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In memory o f those who gave a ll

1st Responder Newspaper honors and remembers emergency responders lost in the line of duty

Montana: Tim Hart, 36 Rank: Smokejumper/Firefighter Incident Date: May 24, 2021 Death Date: June 2, 2021 Fire Department: West Yellowstone Interagency Fire Center

Initial Summary: On Monday, May 24, 2021, Smokejumper/Firefighter Tim Hart was working the Eiks Fire in New Mexico when he was injured. He was taken to the hospital where he remained until his passing on Wednesday, June 2, 2021.

North Carolina: Ralph DeBlasi, 62 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: June 10, 2021 Death Date: June 10, 2021 Fire Department: Number 7 Township Fire Rescue of Craven County

Initial Summary: On Thursday, June 10, 2021, while on his way to the fire station to respond to a vehicle accident that had occurred on Highway 70, Firefighter Ralph DeBlasi was involved in a single vehicle accident at the 2200 block of Brice’s Creek Road. Fire department personnel responding to the first vehicle accident arrived on the scene and immediately provided EMS care to Firefighter DeBlasi, but he was unable to be revived.

California: Christopher Yock, 57 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: June 8, 2021 Death Date: June 8, 2021 Fire Department: San Francisco Fire Department

Initial Summary: On Tuesday, June 8, 2021, Firefighter Christopher Yock responded to a large fire on the fourth floor of the parking garage at the San Francisco International Airport. After extinguishment of the fire, he arrived home. Shortly thereafter, he suffered an apparent cardiac arrest and passed away.

Ohio: Douglas Dugan, 62 Rank: Chief Incident Date: June 16, 2021 Death Date: June 16, 2021 Fire Department: Tiltonsville Volunteer Fire Department

Initial Summary: On Wednesday, June 16, 2021, after returning from a mutual aid boat fire. Chief Douglas Dugan became short of breath and collapsed. Fire department personnel were able to get Chief Dugan into the ambulance. During transport to the hospital, he suffered a cardiac arrest. Shortly after arriving, he passed away. The cause of death has been determined as a pulmonary embolism.

Missouri: Rodney L. Heard, 56 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: May 5, 2021 Death Date: June 15, 2021 Fire Department: St. Louis City Fire Department

Initial Summary: Firefighter Rodney L. Heard worked in the Support Seivices Division and was in contact with many different fire stations and firefighters. He subsequently contracted COVID-19 while on-duty and passed away from the vims on Tuesday, June 15, 202L

New Jersey: Dennis B. Shennard, 70 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: June 26, 2021 Death Date: June 26, 2021 Fire Department: Kingston Volunteer Fire Co. #1

Initial Summary: Firefighter Dennis Shennary went into cardiac arrest during live bum training at the Middlesex County Fire Academy. Shennard received immediate treatment at the scene by fellow firefighters and the Kendall Park First Aid Squad. Shennard was then transported to Raritan Bay Medical Center where he was pronounced deceased shortly after his arrival.

BOB MCCOBMICK

Hudson V alley D octor K ille d in Head-On Crash in Cornwall

TOWN OF CORNWALL, NY - The New York State Police are investigating a fatal hit and run that occurred on October 10, 2021 at approximately 12:20 P.M. on State Route 32 in the town of Cornwall.

Investigation revealed that a 2013 Honda Accord was traveling North and crossed over in the Southbound lane and struck a 2010 Chevy Tahoe head-on. The operator Jump to file #101321101 m ?p I &

of the Tahoe, Dr. John C. Hordines, Jr., age 54 of New Windsor, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

This is an ongoing investigation.

- NYSP

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TODD VANBUSKIRK, JR.

Fast Emergency Actions Saves Homes, Protects Lives in Red Hook

RED HOOK, NY - At 3:12 P.M. on Friday, October 22nd, the Red Hook Fire Company was dispatched to a structure fire/vehicle fire on Spring Fake Road in Red Hook. As they were responding to the scene the Red Hook Police Department and New York State Police reported several explosions on the vehicle and a significant amount of fire approaching nearby homes.

LTpon arrival minutes later the first due fire engine realized that the vehicle was a large piece of machinery used in the roadway paving operation. The fully involved machine had flammable liquids on board, as well as a large propane tank. Command immediately initiated an aggressive fire attack to protect the nearby homes, as well as to extinguish the Jump to file #102521123 m aP i

fire on the machine and to cool the large propane tank.

The fire threatening the nearby residences was brought under control in less than 20 minutes. The fire and potential explosion of the propane tank on the piece of machinery was brought under control about eight minutes later. Overhauling the scene, monitoring for hot spots, removal of the machine and clean up of the area took several additional hours.

Red Hook Fire Company was assisted on the scene by the Tivoli FD, Milan FD, Fivingston FD, Clermont FD, Red Hook PD, New York State Police, Dutchess County Highway Department, Dutchess County Fire Investigation Division, NY DEC and Brandi’s Towing & Automotive. Rhineneck FD and Germantown FD were placed on standby in case they were needed. Dutchess County 911 operators provided support and information throughout the incident.

About 25 firefighters were on the scene, as well as numerous law enforcement personnel. There were no reported injuries to first responders or the operators of the machine.

Spring Fake Road was closed for the duration of the event, which concluded at 10:26 P.M. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

- JOHN LAUFFER

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Two-Car Crash w ith Serious Injuries in New Paltz

NEW PALTZ, NY - The New Paltz Fire Department and New Paltz Rescue Squad were called on October 7th to a twocar MVA on Route 299West. Two persons were trapped, and one dog was also in a car. One person was flown to Westchester Medical center, and the other was taken by ambulance to a local hospital.

BOB MCCORMICK

Car Versus Pole on Rock Cut Road in Newburgh

NEWBURGH, NY - Orange Lake FD responded to a vehicle that struck a pole on Rock Cut Road on October 7th. Town of Newburgh Police and EMS were at the scene. Firefighters spread speedy dry on fluids on the roadway. The driver refused medical treatment. Central Hudson was contacted for the pole damage. Rock Cut Road was closed in both directions during the incident. Town of Newburgh Police are investigating the cause. AMBUI.ANCI

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THOMAS MARRA

A paraglider was rescued after crashing into power lines in front of Indian Ladder Farms in Altamont.

P a ra g lid e r Rescued fro m P ow er L in e s a t L o c a l Farm in A lta m o n t

ALTAMONT, NT' - A joint rescue effort took place on Monday, October 11th, for the rare occurrence of a paraglider caught in the power lines in Altamont.

First Responders were dispatched to Indian Ladder Farms, located at 342 Altamont Rd., at 5:30 P.M. for numerous 911 calls reporting a paraglider stuck in the power lines in front of the popular applepicking destination.

The New Salem Fire Department was dispatched with Albany County Sheriff’s Ambulance, Albany County Paramedics, Albany County Sheriff’s and New York State Police for the call. Chiefs en route to the scene immediately requested dispatch to contact National Grid to turn off the power. Jump to file #101721107

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LTnits arrived to find the man attached to his motorized aircraft wrapped up in the primary power lines approximately 30-ft. in the air, with his parachute draped over the lines as well.

A ladder truck from Elsmere was requested to the scene because it was the only ladder truck nearby that had a platfonn, since many ladder trucks from the Town of Guilderland were committed to an active structure fire in the Westmere Fire District at the time. A rescue truck from Slingerlands Fire was also sent to the scene to assist with the rescue of the patient.

LTpon the arrival of National Grid to turn off the power, rescue crews made their way up to the patient with the help of Elsmere’s ladder truck. Crews were able to safely remove the man from his motorized aircraft and bring him and his aircraft to the ground without issue. The patient was alert and talking throughout the incident.

Chief Craig Shufelt of New Salem Fire stated that the man was flying legally with proper equipment and was believed to have been flying from the direction of Thatcher Park. The man was evaluated on the scene by EMS and was released without injuries.

- THOMAS MARRA

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