Announcements

TRIBUTE TO LIGHTS PHOTO SHOOT

Register now to have your apparatus photographed with the Tribute in Lights in the background. it’s open to any fire department or emergency medical service or any law enforcement agency. Antique fire apparatus are welcome.

Contact Ed Gray: Tunnelcop1@aol.com; Bill Thompkins: Peterscamer a@optonline.net; or Ron Johnson: Photozonfire@optonline.net.

HALESITE JR FIREFIGHTERS WANTED!

The Halesite Fire Department is looking to add new members to their Junior Crabbers program.

The program is intended to allow teenagers the opportunity to gain technical and life skills not otherwise available to them and to develop and build teamwork, leadership, confidence, responsibility and the ability to stay calm in an emergency situation. These skills are developed through training drills, coaching, the example set by senior members, and other department and program activities.

Juniors must be between the ages of 13 and 17 or aged 12 and entering or already in the seventh grade.

For full program details, and eligibility requirements, please come down to meet our current Juniors and Advisors, or visit our Junior’s Wesbite for more information about the program at https://www.facebook.com/HalesiteFDJuniorFirefighters/.

BROOKHAVEN CHINESE AUCTION

The Brookhaven Fire Department and Ladies Auxiliary will hold their 3rd Annual Chinese Auction on September 17, 2022, at their headquarters at 2486 Montauk Highway in Brookhaven.

Doors open a 1600 and calling starts at 1800. There will be door prizes, lotto prizes, gift cards, mystery prizes and refreshments available. Bring a non-perishable food item and receive one free white sheet of tickets. A50/50 will benefit the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation. Admission is $10 per person and includes one sheet of 25 white tickets, coffee and dessert. For more information call 631-286-0282, ext. 131 or e-mail: brookhavenchineseauction @gmail.com.

SUFFOLK COUNTYFIREMATIC HISTORIANS MEETING

The Suffolk County Firematic Historians Meeting will be held on Thursday, August 11, 2022, at 1930 at the Islip Town Fire & EMS Museum and Education Center, 4 Courthouse Drive in Central Islip. The feature presentation will be “Lost Firehouses of Nassau County.”

It will be presented by Mike Capoziello, founder of the Association of Nassau County Firematic Historians.

If you have photos of lost firehouses bring them to the meeting.

Light fare food/drinks will be served. RSVP(for headcount) no later than August 5 by contacting Tom Rinelli - Suffolk County Firematic Historians at 631-721-8129 or firerescueguy@gmail.com.

THE LONGISLAND VOLUNTEER FIREMAN’S ASSOCIATION IS HOSTING AFREE BENEVOLENT ACCOUNTINGSEMINAR

The Long Island Volunteer Fireman’s Association is hosting a FREE Benevolent Accounting Seminar on proper administration of 2% funds at Blue Point F.D. on Thursday August 25,2022,7:00p.m.Light refreshments will be served.

If interested contact: Don Holupka-(516)-316-5947 or Doug Miller (631)-335-2792

The First PAC forVolunteer Firefighters/EMS in New York State

By PeterW. Olson, Ph.D.;

Chairof the LI Legislative Committee

The Long Island Legislative Committee of Fire Districts (“LI Leg”), established in 1975, is composed of members from both Nassau and Suffolk Fire District Associations. The LI Leg Committee has been instrumental in getting over 30 bills passed in Albany since 2014. It was the LI Leg that collaborated with bi-partisan legislators and Governor Hochul to pass the EMS Cost Recovery Act this past May. Working on this bill required an enormous about of time and money. Time to travel back and forth to Albany to meet with and lobby for fire service bills. To accomplish this daunting task the LI Leg requires funding from each County Fire District Association in Nassau and Suffolk. We discovered that it becomes extremely expensive to lobby legislators in Albany.

Each year, the Senate and Assembly review over 15,000 proposed bills, of which, approximately 180 bills may be fire service related. To lobby these bi-partisan bills becomes an enormous effort by our Committee members. Therefore, the Committee investigated a variety of funding options. After many intense discussions, we decided that a Political Action Committee (“PAC”) would be our most viable option. After additional meetings and lengthy discussions, we created the Long Island Firefighters Legislative Committee PAC, a 501-C4 organization (a not-for-profit organization). This PAC will enable us to contribute to bi-partisan politicians, who will collaborate with and create fire service bills that will benefit both the volunteer fire departments/districts/EMS and their communities.

What is a PAC and why should I join this PAC?

APolitical Action Committee (PAC) in the United States, pools funds from PAC members to be used to support the legislative process. As stated earlier, a PAC allows you to contribute to legislators who will work with and collaborate with your organization. The volunteer Fire Departments need to have a voice in the legislative process in Albany. APAC provides a direct link to pro-volunteer fire department legislators. During the past three years, this was blatantly apparent when LI Leg began to push harder for the EMS Cost Recovery Bill. Our Committee members will continue to give their time, and the PAC will provide the funding that we will need to lobby legislators.

The reason to join a PAC is simple, you want to have a collective voice in legislative process.

The PAC provides the voice and the pressure to move the bills through both the Senate and Assembly. Firefighter volunteerism in New York State continues to decline at a rate of 7-8 percent per year, placing an increased burden on our existing volunteers. As our numbers decline, we need to pass fire service bills that will benefit and protect our fire departments and thecommunities they serve. Therefore, we, (Continued on page 69)

Page 6, Fire News, August 2022 Cover Story

RVHits Strip Mall in Melville

On July 9, 2022, at approximately 0100, the Melville Fire Department was dispatched to a reported vehicle into a building with a person trapped on Walt Whitman Road. First Assistant Chief Bernfeld arrived to an RVinto a building with no entrapment but majorstructural damage to the building. Damage was eventually found to three storefronts in the strip of stores with the most severe damage being to a laundromat. With the extent of the damage and structural compromise, Technical Rescue Teams were requested from Huntington Manor, Bethpage and Massapequa. Upon assessment by the teams, as well as the Town of Huntington Building Department, it was determined shoring was not required and the scene was placed undercontrol in approximately 75 minutes. All operations were underthe direction of Chief of Department Schmitt. - Fire News photos by OverTheEdgePhotography.com, Steve Silverman and Paul Mazza

Collapse at Central Islip Fire

The Central Islip Fire Department was alerted fora house fire on Sea Cliff Street shortly after2300 on May 25, 2022. First arriving units encountered a fully involved structure that was being worked on from a previous fire in 2021. The structure collapsed shortly afterthe fire departments arrival. Houses on the exposure 2 and 4 sides suffered heat damage. Mutual aid came from Islip Terrace and East Brentwood. Chief of Department Zaleski was in charge of the scene and the cause of the fire was underinvestigation. - Fire News photos by Paul Mazza

Westbury 2nd FloorFire

The Westbury Fire Department responded to the report of a house fire on Wilson Avenue on May 8, 2022. Smoke was showing from the second flooron arrival and companies went to work to extinguish the blaze. The Mineola Fire Department acted as the FAST. - Fire News photo by FirstOnScenePhotos.com

Wyandanch Shed Fire

The Wyandanch Fire Company was alerted foran unknown type of fire in the vicinity of Brooklyn Avenue and South 23rd Street about 0140 on June 1, 2022. Chief of Department Brown, First Assistant Chief G. Vaccaro and Third Assistant J. Vaccaro were on the road quickly. The chiefs arrived to find a shed that had been converted into a small house, fully involved. The structure collapsed while the fire was being extinguished. The Town of Babylon Fire Marshal and Suffolk County Police Arson Squad were requested to investigate the cause. - Fire News photo by Paul Mazza

Fast Stop in East Meadow

The East Meadow Fire Department was alerted for a house fire on Palm Lane on the morning of May 10, 2022. Units discovered a fire in the rearof the home and lines were stretched to douse the flames. No injuries were reported. - Fire News photo by FirstOnScenePhotos.com

Heavy Fire Load in Commack

The Commack Fire Department responded to a house fire on Raven Drive in Commack on May 30, 2022 at 0845. Upon arrival of firefighters a heavy fire condition was discovered on the first floorof the home. Two occupants were able to escape but suffered smoke inhalation. Commack VolunteerAmbulance transported one of the victims to a local hospital and treated the second at the scene. Mutual aid came from Hauppauge. The Suffolk Police and Smithtown Town Fire Marshal were on scene investigating the cause. - Fire News photo provided by Joseph C. Sperber

Plainview Attic Fire

On May 16, 2022, at 0123, the Plainview Fire Department was dispatched to a report of smoke from an attic on SpectorLane. First Assistant Chief Mayors arrived to find fire in the attic. Engine 9511 stretched the initial line.Two lines were placed into operation with the assistance of crews from Bethpage, Syosset and Hicksville. - Fire News photo by OvertheEdgePhotography.com

Page 12, Fire News, August 2022 Suspicious Fire in Islip

The Islip Fire Department was alerted fora residential structure fire at the Fairfield Apartment Complex on Saxon Avenue. First to arrive was 3-4-96 who confirmed active fire showing out the rearof the building. Islip crews stretched attack lines through the courtyard to the fire apartment in the rear building of the complex. The fire was quickly extinguished and confined to the main apartment. Two cats were rescued from a neighboring apartment and reunited with theirowner. Mutual aid came from East Islip, Bay Shore, Brentwood, Central Islip, Exchange Ambulance of the Islips, Bay Shore Brightwaters Rescue Ambulance and West Islip Ambulance. There was one minorinjury to a civilian who was transported to South Shore University Hospital. The cause of the fire appeared to possibly be suspicious in nature and was underinvestigation by the Suffolk County Police Department’s Arson Squad and the Town of Islip Fire Marshal’s office. - Fire News photos by Rich Stark FC-49 and Paul Mazza

Roosevelt House Fire

In the early morning of July 1, 2022, the Roosevelt Fire Department responded to Eddy Road fora house fire. Units arrived to fire in the rearof a two-story home in which fire had traveled to the basement. Two handlines were put into operation. Mutual aid was provided by Hempstead, Uniondale, North Merrick, Merrick and Freeport. Units operated underthe command of 7302. - Fire News photos by TNTPhotography.com and OverTheEdgePhotography.com

Page 14, Fire News, August 2022 Mineola Commercial Fire

Late on July 10, 2022, the Mineola Fire Department responded to Willis Avenue as Nassau County Fire com received multiple calls fora building fire. Achief arrived to fire showing from the basement of a single-story commercial building. Members used one handline to quickly extinguish the fire. Mutual aid was provided by multiple surrounding departments, Carle Place was designated the FAST. All fire department units operated underthe command of the First Assistant Chief, Domingos Magalhaes. - Fire News photos by TNT Photography,

OverTheEdgePhotography.com and FirstOnScenePhotos.com

CompactorFire in East Farmingdale

On March 3, 2022, units from East Farmingdale arrived on the scene of an automatic alarm at Engineers Lane to find smoke showing. Afterfurtherinvestigation, 1-5-31 found fire to the rearin an exteriorcompactorthat was attached to the building. Engine 1-5-1 stretched to the rearand started to extinguish the fire. Shortly after, 1-5-15 arrived and conducted searches where they found minorextension into the building. Mutual aid was provided by, Melville, Wyandanch and the Village of Farmingdale. All units operated underthe command of Chief of Department Duane Welliver. Units operated on scene forapproximately one hour. - Fire News photo by TNT Photography

Valley Stream Gas Station Fire

On the morning of June 30, 2022, the Valley Stream Fire Department, along with mutual aid companies, operated at the scene of a fire at a BPgas station on North Central Avenue between Sapirand Stein Streets. The fire was located on the numberfourside of a single-story commercial building with extension into the structure and an adjacent dumpster. Firefighters put two handlines into operation and were able to knock down the bulk of the fire; however, theirefforts were hindered by several pallets of hand sanitizercontributing to the fire load. The cause of the fire was underinvestigation. Valley Stream Chief of Department Patrick Scanlon had command of the incident. - Fire News photo by K2MPhotography.com

Heavy Fire at Islip Home

The Islip Fire Department was originally alerted foran outside fire, which was then upgraded to a house fire on Les Street at about 0500 on July 7, 2022. While still en route First Assistant Chief Gunst had a large column of smoke visible and arrived to find a two-story home with heavy fire showing in the rearon the first and second floors. Engine 3-4-7 dropped the first line at the house. The crew from Engine 3-4-2 stretched a second line off 3-4-7. One line was brought into the house the otherwas brought to the exposure 3 side exterior. Athird line was stretched when Engine 3-4-9 arrived. The crews from Ladders 3-4-5 and 3-4-11, laddered, vented and searched. It took about an hourto bring the fire undercontrol with no reported injuries. Mutual aid to the scene was provided by Bay Shore, East Islip, Islip Terrace and Brentwood. West Islip stood by forIslip. Exchange Ambulance of the Islips was also on scene. The cause of the fire was underinvestigation. - Fire News photo by Paul Mazza

Bellport Garage Fire

On July 10, 2022, at 1511, the Bellport Fire Department received a call fora residential alarm on Rogers Avenue. Chief David Didio was first on scene. The owners of the property were not at home and Chief Didio detected the smell of smoke coming from the attached two-cargarage, although no smoke was visible. Bellport responded with units 5-1-3 and 5-1-5. Firefighters gained entrance to the garage and extinguished the fire before it was able to spread, and remained to vent the garage and second floor. Hagerman and South Country Ambulance assisted. - Fire News photo by John Mehrkens

Page 18, Fire News, August 2022

Middle Island House Fire

Roslyn House Under Construction Fire

On June 29, 2022, at approximately 1040, the Middle Island Fire Department and Suffolk Police were notified of a possible house fire with smoke coming from the roof. Ridge, Brookhaven National Labs, Yaphank and Shirley EMS responded on mutual aid. Chief Marcel Rosenfeld was the O.I.C. - Fire News photo by LIHotShots.smugmug.com On May 21, 2022, the Roslyn Rescue and Roslyn Highlands fire companies were dispatched to a house fire on Elm Street. Highland’s 2nd Assistant Chief Sohn arrived to an active fire on the first floor. Engine 566 stretched the initial line the house which was underconstruction. Two lines were placed into operation to quickly extinguish the main body of fire. With the assistance of crews from Mineola, Port Washington and Albertson, the fire was placed undercontrol in approximately 30 minutes. All operations were underthe direction of Roslyn Rescue Chief of Department Williams. The cause of the fire was underinvestigation. - Fire News photo by OvertheEdgePhotography.com

FireNews.com Fire News, August 2022, Page 19 Standby Companies Handle

Westbury House Fire

In honorof the Westbury Fire Department’s 125th Anniversary in 2022, the Department cohosted the Nassau County Tournament with the North Merrick Fire Department on the morning of July 9, 2022. During this tournament the Westbury Fire Department put standby units into place to covertheirdistrict. These standby companies (Sea Cliff, Greenlawn and Halesite) were dispatched to a report of a structure fire on Washington Avenue. Upon arrival, firefighters were met with heavy fire on the second floorof a two-story private dwelling on Stewart Avenue. Mutual aid was requested from Carle Place and East Meadow among others. The cause of the fire was underinvestigation. - Fire News photos by K2MPhotography.com and FirstOnScenePhotos.com

East Farmingdale TransferStation Blaze

On June 26, 2022, at approximately 2020, the East Farmingdale Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a building fire at the Omni Recycling Centeron AlderStreet. Chief of Department Welliverand crews found heavy fire throughout the transferstation which involved machinery inside the building in addition to the garbage and recycled materials. At least five masterstreams were placed into operation on all sides of the building to extinguish the fire. Crews from North Lindenhurst, West Babylon, Lindenhurst, Farmingdale and Wyandanch worked forat least three hours to bring the fire undercontrol. The cause of the fire was under investigation. - Fire News photos by OverTheEdgePhotography.com

Bay Shore Scrapyard Fire

The Bay Shore Fire Department was alerted fora fire on Moffit Boulevard about 0145 on June 25, 2022. First Assistant Chief Eklund arrived and reported it to be a large pile of scrap metal burning in the yard of NJC Scrap Metal. Chief of Department Butler arrived and requested mutual aid from Islip, East Islip and West Islip. The masterstreams from 3-1-7, 3-4-11 and one 21/2 inch line were used to extinguish the fire in about an hour. Bay ShoreBrightwaters Ambulance Corps. was also on scene. - Fire News photos by Paul Mazza

North Massapequa Shed Fire

On the evening of July 12, 2022, the North Massapequa Fire Department responded to a residence on Sheep Pasture Lane fora house fire. An exchief on scene stated he had a fully involved shed fire with no exposure issues. Two handlines were stretched off Engine 662 to extinguish the fire. Nassau County Fire Marshals HazMat was requested to the scene fora propane burn off. All units operated underthe command of the Chief of Department Mark Frascella. - Fire News photo by TNT Photography

Quick Stop on Smith Street

On July 3, 2022, at approximately 1540, the Lynbrook Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a house fire on Smith Street. Engine 421 was quickly on the road and advised by Valley Stream 1st Assistant Chief Capone to pick up a hydrant. Engine 421, arrived to fire on the upperfloors of the house. Two lines were placed into operation to quickly extinguish the fire. With assistance of crews from Valley Stream, Rockville Centre and Malverne, the fire was placed undercontrol in less than 30 minutes. The cause was under investigation. - Fire News photo by OverTheEdgePhotography.com

Floor Covering Corporation

We Install All Types Of Poured Seamless Floors – Epoxies, Urethanes, Acrylics, Self Levelers & Flexible Systems 2 Commerce Dr., Farmingdale, NY 11735 631-454-8011 • 718-352-0460

We install all types of Epoxy and other poured seamless systems that will solve your flooring problems.

We have Installed over 350 Apparatus Rooms Just in the last 30 Years

State of the Art Materials that are crack resistant, high shine & slip resistant installed by our factory trained crews. Epoxies, Urethane Mortars, Acrylics, VOC compliant, odorless resins. Highest performing top-coats on the market. Make your old resin floors new again. We repair and refurbish exciting Resin Floors to make them new again.

“Hoffman: three generations in flooring”

North Amityville Trailers Go

On June 20, 2022 the North Amityville Fire Company, along with area mutual-aid responded to Pawnee Court fortwo trailer-homes well involved. Crews had the fire undercontrol within a hourand no serious injuries were reported. The cause was underinvestigation by officials. - Fire News photos by Bryan Lopez and OverTheEdgePhotography.com

East Meadow House Fire

In the late morning of June 30, 2022, the East Meadow Fire Department received calls fora house fire on Highview Avenue. Units arrived to heavy fire from a single-story detached garage. No mutual aid was requested, but mutual aid units were called to relocate and coverEast Meadow’s district while they operated. Units on scene operated underthe command of 6102. - Fire News photos by TNTPhotography.com and OverTheEdgePhotography.com

Hicksville Building Fire

The Hicksville Fire Department was alerted fora dumpsterfire with possible exposure issues on West Marie Street about 0020 on July 5, 2022. First Assistant Chief Difonzo arrived to smoke showing from the building. Chief of Department Moskos transmitted a second alarm due to a gas line being ruptured. Engine crews stretched and operated multiple lines, including one that was operated from the bucket of 936. The fire was brought undercontrol in about an hourwith no reported injuries. - Fire News photo by Paul Mazza

Floral Park Attic Fire

The Floral Park Fire Department responded to a fire in the attic of a home on Hinsdale Avenue on July 8, 2022. Engine companies doused the blaze while truck companies checked forany extension. Mutual aid units were also on the scene. - Fire News photo by FirstOnScenePhotos.com

Gas-Fed Kitchen Fire in New Hyde Park

On the evening of July 8, 2022, all companies of the ManhassetLakeville Fire Department operated on the scene of a fire on Evans Street in the North New Hyde Park section of theirdistrict. New Hyde Park was assigned as the FASTand responded to the scene with Ladder175. Firefighters put one handline into operation fora gas fed kitchen fire on the first floorof a two-story private dwelling that was vacant and undergoing renovations. The cause of the fire, which was quickly extinguished, was being investigated. - Fire News photos by K2MPhotography.com and FirstOnScenePhotos.com

N. Patchogue Apartment Fire & Save

On May 17, 2022, at approximately 0815, the North Patchogue Fire Department was dispatched fora reported structure fire at the Robinson Avenue Garden Apartments. Engine 4 was met with intense heat and fire throughout the apartment as it made a very quick and aggressive fire attack within the apartment. While crews were in the fire apartment a victim stuck in an adjacent apartment with no access back to the hallway was reported, and Hagerman Chief of Department and FirefighterSean Ohora searched and quickly removed the victim from the apartment through a rearwindow with assistance from Hagerman FirefighterKenny Dean and multiple Suffolk Police Officers. This aggressive firefighting resulted in the rescue of a victim and minimized damage to the structure. Mutual aid was provided by Patchogue, Hagerman, Medford, Holbrook and Blue Point.

- Fire News photos by Tim Edwards, story courtesy of the North Patchogue FD Facebook Page

Inwood House Fire

In the early morning hours of July 8, 2022, the Inwood Fire Department, along with mutual aid companies, operated at the scene of a fire on Morris Avenue off Doughty Boulevard. Firefighters stretched three handlines and put two into operation fora fire in the attic of a 2-1/2 story peaked-roof private dwelling. All occupants made it safely out of the residence and the main body of fire was quickly knocked down. The cause of the fire was under investigation. Inwood Chief of Department Curcio had command of the incident. - Fire News photos by K2MPhotography.com

Looking Back

Ronkonkoma - 2015

Late on March 1, 2015, the Ronkonkoma Fire Department was activated fora residential structure fire on Patchogue-Holbrook Road. Commanding units were met with a fully-engulfed structure. Firefighters battled the stubborn blaze forwell overan hour in frigid temperatures. The home was completely gutted. - Fire News photo by Bryan Lopez

Brentwood - 2019

On April 4, 2019, firefighters from multiple area departments battled a fully engulfed house fire on Park Avenue in Brentwood. Strong winds fueled the blaze, which gutted the home. - Fire News photo by Bryan Lopez

Bellport - 2019

On April 8, 2019, the Bellport Fire Department was activated fora residential structure fire on Pace Avenue. Commanding units were met with heavy fire showing from the front of the home. The fire took crews overan hour to bring undercontrol. - Fire News photo by Bryan Lopez

East Farmingdale Truck Fire in Bldg.

The East Farmingdale Fire Company was alerted fora general alarm at a building on Route 110 nearExecutive Drive about 1745 on July 10, 2022. Chief of Department Welliver, First Assistant Chief Lewis, and Third Assistant Chief Greco responded and found a dump truck involved that was half in and half out of the building. One line was put into operation to extinguish the fire and contain it to the truck. There was no extension and all searches were negative. South Farmingdale was requested forRIT. The cause of the fire was underinvestigation. - Fire News photo by Paul Mazza

EMS ACROSS THE ISLAND Fatality at Bellport Shooting

On June 15, 2022, the South Country EMS Company responded to a reported gunshot victim on Post Avenue. First arriving crews found a male in the roadway with a gunshot wound. The victim was rushed to Long Island Community Hospital where he was soon afterpronounced dead. - Fire News photo by Bryan Lopez

Centerport Rescues ClammerStuck in Mud

The Centerport Fire Department was alerted by local residents to rescue a man stuck in the mud off Centerport Beach at the end of Little Neck Road on July 15, 2022, at about 0730. Firefighters arrived to find the man stuck up to his waist in mud about 50-feet offshore. Crews donned Mustang waterrescue suits and used shovels and oars to dig the man out by loosening up the mud around him. They placed a life vest around him to keep him safe during the 20-minute rescue operation, and used a rope to pull him out to safety. The man, who was out clamming, was uninjured. Underthe command of First Assistant Chief Kyle McLaughlin, crews responded with a heavy rescue truck, engine, support van and paramedic unit. The Halesite Fire Department assisted with a Hovercraft and an engine, as well as the Huntington Harbormaster and Suffolk County Police.

- Fire News story by Steve Silverman, photos courtesy Centerport FD

Lindenhurst Fatal MVAon Sunrise

The Lindenhurst Fire Department was called to an MVAbetween an SUVand a carat Straight Path and eastbound Sunrise Highway at about 2305 on July 4, 2022. The collision trapped the passengerof the car and sent the vehicle into a parking lot where it hit a parked minivan. There were three people in the car who were transported to Good Samaritan Hospital and South Shore University Hospital. Apassengerof the carwas pronounced dead at the hospital. The others in both vehicles had non-life-threatening injuries. - Fire News photo by Paul Mazza

Fatal MVAin West Hempstead

A66-year-old man was killed in a multi-vehicle accident on Hempstead Turnpike nearFront Street in West Hempstead at around 1900 on June 30, 2022. West Hempstead firefighters and county police were called to the scene fora vehicle that struck and severed a utility pole and knocked over a fire hydrant. - Fire News photo by FirstOnScenePhotos.com

Page 40, Fire News, August 2022 Nesconset MVAwith Entrapment

At 0141 on June 30, 2022, the Nesconset Fire Department responded to an MVAcar-versus-tractortrailerwith entrapment. Arriving units found one subject heavily trapped in theirvehicle with severe injuries. EMS workers from First Responder4-4-80 and Ambulance 4-4-6Astabilized the patient while firefighters from Heavy Rescue 4-4-9 and Engine 4-4-2 worked to cut open the vehicle and extricate the patient. All units operated underthe command of Chief Frank Ragona and cleared the scene at 02:24. - Fire News photo by Michael Wichtendahl

West Islip/ North Babylon Double Fatal on the SSP

The North Babylon Fire Company, West Islip Fire Department, New York State Police and Suffolk County Police were called to an MVAwith reported vehicle into an overpass with entrapment and carfire, on the eastbound Southern State Parkway about 0115 on July 11, 2022. North Babylon Assistant Chiefs Alt and Elco responded and confirmed the fire, and that one person had been removed by a passersby and one was still in the vehicle. The driverof an SUVwent off the road and crashed into a tree head-on. Crews tried to get access to the driverbut, unfortunately, he could not be saved and was pronounced dead at the scene. The passengerwas taken to Good Samaritan Hospital where she unfortunately passed from herinjuries a time later. The cause of the accident was underinvestigation. - Fire News photo by Paul Mazza

Hempstead MVA

The Hempstead Fire Department responded to a single-vehicle accident with rolloveron William Street nearJerusalem Avenue on July 10, 2022. No one was injured and fire department units were not needed. - Fire News photo by FirstOnScenePhotos.com

Page 44, Fire News, August 2022 1 Fatal in Jericho DWI MVA

On June 16, 2022, just aftermidnight, the Jericho Fire Department was dispatched to a reported MVAwith entrapment and wires down at the intersection of Route 107 and Fruitledge Road. Medic 9499 and 2nd Assistant Chief Ketsoglou were advised by dispatch that CPR was in progress on one victim and anotherwas still in the vehicle. Upon arrival, crews found a caron its side with an electrical pole and wires down on top of the vehicle as well as a motorcycle down in the roadway. The driverof the carwas extricated by police priorto fire department’s arrival and transported to a local hospital for evaluation. The operatorof the motorcycle was pronounced on scene. Afterinvestigation by police, the driverof the vehicle was charged with DWI and vehicularmanslaughter. - Fire News photo by OverTheEdgePhotography.com

Setauket MVA

The Setauket Fire Department responded to an MVAaftera driverlost control of the vehicle and slammed into the guard rail on Nesconset Highway. Underthe command of Richard Leute, Chief of the Department, firefighters secured and moved the vehicle off the road. The driverof the vehicle was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. - Fire News photo by Ron Monteleone

Carinto Building in East Farmingdale

In the afternoon of July 2, 2022, the East Farmingdale VolunteerFire Company responded to Taco Joes on Route 109 fora carversus building call. Units arrived to a carinto the building with heavy building damage but no entrapment. The chief requested TRTto respond, as well as the Matrix to be started. Units secured the vehicle and the building. Mutual aid was provided by Amityville, and West Babylon. Units operated underthe command of 1-5-31.

- Fire News photos by TNTPhotography.com and Paul Mazza

Man Critically Injured in Brookhaven MVA

On June 13, 2022, at approximately 0625, Brookhaven Fire Department, South Country Ambulance and Suffolk County Police responded to a MVAinvolving a sedan and a dump truck on Montauk Highway, just east of South Country Road in Brookhaven. According to SCP, the sedan was headed eastbound on Montauk Highway, just east of South Country Road, when the vehicle crossed into oncoming traffic, striking the dump truck. The driverof the sedan was airlifted to Stony Brook University Hospital where he was admitted in critical condition. The driverof the dump truck was uninjured. - Fire News photo by Tim Edwards

2022 Tim Farrell Golf Benefits TFFF

- Fire News photos by Ron Monteleone

2022 Tim Farrell Golf Benefits TFFF

(Continued)

New Hyde Park Memorial Dedicated

On the evening of July 7, 2022, the Village of New Hyde Park and New Hyde Park Fire Department co-hosted a memorial park dedication at the intersection of Jericho Turnpike and Central Boulevard. The park is dedicated to the 38 members of the New Hyde Park Fire Department who have achieved 50 years of service. The program began with the National Anthem, the introduction of elected officials and guests, and remarks by various dignitaries. During the evening, the names of the 38 honorees was read off and a few of theiraccolades read aloud. While being individually recognized the memberwould stand (if a memberwas not present orhad previously passed away a family member, friend, or memberof the department would stand in theirplace). Members of the Sakowich family unveiled the firefighterstatue inside of the park. This was followed by all of the honorees present unveiling the plaques bearing the 38 names on them. During his time at the podium MayorChristopherDevane announced that street signs with the name of each honoree had been placed on the street where each half-century memberresided. Members living outside of New Hyde Park were given theirstreet signs during the program. The program concluded with a blessing of the memorial by Chaplain Joshua Jong. - Fire News photos by K2MPhotography.com

MOTLEY CREWS OF THE MONTH

Stony Brook Fire Department. - Fire News photo by Tim Edwards

St. James Fire Department. - Fire News photo by Tim Edwards

Kings Park Fire Department. - Fire News photo by Tim Edwards

Members of New Hyde Park Ladder175 on a mutual aid to the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department on the evening of July 8, 2022. - Fire News photo by K2MPhotography.com Nassau County Firefighters Pipes & Drums. - Fire News photo by Tim Edwards

Nesconset Fire Department. - Fire News photo by Tim Edwards

Smithtown Fire Department. - Fire News photo by Tim Edwards

Members of the Inwood Fire Department on the scene of a recent mutual aid fire in Roslyn while covering Sea Cliff. - Fire News photo by OverTheEdgePhotography.com

Farmingdale House Fire

In the early morning of June 16, 2022, the Farmingdale Fire Department was alerted fora house fire on Staples Street. First arriving units were met with smoke showing and with furtherinvestigation a working fire was transmitted. Assistance came from South Farmingdale, Bethpage and East Farmingdale. Crews were able to quickly locate the fire on the second floorand knock it down without incident. No injuries were reported. - Fire News photos by Bryan Lopez and OvertheEdgePhotography.com

FireNews.com Fire News, August 2022, Page 55 Mastic Beach Golf Tournament

The Mastic Beach Firemen’s Benevolent Association held its 1st Annual John Joseph Milazzo Memorial Golf Outing at the Pine Hills Country Club in Manorville. The members of the Mastic Beach Firemen’s Benevolent Association want to thank everyone forthe support formaking this event a great success and are looking forward to next year’s outing. - Fire News photos by Ron Monteleone

Supervisor Romaine Honors CenterMoriches Members at Annual Dinner

On July 2, 2022, SupervisorEd Romaine attended the CenterMoriches Fire Department’s Annual installation dinnerat the Bellport Country Club. During the event, the Supervisorhonored the department award recipients, including the incoming and outgoing officers, length of service awards, high point awards and more. Each was presented with a Certificate of Appreciation from the Supervisorfortheirlife saving efforts in service to the community. (Left to right): Supervisor Romaine; 2nd Assistant Chief Brian Deedy; 1st Assistant Chief Phil Masterson and Chief William Schilling III. (Left to right): 2nd Assistant Chief Brian Deedy; EMS Providerof the YearLouise Znaniecki; 50-YearmemberEd Hughes and Chief William Schilling III. - Fire News photos provided

Jack Pokress Celebrates 102nd Birthday

On June 25, 2022, members of the North Massapequa Fire Department, led by Chief of Department Mark Frascella paid a birthday visit to 66-year member Jack Pokress on his 102nd birthday at the NY State Veterans Home. Pokress is a member of Friendship Engine Company 3 and a former commissioner of the North Massapequa Fire District. As a US Army World War II veteran Pokress served with the famed Merrill's Marauders on its campaign through Burma to recapture Japanese held territory.

In addition to his service to North Massapequa, Jack Pokress also served as president of the Association of Fire Districts of Nassau County and president of the South Shore Volunteer Fire Departments Association and the Long Island Legislative Committee.

Greeting Jack is Angelo Piccolo, also a 66-year member, who was sworn in to the department the same day. The current longest serving members of the department are Jack Pokress, Angelo Piccolo (66 years) and Bill Gruener (60 years). - Fire News photos by Dave Pokress

FireNews.com

Fire News, August 2022, Page 59 So. Country Ambulance Donates to Terry Farrell Fund

On June 28, 2022, at the Terry Farrell Fund Annual golf outing Chairman of the Board Louis Valentino and the Department Chief Gregory C. Miglino, Jr., of South Country Ambulance made good on a promise brokered by Fire News PublisherFrank Trotta and Brookhaven Town SupervisorEd Romaine by donating a recently decommissioned 2012 Tahoe to the fund. In addition, the department worked with Sign Design graphics ownerJoe Colucci to have the vehicle lettering done and donated. - Fire News photo by Ron Monteleone

Long Beach Trains

On July 6, 2022, the Long Beach Fire Department hosted a department drill at the department’s training center. The drill simulated a basement fire with challenges added in that included downed firefighters and doors that were out of play. Long Beach firefighters were able to hone several skills — among them was radio communications, hoseline stretching and operating, ground ladders and firefighter packaging and removal.

- Fire News photos by K2MPhotography.com

FireNews.com

Fire News, August 2022, Page 61 Donnelly Honors DeerPark HS Student Damian Bozzi as Volunteerof the Year

Suffolk County Legislator Tom Donnelly (D-Deer Park) recently recognized Damian Bozzi of Deer Park as the 2022 Deer Park High School Volunteer of the Year. Bozzi has balanced academics and community service as a junior firefighter with the Deer Park Fire Department and was selected by the school for this honor. He learned he was recipient of the award during the high school’s ceremony on June 2, 2022, where Legislator Donnelly presented him with a County Proclamation and also surprised him with a small monetary award from the Donnelly family.

“As a proud alumni of Deer Park High School and the father of three daughters who also graduated from the school, as well as a fellow Deer Park Fire Department volunteer, it was particularly special to recognize Damian for his accomplishments,” said Legislator Donnelly. “I wish him the best in all of his future endeavors.” - Fire News photo provided

Amityville 2022 Installation

The Amityville Fire Department held an in-house ceremony marking their117th installation of officers in April. Masterof Ceremonies ex-Chief Kenneth opened the ceremony with the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation. Amityville Village Mayor Dennis Siry installed Assistant Chiefs Stephen Juliano, Robert Macomberand Matthew Gross. Ex-Chief Kennethe Lang installed Chief of Department Gavin Budde. Chief Budde installed the Council Members of the fire companies and the officers of Hose Company 2, Hose Company 3, Hose Company 4, Hook and Ladder Company 1, Fire Police, Emergency Squad, WaterRescue, Ladies Auxiliary, JuniorFire Department and Drill Team. Department High Percentage Award and Company High Percentage Award were given to members of each company. Chief of Department Budde and Lieutenant Brett Devine were presented a Class II Award forBravery forassisting in removal of an occupant from a house fire in Copiague. An EMS Life Saving Award was presented to eight members. Service Awards were given to one memberfor20 years, three members for25 years, three members for30 years, two members for35 years, two members for40 years, and three members for45 years. Special mention for55 years went to exChief Rocco Juliano and exChief Kenneth Lang for60 years. MayorSiry and Chief Budde thanked ex-Chief Robert Waegerle forhis time in office; he is the first person to be Chief of Department twice. Otherrecognitions were forthe 30th anniversary of a Heavy Rescue Unit, the 45th anniversary of headquarters and the 100th anniversary of Hose Company 4. - Fire News photos by Paul Mazza

Page 64, Fire News, August 2022 Up Close & Personal

Centereach Fire Department 1st Assistant Chief Gerald Sposato. - Fire News photo by Ron Monteleone Roslyn Rescue Chief of Department J. Williams (left) and Ex-Chief K. Williams (right) on at a recent working fire in Roslyn. - Fire News photo by OverTheEdgePhotography. com

Greenlawn Fire Department Fire FighterAnthony Jones (right). - Fire News photo by Ron Monteleone

Up Close & Personal

Centereach Fire Department Firefighter Megan Bauer. - Fire News photo by Ron Monteleone Republic Crash Fire Rescue ARFFGerado Cruz, and Assistant Chief Manny Moran. - Fire News photo by Bryan Lopez

Sea Cliff Assistant Chief Brian O’Donnell and his brother Sea Cliff Lieutenant Jack O'Donnell on the scene of a Westbury house fire on the morning of July 9, 2022. - Fire News photo by K2MPhotography.com