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TWO PERISH AFTER EXPLOSION
GARY HEARN
Two people were unaccounted for and twenty-five injured after an explosion and major collapse at 121 Second Avenue in the East Village on Thursday, March 26th. Several people rushed to assist victima fleeing from fire escapes and from the buildings. - See full story on page 2
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Two perish after explosion and collapse in the East Village Two people were unaccounted for and twenty-five injured after an explosion and major collapse at 121 Second Avenue in the East Village on Thursday, March 26th. Several people rushed to assist victima fleeing from fire escapes and from the buildings. The explosion inside the Second Avenue building caused a major collapse of the buildings at 119, 121, and 123. All were also fully engulfed in flames. 121 Second Avenue was a five story nonfire proof structure, which was fully collapsed. Firefighters rescued many victims, but soon a collapse zone was established to prevent further injuries to civilians and firefighting personnel. Multiple tower ladders and hose lines were used to keep the blaze in check. Con-Ed cut gas service to the entire area as a precaution. Hundreds of firefighters and EMS personnel were at the scene well into the next day. The American Red Cross was also at the scene to assist the families directly impacted by the collapse
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and blaze. A worker at the Sushi Park restaurant, Moises Locon, and one patron, Nicholas Figueroa, were killed in the blast. One EMS worker and four firefighters were treated for injuries as well as numerous other residents, workers, and patrons. According to published reports, there were no reports to Con Ed or 911 regarding a gas leak or any problems prior to the explosion. Investigators are looking into whether workers were illegally tapping into a gas line and will possibly bring criminally negligent homicide charges against the person or persons responsible. Air quality monitors were set up in the area by an NYPD unit to measure air pollutants. Over 300 samples were collected and analyzed. All were negative for asbestos fibers.
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ALLEN EPSTEIN ALLEN EPSTEIN
5 tower ladders many hand lines heavy smoke
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Stephen Siller Tunnel To Towers Foundation announces kickoff fundraising effort to buy home of late Firefighter Joseph Sanford Jr. for widow and daughter Inwood, NY. On Tuesday, April 7th, Frank Siller chairman and CEO of the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation announced that the organization, begun in memory of his JUMP TO FILE# fallen 9/11 fire- 040915102 fighter brother Stephen who grew up in Rockville Centre, will begin fundraising efforts to purchase the home of the late volunteer firefighter Joseph Sanford Jr. to bestow it upon Sanford's family. Gesturing towards the firefighters standing near him, Siller said, "We are in awe of what you do everyday." He then went on to announce that effective immediately, until the mortgage is paid off via donations, Tunnel to Towers will assume the monthly payments. Robert Isaksen, L.I. Market President, Bank of America Corporation announced that his bank would match every penny Tunnel to Towers raises up to 50% of the outstanding mortgage. Tunnel to Towers said that its fundraising goal, which includes the current mortgage payments on the Sanford home, is $300,000. Tunnel to Towers representatives said that one way prospective donors could contribute would be to purchase tickets to the August 4
Yankees/Red Sox game at Yankee Stadium. A portion of the proceeds from ticket sales will go toward paying off the Sanford mortgage. During the press conference, Tony Lubrano, of United Mavericks disclosed that his organization purchased the first 300 tickets. Jacqueline Scott-Sanford, widow of the fallen firefighter, said her husband's death had shaken the family to the core and referring to today's announcement, she said that she wanted "everyone to know how much this means to us." Guy Marino, chief of the Inwood Fire Department said, "I know I speak for all of the Inwood Fire Department when I say that the passing of Joe Sanford was a tragic loss for our entire community. He was a dedicated firefighter and an important member of the Inwood Fire Department for many years. We will honor his service and sacrifice by showing our appreciation to his family. Today, we are very grateful to the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation for adding volunteer firefighters to their fundraising mission." How donors can help: Supporters, who go to T2Theroes.com, may purchase tickets for the Yankees/Red Sox 7 p.m. game on August 4th and/or make an outright donation that will go toward purchasing Joseph Sanford Jr.'s home for his family. A portion of proceeds from
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tickets sales will be go to the Tunnel to Towers for the purchase of the Sanford home. There are 1000 tickets that have been set aside in the 205-210 section on the Main Level. Tickets are $50 each. For more information on the
Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation, and the scope of its work, from being granted the honor of holding the first-ever stairclimbing event on May 17 at One World Trade Center, to its annual Tunnel to Towers Run that attracts
25,000 participants from around the world, please go to tunnel2towers.org. - CAROLYN STONE
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Two pinned in van On March 29, 2015, FDNY firefighters were alerted to an MVA with entrapment at Verick and Maspeth Avenues in Brooklyn. According to reports, a van hit the back of a parked truck. The Hurst tool was used to remove the patients. On scene were 90 Precinct, Engine 206, Ladder 146, Rescue 2, Squad 252 and Battalion 35 as well as three EMS units.
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83 Engine 220 Engine Truck and and 122 29 Truck FDNY FDNYHOUSES HOUSES FDNY HOUSES by Larry Woodcock
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"4 1930’s, 47/ 34/2*&3 7*4) " compa7//% '2"-& 4)& /,%&34 nies*3would refer to"$4*6& them as such. /53& *. 4)& #/2/5() "2$)*4&$4 Rivalries 43were much bigger 3 5.+./7.then as competition was fierce. )& &.(*.&This )/53& 7"3 #5*,4 *. built in firehouse was ".% 1905 *3 " 4)2&& 34/29 in #2*$+ and opened 1906 to in425$452& corporate %&3*(.&%two#9new companies. ",4&2 "2'*44 ". "2$)*4&$4 '"-/53 '/2 83 EnOn January 31, 1906, *6*$ %&3*(.3 7&,, "3 '/52 /4)&2 gine"3was organized and on Febru2&)/53&3 ary *. 4)& $*49 so too was 29 Truck. 1, 1906 )2/5() 4)& ;3 ".% At the time, Mott4)& Haven had ;3 4)& .&*()#/2)//% %& district become a major shopping ,*.&% "3 -".9 /'Bronx 4)& 7&",4)9 ".% Street) for the (along 138th -*%%,& $,"33 ',&% 35# adequate and'"-*,*&3 the need for'/2 more 2#". 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p.m., a backhoe accidentally rup)*3 7"3 ". &6&.4 4)"4 )*() tured a"./4)&2 high-pressure main '/2 at ,*()4&% )*34/2*$gas $)"04&2 132nd Street and Locust 4)& ! .(*.& 7"3 /2(". The .(*.& enormous explosion *:&% "3 2//+,9. was *2& felt in quarters as well as &0"24-&.4 *. /6&-#&2ten /' miles away. Ensuing4/was.(*.& a fireball, 100! 4 $)".(&% and visible for *.feet in the )&9air $)".(&% 4/ .(*.& blocks. *. )&9 $)".(&% "("*. responding 83 and 29 did 4/ First.(*.& *. all they could to evacuate nearby 25$+ 7"3 /2(".*:&% "3 buildings, as five /' alarms were 25$+ *. &$&-#&2 )&9 transmitted. $)".(&% 4/ 25$+ *. ".5"29 /' One worker was killed immediately a civilian blown /4) and $/-0".*&3 )"%was .5-&2/53 into the East River, dieing that -&%", 2&$*0*&.43 ".% 5.*4later $*4"4*/.3 night.7*4) '*6& ,*.& /' %549 %&"4)3 ",/.(
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Second alarm needed at apartment house On March 29, 2015, a fire broke out in the basement of an apartment house at 53 Avenue and and Seabury Street in Queens. The fire extended through a pipe chase into the cockloft. Four hose lines were used to extinguish the second alarm fire. Four civilians required transport for minor injuries.
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Pinned in two cars in Forest Hills On April 5, 2015, an SUV and a car collided in Forest Hills. FDNY crews were dispatched to 71st Avenue and Queens Boulevard in Queens. Patients were trapped in both vehicls with Hurst tools needed. Three patients were transported to local hospitals with one in serious condition. On scene were Engine 305 and 324, Ladders 151 and 136, Rescue 4, Squad 270, Battalion Chief 46 with the 112th Precinct and three EMS. All were put to work.
STEVE SOLOMONSON
Heavy fire was showing from both bldgs in the side yard.
Raging inferno guts $3,000,000 waterfront homes in Mill Basin On March 9, 2015 at approximately 1:00 p.m., the box was transmitted for smoke from a window on National Drive just off Strickland Avenue in the Mill Basin section of Brooklyn, New York. As I was turning the corner onto National Drive with Engine 323, the JUMP TO FILE # first due Engine 031115101 Company an urgent 10-75 was transmitted for two private dwellings well involved in fire. These dwellings were attached with heavy fire and smoke was showing. A third dwelling was in danger and it was only just a few minutes before the fire extended into that dwelling as well which was separated only by a five or six foot alley way. A second alarm was transmitted shortly after the all hands and the chief of the 15th Division knew he had a "job" on his hands. The two attached dwellings were fully involved and were a complete loss while the third dwelling had a lot of fire that was showing through the roof. The rear of the main fire building had a total collapse. The third and fourth alarms were indeed transmitted as needed. Six FDNY firefighters sustained minor non-life threatening injuries and were treated and transported by EMS. The fire and heat conditions inside the main fire building were so bad it caused the officer of one of the engine companies to call a May Day and bail out the front windows. Luckily, that officer
STEVE SOLOMONSON
FireFighters stretched hand lines as needed to fight the fire.
was not injured. Fire boat, "The Bravest," finally made it through the icy waters of Mill Basin and was put to work.
It took almost two and a half hours to bring this fire under control. - STEVE SOLOMONSON
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STEVE WHITE
Fourth alarm blaze in Staten Island At 4:19 p.m. on March 16th, FDNY firefighters were dispatched to 134 Hampton Place in Staten Island, 4-4 Box 3732. The fire building was a two story 20x40 foot attached townhome made of lightweight truss construction with extension to exposures 2, 4 and 4A. Engine 168 officer transmitted a second alarm three minutes after the 10-75 with heavy fire showing. At 4:29 p.m., Battalion 23 reported heavy fire extending into the
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attic and exposure 4 and transmitted the third. At 4:42 p.m., Car 8 reported fire in exposure 2 and exposure 4A. A fourth alarm was transmitted at 5:00 p.m. Division 8 reported five lines were stretched and operating with one tower ladder. Members in the rear of the fire building reported a collapse of a
rear deck. At 5:31 p.m., Car 8 transmitted a 10-41-1 for heavy volume of fire on arrival. At 6:06 p.m., Car 4 reported a mayday following an interior collapse of the fire building. A roll call was started with all members accounted for. Car 4 reported at 6:13 p.m. fire probably will hold. FDNY EMS branch reported 14 members injured non-seriously. - STEVE WHITE
STEVE WHITE
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JEFF CRIANZA
Early morning high rise fire Just after 8 a.m. on Thursday, April 2nd, Manhattan Box 1463 was transmitted for a fire on the 16th floor of a NYC housing project. Upon arrival of Engine 35, they transmitted a 10-77 for heavy fire in an apartment on the 16th floor of a 16 story OMD. Members of Ladder 43 were able to remove four residents from the apartment and were in stable condition and being treated by EMS.
JOHN HOPPER
The Men Of Tower Ladder 46 after operating as the second due truck at an all hands at 436 West 238th Street on April 9, 2015.
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Three vans on fire in Queens On March 25, 2015, FDNY firefighters were dispatched to a fire in Queens. Three vans were on fire in a yard at Cypress and Flushing Avenues. Two engines and one truck were dispatched to the scene. One hose line was used to extinguish the fire. The cause and origin of the fire are under investigation by local officials.
Small bus accident injures two in New York City Manhattan, New York City. During morning rush hour traffic on the Henry Hudson Parkway, a large van/mini bus lost control on the Henry Hudson Parkway. The driver was traveling North on the Henry Hudson Parkway near the George Washington Bridge. The driver lost control on a patch of ice, went through a brick wall, and down a 25 foot embankment. The vehicle wound up on the Southbound Henry Hudson Parkway in a small wooded area. One female was extricated and transported to Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in critical condition. A second patient was also transported with what appear to be critical injuries. The investigation into the cause of the accident continues.
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Three hurt in Queens MVA On March 18th, FDNY firefighters were dispatched for an MVA at 74 Street and Myrtle Avenue in Queens. According to reports, a vehicle jumped the sidewalk and a second vehicle was involved. Three patients were treated by EMS and transported to local hospitals. Engine 286 and Ladder 135 worked the scene.
JOHN HOPPER
All hands at Bronx mixed occupancy On April 9, 2015 at approximately 4:00 p.m., Bronx Fire Alarm dispatchers started receiving multiple phone calls reporting a fire in a chinese restaurant at 436 West 238th Street at Waldo Avenue. Dispatchers assigned four engines, three trucks (one as FAST), Squad 61, Rescue 3 and two battalions chiefs arrived on scene and
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transmitted a 10-75 with an all hands on arrival for a fire on the second floor of a two story brick mixed occupancy. Two lines were stretched and one was put into operation, the fire
extended into the duct and was quickly knocked down. The fire was placed under control with an approximate 45 minute duration. Units that responded were Engines 52, 81, 79, 95, Ladders 52, 46, 37(FAST), Rescue 3, Squad 61, Battalions 27, 19, and Division 7. - JOHN HOPPER
Firefighters battle two alarms in Woodside
JOHN HOPPER
Car fire in the Bronx
On April 9, 2015 at 2:00 p.m., Queens Box 7928 was transmitted for a reported structure fire at 44-08 74th Street at 44 Avenue. Battalion 46 was coming from another box and transmitted the 10-75 from a distance to a large column of smoke in the area. JUMP TO FILE # Battalion 46 ar- 040915110 rived at 2:04 and transmitted the all hands and ordered an additional engine and truck. This was followed by the transmission of the second alarm. The original fire building was a two frame, 20x60 peaked roof (on 74 Street), separated on both sides by a driveway. The fire spread to exposure 4, 4a and 4b. (on 44 Avenue). Five hand lines were stretched and operated at this fire. Fire was declared under control at 3:25 p.m. - FRED BACCHI
On March 9, 2015, Engine Company 96 and Ladder Company 54 operated at this fully involved car fire on the corner Lafayette Avenue and Metcalf Avenue in the Bronx. FRED BACCHI
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ALLEN EPSTEIN
Basement fire in Forest Hills On March 13, 2015, FDNY crews were dispatched for a fire at 76 Avenue and Austin Street in Forest Hills, Queens. Firefighters arrived at a six brick mixed dwelling with fire in the basement with heavy smoke. One hose line was used to extinguish the blaze.
DOUGLAS KAHN
FDNY NYPD exercise at Citi Field 2015 On April 2, 2015, an exercise was held to confirm and practice procedures for a response by FDNY and NYPD to Citi Field in case of an emergency. Exercises with the NY Mets and NY Yankees (Yankee Stadium) take place annually prior to the start of baseball seasons. Citi Field personnel practice internal measures guiding FDNY
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and NYPD personnel to the location with-in the stadium that requires assistance. Scenarios practiced were fire, mass causality and evacuation of bystanders. An exercise was also held at Yankee stadium in late March to
ensure NY Yankee personnel were aware of their responsibilities. Both of these exercises were written and coordinated by FDNY’s Center for Terrorism and Disaster Preparedness (CTDP) based at Ft. Totten NY. - DOUGLAS KAHN
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Overturned Mini Cooper traps elderly victim in Bergen Beach At approximately 9:30 p.m. on March 13th on E 73rd St just off Ave K in the Bergen Beach section of Brooklyn. An elderly woman lost control of her Mini Cooper and flipped onto her side, trapping her in the car for a short time. The FDNY arrived at the scene within minutes and put the Jaws of life into operation, extricating her from the auto with just cuts and bruises. EMS transported the elderly victim to a local hospital where she was treated for minor cuts and scrapes.
JOHN HOPPER
Engine 52, 2014 KME Engine operating first due at all hands Box 3759
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Four alarms battled in Woodhaven
STEVE WHITE
Third alarm in Staten Island On March 10, 2015 at 4:46 p.m., firefighters were dispatched for a 3-3 Box 3658 at 11 Kenmore Street in Staten Island, NY. Crews arrived at a two story semi-attached private 40x50 dwelling to find fire in the attic through the roof with extension to the attached exposure with heavy fire in the walls. The fire was knocked down in a little over an hour. EMS reported four injured members with non-life threatening injuries.
At approx 8:13 p.m. on March 18th, a phone alarm was received for a fire at 91-21 90 Street in Queens. Additional phone calls indicated people may be trapped on the JUMP TO FILE# first and second 031915132 floors. Engine 293 arrived at 8:14 and transmitted the 1075 signal followed by Battalion 39 with the transmission of the all hands. Fire building was a two and a half story frame 20x40 with a flat roof (peeked in the front), attached on both sides. Gire was located on the first and second floors. Companies operating on the roof reported the fire was already in possession of the cockloft and into Exposure 4 and 4A. At 8:23, Division 13 transmitted the second alarm and indicated he had fire in at least three attached buildings in an 18 building complex. The fire spread from 90-21 to 90-31 requiring the transmission of third and fourth alarms. Four civilians were treated for minor injuries. At 10:11 p.m., the fire was placed under control. - FRED BACCHI
Original fire building
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CHRISTOPHER PINE
Engine 245 & Ladder 161 in Coney Island
FRED BACCHI
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JOHN HOPPER
The Men Of Engine Company 79 after operating as the third due Engine at an All Hands at 436 West 238th Street on April 9th,2015.
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