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In this issue... Lake Grove School Razed After Fire The Lake Grove School, a scene of multiple fires, was razed after its latest blaze in August.
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Quick Stop in Bellmore Fireifghters make a short work of a commercial structure fire. See story page 25
Lake Ronkonkoma Drowning Multiple departments respond to a report of a drowned kayaker. See story page 38
Pt. Washington Honors Larry Hatton Active 50-year member Larry Hatton is honored for his past and continuing service. See story page 50
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LAFASNY 66th Installation Hold their 66th instllation and elect Lakeside FD Ladies Auxilliary’s JoAnn Dunn as president.
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Obituary:Gordon Height’s David T. Brown Ex-Chief and 26-year member, David T. Brown answers his last alarm. Stee story page 82
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From the Editor’s Desk Dennis Whittam, Editor
Are you performing as expected? In my recent travels, I have heard the same complaints being made about the volunteer fire service. It seems that many departments are experiencing the problem of members not making their required quota of drills, training, alarms and miscellaneous points. To me, this is not a new problem. It is a problem that pops up from time to time and like a cancer must be aggressively addressed as soon as the problem is noticed. When the problem is addressed, it must be done in a way that solves the problem and does not compound it. This month, I read an article by Harry R. Carter, Ph.D., FIFireE, CFO, ex-Chief and Life Member of the Howell Township Fire Company #1. He touched upon ridiculous rules that don’t solve problems, but in fact might compound a problem and have a negative impact on what you are trying to fix. Visit Harry’s website and article at www.harrycarter.com/filelocker/index/catTotal/ 2/cat0/508/cat1/571. I am sure you will discuss it around the coffee table in your firehouse. The fire service is a paramilitary organization. If you decide to enlist in the military, you agree to stay for a certain length of time, you train for eight weeks or so, you continue and specialize in an area for another specific length of time. Then, you perform and work as you were trained to do. When your enlistment time is finished, you can decide to reenlist or leave the organization and return to civilian
life. The fire service is not that different. You join of your own free will, you take an oath to uphold the bylaws of the department, you enter a training program to learn the basics of firefighting and then you continue — or at least you are supposed to continue — your training to become specialized in various aspects of the fire service. What happens when you suddenly realize you cannot perform as expected in your department? As an officer I sat down with many young firefighters and tried to help them make their “points” by showing them how to do it. Those that listened succeeded. Unfortunately, there were times that I was not successful and I could not find a solution to help the firefighter live up to the agreed obligation. Like the military, when it comes time to reenlist, you have to ask yourself is this for you? The same is true of the fire service. Ask yourself why you are here and ask for help from your officers and chiefs for ways that you can be an asset to your department. In the end, it is completely up to you to make things work. - Dennis
ANNOUNCEMENTS SAYVILLE FD’S ANNUAL ‘A NIGHT AT THE RACES’
Hose Company No. 1 of the Sayville Fire Department presents “A Night at the Races” fundraiser on Saturday, October 25, 2014. Gates open at 1930 and post time in 2000. Admission is $10. Call 589-0189 ext. 127 for ticket information or visit the firehouse at 107 N. Main St. Sayville (corner of Lincoln Ave. and Main St.). Food, fun, door prizes and more.
CI ANNUAL FIRE PREVENTION WEEK OPEN HOUSE
The Central Islip Fire Department will be holding its annual open house in conjunction with Fire Prevention Week on October 10, 2014, from 1830 to 2200. The event will be held at the Central Islip Fire Department Station 2 at 110 Wheeler Road in Central Islip. There will be many displays and demonstrations, a free Child ID Program, as well as many giveaways and fire safety educational material. All are invited to this informative and fun-filled evening. For more information call 631-484-0612 or visit centralislipfd.com.
SELDEN FF NEW LEADER OF FASNY
Robert (Bob) McConville, veteran Suffolk County Fire Official and EMT, was installed as President of the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY), at its 142nd Annual Convention at The Desmond Hotel & Conference Center in Albany on August 22, 2014. Among the many issues that the newly-elected FASNY President will work on during his tenure, and that have an impact on New York’s volunteer first responders and the communities they serve, are initiatives addressing firefighters’ and other first responders' health and wellness, life safety training and evolving developments in fire safety education. In addition to many posts he’s held since first volunteering at the St. James Volunteer Fire Department in 1968, Bob is a past president of three area fire-related organizations: the Southern New York Volunteer Firemen’s Association, the Suffolk County Volunteer
Firemen’s Association, and the Suffolk County Volunteer Fire Departments’ Emerald Society. Bob has served the community as an EMT for 25 years and is a 32-year member of the Selden Fire Department. As a member of Selden Fire Department’s Dixon Engine Co 3, Bob served as Company Treasurer and Company Secretary, and in 199091, as Captain. He is an active member in the New York State, Suffolk County, and Brookhaven Town Drill Team Captains Associations and is an ex-Captain and original charter member of Selden’s “SlowPokes” Drill Team. Proving the adage, “If you need something done, give it to a busy person” — Bob was elected Selden Fire District Commissioner, for a five-year term in 2009. McConville, a resident of Selden since 1980, served as General Chairman of the FASNY convention in 1999, when Suffolk County hosted the convention, and again in 2010. Bob and his wife Virginia retired from careers as civilian employees of the Suffolk County Police Department — Bob with the Quartermaster Section and Virginia with the Central Records Section. Virginia currently serves as the President of the Sons of Italy In America, Andrea Doria Lodge # 2201 in Selden and is a past-President of the Selden Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. Bob has continued to serve as a Trustee on the board of the Brookhaven Volunteer Firefighters Museum for more than two decades and acts as the Museum’s Treasurer. When not donating his time and energy to these organizations, FASNY's new President finds other venues for sharing fire-safety messages. At a recent Coram elementary school career day, Bob’s nine-year-old granddaughter Juliana and her schoolmates were introduced to future opportunities in the volunteer fire service. In his presentation, McConville stressed the importance of taking care of one another and said that it’s never too early for youngsters to learn about responsibility. Mr. McConville commented, “I am looking forward to continuing and also implementing new initiatives to help FASNY members be the well-trained, well-prepared and healthy volunteers that New Yorkers have grown to depend upon for the protection of their lives and property. Our volunteer first responders are an important asset to all our neighborhoods and FASNY supports our communities when we support our volunteers.”
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ANNOUNCEMENTS GIANTS AND JETS KICK-OFF NFL LICENSED SMOKE DETECTORS EXCLUSIVELY FOR FDS TO USE AS FUNDRAISERS!
The Buff Project (Buff Challenge) nationwide fundraiser has launched on Long Island. A new, fun and educational fundraiser has come to Long Island to benefit all participating local fire departments. Joining is easy and very profitable for the department. The Buff Project is a collaboration between USI (a premier Smoke Detector manufacturer), Brax Fundraising (a national fundraising company) and the NFL. They have teamed-up for our benefit to increase fire safety awareness by creating genuine licensed Giant and Jets smoke detectors that fire departments can easily use as a fundraiser. The departments get $5.50 for each detector sold. All the fire department does is direct your constituents to www.TheBuffProject.com so they can buy online as many detectors of their choice as they want and direct The Buff Project to donate the $5.50 to the department of their choice. The detectors are then shipped directly to the consumers’ homes, or if they prefer, directly to their loved ones’ homes as a gift. (Send them to your children’s homes or to college dormitories. Anywhere in the USA). The Buff Project also financially supports Vision2020's national “Fire is Everyone’s Fight” campaign by sponsoring their research. Educate, Protect and Engage with The Buff Project today. Go to www.TheBuffProjectFD to sign up. Also visit www.TheBuffProject. com to see more about this program dedicated to make people love their smoke detectors and getting more of them installed throughout your community. Help save the lives of the people you protect and also reduce the need for your firefighters to enter burning buildings to save victims. The financial bonus is that The Buff Project is the greatest way for you (and especially your Junior firefighters) to raise the money desperately needed to run your department. Include The Buff Project information in your monthly newsletter. Send your Junior Firefighters around the neighborhood, knocking on
doors to get the word out. During open houses, school visits, street fairs and community activities. Don’t delay, act today, go to www.TheBuff Project.com or call 917 468 8483.
NORTH PATCHOGUE FD BENEVOLENT ASSN. FUNDRAISER
The North Patchogue Fire Department Benevolent Association proudly presents “An Evening on Broadway,” featuring some of the theatre’s finest singers, on Saturday, October 11, 2014, at 1830 at the North Patchogue Fire Department, 33 Davidson Avenue in Patchogue. Tickets are $50 per person, which includes dinner, beer, wine and soda, Please join us for an evening of Broadway Show Stopping classics featuring the music of Cole Porter, Marvin Hamlisch, John Kander and Fred Ebb, George and Ira Gershwin, Andrew Lloyd Weber, Leonard Bernstein, Stephen Schwartz, Stephen Sondheim and Alan Menken. Plus, a special appearance by a well-known Broadway actor! For ticket, please call 631-475-1788; ext. 139.
East Islip Firefighter Answers Last Alarm We regret to announce that Firefighter Allen Westby of the East Islip Fire Department has answered his last alarm. Firefighter Westby responded to a call on September 22, 2014, at 1721 for an automatic alarm. Sadly, he passed away at home, after the call. FF Westby was a past-Commissioner, past-Captain and a 43-year member of the East Islip Fire Department. Fire News offers our heartfelt sympathy to the family of Firefighter Allen Westby and to the East Islip Fire Department. Unfortunately Fire News went to press with our October edition at the time of the wake and funeral. We will pay tribute to Firefighter Westby in our November edition.
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Fully Involved in Sagaponack
On September 15, 2014, the Bridgehampton Fire Department was called to Sagg Main Street in Sagaponack for a report of a working structure fire. First arriving units found the residence fully involved, and immediately called for mutual aid from ag Harbor for an engine and manpower and East Hampton for their RIT. There were no occupants in the house at the time, and the fire was extinguished in due course without incident. The Sounthampton Town Fire Marshal’s office was on scene to investigate the cause and origin of the fire. - Fire News photos by Michael Heller
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Basement Fire in East Islip
August 12, 2014, the East Islip Fire Department responded to the report of a residential automatic fire alarm onTaylor Avenue. The first unit on scene was Safety Officer Thomas Chebuske who reported smoke showing. Keith Villano, 3-5-30, directed the first engine crew to stretch a line over the fence and the crews then went to work with a charged line to extinguish three separate fires. The windows on the number three side were broken out in response to a request for ventilation. Primary and secondary searches of the house were made and no extension was found. There were workers on scene refinishing the basement floors and they heard the furnace kick in then saw a ball of fire in the room. None of the workers, however, were injured. The Islip Fire Department responded on a mutual aid with Engine 3-4-1 and Exchange Ambulance of the Islips responded with an ambulance as well. Additionally, the Suffolk County Arson Squad was notified and the Islip Town Fire Marshal's office was on scene. - Fire News photos by Rich Stark
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Good Work in West Hempstead
The West Hempstead Fire Department battled a kitchen fire in a home on Woodfield Road on the evening of August 11, 2014. Heavy smoke was pushing from the house on arrival, but firefighters made a good push to the fire area and the blaze was quickly brought under control. Mutual aid companies assisted. - Fire News photo by FirstOnScenePhotos.com
Fire Strikes Twice for Centereach On August 8, 2014, the Centereach Fire Department battled a late night blaze at a vacant building on The Lake Grove School campus located on Moriches Road. Only hours later, in the early morning of August 9, 2014, they responded to the same location for a re-kindle of the previous nights blaze. The fire was quickly under control with no injuries reported. - Fire News photo by Bryan Lopez
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Boat Explosion in Manhasset Bay One man was killed and another injured after a boat explosion at a Manhasset Bay marina on August 20, 2014. The Port Washington Fire Department responded to the call and were met by a huge fireball and black smoke billowing over the bay. The boat was fueling up at the marina and fire marshals were investigating the possibility that fumes built up in the vessel. Land units and fireboats, including one from the FDNY, were also on scene. - Fire News photos by FirstOnScenePhotos.com
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Kitchen Fire in Massapequa
On August 17, 2014, the Massapequa Fire Department Dispatcher put out a general alarm for a house fire on Lois Place in Massapequa. Second Assistant Chief Stansberry was the first responding unit. Engine 6314 and Ladder 632 were the first companies to arrive. Two lines were stretched into the home where firefighters found a fully involved fire in the kitchen; fire had also extended into the attic above. Firefighters were able to make a quick stop. Two occupants in the home escaped without injury. South Farmingdale responded to the scene as a FAST unit. - Fire News photos by Ed Tuffy and Paul Mazza
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’66 Chevy Saved
On August 9, 2014, the Seaford Fire Department responded to a reported garage fire on Maple Avenue. First arriving units encountered a detached garage to the rear of the house with smoke showing and a car inside. First-due Engine 682 stretched one handline, while the crew from Ladder 683 opened up the walls and ceiling. A 1966 Chevy convertible was removed during the operation and suffered only minor damage. The fire was quickly knocked down and contained. First Assistant Chief Podesta was in charge. - Fire News photos by Paul Mazza
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Good Job in East Meadow
On September 1, 2014, the East Meadow Fire Department was alerted for an automatic alarm at a Plum Lane house. First Assistant Chief Kane arrived to smoke showing from a single-story home. Engine 612 took a hydrant across and stretched two lines into the house. Second and Third Assistant Chiefs McGee and Lennon handled the fire attack as members of first-due Ladder 617 searched and vented the house. The fire was knocked down quickly and contained the kitchen area. An elderly resident was removed from the home uninjured and was evaluated at the scene. The North Bellmore Fire Department was requested to the scene for a FAST. - Fire News photos by Paul Mazza
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Fully Involved in Coram
Recently the Coram Fire Department was called out for a house fire on Howard Road. Responding units encountered a fully-involved two story. The home suffered extensive fire damage. - Fire News photos by Jim Dunn and Bryan Lopez
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Restaurant Fire in North Bellmore In the early morning hours of August 28, 2014, the North Bellmore Fire Department under command of Chief of Department Marshcall responded to the Taste of Portugal Restaurant on Newbridge Road. When Chief Marschall arrived he had smoke showing and advised he had a fire in the rear next to the restaurant, a pizzeria. First-due Engine 654 stretched multiple 2-1/2 inch lines. First-due Ladder 657’s crew made entry into the fire building along with the crew of Ladder 658 who entered neighboring stores. The fire was contained to the pizzeria which sustained heavy damage, while the restaurant and a barber shop suffered smoke and water damage. Mutual aid was provided to the scene by East Meadow Ladder 617 and Wantagh Heavy Rescue 6914 as FAST units. Additional FAST units, Wantagh Ladder 6912, and East Meadow Heavy Rescue 616, replaced them. An additional ladder from Bellmore and an engine from Levittown were also requested. - Fire News photos by Paul Mazza
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Lake Grove School Razed
On August 29, 2014, the Centereach Fire Department was activated for a reported structure fire on Moriches Road at the abandoned Lake Grove School. Units arrived to find a fully involved school dormitory. Centereach requested mutual aid from Ronkonkoma, Nesconset, Selden, Farmingville and Holtsville. Suffolk County Police Arson Squad and the Lake Grove Fire Marshal were both on scene for the investigation. There were no reported injuries. The Village of Lake Grove sent a bulldozer to demolish the building. - Fire News photos by David Rubin and Ron Monteleone
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House Fire in Springs
Early on September 13, 2014, the Springs Fire Department was called to Accabonac Road for a report of a working house fire. Arriving firefighters found a residence fully involved, and immediately called for mutual aid from East Hampton, Amagansett and Sag Harbor for tankers and manpower. Three occupants — a mother and two chil-
dren — managed to escape the fire but were later transported to the hospital to be treated for smoke inhalation. A pet dog was rescued as well, but a cat perished in the fire. Units were on scene for at least two hours, as well as the East Hampton Town Fire Marshal, who responded to investigate. - Fire News photos by Michael Heller
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Restaurant Fire in Baldwin
A fire caused substantial damage to a Baldwin restaurant in the early hours of July 3, 2014. Baldwin firefighters were called to the China King restaurant on Grand Avenue a little after 0100 and found smoke pouring from the store. - Fire News photos by FirstOn ScenePhotos.com
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Huntington Battles Blaze in Village
The Huntington Fire Department responded to a fire in a commercial building on Prospect Street in Huntington Village on August 16, 2014. Over 50 firefighters using six pieces of apparatus battled the blaze which began in an outside storage container. The fire extended into the soffit and attic of the building, with flames showing through the cupola on the roof. Firefighters were able to contain the blaze to the attic area. Halesite and Huntington Manor assisted at the scene, while Cold Spring Harbor stood by for Huntington. The fire was declared under control within an hour by Chief Robert Berry, assisted by Deputy Chiefs Robert Conroy and Brian Keane. This was the fifth fire to occur in Huntington Village since March, and the eleventh working fire that Huntington has handled this year. - Fire News photos by Steve Silverman
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Quick Stop in North Bellmore In the early morning hours of September 5, 2014, the North Bellmore Fire Department was alerted for a fire on the roof of the Barber’s Lounge on Hempstead Turnpike. First Assistant Chief Rut was first on the scene and arrived to fire coming from the roof of the barber shop in a row of stores. Chief of Department Marschall arrived and took command. Engine 654 was followed by Ladder 657, Engine 656, Heavy Rescue 653 and Ambulance 651. The fire was knocked down quickly and contained to contents on the roof with no extension to the barber shop. The cause of the fire was under investigation. - Fire News photos by Paul Mazza
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Garbage Fire at Massapequa Home
The Massapequa Fire Department was called to a house fire on Franklin Place on July 24, 2014. Second Assistant Chief Stansberry was first on the scene and advised Chief of Department Kuechler who was en route. First-due Engine 6311 stretched one line to the rear of the house while the crew from 6315 stretched a second line and stood by. The crews from Ladders 632 and 636 searched the house and checked for extension, both were negative. The fire reportedly started in a garbage can on the exterior of the garage and extended up the wall and into the garage but was contained and quickly knocked down. - Fire News photos by Paul Mazza
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Centereach House Fire On August 31, 2014, the Centereach Fire Department was activated for a structure fire on Hy Place. The first commanding units on scene transmitted a working fire with heavy fire and smoke conditions on the first and second floor extending to the attic. Mutual aid was requested from Ronkonkoma, Selden and Farmingville. Multiple lines were stretched for both interior and exterior operations. The fire was quickly knocked down. - Fire News photos by Bryan Lopez, Ron Monteleone and David Rubin
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EMS ACROSS THE ISLAND
Selden Responds to Fatal Motorcycle Crash
On September 3, 2014, the Selden Fire Department was called for a Selden Fire District paramedics. The driver of the vehicle was uninmotorcycle accident on Middle Country Road just west of Boyle jured. Selden secured the scene and handed it over to Suffolk Police - Fire News photo by AJ Ryan Road. An eastbound motorcycle collided with an SUV turning south for their investigation. into a parking lot. The rider was pronounced dead at the scene by
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3-Injured in Garden City MVA Three drivers were injured, one seriously, in a threevehicle accident at the intersection of Stewart Avenue and New Hyde Park Road in Garden City on August 27, 2014. One of the drivers had to be extricated by Garden City firefighters and New Hyde Park also responded on the report of multiple people pinned. All three were transported by county ambulances to nearby hospitals. - Fire News photo by FirstOnScenePhotos.com
MVA, Leaving Scene in Deer Park On August 30, 2014, the Deer Park Fire Department responded to an MVA at the corner of Deer Park Avenue and Old Country Road. Upon arriving, Chief Phil Scarfi and the responding ambulances found an SUV had hit a telephone pole with such force that the traffic light crashed down on the opposite side of the road. The driver had exited the vehicle before Deer Park was on the scene. A Suffolk Police K-9 unit located the driver at a house down the street. He required medical attention and was transported to Good Samaritan Hospital in West Islip. - Fire News photo by BTFirePhotos.com
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Kings Park Overturn
The Kings Park Fire Department responded to a single-car accident at the end of Old Dock Road north of Upper Dock Road in Kings Park on August 1, 2014. The driver of the auto apparently lost control and overturned onto the roof. The driver was transported by Kings Park Fire Department ambulance to Saint Catherine’s Hospital in Smithtown with non-life threatening injuries. - Fire News photo by Joseph C. Sperber
2-Car MVA in Garden City
At least two people were injured in a two-vehicle crash at the intersection on Charles Lindberg and Earl Ovington Boulevards in East Garden City on July 31, 2014. One vehicle left the roadway, rolled over and came to a stop about 100 feet from the crash site. Unionddale firefighters and EMS personnel were at the scene. - Fire News photo byFirstOnScenePhotos.com
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4 Injured in Nesconset MVA Recently, the Nesconset Fire Department was activated for a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Old Nichols Road and Brown's Road. Hydraulic tools were required to open the driver's door to extract the driver from one vehicle. Four patients were transported to Stony Brook University Hospital. Centereach Fire Department was mutual aid to transport one patient. - Fire News photo by Ron Monteleone
Farmingville MVA On July 18, 2014, the Farmingville Fire Department responded to a motor vehicle accident on the corner of Portion Road and South Howell Avenue. First Assistant Chief Allen Licata was first commanding officer on scene and found the vehicle had struck a utility pole. The driver of the vehicle was self extricated and transported to Stony Brook University Hospital for his injuries. - Fire News photo by Bryan Lopez
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Car into Pole in Glenwood On July 25, 2014, the Glenwood Fire Company was alerted for a two-car motor vehicle accident on Glen Head Road between Roslyn Road and Glen Cove Drive. Ambulance 5361 and 536 transported both drivers to North Shore Manhasset Hospital. - Fire News photo by Owen Krol
MC Hit on SSP The South Hempstead Fire Department was on the scene of a motorcyclist struck in the eastbound lanes of the Southern State Parkway at exit 20 - Baldwin Road on uly 30, 2014. - Fire News photo by FirstOnScenePhotos.com
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Overturn in Mt. Sinai
The Mount Sinai Fire Department, Suffolk County Police, and Port Jefferson Ambulance responded to an MVA with overturn on July 20, 2014. Three vehicles were involved with one overturning on Westgate Drive. Three people were transported to Stony Brook University Hospital with unknown injuries by Port Jefferson Ambulance. - Fire News photo by Andrew Tetreault
When is an MVA Not an MVA?
Early on On July 12, 2014, the Bayport Fire Department was activated for an MVA reported as a car into a tree. After a complete search of the area and the adjacent railroad tracks it was determined the car had been there for a unknown length of time. - Fire News photo by Bob Bubba
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Lake Ronkonkoma Drowning On August 14, 2014, the Lakeland Fire Department was activated for a reported kayaker in the water. Units responded and were told by witnesses that a male disappeared from the surface. Lakeland deployed their dive team and requested mutual aid from Nesconset, Bayport, Central Islip, Bohemia and Holbrook. Units made several dive attempts and were unable to locate the victim. The man’s body was recovered on August 23, 2014. - Fire News photos by David Rubin and Bryan Lopez
Worker Injured in Garden City A construction worker was injured on August 13, 2014, at a house under construction on Brixton Road in Garden City South. The worker suffered a serious leg injury and had to be removed from the basement of the home by Franklin Square firefighters due to the absence of a useable stairway. He was transported to an area hospital by Nassau County EMS. - Fire News photo by FirstOnScenePhotos.com
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MVA in Farmingville On June 30, 2014, the Farmingville Fire Department was activated for a three-car motor vehicle accident on Granny Road off of Oakdale Avenue. The scene was led by Chief Dave Smith. - Fire News photo by Amanda Coffey
MVA in Hempstead The Hempstead Fire Department was called to the scene of a two-car accident on Jerusalem Avenue on August 29, 2014. One driver was pinned in his vehicle. The injured was transported to a local hospital by North Shore/LIJ. - Fire News photo by FirstOnScenePhotos.com
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The Weather and First Response How can the weather hurt or kill our first responders? Many of us know the weather simply by saying “hot or cold,” “wet or dry,” “humid or not.” At the incident scene, much more should be known about the weather, including the past, present and the future. On June 30, 2013, at the Yarnell Hill Fire in Arizona, 19 of the bravest of the bravest met their calling. The Granite Mountain Hot Shots, well trained, well educated, found themselves in a bad situation and did not survive. Can we learn from this tragedy so it doesn’t happen again? Could what happened to them, happen to us? Certainly, with a lot of concern and knowledge we can minimize it. Although several reports point the blame to many things, let’s take a look at the weather on that day of tragedy. There was a freak thunderstorm that caused the fire to change direction, and increase temperatures to over 2000 degrees, according to one report. I break weather down into five categories: Wind, Humidity, Temperature, Potential for change and Hazardous energy. Wind According to Dodson, 2nd edition (2007), “of all the weather considerations affecting firefighting operations, wind is by far the most important.” There are several concerns about the wind and it should be looked at from several points of views: velocity, direction, upslope, down slope, wind shift, fore-
cast, ventilation (a big concern when using positive pressure ventilation — ppv), thunderstorms, tornado, etc. Gusts and squalls, according to T.A. Horne, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Assoc. (AOPA August 2014), “Gust fronts can extend as far as 100 nm (nautical miles) or more. Sharp updrafts, downdrafts, heavy precipitation, violent shifts in wind speed and direction — as well as pressure spikes — all are features you can anticipate in a gust front encounter. Humidity Information about humidity should include: lower humidity which means increased fire spread, effects on firefighters, effects on structural fires, and flying embers. Temperature Acclimation to the heat or cold, the 10+10 rule: add 10 degrees when wearing bunker gear and add 10 degrees when standing in the sun to the ambient temperature. Changing temperatures -— especially dropping temperature. Separate gear for wildfires, structural fires. Potential for Change Things to consider from the start of an incident through its duration: watch the sky; note 180 degree wind shifts; be aware of rainfall and the possibility of flash floods; be aware of developing thunderstorms; be alert to lightning flashes. To calculate the distance of lightning,
Dodson 2nd edition (2007) says, “Count the seconds between the lightning flash and the thunder. Divide this by five (5) and you have the distance in miles of the location of the strike. Thunder that claps less than five seconds from the flash means you are in the lightning area! Although lightning can strike anytime, anywhere, firefighters can protect themselves by becoming the smallest target possible. Stay away from poles, fences and trees. Suspend operations with aluminum ladders.” Be aware that lightning can strike far ahead of a storm front. Hazardous Energy This covers flowing water, animal movement, fire threatened animals, spooked dogs, horses, deer, etc. Lots of important info. Where can you get this information on scene? The best place is the computer in your safety car. Some safety cars have an anemometer (wind meter). Or you can use a cell phone, i-Pad, your dispatcher, etc. The key takeaway is, who on the incident scene is thinking about all this and has the time to acquire all of this important data? The incident commander, the operations officer, a captain or lieutenant, the firefighter and/or the safety officer Ex-Chief Jeff Bailes, President Brookhaven Town Safety Officers Association Inc. 631-495- 6418 www.btsoa.org
Fire and EMS Response to MRI Facilities: What Every First Responder Needs to Know By Bob Delagi 3rd Division Director Suffolk County Fire & EMS Safety Officers Association Stand-alone diagnostic and treatment centers are being built with increasing frequency in our communities, enhancing the care of patients on an outpatient basis. In this article, we will explore the unique hazards that firefighters and EMS providers face in buildings with Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) equipment. First responders can be called to an MRI facility for a variety of reasons, including: a medical emergency; fire in the control room; sparks or fire in the scanning room; flooding/sprinkler system activation; or catastrophic equipment failure. MRI uses a high powered magnetic field with high voltage electricity and radio waves to create images of internal body structures that enhance a physician's ability diagnose disease processes. The unit of measurement for magnet strength is Tesla (symbol: T), and current technology utilizes a range of Tesla strength between 0.1T and 3T. In perspective, 3T represents a magnetic pull 60,000 times stronger than the earth's magnetic field, measured at 0.00005T. The electrical conduction system is cooled by liquid helium, a cryogenic substance that measures minus (-)450 degrees Fahrenheit, with the liquid and its vapor, capable of causing both severe thermal burns when in contact with the skin, and asphyxia by rapidly displacing oxygen when released in an enclosed space. You may recall a 2001 incident that occurred in Valhalla, New York, where a six-year-old boy was killed by a standard oxygen cylinder that made its way into the magnetic field and was forcefully pulled as a deadly projectile, striking the child in the head. Despite redundant safeguards to prevent accidents such as this, all first responders should be aware of the hazards they face, and always remain vigilant in ensuring that proper safety and tactical procedures are followed. The Officer in Charge (OIC) of any call in an MRI facility should immediately seek out a trained MRI Technician or facility manager and place them in the command structure, with the Incident Safety Officer, as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to help guide response objectives and provide access to non-ferromagnetic fire
extinguishers, stretchers, wheel chairs, oxygen cylinders and other equipment that may be useful in an emergency. Of significance is the fact that the magnet and its cooling system are always on, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, even when the unit is not being used. Rooms where this equipment is housed are well signed, identifying the hazards. Outside the exam room are two highly visible emergency switches. The Emergency Stop Switch de-activates electricity only to the machine, it does not de-activate the magnetic field. The Quench Switch collapses the magnetic field and activates a system that discharges the helium outside the building harmlessly into the atmosphere, however, failure of this purging system results in helium gas filling the exam room. The Quench Switch is rarely used — only in extreme emergencies such as when someone is pinned or impaled by an object pulled into the magnetic field, and can only be activated by the express authorization of MRI facility personnel. The magnetic field is confined to the exam room. Emergency responders entering the facility with tools and equipment are safe, as long as a safe distance of 10 or more feet from the magnet is maintained, and outside the exam room. Emergency responders should never enter an exam room with any metal tools or equipment, or any metal on their bodies under turnout gear or general duty uniform. Fires in the exam or control room should be extinguished with a non-ferromagnetic metal fire extinguisher, or using standard handline operating procedures from outside the exam or control room, greater than 10 feet away. EMS Providers called to an MRI facility for a patient suffering from an acute medical emergency while undergoing testing should not enter the exam room with standard oxygen cylinder, stair chair or stretcher. In most cases, MRI personnel will remove the patient using specialized non-ferromagnetic metal equipment prior to your arrival. Pre-event planning of these facilities should be undertaken by fire departments and ambulance companies, as these facilities represent community occupancies with special hazards, requiring a special approach. The information in this article provided from MRI Safety For First Responders by Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology.
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Smithtown Gets New CPR Equip. Understanding the importance of having trained firefighters and EMS personnel respond to CPR calls, Steve Cannata, President and CEO of Smithtown Toyota with the cooperation of the Greater New York Automotive Dealers Association donated a $5,000 state of the art CPR training manikin to the Smithtown Fire Department on July 29, 2014. Accepting the donation on behalf of the Smithtown Fire Department were (left to right): Ambulance Company 2nd Lieutenant John Byrne, 3rd Assistant Chief Kevin Fitzpatrick, Ambulance Company Captain Tricia Higgins, Steve Cannata, Ambulance Company 1st Lieutenant Jeff Schwarz and Rescue Company 9 1st Lieutenant Mike Clarke.
Celebrating 110 in Ronkonkoma Suffolk County Legislator Tom Muratore (RRonkonkoma) recently participated in a ceremony recognizing the Ronkonkoma Fire Department’s 110 years of service to the community are: (left to right): NY State Senator Lee Zeldin, Brookhaven Town Councilman Kevin LaValle, Ellyn Okvist of the Lake Ronkonkoma Heritage Association, Ronkonkoma Fire Department 3rd Assistant Chief Kevin Murray, 1st Assistant Chief Jon Santoli, Chief Tom Blewett, 2nd Assistant Chief Mike Iannuzzi, Suffolk County Legislator Tom Muratore, NY State Assembly Al Graf, and Brookhaven Town Supervisor Ed Romaine.
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3 Dix Hills FF Awarded
Suffolk County Legislator Steve Stern (D-Huntington; 16th LD) awarded proclamations to three hero first responders from the Dix Hills Fire Department for their actions that saved a 67-year old man in cardiac arrest. On July 5, 2014, Assistant Chief Berkowitz received a call for a patient in cardiac arrest at the Elwood Cinema. Thankfully, he was in his car at the corner of Elwood Road and Jericho Turnpike and responded within 40 seconds. Chief Bill Stio and Lead Paramedic Bob Cavalieri responded within moments and performed CPR and advanced hypothermic therapy to save the life of the patient to the applause and delight of fellow moviegoers. “I thank Chief Stio, Assistant Chief Berkowitz and Lead Paramedic Bob Cavalieri for their outstanding and quick actions which saved the life of a member of our community. The entire Dix Hills and greater Suffolk community can sleep soundly knowing these outstanding professional first responders are seconds away in our time of need.”
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Greenport’s Senior Members Honored
Phoenix Hose of the Greenport Fire Department held a congratulatory dinner for two of its oldest members, Firefighter Anthony Dinizio and Firefighter Alex Giorgio, with 65 and 60 years service respectively. - Fire News photos by Myron Goldstein
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West Babylon Wins
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Bohemia’s Gorman: FF of the Year On January 11, 2013, the Bohemia Fire Department was activated for a structure fire at the Fairfield Apartment complex on Middleton Road. Upon arrival of Chief Andersen and 2nd Assistant Chief Haynes a working fire was transmitted with a person trapped. Anderson and Haynes attempted to rescue the victim but were unable to reach her due to heavy smoke and heat. Chief Andersen exited the fire building to assume Incident Command as 2nd Assistant Chief Haynes remained inside. Upon arrival of Bohemia Quint 6, Chief Andersen advised Firefighter Thomas Gorman that Haynes was alone in the second floor apartment. FF Gorman entered the apartment where he met up with Haynes. At this time the smoke was completely banked down to the floor and into the stairway; visibility was non-existent, and the heat was extreme. As 2nd Asst. Chief Haynes was preparing to facilitate inside operations for the incoming crews, FF Gorman, alone, took a left hand lead from the stairway landing into a bedroom located on the #1 side of the fire building. Approximately three-feet into the bedroom, FF Gorman came upon a cat, which he removed. FF Gorman then went back into the same bedroom and continued his solo search. As FF Gorman came upon the front windows he removed his helmet and broke the windows out in an attempt to ventilate. FF Gorman continued his search of the bedroom alone, as other members of his crew were
securing a positive water source. FF Gorman exited the bedroom into the stairway landing area where 2nd Asst. Chief Haynes was waiting for a hose line from the other members of Quint 6. At this time the smoke and heat conditions had yet to improve and visibility was still nonexistent. FF Gorman then entered the rear bedroom, located on the #3 side of the fire building. As FF Gorman he entered his Scott Air Pack Vibra-Alert activated. FF Gorman came upon a set of windows and again attempted to ventilate. From the ventilation efforts, the fire was now visible in the living room area where other members were attempting to extinguish with the hand line from Quint 6. FF Gorman, still alone and his Vibra-Alert activated, continued his search in the rear bedroom at which time he came upon a female laying on the bed. He removed the victim onto the floor and attempted to transmit a Mayday over his radio, which went unheard. FF Gorman then yelled for assistance three times but no other members were close to the bedroom door. FF Gorman dragged the female fire victim
attempting to find the bedroom door, but was unable to find it immediately. FF Gorman then laid the female fire victim on the floor, leaving her as he searched for the bedroom door. After FF Gorman found the bedroom door he then went back to the victim and dragged her out of the bedroom onto the stairway landing to the top of the stairs. At this time FF Gorman, who was out of air, notified other members, who were at the top of the stairs, about the fire victim. The fire victim was taken down the stairs to the outside. CPR was initiated and advanced life support efforts by the Sayville Community ambulance were given. The female fire victim was transport to the hospital where she regained a pulse. Unfortunately, due to the extreme smoke and heat the victim died from her injuries the following day. For his extreme personal risks in locating the fire victim on this day, I proudly nominate Firefighter Thomas Gorman for the most prestigious Suffolk County Award, that of Firefighter of the Year Award for 2014. Respectfully submitted, Chief Richard Andersen Bohemia Fire Department
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Firehouse Kitchen — Chili Cook Off By Firefighter Ray Cooney It is competition day. I arrive bright and early at the Bayport firehouse. I was about to begin frying my 10 pounds of pork and 10 pounds of beef, when Kevin Collins came barreling into the kitchen. With a big smile on his face, he said, “What are we cooking, honey?” My response was, “Ten gallons of chili. Not just any chili, award winning chili!” I put Kevin right to work dicing and chopping. When the chili was stewing in the pot, it was time for me to go. After all, I was the host of the event! Little did I know that after I left, Firefighter Rob Castelletti added some extra spice to the chili. He couldn’t help himself — he’s Italian and Italians know how to cook. The competition was the Town of Islip Fire Museum 2nd Annual Big Chili Cook-off, held on the grounds of the West Sayville Fire House on September 20, 2014. The competition raisesmoney for Town of Islip Fire Museum, which will be located next to Bethpage Park in Central Islip. The 10 teams entered hailed from West Sayville, Bayport, Kings Park, Islip Fire Marshalls, Central Islip, Brentwood, Sayville, East Islip, Great River and the final team was Firehouse Kitchen Show. Since I was already the chef for my firehouse in Bayport, I had to bring in a chef to cook for Firehouse Kitchen. George Stout, a repeat chef on the Firehouse Kitchen Show, came to represent the our team. The day was a beautiful, sun-filled day. The only thing we could have done without was the abundance of bees that were vying for our chili. Firefighter-chef, George Stout, was allergic to
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bees! Spectator reviewed all the different chili, and placed their vote while three judges — Steven Mahood, owner of the Irish Coffee Pub (in East Islip), Tom Croci, Islip Town Supervisor and Martin Silver, owner of Georgi Vodka — also voted. When the judging by both was over, Bayport Firehouse took the win from the judge’s panel and Kings Park, our only female team, took the win from the spectators. All in all, it was a fun-filled, family day with bounce houses and ice cream for the kids, and great music by Classic Rewind and beer for the adults. Thank the following sponsors for helping to make this event happen: Georgi Vodka, DiCarlo Foods, Murph's Famous Bloody Mary Mix, Shaolin Self Defense Centers, Funky Monkey Party Rentals, Awards and Gifts, Main Street Pizza, Werner Bread, Irish Coffee Pub, Furci’s Pizzeria, Sal’s Pizza, Satellite Pizza and Tony’s Pizza. To find out more about Firehouse Kitchen or to become a sponsor, visit firehousekitchenshow.com.
2 lbs of ground beef 2 lbs of ground pork 2 cans red kidney beans 2 cans pinto beans 2 cans of diced tomato 2 cans of refried beans 2 cans of diced green chilies 1 can of beer 1 package of ranch dressing 2 chopped onions 2 chopped peppers 2 chopped green peppers 2 chopped red peppers 2 sliced jalapeño 1 lb. of bacon Salt,pepper,chili powder, garlic powder, and hot sauce all to your tasting Directions 1. Fry meat in bottom of pot except for the bacon. 2. Add 1 can of beer. 3. Add all ingredients to the pot except for the bacon. 4. Fry bacon in separate pan, drain grease, chop and add. 5. Add all spices to your taste. 6. Bring to boil while stirring, then drop to a simmer for 3 hours. 7. Enjoy!!!
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Port Washington Honors Larry Hatton The Flower Hill Hose Co. No. 1 recently honored Larry Hatton for 50 years of service. On January 7, 1963, Larry was voted in and became a probie with the Port Washington Fire Department. Larry quickly moved through the ranks within three years of joining the department. In 1976 he achieved the rank of Captain. Fifty years later Larry is still an active member and serves as an Assistant Safety Officer. Professionally, Larry was a career fire fighter for FDNY where he had a distinguished career, which started in 1960. He was a lieutenant in Squad 4, Brownsville-East New York, where his company set a record as “The Worlds Busiest Company” with 10,147 runs in 1970. His hard work, knowledge and dedication had him quickly moving through the ranks of FDNY. In May 1977 Larry was promoted to the rank of Battalion Chief; at that time, the youngest in the department. After 35 years of service with the FDNY, Larry retired as the Battalion Commander for the Safety Battalion. Larry’s family is made of five generations of firefighters with Larry being the third. He serves as a role model and inspiration for what a good officer and firefighter should look and act like for the remaining two generations. Larry is, and will always be, the person trying to help others. When escaping the world and getting far away to his place in the Adirondacks, Larry was adopted by his sister company, the Newport Fire Department, in Newport, NY. For the last 42 years Larry has been a good friend and offers guidance when needed to a department far from home. When told that he will receive a check as a present for his 50 years of service, Larry declined. He then asked the PWFD to use the money to buy an AED for the AMVETS located in Margate, Florida. That’s the man Larry is, always thinking of others before himself. - Fire News photos by Craig Haas
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Eaton’s Neck Independence Day Parade
The Eaton’s Neck Fire Department hosted their 43rd Annual Independence Day Parade, which has become a July 4th tradition and even featured a marching duck. Departments from throughout the Town of Huntington participated along with local veterans organizations and residents. Elected officials joined in a service to
honor our military serving overseas to protect our freedom. Following the parade, the community was invited back to the Eaton’s Neck firehouse for a traditional barbecue of hot dogs and hamburgers. - Fire News photos by Steve Silverman
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Nassau Honors Firefighters Helping Wounded Warriors
At Nassau County’s Salute to Veterans concert at Eisenhower Park on August 2, 2014, Nassau County Firefighters Operation Wounded Warrior was honored by County Executive Ed Mangano and the county’s Veterans Service Agency (VSA) on its 10th Anniversary of helping our wounded warriors. Prior to the Tony Orlando concert which was attended by approximately 10,000 veterans and others, County Executive Mangano, VSA Director Ralph Esposito, ex-Chief of the Elmont Fire Department, and a past chairman of the Nassau County Fire Commission, and VSA Deputy Director Scott Castillo, presented a Citation to NCFFOWW. Accepting the Citation was Chairman Joe O’Grady of the Floral Park Fire Department. Other NCFF-OWW members present were Ken Fairben (Floral Park FD), Tom Smith (New Hyde Park), Tom McAulley (Bellerose Terrace), Steve Grogan (Lynbrook), and Bill Graham (Garden City). After the presentation Chairman O’Grady spoke to the crowd about the work of NCFF-OWW. The members also met with Tony Orlando who gave a thumbs up and his thanks to the firefighters for their efforts.
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Dix Hills Annual Picnic
The Dix Hills Fire Department recently held their annual picnic at Park Shore Day Camp in Dix Hills. There were many fun activities including swimming, face painting, rock climbing and plenty of great food and an ice cream truck. Special thanks to the Plainview Fire Department for an ambulance standby, and to Bob and Chuck Budah and the staff at Park Shore for their generous hospitality. - Fire News photos by Steve Silverman
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Brush Truck Comp in Manorville
On August 24, 2014, the Manorville Fire Department hosted their Brush Truck Competition at the Calverton Veterans Memorial Park. Numerous departments competed and raced for the best time on an off-road obstacle course. The track consisted of several tasks, such as chain-sawing a log, moving a keg across a wire with a boost-
er line, filling up a 50-gallon drum, one man jumping off the rig and hitting a target with a hose line and more. Needless to say this event required a lot of teamwork. The Farmingville Fire Department Bandits took first place in this year’s competition. Congrats Farmingville! - Fire News photos by Bryan Lopez
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Hagerman Invitational Junior Drill June 22, 2014
Place 1st 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 4th
Team Hagerman Bay Shore Islip Lindenhurst Central Islip East Islip
Points 29 29 22 21 19 19
*This drill was dedicated to Honorary Chief Michael Vignato, son of Coach Jimmy Vignato. Michael passed away at a young age this year due to cystic fibrosis. -Fire News photos by JoAnn Stephani
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Place 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
Team Points Bay Shore 36 Central Islip 27 Lindenhurst 24 Hagerman 21 East Islip 15 -Fire News photos by JoAnn Stephani
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Team Place Bay Shore 29 East Islip 24 Central Islip 22 Hagerman 21 West Sayville 13 -Fire News photos by JoAnn Stephani
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North Bellmore Invitational Drill August 10, 2014
Place 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
Team West Hempstead Port Washington Islip Bay Shore Hempstead
Points 22.5 21.5 17 15 11
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NYS Motorized Drill at Deerfield Place 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
Team Central Islip West Sayville North Lindenhurst East Islip New Hyde Park
Points 31 21.5 16 13.5 6.5
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New York State Old Fashioned Drill August 10, 2014
Place 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
Team Bellmore Freeport Miller Place Freeport Rocky Point
Points 25 21.5 19 14.5 14
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Medford Installation
The Medford Fire Department held their annual installation of officers and inspection at the East Wind Caterers in Wading River. Congratulations to Chief of Department William Hart, 1st Assistant Chief Frank Rivera and 2nd Assistant Chief Anthony Maneri, as they lead the department into 2014. Also congratulations to Chief William Hart for receiving the Louis Martinez Award, and
Honorary Chief Edward Leitgeb for receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award. The High Point Award went to Dominic Tringali with 93.29 percent. Honorary Chief Edward Leitgeb was also recognized for 70 years of service with the department along with ex-Chief John A. Masem with 40 years of service. - Fire News photos by Ron Monteleone
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Up Close & Personal
Ronkonkoma firefighters, brothers Tom and Joe McGrath. - Fire News photo by Bryan Lopez
Ex-Chief Rick Gimbl of the Holbrook Fire Department spends some quality time with his grandson, William Gimbl. - Fire News photo provided
Seaford Fire Commissioner Bob Powell stand ready at a recent fire in the district - Fire News photo by Jack Healy
Bethpage Fire Police keeping the scene safe. - Fire News photo by Ron Monteleone
Nesconset Fire Department ex-Capt. Shawn Coop. - Fire News photo by Ron Monteleone
Three ex-Chiefs of the Melville Fire Department. (Left to right):Robert Boyle, Frank Ambrosio and David Kaplan. - Fire News photo by Thomas Joseph
(Left to right): Farmingville firefighters, Lt. Rich Piccirello, Ralph Swanson and Tommy Casella. - Fire News photo by Ron Monteleone
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Nassau County Juniors Collect Toys for Cohen’s Children’s Hospital
The Nassau County Junior Firefighters Association took part in their 2nd Annual toy drive at Cohen’s Children’s Hospital this summer. Besides all the meetings and trainings that are done throughout the year, these kids found the time to collect and distribute toys at the hospital when they found out they were in need. Over 70 Juniors along with 16 advisors delivered 258 toys. The Nassau County Junior Firefighters Association is made up of all the Junior groups throughout Nassau County. They come together as a group
about six times a year for meetings, two times a year for training and whenever different community service needs are asked of them. This is over and above what each of their individual departments do. There are 38 Junior groups that are part of the association with over 1,200 Juniors/Explorers. To see more of what they do visit them online at www.ncjfa.org or Like them “Nassau juniors” on Facebook. - Fire News photo by Jerry Presta
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Firefighters from the Farmingville Fire Department. - Fire News photo by Bryan Lopez
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Firefighters from the Shelter Island Fire Department. - Fire News photo by Bryan Lopez
Firefighters from the Gordon Heights Fire Department. - Fire News photo by Bryan Lopez
Fire News photographer Chris Welga takes a selfie during a department inspection of EMS Company 4 on April 12, 2014. - Fire News photo by Chris Welga
Members from Farmingville Fire Department Engine Company 3. - Fire News photo by Amanda Coffey
Members of the Selden Fire Department won New York State Parade Champions for Best Appearing Junior Fire Department. - Fire News photo courtesy of the Selden FD
Ronkonkoma Junior Firefighters, with Chief Kevin Murray. - Fire News photo by Bryan Lopez
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East Islip Celebrates 125 Years
The East Islip Fire Department returned to the same place (see inset photo) to celebrate the 125th Anniversary. Center: Chiefs of the Department Chief Hanni Kutteh and 1st Assistant Keith Villano (not pictured: 2nd Assistant Chief Thomas Zimmer) with ex-Chief Sid Parkan, 69-year Life Member, holding the framed original picture taken in 1911. - Fire News photo by Bob Weber
On August 9, 2014, The East Islip Department held its 125th Anniversary celebration and hosted the 2014 Islip Town parade on Main Street. The festivities started at the firehouse after the parade was completed. A time capsule — placed in the cornerstone of the firehouse in the mid-1920s was removed by ex-Capt. Jim Novak and ex-Capt. Evan Newman. Unfortunately the contents sustained
water damage, but did reveal some badges, coins, letters and photos. It is hoped that all the contents can be restored to as close to original condition as possible. The department was also able to purchase an original leather helmet used by the department back in the late 1800s and will proudly display this great find for generations to come. - Fire News photos by Kevin Parkan
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7-Year Old Saves Mom
On August 26, 2014, Selden Fire Department Chief Joe Leavens and public safety personnel honored a seven-yearold boy for his bravery during a 911 call. On August 22, 2014, Michael Sitler was at home with his younger sister Karlie, when their mother suddenly became unconscious. Michael’s training from school kicked in and he knew how to summon emergency help. He immediately dialed 911 which connected him to Suffolk Fire Rescue & Emergency Services (FRES) Dispatcher Marlo Van Houten. Dispatcher Van Houten said during a press conference at Selden Fire Department, “He knew his address, he knew how old his mom was.” Michael told reporters Tuesday, “We had a little crying time,” when he first found his mom unconscious on the floor, but soon he snapped into action - Fire News photos by Andrew Tetreault
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Sound Beach, Miller Place Drill
The Miller Place Fire Department joined Sound Beach Fire Department on April 20, 2014, for a training drill at the bluffs in Sound Beach. A dummy represented a victim trapped on the bluffs. Using a rope system, firefighters practiced descending with a Stokes basket and retrieving the victim. - Fire News photos by Stefanie Montenegro
New Hyde Park 104th Installation
The New Hyde Park Fire Department recently held its 104th annual installation dinner at Leonard’s in Great Neck. Installed as Chief of Department for 2014 was Steven Waldron of Enterprise Engine Company 1. Assisting with the installation were his son Steven and
father, ex-Captain Edward Waldron. Also pictured is the chief’s staff for 2014 (left to right): Paul Sokol, 2nd Deputy; James Kane, 1st Deputy; Steven Waldron, Chief; Ann Mullooly, 3rd Deputy; Brian Sherwood, 4th Deputy. - Fire News photos by Joseph C. Sperber
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LAFASNY Installation 2014
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Fireman’s Association of the State of New York held their 66th Annual Installation on August 21, 2014, at the Holiday Inn Turf in Albany. JoAnn Dunn of Lakeside Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary was sworn as President. President Dunn and outgoing President Marilyn Farrell thanked the women for their hard work and dedication in providing for their local fire departments along with their continued efforts in assisting with programs at the Fireman’s Home in Hudson, New York. - Fire News photos by Cathy Herbst
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Roadside Relic
Shown outside of Now Distributing Corp., a Holbrook auto repair second career in Arizona until being acquired by Bill Schube, a and fabrication shop (owned by a father and son who are West Bohemia Fire Department member who plans to restore it despite Sayville firefighters), this classic 1986 Mack CF originally served storm damage suffered during both Hurricanes Irene and Sandy. - Fire News photo courtesy of Tom Rinelli, the FDNY. Assigned FDNY serial number MP8605, it served as Pres.,Fire Rescue Outfitters, Inc. Engine 301 (“Hollis Hogs�) in the Borough of Queens. It served a
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Community Ambulance Seminar
Community Ambulance Company hosted a medical training class in Cherry Grove on August 25, 2014. All New York State certified Emergency Medical Technicians must attend a series of classes to maintain their certification. These classes are known as continuing medical education (CME) courses. EMS personnel rely on these courses to refresh their memory on protocols and skills in the rapidly changing world of pre-hospital emergency medicine. Community Ambulance Company has hosted a CME class on Fire Island for the past five years. “This CME is the most popular,” said ex-Chief Jamie Atkinson of Community Ambulance Company, who planned the CME class. “EMS personnel can enjoy an evening on Fire Island while refreshing their knowledge of life-saving techniques.” This year over 90 students enrolled from points all over Long Island. “We had guests come all the way from Shelter Island,” said Chris Gonzales, Chief of Community Ambulance Company. “EMS providers look forward to this class each year,” he added. Timothy Dackow, the Trauma Injury Prevention Outreach Coordinator with NSLIJ Southside Hospital, instructed a two hour lecture on Chest Trauma. “We chose this topic because we tend to see a higher number of injuries during the summer and fall recreational months,” said Timothy Dackow. A special thank you to NSLIJ Southside Hospital, Cherry Grove Community Association, Cherry Grove Fire Department, South Shore Community Association, Sayville Ferry Service, and Cherry Grove Pizza for a successful evening.
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Middle Island Holds Extrication Drill
On June 6, 2014, the Middle Island Fire Department held an extrication drill that involved a car and a school bus. - Fire News photos by Chris Welga
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FIRE SOAPS ASSISTS FDNY WITH MRSA OUTBREAK AT TRAINING ACADEMY New York - Since the closing of the FDNY’s Training Academy in August due to the outbreak of MRSA, Minerva Bunker Gear Cleaners cleaned and completely decontaminated all of the personal protective ensembles used by the more than 300 probationary firefighters. The disinfection of the gear was achieved with the use of a proprietary EPA Registered fabric sanitizer developed by Defensive Solutions Corp. Fire Soaps™ Fabric Sanitizer has been proven to eliminate 99.9% of infectious bacteria while eliminating odor-causing bacteria. The active ingredients create a residual treatment, also known as a Zone of Inhibition, that continues to kill bacteria and protects against cross contamination from both Gram Negative bacteria and Gram Positive bacteria. Fire Soaps™ Fabric Sanitizer is a naturally plant derived didecyldimethyl ammonium chloride manufactured from 91% naturally bio-renewable plant derived feedstock. In addition to cleaning and disinfecting all of the gear utilized by the current training class, Defensive Solutions Corp. provided the Training Academy with other products from their Fire Soaps™ catalogue to combat the spread of MRSA and minimize the risk of cross-contamination.
All of the products are alcohol-free, kill 99.9% of germs and bacteria and when used properly are proven to significantly reduce the chance of cross contamination from: MRSA, Pseudomonasaeruginosa, Trichophytonmentagrophytes, Influenza A Virus, E. Coli, HIV-1, Hepatitis B, and Salmonella.
About Minerva Bunker Gear Cleaners & Fire Soaps
Since its inception in 2004, Minerva Bunker Gear Cleaners has been committed to providing the firefighting community with the finest possible maintenance and care programs available. Minerva Bunker Gear Cleaners is fully NFPA 1851 compliant and third party verified by Intertek. Minerva has taken the lead in developing Defensive Solutions Corp. and Fire Soaps, its’ complete line of detergents, sanitizers and disinfectants to protect fire fighters and EMS personnel from the perils of MRSA and cross-contamination.
Fire Soaps™ Anti-Bacterial Hand Soaps Fire Soaps™ Hand Sanitizer, FDA compliant and confirmed to reduce Staphylococcus aureus (Staph) in as little as 15 seconds. Fire Soaps™ Hard Surface Disinfectant, EPA Registered, hospital grade anti-bacterial that is also virucidal and fungicidal.
COASTAL FIRE SYSTEMS FIRST OPEN HOUSE A SUCCESS
Our first Open House was a success! It was great to see all of our friends and we thank you for taking the time to stop and tour the facility. We had a great line up of vendors which included; Scott Safety, Tele-Lite, Tempest Technologies, ResQTec and JunkYard Dog Industries, SpaceKap, PowerHawk, Response Protection, Ready Rack, Sunset Printing, Haix, Command on Display, Petzl, Fire House Systems and our dearest friends from Fire News and The Terry Farrell Fund were also exhibiting. We refreshed members of the Ocean Beach Fire Department on the Petzl Exo Firefighter Bailout system, lifted, stabilized and cut up some vehicles with the tools offered by ResQTec, JunkYard Dogs and PowerHawk, We removed windshields with the Beluga Windshield Cutter by Firehouse Systems and performed a bunch of burn demos on the Captain Jim Fire Hood.
The small scale and family friendly atmosphere allowed for one on one communication with our manufacturers, making purchase decisions that much easier. Our vendors each donated an item and we pitched in a few ourselves … we are pleased to say our Raffle Winners were ecstatic. With Wally from D'Amato & Sons manning the BBQ, the food was hot, the drinks were cold and the good time was contagious. We look forward to another successful year serving those that selflessly serve everyone else. Cheers! Coastal Fire Systems, Inc.,16 South Ketcham Avenue, Amityville, NY 11701 Phone: 631-661-7515; Fax: 631-661-7506; www.coastalfiresystems.com.
PIERCE HONORS FIREMATIC WITH CUSTOMER SERVICE DEALER OF THE YEAR AWARD Firematic Supply Company was honored by Pierce Manufacturing as the 2014 Customer Service Dealer of the Year. The award was presented at the annual dealer service meeting and training event in Appleton, Wisconsin. Pictured (left to right): Dan Bailey (Pierce Product Training Manager), Steve Burch (Firematic Apparatus Service Technician), Ray Muller (Firematic Apparatus Service Manager), and Jim Michal (Pierce VP of Operations). Keep up the good work!
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Huntington Juniors at Ducks Game
9/11 Blood Drive at Firefighters Museum
On August 16, 2014 the Huntington Manor/Huntington Station Juniors presented the colors before the Long Island Ducks Game. - Fire News photo by BTFirePhoto.com
The Firefighters Museum Blood Drive garnered 52 pints of blood during its recent blood drive. The Long Island Volunteer Center is recruiting “skill-based” volunteers as part of the statewide collaborative disaster response and preparedness initiative, CERC, to assist in ongoing Sandy recovery efforts and to develop a network of volunteers who will be able to respond in future disasters. CERC’s aim is to recruit and engage professionals, students, and apprentices that include tradespeople, plumbers, electricians, contractors, carpenters, engineers, attorneys, social workers, accountants, insurance experts, translators and other individuals who have specialized skills that could help a community recovery. If you are interested, please go to www.longislandvolunteercenter. org or call: 516-564-5482 or email: disastervolunteer@longislandvolunteer center.org.
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Stony Brook CPR Event Preps People to Save Lives Less than one-third of sudden cardiac arrest victims do not receive pre-hospital CPR, a vital step that can save a life. That startling American Heart Association statistic is one reason Stony Brook Medicine held a hands-only CPR training day at Stony Brook University’s LaValle Stadium on September 7, 2014. Nearly 1,000 individuals, from children to seniors, attended to learn CPR. Assembled along rows around the entire football field were 258 mannequins - devices participants used to learn hands-only CPR. This technique involves pushing hard and fast in rhythmic motion in the center of a victim's chest. A large video screen on the field provided instruction for those learning the technique. “The chance of someone’s survival is tripled when hands-only CPR is administered quickly and effectively,” said Edward Stapleton, Associate Professor and Director of Pre-hospital Education, Department of Emergency Medicine in the School of Medicine, and Director of the hands-only CPR event. “Our event has given so many in our community the opportunity to learn this life-saving skill.” Organized by Stony Brook Medicine, the handson CPR training day received support from the Suffolk County Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Services (FRES); the Stony Brook Volunteer Ambulance Corp, The Louis J. Acompora Memorial Foundation, and Cardiac Science, which provided the mannequins. Steve Tannenbaum, 61, of Merrick, a lawyer who now travels the country with the Acompora Foundation talking about the importance of on-thespot CPR, survived a sudden cardiac arrest in 2009. He was playing softball and collapsed on a field. A nurse and a former EMT rushed to his side and performed CPR. Their action proved vital before EMTs arrived and shocked Tannenbaum three times before he was revived. He had two vessel blockages of 95 and 99 percent that required stents. “CPR saved my life, and still in our country surviving a cardiac arrest can be a matter of luck,” said Tannenbaum.”We want to change that and increase survival rates exponentially. This training at Stony Brook is a big step to doing that for our communities right here on Long Island.” - Fire News photos by Andrew Tetreault
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Obituary
Gordon Heights FD’s David T. Brown
Gordon Heights Fire Department’s ex-Chief and 26-year member David T. Brown answered his last alarm. The department honored Chief Brown with a full firematic funeral. He will be missed by everyone whose life he touched. - Fire News photos by Ron Montelone
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