Fire News New York State, August 2022

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Rochester House Fire Rochester firefighters were dispatched to Lill Street for two calls reporting a structure fire.

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Harrison Electrical Fire The Harrison Fire Department, along with a Purchase engine, were dispatched for an electrical fire.

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3 Injured in Woodstock MVA The Woodstock Fire Department was dispatched for a reported vehicle into a building.

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Port Chester Freon Leak The Port Chester Fire Department responded to Costco on Westchester Avenue for a report of smoke in the structure.

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Bensonhurst 3-Alarmer Firefighters battled a three-alarm fire on 17th Avenue in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn.

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From the Editor’s Desk Dennis Whittam, Editor

Where Does Experience Come From?

I became a firefighter in 1992. As a probationary firefighter and for the next few years, I constantly found myself challenged to be the best at what I was doing. After a few months, I felt like a seasoned firefighter. Fortunately, one or two of the old-timers kept me in line and made sure my ego wasn't going to get me in trouble.

Searching for a theme for this month's Fire News editorial, I gave thought to my career as I mow start my 30th year in the fire service. One of the thoughts that came to mind was the summer of 1995. Throughout that summer, Long Island had an unusual amount of brush fires.

Upon our return to the firehouse, one of our senior members always asked how the fire went. It seemed that every time he asked about the fire, the flames were hotter, and the size of the fire increased exponentially. Fast forward to July 2022.

Last week my department battled a fatal fire that challenged our members. I know everyone can look back and recall a fire that not only challenged your skills, but also left a scar on your memory. The memory of a fatal fire doesn't go away. You are left with a haunting mark that will always come back to you in some way. Kudos to

my department for making sure our members understood that they did their best to save life and property. I applaud the members of my department who did their best to save the victims of this fire.

Now, back to 1995. The Long Island Wildfires of August 1995 started in July of 1995.

Yes, throughout the summer of 1995, brush fires were breaking out throughout Terryville, Rocky Point and eventually moved south to the Long Island Pine Barrens. As a firefighter, what goes through your mind as you are responding to a fire and see a dark violent cloud of smoke in the direction that you are traveling? Responding to my first major wildfire, I had no idea what to expect. Thankfully, the crew of experienced firefighters knew what we were in for that day and kept a watchful eye out for one another as the flames exploded around us. I believe 12 departments worked feverishly to bring the blaze under control. Unfortunately, due to the hot and dry conditions, the flames seem to pop out all over Long Island and eventually led to the Long Island Wildfire of 1995. This fire burned approximately 5000 acres.

I urge all new firefighters to research this fire.

Ask yourself would you be ready to go to work

to bring a major wildfire under control? Keep in mind that every call is a learning experience.

Drills help us direct our thoughts and prepare you for dealing with a thought process to battle fires that may cross your path. Experience is what is needed to safely get you through a tough situation.

I recommend that on nights you are sitting at the firehouse, take a moment to share some of the difficult fires you have had with your newer members. Talk about the scenario so that your members are aware of how they can stay safe during difficult calls. Be prepared for the return of the unexpected call.

-Dennis

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Rochester House Fire

Just around 40400 on June 18, 2022, Rochester firefighters were dispatched to Lill Street for two calls reporting a structure fire.

First companies arrived to fire showing out the Delta side of a 1-1/2 story home and quickly went to work. An aggressive interior attack

was made and a hole was cut in the roof for ventilation allowing crews inside the relief they needed to put out the flames. The fire was brought under control just a few minutes later.

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Garage in Glenmont Goes up in Flames

On June 19, 2022, around 1444, Selkirk and Elsmere Fire were dispatched to a structure fire on Glenmont Road. FASTs were also dispatched. Upon arrival of Bethlehem Police and fire units, the detached garage towards the rear of the property was fully engulfed in flames. A Signal 30 was declared and Slingerlands, Delmar and, later, North Bethlehem units also responded. The cause was under investigation, but was not thought to be suspicious.

- Fire News photos by Lindmark Photography and Tom Heffernan, Sr.

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Eggstravaganza Fundraiser

Midway Fire Department held an “Eggstravaganza” fundraising event on April 8, 2022. The department held multiple egg hunts with eggs filled with prizes, coins and candy. There was a craft fair and food vendors along with Homeland Security, Colonie Police

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Department and Colonie EMS who had the opportunity to teach Captain Marvel and Spiderman CPR. The fundraiser was able to raise much needed funds to help build a special needs playground.

- Fire News photos by Lori Washburn

FASNY Ribbon Cutting

On May 23, 2022, the FASNY Presidents, Board of Directors, Trustees, Committee Members, elected officials and friends were there to see the cutting of the ribbon on the new face of the FASNY office. After a few years in the making the job came to an end. The look is that of a vintage firehouse and it brings delight to Washington Avenue. If you happen to be in Albany area, please stop by to see the place.

- Fire News photo by Vinny Galvin, HVVFA

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Harrison Electrical Fire

On June 26, 2022, at around 0921, the Harrison Fire Department, along with a Purchase engine, were dispatched to Bradford Street for an electrical fire. Car 2164 and Engine 13 arrived to smoke showing from a two-story brick. Units stretch a precautionary line off of Engine 13. Units found a small electrical fire in the garage and knocked it down with a water can. Units remained on scene venting the structure.

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FDNY Fire Riders

The New York City Fire Riders MC get together for club photograph! - Fire News photo by Ron Monteleone

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Historic Home in Berne Destroyed in Fire

On June 5, 2022, at 1730, Berne Fire, Helderburg EMS and Guilderland EMS were dispatched to a structure fire with possible occupant inside, located at a historical house on Helderburg Trail.

Onesquethaw and Knox were dispatched to standby in quarters as explosions were reported and a fully engulfed garage was confirmed. The fire then spread quickly to the structure and a signal 30 was called. Onesquethaw, Knox and Westerlo responded to the

scene with additional manpower and tankers. Delmar fire was then called to standby in Onesquethaw’s house. North Bethlehem Fire was requested to the scene for rehab. With a water supply set up and a fill-up point also set, tankers from multiple department kept making rounds to and from the scene filling up two pools. West Albany was also requested to the scene later that evening.

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Off-road Joyride Ends up in Flames

Recently, Delmar Bethlehem EMS, Delmar, and Slingerlands were dispatched to Meads Lane for a fully involved vehicle fire.

Bethlehem PD and EMS were already on scene before Delmar's Truck 22 arrived. Slingerlands arrived and both crews went to work. When all the flames were extinguished, the frame of a 2022 Ford Maverick remained. The driver was evaluated by EMS and later transported to Albany Med with unknown injuries. Police stated that the driver drove off the road into an open field where he then proceeded to drive recklessly around leaving tire marks in the field. The driver then attempted to drive back onto the road after his joyride but got stuck in a ditch. That is when the dry grass met the very hot engine and brakes, which ignited the blaze. Police also stated that alcohol was most likely involved as well.

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Fire in Sunset Park E-Bike Shop

Firefighters in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, were kept busy battling a extending to the multiple dwellings above. Units removed some 20three-alarm fire in an E-bike shop on June 26, 2022. Firefighters plus E-bikes from the shop. arrived to the fire heavy fire venting out the first-floor store and fire - Fire News photos by Lloyd Mitchell

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Albany 3-Alarmer

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On May 8, 2022, at about 0630, Albany firefighters arrived at two buildings. All exited the buildings and one was taken to the hospital rooming houses side-by-side on Upper Hudson Avenue, which were for smoke inhalation. Troy, Cohoes and Watervliet also responded. fully involved. There were 15 college students residing in the two - Fire News photos by Martin E. Miller

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Acting Commissioner Laura Kavanagh Swears in New Chief of Department, Others

Acting Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh presided at the swearing-in of four top-level staff chiefs on July 1, 2022, at the FDNY Training Academy at Randall’s Island. Acting Commissioner Kavanagh appointed John J. Hodgens as Chief of Department — the highest-ranking uniformed position in the FDNY — and John

M. Esposito was appointed Chief of Fire Operations. In addition, Malcolm Moore was promoted to Deputy Assistant Chief and Chief of Special Operations and Charles R. Downey was promoted to Deputy Assistant Chief and appointed Chief of the Fire Academy.

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3 Injured in Woodstock MVA

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Car vs. Dump Truck in Coeymans Hollow

On June 20, 2022, at 1148, the Woodstock Fire Department was dispatched for a reported vehicle into a building with a possible person trapped under the vehicle on Mill Hill Road. Within three minutes the Woodstock Fire Department Paramedics and Woodstock Police were on scene reporting that there was a confirmed car into the building with multiple patients. A second ambulance, a mutual aid rescue truck, and a rotator tow truck responded. Firefighters and EMS personnel simultaneously began stabilizing the vehicle, treating the patients, and started the process of removing the trapped patient from under the vehicle. A third ambulance was requested from West Hurley. Approximately 30 minutes into the incident the patient was removed from under the vehicle. Three patients were transported — two to HAHV Broadway Campus and one to Vassar. Three were treated and refused transport. Mutual aid came from West Hurley, Woodstock Police, New York State Police, Ulster County Sheriff’s Office, Perry's Towing, the Town of Woodstock, and the Ulster County Department of Emergency Services and the Olive Fire Department which provided coverage for Woodstock.

- Fire News photos courtesy AC/EMT Patrick Rose, Woodstock FD

On June 20, 2022, at around 1800, Coeymans Hollow Fire, Ravena Rescue and Albany County Paramedics were dispatched to County Route 101 for a car-versus-dump truck MVA. It was unknown exactly how the accident occurred, but tire marks and debris on the road indicate that the sedan crossed the double yellow line veering into oncoming lanes striking the dump truck.

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Car Fire Training

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Recently, Winona Lake Fire Company probies trained on car fires and hose handling. They also learned how magnesium reacts in a car fire.

- Fire News photos by Vinnie Dominick

Florida Rope Training

The Town of Florida Volunteer Fire Department held low angle rope rescue training on June 11, 2022, in Montgomery County.

- Fire News photos by Mark Perfetti

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Elsmere SAR

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West Albany Installation

On May 14, 2022, the West Albany Fire Department held its 92nd installation of officers banquet. West Albany Fire Department is a close-knit generational department made up of multiple families whose fire linage goes back decades. During the evening’s events Brett Sullivan was presented the award of Firefighter of the Year by his Lieutenant and brother Daniel Sullivan, Jr. Daniel Sullivan Sr., is the Chief of the Department and Louise Sullivan is a

Commissioner and has also held the lieutenant’s position. Installed officers consisted of Chief Daniel Sullivan, Sr., Deputy Chief Victor Graves, Assistant Chief Matthew Graves, Captain Ed Leisenfelder, Station Lieutenant Brett Sullivan, and Lieutenants Dave Reedy, Edwin Nazario, Vince Demare and Daniel Sullivan, Jr. Congratulations to West Albany Officers.

- Fire News story by Lori Washburn; photos by Truck

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Looking Back Yonkers 2015

Manhattan - 2017

A late-night fire ravaged the Getty Square area of Yonkers, centered on South Broadway on October 22, 2015. The blaze engulfed a row of stores and threatened the adjacent St. John’s Episcopal Church. well into the morning.

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Mount Vernon - 2015

The Mount Vernon Fire Department battled a three-alarm fire in a row of taxpayers in the early morning hours of October 19, 2015.

The fire spread from store to store and eventually burned through the roof. Several businesses were a total loss.

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On October 1, 2017, FDNY companies in Manhattan battled an allhands blaze in the duct work of a commercial restaurant on Lexington Avenue near East 55th - Fire News photo by FirstOnScenePhotos.com

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Wynantskill Memorial Day Parade

Hundreds of people lined the streets as the Wynantskill Annual Memorial Day Parade passed by. The parade always brings marching bands, politicians, local community businesses and over 100 firefighters from throughout Rensselear County to participate.

The parade concludes at the town hall where a ceremony honoring the memory of military members and a community picnic is held.

- Fire News story by Lori Washburn; photos by Truck

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Wallkill Mardi Gras Parade

Wallkill Fire Department held their Mardi Gras parade the night before the Hudson Valley Parade.

- Fire News photos by Vinnie Dominick

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2022 Shortsville Fireman’s Carnival Parade

On June 17, 2022, the Shortsville Firemen’s Carnival kicked off for the 83rd time. It is the oldest and largest carnival in Ontario County. It is sponsored by the members of the Citizens Hose Company/Shortsville Fire Department since 1939.

- Fire News photos by PuckStopperPhotography.com

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Sand Lake Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony

The Town of Sand Lake held its annual Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony. The event brought together many of the local departments such as Averill Park, West Sand Lake, Best Luther and Clinton Heights to help honor the memory of those military members who paid the ultimate price. The ceremony was highlighted by speaker Colonel David Post (ret.).

- Fire News story by Lori Washburn; photos by Truck

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Midway’s Lawson Named FF of the Year

On May 7, 2022, the Midway Fire Department held its annual chief’s inspection and installation banquet. The event was the first since the pandemic. The department was eager to gather and celebrate the accomplishments of its members. Todd Lawson was honored with the distinction of being named Firefighter of the Year.

Congratulations Todd and all other award recipients.

- Fire News story by Lori Washburn; photos by Truck

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Port Chester Freon Leak

On June 20, 2022, at around 1410, the Port Chester Fire Department responded to Costco on Westchester Avenue for a report of smoke in the structure. Units arrived and quickly determined it wasn’t smoke from a fire, and determined there was a large freon leak on the second floor. Car 2391 requested Purchase Engine 241 and Rye Engine 191 to the scene, and then later transmitted a 10-75, bringing the Town of Mamaroneck FAST and Battalion 15. The cause was under investigation.

- Fire News photo by Brandon Colon

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All Out at Queens Blaze

FDNY companies in the Rosedale section of Queens responded to a fire on the second floor of a private dwelling on 121st Avenue near 257th Street on June 3, 2022. All occupants were able to escape but extensive overhaul was necessary.

- Fire News photos by FirstOnScenePhotos.com

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Bensonhurst 3-Alarmer

Greenpoint 3-Alarmer

Firefighters battled a three-alarm fire on 17th Avenue in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, on June 15, 2022. Units were met with heavy fire conditions on the first floor as all hands went to work on arrival. A firefighter briefly went through the floor. Five hose lines were stretched and operated. - Fire News photo by Lloyd Mitchell

Firefighters in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, battled a three-alarm fire in a woodworking shop on Van Dam Street on June 15, 2022. Units arrived to heavy fire condition and heavy smoke from three bay doors. Units were briefly withdrawn from the building as a Mayday was declared but cleared.

- Fire News photo by Lloyd Mitchell

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Heading for the Parade

Some of the apparatus that where in the Hudson Valley Parade, which was held by the Wallkill Fire Department.

- Fire News photos by Vinnie Dominick

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FFs — 1 Off Duty — Rescue 2 People in Staten Island

Off-duty Firefighter Stefon Douglas of Engine Company 276, rescued a mother and daughter trapped in an apartment fire.

Douglas, a six-year veteran, was returning home from work and had SCBA in his trunk and noticed smoke emitting from a private dwelling on Kings Highway. He took a garden hose from a resident attempting to knock down heavy fire and found a little girl in the bathroom on the first floor. The inside team of Tower Ladder 159 located a mother in the back bedroom. They were both removed to Staten Island Hospital in critical condition.

- Fire News photo by Lloyd Mitchell

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Church Fire on Ocean Avenue

A fire broke out on the first floor of a Roman Catholic Church on Ocean Avenue on June 8, 2022. Ladder Company 172 transmitted a 10-75 for smoke showing from the rear of the church. Units used two hoselines to knock down the fire in 20 minutes.

- Fire News photos by Lloyd Mitchell

NATIONAL REMEMBRANCE OF FALLEN FIREFIGHTERS MOVES TO MAY STARTING IN 2023 MEMORIAL WEEKEND 2022 WILL BE LAST ONE HELD IN OCTOBER As we prepare for Memorial Weekend 2022 in October we’re looking ahead to next year and the start of a new National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) tradition.

Beginning in 2023 Memorial Weekend moves to May. A combination of weather uncertainties and the frequent threat of an October federal government shutdown is behind the move of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend from its traditional October date.

NFFF Board chairman Troy Markel said, “As with everything NFFF does, the priority is making sure we do right by the families of the firefighters we’re honoring.”

This move does not impact this year’s ceremony. The 2022 Memorial Weekend is still scheduled for October 8 and 9.

The change means 2023 Memorial Weekend will be May 6 and 7. While the time of year for the Candlelight and

Memorial Services changes, our other four decades long traditions will continue. Chairman Markel said, “Removing some of the uncertainties we've faced with the October date will help avoid distractions as we focus on honoring the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice.”

As always, the public can help support these heroes, their families, and the Memorial Weekend events.

Congress created the NFFF to lead a nationwide effort to honor America’s fallen firefighters. Since 1992, the non-profit Foundation has developed and expanded programs that fulfill that mandate. Our mission is to honor and remember America’s fallen fire heroes, provide resources to assist their families in rebuilding their lives, and work within the fire service community to reduce firefighter deaths and injuries. More at https://www.firehero.org.

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Obituary

Oswego’s Thomas John Woods Thomas John Woods of Oswego, passed away at home on May 22, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He was 91. Born in Oswego, he was the son of the late Frank and Mary (Bartholomew) Woods. Thomas was a veteran and proudly served in the US Army from 1949 to 1953, during the Korean War. He was First Sergeant with the US Army Reserve, Btry. C, 3rd How. Bde. 40th Arty, IInd Army Corps.

Thomas retired from Alcan Aluminum as a Millwright. He was also a past President and Honorary Member of the Alcan Fire Department, Captain of the NYS Association of Fire Police, and Scriba Volunteer Fire Department. He was also a past-President of the Oswego County Fire Police Association, and past-President and Chairman of the Directors of the Volunteer Fire Police Association of New York State.

Most recently he enjoyed being the Fire Chaplain of Oswego County Fire Fighters.

Thomas’s biggest accomplishment was his family, whom he loved dearly. He was extremely devoted to his wife Carmella, she was his world. Thomas is survived by his adoring wife of 68 years Carmella V. Woods, his loving daughters Cheri Lynn (Bill) Calderone of Scriba and Mary (David) Sharman of Washington State, and his beloved grandson Joshua R. Swan. He also leaves behind his brother Raymond Woods and sister Ann Butera of New Jersey.

In addition to his parents, Thomas was preceded in death by his son Thomas P. Woods, brothers George, Robert, Francis, Lawrence, James, Sorzickas, Marguerite Driscoll, and Rosemary Driscoll. He was interred Joseph, and Jack Woods, and sisters Gwendolyn Pociask, Helen with military honors in St. Peter’s Cemetery.

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147 New Paramedics for the FDNY The FDNY welcomed 147 probationary paramedics to the field on May 24, 2022. The group was made up of members of the United States Armed Forces and also had two rookie paramedics that helped at the Brooklyn subway shooting. The fresh new EMTs raised money for Wilbert Mora and Jason Rivera, two NYPD Officers who were killed in the line of duty.

- Fire News photos by Lloyd Mitchell

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