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In this issue... Firefighter Injured at Baldwin Blaze Several departments were called to assist in a structure fire where a firefighter was injured.
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Passerby Alerts Family to Dix Hills Blaze A passerby took a closer look and found a brush fire blazing dangerously close to a home. See story page 20
Car Burns After Accident Syosset Fire Department responded to an MVA with a car fire on Jackson Avenue and Jericho Turnpike. See story page 38
Welcome Home Staff Sergeant Dustin J. Hood is welcomed home after 10 years of service. See story page 58
Parades Throughout Long Island As summer ends, we remember the parades that took place throughout Long Island.
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Nassau County Fire Commission 2013-14 The Nassau County Fire Commission elected Walter H. Weltner, Jr., as Chairman of the Commission for
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From the Editor’s Desk Dennis Whittam, Editor
Always Use Caution By the time you read this editorial, the anniversary of 9/11 will have passed. Many of you remember this horrible day first hand. Close your eyes and think of the horrific images that come to mind. I know I often stare at images of two majestic structures that were reduced to a pile of crushed concrete and twisted steel. When I talk to people who were part of the recovery effort, many remember something else, they remember the toxic smell. Yes, they remember the odor of the dust cloud that enveloped the World Trade Center site, which contained a lot of nasty substances. They have names such as PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls), PAHs (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons), dioxins and asbestos. There were also manmade fibers, volatile organic compounds, silica, pulverized glass shards, alkaline concrete dust, lead, mercury and other heavy metals in the dust cloud over Ground Zero. These chemicals have one thing in common, they can all cause cancer. To date, this dust cloud continues to claim the lives of responders who worked in “The Pit.” The recent use of outlawed toxins in Syria, which killed a reported 1,500 civilians, including over 426 children, reminded me of my first Haz-Mat training class. During my class, it was drilled into me that chemicals can kill. In the case of the WTC attack, the chemical exposure keeps killing. During this class it was drilled into me that chemical attacks could be the wave of the future. The future is here. You must be cautious whenever you respond to calls. We must wake up and realize that all calls to which we respond have the potential risk of a chemical attack on first responders. Use caution when you respond to strange calls where multiple animals might have been found dead, strange odors prevail, and where things just don't look or feel right. Be sure to utilize your SCBA, especially during overhaul. Be sure to have your turnout gear cleaned by a professional company to make sure it stays free of toxins. Think about the kids who come to your firehouse on Fire Prevention Education Day and try on your gear. Are they being exposed to toxins from the last car fire you put out? Take all exposures to chemicals seriously. It doesn’t take much to keep your gear clean. Are you disinfecting your mask after each use? Learn from the responders who have lost their life after 9/11. Use caution when you are battling the modern day fire. …Dennis
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR GRANT WRITING The Bethpage Fire District Board of Fire Commissioners is seeking proposals for grant writing. In addition to writing the grant, the grant writer would need to identify all possible grants for which the department might be eligible and also handle the administrative tasks for any grants received. To request an RFP, please call 516-933-6310 or e-mail BFDSteinberg@Optonline.net
14 NIGHTS OF FRIGHT! The Farmingville Fire Department will be hosting its first annual haunted house fundraiser. The event will be open from 1800 to closing. Admission is $5. The event will take place from October 4-6, 12, 13, 1820, 25-27 and October 31-November 2. For more information call 631732-6611 or visit website www.farmingvillefdfrighthouse.com address The event will take place at 1080 Portion road Farmingville NY, 11738.
N. MASSAPEQUA TO HOST OPEN HOUSE AND ANNUAL PARADE The North Massapequa Fire Department (NMFD) will be hosting its Annual Fire Prevention Open House on Friday, October 11, 2013, at its headquarters at 1000 Broadway, from 1900 to 2100. The 39th Annual Children’s Rag-A-Muffin Costume Parade will be held on Sunday, October 27, 2013. The Children’s Rag-A-Muffin Costume Parade will start at noon at the corner of North Nassau Avenue, proceed north on Broadway and conclude behind Fire Department Headquarters. There will be no rain date. All children who participate must be registered so they will be eligible for free prizes. Registration will be held on October 11 from 1900-2100 during Fire Prevention Open House at Fire Department Headquarters and September 29 at the Fire Department booth at the Annual Columbus Lodge #2143 Italian Feast and Festival. Late registration will take place at 1100 on October 27 at the start of the parade at North Nassau Avenue and North Broadway. Registration can also be done online at www.nmfd-660.com.
NEW GUIDELINES FOR STAR EXEMPTIONS Assemblyman Edward Hennessey announced that registration for STAR exemptions will take place August 19 through December 31, 2013. New legislation requires all homeowners receiving a Basic STAR exemption to register with the NYS Tax Department in order to receive the exemption in 2014 and subsequent years. “Homeowners are being asked to register with these new guidelines in order to combat fraudulent STAR exemptions. The fraud and abuse of the STAR program has grown extremely costly. This new requirement will help improve the STAR program and safeguard taxpayer money,” said Assemblyman Hennessey. Resident homeowners who currently receive the Basic STAR exemption must register with the NYS Tax Department in order to receive the exemption. The fastest and easiest way to register is through the Tax Department’s website, www.tax.ny.gov. Homeowners will need their STAR code to register. In Suffolk County, these codes will be mailed to homeowners the week of September 30 and will include instructions. Homeowners can also call the Tax Department at 518-457-2036 to register. Senior citizens receiving the Enhanced STAR exemption are not affected by the new registration requirement because they must continue to apply annually or participate in the Income Verification Program. And resident homeowners applying for STAR for the first time are not affected by this year’s registration procedure.
N. LINDENHURST HALLOWEEN PARTY The North Lindenhurst Fire Department Company 5 at 1630 Straight Path N. Lindenhurst, will hold its Annual Halloween Party on Saturday, October 19, 2013, starting at 1900. There will be a dinner with beer, wine and soda, and a prize will be given for the Best Costume. There will also be 50/50s and door prizes. The cost is $25 per person. Please call 631-226-5809 for tickets or more information.
96.1 COUNTRY NIGHT AND STAGECOACH JUNCTION The Selden Fire Department Ambulance Company will be holding a Country Night and Stagecoach Junction on October 19, 2013, from 1700 to 2100 at Selden Headquarters, located at 44 Woodmere Place in Selden. Tickets are $20.
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Thanks for the Help The Terry Fund was approached by Chief Steve Sherlock of the Shirley Ambulance Company about donating one of their ambulances to the fund. After the Fund sent out an e-mail blast to upstate NY they were informed that the Chenango Ambulance Company, which is located just north of Binghamton, was out of service because both of their ambulances were not functioning. The Fund contacted the Chief of Chenango Ambulance on September 11, 2013 and offered the vehicle to them. Without hesitation they accepted and came down the very next day to receive the vehicle from the chiefs and members of the Shirley Ambulance Company. On Septemeber 13, Chief Jeff Allen e-mailed that the bus was in service and they had already made two runs with the ambulance. Without the support of our friends on Long Island the Fund would not be able to get rural fire and EMS the proper tools needed to operate. -Fire News photos by Jim Rugen
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Roosevelt Battles Stubborn Blaze
Recently, the Roosevelt Fire Department took several calls for a reported garage fire. Upon arrival the signal for a working fire was toned out and mutual aid departments were alerted for a fire in a commercial auto repair garage. Shortly thereafter, a second and then a third alarm were dropped for fire through the roof, with extension to the surrounding structures. Eleven departments battled the fire that took more than seven hours before being declared extinguished. There were several hazardous materials (gas, oil, propane, acetylene, etc.) within the garage that fueled the fire making the attack even more difficult. -Fire News photos by Tim Asbell and Bill Bennett
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Small Fire in Garden City
A fire broke out in a Kildare Road home in Garden City around 2130 on September 7, 2013. Garden City firefighters responded to the fire in the garage and the small fire was quickly contained. -Fire News photo by Lou Minutoli
Heavy Smoke in North Valley Stream A North Valley Stream deli sustained serious damage after a late night fire on August 14, 2013. The Elmont Fire Department received the alarm for a building fire on North Central Avenue near North Drive. Heavy smoke was pushing from the onestory deli/mini-mart and crews immediately went to work to extinguish the blaze. Mutual aid companies were summoned to assist and the fire was brought under control. -Fire News photo by Lou Minutoli
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The Rocky Point Fire Department responded to the Crossroads Plaza for a working commercial structure fire on September 9, 2013. With the help of numerous mutual aid departments, the fire was brought under control without incident. The fire, which was in a second floor storage room on the 2-3 corner, was kept in check by the sprinkler system until firefighters could make entry and fully extinguish the smoky blaze. The fire is under investigation. -Fire News photos by Dennis Whittam
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Garage Burns in Bay Shore
Recently, the Bay Shore Fire Department was called to a Brook Avenue home for an automatic alarm. Upon the arrival of First Assistant Chief Ippolito, fire was reported coming from the exposure 1-2 corner of what appeared to be a garage area. The garage was converted into an apartment and was heavily involved as first-due Engine 3-1-3 arrived and stretched two lines. Ladder 3-1-4 arrived and put its bucket to the roof as other members began searches and venting. The fire was contained to the apartment area and was brought under control within an hour with no reported injuries. The Islip Fire Department was called for RIT but was put to work and replaced by the Brentwood Fire Department. The West Islip Fire Department stood by for Bay Shore. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Suffolk County Police Arson Squad. -Fire News photos by Paul Mazza and Rich Stark
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Firefighter Injured at Baldwin Blaze
A raging fire broke out at a Baldwin home around 2040 on September 7, 2013, injuring at least one firefighter. Baldwin firefighters battled their way to the second floor as flames could be seen shooting from the roof area of the two-story home on Wesley Street. Firefighters from several surrounding towns were called to the scene to assist. -Fire News photos by Lou Minutoli and Bill Bennett
Multiple Cars Burn in Lindenhurst
At 0545 the Lindenhurst Fire Department was alerted for a garage fire at North Fulton Avenue and Daniel Street. A large column of smoke was visible from a distance, as units arrived to discover that three cars were burning in the driveway of the home and not in a detached garage. Engine 1-6-2 picked up a hydrant on the way in and stretched one handline to the driveway, as additional arriving crews from Engines 1-6-1, 1-6-3 and 1-6-6, along with Ladder 1-6-4 accessed the cars and checked the garage for any fire extension. The fire was knocked down and under control in about 20 minutes with no injuries; all three cars destroyed. -Fire News photos by Paul Mazza
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Quick Work in Freeport Saves House On August 28, 2013, the Freeport Fire Department was dispatched for smoke in the area of Guy Lombardo and Vanburen Street. Engine 216 was first arriving and confirmed the call. Truck 218 set up in the front and with the quick action of the Freeport Fire Department a good part of the house was saved from further damage. All operations were under the direction of Chief Stanley Kistela. -Fire News photo by Bill Bennett
Quick Knockdown in Elmont The Elmont Fire Department responded to the report of a house fire on August 24, 2013. The blaze, which was on the second floor of the Franklin Street home, was quickly extinguished. -Fire News photo by Lou Minutoli
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Farmingdale Alerted for Garage Fire
On August 19, 2013, the East Farmingdale Fire Company was alerted for a garage fire on Birch Court East. First arriving units encountered a fully involved two-car detached garage at the rear of the house. First Assistant Chief Wisz had the alarm resounded and assumed command until Chief of Department Sherback arrived. Second and Third Assistant Chiefs Greco and Iuzzini handled the fire attack. Engine 1-5-2 from Headquarters was first due and was supplied by second-due Engine 1-5-1 from Station Two. Three lines were stretched and put into operation with one line flowing foam.
The garage completely collapsed as the lines went into operation. There were reports of ammunition going off inside the building. The crews from Ladder's 1-5-5, 1-5-15 and Heavy Rescue 1-5-4 used hooks and pike poles to move parts of the collapsed building so pockets of fire could be extinguished. The home and neighbor’s shed suffered damage from the radiant heat. The Farmingdale Fire Department was requested to the scene as the FAST Unit. -Fire News photo by Paul Mazza
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On September 3, 2013, the Freeport Fire Department responded to a house fire on Graffin Place in Freeport. Engine 216 arrived and confirmed the call. Lines were pushed into the house and all fire was extinguished. Fire operations were under the directions of Chief Stanly Kistela. -Fire News photos by Bill Bennett
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Smoke Shows in Massapequa
Recently, the Massapequa Fire Department responded to the report of a house fire on Cedar Street. On arrival Ladder 2 reported smoke showing and shortly thereafter Chief Beneville transmitted a Signal 10 (working fire). Engine 4 stretched a working line and extinguished the fire with the assistance of Engine Companies 1 and 5 and Ladder Company 6. -Fire News photos by Andrew McShane
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Early Morning Blaze Draws 8 Departments The Halesite Fire Department was called to a house fire on Abbott Drive at approximately 0400 on August 30, 2013. The fire, which was visible on arrival, caused extensive damage. In addition to Halesite’s members, firefighters from Huntington, Huntington Manor, Centerport and Cold Spring Harbor fought the blaze. Northport Fire Department and Huntington Community First Aid Squad stood-by at Halesite's headquarters and Greenlawn Fire Department sent an ambulance to the scene. The scene was under the command of Chief Dan McConnell with assistance provided by 1st Assistant Chief Greg Colonna and 2nd Assistant Chief Jamie Magerle. - Fire News photo by Kate Kuntz
Stove Fire Contained in Hempstead The Hempstead Fire Department was dispatched to the report of an apartment fire on Elk Court on August 16, 2013. Village police on the scene confirmed smoke from a second-floor apartment and firefighters made entry to find a small fire in the stove, which was promptly extinguished. -Fire News photo by Lou Minutoli
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Passerby Alerts Family to Dix Hills Blaze Seeing what he first believed to be smoke from a barbecue, a passing real estate agent took a closer look and found a brush fire blazing dangerously close to a home on Suncrest Drive on August 18, 2013. Passerby Peter Demidovich of Melville banged on the front door of the home to alert the five residents, and called the Dix Hills Fire Department to respond. Three engines, an ambulance, and first responder units were dispatched to the fire with 25 firefighters and rescue personnel. The blaze was controlled within 20 minutes under the command of Chief Tom Magno and Third Assistant Chief Alan Berkowitz. The fire involved brush and pool supplies at the side of the house, and burned a 10 x 12 foot area. Firefighters used a booster line to suppress the fire, checked for extension and set up a fan to remove smoke from the house. The fire was possibly started by the pool heater, and the damage was contained to the exterior of the house. - Fire News photos by Steve Silverman
Fire at Homewood Suites in Melville
The Melville Fire Department responded to a fire at the Homewood Suites Hotel on Round Swamp Road near the LIE South Service Road, on September 7, 2013, at about 1930. The fire occurred in the kitchenette of a fourth floor suite, and was extinguished by the building’s sprinklers. The Huntington Manor, Dix Hills and Plainview FDs assisted, with East Farmingdale FD and the Huntington Community First Aid Squad providing standby coverage at Melville. Fifty fire and rescue personnel were on the scene with 10 pieces of apparatus, under the command of Chief Michael Carrieri. The Suffolk Police Arson Squad and Huntington Town Fire Marshal are investigating. - Fire News photos by Steve Silverman
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Is Your Apparatus Ready For Its Next Working Fire? By Daniel Peluso All pump piping, valves and valve controls, fire hose connection, caps, chains, and gaskets shall be inspected for security of mounting, structural integrity, deformation, and free from leakage and lubricated. (NFPA 1915) To some firefighters, this might sound like a different language. Yet this is how some of our industry standards are written for us to follow basic maintenance guidelines to keep our equipment safe. In this article I want to break down a simple drill that can be done in your station and help your members Daniel Peluso is a 27 year understand fire pumps, instruveteran in the volunteer fire mentation around the pump and service. He is the vice president insure your rig is ready to go. of the Long Island Emergency Getting started: After you Vehicle Technicians organizaestablish a positive water suption. Dan has worked in the ply, open all discharge valves. automotive field for 30 years Allow water to flow through and is ASE certified. He has without your rig being in pump. worked on fire apparatus for Back flush for at least five minthe last 10 years and has written utes before shutting hydrant multiple articles for many trade down. Repeat this step with all magazines throughout the fire discharge gates closed half way. service and the automotive This will allow water to flush industry. both side of the ball vale and remove any debris stuck in the valve seals. After completing this step close all discharge valves and open all intake caps. This will back flush the lower pump body. This is a quick way of identifying problems with stuck or damaged ball gate valve that are sometimes overlooked. An additional benefit to this procedure is that it will allow stones and sand that built up in pump bodies to be flushed completely. Dry Vacuum test: While our pump body has no water in it, it makes a great opportunity to perform a dry vacuum test to see the proficiency in how well our pump is sealed. A trick of the trade to identify a leaky discharge vale is to remove all discharge caps and place a latex EMS glove over the outlet before pulling a prime. The industry standard is 22 inches in 10 seconds looking for it not to drop below 10 inches in a five minute duration. A drop in pressure will easily be identified by the glove being pulled into the discharge. Placing the apparatus in pump: Opening your tank to pump thus filling our pump, discharge our tank water and refill our tank. This will help us with two key items. First it removes old stagnant water from our rig (it is recommended by the manufacturer that we do this once a month) and second it allows us to check the tank to pump valve function. Additionally this will back flushes the seals in the ball gate valve assembly. Cleaning drains: With our pump in gear at idle, open all discharge drains and allow them to flush for two to three minutes. The second step is to take the pump out of gear and open all intake drains. This will allow the hydrant pressure to back flush the intake drains. Conduct this procedure for two to three minutes. We have just tested all our discharge valves, intake valve assemblies, tank to pump valve, vacuum gauge and drains for proper operations. We have also tested our pump shift and interlock system without even thinking about it. Additionally our firefighter have benefited from a hydrant drill. These steps are easy and often overlooked, but I guarantee the more you use this simple technique the less problems you will see on the fire ground and the more comfortable your firefighter will be around their apparatus at the next working fire.
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Home Burns in Islandia
On August 8, 2013, at approximately 0453, the Central Islip Fire Department was activated for a house fire on Dean Street in the Village of Islandia. Upon arrival Chief Ed Freudenberg declared a working fire. Three handlines and a tower ladder were put into operation. Mutual aid was received from Lakeland Fire Department for the FAST Team and Islip Terrace for standby at CI’s quarters. The fire is under investigation by the Suffolk County Police Arson Squad. - Fire News photos by Rich Stark
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Second Car Fire in North Amityville The North Amityville Fire Company was called to Geraldine Avenue near Glenmalure Street in the early hours of August 24, 2013. Engines 1-7-1 and 17-10 responded and found a car burning. The crews used a 1-3/4 inch line and a booster line to extinguish the fire in about 15 minutes with no reported injuries. The Suffolk County Arson Squad was called to investigate the cause of the fire as this was the second suspicious car fire in two days to which North Amityville responded. -Fire News photo by Paul Mazza
Multiple Cars Destroyed in Syosset On July 18, 2013, the Syosset Fire Department responded to a car fire in an office building parking lot on Crossways Park Drive in Woodbury. Arriving units found three cars fully involved with the fire extending to other cars. After the fire was knocked down, a total of nine cars were damaged by the fire. -Fire News photo by Kevin Imm
Explosion Rocks Car in Terryville On September 3, 2013, the Terryville Fire Department was called out to a reported car fire on Bicycle Path. Upon the arrival of Chief Tom Young, a working fire was confirmed. TFD Station 3 responded to the scene with a full crew and attacked the fire. Moments before the attack, something in the car exploded, leaving a six-inch hole in the floor of the car and a dent in the roof of the car. Firefighters utilized a foam operation to bring the fire under control. -Fire News photo by Dennis Whittam
Car Burns in Lynbrook Driveway The Valley Stream Fire Department responded to a car fire in the driveway of a home on Elmwood Street on August 25, 2013. When Chief of Department John Beck, Jr., arrived on scene, he advised incoming units that the car on fire was near a detached garage. Engine 342 was the first rig on scene and quickly knocked down the fire with no extension to the garage. -Fire News photo by Brian Grogan
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Under Control in Uniondale Firefighters from the Uniondale Fire Department responded to a working fire in the basement of a Maple Avenue home on the evening of August 26, 2013. Mutual aid companies from North Bellmore and Hempstead assisted with the call, which was safely brought under control. -Fire News photo by Lou Minutoli
Family Displaced by Roosevelt Blaze A family of five was displaced early on September 10, 2013, after a fire broke out in their Roosevelt home. Roosevelt firefighters responded to the East Clinton Avenue address and had the blaze under control within 30 minutes. - Fire News photo by Lou Minutoli
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Acetylene Tank Sparks Westbury Fire
The Westbury Fire and Nassau County Police Departments responded to a fire in an auto repair shop located on Urban Avenue in New Cassel on August 28, 2013, at 1125. The fire appeared to start in an acetylene tank inside the shop. Firefighters were able to remove the tank and extinguish the fire with the structure sustaining minimal damage. Urban Avenue was closed in the area to local traffic during the incident. The Nassau County Fire Marshal’s hazardous material team was on scene to assist in securing several cylinders of flammable liquids. -Fire News photos by Joseph C. Sperber and Tim Asbell
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Propane Tank Leaks at Ridge Elementary School
On September 16, 2013, a propane odor was detected inside Ridge Elementary School in Longwood around 0800 before students arrived. The Ridge Fire Department was called to the scene and determined that a 1000 gallon propane tank was leaking. The Brookhaven Town Fire Marshal’s Office was called to the scene to evaluate the situation. It was decided that the tank, which no one knew was buried in the ground, would have to be burned off. After a lengthy operation, the tank was safely secured. Mutual aid departments assisted the Ridge Fire Department and the Brookhaven Town Fire Marshals in the operation. -Fire News photos by Dennis Whittam
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Becoming a Safety Officer The requirements for becoming a safety officer are: Put time in service, take a course, pass a test and there you have it. However being a safety officer has a lot more to it. According to NFPA 1521 Standard for Fire Depart-ment Safety Officer (2008), as a safety office you must have knowledge of: identification of building construction; building types; construction features of a building; characteristics of material in the building; load imposition, load resistance, load transfer; structural impact of fire degradation; collapse potential and control; pre-fire planning to identify potential construction hazards to first responders; you are responsible for evaluating conditions and advising the IC, tactical level officer and company officer of; flashover conditions; back draft conditions; smoke explosion condition; collapse condition. You are also required to look for; • Property hazards such as the presence of propane; • Vehicles located on the property; • Various levels of the building, is it on a hill with two first floors; • Swimming pools; • Dogs in the yard; • Fences, etc.; • Fire extension threats. The ISO must maintain knowledge of; • Ignition causes; • Fire spread; • Fire growth; • Heat transfer; • Combustion products; • Smoke movement and how it relates to flashover, back draft and rapid fire extension; • Topography; • Climatic conditions; • Road conditions and road hazards; • Fuel load and conditions that will affect the health and well being of the first responder; • You must advise the IC if the accountability system is not working properly and that the accountability system is being used; • You must ensure incident scene rehabilitation is established and adequately staffed with personnel and resources • The key components of rehab are rest, hydration, active cooling, and medical monitoring, food, and protection from extreme elements and as ISO you must make sure all of this is in place; • The ISO shall suggest control zones to the IC. • The ISO shall suggests “No entry” zones and ensure all the zones are communicated to those on scene; • The ISO shall monitor and evaluate motor vehicle incidents; • Scene traffic hazards; • Apparatus placement; • And take appropriate actions to mitigate hazards; • The ISO shall monitor radio trans-
missions and stay alert to transmission barriers that could result in missed, unclear, or incomplete communications; • The ISO shall notify the IC of a need for an Assistant Safety officer or a technical specialist; • The ISO and ASO shall evaluate and interface with the hazards associated with the designation of a landing zone and interface with a helicopter landing; • The ISO shall review the needs of critical incident stress intervention and notify the IC of such need; • The ISO shall ensure that a RIT is available and ready for deployment; • The ISO shall monitor the accessibility of entry and egress of structures and its effect on the safety of members conducting interior operations; • The ISO shall ensure compliance with the department’s infection control plan and NFPA 1581, Standard on the Fire departments Infection Control Program during all EMS operations; • The ISO shall attend strategic and tactical planning sessions and provide input on risk assessment and responder safety; • The ISO shall ensure that a safety briefing is conducted and that an Incident Action Plan and an Incident Safety Plan are developed and made available to all at the scene; • The ISO shall continually monitor the Incident Action Plan; • Risk management is a vital component of any organization’s operation, especially the fire department. This procedure must be reviewed by the ISO; • The ISO must also review training procedures, vehicle purchases and chauffers getting qualified on vehicles and the entire qualification program; • The ISO shall have knowledge of incident scene mgt safety hazards; • The ISO shall be integrated into the Incident Management System (IMS)and the National Incident Management System (NIMS); • The ISO shall monitor all conditions and operations; • The ISO shall report all of the above to the IC including the status of risks, hazards and all conditions. And if that is not enough, NFPA goes on to note, “As a result of all major incidents or at the request of the IC, a Safety Division report will be prepared. The report will be detailed in its entirety.” My suggestion is to continue to join associations and continue to read as much as you can. Ex-Chief Jeff Bailes President Brookhaven Town Safety Officers Association www.btsoa.org 631-495-6418
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Man Lands on Roof in Lynbrook In August, the Lynbrook Fire and Police Departments responded to Carpenter Avenue for a person who fell onto a roof. The individual was painting the outside of the house when he fell and injured his head. The Lynbrook Fire Department Truck Company responded and used a Stokes litter and their bucket to remove him from the second floor of the house. -Fire News photo by Bill Bennett
Worker Rescued From Roof in Bethpage On June 17, 2013, the Bethpage Fire Department and NCPD units responded to the report of a construction worker trapped under a heavy object on the roof of the Rainbow Media building on Hicksville Road in Bethpage. The worker was extricated upon the unit’s arrival suffering a severe leg injury. Bethpage Tower Ladder 3 was set up and crews were brought to the roof to assist. The man was stabilized, secured in the bucket and lowered to the ground where additional EMS transported him to an NCPD Ambulance that delivered him NCMC. The operation was under the command of 2nd Assistant Chief Francis X DeBobes, Jr. -Fire News photo by Kevin Imm
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Leaking Propane Tank Results in Burn-off The Plainview Fire Department responded to a 20pound propane tank that was leaking at the tank exchange behind TRIO Hardware on Old Country Road. The Hicksville Haz-Mat unit was called in and a “burn off� of the gas was done without incident. -Fire News photo by Kevin Imm
Propane Leak at Home Depot A leaking propane tank at the Home Depot in Elmont brought firefighters to the store on September 7, 2013. The Valley Stream Fire Department responded with their burn-off tank, which was used to release the remaining gas in the tank. - Fire News photo by Lou Minutoli
Gas Main Cut in Mineola On July 16, 2013, at about 1000, a construction crew doing road work in Mineola struck a gas main causing the evacuation of numerous homes in the area. Mineola firefighters and county police were called to the scene on Sheridan Boulevard. Gas crews from National Grid were called to the scene and located and shut down the leak. - Fire News photo by Lou Minutoli
Burn-off Needed at NCPD Headquarters On July 2, 2013, Garden City firefighters and County Hazardous Materials units were on the scene at Nassau County Police Department Headquarters on Franklin Avenue and 15th Street in Garden City. Units responded for a leaking propane tank from a forklift. A controlled burn-off was conducted in the rear of the building while occupants of the building were evacuated to the street. No injuries were reported. -Fire News photo by Lou Minutoli
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Foam Utilized in North Massapequa
The North Massapequa Fire Department was called to a North Virginia Avenue home on August 23, 2013, for a car fire in front of the house. Second Assistant Chief Ferrara arrived to find a vehicle on fire. Engine 663 was first-due followed by Engine 665 and Ambulance 667. Crews stretched one line from 663 and utilized a foam operation to attack the fire after the gas tank ignited. The cause of the fire is unknown, but did not appear to be suspicious. -Fire News photo by Paul Mazza
Quick Work in Deer Park
On September 15, 2013, the Deer Park Fire Department responded to a working car fire with the car parked against a wood fence engulfing the fence. A quick knock down prevented the fire from extending into the yard. - Fire News photo by D. Thomas
Radiant Heat Damages Home
North Amityville firefighters were alerted for a car fire next to a house on Steele Place on August 23, 2013. Captain Benloss arrived on scene, followed by Engines 1-7-1, 1-7-10 and Ambulance 1-7-7 and encountered a car involved in the driveway of the home. Crews used a handline and a booster line to extinguish the fire in about 15 minutes. The exposure 4 side of the home was damaged by heat. The interior of the home was checked for extension, which was negative. The cause of the fire is under investigation. -Fire News photo by Paul Mazza
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Cats Meow in Deer Park
On August 14, 2013, the Deer Park Fire Department responded to the Hampton Bays Seafood Store located on Deer Park Avenue. They were notified of a kitten that was stuck in the engine compartment of a car. The driver drove from Syosset to Deer Park not knowing it was there. Deer Park responders had to raise the car by using air bags and support the car with wood blocks. The firefighters slid under the car working from all different angles to finally free the kitten. Deer Park Rescue transported the kitten to the Deer Park Animal Hospital for evaluation. -Fire News photos by D. Thomas
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Plane Lands at Robert Moses State Park
The West Islip Fire Department was activated for a small plane that made an emergency landing at the entrance to Field 5 at Robert Moses State Park on August 24, 2013. There were no injuries reported. - Fire News photos by Larry Feld and Wayne Carrington
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Car Burns After Accident in Syosset On July 21, 2013, the Syosset Fire Department responded to a motor vehicle accident with a car fire on Jackson Avenue and Jericho Turnpike. Engine 585 was first due and stretched one line to extinguish the fire as arriving crews assisted in the operation. No injuries were reported in the two-car accident. -Fire News photo by Kevin Imm
Car on Fire in N. Amityville In the early morning hours of September 1, 2013, the North Amityville Fire Company was alerted for a car fire on Commerce Boulevard. Chief of Department Benloss and Assistant Chief Collins arrived to find an Infinity sedan burning in the street. The driver of the vehicle noticed a problem and pulled to the side of the road and exited the vehicle uninjured. Engine 1-7-1 used one handline to extinguish the fire in about 15 minutes. - Fire News photo by Paul Mazza
Two Fires, One Car = Suspicious The Copiague Fire Department was called to an Earl Place home for a reported car fire on September 2, 2013. Units arrived to find that a fire on the rear driver side tire had been extinguished by a neighbor prior to arrival. Less than 24 hours later, Copiague was called to the same location for the same car on fire a second time. This time units arrived to find the vehicle’s front driver side tire and engine compartment burning. Engine 1-3-10 used one line to extinguish the fire with no reported injuries. Both incidents are under investigation by the Suffolk County Police Arson Squad. -Fire News photo by Paul Mazza
Car Burst Into Flames in Valley Stream The Valley Stream Fire Department recently responded to a car fire on Sunrise Highway near the Green Acres Mall. The car, which crossed over the median, struck a retaining wall of a buildings loading dock and burst into flames. Units arrived on scene and knocked down the fire. Chief of Department John Beck, Jr., was the incident commander. -Fire News photo by Brian Grogan
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Syosset FD Handles Burning Brush The Syosset Fire Department received multiple calls for a reported structure fire in a vacant residence located in Woodbury. Upon arrival, the crews discovered that the source of the smoke and fire was actually coming from the brush in the woods adjacent to the house. Members handled a 500-foot area of fire, fueled by Superstorm Sandy blow downs, and had it extinguished in just over an hour. Mutual Aid was provided by the Plainview and Jericho Fire Departments. - Fire News photo by Tim Asbell
Cars Saved From Brush Fire On August 6, 2013, Syosset firefighters extinguished a brush fire before it extended to parked cars in the parking lot on Froehlich Farm Road in Woodbury. -Fire News photo by Kevin Imm
Boater Injured in Baldwin When the male boat owner fell on his boat and dislocated his hip the Baldwin Fire Department responded to assist with the injury. The incident occurred behind Sonny’s Canal House. Baldwin Truck Two was called to the job to help remove the victim from the boat. A Stokes basket was used to remove the victim, who was taken to the hospital. All units were up after 45 minutes. -Fire News photo by Bill Bennett
Avian Rescue in Baldwin On July 26, 2013, the Baldwin Fire Department was called to Silver Lake Park just off Fox Hurst Road for a report of a bird hanging from a tree. The bird swallowed a fishing hook and got tangled in the tree. Baldwin’s Ladder 207 was special called and they used their bucket to get to the helpless bird. The firefighters cut the line and freed the bird from the tree and brought it to the ground. - Fire News photo by Bill Bennett
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Motorcycle and Car Collide in Greenlawn
On August 30, 2013, an East Northport woman was critically injured when her motorcycle collided with a car on Pulaski Road in Greenlawn. The woman was transported to Stony Brook University Medical Center via a Suffolk County Police helicopter. She sustained head and left leg injuries and is listed in critical condition. The driver of the car was arrested for DWI by Suffolk County Police. - Fire News photos by Alex VanSantvoord
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House Fire in Islip On August 1, 2013, at approximately 2215, the Islip Fire Department was activated for a housefire on Smith Avenue. Upon arrival, Chief William Stenger declared a working fire. One handline was in operation with a backup ready. Mutual aid was received by East Islip as the FAST Team and Bay Shore arrived at the scene. Islip Exchange was also on scene for medical emergencies. The fire is under investigation by the Suffolk County Police Arson Squad. - Fire News photo by Rich Stark
Mulch Pile Keeps Medford Busy A mulch fire kept Medford firefighters busy during the early morning hours of September 17, 2013. The fire broke out on Cedarhurst Avenue in Medford. The fire began at 0045 and units returned at 0813 to continue attacking and fully extinguish the deep seated fire. No injuries were reported from the mulch fires. Multiple mutual aid departments assisted with the operation to quench the flames. The fire was caused by spontaneous combustion on the 20-foot tall mulch pile according to officials. -Fire News photo by Dennis Whittam
Building Cornice Creates Hazard in Hempstead The Hempstead Fire Department was called to a North Franklin Street office building on July 30, 2013, for the report of a partial building collapse. Units on the scene discovered a dislodged portion cornice and proceeded to secure the area. A building department representative was also on the scene along with village police. -Fire News photo by Lou Minutoli
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EMS ACROSS THE ISLAND Dix Hills Crash Splits Car in Half The Dix Hills Fire Department responded to a crash on Daly Road near Larkfield Road, after a car struck a utility pole and split in half on August 7, 2013, at around 0400. The female driver was transported to Huntington Hospital by the Dix Hills Rescue Squad with non-life threatening injuries. LIPA was requested to the scene for the cracked pole and electrical wires that came down in the crash. About 25 firefighters and rescue personnel were dispatched with two heavy rescue trucks, an ambulance, paramedic and first responder, under the command of Third Assistant Chief Alan Berkowitz. -Fire News photo by Dix Hills Fire Department
Jeep Flips in E. Farmingdale On August 1, 2013, the East Farmingdale Fire Company alerted for a two-car MVA with overturn about 0630, at Edison Avenue and Kean Street. A Chevy SUV collided with a Jeep Cherokee flipping the Jeep onto its side. The driver was able to free himself from the vehicle prior to units arriving on scene. Heavy Rescue 1-5-4 Ambulances 1-5-8, 1-5-10 and Medic Car 1-5-80 responded. Both vehicles’ drivers were transported to the hospital with minor injuries, 1-5-4’s crew secured and handled a fluid leak. -Fire News photo by Paul Mazza
Serious MVA in Franklin Square The driver of a small sedan was seriously injured after his car overturned on a residential street in Franklin Square. Franklin Square firefighters used hydraulic tools to remove the man and county EMS personnel were on the scene to treat his injuries. A Nassau County Police Air Bureau helicopter landed at the nearby Willow Road school and the driver was airlifted to an area trauma center. - Fire News photo by Lou Minutoli
Tools Put to Work in N. Massapequa The North Massapequa Fire Department was alerted for an MVA with entrapment at Broadway and Jerusalem Avenue. First-arriving units found the accident at the entrance of a 7-11 in Massapequa’s district, just south of the reported location. Three cars were involved in the accident and two were seriously damaged with one driver trapped. North Massapequa firefighters from Heavy Rescue 664 and Nassau County Police Emergency Service officers from truck 2424 used spreaders and cutters to extricate the driver in about 15 minutes. The crew from Engine 663 stretched a precautionary line during the extrication. The two injured drivers were transported by North Massapequa Ambulance 667 and Nassau County Police Ambulance 2357 with injuries. Chief of Department Schmidgall was in charge of the units on scene. -Fire News photo by Paul Mazza
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Bethpage Extricates Pinned Driver On August 15, 2013, at 0610, the Bethpage Fire Department was alerted for an MVA with a pin at the intersection of Broadway and Central Avenue. Crews from Rescue 3 put hydraulic tools to work upon arrival and the driver was extricated and transported to the hospital. -Fire News photo by Kevin Imm
Franklin Square Rollover Early on September 6, 2013, the Franklin Square Fire Department responded to an MVA with a reported car into a house on Caroline Avenue. Arriving units found a Honda Civic had hit several parked cars, including another Honda in a neighboring driveway, and sent it into the garage of the house. The Civic then rolled several times on the lawn landing on its wheels. The four occupants were injured but were able to self extricate. Crews handled a fuel spill from the vehicles and checked the extent of the damage to the house. All of the injured were transported with non-life threatening injuries by Franklin Square, West Hempstead and Nassau County Police Ambulances. - Fire News photo by Paul Mazza
Four Injured in Amityville MVA Recently, the Amityville Fire Department was alerted for an MVA with entrapment on Merrick Road near Richmond Avenue. A Chevy Tahoe and PT Cruiser collided doing heavy damage to both vehicles. The driver of the Tahoe was able to self extricate but the three people in the PT Cruiser were pinned with the driver the most heavily pinned. The crews from Heavy Rescue 1-1-5, and Engines 1-1-2 and 1-1-3, put two sets of cutters, one spreader and one combi-tool into operation to remove all four doors, the roof and displace the dashboard to extricate the injured occupants in about 30 minutes. All four of the injured were taken to Good Samaritan Hospital by Amityville Ambulances 1-1-11 and 1-1-12, Copiague Ambulance 1-3-1 and Massapequa Ambulance 638. All units were under command of Amityville Chief of Department Scudlo. - Fire News photo by Paul Mazza
Ronkonkoma Extricates Two The Ronkonkoma Fire Department responded to a vehicle accident with a reported heavy rescue on August 11, 2013 at 1332, on Patchogue-Holbrook Road and Express Drive South. Heavy Rescue Company 8 and SCPD Emergency Service used hydraulic tools to extricate the two drivers who were then transported to University Hospital. Chief Tim Blewett was in charge of the scene. -Fire News photo by Jerry Rudolph
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Selden MVA Results in Power Failure The Selden Fire Department was activated for a motor vehicle accident on Paul’s Path and Harrison Avenue. Unit 5-25-32 arrived to a one-car accident with a severed fire hydrant and snapped telephone pole. LIPA was requested to the scene. There was a large power outage in the area due to the accident. The driver was transported to Stony Brook Medical Center with injuries. -Fire News photo by David Rubin
Deer Park Responds to Overturn On September 4, 2013, the Deer Park Fire Department responded to a motor vehicle accident with a reported overturn on Deer Park Avenue and Pearl Street. The driver, who was the only person in the car, was able to get herself out of the vehicle. She sustained injuries and was transported to Good Samaritan Hospital. -Fire News photo by D. Thomas
Door Removal Needed to Extricate Occupant On September 1, 2013, responders from Deer Park were called to a vehicle accident near the corner of Nicholls Road and Commack Road. Four injuredpeople were transported to Good Samaritan Hospital. Deer Park firefighters had to work in tight quarters to remove the front passenger door for the extrication of the trapped person. -Fire News photo by D. Thomas
Car Flips in Hauppauge The Hauppauge Fire Department responded to a vehicle accident with a reported overturn on Veterans Highway and the South Service Road. Hauppauge responded along with Central Islip Hauppauge Ambulance and the Suffolk Police Department. Units worked together to transport three patients to the hospital with injuries. -Fire News photo by Craig Jackson
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Car Hits Overpass in Syosset The Syosset Fire Department responded to an MVA for a car that ran into the LIE overpass bridge, resulting in a pin. The incident was on Robbins Lane and the LIE North Service Road. Crews worked to extricate the driver and passenger of the auto that struck the bridge and the driver of another car who was transported in serious condition to NUMC. -Fire News photo by Kevin Imm
Second MVA Discovered in Freeport While responding to an initial MVA with an overturn on Grand Avenue, Freeport Chief of Department Kistela came upon a second MVA with entrapment at Grand Avenue and North Main Street. He requested Heavy Rescue 217-2. The crew from 217-2 put multiple tools into operation to extricate the seriously injured passenger of a Honda Accord. Engine 216 stretched a precautionary line during the extrication. The passenger and three other occupants were transported to the hospital by Freeport Ambulance 219, Baldwin Ambulance 2010 Nassau County Police Ambulance 2361 and a Bellmore-Merrick Ambulance Corps Ambulance. The road was closed for several hours while the cause of the accident was investigated. -Fire News photo by Paul Mazza
Car Hits Pole in Huntington Manor Huntington Manor Fire Department responded to assist a car that hit a pole just before midnight on August 16, 2013, at the intersection of Depot Road and East 17th Street. On scene assisting with the operation was Huntington Community First Aid Squad and Suffolk County police. Primary and secondary wires were downed in the area and fire officials taped off the area to prevent vehicles from running into the low hanging wires adjacent to the 7-11. The sound of the impact was heard a half-mile away. The driver of the vehicle was transported to Huntington Hospital in unknown condition. -Fire News photo by Alex VanSantvoord
Police Car Hit in Hicksville Hicksville firefighters and multiple Nassau County Police units responded to an MVA where an SUV crashed into another car and rolled over a parked police car and a BMW in the Walgreen’s parking lot. The incident occurred on the corner of Old Country Road and South Broadway. Emergency crews removed the driver of the SUV and three people including the officer were transported to NUMC with non-life threatening injuries. -Fire News photo by Kevin Imm
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Multi-Vehicle MVA, Hit and Run
On September 11, 2013, a vehicle accident occurred at Exit 63 of the LIE,Nichols Road. Witnesses stated five or six motorcycles cut off a car as they were swerving through northbound traffic on Nichols Road. The car that was cut off ran into another car, which ran into a third. A yellow motorcycle was hit and ran into the steel ribbon fence on the east side of the road. That motorcycle driver was witnessed removing the licence plate of the bike and getting onto one of
the other bikes and leaving the scene. The woman in the first hit vehicle was taken to Stony Brook Medical Center by the Holtsville Fire Rescue with serious injuries. Several of the cars involved required hydraulic tools to remove the occupants. Chief Castiglione of the Holtsville Fire Department was in charge. - Fire News photo by Wayne Carrington
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Happy Birthday to Fred Roth
At the Seaford Fire Department’s 3rd Annual Bill Powel’s Clam Bake, held on August 24, 2013, Fred Roth was surprised with the celebration of his 84th birthday. Fred has 65 years of service with the department and Seaford Hook Ladder and Engine Company No. 1. He has held many positions including the rank of Chief of the-Department. He is a member of the Exempts and was a Commissioner of the Seaford Fire District for a number of years. In the photo is Fred’s son-in-law, George Holland, his wife Ann, Fred and Barbara Roth and daughter Kathy Faass. Standing is John Powell, Commissioner Bob Powell, Seaford Hook Ladder & Engine Company No. 1 President Jeff Fannon, 1st Assistant Chief Paul Lochner, Chief of the Department Domenick Bova, Commissioner Frank Allaire, Commissioner George von Glahn Jr., ex-Chief Bob Podesta, ex-Chief Wesley Weeks Jr. and Commissioner Silvio Bellissimo. -Fire News photo by Jack Healy
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Huntington MVA The Huntington Fire Department handled an afternoon MVA that sent two people to the hospital with minor injuries. The three-car accident occurred on Main Street and West Neck Road. - Fire News photo by Tim Asbell
Levittown Responds to MVA On August 6, 2013, the Levittown Fire Department responded to an auto accident on North Newbridge Road and Carnation Drive. Crews secured and removed the car from the roadway with Heavy Rescue 624 and transported the injured driver. -Fire News photo by Kevin Imm
Motorcyclist Injured in Greenlawn Crash The Greenlawn Fire Department, Huntington Manor Fire Department and Huntington Community First Aid Squad responded to a crash involving a motorcycle and a car on Pulaski Road and Butterfield Drive in Greenlawn, on August 30, 2013, at about 1920. The motorcyclist suffered serious injuries and was airlifted to Stony Brook University Hospital by Suffolk Police Medevac helicopter. The helicopter landing zone was at BAE Systems, across from the crash location. Units were under the command of Greenlawn Chief Scott Waryold. Huntington Manor and Huntington Community were on standby at Greenlawn for their annual fair. - Fire News photo by Steve Silverman
Dix Hills Crash on Route 231 The Dix Hills Fire Department responded to a twocar crash on Deer Park Avenue and the South Service Road of the Long Island Expressway, on August 30, 2013, at about 2015. Both drivers sustained non-life threatening injuries and were transported to Huntington Hospital by the Dix Hills Rescue Squad. Two heavy rescue trucks, two ambulances and paramedic responder were under the command of Chief Tom Magno. - Fire News photo by Steve Silverman
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When wildfires tore through Manorville, Ed Romaine was there to ensure our firefighters had the right tools to do the job. Because of his efforts nearly a dozen fire wells were drilled in the Pine Barrens so that we are better prepared in the future. As town supervisor, Ed opposed abolishing Fire Marshall positions proposed by his predecessor and works hand-in-hand with our local fire departments to ensure we are ready for the next emergency.
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Welcome Home Staff Sergeant Hood
On August 2, 2013, Deer Park welcomed home Staff Sergeant Riders, the Suffolk County Police and the Deer Park Fire Dustin J. Hood back home after 10 years of service that included Department escorted Staff Sergeant Hood back to Deer Park. Staff several years in Afghanistan. Patriot Guard Riders and parents Sergeant Hood is a former Deer Park Junior Firemen. -Fire News photo by D. Thomas Mark and Cindy met their son at the airport. The Patriot Guard
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Xavier Back from the ’Stan
David Xavier, Engine 2 member the Coram Fire Department since 1988, returned from Afghanistan where he spent the last year with the U.S. Coast Guard. Welcome home Dave, and we thank you for your valued service to our country. - Fire News photos by Jim Dunn and Ron Monteleone
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Up Close & Personal Reillys at Work Edward Reilly (center), an ex-Chief of the Patchogue Fire Department (1979 to 1981) as well as a Commissioner in the Davis Park Fire Department on Fire Island, responded to a working fire in Patchogue, but not to fight the fire. Instead, he watched his two grandsons Lt. Thomas (left) and Christopher (right) of the Blue Point FD fight the blaze. These are not the only Reillys fighting fires on Long Island, but they're the only ones we could fit in the picture. - Fire News photo by Brian Curry
North Bellmore Captain Tom Couvaris and North Bellmore Photographer Bruce Ruggiero. -Fire News photo by Jack Healy
Deputy Fire Coordinator Brad Maier. -Fire News photo by Steve Schaefer
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Church Raises Money for Wounded Warriors Again
In August, the Lynbrook Baptist Church played the Lynbrook Fire Department in a charity softball game to raise money for Nassau County Firefighters Operation Wounded Warrior. This is the second year that the Lynbrook Baptist Church has participated in this fundraiser. Last year the church raised $6700, and this year they
raised $7257. Pastor Robert Waldermann. (right), presented the $7257 check at the September 16, 2013, Lynbrook Village Board meeting to Lynbrook Chief Edward Hynes, (second from right), ex-Chief Kevin Bien, and Firefighter Chris Hynes. The firefighters won the game both years. - Fire News photo by Steve Grogan
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SCVFA Scholarship Winners At a recent meeting of the Suffolk County Volunteer Fireman’s Association in Mount Sinai, two students received the John A. Masem Scholarship. Congratulations to Robert Fleming from the Bayport Fire Department and Thomas McArdle from the West Babylon Fire Department. Also, ex-Chief Stanley Thuma from the West Sayville Fire Department, who has served on the Suffolk County VFA Resolutions Committee for more than 45 years, was honored as Chairman Emeritus of the committee. -Fire News photos by Vinnie Ammirati
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Huntington Chief’s Council Installs Officers
The Town of Huntington Fire Chief's Council recently swore in their officers at a ceremony held at the Greenlawn Fire Department. Huntington Town Councilwoman Susan Berland, right, administered the oath of office to the Executive Board, from left, Treasurer Gary Hontz of Eaton's Neck FD, Secretary David
Mohr of Huntington Community First Aid Squad, Second Vice President John McDonough of Northport FD, and President Scott Waryold of Greenlawn FD. Absent was First Vice President John McKenna of Northport FD. - Fire News photo by Steve Silverman
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Smithtown Mourns Sean Cook
On August 23, 2013, Firefighter Sean Cook, a member of Engine Company 1, answered his last alarm after a courageous battle with cancer. Firefighter Cook joined the Smithtown FD Explorer Post 420 in 2009. Three years later, he was awarded the equivalent of “Fire Explorer of the Year” for his dedication and service to the organization. Cook’s dream to become a firefighter was realized in June of this year, when he was sworn into the department and assigned to Engine Company 1. Firematic services were held on Tuesday evening with over 200 firefighters in attendance from several departments throughout Suffolk County. The chiefs, officers and members would like to thank our neighboring departments and other agencies who provided their assistance to the Smithtown Fire Department during the services. -Fire News photos by Fred Friedman and Ron Monteleone
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Up Close & Personal Ex-Captain George Mack of the Bay Shore Fire Department. - Fire News photo by Rich Stark
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Copiague Mourns Thomas J. Tetro
The Copiague Fire Department mourns the loss of Thomas J. Tetro, who passed on July 22, 2013. Tom joined the Vigilant Engine Company of the Copiague Fire Department in October 1981. He attended Fire School as well as other various training courses. He obtained certificates in advanced firefighting, advanced breathing apparatus, hazardous materials and New York State Fire Police Procedures. He became a chauffeur in 1986. Tom worked his way through the ranks of the company to become Captain in 1993 and 1994. He served as a delegate to the Town of Babylon Fireman's Association from 1992 to 2013 and served as president of that organization. He loved serving his community as well as doing work with charitable organizations, he rode with his motorcycle with the Fire Riders performing many compassionate duties for the families of fireman. Tom is survived by daughter Alisa and son TJ. Tommy will be missed by all of us. -Fire News photos by Ron Monteleone
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Centereach FD Celebrates 80th Anniversary
Centereach Fire Department celebrated its 80th anniversary with a parade and a carnival. Leading the Parade as grand marshal was 45 year member Ex-chief Gary Kriedler, Gary was also a former commissioner of the Centereach Fire Department and a fire coordinator for Suffolk County. Chief Derek Anderson would like to thank, Smithtown, Mastic, Lake Ronkonkoma, Selden, Medford, Farmingville, Yaphank, Flanders, and Terryville for their support for making Centereach Fire Department 80th a great success. -Fire News photos by Ron Monteleone
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Preparing for the Mayday in Rockville Centre
On June 30, 2013, the Rockville Centre Truck Company hosted a drill simulating a Mayday for a collapse in a taxpayer. -Fire News photos by Christopher Geraghty
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North America Vehicle Rescue Challenge
The Hagerman Fire Department hosted the 2013 North America Vehicle Rescue Challenge. The event was held on September 12-14, 2013. Fourteen teams from the US, Canada and Sweden participated in the event. -Fire News photos by JoAnn Stephani
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Eaton’s Neck FD July 4th Parade
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The Eaton’s Neck Fire Department hosted their 42nd Annual Independence Day Parade and Service, which has become a July 4th tradition and it even featured a marching duck. Departments from throughout the Town of Huntington participated along with local veterans organizations and residents. Ladder trucks from Eaton’s Neck and Centerport formed a flag arch at a service that honored our freedom and military. Following the parade, the community was invited back to the Eaton’s Neck firehouse for a barbecue of hot dogs and hamburgers. - Fire News photos by Steve Silverman
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East Northport FD 2013 Parade Winners
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Furthest Traveled: Bellerose Terrace FD 2nd Place Best Appearing Juniors: Northport FD 1st Place Best Appearing Juniors: Smithtown FD 3rd Place Best Appearing Band: Northport FD Northport Pipe and Drum 2nd Place Best Appearing Band: Commack FD - NYPD Band 1st Place Best Appearing Band: Kings Park FD Brentwood FD Band 1st Place Most Ladies in Line: Kings Park FD 2nd Place Most Members in Line under 50: Northport FD 1st Place Most Members in Line under 50: Kings Park FD 2nd Place Most Members in Line: Commack FD 1st Place Most Members in Line: Greenlawn FD 2nd Place Best Appearing Department: Nesconset FD 1st Place Best Appearing Department: Smithtown FD Best Overall Department: Kings Park FD -Fire News photos by Steve Silverman
Best Band: 1st Place: West Islip FD Brewers (marching with Dix Hills FD) 2nd Place: Brentwood FD Wanderers (marching with Kings Park FD) Most Members in Line: (Under 30) 1st Place: Kings Park FD Most Members in Line: (Over 30) 1st Place: East Northport FD 2nd Place: Huntington Manor FD Best Appearing Department: 1st Place: East Northport FD 2nd Place: Kings Park FD 3rd Place: Melville FD Best Overall Department: East Northport FD Parade Judges provided by the Glen Cove FD. - Fire News photos by Steve Silverman
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9/11 Remembered
Seaford FD’s Sunrise Vigil The Seaford Fire Department held a sunrise vigil, dedicating its 9-11 Memorial Fountain. Besides members of the Seaford FD, representatives from Seaford Historical Society, Seaford Chamber of Commerce, Seaford Library, St. William the Abbot RC Church, Wantagh FD, East Meadow FD and Bellmore FD joined with the community for the service. Monsignor Steve Camp, Fire Department Chaplain, opened the ceremony and also gave a short homily to the community before he blessed the memorial. Members of the NCPD Pipe and Drums provide ceremonial music. The Memorial Fountain was designed by H2M, architects and engineers. -Fire News photo by Jack Healy
Dix Hills FD Remembers Terry Farrell on 9/11
Remembering a Hero in Lakeview On Sunday, September 8, 2013, the Lakeview Fire Department, with assistance from the West Hempstead Fire Department, held a memorial mass for Robert DeAngelis, an Ex-Chief of the Lakeview Fire Department and who also was a Fire Commissioner of the West Hempstead Fire District. Bobby was killed on 9/11/01 in the World Trade Center attack. -Fire News photo by Bill D'Allessandro
As they have done every September 11 since 2001, the members of the Dix Hills Fire Department visited the gravesite of their Chief Terry Farrell, also a firefighter with F.D.N.Y. Rescue Company 4, who was killed along with 342 of his brother firefighters at the World Trade Center. At the St. Patrick's Cemetery in Huntington, Dix Hills firefighters gathered to pray and remember Terry at this 12th anniversary of 9/11. Chief Tom Magno and Company Two Captain Brett Tepe welcomed the department and guests, which was followed by a prayer from ex-Chief and Commissioner Phil Tepe. After some quiet reflection, one by one, the firefighters placed flowers at Terry's grave and remembered his friendship and dedication as a firefighter. - Fire News photos by Steve Silverman
East Northport Memorial Service Deer Park Fire Department On September 7, 2013, the Deer Park Fire Department held a remembrance service for 11 people of the community who made the ultimate sacrifice on 9-11-01. Family, friends, Town of Babylon officials and the community came out for the ceremony. -Fire News photo by D. Thomas
The East Northport Fire Department held their annual 9/11 Memorial Service, which was attended by the community and neighboring departments from Northport, Centerport, Greenlawn, Eaton's Neck, and Cold Spring Harbor. Chief Joseph Ervin welcomed the guests followed by an Opening Prayer from Chaplain William Bootz. The sirens were sounded to mark the time of the South Tower collapse, which was followed by the reading of all victims' names. The sirens were again sounded to mark the collapse of the North Tower. - Fire News photo by Steve Silverman
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Westerners Labor Day Drill The West Hempstead Westerners hosted the Labor Day Drill on September 2, 2013, at the Hempstead Weir Street track. The potentially rainy day held out for a smooth running tournament with the West Hempstead Westerners taking first place in five of nine events towards a first place finish with 31 points. Port Washington Road Runners were second with 23 points. New Hyde Park Termites were third with 18 points. Hempstead Yellow Hornets were fourth with 14 points, and the Westbury Turtles finished fifth with 10 points. -Fire News photos by Bill D'Alessandro
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Past Presidents of Drill Team Association
Pictured are George Callahan, Mark Jaffie, Harry Penney and Tom Kinele. All four men served as past presidents of the New York State Drill Team Association. -Fire News photo by Alex VanSantvoord
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2013 Brush Truck Competition
On September 13, 2013, the Patchogue Fire Department hosted a Brush Truck Competion at Brookhaven’s Firemen’s Park, in which 22 teams competed in five different events: In the Woods, Head Hunter, Midnight Alarm, Truck Rescue and Hot Shot Relay. The results are: Headhunter - Farmingville Midnight Alarm - Middle Island #2 Truck Rescue - Farmingville In the Woods - Middle Island #2 Hot Shot Relay - Holbrook Overall Results: 1st Place - Middle Island #2 2nd Place - Farmingville 3rd Place - Middle Island #1 4th Place - South Hampton 5th Place - Holbrook -Fire News photos by Jim Dunn
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Mt. Sinai Takes Softball Series
On August 28, 2013, the North Patchogue Softball Finals resulted in Mt. Sinai taking the Division 2 Championship, in a best two-out-of-three game competition at Firemen’s Field in Ridge. - Fire News photos by Jim Dunn
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Setauket FD 9-11 Memorial Service
On the evening of September 11, 2013, the Setauket Fire Department and community held a vigil to remember all who were lost on 9/11 and those whocontinue to fall as a result of that day. - Fire News photos by Robert O’Rourk
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Centerport Ex-Chief Ken Klerk Honored for 65 Years of Service
Centerport ex-Chief Ken Klerk was recently recognized for his 65 years of outstanding and dedicated service with the Centerport Fire Department. Klerk joined the department in 1948 and later climbed the officer’s ranks, starting as Lieutenant and Captain of Engine Company No. 1, Second Assistant Chief, First Assistant Chief, and he served as Chief of the Department from 1968-1969. Klerk spent the next 20 years, from 1970-1990, as a member of the Board of Fire Commissioners. Klerk served over 25 years on the Centerport Rescue Squad, and was one of the first EMTs in the Town of Huntington. When
Klerk joined in 1948, Centerport was the only fire department in Huntington with an ambulance at the time. The white Ford ambulance and first aid equipment were donated by William K. Vanderbilt in 1938, and handled many calls for assistance throughout the town. Klerk noted that in the early days the department responded to many brush fires, and the law to ban open outdoor burning was passed while he was chief. He remembers a tragic house fire in Centerport that claimed the lives of three children in the early 1960s. That prompted him to install smoke alarms in his own home, which were just coming on to the
market. A lifelong resident of Centerport, Klerk owned a television sales and service business in Greenlawn. At 84-years of age, Klerk is still an active member of the Fire Police Squad, and served as their captain. Klerk received proclamations and citations from Governor Andrew Cuomo, Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone, Fireman’s Association of the State of NY, Volunteer Fire Police Association of the State of NY, and the New York State Association of Fire Chiefs. - Fire News photos by Steve Silverman
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Members of the Syosset Fire Department have some fun with a sign that was knocked down at a recent pin job. -Fire News photo by Kevin Imm
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Ridge Honorary Chief Honored for 45 Years of Service
Honorary Chief Edward Meehan joined the Ridge Fire Department on June 3, 1968. He had to respond to the main house on Route 25 from south of the Long Island Expressway to answer calls, since there was no Company 2 house at that time. The main house was at least seven miles from his home. Edward, along with members from the Shirley area, were a huge reason why the Company 2 house was built in 1970, which celebrated its 40th
anniversary in 2010 and now has 40 active members. Eddie rose to the rank of 1st Lieutenant of Company 2 in the early 1970s and has continuously answered the majority of the ambulance calls in the Ridge Fire District on a daily basis. Since his retirement in 1997, he is regularly on squad on Sunday mornings and has countless awards for high point and high ambulance call response.
Eddie has been married to his wonderful wife Margie for 59 years and has eight children and 13 grandchildren. Eddie has given his life to the Ridge Fire Department and remains active to this day. Honorary Chief Edward Meehan is the type of person who does his job well. Congratulations to Eddie Meehan on his 45 years of dedicated service to the Ridge Fire Department. -Fire News photos and story by ex-Chief John DeVito
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Nassau County Fire Commission 2013-14
The Nassau County Fire Commission elected Walter H. Weltner, Jr., of the Valley Stream Fire Department in the Third Battalion, as Chairman of the Commission for 2013-2014. The swearing in ceremonies was held at VSFD’s Engine 3 quarters. Besides Weltner, also elected were Fire Commission Secretary James Meazy, Jr., of the Carle Place FD in the Ninth Battalion, and Fire Commission Vice-Chairman Ronald L. Magarie of the West Hempstead FD, in the Seventh Battalion. The other members making up the chairmen of the Commission are: First Battalion Ken Fairben of the Floral Park FD, Second Battalion Denis J. Collins of the Point Lookout-Lido FD, Fourth Battalion John J. O’Brien of the Malverne FD, Fifth Battalion James Ajamian of the Sea Cliff FD, Sixth Battalion John J. Gillen of the Wantagh FD, and Eight Battalion Roger Goodwin of the Plandome FD. Members of the Tenth Battalion, made of former chairmen of the Commission were also on hand. Those on hand for the installation of the new chairman and the others were Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano, Fire Marshal Scott Tusa, Nassau County Legislators, and other County and local village officials. Outgoing Chairman C. Richard Gardner of the Garden City FD was also honored with a Citation from the County Executive for his service. Gardner is now eligible for membership in the Tenth Battalion. Chairman Weltner said, “With the assistance of a dedicated Board of Commissioners I plan to continue to represent Nassau County’s fire service as the chairmen before me. We as a team will do our best for all nine battalions and the 71 fire departments that are Nassau’s Bravest.” -Fire News story by Steve Grogan -Fire News photos by Brian Grogan
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MOTLEY CREWS OF THE MONTH
Jericho decon team at a recent Hicksville incident. -Fire News photo by Kevin Imm
Commack F.D. Engine Co. 4 at 3rd Annual Smoke & Smoke. -Fire News photo by John Cirillo
Glenwood Fire Company firefighters cook and serve up the food at the Sea Cliff Fire Department picnic. -Fire News photo by Carol Griffin
Massapequa firefighters at the Pendergast Golf Outing. -Fire News photo by Ed Tuffy
Members of the Halesite Fire Department at the Greenlawn FD Parade and Fair -Fire News photo by Kate Kuntz
(l to r) Greenlawn FD Chief Dan McConnell, 1st Asst. Chief Greg Colonna, and 2nd Asst. Chief Jamie Magerle. -Fire News photo by Kate Kuntz
Members of Hempstead Ladder 2 at Cornwall Lane structure fire. -Fire News photo by Paul Mazza
Members of Terryville’s Station 3 get together for a Sunday morning preplan drill. -Fire News photo by Dennis Whittam
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