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In this issue... 7-Story Building Blaze in Hempsetad Firefighters respond to an apartment fire on the fifth floor.
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Quick Response in Hewlett A Broadway building is saved by speedy firefighting. See story page 28
North Babylon House Fire All occupants evacuate safely from a fire in a two-story home. See story page 42
1 Dead in Rockville Centre MVA A streetsweeper overturns on Peninsula Boulevard, killing the operator. See story page 54
3 Hurt in Copiague MVA A collision between a bus and a mini-bus topples the mini-bus.
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Fire News Photog Wins Press Award FN photographer Andrew Tetreault wins Press Club of Long Island photojournalism award. See story on page 89
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From the Editor’s Desk Dennis Whittam, Editor
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Ramble This month I zeroed in on my monthly editorial after I finished having breakfast with 79 retired firefighters from the Fire Department of New York. I have been attending the monthly breakfast for several years and I look forward to receiving phone calls from my heroes like Firefighter John Maher-retired, Deputy Chief Joe DiBernardo-retired or Captain Lou Andrade-retired, asking if I am going to the breakfast. To some in the group, I am just a face that quietly sits down and enjoys breakfast. To others, I am the son of a firefighter they worked with, while to my table, I am a good listener, who is expected to be at breakfast, on time and with my camera in case that special Kodak moment arises. This group of heroes has made me part of their group and share their stories with me. What have I learned from them? I have learned that the basic principal of the fire service is still alive amongst this group of seasoned retired veterans. I have written about brotherhood before. It is a term that includes the women of the fire service, too. Even though all of these firefighters are long retired, the bond they had between themselves many years ago, is stronger than ever. As I age, I realize how precious life is. At the beginning of every breakfast, the group prays for our wounded and deceased veterans and the
members of the FDNY who are ill. No one is forgotten. I worry about the principal of brotherhood. At times I feel that this sacred belief is not as strong as it should be. Do the members of your department live and breathe this basic principal? Brotherhood is what keeps us safe when we leave the firehouse to go to a call. It brings us back safely to our families at the end of a stressful day. True brothers and sisters look out for one another all of the time. Are you there for your brothers and sisters when they need you? Being a firefighter is a lot more than wearing a shirt with a Maltese cross on it. A truly dedicated responder is upset when he or she misses a call that their brothers responded to without them. Only you can look into the mirror and answer whether or not you have the dedication and commitment to perform a service that is more than a job. I have learned from the Brooklyn Breakfast Group that firefighting is more than a job. To the people who make a difference, firefighting is a way of life. I hope when you hang up your coat for the last time that the stories about you will echo through the rooms of your firehouse and make people say what a great firefighter you must have been. …Dennis
ANNOUNCEMENTS HEATHER PENDERGAST FUND GOLF OUTING
The Sixth Annual Heather Pendergast Fund Golf Outing will be held on July 28, 2014 at the Woodside Acres Country Club in Muttontown, NY. Fee is $190 per golfer, and includes buffet breakfast and use of club facilities. Shotgun start is at 1000. Lunch, dinner with an open bar to follow. Prizes, raffles, annual 50/50 drawing. Dinner only is $75. We are looking for tee sponsors from the business community. Visit our website: www.heathersfund.org, or call Tim at 516-8529350, Tom at 516-578-8179 or Jim at 516-695-5292.
FASNY GOLF OUTING The 1st Annual FASNY Fallen Firefighters Golf Outing will be held on August 18, 2014, at the Town of Colonie Golf Course, Schenectady. It will be a Scramble Format. Tee time is at 1100. Registration, coffee and doughnuts, 09001045. A four-member team entry includes lunch, cart, gift and invitation to the Dinner Banquet for $360 per team. Individual entry is $90 per player and includes lunch, cart, gift and invitation to the Awards Dinner Banquet. Deadline for registration is August 8, 2014. Payments to FASNY Golf Tournament, 107 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY, 12210-2269; www.FASNY.com for more.
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ATTENTION WOMEN IN THE FIRE SERVICE
Fire Service Women of New York State is celebrating its 10th anniversary this September 18-21, 2014, at the Annual Women’s Weekend held at NY State Academy of Fire Science in Montour Falls, New York. This year we are offering both hands-on and classroom trainings including five courses, which, if successfully completed, will result in NY State certifications. More information can be found at www.fswnys.org.
COLD SPRING HARBOR GOLF CLASSIC The Cold Spring Harbor Fire Department will be holding their Annual Golf Classic on August 4, 2014, at the Huntington Country Club. Sign in, registration and continental breakfast starts at 1000, with an 1100 shotgun start. Full buffet dinner to follow at 1600 at the firehouse. For more info, call 631-692-6772.
EAST QUOGUE SEAFOOD PARTY
The East Quogue Fire Department will be holding a Seafood Party on August 9, 2014, from 1900-2300. The event will take place at the E.Quogue Fire House, 465 Montauk Highway, East Quogue. Enjoy a fresh raw bar - oysters, clams, shrimp - steamed clams and mussels, along with baked clams, chicken, hotdogs, hamburgers, ziti and assorted salad. Beer, wine, Sangria and soft drinks; $45 per person: tickets are available from East Quogue Wine and Liquor, East Quogue FD members, or by mail. Contact Aaron Sacks at asacks@eqfd.com, 631-871-9512 or Randy Kracke, 631-291 6549 for information.
WEST BABYLON FLUKE TOURNAMENT
The West Babylon Fire Department, Hose Co. # 1, will hold their Annual King of Fluke Tournament on July 26, 2014, from 0700-1700 at the Bergen Point Marina in West Babylon. Registration will be on July 25, at 1900 at West Babylon Fire Headquarters, 126 Arnold Avenue, West Babylon. Entry fee is $25 per angler. First, second and third place cash prizes. Minimum of $500 Dollars CASH to first place winner. Weigh in at Bergen Point Marina, West Babylon, any time before 1700. For more info call 631-991-2254 or visit www.westbabylonfd.org to download the registration form. Look in "FORMS." Send check, payable to Hose Co. # 1, West Babylon FD, 126 Arnold Ave, West Babylon, NY 11704 with application.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS SHOW OFF YOUR BBQ SKILLS!
Join the Nassau County Firefighters Museum and Education Center and Fairway Market at this year's Annual BBQ Contest, which will be held on Wednesday, July 9, 2014, outside Fairway Market, Westbury. Fairway will provide ALL the food (you'll be asked to cook chicken, ribs and hamburgers) and a shopping gift card for you to buy any necessary spices, buns, sauces or secret ingredients! For more information, please contact Alana Petrocelli at 516-5724177; e-mail: apetrocelli@ncfiremuseum.org.
FLAPJACK FUNDRAISER BENEFITS FIREFIGHTERS FAMILY
On July 26, 2014, there will be a Flapjack Fundraiser to benefit the Landon and Carter Kolb who unexpectedly lost their dad Jarrad, who was a Terryville firefighter. Come to Applebees, located on Route 25a in Miller Place from 0800-1000. The cost of the event is $10 per person, cash only. There will also be a Chinese Auction and a 50/50 raffle.
USCG OPEN HOUSE IN EATON’S NECK
The United States Coast Guard Station (USCG) at Eaton’s Neck will host an Open House on July 13, 2014 from 1100 to 1700. The event will be hosted by the USCG Auxiliary in honor of the 75th anniversary. This unique event on an operating Coast Guard Station will feature marine and environmental safety exhibits, demonstrations and more. Parking will be available at the nearby Asharoken Beach Parking Lot, 10 on Asharoken Avenue, with free shuttle transportation to the station. The first shuttle bus will depart Asharoken Beach at 1100. The last shuttle to leave the station will depart at 1645. More information: 75th.cgauxli.org; or Zac Steinbrecher Division Vice Cdr. at 631-813-9914.
HORSESHOES IN FARMINGVILLE
Truck Company 1 of the Farmingville Fire Department will be holding their 1st Annual Horseshoe Tournament on August 3, 2014. Registration will begin at 0900. The cost is $50 per team. The tournament will take place at the Farmingville Fire Department Headquarters located at 780 Horseblock Road, Farmingville, NY. Hot dogs, hamburgers and soda will all be sold along with 50/50 raffles. Contact Dan Coffey at 631-745-2819 for more information.
William F. Youngs 50 Year Man with Levittown FD In the July issue we — and we’re not sure how – placed Mr. Youngs’ story as an obit. To paraphrase Mark Twain, the rumors of his passing were greatly exaggerated. We apologize profusely – to him, his family and friends for the error. Bill Youngs joined the Levittown Fire Department in 1963 as a member of Engine Company 7. Shortly thereafter he served his country as a truck driver in the US Army’s 35th Quartermaster. Bill was a very active member of the department. In 1978, he served as Lieutenant and in 2008, Bill received a commendation from the Levittown Public School District for his service to the community. He is well appreciated by the members of the department for his diligence and devotion in restoring and maintaining the 1951 Pirsch engine, the first new piece of apparatus the Levittown FD purchased. Residents have the pleasure of viewing this piece of history every year in Levittown’s Memorial Day Parade. Bill worked for many years as a truck driver for Colonial Sand and
William F. Youngs 50 Years of Service Levittown Fire Department Stone and J. D. Posillico and was a member of Teamster Local 252. On June 18, 2013, Bill provided 50 years of dedicated service in the support and protection of the residents and businesses within Levittown. During his 50 years with the department, Bill enjoyed the camaraderie and the friendship of his wife Linda and grandson Nicky. - Fire News photo by Kevin Imm
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East Northport FD Mourns Honorary Chief Joseph York The East Northport Fire Department mourned the loss of Honorary Chief Joseph York, 84, a well known and respected 59-year member who passed away on June 6, 2014. Joe was Captain of the Fire Police, a position he served for almost 18 years, and came back to lead the squad again this year. Joe’s dedication and professionalism was known throughout the county as well, where he served as a Suffolk County Deputy Fire Coordinator for Fire Police and assisted many departments. Joe served 15 years on the Board of Fire Commissioners, and was later appointed as the Deputy Treasurer for the East Northport Fire District. York had a 41-year career with the Suffolk County Police Department, retiring as a Detective Lieutenant in 1992. He commanded the District Attorney’s Squad, Identification Section, and Second Squad detectives during his police career which began with the Town of
Huntington Police Department, which was later merged into the Suffolk Police. Joe was the most senior member of the department, and was selected as the Grand Marshal at East Northport’s annual parade last year. He rode in the department’s beautifully restored 1937 Maxim pumper with close friend, ex-Chief Bill Faltin at the wheel. The highlight of Joe’s firematic career was being elevated to the rank of Honorary Chief when he celebrated his 50-year service anniversary. His family attended the 2005 installation dinner where Joe was presented with the honors and awards. East Northport Chief Joe Ervin described Joe as dedicated to his family and community. “He gave 110 percent and was someone who was always willing to help,” said Ervin. He was a described as a “true gentleman” by those that knew him. Over 500 firefighters attended the wake and
firematic services at Brueggemann Funeral Home on June 11, 2014. The funeral was held the following day at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in East Northport. Joe is survived by his son Joseph, and daughter Joanna, and three loving grandchildren, Maggie, Theodore and Benjamin. Joe was predeceased by his wife, Betty, who died in 2004. - Fire News story and photos by Steve Silverman
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7-Story Building Fire in Hempstead
On May 6, 2014, the Hempstead Fire Department responded to a working fire on the fifth floor of a seven-story apartment complex on Front Street. - Fire News photos by Patrick Cooke, Jr. and firstonscenephotos.com
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The Firehouse Kitchen Pan Seared Pork Medallions with Pancetta, Cous Cous, Grilled Asparagus and Pan Drippings 1-Pork Tenderloin, cut in 3 medallions pounded very thin 3- Thin Slices Italian Pancetta Place the Pancetta on top of the pounded pork 1/4 cup cous-cous cooked and mixed with very small dice of carrot, yellow and green zucchini, 1/4 oz. olive oil and season to taste 3 each pencil asparagus seasoned and grilled evenly 3oz good brown sauce 1/4 oz soft butter Italian parsley chopped fine pepper mill and kosher salt to taste In a hot pan add olive oil and pork medallions pancetta side down and cook until crisp. Turn over to finish cooking. When done, remove pork and cover. Heat up cous cous with a small amount of chicken stock, in the pan the pork was cooked in. Deglaze with splash of white wine, add brown sauce, bring to boil and finish with small nut of butter. Adjust seasoning. To assemble, lay the cooked pork side by side, place couscous in a ring mold and lay the grilled asparagus across the top of the cous cous, drizzle pan drippings and ... enjoy. - Recipe by Rob Kloepfer
I had the pleasure of cooking with Firefighter Rob Kloepfer of the Floral Park Fire Department. Once I entered the tight knit community it didn’t take much time to reach my destination. After all, the entire town is only one square mile. I stood in front of this big old building, which was Rob’s firehouse, the town hall AND the police department! I was greeted by the “always friendly,” Joseph O’Grady who escorted me upstairs to meet Rob. I was very impressed with his kitchen and the fact that he had the food prepped and was ready to film. I've never had a firefighter who was so well prepared. I was assured by my film crew that this was NOT a dream. Thanks to Firefighter Kloepfer’s efficiency we got right into cooking his veal piccata, which was DELICIOUS! I allotted 20 minutes for his segment, but only needed seven! After we breezed through the meal, I found out that Firefighter Kloepfer is no ordinary cook … he is the head chef and owner of Walkstreet, an American Grille restaurant located in Garden City. After cooking with Firefighter Kloepfer, I called my wife and told her to make reservations at his restaurant. Cooking with Rob was a great experience and I’d be happy to have him back on the show. Not only did we share in a great meal, but we also shared some great stories and, of course, laughs. Rob was happy to share his veal picata recipe (left). If you’d like more firefighter recipes, information on how to be a guest on the show or become a sponsor of Firehouse Kitchen you can go to www.firehousekitchenshow.com. Be sure to check your local listings for upcoming episodes of Firehouse Kitchen! Ray Cooney, host of Firehouse Kitchen 631-514-5859 ray@firehousekitchenshow.com www.firehousekitchenshow.com
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Smoke Shows in Coram
On May 15, 2014, the Coram Fire Department was alerted for an automatic fire alarm coming from the Capital One Bank on Middle Country Road. Upon arrival units encountered smoke coming from the roof. Mutual aid was requested from Selden, Middle Island, Miller Place and Gordon Heights. The fire originated in a closet on the third floor. One hose line was stretched. - Fire News photos by Andrew Tetreault and Bryan Lopez
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Car Fire in Deer Park On May 15, 2014, the Deer Park Fire Department responded to a fully involved car fire on West 15th Street. The owner of the car said she had pumped gas, the smell of gas became very strong and the car ignited. - Fire News photo by btfirephoto.com
Apartment Fire in Hempstead Hempstead firefighters responded to an apartment fire on May 14, 2014, on Terrace Avenue. Residents were in the streets when units arrived and they were faced with a heavy smoke condition in the hallway leading to the second floor. Lines were stretched and the blaze was brought under control within 20 minutes. West Hempstead, South Hempstead, and Baldwin also responded to the scene. - Fire News photo by firstonscenephotos.com
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Farmingville House Fire
On the night of May 10, 2014, the Farmingville Fire Department was activated for a residential structure fire on Lehigh Lane. Chief Ralph Gloria was the first commanding chief on scene. Upon arrival he saw heavy smoke pushing from the far left corner of the home. Mutual aid was requested from Holtsville and Selden, and the fire was quickly knocked down without further incident. - Fire News photos by Bryan Lopez
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Valley Stream Halts Electrical Fire
Building Fire in Westbury
The Valley Stream Fire Department responded to the report of a house fire on East Oxford Street on May 9, 2014. Arriving units discovered an electrical fire behind the kitchen cabinets and quickly doused the flames while truck companies checked for extension. Mutual aid companies were on the scene to assist. - Fire News photo by firstonscenephotos.com
The Westbury Fire Department responded to a working building fire on New York Avenue on April 28, 2014. Upon arrival fire was visible in a machine shop garage area. No injuries were reported and the blaze was brought under control in 20 minutes. Westbury was assisted at the scene by Hicksville and East Meadow. - Fire News photo by Joseph C. Sperber
Car Fire in Glenwood
Quick Work in Farmingdale
Recently, the Glenwood Fire Company responded to a car fire at Baron Nissan on the corner of Back Road and Glen Cove Road. - Fire News photo by Owen Krol
On June 6, 2014, the Farmingdale Fire Department was activated for a house fire on Dexter Street. First Assistant Chief Ryan arrived and had smoke showing from a two-story split level with the fire located in a second floor bedroom on the 3-4 corner. Squad 924 and Ladder 926 were the first-due units followed by Engines 921, 923 Ambulance 929 and Fire Police 927. Squad 924 dropped two lines at the house and picked up a hydrant, while 926 set up in front. The fire was quickly knocked down and contained to the bedroom. Mutual aid was provided to the scene by East Farmingdale for RIT, South Farmingdale for an engine and the Bethpage for a ladder. Units from Plainview, Hicksville and Melville stood by at Farmingdale’s headquarters. - Fire News photo by Paul Mazza
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Collapse in E. Farmingdale On May 18, 2014, the South Farmingdale Fire Department was requested for a house fire on County Line Road in East Farmingdale. A mutual aid response was required because of East Farmingdale’s installation dinner. South Farmingdale Chief of Department Martin was first to arrive to heavy smoke pushing from a two-story house. Farmingdale Chief of Department P. Tortoso and First Assistant Chief Ryan arrived followed by South Farmingdale Assistant Chiefs McFarlane and Mackie. Within seconds the fire was through the roof and venting out of a window on the exposure 4 side of the house causing damage to a neighboring home. Engine 972 was first due and took a hydrant as Ladder 978 took the front of the house. Engines 921 and 923 from Farmingdale were also requested. While making an interior attack, a portion of the second floor collapsed forcing an evacuation. It took over an hour to bring the fire under control with the house completely gutted. Additional mutual aid was provided to the scene by the North Amityville RIT which was replaced by West Babylon RIT, an ambulance from the North Lindenhurst and two engines from East Farmingdale. Bethpage and Seaford stood by at South Farmingdale headquarters until Seaford Ladder 683 was brought to the scene to assist in overhaul. - Fire News photos by Paul Mazza
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Manhasset-Lakeville Responds
A small fire broke out in a Great Neck apartment building on May 21, 2014. The blaze on Overlook Avenue was brought under control within 30 minutes by the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department. - Fire News photos by firstonscenephotos.com
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Extensive Damage in Huntington Blaze
On the early morning of May 14, 2014, the Huntington Fire Department was called to the Lemon Tree on Main Street for a reported fire. Units arrived to find heavy smoke coming from the second floor of the two-story commercial building with fire in the cockloft. Engine 2-3-1 and 2-3-7 picked up hydrants and stretched numerous handlines into the building as Ladder 2-3-12 took the front of the building. It took several hours to bring the fire, which did extensive damage to the building and several businesses housed in it, under control. Mutual aid was provided to the scene by Huntington Manor, Greenlawn, Centerport, Cold Spring Harbor and Melville. - Fire News photos by Paul Mazza
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Basement Fire in Sayville
Smoky Blaze in Atlantic Beach
On May 21, 2014, the Sayville Fire Department responded to a structure fire on Willett Avenue. Don Hodgkinson, the officer on Ladder 3-11-9, gave the signal 35 while Engine 3-11-4 picked up the hydrant and stretched two lines to the structure. Mutual aid for engines to the scene came from the Bayport, Bohemia and Holbrook, while West Sayville provided its FAST unit. In addition, Blue Point stood by at Sayville’s HQ. Community Ambulance was on scene, and PSEG was notified for utility disconnect. - Fire News photo by Rich Stark
Recently, the Long Beach Fire Department was notified for smoke from a house at the intersection of Pacific Boulevard and Coronado Street in Atlantic Beach. Lawrence-Cedarhurst Chief Anthony Rivelli (3201) was first on scene, followed by Chief Corbett (231), Engine 2342 from Long Beach and Ladder 325 from Lawrence-Cedarhurst were on scene. Firefighters were met with heavy fire on the second floor of an unoccupied summer home. With the help from Lawrence-Cedarhurst, Point Lookout-Lido, Island Park, Oceanside, Inwood and Atlantic Beach Rescue, the fire was placed under control, under the command of Chief of Department Richard Corbett (231). - Fire News photo by Zachary B. Grunther
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Cars, Boat and House Fire in Baldwin
The Baldwin Fire Department responded to Eastern Parkway in Baldwin for a report of a house fire. When Chief Yanantuono arrived he confirmed the call included cars and a boat on fire. Engine companies moved hose lines into the house and the fire was quickly put out. - Fire News photos by billbennettphoto.com
Propane Burn-off in Wantagh
Greenlawn Hits Laundromat Fire
The Greenlawn Fire Department responded to a fire at the Greenlawn Laundromat on Broadway just south of the LIRR tracks, on, May 17, 2014. About 30 Greenlawn firefighters were on the scene with an engine, ladder truck, rescue truck and ambulance, under the command of Assistant Chiefs Kurt Allen and Mike Bellis. The fire was confined to a clothes dryer and was rapidly extinguished with no extension to the building. There were no injuries reported. - Fire News photos by Steve Silverman
Wantagh firefighters responded to a burning propane tank on May 29, 2014, on Serpentine Lane. Firefighters attempted to secure the tank and were unable to shut the gas. A decision was made that the only safe recourse was to burn off the gas and thus the tank was removed to the street, a valve put in place and a road flare used to ignite the gas. Two lines were stretched, one for the flare and one for the tank. There were no injuries or damage to the home. - Fire News photo by Harry Loud
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Car Burns on Jackson Street Members of Engine 4 of the Hempstead Fire Department extinguished a car fire on Jackson Street near Main Street on the morning of May 9, 2014. - Fire News photo by firstonscenephotos.com
Good Containment in Brentwood Blaze On May 29, 2014, the Brentwood Fire Department was notified of a structure fire in the vicinity of Bancroft Road and Wells Drive. With First Assistant Chief William Peterson in charge, two mutual aid departments responded: Bay Shore, with Ladder 3-1-4 to the scene, and East Brentwood, with Engine 33-3 to Brentwood’s HQ. The fire originated in the basement near the boiler room and extended up to the second floor. While the fire was contained to the number 3 side of the house, there was smoke and water damage throughout. - Fire News photo by Rich Stark
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Quick KO in Baldwin
The Baldwin Fire Department received calls for a house fire on Ann Street on May 25, 2014. With the quick actions of firefighters, the rest of the house was saved from further damage. All operations were under the direction of Chief Yanantuono. - Fire News photos by BillBennettphoto.com
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Quick Work in Hewlett
Recently, the Hewlett Fire Department responded to Broadway for multiple calls for a fire on the third floor. With the quick actions of the fire department the fire was put out saving the rest of the building from further damage. - Fire News photos by billbennettphoto.com
Man Escapes from Condo Fire
At around midnight on May 26, 2014, the St. James Fire Department was called to Gotham Court for a reported fire in a senior living complex. The occupant was able to evacuate the home prior to units’ arrivals. Mutual aid was called to the scene from Smithtown, Stonybrook and Ronkonkoma. The fire was quickly knocked down with no extension to adjoining units. No injuries were reported. - Fire News photos by AJ Ryan
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6 FFs Injured in West Islip Blaze
On May 25, 2014, the West Islip Fire Department was activated for a residential structure fire on Pat Drive. Upon arrival of Chief of Department Blasie Gemellaro, heavy fire was showing on the exposure 2 side of the two-story family dwelling. First-due Engine 3-17-5, placed three handlines into operation. With rapidly deteriorating interior conditions on the second floor, command moved to an exterior attack to knock down the fireload on the second floor and attic. A total of six firefighters were transported with minor injuries to Good Samaritan Hospital for evaluation and treatment. Mutual aid assistance was provided by Bay Shore, Babylon, North Babylon, West Babylon and Bay Shore Brightwaters Ambulance Corp. - Fire News story by George Baxter, photos by Rich Stark and Paul Mazza
Babylon Basement Blaze Beat On May 24, 2014, the Babylon Fire Department was alerted for a basement fire on Nehring Avenue. First Assistant Chief Glenn arrived on scene and transmitted a working fire. First due Engine 1-2-3 stretched two lines, with one going into operation. Engines, 1-2-1, 1-2-4, 1-25, 1-2-6 Ladder 1-2-8 arrived and their crews searched and vented the house. All searches were negative and the fire was contained to the basement and brought under control within 30 minutes. There were no reported injuries. - Fire News photo by Paul Mazza
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Smoke, Fire, in Albertson The Albertson Fire Department responded to the report of smoke coming from a house on Meldon Avenue on May 28, 2014. Arriving units discovered a fire on the first floor of the small cape style home and the blaze was quickly extinguished. - Fire News photo by Firstonscenephotos.com
Levittown Takes Out House Fire On May 27, 2014, Levittown firefighters arrived at a Balsam Lane home to find the home engulfed in fire with extension to a garage on the number 2 side. Five lines were stretched with the flames being quickly knocked down and brought under control. A FAST unit was requested from Wantagh and Ladder 2 responded. They were put to work and an additional truck was requested from Hicksville. Units from East Meadow and North Bellmore relocated into Levittown. One firefighter was taken to the hospital for heat exhaustion, monitored and released. - Fire News photo by Harry Loud
Vacant House Goes in Hauppauge In the early morning hours of May 22, 2014, the Hauppauge Fire Department was activated for a house fire on Old Willets Path. Units arrived to find a two-story vacant house set back off the road fully involved. Engine 3-8-1 was first due and pulled in along with Ladder 3-8-7. Additional Engines 3-8-3, 3-8-4, 3-8-11 and Heavy Rescue 3-8-9 arrived within minutes. Multiple handlines were put into operation with the master stream of 3-8-7. Mutual aid was provided to the scene by Commack and Smithtown for RIT. - Fire News photo by Paul Mazza
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Quick KO in New Hyde Park
Smoke Shop Fire in Mastic
The New Hyde Park Fire Department transmitted a working house fire on May 2, 2014. The fire was located in a two-story home on Leonard Boulevard near Belmont Avenue. Firefighters made a quick knockdown of the fire. - Fire News photo by Firstonscenephotos.com
On March 23, 2014, the Mastic Fire Department received a call for a signal 13 in a smoke shop on Poospatuck Lane on the Poospatuck Reservation. First Chief Rudy Sunderman arrived on scene and radioed to county control requesting a signal 3 for a working fire and requested a signal 24 to Mastic Beach Fire Department and a RIT from Center Moriches. Mastic’s first-due pumper arrived on scene and went to work setting up hose lines and started to knock down the fire. Center Moriches' RIT set up across from the fire location. Mastic knocked down the fire quickly with no reported injuries. Also standing by on scene was Mastic Ambulance. - Fire News photo by Jim Rugen
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Deer Park Stops House Fire On April 23, 2014, the Deer Park Fire Department responded to a report of flames coming from the back of the house on the second floor on Maida and Tell Avenues. The fire was under the command of 14-30 Chief Larry Bradbury. The first engine stretched a handline to the back of the house while laddering the house. The inside team pulled ceilings and knocked down any visible fire and stopped fire from advancing. Assisting were North Babylon, West Islip, Wyandanch and Bay Shore. - Fire News photo by BTfirephoto.com
Selden House Fire On May 31, 2014, the Selden Fire Department was called out for a structure fire. No injuries were reported. - Fire News photo by A.Coffey
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Fast Moving North Babylon Blaze
Recently, the North Babylon Fire Company responded to a working fire on Sunrise Highway in North Babylon. First on scene was 1-8-31 who transmitted the working fire. Engine 1-8-3 quickly went to work to knock down the fast moving fire. Mutual aid was requested fromWest Islip, Babylon, West Babylon and Deer Park. All units were under the command of Chief of Department Jordan. -Fire News photos by John Ippolito, Jr.
Good Hose Work Saves Race Car
On May 26, 2014 the West Islip Fire Department was activated for rels of racing fuel cool in the bed of the truck. The fire was cona vehicle fire in the driveway of a Madison Avenue home. Units tained to the truck and was under control in about 15 minutes. arrived to find a Chevy pick up involved and close to a garage that Chief of Department Gemellaro was in charge of the scene. - Fire News photo by Paul Mazza had a race car in it. Engine 3-17-5 was first due and used one hand line with foam to extinguish the fire, and a booster line to keep bar-
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House Fire in Lakeview
Just after midnight on June 1, 2013, the Lakeview Fire Department was dispatched for a reported house fire on Clinton Street. Upon arrival heavy fire was coming from the first floor and starting to extend to the second of the split level home. Mutual aid was called
to the scene from Malverne, West Hempstead, Rockville Centre, and Hempstead. Additional departments stood by at Lakeview’s headquarters. The fire is under investigation by the Nassau County Fire Marshalls Office. - Fire News photos By Brian Grogan
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Coram Auto Shop Fire Recently, the Coram Fire Department was called out for a fire at a local auto body shop. -Fire News photo by AJ Ryan
Islip Terrace House Fire The Islip Terrace Fire Department responded to a report of smoke showing on May 30, 2014. Upon arrival they found two upstairs bedrooms and the downstairs living room on fire. Mutual aid was provided by Central Islip, East Islip, Islip and Great River. The Suffolk County Fire Marshal was investigating the cause of the fire. Chief Frank Cuoco of the Islip Terrace FD was the officer in charge. -Fire News photo by Bob Maxner
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Truck Burns in Islip
The Islip Fire Department was called to a building fire at Aparo Sanitary and Environmental Services on Greene Street on June 2, 2014. Second Assistant Chief Butler arrived to find heavy smoke coming from the two-story facility. Ladder 3-4-5 set up on the exposure 1 side of the building with Ladder 3-4-11 setting up on the exposure 4 side. First-due Engine 3-4-7 had a hydrant on Saxon Avenue and stretched two lines to the building. Once entry was made, a cesspool truck was found burning in the garage, the fire destroyed that truck and damaged at least one additional vehicle. The fire was contained to the garage area and took about 40 minutes to bring under control. Mutual aid was provided to the scene by the Bay Shore Fire Department for RIT, and the East Islip Fire Department for an Engine, Islip Exchange Ambulance was also on scene with multiple ambulances. The Islip Terrace Fire Department stood by at Islip Headquarters. There were no reported injuries and the cause is under investigation. Islip Chief of Department Paolicelli was in charge of the scene. - Fire News photos by Paul Mazza and Kevin Parkan
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House Fire in North Babylon
On June 2, 2014, the North Babylon Fire Company was alerted for a house fire on Espie Lane. When Chief Harrington arrived, followed by First and Second Assistant Chiefs Cabano and Caroleo the home was well involved on the first and second floor, on the 1-2 and 3 side exposures with all occupants out safely. First-due Engine 1-82 stretched three lines with the crews of Engine 1-8-3 and 1-8-8. Ladder 1-8-6 took the front of the house and its crew began search-
es and venting, with all searches negative. Mutual aid was requested from Babylon for RIT, West Islip for an additional Ladder (3-174) and Deer Park for an additional Engine (Squad 1-4-6) It took about 45 minutes to bring the fire under control. First Assistant Chief Cabano was in charge of the alarm. - Fire News photos by Paul Mazza
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N. Babylon Kitchen Fire
On June 10, 2014, the North Babylon Fire Company responded to was opened crews started knocking down the visible fire in the attic. a working house fire on Strathmore Drive off of Spangle Drive. The Assisting North Babylon were Babylon Village, West Islip and Deer - Fire News photo by BTfirephoto.com fire appeared to be in the attic area over the kitchen. Once the roof Park FD.
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Good Stop at Dix Hills Attic Fire
The Dix Hills Fire Department responded to an early morning attic fire in a home on Hunting Hill Drive, on June 9, 2014, shortly after midnight. Crews made an aggressive interior attack and quickly had the blaze knocked-down. Fifty firefighters and rescue personnel operated at the scene with five engines, three ambulances, rehab, paramedic and first responder units. The Greenlawn Fire Department assisted with an RIT, while Huntington Manor and Deer Park provided an engine and ambulance on standby at Dix Hills headquarters. The incident was under the command of Chief Bill Stio, with operations handled by First Assistant Chief Robert Fling, and Third Assistant Chief Alan Berkowitz. The fire was contained to the attic, with smoke and water damage throughout the house. The occupants safely evacuated and there were no injuries reported. The fire appeared electrical in origin, and was under investigation by the Huntington Town Fire Marshal. Suffolk FireRescue Coordinators were also on the scene to provide assistance. - Fire News photos by Steve Silverman
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1 Fire Twice in Setauket On June 11, 2014, the Setauket Fire Department was activated for a reported garage fire at a residence on Flagpole Lane. Upon arrival of the firstdue engine company a working fire was transmitted. Under the command of Setauket 3rd Assistant Chief Paul Rodier, mutual aid was requested from tony Brook, Centereach, Port Jefferson, Stony Brook Volunteer Ambulance Corps and Port Jefferson Volunteer Ambulance Corps. Unknown contents within the garage energized the fire twice and firefighters had knocked initial fire down. No injuries were reported. -Fire News photo by Andrew Tetreault
ManhassetLakeville House Fire On June 7, 2014, Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department Companies 1, 2, 3 and the Ambulance Unit were dispatched to a reported house fire on Gristmill Lane in Plandome Manor. Deputy Chief Kiess reported that he had fire throughout a vacant 1-½ story ranch with heavy smoke pushing from the attic vents. Engine 8735 was the first piece of apparatus to arrive on the scene and a 1-¾ inch hose line was immediately stretched. After a few minutes, conditions rapidly deteriorated and DC Kiess withdrew all members and instituted an exterior attack. Shortly after withdrawing all members, a large section of the roof collapsed. Two Manhasset-Lakeville firefighters were transported with minor injuries. - Fire News story by Kirk Candan; photo by Lee Genser and Michael Bernatovich
Jericho Apartment Complex Fire On February 27, 2014, Jericho Fire Companies responded to a building fire at the Westwood Village Apartments on Westwood Drive. Met with heavy smoke and visible fire showing out the front door, Assistant Chief Lottes called for Syosset’s RIT. Engine 942, under the command of Lt. Daniel Jurado, stretched two attack lines to the fire building and were soon followed by Ladder 941, Engine 945, Engine 943, Ambulance. The American Red Cross was on scene to assist displaced residents from approximately 18 apartments damaged and/or a loss of utilities. - Fire News story by John J. O’Brien, Sr. photo by Kevin Imm
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CFSI 2014 - A Success
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EMS ACROSS THE ISLAND
Car in the Water in Halesite
On May 19, 2014, the Halesite Fire Department was called to a motor vehicle accident behind the firehouse. A white SUV had driven through the park, crashed through the fence and ended up in Huntington Harbor. First responders discovered a single victim, who had self-extricated. They were informed by the victim that there were no other passengers in the vehicle. The victim was transported to Huntington Hospital by Halesite’s Rescue Squad. Thirty members responded under the command of Chief Dan McConnell and 2nd Assistant Chief Jamie Magerle. One Halesite firefighter was transported to Huntington Hospital for evaluation for exposure. Cold Spring Harbor was called for their dive team, and Centerport provided ALS. The Huntington Harbormaster also responded along with Suffolk County Police. - Fire News photos by Kate Kuntz and AJ Ryan
Bay Shore MVA
Recently, the Bay Shore Fire Department was alerted for a motor vehicle accident with a person trapped on 5th Avenue in Bay Shore. Members of the BSFD Fire Emergency Service Squad (FESS), quickly put hydraulic tools to work and freed the driver without incident. BSBRA was on scene to treat and transported the driver to an area hospital in unknown condition. All BSFD units were under the command of 1st Assistant Chief John Ippolito, Jr. - Fire News photo by John Ippolito, Jr.
Centereach Multi-Vehicle MVA
The Centereach Fire Department responded to a multi-vehicle accident that sent one patient to Stony Brook University Hospital. Fire crews secured all vehicles and applied a drying agent. Fire police was also on scene controlling traffic. Chief Derek Anderson was in command. - Fire News photo by Ron Monteleone
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Car into Tree in Melville On May 16, 2014, the Melville Fire Department responded to an MVA involving one car and a tree on Bagatelle Road, south of the LIE. The female driver apparently lost control. She suffered minor injuries, was treated and transported to the Huntington Hospital. First Assistant Chief Jason Bernfeld was in charge. - Fire News photo by Tom Pesce
Freeport MVA A mother and her small child were able to escape serious injury after a chain reaction crash on Atlantic Avenue near Hayes Street in Freeport just before noon on May 21, 2014. The accident involved an overturned SUV with mother and child and two other vehicles that collided head-on. Freeport firefighters were on the scene to assist the injured. - Fire News photo by firstonscenephotos.com
Multiple Injuries at Yaphank MVA
On the morning of May 14, 2014, the Yaphank Fire Department was activated for an MVA at the intersection of Yaphank-Middle Island Road and East Bartlett Avenue. Upon arrival command saw the driver of the overturned vehicle was heavily pinned. Suffolk County Police ESU assisted Yaphank with the extrication. Multiple victims were transported to nearby medical facilities for their injuries. - Fire News photo by Bryan Lopez
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MVA in Hempstead The driver of a small sedan was injured on May 21, 2014, after an auto accident at the intersection of Milburn and Harold Avenues in Hempstead. Hempstead firefighters were called to the scene to extricate the driver from the mangled auto. She was transported to an area hospital by North Shore Ambulance. - Fire News photo by firstonscenephotos.com
Overturn in Commack The Suffolk Police and Commack Fire and EMS companies responded to an accident involving an overturned Jeep on Townline Road south of Old Northport Road on May 20, 2014. The driver was injured and treated by rescue crews. Townline Road was closed in both directions in the area while police removed the vehicle and debris from the roadway. - Fire News photo by Joseph C. Sperber
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Commack Rollover On February 19, 2014, the Commack Fire Department and Commack Ambulance responded to an MVA involving a vehicle hitting a curb, losing control and rolling over onto its roof in the westbound lane of Jericho Turnpike, a quarter-mile east of the Sunken Meadow Parkway . The only victim, the driver, was extricated and fully imobilized. He was transported to a local hospital by the Commack Ambulance. No other vehicles were involved. - Fire News photo by Tom Pesce
Plainview Car in Garage ‌ Accidentally On May 11, 2014, the Plainview Fire Department was alerted for a report of a car into a garage with unknown aided. Arriving units found a 90-year-old woman had driven through her garage door and struck items inside the garage. Crews used hydraulic tools to cut the supports on the door and removed the door and then the car. No injuries were reported and Chief Ross Dubner was in command of the operation. - Fire News photo by Kevin Imm
Driver Killed in Street Sweeper Overturn The driver of a street sweeper was killed when his vehicle overturned on Peninsula Boulevard near Lakeside Drive on the Rockville Centre/Lakeview border early May 9, 2014. The sweeper apparently made contact with a second truck and, after losing control, struck the center guardrail and flipped over. Lakeview, Rockville Centre and Malverne were all on the scene along with Nassau County ESU and police. - Fire News photo by Firstonscenephotos.com
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Car in Creek in Valley Stream
Valley Stream firefighters responded to a car into the water at Mill Edward Cahill Park. No one was injured. Nassau County ESU was Road and Sunrise Highway on May 23, 2014. An apparent despon- on the scene to remove the vehicle from the water. - Fire News photo by firstonscenephotos.com dent man left the roadway and drove directly into a creek at the
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Hewlett Responds to Car on Tracks
The Hewlett Fire Department was called to the scene of a car on the railroad tracks on May 23, 2014. A shopper apparently lost control of her vehicle in a parking lot, jumped the curb, plowed through a fence, and landed on the LIRR train tracks off Harris Avenue. Rail service was immediately shut down while crews removed the car from the area. There were no serious injuries. - Fire News photo by firstonscenephotos.com
MVA on the SS Brings W. Hempstead
The West Hempstead Fire Department responded to a mutual aid call from the Lakeview Fire Department on the evening of May 21, 2014. The alarm was for an auto accident on the Southern State Parkway just west of Exit 18-Eagle Avenue. One person was transported from the scene. - Fire News photo by firstonscenephotos.com
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Farmingdale MVA
On Memorial Day, May 26, 2014, the Farmingdale Fire Department responded to an MVA with aided on Bethpage and Lenox Roads. Squad 924’s crew secured both vehicles without incident. Ambulance 929 transported one pediatric patient. - Fire News photo by Mike Oppedisano
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1 Fatality in Ronkonkoma MC MVA
In the early morning hours of May 3, 2014, the Ronkonkoma Fire Department was activated for a motorcycle MVA on Patchogue Holbrook Road at Watson Court. Suffolk County Highway Patrol officers were the first units on scene and requested rescue. The victims, a male and female, were traveling north on Patchogue Holbrook
Road trying to pass a vehicle on the right at high speeds when the driver of the bike lost control hitting a guardrail and ejecting both into a parked car. Both victims were transported to Stony Brook Medical Center via Ronkonkoma ambulance for injuries. The driver of the bike died en route. - Fire News photo by Bryan Lopez
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MVA in Central Islip The Central Islip Fire Department was called to a crash on Suffolk Avenue on May 24, 2014, after a vehicle lost control, jumped the curb and slammed into a fire hydrant causing a water main break below the hydrant. Fire department members attempted to get to the leak but the gushing water made it impossible to shut down. The Suffolk County Water Authority was called in to deal with the water leak while EMS units were called in to transport two victims from the vehicle to local hospitals for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. - Fire News photo by AJ Ryan
2 Peds Injured in West Hempstead MVA Two pedestrians were struck and seriously injured on May 25, 2014, on Hempstead Turnpike in West Hempstead. The two were struck by a sedan traveling eastbound that had its front windshield completely shattered by the impact. West Hempstead firefighters and EMS personnel were on the scene along with county police. One of the injured was transported by Nassau County helicopter to NUMC and the other was taken by ambulance to a nearby hospital. - Fire News photo by firstonscenephotos.com
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Multiple Injuries in LIE MVA On May 24, 2014, the Hauppauge Fire Department was activated for an MVA heavy rescue reported overturn, on the westbound Long Island Expressway off-ramp of exit 57. Upon arrival, commanding chiefs confirmed numerous victims trapped in the overturn and requested mutual aid from Central Islip, along with Ronkonkoma and Lakeland for ambulances. SCPD-ESU assisted with the extrication and multiple victims were transported to nearby medical facilities for their injuries. - Fire News photos by Bryan Lopez and AJ Ryan
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Hang Glider in Tree in Patchogue
On May 25, 2014, the Patchogue Fire Department responded to a high angle rescue call for reported hang glider stuck in a tree on Conklin Avenue. Upon arrival commanding chiefs saw a serious situation and called for all tech-rescue teams in the Town Of Brookhaven to respond. Also assisting was SCPD emergency services and NYPD aviation. The victim was stuck in the tree for approximately. 90 minutes, but was brought down safely by emergency workers with only some minor cuts and scrapes. He was transported to a nearby medical facility to be checked out. - Fire News photos by Bryan Lopez and AJ Ryan
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MVA and Spill in Massapequa
On May 28, 2014, the Massapequa Fire Department received a call to respond for a spill at an MVA located at Merrick Road and Ocean Avenue. - Fire News photo by Ed Tuffy
MVA in Mineola
A two-car collision on West Jericho Turnpike in Mineola on May 28, 2014, sent one vehicle onto the sidewalk, stopping just short of the local Dunkin Donuts. Both drivers were shaken but neither was seriously injured. Mineola firefighters and police were on the scene. - Fire News photo by Firstonscenephotos.com
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3 Hurt in Bus-Bus Collision On May 20, 2014, the Copiague Fire Department was called to the intersection of Mazzini Avenue and Molloy Street for a school bus accident with overturn. A full size bus collided with a mini bus causing the smaller bus to roll on its side. Assistant Chiefs Campion and Rosenberg arrived and found both drivers and a child on the smaller bus injured. All out of the vehicles. Engine 1-3-9, ambulance 1-3-27, along with mutual aid ambulances 17-8 from North Amityville and 1-1-12 from Amityville, responded. All of the injured were taken to Good Samaritan Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. - Fire News photo by Paul Mazza
Emergency Landing in Shirley On Friday March 21, 2014, the Mastic Fire Department received a call for a private plane that lost the front landing gear. The plane was heading for Brookhaven Calabro Airport in Shirley, and was directed by the airport control to circle while the Mastic Fire Department and Mastic Ambulance respond and set up for the emergency landing. The pilot was able to land the plane by sliding it on its nose and stopping it. There were no leaks from the plane and no injuries. - Fire News photo by Jim Rugen
Overturn in W. Babylon The West Babylon Fire Department responded just on May 9, 2014 to an MVA overturn at Great East Neck Road and Montauk Highway. When Assistant Chiefs Manzi, Schumann and Sullo arrived they found a Volkswagen Jetta had gone off the road and struck a utility pole, snapping it at the base and causing the Jetta to overturn multiple times before landing on its roof. The driver self extricated and suffered minor injuries. - Fire News photo by Paul Mazza
MVA in Centereach Centereach Fire Department responded to a motor vehicle accident northbound Nichols Road just south of Middle Country Road. Under the command of Chief 31 Henry Borkowski. One patient was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital. The vehicle was secured by fire crews. -Fire News photo by Ron Montelone
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Driver Trapped in Uniondale The driver of a small sedan was injured and trapped in his vehicle for a brief time after his car struck the rear of a pick-up truck on Front Street on April 20, 2014. Uniondale firefighters and EMS personnel were on the scene to remove the injured driver who was transported to an area hospital by Nassau County Ambulance. –Fire News photo by firstonscenephotos.com
3-Car MVA in Medford Medford Fire Department along with Medford Volunteer Ambulance responded to a three-car MVA on Route 112 and Woodside Avenue. Medford Volunteer Ambulance transported two patients with non-life-threatening injuries. -Fire News photo by Ron Monteleone
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Overturn in Bohemia On May 19, 2014 at, the Bohemia Fire Department was activated for an MVA overturn at the intersection of Church St. and Johnson Ave. With all chiefs on scene, they found one car that rolled over and took out two LIPA poles. Responding units were Rescue 8, Engine 1, Fire Police 19. One victim was transported to local hospital by Community Ambulance Corps. - Fire News photo by Pam LoSquadro
MVA in Franklin Square The Franklin Square and Munson Fire Department were called to the scene of a two vehicle accident on April 19, 2014. One car plowed into a parked car, driving it onto a nearby lawn on Fenworth Boulevard. No one was injured but police were conducting an investigation at the scene. - Fire News photo by firstonscenephotos.com
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Nesconset MVA Nesconset Fire Department responded to a two-car motor vehicle accident on Middle Country Road and Moriches Road. Fire crews secured both vehicles and applied a drying agent. One patient was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital -Fire News photo by Ron Monteleone
Man Trapped in Massapequa Recently, the Massapequa Fire Department responded to a man trapped in a utility hole located outside on Front Street and Park Lane. Engine Company 5, Ladder 6, Ambulance 639 and Squad 8 responded. On scene, 1st Assistant Chief Beneville took charge. Units found that a local water company employee had gone down a manhole to access the water main and became trapped. Technical Rescue units from the Bethpage and North Bellmore were called in to assist in removing the man. Firefighters worked for almost 90 minutes cutting away the concrete and steel rings around the opening before finally removing the man. The man was treated by Nassau County Police medics. - Fire News photo by Ed Tuffy
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SUV Flips on SSP Northbound exit 19 of the Southern State Parkway was closed for a short time early on April 19, 2014, after an SUV flipped over while exiting the parkway. Lakeview firefighters and EMS personnel were on the scene but there were no injuries. - Fire News photo by Firstonscenephotos.com
Pinned in Mineola The driver of a sedan was pinned in his vehicle after he struck the back of a pick-up truck and overturned on West Jericho Turnpike in Mineola on April 17, 2014. Mineola firefighters and Nassau County ESU had to remove the roof of the car to gain access to the trapped driver. He was transported at a local hospital by County EMS. - Fire News photo by Firstonscenephotos.com
Amityville Handles Entrapment On May 26, 2014 the Amityville Fire Department was alerted for an MVA with entrapment at the intersection of Park Avenue and Cedar Street. A collision between a Toyota Camry and Chevy Caprice sent the Caprice into a utility pole and trapped the passenger. The crew from Engine 1-1-3 had a precautionary line stretched as the crew from Heavy Rescue 1-1-15 put spreaders and cutters into operation to remove the rear passenger door and B post to extricate the passenger in about 10 minutes. Chief of Department Waegerle was in charge of the scene. - Fire News photo by Paul Mazza
Car vs. Building in Bohemia On May 31, 2014, the Bohemia Fire Department was activated for an MVA, car into commercial building on Church Street. Arriving units were Rescue 8, Engine 7 and Fire Police 19. The driver of the car did not suffer any injuries. A Town of Islip Building Inspector was called to the scene and it was determined there was structural damage to the building. -Fire News photo by Pam Losquadro
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2 Injured in Melville Heavy Rescue The Melville Fire Department responded to a crash on Bagatelle Road near Wilmington Drive, on May 25, 2014, when a Chevrolet Surburban struck a light pole and a tree. Firefighters used heavy rescue tools to remove a door and free a passenger. A male and a female, were transported to Huntington Hospital by the Melville Rescue Squad. Thirty fire-rescue personnel were on the scene with three ambulances, a heavy rescue truck, a pumper and fire police, under the command of First Assistant Chief Jason Bernfeld. - Fire News photo by Steve Silverman
Dix Hills Handles Heavy Rescue MVA The Dix Hills Fire Department responded to a twocar crash on the Northern State Parkway west of Deer Park Avenue in the eastbound lanes on April 21, 2014. Firefighters used heavy rescue extrication tools to remove a woman trapped in one of the vehicles. Three victims suffered injuries, with the woman being airlifted to Stony Brook University Hospital by Suffolk Police Medevac. Two men were transported by Dix Hills Rescue Squad ambulances to Huntington Hospital. - Fire News photo by Steve Silverman
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Lindenhurst Junior Invitational Drill June 8, 2014 Place
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 4th
Team
Lindenhurst Hagerman Bay Shore Central Islip East Islip
Total Points
33 26 24 18 18
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Lindenhurst Motorized Drill June 7, 2014 Place
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Team
Total Points
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Central Islip Junior Invitational Drill June 1, 2014 Place
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
Team
Bay Shore Lindenhurst Hagerman East Islip Islip
Total Points
42 21 20 17 16
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Gordon Heights Holds Installation Ceremony
Congratulations to the members of the Gordon Heights Fire Department as they serve their community. Good luck to Chief Erton Rudder and 1st Assistant Chief Eric Lee as they lead the department in 2014. Sworn into office were the following: Truck — Captain Kinsley Kwateng, Lt. Chesley Ruffin. Engine — Captain Leon Forrest, Lt. Moone' Rivers and Lt. Raul Cuessi. EMS — Captain Robin Robinson, Lt. Donalda Lee. Fire Police — Captain Victor Pinto, Jr., Lt. Adolph Gordon, Lt. Yvonne Simpson. Good luck to the entire department in 2014. -Fire News photos by Dennis Whittam
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Chief Donald Corkery Installed as NYSAFC President
Congratulations to Sayville ex-Chief Donald Corkery as he serves as president of the New York State Association of Fire Chiefs. Chief Corkery was sworn into office at the NYSAFC Conference in Verona, NY, by Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone. Firefighters throughout New York State and Long Island attended
the ceremony, along with Suffolk County Fire-Rescue and Emergency Services Commissioner Joe Williams and Deputy Commissioner John Jordan. Good luck to President Don Corkery as he leads the organization in 2014. -Fire News photos by Dennis Whittam
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E. Meadow Chief Takes Oath
Robert W. Salvesen, flanked by his daughter Katie and son Ryan, takes the Oath of Office as Chief of the East Meadow Fire Department, at their 84th Annual Installation Dinner held May 17, 2014. Assistants, James Kane, John McGee and Joe Lennon were also sworn in. - Fire News photo by Joe Virgilio
Chief Schimidgall Recognized
Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor John Venditto (second from right), Nassau County Legislator Michael Venditto (third from left) and Nassau County Legislator Rose Marie Walker (second from left) recently attended the Annual Installation Dinner of the North Massapequa Fire Department and joined recognizing Outgoing Chief Robert Schmidgall for his outstanding service to the Department and the community. Chief Schmidgall is a longtime member of Ladder Company No. 1. Also on hand (left to right) were North Massapequa Fire District Commissioner Ralph J. Raymond, Chief of Department Kevin B. Mauro and North Massapequa Fire District Commissioner Frank A. Nocerino.
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Brookhaven Town Fire Districts Installation
The Brookhaven Town Fire Districts Officers’ Association held their Annual Meeting and Brunch at Sunset Harbor. Town of Brookhaven Councilman Dan Panico was on hand to install the officers of the organization. Congratulations to President William Kelly, Riverhead; First Vice President Charles Mineo, Mastic; Second Vice President Tim Deveny, Wading River; Sergeant at Arms Dave Sponton, Bellport; Secretary/Treasurer Charles Freeman, Terryville; Chaplain Edwin Brooks, Mastic, as they lead the organization in 2014. On hand to thank pastPresident Eugene Petricevich for his service to the association in 2013 was his family, representatives from fire districts throughout the Town of Brookhaven and many friends in government. -Fire News photos by Dennis Whittam
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East Quogue Holds 93rd Inspection Dinner Recently, the East Quogue Fire Department held their 93rd Inspection and Awards Dinner. The dinner was dedicated to the officers and members of the United States military. Congratulations to Chief William A. Potter III, 1st Assistant Chief Scott W. Davonski and 2nd Assistant Chief David R. Kohler as they lead the department in 2014. Good luck to Captains Sean McDermott, Thomas Mendenhall, and Mark Rykman and to Lieutenants David Rosante, Michael Algozzino, Randy Kracke, Lance Mion and Eric Plum as they serve the department and their companies. -Fire News photos by Dennis Whittam
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Westhampton Beach Ladies Auxilliary
The Westhampton Beach Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary was 10 years old in March, 2014. The ladies celebrated with a dinner at Starr Boggs in WHB on May 29, 2014. Pictured are: Joy Makarewicz, Jean Ethier, Assoc. Member-John Makarewicz, Rena Mootoo, Jackie Angus, Meena Chockalingam, Ilona Lowenthal, Maria Cable, Erica Olsen, Vice-President Pat Gonce, Chief Chip Bancroft,
Susan Balogh, Kerry Everhart, 1st Ass’t. Chief Ross Donneson, Kim Marks, Kristi Garcia, Shawn Ethier (Chief when the ladies organized in 2004), Diana Reid, President Carol Del Vecchio, and Secretary/Treasurer Cody Hoyle. A good time was had by all and all are looking forward to many more years of service. -Fire News photo by Cody Hoyle
Centerport FD Memorial Day Parade
The Centerport Fire Department hosted their annual Memorial Day Parade and Service which was very well-attended by the community. Besides firefighters and apparatus, the parade featured marching bands from the Harborfields Schools, Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, as well as Girl Scouts and Brownies from local troops. After the parade, the ex-Chiefs led a flag-raising ceremony at the Park Circle Monument opposite the firehouse. This year’s guest speaker was Brigadier General R. Dennis Kerr, U.S. Army, (Ret.) who grew up in Huntington Bay. Refreshments were served by the Centerport Cadets and the Ladies Auxiliary held their bake sale. - Fire News photos by Steve Silverman
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Tires Are Often Overlooked By Daniel Peluso For many of us coming in for a call and chauffering a piece of fire apparatus is a common occurrence. There are very few career people in house to pre-check a rig before a shift or a run. So, how many of us actually take notice of the tires the rigs are riding on? Recently, during some routine maintenance, I had found the inside tire of one of our rigs flat. Now, this might not be such a big deal at first, but keep in mind this piece of apparatus is a
front line unit and was never written up or reported for any problems with drivability. NFPA 1911 7.3.3 clearly states that all tires shall be inspected for damage and shall be inflated to the manufacturers’ recommended pressure. It goes on to state that tires shall be replaced at least every seven years or more frequently when the tread wear exceeds state or federal standards as determined by measuring with a tread depth gauge. Most fire districts who are fortunate to have
a facility and technician to safeguard against these inconveniences are lucky, but it does not excuse those of us who do not. We are all still accountable for the safety of our equipment and the personnel that ride on it. As a team we need to look at things that sometimes might not be of interest to us, so spend a few minutes the next time you’re in the station and take a closer look at what your rig is riding on. You might be surprised what you find. STAY SAFE !
Daniel Peluso is a 27year veteran in the volunteer fire service. He is the Vice President of the Long Island Emergency Vehicle Technicians organization. Dan has worked in the automotive field for 30 years and is ASE certified. He has worked on fire apparatus for the last 10 years and has written multiple articles for many trade magazines throughout the fire service and the automotive industry.
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E. Northport FD Annual Installation of Officers
The East Northport Fire Department held their 106th Annual Installation of Officers on May 10, 2014, at the Larkfield. Board of Fire Commissioners Chairman Robert Sagistano administered the oath of office to Chief of Department Joseph Ervin, along with First Assistant Chief First Assistant Chief Wayne Kaifler, Jr., and Second Assistant Chief Daniel Heffernan. Line and Squad Officers were installed as follows: Engine Co. 1 — Captain John McCoy, Lieutenant Bryan Gosik. Engine Co. 2 — Captain Daniel Flanagan, Lt. Steven Macedonio. Hook & Ladder Co. — Captain Thomas Bourne, Lt. Matthew Cambria. Rescue Squad - Lt. Robert Hathaway. Fire Police — Captain Joseph York (Fire Police Captain and Honorary Chief Joseph York answered his last alarm on June 6, 2014), Lts. Thomas Noonan and Anthony Cassillo. Chief Mechanic John Cetta, Assistant Mechanic Christopher Radimer, Chaplain William Bootz, and Assistant Chaplain Charlie Murray. Company Achievement Awards were presented to Christopher Radimer of Engine Co. 1, ex-Chief John Schmidt of Engine Co. 2, Vincent Pastore of the Hook & Ladder Co., Thomas Noonan of Fire Police, and Rosemarie Sholes of the Rescue Squad. The Paul Mathews Memorial Award was presented to Rosemarie Sholes, who also received the Commissioners Award for outstanding ambulance response. The 30 Years of Service award was presented to Matthew Gross, Jr.; with 20 Years award presented to Chief Joseph Ervin and Brendan Mulroy. The James Niemczyk Memorial Award was bestowed on Lt. Matthew Cambria for his devotion, commitment, and service to the department and community. The 2013 Firefighter of the Year Award was presented to Roger Putnam, a 42-year veteran of the department. - Fire News photos by Steve Silverman
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Huntington Chiefs’ Council Installs Officers
The Town of Huntington Fire Chiefs’ Council recently swore in their new executive officers at their May meeting at the Northport Fire Department. Huntington Town Councilwoman Susan Berland administered the oath of office to the Executive Board. (Left, above): ex-Chief Gary Hontz, Eaton’s Neck FD, Treasurer; ex-Chief David Mohr, Huntington Community First Aid Squad, Secretary; Chief Dan McConnell, Halesite FD, Second Vice President; Councilwoman Berland; ex-Chief John McDonough, Northport FD, First Vice President; and ex-Chief John McKenna, Northport FD, President. - Fire News photos by Steve Silverman
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Huntington 171st Installation Dinner
Fire News Photog Wins PCLI Award
Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci (R,C,WF,I-Huntington Station) recently joined members of the Huntington Fire Department for their 171st Annual Installation Dinner. During the ceremony, new chief Robert Berry was installed along with the full slate of officers for 2014. “The Huntington Fire Department provides our community with first rate protection and assistance when residents need it most,” said Lupinacci. “The men and women of the department are truly dedicated to the community and the fire service. I want to wish Chief Berry and all the members of the Huntington Fire Department a safe and successful 2014.” (Above): Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci joins Huntington Fire Department Chief Robert Berry and Huntington Town Clerk Jo-Ann Raia.
Congratulations to Fire News photographer Andrew Tetreault for being recognized at the Press Club of Long Island 2014 Media Awards. Andrew took second place in the Visual Feature Category for his photograph. The Press Club of Long Island, the local chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists, announced winners in more than 80 categories of its Media Awards contest at its annual awards dinner held on June 5, 2014, at the Woodbury Country Club. Andrew stands among the ranks of some of Long Island’s top journalists and exemplifies excellence in the field of professional journalism. Well done Andrew! -Fire News photo by Dennis Whittam
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Westbury F.D.’s Rev. Kenneth Hessel Elected Chief Chaplan NYS Association of Fire Chaplains Chaplains from around NYS learned how they could better help their communities and departments heal from tragedies as part of the NYS Association of Fire Chaplains’ 48th Annual Conf., held at the Westbury Fire Department. At the conference Westbury F..D.’s Rev. Kenneth Hessel was elected chief chaplain. He is the third chief chaplain from Nassau County in the 48-year history of the association [Father Vince Kennedy (1966-1969) and Mr. Tom Tobin (1994-1996)] and the 7th overall from LI. Rev. Hessel has served as the pastor at the former Redeemer Lutheran Church in Old Westbury and is currently studying to be a
hospital chaplain. Also elected was Plainview F.D.’s William Mayo as second deputy chief chaplain. Members learned healing techniques like Critical Incident Stress Management. and learned how healing has taken place after 9/11 and Superstorm Sandy. Also Rev. Alan Steinke, of Massapequa, whose house was destroyed in Superstorm Sandy, spoke on how the caregiver can be affected by tragedy and what tools can be used in self-care after such an event. Attendees also heard from a member of the Westbury Fire Department and the chaplain as they discussed the healing that took place within the department after a tragedy which took the life of a young
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member and injured two others in a serious car crash. A trip to Ground Zero was taken to see the physical recovery that has happened since 2001. Chief Chaplain Ken Hessel stated, “Our chaplains across the state have had to deal with a variety of tragedies from a plane crash outside of Buffalo, to shootings in Webster and Mohawk, to floods across the state. The goal of this conference was to help prepare chaplains to be equipped to handle the firefighters and themselves when faced with such tragedies.” For more information, please contact Chief Chaplain Ken Hessel at 516-320-0738 or e-mail: knhessel@gmail.com. Fire News photos by Bill Gruener and Frank C. Trotta
Chief Chaplain - Rev. Kenneth Hessel: Westbury Fire Department, 1st Deputy Chief Chaplain, Rev. James Van Houten: Walden Fire Department, 2nd Deputy Chief Chaplain - Mr. William Mayo: Plainview Fire Department, North Region Director - Canon Samuel Lundy: Copenhagen Fire Department, Central Region Director - Rev. Thomas Margrave: Cortland Fire Department, West Central Director, Mr. Spencer Kennedy: Brighton Fire Department
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Huntington Manor’s Ed Billia led us in prayer at the World Trade Center
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Rev. Kenneth Hessel sworn in as Chief Chaplain
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SOUTH REGION Officers being sworn in by past-Chief Wayne Jagow
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Chief Chaplain and Bill Gruener congratulate new member Frank Trotta, Chaplain, Bellport Fire Department
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Halesite Installation and Awards
The Halesite Fire Department held its 113th Annual Installation of Officers on April 26, 2014, at The Huntington Crescent Club. The following Department Officers were sworn in during the ceremony: Chief — Dan McConnell, 1st Assistant Chief — Greg
Colonna, 2nd Assistant Chief — Jamie Sergeant-at-Arms — Bob Wenk Congratulations to all the chiefs and offiMagerle; Chairman of the Board of Trustees — Ex-Chief Dennis Magerle; Treasurer - Roger cers, and all the awardees from the Haelsite Ketcham; Secretary — Kate Kuntz; Assistant Fire Department. - Fire News photos Secretaries — Jessica Kitzen and Lucy courtesy Kate Kuntz, Halesite PIO Oppenheim; Chaplain — Nick Berghela;
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Ridge Installation The Ridge Fire Department held their 73rd Annual Installation Dinner on March 22, 2014. The Installation Dinner was held at Majestic Gardens in Rocky Point. Sworn into office were Chief of Department Steven Gray, 1st Assistant Chief Shawn T. Davis, 2nd Assistant Chief Michael Gray and 3rd Assistant Chief Louis Kaiser. The following members received awardees: EMS hight points Paul Halbert; Fire high points, Charlie Hepner; William Kasparite Award, John Devito; Walter Darcy Award, Bill Sagan; Richard Gianmugnai Award, Mike Dudley; Jack Austen Award, Wesley Phillips; Probie of The Year, Brian Brooks; Firemen of The Year, Stan Klien; EMS Person of The Year, Paul Halbert; and Company of The Year, Company One. -Fire News photos by Ron Monteleone
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Northport Hosts Chuck Varese Extrication Tournament The seventh annual Chuck Varese Extrication Tournament was again a success this year, due to the participation of 21 teams from 11 departments, and the generous support from sponsors. The event was hosted on May 10, 2014, by the Northport Fire Department and held in the memory of Northport Firefighter Chuck Varese, 25, who was killed by a drug-impaired driver in April 2008. Chuck is the son of Northport ex-Chief Robert “Beefy” Varese, who said that the tournament is a, “labor of love and my gift to my son every year.” It’s held as a working memorial for Chuck, who was active with the department’s JOLT unit. Beefy said that the competition promotes great camaraderie between the departments, as well as being a good training experience for the teams. First place honors were awarded to the Greenlawn FD, Second Place to Commack FD, and Third Place to Huntington Manor FD. Major supporters included Hendrickson Fire Equipment, Firematic Supply, ASI Fire/Rescue Apparel, Gershow Recycling, KCD Enterprises, L & L Trophies, Hi-Tech Fire & Safety, GA Chivvis, Nassau Fire/Genesis, Hicksville Spring and Brake, PL Custom Rescue One, Eclipse Signs, Kirby Designs and Waterway. - Fire News story by Steve Silverman, photos by John Mancino (More photos on page 94)
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2014 FMASCO Shotgun Competition
With 105 shooters from 14 fire departments and two gun clubs competing, the 2014 Fire Marshal Association of Suffolk County (FMASCO) Shotgun Competition was a huge success. Shooters from beginner to expert vied for one of the many awards or raffles given out during the day. The best shooters of the day were: Juniors — Eric Cunha, Hageman Family Gun Club; Women’s — Liz Russolesi, Ocean Beach FD; Men’s — Bob Dash, Bayport FD. The team from Hagerman FD took home the trophy for best five shooters and Ocean Beach FD repeated as the overall team event champions. A big thank you to Mastic Beach FD for their great barbeque lunch and the Firefighters Cancer Support Network for providing breakfast. Some of the proceeds of this year’s event will be donated to the Firefighters Cancer Support Network. -Fire News photos by Dennis Whittam
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E. Meadow FD Presents Award to NUMC’S Burn Center The Nassau University Medical Center’s burn center was presented with a plaque in appreciation for consistently demonstrating loyalty and support to the community and to the advancement of the Emergency Medical Services personnel. The award was presented at a brunch in honor of EMS Week, which celebrated the vital work of the fire-medics, firefighters, first responders and officers for their around-the-clock response to assist the ill and injured residents of our county. They were joined by Assemblyman Thomas McKevitt and NC Legislature Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves during the award presentation. Present to receive the award were Ilene McCarthy, Amy Pakes, Dr. Roger Simpson, Carey Welt, Dr. Louis Riina and Robert Schiller. - Fire News photo courtesy of Shelley Lotenberg
Helping Our Wounded Warriors At the recent Mega Fire Show at the Nassau County Coliseum members of Nassau County Firefighters Operation Wounded Warrior were on hand to raise money. (Left): Steve Grogan, of the Lynbrook Fire Department, Joe O'Grady (Floral Park) and Terrence Powderly, (Bellerose Terrace), man a table at the Fire News booth. - Fire News photo by Dennis Whittam
Massapequa FD Tops Blood Donors The Long Island Blood Service held its annual dinner on May 7, 2014, at the Crest Hollow Country Club. For the second year in a row the Massapequa Fire Department was awarded the Terry Farrell Memorial Award for the fire department on Long Island that donated the most blood in 2013. All Massapequa Fire Department blood drives are done in honor of Heather Pendergast and the Heather Pendergast Fund. (Left to right): Commissioner Mike Hanna, Firefighter/Blood Donation Chairman Stephen Cooney, Ex-Chief Tom Pendergast and Chief of Department Gerard Keuchler. - Fire News photo by Ed Tuffy
Nassau Fire Riders Donate to Museum Nassau County Fire Riders Motorcycle Club recently made a donation to Brookhaven Volunteer Firefighter Museum located in Ridge in the name of past member Frederick Glaser. Frederick was also a member of Baldwin Fire Department with Hose Company Four and also a member of the museum. Frederick donated the Rockville Center Fire Department’s tiller truck to the museum in the past. - Fire News photo by Ron Monteleone
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Memorial Day in New Hyde Park
The New Hyde Park Memorial Day parade. - Fire News photos by Steve Takacs
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Blessing of the Engines
On May 4, 2014, Manorville and Eastport Fire Departments gathered for The Blessing of the Engines at the Shrine of Our Lady Of The Island. Rigs from both departments lined up, and slowly passed as Father Jose Jacob said a quick prayer and blessed the passing units with holy water. - Fire News photos by Bryan Lopez
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Medford Memorial Day Parade Medford Memorial Day parade. - Fire News photos by Red Corrigan
Mangano Swears in Magarie Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano (third, left) congratulated Ronald Magarie (center) as he was sworn in as the new Nassau County Fire Commissioner. In a ceremony held in the West Hempstead Fire Department, County Executive Mangano thanked Fire Commissioner Magarie for, “Years of brave and selfless service.� (Left to right): Nassau County Chief Fire Marshal Scott Tusa, Legislator Laura Schafer, County Executive Ed Mangano, Fire Commissioner Ronald Magarie, Legislator Vincent Muscarella, Vice President of the Nassau County Fire Commission James Mezey, Jr., and Denis J. Collins-Secretary of The Nassau County Fire Commission.
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Mastic Memorial Day Parade
Memorial Day parade with Mastic Fire Department. - Fire News photos by Jim Rugen
Melville Memorial Day Parade
On May 26, 2014, the men and women of the Melville Fire firefighters who answered their last alarm were called out by exDepartment drove to the Melville Cemetery to the Fire Department Captain Tom Pesce. The ceremony was followed by a Memorial Memorial, and placed flowers and played Taps as the names of those Service across from headquarters. - Fire News photos by Tom Pesce
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Ex-Chief McCauley Honored for 50 Years At the Plainview Fire Department’s May department meeting ex-Chief Richard T. “Ricky” McCauley was honored for 50 years of dedicated service to the Plainview Volunteer Fire Department and the Plainview Old Bethpage community. - Fire News photos by Al Mertz
(Left to right): Board members Michael Luszczyk, Spencer Adelberg, 2nd Dept. Chief Alfred Bassetta, Chief Ross Dubner, ex-Chief Ricky McCauley and Board members Frank Rosato and Fred Schoppmann.
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Deer Park Awards Night On April 26, 2014, Deer Park Fire Department had its the Inspection and Awards Night. Chief Larry Bradbury and his Assistant Chiefs presented five members with Service Awards for 35 Years of Service: Brian Thomas, Bob Attonito, ex-Chief John Coughlin, ex-Captain Phil Maniaci and ex-Chief Tom Richardson. - Fire News photo by btfirephoto.com
N. Massapequa’s Ex-Capt. Hess Honored Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor John Venditto (second from right), Nassau County Legislator Michael Venditto (third from left) and Nassau County Legislator Rose Marie Walker (second from left) recently attended the Annual Installation Dinner of the North Massapequa Fire Department and joined in posthumously recognizing exCaptain Herman F. Hess, Jr., for more than 50 years of active service to the Department and the community. ExCaptain Hess was a member of Hose and Engine Company 2 and served with the Department’s Fire Police. He was very involved in many different committees and activities of the Department. Receiving recognition on behalf of Hess was his wife Ethel (fourth from left) and his son in law, North Massapequa Fire Department Firefighter Kurt Ludwig (fourth from right). Also on hand (left to right) were North Massapequa Fire District Commissioner Ralph Raymond, North Massapequa Fire Department Chief Kevin B. Mauro and North Massapequa Fire District Commissioner and Board Chairman Frank A. Nocerino.
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East Norwich Junior Advisor Jerry Presta holding his grandson Skyler on Memorial Day wearing his “Jr Firefighter 2025” shirt.
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Massapequa Drills Explorers On May 17, 2014, the Massapequa Fire Department hosted a training drill for Explorer Posts throughout the 6th Battalion. The drill was held at Massapequa’s training facility and approximately 40 Explorers attended the four-hour drill which was comprised of six training stations, and included a BQ fire, car fire, smoke house, interior line operation, ladder operation and forcible entry. Several firefighters were on hand to conduct the training as well as a team from New York State OEM. - Fire News photo by Ed Tuffy
Northport Juniors Raise $3Gs The Northport Junior Firefighters, “The Smokeaters,” participated in the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. This is a 12-hour overnight walk in honor of cancer survivors. They surpassed their goal of $3000 and were seventh out of 124 teams in overall fundraising. The kids were awesome! - Fire News photo by John Mancino
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Firefighting Family Ladies Auxiliary member Joyce Kern, daughter and firefighter of Ladder-Rescue Company 1 Taylor Kern, and firefighter of Ladder-Rescue Company 1 John Kern get together for a family photo. - Fire News photo by Dennis Whittam
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Firefighters from the Central Islip Fire Department. - Fire News photo by Bryan Lopez
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Farmingville Engine Company’s 2 and 3 after an extrication drill on May 22, 2014. - Fire News photo by Amanda Coffey
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NEW: VEHICLE EXTRICATION TECHNIQUES TRAINING BOOK AND APP BY HOLMATRO Holmatro introduces a brand new 256-page Vehicle Extrication Techniques training book. Written by our own Rescue Consultant Ian Dunbar, the book promotes a safe, methodical and casualty centered approach to the extrication of persons following road traffic accidents. Not only does it cover rescue tools and techniques, it also highlights key medical considerations and guides the rescuer through the process of efficient extrication planning. All vehicle extrication techniques described in the book are illustrated by pictures and have QR codes referring to videos on YouTube showing how to perform these procedures.
Languages and Availability
The book is currently available in the languages: English, French, Dutch, Russian and Chinese. Other language versions will be published later this year and include German, Spanish, Portuguese and Arabic. Copies are for sale through our worldwide dealer network. Find your dealer in the Vehicle Rescue section of our website www.holmatro.com.
App and Poster Series
The book is part of the new Vehicle Extrication Techniques series, which also includes an app for iPads and Android tablets and a poster series, explaining and illustrating various techniques and principles. Like the book, the app and posters will become available in multiple languages. You can buy the app in the App Store (for iPad2 and newer versions) and in the Google Play Store (for Android 4.0 tablets and newer versions). Search for: Holmatro Extrication.
BRISCOE PROTECTIVE HONORS KEN AND KIM HANSEN On June 12, 2014, Briscoe Protective Systems Inc. honored Ken and Kim Hansen with a Bert Briscoe award at a Not for Profit conference they were co-sponsoring. Ken and Kim Hansen have had a profound effect in all residential homes in New York State. In 2009 their daughter Amanda Hansen slept over a friend’s (Left to right): Bob house and succumbed to carbon monoxWilliams, Ken Hansen ide poisoning. and Kim Hansen. The Hansen's were recognized for their advocacy efforts leading to the passage of Amanda’s Law, which mandates the use of CO devices in residential homes in New York State. Ken and Kim educate the public by promoting awareness of carbon monoxide poisoning through the work of the Amanda Hansen Foundation (www.amandahansenfoundation.org/), and providing detectors for families who may not be able to afford them. The Bert Briscoe award is named after Amanda Hansen Briscoe President Bob William’s grandfather and was given to the Hansen’s for their work which follows the grandfather’s motto, “People helping People make a difference.”
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BRISCOE PROTECTIVE AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS Briscoe Protective Systems Inc. awarded three Bert Briscoe Memorial Scholarships to family members of the Suffolk County Fire District Officers, Managers and Commissioners. The award winners were selected based on their community service and career plans. They exemplify Briscoe’s core value of giving back. Winners were presented with a framed certificate and Scholarship check at the Fire District Managers meeting on June 18, 2014, held at the Centereach Fire House. Cody was awarded his certificate and check at his induction to the Selden Fire Department on June 2, 2014. Afterwards winners were given a tour of Briscoe’s facility and attended a luncheon in their honor. The Winners were: First Place Winner - Emily Tacopina $500 recipien Runner up- Cody Carman $250 recipient Runner up- Timothy Melcher $250 recipient (Left to right): Emily Tacopina, Cody Carman, Timothy Melcher, Nick Puleo, Denise Rueda and Larry Santangelo.
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MOTLEY CREWS OF THE MONTH Senior members of the Islip Fire Department who prepared the meal for Memorial Day 2014. - Fire News photo by Bob Maxner
North Massapequa Engine Company 3 at the Jones Beach Air Show on standby. - Fire News photo by Cathy Herbst
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Out-of-Service in Huntington
A construction project went on at the Huntington Fire Department Berry, Assistant Chief Jesse Cukro, Second Deputy Chief Rob — the men’s room was being renovated and, thus, was out-of-serv- Conroy and Third Deputy Chief Brian Keane. - Fire News photo by Steve Silverman ice. Porta-pottys were set up in the rear parking lot for the members’ use. Showing the temporary “facility,” are Chief Bob
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SCPD Police Week
Recently, the Suffolk County Police Department held a one week event that displayed and demonstarted the specializedd units of the department. Honored for 50 years of service to Suffolk County was the SCPD K-9 unit that was started in 1964. - Fire News photos by Ron Monteleone
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Sometimes I am asked, will I ever run out of subjects to write about regarding safety? My answer is simply, “never.” I want to thank Dennis Whittam and Fire News for providing the space to print these articles and the understanding of the importance of safety to all of our first responders. More and more fire departments, ambulance companies, and all associations and councils understand the need to discuss safety at meetings and to support local safety associations. It is important that the leadership of associations such as the New York State Association of Fire Chiefs, REMSCO and FASNY, work with international, national and local associations to continually show the first responder how we care for their safety. We must continually train safety officers so their presence at incident scenes are more understood. As safety officers work diligently within their own departments to change the safety culture, getting help from the top will make things happen faster. Soon, local fire districts will have a “Safety” budget line. More and more departments are dedicating vehicles, radios, etc.. to safety officers. Numerous courses are being offered on the topic. We are heading in the right direction, “going from the most dangerous occupation to the safest occupation.” What could be a more fitting subject to write about as we head into July than rehabilitation? Rehab is 365 days a year, but can we keep cool in the summer? The best place to start is with a plan. A recent article in Industrial Safety and Health News (ISHN; May 2014, “OSHA inspectors zero in on the written plan”) discusses how many have SOPs and SOGs on heat illness and prevention. A good SOP would answer the 5 Ws: who, what, when, where and why and also “how.” A plan should provide for hydration, nourishment, rest recovery, medical evaluation, relief, accountability, supplies, shelter and the number of personnel needed to operate the rehabilitation area. It should include all incidents. Not all incidents have the Chief of the department as the incident commander (IC) at the scene. Why not give the IC at the scene a standard to follow? A written standard will also provide the safety officer with a guideline to adhere to. According to Dodson, (2007), “the Incident Safety Officer should evaluate rehab efforts to make sure the four R's are implemented and achieving results.” The four Rs are REST (time out to help firefighters stabilize their vital signs), REHYDRATION (this includes the replacement of fluids lost to perspiration. Electrolytes need to be replaced if the first responders has been sweating for more than an hour), RX (medical monitoring and treatment), and Refueling (ensuring provisions are made for balanced food intake). In his book, Occupational Safety and Health in the Emergency Service, Angle (2005) writes, “Procedures for rehabilitation should define the responsibilities within the IMS for the incident commander and supervisors and personnel. The procedure should provide guidelines for location site characteristics, site designation and resources required.” Records should be kept on all individuals entering the rehabilatioin area and medical evaluation should be documented. Remember the medical information from a rehabilitation sector/group may be deemed confidential medical records. Check with your local legal advisor. According to the USFA, one must add to the current temperature, 10 degrees for PPE being worn, and 10 degrees when in direct sunlight to the core body temperature. So, on a beautiful summer day at 80 degrees, the first responder’s core body temperature on scene could already be at 100 degrees before initiating operations. According to NFPA 1521 Standard for Fire Department Safety Officer, 2008 Edition, 4.5.7, “an incident safety officer shall have and maintain a knowledge of incident scene rehabilitation and strategies.” It goes on to say, “the incident safety officer is not responsible for establishing the rehab tactical level management component but needs to ensure that it is established and adequately staffed with personnel and the required resources.” A copy of NFPA 1584 Standard on the Rehabilitation Process for Members During Emergency Operations and Training Exercises should be part of the incident safety officer's library. This guideline states "rehabilitation operations should consider the temperature, weather and humidity." In this guide there is also numerous charts and examples of rehabilitation site layouts, treatment areas, resources and operation suggestions and is very helpful in providing the proper care for our first responder. Ex-Chief Jeffery Bailles, President Brookhaven Town Safety Officers Association www.BTSOA.org
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Blue Point Boat Wetdown
On June 1, 2014, the Blue Point Fire Department christened a fire rescue boat (5-2-26) at Corey Beach. The Patchogue Fire Department also attended. Deacon John Newhall blessed the boat and firefighters attending. - Fire News photos by Bryan Lopez
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Sayville Mourns Ex-Chief Edward J. Carpenter
Sayville ex-Chief Edward A. Carpenter, Jr., passed away on May 30, 2014, at the age of 70. Ed Carpenter served as Chief of the Sayville Fire Department from 1979-1981. Ed served as president of FASNY from 2004-2006. He also served as chairman of the Firefighter of the Year Committee for 14 years. Ed was a current director of the FASNY Federal Credit Union and a current director of the FASNY Museum of Firefighting. Ed was a past president of the Southern New York Volunteer Firemen’s Association and the Suffolk County Volunteer Firemen’s Association. He served as a Sayville Fire District Commissioner and on the Town of Islip Fire Chiefs Council. He was also a member of the Suffolk County Vocational Education and Extension Board, which oversees the Suffolk County Fire Academy. Everyone whose life Ed touched will miss him. We know that ex-Chief Carpenter will be looking down upon us from the floor above. Rest in peace, Chief. -Fire News photos by Bryan Lopez
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Memorial Day Service at the Brookhaven Museum
Memorial Day services were held at the Brookhaven Town Firefighters Museum on May 18, 2014. The service honors fallen veterans and also remembers the firefighters throughout Brookhaven who answered their last alarm. -Fire News photos by Ron Monteleone
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Obituary Middle Island’s Marc Rosenfeld
It is with deep regret that the Middle Island Fire Department announces the passing of ex-Commissioner and pastDepartment President Marc Rosenfeld. Marc was a 20-year member of the department, serving with Protection Company 2 and EMS Company 4. Mark was known for his great personality and genuine smile. He leaves behind his wife, Marlene, and his two sons, Marcel and Dennis, all who also served with him in our department. Our condolences to the family.
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Thanks Smithtown, from Huntington!
The Huntington Fire Department thanked the Smithtown Fire Department for handling a working fire while standing by for Huntington during its installation dinner on May 17, 2014. Chief Robert Berry and Second Assistant Chief Rob Conroy, (pictured), responded from the dinner to personally thank the first-due crew and other mutual aid departments that assisted. The Smithtown crew, (from left), are Anthony Campana, Dom Sambataro, Christopher Harford, Lieutenant Bryan Rondi (Officer in Charge), Alf Rasmussen, Lieutenant Matt Creamer, Andrew Creamer, and ex-Chief Jack Harford, chauffer. - Fire News photos by Steve Silverman
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