FD Rant News June, 2013

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Volume 2, Edition 8, - June 2013 Commercial Cooker for CENTEREACH

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FD Rant News LONG ISLAND, NY

The #1 Publication for the Long Island Fire Service with the MOST and the BEST Coverage It is with pleasure and with a great sense of pride that I welcome all of you to the FD Rant News’ June 2013 edition which also happens to be in our latest format. Over the last few months the production team of Brian Welliver, Holly Luscher and Dave Cook have been putting in an extraordinary amount of time and effort to re-design our format, our layouts and our presentation in order to provide our readers with an even better reading experience. The result of their hard work is a new ‘flip-view format’ that allows readers to navigate our publication with much less effort. At this time, there may be a few devices that will not allow readers to open the publication up in that format but we are working to correct that in the future. You will still be able to view it in the old scrolling PDF format for the time being.

Another feature that we are proud to unveil is the addition of VIDEO coverage of emergency scenes. Our correspondents’ coverage continues to be the best in the business and the FD Rant News continues to be the #1 Publication for the Long Island Fire Service because we are constantly working to improve ourselves while we respond to what our readers are looking for.

In this new age of digital media, no one has the time to read a newspaper [and most people really don’t WANT to read newspapers anymore]. Digital media is the BEST way to get your news and there is NO ONE better than the crew at FD Rant News to bring you the BEST and the MOST coverage of the Long Island Fire Service.

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FACES OF THE FIRE SERVICE The crew of Engine 1-6-6 on scene of a recent motocycle MVA

Members of the Nassau County Fire Marshals Office at The Nassau County Safety Fair at Cedar Creek Park

Photomby Chris Colletti

Command Post at a recent house fire in Bayville

West Islip memebers at a recent training in Yaphank

Photo by Mark Bellew Inicident Command at a recent hazmat call in Franlin Square

Photo by Kevin Madigan

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Members of Manhasset-Lakeville F.D. Company #5 operating mutual aid to the New Hyde Park F.D.

Photo by KIirk Candan

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Lt. Carl Zanchelli Jr. on the Job in Deer Park

Ex-Chief Matt Quinn of Yaphank at a recent fire. We would like to congratulate Matt and his family on the birth of their baby girl!

Photo by Thomas J Lambui Medford member operates on scene of recent MVA

Photo by Brian Welliver LCC Joe Sheehan operates Deer Parks new 1-4-10

Photo by Thomas J. Lambui Sound Beach firefighter in Rocky Point for electrical incident

Photo by Brian Welliver

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UNIONDALE Fiery MVA

Story and photos by Kevin Madigan - K2M Photography Just after 23:00 hours on the night of May 23rd, the Uniondale Fire Department was dispatched to a reported motor vehicle accident with fire. Units were advised the accident was on the on ramp to the southbound Meadowbrook Parkway from eastbound Hempstead Turnpike. Upon arrival, units were met with a single vehicle accident and a confirmed car fire. The driver of the Nissan sedan made it safely out of her auto. The driver, the lone occupant of the vehicle, was evaluated by ambulance personnel on scene and transported to an area hospital. Firefighters from Uniondale Engines 753 and 7533 extinguished the fire.

Also on scene were Heavy Rescue 751 and Fire Police Unit 757. Within a few minutes the scene was placed under control [a signal twelve transmitted]. All fire department units were under the command of Uniondale Chief of Department John Skelly [7500].

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BETHPAGE

Bicyclist Banged Up

Story and Photo by Kevin Madigan – K2M Photography

HOLBROOK and BLUE POINT

At 16:40 hours on the afternoon of May 22nd, the Bethpage Fire Department was dispatched to the intersection of North Wantagh and Edna Avenues for a motor vehicle accident. Upon arrival, units were met with a Toyota Corolla that had struck a bicyclist and then lost control.

As many as three people were in the auto with up to four people being transported from the scene. Multiple county ambulances along with Bethpage Engine 9077 and Rescue 3 were on scene. Witnesses stated that the car rolled and landed right-side up after striking the bicyclist.

The road remained closed as police investigated. All fire department units were under the command of Car 2.

On the Border

Story and Photo by Robert Garofalo ESA Photography

The Holbrook and Blue Point fire departments were both dispatched to this single car MVA with overturn on Tuesday May 28th, at approximately 0900hrs.

The accident occurred on the two districts borders on the eastbound service road of Sunrise Highway just east of CR 97. The vehicle heading east left the road striking a curb as well as a street light and ornamental landscaping before overturning. With the vehicle landing upright, the female driver and child were able to self-extricate. Members from both departments secured the vehicle and scene while Holbrook EMS transported the mother and her child to Brookhaven Memorial Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

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CENTEREACH Commercial Cooker

Story and Photos by Chris Sabella – On Scene Photography Additional Photos by Robert Garofalo – ESA Photography Additional Photos by Thomas Lambui – L.I. Hotshots

Photo by Robert Garafolo

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Late Sunday night on May 26th, 2013, firefighters from Centereach and four other departments were called to a commercial structure fire on the corner of Route 25 and Hammond lane in Centereach. The fire, which was in a twenty year old vacant strip club, was fully involved with fire as Chief Derek Anderson [5-5-30] and 1st Assistant Chief Henry Borkowski [5-5-31] arrived on scene. First engine on scene immediately went to work and pulled one 2 ½” line and began dumping heavy volume of water on the blaze. As Centereach and Farmingville FD ladders arrived on scene, a full exterior attack was implemented. After about 35 minutes, the fire was put under control. SCPD arson squad and Brookhaven fire marshals were called and the fire is still currently under investigation. No injuries were reported at the time and firefighters remained on scene. Moping up for several hours. h

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BROOKHAVEN Motorcyclist Wipes Out

Story and Photos by Thomas Lambui - L.I Hotshots On May 28th, at 13:20 hours, the Brookhaven F.D. and Shirley Community Ambulance were toned out for a motorcyclist down on William Floyd Parkway in the northbound lanes, near the intersection of Stuart Road. Brookhaven F.D. secured the motorcycle and the victim was transported in serious condition by Shirley Community Ambulance to Brookhaven Memorial Hospital for treatment.

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RIDGE

Another Floyd MVA

Story and Photos by Thomas Lambui -L.I. Hotshots On May 28th at 12:45 hours, the Ridge F.D. was banged out for an MVA on the northbound William Floyd Parkway, just north of the Brookhaven National Lab. Reports indicated that an inattentive driver of a Hyundai Santa Fe veered off the road and struck a parked and unoccupied Chevy Tahoe suburban. Ridge F.D. and E.M.S. responded and took care of the scene and the sole patient. Ridge F.D. Chiefs Mike Gray and Shawn Davis were in charge of the scene.

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MIDDLE ISLAND

Puts another Worker in the Books

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Story and Photos by Thomas Lambui – L.I. Hot Shots On May 28th, at approximately 21:40 hours, the Middle Island F.D. responded to an alarm for a fire behind the Longwood Public Library on Rt. 25 (Middle Country Rd.), to the west of Yaphank/Middle Island Rd. Upon arrival, the M.I.F.D. smoke-eaters were confronted by a fully involved structure that was reported to be the Old Longwood Public Library building. Members were faced with an extremely long stretch of five inch supply line down muddy dirt roads in order to reach the ancient structure.

With the assistance of mutual aid departments, Rocky Point and Yaphank, the fire was knocked down and extensive over-haul operation began.

MEDFORD

MVA Sends one to the Hospital

Story and Photos by Thomas Lambui - L.I. Hotshots The Medford F.D. and Volunteer Ambulance Squad responded on May 29th, at 15:00 hours to this MVA at the intersection of Old Medford Ave. & Express Dr. north. Medford’s bravest secured the vehicles and E.M.S. personnel packaged and transported one patient to a local hospital.

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MANHASSET-LAKEVILLE Fully Involved Van Fire Knocked Down Story and Photos by Kirk Candan

On Thursday, May 30th, 2013 at 8:50pm, ManhassetLakeville Fire Department Company #3 was dispatched to a residence on Linden Street in the Village of Thomaston for a reported vehicle fire. Deputy Chiefs Candan (8704) and Kiess (8701) were the first units to respond and were advised of multiple calls reporting a vehicle fire at the location. Engine 8735 was the first unit to arrive on the scene and transmitted that they had a working van fire. It took fifteen minutes for crews from Engine 8735, 8733 and 8740 to extinguish the fully-involved van. Deputy Chief Farrone (8705) released all units within thirty minutes.

Photographs by Jon Bernal and Timothy Forsberg.

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DISTANT LEARNING

By Chief Jim McNamara

Ramblings of a Grumpy Old Guy What has become of the pride and traditions of the fire service? No, I’m not talking about improving equipment and training to reflect today’s fire service needs. I’m talking about taking pride in the wearing of the uniform and what it stands for.

We have just about wrapped up the Installation season for 2013. And whether your dinner was held in January/February or in May let’s not forget what the Installation and Inspection Dinner is all about.

While I don’t know how every department runs their ceremony, I will go by ones that I have attended to the best of my memory.

Officers are sworn in These men and women, if you voted for them or not, have stepped up and have taken leadership roles in your organization. Many years of schools, training, and answering alarms have led them to this point of their career.

Service Stars Your Brothers and Sisters are being recognized for years of service to your community.

If it was 5, 10, 15, 50, 100 it doesn’t matter. If you feel that they earned the star or not it isn’t your call. If they didn’t earn it how come nothing was done before the dinner?

Awards For my department this was our medal day. It was a time to recognize our peers for their life saving efforts. If it was a grab, a pre hospital save, or any other reason that earned them recognition we owe it to them to allow them their moment.

Now what started this rant is some of the post on either the RANT or social media like Facebook or Twitter. If you post time for the #volleyprom or #wasteofmoney do us all a favor… Stay home! If this is all that the night means to you why don’t you save the district, department, company some money and stay home. But people who post such witty things would probably fall under the classification of #firstinlineatthebuffet or #ifitsfreeitsforme.

Last but not least let me touch on some photos that I have seen from various departments’ dinners.

In one photo is a member standing at ridgid attention, right hand raised, taking the oath of his office.

Standing next to him taking the same oath is a guy looking like he is waiting for a bus or raising his arm hailing a cab. Really?

I know that Drill and Ceremony is not offered at the Nassau FSA, Suffolk FSA, or Montour Falls. But what we seem to be getting away from is that the fire service is a semi military organization. I’m not saying learn the goose step and don’t enjoy yourself, after the ceremony. What I am saying is when you wear the uniform you are representing your organization. Learn the position of attention. Learn how to salute. Show some pride!

We always proclaim ourselves as unpaid professionals. Go back to the photo album from the dinner and ask yourself… would these pass the headline test? Is this the best representation of myself and the Brothers and Sisters around me?...that came before me?...and most importantly, that will follow in my footsteps?

Do you have pride in yourself and your department?

Jim McNamara (Jimmy Mac) is a 25 year member and Ex-Chief of the North Bellmore Fire Department, served as the department’s Training Coordinator, and is a founding member of both North Bellmore’s and the 6th Battalion Technical Rescue Team. Jimmy worked for the Nassau County Fire Marshal’s office for 14 years spending the last 12 as a Specialist on the Hazardous Material Response Team. He also spent 9 years as a 2nd Deputy Chief Instructor at the Nassau County Fire Service Academy where he taught Technical Rescue, Vehicle Extrication, Haz Mat, WMD and numerous other classes. Chief McNamara is currently the Adjunct Instructor for Distant Learning for the Nassau FD RANT.

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OCEANSIDE

One pinned, Two Injured in Overturned MVA Story and Photo by Fred Kopf

Two people were injured, including one that had to be extricated from their overturned SUV, after a high speed collision in Oceanside Friday morning, May 31st, 2013. At approximately 9:00AM, the Oceanside Fie Department along with the Nassau County Police Department responded to a report of an auto accident involving an overturned auto at the intersection of Brower Avenue and Harvey Street near the Oceanside High School. Arriving rescuers found a two vehicle collision involving a Ford Edge on the front lawn of a Harvey Street home and a Nissan Pathfinder resting on its passenger side up on the lawn between a fence and a tree. A quick scene size up revealed that both vehicles were only occupied by the drivers and that the driver of the Pathfinder was trapped in the flipped over SUV. NCPD Medics tended to the injured driver of the Ford Edge while EMS personnel from the Oceanside Fire Department initiated patient care on the trapped driver of the Pathfinder. Members of OFD Truck One deployed hydraulic rescue tools to remove the victim. Both patients were taken to local hospitals, with serious, but non-life threatening injuries. Nassau County Police are investigating the cause of the accident.

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MASTIC

Battles Blaze on Memorial Day

Story and Photos by Thomas Lambui -L.I. Hotshots

While most members of Long Island’s fire departments were either getting ready, or already marching in the numerous parades across the island to commemorate our nations fallen military; the Mastic Fire Department, along with numerous other departments, were putting their lives on the line at a stubborn, hot and smoky private dwelling fire on Maple Avenue in Shirley. On May 27th, at approximately 09:35 hours, the Mastic Fire Department was toned out for a signal 13, reported house fire at 126 Maple Ave. First arriving units were met with a heavy smoke condition and quickly transmitted the 13/35 (working structure fire). As lines were being stretched and put into operation, mutual aid was requested from the Center Moriches, Manorville, Brookhaven, Ridge, and Mastic Beach Fire Departments (just to name a few). The fire had already reached an advanced stage and gave firefighters (most in dress uniform) a tough fight but through sheer dedication and will power, the bravest prevailed and brought the inferno under control in about an hours’ time. Numerous firefighters were treated on scene for heat exhaustion and at least one Firefighter from Ridge F.D. Co. 1 was transported by ambulance from the scene to the Burn Center for 1st and 2nd degree burns to his wrists and face. He was released later that afternoon.

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WEST ISLIP

Visits Yaphank Training Facility

Story and Photo by Chris Sabella - On Scene Photography On the evening of Wednesday, May 29th, members of the West Islip Fire Department made the haul out to the Suffolk County Fire Training Center in Yaphank for some drilling. Members were able to train on “the tower” and a quint attack truck. The firefighters were put through a couple of evolutions using both trucks.

NORTH AMITYVILLE Jeep Cherokee on its Roof

Article & Photos by Chris Colletti – LNBN On the morning of May 29th, 2013, Suffolk County Police and Babylon Central were taking calls for a motor vehicle accident with an overturned car on the corner of Westbound Sunrise Highway and Bethpage Rd. 1st precinct units were first on scene and quickly advised they had a 2 car accident with an overturned jeep with negative entrapment. The driver had self-extricated prior to their arrival. Ambulance 1-7-8 transported 1 injury to Good Samaritan Hospital in West Islip and the driver of the jeep refused medical attention. Amityville Ambulance 1-1-12 was also on scene as they were returning from a previous alarm to assist if needed. The crew from Heavy Rescue 1-7-5 secured the vehicle and all units on scene were up in short order. All operations were under the control of Chief of Department Maxo Marcelin [1-7-30] and 2nd Assistant Chief John Harley [1-7-32].

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BALDWIN

Handles Multi-car MVA

Story and Photo by Kevin Madigan - K2M Photography At 13:28 hours on the afternoon of May 30th, the Baldwin Fire Department was dispatched to a motor vehicle accident with a reported overturn. Units were given the location of 452 Merrick Road just off of Westlake Avenue. Upon arrival, first responders found a four vehicle accident with one of the vehicles overturned. On scene were two aided (both inside the Chevy sedan) who were transported to South Nassau

by Nassau County Police ambulance and the Baldwin Fire Department. Of the vehicles involved, only one (the Chevy Lumina) was mobile while the other three were parked (including the overturned SUV). Once the aided were transported, Baldwin firefighters secured the scene by cutting power to the batteries and handling the spill. After firefighters addressed these issues they were released. All fire department units were under the command of Baldwin Chief of Department Brancato [205]. Broadway and Gemma’s Towing responded to the scene to remove the involved autos. The Chevy sedan that initiated thex accident was impounded by Fourth Precinct officers. NCPD ESU Unit 2424 was also called and responded to the scene.

ROCKY POINT

Gets Energized at Electrical Incident Story and Photo by Thomas Lambui – L.I. Hotshots

On May 30th, 2013, The Rocky Point F.D. was toned out for a residential structure fire at approximately 08:50 hours on Palm Rd. in Rocky Point. Upon arrival, first arriving units were met with a smoke condition inside the private dwelling structure. While operating at that house, dispatch began receiving numerous other complaints from surrounding neighbors of the same occurrence happening in their residences. After a bit of investigation, it was discovered that a tree trimming crew had accidentally struck a primary power line in the area. LIPA was notified and responded.

Suffolk County fire marshals were on scene and investigating.

Rocky Point received mutual aid from Sound Beach F.D.

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HOLTSVILLE

MVA with 2 Injuries and Fuel Leak

Story and Photo by Robert Garofalo - ESA Photography

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The Holtsville FD responded to this two car MVA on Thursday May 30th, at approximately 2250hrs.

The accident happened in the northbound lanes of CR 97 at the LIE overpass. Under the command of Chief of Department Joe Castiglione [5-11-30], members from EMS Units 16 and 17 tended to the two injured motorists. Members from Rescue 4 and Engine 3 secured both vehicles while also stopping a fuel leak from the damaged Jeep. Additional units on scene were Rescue 12 and Fire Police 9 which handled the road closure for the duration of the alarm. Both injured motorists were transported to Stony Brook University Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries.

HOLTSVILLE Hard Hit

Story and Photo by Chris Sabella - On Scene Photography Late night on May 30th, a car and a Jeep collided on northbound County Road 97, under the overpass for the L.I.E in Holtsville. The force of the accident forced the jeep to roll into the median, coming to final rest at the guardrail. The driver of the car stated his car spun several times before stopping on the opposite shoulder of the roadway. Holtsville rescue and fire personnel secured both vehicles as both were leaking fluids. Firefighters used plugs and dikes to stop the flow of gas coming from a hole in the gas tank of the Jeep. Nicholls Road was closed northbound in all lanes for 45 minutes before wreckers arrived.

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LAKELAND

Multi-Car Accident MVA with Pin

Story and Photo by Chris Sabella - On Scene Photography

The westbound Long Island Expressway became a parking lot on the morning of Thursday, May 30th, after a five car accident took place around 9:15 am. Members of the Lakeland Fire Department responded with heavy rescue and 3 ambulances to the scene in which one person was trapped in their car and four others were being packaged up for transport. SCPD highway patrol and emergency service responded and were able to get one lane open after about 15 minutes. Firefighters removed the trapped subject and transported 4 people to a local hospital; all with non-life-threatening injuries.

RIVERHEAD Roadside Brush Fire

Story and Photo by Thomas Lambui – L.I. Hotshots On May 30th, at approximately 16:55 hours, The Riverhead F.D. was toned out for a reported brush fire on Rt. 24 with a cross street of Edwards Ave. Upon arrival, first arriving units discovered numerous brush fires in separate locations along Rt. 24. Mutual aid was requested from the Flanders F.D. and they supplied a pumper and stump jumper.

MEDFORD

MVA With Heavy Rescue

Story and Photos by Cameron Wilken On June 18th, the Medford FD responded to a Heavy Rescue at approximately 15:00 hours on the eastbound LIE between exits 63 and 64. 5-14-30 was first to arrive on scene and reported negative pin. Chief 5-14-31 was also on scene, along with Medford Ambulance, Rescue 15, 5-14-12 and Fire Police.

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FRANKLIN SQUARE & MUNSON

Carbon Monoxide forces Evacuation of the Best Supermarket Story and photos by Kevin Madigan - K2M Photography

Click Here for More Photos of Franklin Square & Munson’s MCI At 11:06 hours on May 31st, the Franklin Square and Munson Fire Department responded to the Best Yet Supermarket at 696 Dogwood Avenue [Sprague and Seabury Avenues the cross streets] for an odor inside the building. Responding units were initially advised that they were going to an odor of natural gas inside the building with aided. Upon arrival, units were met with several people complaining of headaches and other ailments. Within minutes, incident command declared a mass casualty incident. With this declaration, the need for mutual aid to the scene became a priority. Ambulances responded to the scene from Hempstead, Mineola VAC, Lakeview, Garden City Park, Stewart Manor, West Hempstead, New Hyde Park and several others.

Multiple Nassau County ambulances were also on the scene to tend to the victims. Firefighters who entered the building were recording dangerously high levels of carbon monoxide in the basement and first floor of the supermarket. After arriving on scene, National Grid advised first responders that the cause of the CO was not natural gas. The cause of the readings and accompanying ailments remained under investigation.

Nassau County also had their Mass Casualty Incident Response Unit 2380 on scene. Also present were NCPD ESU Units 2421 and 2424 and the Fire Marshal HazMat Unit. Rockville Centre was later called to the scene for their rehab unit and responded with Rescue 446 and one ambulance [4462]. Mutual aided to the scene was Malverne Ladder 434, Elmont Tiller 708 and [light] Rescue 709, and Lakeview Engine 414 among others. Just after 13:00 hours, mutual aid units began being released from the scene. A total of nineteen people were transported to the hospital, with at least five of them being a more serious level of CO exposure.

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MIDDLE ISLAND

Fire Rips through Condo Complex Story and Photos by Tom Lambui - LI Hot Shots Photos by Chris Sabella- On Scene Photography

On June 2nd, 2013 at around 18:00 hours the Middle Island Fire Department was dispatched for a report of an ashtray fire against the building at 302 Lake Pointe Dr. in the Artist Lake Condo Complex. Due to the nature of the building’s exterior being of cedar shake shingles, it didn’t take long for this blaze to get a good foothold and really take off. First due units reported a fully involved structure fire with serious exposure twoand fire through the roof auto exposing to the surrounding pine trees. At the very end of a long line of attached two story condos, fire was engulfing the first and second floors. The interior and exterior of the end unit had self-vented through the roof. The fire also caused a second story deck to collapse.

Mutual aid was requested from, and provided by, the following departments: Yaphank, Gordon Heights, Rocky Point, Ride, and Brookhaven National Labs. With a herculean effort the bravest from the above departments were able to contain the main body of fire from spreading past exposure 2/2A.

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MASTIC BEACH Water Rescue

Story and Photos by Thomas Lambui – L.I. Hotshots

On June 1st, at approximately 20:15 hours, the Mastic Beach F.D. and Mastic Beach Volunteer Ambulance were toned out for a water rescue near Smiths Point Beach on the bay side with witnesses reporting a person in the water clinging onto pylons. Mastic Beach fire personal & E.M.S. responded to the Shirley Marina County Park to launch their rescue boat and set up a staging area for victim recovery. M.B.F.D. was assisted with mutual aid from Brookhaven F.D., who also launched their vessel. Fire department members, with assistance from the S.C.P.D. marine bureau were able to locate the victim and recover him successfully. The patient was brought into the Bellport Marina for transport to the hospital. Mastic Beach Chief Grover [5-13-31] was in command of the scene.

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SELDEN

MVA With Heavy Rescue

Story and Photo by Chris Sabella – On Scene Photography On May 6th, just after 11:15pm, Selden firefighters were activated for a 16/23 [MVA with a heavy rescue response] at Old Town Rd. and County Road 83. 2nd Assistant Chief Pete Reimann [5-25-32] arrived on scene first only to find two cars involved in the accident which ended up being just north of the intersection; one car facing north bound in the southbound lane and 1 car in the north bound lane.

Both drivers were injured and the chief requested a second ambulance as well as 5-25-13 [Rescue Co. 4]. Rescue 4 and engine 11’s crews secured the two cars and both patients were treated and transported to area hospitals for treatment by Selden fire department ambulances.

MANORVILLE Gets Rear-Ended MVA

Story and Photo by Thomas Lambui - L.I. Hotshots Manorville Community Ambulance and Manorville F.D. were activated for this rear end accident which occurred on South Street, just east of Rosewood Lane in Manorville. The MVA occurred on June 4th, at approximately 17:45 hours. Manorville Community Ambulance members treated and transported the injured to local area hospitals and F.D. members secured the vehicles and the scene.

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LONG BEACH Balcony Collapse

Story and photos by Kevin Madigan / K2M Photography At 20:32 hours on the night of June 3rd, the Long Beach Fire Department was dispatched to 271 Shore Road [Long Beach Boulevard on the cross] for a reported balcony collapse with entrapment. One of the first on the scene was Long Beach Fire Department Commissioner Scott Kemins [Unit 239] who confirmed the collapsed balcony.

Knowing that there were multiple patients on scene, four additional ambulances were requested. Oceanside, Point Lookout-Lido, and Island Park all responded to the scene and transported patients. In all, a total of five people were transported to area hospitals. One dog also fell victim to the collapse and was evaluated on scene. Because the building was in poor condition, Long Beach firefighters worked to shore up a neighboring balcony which appeared decrepit.

The most serious of the aided was reported to be in critical condition with at least a collapsed lung but is expected to survive. Atlantic Beach Rescue later sent an ambulance to the scene and Long Beach’s firehouse was backfilled while they operated on Shore Road. All fire department units were under the command of Long Beach Chief of Department Antonio Cuevas [231]. Investigation into how the collapse occurred and what will come of the building are ongoing.

BROOKHAVEN Handles 3 Car MVA

Story and Photo by John Walthers In the late evening hours of June 2nd, the Brookhaven Fire Department and the Shirley Ambulance company were activated for an MVA in the south bound lane of William Floyd Parkway, south of Robinwood Dr. Upon arrival, units were met with a 3 car MVA and the crew from Rescue 3 immediately went to work, securing the vehicles and cleaning up the fuel spill at the scene. EMS checked on the occupants of the vehicles but none of them appeared to have any serious injuries. Members made quick work of the job and Unit 3 was placed back in service shortly after.

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BALDWIN Fire damages two homes Story and Photos by Fred Kopf

The last minutes of the first day of June were ticking away when at 2356 hours the North Bellmore Fire Communications Center, six five zero [650] alerted the Baldwin Fire Department to a report of a house fire at the intersection of New York Avenue and Spruce Street. Within a short amount of time, First Assistant Chief Craig Yanatuonno [car 2051], signed on the air responding and was advised by the North Bellmore dispatcher that numerous calls were being received reporting flames from a house. Moments later the dispatcher reported that Nassau County Police Officers were on scene reporting a working fire.

Chief Yanatuonno arrived at the reported location and located the fire at 719 New York Avenue and transmitted a Signal 10 for a working fire in a two and a half story, vacant, peaked roof, irregular shaped, wood frame private dwelling with fire having extended to exposure two. The structure was a two and a half story colonial style occupied private dwelling. First due engine 203 secured a hydrant and laid into the fire block, which was a dead end. Members immediately stretched a 1 ¾” hand line to the front door to begin suppression efforts. Members of second due engine 201 along with the third, 202 and fourth due, 204, stretched an additional three lines to battle the fire in the original fire building and exposure two. Members of ladder 206 initiated searches in the fire building while members of ladder 207 divided their members between the original fire building and exposure two.

Mutual aid requests brought the Hempstead Fire Department to the scene as the FAST truck and an additional ladder from South Hempstead was also called into the scene for engine ops. The Freeport, Oceanside and Rockville Centre Fire Departments stood by in Baldwin’s headquarters fire house throughout the duration of the alarm. All visible fire was knocked down in both buildings in approximately twenty minutes and the fire was declared under control thirty minutes later. No injuries were reported and the Nassau County Fire Marshal’s office is investigating the cause of the blaze due to the heavy volume of fire in a vacant private dwelling on arrival.

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BAYVILLE

Smoky Conditions

Story and Photo by Mark Bellew – All Hands Fire Photos

On June 3rd, the Bayville Fire Department was activated for a structure fire at 219 Beach Rd. Upon arrival, units were met with a smoke condition throughout the house. The Fire originated in a utility closet, apparently an over-heated module in an air handler. The fire extended slightly out of the closet to some furniture and some office material and the HVAC system charged the house with smoke. 1 precautionary line was stretched, but not charged. Bayville Engine 504 was first due along with Tanker 5011. Locust Valley Engine 544 was the designated FAST engine. Oyster Bay Company #1 Engine 552 and Atlantic Steamer Tanker 5511 also responded to the scene. There was no structural damage.

Farmingville Handles MVA

Story and Photo by Cameron Wilken At Approximately 7:00 pm on June 5th, the Farmingville FD responded to a Motor Vehicle Accident on Nicolls Road and Horseblock Place. 2nd Assistant Chief [5-18-32] was in charge of the incident. Engine 2 and Engine 3 were on scene to help control traffic. Also on scene was Fire Police Rescue 8 and Farmingville’s first responder [5-18-17]. One patient was transported to Stonybrook University with minor injuries.

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JERICHO

Handles Fatal MVA

Story and Photo by Mark Bellew – All Hands Fire Photos On June 3rd, the Jericho Fire Department responded to a MVA involving three vehicles on Jericho Turnpike Westbound at Foxwood Drive. Vehicle Number 1 was a box truck, 2, an Infinity Sedan, and 3 a Mercedes Sedan. The operator of the boxtruck was apparently uninjured. The driver of vehicle number 3 had nonlife threatening injuries. When police arrived on scene, the operator of vehicle number 2 was found to be unresponsive but entry to the vehicle could not be made. A "forthwith" request was given to all responding FIRE/RESCUE & EMS units. Upon gaining entry to the vehicle, it was determined that the man was in cardiac arrest. He was pulled from the vehicle and CPR was started. Advanced Life Support was initiated and he was transported by Jericho FD Ambulance 948 to Nassau University Medical Center.

RONKONKOMA Responds to Minor MVA

Story and Photo by Cameron Wilken The Ronkonkoma Fire Department responded to a minor MVA on June 5th which came over as Express Drive South and Maple but ended up being in the Gulf Gas Station parking lot at the corner of Patchogue Holbrook road and Express Drive South. Chief Jonathan Santoli [5-24-31] and Chief Michael Iannuzzi [524-32] were the Chiefs on scene. 2 patients were transported to Stonybrook University Hospital by 5-24-16 with neck and back pain.

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COMMON SENSE (AND OTHER STUFF)

by Mike Capoziello

“FUN DRIVE” Door to door, subscription drive, FUN drive, I mean FUND drive. Chances are your department partakes in these details. It’s a function of most volunteer departments and definitely a part of life in many Long Island fire departments. I would also venture to say not many of us like doing these details. I’m not here to debate the necessity of these activities, rather here to suggest making something productive of the situation.

What’s the old cliché, “try and make the best out of a bad situation?” With this in mind if you have to canvass the streets in this capacity it’s the perfect opportunity to get to know your district better.

Chiefs-think of all the pre-planners you have out there roaming the streets of your district. I had the same fund drive area for years. Many times an alarm would come in and I would think to myself “that’s the corner house with the old couple in it” or “that’s the house set back from the street with the nutty guy with all the mini bikes in his garage”. Over the years I knew my streets, occupants and houses well. When the alarm came in I had a head start and edge with my size up process and could also relay this info on to the other members on the rig.

EVERY HOUSE HAS A STORY

As your making your rounds you will be amazed at what you will see on foot that you may not notice while driving the same neighborhoods.

Look for mail boxes and electric meters.

That home has 3….the ordinary looking single family private dwelling may very well be divided into 3 separate living spaces. You may find an unattached garage has now been converted into a living space. It’s now a stand alone bungalow.

How many roof variations can you spot? Gabel, Gambrel, Hip? Look for “natural roof vents.” How would you get to the roof to take these vents? Where would you throw ground ladders and what size ladder would you use?

Look for “roof junk” like solar panels and satellite dishes.

Are you in the older part of your district where the probability of balloon frame constructed houses is high?

Check for window bars.

Look for handicap parking signs, wheelchair assessable ramps. Does your department keep an invalid data base? Add the findings to the list.

Is that old house having new construction done to it?

How about the house that’s set back from the street? How easy could an aerial device be put into use if needed? How many lengths of hose will be needed for this stretch? The same as normal?

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More-less?

That unassuming minivan in the driveway has those family member stickers on the back window-and it looks like there are 9 kids!!! A work van parked in the driveway may give a hint as to what may be stored in the garage or even the home. Things to look for and think about.

COMPILE THE FINDINGS Come up with a preplan form that members can fill out and submit to their officers.

Enter this info into a computer aided dispatch (CAD) system or create a simple book that can be accessed by the officer during runs that will list the certain target homes with areas of concern.

Since your doing the fund drive details once a year, members can revisit certain target homes and update if necessary, as well as add to the data base with new findings on a yearly basis.The late fire service building construction guru Frank Brannigan once said “buildings are the enemy, know your enemy.”

Be safe all.

Mike Capoziello is a 28 year member of Hook and Ladder Company #2 and former Chief [2011-12] of the Elmont FD. He serves as a Department Training Officer, Public Information Officer and Historian. He has 20 plus years’ experience as a houseman and dispatcher in various Nassau County departments and is currently a Supervising dispatcher with Nassau County Firecom, training officer for the Fieldcom unit Member of the Nassau County fire service Critical Incident Stressteam for the past 11 years and is a liaison for the team to the Nassau County Fire Commission

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BRENTWOOD

Heavy Fire Upon Arrival Story and Photos by Ken Bradbury

On Thursday June 6th, at 1543 hours, the Brentwood Fire Department was activated for a Signal 13, Structure Fire at 49 Poplar Street. The first arriving units where met with heavy fire emanating from the 3/4 side of the building. Assitant Chief William Petersen [3-2-31] was in Command of the scene and Assistant Chief Mike Derbyshire [3-2-32] had operations.

Mutual aid was called from Islip as the FAST team and East Brentwood to standby. The Arson Squad and Town of Islip Fire Marshals were notified. All units secured some 90 minutes later.

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EAST MEADOW

Responds to Pin Job on the Wantagh Pky Story and Photos by Mark Bellew – All Hands Fire Photos

The East Meadow Fire Department was notified of this 1 car accident where a vehicle had gone off the highway in a rain storm striking a tree, entrapping the elderly female operator. The incident took place on the Wantagh State Parkway, Southbound between Exits W3 & W4. Rescue 616 put the Holmatro Rescue tools to work to remove the driver’s door and then EMS personnel removed the patient and transported her to Nassau University Medical Center.

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MEDFORD

Rockin’ House Fire

Story and Photos by Robert Garofalo – ESA Photography Additonal Photo and Video by Thomas J. Lambui - L.I. Hotshots

Photo by Rob Garafalo

The Medford FD was toned out for a residential structure fire on Wednesday June 5th at approximately 1355hrs.

The home located on Lollypine Lane off of Splitpine Lane had heavy fire visible on arrival on the exposure 3 side with fire rapidly extending through the roof of the single story home and venting on the exposure 1 and 2 sides.

Under the command of Chief of Department William Hart [5-14-30], a working fire was promptly transmitted with a mutual aid request. Also arriving on scene were Chiefs Frank Rivera [5-14-31] and Anthony Maneri [514-32] who immediately went to work. Members from first due Engine 7, being supplied from a nearby hydrant, immediately stretched the primary attack line to the exposure 3 side while Chiefs Rivera and Maneri assisted and placed the second line into operation. With heavy fire overhead and the roof already showing signs of weakening structural stability, Chief Hart ordered an exterior operation. Moments later a large section of roof collapsed.

With the fire darkening down from the attack, members made entry to perform a primary search. As the search was conducted, firefighters discovered the family’s pet cat which was deceased and the family’s pet dog which was near death. The dog was quickly removed to the front lawn and firefighters, police officers and medics vigorously worked to revive the pooch. After several minutes, the family dog began to show signs of life and eventually was conscious and was able to make a full recovery. The Medford FD was assisted at the scene by the Hagerman, North Patchogue and Farmingville fire departments as well as Medford EMS. The Gordon Heights FD handled standby for the duration of the alarm. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation.

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Photo by Rob Garafalo

Photo by Thomas . J . Lambui

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KINGS PARK

Multiple Memorial Day Weekend Water Rescues Story and Photos by Jeff Dilavore

While many Long Islanders were preparing to honor the fallen heroes of the United States Military for Memorial Day 2013, the Kings Park Fire Department responded to the The Bluff at the end of Old Dock Road multiple times for between Sunday May 26th and Monday May 27th for various water related emergencies. Due to the unusual tidal flow at the mouth of the Nissequogue River and the Long Island Sound, along with the accompanying swift flow of the incoming and outgoing tides, the area creates quite a dangerous environment for kayakers, swimmers and boaters alike. Shortly after 1pm on Sunday the 26th, a call was received for a mutual aid to the Nissequogue FD for a kayaker in distress off of Short Beach which is approximately ¼ mile across the River from the Bluff. Kings Park responded and Smithtown Fire Communications activated the mutual aid plan which brought Nesconset and St. James as well with their water rescue teams and the Town Fire Coordinators. Within 30 minutes the “victims” were assisted to shore and all units were released.

8 Hours later, at approximately 2125 hours another call was received for a water rescue which again brought the previous departments to the scene as well as notifications and responses from West Islip, Lakeland and Northport to the scene and Stony Brook, East Northport and Commack to provide standby coverage for departments operating on scene. The victim was removed and brought to land on the Nissequogue side of the river by 2224 hours.

Finally, on Monday morning May 27th at 0821 hours, Kings Park once again headed back to the river only to find that the call was unfounded after an extended search for a victim. Sadly, while they were operating at this scene, Kings Park was unable to participate in the annual Memorial Day Town Parade. At the conclusion of the alarm, members were able to attend the memorial service and wreaths were placed by Chief Mark O’Brien [4-1-30] and Assistant Chief Dan Guilfoil [4-1-31].

On a final note, there was one last water rescue at The Bluff on May 31st when two eager swimmers attempted to swim across the channel to Short Beach only to be slammed into the docks near the boat launch. They were quickly plucked from the water and refused medical attention. All in all, these were very good outcomes to a very busy week.

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Lt. Cosgrove Honored

Story and Photos by Christopher Sabella – On Scene Photography

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On May 28, 2013 Lt. Michael Cosgrove of the Selden FD was honored by both the town of Brookhaven and the Liberty Mutual Insurance company for his act of heroism on July 3, 2012. As it read, while en route to a reported house fire, Lt. Michael Cosgrove was passing the fire scene, which was a working fire. Lt. Cosgrove chose to stop and render aid as well as alerting the residents on the first floor to get out. Once stopped, Lt. Cosgrove immediately noticed a trapped subject on the second floor. Lt. Cosgrove quickly dove into action and found a nearby 6ft ladder that was able to reach the unconscious subject. Once he was in contact with the victim, he held on to him until his brother firefighters arrived with equipment and help remove the subject. Lt. Cosgrove attempted the rescue without the aid of protective gear or any water supply and put himself in grave danger as the window in which he made entry to the building was directly under a live electrical line which could have broken loose at any moment due to impinging fire. The brave Lieutenant suffered second and third degree burns on both his hands for his efforts. Unfortunately, the subject who was transported by Selden fire department ambulance succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. For his heroic efforts, Town of Brookhaven Supervisor Ed Romaine and 4th district Legislator Tom Muratore have deemed May 28th as Lt. Michael Cosgrove day in the town of Brookhaven. Lt. Michael Cosgrove was also awarded for his action by the Liberty Mutual insurance company as the Firemark national award winner for 2012 for all of the United States of America. Lt. Cosgrove was selected out of 150 nominees who were submitted nationwide. On his behalf, the Selden fire department received a $10,000 dollar check as well as a donation of hydrant staffs for every hydrant in the Selden fire district which make locating a fire hydrant easier during winter storms and/or when blocked by cars. The poles are reflective, stand 5 feet tall and are attached to hydrants at the top. Once again, thank you on a job well done and congratulations to LT. MICHAEL COSGROVE!

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MANHASSET-LAKEVILLE Quick Knockdown On House Fire Story by Kirk Candan.

Photos by Jon Bernal.

On Wednesday, June 5th, 2013 at 10:17am, Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department Companies 1, 2, 3 and the Ambulance Unit were dispatched to 14 Prospect Street for a reported house fire.

Deputy Chief Garrigan (8703) was the first unit to respond and was advised that a call had been received from the next door neighbor stating that smoke was coming from the roof of the house next door. Deputy Chief Garrigan arrived on the scene within four minutes and transmitted that he had smoke showing. Shortly thereafter a “Signal 10” was transmitted for a working house fire.

Engine 8711 was the first piece of apparatus on the scene and stretched a 1” ¾ hose line to the first floor of the private house. Crews located a smoldering fire within the soffit and interior walls of the kitchen and quickly extinguished it, while the crew from Tower Ladder 8724 checked for extension and overhauled the involved areas. The Great Neck Vigilant Fire Company responded to the scene as a F.A.S.T. with Tower Ladder 8324 and Ambulance 8311. Other ManhassetLakeville units on scene were Engines 8735, 8725 and 8712, Rescue 8713 and Ambulance 8768.

The Nassau County Fire Marshal’s office was notified for an immediate investigation and the fire was placed under control at 10:54am. All units were released from the scene at 12:02pm by Deputy Chief Garrigan (8703).

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APPARATUS OF THE FIRE SERVICE Deer Park’s new later 1-4-10 operates at recent fire.

Photo by Brian Welliver

West Islip ladder 3-17-4 on scene of a recent fire

Engine 5 from Holbrook operates at a recent MVA

Photo by Cameron Wilken

ST. James rescue 4-3-9 at a recent water rescue in Kings Park

Photo by Jeff DiLavore

West Islip unit 3-17-9 on scene of a recent water rescue in Kings Park

Photo by Jeff DiLavore

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NORTH PATCHOGUE Responds for Overturn

Story and Photo by Cameron Wilken On June 7th, around 15:00 hours, North Patchogue was activated for an overturned vehicle on Sunrise Highway service road, heading east, just west of Hospital Road.

Rescue 5 responded along with their ambulance and Chief. 1 patient self-extricated and was transported to Brookhaven Memorial Hospital with minor injuries.

MANHASSET-LAKEVILLE One Dead After Car Collides Into Building Story and Photo by Mark Bellew – All Hands Fire Photos

The NCPD and Manhasset-Lakeville Fire department were requested to this accident scene at East Shore Road & Northern Blvd in Manhasset where a vehicle had driven into the “Bodyworks Unlimited” shop. When responders arrived on the scene they reported that there had been an obvious death as a result of the accident. One witness stated the vehicle was in excess of one hundred miles per hour when he left the roadway and drove through a stone wall before crossing the intersection and ending up in the repair shop.

Two other vehicles were damaged by debris.

Locust Valley Holds Live Burn Drill

Story and Photo by Mark Bellew – All Hands Fire Photos The Locust Valley Fire Department, assisted by the Atlantic Steamer Fire Company from Oyster Bay, conducted 3 Live Fire Training Evolutions on the morning of Sunday the 9th of June. The drill took place in a donated house that was in the process of being demolished by a property developer.

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NORTH PATCHOGUE Head On Collision Ends With One Fatality Story and Photos by Chris Sabella – On Scene Photography Additional Photo by Cameron Wilken

On June 8, North Patchogue firefighters were called to a head on collision between two SUVs which left 1 man dead and a family in the hospital. The accident occurred on southbound North Ocean Avenu by Shaber Road in North Patchogue. When Chief Wassmer arrived he found both SUVs with their front ends destroyed and 2 people trapped; one in each car. Two teams went to work, each team taking a car. The first crew went to work on the driver of the white SUV. He was freed first, but was in traumatic arrest. Rescue crews rushed him to a nearby hospital were he succumbed to his injuries. The second heavy rescue crew was working hard to free a mother from the vehicle using, cutters and spreaders, while ambulance crews tended to the father and small child and transported them to a local hospital for treatment. After freeing the trapped mother she was stabilized and rushed to a waiting SCPD aviation unit and airlifted to SBUH with serious injuries. SCPD 5th squad detectives were investigating the accident which may have been caused by a medical emergency prior to the crash.

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EAST NO

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CENTRAL ISLIP Wires Down, Prolonged Extrication Story and Photo by Ken Bradbury

On Monday June 10th, the Central Islip Fire Department was activated for an MVA with entrapment at the intersection of Bark Street and Brier Street. The dispatcher stated the vehicles had struck a telephone pole and wires where on top of the vehicle. Chief Ed Freudenberg [3-730] and 1st Assistant Chief Kevin McAteer Jr [37-31] responded and were confronted with two vehicles that had struck a pole and wires lying on one of the vehicles. An unconscious male was entrapped in one of the vehicles and LIPA was notified. The extrication finally started some 45 minutes later as LIPA arrived on the scene to secure the power. All units where secured by 0600 hours.

RONKONKOMA and HOLTSVILLE Team up for Fundraiser

Story and Photos by Cameron Wilken On Tuesday June 11th, the Ronkonkoma Fire Department and the Holtsville Fire Department along with the Holtsville Residence Inn, On The Border, Chili’s and Island 16 Movie Theater helped Emily O’Conner at her “Join Team Emily” Fundraiser. Emily O’Conner was diagnosed with Sanfilippo Syndrome or MPS 3A in 2010 at the age of 5. Currently there is no cure or treatment option available for this terminal illness which typically claims children’s lives in their early to mid-teens. The organizations teamed together and had a car wash along with a bake sale to help raise money. Lt. Dave Schreiber, Doug Viola, Brendan Smith, and Paul Gallagher from Holtsville Fire Department sprayed water on the cars to get all the soap off. Great Job Guys!!! Any questions or for volunteer information / contributions please contact Jessica Scazzuso or Ashlynn Healy at (631) 475-9500

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HOLBROOK

Minor MVA with RMA

Story and Photo by Cameron Wilken

On June 11th at 8:15 am, the Holbrook FD responded to this MVA in front of Winter Bros. at Furrows Road and Waverly Ave. Assistant Chief Richard Stack [3-15-31] was in command of the alarm. Crews from 3-1580 and 3-15-18 evaluated one patient who decided not to be transported to the hospital.

SYOSSET

Total of Six Transported From MVA

Story and Photos by Mark Bellew – All Hands Fire Photos On June 11th, the Syosset FD was toned out for an MVA, Car vs. Minivan w/ Special Needs Patients on board at SyossetWoodbury Rd. & South Woods Rd. When first units arrived they immediately called for an MCI SOP. In all, 6 aided were transported and 1 refused medical attention. Syosset FD EMS was assisted on scene by two North Shore – LIJ ambulances that “buffed” the call without being dispatched.

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JERICHO Minor Explosions Cause Complications

Story and Photos by Mark Bellew – All Hands Fire Photos

On June 11th, the Jericho Fire Department was dispatched to a reported truck fire at 84 Jericho Turnpike [Staples].

Upon arrival, units found a well involved Dodge Dakota pick-up truck. During the suppression effort, there were several small explosions of small welding/propane tanks in the bed of the truck which was used as a work vehicle for a contractor. AR-AFFF foam was deployed to smother the fire and keep the vehicles full tank of gas from igniting. There was also the issue of some magnesium components in the construction of the vehicle that ignited.

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Electrical Safety My department recently had a motor vehicle accident reported to have a car fire and needed heavy rescue. This call turned out to be a single vehicle into a pole no fire and no entrapment. The Patient was found in serious condition and later died from injuries. Below are some pictures of the call and I bring this alarm up as a reminder when performing your scene survey to look for Electrical By: Duane Welliver Hazards. At this scene besides the obvious wires down by the car there was also wires arcing on the ground at the next telephone pole. Be aware of these dangers and let the Incident Commander know about them so they can direct units and the operation around these hazards.

General Electrical Safety

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Remember electricity KILLS You can’t see it coming You can’t smell it coming It will come out and get you Use limited amount of manpower as necessary Practice safe distance parking and stay back at least one intact pole span from damaged poles or downed wires Look up before you place that ladder for overhead wires NEVER pull a meter Replace worn or damaged cords If a breaker trips/fuse blows, find out why, don’t just reset Secure your utilities (Lock-out / Tag-Out) Leave the electrical to the professionals call LIPA to the scene

Everyone should be performing a scene size-up as they arrive on scene. If you see something advise your Officer or the Incident Commander.

Stay Safe!

Duane Welliver is a 25 year member and former Fire Captain of the East Farmingdale F.D. He serves currently as the Technical Rescue Captain and a Training Officer for the Department. He is a N.Y.S. Certified Fire Instructor II. Also has 10 years experience as a full time Instructor with the New York City

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FARMINGVILLE Heavy Rescue/Technical Rescue at MVA Story and Photos by Robert Garofalo – ESA Photography

The Farmingville FD was toned out for this single vehicle MVA on Wednesday, June 12th, at approximately 1440hrs. The single car accident happened in the northbound lanes of CR 83, north of Granny Road.

The unidentifiable vehicle was heading north at a reportedly high rate of speed when the vehicle went out of control, crossing the entrance ramp from North Bicycle Path striking the right shoulder guardrail where it became airborne cartwheeling approximately 100 feet down a steep embankment.

Without a witness to the wreck, the vehicle and victims would have been recovered at an unknown time due to the densely wooded area. With Chiefs Al Licata [5-18-31], [Dave Smith 5-18-32] and Gus Grammenos [5-18-32] all on scene, it was quickly realized that this MVA would be anything but usual. First arriving Engine 3 and Rescue 8 were ordered to make access to the vehicle down the steep and thorny embankment using ropes to make patient contact. The need for the Hurst Tool was requested in order to remove the roof of the car to free the seriously injured passenger. Before the tools could be placed into operation, chain saws were needed to clear the heavy brush and trees from around the vehicle. With the complexity of the rescue, mutual aid was requested from the Selden FD for their Heavy Rescue as well as an additional ambulance. With Farmingville firefighters working along with Selden firefighters as well as the officers of Emergency Service Unit 4, the passenger was eventually extricated from the vehicle. At the same time medical personnel on scene pronounced the driver DOA. Once the passenger was packaged, members slowly removed him from the scene with ropes and a stokes basket up the steep hill to an awaiting ambulance. He was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital in EMS Unit 16 with serious injuries. Also on scene assisting were members from Engine 2 and Fire Police 11 along with several Town of Brookhaven Fire Marshals that were in the office at Town Hall and heard the collision. The SCPD is investigating the accident.

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HICKSVILLE Food Court Cooked in Mall

Story and Photos by Mark Bellew – All Hands Fire Photos A fire in the walls, electrical in nature, extended from an overheated neon light transformer causing the Hicksville Fire Department to be called to the Broadway Mall on June 12th, 2013. The fire, luckily, was contained to the walls in the food court with no extension. The Health Department requested food court to remain closed.

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NORTH LINDENHURST Early Morning Tool Job

Story and Photos by Chris Colletti - LNBN During the morning rush on June 5th, 2013, the North Lindenhurst FD and Suffolk County PD 1st Precinct units were activated for a reported motor vehicle accident with entrapment in front of “Calico Cottage” at 210 New Highway. Units arriving on scene reported the accident was at the corner of Albany Ave & New Highway with 2 vehicles involved.

An Infiniti QX56 sport utility vehicle struck a Nissan Altima at a high rate of speed with the driver pinned in the vehicle and a total of 3 injuries. Heavy Rescue 1-11-5 was en route and was advised to put the tools to work on arrival. The firefighters extricated the trapped victim in short order. Mutual aid was requested from North Amityville Fire Company for an ambulance to the scene. North Amityville Ambulance 1-7-8 and North Lindenhurst Ambulances 1-11-6 and 1-11-7 all transported the victims to Good Samaritan Hospital in West Islip. All operations were under the control of North Lindenhurst Fire Department 1st Lieutenant Jim Teague [1-11-61].

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Chevy Drives Into Front of Home Story & Photo by Chris Colletti – LNBN

On the morning of June 8th, at around 8:50am, Suffolk County 1st precinct units and the Lindenhurst FD were requested to the intersection of Johnson Place & Grand Ave for a forthwith response for a call of a car vs. a house with reports of an unconscious elderly male driver behind the wheel. As multiple SCPD officers arrived on scene accompanied by Lindenhurst F.D. 3rd Assistant Chief Craig Santoli [1-6-33], the driver was rapidly removed from the auto without the use of the tools due to the patient being in traumatic arrest. Lindenhurst Ambulance 1-6-7 transported the driver to Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in West Islip with ALS established and a police escort. The Village of Lindenhurst and Town of Babylon Fire Marshals responded to the scene for foundation damage and a possible water line break in the basement of the home. Lindenhurst FD units operating on scene were back in service within the hour. Suffolk Police remained on the scene for a pending investigation.

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HAGERMAN

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Story and Photos by Robert Garofalo - ESA Photography The Hagerman FD, along with South Country Ambulance, was toned out for this two car MVA at the intersection of East Woodside and Sipp Avenues on Friday June 7th at approximately 0815hrs. Under the command of Lieutenant Tom Dunham, members from Rescue 4 and 6 secured the two vehicles while Fire Police assisted the SCPD with traffic control. Members from South Country Ambulance treated, packaged and transported the two injured motorists to Brookhaven Memorial Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

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HOLBROOK Off-roading

Story and Photo by Robert Garofalo – ESA Photography The Holbrook FD responded to this single vehicle MVA with overturn on Friday June 7th at approximately 1115hrs. The accident happened in the westbound lanes of Woodside Avenue near Patchogue Holbrook Road when the Jeep left the road striking a tree and overturned. Under the command of Chief of Department Cliff Pendl [3-15-30], members from Engine 5 and Rescue 7 secured the vehicle. EMS First Responder 3-1580 and members from Ambulance 18 treated, packaged and transported the driver and child passenger that had self-extricated to Brookhaven Memorial Hospital. The injuries were considered non-life threatening. Also on scene was Chief Rich Stack [3-15-31] and Fire Police.

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TERRYVILLE Overturn

Story and Photos by Andrew Tetreault - Fully Involved Photo On the morning of Saturday, June 15, the Terryville Fire Department was activated for a motor vehicle accident [MVA] with reported overturn and entrapment at the intersection of Old Town Rd. & Dean. Due to the nature of the accident report, Suffolk County Police Department responded with local 6th PCT sector cars and SCPD Emergency Service Unit [ES-6]. Upon arrival of Terryville 3rd Assistant Chief Thomas Young [5A-4-33], the female driver of the black 4-Door Nissan SUV was out of the overturned vehicle. Shortly after the arrival of the 5A-4-33 and 1st Assistant Chief Richard McCarren [5A-4-31] along with Engine 1 [5A-4-1] and Heavy Rescue 24 [5A-4-24], the vehicle was up righted by Suffolk County PD ES-6. Crews were requested to secure the vehicle. Terryville EMS crews tended to the patient while SCPD 6th PCT sector cars blocked off Old Town Rd. The injured female was transported to a local hospital by Terryville EMS Ambulance 16 [5A-4-16].

All fire department personnel took up approximately 30 minutes later.

HOLTSVILLE

Head-On in Sends Two to the “Brook”

Story and Photos by Robert Garofalo - ESA Photography The Holtsville and Farmingville fire departments both responded to this borderline MVA on Saturday June 15th at approximately 1100hrs. The head-on collision, which happened on Horseblock Road near Waverly Avenue just inside Holtsville’s District, injured both drivers sending one car off the road and onto a nearby church yard. Under the command of Holtsville Chief of Department Joe Castiglione [5-11-30], members from Holtsville Rescue 12 and Farmingville Rescue 8 and Engine 3 secured both vehicles while EMS members from both departments tended to the injured motorists. Both male victims were transported to Stony Brook University Medical Center by Holtsville EMS Units 16 and 17. Also on scene assisting was Holtsville Fire Police 9 and Chief Mike Escue [5-1132] along with Chiefs Al Licata [5-18-31], Dave Smith [5-18-32] and the First Responder from Farmingville.

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WEST BABYLON

Minivan Goes Up in Flames

Article and Photos by Chris Colletti – LNBN

On June 9th, 2013, the West Babylon F.D. was activated for a reported vehicle fire in the area of Westbound Sunrise Service Road and Route 109. Suffolk Police 1st precinct units were first to arrive on scene and advised there was a minivan well involved. A corrected location was given as 425 Sunrise Highway on the westbound service road. Engine 1-9-3 of the Santapogue Engine Company and Engine 1-9-20 [acting Engine 1-9-2] arrived on scene, stretching a 1 ¾’’ hand line and quickly knocked down the fire. All units operating on scene were up in short order and under the command of 1st Assistant Chief Pete McArdle [1-9-31].

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HEMPSTEAD

Heats up in Apartment Fire

Story and photos by Kevin Madigan - K2M Photography

Minutes after 20:00 hours on the night of June 12th, the Hempstead Fire Department was dispatched to a reported apartment fire at 621 Front Street [Hendrickson Avenue on the cross]. Multiple calls were being received reporting the fire and the fire apartment was said to be 3G. Upon arrival the first units on scene were met with smoke showing and found the fire to be in a rear apartment on the number three side of the u-shaped building. At the time of the fire, Hempstead Truck One was out of service which led Hempstead Ladder Two to be the first truck company on scene. The ladder’s presence was requested forthwith to the rear of the building where they would go on to position themselves. Behind Ladder Two at the rear of the building was Hempstead Engine Two who originally came into the fire without a hydrant. Engine 2 was later supplied

by Engine 3. Two hand lines came off of Engine 2, up the fire escape, and to the fire floor. Meanwhile in the front of the building Hempstead Engine One [on a hydrant] put a line into operation through the front of the building and to the fire floor. Because Hempstead Truck One was out of service at the time, West Hempstead Ladder 765 was dispatched and advised they would be going to work upon arrival. Baldwin Ladder 206 was the initial FAST for the Wednesday night worker. Soon Baldwin Truck Company was put to work and a new FAST was needed. Rockville Centre responded with Ladder 447 to fill the void that was left. Aside from sending a ladder, RVC sent Rescue 446 as the rehab unit and one ambulance to the scene. Due to the high occupancy of the building, various ambulances were requested to the scene to shelter the occupants. These ambulances responded from Uniondale, Baldwin, Freeport, East Meadow, North Bellmore, North Merrick, Mineola VAC, and South Hempstead. South Hempstead also sent one engine to the scene. At least five people were taken from the fire to area hospitals. One of the aided was a fireman and his condition was unknown. Within forty minutes the scene was declared under control [signal twelve transmitted]. By 22:00 hours all Hempstead units were released from the scene. All fire department units were under the command of Hempstead Chief of Department Scott Clark [80]. The cause of the fire remained under investigation by the fire marshal.

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UNIONDALE

Handles MVA with Fire

Story and Photo by Kevin Madigan - K2M Photography In the early morning hours of Saturday, June 8th, 2013, the Uniondale Fire Department was dispatched to a motor vehicle accident with overturn and possible car fire. The location of the incident was on the Southern State Parkway westbound between exits 21 and 22 [Nassau Road and the Meadowbrook State Parkway].

Upon arrival, units were met with a single vehicle accident with a confirmed overturn and small fire. Fortunately, the occupants of the van had self-extricated prior to the fire department’s arrival. Uniondale Engine 7533 arrived on scene and immediately put a line into place and also contained the spill that was present. Three people were injured in the early morning accident. Uniondale, North Merrick, and North Bellmore ambulances transported the aided to area hospitals. The cause of the accident was unknown; however, it was raining at the time of the crash. All fire department units were under the command of Uniondale First Assistant Chief Laurent [7501].

MASTIC

Taxi Cab Collision

Story and Photos by John Walthers

On June 15th, at approximately 5:30pm, the Suffolk County 9-1-1 call center received a call for an MVA in front of the LIRR station on Northern Blvd in Mastic. On arrival, Mastic EMS first responder advised they had a 2 car MVA with injuries.

The crew from ambulance 19 went to work packaging the driver of one of the vehicles for transport to a local hospital; the other driver was uninjured.

All units cleared the scene by 6PM.

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NORTH BABYLON

Hit & Run Accident Ends In Flames Article and Photos by Chris Colletti – LNBN

In the early morning hours of June 16th, Babylon Central and NYS Police were taking calls for a motor vehicle accident along with reports of a vehicle fire on the westbound side of the Southern State Parkway between exits 39 and 40. Upon arrival of the NY State Troopers, they confirmed a fully involved Lincoln Navigator in the woods and 1 injury on scene. A second vehicle involved in the accident fled the scene. North Babylon Fire Company Engine 1-8-8 of Station 3 assisted by Engine 1-8-2 of Station 2 arrived on scene with manpower, stretching a 1 ¾’’ hand line as well as a trashline to quickly extinguish the fire. Ambulance 1-8-17 transported 1 patient to Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in West Islip for evaluation of their injuries. All units operating on scene were up in short order under the command of Chief of Department Thomas Jordan [1-8-30].

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KINGS PARK

Wild Ride Ends in Crash and Car Fire Story and Photos by Jeff DiLavore

On a rainy Tuesday evening June 18th shortly after 6:30 pm, the Kings Park Fire Department received a call for a motor vehicle accident on the southbound Sunken Meadow State Parkway at the entrance to the Sunken Meadow Park. Assistant Chief Dan Guilfoil [4-1-31] arrived on scene and asked for a rush on the Engine responding as he had a fire in the engine compartment that was rapidly spreading. The driver was travelling westbound on Route 25A before driving across the on-ramp grass, across two northbound and two southbound lanes, before hitting a tree. She was able to self-extricate prior to fire department arrival. The crew from Engine 4-1-4 quickly stretched a line and knocked down the fire. All units were under the direction of Chief Mark O’Brien [4-1-30].

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OYSTER BAY Boating Accident Handled

Story and Photo by Mark Bellew – All Hands Fire Photos On June 16th, the Oyster Bay Fire Department was dispatched to a reported boating accident at West Shore Road & Cleft Road in the Oyster Bay Harbor. Reportedly, a man and woman were rowing (crew) and the woman was injured by part of the rowing frame from the other vessel when it struck her in the flank area. Her companion helped her to the shore and summoned help. Originally thought to be in the Bayville Fire District, NCPD Ambulance 2372 and Bayville EMS were dispatched. Upon arrival, it was determined that the scene was actually in the Oyster Bay Fire District. OBFD FIRE & EMS personnel assessed her and packaged her for transport to North Shore - Manhasset Hospital, and she was transported in an Oyster Bay Ambulance at her request.

KINGS PARK

Small Fire and Smoke Condition in Laundromat Story and Photos by Jeff DiLavore

On June 17th shortly before 8pm the Kings Park Fire Department responded to the Laundromat located at 145 Main Street for a reported building fire. Assistant Chief Tim Clark [4-1-33] arrived on scene and confirmed a smoke condition in the building. Chief Mark O’Brien [4-1-30] and Assistant Chiefs Dan Guilfoil [4-1-31] and John Gallo [4-1-32] arrived on scene to direct the operation as well. 1st due engine 4-1-3 secured a hydrant in front of the building as Ladder 4-1-7 sent members to the roof. It was determined that clothes in one of the dryers had ignited and creating the smoke condition. The clothes were removed and crews used a thermal imaging camera to check for any extension. The building was vented and all units were up within 30 minutes.

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The Radio Room

By Phil Lichtenberger – Monitor Long Island

Building your Monitoring Post Antennas Part IV: Antenna Placement and Tips

Welcome to the last installment on the antenna section of the “Building your Monitoring Post” series. This month’s will be on antenna placement ideas and tips for installing your antenna. This includes both inside and outside your home or apartment. If you have any questions about any topics discussed, please e-mail me at w2lie@w2lie.net This series consists of the following parts: Part I – Basic Antenna Theory Part II – Omnidirectional Antennas Part III – Directional Antennas Part IV – Antenna Placement and Tips Antenna Safety The very first thing one should think about when placing their new antenna is safety. Antennas can conduct electricity, and you are running a coaxial line from the antenna into your home. You do not want to install your antenna anywhere near power lines. Should your antenna come into contact with overhead lines while you are installing it, you will be killed.

You also need to remember to include the antenna’s mast into the fall zone. If you are installing your new antenna on a 10’ mast on top of your chimney, you must be sure you’re no closer than the mast plus antenna length to any electrical hazard.

This way if the brackets on your chimney fail, you don’t create a ‘bridge’ from the power lines, through the antenna, down the mast to your chimney (or down your coax to your radios).

Antenna Placement For most scanner radio listeners, we listen on the VHF and UHF bands. For these bands, the best reception is “line of sight”.

In other words, our antenna must be able to “see” the other transmitter to be able to hear it. Keep in mind, that RF “line of sight” is different than visual “line of sight”.

When locating your antenna, you should also remember to think about how you will route your coax, where you will ground the antenna, and how easy will it be to get to should you need to service it. But most importantly, remember to think about safety when choosing a location.

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Installing your outdoor antenna Unless you are installing a wire antenna, you will typically need to mount your antenna to a mast. Typical masts come 1 ¼” or 2 ½” diameters in 5’ or 10’ sections. Masts may be ‘nested’ into on another creating a longer mast.

Masts that become too long may need to be guyed for support.

Antennas should always be mounted to the top most part of the mast, and should not have any part of the mast extending past the mounting area of the antenna. The image to the right shows an antenna that was improperly mounted to its mast. The antenna in the image was mounted half way up the mast. The mast continues past the antenna’s mounting area and into the RF field of the antenna. The owner, in this case, corrected his error and moved the antenna upwards to the top of the mast.

As previously stated, when installing your new antenna on a structure one of the easiest ways to improve reception is to get your antenna as high as possible. For most of us, this means mounting the antenna on a chimney, plumbing vent pipe, or on stand-offs on the side of the house. An alternative to mounting antennas for those that need even more height is to install a tower.

This antenna was improperly mounted on its mast

You also need to plan your install so that you do not have antennas too close to anything that might change the antenna’s characteristics, or cause one antenna to react to other antennas. Again, referring to the above image of the antenna improperly mounted to its mast, the mast most likely reacted in some negative way to the antenna. The relationship between the antenna and the mast could have changed which frequencies the antenna resonates. The improper placement could have caused the antenna to become directional because the mast might have acted as a reflector.

Placing your new antenna too close to existing antennas is bad practice. You should try to space your antennas as far apart as possible and at different heights to increase their isolation. One should not think that because their chimney has 4 corners, they can mount 4 antennas on there. Structurally you are most likely exceeding the wind load capacity of your chimney, but the antennas physically too close. Each antenna may react to the other antenna in some way. If one antenna were to transmit, it would most likely desensitize a receiver on another antenna. One common practice is to place antennas no closer than 1 wavelength to each other. If placing separating antennas by a full wavelength, then VHF antennas should be placed approximately 6’ apart, and UHF antennas should be placed about 2’ apart.

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Indoor & Apartment Solutions So what happens if you Land Lord, Home Owners Association (HOA), or even your wife prevents you from installing your antenna outside? There are other solutions if you can get creative. Keep in mind that an antenna indoors will not perform as well as if it was mounted outside. Also remember to keep antennas away from objects and electricity. And since your antenna is now inside, be sure that nobody will injure themselves should they accidently walk into it or knock it over.

One of the easiest places to hide an antenna is in attic space. Discone antennas are a nice option for attic areas since they are relatively low profile, and that you can just use the radials to keep the antenna upright.

Just be sure to route the coax where it is not a trip hazard for anyone moving around in the attic. If attic space is out of the question, a top shelf in a closet is a good choice. Be sure not to use your new closet antenna as a coat hanger.

If you wanted to get real creative, you can bring your mobile antenna indoors. Mounting your mag-mount antenna to a cookie sheet and placing it on a shelf will work very well. The metal cookie sheet will act as the ground plane of the antenna. An even better option is to try and get that mobile mag-mount antenna outdoors and place it on top of an air conditioner housing. The metal casing of the air conditioner will give the antenna a good sturdy place to mount to.

For those in a basement apartment, you really need to get creative. If your landlord will allow you to put something outside, you are lucky.

Some basic ideas that might be landlord friendly are: 5 Gallon buckets filled with cement and a mast in the middle. This will be “temporarily” A discone antenna in attic space and allow the antenna to be moved should the landlord complain. A simple mobile antenna with a ground plane kit will keep this setup small.

Installing larger anntennas may require guying the antenna and staking the guys in the ground will keep things stable. A wooden pallet with an antenna tripod will give the same results, but takes up a little more room.

As a last resort, there are suction cup mounts for whip antennas that you can stick to a window. These mounts come with a BNC connector so you can attach your antenna and a few feet of coax to run to your radio Mobile Solutions The best placement for a mobile antenna is where someone cannot grab it or be hurt by it while the vehicle is in motion.

The center of your roof makes an excellent choice for either mounting an antenna through the body, or placing a magnetic antenna. When placing the antenna on the roof, that is usually the highest point of the vehicle. It is also out of the way where it cannot be grabbed by someone, and it also allows you to use the entire roof as a ground plane. If you remember from previous articles on this topic, the ground plane works as a ‘mirror’ to the antenna and completes the antenna’s second half. Quite simply, it works as a ground.

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Other location options for mounting antennas to vehicles are trunk lid and door lid mounts, as well as luggage rack mounting. Truckers use mirror mounts and those with larger antennas have been mounting theirs from bumpers.

You could use a “through the glass” type of solution, but I would only do that as a last resort as I am not a big fan of these types of mounts.

I like to think of mounting an antenna through glass as talking on the phone with your hand between your ear and the phone. You’ll hear the person on the other end of the phone, but you won’t hear them as well as you would of if you removed your hand. In a glass mounted solution, the glass would be like your hand. There is some loss between the two mounting hubs that adhere to each side of the glass. Add factory or aftermarket tint to the equation, and you are looking at some serious losses. However, this solution might still be better than leaving the antenna inside your vehicle. And if you don’t feel comfortable drilling into your vehicle to permanently mount your antenna, or don’t want to run the coax from inside to outside your vehicle, then a window mounted solution would, in the end, be your best solution.

An antenna mounted to a plumbing vent

Wrapping it all up I hope that the Antenna topics covered in the “Building Your Monitoring Post” series was what some of you expected. If there was anything that I covered too quickly, please be sure to e-mail me your questions at w2lie@w2lie.net and we will include an answer in upcoming articles.

Starting next month, we’ll talk about different types of coax, types of connectors, and proper grounding.

Until Then, remember you can follow my updates on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/w2lie.net and keep up to date on some of my projects on Instagram at http://instagram.com/w2lie 73 (Best Regards) Phil / w2lie

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COLD SPRING HARBOR Truck vs. Tree Leads to Ejection

Story and Photos by Mark Bellew – All Hands Fire Photos

BRENTWOOD Torched Truck

Cold Spring Harbor FD & EMS, Huntington FD, Huntington Community First Aid Squad, Lloyd Harbor PD, and Suffolk Police responded to this accident in Lloyd Harbor at West Neck Road and Banbury Lane where a US Postal Service Truck struck a tree after being rearended by another vehicle. As a result, the Postal worker was thrown through the front windshield of his vehicle. The man was taken

by Huntington Community First Aid Squad to North Shore – Huntington Hospital with what were described as Serious Physical Injuries. The driver of the other vehicle refused ambulance transportation.

The scene was held as a crime scene due to the extent of the injuries and was investigated by the Suffolk Police and Lloyd Harbor Police.

The driver of this vehicle later died of a heart attack in the care of ambulance personnel during a transfer to another hospital.

tory and Photos by Ken Bradbury On June 17th at 1915 hours, the Brentwood Fire Department responded to a report of heavy black smoke in the vicinity of Grant and Pine Aire Drive. 3rd Assistant Chief John Boyle [3-233] was first responding Chief and was informed of a possible truck fire to the rear of 42 Grant Ave. Upon arriving on the scene he discovered that a pickup truck and tar tank where fully involved and asked for a second alarm. At this time, all Brentwood Chiefs were responding with Chief Javier Valentin [3-2-30] assuming command of the scene upon arrival. Two lines where stretched from 3-2-14 and a quick knockdown ensued. A line was kept to cool down the tar tank as it had become dangerously hot. The fuel tank on the unit had developed a leak and the Town of Islip Hazmat unit was requested. All units secured from this alarm 60 minutes later with no injuries reported.

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WESTBURY

Building Fire with Hazmat

Story and Photos by Mark Bellew - All Hands Fire Photos The Westbury Fire Department responded to a report of a building fire at the Westbury Water District Pump Station, 357 Jericho Turnpike. Upon arrival crews pulled up to an electrical fire in a 10' by 10' on story brick structure. The Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) was called in to turn the power off in the building. Because of certain chemicals stored in the building such as Chlorine and Caustic Soda, the Hicksville Fire Department and Nassau County Fire Marshall's Office Hazmat teams were called for mutual aid. The fire was quickly knocked down by crews as Hazmat teams setup a decontamination station. All crews went through decontamination and Hazmat crews cleared the hazards in the building. No injuries were reported during the incident.

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EAST NORWICH Fuel to the Fire

Story and Photos by Mark Bellew The East Norwich Fire Department responded to this home at 3 Heather Hill Road in Brookville after the homeowner reported smoke and fire within the house. Firefighters arrived to find a large amount of smoke with fire in the walls.

The fire eventually ignited a natural gas source within the home causing the fire to spread rapidly. The East Norwich Fire Department was assisted by the Roslyn, Glenwood, Locust Valley, Oyster Bay-Atlantic Steamer, Bayville, Syosset, Hicksville, and Jericho Fire Departments. No injuries were reported, and the cause of the blaze is under investigation by the Nassau County Fire Marshal’s Office.

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AMITYVILLE

Car Hits Pole & Building

Story and Photo by Chris Colletti – LNBN On the morning of June 18th, the Amityville Village PD and Amityville FD were activated for a motor vehicle accident in front of 140 Broadway in Amityville. First Responder 1-1-80 was first to arrive on scene, reporting a single vehicle accident with the car striking a building as well as a utility pole with wires down across the roadway. The patient self-extricated prior to arrival of emergency responders. Ambulance 1-1-11 transported the patient to Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in West Islip with minor injuries. Once LIPA arrived on scene to cut the power to the buildings affected, firefighters from Engine 1-1-2 and Heavy Rescue 1-1-15 of the Dauntless Engine Company #2 secured the vehicle. All units operating on scene were up within 2 hours under the command of Chief of Department Charlie Scudlo [1-1-3].

WEST BABYLON Box Truck Slams in T.T.

Story and Photos by Chris Colletti – LNBN Around 5:45am on June 18th, the West Babylon and Suffolk County Police were responding to a motor vehicle accident with reported entrapment on North Queens Avenue, just south of Sunrise Highway. Upon arrival into the scene, West Babylon FD 1st Assistant Chief Pete McArdle [1-9-31], 2nd Assistant Chief Christine Manzi [1-9-32] and 3rd Assistant Chief Eric Schumann [1-9-33] had a box truck which crashed into the back of a parked tractor trailer with 1 patient who managed to self-extricate.

The other patient wasn’t as lucky. The Hurst tool and cutters were placed into operation in an effort to release the patient from the truck. He then was able to go to the back of the truck where firefighters broke the lock on the roll down door to gain access. The patient refused medical attention and transport from EMS at the scene. All units operating on scene were up within the hour of the alarm.

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COPIAGUE

Land Locked Boat Fire Starts the Day Story & Photos by Chris Colletti – LNBN In the early morning hours of June 18th, around 4:00am, Suffolk County Police 1st precinct units and the Copiague F.D. were requested to West Seacrest Ave. & West Lido Promenade for a reported boat fire. On the arrival of SCPD 1st precinct sector cars, Copiague FD 1st Assistant Chief Dan Campion [1-3-31] and 2nd Assistant Chief Charlie Fitch [1-3-32], they encountered a fully involved Mako boat in the street. Engine 1-3-10 of the Eagle Engine Company was first due into the scene and placed a 1 ¾’’ hand line into operation, quickly knocking down the fire.

All units operating on scene were up within the hour of the alarm.

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Burger Battle (of the Badges) at Smokey Bones On your mark!! Get set!!! GO!!!!!!!!!!!

On June 19th, 2013, there was a stomach churning, belt loosening, artery clogging, battle of the badges at the Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill (located at 5012 Express Drive South Ronkonkoma, NY 11779) for a fund-raising charity event.

The contestants of this epicurean gastric battle consisted of two teams of six men each; one from the Farmingville F.D. Company One and the other from the Nassau County Sheriff’s Corrections Officers. Farmingville’s team, captained by Don Wallace, consisted of John Skippon, Kris Skippon, Sal Russo, Stephan Chinsammy, Matthew Smith, and Danny Coffey. On the opposite side of the table, the Sheriffs were represented by Thomas Barretti, Adrian Campodonico, Vincenzo D’Andraia, Mark Murale, Gary Pecorelli, and Maggio Ventura.

The two teams were competing in a relay burger eating race with each other for a chance of winning a national title and a donation to their favorite charity. Smokey Bones sponsored this nationwide event at 32 of their 66 locations, along with Amstel Light, in a country wide contest that would award the top 3 teams with the best burger relay eating times with a Grand Prize award of $5,000.00, a 2nd place award of $2,500.00, and a 3rd place award of $1,000.00. Plus, the two local teams competing in Ronkonkoma would split 75/25 of all locally raised donations. Farmingville’s Bravest were fighting for the Marty Lyons foundation, and the Nassau Sheriffs were fighting for The Tracy Melillo Scholarship Fund.

Each team was served six humongous burgers that they needed to chow down as fast as humanly possible. The menu consisted of the following Smokey Bones Burgers: San Jose, Chicken Parmigiano, Smoke House, Beef and Bacon, Loaded BBQ, and an Amstel Light Burger. Yeah….okay.

At the moment the word GO!!!!! was given the first man from each team grabbed their respective burgers with both fists and began the inhalation process. I tell you, it was NOT a sight for those with weak stomachs, nor champions of impeccable table manners. In succession, the remaining five members on each team fought to get their burgers down their gullets in a hopeful record time. In the end there could be but one winning team, and that team was Farmingville FD’s Bravest from Company One with a time of 25 minutes, 37.87 seconds (that’s approx. 4 minutes and 23 seconds/burger/man). The Nassau Sheriffs came in very close with a time of 27 minutes, 32.9 seconds (approx. 4 minutes and 55 seconds/burger/man).

Needless to say, a good time was had by all, even when it appeared that a few of the contestants might expel their fruits of the contest upon some of the attendees.

One contestant from Farmingville was VERY shocked when upon biting into his burger, he discovered a fried egg contained with-in his obstacle to greatness. As it is said, a picture is worth a thousand words……

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WESTBURY

CO Poisoning the Only Thing Received at Mall MCI Story and Photos by Kevin Madigan – K2M Photography

Minutes before 6:00 am, on the morning of June 20th, the Westbury Fire Department was dispatched to a carbon monoxide incident at the Roosevelt Field Mall. Workers operating inside the Abercrombie and Fitch store were said to be utilizing a propane based machine that was producing the silent killer.

Upon arrival, the first units on scene were met with a small number of aided. However, as operations continued on the fire scene the number of aided went on to reach nine victims in all. Of these nine exposure victims, seven were transported while two refused medical attention on scene. Eight were labeled as green tags [minor] while one other was labeled a yellow tag [non-life threatening]. Due to the high number of aided and carbon monoxide readings [at times over 400 ppm], multiple ambulances were requested to the scene. The Nassau County Ambulance Bureau sent 2361, 2363, and 2366 along with an EAB supervisor. Ambulances responded to the scene from East Meadow [A6144], Carle Place [A916], Hicksville [A939], Jericho, and Mineola Volunteer Ambulance Corps. The Westbury Fire Department also had their ambulances [961 and 9611] on the scene. Mineola sent Engine 162 to the scene and gathered with the other units present and staged in the Bloomingdale’s parking lot. The Nassau County Fire Marshal HazMat and Bethpage Ladder 4 [acting as a FAST] were also on scene. Once the victims were removed from the building firefighters turned their attention to ventilating the building and bringing the CO and O2 to acceptable levels. Syosset and Garden City helped to provide standby for Westbury during the incident. All fire department units were under the command of Westbury Chief John Bartunek [9602].

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MANHASSET- LAKEVILLE

Overturn SUV and Motorcyclist Down on the L.I.E. Story and Photos by Mark Bellew - All Hands Fire Photos

On a Thursday afternoon June 20th the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department responded to an overturned SUV and motorcycle MVA on the Long Island Expressway Eastbound in the area of Searingtown Road. Upon arrival of the Fire Department and Police found one car overturned and a motorcyclist down in the roadway. A total of three patients were transported to area hospitals. Nassau County Police Emergency Services Unit was also on scene to upright the vehicle.

JERICHO

Tree Falls Killing One

Story and Photo by Mark Bellew - All Hands Fire Photos At approximately 12:00 noon on June 21st, 911 received a call for a tree pruner that was trapped beneath a tree. Shortly after the 911 call, the Muttontown Police Department arrived on scene and requested a rapid response from the Jericho Fire Department and the NCPD (Nassau County Police Department) Emergency Services Unit, stating there was a man pinned beneath a fallen tree, and was unresponsive. The Jericho Fire Department led by Chief Carl Johnson [9401] arrived on scene within minutes. Working together, crews were able to free the man, however he was still unresponsive.

The patient was transported to Syosset Hospital aboard Jericho’s Ambulance where he succumbed to his injuries. The scene was held as a crime scene, and the NCPD 2nd Detective Squad was requested to respond. A Muttontown Police officer was also transported to the hospital for seemingly minor injuries sustained during the rescue effort.

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GLEN COVE

Car vs. King Kullen

Story and Photo by Mark Bellew - All Hands Fire Photos On Friday June 21st the Glen Cove Fire Department responded to a report of a car into building at the King Kullen, 77 Forest Ave. The driver of an SUV crashed into the front of the building sending one to the hospital with minor injuries. The City of Glen Cove Buildings Department was called to evaluate moderate damage to the strusture.

HOLBROOK Overturn on Residential Block Story and Photo by Cameron Wilken

On Saturday June 22, at 22:48 hours, the Holbrook FD was activated for a Motor Vehicle Accident with an overturn in the residential neighborhood of Gainsborough road and Berkshire Road.

3-15-30 was in charge and reported negative overturn but a 2 car mva. Engine 3-155, Rescue 3-15-7 and Ambulance 16 responded.

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GREAT NECK

Antique Apparatus Journey to Annual Kings Point Muster Story and Photos by Kevin Madigan - K2M Photography

On Saturday, June 22nd, the Great Neck Alert Fire Company and Manhasset Lakeville Fire Department held their annual antique muster. The event was held at the Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point.

The muster began at ten in the morning and ran well through the afternoon. Over a dozen antique fire apparatus were in attendance for the annual gathering.

The oldest rig at the academy was Freeport’s “Jumbo” which is a 1906 American LaFrance and the crown jewel of the second battalion department. Apparatus at the event are judged based on the engine compartment, seat/body/undercarriage, wheels/ tires, gold leaf/decorations, accessories, and bright work. Each of these categories is then further broken down and looked at by the officials. Apparatus at the event hailed from Nassau and Suffolk Counties, upstate New York, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania.

DEER PARK

Quick Knock Down of Small Fire

Story and Photo by Brian Welliver - FD Rant News

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On the afternoon of June 22nd, the Deer Park Fire Department responded to a report of a building fire at 140 Brook Avenue off of Skidmore Road.

Upon arrival, Assistant Chief Larry Bradbury [1-4-31] advised Babylon Central Fire Alarm [BCFA - 1-0-0] that he had smoke showing from the building. Engine 1-4-11 responded as the first due engine and was told to hit a hydrant.

After investigating crews found that there was a small fire in the building which was extinguished prior to their arrival. The crew of Ladder 1-4-10 laddered the building and setup fans to dissipate the smoke from the building. After crews cleared the building and not finding any extension of the fire a signal 4 [Under Control] was transmitted.

All units were back in service within a half hour.

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HOLTSVILLE Trunk Full of Fire

Story and Photo by Robert Garofalo -ESA Photography

The Holtsville FD was toned out for this car fire on Saturday June 22nd at approximately 1600hrs. The driver of the Mercedes sedan smelled smoke while he was driving and quickly pulled into a nearby parking lot at North Ocean Avenue and Express Drive South. When he exited the vehicle, smoke and flames were visible coming from the trunk and rear tail light.

Under the command of Chief of Department Joe Castiglione [5-11-30], members from first due Engine 3 promptly stretched a handline and made quick work of the fire. Also on scene assisting was Engine 6, EMS 16 and Fire Police 9 along with 2nd Assistant Chief Mike Escue [5-11-32].

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RONKONKOMA

Responds, Reported Heavy Rescue Story by Vincent Diaz Jr. – RFD Photos by Cameron Wilken

On June 23rd, at 5:25 pm, the Ronkonkoma Fire Department was dispatched to a reported MVA with entrapment at the intersection of Portion Road and Ackerly Lane. Upon arrival, crews were met with several injured patients, one of which was an elderly female in critical condition. The crew from Heavy Rescue 8 rapidly extricated the elderly patient from the vehicle without the use of tools and Ronkonkoma EMS members immediately started patient care. All patients were transported via ambulance to SBUMC. Chief Tim Blewitt [5-24-30] was in charge of the incident and the cause of the accident was placed under the investigation of the SCPD.

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BRENTWOOD

Battles Fire in Colliers Mansion Conditions Story and Photos by Ken Bradbury - Deer Park Fire Photos

On the evening of June 24th the Brentwood Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 135 Newham Ave. Upon Assistant Chief Mike Derbyshire [3-2-32] arrival he observed heavy smoke showing from a one story ranch style private dwelling. First due engine 3-2-15 stretched two hand lines as well as securing a positive water supply. Crews had a difficult time making their way into the basement where the fire was located due to Colliers Mansion conditions inside the house. Mutual aid was requested by the Islip Fire Department for a Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) and Islip Terrace for a truck company. The Bay Shore and East Brentwood Fire Departments were also called in to stand by at Brentwood's Main house. Due to the conditions of the house an extensive overhaul operation was needed to check for any extension of the fire.

Two firefighters were treated for minor injuries and all crews were put back in service within 90 minutes.

MANORVILLE Story and Photo by Thomas Lambui

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On June 24th at approximately 16:05 hours, an elderly couple escaped serious injury when the Toyota Prius they were in left the road and crashed through a front yard of a residence located at 16 Bauer Ave. in Manorville, narrowly avoiding many large diameter trees. The Manorville FD and Manorville Community Ambulance were toned out for a 16/23 delta response MVA with reported pin. Upon arrival, units thankfully found that there was no pin and that the elderly gentleman driving the Prius had only ran off the road and scraped a few trees before coming to rest in the front yard.

Manorville Community Ambulance EMS members evaluated the two elderly occupants of the car and transported them to a local area hospital for evaluation. MFD members secured the vehicle and scene then took up and went back in service.

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Low Manpower, High Temps, No Problems Story and photos by Kevin Madigan – K2M Photography

On the afternoon of June 24th, the Hewlett Bay Fire Department was dispatched to a reported house fire at 11 Jay Court in North Woodmere [off of Cedarhurst Street]. Prior to fire department units arriving, Nassau County Police were already on scene and advising incoming units they had a working fire. Hewlett Engine 304 was the first engine on scene and went on to stretch three lines. At least two of these lines were put into operation to fight the fire which was based in the basement of the private dwelling. Firefighters were able to contain the main body to the basement; however, smoke lingered throughout the home. Hewlett Ladder 303 was out of service at the time of the fire and so Rescue 306 responded in its place. As part of the daytime automatic mutual aid, Lawrence Cedarhurst Ladder 325 responded to the scene. Inwood Rescue 318 was designated the FAST for the operation while additional engines responded to the scene from Valley Stream [Engine 343] and Woodmere [Engine 355].

At the fire were ambulances from the Inwood and Woodmere Fire Departments along with Lynbrook Ladder 427 after being redirected to the scene. Within thirty minutes the scene was declared under control [signal twelve transmitted]. All fire department units were under the command of Hewlett First Assistant Chief Lahey [3011].

LINDENHURST

Motorcyle MVA During the Afternoon Rush Story and Photo by Chris Colletti – LNBN

During the afternoon rush hour on June 26th, the Suffolk County Police Department (SCPD) 1st precinct units were activated for a reported Motorcyclist down with injuries at the intersection of East Montauk Highway & Roosevelt Ave. On arrival, SCPD 1st precinct officers confirmed the accident involving a motorcycle and a civilian auto. EMS was requested for the motorcyclist with injuries. Lindenhurst FD Ambulance 1-6-7 packaged the motorcyclist, while Ambulance 1-6-17 attended to the driver of the auto. Both patients were transported to Good Samaritan Hospital in West Islip. Lindenhurst FD Engine 1-6-6 from Zone 1 was requested to the scene for speedy dry to clean up a small fluid spill and assisted in traffic control, closing down the right lane of Eastbound Montauk Highway.

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FREEPORT

Pilot Lands Itself into Commander

Story and photo by Kevin Madigan - K2M Photography

FREEPORT

At 15:45 hours on the afternoon of June 23rd, the Freeport Fire Department responded to the intersection of South Main Street and Southside Avenue for a reported motor vehicle accident. Engines 211, 213, and 216 along with Ambulance 219 and Fire Police 2111 were assigned the run. Upon arrival, units were met with a two vehicle accident in the southbound lanes of South Main Street. Firefighters ensured that both vehicles were secure while members of 219 tended to a female aided on scene. The female was transported by 219 to an area hospital. After the vehicles were checked units were released from the scene. All fire department units were under the command of Freeport Chief of Department Stanley Kistela [2100].

Short Odyssey for to Extrication Call

Story and photos by Kevin Madigan - K2M Photography At 17:11 hours on the evening of June 23rd, the Freeport Fire Department was dispatched to the intersection of North Long Beach and West Seaman Avenues for a report of a motor vehicle accident with entrapment. Engines 214, 215, and 216 along with Truck Company and Ambulance 219 were assigned the accident. Immediately after the call was toned out, Freeport Truck Company responded to the scene with Heavy Rescue 217-2 and put the tool into operation. Within minutes the driver of the minivan was extricated and loaded onto an awaiting stretcher. The minivan driver was the only aided on the scene of the two car accident.

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by Freeport Fire Department ambulance 219.

Engine 216 helped to secure the vehicles and all fire department units were under the command of Chief of Department Stanley Kistela [2100].

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POINT LOOKOUT-LIDO

Lands on Carousel in Familiar Part of Town Story and photos by Kevin Madigan - K2M Photography

On the morning of June 24th, the Point Lookout-Lido Fire Department was dispatched to 44 Carousel Lane [Redan and Richmond Roads the cross streets] for a reported house fire. Assistant Chief Brian Guerin [2502] was among the first on scene and transmitted the signal ten [working fire]. The main body of fire was located on the second floor, number two side of the two story private dwelling. Point LookoutLido Engine 255 was the first engine on scene and would go on to stretch two lines [both were put into operation]. PLLFD Ladder 254 was the first truck company on the scene and positioned themselves in front of the home. Freeport was notified as the FAST and responded with Tiller 218. Mutual aid to the scene also consisted of Long Beach Ladder 2372, Long Beach Engine 2344, and one ambulance from 230. Freeport Engine 216 along with Atlantic Beach Rescue helped to provide standby during the operation. Within thirty minutes all visible fire was knocked down and the scene was then placed under control [signal twelve transmitted]. All fire department units were under the command of Point Lookout-Lido Chief of Department Walsh [2500]. The cause of the fire remained under investigation and the home was undergoing storm related renovations at the time of the fire.

DEER PARK

Back to Back Car Fires

Story by Brian Welliver - FD Rant News Photo by Steffan Pfeiffer The afternoon of Wednesday June 30th the Deer Park Fire Department responded to a report of a car fire in the parking lot of the PC Richards on Commack Road. Upon arrival crews were met with a fully involved SUV. Engine 1-4-9 stretched an 1-3/4' hand line to quickly knock down the fire. As units were packing up they were called out for report of another car fire on East 3rd Street and Grand Boulevard. Suffolk County Police arrived on scene prior to Fire Crews and quickly put out the fire. All units were back in service within the hour.

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ROCKVILLE CENTRE Venza Veers off the road

Story and photo by Kevin Madigan – K2M Photography On the morning of June 24th, 2013, the Rockville Centre Fire Department responded to a motor vehicle accident with multiple aided. The location of the incident was on Sunrise Highway just east of Ocean Avenue. Upon arrival, units were met with a total of seven aided with what appeared to be a single vehicle accident. Ambulances from the Nassau County Ambulance Bureau, Rockville Centre and East Rockaway Fire Departments, and North Shore LIJ helped to transport the aided. Six of the aided went to South Nassau Hospital in Oceanside while the other went to Mercy Medical Center in Rockville Centre. All fire department units were under the command of RVC Chief of Department Busching [4401].

BROOKHAVEN Overturned Truck

Story and Photos by Thomas Lambui - L.I. Hotshots On June 24th at approximately 10:30 hours, Brookhaven’s Bravest and South Country Ambulance were toned out for an overturned tractor trailer that was carrying a heavy load of all-purpose potting mix on the Sunrise Highway (Rt. 27) north service road near Yaphank Ave. in Yaphank. Upon arrival, units found the driver who had lacerations to his head and had selfextricated himself and a large amount of oil and fuel that had spilled onto the roadway. EMS members from South Country Ambulance treated and packaged the driver and transported him to Brookhaven Memorial Hospital while Brookhaven FD members secured the truck and the scene without further incident.

SCPD motor safety carrier unit is investigating.

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MASTIC

FD Responds to MVA with Ejection Story and Photo by John Walthers

In the evening hours of June 24th, as Mastic’s Bravest were taking up from a reported structure fire on Barnes Road, the Mastic Fire Department was activated for a second alarm for an MVA on Herkimer St & Carlton Ave. While en route, units were advised that PD was on scene with 1 person ejected and a second person was trapped in one of the vehicles. 5-12-10 (Heavy Rescue) went into the scene to begin extrication while an engine was directed to Fireman’s Field across from Mastic's HQ to set up a landing zone for 2 helicopters to come in for transport. The female that was ejected was packaged up by Mastic EMS and was transported to Brookhaven hospital by ground with serious injuries. The other victim who was trapped was extricated by Mastic FD and was transported along with 1 other person by Shirley ambulance to the same hospital with unknown injuries. Both helicopters were given a disregard. All FD units were released and back in service by about 8:20 PM.

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HAZARDOUS MATERIALS COMMITTEE

NASSAU COUNTY

NY

By Jeffery O’Toole

The Hazmat/WMD Committee of the Nassau County Fire Commission In January 14, 2009, the Nassau County Fire Commission recognizing the importance of uniting the various Hazardous Materials/WMD emergency response resources in the County convened an organizational meeting. From this meeting the Nassau County Hazmat/WMD Committee was formed for the following purpose: “Identify capabilities, coordinate Hazmat resources, establish uniform training, response operation protocols and working relationships between Hazmat partners.”

During this Charter Meeting the following Mission Statement was written by the partners: “Provide Nassau County with a reliable and coordinated WMD/Hazmat emergency response capability to protect life, property and the environment from hazardous materials.”

Regular Committee meetings were conducted, and various subcommittees were formed; Training and Exercise, EMS, Grants, Cold Weather Decon and Foam Resources. Each subcommittee worked their busy agendas with great progress. State Hazmat Technician Refreshers, Decon & PPE classes. The training needs of the agencies were determined. Hazmat Incident Command, Original Hazmat Technician classes, classroom sessions on different hazmat related subjects and Full Exercises are conducted annually.

Standbys are staffed for public gatherings, the Presidential Debates, the Annual Air Show at Jones Beach and the Belmont Stakes.

All Teams were issued 800mhz trunked radios by the Nassau County Office of Emergency Management to achieve fully interoperable communications.

Equipment needs of the agencies were examined with standardization in mind. Federal grants were applied for successfully bringing vital communications, radiation detection and isotope identification equipment to the hands of the responders. A countywide survey of available firefighting foam was conducted identifying the need to establish an available substantial cache of foam for incidents requiring large quantities of proper product to mitigate the incident. Delivery is expected in the near future of 1,000 gallons of Alcohol Resistant Aqueous Film Forming Foam concentration (AR-AFFF) made possible by funds from the Nassau County Office of Emergency Management.

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HAZARDOUS MATERIALS COMMITTEE

NASSAU COUNTY

NY

Emergency planning has been ongoing since the inception of the Committee. The final touches have been made on recommended response protocols that will be presented in the near future to County fire agencies.

All of the agencies associated with the Committee remain fully motivated and committed to provide the highest level of response to hazmat/WMD incidents affecting the region.

The following is a list of the partners in this combined effort: 12 Nassau County Volunteer Fire Departments Nassau County Fire Commission Nassau County Office of Emergency Management Nassau County Police Department Nassau County Fire Marshals Office North Shore LIJ Health System Hazmat/WMD Teams Hicksville Fire Department Wantagh Fire Department Nassau County Fire Marshals Office Nassau County Police Emergency Services Unit North Shore LIJ Health System New York National Guard 24th WMD Civil Support Team Decontamination Teams Bethpage Fire Department * Franklin Square & Munson Fire Department Levittown Fire Department Decon Support Companies South Farmingdale Fire Department * Elmont Fire Department Long Beach Fire Department Westbury Fire Department * East Williston Fire Department Hazmat EMS/Rehab Support Companies Plainview Fire Department * Jericho Fire Department *

* Make up the Ninth Battalion Decon Task Force

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