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ARSON RULED CAUSE OF STRUCTURE FIRE IN JAMESTOWN
JOHN SMITH
JAMESTOWN, NY - At 6:43 P.M. on June 25th, the Jamestown FD was dispatched to 308 Crescent Street, at the former Jamestown Royal furniture building, for flames showing. Car 1 went on scene and reported a working structure fire and requested an off-shift of 15+1. Car 1 requested Falconer Truck 401 to the scene. - See full story on page 8
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Jaws of Life Used to Free Driver from MVA in New Windsor NEW WINDSOR, NY - The Salisbury Mills FD responded to a MVA involving an SUV and truck with possible entrapment at Orrs Mills Hill Road and Jackson Ave., June 14th. Firefighters used the Jaws of Life to free the trapped driver of the SUV. The truck driver was not injured. Cornwall EMS with a New Windsor medic on board transported the driver of the SUV to Montefiore/St. Luke's Hospital. Cornwall Town Police are investigating the cause. Witnesses stated that the trucks are hauling material from up the road and go back and forth all day. The truck involved in the accident was not loaded at the time of the crash.
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Firefighters Rescue Pet Macaw from House Fire in Menands MENANDS, NY - On June 27th at 5:03 A.M., the Menands Fire Department along with mutual aid from the Watervliet Arsenal, Latham Fire Department, West Albany, Boght Fire Co. for the FAST JUMP TO FILE# team, and the 062921106 Schuyler Heights Fire Department were dispatched for a reported structure fire at 23 Hampton Street. The first arriving chief on scene had fire and smoke showing from the rear of the structure and transmitted the Signal 30 for a working structure fire. The chief was able to confirm that all of the occupants were out of the structure. The Watervliet Arsenal FD arrived on scene and deployed two hand lines to the front door of the house. Firefighters from the Menands FD arrived behind the arsenal's truck company along with the West Albany FD. While firefighters on the other side of the town of Colonie were dealing with a multi-car accident with multiple vehicles fully involved on the highway, the Boght Fire Co. made their way to the scene. Firefighters entered the house where they found a heavy fire condition in the rear of the structure. During their search firefighters discovered the family's pet macaw that the family was not able to get to when evacuating the house due to the heavy fire condition. The firefighters quickly brought it outside to the fresh air. As heavy fire blew through the roof of the building in the rear portion of the structure, firefight-
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ers immediately began to knock down the heavy fire that was rolling over their heads. Crews were able to knock down the heavy fire condition within five minutes of the initial dispatch. Firefighters conducted extensive overhaul of the fire floor and remained on scene for over two
hours while investigators conducted their investigation into the incident. No injuries were reported and the family's macaw was safe and had no injuries. The fire is currently under investigation. - JEFFREY BELSCHWINDER
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Driver Flees After Car Catches Fire in City of Newburgh NEWBURGH, NY - The City of Newburgh FD responded to a vehicle fire at 328 South Street on June 14th. Car 4 arrived and called into dispatch that it was a working vehicle fire. Engines on scene stretched two lines and extinguished the fire. Firefighters then checked the vehicle for hot spots. Witnesses at the scene told City of Newburgh Police that the subject driving the vehicle exited the vehicle and ran east on South Street. City of Newburgh Police were looking for the subject.
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Kentucky: Garry Key, 70 Rank: Acting Chief Incident Date: January 10, 2021 Death Date: February 13, 2021 Fire Department: Zoneton Fire Protection District Initial Summary: Acting Chief Garry Key developed COVID-19 while on-duty from attending mandated fire department meetings and other fire department functions. He passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2021 from the virus. New Jersey: John Jonker, Sr., 80 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: February 10, 2021 Death Date: February 10, 2021 Fire Department: Erskine Lakes Fire Company #1 Initial Summary: On Wednesday, February 10, 2021, Firefighter John Jonker, Sr., participated in a training drill at the fire department. Shortly after returning home, he collapsed from an apparent heart attack. He was unable to be revived and passed away. Arkansas: Edward Karriem, 41 Rank: Battalion Chief Incident Date: February 13, 2021 Death Date: February 13, 2021 Fire Department: Little Rock Fire Department Initial Summary: On Saturday, February 13, 2021, Battalion Chief Edward Karriem was the commanding officer at the scene of a residential fire. He was found unresponsive in his vehicle and firefighters immediately performed CPR. He was then transported to the hospital where he later passed away. The cause of his death is under investigation.
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Pennsylvania: Phillip Craig Ginter, 57 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: February 20, 2021 Death Date: February 21, 2021 Fire Department: Beavertown Rescue Hose Company Initial Summary: While working a four-alarm fire at a local farm, Firefighter Phillip Craig Ginter became ill as he helped to pump water at a designated fill site. Ginter became unresponsive and had no pulse before
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HOW DOES 911 WORK? EMS ISSUE CHELLE CORDERO
The tones go off and dispatch puts out a call for an ambulance. Luckily, MOST times you have a fairly good idea of what you will be dealing with when you arrive on scene…most times. Sometimes the information is on-point, but sometimes maybe the caller communicated the wrong info, or the 911-operator was unable to hear the caller clearly due to a speech impediment, or even if the caller used a cellphone and the correct location wasn’t picked-up. Since 1999 when the Wireless Communications and Public Safety Act took effect, 911, and later E-911 (enhanced), became the mainstay of our nation’s emergency response numbers, people have dialed 911 for medical emergencies, accidents, fires, and crimes. (Unfortunately, 911 has also been inundated at times with many NON-emergency calls.) In New York State most counties operate a single 911-call center called a Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) to sort through the myriad of requests for emergency response and direct them to the appropriate agency when known. If the system is an Enhanced-911, the caller’s phone number and location pops up on the screen; all landlines contacting an E-911 system will have their addresses visible. Since 1999 was well before the plethora of cellphones being used, no one had thought about the capability of pinpointing a caller’s location from a cell-phone — it was seriously lacking. Under the FCC's wireless Enhanced 911 (E911) rules, the FCC requires wireless carriers, within six months of a valid request
by a PSAP, to begin providing information that is more precise to PSAPs, specifically, the latitude and longitude of the caller. The deployment of E911 requires the development of new technologies and upgrades to local 911 PSAPs, as well as coordination among public safety agencies, wireless carriers, technology vendors, equipment manufacturers, and local wireline carriers. However, despite the efficiency of our public 911 system in our country and especially in NYS, there are those who find the telephone difficult to use in an emergency. There are various apps to help ALL to reach emergency services and, more importantly, to ensure the appropriate service is called and resources are not delayed (such as police investigating a “silent” 911 call to find out the actual emergency). Sometimes someone is unable to talk, sometimes they are too scared to talk (such as a home invasion), and a myriad of other reasons. There are multiple smartphone apps available where those in need can call and emergency response is dispatched; while there is often a nominal subscription fee for use, there may also be other services attached. Some of these apps include: Rescu Emergency Alert, ICE Medical Standard app, Medical ID app, Siren GPS, EMNet findERnow, and My3. Among the added features some of these apps offer are GPS tracking, notifying emergency contacts, and forwarding your medical records. Some areas, including New York City, now support Text-to-911 services although the FCC still maintains that voicecalling 911 is still the more reliable and expedient way to reach emergency services. (And yes, it is just as illegal to send a phony text as it is to prank call 911 services.) If you try texting in an unsupported area, your text will be bounced back and undelivered.
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Fire at Piano Works in East Rochester Quickly Extinguished EAST ROCHESTER, NY - On Friday, June 18th, firefighters from East Rochester and Brighton responded to the Piano Works at 349 West Commercial Street for the report of smoke showing from the roof. Units arrived on location and found a smoldering fire on the roof, which was quickly extinguished. There were no injuries. Fairport firefighters stood by in East Rochester during the incident.
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Arson Ruled Cause of Structure Fire in Jamestown JAMESTOWN, NY - At 6:43 P.M. on June 25th, the Jamestown FD was dispatched to 308 Crescent Street, at the former Jamestown Royal furniture building, for flames showing. Car 1 went on scene and reported a working structure fire and requested an off-shift of 15+1. Car 1 requested Falconer Truck 401 to the scene. The heat from the blaze was so intense at times that it could be felt more than two blocks away and quickly melted the siding on a nearby home. Area residents were forced to evacuate as heavy black smoke could be seen from several
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points across the city. At various points loud booming sounds could be heard, likely the result of portions of bricks from the building crashing to the ground. Kennedy FD was requested to the scene, as well as Busti ambulance. An emergency demolition was ordered. The cause of the fire has been ruled arson. - JOHN SMITH
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Three-Car MVA with Injuries in Newburgh NEWBURGH, NY - Cronomer Valley FD responded to a threevehicle MVA with injuries on June 18th at Route 32, north of Sarvis Lane. Firefighters assisted with injured parties and checked the vehicles for hazards, and also spread speedy dry on fluids on the roadway. Town of Newburgh EMS transported two subjects from the scene to Montefiore/St. Luke's Hospital. Cronomer Valley Fire Police detoured traffic on Route 32 onto Sarvis Lane during the incident. Town of Newburgh Police are investigating the cause.
(L to R): Brighton Town Supervisor William Moehle with award honoree, Brighton Volunteer Ambulance's Michael E. Pollock, and presenter NYS Senator Jeremy A. Cooney.
Sen. Cooney Honors Brighton EMT with NYS Senate Commendation BRIGHTON, NY - Recently, Senator Jeremy Cooney (SD56Rochester) honored retired EMT Michael E. Pollock with a Commendation from the New York State Senate. Pollock has been part of the Brighton EMS community since 1987. However, he retired as a volunteer EMT due to an injury. Pollock continues to advocate on behalf of EMS workers. His work includes serving both on the Board of Directors of Brighton Volunteer Ambulance and the STEP Council of the Genesee Region (Society for Total Emergency Programs). He also serves as Advisor to the Director and President of Ezras Nashim, the only Orthodox Jewish allwomen EMS group in the United States, located in Borough Park – Brooklyn. Pollock helped secure significant funding for expanding the Brighton Volunteer Ambulance Base and advocated ensuring that EMTs, statewide, are considered “essential workers” during the pandemic and beyond. He also has participated in NAEMTs EMS Day on
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the Hill. Pollock serves in an ex-officio role on the NYS EMS Memorial Committee, reaching out to NYS Executive Chamber and elected officials to attend the ceremony. He assisted Ezras Nashim in the fight for their NYS DOH “Certificate of Need” to operate a Basic Life Support ambulance. Allowing these Orthodox Jewish women to provide emergency medical ambulance transport to other Orthodox women enables them to maintain their modesty. Pollock has also saved the lives of two different neighbors; one a senior citizen that was electrocuted and the other an infant in respiratory arrest while off duty. He retired after 28 years as an NYS DOCS sergeant and also a firefighter. The Senate Commendation Award recognizes exceptional people who have made a lasting contribution to their community through volunteerism, leadership,
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and charitable work. Senator Jeremy Cooney said, “I am honored to recognize Michael Pollock for his dedication as a local health hero and for being an advocate for those who are committed to this life-saving work. EMS workers are “essential” healthcare workers who helped us survive the pandemic, and the Senate’s Commendation Award is a testament to that work as well as Michael’s lasting impact in the Brighton community.” “I am humbled," said Michael E. Pollock. "I don’t do the things I do for recognition. Instead, I help others; whether it is the work I do at Brighton Volunteer Ambulance, or my state, or now national EMS advocacy work, I do it, so we accomplish great things to help others. This award also recognizes EMS. All too often, especially at governmental budget time, we are forgotten. I hope this is the dawn of a new beginning. I appreciate being recognized by Senator Cooney for the work I have done.” - MICHAEL POLLOCK
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Fatal Head-On Collision in Glenmont Under Investigation GLENMONT, NY - A crash resulted in one fatality and sent another to the hospital after two cars collided head-on on River Road in Glenmont on Wednesday, June 2nd. First responders were dispatched to 822 River Road in front of the Glenmont Job Corps at 4:33 P.M. for the report of a head-on collision with people trapped and one unconscious individual. Arriving officers from Bethlehem Police reported that there was confirmed entrapment of two drivers, with one under the dashboard and the unconscious individual was not breathing, advising EMS to step up their response. Initial dispatch stated that one of the vehicles was also reported to be on fire, but arriving crews found no fire. The Selkirk Fire Department was dispatched to the call and requested Slingerlands Fire for an additional heavy rescue truck due to entrapment in both vehicles. Firefighters cut the driver’s side door to extricate the driver of a white 2020 Chevrolet pickup that was traveling northbound on River Road. Chief Joe Michaniw of Selkirk Fire said the driver of the pickup reported that he lost consciousness and didn’t know how he got where he was. The driver was transported to Albany Medical Center by Delmar-Bethlehem EMS with leg injuries and other injuries that do not appear to be life-threatening. The driver of the white 2013 Kia was traveling southbound on River Road and was pronounced dead at the scene. Crews had to wait for the Albany County Coroner and District Attorney’s office to arrive at the scene for the investigation before the deceased driver could be extricated from the vehicle. “The second extrication was a deceased male victim and that was a slow process trying to get him out,” Michaniw said. “The car was pretty crushed and he was tight in there.” Firefighters started with cutting the doors and the B pillar of the car. They then rolled the dashboard back far enough until the coroner was comfortable to remove the victim from the car safely. The investigation took several hours and was prolonged due to heavy downpours in the area. Crews were on the scene for almost four hours. “It’s going to be long when we have a fatality for the investigation with the police,” Michaniw said. Debris was scattered across the roadway, which was cleaned off by firefighters. Fire Police from Selkirk and Elsmere Fire Departments shut down River Road at Wemple Road, and River Road at Clapper Road, for the en-
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tirety of this incident. Agencies on the scene included Bethlehem Police, New York State Police, Delmar-Bethlehem EMS, Albany County Paramedics, and Selkirk, Slingerlands and Elsmere Fire Departments. The cause of the crash is still under investigation. - THOMAS MARRA
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A head-on collision in Glenmont with heavy entrapment of two patients turned fatal for one driver.
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Just a few…. FORK & HOSE CO. a Food Blog by A.J. Fusco
Recipes don’t have to be complicated to be good. Many times, the best meals are the simplest. A good recipe does not have to read like a dictionary of ingredients. Sometimes all it takes is three quality ingredients, simple execution and a confident cook. Why three ingredients you ask? After three, a recipe can start to get muddled down, resembling more of a hodgepodge of flavor
and textures. Keeping the amount of components to a minimum does a few things. First and foremost it allows the ingredients to shine. This is why choosing quality is of the utmost importance. Organic, fresh produce is best, especially if in season. I highly suggest going to your local farmers markets for fruits and vegetables. It is a great way to learn what grows in your area, which is what usually will taste best. Buy the best meat you can that is within your budget, such as grass-fed beef, pasture raised pork and free-range chicken. Quality meat can make a huge difference when you are cooking it simply with a few other ingredients. You could also shop the local farmers market for this as
IN SERVICE well. Using only a few items also helps in keeping costs down, which is always a good thing, especially in the firehouse. It will also allow your budget to be spent on those quality ingredients we just spoke about. And lastly, it helps simplify a recipe, which is important, especially for the new cooks out there. Some recipes can seem daunting with too many steps, which can be discouraging to some. Keeping it simple builds confidence in the kitchen with basic cooking techniques, which will only make you a better cook. This recipe for Grilled Chicken Caprese uses only a few ingredients, making it a quick and easy meal that’s also delicious, especially in the summer!
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Multiple Departments Battle Fast-Moving Barn Fire in Stuyvesant STUYVESANT, NY - On June 27th, the Stuyvesant Falls Fire Department along with mutual aid from Stuyvesant, West Ghent, Kinderhook, Stottville, South Schodack, Stockport, TriVillage, Niverville, Hudson, North Chatham, East Chatham, Valatie, and Schodack Landing were dispatched to 550 Route 26A for a reported working barn fire. The first arriving chief on scene immediately declared a working structure fire and requested mutual aid to the scene. As the first arriving engine was pulling in to the scene, the farmer and his family were able to successfully get all of the cows out of the barn. On arrival, firefighters had a very large barn that was well involved with flames shooting 40feet in to the clear afternoon sky with a large column of smoke that could be seen for miles. Firefighters positioned their engine in the rear of the farm and began to use their master streams to attempt to knock down the heavy fire condition. Additional resources quickly began to arrive on scene and firefighters laid a quarter-mile of supply line to the pond in the back of the farm and established a water supply with the engines in between the barn that was well involved. Temperatures in the low 90's hampered fire fighting abilities. Firefighters established a tanker operation at the end of the driveway to bring in an adequate amount of water to extinguish the fire. Crews deployed several hand
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lines and attempted to knock down the heavy fire condition, but the flames had quickly spread down throughout the barn as it was full of machinery, hay and other farm items. Multiple ladder companies arrived on scene and set up at both locations in front of the barn and in the rear of the barn and began to conduct master stream operations. The Chatham FD set up in front of the barn and was being fed by the non-stop tanker rotation in the front of the scene, while the Stottville FD set up in the rear of the building and protected the cows from the approaching fire. As firefighters were using their master streams and hand lines the barn collapsed, sending a significant amount of hot embers into the air. Over 60 firefighters continued to battle the barn fire for over three hours. The quick thinking of the first arriving units on scene establishing a barrier between the barns prevented any other buildings from being damaged. Firefighters conducted extensive overhaul of the barn before clearing the scene. No injuries were reported and none of the cows were injured. The cause of the barn fire is currently under investigation. - JEFFREY BELSCHWINDER
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Body Recovered from Hudson River NEWBURGH, NY - The City of Newburgh FD and PD responded on Wednesday night, June 9th, for a reported subject that fell into the Hudson River off Blue Point Dock. Newburgh FD requested dive teams to the scene to conduct a search. Monroe, Port Jervis, Huguenot and Sparrowbush responded to the scene. After searching the Hudson, the search was called off until the following morning. On Thursday morning, June 10th, the New York State Police Dive Team was at the location along with the Orange County Sheriff's Office with boats. The United States Coast Guard patrolled the Hudson all night. NYSP recovered a body and Orange County the Medical Examiner's Office was notified. City of Newburgh Police are investigating the drowning.
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Pets Rescued from Henrietta House Fire HENRIETTA, NY - Shortly after midnight on June 6th, the Henrietta Fire District responded to a house fire at 18 Beaconsfield Road. Upon arrival, firefighters found fire through the roof of a one-story home. Mutual aid was requested to the scene from Gates and Scottsville Fire Departments. The blaze was brought under control in about 40 minutes. Several pets were able to be rescued, but unfortunately one cat remains unaccounted for. There were no injuries reported. The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Monroe County Fire Bureau.
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Red Hook School District Sends Important Message to Seniors RED HOOK, NY - Red Hook school administrators along with Dutchess County Senior Assistant District Attorney Ryan LeGrady, the Red Hook Fire Company, the Tivoli Fire Department and the Red Hook Police Department teamed up on the morning of June 4th to present a “mock crash” demonstration at the Red Hook High School, emphasizing the negative impacts of making unsafe choices involving driving. As the school year was coming to an end, with many local proms and parties scheduled, it is more important than ever for students to be aware of the short and long term consequences of distracted driving. It only takes an instant to make a decision that can lead to an event that can change someone's life forever.
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Working Basement Fire in Henrietta HENRIETTA, NY - On Thursday, June 10th at 4:36 P.M., Henrietta firefighters and CHS EMS responded to a structure fire at 41 Flatt Road. Engine 642 arrived on location with smoke showing from a one-and-a-half story house. A working fire was declared and Engine 8 from the City of Rochester was requested to the scene as the RIC. Interior crews reported a fire in the basement. There were no injuries and the cause of the blaze was under investigation by the Monroe County Fire Bureau.
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Port Jervis Fire Chief Dominic Cicalese presents the first of a newly created title of Honorary Deputy Chief and a badge to 57-year active PJFD Firefighter Tom Vicchiariello.
Port Jervis Half-Century-Plus Firefighter Honored with Newly Created Title PORT JERVIS, NY - Port Jervis Fire Department honored a member of its department for decades of active service in June, and bestowed upon him a newly created department title. Thomas J. Vicchiariello, a member of Excelsior Engine Co. No. 5 and 56-year PJFD firefighter, was presented with a Proclamation of Appreciation on June 7, 2021 naming him a PJFD Honorary Deputy Chief, and a badge indicating the same. PJFD Chief Dominic M. Cicalese made the presentation to Vicchiariello during the all-volunteer 174-year-old department’s June Board of Officers meeting. Cicalese, along with 1st Assistant Chief Keith K. Brown and 2nd Assistant Chief Anthony W. Fuller, thanked officers of the department as well as company, squad line, and civil officers, and apparatus chauffeurs for their contributions during the past year before presenting the special individual honor to Vicchiariello. The proclamation reads, in
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part, “The outstanding contributions of a particular member is deserving of special recognition of his decades of selfless service and special contributions to the overall good and continued success of the Port Jervis Fire Department.” Cicalese explained how the Honorary Deputy Chief designation came about earlier this year. PJFD chiefs decided that they wanted to create a title that symbolized something more than just an award, as Cicalese said a lot of larger departments do. The new title is meant to recognize both firefighters and community member civilians who have contributed to the betterment of the department throughout the years. “By creating this position that person will forever be recognized by our department as also signified by a badge #,” Cicalese said. “Thomas J. Vicchiariello has contributed not only to our depart-
ment, but also our city throughout the many decades.” Vicchiariello also serves as the City's OEM director and planning board chairman, in addition to other community service efforts that he and his family are involved in together. “We only found it fitting for Tom, who endlessly works hard for our department by keeping our entire vehicle and marine fleet operational,” Cicalese said. “Tom has been serving in this position for the last two decades. We couldn't imagine where our department would be without him. At this point, Tom has saved the taxpayers in the millions on apparatus, marine and equipment repairs.” The meeting was followed by the department’s annual Officers Appreciation Night, hosted each year on the first Monday in June. This year’s function was held at Howard Wheat Engine Co. #4 on Owen Street. - SHARON SIEGEL
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Hot Wheels in Henrietta HENRIETTA, NY - On Tuesday, June 15th, Henrietta firefighters responded to a car fire at the Jay Scutti Plaza on Hylan Drive. Engine 642 arrived on location with the engine compartment of the vehicle well involved. The fire was quickly extinguished and no injuries were reported.
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Black Smoke Fills the Clear Morning Sky from House Fire in Albany ALBANY, NY - On June 17th at 7:06 A.M., the City of Albany FD was dispatched to 313 Delaware Avenue for multiple calls reporting a well involved house fire. Thick heavy brown smoke filled the clear blue sky over the south end of the city of Albany for miles. Truck 4 immediately transmitted the Signal 30 as they had heavy fire showing from the second floor of the structure. Multiple engine companies quickly arrived on scene and firefighters deployed multiple hand lines to the front door of the house. With heavy fire blowing over the tops of the firefighters heads from the second floor and thick brown smoke pushing from the roof and all of the windows, firefighters made their way up the stairs where they encountered extreme heat and heavy fire conditions. With multiple exposure issues on both sides of the structure, command transmitted the second-alarm to bring in two additional engine companies, a truck company, and a rescue squad. Firefighters were able to confirm that everyone was out of the house and all residents were accounted for.
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Several engine companies connected to the nearby fire hydrants and established a water supply for the scene. With a significant amount of power lines in front of the structure, Truck 4 was not able to get its ladder up and was forced to keep its stick in the air. Truck 2 pulled in next to Truck 4 and maneuvered through the power lines to get close to the house. Firefighters inside of the structure were making an aggressive attack and driving the fire back. As heavy thick brown smoke continued to push from the roof area of the house, the front portion of the home collapsed forward onto the porch. Firefighters in the front of the building used a two-and-a-half inch hand line and began to knock down the heavy fire running the eaves of the building. Command advised the crews inside of the second floor that they had heavy fire pushing from the roof and also traveling the attic. An additional hand line was brought up to the
second floor and firefighters began to pull ceilings to knock down any visible fire. Firefighters found access to the attic area and began to knock down the heavy fire condition that was traveling over their heads. At 7:37 A.M., command notified the crews inside to make their way out of the building and that they were going to use Truck 2 to knock down the heavy fire still remaining in the roof. Truck 2 opened up his master streams and quickly began to knock down the deep-seated fire in the roof area. National grid arrived on scene and cut power to the house and at the pole for firefighters. The Red Cross was also notified and requested to the scene. Firefighters made their way back into the structure and conducted overhaul of the severely damaged fire building for over two hours. Fire investigators arrived on scene and began to conduct their investigation into what caused the fire. Delaware Avenue remained closed for a good portion of the morning while crews operated on scene. No injuries were reported. - JEFFREY BELSCHWINDER
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80 Years of Fire & Rescue Apparatus in Fairfax County, Virginia: 1923-2003 By Peter West and Mike Sanders Available from: FSP Books & Videos 433 Main Street Hudson, MA 01749 1-800-522-8528 E-mail: support@fire-policeems.com www.fire-police-ems.com Price: $35.00 This is a soft cover, 8 ½ inch by 11 inch book, that has 176 pages. It is said that a picture is worth 1000 words. This book has over 500 black and white quality photos, most of which are apparatus but with a good number of ambulances included. There are also fire stations, both with and with-
out apparatus in front of them. One thing I can say is that all of the vehicle photos are well positioned as to angle and sun exposure. The only color photos are those on the cover. The two men who put this book together (with a vast number of apparatus photographers) proclaim their dedication by the very fact that they state that the information provided is as correct as can be determined, but they leave open the door that if for some reason there is an error, that they be notified of it. There are 399-square-miles in the county, which has 37 stations including the City of Fairfax. These stations are outlined in the book by number. A vast array of different vintages of apparatus awaits the reader. As an apparatus photographer for 47 years, I can appreciate the models and designs especially of the older trucks which were easier to identify than many of today. There is also an index of manufacturers at the end of the book with page numbers of the respective brands making it easy to look vehicles up. This is a book that is worth the price!
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One Transported from MVA on I-84 in Newburgh SHARON E SIEGEL
NEWBURGH, NY - The Good-Will FD responded to a reported MVA on June 23rd on I-84 westbound at mile marker 38. Town of Newburgh EMS and New York State Police were at the scene. Firefighters checked both vehicles for hazards, and one subject was transported to Montefiore/St. Luke's Hospital. One lane was shut down during the accident investigation. NYSP is investigating the cause.
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Subjects Rescued from Delaware River in Sparrowbush SPARROWBUSH, NY - Two individuals were rescued on June 19th after their canoe overturned in the Delaware River. Sparrowbush Engine Company was dispatched at 4:35 P.M. to the mountainous river area alongside the Hawks Nest in the Town of Deerpark, where the river runs along the New York side with Pennsylvania on the opposite side. SECO Captain Michael Reiser said he and his crew were responding to the river rescue call when he was advised by 911 that there were two subjects involved. One was a female in the water, and the other a male on the Pennsylvania shore, with no other information available at that time. “When I got on scene, I yelled to a few rafts to see if anybody saw something. They all came back
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negative at that point,” Reiser said. “I had Port (Jervis) Chief Tony Fuller respond to the Hawk’s Nest in a pull off area to see if he could see the subjects with binoculars. He could not.” Matamoras and Westfall (PA) boats were dispatched to launch from Kittatinny Canoes, and Sparrowbush and Port Jervis were dispatched to Number 2 Beach (NY). Lumberland Fire Department also launched from further up river. Reiser said this turned out to be a good call because the subjects were located past the Hawk’s Nest, and Lumberland FD was able to pick both up on the PA side of the river. “Both were out of the water
when they arrived and both had life jackets on that saved their lives,” Reiser said. “I believe the river is low right now, but still always have a life jacket on. It will save your life.” Lumberland transported both individuals, uninjured, to Number 2 Beach where the two were able to return to their livery as planned. “The operation was smooth and everybody worked together very well,” Reiser said. “It’s so nice to have mutual aid companies that are so proficient like the ones in our area. I thank them all.” An additional water rescue call took place the following day, also with all subjects safely returned to shore. - SHARON SIEGEL
Route 9W Collision Causes Friday Evening Traffic in Glenmont GLENMONT, NY - Reports of a head-on collision backed up Route 9W in Glenmont on Friday, June 4th. Several 911 calls reported a head-on collision in the area of Route 9W and Hague Boulevard at 5:20 P.M. Selkirk Fire, Delmar-Bethlehem EMS, Albany County Paramedics and Bethlehem Police were dispatched to the scene. Fire command arrived to find two cars in the middle of Route 9W directly in front of Hague Boulevard, with one driver complaining of injury. “Through investigation it was determined that a 2017 Jeep was turning left from Hague Boulevard to travel north on Route 9W when it struck a 2013 Chevrolet that had
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been traveling north on Route 9W,” according to a report from Bethlehem Police. Both vehicles only had one occupant, the report added. Police say the drivers of both vehicles were transported to Albany Medical Center with minor injuries. The driver of the Jeep was issued a citation for failure to yield the rightof-way, according to police. Route 9W was blocked off at Wemple Road and Jericho Road while crews worked on cleaning up the scene. - THOMAS MARRA
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Islip Town Fire & EMS Museum & Education Center Partners with NYSAFC for New Emergency Services Expo The Islip Town Fire & EMS Museum & Education Centers is excited to announce a new partnership with the New York State Association of Fire Chiefs (NYSAFC). The organizations have joined together to host the Metropolitan Fire/EMS Expo, which will debut in 2022 at a date and location to be announced. The museum is very excited about this partnership, teaming up with this venerable organization that has conducted a statewide emergency services conference and exposition for more than 100 years. This collaboration will allow for an enhanced event that will feature exhibits highlighting new products and technologies in the industry, as well as educational seminars for emergency services personnel. This is an exciting day for the New York metropolitan region, as this educational and enjoyable
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event will be geared toward local first responders and proceeds will benefit the fire/EMS museums on Long Island. These museums are manned by volunteers and help preserve the rich history of the fire/EMS service, which dates back to the late 1700s on Long Island. The Islip Town Fire & EMS Museum & Education Center and NYSAFC look forward to working with local vendors and fire/EMS departments from the New York metropolitan area on this new endeavor. Look for more information on the New York Metropolitan Fire/EMS Expo on the museum and NYSAFC website in the coming months. - ED TULLY
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Driver Flees Scene After Hitting Two Pedestrians in Shirley SHIRLEY, NY - On Saturday, June 12th at about 3:25 P.M., the Brookhaven Fire Department and Shirley Community Ambulance were activated for a report of a motorcycle crash at Flintlock Dr., off Heston Road. Assistant Chief Giuseppe Loiacono (5-3-32) arrived on scene to find two pedestrians that were struck at the scene. According to police, the vehicle that struck them had fled the scene. Rescue 4 and Engine 8 arrived and brought their crews up with brooms as instructed while Shirley EMS checked on the patients and police interviewed them. The subjects were conscious and alert, and both were taken to a local hospital for treatment of minor injuries. The scene was turned over to SCPD 7th Precinct officers to complete their investigation.
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Driver Cheats Death After Car Becomes Impaled on Guardrail in Selden SELDEN, NY - A driver is lucky to be alive after their car crashed into a guardrail on Country Road 83 on May 30th. The guardrail traveled through the car over 30-feet, missing the driver by just a few inches. The driver was trapped between the guardrail and the driver's side door. Firefighters used hydraulic tools to remove both doors. Once the driver was freed he was transported with serious injuries by Selden FD ambulance and paramedics.
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NASSAU COUNTY, NY - Because of the pandemic restrictions during 2020, the Franklin Square and Munson Explorer Post 710 of the Franklin Square and Munson Fire Department were not able to perform any of the community service activities that they usually do. However, this year members of the Post visited the Franklin Square 9/11 Memorial and placed flags at all of the 24 name markers that represent some of the Nassau County residents who lost their lives on 9/11. This was done as an act of community service. In addition, members of the Post also participated in the VFW-sponsored town Memorial Day Parade.
OAKDALE, NY - On June 4th, the West Sayville Fire Department was activated for a motor vehicle accident involving a vehicle vs. building at the intersection of Montauk Highway and Oakdale Bohemia Road. Two patients were pinned in the vehicle which was wedged inside of the building, causing heavy structural damage. A crossing guard was also hit as she stood on her post ensuring the safety of the local school children. Crews from Rescue 3 worked to extricate the victims trapped inside the vehicle as other members secured the unstable building. All victims were transported to a local hospital by Sayville Community Ambulance.
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BAY SHORE, NY - The Bay Shore FD recently attended brush truck training given by the New York Wildfire Academy. The training included 12 hours of classroom instruction on limitations of Engines and Crews, Fire Behavior, weather, fuels and topography. New York State Rangers talked about the past history of fire on the island and future fire predictions, along with structure protection. Firefighters that are not eligible to drive can still take the classroom part and receive an Awareness Certificate. After the classroom portion was the driving field day at the Suffolk County Fire Academy, a 1.5 mile course for large brush trucks, and a 1.2 mile course for smaller brush trucks. Both have sand pits, "K" turns, backing areas and some very tight spots. At the end of the driving day students also received an operations certificate. SABELLA/ON SCENE PHOTOGRAPHY 2021
Holtsville Resident Suffers Burn Injuries in Afternoon House Fire
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HOLTSVILLE, NY - Firefighters were returning from a run on June 25th when they were activated for a residential structure fire in a converted garage building in the rear of a property at 1056 Waverly Avenue. The first units on scene were advised that all three residents, a male, female and child, were able to escape the fire, but at least one received burns. EMS personnel transported the injured female to University Hospital burn unit with
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burns to the arm. The male refused medical attention on scene for smoke inhalation, and the child was uninjured. The fire appeared to have started on the first floor and extended up the staircase to the second floor, destroying the staircase in the process. Firefighters made an aggressive interior attack, bringing
a second line to the second floor through a window and were able to quickly contain the fire inside the building. Firefighters from Holtsville, Farmingville, Hobrook, Ronkonkoma, Selden and North Patchogue supplied mutual aid. No other injuries were reported. Brookhaven fire marshals responded and were inspecting the fire scene. - CHRIS SABELLA
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Brookhaven Firefighters Handle Involved Auto BROOKHAVEN, NY - On May 31st just before 12:30 A.M., the Brookhaven Fire Department was activated for a report of a vehicle fire on Old South Country Road, off Montauk Highway. Assistant Chiefs Anthony Verni (5-3-31) and Giuseppe Loiacono (5-3-32) were the first to respond to the scene. On arrival, Chief Loiacono advised that he had an involved auto. Engines 5-3-8 and 5-3-9 were dispatched to the scene. On arrival, a line was stretched and placed into operation to combat the fire conditions. Chief Loiacono also requested that another line be stretched for the foam to be placed into operation. The fire was quickly knocked down. No injuries were reported and units were placed back into service after about 45 minutes of the initial call.
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Shooting Leads to Pursuit in Shirley that Ends in Crash SHIRLEY, NY - On Thursday, June 3rd just before 8:00 P.M., the Mastic Fire Department was activated for a report of a vehicle crash with one car smoking at the Northbound William Floyd Parkway and Moriches Middle Island Road. Mastic Ambulance personnel were also dispatched to the scene. On arrival, Mastic FD Chiefs Rudy Sunderman and Gene Martucci found a vehicle crash with fluid leak and injuries, however there did not appear to be any car fire. They were briefed by Suffolk Police and advised that it was a crime scene. Incoming units were advised not to place down speedy dry
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or clean up any of the debris that was in the road. Chief Sunderman requested some battery cable snips to be brought up so that they could secure the battery on one vehicle. Fire Police also came into the scene and positioned to divert traffic off the William Floyd Parkway on to Moriches Middle Island Road. Ambulances were requested from surrounding departments, including Shirley Community Ambulance, Ridge FD and Yaphank
FD due to multiple patients. At least three of the people that were transported to local hospitals were transported in police custody. Police were reportedly seen pursuing one of the vehicles involved in the crash as the occupants were reportedly wanted in connection with a shooting that occurred a short time prior down in Mastic Beach. Suffolk Police Crime Scene investigators were at the crash scene for an extended period of time conducting an investigation. - JOHN WALTHERS
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CENTEREACH, NY - An early afternoon fire was reported at 6 Dixie Lane on June 16th. Upon arrival, firefighters were met with thick brown smoke coming from the eaves of the roof, but no visible flames. Firefighters stretched hand lines and began an aggressive search for the fire, which was located in the attic. Firefighters knocked down all visible fire and were surprised to find that it was not a contents fire, but only rafters and the floor of the attic that was on fire. Two dogs were removed to safety from the back of the home. One dog was carried out by Suffolk County Police Officer Deleonardo to a family member across the street.
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Driver Transported After Crashing Into Tree in Nesconset NESCONSET, NY - On June 9th at 11:49 A.M., the Nesconset Fire Department was activated for a car versus tree in the parking lot of Costco Whole Foods. Chief Anderson (4-4-30) was the first unit on scene and advised he had two cars involved, one with minor damage and the other with heavy damage in the front of the car with fluids coming out from underneath. Chief 30 told Rescue 449 to bring speedy dry up to cover the fluids on the ground, and asked for the crew of Ambulance 6A (4-4-6A) to check out the patient in the Mercedes Benz that hit the tree. The driver of the Mercedes Benz was transported to the hospital with minor injuries and was expected to be ok. All units were on scene for about 15 minutes before clearing from the alarm after the initial 9-1-1 call.
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South Country Ambulance Boat 5-42-26 arrives back at Bellport Marina with the patient after he was ejected off a jet ski and suffered a fractured ankle.
Jet Ski Crash in Mastic Beach Activates Multiple Departments MASTIC BEACH, NY - On Sunday, June 6th just before 11:15 A.M., the Mastic Beach Fire Department and Mastic Beach Ambulance were dispatched to a report of a jet ski accident in the inlet. Mastic Beach Chief Fred Loiacono arrived on scene to the Smith Point Marina and quickly set up a command post. South Country Ambulance was also activated as mutual aid for their Boat and Skiff. Mastic Beach Chief Loiacono requested the department's zodiac (5-13- Marine 2) to be brought to the Smith Point Marina to launch. 5-13-Marine 2 was launched and Scuba Rescue truck 5-13-7
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also came to the command post at the marina along with fire police and Suffolk County Park Rangers. South Country Ambulance Skiff 5-42-26A was the first to make contact with the jet ski operator, who had hit a sandbar. They radioed back advising that the patient had a fractured ankle from being ejected off the jet ski. Members of both departments worked together to assist the patient. Suffolk County Police Marine Bureau Unit Marine Mike was also on scene. The patient was stabilized and secured for trans-
port before being transferred over to South Country Ambulance boat 5-42-26. 5-42-26 transported the patient back to the Bellport Marina with SCPD Marine Mike following them not far behind. At the Bellport Marina, Chief Greg Miglino was on shore along with South Country Ambulance unit 5-42-20 and Bellport FD Chief Zaffarano. Chiefs Miglino and Zaffarano assisted the crews of 5-42-20 and 5-42-26 in transferring the patient to a stretcher and loading him in to the ambulance. The patient was then transported to a local hospital for further treatment. - JOHN WALTHERS
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Driver Suffers Serious Injuries After Car Leaves Roadway in East Moriches EAST MORICHES, NY - At 11:00 P.M. on May 27th, the East Moriches FD and Community Ambulance Co. responded to a one-car accident on Chapman Blvd. The driver of the car involved left the roadway and hit everything in its path, including a telephone pole, a huge rock, bushes, and finally a 45-foot tree which was completely uprooted. East Moriches firefighters extricated the patient using hydraulic tools before transferring them over to East Moriches Community Ambulance ALS personnel, who then transported them to an awaiting police medevac. The driver was flown to University Hospital with serious injuries.
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CENTRAL ISLIP, NY - In May, the Islip Town Firefighters Museum hosted a very valuable training day for members of the fire service. Instructors from PL Vulcan visited the museum to host two sessions (morning and afternoon) on Man Vs. Machine Training. This training consisted of multiple stations that were set up with different scenarios where a person may be caught against, in or under a “Machine”. The stations varied widely from items such as a person being stuck under a car, or in a swing, or just having rings stuck on the finger, to more gory types of scenarios, like an impalement on a fence,
or even hands/arms stuck in various types of machinery like meat grinders and other industrial types of equipment. The instructors from PL Vulcan didn't just lecture, they talked to the firefighters and listened to some of their ideas about how to tackle each scenario and also gave valuable feedback after each evolution was completed. By the end of the day approximately 60 firefighters had gained valuable training knowledge that they will be able to bring back to their departments and not only put to use themselves, but potentially show their fellow firefighters and officers.
CONNOR JACOBS
Car Versus Pole in Brookhaven BROOKHAVEN, NY - At approximately 7:23 P.M. on Sunday, June 13th, the Brookhaven Fire Department and South Country Ambulance Company were toned out for a reported motor vehicle accident in front of 2634 Montauk Highway, between Horseblock Road and Yapank Avenue. Rescue 3 (5-3-3) was the first truck on the road and was advised by Fire-Com that there were wires down. Rescue 3 arrived on scene
JOHN WALTHERS- SUFFOLK FIRE PHOTOS
Firefighters from West Sayville and Brookhaven work to remove a hand prop from a meat grinder during Man Vs. Machine training at Islip Town Firefighters Museum.
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and was met with a single-car MVA with a pole involved. The crew from Rescue 3 quickly went to work cleaning up the accident scene. Fire police 19 (5-3-19) arrived on scene and blocked off the road as 2nd Assistant Chief Giuseppe Loiacono (5-3-32) arrived and ad-
vised Fire-Com that there was a pole completely snapped in half and hanging over the roadway. The road was kept shut down by Suffolk County Police Department until PSEG arrived on scene to fix the pole. All units were back in service within 45 minutes of the call coming out. There were no injuries reported. - CONNOR JACOBS
COMMAND VEHICLES If your Department has photos you would like to see in our “Command Vehicles” feature, please upload them on our website, www.1stResponderNews.com or email them to Lindsey@1stResponderNews.com
If you have photos you would like to see in our “Working Faces” feature, please upload them on our website, www.1stResponderNews.com or email them to Lindsey@1stResponderNews.com
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Brookhaven Probie Matt Oliviero on scene of a vehicle crash involving 2 pedestrians being struck in Shirley on Flintlock Drive.
Nesconset's Chief 30 (4-4-30) on scene of a car vs. tree.
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The care of Senior Members Chaplain's Corner Didymus McHugh
I remember years ago, one fire department carried on its rolls people who were senior members. These were men who have served many years. They may not have participated much on the regular runs, but they might have come out for major fires to support the younger crews. They may have brought food or coffee, or they may have watched the pump or help pick up after the fire. The important thing was that these people were still useful and treated with respect. The way that fires were fought may have changed, since they stretched their lines, but listen to the principals. You may find something that has been forgotten that is still very useful. Many times, people are discarded because of their age or physical limitations. I think of fire companies or departments, who may work with a person of special needs. The person may only be able to wash a fire apparatus or perform some task that we may consider menial, but for them, it gives them dignity. I have seen members retire and then lose their identity because they always went to the fire station or knew where the action was, because they were in the middle of it. They may be in their home or in a nursing home but their mind may rekindle the fire from years ago and they get to fight the fire in their memories. Wait a second, if the old firefighters, the firemen, want to tell their stories, why not write them down. Each town or city has its own history. We can record the firemen telling us the story of the fires and put that on a website as part of the department’s history. We can keep a record of the tools and techniques that were used. We can learn extrication techniques without having to use hydraulic tools of today or how to vent a roof without using a saw. I have never known an axe that would fail to start. I think of people that I know through some of the fire organizations and I am honored to be working with men who are 95years-old. The older members come up with ideas that the younger people may forget about, the essentials, the fundamentals. A while ago, some young firefighters were so sold on technology. They were being taught about how to call a “mayday”,
using their radios. Someone asked a question that most people did not think about: “how do I call a 'mayday' if you lose your portable radio or if it gets damaged”?. One of the senior members recounted that they would look out the window and see if they could find a fire chief or officer. If they could, they would take off their helmet and throw it at the chief or officer and see if they could hit them with the helmet. They said it was a sure way to get their attention. Each one of us has value at all times. Let us continue to stay in touch with the people who should have our respect. These people are the reason why so many people wanted to be a firefighter or work in public safety and serve our fellow man. Right now, we have many senior members who may not be able to leave their homes, or are in nursing homes or have other challenges. Are these people now forgotten? How about doing a rotation on visiting them? Take your company or department roster, have people sign up so that the member has a visitor at least every weekend. Check to verify that your chaplain is making their rounds to visit and stay in touch with the senior members. By visiting, you may be able to help the senior member continue to get benefits that they have earned for their service. You may really bring a smile to them and stay such a meaningful part of the family’s life. I know plenty of senior members who may know or have known almost everyone in town, but today they may not be able to get out. They may be restricted as to where they may go. They may be restricted to a bed, a room or a facility. Please put yourself in their place. How would you feel? Bored, lonely, forgotten? I know that you may have other people who may want to join in a conversation, if in a nursing home, so allow for that in your time visiting. Your visit brings smiles to people’s faces and you brighten their days. To my senior members, I say thank you. To Uncle Emil, Walt, Chubby, Senior, CC, Big Ed, Dad, thank you for raising me and teaching me. May I always find a way to honor you. Please continue to take care of the senior members. They have put their lives on the line. They may have taught you. They deserve our continued respect and compassion.
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STEVE WHITE
Second-Alarm with Injuries in Staten Island STATEN ISLAND, NY - FDNY was dispatched on June 26th at 6:57 P.M. on 2-2 Box 0887 for a reported structure fire at 1072 Victory Blvd., in the Sunnyside section of Staten Island. Crews arrived and found heavy fire on the first and second floors, and attic of a three-story private dwelling. Five lines were stretched and put in to operation. FDNY reported that nine firefighters were injured, as well as one civilian, all with non-life-threatening injuries. The fire was placed as 'probably will hold' at 7:44 P.M.
MEMORIES If you have photos you would like to see in our Memories feature please upload them on our website www.1stResponderNews.com or email them to Lindsey@1stResponderNews.com.
Stay safe, Didymus McHugh didymus-mchugh.com
CHUCK LOWE
FDNY Engine 61 operated this 1988 Mack-CF/Ward 79 1000/500. This company was disbanded in 1998 and replaced with Squad 61.
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FDNY Color Guard
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FDNY Emerald society Pipes and Drums.
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FDNY ceremonial unit
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FDNY Rescue 5, the original unit that responded to the World Trade Center.
Memorial Day Parade Held in Staten Island STATEN ISLAND, NY - On May 31st, the FDNY was represented in the Memorial Day Parade.
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Runners at the start of the race.
Staff Sgt. Michael Ollis Race in Staten Island STATEN ISLAND, NY - Over 500 runners took part in the 2021 Staff Sgt. Michael Ollis 5K run in Staten Island on June 13th. Sgt. Ollis was a U.S. Army soldier killed in Afghanistan while shielding a Polish soldier. FDNY, with the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation, helped with the logistics of the race.
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