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2-Alarmer in New Rochelle New Rochelle firefighters were sent to Franklin Avenue for multiple calls reporting a structure fire.

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Athens KOs Garage Fire Athens FD knocked down a garage fire at the North Greenwood Lane Sleepy Hollow development.

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Nothing Like Finding a Lizard at a Fire!

During searches a member of Tower Ladder 115 found a large iguana hiding on a shelf.

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Body Found after Long Island City Car Fire The victim was found beneath the vehicle, and was pronounced dead.

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Fatality at Albany MVA Albany Police, Albany Fire and EMS responded to a crash involving a motorcycle and a CDTA bus.

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Five Bells in Cypress Hills Firefighters found several school buses burning inside a large single-story auto shop.

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From the Editor’s Desk Dennis Whittam, Editor

We Made It! As I gave thought to this editorial, I realized that it is for the December Fire News.

Wow, December; can you imagine that 2020 is about to end? Covid-19 has certainly made our lives as first responders difficult. Despite having to change the way we exist at the firehouse, we’ve had to rethink how we handled routine events and calls, while major calls also challenged our chiefs. The fire was never the problem. The problem was reminding members that distancing themselves from one another before, during and after the call was a new requirement. I can’t tell you how many times I walked up to the fireground and forgot my face mask. Thanks to our EMS responders who always politely reminded me to wear my mask as they handed me a new one so I could be protected from Covid-19.

As 2020 continued and the number of Covid cases dropped, many of us started to let our guard down. Occasionally, we found out the hard way that this horrible disease is still alive and threatens us. I know of several incidents where members received calls from their chiefs notifying them they were

exposed. It may have happened when a member was exposed to the disease at another location and now responded on a call without wearing a facemask. The result of this mistake ended up with members having to be tested and/or quarantined. Please, remember to wear a face mask when you are in close proximity to people all of the time!

In many departments, 2021 elections have been held. If your company has new officers, please give them the support that they need to continue keeping you safe. It is also a good time for new officers to sit down with senior members and officers ending their term to discuss the things that can or cannot be done to keep your company running smoothly.

Speaking from experience, I always appreciated the advice I received from experienced members. I always learned something important when I took the time to sit with them over coffee and asked for input. I always love to share my favorite drills which challenged members and I love to share the problems I had as a new officer. To the new officers, take the time to share ideas with the people who

probably made the same mistakes you could make on your very first day in office.

In closing, I would like to wish everyone a blessed and happy holiday. Remember the people of your community who are less fortunate. Most likely you are not going to be opening your firehouse to your community as a result of Covid-19 prevention. Even though your doors for socialization will probably be closed, you can still let the community know you are there for them. A simple wave of the hand lets everyone know that they are in your thoughts and prayers during this holiday season. Merry Christmas and happy holidays to all!

-Dennis

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2-Alarmer in New Rochelle

On September 20, 2020, just after 0900, New Rochelle firefighters were sent to Franklin Avenue for multiple calls reporting a structure fire. On arrival, companies found heavy fire on the exterior of the building running from the ground to the cockloft. Companies worked quickly to start knocking down fire as other firefighters went in to search for victims. A second alarm was transmitted due to the possibility of fire in the cockloft but crews were able to make a good stop with three lines and keep the fire to one section of the building.

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Back to the Future Fire

A hoverboard stored in a closet caught fire in Athens on September 8, 2020. Fire was contained to the closet with minimal extension.

Mutual aid came from West Athens, Coxsackie and Catskill. No injuries were reported.

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Harrison House Fire

Just after midnight on October 18, 2020, Harrison firefighters were dispatched to Pleasant Ridge Road for a dwelling fire. On arrival, companies found a fire in a large dwelling and requested mutual aid. Companies were able to knock down the main body of fire but the fire began to run the walls of the dwelling. A second alarm was transmitted as fire popped up in spots on the second floor and into

the attic of the home. A slate roof added to the already heavily laborintensive fight. Crews would continue to chase pockets of fire for hours. Companies who arrived on the working fire assignment cleared the scene around 0500.

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Amsterdam Fire Lieutenant Andrew Iannotti at a recent call.

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Save on Cedar Street

Athens KOs Garage Fire

Recently, the Greene County 911 Center dispatched Catskill Fire, Police and Ambulance for a structure fire on Cedar Street. Car 2 arrived to fire in the basement. Car 1 requested second tone engines from the City of Hudson and Athens. Catskill’s first-due engine pulled a line into the basement. The tower arrived and threw ladders and searched the home, rescuing the family cat. As firefighters on the first line were running low on air, Hudson arrived and relieved them in the basement. Athens checked for extension and performed the secondary search. This was the first fire six new members made. Well done by all!

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Recently, the Athens Fire Department knocked down a garage fire at the North Greenwood Lane Sleepy Hollow development. Mutual aid was provided by West Athens, Catskill and Coxsackie. The fire was contained to a wall in the garage. The fire started in a refrigerator.

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Nothing Like Finding a Lizard at a Fire!

On September 25, 2020, at approximately1800, Queens fire companies were dispatched to the area of 23rd Street and Astoria Boulevard for a house fire. Tower Ladder 117 arrived to fire on the top floor of a three-story brick, occupied, multiple-dwelling. Fire quickly spread from an outlet behind a refrigerator and extended

into the ceiling. During searches of the fire floor, a member of Tower Ladder 115 found a large iguana hiding on a shelf. The four-footlong pet was removed from the apartment and given to a neighbor.

The fire was declared under control just before 1930.

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Rombout House Fire

Briarcliff Dump Fire

On the evening of November 3, 2020, the Rombout Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire with people trapped.

Upon arrival of the first unit they reported a single-story private dwelling with heavy fire showing and a patient with burns on the front lawn. The IC quickly gave the second alarm which brought additional tankers and apparatus to the scene. The fire was placed under control in approximately 40 minutes. Sadly, a family dog was killed in the fire.

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Briarcliff Manor Fire Department responded to the Mt. Pleasant Dump that lies within their response area for a reported brush fire.

Units quickly arrived on the scene to extinguish a smoldering mulch pile. Millwood also responded with their tanker.

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Liberty Avenue Manhole Fire

Multiple Boats Burn in Stamford

FDNY Engine Company 225, Ladder Company 107 and Battalion 39 responded for a manhole fire, which extended into the walls and roof of a single-story commercial building on Liberty Avenue on October 3, 2020.

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On October 3, 2020, a fireboat from the FDNY responded to Stamford, Connecticut, to assist Stamford firefighters with extinguishing multiple boats, a floating tiki bar and multiple docks which were on fire. Five fire departments attacked flames spread by a drifting burning boat.

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Vehicle into Pole in Mahopac

Body Found after Long Island City Car Fire

On October 1, 2020, Mahopac Falls Fire Department responded for a truck into a pole call with wires down. Chief Boyle assumed Incident Command, as Second Assistant Chief Meury took Scene Safety and Captain Stasiak took charge of Operations. The call for the house fire was downgraded because it was wires being pulled out of the house and all the while, the driver waited patiently in the truck until NYSEG could cut the power. Crews remained until the driver could get out of the vehicle to be checked by Medic 3.

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On the night of October 15, 2020, FDNY Engine 258, Ladder 116, Rescue 4 and multiple EMS units from Station 45, responded to an MVA with reports of a vehicle on fire, into a building near the intersection of 44th Drive and 11th Street, in the Long Island City area of Queens. Units arrived to find a fully engulfed vehicle fire, with no extension or significant damage to the building. Crews quickly knocked down the blaze. A victim, who was the only occupant was found afterwards, beneath the vehicle, and was pronounced dead and the scene was turned over to police for an investigation.

- Fire News photos by Bryan Lopez and www.FirstDuePhotography.com

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Pizzeria Burns in Manhattan

A pizza place in midtown Manhattan suffered severe damage after a fire shortly after 1100 on October 8, 2020. FDNY responded to Vezzo’s Pizzeria on the corner of 31st Street and Lexington Avenue for fire inside the restaurant. Upon arrival, firefighters found fire had extended up the duct work. A second alarm was transmitted as fire units found fire extended to the second and third floors.

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Fatality at Albany MVA

At 1730 on September 24, 2020, Albany Police, Albany Fire and EMS responded to a serious crash involving a motorcycle and a CDTA bus on Madison Avenue near the State Museum. Upon arrival they found a 57-year-old motorcyclist on the ground with serious traumatic injuries. The man was subsequently pronounced dead at the scene. A preliminary investigation suggested that the motorcyclist was traveling westbound on Madison Avenue when he was struck by a vehicle that was making a left onto Madison. The crash forced the motorcycle into the left rear of the CDTA bus. The driver of the vehicle that struck the motorcyclist remained at the scene.

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Leaving a Legacy…

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By Rev. Leon I. VanWie, Chaplain, New York State Association of Fire Chaplains, Inc. The Old Testament prophet Elisha (850-800 BC) was a colorful character who performed several miracles. There was a Shunammite family that was unable to have children. They opened their home to Elisha, and in return for their hospitality, Elisha offered to answer their prayer for a child — the woman and her husband had a son. The boy was working the fields, had an apparent heatstroke, and died.

The woman found Elisha, who returned to their home, and brought the child back to life.

Elisha preformed several other miracles during his lifetime. 2 Kings 13:20-21 then shares this story…

“Then Elisha died and they buried him.

Some time later, raiding bands of Moabites, as they often did, invaded the country. One day, some men were burying a man and spotted the raiders. They threw the man into Elisha’s tomb and got away. When the body touched Elisha’s bones, the man came alive, stood up, and walked out on his own two feet.”

Elisha’s power to perform miracles extended beyond his earthly life — a bit unusual, certainly! However, having an impact after one is gone is hopefully something we all want.

In 2006, I wrote a SIZE UP article talking about Paul and Barnabas. Barnabas was the

one who believed in Paul and encouraged him in his faith journey. Barnabas became Paul’s sponsor and mentor.

All of us have our mentors — whether it is a school teacher, a coach, a supervisor, a parent, or a friend. This is certainly true in the EMS and fire service. Who was it that nurtured you, encouraged you, and offered you words of encouragement? Who was it that first planted the seed of interest in firefighting or EMS? For me, it was Jerry Adamson from the Groveland Volunteer Fire Department in Livingston County. Jerry was the one who first planted the seed 44 years ago. He was a New York State Fire Instructor for over 19 years and I learned a great deal from him about firefighting. He was my mentor and friend. However, even more important, he shared with me his love of the fire service. To use a phrase from our sister association (FASNY), Jerry put “the fire in me.”

On May 12, 2020, I was installed as the Chief Chaplain for the New York State Association of Fire Chaplains. Due to Covid19, our annual conference for this year was canceled, as have been many similar events. I had hoped that Jerry would be able to attend to celebrate with me, since he is the one who

got me into the fire service and thus, fire chaplaincy. However, over the last several years, Jerry’s health had waned, probably partly due to his work with the City of Rochester Fire Department (28 years) and the Groveland Fire Department (57 years), plus other factors. Jerry’s lungs couldn’t take any more, and he died on April 16.

I don’t expect Jerry’s bones to have the healing power of Elisha’s, but even in death, Jerry still is remembered and cherished. His wife and family have many great memories.

I’m not sure how many students he taught over the years, but each one is a better firefighter because of Jerry. In both the Rochester and Groveland departments, he has been a positive influence, leaving many lasting memories.

When it comes to the fire service, I am where I am today because of Jerry W. Adamson!

In 2009, the New York State Association of Fire Chiefs trained me to teach “The 7 Habits for Firefighters” based on the popular book by Stephen R. Covey. In preparing to teach, I needed to develop a mission statement. Here is mine: “To live so that my tombstone can honestly say, ‘He was a good pastor who (Continued on page 17)

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Leaving a Legacy… (continued) loved his family and served his Lord.’”

I pray I can leave that type of legacy. I pray that I’ll be remembered for the good things I have done in my local fire departments, as well as the county and state organizations I belong to. How will you be remembered? What will your legacy be? I’m so thankful that Jerry Adamson was a part of my life. I hope that all who know me will be able to say that about me at my funeral.

Leon VanWie began in the fire service in 1976 and became a chaplain within a year. He was an EMT for over 15 years and currently serves as the chaplain and president for the Town of Watertown Volunteer Fire Department, chaplain for the City of Watertown Fire Department, and a deputy fire coordinator for Jefferson County in the role of chaplain. VanWie belongs to numerous county and state fire organizations. He can be contacted at leonvanwie@gmail.com or 315771-9142 (voice or text).

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OBITUARY

Colonie’s Ronald Baker EMS, Hunter Mountain Ski Patrol, Troy Fire and the fire department of Colonie Village mourned the loss of an icon, Chief Ronald Baker, 79, on September 4, 2020.

Baker, born in 1941 was a firefighter, paramedic, ski patroller, whitewater guide, high school teacher and coach and Fire-Rescue-EMS instructor.

He made a big difference to so many in this life but his work and lessons live on with the thousands he touched.

In 1974 he began the start of a decades-long dedication to firefighting and EMS by volunteering for the Colonie Fire Department. He was a pioneer in pre-hospital EMS as he was part of the initial group of paramedics in the Albany area. His love and dedication to the fire service, EMS and education made him a natural fit to leave teaching and become the EMS coordinator for the City of Troy Fire Department. Ron integrated pre-hospital EMS into the Troy Fire Department which was no easy task, as having city fire departments provide emergency medical services was a novel idea at the time. On 9-11 Ronald Baker crewchiefed a helicopter rescue to NYC, as one of the towers was falling.

He assisted in backfilling holes so USAR member could respond as part of the EMS strike teams to help cover NYC. In keeping with Ron’s wishes and in lieu of

flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Ronald H. Baker to the Colonie Village Fire Co., Inc., 1631 Central Ave., Albany, NY, 12205 or Ronald H. Baker Scholarship Fund, c/o Megan Combs, 1772 Amsterdam Ave., Schenectady, NY, 12303, or Windham Mountain Ski Patrol, c/o Maggie Brabazon, 19 Resort Dr., Windham, NY, 12496.

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FDNY’s John D. Poulos

With regret, the Fire Department of New York announced the death of retired Lieutenant John P. Poulos, E-266, appointed July 5, 1988, retired April 3, 2006, which occurred on November 1, 2020. This member bravely served this department protecting life and property in the City of New York in the rescue and recovery at Manhattan

Box 5-5-8087 World Trade Center. The heartfelt sympathy of the entire Department is extended to the family, relatives, and friends of the deceased in the midst of the great loss that they and the Department have sustained.

- Fire News photo by Brian Lopez, headshot provided

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KIMTEK CORPORATION TO BE INCLUDED WITH FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND FILSON BRONCO & FILSON WILDLAND FIRE RIG CONCEPT For the honor of wildland firefighters who risk it all to protect our forests and our natural resources. KIMTEK is proud to introduce the Ford Motor Company Bronco-Filson Wild Fire Vehicle which features the KIMTEK FIRELITE Fire Rescue skid unit that includes a DarleyDavey Pump, Hannay Reel, and Mercedes Boostlite Forestry Hose.

KIMTEK is excited about this collaboration between Ford, Filson and KIMTEK and more excited to see the formation of the Bronco Wild Fund to celebrate wildland firefighters and to help raise awareness and funds to assist in preserving America’s Natural Resources and National Forests! KIMTEK thanks Ford Motor Company and Filson for choosing and trusting the design quality of the FIRELITE Transport skids manufactured by KIMTEK Corporation.

SUTPHEN CORPORATION SHATTERS INDUSTRY RECORD SUTPHEN’S NEW INDUSTRIAL PUMPER IS THIRD-PARTY RATED AT A RECORD 6000 GPM FROM DRAFT Sutphen Corporation, the largest familyowned fire apparatus manufacturer in the nation, announced that its new Sutphen Industrial Solutions Pumper shattered the industry’s record with a third-party rating of 6,000 gallons per minute from draft.

While officially rated at 6,000 gallons per minute from draft, the industrial pumper is capable of flowing over 6,500 gallons per minute from draft with unmatched abilities to pump from a pressurized source.

“As we continue to innovate and build our industrial portfolio, this record-setting apparatus solidifies Sutphen as a leader in the industrial fire industry,” said Zach Rudy, Sutphen’s Director of Sales and Marketing. “Between our renown pumpers and world-class aerials, we provide our customers with the best options in the industrial fire market.”

Built on a Sutphen extreme-duty, Monarch chassis, the 304-stainless-steel industrial body was manufactured for the extreme conditions found on an industrial fire ground.

Complete with a Double Thunder, Hale’s 6,000 gallon per minute midship pump, and a direct-inject foam system, the unit highlights Sutphen’s abilities to integrate innovation

into every aspect of its trucks.

“We are proud to have participated in bringing this powerful, high-quality, heavyduty industrial pumper to the market,” said Jim Kirvida, leader of Sutphen Industrial Solutions. “Collaboration between our two like-minded engineering and manufacturing teams resulted in a record-breaking rating of 6000-plus GPM, proving Sutphen a respected leader in the industrial fire market.”

Sutphen and its network of dealers are currently demonstrating the unit across the country while it awaits a buyer. The demonstration unit is available for an accelerated delivery.

For additional information regarding the Sutphen Industrial Solution pumper, follow this link: https://www.sutphen.com/ in-stock/demo-479-industrial-pumper/

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Winona Lake and Fire Prevention Week On October 9, 2020, the Winona Lake Engine Company went to Tots N Us for fire prevention week. The kids had the opportunity to ask questions about what they should do if there was a fire in their home.

- Fire News photo by Vincent Dominick

Happy Birthday, Bill!

Members of the Mahopac Falls Fire Department got together recently to bring a little sunshine to help celebrate the birthday of one of their own. Bill Heckett, Sr., turned 89 with a little help from his firehouse family. The caravan consisting of a pumper, rescue, ambulance, two chiefs’ cars and numerous members in their private vehicles which were escorted by our friends from the Yorktown Police Department to Mr. Bill’s residence. Members bearing balloons and gifts surprised the birthday boy, who gladly came out to say hello to his brothers and sisters from the fire department and pose for a group picture.

- Fire News photo by Jack Casey, PIO

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NCNYVFA Officers Sworn

The Northern Central New York Volunteer Firemen’s Association (NCNYVFA) annual meeting was held at the Rush Volunteer Fire Department in Rush, on September 27, 2020. The officers were sworn in by Kenneth Pienkowski, past President of FASNY. (Above right): Stew Bell, President, and his wife Sue. Congratulations to all of the 2020-2021 officers: President Stew Bell; 1st Vice-President

Steve Grandusky; 2nd Vice-President Marvin Tryon; Secretary Dorothy Orr; Financial Secretary David Sweet; Treasurer Bonnie Sweet, Jr.; Past President Frank Orbaker; Chaplain Charles Leach; Assistant Chaplain Vern Pratt; Chaplain Emeritus Donald McGloon; and Sergeant-at-Arms Vincent (‘Norm’) VanDeMortel.

- Fire News photos by Jim Lepard

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Five Bells in Cypress Hills

Early on October 31, 2020, FDNY fire companies were sent to the corner of Atlantic and Autumn Avenues for fire in a commercial structure. On arrival, firefighters found heavy smoke pouring from a large single-story auto repair shop with several school buses burning inside. After initially trying to make an interior attack, fire offi-

cials quickly evacuated the building and removed members from the roof. Several ladders were set up for an exterior attack. One Mayday was transmitted early in the incident but was quickly rectified and cleared. - Fire News photos by FirstDuePhotography.com, Lloyd Mitchell and FirstOnScenePhotos.com

Interested in FDNY History?

The New York City Fire Museum now produces monthly podcasts on topics of FDNY history. Each podcast has three segments, from three different eras, with stories about fires, members of the department, significant events and lots of forgotten elements of FDNY history. There is an accom-

panying newsletter as well. If you would like to listen to the podcasts, please visit their website, www.NYCFireMuseum.org/ThrowbackFDNY, where you can access any one of the three podcast platforms and/or sign up for the newsletter.

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