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TWO ROW HOUSE FIRES CLAIM 14 BUILDINGS IN ALBANY

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Albany, NY - Just before 3:15 A.M. on September 30th, the City of Albany FD was toned for an alarm of fire at 334 Sheridan Avenue. Engine-2, who was on the street, stated over the air that they had a large column of smoke showing in the distance.

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Two Separate Row House Fires Within Two Hours Claim 14 Buildings in Albany Albany, NY - Just before 3:15 A.M. on September 30th, the City of Albany FD was toned for an alarm of fire at 334 Sheridan Avenue. Engine-2, who was on the street, stated over the air that they had a large column of smoke showing in the distance. Res- JUMP TO FILE# cue-1 was the first 101218113 arriving unit on scene with Engine-2 and had heavy fire blowing out of the structure along with major exposure issues on all sides.

Rescue-1 transmitted the Signal 30 and the battalion chief requested communications to dedicate the channel.

Firefighters checked with neighbors on scene and made sure that everyone was out of their homes. Firefighters pulled multiple hand lines from the apparatus in an attempt to make an aggressive attack inside the fire building.

When firefighters entered the structure they were quickly pushed back out due to extreme heat and smoke.

Command noticed that conditions were rapidly changing for the worse and transmitted the second-alarm as the exposure on the 'B' side was heavily involved. The second-alarm brought additional firefighters to the scene to assist with suppression efforts. Command requested National Grid to the scene immediately as they had major overhead issues with power lines attached to the building that were arcing. Due to their row house style, four buildings were heavily involved within minutes.

Firefighters switched to a defensive operation as the fire rapidly spread down the street from one house to another. Crews pulled multiple blitz fire monitors, used deck guns from the engines, and operated with multiple hand lines and aerial master streams to try to bring the fire under control.

Firefighters began conducting interior operations again once they started to get the flames under control.

Command advised that they had a sixth building now involved, with heavy smoke pushing from the cockloft area.

Firefighters made their way into that building and started pulling ceilings, enabling them to conduct a rapid knockdown on the fire.

After about two hours working the scene, multiple calls started coming in for 176 Quail Street for a reported row house on fire. Rescue-9 was the first arriving crew on scene and had heavy fire pushing from multiple buildings. They called for the Signal 30 and requested mutual aid from the Watervliet Arsenal for their ladder truck, along with City of Water-

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vliet for their truck company, and City of Troy for two engines, one to respond to the scene and one to cover Arbor Hill. On scene, Command advised arriving engine companies that they needed to pull a two-and-a-half inch line upon arrival.

Command had fire rapidly spreading roof to roof from 180 Quail Street to 172 Quail Street.

The heavy fire and smoke could be seen from as far away as the City of Troy. As firefighters conducted a 360 checking the fire buildings they discovered that the back of the houses were heavily involved.

Crews made their way inside the buildings, pulling multiple hand lines with them, and began conducting an aggressive interior attack. Command had fire blowing out of multiple windows from the row houses and a decision was made that it was not safe for his firefighters to operate inside the building. Command requested a second-alarm for the Quail Street fire and crews began conducting a defensive attack.

As the fire raged, heavy smoke started to push from 170 and 168 Quail Street. Firefighters made entry into those buildings and attempted to knock down the heavy fire in the attic area, but due to limited manpower, they were forced to back out of the building.

Once crews were able to get a handle on the Sheridan Avenue fire, Truck-4 cleared from the scene and headed to Quail Street to assist. Firefighters conducted master stream operations from the ground and air to try to bring the fire under control, but were not making progress as they were 30 minutes into fighting the fire.

As exhausted firefighters continued to battle the fire, the early morning sun exposed just how bad the scene was. By 7:30 A.M., crews were still battling heavy fire conditions in 172, 170 and 168 Quail Street. Firefighters gained access to a garage roof on State Street and made entry into the rear of 168 Quail Street by cutting a new doorway into the back of the building.

Crews continued to use master streams and hand lines through the morning and were able to bring the fire under control by the early afternoon. A total of 14 buildings were lost, but no injuries were reported.

The two row house fires are currently being investigated by the City of Albany and the NYS Office of Fire Prevention and Control.

The Red Cross was brought in to assist all residents affected by the fire.

- JEFFREY BELSCHWINDER

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Newburgh, NY - New York State police officers responded to the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge on October 5th for a reported jumper down. Newburgh, Middlehope, West Point and New Hampburg Fire Departments responded to the scene with their boats to search the river. A state police helicopter was also called to the scene to assist.

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Three-Car MVA Blocks Northbound Lane on Route 9W in Selkirk Selkirk, NY - Selkirk Fire was called to Route 9W in front of the Stewart's near Cottage Lane for a reported three-car MVA around 5:40 P.M. on Friday, September 21st. The driver of a red car was transported to the hospital by Delmar-Bethlehem EMS with minor injuries. The occupants of the other vehicles involved were uninjured. A third vehicle involved only received some minor damage to the front of the car. The northbound lane of traffic was redirected onto Cottage Lane while crews worked to clean up the crash.

MVA on I-84 in Newburgh Injures One Newburgh, NY - Cronomer Valley FD was dispatched to an MVA on September 26th on I-84 westbound in the area of Exit 10. New York State police officers responded and blocked the southbound lane while firefighters and EMS personnel worked on one of the subjects involved in the accident. Firefighters disconnected the car battery and spread speedy dry on liquids on the roadway. Town of Newburgh EMS transported one subject to St. Luke's Hospital. New York State Police are investigating the cause.

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Buffalo EMS Provider Promotes from Within to Expand Expertise and Regional Reach Buffalo, NY - American Medical Response (AMR) announced on October 1st that it has filled several leadership positions - four supervisory positions and one General Manager position. All candidates were promoted from within the company.

“AMR is proud of the accomplishments of our employees and happy to watch them grow,” said Tom Maxian, Regional Director of AMR. “We have watched their progress from the beginning of many of their careers in the field of EMS and are glad their hard work has led them to take on new leadership roles within the company.”

-Lisa Rewinski, Operations Supervisor: Lisa has been with AMR in several capacities for eight years. She began as an EMT, became a Field Training Officer (FTO), earned certification as a paramedic, and for the last two years has served as a lead EVOC instructor. While serving as an FTO, Lisa trained several new hires, preparing them effectively for their roles with the company and earning glowing reviews from her protegees. Lisa holds a BS in Exercise Science from Fredonia State.

-Allen Kornowicz, Operations Supervisor: Allen “Al” Kornowicz has been with AMR as a paramedic for 19 years. He first earned his EMT certification in Kansas in 1994. Al is a Nationally Registered Paramedic, has previous supervisor experience with another ambulance service, and has proven his dependability and steadfastness as a paramedic through the years. Al also served as combat medic and a non-commissioned officer in the Army National Guard.

-Dave Pytlik, Operations Supervisor: Dave has been part of the AMR team for five years.

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-Eric Smith, Operations Supervisor: Eric has been with AMR for 11 years, beginning as an EMT. Eric is a paramedic and has been an FTO for many years. Eric has trained many new team members and has earned the praise of all who have worked with him. Eric was also an AMR Star-of-Life recipient two years ago for his work

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-Scott Hultquist, General Manager: Formerly Communications Manager, Hultquist will now serve as General Manager. Scott will continue to oversee the communications center and will also lead AMR supervisors. Scott has also served in several leadership capacities in the hospital setting. In addition to being certified as a paramedic, Scott holds a BS in Nursing, and has extensive EMS leadership experience.

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Maryland: Nathan Flynn, 34 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: July 23, 2018 Death Date: July 23, 2018 Fire Department: Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services Initial Summary: At approximately 0200hrs, Firefighter Nathan Flynn responded with Howard County Fire and Rescue crews to a residential fire that began after a reported possible lightning strike.

When crews arrived, heavy smoke was visible and firefighters began an interior attack on the home.

While inside, Flynn fell through the floor and a Mayday was called. Flynn was quickly removed by the Rapid Intervention Team and taken to Howard County General Hospital where he passed away as a result of his injuries.

California: Brian Hughes, 33 Rank: Captain Incident Date: July 29, 2018 Death Date: July 29, 2018 Fire Department: Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Initial Summary: Captain Brian Hughes and his crew were engaged in tactical fire operations on the east side of the Ferguson Fire in Mariposa County, California, when he was struck by a tree. Hughes was treated on scene, but passed away from the injuries he sustained before he could be transported to a hospital.

California: Jeremy Stoke, 37 Rank: Fire Inspector Incident Date: July 26, 2018 Death Date: July 26, 2018 Fire Department: Redding Fire Department Initial Summary: Fire Inspector Jeremy Stoke was killed when he was battling the Carr Fire in Northern California's Shasta County. The nature and cause of fatal injury are still to be reported.

California: Don R. Smith, 81 Rank: Firefighter/Bulldozer Operator Incident Date: July 27, 2018 Death Date: July 27, 2018 Fire Department: CAL FIRE Initial Summary: Firefighter/Bulldozer Operator Don Smith was operating his bulldozer while battling the Carr Fire in Northern California's Shasta County when he was overtaken by flames. Smith's body was found by emergency personnel in the area of Benson Drive and Rock Creek Road in Redding, California. The nature and cause of fatal injury are still to be reported.

New Jersey: Pasquale "Pepper" DiBenedetto, 68 Rank: Chief Engineer/Firefighter Incident Date: July 30, 2018 Death Date: August 2, 2018 Fire Department: Englishtown Fire Department Initial Summary: On July 30, 2018, Chief Engineer/Firefighter DiBenedetto responded from his home to the firehouse for an activated CO alarm call. An in-station crew and the chief responded to investigate and found it due to a faulty battery.

DiBenedetto stood-by in-station for additional calls and to place the apparatus back into service. Upon completion, he then returned home. The next morning, DiBenedetto complained that he wasn’t feeling well and had a friend transport him to a local hospital. He suffered a massive stroke while en route, and required immediate surgery upon arrival. Life-saving measures were unsuccessful and he passed away in the hospital on August 2, 2018.

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Multiple Departments from Three Counties Assist with Structure Fire in Coxsackie Coxsackie, NY - Coxsackie Hose Co. #3 was dispatched for a reported structure fire at 10287 Route 9W shortly after 5:00 P.M. on Monday, October 1st. Arriving units confirmed a working structure fire and mutual aid companies began rolling out. There was no water supply in the area, so departments ran a tanker shuttle to carry water to the scene.

Mutual aid companies that responded from Greene, Albany and Columbia Counties included Coxsackie Village, New Baltimore, Medway-Grapeville, Athens, West Athens, Catskill, Earlton, Kiskatom, Leeds, Greenport, City of Hudson Fire and Cairo Fire Departments.

Ravena, Coeymans, Palenville and Greenville Fire remained on standby for departments battling

JUMP TO FILE #100318105 the blaze. Route 9W was closed in both directions in the area for hours while crews fought the fire.

It took approximately one hour and 30 minutes to get the fire under control.

All occupants and pets inside of the home were able to make it out safely. The Red Cross was notified to help those displaced by the fire.

The cause of the fire is under investigation at this time by the Greene County Fire Investigation Team, however, it is not thought to be suspicious in nature.

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Second Alarm Called for Town of Newburgh House Fire Newburgh, NY - Winona Lake and Dan Leghorn Fire Departments were dispatched to a reported structure fire at 21 Lancer Drive on October 13th.

Winona Lake Car-1 arrived and requested a second- JUMP TO FILE# alarm to be 101518101 sounded. Newburgh and Good Will Fire Departments were requested to the scene.

Deputy Fire Coordinator 3613, along with Mobile Life ALS and Town of Newburgh Police responded to the scene. Firefighters used hand lines and ground ladders to knock down the fire.

The Town of Newburgh Fire Inspector and Central Hudson were also called to the scene.

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Firefighters from Groups 1 and 2 of the Greater Rochester International Airport Fire Department conducted some structural fire training at the Monroe County PSTF recently. This is one of several live-fire exercises that Rochester Airport Firefighters take part in each year, which allows them to further train on structural firefighting, standpipe operations, and more. Pictured are Rochester Airport FF Eric Smith (left) and Probie Rob Roth stretching a 350-ft. leader line. (To see more photos visit dutyflick.com)

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Mobile Life Support Recognizes Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month with American Heart Association Classes New Windsor, NY - October is Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) Awareness Month and Mobile Life Support Services, the largest emergency medical provider in the Hudson Valley, offers a series of programs for both the general public and healthcare providers, focused on risk modification and emergency care for heart-related issues.

According to a 2018 report by the American Heart Association (AHA), more than 366,000 people in the U.S. die each year as a result of sudden cardiac arrest; that’s one out of every 7.4 people. With timely administration of CPR and defibrillation using an automatic defibrillator (AED), survival rates can increase up to 50 percent. The approximately 500 certified EMTs and paramedics that wear the Mobile Life patch, utilize treatment modalities and medications researched and developed by the AHA. Mobile Life Support is committed to the mission of decreasing mortality and morbidity from heart disease and stroke. The company is an AHA Authorized

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Individuals interested in becoming CPR certified should visit the Mobile Life website www.mobilelife.com/education for a full list of available courses.

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Founded in 1981 by Rick and Gayle Metzger, Mobile Life is composed of more than 500 EMS professionals across the region and operates a fleet of more than 60 ambulances and 26 stations.

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The Basis of Our Thanksgiving Chaplain’s Corner

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Psalm 100 (NLT) A Psalm of Thanksgiving v1 Shout with joy to the Lord, all the earth! v2 Worship the Lord with gladness. Come before him, singing with joy. v3 Acknowledge that the LORD is God! He made us, and we are his. We are his people, the sheep of his pasture. v4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving; go into his courts with praise. Give thanks to him and praise his name. v5 For the LORD is good. His unfailing love continues forever, and his faithfulness continues to each generation.

This Psalm is chocked full of gratitude. The 100th Psalm was written for the people of Israel and is basically saying: “When you come into the promised land, and settle down in your warm homes, and you have plenty to eat, don’t forget Me. Remember that it was I who led you out of the wilderness and I brought you into a land flowing with milk and honey.”

But it doesn’t take very long to realize that the people of Israel needed a reminder. And we do too sometimes. When this Psalm was penned, I believe God had us in mind, too. Did you notice to whom it is addressed? Verse1 says that it’s addressed to “all the earth”, and the last verse (5) says that it includes “all generations".

The importance of Thanksgiving is so deep and so wide that it applies to every person of every generation who has ever lived!

Webster’s New World Dictionary defines the word Thanksgiving as “a formal public expression of thanks to God”. And there is something about giving thanks together to God that breaks down barriers between people and brings about a unity.

Did you know that Psalm 100 is a hymn that was sung while entering the temple, and was done in connection with a Thanksgiving ceremony?

Let’s look at what the 100th Psalm emphasizes, let’s just scan the Psalm. In v1 we find the name of the Lord - in v2 we find the name of the Lord - in v3 we find the name of the Lord. Notice the basis for our Thanksgiving - The LORD! In v4 it says, “Enter His gates with thanksgiving,” and in v5 we find the name of the Lord again: “For the Lord is good and His love endures forever; His faithfulness continues through all generations”.

Alex Haley, the author of “Roots”, had an unusual picture hanging on his office wall. It was a picture of a turtle on top of a fence post. When asked, “Why is that there?", Alex Haley answered, “Every time I write something significant, every time I read my words

and think that they are wonderful and I begin to feel proud of myself, I look down at the turtle on top of the fence post and remember that he didn’t get there on his own. He had help.”

How many of us have had help?

Where did this help come from? Remember the old hymn - “Great is thy faithfulness, great is thy faithfulness, morning by morning new mercies I find”.

Thanksgiving doesn’t require bounty (how much stuff you have), just recognition of what our Savior has done for us! I recently read a story about a man who served as a medical missionary for many years in India. He served in an area where there was progressive blindness.

People were born with healthy vision, but there was something in that area that caused people to lose their sight as they matured.

Well, this medical missionary developed a process that would stop progressive blindness. So people came to him and he performed his operation, and they would leave realizing that they would have become blind but now they were going to be able to see for the rest of their lives.

The people never said “thank you” to this missionary because that phrase was not in their dialect. Instead, they spoke a word that meant “I will tell your name”.

Wherever they went, they would tell the name of the missionary who had cured their blindness. They had received something so wonderful that they eagerly proclaimed it! Have we received something so wonderful that we eagerly proclaim it? And this…this is the source of our Thanksgiving!!!

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FRANK ROBINSON

I joined the fire service back in 2005 as a junior firefighter and became a senior firefighter in 2007. I obtained my EMT certification in 2006 and worked as an EMT for a few years before having my kids. I took time off from the fire service to be a stay-at-home mom, but went right back as soon as my children were old enough. I’ve now been a volunteer firefighter with the Deptford Fire Department (Gloucester County, New Jersey) for almost two years.

I was first inspired to become a firefighter after watching all the heroic responses during the 9/11 attacks. The bravery those first responders showed going into the unknown without any hesitation to aid complete strangers showed me the true definition of what a hero is and convinced me to join. I wanted to make a positive impact, even on just one person, in the same way those heroes inspired me on 9/11.

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103rd Annual Orange County Volunteer Fireman's Association Parade Held in Greenwood Lake Greenwood Lake, NY - The Greenwood Lake Fire Department hosted the 103rd Annual Orange County Volunteer Fireman's Association Parade on Saturday, September 22nd. This year marked 95 years of service for the Greenwood Lake FD to the Village of Greenwood Lake. Over 40 fire departments from throughout Orange and other surrounding counties participated in the event.

sponders that responded and are now experiencing 9/11-related illnesses. Some people don't realize that ‘343’ is not the actual final count for 9/11related firefighter deaths. Many firefighters and other first responders died after 9/11 from complications resulting from responding to Ground Zero.

The Flemington 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb has the FealGood Foundation as their beneficiary, while Wildwood has the National Fallen Firefighter's Foundation as theirs. (I had the pleasure of meeting John Feal, founder of the FealGood Foundation, at the Flemington Stair Climb; what a wonderful, kind man.) The New York World Trade Center climb chooses a new beneficiary every year.

This year was the Ray Pfeifer Foundation.

The Ray Pfeifer Foundation helps cover 9/11 responders’ medical needs that are not

covered by insurance, including police, fire and EMS personnel. Ray was an FDNY firefighter who passed away on May 28, 2017, from 9/11-related cancer. I was given a prayer card by one of Ray's close FDNY friends to take with me to every climb, which I hold very special to my heart. I volunteer my time with this foundation to help get the word out to people who responded on 9/11 that might be in need of assistance. We receive no compensation; everyone here is 100% volunteer.

I encourage everyone to look for and participate in a 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb being held near them next year. It's such a worthwhile and fulfilling experience, and many of the climbs also allow civilians, so you can have your family and friends participate too.

- AUBREY LEHMAN

I had the opportunity to attend multiple 9/11 Memorial Stair Climbs this year. The climbs were held in Wildwood (New Jersey), Flemington (New Jersey), and New York City. The stair climbs are held annually as a way for first responders and the community to honor and remember the 343 FDNY firefighters who selflessly gave their lives on September 11, 2001, so that others might live.

The climbs consist of 110 flights to equal the amount of stories in the original World Trade Center. I wore full bunker gear (including air pack) during each climb. Participating in the stair climb not only remembers the sacrifice of an FDNY brother, but also symbolically completes their heroic journey to save others on that tragic day.

I thought it would be a great thing to help bring more awareness to these events, especially being one of the few women firefighters who participates in them, and to also show the families who lost loved ones on 9/11 that they are not forgotten.

The proceeds of the stair climbs go directly to the surviving families of the 343 firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice on that fateful day, as well as the first re-

Deptford FD Firefighter, Aubrey Lehman.

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Mobile Life Support Services CEO and President, Scott Woebse (far right), welcomes 15 new EMTs and paramedics to its staff of approximately 500 medical professionals.

Mobile Life Support Services Adds 15 New Paramedics and EMTs to Staff New Windsor, NY - Mobile Life Support Services, the largest emergency medical provider in the Hudson Valley, recently welcomed 15 new EMTs and paramedics to its staff. This group of men and women are New York State certified, medically trained professionals who were required to complete their respective courses and pass a state exam and background check before obtaining their EMT or paramedic certificates.

Upon receiving their certificates, the group was required to attend a Mobile Life Support Services orientation process where they were familiarized with company policies, procedures and equipment, and complete a Certified Emergency Vehicle Operation (CEVO) course.

The new employees join a team of approximately 500 medical professionals providing quality emergency care to the Hudson Valley.

Mobile Life currently operates 26 stations strategically located throughout the region. The company’s ambulance fleet is composed of more than 60 vehicles, which are dispersed throughout Dutchess, Orange, Rockland, Ulster and Westchester counties.

JUMP TO FILE #100218100 “The rigorous training our employees receive provides them with the foundational skills needed to deliver quality emergency medical care to patients,” said Mobile Life President and CEO Scott Woebse. “I am proud of our newest recruits and confident that they will embody the compassion, care, and consistency for which Mobile Life is known.”

Mobile Life Support Services serves as the designated 911-EMS Agency for more than a dozen municipalities, including Newburgh, Middletown, Kingston and Poughkeepsie, and provides emergent and non-emergent ambulance transportation services to most of the 14 hospitals in its service region.

Individuals interested in joining the next group of candidates should visit the Mobile Life website (www.mobilelife.com/employment) to submit an application or inquire about educational opportunities to become certified.

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The Coeymans Fire Department held a Drive-Thru Roast Beef Dinner at their firehouse on Thursday, September 20th. All dinners were sold out within about two hours.

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Members of the Nester Hose Company recently visited Chief Emeritus Carlton J. Naegle, AKA "GV1".

The chief joined Nester Hose in 1945 and is currently the longest serving member of the company.

He was appointed to City Fire Chief in May of 1956 and served until 1987. The group is pictured in front of Engine 13 and Rescue 1.

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eLEND joins Heroes Mortgage Program to offer down payment assistance for heroes

For many Americans, funding the down payment necessary to realize a dream of home ownership simply is not possible; and squirreling away the dollars to do so on a limited budget could mean several years of renting and waiting to buy a house. In some cases, first responders and other community service employees have trouble affording homes in the areas where they work.

With a purchase as big as buying a home, a little help can go a long way.

The Advantage Program, introduced to the Heroes Mortgage platform by eLEND, helps hometown heroes like police officers, volunteer and paid firefighters, EMS workers, medical professionals and educators purchase a home within the community where they work, even in high-cost areas. The unique down payment assistance program was specifically designed for those who make a difference in other people’s lives, as well as first time home buyers.

“The Heroes Mortgage platform helps connect members of the emergency services community with lenders that are specifically interested in working with them,” said Joseph P. Belsito, publisher of 1st Responder Newspaper.

“The Advantage Program created by eLEND is exactly what makes the Heroes Mortgage Pro-

“We’re excited to introduce our Advantage Program to the Heroes Mortgage platform. It’s our way of trying to help hometown heroes advance their dreams of home ownership.”

- BILL PACKER Executive Vice President eLEND

gram a valuable resource for heroes in our community looking for home financing.”

Grant provides help to homebuyers Many buyers wait patiently on the sidelines, saving money and watching interest rates rise. Unlike many other home buying assistance programs, eLEND’s Advantage Program provides a grant for the down pay-

ment. These resources can immediately build a borrower’s buying power, helping them act on a purchase more quickly for either that first home, or a move-up home as the family has grown and needs more space.

Qualified buyers can receive grants up to 2% of the purchase price, minimizing the

down payment dollars needed at closing.

The grant is “forgivable” so it doesn’t have to be paid back, and there are no resale or borrower repayment restrictions. In the state of Wisconsin, appraisal cost (up to $700) is credited back at closing. This program is not yet available in Hawaii or Washington.

To qualify, a borrower need only meet one of the following very flexible requirements: a current, retired, volunteer or professional first responder (police officer, firefighter, paramedic, emergency medical technician, etc.), educator, medical personnel, civil servant or military personnel, or a first-time homebuyer or meet certain income requirements.

“We’re excited to introduce our Advantage Program to the Heroes Mortgage platform,” said Bill Packer, executive vice president of eLEND, a division of American Financial Resources, Inc. “It’s our way of trying to help hometown heroes advance their dreams of home ownership.”

For more information or to check your eligibility for The Advantage Program, visit www.heroesmortgage.com/AdvantageProgram or call 877-541-HERO.

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Basement Fire Damages Home in Rush Rush, NY - At approximately 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, October 13th, firefighters from Rush, Honeoye Falls, Henrietta, East Avon and Lima responded to a structure fire at 34 Boulder Creek Drive in the town of JUMP TO FILE# 101418101 Rush.

Units went on scene and found a working fire in the basement of the residence, which was brought quickly under control.

Also assisting at the scene were CHS Ambulance, Monroe County Fire Bureau and the Monroe County Sheriff's Office.

- JEFFREY ARNOLD

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Bethany Volunteer Fire Department in Genesee County still operates this 1988 Chevy as Rescue 19.

Slingerlands, NY - Slingerlands Fire and Delmar-Bethlehem EMS were called to the area of 17 Cherry Avenue, near Kenwood Avenue, around 8:15 P.M. on Thursday, October 11th for a head-on motor vehicle accident. All occupants were able to get out on their own, and there were only minor injuries.

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Head-On Car Crash in Newburgh Sends One to Hospital Newburgh, NY - Good Will Fire Department responded to a two-vehicle head-on accident on September 28th on Route 17K, in front of Enterprise Car Rental. Firefighters disconnected car batteries and spread speedy dry on fluids on the roadway. Town of Newburgh EMS transported one subject to St. Luke's Hospital.

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Heavy Fire Destroys Home in Albany Albany, NY - The City of Albany Fire Department responded to the area of Colonial Avenue on October 1st for multiple calls reporting a structure fire. One caller stated that they could see flames and heavy smoke coming from the house behind them. Truck-3 stated that a heavy smoke condition was visible from the station.

As Engine-11 arrived in the area they had heavy black smoke and fire pushing from 143 Colonial Avenue and transmitted the Signal 30, stating that the house was fully involved. Battalion-1 arrived on scene and assumed command. Crews had heavy fire on both the first and second floors.

Neighbors stated that they were unsure whether or not the home-

JUMP TO FILE #101218114 owners' son was home.

Firefighters stretched multiple hand lines, including a two-and-ahalf inch, and began to knock down the heavy fire. Once all of the heavy fire was knocked down, Command allowed crews to make entry into the house.

Firefighters began overhauling and knocking down heavy fire that was running the attic area. They were able to conduct a primary search of the house but ran into trouble when a large portion of the second floor fell into the first floor and into the basement, where the bedroom of the individual they

were looking for resided.

Firefighters conducted heavy overhaul for over one hour. As state fire investigators arrived on scene, the individual they were looking for came walking down the road. Both state and Albany fire investigators brought the individual into a neighbor's house for questioning.

The house was a complete loss, including a vehicle that was in the garage. No firefighters were injured on scene and none of the residents were home at the time of the fire. The incident is currently under investigation.

- JEFFREY BELSCHWINDER

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Car Versus Pole in New Paltz

New Paltz, NY - The New Paltz Fire Department and New Paltz Rescue Squad were dispatched on September 24th to a vehicle that crashed head-on into a pole. There were minor injuries.

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Fire Kills Multiple Pet Cats and Destroys Mobile Home in Cairo Cairo, NY - Cairo Fire was called to 1445 Rudolph Weir Jr. Road on the morning of Saturday, September 29th for a reported structure fire with smoke and flames visible. Arriving units found a mobile home well involved. Round Top, Leeds and West Athens Fire Departments were all called to the scene as mutual aid.

JUMP TO FILE #100318102 The elderly female who was home at the time of the fire was woken up by her dog and both were able to escape safely. There were also multiple cats inside the residence, but most were not able to make it out.

There were no injuries reported on scene and the Red Cross was notified to respond and provide assistance. Also on the call was Cairo Ambulance, Greene County EMS and Athens Fire on standby.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

- THOMAS MARRA

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Colonie Village Fire Co. Holds Wet Down for New Engine 406 Colonie, NY - On September 29th, the Colonie Village Fire Company held a wet down for their brand new Pierce fire apparatus, designated as Engine 406. Engine 406 is equipped with all of the state-of-the-art equipment needed in today’s times as firefighting has drastically changed.

The old Engine 406 is part of twin Pierce engines that were purchased in 1993 for the Colonie Village Fire Co. to keep up with the rapid growth in the town. Engine 405 is currently the only remaining engine of the twins that is still serving, protecting the residences of the Village of Colonie.

The apparatus committee for the new 406 has four past chiefs on it, including Jack Moser, Jack Redick, Ed Johnson and Brian Curran. Also on the apparatus committee was current Assistant Chief John Baker, Marc Poskus, Dominic Ashworth, as well as time tested Firefighters Mike Link and Frank Cuoccio. All of these men have over 250 years of combined firefighting experience. Each one of them has different opinions and aspects which brought the committee together as one to design the best engine for their department.

The new state-of-the-art Engine 406 offers a large cab for firefighters to be able to easily move around in their turnout gear and air packs. The climate controlled cab allows for firefighters to rehab in all

JUMP TO FILE #101218111 types of weather, enabling them to return to the fight quicker.

The new engine has a light tower and all around scene lighting, as well as an onboard generator.

The generator in the old engine had to be manually started at every scene. The new light tower allows for the driver of the engine to just flip a switch and have full power within seconds. The engine also offers larger compartment space to keep up with the growing needs of the department.

Fire departments from all over the Town of Colonie and parts of Schenectady County joined the Colonie Village Fire Co. for their wet down, including West Albany, Shaker Road, Fuller Road, Midway, Maplewood, Latham, Stanford Heights, Westmere, Niskayuna No.2, and Verdoy. The mayor of the Village of Colonie also attended.

Colonie Village Fire Co. Fire Chief Jeffrey Kayser presented all of the departments in attendance with an appreciation plaque for their support as well as the department of public works superintendent. A special plaque was also presented to the mayor of the village for his continuing support of the fire department.

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DRILLS/TRAINING

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City of Rochester Firefighters from Engine 10 and Engine 13 recently spent some time working with foam at the Monroe County PSTF. While they were making bubbles, a group of RFD Trainees were getting some time on the aerial. The Firefighter Trainee program is a way for local high school students to learn more about the job and offers a path to a fire service career. (To see more photos visit dutyflick.com)

Harvest Hash...Yes, There’s Bacon FORK & HOSE CO. a Food Blog by A.J. Fusco

It’s my favorite time of year… .Fall! Actually more like my “tied with first” time of year. You see, I love summer too, but only when it is between 75-90 degrees and I'm in close proximity to a beach or pool situation. Yes, autumn has it’s downsides, like pumpkin spiced everything and the end of garden tomatoes, but who doesn’t love hoodie weather and football!?!?

And while spring gets a lot of credit when it comes to fresh produce, we tend to forget about the abundance of fruit and vegetables

that start coming in at the end of September and continue even through winter.

The thin-skinned summer squashes move out of the way for the thicker-skinned winter variety, such as butternut squash, acorn squash and pumpkin, which are loaded with Vitamin D and Betacarotene. Potatoes also love the cooler temperatures, and the nutrient packed sweet potato is by far one of my favorites to cook with.

This root vegetable is full of fiber and when baked, gets a little boost in the Vitamin C department.

Hardy, nutritious greens such as kale, collards and chard also thrive in these conditions and do well in many “cold weather dishes”, such as stews and soups.

But none of these signify Fall more than the humble apple! Here in New York we are blessed to

have some of the best apples around, with orchards just a short drive away. Apples vary in taste and texture, ranging from tart, to sweet and crisp, to soft. They also have tons of antioxidants and a high fiber content, all while being low in calories. I prefer Honeycrisp apples because of their balanced flavor and ability to stay firm in texture during cooking, but go ahead and use Granny Smith or Pink Ladys too!

So when I decided to come up with a dish using some of these fruits and vegetables, I realized that they all taste great together.

And no dish exemplifies ingredients working cohesively more than a hash! This hash is great for breakfast with an egg or as a side with some pork chops. Just use your imagination and have fun!

SWEET POTATO-BACON-APPLE HASH Serves 4 MICHAEL KNORR/DUTY FLICK PHOTOGRAPHY

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Ingredients:

2 Sweet Potatoes, scrubbed 2 Apples, cubed into 1” pieces; (if cutting ahead of time, place cut apple in bowl with water and lemon juice to prevent oxidation, this is strictly for appearance not flavor) 4 Strips Thick-cut Bacon, cut into ½” strips (also known as lardon in French cooking) Small Bunch of Kale, chopped 4 Fresh Sage Leaves, finely chopped 1 Tbsp. Chili Powder Salt, to taste EVOO Procedure:

- Place bacon lardons in a large cast iron pan or skillet. Turn on medium-low heat. By placing bacon in a cold pan and gently bringing up the temperature, you will end up with less splatter.

- While the bacon cooks, place the sweet potatoes in a damp paper towel and microwave for 5-7 minutes

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until they are just cooked through.

- Cut the cooked sweet potato into 1” cubes, set aside.

- When bacon is cooked but not crispy, remove to paper towels to drain. Add the sweet potato to the skillet, along with the sage, chili powder and a pinch of salt.

If the skillet starts to get dry, add EVOO as needed.

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- When the potatoes start to brown, add the kale and apples along with the reserved bacon. Cook until everything is heated through, taste and adjust seasoning.

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Fire Damages Fair Haven Grocery Store

Fair Haven, NY - On Friday, September 28th at 9:43 A.M., firefighters from several departments responded to the report of a fire in the stockroom at Bayside Grocery, located at 537 Main Street in the Village of Fair Haven. Fire units went on scene with smoke showing from a one-story commercial building. Fair Haven firefighters were assisted at the scene by mutual aid from Victory, Oswego Town, Hannibal, Red Creek and Wolcott Fire Departments. Crews remained on scene for several hours extinguishing the fire and checking for extension. There were no injuries reported. Cayuga County fire officials were investigating the cause.

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Fully Involved Fire Destroys Garage in North Bethlehem North Bethlehem, NY Crews responded to a garage fire on West McKown Road in North Bethlehem around 6:00 A.M. on Monday, October 8th.

The building was fully involved when the arriving JUMP TO FILE# chief made it to the 100818120 scene.

McKownville, Westmere, Guilderland and Slingerlands responded in as mutual aid while Voorheesville was on standby in North Bethlehem's quarters.

The fire investigation team was on the scene and working to find the cause of the fire. There were no injuries reported.

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Crews responded to a fully involved garage fire in North Bethlehem on October 8th.

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Fort Hunter Fire Hosts Albany County Muster of Fire Apparatus Event

Albany, NY - The Albany County Muster of Fire Apparatus was hosted by Fort Hunter Fire on Saturday, October 6th. Trophy winners of the truck and color guard inspection were as follows: Best Appearing Ladder- Guilderland; Best Appearing UTV- Fort Hunter; Best Appearing Engine- Slingerlands; Best Appearing Tanker- Altamont; Best Appearing AntiqueSlingerlands; Best Appearing Color Guard- Guilderland; The Walter Eck Sr. Traveling Memorial Trophy- Slingerlands.

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New Windsor, NY - The New Windsor Fire Department was dispatched to a helicopter standby at 244 Union Ave. on September 26th. New Windsor EMS transported one subject to the awaiting helicopter that suffered a head injury. The patient was placed in the helicopter and taken to Westchester Medical.

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In the Amtrak fires, the first is basically knocked down with light smoke and the second has smoke from one end to the other. In the second one, the car is towed out of the station by another car to a location where the fire is extinguished.

The vault fire has heavy flames and black smoke pushing up at side-

walk level and two lines are used to cover structural exposures. An airport crash truck later arrives.

The 3rd alarm involves an apartment building with a number of people trapped. A few can be seen at the windows. Heavy fire shows from two large windows at floor below the roof. Two aerials are raised to effect rescue. A second alarm involves a vacant apartment building with a light smoke condition. Aerials are raised to the roof and truckies use saws at ground level to cut security bars at the windows. Another 2nd alarm is in a row house which is fully involved on the second floor. A deck gun eventually operates to knock down what can be seen. The third 2nd alarm involves rear porches on attached row dwellings with heavy fire showing.

Of the working fires, one is a two-story dwelling with light smoke showing and saws are used to cut window bars. A reflection of flames inside give way to eventual active fire. A restaurant fire involves flames breaking through a wall of a small roof structure, later attacked by a handline. Next, a vacant frame building has flames under the roof and then through the roof. A George Washington University fraternity house has fire through the roof of this ordinary construction structure.

These incidents show the DCFD working hard!

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Newburgh Police Officers Acknowledged for Their Efforts During House Fire

Newburgh, NY - During the Town of Newburgh's board meeting held on October 9th, Town Supervisor Gil Piaquadio presented a Certificate of Courageous Acts to Town of Newburgh Detective John Radar and Police Officer Hannah Lake for their efforts during a structure fire back on November 24, 2017. When the officers arrived to the scene of the fire, it was reported that people were trapped inside of the burning house. Both officers raced inside without hesitation to make sure that everyone was safely out of the residence. The Orange County Fire Association presented the police officers with the Steve Vitek Award, which acknowledges non-firefighters who perform an act of bravery during a fire.

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The Family Factor EMS ISSUE

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Being an EMS provider involves the entire family even if they never go near an ambulance. The hours, the stress, and the generally low rate of pay affects the entire household.

Holiday get-togethers are iffy, there are no “closed for the holidays” in emergency response. Paid responders may be fortunate enough to have advance scheduling to plan around; volunteers may just sit down to dinner in time to hear the pager. Since EMS, like other emergency services, operate 24x7 and often have rotating schedules, it’s hard to keep family commitments. This is certainly hard on spouses, but when there are children involved, it’s often hard for little ones to understand. When it is a paid position there is at least salary and possibly benefits to bring home; when it is volunteer there is the added juggling of time between real jobs, family and volunteer commitment.

And just like every other emergency responder position, there are risks. EMS does experience fatalities — ambulance crashes, violence at a call, heart attacks after extreme exertion, and more. Family members often sit at home worrying about their loved one’s safety. Most non-fatal injuries include sprains/strains, bad backs, and hand injuries. PPE is necessary to protect the provider, their patients, and the family members they (hopefully) go back home to.

Sometimes a provider comes in contact with a communicable disease and has to undergo prophylactic treatment to ensure their safety and their family’s safety.

The things that EMS responders see, sometimes the very worst moments of another human’s life, can haunt them for days and years to come. It helps when a spouse or significant other can understand and encourages their EMT/Paramedic to

seek CISD or other counseling when needed. Children don’t always understand why mommy or daddy is morose and can innocently push her/him too far; someone snaps and feelings are hurt. Divorce rates are also relatively high in EMS. There is also a high rate of suicides from stress.

The job is so necessary for everyone and many times the EMS responder loves what he or she is doing. So how can we avoid the downfalls and negative effects on family life? The key word is balance. The EMS responder has to recognize all of the roles she/he has and what is MOST IMPORTANT to each role. Instead of trying to do it all, the responder should prioritize his schedule instead of letting his schedule wear him out.

What is the BEST way to be a good spouse, parent, EMT/Paramedic, family member, etc? Obviously showing up to work or volunteer shifts is important, but what can be done to improve that? It might be taking classes or attending drills. As a parent, what are the most important occasions to be with your child(ren) and if those can be scheduled as time off, take advantage; and if you miss some of those special events then make the next time you’re together special. And don’t forget to honor your spouse or significant other by letting him/her know you appreciate them; plan a regular date night and enjoy each other’s company.

EMS agencies (paid and volunteer) can help the EMS families by recognizing the sacrifices each makes to enable their responder to give his best. Planning events like summer family picnics and holiday family get-togethers will also allow extended families to meet each other and hare their common experience and hopefully form friendships. When the family feels appreciated it is easier for them to give support to the EMS worker in their household. Children will enjoy the comradery of other youngsters and won’t feel as isolated when their parent is out of duty.

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Car Rolls Over in Selkirk, No Occupants Found Selkirk, NY - Selkirk Fire responded to a call in the area of Maple Avenue and Cottage Lane for reports of a loud crash and possible vehicle rollover around 12:15 A.M. on Saturday, September 22nd. A vehicle was located on its side after it had gone off the road, clipped a pole and flipped over into the ditch, narrowly missing a fire hydrant. There was no word on the condition of the driver because there were no occupants found in or around the vehicle.

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On Saturday, September 23rd, the Winona Lake Ladies Auxiliary took home a first place trophy and the Color Guard took home a second place trophy during the 103rd Annual OCVFA convention & parade, held in Greenwood Lake.

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Shirley, NY - On Monday, September 24th around 12:35 A.M., the Mastic Beach Fire Department was activated for a house fire on Arpage Drive East. On arrival, Assistant Chief Fred Loiacono (5-13-32) advised that he had a fully involved structure and requested immediate mutual aid from neighboring departments.

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Garbageman Killed by Motorcyclist in Yaphank Yaphank, NY - Witnesses reported on September 12th that a subject on a motorcycle struck and killed a garbageman as he was crossing the street to empty cans into the garbage truck. One witness stated that the motorcycle was traveling at a high rate of speed when it collided with the man. Both the motorcyclist and garbageman were rushed to the hospital, where the garbageman was pronounced dead. The motorcyclist was listed in serious condition. SCPD 6th squad and crime scene investigated the accident.

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Juniors race to make the truck during the "Midnight Alarm" event at Greenlawn FD's annual Junior Muster.

Barely a Dry Soul in the House at Greenlawn FD’s 8th Annual Junior Firefighter Muster Greenlawn, NY - On Sunday, September 16th, the Greenlawn Fire Department and Juniors Company hosted their 8th Annual Junior Firefighter Muster at fire headquarters. The event is an annual tradition that brings junior firefighters from neighboring departments out for some competition while training to be the future of the Long Island Fire Service.

The Muster included the following events: Midnight Alarm, Running Hose, Replacement, 1 into 2 Hose Challenge, and the Bucket Brigade Challenge. The juniors competed for one 1st place trophy for each event, and the top three teams overall also got trophies.

Everyone had such a good time at the event. By the end of the day there was barely a dry competitor in attendance after the juniors took advantage of the buckets

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The top teams in the competition were as follows: -1st Place Midnight Alarm: Hickville -1st Place Running Hose: Huntington Manor Team 1 -1st Place Replacement: Huntington Manor Team 1 -1st Place 1 into 2 Hose: Huntington Manor Team 1 -1st Place Bucket Challenge: Centerport -3rd Place Overall: Hicksville -2nd Place Overall: Centerport -1st Place Overall: Huntington Manor Team 1 - JOHN WALTHERS

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Mastic Beach EMTs Assist Stabbing Victim

Mastic Beach, NY - On Sunday, September 16th around 7:30 P.M., Mastic Beach Ambulance Company was dispatched for a report of a person who had been stabbed on Neighborhood Road, between Elder Drive and Dianna Drive. On arrival, EMTs found that one person had been confirmed stabbed and police were already on scene. The male subject was loaded into the ambulance and transported to Long Island Community Hospital (formerly Brookhaven Memorial Hospital) by Mastic Beach Ambulance. Police from the Suffolk County PD 7th Precinct, along with detectives and crime scene officers, were on scene for a prolonged period investigating the incident.

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Huntington Manor Team 1 took home 1st Place Overall.

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New State-of-the-Art Ambulance HQ Opened in Mastic Beach Mastic Beach, NY- Monday, September 17th, was a long day coming for the membership and officers of the Mastic Beach Volunteer Ambulance Company. On that day, Brookhaven Town Officials officially opened their JUMP TO FILE# new state-of-the-art 092218107 ambulance headquarters at 343 Neighborhood Road. The 17,000square-foot building, located in the heart of the community’s main street on the corner of Diana Drive, is five times bigger than the company's old headquarters.

The updated facility cost 9.5 million dollars and includes multiple bays that can fit up to 15 vehicles, enough to house the entire fleet of ambulance and responder vehicles. The new building also has a large modern training room where meetings and training sessions for members can be held, as well as possible use by public groups.

The building has sleeping quarters where crew members staying overnight can catch some shut eye between calls which will come in handy if/when they have to standby due to bad weather and such. There are modern offices for the three chiefs as well as the other officers, a locker room, and an industrial kitchen for meal prepping.

According to Brookhaven Supervisor Romaine and Councilman Dan Panico, this is the first new building on Neighborhood Road in decades, taking the place of a rundown grocery store. The bigger building was much needed, as the company, which has five ambulances, is currently only able to house three of them in their current quarters, with trucks having to be left outdoors.

The construction of this great facility began back in September of 2017. The company is expected to respond to over 2,800 alarms in 2018 and the new facility's location is expected to help reduce response time to these alarms.

Over 100 residents and First Responders attended the ribbon cutting ceremony, including members of Mastic Beach, Mastic & Shirley Ambulance, Mastic Beach FD, Suffolk County Police and local and county elected officials. The department should be fully moved in to the new building in October.

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Elected officials join the chiefs and directors of Mastic Beach Ambulance Co. in cutting the ribbon to officially open their new headquarters.

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Mastic Beach Ambulance Co. member TJ Falah shows off the logo on the floor in one of the main hallways during a tour of the new facility.

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Box Truck Flips in Mid-Air, Lands on Guardrail in Brentwood

Brentwood, NY - Just after 9:49 P.M. on Sunday, September 30th, a box truck and an SUV collided on the L.I.E westbound, just before Exit 53. The impact of the crash sent the box into the air, flipping it onto a guardrail and trapping the driver briefy in the truck. Both drivers were transported to local hospitals for non-life-threatening injuries. Service Road westbound was closed at Washington Avenue during the incident, as well as two lanes on the right side of the Expressway.

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Brookhaven FD Lt. Brian Dean, FF Tom Deluca, FF David Sill and Probationary FF's James Cassidy and Angelo, stopped by the Suffolk County Correctional Facility in Yaphank on Sept. 23rd with Engine 5-3-9 for the Suffolk Sheriff's Open House. The crew took some time out from showing the truck and giving the kids helmets and other materials, for a quick photo.

The home on Arpage Drive East was fully involved on arrival.

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Dog Rescued as Blaze Rips Through Shirley Home Shirley, NY - On Monday, September 24th around 12:35 A.M., the Mastic Beach Fire Department was activated for a house fire on Arpage Drive East. On arrival, Assistant Chief Fred Loiacono (5-13-32) advised that he had a fully involved structure and requested immediate mutual aid from neighboring departments.

Loioacono also advised responding members to use caution due to a power line dangling low in front of the structure. Fire-Com was then asked to notify the power company and have them cut the power.

On his arrival, Chief Carlo

JUMP TO FILE #100518106 Grover (5-13-30) assumed command of the scene. Firefighters from the Mastic Beach, Mastic, Brookhaven and Center Moriches Fire Departments all responded to the scene to battle the intense blaze. The house was occupied at the time of the fire, however the three occupants that were inside the home were able to escape without injuries.

Firefighters were also able to successfully rescue a dog from inside the home. The dog was taken

to an ambulance and checked out by awaiting EMS personnel. According to sources, one firefighter received minor injuries while battling the blaze and was taken to a local hospital for treatment.

Firefighters remained on scene until after 2:30 A.M. operating.

The cause of the blaze was being investigated by the Fire Marshal and Arson Squad. Mastic Beach, Mastic and Shirley Ambulance companies were on scene for EMS Support. The Red Cross was notified to assist the displaced family.

- JOHN WALTHERS

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A pet dog is rescued from the burning home.

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Mastic Firefighters Extricate Person Pinned After MVA During Rainstorm

Mastic, NY - On Tuesday, October 2nd at approximately 8:07 P.M., during the height of a severe rainstorm, the Mastic Fire Department was activated for an MVA at Pawnee Ave. and Cumberland St. Firefighters responded to the scene and confirmed that an occupant of one of the vehicles was trapped.

The rescue truck crew pulled the Jaws Of Life tools from the truck and quickly but safely went to work to extricate the person from the vehicle. Upon extrication, the subject was taken

by Mastic Beach EMTs to an awaiting ambulance for transport to a local hospital. Members finished securing the vehicle and putting down speedy dry to make sure there was no fluids left in the roadway. All units took up a short time later.

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Halesite F.D. Celebrates 50 Years of Service by Two Members Halesite, NY - Two members of the Halesite Fire Department will be honored in October as they each celebrate 50 years of distinguished service.

“We are honored to have not one, but two of our members celebrating their 50-year anniversary this year," said Chief Greg Colonna. "We are hosting a dinner in their honor on October 27th at our headquarters. This is a big deal.

It doesn’t happen often.”

The two men, Ex-Chief Frank Grasso and F. Rogers Ketcham (known as Roger), both come from distinguished Halesite families with

JUMP TO FILE #100118112 long histories of service dating back to the early twentieth century.

Frank Grasso joined the department in April of 1968. He served as a firefighter, lieutenant, captain, and chief of the department for eight years in the 1980’s. He is a recipient of the department’s “bravery” award (he dove into Huntington Harbor to rescue a drowning man back in the late 80’s). He is a retired crane operator and is still an active member of the fire service; one of

the few people qualified to drive all fire apparatus.

Roger Ketcham joined in October of 1968. His Halesite service was interrupted briefly by his service to the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Chief Colonna said, “Roger is still one of our most active firefighters and EMTs. He responds to over 200 calls a year.

He’s been an officer of the department in one capacity or another for over 40 years." Roger also publishes the department’s annual newsletter to the community.

- STEPHEN MEDICI

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Suffolk County, NY - The Sag Harbor Fire Department still maintains their Murray Hill Hose Company firehouse, circa 1893, which is still in operation today.

F. Rogers Ketcham (known as Roger)

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Wyandanch FD's Chief uses this black GMC SUV as a command vehicle.

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Firefighters and EMTs work together to get a patient out of the vehicle after a crash on Suffolk Ave. in Brentwood.

MVA with Entrapment Injures Two in Brentwood JOHN WALTHERS - SUFFOLK FIRE PHOTOS

Wyandanch FD's Assistant Chief uses this red Dodge Ram Pickup 1-10-32 as a command vehicle.

Brentwood, NY - On Saturday, September 22nd at approximately 12:30 P.M., Brentwood Legion Ambulance responded to a motor vehicle crash in front of the Auto Zone at 480 Suffolk Avenue. On arrival they advised that they had an MVA with entrapment. Brentwood Fire Department and Commack Ambulance were activated to respond.

Brentwood FD 1st Assistant

JUMP TO FILE #092218108 Chief John Boyle responded along with the crew of Heavy Rescue 32-18. On arrival they had a person trapped in the rear passenger seat of the vehicle. The crew immediately put the rescue tools to work to extricate the victim. Upon extrication, the patient was loaded onto

a stretcher by members of Commack Volunteer Ambulance.

Crews on scene made sure that the vehicles, which both had heavy damage, were secure. At least two people were taken to a local hospital. All units were back in service within about 30 minutes, with the exception of the transporting ambulances.

- JOHN WALTHERS

Vehicle News

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Driver Loses Control, Overturns Car in Ronkonkoma

Ronkonkoma, NY - On Saturday afternoon, September 29th, at approximately 1:40 P.M., a driver lost control of their vehicle and flipped it onto its side. Ronkonkoma firefighters and SCPD responded to the scene and removed the female driver using hydraulic tools. She was then transported to a local trauma center.

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Manhasset-Lakeville Volunteer FD Co. 3 in Nassau County recently took delivery of a new Rescue 30. The 2018 KME rescue features a walk around rescue body, 2000-GPM pump and 500-gallon tank.

The pump panel is located on the officer's side of the vehicle.

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A team from Burlington competes in the Limited Pit scenario.

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Teams from US & Canada Take on TERC North American Vehicle Rescue Challenge at Hagerman FD Hagerman, NY - On the weekend of September 14th and 15th, the TERC North America Vehicle Rescue Challenge was held at the Hagerman FD in East Patchogue.

While the TERC Challenge is somewhat of a competition, its real emphasis is on education.

Teams competing in this year’s challenge were given one-of-30 motor vehicle accident scenarios for each event, such as "Limited Pit", which gave them 20 minutes to complete with the use of only hand and pneumatic tools. Another scenario was the "Unlimited Pit", which like "Limited Pit" has a 20 minute time limit, but allows teams to use hand and powered tools, such as the Jaws of Life. The "Rapid Extrication" scenario gives teams only 10 minutes to extricate a patient whose health condition is deteriorating.

During set up for a scenario, the competing team was taken to a secluded part of the training

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Judges critiqued on many things during each scenario, including scene safety, patient care categories, and tool usage to name a few.

The results were as follows: Limited Pit: 1st: Enfield-371.50 pts 2nd: Woods Harbor-364.50 pts 3rd: Oakville-363.50 pts 4th: Burlington-352.50 pts 5th: Montauk-340 pts Unlimited Pit: 1st: Montauk-370 pts 2nd: Woods Harbor-336.50 pts 3rd: Enfield-330.50 pts 4th: Burlington-330.50 pts 5th: Oakville-317.50 pts

Rapid Extrication: 1st: Oakville-336 pts 2nd: Burlington-335 pts 3rd: Naples-325 pts 4th: Enfield-317 pts 5th: Montauk-313 pts

Overall Standings: 1st: Montauk-1,023 pts 2nd: Enfield-1,019 pts 3rd: Burlington-1,018 pts 4th: Oakville-1,017 pts 5th: Woods Harbor-1,004 pts

The Top Incident Commander was from Enfield Nova Scotia; Top Medic was from Oakville Ontario; and the host team from Hagerman FD got the sportsmanship award.

We would like to thank the Hagerman FD and TERC USA & Canada for their hospitality during the event.

Truck Versus Tree in Brookhaven

Brookhaven, NY - On September 10th, the 911 dispatch center took a call for a truck that ran off the road and crashed into a tree on Horse Block Road and Victory Avenue. Brookhaven FD and South County EMS were toned out for the call. Firefighters and EMS arrived on the scene to find a garbage truck that crashed head-on into a tree after losing control and leaving the roadway. Firefighters checked the truck to make sure there was no fire and nothing leaking. Suffolk County Motor Carrier was also requested to the scene to do a safety check on the truck.

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- JOHN WALTHERS

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Greenlawn Fire Department's antique 2-7-11 is a 1964 International four-wheel drive brush truck, pictured here in September 2018.

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Support staff and judges take time out for a photo after the event is over.

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FDNY On-Scene Doc Keeps Secret Service Employees, WOMEN IN FIREFIGHTING Protectees, Fit for UNGA 73

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“I came on in 2000, and it was the best career move, and best life move I’ve made. Many people are qualified to begin this career. You need to be detail-oriented, organized, and have excellent customer service skills.

You are dealing with the public every day. This last class of graduates doubled the number of women in Fire Prevention.

There is no reason why a woman can’t do the job. Most of them just don’t know about it,” said FDNY Deputy Chief Inspector Barbara D. Abramson, Training Unit, who was honored on October 12th at FDNY's Bureau

of Fire Prevention Employee Recognition Ceremony.

“In my job, I prepare lesson plans for every aspect of the Bureau of Fire Prevention. We just finished in the spring a class of 50 Probationary Fire Protection Inspectors and we’re preparing for another class of 30 inspectors who will start training next month. I love this Department and I love the people that I work with. We are family that goes beyond blood.”

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FDNY Deputy Chief Inspector, Barbara D. Abramson

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New York, NY - No minor illness was going to derail September's United Nations General Assembly in New York City; not for the leaders of the more than 140 member states who would participate, nor for the special agents, uniformed division officers, or other Secret Service employees who facilitate the protection of those leaders.

For the sixth year now, Dr. Asa Margolis, a specialist in emergency medical services from Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore, and also the deputy medical director for the United States Secret Service, was on call for the duration of the 73rd annual United Nations General Assembly. He was there to make sure agents and officers could get medical care where and when they needed it. He makes sure the agents and officers don't have to drop out of their protective or other details to seek medical care elsewhere in the city just when the activity in New York is at its peak.

"Our job is to provide operational medical support," Margolis said. "What that means is to be able to deliver care to our law-enforcement providers, our Secret Service agents, in an environment where they might not otherwise be able to seek care. We want to treat them where they are, to make it more convenient for them, so they don't have to seek out medical care at a hospital or at an urgent care clinic. We want to keep them healthy and working."

What that mission means for Margolis and his team is that unlike many doctors today, he's making house calls of sorts. "We go from person to person," he said. During UNGA 73, Secret Service employees who needed to see a doctor could contact the Multi-Agency Communications Center co-located with the New York City Field Office and make a request and Margolis could show up wherever the employee was to tend to his or her needs; so the agent or officer doesn't ever have to leave their post. And the doctor doesn't just see Secret Service employees, either.

"If a detail has a protectee, and that protectee is requesting or requiring medical care, they would call us, and we would come and meet up with them wherever they are, whether at a hotel or an offsite meeting location, to provide care to that protectee as well," Margolis said.

The doctor said like the agents themselves, he's typically in a suit when on duty at UNGA, rather than in a lab coat. And that, he said, is partly for the benefit of

Dr. Asa Margolis checks on an agent.

JUMP TO FILE #092618109 any of those world leaders or agents who might need his services.

"I try not to be overtly doctorish, if that's a thing," he said. "My goal is to blend in. The #1 thing is to maintain people's privacy.

Whether you are a Secret Service agent, or you are a protectee from a country, you don't want people knowing that you need medical attention. The idea is to sort of blend in, provide care in an environment that protects who they are, and just do it in a way that doesn't draw any attention."

Most world leaders for UNGA 73 arrived in New York City Sept.

22-23, and by then, Margolis had already been on the ground for about a week with his team treating Secret Service agents in need.

Margolis and his team, which includes a Secret Service EMT Agent and a Secret Service Emergency Services Provider, who is a paramedic, travel around the city in an SUV "fully stocked with a compliment of basic life support, advance life support equipment, and sick call medication," he said.

The team is on duty for 12 hours, and on call for the remainder of the day. Once all the world leaders arrive in NYC, he said, a second medical team, just like his own, will show up to share the burden of ensuring Secret Service employees who are assigned to the UNGA mission can see a doctor without ever having to leave their post. Margolis said during the years he's served as the on-scene doctor for UNGA, he's treated a lot

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of employees; about 100 each year, he said. But thankfully, the calls are typically not too bad.

The worst he's seen? Man's best friend bit the hand that feeds it. "Significant dog bites," he said.

"We had a dog bite one year where one of the dogs latched onto somebody's arm. And routine stuff nothing serious," he said, adding there's a lot of intestinal issues, sometimes a kidney infection, and an occasional skin infection that needed treatment in a hospital.

Margolis also said if he determines that an employee he's seeing needs to go to the hospital, or if an employee went on his own to a hospital to seek care, he can be right there to advocate on that employee’s behalf with the hospital staff. What world leaders will accomplished during UNGA 73 wouldn't be known until the last of them returned home. But Secret Service agents and officers would keep those world leaders safe until they returned home, and Margolis and both medical teams would keep the employees fit for duty.

"For us it's a tremendous honor and privilege to be able to work with the men and women of the Secret Service and make sure the job I'm doing is contributing to making them healthier and if they are feeling ill, feeling better," Margolis said. "That's a great thing for a physician anyway. But it's even more of an honor to be able to do so in a way that allows those who play a large part in keeping this general assembly running to do their job, which is the protection of dignitaries."

- DAVID BURNS

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Remembrance Ceremony Held for 52nd Anniversary of the "23rd Street Fire"

New York, NY - On Wednesday, October 17th, FDNY Commissioner Daniel A. Nigro, members, family and friends gathered for a wreath-laying ceremony at 23rd Street between Broadway and Madison Ave., commemorating the 52nd anniversary of the day that has come to be known within the Department as the “23rd Street Fire". Twelve Firefighters made the Supreme Sacrifice, at what was at the time, the deadliest fire in Department history: Deputy Chief Thomas A. Reilly, Division 3; Battalion Chief Walter J. Higgins, Battalion 7; Lt. John J. Finley, Ladder 7; Lt. Joseph Priore, Engine 18; FF John G. Berry, Ladder 7; FF James V. Galanaugh, Engine 18; FF Rudolph F. Kaminsky, Ladder 7; FF Joseph Kelly, Engine 18; FF Carl Lee, Ladder 7; FF William F. McCarron, Division 3; FF Daniel L. Rey, Engine 18; FF Bernard A. Tepper, Engine 18.

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