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FAST-MOVING HEAVY FIRE DESTROYS HOME IN COHOES
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Cohoes, NY - The city of Cohoes received multiple calls for a reported structure fire at One Pikes Creek Drive on January 8th. Multiple callers reported the house to be fully involved with people possibly trapped inside. The first arriving unit on scene called the Signal 30 and stated that they had heavy fire through the roof of the home.
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Eight People Rescued in Newburgh from Fire in Multi-Family Home Newburgh, NY - Early on the morning of December 19, 2018, City of Newburgh firefighters were dispatched to 746 Broadway for the report of a structure fire. Newburgh Police officers arrived on scene first at ap- JUMP TO FILE# proximately 3:45 010219103 A.M. and found the first floor of a multifamily, two-story home heavily engulfed in flames. The police officers helped rescue several people from the fast-moving fire after onlookers told them that residents were still inside the building. Five apartments that housed a total of 10 adults and five children were damaged by the fire. The Red Cross responded to the scene to assist the displaced residents, as the home is now uninhabitable. Several residents were transported to St. Luke’s Hospital for minor injuries. One firefighter also sustained a minor injury during the incident. The blaze went to three alarms before being knocked down by over 70 firefighters from neighboring departments. All crews were cleared from the scene by 8:30 A.M. The cause of the fire is under investigation. - LINDSEY PALMER
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Hemlock, NY - On January 1st at 5:06 A.M., Town of Livonia Fire Departments (Hemlock, Livonia and Lakeville), along with East Avon (FAST), were dispatched to 7300 Stone Hill Road for a structure fire with a report of people trapped. Upon arrival, firefighters reported smoke showing from a fire in the basement of the two-story home, and that everyone was out. The fire was quickly brought under control. One occupant of the home was transported by Livonia EMS to Thompson Hospital in Canandaigua for observation. High winds also caused power outages in the area. Livingston County Emergency Management and the Livingston County Sheriff's Office were investigating the cause of the fire.
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Battle of the Bravest Charity Hockey Game Reaches 5th Year Binghamton, NY - What started as a weekly game of pond hockey on a frozen pond in central NY has turned into a highly anticipated and successful annual fundraiser for cancer research. On Sunday, March 24 2019, firefighters from the various departments in Broome County, NY will band together for this year's event. Each year for the last four years, the Battle of the Bravest Charity Hockey Game has brought together firefighters, friends, families and those who would like to see a definitive cure for cancer. The charity game has raised and donated 100% of its proceeds obtained through ticket sales, donations, raffles and drawings to The Retired Professional Fire Fighters Cancer Fund Inc., (A non-profit 501(C)3 organization committed to raising funds for cancer research programs). Bill Newland, a retired City of Binghamton Firefighter, Founder and President of The Retired Professional Fire Fighters Cancer Fund Inc., has been eternally grateful for
JUMP TO FILE #010519110 the efforts of those involved with the game, both on and off the ice, that have raised over $30,000 since the game's inception; 100% of funds that the Cancer Fund receives are allocated to established programs that seek to impact those cancers that have higher occurrence rates among firefighters. Mr. Newland states, "Although the funds focus on 'Fire Fighter Cancers', EVERYONE will benefit from our efforts because, as we all know, cancer does not discriminate". Follow and support the event on Facebook at, “Battle of the Bravest Charity Hockey Game Community”. To learn more or donate to the cancer fund, visit, www.letsfirecancer.org. To participate in this year's event, show up on March 24th at 2:45 P.M. to, The Ice House Sports Complex in Binghamton, NY. - J MURPHY
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Four-Car MVA in Town of Newburgh Newburgh, NY - Town of Newburgh Police and EMS were dispatched to a four-vehicle MVA on December 24, 2018. All vehicles involved were traveling westbound on Route 52 in the area of the CVS store entrance when the accident occurred. EMS evaluated the subjects involved in the crash while Town of Newburgh Police investigated the cause.
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Pigs Perish in Early-Morning Barn Fire in Westerlo Westerlo, NY - Fire Departments spent the morning of January 7th fighting an early-morning barn fire in Westerlo, just two days following a previous structure fire in Westerlo that left one person injured after suffering UMP TO FILE# burns from an ex- J010919104 plosion at the residence. At approximately 4:45 A.M., the Onesquethaw Fire Dept. was dispatched after a caller located on Hunt Road reported seeing an orange glow and smoke, possibly in the area of Derbyshire Road. Units searched all of Derbyshire Road and the surrounding roads but could not come up with anything. 25-03 proceeded to the residence of the initial caller and stated that from the residence he could in fact see an orange glow and smoke, but was unsure of an exact location. 25-03 began searching the area again when he came across a fully-involved structure fire on Dunbar Hollow Road and immediately called a Signal 30. The location of the fire was in the Westerlo fire district, so Westerlo Fire was called to the scene, as well as Berne/East Berne Fire as mutual aid. The structure was a two-story house that was converted into a barn sometime within the past two years, according to Asst. Chief Don Filkins of the Westerlo Fire Dept. The structure was already on the ground when units began arriving on the scene. It took about 30 minutes to get the fire mostly knocked down. Smoke could still be seen coming from the structure for hours after due to hay inside and around the barn that was continuing to burn; the wind did not help either. There were pigs inside the barn that unfortunately did not make it out, but there were no injuries to firefighters or civilians. The fire is currently being investigated by the Albany County Sheriff's office.
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Virginia: Brad Clark, 43 Rank: Lieutenant Incident Date: October 11, 2018 Death Date: October 11, 2018 Fire Department: Hanover County Fire & EMS - Station 6 Initial Summary: On Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018, at approximately 2100hrs, the Virginia State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash involving a fatality at southbound I-295, north of exit 38B. The trooper’s preliminary investigation revealed that Hanover County Fire and EMS was on-scene providing assistance with a two-vehicle crash with all of its emergency equipment activated, when a tractor trailer traveling southbound struck the engine in the rear. A total of three Fire and EMS personnel were injured in the crash with one of them, Lieutenant Brad Clark, succumbing to his injuries at the scene. The other two were transported to the hospital with serious injuries sustained at the scene from the crash. The driver of the tractor trailer had to be extricated from the cab of the truck and was transported for treatment with serious injuries.
Arizona: Joshua Eugin, 36 Rank: Probationary Firefighter Incident Date: October 17, 2018 Death Date: October 17, 2018 Fire Department: Saint David Fire District Initial Summary: On Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018, Probationary Firefighter Joshua Eugin was participating in a multi-department training exercise. Eugin was taking part in a "blackout drill," in which firefighters simulate rescuing victims inside a dark structure with fake smoke. Eugin collapsed while on-scene and fellow firefighters performed CPR. He was taken to the hospital where he died a short time later. The nature and cause of fatal injury are still to be reported. Iowa: Tom Henrich, 58 Rank: Chief Incident Date: October 20, 2018
Death Date: October 20, 2018 Fire Department: Earling Fire and Rescue Department Initial Summary: At approximately 2:40 p.m. on Oct. 20, 2018, Chief Tom Henrich responded with Earling Fire and Rescue Department units to a combine and field fire. While on scene, Henrich fell ill. CPR was administered and Henrich was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased. An autopsy is pending to determine the official cause of death.
California: Ken Hood, 50 Rank: Assistant Fire Chief Incident Date: October 24, 2018 Death Date: October 24, 2018 Fire Department: California Governor's Office of Emergency Services, Fire and Rescue Division Initial Summary: On Oct. 24, 2018, California Office of Emergency Services Assistant Fire Chief Ken Hood suffered an acute medical emergency during a multi-agency coordination meeting in Quincy, CA. He received immediate assistance from the Quincy Fire Department and other public safety professionals who were attending the meeting. Despite a valiant effort by first responders and then emergency room personnel, Hood passed away hours later at the Plumas District Hospital in Quincy, CA.
Oregon: Glenn Harman, 64 Rank: Chief Incident Date: October 16, 2018 Death Date: October 16, 2018 Fire Department: Rocky Point Fire & EMS Initial Summary: On Oct. 16, 2018, at approximately 0815hrs., Chief Harman was found deceased at the fire department. Harman had been reviewing station reports when he was discovered collapsed at his computer.
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Crews from Rochester FD Engine 3 and Truck 2 start to work on stabilizing the victim while also sizing up rescue methods.
Man’s Arm Gets Trapped in Machinery in Rochester Rochester, NY - On Wednesday, January 2nd, the Rochester Fire Department was dispatched to a man trapped in machinery at 45 McKee Road. First-due companies received several updates and arrived with the Rochester Police Department just before 9:00 P.M. Firefighters found a middleaged man with one of his arms trapped in a laundry device that automatically folds hospital gowns. The captain of the truck company
JUMP TO FILE #010319100 locked/tagged out the electricity to the machine and secured the keys. One of the workers of the company was frantically using hand tools to disassemble part of the gear/chain/roller mechanism while firefighters performed EMS and began formulating plans A, B and C.
The man was trapped for about 20 minutes with non-life-threatening injuries to his arm before being freed with basic hand tools and a set of irons. He was then transported to a local hospital by AMR. Rochester FD (G2) Engine 3, Truck 5, Rescue 11, Battalion 2, Engine 1 and Car 99 (Safety) were on the job. - JOHN SPAULDING
Car Crashes into Newburgh Liquor Store Newburgh, NY - Good-Will Fire Department was called out for a car into building on December 22, 2018. Upon arrival, firefighters found a car that had crashed into the Mid Valley Wine & Liquor store, located in the Mid Valley Mall. The driver of the vehicle was transported to the hospital and the building inspector was called to the scene.
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Selkirk Home Deemed a Total Loss Following Fire Just One Day After Christmas Selkirk, NY - A Selkirk home is considered a total loss following a garage fire that extended to the house. Selkirk Fire, Elsmere Fire and the FAST Team were called to 33 JUMP TO FILE# Trotter Road shortly 122618103 after 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, December 26, 2018. Initial dispatch stated that there was a confirmed structure fire with a reported house explosion, possibly in the area of the garage of the residence. Upon arrival, the garage of the home was fully-involved. The fire worked its way from the right side to the left side of the house. There were multiple "popping" sounds and small explosions due to the vehicle in the driveway catching on fire. There were also (two) 20-pound propane cylinders that blew. There were also reports of possible ammunition in the garage causing the sound of small explosions, however, no ammunition was found as of this report, but can't be ruled out as one possible cause of the small exploding noises. The bulk of the fire was contained to the garage and the attic of the home, however, the rest of the home suffered significant smoke and water damage. Some possessions were able to be saved and returned to the homeowner, including Christmas presents still in their wrapping paper. There were five residents inside at the time of the fire, including children who were being given a bath, according to Joe Michaniw, Chief of the Selkirk Fire Department. There was one cat inside the home at the time of the fire. "They have one cat, we have not found it," said Michaniw. "We've seen this before and usually cats hide and they will come out, but we've searched the house multiple times, all three floors, and nothing yet." Due to the weight of water, crews had sheetrock coming down from the second floor to the first floor of the residence. The floors themselves did not collapse. The homeowners would be staying with family members for the night, according to Michaniw. The Albany County Sheriff's Department also stepped in and provided clothes and gifts for the family as a part of their Hilltown Christmas Program. The neighboring home at 29 Trotter Road received damage to the siding and garage from the heat of the blaze. Crews did a check of the home for any gas leaks and electrical damage and found the home to be safe. Departments on the scene in-
A Selkirk family lost their home the day after Christmas following a fire that broke out in the garage.
Multiple departments responded to assist with the call.
cluded Selkirk, Elsmere, Coeymans, Delmar for FAST, and North Bethlehem for rehab. New Baltimore Fire was also placed on standby at the Coeymans firehouse.
Delmar-Bethlehem EMS and Albany County Paramedics were also on the scene. The homeowner had reportedly plugged in new electric scooters in
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the garage before the fire occurred, however, the exact cause has not yet been determined. The Bethlehem Police Department and the New York State Fire
Investigation Team were on scene and working to determine an exact cause of the fire. - THOMAS MARRA
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Second-Alarm Fire Destroys Home in West Albany Fire District Colonie, NY - On December 31, 2018 at 10:55 P.M., both the town of Colonie and the city of Albany placed out tones for a reported structure fire with JUMP TO FILE# an address of 15 011019106 Winthrop Street or 15 Winthrop Avenue. The city of Albany Fire Department dropped a full box alarm due to the caller reporting an active fire in the house. Colonie dispatched West Albany, Fuller Road, Colonie Village for the FAST Team, Shaker Road, and Colonie EMS. The caller called back again and reported that the whole house was now on fire. The dispatcher for the Albany Fire Department reported to responding Albany units that the reported address was in the town of Colonie, sending city of Albany units back into service. West Albany’s fire chief was the first arriving chief on scene and had heavy smoke and fire showing from a multi-story wood-frame structure, and immediately dropped the Signal 30. Command had heavy fire pushing from the roof and second-story. Command advised the dispatcher and all incoming units that the house was evacuated and that everyone was accounted for. Engine 454 was the first arriving apparatus on scene and immediately laid in from the hydrant. Crews deployed multiple hand lines to the second floor. As the heavy fire rolled out of the roof and the second floor, crews began to make an aggressive push. The heavy smoke condition from the structure fire banked down onto the street due to the heavy rain and winds. The tight street conditions only allowed for a few engines to park on the street. Firefighters had a heavy fire condition above them and pushing down on them inside the structure. Due to the tight street, the truck company could not make their way down the road. Inside, firefighters started to try to knock down the heavy fire but as conditions changed rapidly and heavy fire started pushing from the roof and windows, Command transmitted the second-alarm and ordered all firefighters inside to evacuate the building. Rescues 2 and 12, along with Trucks 3 and 9, and Engines 449 and 405 arrived on scene and deployed their manpower to the scene. The homeowner advised that there were two cats inside the house. A five-man crew made an aggressive push on the second floor while another crew started to pull the ceilings. As firefighters worked, Command advised them that the fire
and smoke conditions were subsiding and that they were making great progress. Conditions rapidly started to improve and all visible fire was knocked down. Command placed the fire under control in under 25 minutes. Firefighters inside the structure then began the heavy task of overhauling the building. No firefighters, residents or pets were injured. The two cats inside the structure escaped. This was the last call for the town of Colonie for 2018. The town of Colonie fire services are investigating the cause of the fire. - JEFFREY BELSCHWINDER
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Vails Gate NY - At approximately 3:45 P.M. on January 7th, the Vails Gate FD, along with New Windsor EMS/ALS and New Windsor Police, were dispatched to a reported motor vehicle accident with JUMP TO FILE# rollover on Windsor 010719125 Highway (Route 32). VGFD Car-2 (A/C Merritt) called out responding and was advised by Base-5 (NWPD) that police units were on scene confirming the need for extrication. Car-2 arrived, established Command and advised of a twocar MVA with one vehicle on its side. R480 with Lt. Gayton arrived and their crew went to work using Res-Q-Jacks to stabilize the vehicle and used hydraulic tools to begin extrication. E479 went to work making the second vehicle safe while E481 mitigated the spilled fluids. New Windsor EMS & paramedics handled patient care and transportation. New Windsor Police had patrols, supervisors and detectives on scene to handle traffic/crowd control, as well as the accident investigation. The victims were extricated in approximately 15 minutes, with VGFD units taking up shortly thereafter. - MICHAEL SWANKIE
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Hands Chaplain’s Corner Didymus McHugh
I was sitting during a meeting and my mind wandered. I was thinking about hands and what could be done with hands. We can use a closed hand to fist bump someone, or we can use a closed hand to punch someone. We can use an open hand to caress someone or slap them. We have so much power in our hands and sometimes we forget. In emergency services, our hands are part of the tools that we make take for granted. How else would you swing an axe, or a set of spreaders, or an attack hoseline? How would you lift a patient onto a stretcher? We can lift a patient onto a stretcher. We can lift someone’s spirits by placing a hand on someone else’s when we talk with them. We can place a hand on a shoulder to console someone. We can use our hands to feed the less fortunate. Clergy may lay hands on someone as we pray with them or bless them. Skilled hands can play beautiful music, or a painting, or a sculpture, or repair my vehicle. We use our hands to eat with. We can embrace our loved one. We can show how much we miss them, or there are others who hit their spouse. We hold our children as we hug them to show our love to them. We may hold our parents or an elderly person to express our love, for possibly the last time. The medical field use their
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hands to assess and treat patients. Hands are used to heal. Hands help us feel comfort, as we pet our dog, or cat. People use hands to communicate with the deaf by using sign language. We can tell someone to come or to go. We can teach a child to count. We can hand someone in need a meal, a bottle of water, a blanket or hand a child a toy. We take for granted so many things. We can use things for bad or to express love, to show how much we care. Almost everything that we encounter in our life can be used for good or bad. It is our decision on how we will use things. With our mouths, we can bless or curse. We can uplift or put someone down. We can bully or encourage. Use your hands for good. I know that you do good being an emergency responder, but there is so much that can be done the other times, when we may not realize how much of an impact we make. Go find someone that may need some love, give them a hug. It doesn’t cost you anything, but to the other person it may be priceless. Use your hands to change someone’s life. Part of the Irish blessing states, “and until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand.” Wow, God holding us in His hand and caring for us. Keep up the great work and may God bless you and watch over your comings and goings. Stay safe,
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Overnight Fire Destroys Auto Service Center in Newburgh Newburgh, NY - City of Newburgh firefighters were dispatched to 842 Broadway, Dennis’ Auto Service Center, at approximately 11:15 P.M. on Thursday, December 27, 2018, for the report of a fire. Upon arrival, crews found a 3,000square-foot, single-story building with heavy flames through the roof. A defensive operation was conducted as the inside of the building contained a lot of flammables. The
JUMP TO FILE #010219102 blaze went to three alarms before being contained around 2:00 A.M., Friday morning. Firefighters remained on the scene until approximately 4:00 A.M. hitting any remaining hot spots. The auto service building, a business that was formerly a
Sunoco gas station run by the same owner, Dennis Derry, is considered to be a total loss. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Fire departments from Vails Gate, West Point and Stewart Air National Guard Base assisted at the scene. Good-Will and Coldenham Fire Departments were on standby. - LINDSEY PALMER
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Boiler Fire Destroys Home in Town of Newburgh Newburgh, NY - The Winona Lake Fire Department was dispatched to a boiler fire on 128 Heather Circle in the Meadow Hill south area on December 30, 2018. Winona Lake Command arrived at the scene and reported that it was a fully involved JUMP TO FILE# structure fire. 123118104 Additional units from Dan Leghorn and the City of Newburgh FD were called to the scene, along with 36-13, Town of Newburgh EMS and Police, and Central Hudson. Coldenham was on standby with a rescue while Cronomer Valley FD was on standby with an engine. The Town of Newburgh water department was called to boost water pressure. The ID section of the Police Department was also called to the scene. - BOB MCCORMICK
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Fast-Moving Heavy Fire Destroys Home in Cohoes Cohoes, NY - The city of Cohoes received multiple calls for a reported structure fire at One Pikes Creek Drive on January 8th. Multiple callers reported the house to be fully involved JUMP TO FILE# with people possi- 011119103 bly trapped inside. The first arriving unit on scene called the Signal 30 and stated that they had heavy fire through the roof of the home. Firefighters quickly deployed multiple hand lines to the rear of the structure and started to make a push into the house. Firefighters also had a car in the garage that was fully involved. Command was notified that all of the residents in the home were out of the structure, but one person was injured. Command advised EMS to take the patient to the ambulance to be evaluated. Cohoes Fire Department's truck company went into aerial operations to knock down the heavy fire conditions in the garage located in the rear, as well as the second floor of the house. As soon as the fire was knocked down, firefighters regrouped in front of the structure and made entry into the building. As crews made entry, they discovered that the stairs had been completely burned out. Firefighters made their way through the house hitting hotspots while another crew went in on the second floor and knocked down the fire in the upstairs bedrooms. Crews were able to place the fire under control in less than 30 minutes. The home was a total loss and the cause of the fire is currently under investigation. No firefighters were injured on scene while battling the blaze.
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One Injured Following Explosion at Home in Westerlo Westerlo, NY - One person was injured following an explosion at a home in Westerlo on Saturday, January 5th. The Westerlo Fire Department received a call for a reported structure fire at 8 Slade Hill Road shortly before 6:30 P.M. A second call was received JUMP TO FILE# shortly after stating 010919103 that there were reported explosions at that location. Arriving units confirmed a fullyinvolved structure fire coming from the garage of the residence. Mutual aid companies were then requested to assist in the blaze. According to Westerlo Fire Assistant Chief Don Filkins, "There was some welding on a tank going on down in the basement and apparently there was a pin hole in the tank and as soon as they put a torch to it, it exploded." One occupant inside was taken to the hospital after suffering burns from the explosion. "When we arrived we had numerous bottles of oxygen and acetylene exploding in the structure itself," said Filkins. "It was a tough fire fight to get in because we could not quell the flames fast enough until those bottles were burned off." There were also propane tanks inside as well. Crews were able to save the back half of the structure, however, the front half was a total loss. At last check, the family was still making arrangements for a place to stay. Assistant Chief Filkins commented saying, "The one thing about towns like Westerlo is a lot of people know each other. Usually they take care of each other up here pretty well." The fire was under control within about two hours. "I'm just thankful for all the firefighters that showed up," said Filkins. "There was a lot of fire showing when we first arrived; I didn't think we were gonna have this outcome." Fire departments on the scene included Westerlo, Onesquethaw, Berne, East Berne, Coeymans Hollow, and North Bethlehem for rehab. Greenville, Rensselearville, Ravena, Knox, and Huntersland Fire Departments were all assigned as standby and cover companies. Also on the scene was Westerlo Rescue Squad, Heldeberg EMS, Westerlo Auxiliary, and Albany County Paramedics. The fire was being investigated by the Albany County Sheriffs and Cause and Origin Investigators. The cause was said to be from the welding mishap. - THOMAS MARRA
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EMS Body Cameras and HIPAA EMS ISSUE
CHELLE CORDERO
There’s a heated discussion going on in the EMS community about the use of EMS providers and Body Worn Cameras (BWCs) ever since a Houston, Texas EMS agency announced that they will be equipping their paramedics with full body cameras. One of the most prominent questions is how this fits with HIPAA policies; others have questioned what benefits there might be, and how the videos will/can be used. While there is NO HIPAA rule against recording patients, there are rules about HOW those recordings are used. The videos MUST be protected at all times, and a level of encryption combined with secure access (passwords) is highly recommended. There will also be times where it is acceptable and advisable to turn the camera OFF such as in cases involving treatment/interviews of minors after sexual assault or when patients are significantly disrobed. Having the body cameras on from the beginning of a call will help to document the call and is an incredible addition to complete Patient Care Reports (PCR). It’s very common nowadays that many onlookers do record calls with cell phones, they are often viewed on social media without any censure; body cameras will provide the call from the individual responder’s perspective. The body camera can work as a silent witness when complaints are made about negligence or abuse and can more reliably prove or disprove allegations better than he said/she said testimony. When EMS providers openly wear body cameras it may act as a deterrent to violence and aggression from
onlookers, family members at a scene, and the patients themselves. Review of videos by medical directors, and quality assurance and safety officers, can help to improve overall patient care and responder safety. Carefully used redacted or segmented videos also provide terrific in-service training opportunities as real-life scenarios which may be local to the agency’s area of service can be viewed by all responders. Finally when responders are called into court to provide testimony of a patient encounter, watching the video can refresh the memory without the fog that sometimes occurs after several months or multiple calls. The discussion of BWCs in EMS has been around for several years, at least as Far back as the discussions about police BWCs, and has gained momentum as violence against first responders has seemed to increase. There are many advantages, some possible disadvantages, and definite concerns about the usage of these devices. Security and safe storage of videos (which can be expensive) needs discussion before an agency implements the use of cameras. The use of the camera, especially turning it on and off, should never interfere with direct patient care. Some patients may object to the use of the camera feeling it is too invasive. EMS leaders need to set clear policies about when the camera can and should be turned off and also help the responders learn what to say, and not say, to a patient if questioned about the camera. Agency chiefs need to be aware of any local or state regulations regarding video recording in non-public areas and pass this information on to their crews. Some hospitals object to BWCs being used within their facilities. Training and clear protocols need to be made known to everyone in the EMS agency and all crew members need to comply with the directives.
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Smoke Alarms Prevent Fire from Doing Major Damage to Home in Niskayuna Niskayuna, NY - On December 25, 2018, the Niskayuna Fire District No.2 was dispatched for a reported fire alarm at 762 Whitney Drive. The first arriving unit on scene had heavy smoke showing JUMP TO FILE# from the structure 011019104 and requested the dispatcher to retransmit the alarm as a working structure fire. Command also requested Niskayuna Fire District No.1 Colonie Village Fire Co. and Stanford Heights Fire Department to the scene. The first arriving unit had firefighters deploy multiple hand lines to the rear of the building as they had a working basement fire. Stanford Heights Truck 10 took the front of the building and the driver of the truck company quickly set up the rig and started to toss ground ladders while firefighters connected to the hydrant. Firefighters quickly made entry into the basement and extinguished the fire. Firefighters had a heavy smoke condition throughout the house and conducted ventilation. Firefighters checked for any extension that may have occurred and did not have any. The fire was contained to the basement. No injuries were reported and no one was home at the time of the fire. The fire is currently under investigation. Working smoke detectors saved this home from serious damage. - JEFFREY BELSCHWINDER
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Kitchen Fire Damages Uncle Sam Lanes in Troy Troy, On January 2nd, the City of Troy’s Fire Department was toned out for an alarm at 600 Fulton Street, Uncle Sam Lanes, for a reported fire in the snack bar. The caller stated that they were attempting to extinguish the fire themselves with an extinguisher. The rescue squad, along with Medic 4, Truck 2 and Car 4 quickly arrived on scene. The battalion chief declared a Signal 30 as he had fire showing from a vent on the side of the building. A large amount of smoke filled the street outside of the bowling alley. Police units shut down the street as firefighters laid LDH across the road to supply the Rescue Squad with water. Heavy smoke filled the bowling alley as firefighters stretched a single hand line into the building and to the kitchen. Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the fire before it
JUMP TO FILE #011019108 could spread. Car 4 stated that they had a grease fire that spread up into the vent system, and the fire was under control. Firefighters conduct overhaul on scene for a short period of time. Due to the heavy smoke condition in the bowling alley, crews had to vent the building for a long period of time. The kitchen suffered damage from the fire. No injuries were reported and the fire appears to be accidental in nature. The bowling alley was shut down for a short period of time. It is unknown if they remained open after the fire department left. Code enforcement units were contacted to respond to the scene. - JEFFREY BELSCHWINDER
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Rochester Firefighters Make Quick Work of House Fire Rochester, NY - On Friday afternoon, December 28, 2018, Rochester firefighters responded to a telephone alarm reporting a house fire at 31 Palisade Park. Engine 1 went JUMP TO FILE# on location with 122818114 smoke showing, and a working fire was declared. The blaze was quickly brought under control, with no injuries reported. Two occupants of the home were being assisted by the Red Cross. The cause of the fire was under investigation. - JEFFREY ARNOLD
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Tillers and Tractors of the New York City Fire Department By John A. Calderone Available from: FSP Books & Videos 188 Central street, Suite #4 Hudson, MA 01749-1330 1-800-522-8528 E-mail: support@fire-policeems.com www.fire-police-ems.com Price $34.95 This book is soft cover and measures 8 ½ inches by 11 inches. It has 80 pages. It's not often that I review a book by Fire Apparatus Journal because they are done so well that they sell out quickly. But I felt this book was worth reviewing. It's a well detailed and researched history and collection of tillers of the New York Fire Department which began in 1879. The earliest photo in the book is from 1912 and the last photo is from 2016. A
host of well known apparatus photographers, mostly from the New York Metropolitan area, assisted in the compilation of this publication and are acknowledged herewith. The book is very precise in its history of these trucks, which can only be appreciated by the reader thumbing through the pages. With the exception of some color photos at the beginning, the reader will not encounter another one until page 35, attesting to the fact that much research was done to record the history of the early years. As the title of the book denotes, it include tractors as well as tractor and trailer units. Through the years, updated tractors had been paired up with older trailers when, for one reason or another, the original tractor had to be replaced. You will read about the early hesitation of replacing wooden aerial ladders with metal ones. You will also read about the transition from open-cabbed (or semi-cab as they were sometimes called), to closedcab. Civil disorders dictated the use of plywood to construct roofs on the semi-cab tractors for protection from flying objects. Subsequent orders of aerial apparatus specified closedcabs starting in the late 1960’s. Enough of my talk! Purchase the books and enjoy!
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Don Filkins, Assistant Chief of the Westerlo Fire Department, seen with his family and fellow firefighters.
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For many Americans, funding the down payment necessary to realize a dream of home ownership simply is not possible; and squirreling away the dollars to do so on a limited budget could mean several years of renting and waiting to buy a house. In some cases, first responders and other community service employees have trouble affording homes in the areas where they work. With a purchase as big as buying a home, a little help can go a long way. The Advantage Program, introduced to the Heroes Mortgage platform by eLEND, helps hometown heroes like police officers, volunteer and paid firefighters, EMS workers, medical professionals and educators purchase a home within the community where they work, even in high-cost areas. The unique down payment assistance program was specifically designed for those who make a difference in other people’s lives, as well as first time home buyers. “The Heroes Mortgage platform helps connect members of the emergency services community with lenders that are specifically interested in working with them,” said Joseph P. Belsito, publisher of 1st Responder Newspaper. “The Advantage Program created by eLEND is exactly what makes the Heroes Mortgage Pro-
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down payment dollars needed at closing. The grant is “forgivable” so it doesn’t have to be paid back, and there are no resale or borrower repayment restrictions. In the state of Wisconsin, appraisal cost (up to $700) is credited back at closing. This program is not yet available in Hawaii or Washington. To qualify, a borrower need only meet one of the following very flexible requirements: a current, retired, volunteer or professional first responder (police officer, firefighter, paramedic, emergency medical technician, etc.), educator, medical personnel, civil servant or military personnel, or a first-time homebuyer or meet certain income requirements. “We’re excited to introduce our Advantage Program to the Heroes Mortgage platform,” said Bill Packer, executive vice president of eLEND, a division of American Financial Resources, Inc. “It’s our way of trying to help hometown heroes advance their dreams of home ownership.” For more information or to check your eligibility for The Advantage Program, visit www.heroesmortgage.com/AdvantageProgram or call 877-541-HERO.
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Driver Suffers Medical Episode and Crashes Through Building in Troy Troy, NY - During the early morning hours of December 29, 2018, City of Troy Police Unit 101 was stopped at a light in the area of Congress Street when a car came down the hill without stopping and hit a curb, sending it airborne through the old EOC building on Sixth Avenue and Congress Street. Police units on scene stated that the vehicle was three-quarters of the way into the building, but that the female driver had self-extricated from the vehicle. Police units requested the fire department to respond as well as some type of structural engineer to inspect the building, as the city of Troy does not have one. The fire department quickly arrived on scene and evaluated the female driver before going inside the building to remove the battery cables from the car and to also make sure that there was no major structural damage. The female driver was transported to the hospital to be evaluated. The building suffered structural damage to one of the main steel beams, caused by the vehicle crashing through the front of the structure. Additional walls inside the structure were also damaged, along with an old cabinet that spans the entire store front.
JUMP TO FILE #011019105 City of Troy’s code enforcement arrived on scene and made contact with the building owner. The car was removed and the building was boarded up. This site is set to be demolished in the near future as another city center type building will be placed there. The police and fire departments were clear of the scene after about one hour. The driver is believed to have had a medical condition which caused the accident. - JEFFREY BELSCHWINDER
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Two-Alarm Fire Strikes Perry Bowling Center Perry, NY - Shortly after 3:00 P.M. on December 31, 2018, Perry and Perry Center firefighters, along with Perry Ambulance, responded to a structure fire at the Perry Bowling Cen- JUMP TO FILE# ter located at 22 010219111 Covington Street. An automatic second-alarm was struck, bringing Silver Springs, Castile and Warsaw to the scene. Units went on location with heavy smoke showing from the apartments on the second floor above the bowling alley. None of the occupants were home at the time of the fire. Patrons of the bowling alley were alerted to the blaze, and were able to safely evacuate the structure. Mt. Morris and Nunda Fire Departments were placed on stand-by during the incident. Wyoming County fire officials were investigating the cause of the fire. - JEFFREY ARNOLD
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Car Versus Pole with Injuries in Town of Newburgh Newburgh, NY - Winona Lake FD was dispatched to a one-vehicle MVA with injuries on January 8th at the corner of Meadow Hill Road and Route 300. Town of Newburgh EMS transported one subject to Saint Luke's Hospital. Town and State Police were also at the scene. Town of Newburgh Police are investigating the cause of the accident.
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Brentwood, NY - SCPD were called to the intersection of Suffolk Ave. and Grant Ave. on December 28, 2018 after a pedestrian was struck while crossing Suffolk Ave. just after 6:30 P.M. The subject was struck by what appeared to be multiple cars. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. It appears that both drivers who hit the victim did remain at the scene. Suffolk Police 3rd squad detectives and crime scene units conducted an accident investigation. The investigation closed Suffolk Ave. in both directions for several hours. It's unknown if any criminality is involved.
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Christmas Day Car Fire in Westbury Westbury, NY - Shortly after 5:00 P.M. on Christmas day, the Westbury Fire Department responded to a car fire in the parking lot of 479 Maple Avenue. The fire was quickly extinguished without incident.
Fire Significantly Damages Home in Central Islip
Central Islip, NY - The Central Islip Fire Department responded to a house fire on the morning of January 3rd on Dietz Street. The fire was quickly knocked down by firefighters without incident. There were no reported injuries and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
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LONG ISLAND Driver Flees from Cops in Farmingville, Crashing into Multiple Cars Along the Way Farmingville, NY - Just before 8:00 P.M. on January 8th, a woman operating a vehicle fled from police as they tried to conduct a vehicle stop. The woman sped away on Granny Road, crashing into JUMP TO FILE# multiple cars on Old 010819117 Medford Avenue along the way. One person was trapped in their vehicle after being hit and had to be cut from their car and rushed to a hospital with serious injuries. The female, who had a possible broken ankle, attempted to flee on foot from the accident, but was found and arrested shortly after. - CHRIS SABELLA
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Shirley Ambulance member Anthony Zayas approaches the scene with his medical equipment.
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LONG ISLAND Two Fatalities in Mastic Beach Crash Just Days Before Christmas Mastic Beach, NY - On Saturday, December 22, 2018 at about 10:11 P.M., the Mastic Beach FD and Ambulance companies were dispatched to a two-vehicle MVA on Huguenot Drive, off JUMP TO FILE# 122518109 Forest Road West. On arrival, Assistant Chief Loiacono found one vehicle overturned near a tree, with two people trapped inside. Firefighters from Mastic FD were called in to assist in extrication efforts. Shirley EMS was also on scene. The two occupants of the overturned Subaru were pronounced dead at the scene. According to a police statement, the 24-year-old driver of the second vehicle involved in the crash left the scene on foot and was later caught by officers. He was charged with leaving the scene of an accident involving injury/death. The passenger in the Explorer was transported by Mastic Beach Ambulance Co. to a landing zone at St. Jude Church. He was transported by Suffolk Police Helicopter to Stony Brook Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. - JOHN WALTHERS
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Two Adults and One Child Hurt in Coram Car Crash
Coram, NY - On December 21, 2018, two cars collided in the intersection of Route 112 and Route 25 in Coram, blocking the roadway for 25 minutes. Three people, including an 18-month-old child, were injured and transported to area hospitals for treatment. Coram firefighters secured the cars, controlled the fluid leaks and cleared debris from the roadway. The child was transported with their mother for evaluation of a head injury sustained. KATHY MUSGRAVE
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Franklin Square & Munson Explorers Participate in Wreaths Across America Program
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Farmingdale, NY - On Saturday, December 15, 2018, Franklin Square & Munson Explorer Post 710 participated, as an act of community service, in the Wreaths Across America Program at Pinelawn National Cemetery. This program places wreaths on veterans' graves all across America. The Explorers worked for over two-and-a-half hours and came away feeling good about their accomplishment.
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Driver Arrested for DUI in Shirley After Crashing into Tree Shirley, NY - On Sunday, December 23, 2018 at about 2:40 P.M, the Brookhaven Fire Department was activated for a report of a motor vehicle crash on River Road, off Ridgewood Drive. Brookhaven Fire Chief Giuseppe Loiacono was in charge, with assistance from 1st Assistant Chief Peter DiPinto Jr. JUMP TO FILE# On arrival, 122418100 Loiacono confirmed one person was pinned in the Acura that had struck a tree. Firefighters from Rescue units 3 and 4 arrived on scene a short time later. Working side by side with the members of Shirley Ambulance, firefighters worked to free the female passenger from the vehicle. Once the door and roof were removed from the vehicle, she was taken by Shirley Ambulance Company members to an awaiting ambulance. The patient was taken to a helicopter landing zone, however it was determined by the flight medic that it would be more suitable to transport her by ground. The woman was then taken to Stony Brook University Hospital for treatment. The driver of the Acura was taken into police custody and charged with driving while their ability was impaired by drugs. - JOHN WALTHERS
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New Year in Coram Starts with a Vehicle Rollover and Arrest
Coram, NY - At the stroke of midnight on January 1st, the operator of a Volkswagen struck a telephone pole, causing the vehicle to flip onto its roof in Coram. The driver was somehow able to free herself before Coram firefighters arrived to begin to securing the car. SCPD 6th Precinct officers administered a field sobriety test to the driver, who was then taken into custody. There were no injuries reported.
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Firefighters work to knock down a fire at this vacant house on Patchogue Ave. in Mastic.
Firefighters Make Quick Work of Vacant House Fire in Mastic Mastic, NY - On the morning of January 9th at about 12:55 A.M., the Mastic FD and Suffolk Police 7th Precinct responded to a reported house fire on Patchogue Avenue. On arrival, Chief Rudy Sunderman found smoke showing from a one-story home, reported to be vacant according to officials. Chief Sunderman requested that a working fire (Signal 13-35) be transmitted. The first-due en-
JUMP TO FILE #011019114 gine hit the hydrant to supply water. Additional manpower arrived and began to cut the boards off the windows and force entry through the door. Firefighters were able to make a quick knock down of the fire, which was placed under control at
1:25 A.M. Mutual Aid was provided on scene by Brookhaven and Ridge Fire Departments. Manorville FD stood by at Mastic FD HQ in case of additional alarms. Mastic and Shirley Ambulance provided rehab support. The cause of the fire is under investigation. - JOHN WALTHERS
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Woman Killed After Being Struck by Two Cars While Crossing Road in Huntington Huntington, NY - On December 20, 2018, a female pedestrian was struck by a BMW SUV on Route 110 and Livingston Street, sending her over the hood of the SUV and into the roadway, where she was then struck by a second car. Suffolk County Police responded to the scene and closed the roadway. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene. The roadway remained closed for three hours while an investigation into the crash was conducted.
Chief Sunderman (right) talks to his members.
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FDNY APPARATUS IN ACTION
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On December 22, 2018, the members of Richmond Engine Co. 1 drove Santa to the neighborhoods of Great Kills and Richmondtown in Staten Island for a special visit.
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Fire Erupts on 12th Floor of High-Rise Building in the Bronx
Bronx, NY - FDNY units responded on the afternoon of January 9th to reports of a fire at 1790 Story Avenue. According to officials, the fire appears to have started on the 12th floor of the 14story building. There were no injuries reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
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There are five different stretchers on the average ambulance: When you hear the word stretcher, the first image that typically comes to mind is a long bed atop a set of wheels. Aside from that stretcher, somewhere inside the ambulance is a reeves, stair chair, scoop, and backboard. Each serves it’s own function.
All Hands Fire at Staten Island Condo Staten Island, NY - On December 22, 2018 at 2:42 P.M., firefighters responded on 7-5 Box 2933 to 45 Daffodil Lane for reports of a fire in a three-story 50'x100' condo. At 3:03 P.M., Division 8 reported two lines in operation and the main body of fire knocked down, with the fire marked as 'probably will hold'.
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