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Fulton, NY – Firefighters were on scene for nearly 12 hours on Tuesday, September 19th as they battled a commercial structure fire in Fulton. Fulton Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 807 S. First Street within three minutes of the call received at 6:50 A.M. RICK GROSVENT
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New Paltz Assists Gardiner with Aircraft in Tree Gardiner, NY - The New Paltz Fire Dept. was dispatched on September 4th to Gardiner on Mutual Aid with Ladder 43-12, to assist with an aircraft in a tree. The pilot was removed safely.
private sector jobs or careers, emergency services do not take holidays. The fire doesn’t care that it is July 4th, the heart attack isn’t worried about ruining Thanksgiving dinner and the robber certainly doesn’t mind stealing all of your Christmas presents. We signed up for this knowing full well that while other families and friends are home enjoying time together, we may be on shift or have to respond to an emergency at any given time. This makes it all more important to use these opportunities to “celebrate” with our second family at the firehouse. In my crew, we have taken it a step further and invite our immediate families to the firehouse to enjoy a nice meal to help make the holidays at work a little better.
Of all the holidays, I would say Thanksgiving is our most “popular," and for good reason! Deep fried turkey!!! We all know the dangers of frying a turkey but just in case you forgot, here are some tips: -Make sure the turkey is completely thawed out! -Use the correct amount of oil. One trick is to place the turkey (still in bag) into the pot and fill with water, stopping about ¾ of the way up. Now remove the turkey, and where the water line is, is where you will want to fill the oil up to. Using a dry erase marker on the OUTSIDE of the pot will help you see where to fill it to. -Keep a grease-rated fire extinguisher close by. -Never operate a fryer outdoors in the rain or snow. -Choose a smaller turkey for frying – 8 to 10 pounds is best. We all know the classics of Thanksgiving...Mashed Potatoes, Green Bean Casserole, Stuffing, etc. etc. But why not switch it up a little and make it just a little healthier, but still delicious?! Maybe mash up some sweet pota-
toes instead, or how about roasted green beans instead of a casserole? Since we usually deep fry a turkey, I like to lighten it up a little with the sides, and for me personally, I look forward to these more than the turkey! One of my go-to’s is glazed carrots. There are a million and one ways to make this classic dish but below is a recipe that really takes it to the next level using classic French and Italian techniques. The French technique, called “a l’etuvee,” is when you cook vegetables in a shallow pan, preferably with straight sides, with just enough water to come up halfway with butter and salt and then simmered with a parchment paper lid called a “cartouche”. With this dish, I have simplified it a little by eliminating the cartouche and just adding a little more water to compensate for evaporation. The Italian part used is called an Agro Dolce sauce; agro meaning sour, and dolce meaning sweet. By using maple syrup and cider vinegar in this recipe, you are able to truly capture flavors of this season!
“Maple-Cider Agro Dolce Glazed Carrots” Serves 4-6
Ingredients:
-32oz. Package of Baby Carrots, halved diagonally -3 Tbs. Butter, plus 1 Tbs. to finish dish -Small Bunch of Fresh Parsley, chopped -¼ Cup Pecans, toasted and chopped -Water, enough to just barely cover carrots in pan -Salt, to taste Maple-Cider Agro Dolce:
-1 Fresno Chile, thin sliced (substitute 1 tsp. Chili Flake) -¼ Cup Maple Syrup -¼ Cup Apple Cider Vinegar -Salt, to taste PROCEDURE:
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2017’s OCVFA Parade Newburgh, NY - Winona Lake Engine Company traveled to Sparrowbush on Saturday, September 23rd to participate in the 2017 Orange County Volunteer Firemen's Parade. The Winona Lake Ladies Auxiliary took 1st Place for Class A, while the Good-Will Ladies Auxiliary took home "Best Overall". Pictured are the ladies fixing their hair prior to the start of the parade.
In a deep saute pan, arrange carrots in a single layer with the 3 Tbs. of butter, pinch of salt and just enough water to barely cover the carrots. Bring up to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Cook until the carrots are tender and there is almost no liquid left.
Add the Agro Dolce to the pan, cook until it reduces to a glaze. Pull the pan off the heat and add 1 Tbs. of butter, stirring to make a glaze. Taste and season. Stir in pecans and parsley, serve.
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Bulldozer Rollover in Livonia Livonia, NY - On Monday afternoon, September 18th, Livonia Fire and EMS responded to the report of a bulldozer rolled over on Livonia Center Road near Stone Hill Road. The male operator was able to self-extricate from the machine prior to the arrival of responding units. He was transported to Highland Hospital for treatment of minor injuries. The Livingston County Sheriff's Office and the New York State Police also were on scene.
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City of Newburgh Business Owner Charged with Arson Newburgh, NY - On September 22nd, an Alarm of Fire was transmitted for 435 Broadway in the City of Newburgh. Upon arrival, companies found a one-story commercial market with smoke showing. Truck1 forced entry through the roll down gates while Engine-3 stretched a one-and-three-quarter inch line to the first-floor and extinguished the fire. While searching the building, Truck-1 found a second fire in the basement and a Second-Alarm was transmitted. City of Newburgh units were assisted at the scene by West
JUMP TO FILE #100217126 Point and Steward ANG FD. Station coverage was provided by Coldenham and Goodwill. Due to the suspicious nature of the fire, the Newburgh Fire Investigation Unit called in "Daisy" the Arson dog from the Westchester County Police. Jesus Cruz, 43, has been charged with Arson in connection with the fire. - LT. TIMOTHY P. DEXTER, JR.
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City of Hudson's 30-25 Spartan/Toyne Gladiator "Super Pumper" in front of the firehouse on October 1st. Hudson Fire Chief Anthony DeMarco Jr. couldn't pass up the opportunity with perfect weather and lighting conditions on October 1st to capture the past and present.
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Jesus Cruz, 43, is accused of setting fire to his business, the Ahorra Ahora Marketplace on Broadway.
Fairview, NY - On the afternoon of August 20th, City of Poughkeepsie's Marine-1 was summoned as mutual aid to assist the Fairview Fire District with a waterfront boat fire at the old Brass Anchor. Command requested the launch of the boat from Poughkeepsie, which is just a couple miles down river from where the fire was. The boat was found to be on fire at the dock, but accessibility to extinguish the flames was difficult on the riverside. Poughkeepsie Marine-1 was able to assist with its firefighting powers from the river as Fairview firefighters were able to work the land side of the fire. The valued assistance that these two departments share is tremendous and unwavering, allowing them to get the job done. Pictured is Poughkeepsie Marine-1 working the fire from the Hudson River.
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Alabama: Dale Clinton “Clint” Hardemon, 58 Rank: Lieutenant Incident Date: August 13, 2017 Death Date: August 13, 2017 Fire Department: West Blocton Fire Department Initial Summary: Lieutenant Dale Clinton “Clint” Hardemon responded with the West Blocton Fire Department to a structure fire at 0818hrs on the morning of August 13, 2017. While on scene at the structure fire, Lieutenant Hardemon operated the fire pump on the fire apparatus and also maneuvered fire hose around the structure and apparatus. Fire department units returned to service at 1120hrs. Hardemon then drove the apparatus back to the station with no problems noted. Later that afternoon at approximately 1410hrs, Lieutenant Hardemon was at the fire station with Fire Chief Joe McCool looking at one of the fire department boats. Lieutenant Hardemon told the chief that he was feeling lightheaded and then fell to the ground unresponsive. Fire Chief McCool immediately began medical care and called 911. McCool initiated CPR and placed Lieutenant Hardemon on the AED; 2 shocks were administered before the arrival of the ALS unit. Lieutenant Hardemon was taken by ambulance to Bibb Medical Center, and then airlifted to DCH Regional Medical Center where he was pronounced deceased that evening from a heart attack. Arkansas: Randy Ray Treat, 71 Rank: Captain Incident Date: August 26, 2017 Death Date: August 26, 2017 Fire Department: Kingston Rural Volunteer Fire Department Initial Summary: Captain Randy Ray Treat fell ill while responding to an emergency call, becoming unresponsive, and then passing away from a nature and cause of fatal injury still to be reported.
California: Gary Helming, 47 Rank: Battalion Chief Incident Date: August 31, 2017 Death Date: August 31, 2017 Fire Department: Los Padres National Forest Santa Lucia District Initial Summary: While returning from an assignment on the Railroad Fire in the Sierra National Forest, Battalion Chief Gary Helming was killed when a Ford F-350 traveling in the opposite direction suffered a tire failure, crossed the middle of the road, and struck Chief Helming's vehicle head-on.
California: Terry Smerdel, 59 Rank: Battalion Chief Incident Date: September 10, 2017 Death Date: September 10, 2017 Fire Department: San Francisco Fire Department Initial Summary: Battalion Chief Terry Smerdel returned from an early morning fire alarm call, and was later found by coworkers in his office, unresponsive. Advanced Life Support measures were immediately initiated. He was pronounced deceased surrounded by his Fire Department Family, and later joined at the station by the Department’s Chaplain and the Smerdel family. Pennsylvania: Kenneth Greene, Sr., 60 Rank: Lieutenant Incident Date: September 3, 2017 Death Date: September 14, 2017 Fire Department: Philadelphia Fire Department Initial Summary: Lieutenant Kenneth Greene, Sr., became ill while on-duty and was transported to the hospital from the fire station on September 3, 2017. Lieutenant Green passed away on September 14th, 2017, from a nature and cause of fatal injury still to be reported.
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Fully Involved Vehicle on Route 84
Newburgh, NY - Winona Lake Engine Company was called out to a car fire on September 20th, located on Route 84 eastbound by Exit 10. Upon arrival, the vehicle was found fully involved. Good-Will FD was also called to the scene. There were no injuries reported.
Another Hurricane? Chaplain’s Corner
Pastor Fernando Villicana
Satellite images showed us the scale of flooding and devastation in Florida, Texas and Puerto Rico this month. With rainfall topping 50-inches in some areas, Harvey blasted a huge part of Texas stretching from the Houston area into Louisiana. One resident yelled out “our whole city is underwater.” We watched the news as rescue operations took place and the human toll affected all of us. But in the midst of the devastation there were many positive stories, too. The strength of the human spirit, rescue efforts from all over the country, brotherly love, compassion and finances that poured in to aid those in need. Hurricanes have names - Harvey, Irma… The Bible describes another kind of storm that can enter our lives with little warning. Hurricanes that we have names for. What have you named your hurricane? Divorce, death in the family, sickness, financial ruin, depression over a life that has not gone the way you planned or hoped? Yes, hurricanes have names and can become very personal and devastating. Yet, as damaging and frightful as these storms can be, there is some good news. They pass. In the Bible, the Disciples
found themselves faced with a life-threatening storm out at sea. They called on Jesus who was asleep in the bottom of the boat. Have you ever called on God and had the feeling that He was asleep? Jesus is awakened by the panic and fear of the Disciples who thought this was the end for them. Jesus gets up and speaks to the storms and says: “peace be still” and the storm passed. To those of us who cry out to God in a time of crisis, He promises a “peace that surpasses all understanding.” He is still speaking to storms. When your life seems to be under water, when everything seems to be going south, a rescue operation is under way. God is still able to minister to our fears and needs with “peace be still.” For those who have gone through a storm and are still suffering the consequences and residual affects of it, God is here for that too. He knows that even though your personal storm has passed, there is a rebuilding process needed. Let us all look to God as the source of restoration and peace even in the midst of a storm. Psalm 107:28-31 Yet when they cried out to the Lord in their trouble, the Lord brought them out of their distress. He calmed the storm and its waves quieted down. So they rejoiced that the waves became quiet, and he led them to their desired haven. Let them give thanks to the Lord for his gracious love and for his awesome deeds on behalf of mankind.
Members of the Gallupville F.D. at their 75th anniversary celebration.
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Gallupville F.D. Celebrates 75th Anniversary Wright, NY - The Gallupville Fire Department held a celebration on Saturday, September 16th to mark its 75th anniversary. The department was formed in 1942 when a small group of farmers and businessmen used their own money to buy an old one-room schoolhouse and a fire truck. Fire protection in the hamlet, located in the Schoharie County town of Wright, actually dates back to 1925 with the formation of Gallupville Fire and Hose. “Seventy-Five years is a huge accomplishment for a department our size,” said Gallupville Fire
JUMP TO FILE #072913106 Chief Michael Boomhower. The department has 20 active members and handles between 50 and 100 calls a year. Although it's a small department, it's had some big incidents, such as responding to damage caused by Tropical Storm Irene in 2011. “Route 443 was completely wiped out,” said Boomhower. “We had several guys at the station 24/7 for several days, trying to help those impacted by the
storm.” The 75th anniversary celebration started with a 5K run and included a chicken barbecue, DJ, games, and firematics. It also included proclamations from the NY State Assembly and the Town of Wright. Mostly though, Boomhower said it was a celebration of the community. “Throughout the years, the community has been very supportive of us,” said Boomhower. "And they know that in their worst day, we're here to help them.”
Firefighters take part in Firematics at the Gallupville 75th anniversary celebration.
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Good Samaritan in South Troy Rescues Man from Deer Attack Troy, NY - On September 26th around 4:30 P.M., South Troy resident Richard Belschwinder was driving down the alley between Jackson and Vanburen Streets to park his JUMP TO FILE# truck behind his 092917117 house when he saw a man being attacked by a 10 point buck in the back of 434 2nd Street. Mr. Belschwinder stopped the truck after seeing the deer ram the man into the fence before proceeding to stomp on him while he was on the ground. The frantic man was screaming for help, so Mr. Belschwinder jumped right into action. Mr. Belschwinder opened the gate to the yard and as the deer went up on his back legs to stomp the already injured man, who was pinned against the fence, he grabbed the man and pulled him out of the yard into safety. As Mr. Belschwinder pulled the injured man to his truck, the deer jumped out of the yard over a six-foot fence and then jumped into a another yard, where it became trapped. The deer started to thrash around in the yard before hopping more fences in several other yards and eventually escaping onto Vanburen Street. Mr. Belschwinder helped the injured man into the back of his pickup truck and tried to keep him conscious, but he soon passed out from his injuries. The man sustained facial lacerations and other injuries from the deer's antlers and hooves. The City of Troy Fire Department and Police Department were dispatched to the scene and the injured man was then transported to a local hospital. A large amount of blood was left in the alleyway and yard where the attack occurred. The police department searched the area for the deer, but did not find him. Mr. Belschwinder stated that he does not consider himself a hero, saying “I just did what anyone else would have done to assist another person in need of help.” Author's Note: The deer was found to have rabies. Residents are reminded that deer are coming into rut this time of year and should keep their distance from them. Also, I’m proud of my father for springing into action and doing what he did to help that day. - JEFFREY BELSCHWINDER
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Members of Roosevelt FD in Hyde Park, NY assembled on the campus of the Culinary Institute of America for a drill. After the drill, recently retired Fairview Captain Bill Marshall took a moment to share a laugh with his son Billy, also a member of the Roosevelt FD.
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Two-Car Crash on Route 300 in Newburgh Newburgh, NY - The Good-Will FD was dispatched to a twovehicle auto accident involving personal injury on September 19th. The accident occurred by Home Depot on Route 300. Town of Newburgh Police were at the scene and assisted the injured until Mobile Life EMS arrived. New York State Police assisted with traffic. Firefighters spread speedy dry on fluids in the roadway. Mobile Life EMS transported two subjects to Saint Luke's Hospital. Town of Newburgh Police are investigating the cause.
Poughkeepsie 15-year career firefighter, John Farmer.
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JUMP TO FILE #091817121 He was required to obtain clearance from an orthopedic doctor before returning to duty. While at the hospital, he received visits from Poughkeepsie Mayor Rob Rolison, Chief Mark Johnson, and many of his fellow firefighters. Farmer is home resting with a very stiff back and rooting for his Green Bay Packers.
The driver of the vehicle was ticketed for illegally passing an emergency vehicle. In a statement to the media, Chief Mark Johnson said "We would just ask that people pay close attention to emergency equipment." He continued by reminding everyone that the laws require motorists to give a wide berth to emergency vehicles while they are operating at a scene. - TODD BENDER
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Kitchen Fire Erupts in New Paltz Restaurant
New Paltz, NY - The New Paltz Fire Dept. was dispatched on September 30th to reports of a fire in the kitchen of "A Tavola Trattoria," an Italian restaurant located at 46 Main Street in New Paltz. The Tillson and Modena Fire Departments provided Mutual Aid, but the fire was extinguished rapidly. There were no injuries. COURTESY OF WASHINGTONVILLE FD
Washingtonville, NY - On September 9th, members of the Washingtonville FD gathered for a dinner cruise around southern Manhattan to celebrate Monell Engine Company's 125th anniversary. A great night with breath taking views was had by members and guests.
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Sloatsburg accepted delivery of an E-One e-Max model 2000GPM/500-GWT/78-foot quint with 8-man cab and 8-kW generator.
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Poughkeepsie Riverfront Fire Poughkeepsie, NY - On September 26th at about 2:32 P.M., the City of Poughkeepsie was toned out for a possible structure fire on lower Main Street near the Hudson River. Within minutes, Engines 1, 2 and 3 responded with Ladder 1 and TL 2. At the time of the call, air temps were hovering around 90°. It was determined that a stove fire was the cause of the alarm and the men made quick work of it. Ladder 1 was raised by FF Jimmy Brugger so the roof could be inspected by Firefighters Andy Clegg and Brian Ineson (not yet on the ladder). No further actions were necessary and all equipment was back into service shortly thereafter.
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First arriving members found two trauma victims in a ditch after being ejected from their threewheeler.
Miller Hose and Olcott Handle ThreeWheeler Accident with Ejection Newfane, NY - Newfane (Miller Hose) and Olcott Fire and EMS responded to 5565 West Lake Road on September 25th for the report of a minivan versus motorcycle accident. The Niagara County Sheriff's Office reported that the minivan crossed over the line in an attempt to turn into a winery and hit the three-wheel motorcycle. The driver and passenger of the motorcycle were ejected and thrown through the air, landing in a ditch west of where the motorcycle ended up. The female passenger had an obvious fractured leg and possible internal injuries, while the male driver had obvious fractures also.
JUMP TO FILE #092517134 Newfane and Olcott basic and advanced life support members worked hand in hand on the two victims. Ambulances from both companies lined up for a quick load once the patients were secured to backboards and their fractures addressed. Two Mercy Flight helicopters were summoned to the scene and landed side by side directly around the corner from the accident. Capt. Aaron Schultz from the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office was on scene and called in the de-
partments A.I.U. team as well as C.S.I. Fire Police from both companies shut down Route 18, the major route that runs the distance of Lake Ontario, to keep rescuers safe during the incident. The victims were conscious and talking to rescuers as they were lifted out of the steep ditch. The patients were then secured to stretchers and brought over to Mercy Flight medics who checked them over before loading both into the helicopters for transport to the trauma center. The accident is still under investigation. - STEPHEN WALLACE
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Ballston Spa Unveils 9/11 Memorial Ballston Spa, NY - The village of Ballston Spa remembered the September 11th, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center by unveiling a memorial to those who lost their lives on that day 16 years ago. A ceremony was held on Monday, Sep- JUMP TO FILE# tember 11th, 2017 092217115 to dedicate the village's new memorial park. At the center of the memorial are two steel railroad beams that once ran under the World Trade Center. The 13-foot beams were the last remaining pieces of the PATH train lines and were shipped to Ballston Spa earlier this year for use in the memorial. “As time goes on,” explained Village Mayor John Romano, "people have a tendency to forget. It's our hope that they don't forget and this memorial will help them not forget.” The memorial also features a granite monument, a bench, and flower pots. The ceremony featured speeches from several local and state officials including Mayor Romano, State Senator Jim Tedisco, and Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh. It also featured remarks from area resident William Canty, who's brother Michael was on the 92nd floor of the World Trade Center and died that day. “There's not a day where we don't live it,” said Canty. “It is difficult every September 11th, but overall it's a healing process, so it's good. You can't change what happened. He's never going to come home.” Unfortunately, less than 24 hours after the dedication ceremony, Ballston Spa police ar-
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Dorm Room Burns in Hyde Park As 200 Students Watch Hyde Park, NY - On September 26th, a dorm room on the campus of the world-renowned Culinary Institute of America (CIA) burst into flames as students watched in awe. The fire was part of the CIA's 11th annual fire safety program con- JUMP TO FILE# ducted with the as- 100217106 sistance of the Roosevelt FD and the NYSOFPC. The program is designed to show students just how quickly a flame in a dorm room can escalate into a deadly situation. Neil Garrison, Supervisor of Environmental Health and Safety at the CIA, worked with his employees to construct a "pod" that resembles a dorm room, complete with furniture, electronics, and a few obligatory beer bottles. The items in the fully sheetrocked room were relics left by students who have moved on. Michael Stevens, Fire Protection Specialist with the NYSOFPC, was the narrator of the exercise which he said is "designed to provide knowledge to the students of how fast, hot,
and smokey a fire gets." As students gathered to observe the demonstration from a safe distance, firefighters under the guidance of RFD Assistant Chief Lew Darrow stretched two lines from 63-13 and staged in front of the stage as Stevens began to explain fire behavior to the audience. Once ignited, Stevens gave a play-by-play of the flames including the time that had elapsed. The room flashed over at about the 1:40 mark and the students gasped in unison. At that point, Stevens let the future chefs know that the average response time for the Roosevelt FD is eight minutes and he pointed out the substantial damage that flames can do in a short amount of time. Firefighters Mike Brown (nozzle) joined with Kyle Humenick and Bill Ferrante to extinguish the fire at about the 3:00 mark. When all signs of fire were gone, Stevens encouraged the students to approach the pod and get an up close at the damage sustained at the hands of the blaze. - TODD BENDER
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Churchville Firefighter Completes Half Marathon in Full Turnout Gear Rochester, NY - Churchville volunteer firefighter Justin Montagno was only 7-years-old when the World Trade Center towers came crashing down on 9/11/01, killing 343 firefighters. He joined the department when he was 18-years-old, following in his dad's foot- JUMP TO FILE# steps who was a 091917108 volunteer with another company. Justin has never forgotten those who lost their lives on that fateful day, and doesn't want anyone else to forget them either. In September, he ran in Rochester's Half Marathon. The Rochester Marathon is a qualifier for the Boston Marathon, which he one day hopes to also compete in. What makes Justin's accomplishment so impressive is that he ran the marathon in full turnout gear, including SCBA and all the essentials in his pockets. The one thing he did change out was the boots for running sneakers, as the blisters would have been unbearable. This is his third year competing in the race while wearing gear, and he owes a lot of support to his fire department and chiefs. Justin is no slacker. He completed his BS at SUNY Brockport in Health Science, and currently works three jobs. Being the humble guy he is, Justin doesn't really advertise to anyone the fact that running in turnout gear puts an extra 75-pounds of weight on him, and is also a thermal barrier. He just hopes that people notice and remember. This year, "Thin Blue Line Shop," a company that sells all kinds of items First Responder related, donated two flags for Justin to display as he ran; one with a red stripe and one with a blue stripe. Rochester lost a police officer when Daryl Pierson was murdered on the job in 2014. West Webster also lost two firefighters on Christmas Eve in 2012 when Michael Chiapperini and Tomasz Kaczowka were murdered while responding to a house fire that ended up being an ambush. Two other firefighters were also shot, but survived. This year's race day was particularly hot, with temperatures reaching 85 degrees with a very high dewpoint. Justin did not do any extra training for this event and despite the wicked heat and hot sun, he was able to beat his own time from last year by one hour. During his run, he heard a lot of people yell different things like "thank you for your service," "amazing," and "inspirational". To him, 13.1 miles is not much more than a short run compared to what some FDNY firefighters went through and are still going through right now. There are 6,000 members who have perished or are dealing with cancer directly related to working on "the pile" at Ground Zero. Justin later learned that a Rochester Police officer also ran the marathon in his daily patrol uniform, and is hoping that the two of them can run together next year. - JOHN SPAULDING
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Justin gets a kiss from his girlfriend, Maria Simonetti, after crossing the finish line.
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The Officers and Members of the Vails Gate Fire Department earned "Best Overall" again at this year's Orange County Volunteer Firemen's Parade in Sparrowbush, held in September. It is a great honor for all the members that dedicate their time to serve their community. Vails Gate members spend many hours to prepare for the parade, and their pride shows.
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Monsey Fire Dept. Life Member Joseph Saltzman at the scene of a recent structure fire.
Ballston Spa firefighters stand at attention during the village's 9/11 ceremony.
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On Sunday, September 10th, Orange County Battalion 3 Firefighters joined the Knights of Columbus, Law Enforcement and EMS to attend the Blue Mass at St. Patrick's Church in the City of Newburgh to honor the local First Responders and remember the victims of September 11, 2001 and their families.
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Cherry Valley, NY - The Cherry Valley Fire Department held a large scale fire drill in the center of the Village on Saturday, September 30th. With the assistance of the volunteer fire departments from Ames FD, Carlisle FD, Cobleskill FD, Cooperstown FD, Middlefield FD, Milford FD, Richfield Springs FD, Sharon Springs FD, South Minden FD, Springfield FD, and Worcester FD, the Cherry Valley Fire Department simulated the burning of and the response to save a downtown building that has multiple rental units. Main Street was closed for most of the morning as the departments worked together to "put out the fire." Both Otsego County and Schoharie County had emergency management personnel on site.
Captain Marshall (on right) as Incident Commander.
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Fairview Gets 2nd Alarm One Hour After Captain Retires Poughkeepsie, NY - Fairview FD Captain Bill Marshall retired on September 21st at 5:00 P.M. Or so he thought. Shortly after leaving his final shift, Fairview was dispatched to a confirmed structure fire at a residential dwelling between the firehouse and Marshall's residence. Marshall returned to work one last job as Incident Commander. The fire on Miller Place was originally dispatched at 6:09 P.M. and Fairview was on scene in three
JUMP TO FILE #100217103 minutes. Upon arrival, a secondalarm was requested, bringing in the City of Poughkeepsie Engine-2, Arlington FD with their FAST team, and the Roosevelt FD with manpower. The fire was declared under control at 6:57 P.M., and all units were cleared from the scene around 9:00 P.M.
One resident and several pets were displaced as a result of the fire, which was deemed to be caused by the failure of a piece of mechanical equipment. Firefighters were able to remove a custom motorcycle from the basement of the residence, much to the delight of the owner. - TODD BENDER
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F.D.N.Y. We Gotta Job By Fireline Video Productions Available from: FSP Books & Videos 188 Central Street, #4 Hudson, MA 01749-1330 1-800-522-8528 e-mail: support@fire-policeems.com www.fire-police-ems.com Price: $29.95 (DVD) This DVD is 85 minutes in length and is produced by the same company that gave us the last video reviewed in September, 10-75 Da Box. This video has coverage from the year 2000 and the fires are just as intense as the previous one. One difference is that additional brief information is on the front of the disk about the incidents. The narrator in the background gives a size up, but at least you know what the actual scene is about from the disk. There are six incidents. The first is a third-alarm in Flatbush, Brooklyn and involves a row of one-story taxpayers comprising eight stores. The cockloft, as expected, is the means of fire travel. Two tower ladders and five monitors operate in this outside fight. The next is in Brooklyn and is a second-alarm response with foam units for an overturned tanker which took the life of the driver. It is at McGuiness Blvd. and two tower ladders are involved in the operation. The next is in Queens for a second-alarm in a 2 ½ story frame private dwelling. The next is also Queens, in the Glendale section, for a second-alarm at a 200'x500', two-story factory. Two tower ladders and handlines operate. Brooklyn is next for a thirdalarm at a four-story occupied dwelling with exposures affected. This is the Bushwick section. Five lines were stretched to battle this. Lastly, in downtown Brooklyn is an explosion and collapse of (two) three-story occupied dwellings. It is at State and Bond in the 31 Battalion’s territory. Numerous special units are called to the scene as well as a police ESU presence. These five events make for another group of heavy involvement for the FDNY.
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Rush, NY - The Rush Fire District has been doing upgrades to their 25-year-old Pierce/Dash 1,000 tank, 1,250 pump instead of replacing it, which would cost $500,000. It's back pump panel was repainted and repaired by Hawk Frame & Axle last year. The frame is still in good shape and the braking system is like new. This year, new rear Amber and Blue warning LEDs were installed, as well as rear step modifications that include the addition of cones. A new Brow 20,000 Lumens LED flood light was installed on the cab, as well as two new 20,000 Lumens LED flood lights that replaced old 500W tele-lights. The flood lights include 110Volt Inverter that turn on from the dash. A "think pad" is in the officer's position. The booster tank may have to be replaced and when it does, we will probably add a foam system. This truck has none of the latest EPA technology on the engine and no computers to fail in the pumping operation. When you pull a lever on this rig, something happens - you may not like what happens, but something is going to happen. There's no screen flashing with a message saying "CALL THE FACTORY" when the computers decide not to function. Not bad for a 25-year-old pumper/tanker!
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Multiple-Alarm Apartment Complex Fire Erupts in Rotterdam Rotterdam, NY - Just past midnight on September 27th, Rotterdam District 2, Fort Hunter for their FAST team, and the Carman Fire Department were dispatched for a reported structure fire at 3271 Guilderland JUMP TO FILE# Ave. in Rotterdam. 100417110 A caller reported that he had flames and smoke coming from the apartment. The police department arrived on scene and had heavy fire in the rear of the building. They asked the dispatcher to let fire departments know they had a working fire. Car-128 arrived on scene within minutes of the call and stated that he had heavy fire and smoke pushing from a commercial building. A second-alarm was called, bringing Pine Grove, Rems, South Schenectady, Potterkill, county coordinators, and fire investigators to the scene. Car-128 completed a 360 and made sure that everyone was out of the building. Command stated that he wanted to have 125 pull a Blitz fire and go to a master stream operation on arrival to try and knock down the heavy fire in the rear of the building. Firefighters pulled multiple hand lines and master streams to the rear of the building and started to knock down the fire. Due to the heavy fire conditions, crews did not make entry into the building until they had some of the heavy fire knocked down. The fire rapidly spread throughout the roof, into the adjacent apartment section. Firefighters laddered the building and used a hand line to try to bring the fire under control. Command had multiple LDH line running across the parking lot, which made it so that no other apparatus could pull
into the lot. Carman’s ladder truck set up in the roadway and attempted to hit the roof of the building, but was too far away. Additional engines coming into the scene laid in across the bridge of the Thruway and established a water supply. Firefighters pulled multiple hand lines off of Pine Grove's engine and stretched them to the rear of the building where they went to work hitting the heavy fire. Firefighters then made entry into the rear of the building and
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Commercial Fire Shuts Down State Route 481 in Fulton Fulton, NY – Firefighters were on scene for nearly 12 hours on Tuesday, September 19th as they battled a commercial structure fire in Fulton. Fulton Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 807 S. First Street within three minutes of the call received at 6:50 A.M. The scene JUMP TO FILE# 100417116 was entirely cleared at approximately 6:30 P.M., according to FFD Assistant Chief Shane Laws. The fire itself was knocked down and under control in two-and-a-half hours. Flames engulfed a roughly 75-year-old building that housed four businesses, including an auto repair shop, a taxi service, a flea market, and an auto sales store, according to Laws. No one was inside the structure during the time of fire, but two firefighters (one Fulton firefighter and one mutual aid responder), suffered minor injuries while battling the blaze. Both firefighters were evaluated at the scene. One suffered a small cut on the face from falling glass and one reported chest pains. Neither injury required further medical attention. The fire required assistance from nine mutual aid departments, including Volney, Minetto, Cody, Granby Center, Central Square, Phoenix, Oswego Town, Oswego City and Pennellville. The Oswego County Fire Coordinator’s Office and Menter’s Ambulance also assisted on scene. The size of the fire required the bordering street, State Route 481, to be shut down for a period of time during heavy traffic flow to allow for set up of apparatus to extinguish the flames. Fulton Police Department was on scene to direct traffic on the busy route as travelers already saw traffic congestion from ongoing demolition at the former Nestle site on the same route. According to FFD Assistant Chief Laws, the age of the building as well as the construction of the roof posed significant problems for responders. Laws went on to explain that no responders were able to enter the building due to the amount of structure that had been compromised. A heavy timber roof also proved difficult to get water in the building. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, Laws added, as follow up interviews and logistics relative to the investigation are handled.
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Dutchess County Dispatch Center Operations Director Signs Off Poughkeepsie, NY - On September 8th at 12:00 P.M., pagers across Dutchess County opened up with the voice of Dispatch Operations Director Pat Calamari, 14-1 with a very emotional announcement. "Dutchess 911 Station KED 348 located in Poughkeep- JUMP TO FILE# sie, NY, today, 100217101 Friday, September 8th 2017 time is now 12:01. To all Dutchess County Fire, EMS, and Police personnel, it is with mixed emotions that I announce my retirement after 31 years of service." The broadcast continued with Calamari thanking all first responders, colleagues, friends and family. The announcement was dedicated to Senior Dispatchers Dana Blafield, 14-8 and Tommy Heupler, 14-3, both of whom passed away, according to Calamari, before retiring. The son of a Purple Heart recipient, Calamari has been a fixture in Dutchess County's emergency management for many years and was instrumental in designing and establishing the E-911 system that has become a model for communications centers around New York and around the country.
In planning for his retirement, the always low-key NY Mets fan was stressing his desire to keep the celebration limited to a handful of people. That didn't happen. Due to the number of people that wanted to express their gratitude to the former Beekman Fire Chief for his dedication to emergency services, the "small" gathering swelled to a crowd of approximately 200 people from numerous public safety departments gathered on the grounds of Dutchess County Emergency Response to hear Pat's sign-off, speeches of tribute to Pat, and of course share in some food and cake. The speeches, coordinated by Pat's brother Andrew, a Senior Public Safety Dispatcher for the county, started with Dutchess County Sheriff Butch Anderson who brought a round of laughter by saying that "we are all gathered here today to celebrate 31 years of bitching from Pat Calamari." DeWitt Sagendorph, the retired Emergency Response Coordinator and current Staatsburg Fire District Commissioner, spoke at the celebration and also provided comments for this article. "Pat was an active participant with the NYS 911 Coordinators Association and received much respect from colleagues around the State assisting other counties that
were developing 911 Dispatch Centers." Sagendorph and Calamari worked together for many years and transitioned together from the Bureau of Fire to the Department of Emergency Response. Calamari had risen from 14-12 and retired as 14-1. Andrew Calamari was candid about working with his brother for 18 1/2 years in Emergency Response. As often the case with brothers, they didn't necessarily see eye-to-eye on things. The Senior Public Safety Dispatcher (supervisor) made note of the fact that he could go into Pat's office, close the door, and have very "animated" discussions with Pat on a variety of issues. Andrew, younger by nine years, credited his brother with the ability to be "one step ahead" in coordinating assets during emergency situations. While Calamari won't be heard dispatching over the Dutchess 911 system, he can still be heard on the airwaves. The aficionado of rock-nroll can be heard on 102.5 WBXO FM in Beekman, NY or streaming online. Information on how to stream Pat's Sunday broadcasts from 5-8 PM can be found at http://wbxoclassicrock.com - TODD BENDER
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The Board of Fire Commissioners of the Uniondale Fire District will accept sealed Bids until 2:00 pm, June 19, 2017, for the sale of one (1) Red 2005 International Ambulance. Add’l detailed info can be obtained. At 3pm, June 19, 2017, bid(s) will be opened and publicly read aloud. Vehicle is to be sold “as is”. The minimum accepted bid for the vehicle is $35,000 w/ firematic pkg. Sealed bid(s) may be delivered in person to District Office M-F 9:00a-5:00p at 501 Uniondale Ave., 2nd Floor, Uniondale, NY 11553. Sealed bid(s) must be marked “Bid for 2005 International Ambulance”. Sealed bid(s) must be accompanied with a check in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the bid price submitted or the bid will not be accepted. Contact District Secretary at (516) 481-8411 8:30a-5:00p M-F. The final sale payment is to be by certified or bank check. The Uniondale Fire District reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
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Fatigue in EMS EMS ISSUE
CHELLE CORDERO
While our primary concern is our patient’s health, the health of the First Responders is crucial and can affect patient care and safety. With several agencies having shifts of 12, 24 and even 48 hours, it’s easy to understand how easy it is to get fatigued. Whether treating the patient, giving meds, or driving the ambulance, the ability to remain alert can make a huge difference. It is difficult, if not impossible, to schedule breaks and resttime during any emergency response tour. If an employee/member bangs out last minute for illness (including fatigue), that could make the difference of having an ambulance to respond at all. Even a normally quiet tour can suddenly be interrupted by an MCI or just a rash of 9-1-1 calls. Some crews can go hours without any calls and be able to take meal breaks at convenient times; other crews can sometimes not even find the time to go to the bathroom. There is a recent trend to extend individual tours to as much as 72-hours, or to maintain normal 12-hour shifts with a lot of overtime tacked on when things get a bit busy. Then there are calls where crews are put on standby at a scene for hours, sometimes even extending well beyond the end of shift. We know of some agencies that literally prohibit sleeping while on call between the hours of 7:00 A.M. to 11:00 P.M., and others that insist that the rigs be kept out on the road throughout an entire shift whether day or night. When a crew member is overtired it can lead to ambulance road accidents or dire mistakes in patient care. Fatigue can also lead to undue stress which can damage both work and family relationships. Lack of sleep contributes to other longterm health issues such as cardiovascular problems and stroke. The obligation for preventing fatigue in the EMS workplace lands on the shoulders of agency administration. Guidelines need to be established that restrict all members to a set maximum of hours with mandatory rest periods required if overtime is neces-
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sary; providing a place for crew members to rest and perhaps a small stipend for a member’s mandatory rest time would be would be more conducive to napping at work. Ideally the scheduling officer should keep track of traditionally demanding shifts and, if possible, should schedule a second crew/rig so that members can take turns responding and have the time to relax, eat meals and tend to personal needs. Onsite sleeping accommodations should be made available for overnight crews who can respond from base and if rigs are required to be out on the road during the day, crews should be permitted to pull their rigs off road where they can lock their doors and close their eyes for short periods of time. NO employee/member should be penalized if they need to take time off for illness or fatigue. And finally, if wages and benefits were
improved there would be less need for a member to pursue a second job. What can EMS providers do for themselves? Members should get no less than six hours of sleep daily. Healthy diets which avoid excessive sugars and fats should be followed. Staying hydrated with clear liquids will help keep the body’s natural systems functioning properly. Avoid alcohol, tobacco and caffeine, and DO NOT rely on caffeine-laden power drinks to get through the day. If shift changes are indicated, schedule them forward (clockwise), as it is an easier adjustment. Maintain a regular exercise routine; it can be low impact but it will help keep the blood and oxygen circulating in the body. Use your work calendar when scheduling appointments and social activities and allow for “breathing space” between commitments.
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New Paltz F.D. hosted Tillson and Modena to a car fire and driver training drill on September 28th. New recruits were taught car fire basics while new drivers honed their skills. BOB KRAJICEK
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Fairview F.D. Captain Retires Poughkeepsie, NY - A professional career spanning more than 29-years with the Fairview Fire Department has come to an end for Captain Bill Marshall. The career with Fairview began in February of 1988 and ended on September 21st. Mar- JUMP TO FILE# shall, who also 100217102 serves as a NYS Fire Instructor, a Dutchess County Fire Investigator, and is a member of the Roosevelt Fire Department in Hyde Park, made Lieutenant in Fairview in the 1990's and reached Captain on September 22, 2011. Of his career with Fairview, Marshall said "I've enjoyed every single minute of it!" Fairview Fire Chief Chris Maeder credits Marshall with making his own transition to Chief a smooth one. When Maeder came to Fairview as a firefighter, Marshall was his Lieutenant. When Chief Maeder was asked what his most memorable moment of Marshall's career was, without hesitation, he responded by saying "Today. It's nice to see him (Marshall) overwhelmed by the outpouring of support. Everyone knows Bill and I wish him a happy, healthy, and long retirement." Marshall, who also served as Fire Prevention Coordinator in the Fairview Fire District was asked what his most memorable call has been while working for Fairview. He recalled the triplefatal fire a few years ago in which three Marist College students perished in the blaze, but considered the 72 hours he spent in Massapequa, NY during Superstorm Sandy to be his most rewarding. During that three-day shift, they responded to dozens of calls ranging from "smells and bells" to five structure fires. Captain Marshall's tenure with Fairview is also responsible for how he met his wife. Kelley Marshall was the Residence Director at Marist College in 1994 when Fairview, along with the Captain responded to several alarms on the campus in October of that year. By all accounts, it is the one flame that the Charter Member of the Axemen MC NY2 club has been unable to extinguish. Marshall's service to the community does not end with his retirement. He currently serves as Captain of the Rescue Squad for the Roosevelt Fire District in Hyde Park, NY. - TODD BENDER
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ANTIQUE APPARATUS
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On Marshall's last day, he was visited by his nephew James Miller and they took time out from a tour to pose on 41-12. TODD BENDER
Wright, NY - A vintage apparatus dating back to the Gallupville Fire Department's origins as Gallupville Fire & Hose Co., on display during the department's 75th anniversary celebration, held in Sept. MIKE CAREY
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Tree Falls on Wires, Causes Fire and Evacuation of Residents New Windsor, NY - On September 23rd, Vails Gate FD was dispatched to a tree on fire that fell on top of wires in the rear of Knox Village Apartments by Marshall Drive. Vails Gate and New Windsor Fire Departments were at the Orange County Parade at the JUMP TO FILE# time of dispatch, so 092517108 standby crews from Spring Valley and Nanuet responded to the scene, along with some members from Vails Gate FD. The New Windsor PD was at the scene and residents were evacuated from their apartments as smoke filled some of them. The City of Newburgh FD responded to the scene with one Engine and a Ladder truck. Firefighters from Spring Valley hooked up to a hydrant and stretched hose to the two apartments farthest from the road. Newburgh set up their ladder truck behind the apartments where the tree had fallen down. Once in service from the parade, Vails Gate responded with their ladder truck. New Windsor EMS was on standby at the scene. - BOB MCCORMICK
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Board of Fire Commissioners of the North Massapequa Fire District is currently accepting applications for the position of:
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EMT-CCs will also be considered based on positions available and the applicant’s 911 experience. To begin the application process, qualified persons must send their resume, including qualifications and job experience to:
North Massapequa Fire District • Attn: District Secretary Nicholas T. Paolucci 960 Hicksville Road • Seaford, New York 11783 Phone - 516-579-0900 ext. 1516 • Fax - 516-735-5077 • E-Mail - nick387@nmfd-660.com An Equal Opportunity Employer
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Two-Alarm Blaze Ravages Home in Monroe Monroe, NY - At 5:29 A.M. on August 29th, the Monroe Fire Department was alerted to a reported structure fire at 25 Melody Lane in the village of Harriman. Initial responding units were advised by Orange County 911 that they were receiving multiple calls for a JUMP TO FILE# house fully in- 092917115 volved. First arriving units located a single-family home with heavy fire on the first and second floors. A second-alarm was transmitted which summoned mutual aid from Woodbury, Washingtonville, Chester and South Blooming Grove to the scene. Washingtonville FD's Rescue-581 was the FAST. Due to the rapidly spreading fire, members were pulled out of the building while an aerial master stream was placed into operation. The fire was placed under control in 40 minutes by 60 firefighters. Also assisting on scene was Monroe EMS, Kiryas Joel EMS, Orange County Fire Investigators, Village of Harriman PD and the American Red Cross. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. - MONROE JOINT FIRE DISTRICT
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18-year-old Tylik Allen was fatally shot just three blocks from his home on September 30th.
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High School Football Player Fatally Shot in Harlem Manhattan, NY - On Saturday, September 30th at 11:44 P.M., police responded to a ShotSpotter alert at 95 Lenox Avenue within the confines of the 28th Precinct. Upon arrival, police found an 18-year-old male with multiple gunshot wounds to the torso. EMS responded to the scene and transported the male to Saint Luke’s Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The teenager was identified as Tylik Allen, a student and star running back at Kipp NYC College Prep. Allen was killed just three blocks from his home in the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Towers. There are no arrests at this time.
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FDNY NEVER FORGET
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New York, NY - This year's 9/11 WTC Tribute in Light photoshoot marked the 16th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks. Hundreds of rigs from all over New York and New Jersey attended the event.
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FDNY Handles Major Water Main Break in Staten Island Staten Island, NY - A major water main break occurred in front of 95 Carnegie Ave. in Staten Island on September 21st. FDNY operated with one engine, one truck and the battalion. The street was closed down during the incident and the DEP and National Grid (gas company) were also notified.
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$200,000 Check from Anonymous Donor Presented to FDNY
New York, NY - On Thursday, September 28th, FDNY Commissioner Daniel A. Nigro, Chief of Department James E. Leonard and the FDNY Fired Up for a Cure Committee presented a $200,000 check from an anonymous donor to benefit cancer survivors, patients and research. The Committee will donate the funds to three charities: the FDNY Fire Family Transport Foundation, which assists sick and injured FDNY members and their families; the FDNY Foundation which supports training and education for the Department; and the American Cancer Society, which supports cancer research and prevention. These three organizations were chosen specifically by the Committee because of the contributions and support they provide to all FDNY members and their families. The FDNY Fired Up for a Cure Committee aims to provide encouragement to people within the FDNY battling cancer, applauds the bravery of survivors, shows appreciation to caregivers and remembers all those who have lost their lives to this terrible illness.
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FDNY MEMORIAL BOARD
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New York, NY - On Monday, September 25th, FDNY Commissioner Daniel A. Nigro, Chief of Department James E. Leonard, members of Station 10, and the family of FDNY EMT Tracy Allen-Lee gathered for a remembrance ceremony for EMT Allen-Lee, who in 1989 at age 34, contracted the HIV virus after coming in contact with the infected blood of a patient she was treating. On September 24th, 1997, she succumbed to complications from the AIDS virus after a long and courageous battle with the disease. EMT AllenLee is nationally recognized as the first EMS professional in the country to be awarded the Public Safety Officer’s Benefit by the United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance. A medal designed in her memory was first issued in 2000, and is awarded to a deserving EMS member each year at the FDNY Medal Day Ceremony.
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Building Facade Collapses, Injuring Worker in Staten Island
Staten Island, NY - A worker removing an awning from a building on October 4th was injured when part of the building's facade collapsed onto him. Engine 151 responded on Box 4759 to 6384 Amboy Road at 11:30 A.M. and reported that the worker was seriously injured. Rescue 5 also responded, as well as the 23 Battalion.
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New York, NY - On Friday, September 29th, Fire Commissioner Daniel A. Nigro presided over the graduation ceremony of 150 Probationary EMS members. Of the 150 members, 146 individuals are Probationary Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and four are Probationary Paramedics. “Our greatest accomplishments would not be possible without the thousands of well-trained, highly-skilled EMS members, like all of you graduating today, who have put the Department in a position to save more lives than ever before,” said FDNY Commissioner Daniel A. Nigro to the graduates of the FDNY EMS Academy. The new graduates will be assigned to various units throughout the city.
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