmitted the Sig­ nal 30 and the second-alarm, as they had numerous exposure is­ sues. Engines 10 and 11, Rescue 1, and Truck 4 responded to the scene on the second-alarm. Engine 1 immediately grabbed the hydrant on their way in and made the water supply for the scene. Firefighters from Engine 7 deployed multiple hand lines and began to go to work on exposure protection, as the primary structure was fully involved and heavy fire was pushing out of every window, the front door of the structure, and blowing through the roof of the building. Engine 7's officer with command of the scene notified the dispatcher that they had firefight­ ers going to work pulling people from the neighboring buildings and requested two aerials to take the front of the building for master stream operations. Command re­ quested two ambulances to the scene for individuals from the fire buildings. Fleavy embers from the roof of the structure poured into the freezing cold morning sky, lighting up the surrounding neigh­ borhoods. Command requested CDTAto the scene with a warming bus. Firefighters on scene made their way into the exposure build­ ings, as they had heavy fire push­ ing into 27 Quail Street. Firefighters deployed a two-and-ahalf-inch hand line and took up a defensive position from the street and began to knock down the heavy fire pushing from the win­ dows and roof of the structure.

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LONG ISLAND] M ultiple Departments Respond to Working House Fire in Shirley SHIRLEY, NY - On a recent Thursday afternoon, around 1:00 P.M., the Brookhaven Fire Depart­ ment was activated for a report of a house fire on Carmen View Dr. Fire-Corn advised they were receiv­ ing multiple calls for a house fire. The daytime mutual aid pre-plan was also ac­ tivated. On arrival of the first due engine, the front of the home was fully engulfed in flames and the first due Brookhaven en­ gine went to work along with an en­ gine crew from Mastic Beach stretching lines. Additional mutual aid came into the scene from Mas­ tic, Center Moriches, Manorville and more. A tower ladder was put into operation as well. Firefighters were on scene for an extended period of time operat­ ing. The Brookhaven Town Fire Marshal was called to the scene as well. Shirley and Mastic Beach Am­ bulance were on scene for rehab and in case any injuries occurred. - JOHN WALTHERS JOHN WALTHERS- SUFFOLK FIRE PHOTOS

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Being a Professional In stru cto r So you have all the training courses under your belt. You know how to create a lesson plan, obtain any necessary props and prepare a budget for your lesson, but do you know what it is to be a profes­ sional instructor? The term professional is to say the least subjective and many times the contrary is an accu­ sation tossed out for the sole purpose of winning a dis­ agreement based on pet peeves rather than actual pro­ fessional standards. So, let’s define being professional fo­ cusing on the behavioral as­ pect rather than subject knowledge. Being professional is to be a good communicator relative to your expectations (for stu­ dents and colleagues). Pro­ fessionalism also includes being respectful by making others feel appreciated, being well groomed/dressed, hav­ ing a strong work ethic, de­ pendable, honest and flexible. Now let’s illustrate profes­ sionalism by highlighting what it isn’t with an emphasis on four major themes. Ap­ pearance, conflicts of inter­ est, cursing and racist/sexist etc.remarks. Being professional starts with your appearance because all students, in this case fire­ fighters, are going to make a judgment on you as soon as they walk through the door. Instructors therefore must be well-groomed and properly dressed. Obviously these two criteria are subjective, but for the most part, firefighters are clean shaven and/or any fa­ cial hair would be contained within an SCBA so it’s a good idea to follow that same pro­ tocol. One’s actual hairstyle is irrelevant, just as long as you don’t look disheveled like you just rolled out of bed. As far as dress, business ca­ sual is the order of the day. Most instructors have shirts and slacks that have been is­

sued from the employer. If not, most fire departments also issue formal work shirts and that is fine as well. Stan­ dard formal wear (business suit) if not issued by the in­ structor’s employer or depart­ ment is therefore not necessary because fire serv­ ice clothing (formal and oth­ erwise) is commonplace. That said, if you as the instructor are going to also participate in any skills or live fire, a change of everyday clothes and of course your turnout gear is perfectly acceptable, full well knowing that you are going to get dirty. A professional fire instructor must also avoid any conflicts of interest. This is defined as benefitting personally from your professional position. For example, if while instruct­ ing firefighters on the use of SCBA you constantly bring up a new feature on “XYZ packs” because you happen to own stock in that company, well that may be considered a conflict of interest because you could benefit personally and monetarily by using your position as an instructor to push a specific product. This is not to say you can’t men­ tion anything but acting like a sales rep as opposed to an in­ structor is a different ballgame. Separating personal and pro­ fessional life has other signif­ icance. For example, you may like a fellow instructor as a friend, but that doesn’t mean you don’t have an obligation to report that instructor for substance abuse on the job or ignoring a safety protocol. The latter has been termed the “Courage to be Safe”.

Some fire instructors curse A LOT. But that’s OK, isn't it? After all, we are adults, cor­ rect? Firefighters curse right? The short answer is “No” it isn’t OK. It really does take away from your lesson and

your message. Eventually, all the firefighters are going to hear are the curses and not the substance of your lesson in between. What about using a curse to emphasize a con­ cept? Whereas I would con­ cede that this strategy can be effective in helping firefight­ ers retain information the an­ swer is still “No” because there are still so many other words in our lexicon that can be used to emphasize a point that cursing isn’t needed. Part of this aspect goes back to separating personal and professional, i.e., even if you curse up a storm in your per­ sonal life, leave that at home so that aspect doesn’t dis­ tract the firefighters in your class and detract from your lesson. Remember to take stock in your audience be­ cause cursing is not part of everyone’s language. Of course, none of us are perfect and a curse slipping out is bound to happen. In that case, either simply move on and draw little attention or offer a quick apology and again just move on. Because the fire service is a male-dominated profession this article will focus on sex­ ist remarks but realistically, any human rights issue can be inserted such as race, reli­ gion, sexual orientation etc. As the phrase goes “If you grin you’re in” meaning that if as the instructor you laugh or chuckle at a sexist joke then you become potentially liable for any legal fallout not to mention opening the door for further discrimination. It’s best not to let your class allow any discrimination at all and the best way to do that is once you become aware of any issues to nip it in the bud immediately. Although calling out a fire­ fighter in front of the entire class is usually not advisable it doesn’t have to be all about embarrassment either. If a

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sexist joke is made then sim­ ply say “We are not going down that road in this class” and leave it at that. If the issue persists then talk to the indi­ vidual during a break. Seri­ ously, if something went wrong and a downed fire­ fighter needed help getting out does it really matter what gonads the firefighter pulling you out has as long as you get to see your family again? The main point is that we are all firefighters regardless of our attributes. In extreme cases, make cer­ tain that you know the proce­ dure for accepting and investigating a complaint. If the employer that you are in­ structing for has a specific form to fill out then make sure you have a copy so that all relevant information is ob­ tained. It is imperative in order to maintain the integrity of the instructor and the em­ ploying organization to follow all procedures BY THE BOOK. The good news is that typi­ cally, it only takes one prop­

erly processed incident to stop future issues. Avoiding these four main “traps” will (barring extenuat­ ing circumstances) pave the way for a successful career as an instructor. On a per­ sonal note, as a former sec­ ondary science teacher, I would like to see fire instruc­ tors take any necessary course to become mandated reporters in an effort to curb discriminatory practices both with students and colleagues. Mandated reporters are re­ quired and bound by law to report any discriminatory practices with legal conse­ quences for not doing so, and I firmly believe that fire in­ structors having the status of being a mandated reporter will have the effect of reduc­ ing any negative incidents full well knowing that at the end of the day there WILL be con­ sequences. - JOSEPH CEA

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THEN AND NOW If you have photos you would like to see in our Then & Now feature, please upload them on our website www. 1stResponderNews.com or email them to L indsey@ l stResponderNews.com.

RON JEFFERS

On August 20th, 2016, Demarest Engine 462's 1977 Mack CF 1250-gpm pumper pulled out of the firehouse for the last time. A ceremony was held on this date and the Demarest Volunteer Fire As­ sociation donated the rig to the FDNY Fire Family Transport Foundation. The apparatus is used for ceremonies and funerals for department members.

STEVE WHITE

Second-Alarm in Staten Island STATEN ISLAND, NY - On February 12th, firefighters re­ sponded to 474 Elverton Ave. in Staten Island for a reported structure fire. Several members were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

RON JEFFERS

The veteran Mack is well maintained by department members and serves its purpose honorably.

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FENTANYL SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS for FIRST RESPONDERS ' For the purposes of this document, fentanyl, related substances, and synthetic opioids (herein after referred to asfentanyl') includes fentanyl analogues (e.g., acetylfentanyl, acrylfentanyl, carfentanil, furanylfentanyl), novel synthetic opioids (e.g., U-47700), and other drugs that may be laced with these substances. ► The abuse of drugs containing fentanyk is killing Americans. Misinformation and inconsistent recommendations regarding fentanyl1 have resulted in confusion in the first responder community.

►You as a first responder (law enforcement, fire, rescue, and emergency medical services (EMS) personnel) are increasingly likely to encounter fentanyk in your daily activities (e.g., responding to overdose calls, conducting traffic stops, arrests, and searches). ►This document provides scientific, evidence-based recommendations to protect yourself from exposure.

W H A T YO U NEED TO K N O W ► Fentanyk can be present in a variety of forms (e.g., powder, tablets, capsules, solutions, and rocks). ► Inhalation of airborne powder is MOST LIKELY to lead to harmful effects, but is less likely to occur than skin contact. ► Incidental skin contact may occur during daily activities but is not expected to lead to harmful effects if the contaminated skin is promptly washed off with water. ► Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is effective in protecting you from exposure. ► Slow breathing or no breathing, drowsiness or unresponsiveness, and constricted or pinpoint pupils are the specific signs consistent with fentanyk intoxication. ► Naloxone is an effective medication that rapidly reverses the effects of fentanyl'.

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► Prevent further contamination and notify other first responders and dispatch. ► Do not touch your eyes, mouth, nose or any skin after touching any potentially contaminated surface. ►Wash skin thoroughly with cool water, and soap if available. Do NOT use hand sanitizers as they may enhance absorption.

►Wash your hands thoroughly after the incident and before eating, drinking, smoking, or using the restroom. ► If you suspect your clothing, shoes, and PPE may be contaminated, follow your department guidelines for decontamination.

• International Association o f Chiefs of Police • International Association o f Fire Chiefs • International Association o f Fire Fighters • Major Cities Chiefs Association • Major County Sheriffs o f America • National Alliance o f State Drug Enforcement Agencies

If y o u o r o th e r firs t re sp o n d ers e x h ib it - Slow Breathing or No Breathing - Drowsiness or Unresponsiveness - Constricted or Pinpoint Pupils ►Move away from the source of exposure and call EMS. ►Administer naloxone according to your department protocols. Multiple doses may be required. ► If naloxone is not available, rescue breathing can be a lifesaving measure until EMS arrives. Use standard basic life support safety precautions (e.g., pocket mask, gloves) to address the exposure risk. ► If needed, initiate CPR until EMS arrives.

• National Association o f Counties • National Association o f County and City Health Officials • National Association o f Emergency Medical Technicians • National Association o f EMS Physicians • National Association o f State EMS Officials

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APPARATUS IN ACTION If you have photos you would like to see in our Apparatus in Action feature please upload them on our website www. 1stResponderNews.com or email them to Lindsey@lstResponderNews.com.

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FDNY Tower Ladder 31, a 2021 Seagrave/Aerialscope 75’, in operation at a four-alarm fire in the Bronx on 10-10-23.

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FDNY Engine Co. 234's Seagrave (Fleet # SP21014) turns out from its St. Johns Place quarters, Brooklyn, to answer an alarm last August.

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FDNY Plaque D edication fo r F ire fig h te r W illia m P. Moon II In January, Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh and senior Fire Department Officials, along with Moon’s family and fel­ low firefighters, dedicated a plaque at the Quarters of Rescue 2 to honor his memory. Firefighter Moon, 47, was a 21-year veteran of the department. Firefighter Moon suffered a seri­ ous head injury during a training accident at his firehouse. When it became clear he would not survive his critical in­ juries, his family made the decision to donate his organs to save the lives of others. Firefighter Moon’s donation saved the lives of five people, including two retired FDNY firefight­ ers. Moon’s wife, Kristina, has become an advocate for organ donation, and the FDNY joins her in sharing the importance of this lifesaving decision and its far-reaching impact.

RON JEFFERS

FDNY EMS 1278's 2017 Ford ambulance en route to a call along Rogers Avenue, Brooklyn, last August.

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New Years Eve Fire Injures 2 in Brooklyn BROOKLYN, NY (NYC) ‘ ALL HANDS* BOX 1885: 507 GRANT AVE. BN-39 REQ EMS FOR 2 10-45 code 3. The injured were removed via EMS to Jamacia Hospital Center. The FDNY is investigating the origin of the fire.

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East NY Fourth-Alarm Displaces Residents BROOKLYN, NY - Brooklyn Firefighters responded shortly after 7:00 P.M. on December 31,2023, to an initial report of an outside fire to find construction scaffolding heavily involved at a New York City Housing Development located at 881 Schenck Avenue in the East New York section of Brooklyn. Box 1999 was transmitted for a fourth-alarm with numerous special calls. The cause of the fire is in under investigation. New York City Housing Authority Emergency Management Services Department and New York City Emergency Manage­ ment responded to assist with displaced tenants.

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