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In this issue... Lamp Smokes Out Coeymans Home Coeymans and Ravena Fire were dispatched to a structure fire on Westerlo Street. See story on page 8
Heat A Factor in Monsey Fire The Monsey Fire Department was notified of a fire on Forshay Road on one of the hottest days of the year. See story on page 12
Rope Rescue in Scotland A subject fell off the Overlook in Thatcher Park, approximately 100 feet and then slid down another 300 feet. See story on page 15
Mahopac Falls Car into Pole Fire Police closed the road and detoured traffic as EMS began to triage the patient.
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Heat Challenges Firefighters FDNY units in Queens battled sweltering temperatures making fire operations especially challenging. See story on page 19
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From the Editor’s Desk Dennis Whittam, Editor
Can You Handle This? I was only in my department for a few days when I got on my truck and the driver of the engine turned to me and said, “Looks like we have a buyer!” At the time, I had no idea what that meant. Yes, I was nervous as I responded to my first call with “smoke showing.” That exhilaration of responding to a call where you know you are going into battle never changes. As you become seasoned, your thoughts change. With experience, a different mindset takes place, as you think about your assignment for a call. Experienced firefighters listen to the call and know exactly what they plan on doing when they get to a working fire. The same is true for our emergency medical crews. They respond in different modes, depending on the reports they receive at quarters. Any call description with the word “child” in will raise the adrenalin of the responding crew. No matter how much time you have in your department, certain phrases like “occupants within” or “overturn vehicle, occupants trapped” raises your heartrate as a first responder. No matter how experienced you get, the word “child” probably makes you nervous. In August, there were multiple mass casualty shootings in the United States. The El Paso shoot-
ing took the lives of 22 people (as of this writing) and wounded dozens more. The second shooting in Dayton, but for the almost instantaneous reaction of two police officers, still took the lives of nine people. Then there were the deaths of seven people (with 46 wounded) in Chicago over a weekend, which — because of the mass shootings — went virtually ignored. This editorial is not about the politics of guns. It is about you, the first responder who walks into battle to assist our police officers who are on scene and need our help to care for the wounded. Is your department prepared to handle a mass casualty shooting with multiple victims? Are you prepared to act automatically to save the lives of others, while caring for your own safety? Let’s face it, you cannot handle or take part in a mass shooting if you are not trained to do so. Over the past few years, I know that many of you have attended classes and a drill or two on dealing with the active shooter. You and your department are urged to sign up for Active Shooter Training. Make sure you are receiving local emergency alerts. Every month Fire News runs an ad for BNN — the Breaking News Network. As a responder, you want to know ahead of time that there may be a situation of
which you should be aware. Visit the Homeland Security website and familiarize yourself with mitigating the impacts of an active shooter incident. Departments must have an attack plan with their local police department. Since the police department is typically the first leg of emergency response for active shooter situations, plan ahead by having a joint drill that has a definitive plan to care for the wounded. Kudos to the departments that have worked with local law enforcement on this topic. Kudos to the departments and ambulance corps that have trained their members to use protective vests and helmets should they enter into a hostile situation. Whether the call is for a neighborhood gun fight or a mass casualty shooting, my question to you is, “Are you prepared?” - Dennis
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Announcements
FREE Seminar for Firehouse Design and Planning The office of Sendlewski Architects PC will be hosting a free firehouse design and planning seminar on September 17, 2019. The seminar will be held at the Congers Firehouse located on Route 9W, Congers, NY. It will include a firehouse tour, dinner and informational
Drowning Call for Mahopac Falls The Mahopac Falls Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched for a possible drowning recently. Responding with the chief were 19-3-1 with Dive Trailer, 19-7-1 Ambulance, 19-8-1 with dive boat, Heavy Rescue 19-6-1, Mahopac Falls Fire Police, Mahopac with one ambulance, EMStar Medics and Battalion 16. Carmel Police responded with multiple units and a boat. Recovery was made and the victim was transported to Putnam Hospital Center. -Fire News photo by Jack Casey
seminar about the design, approval and funding process for firehouse construction and renovation projects. Contact Jeff Sendlewski 845-522-1243 or e-mail jeff@firehouseplanner.com to register. See below for more details.
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Spring Valley House Fire
The Spring Valley Fire Department responded to a house fire on Jay Street, just before 0300 on June 21, 2019. On arrival, fire was showing out the rear door and two windows. Crews quickly stretched a line into the home to extinguish the blaze and conduct searches. Luckily, the occupants of the home — almost a dozen peo-
ple including two small children — were able to escape before the fire department arrived. Several days later, a man was arrested and charged with attempted murder, second-degree arson, and firstdegree reckless endangerment in the incident. - Fire News photos by Kenny Flynn
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Vacant Building Burns in Brooklyn
A fire broke out in a vacant dwelling at 0400, on East 92nd Street off of Avenue J, the second fire at the address in the month. Firefighters arrived to find heavy smoke and fire from the second floor of a vacant two-story under renovation. Units were withdrawn
from the building after a search. The search yielded negative results. Crews fought the fire using Tower Ladder 157 and multiple exterior lines. The fire was placed under control by 0530. There were no injuries reported. -Fire News photos by Lloyd Mitchell
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Lamp Smokes Out Coeymans Home
FFs, Civilians Injured in Brooklyn Blaze
Coeymans and Ravena Fire were dispatched to a structure fire on Westerlo Street. Coeymans arrived and had Ravena standby at their quarters. There were no flames visible, just a heavy haze of smoke coming from the front of the house. Upon further investigation, Firefighter Luciano Polverelli said, “We found a lamp next to the bed in the master bedroom shorted out.� There were 13 dogs in the house and they all made it out. No injuries were reported. -Fire News photo by Simon Lindmark
A raging two-alarm fire in the Cypress Hills section of Brooklyn kept FDNY firefighters busy on July 13, 2019. Units encountered heavy smoke and fire on arrival and a second alarm was transmitted. Heavy clutter hampered fire operations. A total of six people suffered minor injuries including two firefighters. - Fire News photo by FirstOnScenePhotos.com
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Quick Stop at Mount Vernon House Fire
On July 4, 2019, Mount Vernon firefighters were dispatched to West Lincoln Avenue for a house fire. Firefighters arrived to heavy smoke coming from the home and banking into the streets. Thanks to fast action, crews were able to locate the fire within the walls of
the home and make a quick knockdown saving the home from sustaining much damage. -Fire News photos by PuckStopperPhotography.com
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Commercial Building Fire in Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon firefighters worked a commercial building fire on West Lincoln Ave on July 15, 2019. With initial reports of a fire on the roof, crews found heavy fire rolling in the cockloft. Firefighters made a strong aggressive attack and were able to stop the fire
before it took over the entire roof line saving the building. Crews also had to deal with 95-plus-degree temperatures during the fire. Fire News photos by PuckStopperPhotography.com
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Tire Shop Fire Extends in Queens
Companies of the FDNY battled a two-alarm blaze in a tire garage attached to a private dwelling on Leffrets Boulevard in the South Ozone Park section of Queens on June 14, 2019. Units encountered heavy fire and thick black smoke in the tire storage section on arrival. A second alarm was transmitted as the blaze extended to the nearby private dwelling. - Fire News photo by FirstOnScenePhotos.com
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Heat A Factor in Monsey Fire
On July 17, 2019, one of the hottest days of the year so far, the Monsey Fire Department was notified of a fire on Forshay Road. A Ramapo fire inspector saw a large column of smoke in the area and immediately requested the fire department. With heavy fire already showing in the rear of the home, it was also rapidly extending up the exterior siding to the attic. Due to the severe heat and humidity, a massive mutual aid response was undertaken to quickly relieve working firefighters with fresh crews and allow a thorough rehab
operation. In addition to the fire department response, several area EMS agencies also responded to assist overheated firefighters. Several firefighters were felled by heat-related symptoms, with a handful being removed to the hospital for further treatment. All recovered after treatment. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the Ramapo Police Department. - Fire News photos by Kenny Flynn
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Firehouse Kitchen
Hot! Hot! Hot!
with Ray Cooney
On July 20, 2019, I attended an unbelievable event. I’ve written about it before, but this year was a little different. The event was named Town for Troops. This year, the event was an Iron Chef cooking competition that was raising money for a good cause. For those who don’t know how an Iron Chef competition works, let me explain. The contest consists of teams comprised of first responders and military personnel. Each team is given a list of ingredients they have — chicken, potatoes, miscellaneous vegetables and spices — plus one secret ingredient: Girl Scout cookies. Besides the secret ingredient, the factor that really made this fundraiser so much ‘fun,’ was the outside temperature was 104 degrees! (and, yes, the event was held outside). The day started with me leaving Long Island at about 0900 to make the trek up to Mountainville, New York, just south of Newburgh, about 100 miles from my little hamlet of Bayport on Long Island. Gerard, who works on my show and is helping promote Smoke Eater Wine, was meeting me up there. We arrived about 1130 and set up our table of wine for all to sample. I was informed the judging would start at 1400. Yes, of course, the great firefighter Ray was going to be a judge at this event. When 1400 rolled around, I was already drenched. The heat was unbearable and these poor contestants were slaving over their hot stoves and barbecues, but nothing was going to stop them from trying to win this event. Unfortunately, because of the heat only half of the people showed up from the year before. Yet, I have to say, the ones that were there were true supporters. Back to the judging. Remember I said I was informed that judging would begin at 1400? Well, that was for the people’s choice on the appetizer section of the contest. My judging didn’t start until 1730! I thought
I was going to die, but hey, firefighters push through. I cut Gerard loose at about 1500 and told him to get out of here because not too many people had a taste for wine on 100-degree day. The good news was the ones that did try it, loved it. At the end of the day, the winner of the contest was the Orange County Correctional Officers. Nope, the firefighters did not prevail. It’s OK because their chicken and potato dish was delicious. They mixed the Girl Scout cookies in their mashed potatoes and it was amazing. God bless all our first responders and, of course, our military for their sacrifices to protect others. On a side note, get ready all you Firehouse Kitchen fans! Firehouse Kitchen will be nationally in syndicated starting October 2019! To find out more about Firehouse Kitchen, or how to become a sponsor, visit firehousekitchenshow.com. If you want your firehouse as a guest on the show, e-mail me firehousekitchentv@gmail.com. To find out where you can purchase your own bottle of Smoke Eater Wine, visit smokeeaterwine.com.
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STAR Rebate Shell Game? By Louis J. Marcoccia; Brookhaven Town Receiver of Taxes As Receiver of Taxes in Brookhaven Township my staff and I are the Governor is offering an additional two percent each year on top of often asked by taxpayers to explain the various tax exemptions they may the existing rebate for taxpayers that switch to check. This additional qualify for in an effort to reduce their property tax burden. While it's two percent averages about $46 a year. But the STAR tax credit has true my office does not administer nor qualify residents for these tax worked well in the past, why the change? exemptions, the phone number on the tax bill still rings in my office and my staff and I are more than happy to advise and assist residents with a Issuing checks benefit the State for several reasons: part efficiency, question concerning their bill. As an elected official my standing policy part bookkeeping....part politics? In the old system, schools gave homeowners the STAR savings and has always been about providing full government transparency and providing outstanding constituent service. I have never shied away from were then reimbursed by the state - which appears as a budget expense providing information, guidance and advice to our residents and it is in for the state. With the new system NYS gives the savings directly to the homeowners in a check payment. That means the state can count the this advisory capacity that I write this Op Ed today. The recently passed budget included a provision inserted by checks as a "personal income tax credit," allowing it to count the checks Governor Cuomo that has the potential for significant tax ramifications as a reduction in tax revenue, and not as state spending. This 'reduction for Brookhaven Town property owners. Since its inception, the STAR in expenses' is an important accounting distinction as it allows for the rebate program has been administered locally by the Town Tax Governors budget to more easily stay within his two percent tax cap. As it relates to the aforementioned income-based STAR Enhanced Assessors office. That changed in 2015 when all new home purchases required an application for the STAR exemption through the New York exemption, a very important question needs to be asked: will seniors State Department of Finance. Furthermore, the STAR savings would no who opt-in and receive the check have that payment classified as longer appear as a credit on the property tax bill but rather as a mailed income and therefore subject to both NYS and Federal income tax? check directly to taxpayers each October. The changes in 2019 howev- Furthermore, will residents receiving STAR Enhanced who are close to er should be of particular interest to those taxpayers who receive the the income limit actually lose the exemption based on this new income? I believe these open questions need to be clarified before anyone makes STAR Enhanced property tax exemption. STAR Enhanced is an income-based exemption, worth thousands of the switch. Therefore, I am cautioning Town of Brookhaven residents dollars to the many senior citizens who receive it. In many cases, this currently receiving STAR and more specifically, STAR Enhanced, to credit is a major factor in their ability to afford to stay in the home. The consult with their tax professional for advice given their unique situaGovernor has now modified the program to allow residents to receive tion. No need to jump in, the program allows for open enrollment at their STAR Enhanced as a direct payment from NYS in lieu of the cred- ANYTIME there is no deadline. Please carefully consider your options, it on the bill. The Governor says that the change is needed to improve the financial stakes are too high to risk the loss of such a valuable efficiency and reduce the cost of administration. So to entice taxpayers, exemption.
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Rope Rescue in Scotland On June 15, 2019, the Albany County Sheriff’s Department received a 911 call for a subject who had fallen off the Overlook in Thatcher Park, approximately 100 feet and then slid down another 300 feet. Albany County Sheriff Craig Apple stated that deputies on the scene could hear the man calling for help, and activated a search and rescue team. The New Salem Fire Department responded to the scene and started the rope rescue. According to Fire Chief Craig Shufelt it took more than four hours of rappelling and rope work to bring the 19-year-old man back to the overlook. He was placed in the Med Flight helicopter and taken to the Albany Medical Center Hospital in critical condition. The Albany County Sheriff’s Office said that the man and another person were drinking when he fell down the escarpment. The other person was arrested for trespassing and serving alcohol to a minor. - Fire News photo by Tom Heffernan
Lucky Lady in Albany On June 1, 2019, a tractor trailer was exiting the New York State Thruway at exit 24 in Albany, when it rolled over onto an SUV, pinning the female driver. Albany Fire and Heavy Rescue and Mohawk Ambulance responded to extricate the driver. The semi driver received minor injuries and the female SUV driver, was treated on the scene by Albany Fire paramedics for minor injuries. - Fire News photo by Tom Heffernan
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Albany Semi Rolls Over
Winona Lake Handles MVA
On June 12, 2019, Albany Fire and Rescue, and Rensselaer Fire Departments responded for a reported semi rollover on the Dunn Memorial Bridge. Crews arrived to find a semi on its side with the driver trapped in the cab. After being extricated he was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. - Fire News photo by Tom Heffernan
On June 9, 2019, the Winona Lake Fire Department's engine company responded to a two-car MVA on Route 300, in front of McDonald's. The drivers were checked out at the scene and the scene was turned over to the Town of Newburgh Police Department. - Fire News photo by Vinnie Dominick
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Mahopac Falls Car into Pole
Mahopac Falls Fire, EMS and Fire Police, along with Officer Brian Smith of the Carmel Police, were dispatched to a car into a pole MVA on Hill Street between Bullet Hole and Hitchcock Hill Roads. Fire Police closed the road and detoured traffic as EMS began to
triage the patient. Assistant Chief Bob Trace took lead as Incident Command while Lieutenant Brian Ward took charge of Operations. The car came to rest against a power pole, splitting it; NYSE&G responded. - Fire News photo by Jack Casey
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NFFF NATIONAL MEMORIAL WEEKEND Every October, the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) sponsors the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend, the official national tribute to those firefighters who died in the line of duty during the previous year. This year’s Memorial Weekend will be held October 5 and 6, 2019, in Emmitsburg, Maryland. The weekend includes specialized activities for family members and culminates with a Memorial Service on Sunday morning. Thousands attend the programs and services each year. On Saturday evening, October 5, the families of the fallen gather for a Candlelight Service while landmarks across the country participate in “Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters.” This nation-wide landmark lighting event honors firefighters who died in the line of duty. Last year, some of the most iconic buildings and bridges, as well as over 100 fire departments across the country, participated in honoring our fallen. They included: One World Trade Center in New York City, the Bank of America Plaza in Dallas, the Mercedes Benz Superdome in New Orleans, and the Willis Tower in Chicago. Lightings of buildings and fire department in red during the Candlelight Service on October 5, or any time during that week, would be an additional symbol of support and comfort to the families whose loved ones are being remembered. If you have any questions or would like more information about the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, please contact Donna Clark at dclark@firehero.org.
FIREHOUSE EXPO ANNOUNCES 2020 DATES The dates for Firehouse Expo 2020 have been set for July 21 to 25, 2020, at the Music City Center in Nashville, Tennesee. This will mark the fifth year the conference will be held in Nashville. “We’re happy to be returning to Nashville in 2020,” said Greg Toritto, Firehouse vice president/group publisher. “Firehouse Expo has traditionally had excellent attendance in the summer, so we’re returning to our roots. A July event provides firefighters an opportunity to bring their families along to enjoy all the fun the Nashville region has to offer while they attend our highly-respected training program and meet with the industry's top manufacturers and suppliers.” Local partners are very supportive of Firehouse Expo and its move to a July date. “The Nashville Fire Department and Davidson County are excited to welcome Firehouse Expo 2020 back to Music City,” said Nashville Fire Department Director Chief William Swann. “With the change in the date, our commitment to help this world-class event be successful remains the same. Nashville is the host city, but departments from across Middle Tennessee all work closely together to help Firehouse Expo come together to enrich the training fire service professionals receive during this event.” Endeavor Business Media has restructured and bolstered its events team in recent months in order to better meet the needs of its exhibitors and attendees. Significant investment in the educational program, operations, marketing and sales resources, as well as the
addition of proven and experienced leaders in those areas, will help Firehouse meet its goals to grow the event and create an excellent customer experience for attendees and exhibitors alike. As part of the event’s growth, the exhibit hall will continue to evolve, including the addition of more educational sessions directly from the manufacturers, whose equipment attendees use to protect and serve their communities every day. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with the manufacturers, and see and experience their equipment, products and services as they explore more than 80,000-square feet of displays during the three-day tradeshow. “We look forward to continuing our great relationships with our partners from the Nashville and the Middle Tennessee fire departments,” said Peter Matthews, Firehouse’s conference director and Editor-in-Chief. “Next year’s conference will include new hands-on training classes, additional programs focused on EMS, and other sessions to keep our attendees engaged and learning while they are in Nashville.” Firehouse Expo brings together a community of career and volunteer firefighters to exchange information, learn life-saving techniques and see first-hand the latest equipment, tools and resources. Firehouse Expo 2019 will be held October 8-12 at the Music City Center. Next year, Firehouse Expo 2020 will be held July 21-25, at the Music City Center.
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High Rise Fire in Brooklyn
Heat Challenges Firefighters
A high-rise fire broke out just after 0400 on June 18, 2019. Battalion 43 arrived to a 23-story building with fire blowing out the fourth-floor windows on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. Two occupants suffered minor injuries. Deputy Chief Maj said, “Units encountered heavy fire conditions on arrival, stretched five length of hose to the T shaped apartments. Searches were delayed due to a heavy clutter condition. There were numerous calls for people trapped in the apartments above. We had them shelter in place.� It took units two hours to bring the fire under control. -Fire News photo by Lloyd Mitchell
FDNY units in Queens battled a fire in a private dwelling on 116th Avenue near 131st Street on July 13, 2019. Sweltering temperatures made fire operations especially challenging but the blaze was brought under control within 20 minutes. -Fire News photo by FirstOnScenePhotos.com
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Remembering the Fallen
Red Knights from across New York State including Long Island gathered at Shaker Road-Loudonville Pavilion for their 1st annual NYS picnic and meeting. After having a delicious luncheon and meeting, 78 members headed out for a scenic ride to Thatcher Park. Once there they laid roses on the wall in memory of nine recently deceased motorcyclists and NYC Police officers who lost their lives in the past weeks as well as one member of the Red Knights. - News photos by Lori Washburn
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94th CCVFA Convention On July 27, 2019, the Chatham Fire Department held its 94th Annual Columbia County Volunteer Firefighters Association (CCVFA) Convention. Awards were later given out at the Columbia County Fair Grounds. -Fire News photo by Simon Lindmark
Yorktown Heights Firemans Parade On June 26, 2019, the Yorktown Heights Volunteer Fire Department held their annual firemans’ parade. -Fire News photo by PuckStopperPhotography.com
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Obituaries FDNY’s Lloyd W. Stuart
With regret, the Fire Department of the City of New York announces the death of retired Firefighter Lloyd W. Stuart, E-3, appointed July 14, 1970, retired August 1, 2005, which occurred on July 7, 2019. 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 have sustained. The Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Clare’s Church, in Staten Island.
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FDNY’s Joseph Walsh
With regret, the Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) announces the death of retired Firefighter Joseph Walsh, L-32, appointed November 25, 1978, retired October 28, 2006, which occurred on June 28, 2019. 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 have sustained. The Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Patrick’s Church in Armonk.