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Serving Fire, Rescue & EMS Heroes In NY State APRIL 2017
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In this issue... Chief’s House Burns
Nassau Hose firefighters of Rensselaer County responded to a report of a cellar fire in the village. See page 8
5 Hour Fight Goes to 4 Alarms
Yonkers 911 received several calls for fire in an industrial complex. See story on page 12
New City Car Fire
The owner of a car pulls over as a fire in the engine compartment intensifies. See story on page 17
3 Injured, 30 Displaced in Haverstraw
The Haverstraw Fire Department responded to a early morning structure fire on Broad Street. See story on page 20
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New Rochelle 3-Alarmer
New Rochelle firefighters were met with heavy fire conditions in a threestory private dwelling. See story on page 22
Bad Head-on in Sand Lake
Firefighters and EMS responded to what callers say is a “horiffic accident” between a pickup and a car.
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From the Editor’s Desk Dennis Whittam, Editor
Is There a Drone in Your Future? I remember when thermal imaging cameras came on the market. They were expensive, the battery life was low and they were bulky. But, they did an awesome job in helping firefighters find heat sources, and firefighters soon found a multitude of uses for the new tool. Before you knew it, everyone had a thermal imaging camera. Today they are efficient and a manageable in size. We wouldn’t be without them, and most fire academies offer training on them. Now, the latest tool on the market is the UAV or drone. Whether you call it a drone or an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), unmanned aircraft system (UAS), or by any other names, it is an aircraft without a human pilot aboard. The military has been using them for years with great success in a variety of roles. Drones, which gets their name from the male bee which produces a low humming sound, is becoming more and more popular. I am sure you have a friend who has one and uses it to have fun.
It didn’t take long for someone in the fire service to find a use for this tool. Over the past year, I have watched the creative minds of firefighters experiment with drones. I have seen it used at brush fires to show command posts which direction the head of the fire is moving. Recently, the FDNY put this tool to good use at a five-alarm fire in the Bronx. Their tethered drone gave the Incident Command an awesome and continuous view of the roof operation. Drones will help keep members safe. Even though this tool is in its infancy, the drone is a serious piece of equipment that has been researched by the FDNY with the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) to ensure that the operation of this piece of equipment adheres to all rules and policies regarding air space in NYC. And drone operations do fall under some very serious rules. You must get licensed by the FAA for business usage. Personal use of a drone falls into another category, with some
very strict rules with which the operator must comply. By the way, the test to get commercially licensed is a two-hour test that costs $150 to take. I urge any department who is interested in flying a drone, to speak with an expert. Read www.faa.gov/uas/media/Part_107_ Summary.pdf. This PDF is the Summary of Small Unmanned Aircraft Rule (Part 107). It covers a few of the important facts that you must be aware of when flying a drone. In the meantime, if you are thinking of getting a drone for your department, research the rules and regulations thoroughly. Another site worth checking is uavcoach.com. Regardless, check with your insurance company to make sure your department is covered in case you use a drone and have an accident or cause an accident. Fire News will be bringing you more information about this quickly advancing technology in a future article. …Dennis
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ANNOUNCEMENTS NYS ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHAPLAINS PASSINGS Within two weeks of each other, the Alden Fire Department has lost both of their Fire Chaplains. Both were active members of the NYSAFC, and attended several training conferences. It is with great sadness that I inform you of the deaths of: Robert Iggulden joined our Association in 2005 and died January 28, 2017. Condolences may be sent to his wife and family: Sharon Iggulden, 61 Hunter Court, Elma, NY 14059-9221. James Gerber joined our Association in 2005 and died February 11, 2017. Condolences may be sent to his best friend as there was no immediate family: Robert Herter, 66 West Main Street Lot #42, Corfu, NY 14036 Please keep the Alden Fire Department in your prayers as the mourn their loss and search for a replacement chaplain.
FDNY PASSINGS With regret, the FDNY announces the death of retired EMT Rose M. Scott, Bureau of Communications, appointed May 21, 1999, which occurred on Wednesday, February 15, 2017. This member bravely served the 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. An FDNY EMS lieutenant whose partner died when the Twin Towers fell is the latest casualty of the toxic dust at Ground Zero.
Forty-six-year-old Lt. Edith Torres, of Queens, died Wednesday of a September11related illness, according to FDNY and union officials. Torres was off-duty when the hijacked planes hit the World Trade Center, but responded anyway, said her brother, Jose Torres, a retired NYPD officer. “She called me, around 6, 7 o’clock at night to see how I was doing,” said Torres. “She told me that things were very rough, things were very bad, it was a war zone, it was chaos and that she was exhausted but that she had work to do.”
24TH HAZARDOUS MATERIAL SEMINAR The 24th Annual Hazardous Materials Seminar at the New York State Academy of Fire Science in Montour Falls, NY. The seminar runs from April 28-30, 2017. More information can be found at on.ny.gov/2k4hVaf.
WOMEN IN THE FIRE SERVICE Do you know a young woman who is interested in the fire service? Introduce her to Fire Service Women of New York State (FSWNYS) Phoenix Firecamp, a remarkable training opportunity offered to young women from 14- to 19years old. The week-long sleep-over camp is held in conjunction with Utica Fire Department in Utica and operates both hands-on and classroom instruction. The dates for 2017 are July 16-21, 2017. More information and applications for Phoenix Firecamp are posted on the website www.fswnys.org or call 845-309-1325.
SPRING TRAINING
As we start to thaw out from winter, remember that spring training is not only for baseball. Send Fire News a few photos of your departments training exercises. Include a short writeup explaining the highlights of your drill. Staying safe on the fire scene starts with good training.
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CORRECTION NYS MARCH, PAGE 6
In NYS March edition of Fire News, the cover story stated that "the nearest fire company had been placed out of service just two weeks before the fire." It should be noted that the station was closed while the engine that is housed there was at the repair shop, but the manpower was relocated to another station. Thank you to Chief James E. Seymour IV, Village of Scarsdale Fire Department, for your correction.
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Fatality at Fishkill Blaze
On February 11, 2017, East Fishkill firefighters along with Village of Fishkill firefighters, East Fishkill Police, and Mobile Life Paramedics were dispatched for a structure fire on Augusta Drive. Dutchess County Communications advised that they had received a call from an occupant in the lower level of the structure who was possibly trapped and also that the female occupant of the second floor was unaccounted for. Police officers on the scene were able to remove two subjects safely from the lower floor. The adult female owner of the residence could not be accounted for and firefighters
entered the structure under heavy fire conditions and attempted to locate her. Despite their best efforts, she was located deceased within the structure. The fire’s cause was investigated by the East Fishkill Fire Investigation Division, The Dutchess County Department of Emergency Response Fire Investigation Division, and the East Fishkill Police Department. East Fishkill was assisted at the scene by Village Of Fishkill, LaGrange, and New Hackensack. - Fire News photos by Bill Johnson
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The 51st Annual Training Conference of the New York State Association of Fire Chaplains April 30 - May 3, 2017 Niagara Air Reserve Station, Niagara Falls, NY
On January 21, 2017, Nassau Hose firefighters of Rensselaer County responded to a report of a cellar fire in the village. The call was dispatched as a second alarm. On arrival, Nassau found a wellestablished fire spreading from the basement to the first floor. Schodack Valley, Tsatsawassa, Averill Park and Valatie arrived with tankers. Two openings were made to evacuate the thick smoke hampering interior crews. The homeowner was a chief of Nassau, who asked for a second alarm when he reported the incident. - Fire News photo by Martin E. Miller
“Gaining Knowledge from Each Other,” at the 2017 Annual Training Conference, to be held at the Niagara Air Reserve Station located at the Niagara Falls Air Force Base, Niagara Falls, NY. Lodging will be on base at a five-star hotel, located next door to most of the food and meetings. Events are as follows: April 30 - Buffalo Style Dinner; Kosher food will also be served at all of our meals to our Jewish friends who request it. Monday, May 1 - we will start with our annual meeting, a tour of the Air Force Base and their new Fire Station, and a training session. Tuesday, May 2 - our training will be centered on “Cancer in the Fire Service,” and “The Chaplain’s Role in Line of Duty Death.” We will then be bussed to the City of Tonawanda where our annual Memorial Service for departed members will be held along with our annual banquet sponsored by the City of Tonawanda Fire Department. Wednesday, May 3 - our training will continue with “Caring for the Care Giver.” We are looking forward to your attendance at this year’s conference. Visit the New York State Association of Fire Chaplains website for the registration form and further information. Link: http://www.nysafc.org/.
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Sprinkler Systems Work On January 25, 2017, a fire was reported at the Phillips Hardware Store on Saratoga Avenue in Waterford. According to Northside’s F.B. Peck Hose Company Assistant Chief Shawn Gilbert the store’s sprinkler system worked as it was supposed to and knocked down the fire. There was moderate water damage to the store. Assisting were Waterford, Halfmoon-Waterford and the Waterford Rescue Squad. - Fire News photo by Tom Heffernan
Newburgh Structure Fire On January 20, 2017, the Orange Lake Engine Company was called out to a structure fire on Lake Side Road in the Town of Newburgh to assist Winona Lake Engine Company. - Fire News photo by Vinnie Dominick
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Mahopac Falls Assists
The Mahopac Falls Fire Department Heavy Rescue, with air bottles and compressor unit, responded to a call in the Mohegan Fire District to assist with a structure fire on Buckhorn Road. Smoke from the structure could be seen for miles as Mohegan arrived, along with units from Mahopac Falls, Yorktown and Peekskill. Mohegan Fire Police detoured traffic around the scene as Mohegan EMS set up. - Fire News photo by Jack Casey
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2 Displaced in Spencerport Blaze
The Spencerport Fire Department (Monroe County) received several calls for a house on fire in the area of Great Ridge Drive and Linda Lane. The first arriving chief found a split level ranch with smoke and fire from the A side. Companies went to work on the basement fire and had it knocked down within 20 minutes. The Rochester chapter of the American Red Cross assisted the two adult occupants who were displaced. An investigation was conducted by the Monroe County Fire Bureau. Assisting at the scene were units from Hilton and Ridge Road, according to Spencerport Chief Joe Beretta. - Fire News photo by John Spaulding
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Richmond Hill 2-Alarm
FDNY units in Queens battled a two-alarm blaze in a private dwelling on 132nd Street in the Richmond Hill section on January 29, 2017. The fire originated in the basement and traveled through and up the bays in the rear of the two-story residence. Companies had the incident under control within 30 minutes. - Fire News photos by FirstOnScenePhotos.com
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5 Hour Fight Goes to 4 Alarms
On January 30, 2017, Yonkers 911 received several calls for fire in an industrial complex. With fire already visible from a distance, units arrived to find fire out multiple windows on the fourth and fifth floors and quickly set up tower ladders. The fire was located on the end of a several-block-long, 100-year-old, mill-like structure known in the city as the Carpet Shops. This section of the complex housed a woodworking shop, furniture restoration and several contractors’ work spaces. Numerous master streams and ladder pipes were set up and successfully prevented the fire from spreading to the rest of the interconnected buildings. After reaching a fourth alarm, the fire was declared under control in just over five hours. - Fire News photos by Mike Messar
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Heavy Fire in Albany
Opening Up
On January 22, 2017, the Albany Fire Department responded to a structure fire on Third Street. Upon arrival, firefighters were greeted with heavy fire condition on two floors. The fire was brought under control in about 30 minutes. The home suffered heavy fire and water damage. One occupant was sent to the hospital with smoke inhalation. Deputy Chief Joe Gregory said the fire appeared to be accidental. -Fire News photo by Tom Heffernan
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Cheektowaga Garage Fire
Catskills Blaze Takes, House, Animals, More
The Cleveland Hill Fire Department was alerted, along with mutual aid from Pine-Hill and U-Crest, for a garage fire attached in a commercial building in the Town of Cheektowaga. Crews arrived to smoke and fire showing. - Fire News photo by Donald Kilianski
On February 7, 2017, a fire gutted a Leeds home, killed an unknown number of domestic animals, left a man with minor injuries and sent one dog to an animal hospital. The fire started on Vedder Mountain Road in Leeds (Town Of Catskill). Firefighters brought the fire under control in 45 minutes. A coonhound named Bob survived the blaze. Members of the Leeds Hose Company were working to set up a fundraiser to help pay for Bob’s medical bills, McCullough said. (To contribute to the fundraiser, send money to the Leeds Hose Company at PO Box 189 Leeds, New York, 12451.) The homeowner was transported to Columbia Memorial Hospital by Catskill Ambulance with minor injuries. Mutual aid came from Cairo, Kiskatom, West Athens Lime Street and Catskill (standby). Also on the scene were state police, Catskill Ambulance and the Greene County Cause and Origin Team. - Fire News photo by John C. Miller
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Firehouse Kitchen With Ray Cooney (In the March edition Firehouse Kitchen the recipe was somehow abbreviated. We're still not sure how! For you firefighter gourmands out there, here is the complete recipe for the Paterson Fire Department’s winning pork belly tacos. - Ed.)
PORK BELLY BRINE
1 quart apple juice concentrate 2 gallons water 1# Sugar 1# Salt 2 bay leaves 3 tbsp Black peppercorns Cover pork belly with brine and let sit refrigerated for six hours or overnight.
PINEAPPLE MOJO
1 pineapple, rough chop 2 red onion, rough chop 1/2 Pt garlic cloves 2 New Mex Pod, toasted and stemmed or seeded, and rehydrated 1 Bu Cilantro 1/2 cup Lime Juice 1/2 tsp grated Corriander 1/4 tsp grated Cumin Roast pineapple, onion garlic at 450 until soft. Puree in blender with spices, chili, lime juice and cilantro. Puree and pour over pork belly. Roast pork belly at 325 for six hours.
PINEAPPLE RELISH
2 cup grilled pineapple, small dice 1/2 cup red onion, brunoise 1/4 cup JalapeĂąo, brunoise 1/4 cup Cilantro, rough chop 2 tbl lime juice Honey to taste 4 tbl olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Combine ingredients and let sit for a few hours so flavors can marry.
CALABRIAN CHILE HOT SAUCE
1/2 cup Calabrian chile 1 cup red wine vinegar 1 tbl Harissa 1/2 tbl Dijon mustard 1 tbl salt 1/2-3/4 cup blended olive oil 1/2 tbl garlic, chopped Combine Calabrian chiles, vinegar, Harissa, Dijon, salt and garlic in a blender and puree until smooth. Drizzle olive oil in until ingredients are combined and smooth.
SRIRACHA SOUR CREAM
1 cup of sour cream Sriracha to taste Lime juice to taste Cilantro Combine all ingredients and let sit for a few hours.
PINEAPPLE PORK BELLY 2 oz. pork belly Pineapple relish Lime wedge Calabrian Chile hot sauce Cilantro sprig Flour tortilla Queso fresco
Heat up flour tortillas on skillet and keep warm. Slice and sear pork belly on skillet or griddle until brown and slightly crispy. Place the pork belly on the flour tortilla, top with pineapple relish and queso fresco. Drizzle with Calabrian chile hot sauce and Sriracha sour cream. Garnish with fresh cilantro and a line wedge.
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Save at Athens House Fire
Starting the Year Off in West Nyack
On February 5, 2017, Athens firefighters responded to a trailer fire on North Water Street in the village. Fire was seen coming from the roof when firefighters arrived. An elderly man was taken out of the burning home by Athens Chief Adam Greco. There was severe damage to the furnace room and roof area of the home, situated on the banks of the Hudson River. Assisting were crews from West Athens Lime Street , Catskill, City of Hudson, Town of Catskill Ambulance, Greene County Sheriffs, and Leeds (standby). - Fire News photo by John C. Miller
The West Nyack Fire Department responded to an automatic alarm at the Clasksville Inn on January 1, 2017. On arrival, smoke was seen coming from the kitchen area of the restaurant. Upon further investigation, a working fire was discovered. The first crew in was able to knock down the fire with a hose line. With apartments above the restaurant, there were no injuries to any of the residents. This was the first working fire in the county for the new year. - Fire News photo by Kenny Flynn
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New City Car Fire The New City Fire Department responded to a car fire on December 22, 2016. The owner of the car was driving home from work when he noticed the vehicle smoking. He pulled over onto a side street, where the fire in the engine compartment intensified. - Fire News photos by Kenny Flynn
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Save in Monroe Recently, Monroe firefighters responded to a fire in a two-story split level, private dwelling. Monroe crews removed one occupant from the building, who was unconscious, unresponsive, and was transported to Westchester County Medical Center by helicopter. - Fire News photo by Gary Hearn
Vail’s Gate Fire On February 27, 2017, Vail’s Gate Fire Department responded to a to a structure fire. Washingtonville Fire Department’s also responded as did tankers from around the county. -Fire News photo by Vinnie Dominick
Factory Fire in the City of Beacon Recently, the City of Beacon responded to South Avenue for a fire in a three-story vacant factory. The Village of Fishkill assisted with a ladder tower and Glenham with an engine. Assistant Chief Lahey arrived and reported the structure fully involved with a roof collapse. - Fire News photo by Gary Van Voorhis, City of Beacon FD
Total Loss in Buffalo Early on March 1, 2017, Buffalo firefighters were called to the intersection of East Ferry and Verplank Streets. Engine 21 arrived and reported heavy fire conditions from a commercial building with apartments above, and quickly laid lines to protect exposures, Members of Rescue 21 called for additional equipment and the call was upgraded to a full second alarm response. The building was vacant and was a total loss. -Fire News photo by Donald Kilianski
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3 Injured, 30 Displaced in Haverstraw
The Haverstraw Fire Department responded to a structure fire on Broad Street early on the morning of December 19, 2016. Upon arrival, several people were evacuating the building via fire escapes. The building housed several stores at street level, and apartments on the second and third floors. The fire was contained to one apartment, but smoke and water damage displaced around 30 people from several families. Three people were hospitalized with smoke inhalation. Mutual aid was received from several neighboring departments. - Fire News photos by Kenny Flynn
REGISTRATION OPENS FOR 2017 STATION DESIGN CONFERENCE IN FORT WORTH Registration is now available for the 2017 Station Design Conference, which will be held May 3-5, 2017, at the Bob Bolen Public Safety Complex in Fort Worth, Texas. This three-day conference was created to help save your department time and reduce costly errors with a new fire station. The Station Design Conference is focused on best practices and design innovations for your fire department's new facility. The conference is designed for public safety officials and municipal leaders who are responsible for fire department facilities, from initial concept through construction. Presentations are by award-winning architects and fire department personnel experienced in creating new fire stations and public safety facilities. On Wednesday, May 3, the popular “1-on-One” preconference program will offer fire department attendees the opportunity to meet individually with award-winning architects to review and discuss their new fire station or public safety facility projects. This session offers an objective, third-party review that can save time and costly errors as you plan your next station. This unique program is limited
to fire department personnel and administrators. The General Session on Thursday, May 4, will begin with an overview of the journey to a new fire station and how to gain support from your community. Our presenters will provide a walk through of the process of programming, reveal secrets of bidding/construction and explain how to determine the best site. Case studies will offer lessons learned and share how to avoid costly errors and omissions. Finally, learn to design a safe, healthy fire station to reduce carcinogen and contaminant exposure to your firefighters/EMS personnel and staff. Breakfast and lunch will be provided to all registered attendees. “We think the Station Design Conference at the Bob Bolen Public Safety Complex in Fort Worth is an excellent choice for this year,” said Janet Wilmoth, conference director. “Not only is the training facility an excellent example of a renovated, state-of-the-art facility, but it will offer more educational programs and networking opportunities.” For more details and to register, visit www.fhstationdesign.com.
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New Rochelle 3-Alarmer
On February 2, 2017, New Rochelle firefighters responded to a three-alarm fire. Upon arrival, firefighters were met with Heavy fire conditions in a threestory private dwelling with extension to exposure 4. - Fire News photos by John Hopper and Jon Tenca
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Mahopac Falls Stops Car Fire
The Mahopac Falls Fire Department was dispatched to Varna Lane, in the Hitchcock Hill section of the fire district, for a car fireextremely close to a home. Chief Jeff Boyle, followed in by PCSO Deputy Verbaro, found a heavily involved car. Chief Boyle coordinated the response with two pumper/tankers from Station 2 and
Heavy Rescue from headquarters. Deputy Verbaro kept family members away from the scene. Some minor damage to the house was sustained, but no injuries were reported and crews were out for about an hour. - Fire News photo by Jack Casey
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Quick Work at Hillside Rd. Fire
East Fishkill assisted by Village of Fishkill and New Hackensack firefighters made quick work of a structure fire on Hillside Road on the evening of February 25, 2017. - Fire News photos by Bill Johnson
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Henrietta Head-On
On January 25, 2017 Henrietta firefighters responded to a two-car head-on with multiple people trapped on East River Road. Crews on 640, 642, 652, 618 and 628 along with 6C10, 6C22 and 6C90, and Brighton and CHS Ambulances and Monroe County Sheriffs were at the scene. Upon arrival fire fighters found two vehicles with both drivers trapped and a young passenger with medics. Crews worked quickly to extricate the two drivers from their vehicles. All entrapped were extricated in 14 minutes. Three people were transported to the hospital. - Fire News photo by Carol Greene
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Rensselaer Overdose MVA
Rensselaer firefighters responded for a report of an unconscious person in a car, which had hit a house. Arriving fire and police found a male in the car suffering a drug overdose, treated him with NARCAN, and removed him to a hospital. - Fire News photos by Martin E. Miller
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Hughsonville MVA
Hughsonville firefighters along with Town of Wappinger/EMStar Medics, and the state police operated at a car-into-building MVA at Hannafords on Route 9. Fortunately, there were no injuries or damage to the building. -Fire News photo by Bill Johnson
Roll Over on Farmingdale Road
On January 13, 2017, firefighters and EMTs responded to a singlecar rollover on Farmingdale Road. There were two injuries resulting in the patients being transported to Orange Regional Medical Center by Blooming Grove VAC. Washingtonville firefighters responded and secured the vehicle. -Fire News photo by Gary Hearn
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Bad Head-on in Sand Lake
On February 2, 2017, firefighters and EMS responded to what callers to Rensselaer County Dispatch called a “horiffic accident” between a pickup and a car on Route 150 between West Sand Lake and Luther Roads in Sand Lake. The scene was separated by some 200 feet by the head-on collision and was handled as separate scenes. The driver of the sedan was extricated after an hour’s work which included a medic treating the man during the extrication. - Fire News photos by Martin E. Miller
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Father and Daughter on the Hoseline
Cards for the Troops
Kirkville firefighter Shawn Foster shares some experience on the nozzle with his daughter Ella. They were taking pictures for Ella’s school project. Shawn is currently a Deputy Chief of Kirkville Volunteer Fire Company. - Fire News photo by Bruce Foster
On February 11, 2017, Selkirk Fire Department and Elsmere Fire Department members and members of the community delivered 80 boxes of Valentine’s Day cards to the Glenmont Post Office to be sent to the troops overseas. The boxes also contained notes of encouragement, candy, snacks, personal hygiene items and notes from school children in the Sharon Springs District. In this shipment there were two special boxes — one, a birthday cake going to a Marine in Kuwait and the other, a box in honor and memory of Robert ‘Gus’ Gusberti, a WWII Purple Heart recipient who was active in previous mailings, but passed away recently. The box in honor of Gus will be going to one of our ships currently serving in Harm's Way. Gus who helped with previous mailings recently passed away and was laid to rest on Friday, February 10. Before Gus passed, he wrote a special note that was included in the box. This mailing both Elsmere Fire and Selkirk Fire Departments escorted A Vietnam-era five-ton troop carrier, was escorted by the two departments from Panera to the post office. The 80 boxes will be going to Afghanistan, Kuwait, Romania, Korea, Iraq, Japan, Mali and elsewhere. -Fire News photo by Tom Heffernan
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Battle for the Best Chili
On January 20, 2017, Colonie High School invited first responders and area military and senior services groups to put their best chili concoctions up for a battle for the best chili. The program raised money for local area underprivileged families that the senior class group I CARE aids. Hundreds of area residents and firefighters showed up to sample the variety of the chili. This year’s winner for the second year was Stanford Heights Fire Department. -Fire News photo by Lori Washburn
7th Annual Firefighter Chili Cook-Off
On February 11, 2017, Brown’s Brewing Company held its 7th Annual Firefighter Chili Cook-Off. The annual event brings together fire departments from multiple counties to spar against each other for title of best chili. Each year, hundreds of people visit Brown’s to taste test and vote for their favorite. The proceeds of the event are split between the Burn Unit at Albany Medical Center Hospital and the Volunteer Fireman’s Home in Hudson. This year’s Judge’s Choice winner was the Defreestville Fire Department who imported its chili peppers from South America to get that ‘authentic’ South of the Border taste. The winner of the People’s Choice was Watervliet Fire Department, whose chili included sausage and just the right amount of heat. - Fire News photo by Lori Washburn
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Long Island Mega Show
Thank to everyone who recently came to Long Island to attend FireRescue and EMS Mega Show. It was great so many of our readers stopped by the Fire News booth to say hello. It was amazing to see the outpouring of support shown to FDNY Engine 75, Ladder 33 and to Battalion 19 as they sold shirts to support the family of fallen Battalion Chief Michael J. Fahy. Also on hand to discuss his lat-
est book was author Paul Hashagen. In Paul’s latest book, Stories of Fire, he explores the lives of firefighters like himself. He writes about the firefighters who set the foundation of courage and bravery for all fire departments. In the words of retired FDNY Chief Vincent Dunn author and lecturer, “Read this book!” -Fire News photos by Dennis Whittam