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FDNY MOURNS LOSS

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FDNY Lieutenant Gordon "Matt" Ambelas was killed in the line of duty in Brooklyn on July 5, 2014 searching for victims in a high rise apartment fire at 75 Wilson Street in Brooklyn.

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The funeral of FDNY Lt. Gordon “Matt” Ambelas FDNY Lieutenant Gordon "Matt" Ambelas was killed in the line of duty in Brooklyn on July 5, 2014 searching for victims in a high rise apartment fire at 75 Wilson Street in Brooklyn.

He was the covering officer in Ladder 119 after working for

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years in Ladder 81 in Staten Island.

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FDNY members line Nelson Ave. in Staten Island to pay their respects.

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FDNY members play taps at Lt. Ambelas' funeral in Staten Island.

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Lt. Ambelas' casket is carried out of St Clares Church in Staten Island.

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FDNY chaplain with Lt. Ambelas' widow and two daughters who are wearing helmets signifying firehouses that he served in, Ladder 119 and Ladder 81.

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Pall bearers carry Lt. Ambelas' casket into St Clares Church in Staten Island.

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Bus crashes into scaffolding New York, NY. On July 17, 2014 at around 8 a.m., FDNY firefighters were alerted to an accident at 41st Street near 10th Avenue in the Hell's Kitchen area of Manhattan. FDNY crews arrived to find a bus that had crashed into scaffolding. 44 passengers needed to be removed from the bus through a small opening. The scaffolding had to be stabilized before the bus could be removed. According to published reports, two people were transported and treated at an area hospital. The cause of the accident is under investigation.

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All hands in Brooklyn On July 9, 2014, FDNY crews were alerted to a fire on the first floor of a three brick apartment house. Two hose lines were used to extinguish the fire.

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Small store fire in Queens A fire on July 13, 2014 brought FDNY firefighters to 112th Street and Jamaica Avenue in Queens. Crews arrived to find a small fire in a one brick commercial. One hose line was used to extinguish the fire.

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Engine 231 operating at second alarm, 335 Rockaway Ave., Brooklyn.

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76 Engine and 22 Truck

FDNY HOUSES by Larry Woodcock

Many things including projects and brownstones characterize Manhattan Valley, a neighborhood above the Upper West Side, but it is also home to some of the city’s most endearing architecture and monuments.

Originally part of the Bloomingdale District, the neighborhood began to fill out in the late 1800’s with the establishment of the subway system making the neighborhood easily accessible and attractive to the mass influx of immigrants.

One notable landmark was the New York Cancer Hospital located at Central Park West and 105th Street. Built in stages between 1864 and 1890, it was the first hospital dedicated specifically for the treatment of cancer.

It offered what many consider the best in treatment that was available at the time.

In 1955, they moved out of the facility to a new East Side location that grew to become the present day Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. And by 1974, the building fell into abandonment and disrepair.

It was slated for demolition until the Landmark Preservation Commission stepped in and was able to get the building designated a historic landmark. It lay vacant for three decades. In 2000, it was bought and converted into luxury condominiums. It is an ornate, castle like structure that resembles a French chateau.

This area is also home to 76 Engine, 22 Truck, and the 11th Battalion at 145 West 100th Street off Amsterdam Avenue.

This is one of the few firehouses that was built with a bay to incorporate the battalion car.

Not many people would think that this neighborhood was once home to a brewery, but it was.

The Lion Brewery, which produced here from 1857 until it closed in 1944, at its peak occupied six square blocks from 107th to 109th Streets and from Columbus to Amsterdam Avenues.

Apartment houses now occupy the former factory.

In a city full of monuments and history, nothing holds more meaning to the fire department then the Fireman’s Memorial situated on a bluff overlooking Riverside Drive and 100th Street in 76 and 22’s first due area.

Originally proposed for Union Square, it was changed to Riverside Drive due to it’s collection of monuments, tree-lined streets, and elevation. Designed

by Architect Harold Van Buren Magonigle of New Jersey, the memorial is made up of a grand staircase leading up from the sidewalk to a plaza with a fountain basin to the central monument.

Made of marble, the sarcoph-

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agus-like structure has a massive bronze sculpture of horses taking an engine to a fire. The bronze replica is an actual photo of Engine Company 83 responding to an alarm in the late 1800’s.

The sculptor, Attilio Piccirilli, was born in Italy and came from a family of master stone carvers. He did carving at his studio on 142nd Street in the Bronx. The memorial was dedicated on September 5th, 1913.

Each October, thousands of uniformed firefighters gather here to honor the memory of firefight-

ers who lost their lives in the line of duty, to the men of the Fire Department of the City of New York who died at the call of duty, soldiers in a war that never ends; this memorial is dedicated by the people of a grateful city.

Whether you are a firefighter or not, this is a monument that should not be overlooked. Some say this firehouse is not like older ones built at the beginning of the century, lackluster for the most part, too modern; but it is the history of those companies that provide the character.

When this house was built in 1960, many buildings in the neighborhood were being built as well; therefore, it was design consistent with that style and era.

76 Engine was organized on April 15, 1904 and its firehouse was at 105 West 102nd Street. In March of 1957, they moved in with 22 Truck at 766 Amsterdam Avenue until they moved into the current firehouse in December of 1960.

22 Truck was organized on April 21,1891 and moved into 766 Amsterdam Avenue until Decem-

ber of 1960 when they moved to the current location.

The 11th battalion was organized on August 30, 1884 and bounced around to several locations including a short stay in the Bronx before being placed here in December of 1960.

Between the three companies, there have been eleven line of duty deaths along with numerous unit citations and medal winners.

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All hands in Glendale BILL TOMPKINS

On July 12, 2014, FDNY firefighters responded to a fire 88th Street and 76th Avenue in Queens. Crews arrived at the two brick commercial. It took a bit of time to locate the fire. Two hose lines were then used for extinguishment.

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Bronx fifth alarm burns for nine hours A five alarm fire destroyed a Bronx supermarket on July 25th forcing major evacuations, but causing no serious injuries.

At 12:30 a.m., Bronx box 2370 was transmitted for 862 Hunts Point Ave. at the Food Dynasty Supermarket.

An all hands plus an additional engine and truck were transmitted on arrival for a smoke condition in the 30 x 100 one story brick structure.

Companies initiated an interior attack and at 1:01 a.m., a second alarm was struck. The fire building was surrounded on the B, C, and D

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sides by five and six story brick OMD’s that all had to be evacuated.

At 1:16 a.m., a third alarm was transmitted as fire broke through the roof in the rear. Members were withdrawn from the building and operations went defensive.

Eventually five alarms were sounded bringing about 200 firefighters to the scene. Three tower ladders operated from the A side, and multiple lines were operated

from the front as well as the roofs of the exposure buildings.

Much of the roof remained intact, not allowing the streams to hit the seat of the fire. It was not until 9:34 before the fire was able to be placed under control with no extension to the exposure buildings.

One child was transported to the hospital with smoke inhalation, but it is not considered life threatening. Several firefighters were treated for minor injuries.

The cause is under investigation.

- BILL TOMPKINS

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All hands in Ridgewood On July 11, 2014, FDNY firefighters were alerted to a fire at Troutman Street and Woodward Avenue in Queens. Crews found a small fire on the roof of a three brick. No extension was found in the cockloft or the apartments. One hose line was used to extinguish the fire.

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IN SERVICE If you have photos you would like to see in our In Service feature, please upload them on our website www.1stResponderNews.com or email them to Heather@1stResponderNews.com.

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FDNY Engine 54 is a 2014 Seagrave Marauder 11 pumper with a Waterous 2000GPM 2-Stage pump and a Cummins 500HP 11.9L engine.

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Fourth alarm in the Bronx LUKE PATTERSON

The FDNY operates this FORD Chemical Protection Company out of the Ten House in Manhattan.

At approximately 2:00 p.m. on July 30, 2014, the Bronx Communications Office sent a response of three engines, two ladders and a battalion chief to 4523 Hill Avenue at East 241st Street for a report of a fire. Engine 63 arrived moments later and transmitted a 10-75 for a fire in a private dwelling. Moments later, fire started spreading to the exposure four side of the building with the address 4519 Hill Avenue. Batallion 15 transmitted a second alarm and requested EMS for a jumper out the rear window. Moments later, fire spread to the adjoining building with the address of 4515 Hill Avenue, which required a third alarm. Car 10 arrived and transmitted the fourth alarm. The companies got control of the fire within two hours.

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Top floor job in Brooklyn On July 7, 2014, FDNY firefighters were alerted to a fire in a three brick at Wilson Avenue and Schaefer Street in Brooklyn.

Crews found fire on the tope floor with extension to the cockloft. An engine and truck above the all hands were dispatched. Two lines were used to extinguish the fire with a third standing by with the FAST team.

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FDNY Marine Co. 9 – Firefighter II on the East River before the start of the Macy’s Fireworks.

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One hurt in Brooklyn all hands STEVE WHITE

On July 5, 2014, one male was injured at a fire in Brooklyn. FDNY firefighters were alerted to a fire at MacDonough Street and Saratoga Avenue. Crews arrived to find fire in the basement of a three brick. One hose line was used to extinguish the fire. No extension was found on the first floor. One male was treated and transported to a local hospital for minor smoke inhalation and burns.

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FDNY member brings out rescued kitten from house fire at 228 Kingdom Ave., Staten Island.

All hands in Staten Island 7-5 Box 4625 alerted at 10:30 a.m. for 228 Kingdom Avenue in Staten Island on July 7, 2014 for a two and a half story 25 x 50 with fire on the first floor. At 10:45, Code 3 Staten Island reported people trapped.

An off duty fire captain, who lives next door to the house fire, rescued a woman through the front window by putting up an extension ladder.

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The woman occupant had numerous cats that were resuscitated

by FDNY EMT’s. Unfortunately, a large number succumbed due to smoke inhalation.

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If you’ve been listening to recent news then you are aware of incidents where EMS personnel have been called to task because of an alleged delayed or half-hearted response. The EMS community is in an uproar because the bulk of the criticism seems to come from folks who have no experience in emergency response.

Meanwhile, we, and many of the critics, have not been present at a scene to see firsthand what actually transpired and eye witness accounts may be tainted by emotions.

Allegations of wrong-doings affects all of us, we feel that everything we do is subject to inspection, we worry that outsiders are waiting to “catch us” doing something stupid, foolish or wrong. …actually blaming first responders (police, EMS, and fire) is nothing new.

Family members will often look to place blame when they lose a loved one - maybe it’s just a stage of grief - there is denial that the deceased was sick enough or injured enough to actually die.

They look to rationalize; maybe anger even helps them avoid their pain. Sometimes, thankfully on the rare occasion, there was a mistake made… the definition of a mistake is “an action or judgment that is misguided or wrong”.

Mistakes are not done purposely or vindictively. They are not planned and no one started their

EMS response under fire shift deciding to cause harm.

Sometimes the more chaotic the scene and possibly the more services involved, each with different responsibilities, the more possibility things will not happen systematically and mistakes may be made.

Rarely, very rarely, there is carelessness or personal triggers that bring about human reactions that may, in the long run, cause harm or worse.

In our litigious society, cases such as this are scrutinized intensely. Whether or not the scrutiny and blame are justified, and hopefully the inquiry will be fair and impartial, such events cast suspicion over all EMS workers.

Even if the investigation later declares innocence of wrong doing, no one really gets out un-scarred.

There will always be doubt and rushes to judgment from others and by the EMT/paramedic himself.

When a person dies, first responders may feel guilty. EMTs and paramedics will second guess themselves and wonder what they could have done differently in the treatment that might have made a difference.

Rescuers who “fail” to save a patient will begin to believe they are a failure - they haven’t fulfilled their purpose to save people, all of the training they took means nothing, there is a lot of self blame.

The EMS responder, who loses a patient, experiences a form of survivor guilt. When that guilt simmers, the rescuer continues to doubt their training and their skills.

They become afraid to forget the patient and “fail” them again by

moving on. This continued guilt can snowball into depression, burnout and sometimes the use of crutches like alcohol or drugs - a “recipe for disaster”.

Every EMT, paramedic and first responder has experienced bad calls. Every health provider has experienced the loss of a patient. It’s impossible to be in this business for any length of time and escape the tragedies and recriminations.

Responding crews may want to talk about the call among themselves (remember HIPPA).

Remember to be realistic in your memories. Don’t secondguess your actions based on what you did not know at the time things were happening.

It’s important to acknowledge that you are human and not allpowerful. Things can happen that are beyond your control.

Don’t allow the angry, tearful and grieving comments made by family or friends of the patient to be taken out of context. Do not personalize the analysis of other EMS responder actions especially when guilt has been implied in unrelated situations.

Learn from the events of your call and be sure that you are always doing the best based on your training and the tools you have available.

Be sure to accurately document all findings, treatment and circumstances in case you are required to defend yourself.

And never hesitate to make use of CISD if you are “haunted” by the outcome of a call.

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In Memory of Lt Gordon Ambelas

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Second alarm in Brooklyn ROBERT PAV (FDNY RETIRED)

In Memory of Lt Gordon Ambelas

On June 26, 2014, firefighters were alerted to 2-2 Box 1654 at 9:25 p.m. at 335 Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. for a two story frame 20 x 40' with mixed occupancy. A 10-75 was transmitted at 9:25 p.m. for a fire in a store. At 9:36 p.m., a second alarm was transmitted. DC15 at 9:50 p.m. had all members removed from the building due to a possible interior collapse and went with an exterior operation. At 11:10 p.m., the fire was probably will hold.

VIDEO REVIEW Video reviews by John Malecky

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Scaffold fire Members of Squad 41 operated a hand line at a scaffold fire at Concourse Village in the Bronx, June 29th.

FDNY War Years Vol. 1 When New York Was Burning

By Fire Line Video Productions Available from: FSP Books & Videos 188 Central Street, #4 Hudson, MA 01749-1330 1-800522-8528 e-mail: support@firep o l i c e - e m s . c o m www.fire-police-ems.com Price: $29.95 (DVD) The DVD is 60 minutes in length. It has six fires on it, all of which occur in the 1970’s.

In each incident, the announcer states the date, location, how many alarms were transmitted and in some, the type of building. Not all are in Manhattan.

FDNY War Years, Volume 1 Information is sketchy probably because it may not have been available. The copyright was done in 1999.

There is a second, two thirds, two fourth’s and a fifth. All are major jobs! One had at least two fatalities.

In the first one, which involves the top floor and cockloft of a multiple dwelling; a collapse dumps flaming debris into the bucket of a tower ladder and requires two hose streams to extinguish.

A fourth alarm was sounded for a fire in a five story building which was an exposure to a shed.

It spread to the large building and advanced throughout!

Fire shows through four windows at a second alarmer in a multiple dwelling. A tower ladder directs a stream into the building.

CPR can be seen in progress on a burn victim, which may have become a fatality along with another carried out wrapped in blankets.

A warehouse is the scene of a fifth in Manhattan which the superpumper attended with the super tender and at least one satellite. A quick shot shows the superpumper’s pump operator. There was also a collapse at this fire.

A fourth in Brooklyn (I believe) involved a factory with fire on all floors. Ladderpipes and tower ladders operate.

Lastly, a third alarm involving a multiple dwelling in Manhattan has fire eventually involving four floors. A tower ladder makes rescues including a chow hound and its master. Tenants are later taken to their refuge on a bus.

Plenty of fire for everyone!

There are more volumes to come.

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EMS standing by at a five alarm fire on Hunts Point Ave in the Bronx

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Squad 41 Lt. Robert LaRocco communicates with his men at a fire in June.

Vehicle News

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FDNY Engine 65 has been assigned a new Seagrave In Manhattan, FDNY Battalion 8 has been assigned a FDNY EMS 4-Division has been assigned a 2014 Ford 2000-gpm high-pressure pumper. new GMC unit.

Explorer.

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FDNY Ladder Co.16 has been assigned a 2014 Ferrara The FDNY has placed into service this 2013 Thomas bus 100-foot rear mount aerial ladder. with custom work by Sartin Services, Inc. as a Medical Evacuation Transport Unit. It has room for 24 stretchers and seats can be arraigned for more patients to sit, plus accommodate up to 10 wheelchairs.

If your department has a new vehicle you would like featured in “Vehicle News,” send a nicely posed and lit photo with text to news@1strespondernews.com

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