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MVA with entrapment in Endicott Fire at Tractor Supply in Castleton The East Greenbush Fire Department was dispatched to a structure fire at the Tractor Supply after a tractor trailer backed in to the main transformer to the building. The smoke from the fire could be seen from the road. Engine 11-7 arrived on scene and the crew deployed a dry chemical fire extinguisher and knocked down the fire. It was stopped before it could spread to the pile of pallets next to the building. National Grid was called to the scene to kill the power and the building was closed for the night.
During the midday hours of May 13, 2014 Endicott Fire was dispatched by Broome County Communications to the intersection of Monroe Street and Harrison Avenue for a two car MVA possibly with entrapment. While enroute, police arrived and confirmed a t-bone accident with injuries and entrapment in one of the vehicles. Quint 25, EMS 25, Inspector 25, and Chief 25 responded from the fire department and began assessing patients. One patient was
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still trapped in a vehicle with all occupants including several children already out of the other. The vehicles were stabilized and hydraulic tools were deployed, but not utilized due to the patient more easily being removed through the passenger side door. The investigation into the accident is being handled by Endicott
Police. Both vehicles had to be towed from the scene. Endicott Fire was assisted on scene by Endicott Police, Union Ambulance, and Superior Ambulance. All crews were clear of the scene in less than an hour. This incident was also notable as it was the maiden emergency voyage for Endicott's new Sutphen SA '75 Quint which went in service earlier in the day. - NICHOLAS GRISWOLD
City of Newburgh fights morning blaze
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Buffalo, N.Y. fire 615 W. Ferry St. Buffalo, NY. Firefighters of the 4th Battalion 4th Platoon were called out to battle a fire in a large three story frame dwelling at 615 W. Ferry St. on Buffalo's West Side early Monday morning, May 19, 2014. The fire started in a garbage tote outside and spread to the first and second floor. An extra two engines and a ladder were requested. Firefighters used three-one and three quarter inch hand lines to bring the fire under control. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation. It was a five unit apartment building. Damage was listed at $175,000. Division Chief John Mogavero was in command.
Just as rush hour was about to end, the City of Newburgh was toned out for a structure fire at 125 South Williams Street. At a little before 9am, firefighters arrived at the three story ordi- JUMP TO FILE # 060214132 nary construction brick building to find smoke showing. Command reported heavy fire on the second floor with multiple lines at work. Mutual aid was requested to the scene and to cover the city. Command further requested an additional ladder to the scene with an engine and ladder for coverage. Air Guard arrived as the FAST team. Mutual aid arrived from West Point, Air Guard, Vails Gate, and New Windsor. An additional alert soon went out for off duty firefighters to the scene as well. Additional mutual aid from Orange Lake and Cronomer Valley assisted the city by standing by. Good-Will was assigned to stand by at New Windsor. The bulk of the fire was knocked down and under control at 10:13 a.m. with three buildings involved in the blaze. Ventilation commenced. Fire investigators from the City of Newburgh were requested to the scene. Fire Coordinator (Orange County Car 13) Charlie Piper also responded. - HEATHER PILLSWORTH
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Arson charges after Lima house fire Lima, NY. Lima firefighters responded to a structure fire at 7146 College Street just after midnight on May 28. The homeowner poured gasoline throughout the residence and set it ablaze. He was taken into custody by sheriff deputies and transported to Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester for treatment of burns to his leg. Investigating the cause of the fire were the Livingston County Office of Emergency Management and Sheriff's office. Officials stated charges are pending. Mutual aid responded to the scene from East Avon, Livonia, Honeoye Falls, Honeoye Falls-Mendon EMS and Livonia ALS.
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Wyoming: Ted F. Drake, 62 Rank: Fire Crew Supervisor Incident Date: May 17, 2014 Death Date: May 17, 2014 Fire Department: Wyoming State Forestry Division Initial Summary: Fire Crew Supervisor Drake passed away from a reported heart attack while participating in a work capacity (fitness) test for red card certification, part of the wildland fire qualification system used by federal and most state wildland fire management agencies. Fire Crew Supervisor Drake, a career employee of Wyoming State Forestry Division, supervised and trained inmates called “Smoke Busters,” wellrespected teams utilized to fight wildland fires and complete many other associated projects on both federal and state lands. Incident Location: Newcastle, WY Connecticut: David Fiori, 59 Rank: Deputy Chief Incident Date: May 25, 2014 Death Date: May 26, 2014 Fire Department: New Britain Fire Department Initial Summary: While working his shift, Deputy Chief Fiori fell ill at approximately 2200hrs on Sunday (05/25/2014). Firefighters immediately provided medical care to Fiori and then transported him to the Hospital of Central Connecticut where he passed away at approximately 0330hrs on Monday (05/26/2014)
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MVA in Town of Newburgh Town of Newburgh, NY. On May 5, 2014, the Good-Will Fire Department, Town of Newburgh Emergency Medical Services and Town of Newburgh Police Department were toned out for a motor vehicle accident on North Plank Road. One patient was packaged and transported to a local hospital for treatment of what appear to be non-life threatening injuries. The Town of Newburgh Police are investigating the cause of the accident.
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Town of Newburgh, NY - On Thursday, May 8th, Dan Leghorn Engine Company lost a dear life member and past chief of their department, albert G. Christein, Jr. Christein was a 53 year member of the department and will be missed by all who knew him. Multiple fire departments in the Town of Newburgh as well as from within Orange and Ulster Counties honored Christein with a long procession and full firematic services. He is survived by his wife, Margie, of 48 years. In addition, his son, Eric, is a past chief of Dan Leghorn Engine Company as well. Memorial contribution in albert Christein's memory may be made to Dan Leghorn Engine Company No. 1, 426 South Plank Road, Newburgh, NY 12550.
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Celebrating 20 years of service The Putnam County Fire Police Response Team was recognized at the April meeting of the legislature, where they received a proclamation commemorating their founding in 1994 as a unit of the Bureau of Emergency Services. At their 20th Anniversary Dinner meeting, County Sheriff Donald B. Smith inducted the team into the Sheriff's Honor Corps. for playing "a major role in keeping Putnam county safe by working in close coordination and cooperation with law enforcement...and helping...keep Putnam County the safest county in New York State." Also at the event, County ExPROVIDED
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ecutive Mary Ellen Odell and Deputy Commissioner of Emergency Services Bob Lipton presented service awards honoring twelve charter members of the present thirty active members. Among them is Bill Keating (Mahopac Fire Department), who served as the team's first captain for eighteen years and the present Captain John Bodor (Patterson Fire Department) and Lieutenant Daniel Hill (Lake Carmel Fire Department). - PROVIDED
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Gowanda declares disaster, again, due to severe flash flood About 8:30 a.m. on April 13th, the Gowanda Fire Department was toned out for street flooding on Hill Street in the village. As units were responding, it quickly became obvious that this was not going to be a typical call. Heavy rain had once again caused massive flash flooding of Thatcher Brook and it had spilled its banks in major areas of the village. Tons of mud and debris had collected in the stream bed of this creek since the August flood of 2009, and very little had been done to remove the massive amounts of debris that collected in and along its banks. Now four years later, it came to see us again. Several choke points in this low lying valley community caused much of the flow to leave its banks and flood through the community with mud, water and huge amounts of tree debris.
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The village had taken precautions and only a week or so before this flood had installed the "Code Red" alerting system for residents and emergency responders. The Gowanda fire, police and highway crews were quick in getting roads closed and equipment to the scene of the narrow and low bridges in town to try to keep the water moving. The village disaster coordinator, fire, police and public works depts, worked very hard and quickly to evacuate any that needed it and start the massive clean up process. Once again, the village reservoir was flooded with mud also. One of the major projects for the fire department was to dewater a huge
drainage basin in the middle of the village that was filled with millions of gallons of muddy water. We started within two hours to pump this "pit" out so that the surrounding basements could be pumped out without filling back up within minutes through floor drains and basement walls. Pumps ranging from a three inch to a massive 12 inch diesel unit were used were brought to the area and put to work. After about 16 hours of pumping time, the entire "lake" was drained, basements pumped out and streets were being cleared up. Mutual did came from dozens of other organizations, fire, medical, police, highway, NYSDOC, DEC, to help the community. - TIM TWICHELL
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Fatal accident in Buffalo Buffalo, NY. Firefighters of the 7th Battalion 3rd Platoon responded to a multi vehicle accident at Delaware Ave. and Great
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Arrow Dr. on Friday, May 30, 2014. A Cadillac Escalade hit a vehicle on Delaware Ave. and Linden then went through the parking lot of the Great Arrow Plaza. It then struck another vehicle and then crashed into an apartment building. The driver of the Escalade had to be extricated by Rescue Co. 1 and was pronounced at the scene. Three others were transported for injuries one of which was in the apartment building. The collapse unit. Engine Co. 21 and Ladder Co. 6 were also dispatched to shore up the hole in the apartment building. Damage was listed at $250,000. - DAVID KAZMIERCZAK
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Joint advance extrication drill Fishkill, Dutchess County, NY. Rombout Fire Company and Hughsonville Fire Department jointly hosted an Advance Extrication Drill. The classroom portion was held on Friday night at Rombout Station 1. With the hands-on training portion, members had a choice between Saturday at Rombout or Sunday at Hughsonville. The classroom session taught firefighters about modern vehicle construction, the different types of entrapment of victims, how to mitigate hazmat or serious hazards, vehicle stabilization and scene safety. Discussion included how extrication techniques are evolving with the changing vehicle frame designs over the last several years
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Decisions were needed to be made by the IC. Is this plan working? Do we go to alternate plan? If the Hurst tool stopped working, what do we do now, what hands tools are needed? In one scenario, the front of a mini-van is in simulated water and emergency personal can only egress the van through the rear hatch to rescue the 150 pound dummy victim. Besides Rombout and Hughsonville, firefighters from New Hackensack FD and East Fishkill FD also attended. Assembling the twelve vehicles to be positioned at two different sites was accomplished by Beacon Salvage of Beacon, NY. - KEVIN BARRY
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Blaze destroys home in Cornwall-on-Hudson Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY. At approximately noon on Tuesday, May 20th, firefighters in Cornwall-on-Hudson were alerted for a structure fire at 13 Boulevard at Mountain Road. Units arrived on scene and reported a working fire in a single family dwelling with the fire in the rear of the structure. The second alarm was quickly alerted, bringing Cornwall, and New
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On a bitter cold, windy night at 1:36 a.m., a fire broke out in a multiple dwelling. The fire started inside an interior wall, spreading to a mansard roof while numerous residents slept, not knowing that a major fire was burning in the concealed spaces of their building. I happened to be the first unit on the scene and reported to dispatch that we had heavy fire, with numerous people still in the building. In fact, the situation was eerie because there was literally no evidence of human activity inside the building. There were no lights on, and the parking lot was full of cars. I remember pulling my vehicle to the front of the building and placing the siren on yelp to awaken occupants and then running through the buildings with a police officer, knocking on doors. Ultimately, several search teams rescued occupants, with one fatality and several injuries. An intense investigation took place, zeroing in on the exact location where the fire started inside a wall. At some point in the past, electrical work had taken place in one of the units, improperly. We were never able to determine who the person was. He or she may have been a homeowner, a wellmeaning friend, a handyman, an unlicensed contractor or a licensed contractor cutting corners.
The individual, who made the faulty connection never realized that their mistake would put approximately 40 peoples' lives in extreme jeopardy, as well as all the firefighters, who searched through the building. They unknowingly killed an innocent woman and almost killed several more. Recently, we have been encountering numerous residential one and two-family homes being illegally converted into rooming houses and small apartments. The construction related to these illegal conversions is generally not inspected; and because there are no inspections or building permits, the codes are frequently ignored. This is particularly dangerous when dealing with load-bearing structural changes and with electrical work. The problem has become so prevalent that we have decided to address this problem by going after the contractors, who are doing this work. We are in the process of obtaining search warrants to inspect some of the illegal buildings and will be working with our local Office of Consumer Protection, the county's Board of Electrical Examiners, the local health department and municipal fire/building inspectors' offices. In addition, we are working with our local utility to prevent the installation of electric meters in illegally converted or constructed buildings - no building permit, then no meter will be installed. We intend to prosecute those individuals doing shoddy work without permits and hope to get the word out to prevent future illegal conversions and prevent future fires and deaths.
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Campbell Hall home destroyed in evening blaze Campbell Hall, NY. On the evening of Sunday, May 18th at approximately 10 p.m. alerts were sounded by Orange County 911 for a working fire in a home at 105 Wallace Road. Campbell Hall command arrived to find a residential dwelling fire in a 20x40 with the front of the dwelling fully involved. All hands immediately went to work. A FAST and mutual aid were requested with a second FAST even-
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leased. An arson dog was requested to the scene. The cause and origin of the fire are under investigation by local officials. According to published reports, a cat perished in the blaze. Two young women and two dogs were able to exit the home without injuries. - HEATHER PILLSWORTH
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Hazmat call at Plug Power The Verdoy Fire Department responded to the Plug Power Company in Colonie. The calls came in for a large explosion and a vapor cloud coming from the building. The first arriving chief had had a heavy vapor cloud coming from the building. Crews arrived on scene and waited for the company representative to arrive on scene before entering the building. Firefighters cleared and area around the building until the vapor cloud has cleared. The company representative went in to the building check and discovered leak in the hydrogen tank securing it. No one was injured during the call.
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FASNY representative Mike Devittiro presents Jim McGowen with a certificate for 50 years of fire service.
Rombout honors 50 years of fire service Fishkill, Dutchess County, NY. At this year’s inspection dinner, Rombout Fire Company honored one of its members, Jim McGowen, for his 50 years of fire service. There to recognize his accomplishment was Bob Ruston from the New York State Volunteer Fire Police Association and FASNY representative Mike Devittiro to present Jim with a certification. Jim McGowen first joined the Village of Fishkill Fire Department in June of 1964, when he served as first and second lieutenant and
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in and outside the county for several years before other fire department were able to obtain this advanced lifesaving equipment. He has served for ten years as a commissioner and is currently an active member of the fire police. Jim along with Ken Scofield and Charles Theiss, who were previous recognized by Rombout for their 50 plus years of service were presented with a proclamation of thanks from Dutchess County Executive Marcus J. Molinaro. - KEVIN BARRY
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Spencerport makes quick stop on working fire Shortly after 3 p.m. on May 25th the Spencerport Fire Department was dispatched to the Slayton Place restaurant at 26 Slayton Avenue for an automatic alarm. The fire department noted a high volume of smoke emitting from a rooftop vent of the closed restaurant. Additional fire companies and EMS were requested to the scene. Assistant Chief Pat O'Hara said the cause of the fire was likely grease on the stovetops. The fire was contained to the stoves with some smoke damage in the building. The Monroe County Fire Bureau and the Monroe County Health Department were on scene investigating. There were no injuries, and it was undetermined if the restaurant will reopen tomorrow.
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Buffalo dispatched to smoke condition Buffalo, NY. Firefighters of the 4th Battalion 4th Platoon were dispatched with two engines and a ladder to 29 Greenwood Pl. on the City's West Side on May 18, 2014. A resident reported light smoke inside the two and a half story frame dwelling. Companies were on location about a half hour and used two water cans to quell the fire.
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Buffalo battles second alarm Buffalo, NY. Firefighters of the 7th Battalion 2nd Platoon were called out to battle a blaze in a vacant commercial building at 1950 Elmwood Ave. in the city's North Side, Monday, May 12, 2013. Fire Alarm began receiving multiple phone calls for a fire going through the roof of the building. An additional two engines and a ladder were dispatched. B-56, the division chief, requested the balance of a full second alarm. Firefighters used three-one and three quarter inch hand lines, a two and a half inch hand line, and Ladder Co. 7's tower ladder. Companies were on the scene for about an hour. Damage was extensive. This was a scene of a fire several years ago. A portion of the building had recently been demolished. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation. Division Chief Mike Biasillo was in command.
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DRILLS/TRAINING If you have photos you would like to see in our Drills/Training feature please upload them on our website www.1stResponderNews.com or email them to Heather@1stResponderNews.com.
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The Boght Fire department conducted a drill Thursday May 29th that focused on Vehicle fires. Boght Firefighters Dave Bagley and Jason Fecura take part in a vehicle fire drill DAVID KAZMIERCZAK
Police patrol car hits building Buffalo, NY. A police patrol vehicle responding to a call with it's lights and siren on was struck by an auto coming off of Grote Street in Buffalo. The police car then hit the corner of the Old Pierce Arrow Factory at the corner of Elmwood Ave. and Great Arrow Dr. The officer was transported to the hospital with injuries. The Buffalo Police Accident Investigation Unit was called to the scene. Engine Co. 36, Ladder Co.13, Rescue Co. 1 and the 7th Battalion Chief were dispatched. Rescue Co. 1 picked up because no extrication was required. MIKE CAREY
Boght firefighter Katelyn Reepmeyer and probationary firefighter Kriston Crane take part in a vehicle fire drill
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Boght firefighter Dave Bagley and his son, probationary firefighter Matthew Bagley stand by during a vehicle fire drill
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Motor vehicle accident with rollover in Rush
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Boght Lt. Jimi Schrimsher offers instruction during a vehicle fire drill
On May 29, 2014 at 7:50 a.m., Rush Fire Department and EMS with Henrietta ALS responded to a one car rollover MVA on Interstate 390 southbound at milemarker 61. First reports from 911 stated a person was trapped and vehicle was on fire. Rescue 588 arrived on location at 7:56 and reported no fire, but a person with his arm trapped under the door post as the vehicle rested
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on it’s side. Rush Assistant Chief Jake Vogt was incident command. A rescue vehicle from East Avon and Henrietta were requested, but later canceled prior to them getting to the scene. Henrietta Fire Department Co. 1 filled in at Rush.
The patient was extricated at 8:14. Henrietta ALS took over patient care and he was transported by Rush Ambulance with HVA ALS on board to Strong. A bystander was treated for a hand injury trying to assist before Rush members arrived. NYSP and Monroe Co. Sheriffs investigated the MVA. - BOB FAUGH
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on scene. Their first in engine rolled past the fire and caught the hydrant right around the bend in the parking lot for ample water. Chief Joe Fries had his first attack line hit the front of the building and before they even got rolling, Chief Fries had another line off and charged to protect them and the truck. The main stream line was laid in, and once it was charged, the
building was flooded with water. Chief Fries had a fully equipped engine truck, his ambulance and highly trained firefighters at the scene ready to jump into action if needed. Rapids attack team had this fire out within 15 minutes. Chief Fries called in the Area 4 Origin and Cause Team since there was no power running to the building. No one was hurt and the Niagara County Sheriffs Office took the report. - STEPHEN WALLACE
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Working fire for Rush Rush, NY. On May 7, 2014 at 9:11 a.m., firefighters were toned out to 2814 Pinnacle Road in Rush, New York. A large four car wood frame unattached garage with brick covering 20 JUMP TO FILE# feet from home was 051214110 fully involved when Rush firefighters arrived. Automatic mutual assistance was alerted from Honeoye Falls and Henrietta Fire Departments as well as Henrietta ALS to the scene. Scottsville Fire Department filled in at Rush’s station. 19 Rush firefighterss responded to the scene. Chief Jim Bucci was incident command. Rush pumper 582 was on scene in ten minutes from time of dispatch. The wood on the home was just starting to burn when Rush arrived. Rush laid a five inch supply line in about 400 feet from the road. Honeoye Falls Pumper 562 came in and backed up 582. This also worked out great when Rush's pumper had a malfunction and couldn't pump water for about five minutes. The box system with automatic dispatch that Rush put into place 15 months ago was tested for the first time on a working fire during the week day when we are very short of people and worked better than expected. The fire was under control in approximately 15 minutes. The Monroe County Fire Bureau is investigating the cause and origin of the fire. - BOB FAUGH
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Family and friends of fallen Ghent firefighters stand behind the monument.
Ghent Fire, family of fallen firefighter, dedicate LODD monument The Ghent Fire Department and community dedicated a monument in honor of fallen firefighters from the community during Memorial Day services on May 26. The small Columbia County community has sustained two line of duty deaths in the last 25 years, the last occurring on October 19, 2010 when Fire Police Captain William "Billy" Akin Jr. died in an accident while responding to a
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separate motor vehicle accident. Akin's family donated a monument in honor of the fallen firefighter and others who have died while protecting the Ghent community. Larry Smith, who was also captain of the Ghent Fire Police when he died from a heart attack
during a fire on March 14, 1989. The monument sits in front of the Ghent fire house on State Route 66, peering over a pond into the hamlet of Ghent. The monument was dedicated just a few days after Akin's son and his wife gave birth to William Akin IV. - MIKE MCCAGG
KEVIN BRAUTLACHT
Buffalo Fire at work at 217 Hamburg Street
Buffalo Fire makes quick knockdown of heavy fire conditions
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Tractor trailer versus car Town of Newburgh, NY. New York State Police and Winona Lake Engine Company were alerted to a tractor trailer versus car accident on Route 84 westbound at Exit 7. According to reports, the tractor trailer crossed the median and hit the passenger vehicle. Winona Lake command advised Orange County 911 that they had an MVA with pin and the jaw were going to work. The driver of the vehicle had what appeared to be serious injuries with an extended amount of extrication needed. The Town of Newburgh transported the injured patient to a local hospital for treatment. New York State Police are investigating the cause of the accident.
Buffalo firefighters made quick work of a structure fire that erupted at 217 Hamburg Street in the city's Old First Ward neighborhood shortly after 4 p.m. on May 15, 2014. Crews arrived to find a large two and half story wood frame with heavy fire on the first floor. Command ordered firefighters to knock down the fire and to make an offensive interior attack. As firefighters were knocking down the fire, primary and secondary searches were conducted. All searches were negative and it was believed the home was vacant. Command requested an extra two engines and one ladder due to an exposure on the 2 side that was only a few feet from the original
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fire building. Firefighters used three-one and three quarter inch, two-two and a half inch hand lines and 45 feet of ground ladders at the blaze. Damage was pegged at $50,000 to the building at 217 Hamburg and $5,000 each for the exposures at 215 and 219 Hamburg. One firefighter suffered injuries when a portion of second floor collapsed. The cause is under investigation. - KEVIN BRAUTLACHT
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The City of Newburgh firefighters honored those who served and sacrified for our country during Memorial Day ceremonies
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Boght Fire District President Ed Heffern presents a wreath on behalf of the Fire District
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City of Newburgh firefighters at Cornwall on Hudson fire on May 20, 2014
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The crew from East Greenbush Fire Department at a recent fire at Tractor Supply in Schodack
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Boght firefighters take part in the department's Memorial Day service
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Chief Warren Abriel addresses the crowd during a swearing in ceremony for the department's newest members
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Two of the newest recruits with the City of Newburgh Fire Department
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Lt. Brian Jones of the Hillcrest Fire Department walking out with his crew.
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EMS Lt. Mike Croft F-20 in yellow helmet and Division Chief Mike Biasillo in white helmet with the Buffalo Fire Department
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The City of Newburgh Fire Department recruits drilling on the hazards of propane fires.
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MEMORIAL DAY IN TOWN OF NEWBURGH If you have photos you would like to see in our In Service feature please upload them on our website www.1stResponderNews.com or email them to Heather@1stResponderNews.com.
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Basement apartment fire An alarm of fire was toned out for the City of Troy for 58 Jefferson Street. The caller stated, “black smoke coming from the basement front door”. Engine 6 arrived on scene and called the Signal 30. Engine 6 stretched a one and three quarter inch line into the basement apartment and knocked down the fire quickly. Firefighters vented the building with a fan to clear the building of all the remaining smoke and steam. The police were brought in to investigate and take pictures of the fire scene.
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Firefighters battle second alarm in Buffalo Buffalo, NY. Firefighters of the 4th Battalion 1st Platoon were called out to battle a structure fire at 155 Dewitt St. on the City's West Side early Thursday morning, May 29, 2014. Engine Co. 19 arrived to a large two story apartment building fully involved. A wall collapsed on their arrival, bringing power lines down. 159 Dewitt St., an exposure house on side two, was well involved. Five residents escaped with
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the clothes on their back. One was treated at the scene for injuries. 155 was the scene of a fire on September 13, 2013. The chief radioed for a second alarm assignment. Firefighters used two tower ladders, two blitz fire monitors and multiple two and a half inch hand lines to bring the blaze under control.
The cause of the fire is under investigation. Three suspects were seen in the area prior to the fire. Damage was listed at $80,000 to the building for 155 Dewitt St. and 159 Dewitt was listed at $125,000 to the building and $40,000 to the contents. The siding melted on five surrounding houses. Division Chief James LaMacchia was in command. - DAVID KAZMIERCZAK
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MEMORIAL DAY IN TOWN OF NEWBURGH If you have photos you would like to see in our In Service feature please upload them on our website www.1stResponderNews.com or email them to Heather@1stResponderNews.com.
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