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LODD: Terryville’s EMT-CC Marc Anzini See page 36
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In this issue... Old Westbury Home Destroyed An Old Westbury home in the Roslyn Fire District succumbs to a four-alarm blaze. See story page 14
Sag Harbor Holds Garage Fire An aggressive attack stops a garage fire from spreading to the attached house. See story page 28
Not Your Everyday Call in Bay Shore Firefighters douse a fire in an osprey nest atop an electrical pole. See story page 34
Competitions: Mike Esposito Memorial Drill Manorville Brush Truck Comp See stories page 54 & 68
Long Island Antique Apparatus Shoot Over 100 pieces of apparatus from as far away as Maine and Maryland showed for Epic 2016. See story page 80 & 81
Obituaries LODD: Terryville EMT-CC Marc Anzini Garden City Park’s Ralph Chiesa See pages 36 & 98
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From the Editor’s Desk Dennis Whittam, Editor
Haz Mat: Are You Prepared Every year, first responders refresh on Hazardous Materials Response. It is an important requirement that makes you aware of the fact that that simple MVA or dumpster fire you rolled up to or the medical call you responded to might turn out to be a major hazmat incident. If the call is handled wrong from the get go, you could find yourself in a precarious situation that might affect your health and our environment. As the officer of your truck, what would you do if you realized the call you just pulled up on looks like it might be a call that involves a tanker leaking a mysterious fluid? Most of you would take out your Emergency Response Guide, which hopefully you have familiarized yourself with, and start to look up what to do. That is only if you can find the placard that will tell you what the chemical is. At the same time, you would probably notify your town or county HazMat Team. They are the people who have the advanced training to deal with these calls. As a first responder, ask yourself if you really feel comfortable accessing a hazmat situation. Many of the chiefs I have talked to,
refer to hazmat calls as our Achilles heel. Most chiefs have good knowledge about what to do at these types of calls. But it is the upcoming officer I worry about. Think about this; the national energy boom has focused attention on the importance of safely transporting crude oil and other hazardous materials across the country. According to the US DOT’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), the overall volume of crude oil moving by rail has quadrupled in less than a decade. Recent incidents involving the transportation of crude oil have drawn attention to the emergency services, questioning if we are prepared to handle this type of event. Looking through the NYS Fire Chiefs Association website, I came across a Federal bill called the Hazardous Materials Response Training for First Responders - H.R.2577. The bill addresses funding for a web based training program. “The IAFC is urging Congress to authorize the use of HMEP funds to develop web-based training to supplement in-person training for hazmat response. This training would be designed to assist volun-
teer fire departments and other departments that cannot afford to send their personnel to in-person training.” The NYS Association of Fire Chiefs urges you to ask your senators and representatives to support funding for the ALERT grant program in the FY 2016 THUD Appropriations Act (H.R. 2577). Please encourage your representatives and senators to support the IAFC position to reform the HMEP program to expand training beyond the classroom and to provide blended training that would include web-based training as a supplement to in-person training. Also, discuss hazmat shipments that come through your area and the need for your department to be prepared to respond to any potential incidents. Visit www.nysfirechiefs.com to learn more about the current issues that affect the fire service. -Dennis
Announcements HEATHER PENDERGAST FUND COMEDY SHOW FUNDRAISER A Comedy Show Fundraiser for The Heather Pendergast Fund, “Moms Gone Wild,” will be held on July 28, 2016, at the Bellmore Theater located at 222 Pettit Avenue. Doors open at 1830, show time 1930. Tickets are $30; $35 at the door. Purchase tickets at www.LaughterSavesLives.org or at the theater box office. For show information call Diane at 516-695-4703 or e-mail Dianes @Laughtersaveslives.org. Business sponsors welcome and appreciated. Interested sponsors contact Butch Seltzer at 201-724-7033.
ISLIP TOWN PARADE The Islip Town Parade will be held on Saturday, August 13, 2016, starting at 1800. The parade will start Rollstone Avenue, head East to Saxton Avenue, south on Saxton to Montauk Highway (Main Street) and West to our Islip Fire department Headwaurters. After parade festivities include a live band, food and beverages.
NEW CHECKLIST TO HELP FIREFIGHTERS PREVENT CARDIAC DISEASE
(NFFF) brought firefighters, researchers and physicians together in Washington, DC, last December for the Heart to Heart meeting. The report lists 10 things firefighters can do to reduce cardiovascular disease. While much of it is common sense, the hope is the work being done by this group will put a new focus on keeping firefighters healthy so they can do what they do best: fight fires and save lives. In addition, this report lists actions to help a company officer/crew boss and chief officers to encourage heart health among their firefighters. Before the end of this year, NFFF will bring the same group together, along with marketing experts in an effort to strengthen and broaden the reach of this important message. To read the full report, go to www.everyonegoeshome.com/wpcontent/uploads/sites/2/2016/06/Heart-to-Heart-WP2016.pdf. For more information on Heart to Heart, please contact Dr. JoEllen Kelly, jkelly@ everyonegoeshome.com. If you would like to be placed on a list to be notified as more CVD material becomes available, please send an e-mail to HEART@firehero.org and note on the subject line, SIGN ME UP.
STREET TO BE RENAMED IN BOHEMIA
Some of the nation’s leading experts in the area of firefighting and Please join the Bohemia Fire Department on Friday, July 15, 2016 heart disease have come up with a new checklist to help firefighters at 1900 for the renaming of Pearl Street to Tom D. Croci Street. The keep their hearts healthy. With 50 percent of all line-of-duty deaths public is welcome to attend the dedication. Bohemia Fire Department being blamed on heart disease, there may be no greater priority than is located at 950 Pearl St., Bohemia, NY 11716 prevention. That’s why the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
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And We Just Keep on Winning! Fire News Scores at LI Press Club Awards
Long Island Fire News grabbed multiple honors at the recent Press Club of Long Island Media Awards on June 2, 2016. Fire News’ Facebook page nabbed a First Place award in the Social Media category for Best Use of Facebook. This was against competition coming from virtually every newspaper and media outlet in the Long Island Metro area. Quite an accomplishment, we think. On top of that award, Fire News photographer’s Mike Heller photo ‘Total Loss in East Hampton’ received a Third Place in the best newspaper photograph category, while Fire News photog’s Brian Grogan’s cover photo received a third place in the best front page layout category. Fire News’ sister publication 50+ LifeStyles also received awards; a first for front page layout, and a second in the same category. This on top of the National Association of Mature Publishers’ four awards: two firsts and two seconds for our 2015 work. Not too shabby, eh? To be modest — for a change — all of these awards were earned by the diligent work of the staff from Publisher Frank C. Trotta, on down through our art and editorial departments and stressed-out sales staff! It’s a wellgreased machine that meshes together and produces such fine results. So … Kudos to us! If we do say so ourselves.
Publisher Frank C. Trotta and Senior Account Executive Barbara Connolly at the 2016 LI Press Club Awards
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4-Alarmer Totals Jericho Home On May 20, 2016, the Jericho Fire Department responded to multiple calls for a house fire on Fern Drive west of Jericho Turnpike. Arriving units found a large, two-story home well involved with two people injured. The fire went to a fourth alarm and one woman was transported to NUMC with burns and smoke inhalation, the other refused medical attention. The home was totally destroyed and the cause is under investigation. - Fire News photos by Kevin Imm and Paul Mazza
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Nice Stop in Amagansett On May 15, 2016, the Amagansett Fire Department was called to Marine Boulevard in the Beachhampton area of Amagansett, for a report of a structure fire with fire extending through the roof. Arriving units discovered a large modern house, which was undergoing renovation, with a dumpster adjacent to it and its contents on fire, with fire extending up the side of the building and into the soffits and roof of the second floor. In spite of a very brisk wind, firefighters, under the supervision of Chief Allen Bennett, Jr., were able to make a quick stop of the fire and prevent any significant damage. Mutual aid came from East Hampton, with Springs standing by. One Amagansett firefighter was transported to the hospital for a minor injury, and the East Hampton Town Fire Marshal was called to the scene to investigate. - Fire News photo by Michael Heller
Comm’l. Fire in E. Farmingdale Early on May 18, 2016, the East Farmingdale Fire Company was alerted for a reported building fire at Lakewood Auto on Route 109. On-scene Suffolk Police reported heavy smoke coming from the rear of the building. Engine 1-5-1, Ladder 1-5-15 and Ladder 1-5-5 set up in front of the building. Engine 1-5-2 and 1-1 stretched two 2-1/2 inch lines into the building. Third Assistant Chief Welliver arrived and took command. Once crews made entry they located the fire on the exposure 4 side of the building with numerous motorcycles and other contents burning. The fire was brought under control in about 40 minutes. Mutual aid came from North Lindenhurst, West Babylon and North Amityville. The cause was under investigation. - Fire News photo by Paul Mazza
Truck Fire in Brentwood Early on May 18, 2016, the Brentwood Fire Department was activated for a vehicle fire in Company 4 area on Cleveland Avenue. Company 4 Engines 3-2-4, 3-2-14 and Engine 3-2-12 from Company 2 responded and arrived to find a commercial vehicle full of batteries, fully involved in a yard. Crews stretched two lines and extinguished the fire. Islip Town Haz-Mat was requested to the scene due to the amount of batteries. - Fire News photo by Paul Mazza
2-for-1 in Amityville On May 17, 2016, the Amityville Fire Department was alerted for a garage fire to the rear of a Locust Drive home. Third Assistant Chief Budde arrived and found two structures involved on different streets. The fire was in the garage on Locust Drive, as well as a cottage behind it on Washington Avenue. Engine 1-1-2 was first in and went to Washington Avenue and stretched two lines and had the fire knocked down within minutes. Engine 1-1-4 and Ladder 1-1-5 responded to the Locust Drive side and those crews opened up the exterior of both buildings to check for extension. There were no injuries and the cause was under investigation. Chief of Department Erath was in charge of the scene. - Fire News photo by Paul Mazza
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Fatality in Centereach Blaze
On May 18, 2016, the Centereach Fire Department was activated for a residential structure fire on Minerva Lane. Centereach dispatch received reports of smoke and explosions from the house. Upon arrival, commanding units were met with heavy smoke showing. Mutual aid was requested from Farmingville and Ronkonkoma. One person was removed from the house and was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital where he was pronounced dead. Command requested a fire marshal and the arson squad to the scene to investigate. - Fire News photos by Bryan Lopez
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Factory Fire in Wyandanch
On May 17, 2016, the Wyandanch Fire Company responded to a fire at the Dinette Factory on Wyandanch Avenue. Upon arrival, units encountered heavy fire showing, and the requested mutual aid from Deer Park, North Babylon, West Babylon, Lindenhurst and East Farmingdale as well as from the Wyandanch Wheatley Heights Ambulance Corps. Four tower ladders were used to knock down the fire, which was being fueled by varnishes and wood glue. - Fire News photos by BTFirePhoto.com and Paul Mazza
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Bethpage Garage Fire
On May 16, 2016, the Bethpage Fire Department was alerted for a reported fire in the rear of a Stewart Avenue home. Responding units received additional information of a garage fire behind a home on Dennis Lane. Units found a neighbor had knocked down the fire with a garden hose and crews overhauled and extinguished the remains. - Fire News photo by Kevin Imm
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Bellmore House Fire
Bellmore firefighters battled a house fire on May 16, 2016, at Marion Street in Bellmore that heavily damaged the home. - Fire News photo by Kevin Imm
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Old Brookville Car Fire
Jericho firefighters arrive at a car fire on Northern Boulevard in Old Brookville on May 27, 2016. - Fire News photo by FirstOnScenePhotos.com
Coulda’ Been Worse
The North Lindenhurst Fire Department was alerted for a vehicle fire at 49th Street and North Wellwood Avenue on May 21, 2016. Second Assistant Chief Connell arrived to a fully involved vehicle on 49th Street, which was being fueled at the 76 Gas Station when its driver noticed it starting to burn. Several attempts were made to extinguish the fire with extinguishers; failing that bystanders pushed the burning vehicle away from the pumps. Engine 1-11-3, Heavy Rescue 1-11-5, Ambulance 1-11-7, Fire Police 1-11-12 and First Responder 1-11-80 responded. - Fire News photos by Paul Mazza
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Old Westbury Home Destroyed
An Old Westbury home, located in the Roslyn Fire District, was reduced to rubble on May 27, 2016, by a massive four-alarm fire. Firefighters were called to the Elmhurst Drive home off Post Road and found the house heavily engulfed in flames. Departments from several surrounding communities were called to the scene to assist. Nassau County Fire Marshals responded to conduct an investigation. - Fire News photos by FirstOnScenePhotos.com
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Memorial Day Fire in Port Jefferson
Early on May 30, 2016, the Port Jefferson Fire Department was alerted for a structure fire at a condo complex, The Highlands Condominiums, on Highlands Boulevard. Upon arrival, one condo unit was fully involved with fire through the roof and spreading to other units. Mutual aid came from Terryville, Coram, Mount Sinai, Miller Place and Port Jefferson EMS. Due to the heavy volume of fire, the operation was an exterior attack. No injuries were reported. - Fire News photos by Andrew Tetreault
Wantagh Restaurant Fire
On May 12, 2016, the Wantagh Fire Department responded to a Additional mutual aid was requested from North Bellmore, building fire at the A & K Sushi Restaurant on Sunrise Highway. Massapequa and Merrick. (Above, right): Wantagh firefighter On arrival, 1st Assistant Chief Joe Gross requested mutual aid from Marcela Lober draining the fire hose. - Fire News photos by Jack Healy Seaford. An interior attack was ordered through the front door.
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Syosset House Fire The Syosset Fire Department and Nassau County Police responded to a house fire on Barbara Lane in Syosset on May 29, 2016. Upon arrival, firefighters were confronted with a heavy fire condition coming from a second-floor bedroom. A female occupant was able to escape the home prior to first responder’s arrival. She was treated for minor injuries at the scene by Nassau County Police Medics. Assisting were crews from Jericho and Plainview. The cause of the fire was under investigation. - Fire News photos by Joseph C. Sperber
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Quick Stop at Selden House Fire
On the evening of May 24, 2016, the Selden Fire Department was from Terryville, Centereach, Coram and Farmingville. Multiple activated for a reported residential structure fire on Magnolia attack lines were stretched and the fire was quickly knocked down Drive. Upon arrival Chief Michael Matteo 5-25-30 was met with an by first-due units. Firefighters rescued three cats from the home. - Fire News photos by Bryan Lopez active fire in the basement of the home. Mutual aid was requested
Hicksville Truck Fire
The Hicksville Fire Department responded to a tractor trailer fire at the intersection of Charlotte and Duffy Avenues in Hicksville on May 17, 2016. The cab of an 18-wheel box truck was fully involved in flames upon the arrival of firefighters. The driver was able to escape without injury. Nassau Police had the road closed in the area for over an hour until the fire was extinguished and the vehicle removed. - Fire News photos by Joseph C. Sperber
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Car Fire Becomes Garage Fire
Early on May 30, 2016, the Bay Shore Fire Department was activated for a vehicle fire on Winnifred Street. Second Assistant Chief Rockfeld arrived first and had the alarm reactivated as a structure fire as a detached garage was involved to the rear of a Third Avenue home. Chief of Department Ippolito arrived and took command. Engine 3-1-1 and Ladder 3-1-4 responded. As members entered the garage they came across a cage with a dog inside, which was immediately removed. The fire was knocked down and brought under control in about 30 minutes with the car destroyed and garage heavily damaged. A dog was rescued. - Fire News photos by Paul Mazza
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Manhasset-Lakeville House Fire
On May 21, 2016, the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department Companies 1, 2, 3 and the Ambulance Unit were dispatched to Bridge Road in Manhasset for a reported structure fire. Chief of Department Kiess (8701) arrived to find a heavy volume of fire visible in the second-floor rear. As crews arrived, two lines were stretched and an aggressive interior attack began. It was eventual-
ly discovered that the fire was well advanced in the attic, and had spread across the entire house. The interior crews were evacuated as a large portion of the roof began to collapse. An extensive exterior attack was then initiated. At this point M-LFD Companies 4 and 5 were requested to respond to the scene. Port Washington also responded. - Fire News photo by Lee Genser
Medford Fights Recycling Plant Fire
Late on May 18, 2016, the Medford Fire Department was activated for a reported commercial structure fire at the Gershow Recycling Plant on Peconic Avenue. Upon arrival, Chief 5-14-31 was met with heavy smoke and visible flames from the structure and requested
mutual aid from North Patchogue and Yaphank. The fire was quickly knocked down by first-due engine crews without further incident. Command requested a fire marshal to the scene for an investigation. - Fire News photo by Bryan Lopez
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Farmingville Car Fire On June 1, 2016, the Farmingville Fire Department was activated for a reported vehicle fire on the southbound side of County Road 83 near Granny Road. Upon arrival, Chief Al Licata 5-18-30 was met with a fully involved vehicle on the shoulder of the road. First-due engines made a quick knockdown of the fire and no injuries were reported. - Fire News photo by Bryan Lopez
1 Injured at New Hyde Park Fire At least one person was injured at a house fire in New Hyde Park on May 21, 2016. Firefighters were called to the home on North 1st Street and found flames coming from a first-floor side window. Mutual aid companies from surrounding areas assisted at the scene. -Fire News photo by FirstOnScenePhotos.com
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All Safe at Mineola House Fire All occupants of a Mineola house were able to escape to safety after a fire broke out on June 4, 2016. Mineola firefighters arrived at the Jackson Avenue address to find flames shooting from a second floor window. The blaze was brought under control within 30 minutes. - Fire News photo by FirstOnScenePhotos.com
2 for 1 in Plainview On May 16, 2016, the Plainview Fire Department was alerted for a transformer fire on Manetto Hill Road. As units were responding to that alarm, a report of a house fire a block from the location was received. Crews were able to extinguish an exterior fire before it extended to the inside of the home. - Fire News photo by Kevin Imm
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Comm’l. Fire in E. Farmingdale
The East Farmingdale Fire Company was alerted for smoke in the area near Central Avenue and Sarah Drive on June 6, 2016. First to arrive was Second Assistant Chief Iuzzini, who found heavy smoke coming from a single-story commercial building. Chief of Department Wisz, First Assistant Chief Joseph and Third Assistant Chief Welliver arrived shortly after, with Chief Wisz taking command and the assistant chiefs handling the fire attack. Crews put
two lines in operation to knock down heavy fire inside the building on the exposure 1-2 side, while others forced entry into the other parts of the building and the roof. Wyandanch was requested and a third line was operated from the bucket to extinguish fire on the roof. The fire was brought under control in about an hour. Mutual aid came from Farmingdale and Melville. - Fire News photo by Paul Mazza
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Car Fire on the Southern State Parkway Late in the evening of June 9, 2016, the North Amityville Fire Company was alerted for a vehicle fire on the eastbound Southern State Parkway at Route 109. Second and Third Assistant Chiefs Benloss and Rollins arrived and found a van involved on the exit ramp. First Assistant Chief Collins responded with Engine 1-7-1, with Chief of Department Harley arriving soon after. The crew from 1-7-1 put a foam line into operation to extinguish the fire that was burning under the vehicle, coming from the gas line and extending inside the vehicle. The driver exited the vehicle without injury. \ - Fire News photo by Paul Mazza
Well, Since You’re On the Way‌ On May 29, 2016, both the Bay Shore and Islip Fire Departments were alerted for a vehicle fire in Bay Shore. First on scene was Bay Shore Chief of Department John Ippolito, Jr.,who advised Bay Shore Dispatch that the call was in the confines of the Bay Shore Fire District. Islip 1st Assistant Chief Thomas Butler who was also en route requested if Islip was needed; Chief Ippolito continued them in as they where already on the road. - Fire News photo by John Ippolito
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Sag Harbor Holds Garage Fire On May 18, 2016, the Sag Harbor Fire Department was dispatched for a report of a structure fire on Ferry Road in North Haven. Arriving units reported a working fire in a garage section of a house, and Sag Harbor Chief Tom Gardella immediately called for mutual aid from East Hampton and North Sea; Bridgehampton stood by. Using an aggressive interior attack the fire was extinguished in short order without incident or injuries and, as a result, major damage was limited to the garage area only. The Southampton Town Fire Marshal was requested to the scene. - Fire News photos by Michael Heller
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Quick Work Stops Condo Fire
On June 6, 2016, the Bay Shore Fire Department responded to a house fire on Bayway Avenue in the Village of Brightwaters. After a quick size up Bay Shore Chief Ippolito determined that most of the fire was in the attic of the row of condo style homes. Crews of Engine 311 and Truck 314 quickly went to work, knocking down the
fast moving fire, and holding it to one unit with no extension to attached condos. Mutual aid was provided by West Islip, Islip and Kismet. Also on scene were Bay Shore-Brightwaters Rescue Ambulance, Islip Town Fire Marshals Office, SCFRES DCFC, and the SCPD. - Fire News photos by John Ippolito, Jr.
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N. Merrick House Fire Handled
On the afternoon of June 6, 2016, Nassau County Fire Com took numerous calls reporting a house fire on Millwood Lane in North Merrick. First arriving units found heavy fire in the garage of a single-story home, extending into the attic and across the house. Engine 672 was first due and put multiple lines into operation. Ladder 673 set up on the 1-4 corner and East Meadow Ladder 617 set up on the 1-2 corner. The fire was brought under control in about an hour. Mutual aid came from Roosevelt, North Bellmore and Merrick. Chief of Department Rogers was in charge of the operation. - Fire News photos by Paul Mazza
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Lucky Lady On June 9, 2016, the Plainview Fire Department responded to a bus fire with a wheelchair-bound person aboard on Manetto Hill Road in front of the Parkway Elementary School. The bus driver, Jean Jeune, was able to carry the woman to safety when the lift would not work. Firefighters arrived to a fully involved bus and extinguished the fire. No injuries were reported. - Fire News photo by Kevin Imm
7th Floor Stove Fire in Garden City The Garden City Fire Department responded to a report of a fire on the seventh floor of the Wyndham Apartment complex on Hilton Avenue on the evening of June 8, 2016. Food on a stove may have been the cause and firefighters needed to vent the fire floor and the floors above due to the smoke condition. - Fire News photo by FirstOnScenePhotos.com
Elmont House Fire The Elmont Fire Department battled a working house fire in a two-story dwelling on Fieldmere Street on June 7, 2016. The fire appeared to have originated on the first floor and county fire marshals were called to the scene to investigate. - Fire News photo by FirstOnScenePhotos.com
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EMS ACROSS THE ISLAND
2 Children Injured in Malverne MVA
On June 1, 2016, a female driver lost control of her vehicle, left the roadway and smashed into a house on Weber Avenue, injuring her two children. Malverne firefighters and police were called at the scene and eventually alerted TRT teams to respond for emergency shoring of the home. - Fire News photos by FirstOnScenePhotos.com
Southampton MVA
On May 29, 2016, the Southampton Fire Department was dispatched to an MVA at LaParmigiana Restaurant on Hampton Road in Southampton. Upon arrival units found a car crashed into the rear patio of the restaurant. The patio received minor structural damage. Southampton Village Ambulance was also on scene. Chief Michael Kampf was in charge. - Fire News photos by Chris Brenner; 1stAC, SFD
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Not Your Everyday Call
On May 25, 2016, the Bay Shore Fire Department responded to a report of a brush fire on a pole in Gilbert Park on South Windsor in Brightwaters Village. Upon arrival, 2nd Assistant Chief Jerry Rockfled found a fire in a large osprey nest containing a mother and four fledglings. Engine 311 and Ladder 317 staged their rigs until the power could be secured by PSEG-LI. The Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center was consulted on how to handle the trapped
birds. Firefighters Voges and Ball using Ladder 317, made a quick knock down of the fire with a dry chemical extinguisher and then removed the four babies. Firefighter Fred Crump, using a one-inch line, mopped up the rest of the fire atop the pole. FF Voges and Ball returned the birds to their nest and the mother bird returned. One of the birds didn’t survive and was buried nearby. - Fire News photos by John Ippolito
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Fire News and FOX News Support Central Coventry FFs
In one of the more ludicrous utterances by a politician, a Rhode Island fire district chairman compared firefighters having flags on the back of their trucks to Isis terrorists. “They look like a bunch of yahoos,” said Central Coventry Fire District [Rhode Island] Chairman Fred Gralinski of his IAFF Local 3372 union firefighters. “Like in the paper, like Isis in Syria going to take over a city. I don’t think they need that big flag on the back of the truck. So, I’m going to ask you to take the flag off that truck.” On Monday, June 6, 2016, rallied by Fire News’ own Firehouse Kitchen host, retired FDNY firefighter Ray Cooney and Jimmy Forrest of the Harrison (New York) Fire Department, appeared on FOX New’s Fox and Friends to decry the situation and posted a video on Fire News Facebook that went viral and to date (June 13, 2016) has nearly a million views. The video generated over 480 comments and photos of apparatus proudly showing their flags, as well. A second video featuring Cooney and Jimmy Forrest of the Harrison (New York) Fire Department, mocking the district chairman’s comments drew an additional 480,000 views on the Fire News Facebook page. Gralinski later apologized for any “perceived disrespect” from his comments. In a May 27, 2016, report by Everett Trainer of the Coventry Patch, Gralinski’s 35-year-old twin sons appeared to not have fallen far from the tree. “F**k the flag and f**k you. You’re pathetic,” said son Brett, according to Trainer. Ryan Gralinski opined, “The firemen are terrorists,” according to the Coventry Patch piece. The Rhode Island district and its firefighters have been in a lengthy contract dispute.
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Terryville EMT-CC Marc Anzini It is with deep regret that the Terryville Fire Department announces the Line of Duty Death of Terryville Fire District EMT-CC Marc Anzini. Marc was 41-years old and a former member and ex-Captain of Terryville Fire Department Company Two. Just days before his passing, he received the newly created Terryville Fire Department EMS Commendation Award for his life saving efforts at the scene of a cardiac arrest. Marc began working for the Terryville Fire District in July 1999. He was among the first of the newly created district EMS staff. As a paid EMS professional in Terryville, Marc has save countless lives and had a positive effect on all with whom he came in contact with. He joined the Terryville Fire Department in 1995, eventually going through the officer ranks and serving as Captain of Company Two in 2008. Marc passed away from an apparent heart attack following his tour of duty. - Fire News photos by Dennis Whittam
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HOV Lane MVA on LIE On June 6, 2016, the Melville Fire Department responded to an MVA on the LIE west of exit 50, involving one auto in the HOV Lane. It appeared that the driver may have lost control and slammed into the barrier continually scrapping it for about 40 feet, damaging the left and corner right side of his car and removing the bumper in process. Two people were transported to Plainview Hospital with one person injured. - Fire News photo by Tom Pesce
MVA and Fire in N. Amityville On the night of June 3, 2016, the North Amityville Fire Company was called to an MVA with a fire on Great Neck Road. Assistant Chiefs Collins, Benloss and Rollins arrived and found a two-car MVA with both vehicles on fire. One car went off the road and hit a parked car causing both to ignite. Crews quickly extinguished the fire. The driver of the vehicle which had veered off the road, was uninjured and was evaluated at the scene and refused transport. - Fire News photo by Paul Mazza
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Quick Work Makes for Lucky Driver On May 25, 2016, the St. James Fire Department was activated for a heavy rescue MVA on Lake Avenue. Captain Danny Keegan of Rescue 9 was first to arrive and found the driver still inside the vehicle, trapped by a load of wood, which penetrated the cab of a pickup. Unified Command was initiated between Suffolk Police, Keegan and Ambulance Captain Kinzie and the work to free the victim started. Great work by both St. James and SCPD in extricating the victim and transporting him to Stony Brook University Hospital. - Fire News photo by Kevin Peterson
Overturn in Commack The Suffolk Police, Commack Fire Department and Commack Ambulance responded to an accident involving an overturned vehicle on Jericho Turnpike in Commack on June 7, 2016. Two occupants in the vehicle suffered minor injuries and were transported to an area hospital by Commack ambulance. The accident closed westbound Jericho Turnpike for over 30 minutes. - Fire News photo by Joseph C. Sperber
Huntington MVA The Huntington Fire Department along with the Huntington Community First Aid Squad and SCPD responded to MVA in which the motorist had to be extricated after the vehicle struck a utility pole and landed on its left side. Firefighters used hydraulic tools to remove the roof of the vehicle and removed the driver, who was transported to Huntington Hospital. - Fire News photo by Tony Cruz/HCFAS
Roslyn Responds to Rollover Roslyn fire companies were on the scene after a SUV struck a guardrail and overturned into a wooded area off the Northern State Parkway in East Hills on May 1, 2016. A small fire in the rear of the vehicle was extinguished while county EMS personnel evaluated the driver. - Fire News photo by FirstOnScenePhotos.com
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Car Into House in Mastic Beach On May 26, 2016, the Mastic Beach Fire Department was activated for an MVA with a reported car into a house on Beacon Street. The person in the car was safely removed with non-life threatening injuries. The building inspector requested the Brookhaven Town Technical Rescue Teams to the scene to secure the structure before removing the vehicle. No other injuries were reported. - Fire News photo by Bryan Lopez
Another Day, Another Truck Rollover on LIE On May 18, 2016, M-LFD Companies 3, 5, and the ambulance unit were toned out for an overturned truck with possible entrapment on the westbound LIE between New Hyde Park Road and Community Drive. Ex-Captain Chen was first on scene and advised there was an overturned construction truck on the center median, with negative entrapment but an active fuel leak. Deputy Chiefs Stone and Gobbo were on scene moments later, as was Rescue 8730 and Squad 8759. The driver of the truck was transported to NSUH by NCPD EAB. The crews of 8730 and 8759 were able to slow the fuel leak and dyke a storm drain. There was a small fire in the cab which was quickly extinguished, and Nassau County Hazmat was called for the spill. New York State DOT was also requested for a sander and payloader. Deputy Chief Mazurkiewicz, HR8730, and Ambulance 8767 were then relocated from the scene to another MVA at Northern Boulevard and Pickwick Road. - Fire News photo by Sean Dolan and Stan Dybuss; story by Lee Genser
MVA, Fire, Brush Fire in Syosset On May 18, 2016, the Syosset Fire Department responded to a car versus tree with fire on the south service road by South Oyster Bay Road. As units were responding, smoke could be seen from a distance and the car was fully involved upon arrival. Engine 585 stretched a line and extinguished the car fire and the brush to which it had extended. The driver was transported to a local hospital by NCPD Ambulance. - Fire News photo by Kevin Imm
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Why Departments Standby Peninsula Boulevard in Hempstead was shut down for approximately 30 minutes on May 14, 2016, after a two-car accident near West Graham Avenue. Bay Shore firefighters, on a standby detail for the Hempstead Fire Department, needed to cut one of the side doors off the car to gain access to the driver. EMS and police were also on the scene. - Fire News photo by FirstOnScenePhotos.com
Melville Handles Overturn The Melville Fire Department was dispatched to an overturned tractor-trailer on Broadhollow Road on the morning of May 10, 2016. The driver was making a turn onto southbound Route 110 from the LIE service road when the accident occurred. There were no serious injuries reported. - Fire News photo by FirstOnScenePhotos.com
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N. Amityville MVA Injures 2 The North Amityville Fire Company was alerted for a two-car MVA with entrapment at New Highway and Sunrise Highway on May 16, 2016. Third Assistant Chief Rollins and a member of Heavy Rescue 1-7-5 used spreaders and cutters to remove the driver side doors and B post to extricate the driver in about 20 minutes. Both vehicles’ drivers suffered non-life threatening injuries and were taken to Good Samaritan Hospital by North Amityville and North Lindenhurst Ambulances. - Fire News photo by Paul Mazza
Car Into House in Bethpage On May 18, 2016, the Bethpage Fire Department was alerted for a report of a car into an Adams Avenue house. Arriving units found a car had struck the house causing major structural damage. The driver was transported to the hospital by NCPD Ambulance. - Fire News photo by Kevin Imm
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High CO Readings On May 31, 2016, the Garden City Park Fire Department responded to a commercial building on Herricks Road. High CO readings were found and Nassau County Fire Marshals were called to the scene. Mutual aid ambulances also responded. - Fire News photo by FirstOnScenePhotos.com
EMS Week Southside Hospital saluted the EMS community during National Emergency Medical Service Week. Thank you to all EMS providers for what you do! (Left): Capt./Paramedic Marc Henig, Capt./EMT Andrew Check, along with EMT-CC Lisa Mazzo, EMT Selena Lorello, members Ryan MacDonnel and Joe White posing with Dr. Brian Blaustein from Southside Hospital. - Fire News photo by Lisa Mazzo
Deer Park MVA On June 3, 2016, the Deer Park Fire Department responded to a MVA-heavy rescue with a possible pregnant woman involved. Chief Kevin Heissenbuttel confirmed a pin and a pregnant woman in the front seat. Crews removed a front door and extricated the woman who was transported to Good Samaritan Hospital in unknown condition. - Fire News photo by BTFirePhoto.com
Lucky 3 at Northport MVA On May 20, 2016, the Northport Fire Department responded to an early morning MVA at the intersection of Route 25A and Cherry Street. Under the command of Chief Brad Wine and First Assistant Chief John Jacobsen, an ambulance, heavy rescue truck and an engine responded. There were three passengers in the vehicles, but nobody was injured and all refused medical assistance. - Fire News photo by John Mancino
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Rush Hour MVA in Lynbrook Rush hour traffic in Lynbrook was backed up on May 31, 2016, by a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Peninsula Boulevard and Lyon Place. The impact sent an SUV over onto its roof, heavily damaging the second car. Lynbrook fire units and Nassau County EMS personnel were on the scene. - Fire News photo by FirstOnScenePhotos.com
Medford MVA On May 31, 2016, the Medford Fire Department and EMS were called to the intersection of Race and Watch Hill Avenues after a car and an SUV collided, causing the SUV to roll onto its roof. A woman and small child in the SUV were able to self extricate from the vehicle. Luckily, those two and the driver of the car were transported with only minor injuries. - Fire News photo by AJ Ryan
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Hempstead MVA The Hempstead Fire Department responded when two-vehicles collided on June 1, 2016, at the intersection of West Graham and Sycamore Avenues. A small sedan and an SUV made contact causing the SUV to roll onto its side. A 27year-old female suffered back and neck injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital. - Fire News photo by FirstOnScenePhotos.com
SOB MVA On June 1, 2016, the Bethpage Fire Department was alerted by Firecom for an MVA with overturn on the southbound Seaford Oyster Bay Expressway in Bethpage. The driver was self -extricated upon arrival and medics took an RMA from the driver. - Fire News photo by Kevin Imm
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East Hampton’s DeCristofar, Brown Honored On April 30, 2016, the East Hampton Fire Department was proud to honor two of its special members during their 2016 annual inspection dinner at the Maidstone Club in East Hampton. Firefighter Joseph DeCristofaro was honored for his 60 years of active service with the department. In addition to numerous accolades from the chiefs and East Hampton village officials, he was also presented with a proclamation from the Suffolk County Legislature by Suffolk County Legislator Bridget Fleming. EHFD ex-Chief David Brown was honored as well, for his 50 years of active service in the fire department. - Fire News photos by Michael Heller
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SC-TF1 Trains
Recently, the Suffolk County Urban Search and Rescue Team (SCTF-1), under the command of Task Force Leader Tom Sidik, conducted intense training at Porpoise Channel in Nissequogue. Members were tasked with transporting necessary equipment and personnel to the location, setting up a base of operations and initiating the rescue of victims in the channel. Multiple evolutions and methods were utilized, including the use of the unit’s specialized personal watercraft and other watercraft to extract the victims from the cold and fast moving water. Operational support was provided by the Town of Smithtown Bay Constable division as well as the St. James Fire Department boat teams. The SCUSAR team is comprised of individuals from various Suffolk County fire departments and EMS agencies along with personnel from the Suffolk County Fire Marshal’s office, Police Department and Division of EMS. For information on becoming a member, e-mail brett.martinez@suffolkcountyny.gov. - Fire News photos by Kevin Peterson
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SCFA Hosts Commo Field Exercise On May 4, 2016, the Suffolk County Fire Academy hosted the bi-annual field exercise of the Interagency Communications Commission, a consortium of 38 agencies serving the Greater New York Metro area. Numerous emergency service/management agencies representing responders at the local, county, state and federal level participated in a drill to further enhance communications interoperability as well as familiarization with other agency’s capabilities. Agencies represented included Suffolk County FRES/OEM, Suffolk County Police, East Hampton Town Police, Nassau County Firecom, Nassau County OEM and the Wantagh Fire Department. Representing New York City were units from NYPD, Department of Corrections, Office of the Medical Examiner, the Information Technology & Telecommunications Department, Port Authority Police and the Metropolitan Transportation Association. Representatives from FDNY were onsite as their department was conducting its own internal drill in New York City and prepping the new Field Com Unit for service. In addition, command and communication units from Westchester County Emergency Services, New York State Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Services were in attendance. -Fire News photos by Tom Rinelli and Rich Stark
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189 Years of Service In the 82-year history of the North Massapequa Fire Department only three active firefighters have served 60-or-more years. Ex-Chief Fred Penna has served 69 years, while ex-Commissioner Jackson Pokress (right) has served 60 years and Fire Police Officer Angelo Piccolo has served 60 years. Both Pokress and Piccolo are in Friendship Engine 3 and ex-Chief Penna is in Engine Co. 2. - Fire News photo courtesy of Jackson Pokress
North Massapequa Installation The North Massapequa Fire Department held its 82nd annual installation dinner at the Hamlet Country Club in Commack. (Left to right): New York State Assemblyman Joseph S. Saladino; 1st Assistant Chief Joseph M. Pesale; incoming Junior Chief Frederick J. Ferrara; Oyster Bay Town Councilman Joseph G. Pinto; honoree and outgoing Chief Kevin B. Mauro; 2nd Assistant Chief James M. Maroldo; and 3rd Assistant Chief Mark J. Frascella. Councilman Pinto presented a citation to outgoing Chief Mauro in honor of his distinguished service and his years of active service to the department and the community. - Fire News photo by Kurt Ludwig
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Patchogue F.D. Installation Dinner
Congratulations to Patchogue Chief of Department Joseph L. Arabia, Jr., as he leads the department in 2016. Good luck to Deputy Chief Nick Greco, 1st Battalion Chief David Tierney and 2nd Battalion Chief Franklin E. Densing as they work together with the officers and members of the Patchogue Fire Department. -Fire News photos by Dennis Whittam
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Melville’s Fischer Leaving
New Hyde Park Memorial Day
Ex-Lieutenant Nick Fischer of Company Three, Melville Fire Department notified the department he would be moving to Denver, North Carolina. At the May department meeting Nick (fifth from left next to Chief Bernfeld shaking his hand) was honored with a plaque and a cake for his professionalism over the years. Nick also was a Chauffer Trainer and Tester. He will also apply for membership to the Denver Fire Deparment in capacity as Chauffer. Nick you will surely be missed by all. - Fire News photo by Tom Pesce
The annual New Hyde Park Memorial Day Parade. - Fire News photo by Steve Takacs
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Staying Healthy in Selden
Members of the Selden Fire Department doing Weight Watchers’ at as of June 5, 2016 the group is much healthier now and as a whole work program on Sunday mornings sponsored by the Selden they’re down more than 600 pounds. Great job by all. -Fire News photo provided by Vinny Ammirati Benevolent Association and the Selden Fire District. The group started their journey on Super Bowl Sunday, February 7, 2016, and
West Sayville’s 125th Anniversary
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South Country Ambulance Installation
South Country Ambulance Company celebrated their 76th Installation Dinner in May. Chief Gregory C. Miglino, Jr. was sworn in by Brookhaven Supervisor Edward Romaine. Luis Salinas was sworn in as Chief of Operations and Amy Thomas was sworn in as Chief of
Administration. Neil Thomas was named Member of the Year. He is Captain of Special Operations. Close to 300 people celebrated the department along with the presentation of recognition awards and citations. - Fire News photos by William J. Nevins, Jr.
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Bartunek New C-of-D for Westbury
On May 21, 2016, ex-Captain Gary Bartunek swore in his brother, John looks forward to having the department training staff provide John L. Bartunek — with his sons at his side — as the 35th Chief of the required and ever increasing hours of instruction to the mem- Fire News photo by Kevin Imm the Westbury Fire Department. John has been an active member bership. for the past 31 years, having risen through the company ranks.
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Westhampton Beach Annual Dinner 2016
On June 3, 2016, the Westhampton Beach Fire Department held its annual dinner at the Westhampton Country Club. Seventy-one year member John Comba, who turned 100 in March, was honored for his lifetime of service to the department. Lieutenant Tom Betjemann received the Chief Stephen Smith Award from Westhampton Beach Chief Ross Donneson for outstanding service to the chiefs. Captain Nancy Lynch was named Officer of the Year and Lester Gutierrez was honored as Firefighter of the Year. The top responders for 2015 were also announced. They were: Lester Gutierrez (209 calls), Chad Lynch (261), Tom Covino (241), John Neely (289) and Paul Hoyle (335). - Fire News photos by John Neely
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Nassau Fire Commission Honors 2 SNCH Employees
Two South Nassau Communities Hospital employees — Anna tal. Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano and fire officials Gornicz and Jose Madera— were honored by the Nassau County presented the awards during a ceremony on April 27, 2016, at the Fire Commission with its 2016 Civilian Award for their heroic and Nassau County Firefighters Museum in Garden City. swift action to extinguish a fire in a patient care area of the hospi-
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Seaford Hose Testing
On May 31, 2016, the Seaford Fire Department in compliance with NFPA 1962, which is a standard that provides requirements for fire hose, couplings, nozzles, and appliances to be tested for reliability, had all of its hoses tested. Waterway, which is operated by Wantagh Fire Department’s ex-Chief Steve Schuman and his son Steven, is an authorized ISO 9000 company. - Fire News photo by Jack Healy
Centereach Nabs 2nd in Sim Wars
As part of EMS Week for 2016, the Centereach Fire Department participated in Sim Wars, an event sponsored by Northwell Health. Sim Wars is a double-elimination competition that challenges clinical healthcare teams to compete against each other in simulated patient scenarios.The participants from the Centereach Fire Department (left to right): Cathy Padro, Raymond Catapano, Jr., SariAnn Holst and Theresa Reynolds, competed in two semi-final rounds and advanced to the finals where they took second place.
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122nd Bellport FD Installation
Bellport Fire Department celebrated their 122nd annual Installation Dinner. Chief of the Department, Anthony Pino Jr. was sworn in by department member FF Brian Satterley. 1st Assistant Chief Kiernan Murphy and 2nd Assistant Chief Michael Zaffarano were sworn in by Suffolk Legislator Kate Browning. Outgoing Chief Jason Crane was recognized for his service to the department and FF Betty Allen was recognized for her service as she leaves to retire in North Carolina. - Fire News photos by Betty Allen
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Manorville Annual Brush Truck Competition
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Blessing of the Bikes
The 14th Annual Blessing of the Bikes, sponsored by the Riders of Fire NY1 Motorcycle Club, took place before the fundraiser ride to the shrine of Our Lady of the Island in Manorville. - Fire News photo by Ron Monteleone
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7th Battalion Chiefs Swear in Officers
On May 20, 2016, the 7th Battalion Chiefs Council held its annual meeting and installation of officers in West Hempstead. For the first time in the organization’s history, the outgoing and incoming presidents were from the same department. The new officers are (left to right): Chief Scott Clark from Hempstead, Recording Secretary; ex-Chief Tony Plut from Hempstead, Treasurer; exChief William D’Alessandro from West Hempstead, President; James Prince from Elmont, Vice-President; and John Skelly from Uniondale, Sergeant-at-Arms. Not pictured is Corresponding Secretary, Chief John Kelly from South Hempstead. The council was sworn in by past-President Nick D’Alessandro from West Hempstead. President D’Alessandro and the council presented the outgoing President Chief Peter Lilli from West Hempstead with his life members card and President's plaque . - Fire News photo courtesy of Bill D’Alessandro
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Memorial Service for Hempstead’s John Grillo
A ceremonial ladder arch was set up outside the quarters of the Chief John Grillo who passed away in January 2016. - Fire News photo by FirstOnScenePhotos.com Hempstead Fire Department’s Engine 5 on President Street on May 14, 2016. The members were holding a memorial service for ex-
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Lynbrook Honors Members at Annual Dinner
On May 20, 2016, the Lynbrook Fire Department held its annual installation and testimonial dinner at Carlyle on the Green at the Bethpage Golf Course. Outgoing Chief James McDermott was honored as were three firefighters who have volunteered for 50 years while three others were honored for 25 years of service. Awards were also given for Firefighters of the Year. - Fire News photos by Steve Grogan
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The Safety Officer Role In my opinion, there are a lot of Safety Officers (SOs) and Incident Commanders (ICs) who are unsure regarding the role, responsibility and qualifications of the Safety Officer. Our role can be anything that involves the safety of our first responders. Is there any other group that can make that claim? Safety Officers and Incident Commanders should be familiar with their role, responsibility and qualifications. Following are a few of the standards by which an SO should be guided: NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program. The intent of this standard is to provide the framework for a safety and health program for a fire department or any type of organization providing similar services. NFPA 1521, Standard for Fire Department Safety Officer Professional Qualifications. This standard identifies the minimum job performance requirements (JPRs) necessary to perform the duties, and contains minimum requirements for the assignment, duties, and responsibilities of a health and safety officer (HSO) and an incident safety officer (ISO) for a fire department. NFPA 1561, Standard on Emergency Services Incident Management System and Command Safety. This standard contains the requirements to be used by emergency services for the structure and operations of an incident management system and the principles of command safety that are to be incorporated into all incidents, training or emergency, to ensure the safety of emergency responders and others on the scene of an incident. Criteria cover operating procedures for managing both routine and unusual incidents, system components that support emergency service personnel, and descriptions of the roles and responsibilities of the incident commander and other members of the response team. Topics include system implementation, risk management, resources, accountability, command structure, communications, training and staffing, and command safety. There are numerous additional consensus standards that pertain to the safety of our first responders. Knowledge of these should also be available to all SOs and ICs. They include: NFPA 1403: Standard on Live Fire Training Evolutions; NFPA 1581: Standard on Fire Department Infection Control Program; NFPA 1583: Standard on Health-Related Fitness Programs for Fire Department Members; NFPA 1851: Standard on Selection, Care, and Maintenance of Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting. There are many more, too numerous to list here. We have to know a lot, because the role, responsibility and qualifications are massive, so we must keep on training and learning, but first we must be understood by command Ex-Chief Jeff Bailes President Brookhaven Town Safety Officers Assoc., Inc. 631-495-1313
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Time to Take Cancer Seriously
By Past-Chief Brian F. McQueen It’s been just over two years since I was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s B-Cell Lymphoma. To tell you that my life as a volunteer firefighter has changed, is an understatement. Not to mention how much my family has suffered along with me through the rigorous treatments and frequent visits to New York’s Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Each and every day I know is a gift from God. Many of you know me, and realize that once driven by defeat, the will to win is ever so present. My drive to survive and help others understand the impact cancer has, not only on their life, but the loved ones that “they have in their helmet,” is my goal until we, the leaders in the fire service, realize that cancer is no joke. Can someone tell my why some of our fire service leaders aren’t taking the cancer epidemic in the fire service seriously? You only need to look through social media and you can find exactly what I am talking about. Thanks to my wife Sarah, and my fire service family, I’ve been able to share the story of cancer in the fire service and hopefully make a change in the culture of the fire service today. Since my diagnosis we have traveled across New York State and parts of the Northeast, educating volunteer and career firefighters to the dangers we face in fires today. Throughout my educational seminars I have met some of our bravest firefighters; those who fight the battle with cancer not knowing whether tomorrow will ever come. My wife and I have listened to some of the most gut wrenching stories of firefighters suffering from this terrible disease, never realizing that the job they were doing in serving their community could be killing them. This past fall I did a program for the Association of Fire Districts. Following the program I was approached by a firefighter who contracted cancer after his duty at Ground Zero. At that time he never believed that the Zadroga Act would pass. I also remember quite well the program that we did at the Accord Fire Department in Ulster County. It was dedicated to their district chief who passed away the month before our program. Following that program, a firefighter came up to us and shared his fight with brain cancer and the pain and suf-
fering that cancer has caused his family. Another close friend, a volunteer EMS Chief with the Schuyler Volunteer Fire Department, fights cancer on a daily basis, with his lovely wife and kids at his side throughout. Back here in Central New York, we have heard the sad stories in Willowvale, Sauquoit, Cedarville, Lake Delta, East Herkimer and Little Falls, to name a few. Cancer has no limitations my friends. So many times we would get back in the car, tears still welling in our eyes, and realize the educational mission we are on is more than that. It’s giving those suffering a chance to talk about it. This issue of cancer in the fire service is epidemic, and the leadership in departments today, along with our elected officials, need to realize the impact cancer has on retaining qualified firefighters. It’s unacceptable that firefighters are exposed to this disease doing a job they love. Our national and state firematic organizations, career and volunteer, realize what an impact cancer can have on their ranks. In 2015, thanks to Chief Kevin Quinn and the National Volunteer Fire Council, I was asked to be a part of the National Fallen Firefighters Cancer Alliance Committee, and have had the pleasure of serving with Chief James Seavey, my brother from Maryland who fights the fight with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Together we have brought this serious issue back to NVFC, and formed a Cancer Task Force that will begin to build a foundation of cancer awareness education across the United States and on an International level. This is just one step in addressing the needs of our firefighters. What baffles me after all of these educational programs, and articles written in firematic magazines, on the internet and through social media, is why are we still seeing dirty helmets and gear in lockers and personal vehicles, and the dirty, salty looking faces in fire stations following a worker? The Firefighter Cancer Support Network (FCSN) has published an in-depth white paper sharing research along with steps that fire service leaders can take to reduce the possibilities associated with cancer in the fire service. FCSN President Bryan Frieders puts it quite well as he travels around the nation; “Are those bugles on your collar or are they
plungers?”While these are some strong words coming from a fire chief, those words echo the need for stronger leadership, leadership that recognizes the seriousness of the cancer issue, and addresses it with new recruits, as well as veterans. The City of Boston Fire Department and their union have taken a proactive approach to reviewing all of their policies and embedding cancer prevention education in each of their recruit classes. This leadership doesn’t stop at the fire station doors. Our elected officials must realize as well, that cancer prevention budgetary items such as gear washers, dryers, extra sets of personal protective gear, hoods and diesel exhaust capture systems are crucial in our fight against this terrible disease. Putting money into this equipment now will save them money in the future. Fires are burning hotter than they were 10 years ago. The time for residents to exit their homes in a fire has been reduced to three or four minutes. With over 82,000 chemicals in the building industry today, as well as the toxic fumes and cancer-causing carcinogens that burn from the fire retardant drapes and furniture of today, firefighters have twice a greater chance of getting cancer than the general public. It’s time that we take a positive approach to this cancer epidemic. Take a lesson from Boston and enforce cancer prevention education programs in new recruit trainings, as well as day-to-day training exercise. Remember cancer doesn’t affect you today, but 12 or 15 years down the road, when the doctor shares with you the three dreaded words no one wants to hear: “You have cancer,” then the outcome may not be in your best interest. *** Past-Chief Brian McQueen has been a volunteer firefighter for 39 years. He currently serves as the New York State Alternate Director to the National Volunteer Fire Council, Director for the Firemen's Association of the State of New York, Board member of the Believe 271 Foundation Inc., Life Member of the New York State Fire Chiefs Association and currently a Deputy Fire Coordinator. Brian and his wife Sarah live in Lake Deaton, Florida.
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Training the Bravest
Students of the Suffolk County Fire Academy Firefighter 1, Class #3 started their training on February 10, 2016, at the academy, and finished their training on May 14 with their final exam, consisting of a practical and written elements. The students completed 110
hours of instruction. Congratulations to the students who worked hard in this program under the guidance of their lead instructor and the fire academy’s field instructors. Well done and welcome to the fire service. - Fire News photos by Dan Sicilian
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New Generation
Michael DeVoe is ready for action at the Brookhaven Fire Department -Fire News photo by a proud Grandfather-Eugene Petricevich
Massapequa’s Brennan Weds
Congratulation to Richard Brennan and his wife Marybeth. Rich is a 26-year member of the North Massapequa Fire Department, and is an ex-Captain and a member of Engine Co. #2. He is also an active member of the Nassau County Fire Riders MC. - Fire News photo by Ron Monteleone
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Lighthouse Drill in Montauk Recently, the Montauk Fire Department held a practice drill at the Montauk Lighthouse. The scenario had three people trapped by a fire; two in the basement, and one at the top, who were rescued under the guidance of Lieutenant Domingo Schiappacasse of Engine/Rescue Company No. 2. The exercise was held under the direction of Chief Joseph Lenahan and Second Assistant Chief Fritz ‘Dutch’ Riege. EMS Company No. 4, led by Lieutenant Scott Pitches, transported the ‘patients.’ Ladder Truck 5 was brought to the scene to rescue the victim at the top. The MFD’s Junior Firefighters were on the scene to help, under the guidance of Mickey Valcich. - Fire News photos by Richard Lewin
Lunch and a Show in Montauk
Recently, patrons at Sloppy Tuna restaurant were surprised during lunch, as South Edison Street in Montauk became the access road for the Montauk Fire Department’s Ocean Rescue Drill. Also assisting were the East Hampton Marine Patrol, with Chief Harbormaster Ed Michels in charge, and East Hampton Volunteer Ocean Rescue’s/Montauk Fire Department’s Thom Fleming leading the way. In charge for the MFD was Second Assistant Chief Fritz ‘Dutch’ Riege, assisted by First Assistant Chief Vincent Franzone. - Fire News photos by Richard Lewin
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Legislator Muratore Recognizes Anthony Gallino
At the May 10, 2016, General Meeting of the Suffolk County Legislature in Riverhead, Legislator Tom Muratore recognized Anthony J. Gallino for his election as President of the New York Association of Fire Districts. A proclamation was presented to Mr. Gallino on behalf of the entire legislative body. Anthony, a Rocky Point resident, is a retired New York City Highway Patrol Police Officer. Additionally, he has held the position of Chief Deputy Highway Superintendent of the Town of Brookhaven since 2013.
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E. Rockaway Marches
The East Rockaway Fire Department marching in the Annual East Rockaway Frolic Parade. - Fire News photo by Steve Takacs
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Long Island Antique Fire Apparatus Epic Photo Shoot 2016 On June 12, 2016, the Long Island Antique Fire Apparatus photo shoot took place at Heckscher State Park in East Islip. Over 100 pieces of apparatus showed for the event, nicknamed Epic Event 2016. Apparatus came from departments on Long Island, New york City, New jersey and Connecticut and from as far away as Maryland and Maine. The event also focussed on Flag Day and a 20-x 30-foot flaf, courtesy of the Brooklyn Wall of Remembrance was flown. - Fire News photos by Bryan Lopez, Bill D’Alessandro, Jim Dunn, Andrew Tetreault, Tom Rineli (Event Coordinator)
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Centereach Fire District and Department Honors Its Veterans
On June 5, 2016, the Centereach Fire District along with the Centereach Fire Department held their Veteran’s Breakfast, honoring those members who served in the Armed Forces, an event that has been held since first organized in 1933. From that time, the Centereach Fire Department has had the honor of 88 members in its ranks who have also served in the Armed Forces. “It was my honor to attend and witness the pride and respect shown to the military veterans by their fellow volunteers, Board of Fire Commissioners and Suffolk County Legislature. We can never do enough to show our thanks to those who serve their country especially to this special group who continued their service to country by volunteering with the Centereach Fire Department,” said Fire Commissioner Julia Wilson. Chief Robert Corley also expressed his gratitude to these members of his Fire Department. “With our busy lives it never ceases to amaze me that these members give their time to the fire department, but then to recognize they also gave freely with their service to the United States is something that deserves our respect and honor.” The breakfast was also attended by family and members wishing to show their gratitude. Suffolk County Legislature Leslie Kennedy, Suffolk County Comptroller John Kennedy and Councilman Kevin Lavalle were also in attendance. - Fire News photos by Ron Monteleone
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A Nice NICE Bus Class On May 5, 2016, the West Hempstead Fire Department hosted a Nassau Inter-County Express (NICE) bus class to teach fire fighters how to operate safely in and around a bus. The class went over how to jack-up a bus, how to shut off the CNG fuel and electric and what special concerns are involved in a bus fire. - Fire News photo by Bill D’Alessandro
Like Father, Like Son Brookhaven Town Chief Fire Marshal Christopher J. Mehrman and his son Chris enjoy the latest edition of Fire News. - Fire News photo by Dennis Whittam
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Seaford 116th Installation
Recently, the Seaford Fire Department held its 116th annual installation dinner, which included the installation of the Robert Podesta is installed for his second term as the 41st Chief of Department Robert Podesta (above, left). - Fire News photos by Kevin Imm
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Elevator Drill in Melville The Melville Fire department held an elevator rescue drill in May at the Cannon Building on Walt Whitman Road in Melville. The department responds to several emergencies of this nature each year. - Fire News photos by Tom Pesce
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NCPD Family Day Open House
The Nassau County Police Department held its annual family day open house at NCPD headquarters on May 21, 2016. Various displays, including the latest hi-tech equipment, along with personnel, were on hand to explain all aspects of the job. The Bureau of Special Operations rappelled, and showed how tactical entries are made. K-9, Aviation, Emergency Services Unit, Marine Bureau and Emergency Ambulance Bureau among other commands, displayed their various equipment and explained on-the-job duties. - Fire News photos by Joseph C. Sperber
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IAMRESPONDING.COM SUPPORTS THE NFFF “We appreciate IamResponding.com’s commitment to the
IamResponding.com (IaR) has signed on as a new supporter of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF). IamResponding will contribute $25 to the NFFF from every new IaR subscription between March 1 and the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend (Oct 8-9). Those funds will be directed to Foundation programs that honor the fallen, assist their survivors and help prevent future line-of-duty deaths and injuries. “IamResponding has always been committed to enhancing firefighter safety, with a primary mission of getting more complete crews on the scene faster,” explained Daniel Seidberg, President of IamResponding.com. “Reducing response times with IaR results in more complete and more effective crews getting to a safer fire ground. We are honored to be able to extend the support of our international network of more than 5,000 subscribing departments to the NFFF’s critical mission and programs, and we look forward to adding the many new subscribers this year who will be the driving force behind this partnership with the NFFF.”
National Fallen Firefighters Foundation’s mission to honor the fallen, offer support to their families and help reduce firefighter line-ofduty injuries and deaths each year,” said Ronald J. Siarnicki, Executive Director of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. “Their generous support will help the Foundation provide valuable resources to the survivors of the fallen and the fire service.” For more information on the NFFF and its programs visit www.firehero.org. For more information about IamResponding.com, visit www.IamResponding.com for details, email sales@emergencysmc.com, or call 877-509-0381.
FIREFIGHTER ACTIVITY AT FDIC INTERNATIONAL 2016 RAISES $18,340 FOR TERRY FARRELL FIREFIGHTERS FUND Globe and 3M Donate Funds from Firefighter Activity
Globe Manufacturing Company continued its partnership with the Terry Farrell Firefighters Fund at FDIC International 2016, the nation’s largest firefighter training conference and exhibition held April 21-24 in Indianapolis. With its supplier partner, 3M, Globe invited attendees to try on its new ATHLETIX and G-XTREME 3.0 turnout gear and show their strength on a high striker. Firefighters then spun a wheel to determine a donation – $10, $20, $50, or $100 – to the Terry Farrell Firefighters Fund in their name. In total, Globe and 3M donated $18,340 to the Fund. “The Terry Fund appreciates the great partnership we have with Globe. Globe not only makes some of the best and most innovative fire gear on the market today but also strongly supports the fire service through its direct assistance to the Terry Fund,” said Brian Farrell, chairman of the Terry Farrell Firefighters Fund and brother of Terry Farrell. “Firefighters across America also directly benefit from the awareness that Globe brings to the Fund.” “Globe has always given back to the fire service and we are proud to partner with the Terry Farrell Firefighters Fund,” said Rob Freese, senior vice president of marketing at Globe Manufacturing Company. “They are a hard working group of volunteers that assists firefighters and families across the nation with financial, educational and medical support, and provides equipment donations for fire departments in need.”
“3M is honored to continue its partnership with Globe in supporting the Terry Farrell Firefighters Fund,” said Jennifer L. Sickmann, Global Segment Marketing Manager for 3M Scotchlite Reflective Material. “The assistance which the Farrell volunteers provide to firefighters is outstanding and we’re pleased to help further this cause.” About Globe Firefighters need to be prepared to perform at the maximum of their ability, on every call. That’s why Globe delivers the most advanced, best-fitting, and longest lasting protection by listening to our customers, creating breakthrough designs, and applying the engineering skills of the nation’s most trusted turnout gear manufacturer. Globe turnout gear is designed to protect you, move with you, and improve your performance. It’s athletic gear for firefighters. Learn more at www.globeturnoutgear.com.
RVI JOINS GENESIS AND HOWELL RESCUE SYSTEMS Genesis and Howell Rescue Systems is proud to announce that staff factory trained for many OEMs. RVI is a fully equipped mechanical, fabrication, welding and colRescue Vehicles Inc. has joined our team as a full line dealer on Long Island, New York. We believe that with their background, success and lision repair shop with a superb parts inventory for emergency vehimotivation, they will be a great fit for our program and our customers. cles repairs. Rescue Vehicles Inc., is celebrating its 26th year. Founded and incorporated in 1990 as a spin off from C&R Fire Apparatus, Inc., Rescue Vehicles, Inc., has been at the same location since 1978. RVI has been a Seagrave Fire Truck, LLC,dealer since 1999 and continues to service all brands of emergency vehicles at its 8000square-foot facility in Bohemia, New York. RVI is a founding members and has participated as past officers of the Long Island Emergency Vehicle Technicians Society. RVI is also an ASE Blue Seal Certified Repair Shop, employing ASE and EVT Master Certified Technicians, a B.S. Mechanical Engineer and has a
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4th Annual Shotgun Shoot
On May 21, 2016, the Fire Marshal Association of Suffolk County (FMASCO) held its fourth annual shotgun competition at the Brookhaven Range in Ridge. With 115 shooters lined up to break clays, the event was successful and fun for all. This year's team event was won by the Bayport Fire Department, as they outshot returning champions, Hagerman, in the final round. Other winners include: Bryan Williams (Islip FD) Men's division, Kristin Bakos (Nesconset) Women's division, Dan Milazzo (Bayport) Juniors division and St. James for the most people in line. A large portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Suffolk County Volunteer Burn Center Fund and Firefighter Cancer Support Network, New York. A big thank you to the Mastic Beach Fire Department for their chefs at the barbeque and St James Fire Department's Tony M for some great homemade pizza. - Fire News photos by Kevin Peterson
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Up Close & Personal
Chief of Department John Ippolito, Jr., of the Bay Shore Fire Department with Chief of Department Dominic Bertucci of the Kismet Fire Department after a house fire in Bay Shore on June 6, 2016. - Fire News photo provided by John Ippolito
Hunter Tobias, a student at the Henry Viscardi School, recently visited the Kings Park Fire House for a tour. He enjoyed seeing all the equipment used to help people in our community. - Fire News photo by Barbara Turbush
Secretary of Glen Cove Hook and Ladder Lori Chantel Hernandez at the Glen Cove Memorial Day Parade -Provided
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Up Close & Personal Syosset firefighters (left to right): exCaptain William Magrino, ex-Captain Chris Eysser and exChief Robert Kaplan operating on the second floor of a working house fire on Barbara Lane in Syosset on May 29, 2016. - Fire News photo by Joseph C. Sperber
Floral Park’s (left to right) Mike Longobardi, Elaine Phillips, Joseph Leonardi, Sr., and Madi Aliano at the Floral Park Belmont Fair. -Fire News photo by Steve Takacs Southampton firefighter Tara Collins at a recent HazMat call. - Fire News photo by Chris Brenner
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2016 New York Wildfire and Incident Managment Academy
19th Annual Academy to be held from October 20 - 30, 2016 The Central Pine Barrens Joint Planning and Policy Commission’s Wildfire Task Force, will hold the 19th annual New York Wildfire and Incident Management Academy (NYWIMA) from October 20 through October 30, 2016, at the Brookhaven National Laboratory in Upton. Following on the success of five previous brush truck training courses, the academy has dramatically expanded its offerings to the volunteer firefighting service on Long Island and throughout the state. Among the courses offered at the academy this year are the Wildfire Powersaws and Storm Debris Removal, Basic Firefighting and Wildfire Behavior and Brush Truck Training for the Volunteer Fire Service. The Academy offers Basic Firefighting and Wildfire Behavior along with Fire Operations in the Urban Interface free of charge to Nassau and Suffolk County volunteer firefighters. Basic Firefighting and Wildfire Behavior is offered as a five-day classroom session or as a two-day field day session. Both options are fully recognized by the National Wildfire and Coordinating Group (NWCG), which governs wildland firefighting standards across the country. The five-day session and the two-day field day session allow volunteer firefighters to participate in future New York-based wildland prescribed fire operations and allows them to be eligible for out-of-state, nationwide, wildland suppression mobilizations with various federal and state agencies. The driving portion of the Brush Truck Training Course is to be conducted on a 1.3mile training course at the Suffolk County Fire Training Center in Yaphank. Participating fire departments in the past five sessions of the Brush Truck Training courses included: Brentwood, Cutchogue, Deer Park, East Hampton, Eastport, East Quogue, Flanders, Gordon Heights, Hagerman, Kings Park, Lakeland, LawrenceCedarhurst, Mastic, Massapequa, Nesconset, North Babylon, North Sea, Orient, Patchogue, Shelter Island, West Babylon, Westhampton Beach, West Sayville, Islip Terrace, Nissequogue, Holbrook, Manorville, East Moriches and Bohemia. This year the classroom portion will be held on October 22 and 23 with the driving portion held on October 29 or October 30. Volunteer departments are free to choose which day they would like to do the driving portion of the course. Brush trucks only need to be brought to the field day portion of the class. The academy will also offer two workshop courses this fall. The first — Intelligence and Investigations — describes the responsibilities associated with the intelligence and investigation function in an all-hazard incident. The course will highlight the role played by the intelligence and investigation function in the ICS planning process including identifying
intelligence needs, the intelligence collection process and the sharing and distribution of intelligence and information. The course will be instructed by local law enforcement personnel with extensive incident management experience at local and national events. On October 21 and October 22, personnel from the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services will conduct an ICS Intermediate Refresher. This course focuses on maintaining the skills needed to establish an incident command structure for initial response and multi-day incidents. The course will include the development of an incident action plan. The ICS Refresher is appropriate for a broad range of emergency organizations including law enforcement, fire services, community planning, hospitals, health and medical facilities and services, public works, volunteer organizations, businesses and local government officials. Students can sign up for either the October 21 or October 22 session. The academy is also pleased to once again sponsor, in conjunction with the FDNY Incident Management Team, an All-Hazard Field Reconnaissance course. This course is a field intelligence course designed to teach mapping and damage assessment skills so that emergency planners can better prioritize what areas should get resources in the event of a large scale disaster response effort. Building upon the academy’s success in training Town of Islip emergency management personnel in a variety of incident command positions at the 2014 Academy, the academy will once again offer an observer position as part of its incident management team training options. Individuals registering as an observer will be assigned to the Academy’s Liaison Officer who will arrange for these individuals to observe
the management of an incident under the incident command system. Participants in the Incident Management Team trainee program will shadow and work with academy managers in the Academy’s Operations, Planning and Logistics sections. The trainee programs will be held in two sessions that are scheduled to run from October 20 through October 24 and from October 24 to October 28. Since the academy was formed in 1998 it has trained over 7100 local and emergency response personnel in incident management and wildland firefighting courses. Class registrations must be received by the close of business on Monday, September 26, 2016. Students whose registrations are postmarked after this date will be assessed an additional $5 per day for each day of class enrollment. Discounted enrollment fees of $60 per day, per class, are available for individuals who register for classes before September 1. Classes that do not meet minimum enrollment standards by September 16 will be cancelled. Academy attendees are encouraged to register online for the Academy at www.nywima. com. Additional information about the Academy is available at the Academy's website: http://www.dec.ny.gov/education/73.html or on the Academy's Facebook page: www.facebook.com/New-York-Wildfire-IncidentManagement-Academy-586382014770526/ . If you have any questions about the 2016 New York Wildfire and Incident Management Academy, you may e-mail the Academy at nywima@pb.state.ny.us; or call 631-769-1556.
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Keeping Them Safe Hagerman Fire Department Fire Police on the job. - Fire News photo by Ron Monteleone
The Good Ol’ Days East Quogue Fire Department ex-Chiefs pull the department’s antique pumper during their Memorial Day weekend parade. - Fire News photo by John Neely
Nassau Juniors Celebrate 50th Meeting On June 6, 2016, the Nassau County Junior Firefighters Association celebrated their 50th meeting as an association. That morning, 177 Juniors and Explorers came together at Hicksville Station 3. Last year, Explorers decided to run a fundraiser for the Nassau County Firefighters Wounded Warriors and $2,500 was raised. (Left to right): Treasurer Kim Tetuan, Wounded Warriors Chairman Joe O’Grady, President Rich Field, 1st Vice-President Bryan Scheer, 2nd Vice-President Ryan Hunt, Secretary Anthony Pallisco, Wounded Warriors ViceChairman Mike Kushner, and Sergeant-atArms Mike Scanlon.
St. James Raises Over $5,500 On April 16, 2016, the St. James Fire Department raised over $5,500 through sponsorships and 237 runners at its 34th running of the annual St. James 5-mile Run and 3.5 mile Striding Event First Responders Team Race. The race was won by Jonathan Toro in 30:25 minutes and Kimberly Clark finished first amongst women in 35:41. Next year’s race will be held on April 15, 2017, Easter weekend. - Fire News photo by Ron Monteleone
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Another Day on the Job Stony Brook Fire Department after a recent call in Setauket. -Fire News photo by Dennis Whittam
Take Me Out to the Ball Game North Massapequa Fire Department Softball Team 2016 -Fire News photo by Kurt Ludwig
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Obituary
Fire Riders MC Honors Passing of Korean War POW Ex-Captain Ralph Chiesa, a 26-year member of the Garden City Park Fire Department and active member of the Nassau County Fire Riders MC, mourned the loss of his father Corporal Rafael Chiesa, Jr., a US Army veteran who served our country in the Korean War. Mr. Chiesa was taken prisoner on September 18, 1952, and not released until August 27, 1953. A ceremony was held on May 30, 2016, at the Holy Spirit Church, and Mr. Chiesa was escorted by the Nassau County Fire Riders MC to the Cemetery of the Holy Rood in Westbury. - Fire News photos by Ron Monteleone
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