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CIGARETTE DESTROYS FOUR BUILDINGS IN SYRACUSE

ZACHARY MARICLE

Syracuse, NY - The Syracuse Fire Dept. was called out on Wednesday, August 29th to the 700 block of North Salina Street for a reported structure fire on the back side of the building. Upon arrival, crews found fire on the 'Delta' side of the four brick row buildings located on the west side of the block. - See full story on page 12

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Fatal Motorcycle Accident in City of Newburgh

Newburgh, NY - The City of Newburgh FD was dispatched to a fatal motorcycle versus vehicle MVA on South Williams Street, in front of the Armory, on August 21st. City of Newburgh police blocked South Williams Street while investigating the accident. Mobile Life ALS also responded to the scene. First responders stayed on scene until the Orange County Medical Examiner's office arrived to remove the subject. City of Newburgh Police are investigating the cause of the accident.

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The patch of the Swan Lake Fire Department, located in Sullivan County, NY.

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Heavy Fire Destroys Schodack Home Schodack, NY - The Schodack Valley Fire Department, along with Castleton, Schodack Landing, East Schodack, South Schodack, Nassau, Niverville and East Greenbush Fire Departments were dispatched for a structure fire at 76 Shufelt Road on August 29th. The fire was reported to be in the garage. Heavy black smoke from the fire could be seen from as far away as the city of Albany in the evening's clear sky. The first arriving chief called for the Signal 30 and the second-alarm as he had heavy fire that spread from the garage to the house and into the

JUMP TO FILE #091118103 attic area. The chief stated that he had a long driveway and could only fit one or two engines in it. The first arriving engine began to hit the house with the deck gun to knock down the heavy fire from the roof of the home. Firefighters quickly pulled multiple hand lines into the structure and began making an aggressive interior attack, pushing the fire back towards the garage. Over 600-feet of LDH was laid

from the scene to the end of the driveway where firefighters set up a water supply with tankers. Crews were able to bring the fire under control in less than 20 minutes, but had a large amount of hot spots remaining in the garage, home and roof area. Firefighters remained on scene until the late hours of the evening conducting overhaul while fire investigators from Rensselaer County determined the cause of the fire. No injuries have been reported at this time. - JEFFREY BELSCHWINDER

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Man Killed in Cornwall-on-Hudson After Being Electrocuted

Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY - John Nuzzolo, 39, a subcontractor with Simply Stump Grinding and Tree Removal, was killed after being electrocuted as he was assisting with removing a large tree in front of 29 Maple Road on September 3rd. Nuzzolo was approximately 40-feet high in a bucket truck when he accidentally struck a live high tension wire that was adjacent to the tree. Storm King Engine Co., Village and Town of Cornwall Police, Cornwall EMS and Central Hudson all responded to the scene. The Medical Examiner's office was called in to remove the body from the scene. State police blocked Maple Road off during the incident. Village Police and OSHA are investigating the incident.

Barn in Fort Johnson a Total Loss Following Blaze

Fort Johnson, NY - Crews were called to 115 Antlers Road in Fort Johnson for a structure fire on August 23rd. The barn was fully involved upon firefighters' arrival. Crews were able to prevent the house next to the barn from catching on fire, but the barn itself was a total loss. One of the homeowners was inside the home at the time of the fire, but no injuries have been reported. It is believed that the homeowner started a fire in a large burning barrel behind the barn and then went inside the house. The barn was unintentionally lit after the fire from the large metal burning barrel spread and caught the barn on fire. There was also a car in the back of the barn that caught fire. Other responding departments included Tribes Hill, Hagaman and Cranesville.

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Structure Fire Goes to Three Alarms in Goshen Goshen, NY - Firefighters were dispatched on August 22nd for a reported structure fire on West Street in Goshen. Upon arrival, crews found a two-and-a-half story, wood-frame, multiple dwelling with heavy fire throughout. The blaze went to three alarms before being put out. Washingtonville Engine 580 stood by at Goshen Station 3 during the incident.

Kitchen Fire at Mansion Gentlemen's Club Quickly Extinguished

Newburgh, NY - On September 18th, firefighters were dispatched to Mansion Gentlemen's Club & Steakhouse on Route 9W for the report of a smoke condition inside the building. Middlehope, Cronomer and City of Newburgh Fire Departments responded to the scene. The smoke was found to be coming from a small kitchen fire which was quickly extinguished.

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North Carolina: Michael Goodnight, 55 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: July 4, 2018 Death Date: July 4, 2018 Fire Department: West Liberty Fire Department Initial Summary: While responding to a reported traffic incident, Firefighter Michael Goodnight was involved in a two motor vehicle accident and was pronounced dead at the scene. Two other adult civilians in the second vehicle involved in the accident had to be extricated from their vehicle and were airlifted to a hospital. The North Carolina State Highway Patrol continues to investigate the accident.

Wisconsin: Cory Barr, 34 Rank: Captain Incident Date: July 10, 2018 Death Date: July 10, 2018 Fire Department: Sun Prairie Volunteer Fire Department Initial Summary: Captain Cory Barr responded with crews to a report of a natural gas leak after a contractor struck a natural gas main in downtown Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. After the firefighters, along with law enforcement, arrived on scene to investigate the source of the leak and evacuate the area, there was an explosion that leveled multiple buildings. Captain Barr suffered injuries after being knocked down under a rubble pile as a result of the explosion and was transported by Sun Prairie EMS to UW Madison where he later passed away. A second firefighter was also injured in the explosion and is in critical, but stable, condition. A third firefighter with a minor injury was also admitted to a hospital. Three additional firefighters, one police officer, and seven civilians also suffered minor injuries. New York: Michael F. Cherubini, 71 Rank: Lieutenant Incident Date: July 4, 2018 Death Date: July 4, 2018

Fire Department: Hague Volunteer Fire Department Initial Summary: While riding as a passenger in a brush truck, at a parade in a nearby town, Lieutenant Cherubini became ill. His wife, who is also a member of the department and was the driver of the brush truck, immediately drove home. He was helped inside of his house by his wife and collapsed soon after. The nature and cause of the medical emergency has yet to be determined.

California: Braden Varney, 36 Rank: Firefighter/Equipment Operator Incident Date: July 14, 2018 Death Date: July 14, 2018 Fire Department: CAL FIRE Initial Summary: Firefighter/Equipment Operator Braden Varney was assigned to the Madera-Mariposa CAL FIRE unit, which has been fighting the 130-acre Ferguson Fire in the Sierra National Forest. On 07/14/2018, Firefighter/Equipment Operator Varney was working on a ridge to create a fire break. The bulldozer Varney was operating overturned and rolled down the ridge causing Varney to suffer fatal injuries. The wreckage was spotted by airplane on 07/15/2018 and crews reached the site and removed Varney's body on 07/16/2018. The accident is being investigated by Cal/OSHA. New York: Zachary J. Fazekas, 19 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: July 14, 2018 Death Date: July 14, 2018 Fire Department: New Hyde Park Fire Department Initial Summary: While driving to an EMS training class, Firefighter Zachary Fazekas was involved in a single vehicle accident and ejected from his motorcycle. Fazekas was pronounced dead at the scene from the injuries he sustained in the accident.

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Not Sure What to Cook?....Stuff It! FORK & HOSE CO. a Food Blog by A.J. Fusco

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Quail Street Blaze Destroys Two Homes in Albany Albany, NY - Around 10:20 P.M. on September 11th, the City of Albany’s fire department responded to an alarm of fire at 2 Quail Street in Engine-7's firstdue district. Despite facing a heavy language barrier, the dispatcher was able to gather information from the caller that the house was on fire but no one was home. Police arrived on scene first, stated that they had a working fire, and went right to work making sure that all residents of the home were out safely. Engine-7 arrived within two minutes of the dispatch, called for the Signal 30 and found a hydrant in front of the house. Heavy fire was pushing from the first floor of the building and heavy smoke was pushing from the windows and eaves of the roof. Engine-2 and the firefighters from Engine-7 pulled multiple hand lines into the building. Command advised that they had smoke pushing from 5 Quail Street, as the house was attached. Battalions 1 and 2 arrived on scene and took Command. The interior crews had heavy fire pushing down on them from the attic and up from the first floor. The interior crew advised Command of

JUMP TO FILE #091318110 the interior conditions and Command stated that they had heavy fire pushing out the windows from the 'Bravo' side of the building. Command ordered the secondalarm which brought an additional engine company and truck company to the scene. Albany firefighters pulled a two-and-a-half inch line into the building and began to make an aggressive interior attack. Firefighters from Truck-3 went to the roof and began to cut multiple vent holes in both buildings. Firefighters operated below with multiple hand lines and began to quickly knock down the heavy fire in the building. Additional firefighters searched the home and made sure no residents were in the building while crews brought the fire under control. Firefighters were able to bring the fire under control in less than 25 minutes, but the two buildings suffered major damage. No injuries were reported and the fire is currently under investigation. - JEFFREY BELSCHWINDER

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Anytime I have a difficult time figuring out what to make at the firehouse, I usually end up stuffing some peppers. Peppers are a great “vehicle” for stuffing because they are basically a blank canvas flavorwise, especially the watery bell pepper variety; and when it comes time to decide what flavor profile you are going for, have fun with it. Here are some classic combi-

nations: -Mexican (Rice, Beans, Ground Beef, Taco Seasoning, Cheddar) -Greek (Rice, Kalamata Olives, Tomato, Onion, Grilled Chicken, Tzatziki Sauce) -Tuscan (Cannellini Beans, Fresh Rosemary, Mushrooms, Ground Pork) -Chicken Parm (Ground Chicken, Tomato Sauce, Garlic, Mozzarella) -Asian (Rice, Bok Choy, Ground Beef, Hoisin Sauce) Stuffed peppers make great firehouse meals because you don’t need five different pots and pans so clean up is nice and easy, which I am sure the entire crew will ap-

preciate! All you need is a baking/sheet pan, cast iron pan, or any ovenproof skillet. They are also a great way to introduce healthier cooking into the firehouse through the use of more vegetables and portion control. Because it takes a little longer to eat, you tend to eat less. So next time you need to come up with something new for the firehouse menu, think about stuffing some peppers. And don’t forget to Stay Safe, Eat Well! Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @forkandhoseco@gmail.com Check out our website www.forkandhoseco.com for more recipes!

CHICKEN SAUSAGE-STUFFED PEPPERS W/QUICK MUSHROOM RAGU Serves 3

STUFFED PEPPER INGREDIENTS: 1 Cup Cooked Rice, White or Brown 4 Bell Peppers, cut in half lengthwise and seeded, ribs removed 1 lb. Chicken Sausage 1 Yellow Onion, sliced thin 1 Cubanelle Pepper, seeded and sliced thin 2 Garlic Cloves, chopped Extra Virgin Olive Oil Salt, to taste 1 Cup Panko Breadcrumbs ½ Cup Parmesan Cheese

STUFFED PEPPER PROCEDURE: -Preheat oven to 400* -In a large skillet over medium heat, add a little olive oil and the chicken sausage. Brown and cook through. Remove and set aside. -Add the Cubanelle pepper and onions, sauté until onion is translucent. Add the garlic and stir to prevent burning. Remove and place in a bowl with the rice. -Chop the sausage into bite size pieces and add to the rice/pepper/onion bowl. Taste and adjust seasoning. -In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil. -Pour the mushroom ragu

(recipe below) into a baking pan. Place the halved peppers on top and stuff with the rice mixture. Top each pepper with the breadcrumb mixture. Place in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the breadcrumbs are golden brown. QUICK MUSHROOM RAGU INGREDIENTS:

8 oz. Package of Mushrooms, chopped 28 oz. Crushed Tomatoes 2 Garlic Cloves, chopped 1 Tsp. Dry Basil 1 Tsp. Chili Flakes

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-In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add enough olive oil to just cover bottom. Add the chopped mushrooms and stir until all the water is out of them and they start to brown. Lower the heat to low, add the chili flake, garlic and dried basil. When the garlic just starts to color, add the tomatoes. Cook at a simmer while you assemble the peppers.

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Serious Crash in Selkirk Closes Portion of Route 9W for Hours M. SWANKIE

Buchanan, NY - Sparky the fire hydrant is located in front of the Buchanan-Verplanck Elementary School within the Hendrick Hudson School District in Westchester County. The hydrant was in need of a new paint job and the school had just the right artist for the job! Deputy Chief Tom Grant of the Buchanan FD happens to be a custodian at the school and is responsible for the unique paint job.

Selkirk, NY - Route 9W was closed in both directions between Clapper Road and Church Road after a serious crash occurred at Tremay Lane around 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, September 20th. A pick-up truck towing a trailer with construction equipment was heading north on Route 9W when it was sideswiped by a car heading southbound on 9W. The driver of the car required extrication from Selkirk Fire. Slingerlands Fire was also placed

JUMP TO FILE #092318103 on the call for heavy rescue. The driver was transported to the hospital by Delmar-Bethlehem EMS with multiple injuries and was considered to be in serious, but stable condition according to a news release on the Bethlehem Police Officers' Union Facebook page. The driver of the pick-up truck was uninjured.

The Bethlehem Police Department remained on scene for hours as they conducted accident reconstruction. The road was reopened around 2:30 P.M. The same news release on Facebook also stated that excessive speed and/or alcohol did not appear to be factors in the crash. Bethlehem Police were asking anyone who witnessed the crash to call them at 518-439-9973.

- THOMAS MARRA

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Car Versus Guardrail in New Paltz New Paltz, NY - The New Paltz Fire Department and New Paltz Rescue Squad were dispatched on September 7th to the NYS Thruway for a car that crashed into the guardrail. There were minor injuries.

A family of firefighters in Honeoye! Jessica Frost (center) is a 2nd Asst. Chief in the Richmond Fire Dept. in Honeoye (Ontario County). She is also a paid firefighter with the Fishers Fire Dept., also in Ontario County. Jessica's dad is the chief of Richmond Fire Dept. where her mom is also a firefighter and drives the trucks. JOHN GRECO/CODE 35 FIRE PHOTOGRAPHY

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The Leary Firefighters Foundation and Spotted Dog Technologies Announce New Technology Grant Program; Communities Asked to “Spot A Hero” and Nominate Volunteer Fire Departments for $5,000 Grants for Advanced Mobile Incident Response Platform New York, NY – September 17, 2018 - 85% of all fire departments are staffed by volunteer firefighters who are ready at a moment’s notice to respond to emergencies and save lives. To thank these heroes, the Leary Firefighters Foundation and Spotted Dog Technologies, developer of the Rover Mobile Platform, have teamed up to award three $5,000 grants to volunteer fire departments to license mobile response technology. To qualify for the grant, volunteer fire departments will need to be nominated by firefighters and members of their community on the www.SpotAHero.com website. The five departments with the most votes will be vetted by the Leary Firefighters Foundation, who will then award three departments a grant of $5,000 each. Nominations are being accepted from September 17th until midnight EST on October 27th. Flyers, social media images and videos that communities can use to promote the campaign are available at www.SpotaHero.com/gallery. Suggested posts to spread the word through social media sites include: Facebook: Thank your local volunteer firefighters by nominating them for a chance to win a $5K grant for mobile technology from Spotted Dog Technologies and the Leary Firefighter Foundation. Cast your vote at www.SpotAHero.com https://youtu.be/GTrH4lU_6Fo Instagram and Twitter: Thank your local volunteer fire dept.

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JUMP TO FILE #091718115 Nominate them for a $5K tech grant from @SpottedDogTech and @LearyFF. www.SpotAHero.com #spotahero About the Leary Firefighters Foundation: The Leary Firefighters Foundation was established in 2000 by actor Denis Leary in response to a tragic fire in Worcester, Mass., that claimed the lives of Leary’s cousin, a childhood friend, and four other firefighters. The Foundation has raised over $10 million for first responders across the country. For more information, visit https://www.learyfirefighters.org

About Spotted Dog Technologies: Spotted Dog Technologies is a leading provider of emergency response solutions that transform the way public safety and first response organizations manage and mobilize resources. The company’s cloudbased Rover platform facilitates communication between dispatchers and first responders to decrease incident response time and improve outcomes. The company’s digital solutions are used by over 25,000 first responders throughout the U.S., Canada and Australia. For more information, visit https://www.spotteddogtech.com - SPOTTED DOG TECHNOLOGIES

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Denville, NJ - Rescue Products International (RPI), has announced the expansion of their training offerings to New Jersey, New York, and the surrounding regions. “New Jersey is the most densely populated state in the country,” said Chris Botti, President of RPI, who is an active member of Squad 1 in the FDNY. His mission is to increase skills for firefighters and first responders. He stated, “There are thousands of first responders who want to improve their skills, and we are going to serve them to do just that.”

Initially focused on firefighter bailout systems and training, RPI has acquired several new certified instructors in Northern New Jersey to add to their already impressive ranks. Heading the New Jersey team will be veteran firefighter and retired Captain, Scott Warner, who shared, “I am eager to get back out there with a company that takes training as seriously as the job itself.” Chief Instructor, Gil Frank, retired Battalion Chief, FDNY Battalion 58, has handled the training team since day one and is looking forward to expanding the instructional opportunities and notes, “Our instructors have operated at multiple alarm fires, high rise fires, fires involving MAYDAYs, building collapses, high-angle rope rescues,

crane collapse emergencies, confined space incidents, intricate HAZMAT and WMD incidents, live trench rescues, man-in-machine incidents, and SCUBA operations. The addition of Scott and his team will bring even more experience to RPI.” Founded in January of 2006, Chris and his father, Charlie, engineered and invented the original “RPI System” to outfit firefighters with a personal escape system that could help firefighters exit a building if conditions rapidly declined. Chris puts his heart and soul into his products and his company which is evident. Chris highlighted, “Our production staff members are offduty firefighters, former military, and retired members of the fire service. Their being involved in the fire service and emergency services is key to our operation because the staff understands how important the product operating correctly the first time, every time, is! In the firefighting profession, you may not get a second chance. It is understood that if the staff doesn’t feel comfortable with the design and function of a particular device, system, or harness, then it will not leave our facility.” Though the RPI assembly facility is in Orange County, NY, the company

is no stranger to Northern New Jersey. “The first department to outfit their members with the RPI system was actually the Whippany Fire Department,” said Chris. “Our roots are in Morris County, and I am excited to be back!”

Class offerings are wide-ranging from lecture programs for HAZMAT, Confined Space, and Building Construction to hands-on Structural Collapse programs, Ice & Water Rescue, and the RPI exclusive StandPipe Prop. In addition, Right-to-Know, Bloodborne Pathogens, and SCBA refreshers are also available. Currently, RPI offers annual bailout training for multiple personal escape systems, including the RPI Original and new Phoenix System, RIT AL, Sterling, CMC Escape Artist, and Petzl. Scheduling for the remainder of 2018 and for 2019 has already started, so contact RPI today because when seconds count, how long can you wait?

For more information, email Training@RPIInc.net, visit www.RescueProInc.com, on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/RescueProductsInternational, or call 973-2496277.

Adams FD Holds 108th Annual Field Days Celebration Jefferson County, NY - Adams Fire Department held their 108th Annual Labor Day celebration on September 2nd and 3rd. Attendees enjoyed good food, activities, bounce houses and a parade.

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Vehicle News With Fall comes big changes in upstate New York, not only to the trees and weather, but also for one local community's fire protection. The Round Lake Fire Department in Saratoga County is placing into service a new Sutphen SL-75 Ladder Truck with a 2000-GPM pump and 500-gallons of water on board for firefighters to be able to knock down a fire quickly. The new Engine Ladder 542 is the first in the nation with all rear-mount hose pre-connects on a ladder truck. The low hose bed allows for quick and easy deployment of hose and equipment for the firefighters of Round Lake. Also being put into service is the new Engine Tanker 543, which has a 2000-GPM pump and 1000-

gallon tank of water on board. The new engine tanker offers securable high-rise packs on both sides of the engine for fast deployment.

Both the ladder truck and engine tanker are loaded with ground ladders for every firefighter's need. The size of both apparatus are built for tight streets and parking lots and offer easy maneuverability and placement. These two new pieces of apparatus are going to serve the Round Lake community well and improve fire protection overall.

The new apparatus was proudly sold by Vander Molen Fire Apparatus Sales & Service.

- JEFFREY BELSCHWINDER

ZACHARY MARICLE

Improper Disposal of Cigarette Deemed Cause of Blaze in Syracuse, Four Buildings Destroyed

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JUMP TO FILE #090918106 the walls and crawl spaces between the buildings, causing the fire to consume four buildings on the block. Command requested more units to the scene, as well as the utilities companies and Red Cross. Master streams and hand lines were utilized to keep the fire at bay, with multiple ladder trucks on scene to assist.

During the exterior operations there was a collapse on the 'Delta' side of a large chunk of two buildings. Crews worked long into the next morning before the call was completed and units returned to service. During the investigation it was found that the fire was caused by a cigarette butt discarded onto a pile of dry cardboard behind one of the buildings. - ZACHARY MARICLE

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Cornwall, NY - Highland Engine Co. held their 9/11 memorial ceremony on September 11th at the traffic circle in the town. Engines from Highland and Storm King, along with the Ladies Auxiliary, marched to the area to begin the ceremony. James Skoufis spoke about the attacks, followed by Kevin Hines, Orange County Legislator, who talked about the volunteers that helped build the wall for the piece of steel they received from the World Trade Center. Richard Randazzo spoke about the many years that have passed since the attacks, as well as how members of the Emergency Services are still suffering from that fateful day. Brendan Coyne talked about what 9/11 means and the acts that congress have passed for this day. Also in attendance was Mrs. Kenneth Kumpel, whose husband died on the day of the attacks. He was with FDNY Ladder 25.

Crews work to remove a trapped driver after a cargo container fell on top of their car.

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Cargo Container Hits Bridge, Lands on Car in Glenmont Glenmont, NY - Selkirk Fire and Delmar-Bethlehem EMS were called to 344 Route 9W near Farm Family around 5:30 P.M. on Monday, September 10th, for a reported tractor-trailer that flipped over onto a car. Units responding to the call couldn't locate the accident at the initial location given, but soon discovered the scene not far down the road. The tractor-trailer, which was carrying a cargo container, struck

JUMP TO FILE #091518103 the Thruway overpass bridge on 9W near Corning Hill Road in Glenmont. The container then fell off the flatbed and onto a passing car, spilling the contents of the container all over the roadway. The driver of the car that was struck by the cargo container was entrapped and required extrication by Selkirk Fire. The driver was

conscious and alert and was removed with only a laceration to the head. The patient was transported to the hospital by DelmarBethlehem EMS. Elsmere Fire was also requested to the scene with their fire police to assist with traffic control. Bethlehem Police were conducting an investigation into the crash.

- THOMAS MARRA

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Newburgh, NY - The City of Newburgh FD held their 9/11 memorial ceremony at 8:30 A.M. on September 11th. Retired and current members of the department, as well as members of the City of Newburgh Police Dept., attended the ceremony on Park Place in Newburgh. The ceremony began with Asst. Chief Bill Horton welcoming everyone in attendance. The colors were presented by the Newburgh FD Color Guard, which was followed by the Newburgh FD bagpipers marching into the group. David McTameney, a Vietnam Veteran, thanked the FD for their service to the city. Opening prayer was given by Pastor John Borden. The names of Orange County residents that were killed on that fateful day were read aloud. A trumpet player played Taps, and the bagpipers played Amazing Grace. THOMAS MARRA

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FACES OF NEW YORK’S EMERGENCY SERVICES

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Newburgh, NY - The Blue Mass at Sacred Heart Church was held on September 9th in the City of Newburgh. Battalion 3 participated with the Knights of Columbus and Veterans during the annual service. PROVIDED

Honeoye, NY - The Honeoye Fire Department held an open house on August 24th. Musician Paul Cummings from the American Firehouse Tour attended and performed some of his popular hits, including "The Firefighter Song". Honeoye FD members and Paul Cummings took a group shot together after the show. JOHN GRECO/CODE 35 FIRE PHOTOGRAPHY

Guilderland, NY - Jerry DeLuca of NYSAFC explains how time is critical in residential fires during a home fire sprinkler demonstration held on September 19th.

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FIREFIGHTER PROFILES If your department has photos you would like to see in our “Firefighter Profiles” feature, please upload them on our website, www.1stResponderNews.com or email them to Lindsey@1stResponderNews.com

Cohoes, NY - Firefighter Kelly Abbott is the first and only female firefighter to serve on the City of Cohoes Fire Department since 1848. FF Abbott started her career on August 6, 2001 and has served with distinction and pride during her tenure. She has honorably served her country and is a US Military Veteran, with four years in the Navy and nine years in the Air National Guard. FF Abbott has also served the City of Cohoes as a Telecommunications Specialist. One can only imagine the chal-

lenges FF Abbott had to endure being the first and only female in the predominately male fire service, but she met those challenges head-on and has opened the door for future female candidates.

As a thank you for her years of service and dedication to the residents of the City of Cohoes, Abbott's fellow firefighters gifted her a personalized wooden bench.

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We wish her a long, happy and healthy retirement!

- JEFFREY BELSCHWINDER

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Orange County Vol. Fire Police Association Holds 3rd Annual Car Show

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Goshen, NY - The Orange County Volunteer Fire Police Association 3rd Annual Car Show to benefit the Fire Police of Orange County was held at the Goshen Historic Track on Sunday, September 2nd. The event included food, a deejay, 50/50 raffles and trophy presentations.

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A Valuable Commodity Chaplain's Corner Didymus McHugh

They say that trust is a valuable commodity, and it is. Many times trust has to be earned and not blindly given, except for some rare groups of people. One group of people that trust is given to is emergency services. Emergency services are trusted because when people call 911, they trust us with their lives, the lives of loved ones, and their property. They trust that we know what we are doing and that we can help the situation. We not only get people’s trust, but people also put their hope in us. When emergency services roll, we get situations that are beyond the client's skill set or resources. A mother hands over a child who is not breathing and they are hoping that we can bring breath to the child’s lungs. A family that has just found a relative on the floor, who has no heartbeat, is hoping that a defibulator and crew can perform CPR to give that person a heartbeat once again. Emergency services does not get the easy calls. We get called when a car may be wrapped around a tree or telephone pole. The crew has to work within the Golden Hour to get the person to the hospital. There may be a person trapped in a burning house. There may be hostages in a bank or supermarket, that law enforcement needs to rescue. In many situations, emergency services is given the trust and people put all their hope in us. Sometimes we may actually think about all the responsibility that is thrust upon us and it can be overwhelming. We know that when we have little innocent lives, it effects the crews even more. We know that the family put all their hope in us. Sometimes it is like they think that we can always bring people back from the dead. We also put our trust and hope in our officers and crew. We trust that our tools and our training will not fail us. We trust that our officers will utilize the resources that are available to them. There are even times when emergency services may feel helpless. Emergency Responders may have all the training in their brain, the skill set at their fingertips, but they may not have the proper tools to do the work needed. One of the guys that I used to work with felt that way. He was extensively trained in heavy rescue and on a great team that performed vehicle extrications often. Well, he was following a relative who got into a really bad car accident. He felt helpless because the tools that he used were not there. His truck was not there. His crew was not there. He saw his relative in pain and

knew how important the Golden Hour was, but he could not do anything to get the relative out. He had to put his hope that the town he was in would send the crew in time and that the crew would have the tools and knowledge to do what was necessary. There are times where we know what to do and can do it, but the officers will not allow it to be done. We may feel helpless but we may not have the same situational awareness that the officer may have. They may have the big picture in view and see that the floors are going to give out, or that the roof may collapse. BUT that does not take away the fact that some of the emergency service workers feel helpless. It may even be extremely difficult for us to handle after the incident, especially if there is a loss of life. I recently asked a group of emergency responders if they would have joined emergency services if they knew the horrors that they would be seeing. Like I figured, they said that they would do the job no matter what. To me, that is the answer of a true emergency responder; sacrifice ourselves for our fellow man. I, personally, hope that emergency services knows that the work that is done is noble work and that they should not feel helpless if they are doing all that they can and are trained to do. Anytime that emergency services has doubts they can always put the hope in God. If you do feel that you may have doubts or may feel helpless and need to talk with someone, you can reach out to a chaplain or someone from your local crisis team. We can always have people put their hope into God. He is always here for you. Thank you for all you do. Stay safe, Didymus McHugh

STILL IN SERVICE

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Waterford, NY - The Halfmoon-Waterford Fire Department was toned out for a reported structure fire at 52 Devitt Road on September 7th. The first chief enroute reported a heavy black column of smoke showing from the distance. Car 329 arrived JUMP TO FILE# on scene and had 091118105 heavy fire coming from the rear of the house and fire through the roof of the structure. The first arriving engine on scene pulled a two-and-a-half inch hand line to the rear of the building and started to knock down the heavy fire. Command requested Boght Fire Co. to the scene with their FAST team. Firefighters pulled another hand line into the building and began to knock down the heavy fire while crews on the outside knocked down the fire in the garage. Command requested Clifton Park to the scene for additional manpower. All of the fire was knocked down about 20 minutes later and crews began the long process of overhauling the severely damaged house. Firefighters from Halfmoon-Waterford, Clifton Park, Boght and Waterford helped bring the fire under control quickly. Crews remained on scene for a few hours while fire investigators looked for the cause of the fire. No firefighters were injured on scene. - JEFFREY BELSCHWINDER

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Long Islander, Veteran Firefighter Named President of FASNY Syracuse, NY - Lifelong Oceanside resident and veteran Oceanside Fire Department volunteer Steven E. Klein was sworn in on August 12th as President of the Firemen’s Associa- JUMP TO FILE# tion of the State of 082118112 New York (FASNY) at the association’s 146th annual convention in Syracuse, NY. In his new role, Klein will lead the statewide organization, responsible for supporting and advocating for the 105,000 men and women who make up New York State’s volunteer fire service. “After more than 50 years in the fire service, it is an incredible honor to be elected President of FASNY,” said Klein. “In my new role, I will continue to stand with and lead the state’s volunteer fire service, and one of my primary objectives will be to increase the number of volunteer firefighters across New York. One way to do this is through the training and recruitment of our young citizens and promotion of youth fire programs across the state. I would like to see additional attention and funding spent on recruitment, youth groups and junior firefighter training programs to secure the safety and wellness of the residents of New York for generations to come.” Klein’s focus on youth training and programs hits close to home. His joining the volunteer fire service started a family legacy that now runs three generations deep. Klein’s son Kevin is currently serving his second stint as Chief of the Oceanside Fire Department, and his grandson Christopher is a new, probationary member of the Department. Klein first joined the Oceanside Fire Department in 1965, quickly becoming deeply involved in all aspects of the organization. He has since served in a wide variety of administrative and line officer positions, including a term as Chief of Department in 1984. Shortly after joining Oceanside Fire Department, Klein began dedicating much of his time to advocating for and supporting volunteer firefighters, both at the regional and the state level. He is a past president of the Fire Chiefs’ Council of Nassau County and the Nassau County Firemen’s Association. He has served on the Nassau County Fire Commission and is a past chairman of the 2nd Battalion Fire District. Klein joined FASNY in the late 1960’s and was appointed to the Fire Prevention (now the Fire Prevention and Life Safety) Committee. In 2002, Steve was elected Trustee of the Firemen’s Home, and was reelected in 2007, serving until 2012. His time on the Board of Trustees included seven

years as Secretary. Klein has also been a director of the FASNY Foundation since 2003 and has served as president of the Foundation board. In 2014, Klein was elected to the FASNY leadership, assuming the role of 2nd Vice President. Two years later, in 2016, he was elected 1st Vice President. Klein is retired from the United States Postal Service. He is a graduate of Oceanside Senior High School and SUNY Farmingdale and still resides on Long Island with his family. He has two children and three grandchildren. - FASNY

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Geneva Firefighters Go to Work in High Heat and Humidity

Geneva, NY - On September 3rd, Geneva firefighters got toned out for a telephone alarm reporting smoke coming out of the windows of a house on Sprucewood Circle. On arrival, Captain 12-1 declared a working fire. Geneva's bravest made quick work of a bedroom fire and the fire was under control within a few minutes.

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Washingtonville, NY - At 5:37 P.M. on August 21st, the Washingtonville Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a shed fire on Marie Lane. Upon arrival, fire department personnel found the shed fully involved with extension to a vehicle parked behind the shed. Radiant heat from the fire damaged the siding on the north side of the house, but the fire did not extend into the garage/house. There were no injuries. One tanker from the Salisbury Mills Fire Department stood by at the scene.

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Firefighting in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, 1741-1917 ON THE BOOK SHELF

by John Malecky

Firefighting in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, 1741-1917 By Chris Eline, Nancy Rutman and Karen Samuels Available from: Karen Samuels karensameuls0@gmail.com (note, number “0”) or from Amazon.com Price: $34.95 This book is softcover, 8 inches by 10 inches, and is 136 pages long. It was put together by the exhaustive research of the three authors mentioned above. I am really not a history buff, but after reviewing this book I was totally impressed by their dedication and relentless pursuit in the details and contents of this book. All are residents of Bethlehem and Chris was a member of the BFD for 24 years. This book is actually a history of four fire departments which represented four sections of the city: North Side, South Side, West Side and Northampton Heights. Bethlehem, nicknamed the “Christmas City”, is in Northampton County and was founded in 1741. The forward is written by the former mayor and councilman. Almost every page has some sort of illustration, whether it be a photo, picture,

painting, map, drawing or what have you, there is much to enjoy when reading this publication. In fact, if a page does not have an illustration, there is one on the opposite page! Within the pages of the different chapters are three topics including Tools of the Trade (from simple buckets to the Hayes hook & ladder trucks), Memorable Fires, and Faces at the Scene (about memorable personalities). Some are side stories, but all are interesting. One is about the Norman Horse (Tools of the Trade) on page 25. This type horse was purchased because it was fast, intelligent and strong. It was bred as a war horse and ranged from 5 foot 6 inches to 5 foot 11 inches tall. There is a picture of this type horse on this page. On page 29 is a brief about the Matthews hydrant and the reasons behind its design that made it superior. I remember a section of my hometown that has some Matthews hydrants! Sanborn fire insurance maps are also written about. I remember a book of these maps in our fire headquarters. These maps detailed the structures in town with an overhead drawing. All in all, this book is a must for anyone interested in history. You will not be disappointed! The three authors have a partnership called Perseverance Publishing and are working on a another book, Firefighting in Bethlehem, 1981-2018, which would bring the city’s history up to date. It is expected to be published this year.

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MVA with Rollover on River Road in Selkirk Selkirk, NY - Selkirk Fire and Delmar-Bethlehem EMS were called to River Road at Barent Winne Road around 3:00 P.M. on Monday, August 27th, for a motor vehicle accident with one car on its side. The BMW was traveling north on River Road as an SUV was turning off of Barent Winne Road onto River Road when they collided, sending the SUV on its side. At the time of dispatch, all patients were out of both vehicles. There were a total of five patients involved, three of which were transported to the hospital with minor injuries. Another patient received a minor laceration to the elbow.

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Newburgh, NY - Stewart Airport was alerted for a plane coming in as an inflight emergency on August 21st. The private plane was carrying multi-platinum selling rapper Post Malone when it blew two tires during takeoff at Teterboro Airport in New Jersey. The Air National Guard alerted the Orange County Emergency Center, and area Fire Departments along with EMS were sent to respond. Coldenham and Newburgh Fire Departments responded to the Air National Guard firehouse for standby. Area EMS lined the runway along with New York State Police. The airplane came from the west, landed without incident and was then escorted behind a building. EMS vehicles left the scene after the plane was secured.

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NYSAFC held a home fire sprinkler demonstration with the help of Guilderland Fire at their training center in Guilderland on the evening of September 19th. The demonstration is held to show just how quickly a fire can spread, and how having a fire sprinkler in your home can save lives. According to Jerry DeLuca of NYSAFC, the room without the sprinkler reached nearly 1200-degrees in a matter of two minutes. The room with the sprinkler had the flames knocked down within 30 seconds of the fire being started, allowing someone the time to escape and save their life. The sprinkler trailer used was brought down from Oneonta Fire. The photo shows how the room with the sprinkler system has the flames knocked down in seconds.

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New York Liberty Announces Partnership with AMR; AMR Will Provide Dedicated EMS and Ambulance Services for Team in Westchester New Rochelle, NY - On August 8th, the New York Liberty announced it has partnered with medical transportation provider American Medical Response (AMR). AMR began its partnership with the Liberty in May as part of its growing Metro New York operation, dedicating fullystaffed ambulances and EMS at the team’s new home at the Westchester County Center in White Plains. “We’re thrilled to be working with such a great team. We have a lot of experience working with professional sports teams and understand that the health and safety of players, staff and fans are important assets,” said Patrick Pickering, general manager of AMR’s Metro New York operation. “Wherever large crowds gather there is always a heightened chance of injury and medical emergencies can strike at any time. Owners can feel confident that they have a fully-dedicated, emergency-ready team on their side.” In addition to the Liberty, AMR also serves as the Official Ambulance Provider for the Buffalo Bills as part of its Buffalo operation. AMR’s Metro New York operation is based in New Rochelle and serves Westchester County as well as all five boroughs of New York City. The company currently has 60 employees and 16 ambulances at the New Rochelle location and continues to expand its services in Westchester County and New York City. “We are excited to begin this partnership with AMR,” said Daakeia Clarke, Chief Operating Officer for the Liberty. “As we

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Recovery After Disaster EMS ISSUE

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They say that the strength of a community after a disaster depends on its ability to recover; once you’ve survived the hard blows, it’s managing to get past everything else. New York State has experienced a number of disasters. While some of these events may have been limited to a small radius, others have been largescale such as Hurricane Irene, the 2008 northeast ice storm, 9/11, and Superstorm Sandy. When all hell breaks loose in a disaster zone, ambulance buildings, firehouses and police departments are just as vulnerable as the communities their members protect. The members’ own homes and families are put in jeopardy as well. When disaster strikes we are all just mere humans having to deal with blocked roadways, power failures, downed trees and power lines, and so many things “unexpected”. Often the response of emergency agencies is taxed as the natural call volume climbs and the availability of responders is strained. Some members are busy baling their own homes out, blocked from reaching the emergency building, evacuating their families and more; while the dedication is no less for a volunteer, many volunteers live directly in the communities they serve, so are personally impacted by conditions. What can an agency do to survive the event and to rebuild afterwards? Planning is important. What hazards exist that could affect response? Things like generators, on-spots (or chains), extra medical supplies, snow shovels, communication that doesn’t depend on cell towers or landlines, and tools that can be used to fix mechanical problems on the rigs can all come in handy. If the headquarters is in a flood prone area,

are there sandbags readily available, and could a bay door be opened without flooding the entire building? Someone has to thoroughly assess the potential vulnerabilities and institute ways to mitigate the threats. There is no way you can be fully prepared for all possible disaster incidents, but you can train your members to always expect the unexpected. Normal emergency response will be ongoing through the disaster and after, and patient care always comes first. Some of the things you can do to help your recovery once the initial threat has passed include: An off-site informational database which includes all contact names and numbers of members, surrounding agencies, and the state or region that governs your agency. Pre-plan an offsite phone tree so that members can be contacted even if you are unable to get into your building; some providers allow voicemail and call forwarding so that someone out of the area (but with the password) can take calls and messages. Be prepared to “set up shop” temporarily away from your facilities. While official documents authorizing your agency to cover designated areas or to operate at specific levels need a certifying raised seal, copies of this paperwork will give you reference numbers which can help you replace these documents. Don’t forget to include vehicle registrations, service and insurance records. Investigate now if nearby agencies or vendors will allow you to temporarily borrow or rent a replacement vehicle if your own are damaged. Make a master list of all members and their certifications and store offsite or in “the cloud” so that you have the info readily available even if you can’t get into your offices. Finally, take digital pictures of all awards, plaques, trophies, and historical photographs just in case the contents of your building are destroyed; even copies of these things will help to restore morale.

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Hopewell Junction, NY - An army veteran and longtime detective-turned true crime writer, who partook in the Ground Zero relief efforts, died following a long battle with 9/11-related illness.

Jill recalled how her husband of nearly 50 years would work his shift for the police department and then go to Ground Zero, where he’d spend the night volunteering before sleeping in his van.

Gado, a detective for the City of New Rochelle Police Department for 29 years, was a first responder to Ground Zero on 9/11, and continued the rescue efforts until October 2001.

After a series of misdiagnoses, doctors discovered cancerous tumors in Gado’s intestines about five-and-a-half years ago. The cancer eventually spread to his lymph nodes, liver and bones.

Mark Gado, a Bronx man who later settled in the Hudson Valley, passed away Sunday, September 16th, at the age of 70.

“He didn’t talk about 9/11. It was very, very traumatic,” his wife said.

The father of two sons and grandfather of four spent those weeks scouring through debris to recover bodies and parts, she said.

“He gave them his life,” she said. “He didn’t have to go, but he saw a problem and he went. That was just Mark.”

“He would sleep in the car and then go back to work in New Rochelle,” she remembered, “and he’d do it again the next day.”

He was also a proud Army combat veteran who served in Vietnam from 1967 to 1968. He also spent two years with the Drug Enforcement Agency.

A funeral service was held on Saturday, September 22nd, at St. Denis Church in Hopewell Junction. - JEFF CRIANZA

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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.”

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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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New York, NY - This year's 9/11 WTC Tribute in Light photoshoot marked the 17th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks. Hundreds of rigs from all over New York and New Jersey attended the event, as well as some from Pennsylvania.

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Athens, NY - The 130th Annual Greene County Volunteer Firemen's Association Convention took place in Athens September 4th-8th. On Friday, September 7th, a fire department circus-themed Mardi Gras parade was held in the streets of Athens. The parade ended at the Athens Firehouse where there was a band playing as well as food and drinks being served. On Saturday, September 8th, the convention came to a close with a Dress Parade, also ending at

JUMP TO FILE #090918109 the Athens Firehouse. Multiple departments from all over Greene and surrounding counties participated in the parade. Some of the participating fire departments included Athens, Coxsackie, Medway-Grapeville, New Baltimore, East Durham, Leeds, Kiskatom, Cairo, Catskill, Coeymans, Onesquethaw, Saugerties, Palenville, Westerlo, Greenville and Hudson.

Trophies were awarded to various departments later that evening. The big winner of the night was New Baltimore Fire, winning six trophies. Those trophies included 2nd Place Firematic Color Guard, 2nd Place Best Appearing Unit 25 and over in line, 1st Place Best Appearing Apparatus 1-5 years, 1st Place Best Overall Drum Line, Best Appearing Overall Auxiliary and, for the third year in a row, the Millennium Memorial Award for Best Overall. - THOMAS MARRA

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Hit and Run Injures Motorcyclist in Selden Selden, NY - On Sunday, August 12th, a motorcyclist was struck and thrown from his bike on County Road 83 at Old Town Road. The driver who hit him fled the scene. Selden FD personnel administered care to the motorcyclist and transported him to University Hospital for further treatment.

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Firefighters Extinguish Fully Involved Shed in Holtsville

Holtsville, NY - On Friday afternoon, August 17th, firefighters from Holtsville and Farmingville responded to a fully involved pool shed with chemicals inside at 2 Gardenia Court. Holtsville firefighters were already in the middle of a heavy rescue when the alarm came in on the oppisite side of town. Holtsville's chief arrived first and was able to contain the fire from spreading to a nearby house and shed by using a green line until additional units arrived and extinguished the blaze.

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Ice Cream Truck Fire Shuts One Lane Down on Sunrise Hwy. Bellport, NY - Around 10:00 A.M. on the morning of August 23rd, Hagerman FD was toned out for a vehicle fire on Sunrise Hwy., eastbound. Hagerman's fire chief arrived on the scene to find that he had smoking showing from the engine of a "Mister Softee" ice cream truck. An engine from Hagerman FD arrived on the scene and firefighters went right to work putting water on the flames. The cause of the fire was unknown and the ice cream truck was considered a total loss.

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Freeport FD Rescue 2172, a 1990 Simon Duplex Saulsbury Rescue Truck, is assigned to Truck Company 1. This unit contains equipment for tech rescues and confined spaces and also has a raft for water rescues/dive operations. The unit was formerly assigned to Rescue Company 9 until being transferred to Truck Co. 1 in 2004.

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Jerry Owenburg of West Babylon Re-Elected as Trustee of FASNY Firemen’s Home West Babylon, NY - Jerry Owenburg, a 48-year veteran of the fire service, has been reelected to the Board of Trustees of the Firemen's Association of the State of New York (FASNY) Firemen’s Home, a specialized residential healthcare facil- JUMP TO FILE# ity for retired 083118109 volunteer firefighters in Hudson, NY. Owenburg was elected at FASNY’s 146st Annual Convention in Syracuse, NY on August 12th. He will continue to serve another five-year term as a Trustee. Owenburg joined the West Babylon Fire Department in 1970 at 20-years-old. He joined his father-in-law’s fire company, Rainbow Hose Co. 1, and served as Lieutenant in 1973. In 1974 he moved to Mastic, where he joined the Mastic Fire Department. He served with the Mastic FD for six years, serving as second Lieutenant in 1978 before moving back to West Babylon where he rejoined the West Babylon FD. He then rose up the ranks in West Babylon from Chief Driver, Lieutenant, Captain and now Treasurer of Rainbow Hose Co. 1. In 1992 he became the Third Assistant Chief and then Chief of Department in 1998. In addition, Owenburg is a member of the West Babylon Rescue Squad as an EMT for 10 years. A member of FASNY, he began with the Communications Committee and then moved to the EMS Committee. He has organized the Long Island Day at the FASNY Firemen's Home for the past 12 years, where Suffolk County and Nassau County come together to visit and honor their fellow firefighters. Owenburg is a member of the Suffolk County Volunteer Firemen's Association where he served as President. He is also the Past President and Treasurer of the Suffolk County Firefighter's

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Single-Car Crash Claims Two Lives in Holbrook Holbrook, NY - On Saturday night, August 25th, firefighters from Holbrook Fire Department responded for a reported vehicle overturn with ejection into a wooded area on Woodside Avenue and Patchogue-Holbrook Road. The accident happened JUMP TO FILE# around 10:30 P.M. 082618102 Firefighters arrived and removed two occupants, both in critical condition, one in traumatic arrest. The two patients were transported via ambulance to Long Island Community Hospital in East Patchogue where they were pronounced dead. Firefighters remained on the scene to assist police personnel with lighting. - CHRIS SABELLA

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Elmont FD Engine 3 was organized in 1924 and was named Elmont East End Chemical Engine and Hose Company. Their original truck was a used 1924 American LaFrance. The late 1920's brought about big changes for Engine Co. #3 and the Elmont area in general. In 1928 all the fire companies of Elmont united together to form one department. Engines 1, 2 and 3, and Trucks 1 and 2 all became part of the new Elmont Fire Department.

In 1929 Engine Co. #3 purchased a new firehouse across the street from their existing house. The building at 340 Meacheam Ave. is still standing today, and is still owned by Engine Co. #3. That year the company also received a new 1929 American LaFrance pumper, which was far more powerful than the one they had previously been using. COURTESY OF EFD

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Heavy Pin Job in Selden

Selden, NY - On Tuesday, August 21st at approximately 8:20 P.M., Selden FD and SCPD emergency service units responded to a motor vehicle collision with entrapment on Middle Cty. Road, just east of Adirondack Drive. The crash occurred when a Dodge pickup truck t-boned a small Subaru, heavily pinning the passenger. Firefighters and EMS worked for 40 minutes to free the trapped occupant using numerous hydraulic tools. The subject was seriously injured and transported to University Hospital by Selden Ambulance personnel. Two other people received nonlife-threatening injuries and were also transported.

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Vehicle News

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Mastic Volunteer Ambulance Company has recently taken delivery of and placed into service this 2018 Ford Interceptor as their new first responder vehicle, designated as 5-37-81.

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The East Brentwood FD recently took delivery of this 2018 Pierce Impel Ascendant 107' Quint. The quint features a PUC 1500-GPM pump and 500-gallon tank.

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JUMP TO FILE #090518125 was requested from the Lakeland, Nesconset, St. James, Centereach, Holbrook and Farmingville Fire Departments. According to Suffolk County Police, the homeowner suffered minor injuries and was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital for treatment. After conducting nu-

merous searches inside the home, which included the use of cadaver dogs, it was determined that the person reported as trapped in the basement (the homeowner's son), was not in the house at the time of the fire. The Fire Marshal was requested to the scene along with the Suffolk County Arson Squad to conduct a fire investigation. - ANDREW TETREAULT

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Receiver of Taxes Discusses Volunteer Firefighter Exemptions

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Mastic Beach EMT TJ Falah wheels a stretcher from the arriving ambulance down to the vehicles at a recent two-car accident at the Smith Point County Park.

Nassau County, NY - The Nassau County Firefighters Emerald Society was happy to have Hempstead Receiver of Taxes, Don Clavin, at their recent monthly meeting held at the Bellerose Terrace FD. He discussed how volunteer fire and EMS staff can claim the property tax exemption each year. The Emerald Society meets monthly and all volunteer or career firefighters in Nassau (and volunteers from Queens), as well as Nassau volunteer EMS staff are welcome to attend. Department dues are $75, or individual dues are $10. They are always looking for fire departments to host a meeting as well!

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Freeport FD marches down with the Grand Marshal leading.

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Winning department, Island Park, with their trophies.

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Nassau 2nd Battalion 2018 Parade Celebrates Freeport FD’s 125th Anniversary

Freeport, NY - In August, the Freeport Fire Department hosted the Nassau County 2nd Battalion annual parade. The parade celebrated Freeport FD's 125 years of service to the village they cover. The Freeport, Baldwin, Island Park, Long Beach, Oceanside, Point Lookout-Lido Beach and Atlantic Beach Fire Departments attended the event. Also participating in the parade down the nautical mile were Bellmore Merrick EMS, and cadets from the US Naval Academy. The night culminated with a celebration at the local Sea Breeze Park with food, music and a trophy presentation. Island Park FD was awarded 1st Place.

Firefighters battle a blaze on Coventry Ave. in Mastic on September 1st.

Labor Day Weekend Blaze Destroys Home in Mastic Mastic, NY - On Saturday, September 1st at about 2:51 A.M., the Suffolk County emergency dispatch center activated the Mastic Fire Department for a report of a structure fire in the vicinity of Mastic Road and Robinwood Street. The caller stated that they saw flames down the street. Police and fire officials responded quickly and found a house well-involved in flames on Coventry Avenue. Ex-Chief Blankenship,

JUMP TO FILE #090218102 who was assigned to 5-12-34, requested that county reactivate for a working fire and start mutual aid to the scene from Center Moriches and East Moriches. Firefighters stretched at least two lines to attack the fire. A full search was conducted inside the home upon firefighters' entry. It was

determined that no one was home. Firefighters were on scene battling the blaze for over 90 minutes. EMS support was provided by Mastic and Shirley Ambulance Companies for rehab. Suffolk Police and the Brookhaven town fire marshal were also on scene. The cause of the fire has not yet been released. - JOHN WALTHERS

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Suffolk County, NY - This 1963 Cadillac/Superior was used by the East Brentwood Fire Department. (Note the blue helmets on the dashboard.)

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FDNY Announces “Leave Behind” Naloxone Program; More Than 3,000 Kits Ready to be Distributed Citywide New York, NY - On August 31st, Fire Commissioner Daniel A. Nigro announced the launch of the “Leave Behind” Naloxone Program, a strategy included in the expansion of HealingNYC, the citywide plan to combat the opioid epidemic. This new program increases naloxone distribution and training on how to use this lifesaving medication. Yearly, FDNY members treat approximately 5,000 suspected opioid overdose patients. Starting immediately, FDNY EMS personnel are trained and equipped to leave a personal naloxone kit with patients revived with naloxone. This kit will be offered to a patient during transport to the hospital, or at a scene of the overdose for patients who refuse further medical attention (RMA). Naloxone kits will also be available to friends and family members, if requested. “This Leave Behind Naloxone Program provides patients and family members with an opportunity to access a naloxone kit during a suspected overdose, potentially preventing an opioid related death,” said Fire Commissioner Daniel A. Nigro. “Providing life-saving treatment, as well as education and instructions to prevent loss of life, is

JUMP TO FILE #083118114 critical to the Department’s sworn mission of providing emergency pre-hospital care.” “We know that surviving a nonfatal overdose is one of the top risk factors for dying of overdose,” said Health Commissioner Dr. Mary T. Bassett. “By leaving behind naloxone with the friends and family of someone who survived an opioid overdose, EMS providers will provide a critical intervention and deliver naloxone to the people who need it most. I thank Commissioner Nigro and his team for adopting this program to save the lives of even more New Yorkers.” Each naloxone kit is stored within a blue pouch and contains naloxone intra-nasal spray, 4mg/0.1ml (2 doses), rubber gloves, face shield, alcohol wipes, literature about the risk of opioid overdose, recognition and rescue steps, naloxone use instructions, rehabilitation resources, and a blue prescription card. - PROVIDED BY DAVID BURNS, COURTESY OF FDNY

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NYC Mayor Bill DeBlasio speaks at the 9/11 ceremony as Fireboat 343 passes in the rear.

9/11 Memorial Event Held in Staten Island Staten Island, NY - A solemn ceremony was held at the 9/11 memorial, known as "Postcards, in the St. George section of Staten Island, on September 11th. The ceremony was held on the 17th anniversary of the terrorist attacks. FDNY

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Fireboat John J. Harvey, launched in 1931, served the City of New York and New York Harbor until she retired in 1994. She was a historic first, being the first fireboat powered by internal combustion engines and the first that could pump and maneuver simultaneously. She was the largest and fastest fire-fighting machine of her time, capable of pumping 18,000 gallons-perminute. Jem R. Ibrahimov, 42, was arrested on September 2nd for vandalizing an FDNY firehouse, EMS Station, and multiple ambulances on at least two different occasions. FDNY

Saved from the scrapyard by a dedicated group of volunteers, she is now moored at Pier 66 Maritime, at 26th St. and the

Hudson River alongside the Frying Pan restaurant and the Lightship Frying Pan. The fireboat now serves as an operational museum and educational attraction, offering free public trips to New Yorkers and visitors. On September 11, 2001, John J. Harvey was recalled to service by the FDNY and reactivated as Marine Company 2. Alongside FDNY fireboats "Fire Fighter" and "John D. McKean", she pumped water for 80 hours until water mains in lower Manhattan were restored to service. Harvey's ac-

tion that week was the subject of countless news articles and a 2002 Maira Kalman book.

John J. Harvey was built in 1931 and named for FDNY pilot John J. Harvey who was killed aboard Fireboat Thomas Willett while fighting a fire on the North German Lloyd Line's SS Muenchen. Harvey assisted during such notable fires as the Cunard Line pier fire in 1932, the burning of Normandie in 1942, and the ammunition ship El Estero during World War II. - JEFFREY BELSCHWINDER

Fire Marshals Arrest Man Suspected of Vandalizing FDNY Facilities and Apparatus Manhattan, NY - On September 1st at approximately 8:30 A.M., FDNY Fire Marshals arrested Jem R. Ibrahimov, 42, of Manhattan, an individual suspected of vandalizing an FDNY firehouse, EMS Station, and multiple ambulances on at least two different occasions. Fire Marshals assigned to secure and protect Engine 93/Ladder 45/Battalion 13, a firehouse which had been vandalized on two separate occasions with hateful and threatening language, apprehended the suspect in the act. “I commend our Fire Marshals for their great investigative work to

JUMP TO FILE #090218101 apprehend an individual who defaced FDNY facilities and apparatus with hateful symbols and language,” said Fire Commissioner Daniel A. Nigro. “Thank you as well to the members of the NYPD Hate Crime Task Force for their investigation and collaboration with our Fire Marshals.” - PROVIDED BY DAVID BURNS, COURTESY OF FDNY

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Beam Collapse at Javits Center Construction Site Causes Traffic Delays

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One World Trade Center, also known as the Freedom Tower, is the main building in the World Trade Center complex in lower Manhattan. It was completed on November 3, 2014, almost 13 years after the terrorist attacks that claimed the lives of 343 members of the NYC Fire Department, and well over 2,000 civilians.

Manhattan, NY - FDNY reported on September 11th that a steel beam slipped from a construction crane, stopping vehicle and ferry traffic on the west side. The crane crew was lifting a steel beam into place on the Javits Center construction site when the beam slipped, crashing into the sidewalk scaffolding on 12th Avenue. West 40th Street, 12th Avenue and the NY Ferry service were shut down for an extended period of time for safety concerns until another crane could be brought in to help stabilize the beam. There were no injuries reported. Pictured is scaffolding damage from the beam collapse.

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Staten Island, NY - FDNY units responded to the Staten Island Mall on September 1st at 10:06 A.M. for a reported carbon monoxide leak at the Dave and Buster's restaurant inside the mall. FDNY units found the leak to be carbon dioxide, as per Hazmat 1. One person was transported to the hospital for evaluation. Pictured are FDNY medical personnel standing by at the mall.

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