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Oswego County, NY - On April 9th at 3:55 P.M., Oswego Town fire units were dispatched to a reported garage fire at 927 Rathburn Road. Assistant Chief Greg Herrmann 3402 responded to the call, reporting a working fire. - See full story on page 8
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The Jaws and spreaders were used to peel open the door to get the driver out.
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South Wilson Volunteers Handle One-Car MVA KEN ROE
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Wilson, NY - South Wilson Volunteers, under the direction of Chief Tilk, responded to the report of a one-car accident on Beebe Road, between Nelson and Chestnut Roads, on April 5th. The young male driver was traveling north when he drifted across the south lane, going off the west side of the road and traveling hundreds of feet before hitting two trees. The car then veered back across both lanes of traffic, finally coming to a rest after hitting a pole head-on.
JUMP TO FILE #040517122 Chief Tilk from South Wilson quickly realized that the Jaws-ofLife would be needed to get the driver out. Cambria Volunteers were called to bring their ambulance, staffed by an advanced life support crew, to the scene. The extrication team from South Wilson quickly worked to remove the door and got the driver out. The driver was stabilized on
scene by EMS from South Wilson and then moved to Cambria’s ambulance and crew, who provided more in-depth treatment before transporting him to Mount Saint Mary’s Hospital. The experience of Chief Tilk and his highly trained team provided for the quick extrication and transport of the patient to the hospital. The accident is being investigated by the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office. - STEPHEN WALLACE
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Car Versus Motorcycle in Elmira Elmira, NY - On Friday, March 31st, Elmira firefighters and Erway EMS responded to a car versus motorcycle MVA at the intersection of East 2nd St. and Madison Ave. in the City of Elmira. Elmira Police also responded to the scene. The operator of the motorcycle was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
South Wilson Chief Tilk oversees his highly trained crew.
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City of Newburgh Firefighters Handle Vehicle Fire Newburgh, NY - City of Newburgh FD Engine-3 and Ladder1 were dispatched to a vehicle fire on April 11th. The vehicle was located on South Street, just before West Street, facing westbound. Firefighters used hand-lines and quickly extinguished the fire. The City of Newburgh PD was also at the scene.
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Alabama: Christopher Lane Foster, 54 Rank: Lieutenant Incident Date: March 22, 2017 Death Date: March 23, 2017 Fire Department:Demopolis Fire Department Initial Summary: Lieutenant Christopher Lane Foster responded to a MVA with injuries at 0718hrs on March 22, 2017. After his shift, Foster returned to his home where he was found unresponsive at 0220hrs the following morning. Lieutenant Foster was pronounced deceased shortly thereafter having succumbed to an apparent cardiac arrest.
Maryland: Charles "Rick" Gentilcore, 52 Rank: Firefighter III Incident Date: April 7, 2017 Death Date: April 7, 2017 Fire Department: Montgomery County Fire Rescue Services - Burtonsville Volunteer F.D. Initial Summary: While on duty at Burtonsville Fire Station 15, Firefighter Gentilcore succumbed to a nature and cause of fatal injury still to be reported. Fellow emergency responders immediately initiated all possible means of emergency care, however, resuscitation efforts were not successful.
Pennsylvania: James H. Yiengst, 72 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: March 30, 2017 Death Date: April 1, 2017 Fire Department: Keystone Hook and Ladder Co #1 Initial Summary: Firefighter Yiengst responded with his fire department to a motor vehicle accident (MVA) on the evening of March 31, 2017. The next morning, April 1, 2017, emergency medical services were summoned to his residence. Firefighter Yiengst indicated to one of his family members that he began feeling ill while at the MVA the previous evening. Firefighter Yiengst was treated and transported to the hospital where he passed away from a nature and cause of fatal injury still to be reported.
North Carolina: Michael "Bubba" Eric Pennell, 49 Rank: Captain Incident Date: April 17, 2017 Death Date: April 17, 2017 Fire Department: Central Alexander Fire Department Initial Summary: While on-duty at the Central Alexander Fire Department, Captain Michael Pennell suffered a medical emergency and collapsed in the bay of the apparatus room as he completed station duties. He was transferred to the Frye Regional Medical Center where he succumbed to a nature and cause of fatal injury still to be reported.
Massachusetts: Anthony Spano, 47 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: March 29, 2017 Death Date: March 30, 2017 Fire Department: Chicopee Fire Department Initial Summary: Firefighter Spano worked his shift which included one or more emergency response calls, including a “lift assist” call where he complained of back pain. Fewer than 24 hours later and just after coming off of his duty shift, Firefighter Spano passed away from a nature and cause of fatal injury still to be reported when he fell ill while exercising at a gym.
Ohio: James "Jim" Joseph Benken, 65 Rank: District Chief/Medic Incident Date: April 13, 2017 Death Date: April 14, 2017 Fire Department: City of Wyoming Fire and EMS Initial Summary: District Chief/Medic James "Jim" Benken completed a 24-hour shift at 0600hrs on 04/14/2017 which included one emergency response at 1519hrs on 04/13/2017. After completing the shift, District Chief/Medic Benken fell ill at approximately 1400hrs on 04/14/2017 and succumbed to an apparent cardiac arrest.
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Gasport Calls in Two Mercy Flight Choppers for Head-On Collision Gasport, NY - The call went out around 6:39 P.M. on April 15th, sending Gasport Fire Chief C. Wesolek responding to the report of a head-on accident at 7945 Ridge Road, just east of Orangeport Road, with the report of an arm in- JUMP TO FILE# jury. 041517107 Chief Wesolek arrived at the scene and had two heavily crushed vehicles with a number of critically injured people. A Fire Chief from another company and his wife saw the incident and stopped to assist the severely injured victims. Another firefighter who was in the area also stopped and started care. Gasport's Fire Chief did a quick assessment and found a female heavily pinned in a blue minivan with severe injuries, and a male with multiple injuries and a child in the other vehicle. Chief Wesolek called in Hartland, two Tri-Town ambulances, paramedics from Twin City, Wrights Corner's Special Extrication team, as well as his own highly trained extrication team, and two mercy flight helicopters. Chief’s Wesoleks Gasport Extrication and Emergency Response team provided amazing, well organized care, and primary extrication as more equipment and assistance was called in for mutual aid. Niagara County Sheriffs responded to the scene along with Middleport Police, both gathering information from witnesses and notifying their supervisors of the severity of the crash. EMS providers of all levels of training worked together like a perfect machine, providing BLS and ALS to the pinned woman as rescue crews spent over 60-minutes using multiple tools to try and free her from the vehicle. Additional EMS crews worked on the male in the other vehicle and after he was freed, brought him over to the awaiting Mercy Flight. The child who was in the vehicle was transported by ground to Women and Children’s Hospital in Buffalo. Wrights Corners 1st Assistant Chief JJ McKnight worked with Incident Commander Chief Wesolek to assist him in organizing the rescue and extrication, along with the landing of two Mercy flights, one to the west of the scene and the other to the east. Fire police from Gasport and Hartland shut down the road completely, keeping all personnel safe during the incident. Once on the ground, Mercy Flight Medics got in the car with other providers and started a few more lines while their helicopter sat in hot mode, ready for a quick take off to the Trauma Center. Niagara County Sheriff’s office CSI deputies responded to the scene and the elite AIU unit also responded to document the incident and reconstruct the accident. The road was shut down for over three hours while all victims were tended to and safely transported to the trauma centers in Buffalo. - STEPHEN WALLACE
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All levels of care was provided as teams worked together to get the female driver out.
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Firefighters Save Home from Massive Garage Fire Oswego County, NY - On April 9th at 3:55 P.M., Oswego Town fire units were dispatched to a reported garage fire at 927 Rathburn Road. Assistant Chief Greg Herrmann 3402 responded to the call, arriving on scene at 4:01 P.M. and assuming command. He reported a working fire, finding a fully involved 36'x72' garage that was impinging on a house. The garage was a fully operational service garage containing hazardous gases, propane and acetylene, along with new and used motor oil. There was also several vehicles in and around the building.
JUMP TO FILE #041017131 Oswego Town's Engine-3412 was on the scene at 4:05 P.M. Chief Herrmann requested Oswego County E-911 to dispatch mutual aid from the Minetto, Granby, Fair Haven and Scriba Fire Departments to the scene, as well as an ALS ambulance from Menter Ambulance Service. Minetto's Engine1581 arrived on the scene and laid a four-inch supply line from a nearby hydrant to supply E-3412. Hannibal and Cody Fire Departments assisted with standby
units. Also on scene was Oswego County Fire Coordinator's office, the Oswego County Cause and Origin Team, National Grid and Oswego Town Highway Department. The OTVFD coffee squad brought in cold refreshments. In all, approximately 50 volunteer firefighters worked at the scene. Final units left the scene at 9:43 P.M. and were back in service at 10:30 P.M. The garage was a total loss, as were the contents, but firefighters were able to save the family's home, which was only 20feet away from the garage. - RICK GROSVENT
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Yonkers Kitchen Fire Quickly Knocked
Yonkers, NY - On the morning of Monday, April 10th, Yonkers Fire Companies were toned out to 185 Bronx River Road, near Glen Road, for a report of a possible 10-29 (Structure Fire) on the fifth-floor. Battalion-2 arrived with first-due units Engine-313 and Ladder-73 and transmitted a 10-30 (All-Hands) for a fire on the fifth-floor of an eightstory, occupied multiple dwelling. The fire was located in the kitchen of apartment #5C and quickly knocked down. The incident was placed under control with an approximate 30-minute duration.
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MVA on Route 300 Sends One to Hospital Crews attempt to get water into the structure from the "D" side.
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Newburgh, NY - On April 21st, Winona Lake Engine Company was called out to an MVA on Stewart Ave. and Route 300. One person was taken to the hospital.
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Jeff Day started his career as a Firefighter with Murfreesboro Fire Department in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on November 6, 1988. After only two years, he rose through the ranks quickly to the position of Engineer, and just eight years later, he was promoted to Captain/Shift Inspector. In 2009, Day helped the department develop and implement a Special Operations program, providing new technical rescue services to the citizens of Murfreesboro, such as Water Rescue, Confined Space, High Angle/Rope Rescue and Trench Rescue. With the addition of these offerings, the name of the department was changed to “Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department,” to more accurately reflect the technical rescue aspect. Day spent a total of eight years in Special Operations. During his time at MFRD, he also served with the Lascassas (TN) Volunteer Fire Department from 1989 until 2006. As a state-certified Fire Inspector with certifications from both the International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI) and Certified Fire Investigator (CFI), Jeff was active in the Tennessee Advisory Committee on Arson (TACA) and even held the Vice President’s position for two years. Over the years, Day instructed several classes for both paid and
JUMP TO FILE #041917112 volunteer departments, including Firefighter Survival, Special Operations and Hazardous Materials. “I absolutely love teaching and training Firefighters to be the best they can be,” he said. Recently, while assisting the department’s Public Information Officer Ashley McDonald with footage for a Recruitment Video, Day’s unique way of hanging his turnout coat on the engine was captured on film, along with a victory dance. “We would love for this video to go viral,” said McDonald. “Personally, it makes me laugh every time and I could watch it over and over.” McDonald posted the video on the department’s social media accounts and it has since traveled nationwide to many other social media sites, including the 1st Responder News Facebook page. To watch the must-see coat hanging with victory dance, go to Facebook.com/1stResponderNews and click on 'Videos'. It's guaranteed to bring a smile to anyone's face! Captain Day, with 29 years of service, has no interest in retiring just yet, because he simply loves his job.
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Albany, NY - On April 11th around 6:30 P.M., the City of Albany's Fire Department responded to 205 Shaker Park Drive for an alarm of fire. The caller stated that flames were seen coming from the roof. The first arriving engine declared a Signal-30 with a working fire and pulled a hand-line into the home to quickly knock down the fire before it could spread into the attic area. Firefighters ventilated the structure, making sure that the fire was out before conducting overhaul in the main fire room area. Thanks to the firefighters' quick action, the fire caused very minimal damage to the home. All of the residents were able to make it out quickly and there were no injuries. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the City of Albany Fire Department.
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Seven Companies Attack Large Apartment Fire in Chili Chili, NY - The Chili Fire Department was dispatched to a fire alarm with smoke coming from the building shortly after 3:00 P.M. on March 28th. The first-due quint was met with smoke showing from the "A" and "C" sides of a two-and-a-half story, multi-unit apartment building. Firefighters encountered an issue with water supply which delayed an initial attack. Vertical ventilation was initially handled by Station-2's Quint-4320. An urgent message transmission was made for a large hole in the second-story floor. Shortly thereafter, air horns sounded and command ordered a full evacuation. During the PAR, which everyone was accounted for, the fire made its way through the middle of the ridgeline. Elevated master streams were deployed, followed by interior crews who made progress on the
JUMP TO FILE #040317102 fire. During this time, a MAYDAY was called for a firefighter who had a ceiling collapse on him. The ceiling of the second-story was constructed with two layers of 5/8" drywall. He was evaluated with minor injuries by CHS EMS. Rochester Gas and Electric was on scene to disconnect utilities and the American Red Cross was assisting displaced victims from the 24 units. At least eight of the units were a total loss. The Monroe County Fire Bureau was also on scene conducting an origin and cause investigation. No other injuries were reported. Seven companies operated on scene and several more provided fill-ins. - JOHN SPAULDING
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Providence, NY - Deputy Fire Coordinator Kevin Barkely, Sr. briefs Deputy EMS Coordinator Stan De Long at a Command Post during a recent incident involving a lost hiker.
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Colonie, NY - Shaker Road Firefighter Eric Kaminski on the scene of a recent working structure fire in Colonie.
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Albany, NY - Albany's Battalion Chief conducting PAR after a floor collapsed during a structure fire on March 26th.
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Halfmoon, NY - Clifton Park Fire Chief Art Hunsinger oversees the scene of a house fire in Halfmoon on April 2nd.
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Poughkeepsie, NY - Poughkeepsie Deputy Chief Ed Decker, a 43year veteran of the department, on scene of a house fire in April.
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at and were constructed differently from standard ladders, but they were however used many times to ascend above the rear of aerial ladders. With their large hooks, they could be used to reach upper floors or even swing horizontally from one window to another. We used them when I was in firefighter training to build confidence. They were also called “Pompier” ladders and were used with a Pompier belt, which secured the firefighter to the ladder if he had to work off of it. There is a four page glossary of terms, which may or may not be familiar to the reader, as some of the terms are New York versions. Also, there are 20 pages of black and white photos of the fires, some of the heroes and the equipment. This book is a must if you like to read about fires that made history and those that didn’t but should have!
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Structure Fire for Westfield
Westfield, NY - On April 11th, the Westfield Fire Department was dispatched to South Portage Street for a reported structure fire. Fire departments from Mayville, Ripley and Portland responded to the scene. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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Lockport, NY - It was something out of the April Fools' book of "I can't believe it". Wrights Corners Fire Co. 3rd Assistant Chief Ryan Dickinson and new wife Tiffany had just completed their vows under Wrights Corners Life Member and Pastor Wayne Jagow, and while in the presence of hundreds of guests, Pastor Wayne said "Ryan, you can kiss your love." With that said, Ryan turned and kissed the Wrights Corners original 1940's era pumper right on the spotlight! Ryan's new wife of course made him pay, first by having him teach her to drive the old timer, and then by showing him the true meaning of "kiss your love" while in the front seat of the engine. Tiffany then kicked Ryan out of the engine and loaded up her very own Go-Go girls, like a scene from the 80's classic song, "Our Lips Are Sealed." The girls then checked out the handy hose on Engine-1, using it as their microphone before giving the "walk away". All-in-all, it was a perfect April Fools' wedding day at Wrights Corners Fire Hall.
JEFFREY ARNOLD
"Kiss the one you love..."
STEPHEN M WALLACE
JEFFREY ARNOLD
Easter Sunday House Fire in Livonia
Livonia, NY - Firefighters made quick work of a house fire on Easter Sunday at 4364 South Livonia Road in Livonia. The Livonia, Hemlock, Lakeville, East Avon and Conesus Fire Departments, along with Livonia EMS, responded to the scene at about 1:05 P.M. on April 16th. First arriving units found a working fire in the rear of a large two-and-a-half story home. The blaze was quickly brought under control. No one was home at the time and there were no injuries reported. Unfortunately, a dog was struck and killed by a car after escaping from the home. A second dog was rescued by firefighters.
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Multiple Crews Work Three-Alarm Apartment Building Fire Kirkwood, NY - At 5:22 A.M. on the morning of April 4th, Broome County Communications dispatched Five Mile Point Fire Department (59) to 915 Route 11, the Anthos Apartment Complex, for a report of a smoke detector activated with someone possibly yelling JUMP TO FILE# for help. 040717100 Within two minutes, County re-dispatched the call as a reported building fire. Chief-59 went responding and asked for any additional information, which County provided as a confirmed working fire. Chief-59 immediately requested the second-alarm assignment. Chief-59B arrived on scene first and reported heavy smoke and fire showing from the rear of a twoand-a-half story multiple occupancy. Dispatched on the second-alarm was Engine 21-4 from the City of Binghamton. Returning to quarters from their own structure fire earlier that morning enabled them to respond right away. Engine 21-4 arrived first on scene, with Engine 59-1 following right behind them. Both crews immediately went to work stretching hose lines to the building and beginning an attack. Arriving a few minutes later were Squad-59 and Tower-59. Both crews worked to establish a water supply, finding the closest hydrant to be bound up which required them to lay in from the next hydrant located at the entrance to the complex. Squad-59's crew then stretched a third hose line and proceeded to the second-floor. Command had been advised that all occupants were believed to be out of the building, but crews were advised to sweep the apartments as they proceeded. Crews worked to knock down heavy fire that had taken hold in both first and second-floor left side apartments, as well as a large portion of the attic. With the volume of fire, along with the force and color of smoke emanating from the building, Command-59 requested the third-alarm assignment for manpower, in preparation to potentially go defensive. Interior crews were advised of the heavy volume of fire above them and after controlling the fire within the apartments, began pulling ceilings to gain access to the attic. Tower-59's crew began an assignment to assist interior crews with ventilation efforts. At the same time, a hole opened up in the roof on the back side of the building, creating natural ventilation and greatly aiding the interior crews. With all hose streams now focused on the attic area, crews were able to knock down and control the heavy volume of fire above them. As additional crews arrived, they were directed to various tasks, including laddering the building, sweeping the attached apartment building, RIT, and salvage operations in the basement and right side first-floor apartments. After gaining control of the fire, interior crews began immediate overhaul operations to dig out a lot of hidden fire
remaining in walls and ceilings on both the first and second-floors, as well as pockets of fire remaining in the attic. One occupant was transported via ambulance for smoke inhalation. No other injuries were reported on scene. A couple of pets were also located that had not made it out. Responding from Five Mile Point was Engine 59-1, Engine 59-2, Squad 59, Tower 59, all three chiefs, Command Vehicle-59 and Brush 591. Units dispatched on the secondalarm were City of Binghamton Engine 21-4 and training Chief-21 (also, Engine 21-1 sent by Binghamton Car-21 to back up Engine 21-4), Kirkwood Squad-38, Town of Binghamton Tower-58, Conklin Squad-46 and West Windsor Engine-54. Port Dickinson Fire moved Pumper Tanker-35 to Station 59-2 and Chenango Fire moved Tower-66 to Station 59-1. Dispatched on the third-alarm was Pumper Tanker-35 and Tower-66, Conklin Tower-46,
Kirkwood Pumper Tanker-38 and West Colesville Engine-51. On standby for the third-alarm was Windsor Fire (28), Hillcrest Fire (55) and Great Bend Fire (Susquehanna County, PA). Also assisting on scene were Broome Co. Sheriffs, NYS Police, Broome Ambulance, Superior Ambulance, Broome Co. Fire Coordinators, Broome Co. Fire Investigators, NYSEG, Town of Kirkwood and NYS Fire Investigators with a K9 Lieutenant. The Red Cross was also called in to assist residents. Complex management worked to relocate the displaced residents into other units on site, or at other apartments nearby. Extensive overhaul continued for several hours by multiple crews. An investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing. After a final sweep of the building and extinguishment of a few hot spots, all units had returned to service by 12:00 P.M. - DAVID ABELL
View of scene from another building as crews continue to work.
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Shaker Road and Fuller Road firefighters battle the blaze with hand-lines and master streams.
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Fire Damages Waterford Home
Waterford, NY - Firefighters were called into action at 2:44 P.M. on Monday, April 3rd, when fire broke out in a two-story home at 8 Front Street. When the first crews arrived, they found heavy smoke coming from the back and roof area of the building. Mutual aid from Halfmoon-Waterford, Boght and Mechanicville were called to join Waterford Village and F.P. Peck Hose. Crews made entry through the front and rear of the structure and made quick work of the fire, which had traveled through the building. The home suffered damage and two families were displaced, but no injuries were reported. The Red Cross assisted four adults and two children, ages six and ten. The cause of the fire was under investigation.
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Colonie, NY - On April 11th, the Shaker Road Fire Department, along with the Town of Colonie Duty Crew, Fuller Road and West Albany Fire Departments responded to 577 Albany Shaker Road for a con- JUMP TO FILE# firmed working 041617112 structure fire. As firefighters pulled out of the station, they could see flames blowing over the houses. Firefighters arrived on scene quickly and established a water supply. Command requested the Signal-30 for a working structure fire and had multiple exposure issues on each side of the residence. The large wood-frame garage was heavily involved and starting to melt the siding on the house next to it. Firefighters stretched multiple hand-lines to the heavily involved two-story garage and started driving back the heavy fire. Crews from Fuller Road and Shaker Road hit the fire from both sides with blitz fires and handlines, quickly knocking it down. As the firefighters were knocking down the fire, the garage collapsed in on itself. Crews also had to extinguish multiple trees that caught fire due to the extreme heat and also had to extinguish a trailer that caught fire in the yard next to the garage. Two propane tanks were removed from the scene that were exposed to the extreme heat. Crews were on scene until the early hours of the morning. There were no injuries to residents or firefighters during the incident. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. - JEFFREY BELSCHWINDER
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Pawling F.D. Knocking in Doors Pawling, NY - The Pawling Fire Department has taken ownership of a forcible entry simulator to further enhance their rigorous training efforts. The full door simulator has a variety of settings and can be used from either side. Pawling Chief Everett White and Ben Scavone applied for a grant through the Oliver Donaldson Foundation and were awarded the $6,000 to get the simulator, which they purchased from
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JUMP TO FILE #041817107 TheFireStore. On April 17th, several members of the department gathered at Station-1 to gear up and put the brand new device through its paces. After providing an overview and demonstrating a few different techniques, Chief White allowed his men to pair
up and get to it. Under the watchful eyes of line officers and senior firefighters, the door was put to work. Members were quick to offer suggestions to the teams on the alternative ways to place the tools to gain entry. Firefighter and former line officer Fred Lates was quick to tell the men that it's not about forcing it, it's about the technique employed. - TODD BENDER
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Tupper Lake Responds to Vehicle Incident
Tupper Lake, NY - On April 9th, Tupper Lake units were clearing from a reported alarm of smoke in the basement of a home (which turned out to be steam from a malfunctioning water heater), when Dispatch advised command of a reported log truck flipped over on Main Street in the village. Arriving units found a construction vehicle that had become separated from the trailer it was being towed on. Fire Police shut down the road while other fire personnel attended to leaking fluids. Village police requested the NYS Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement to the scene to assist with the investigation. Due to damage to the roadway, the NYS Dept. of Transportation was also requested to the scene. Local Village DPW crews assisted with cleanup while a local tow company righted the trailer and forklift.
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Extrication Needed at Serious Two-Car Crash in Newburgh Newburgh, NY - On April 24th, Orange Lake firefighters were dispatched to an MVA involving two vehicles with reported heavy entrapment on Rock Cut Road. Crews arrived on the scene and found both drivers trapped inside their JUMP TO FILE# vehicles. Extrica- 050117145 tion was performed using the Jaws-ofLife. After the roofs of the vehicles were removed, crews were able to free both occupants. The Plattekill F.D. was called to the scene to assist. Mobile Life EMS and Town of Newburgh EMS were also on scene and both drivers were transported to Saint Luke's Hospital for further treatment. Town of Newburgh Police was investigating the cause of the accident. - BOB ROOT
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Here’s Your Sign Chaplain's Corner Didymus McHugh
I remember years ago watching Jeff Foxworthy and Larry the Cable Guy with their crew of comedians. One would also come up where people did some not-sosmart things and he would follow it up by saying, “here’s your sign.” We all do things that we hope never end up on YouTube or get our sign. Well, it was April when I went some place and saw a sign on a homeless person’s back. It said “Kick me.” The first thing that came to my mind was that someone was being cruel, like when we were in grammar school. I was wrong. They put it on their own back. They said that it was an April fool’s joke. They were not happy when someone took it off their back, so they made another sign and put it back on again. Friends and I discussed this. The person was told that they should not do that, even as a joke. Other people would take them up on it and would kick them, just for starters. There are many times where people abuse the less fortunate. Would you do something like that in your area, and/or would you do anything about it? We spoke with the person and told them that they had worth and should think better of themselves. Granted, some of us have been kicked around by people or our circumstances and feel that we just deserve it and will accept whatever. If we are to love our neighbors as ourselves, we need to first love ourselves. I don’t mean to the point of being all puffed up and full of ourselves. But understand that each of us have our reason for existing. Sometimes we need to remember some very basic truths: 1. God does not make any garbage. (Ok, I am still trying to figure out the platypus.) 2. God made you. (Yeah, the person reading this.) 3. You are not garbage. No matter what you go through, you still are not garbage. 4. God loves you. You may or may not believe in Him, but He believes in you. He created you and is always with you, even when you feel that He is not there. Please, when you see someone who is hard on themselves, don’t help them put themselves down. Come beside them and speak words of worth and encouragement to them. Hebrews 10:24 states “let us also think about how to encourage each other to show love and to do good works.”
We are all worth being cared for and respected. We should encourage people and not kick them
when they are down. Encourage each other. As we build up one another, we build a strong team and a
strong society. Imagine if the sign read “Hug Me”. I believe in you!
Stay safe, Didymus McHugh
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One of the victims rescued by Poughkeepsie firefighters.
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Chili, NY - Scott Flagler, past Chief and current President of the Churchville Fire Department, who is also currently assigned as Monroe County's 4th Battalion Deputy Coordinator, recently worked with his daughter, Firefighter Courtney Flagler, at a recent fire in Chili, NY. Courtney has been an active firefighter for several years. She also completed the NYS EMT class. Courtney's grandfather was a Chili F.D. Battalion Chief and is a former Churchville FF.
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Honeoye Falls, NY - The Honeoye Falls Fire Department in Monroe County recently placed in service this Chevrolet Tahoe command vehicle as 5C-16, outfitted with a Star Headlight and Lantern Company warning light package.
Poughkeepsie, NY - On Sunday, April 9th around 2:00 P.M., Poughkeepsie firefighters responded to reports of a fire at 21 Stout Court in the Hudson Terrace complex. Upon arrival, firefighters were in- JUMP TO FILE# formed that there 041217110 were possible elderly occupants still in the second-floor apartment. Assistance from Fairview and Arlington Fire Departments was toned out, along with additional ambulances from Mobile Life while firefighters made their way to rescue the occupants. The elderly male and female were located in the upstairs apartment and carried out to the waiting medics, who promptly triaged both and rushed them to the hospital. Their condition is unknown at this time. Firefighters re-entered the smoke-filled building to search for any additional victims. None were located and efforts turned to extinguishing the blaze, which appeared to have started on the first-floor. Within several minutes, the primary fire was knocked down. A team of firefighters was sent to the roof to vent. While preparing to do so, they encountered dangerous soft spots on the flat roof where the wood had rotted away, leaving just a tar paper covering. The fire destroyed two apartments and the neighboring two units sustained substantial smoke and water damage. The fire appears to have been the result of an
TODD BENDER
PFD Lt. Joe Franco (left) bringing 43-year veteran of the department, Captain Mike Brophy, apprised of the situation.
improperly discarded cigarette in the first-floor apartment. The tenant attempted to extinguish the fire himself before being forced out
due to the thick smoke.
- TODD BENDER
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Two-Car MVA in Jamestown Jamestown, NY - On April 27th, the Jamestown Fire Department and the Jamestown Police Department were dispatched to a two-car motor vehicle accident on West Third Street, between Fairview and Hall Avenues.
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Vehicle Rollover on Fostertown Road in Newburgh Newburgh, NY - Middlehope and Cronomer Valley Fire Departments were dispatched to a one-car rollover at 252 Fostertown Road on April 19th. Town of Newburgh EMS was dispatched to tend to the subject driving the vehicle. The Town of Newburgh PD was also at the scene investigating the cause. One subject was evaluated by EMS on scene.
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Two Motorcyclists Seriously Injured After Crashing on Highway Irondequoit, NY - The Ridge Culver Fire Department was dispatched to a motorcycle accident on State Route 104 eastbound, on the ramp to Route 590 southbound, on April 23rd. Initial reports of three bikes down brought both of Irondequoit's AmbuJUMP TO FILE# lances to the scene. 042417100 The ramp on the busy highway was closed by the NYS Police with assistance from the Irondequoit Police Department. One additional ambulance from AMR was called in by Ridge Culver's Chief as a precaution. The two riders that went down were not riding together and statements from other motorists reported that one of them was riding recklessly. One motorcycle was found in the middle of the roadway and the second was found 25-feet over the guardrail. Both riders suffered serious injuries and were transported to the Level-1 trauma center, Strong Memorial Hospital. There was not a third motorcyclist involved, however two vehicles were struck during the accident. The NYS Police were on scene and investigating. - JOHN SPAULDING
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Late Night House Fire Breaks Out in the City of Cohoes Cohoes, NY - The City of Cohoes was dispatched for a reported structure fire at 10 Devlin Street around 11:38 P.M. on March 24th after a caller stated that the house was on fire. The police department arrived on scene first and stated that they had heavy smoke pushing from the second-floor. JUMP TO FILE# Cohoes Fire 041617106 command arrived on scene and had a working fire on the second-floor. Command called the Signal-30 and requested Green Island, Watervliet and the Watervliet Arsenal Fire Department to respond to the scene. Firefighters pulled one handline into the second-floor and quickly knocked down the fire. The Watervliet F.D.'s truck company went to the roof and second-floor window and began assisting interior crews with overhaul. The fire severely damaged the second-floor of the home and one of the homeowner's pets unfortunately did not make it out. The fire is currently under investigation. No firefighters were injured on scene and all of the residents made it out safely. - JEFFREY BELSCHWINDER
The Fast team standing by while firefighters conduct overhaul inside the home.
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Structure Fire Destroys Landmark in Cherry Creek Cherry Creek, NY - On May 1st, the Cherry Creek Fire Department was dispatched to 6830 Main Street for a reported structure fire. Cherry Creek Fire Chief Sheldon went on scene and reported a working structure fire and requested a secondalarm. “The structure JUMP TO FILE# was fully engulfed 050217100 upon our arrival," said Cherry Creek Fire Department Chief Sheldon. “This is a big loss for our community. You can see the sadness on everyone’s faces. The Trillium was a hub of activity in our little village. We’re going to miss the Trillium," he said. Acting Mayor Hendricks noted that in the Winter time you could see see 70 or 80 snowmobiles outside the Trillium. In the Summer, they held numerous motorcycle events. They also held class reunions, wedding receptions, the firefighter's annual banquet, community association fundraisers and the Memorial Tree Ceremony buffet dinner just to name a few. This is a huge loss. Sheldon said that no injuries were reported. Sheldon’s crew was reportedly out tending to weather related calls when they were toned to the lodge just down the street from the Cherry Creek fire station. Sheldon said that this is a major loss for the community and every-
one was “awfully sad” watching the community staple burn. Fire departments from Elling-
ton, Sinclairville, South Dayton, Leon, Randolph, Conewango,Falconer, Dayton, Perrysburg and Flu-
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Automatic Fire Alarm or Is It? Part II STAYING SAFE
Chief Henry Campbell
I wish to stress to the younger members of the fire service that all AFA’s are not necessarily false alarms; many of the residential alarms are caused by cooking, including smoke from food burning in unattended pots and pans, smoking grease from a previous spill in the oven, or even the proverbial popcorn in the microwave oven to name a few. Unattended cooking, where the occupant has forgotten that they have “something on the stove,” or may have even left the home, all tend to cause activation of the alarm system and bring
about a fire department response. Now, what if we didn’t respond on these seemingly minor incidents; there will always exist the possibility of fire and fire extension. It makes the job of firefighting much safer when we respond and nip any fire in the bud, before it can extend. How often have you responded to a full blown kitchen fire that started from unattended cooking? The original AFA system is the automatic fire sprinkler system found in many commercial buildings, dating back to the early 20th century. They also caused the transmission of many unnecessary fire alarms, mostly from a surge in the water supply tripping the valve seat and causing an alarm. Automatic fire sprinkler systems have been around for a hundred years waiting to do their job by extinguishing an incipient fire be-
fore it gets out of control, and for the most part, they have been very successful in doing their job. Today, we have the more elaborate computer based alarm systems standing by, waiting to do their job. Control panels can be fairly simple for a private home and much more complex for multiple residences, high rise buildings, institutional facilities and commercial establishments. The control panels can be programmed to do just about anything once an alarm has been activated. They can be programmed to close doors, to open or close control devices and turn on or off specific items. Manual pull stations can be connected to the system, as can be with water flow in sprinklers systems. The control panels also have fault detectors built in to enable locating problems within the system. Also, in newly constructed buildings or where AFA systems have been installed in older buildings, there is usually a period within the first 2-4 months of operation where the system requires some fine tuning to prevent unnecessary alarm transmissions. Surely there are many alarm transmissions that the firefighter might call nuisance alarms, false alarms, or system malfunctions, but if there is any blame or reason for the alarm transmission, it falls on the owners of the building, not the AFA system which requires annual maintenance and upkeep. With the annual increase in AFA dispatches, will the fire service change how it will respond to AFA’s? Do we respond or not? No matter how trivial the alarm may seem, it may be far worse if you don’t respond. What do you do when the dispatcher transmits additional information from the alarm company or occupant, reporting that there is no fire and no need for the fire department to respond? What will the future hold in these situations, as more and more occupancies install automatic fire alarm systems. Will there be changes in how fire departments respond to AFA alarms? Will there be a change when additional information is obtained by the department? How will reductions in staffing levels in both career and volunteer departments impact your department's response? What is your present response to AFA’s? A chief’s vehicle? One engine? One engine and a ladder company, or a standard full assignment? It is your call. Do you go full lights and siren? Or in a reduced response mode, such as Code 1, maybe the first-due company goes Code 3 and the remaining assignment goes Code 1, if at all? There may be unnecessary alarms generated by the AFA system, but they certainly generate an equal number of legitimate alarms. Early detection of fire saves lives and property, including the lives of firefighters. Till Next Time, Stay Safe and God Bless!
PFD Chief Everett White trying to determine the location of the burning odor. TODD BENDER
Pawling Responds to Burning Odor in Building Pawling, NY - On April 17th at approximately 5:20 P.M., the Pawling Fire Department was dispatched for an odor of smoke in the building at a cabinet-making business on Route 55, across from the Appalachian Trail parking lot. PFD 54-1 and 54-11 responded and were joined by other firefighters at the scene. Chief Everett White and his men investigated the call and determined it to be residual odor from a minor unreported incident earlier in the day.
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Car-Versus-Pole in Town of Newburgh Newburgh, NY - On April 18th, Cronomer Valley was dispatched for a car that crashed into a pole at 1278 Union Ave., in the Town of Newburgh. Two people were transported from the scene to the hospital.
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Newburgh, NY - Cronomer Valley FD was dispatched to Gardnertown Elementary School on April 27th after an electrical fire was reported in the basement of the school. All children were outside of the building when firefighters arrived. The Town of Newburgh Police secured the area around the front of the school while Cronomer Valley firefighters entered the building with scott packs and hand tools. The fire was quickly knocked down shortly after. The Town of Newburgh PD and fire police from Cronomer Valley blocked Plattekill Turnpike during the incident. Good-Will FD was relocated to Cronomer Valley's firehouse for standby.
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Lisamarie Nunez (left) with a future First Responder.
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Winona Lake Firefighter Lisamarie Nunez Named 2017 Fire Prevention Educator of the Year Orange County, NY Lisamarie Nunez, Firefighter with Winona Lake Fire Engine Co. No. 2, has been named the Orange County Firefighters Museum & Fire Education Center’s 2017 Fire Prevention Educator of the Year. Firefighter Nunez has been involved in firefighting for five years, three of which have been with Winona Lake Fire Engine Co. No. 2. She will be honored at the annual Gala on Saturday, June 3rd from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M., at the museum and fire safety education center. Firefighter Nunez joins Captain Paul Harrington from Cronomer Valley Fire Department (2016 recipient), James E. Ferguson from Montgomery Fire Department (2015 recipient), Frederick “Mike” Hoffman from Goshen Fire Department (2014 recipient), Chad Quackenbush from Warwick Fire Department (2013 recipient), Barbara Gasperetti from Coldenham Fire Department (2012 recipient) and Amy Conner Kosturik from Good-Will Fire Department (2011 recipient). Every year, the gala honoring these wonderful volunteers grows, offering the museum and education
JUMP TO FILE #042117106 center an opportunity to recognize the incredible spirit of volunteerism that our firefighters have, while sharing the museums’ collections and raising funds. The museum and education center operate solely on donations and this event is one-of-two annual fundraisers. If you or your business are interested in sponsoring this event by making a monetary donation, or by donating a gift certificate for goods or services for their raffle, please call (845)-457-9666 or email ocfmny@gmail.com. Any and all donations are greatly appreciated! Please join us on Saturday, June 3rd when we honor Firefighter Lisamarie Nunez. Reservations for the gala, which will feature appetizers and beverages, can be made by calling (845)-457-9666. Tickets are $20 and the event is open to the public. All are welcome to join in honoring Lisamarie Nunez, our 7th Fire Prevention Educator of the Year. - MARYBETH MAJESTIC
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FORK & HOSE CO. a Food Blog by A.J. Fusco
1st Responder News is excited to introduce firehouse food blogger, A.J. Fusco, as our newest columnist! A.J. has been a firefighter for 11 years with the Harrison F.D. (Westchester County, NY), and has a passion for food and cooking. He recently graduated from the International Culinary Center in Manhattan and is currently cooking at "White Gold Butchers" in the Upper West Side. In August of 2016, A.J. competed on the Food Network's "Guy's Grocery Games: Salute to Firefighters" episode, and won! He used some of his winnings to donate a fitness/foodie grant with 555 Fitness to the Williamsport F.D. in Pennsylvania.
“Grilled Sweet Potato Fries”
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When he started his career in the fire service, A.J. saw the importance of the kitchen in the firehouse, thus spurring the idea for "Fork and Hose Co." He started www.ForkandHoseCo.com back in 2011 as a way to share his own recipes, which has since grown to a worldwide community of firefighters sharing their recipes, kitchen stories and tips. A.J. tries to focus on healthier eating in the firehouse as much as possible because as we all know, the statistics for cardiac related LODD's are staggering. With that said, below is a recipe for “Grilled Sweet Potato Fries,” a healthy and delicious firehouse favorite! Stay tuned to see more of A.J.'s favorite F.D. recipes and photos featured in upcoming editions of 1st Responder News! For a chance to have your own F.D./Squad recipes featured in future issues of 1st Responder News, make sure to follow @Forkandhoseco on Instagram or Facebook and submit a recipe or photo.
Ingredients: 4 small sweet potatoes (or 2 large ones), cut into ½” wedges 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 tsp chile powder 1 tsp salt 1 Tbsp maple syrup 1 Tbsp cilantro
Procedure: 1. Pre-heat your grill to medium heat. In a large bowl, toss the potato wedge with the olive oil, chile powder, and salt. 2. Grill the potato wedges over direct heat until crispy on the outside and tender enough that a fork slides easily into the center, 6 to 8 minutes, flipping halfway through. Transfer the fries back to the large bowl, drizzle with the syrup, and toss to coat. Top with cilantro and serve. Makes 4 servings.
Firefighters battle a structure fire in Cohoes.
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Fire in Cohoes Displaces 13 Residents Cohoes, NY - A stubborn fire that erupted on Tuesday, March 28th, kept crews from several departments busy in Cohoes for several hours. The fire broke out in a two-story home at 294 Saratoga Street. When the first crews arrived, they were met with heavy fire in the rear of the structure. A second-alarm was immediately placed as crews went to work. As the effort unfolded with a steady rain falling, two additional alarms were called, bringing firefighters to the scene from Green Island, Watervliet, Watervliet Arsenal, Albany and Troy, as well as vol-
JUMP TO FILE #041217101 unteers from Boght and Latham. Firefighters had difficulty fighting the blaze due to the building's close proximity to neighboring structures and train tracks that stretched directly behind the structure. Crews initially made an exterior attack, focusing on protecting the exposure buildings. At one point, hand-lines were utilized through the second-floor windows of one of the exposure buildings in an effort to overcome some of the
access issues. When it was over, the fire building had suffered such extensive damage that it had to be torn down. Crews were able to keep the fire from damaging exposure buildings, although they did suffer heavy smoke and water damage. Everyone who was home at the time of the fire escaped safely and no injuries were reported. The Red Cross assisted 13 residents who were displaced. The extent of damage forced investigators to label the cause as “undetermined.” - MIKE CAREY
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Richard Earl has been a firefighter for 15-years, a paramedic for 7-years and is currently a member with the Compton Fire Department. He got this tattoo done in 2016 and when asked what the inspiration was behind it, he said "The inspiration was from the guys before me, the dedication and hard work that they gave to the department. They inspired me to want to work for this department and also work in the community that I grew up in. It has been an honor to work for this department and that was my ultimate inspiration for this tattoo." Fernando from Corona Tattoo and Piercing in CA is the talented artist who did Richard's full-back tattoo.
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Multi-Vehicle MVA on I-84 Sends Several People to Hospital
Montgomery, NY - On April 10th, Coldenham, Orange Lake and Maybrook Fire Departments were called out for an MVA on Interstate 84, westbound. Upon arrival, crews found seven vehicles and one tractor-trailer involved in the accident. Several Jaws-of-Life tools were used at the scene to extricate trapped occupants. Approximately three-to-five people were taken to the hospital by Mobile Life for evaluation and treatment. Ambulances from TONVAC and Maybrook were also at the scene.
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Dealing with a Zombie Apocalypse and Other Calamities EMS ISSUE
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The survival of a community that has been decimated by disaster depends on its ability to recover. First Responders need to deal with casualties, transportation problems, resource shortages and the emotional trauma caused by an initial disaster, whether natural or man-made. Once the dust literally settles after a hurricane, flood, earthquake, fire, explosion, viral contamination, or any other catastrophe, there will be ongoing problems caused by debris, panic, lack of shelter, food shortage and more. A few emergency response agencies around the country have utilized the theme of a zombie apocalypse in order to reinforce the need for preparation. The Homeland Security Department has said that if people are “prepared for a zombie attack, they'll be ready for real-life disasters like a hurricane, pandemic, earthquake or terrorist attack. Emergency response experts have compared the unpredictability of alleged zombies to the unpredictability of weather conditions, terrorists, unstable structures, and traumatized victims. In addition, after any disaster when survivors are subjected to weakened immune systems and the lack of medication, hospitals, warm clothing and adequate housing, the chance of widespread contagion grows. Finally, rescuers at a disaster scene are also subject to the elements, germs, broken glass, twisted metal and the erratic behavior of distressed victims. It becomes a bit more like common sense to be prepared for anything unknown, such as zombies when dealing with an MCI, once you accept the hazards and risks that are inherent at any cataclysmic event. According to FEMA’s disaster recovery framework, some of the priorities all EMS and other responding agencies need to be aware of include (in the short term): establishing appropriate safety zones; providing life-saving emergency treatment; shortterm medical support as needed for all survivors; be vigilant about hazards and use precautions to prevent widespread contagion. Other issues, depending on the scope of the disaster, include finding transportation routes, the location of medical facilities equipped to handle the injuries/illnesses, and the availability of medical providers and equipment. All emergency responders need to be cognizant of the emotional well-being of the disaster survivors and be prepared for unhealthy behavior and the danger to self or others; the stress of dealing
with a widespread disaster can also impact the psychological welfare of the responders. Long term response fundamentals include: safe shelters; adequate food, clothing and medicine; initiating debris removal; and continued medical support for everyone (victims and responders). Every ambulance agency needs to prepare for a myriad of disasters. Some disasters can be man-made [i.e.: terrorism, arson, shootings, multi-vehicle roadway accidents], and some are natural [i.e.: hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, disease outbreaks]. The federal government has grouped terrorist threats into five categories—chemical, biological, radio-logical, nuclear and explosive. Common to all disaster response is the need for vigilance, expecting the unexpected, treatment of victims, resourcefulness
and self-care. All EMS members need to be trained in radio-logical, chemical and biological response. Training officers should survey the local area for hazards and the possibility of threats when planning training drills. ALL responders from every agency should be well versed in the National Incident Management System (NIMS), which helps to improve cooperation, coordination and efficiency; “NIMS provides a consistent nationwide framework and approach to enable government at all levels (Federal, State, tribal and local), the private sector, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to work together to prepare for, prevent, respond to, recover from, and mitigate the effects of incidents, regardless of the incident’s cause, size, location or complexity.”
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Vehicle News
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Rochester, NY - The City of Rochester Fire Department Protectives Company-1 has placed into service this new Rosenbauer heavy rescue truck.
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Vacant Building Destroyed by Fire in Albany’s Arbor Hill Area Albany, NY - The City of Albany was dispatched to 128 2nd Street for an alarm of fire around 4:30 P.M. on March 26th in the Arbor Hill area. Engine-2 was the first arriving engine and called the Signal-30. Albany firefight- JUMP TO FILE# ers had a two-story, 041617108 wood-frame vacant building, with heavy smoke and fire showing and exposure issues on the "Delta" side of the building, with only a twofoot ally separating the two buildings. Command requested a second ladder to the scene. Firefighters made an aggressive interior attack and knocked down the main body of fire. In the rear of the structure, stairs were unstable on the porch, which was leaning towards the "D" side exposure. Firefighters used ground ladders to access the remaining hot spots in the rear of the structure. Ladder-2 set up in between the buildings on the "Bravo" side where there was an open parking lot and firefighters went to the roof to start venting the building. Crews were able to bring the fire under control in about 30-minutes. The building was heavily damaged by the fire, which is under investigation by the City of Albany's fire investigators. No firefighters were injured on scene and no residents were in danger at any time. - JEFFREY BELSCHWINDER
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Cronomer Valley Responds to Two-Car MVA
Albany firefighters going to hit hot spots on the roof.
Newburgh, NY - On April 7th, the Cronomer Valley FD was called out to a two-car MVA on Route 32 and Route 300 in the Town of Newburgh. One person was transported to the hospital. SIDEWINDER PHOTOGRAPHY
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Halfmoon Resident Injured as Fire Destroys His Home Halfmoon, NY - A fire that erupted on Sunday, April 2nd, destroyed a Halfmoon home and left it's homeowner injured. The Clifton Park Fire Department received a call at 1:50 A.M. for a structure fire at 57 Werner Road. State Police were first on scene JUMP TO FILE# and reported the 040417101 one-story home as fully involved, with flames coming through the roof and windows. The sole occupant of the home was able to make it out, but suffered burns and smoke inhalation. He was transported to Albany Medical Center and later transferred to the burn unit at Westchester Medical Center. A dog was unaccounted for and is believed to have died in the fire. Crews from several departments battled the fire, but were unable to save the structure due to the head start the fire had before being detected. A pick-up truck parked in the home's driveway suffered fire damage and a neighboring home sustained exterior damage. Investigators said they believe that the fire was the result of an electrical issue. - MIKE CAREY
Fire destroyed this home in Halfmoon.
A firefighter vents the "D" side of the home.
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Good-Will Responds to Motorcycle Crash on I-84
Newburgh, NY - On April 20th, Good-Will Fire Department was dispatched to Interstate 84 for reports of an MVA involving a motorcycle. Mobile Life also responded and treated the driver of the motorcycle on scene before he was flown out by helicopter to a local hospital for further treatment.
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Chili, NY - Third generation Churchville F.D. Firefighter Courtney Flagler is all smiles after she reunites a cat with it's owner during a multi-alarm fire in a large apartment building. Courtney is an outgoing and conscientious firefighter, as well as a caring EMT. Her father, Scott Flagler, is past Chief and current President of the Churchville Fire Department, which was called to assist in Chili. Her mother was also a Churchville F.D. member. Courtney works at the the family business "Jim's Service," where her grandfather, who was also a Chili and Churchville firefighter, operates a towing and recovery company.
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FDNY Firefighters Face Electrical Issues at Bronx Third-Alarm Bronx, NY - Electricity caused almost as much of a problem as the flames at a three-alarm fire in the Bronx on April 29th. At 3:30 A.M., FDNY units were dispatched to 1133 Tiffany Street for a report of fire. Just a block away, Tower Ladder-31 was the first to arrive and trans- JUMP TO FILE# mitted the 10-75 at 050117118 3:33 A.M. for a fire in a one-story, multi-bay garage, next to a four-story commercial building. The garage was fully involved and flames were extending to the commercial building. A second-alarm was sounded at 3:38 A.M. An urgent request was made for Con-Ed to respond as the electrical service began to spark on the building. This prompted an order to exit the building and start an exterior operation. The service line separated and dropped on to Engine-82, forcing the rig to be abandoned. A third-alarm was transmitted at 3:46 A.M. as flames began to show from the electrical lines that run along Tiffany Street. The fire in the garage was knocked down by a tower ladder and several hand-lines by 4:02 A.M. Companies checked the commercial building and found minor extension. HazMat was called to the scene after an explosion of some sort was heard. The Purple K unit was also requested and was used to extinguish the flames in the wires along Tiffany Street. By 5:10 A.M., companies were still knocking down pockets of fire. Three lines were operating, as well as one tower ladder. A precautionary line was stretched into Exposure-4. ConEd had the power shut down and the fire was placed under control at 5:50 A.M.
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FDNY Queens House Fire Claims Five Lives, Including Three Children Queens, NY - At Box-5678 on 208th Street, off 112th Avenue in Queens Village, firefighters arrived on April 23rd to find a heavy volume of fire throughout a twostory, 20x40 private JUMP TO FILE# dwelling. The blaze 042317103 was rapidly spreading and extending to exposures. The fire grew to a thirdalarm and then eventually a fourth-alarm for relief. A total of 168 firefighters and 39 vehicles were called to the scene. Five people between the ages of two and 20 were killed in the fire, four of whom were relatives. Four firefighters sustained minor injuries while trying to save the residents. The cause of the fire is under investigation. - RICHIE YORK
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All-Hands Dwelling Fire for Bronx Units Bronx, NY - On the evening of Thursday, March 30th, South Bronx Fire Companies responded to 615 Faile Street at Randall Avenue for the report of a fire in a vacant house. Battalion-3 arrived with first-due Engine-94 and Ladder-48 and transmitted a 10-75 for a fire in the basement of a two-story, vacant private dwelling. Two lines were stretched and put into operation and the main body of fire was quickly knocked down. The incident was placed under control with an approximate 40-minute duration.
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Engine 151/Ladder 76 is located in Tottenville, the southernmost neighborhood of Staten Island.
FDNY Firehouse Engine 24 and Ladder 5, located in Greenwich Village in Manhattan.
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NYPD Cruiser Overturns in Staten Island Staten Island, NY - On Friday, April 21st, a PD radio transmission reported that a 120th Precinct police vehicle collided with another vehicle, causing the NYPD vehicle to overturn. The accident occurred at the intersection of Castleton and Pelton Avenues. Two police officers were transported to a local hospital with upper body injuries. ESU arrived on scene to upright the vehicle.
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Bronx Storage Building Blaze Requires Three Alarms Bronx, NY - A three-alarm fire in a large self-storage building in the Bronx was kept from becoming a spectacular blaze thanks to the hard work of firefighters on April 9th. Shortly before 12:30 A.M., units from Bronx and Manhattan were dispatched to 261 Walton Ave. for a smoke condition. Battalion-14 arrived to heavy smoke issuing from a large, six-story former furniture warehouse that was converted to a self-storage company. A 10-75 working fire was transmitted as companies attempted to locate
JUMP TO FILE #041017117 the source of the smoke. Interior crews located the fire on the second and third floors of the structure. A second-alarm was transmitted at 1:37 A.M., and followed ten minutes later by a thirdalarm. Due to deteriorating conditions, all members were withdrawn from the building. Heavy fire blew out of several windows for a short time, but most of the flames were contained within
the structure. Five tower ladders were set up, alternating between opening up and flowing water. The fire eventually extended to the fourth-floor, but was halted at that point. A standpipe system assisted in containing the fire. Special units began to be released at about 2:00 A.M., but others remained on the scene well into the daylight hours. Two firefighters were reported to have been transported to the hospital with non-lifethreatening injuries. - BILL TOMPKINS
JOHN HOPPER
Fire on Fifth-Floor of Bronx Building Quickly Knocked Bronx, NY - During the early morning hours of Saturday, April 1st, North Bronx Fire Companies responded to 684 East 222nd Street at White Plains Rd. for a report of fire on the fifthfloor. Battalion-15 arrived with first-due units Engine-63 and Ladder-39 and transmitted a 10-75 for a fire on the fifth-floor of a six-story, 70x80, H-Type multiple dwelling. Two lines were stretched, one was put into operation and the main body of fire was quickly knocked down. The incident was placed under control with an approximate 30-minute duration. BILL TOMPKINS – WWW.BTFIREPHOTOS.COM
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Two-Alarm Fire Hits Private House in Bronx
Bronx, NY - On the afternoon of Friday, April 7th, Bronx Fire Companies responded to 1242 Croes Avenue at Westchester Avenue for the report of a fire in a private dwelling. Ladder-47 arrived as first-due and transmitted a 10-75 for heavy fire out of the rear of a three-story private dwelling. Battalion-18 put All-Hands to work on arrival and requested an additional Engine and Truck. Shortly after, Battalion-18 transmitted a second-alarm for fire on all three floors of the house. Three lines were stretched and put into operation. The main body of fire was knocked down on the first-floor and the extension to the second and third floors. The incident was placed under control with an approximate one hour duration.
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Bronx Firefighters Battle All-Hands Box 2420 Bronx, NY - On April 10th, FDNY Battalion 3 used All-Hands with an extra engine and truck for fire throughout a two-story private dwelling on Spofford Avenue, off Faile Street.
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Former FDNY Engine 50's 1980 Mack 1000-GPM pumper is now part of Liberty Co. 4 in Schuylkill Haven, PA, riding as Wagon 736. Features added to the rig include a light tower, Honda generator and back-up camera.
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FDNY Car 32 is the Department doctor's vehicle.
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Fire Strikes Bronx Home on Easter Sunday
Bronx, NY - On the afternoon of Easter Sunday, April 16th, Bronx Fire Companies responded to 2582 Briggs Avenue at East 194th Street for a report of fire in a vacant building. Ladder-56 arrived as first-due with Engine-48 and transmitted a 10-75 for a fire in the basement of a threestory private dwelling. The fire quickly spread from the basement all the way up to the third-floor of the original fire building and also to Exposure #4. Three lines were stretched and put into operation and the fire was knocked down before it spread to the cockloft. The incident was placed under control with an approximate one hour duration.
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Bronx Crews Handle All-Hands Dwelling Fire Bronx, NY - On the morning of Tuesday, April 4th, Bronx Fire Companies responded to 326 East 201 Street at Perry Avenue for the report of a fire in a multiple dwelling. Engine-79 arrived as first-due with Ladder-37 and transmitted a 10-75 for a fire on the fifth-floor of a six-story, 50x75 multiple dwelling. One line was stretched and the main body of fire was quickly knocked down. The incident was placed under control with an approximate 40 minute duration.
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FDNY Engine Company 301/Ladder Company 150 uses this 2016 Ferrara 100-foot Ladder Truck.
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Penflex Boosts Actuarial Staff
Penflex, Inc. is a firm located in upstate New York that provides actuarial and administrative services and is nationally recognized for specializing in Length of Service Award Programs (LOSAPs), which are pension-like programs for members of volunteer fire departments and rescue squads. Penflex is responding to an increase in demand for their services by bolstering their actuarial staff with the addition of 2 new actuaries: Craig Relyea, ASA and Kati Buccinna, ASA, EA, MAAA. Kati Buccinna was hired from outside the firm while Craig Relyea achieved his ASA accreditation as a direct result of training and mentoring he received while working at Penflex. “I am extremely proud to be the first member of the Penflex staff to attain my actuarial credentials while an employee of the firm. It also serves our customers well because throughout this experience I have always connected the knowledge gained to our line of work, and that has helped further my understanding of our clients’ needs immensely,” Relyea said.
Mr. Relyea credited company founder, Ed Holohan, with supporting him throughout his journey from support staff to fully accredited actuary. “I joined Penflex in 2008 having already successfully passed one of the five preliminary exams required for the ASA designation. The unique opportunity that Penflex provided me was the support to pass the actuarial exams while gaining invaluable experience in the field at the same time. Ed, along with Senior Actuary, Tony Fiorillo, was instrumental in offering me both the technical knowledge and study tips I needed in order advance in the exams,” Relyea said. “Craig is our first home-grown actuary since I started this firm in 1990. We are very proud of his achieving the ASA designation. Even though he is already a key member of our Penflex staff, Craig is on track to become a leader in our firm,” said Holohan. Also joining the staff is Kati Buccinna, ASA, EA, MAAA. Kati began her career with Mercer Oliver Wyman where she provided
consulting services for a variety of insurance coverages and programs, including workers’ compensation, products liability, and medical malpractice. Prior to joining Penflex, Inc. in 2016, Kati was the assistant manager in the Office of the Actuary for the New York State Teachers’ Retirement System (NYSTRS). NYSTRS is one of the largest pension funds in the United States with assets of more than $100 billion and provides benefits to more than 425,000 members and beneficiaries. In her role at NYSTRS, Kati oversaw the work of the Office of the Actuary which included the production of the annual actuarial valuation, actuarial cost calculations for proposed legislation, calculation of financial reporting information for the comprehensive annual financial report, and ensuring compliance with the Internal Revenue Code and applicable accounting standards. “Most of the LOSAP programs we administer are sponsored by state and local governments who are looking for ways to recruit and retain emergency services volunteers. New reporting requirements for LOSAP program sponsors have been adopted by GASB (The Governmental Accounting Standards Board). Kati has extensive experience in her actuarial career, including helping hundreds of NYS school districts comply with GASB pension plan reporting requirements. She is a perfect fit for Penflex and we, as well as our clients, are fortunate to have Kati on staff,” Holohan said.
The increase in actuarial staff at Penflex, Inc. is a direct result of the growth in the number of LOSAP programs for which Penflex provides actuarial, administrative, and consulting services. Currently, Penflex services over 400 programs in 8 states and provides consulting services for existing and proposed programs in many other states. Ed Holohan, ASA, the firm’s President, is nationally recognized for his LOSAP expertise and has helped draft state and federal legislation, including proposed amendments to the Internal Revenue Code clarifying the federal income tax treatment of LOSAP benefits paid to emergency services volunteers and their beneficiaries.
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All-Hands Fire in Seven-Story Bronx Dwelling Bronx, NY - FDNY Battalion-3 used All-Hands for a fire on the fourth-floor of a seven-story, 100x100 multiple dwelling at 1050 Soundview Avenue and Fteley Avenue on April 21st.
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Staten Island, NY - Retired FDNY Firefighter Jimmy Martinez with his wife, daughters and son, FDNY Firefighter Jimmy Martinez of Engine-249/Ladder-113.
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FDNY Two-Alarm Dwelling Fire Quickly Knocked by Bronx Crews Bronx, NY - On the afternoon of Wednesday, April 5th, Bronx Fire Companies responded to 420 Bronx Park Avenue, between Lebanon Street and East Tremont Avenue, for the report of a fire in a private dwelling. While responding, dispatchers ad- JUMP TO FILE# vised units that they 041017113 were receiving multiple calls reporting a fire at this location. Engine-45 arrived as first-due with Tower Ladder-58 and transmitted a 10-75 for a fire on the second-floor of a two-story, 25x75 vacant dwelling. While still responding, Division-7 requested an additional Engine and Truck due to the CIDS and shortly after, transmitted a second-alarm for fire extending to the exposure. Four lines were stretched and put into operation. The fire on both the first and second floor was quickly knocked down, as well as in the cockloft of the original fire building and the Exposure #4 building. The incident was placed under control with an approximate one hour duration. - JOHN HOPPER
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Bronx Companies Handle Two-Alarm Fire
RICH YORK
FDNY "Sleepless Knights" Engine-317 and L-165 side by side on the scene of Queens fourth-alarm Box 5678 on April 23rd.
Bronx, NY - During the early morning hours of Thursday, April 27th, North Bronx Fire Companies responded to 3940 Bronx Blvd. at East 224th St. for a report of fire on the fifth-floor. Battalion-15 arrived with first-due units Engine-62 and Ladder-32 and transmitted a 10-75 for fire on the fifth-floor of a seven-story multiple dwelling. Two lines were stretched and put into operation and the main body of fire was knocked down, but the fire had extended to the floor above, requiring the transmission of a second-alarm. The extension was also quickly knocked down. The incident was placed under control with an approximate one hour duration.
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