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FIRE HITS WATERFORD APARTMENTS

KIMBERLEY FELTON, RICH HENDRICK

WATERFORD, NY - A fire on Sunday August 8th, ripped through an apartment building displacing four families. Crews were called to 304 Fairfax Row in the Strawberry Ridge apartment complex. Upon arrival, they were met with a heavy fire volume on the second floor.

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Fire hits Waterford apartment building

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Gates, NY. Lou Comenale III, a fourth generation firefighter (career) alongside his father, Lou Comenale Jr, who has been with the district for 47 years and is now a commissioner and safety officer.

This was taken after a minor fire in a commercial occupancy.

Waterford, NY. A fire on Sunda,y August 8th ripped through an apartment building in Waterford, displacing four families.

Crews were called to 304 Fairfax Row in the Strawberry Ridge JUMP TO FILE# apartment complex. 081015100 Upon arrival, they were met with a heavy fire volume on the second floor.

Additional crews were called in and they battled the fire for about 30 minutes before bringing it under control.

Everyone made it out safely, although a second-floor resident was credited with helping a blind first-floor resident escape. Firefighters rescued two cats.

Authorities say they believe the fire started on the second floor and quickly sp read through a shared attic space. Smoke could be seen several miles away and the heat of the fire was so intense it melted the siding on two nearby buildings.

The heat of the fire coupled with air temperatures in the 80s forced a heavy rotation of firefighters to make sure everyone could get proper rest and no one suffered from heat exhaustion.

Companies on the scene included Waterford, Halfmoon, Clifton Park, Hillcrest, West Crescent, and Boght.

Although they believe the fire started on the second floor, a cause remains under investigation.

The Red Cross assisted 11 residents displaced by the blaze.

- MIKE CAREY

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Firefighters were able to rescue two cats that were trapped in the building

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ATV accident requires medevac

Washingtonville, NY. On Saturday, September 5, 2015, Blooming Grove Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Washingtonville Fire Department, and Blooming Grove Police responded to an ATV accident on Goshen Road. The patient was packaged and transported to Farmingdale and Hulsetown Roads, where Lifenet Air 2 landed. The patient was transferred to the medieval and transported to West Chester County Medical Center for treatment.

Training, lets look at what the Fire Academies are teaching the recruit firefighters.

They are teaching them what we all say is “just enough to get them killed”. It is up to the senior firefighters to show them the way, but how did we learn and have we stopped learning?

I have been in emergency services since 1981. I am currently 53 years old and I still am hungry to learn about my job.

Firefighters are a unique type of people. They will put their lives on the line, not knowing what could happen when they run into a burning building.

But wait! Hold the pagers!

What do Firefighter really do???

That is the big question.

When I became a police officer ,the senior police officer in the family would have a talk with you.

Well, I am not going into the particulars of the whole conversation, but Uncle Joe had hit it on the head of what a police officers job really is, and that is to solve people’s problems.

I look at what firefighters actually do and we solve people’s building problems. As buildings change, we have to change tactics and one of the main tactics is how to do more with less.

I know as a career firefighter for the last 25 years, I am always pushing to say we need more help.

But what about little child who is trapped on the third floor and the only thing between you saving the child’s life is a door. That is why we must learn how to get in there by using what we have.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR new light on entering a door and after training four hours on just the halligan bar, I now have a new respect for this tool.

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Let us train you and your department on forcibly entry so you can save the little child on the third floor and let all go home safe. Let’s change the statement that the fire service is a thousand year tradition untouched by progress.

We are a thousand years of training and training and what more training.

We all need to know the job from the smallest volunteer department that gets two fires a year to the metropolitan city that gets two fires a shift.

Be safe my brothers and sister in blue we are the worlds bravest and don’t you forget it.

- JOHN THOMAS

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Idaho: Terry K. Sonner, 33 Rank: Wildland Full-Time Fire Operations Supervisor Incident Date: June 10, 2015 Death Date: June 10, 2015 Fire Department: Boise District Bureau of Land Management Initial Summary: Fire Operations Supervisor Sonner collapsed after he and his fire crew finished physical training at the Hammett Guard Station, Idaho. Fellow firefighters initiated medical treatment on scene but Sonner succumbed to a nature and cause of fatal injury still to be reported.

Wisconsin: Michael P. Miller, 45 Rank: Lieutenant Incident Date: June 20, 2015 Death Date: June 20, 2015 Fire Department: Green Bay Metro Fire Department Initial Summary: Lieutenant Miller was found collapsed on the floor in the fire station near his bunk in the early morning hours of June 20, 2015, and was quickly attended to by other department members who found no vitals signs present.

Lieutenant Miller was pronounced deceased in the location found at 04:55AM. Lieutenant Miller was working a 24 hour shift and had responded to his last alarm, an EMS call, several hours earlier. The nature and cause of fatal injury is still to be determined.

Colorado: John Whelan, 46 Rank: Engineer Incident Date: June 28, 2015 Death Date: July 15, 2015 Fire Department: Denver Fire Department Initial Summary: On June 28, while checking for extension from a dumpster fire, Engineer Whelan was critically injured when a skylight collapsed and he fell through the roof of an abandoned building at 3860 Blake Street. Whelan was treated at the scene and transported to the hospital for medical care including several surgeries. On July 15, several days after being released from the hospital to recover at home, Engineer Whelan was taken to St. Anthony North Health Campus with shortness of breath where, less than an hour later, he passed away from medical complications.

Pennsylvania: Melissa “Missy” Doll, 41 Rank: Fire Police Officer Incident Date: July 15, 2015 Death Date: July 16, 2015 Fire Department: Jefferson Volunteer Fire Department Initial Summary: Fire Police Officer Doll passed away from an apparent cardiac arrest on July 16 after responding to a mutual aid structure fire late the night before.

North Carolina: James Alan Hicks, 44 Rank: Captain Incident Date: July 26, 2015 Death Date: July 27, 2015 Fire Department: North Carolina Air National Guard Fire and Emergency Services Initial Summary: Captain Hicks was found unresponsive in his fire department bunkroom several hours after responding to a mutual aid structure fire at 39025 Kemp Road, Albemarle. Captain Hicks was treated by fellow firefighters and other responders but was pronounced deceased at the fire house. The nature and cause of fatal injury is still to be determined by authorities.

South Carolina: Tyron Weston, 51 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: July 3, 2015 Death Date: July 26, 2015 Fire Department: Columbia Fire Department Initial Summary: Firefighter Weston fell ill while on shift on July 3, 2015. During his recovery, Firefighter Weston passed away on the morning of Sunday, July 26, 2015. The nature and cause of fatal injury are still to be determined.

California: David “Dave” Ruhl, 38 Rank: Acting Assistant District Fire Management Officer Incident Date: July 30, 2015

Death Date: July 30, 2015 Fire Department: Big Valley Ranger District of the Modoc National Forest Initial Summary: Acting Assistant District Fire Management Officer Ruhl was reported missing during the initial fire attack on the Frog Fire Wildfire in the Modoc National Forest. The Modoc County Sheriff’s Office was called for assistance in searching for the missing firefighter. Search and rescue personnel started the initial search at approximately 2000hrs and continued until about midnight when it was halted because of hazardous fire conditions. Efforts began again at 0600hrs, July 31, and continued until Captain Ruhl’s body was discovered at 0917hrs. The incident remains under investigation by local, state, and national authorities.

California: Michael "Mike" Hallenbeck, 21 Rank: Fire Police Officer Incident Date: July 8, 2015 Death Date: July 8, 2015 Fire Department: U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit Initial Summary: Firefighter Hallenbeck, a member of Organized Crew 36 on the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, was struck and killed by a tree during the initial attack on the Sierra fire that broke out south of the Echo Summit mountain pass in California. A second firefighter was injured in the same incident but was treated and released from the hospital.

North Carolina: James D. “JD” Robinson, 59 Rank: Fire Chief Incident Date: August 14, 2015 Death Date: August 14, 2015 Fire Department: Brasstown Fire Department Initial Summary: While on standby at a local race track, Fire Chief Robinson told other members that he was going to take a break and rest. A short time later when members realized that he was not breathing, CPR was begun immediately and EMS was contacted. Fire Chief Robinson was treated at the scene and transported to Murphy Medical Center but succumbed to his injury; the nature and cause of which is still to be reported.

North Carolina: Christopher Joe Daniels, 40 Rank: Lieutenant Incident Date: August 17, 2015 Death Date: August 17, 2015 Fire Department: Pine Level Volunteer Fire Department Initial Summary: Lieutenant Daniels arrived on shift at 0600hrs and per his normal routine ran for 30 minutes. He returned to the department's day room and was later found unresponsive at 0723hrs when members responded to a call.

The nature and cause of fatal injury is still to be determined.

Washington: Richard Wheeler, 31 Rank: Firefighter Washington: Andrew Zajac, 26 Rank: Firefighter

Washington: Tom Zbyszewski, 20 Rank: Firefighter

Incident Date: August 19, 2015 Death Date: August 19, 2015 Fire Department: Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Initial Summary: Firefighter Wheeler, Firefighter Zajac, and Firefighter Zbyszewski were killed and one additional firefighter was injured when the Twisp wildfire trapped them in their apparatus on state forest land. The firefighters, members of an engine crew from the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, were involved in initial attack operations on the fire near Woods Canyon and Twisp River Roads in Washington State when their vehicle crashed and fire overtook it after winds suddenly shifted. The injured firefighter remains in the hospital in critical condition. Several other firefighters with dozer crews were also reported to have been injured. Investigation into the fatal incident continues.

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9/11 ceremony honors Washingtonville Five Washingtonville, NY. On the evening of September 11th, the Washingtonville Five were honored for their heroism by a candlelight ceremony.

A candlelight ceremony has been held by the residents of Wa s h i n g t o n v i l l e JUMP TO FILE # and the surrounding 091715102 area since the first anniversary. Each and every year, the turnout of residents has grown more and more.

Fourteen years later, we continue to honor Firefighters Bobby Hamilton, Gerry Nevins, and Mark Whitford as well as Lt. Glenn Perry and Battalion Chief Dennis Devlin.

This was the second ceremony of the day, with the first gathering that morning. Excluding the very young, each person at both ceremonies remembers where he or she was when the planes hit, when the towers fell, and the days and months after.

9/11 will forever be etched in the minds of all.

Lt. Dan Finegan, President of the New York City Retired Firefighters of Orange County and the Hudson Valley as the Master of Ceremonies speaking of sacrifice, honor and the love of the community.

The evening ceremony also included several prayers by Father Maurer and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Boy Scout Troop 416. The troop has been a welcome sight at the memorial each year, as Firefighter Bobby Hamilton was one of their Assistant Scoutmasters at the time of his passing.

Both ceremonies drew hundreds to Memorial. The 9/11 Memorial located in Memorial Park on Ahearn Boulevard was erected through donations and the help of the community. An adjacent playground for children is also at the location.

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New York State Senator Sue Serino (R-Hyde Park) practices putting out a fire with a fire extinguisher, under the tutelage of officials from the New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control. Sen. Serino and several other elected officials attended the annual RA Fire Academy at The Culinary Institute of America on August 14.

Longest running college fire academy in NY State trains CIA RA's Hyde Park, NY. Before college students returned for the fall semester, the Residence Life staff at The Culinary Institute of America received hands-on training in fire prevention and suppression with the goal of keeping students safe in their residence halls. On August 14, the CIA, in conjunction with the Roosevelt Fire District in Hyde Park and the New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control, held its 10th Annual RA Fire Academy.

The first-of-its-kind program in New York State involves more than five hours of College Fire Safety classroom sessions and hands-on training stations. Resident Assis-

JUMP TO FILE #082415153 tants (RAs) are drilled on fire extinguisher use, escaping a smokefilled building, and controlling a medical emergency while awaiting the arrival of an ambulance.

During the last decade, more than 500 RAs and other CIA staff participated in this training. For this year's 10th anniversary, dignitaries from the state, county, and local level also learned how to use an extinguisher.

"Another important component of the Academy is to form camaraderie between the CIA's Resi-

dence Life staff and the Roosevelt Fire Department," says Kathy Way of the NYS Office of Fire Prevention and Control. "RAs got a feel for what the firefighters do by donning personal protective equipment and practicing the rescue of a trapped victim."

The Fire Academy is a preface to a week of events for the full campus community as part of National Campus Fire Safety Month in September. During that week, freshly trained RAs, alongside members of the Roosevelt Fire District, conduct fire safety events for fellow students.

- JEFF LEVINE

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BOB ROOT

Dump truck versus car MVA

Town of Newburgh, Orange County, NY. Police in the Town of Newburgh are investigating the cause of a car versus dump truck accident that occurred on Route 92 in the Town of Newburgh on September 3rd. The driver of the Mazda SUV was removed from the vehicle and transported to a local hospital for what appear to be non-life threatening injuries. Middlehope Fire Department and Town of Newburgh Emergency Medical Services were dispatched to the scene.

JAMIE ZAMBRI, JAMIE LYNN PHOTOGRAPHY

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Chistinea Wheeler recently completed the Firefighter I course, joining her mother, Kim Wheeler, her Uncle, Charlie Wheeler Jr, and her grandfather, Charlie Wheeler Sr in the Mechanicville Fire Department.

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Collin Jr. and Paige Oliver are the children of Collin and Samantha Oliver. Dad is a member of Grand Gorge Fire Department in Great Gorge, NY.

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Buffalo, NY Fire 70 Sycamore St.

Buffalo firefighters of the 3rd Battalion 1st Platoon were called out to battle a fire. A box was struck for 70 Sycamore Street on Buffalo's East Side on Friday, September 4, 2015.

Fire was venting from two windows of the two story brick rooming house. Firefighters used several one and three quarter inch hand lines and 40 feet of ground ladders to bring the fire under control. Damage was extensive. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Division Chief Peter Kertzie was in command.

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18 firefighters graduate from Firefighter I boot camp Halfmoon, NY. A graduation ceremony was held Friday, August 21st for the Firefighter I boot camp that was hosted by Saratoga County. The course was held at the Saratoga County Training Center in Ballston Spa, and featured firefighters from departments in Albany, Saratoga, and Schenectady Counties.

"It was a diverse group," said Instructor and Halfmoon-Waterford Vhief Jeremy Connors. "We had individuals ranging in age from 16 to into their 50s."

JUMP TO FILE #082715110 The boot camp spreads 109 hours of training over a three week period, compared to the regular firefighter1 course that spreads it over three months. The course featured several firefighters who were following in family footsteps, including some that were fourth generation firefighters.

The course was also not without its challenges. "we had a lot of

hot days," said Connors, "and we were just below the state mandated threshold."

On one training day, the Vischer Ferry Fire Department was providing apparatus and support when they were toned out for a structure fire. "we had to work around that and adapt, to get them cut loose as quick as possible," said Connors.

The graduation ceremony was held at the West Crescent firehouse.

- MIKE CAREY

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Buffalo, NY Fire 567 Walden Ave. Buffalo firefighters of the 3rd Battalion 1st Platoon were called out to battle a structure fire at 567 Walden Ave. on Buffalo's East Side on Friday afternoon, September 4, 2015. This would be the first of four fires that the 1st Platoon responded too for their night tour. Engine Co. 33 arrived and reported a fire in the one and a half story dwelling. The captain radioed that a civilian was removed by an occupant and was burned.

Firefighters used multiple one and three quarter inch hand lines and 45 feet of ladders to bring the fire under control.

The cause of the fire is under investigation. Division Chief Peter Kertzie was in command.

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MVA on Route 17K in Town of Newburgh Town of Newburgh, NY. On August 21, 2015, Winona Lake firefighters responded to Route 17K in front of Xaviers Foreign Car for a motorcycle accident. The subject was transported to St. Luke's Hospital for treatment. Winona Lake was assisted by Town of Newburgh Police and Town of Newburgh Emergency Medical Services.

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Father Joe Bayne gives words of comfort.

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6th Annual Memorial Ladder Co.7 Buffalo firefighters gathered at Ladder Co.7's house for Firefighter Jonathan Simeon Croom's 6th Annual Memorial Ladder Co. 7. Division Chief Michael Tuberdyke addressed the gathering. Mike was Jonathan's captain at the time of his death.

Jon died in the line of duty along with Lt. Charles "Chip" McCarthy at the fire at 1815 Genesee St. Box 363 on August 24, 2009.

Father Joe Bayne (B.F.D. Chaplain) gave words of comfort to the family and the brothers and sisters present. Jonathan’s mom also spoke.

JUMP TO FILE #082515100 His celebration of life was followed by a mass at St. Joseph's Cathedral at 12:00 p.m., then a visit to the cemetery with a picnic atFireman's Memorial Park in Blasdell.

Rest in peace brothers. Your presence is greatly missed in our hearts and your memories will never be forgotten.

- DAVID KAZMIERCZAK

BOB ROOT

Three vehicle MVA

Town of Newburgh, Orange County, NY. Police in the Town of Newburgh are investigating the cause of a three vehicle MVA involving two cars and a van on Route 9W that occurred on September 3rd. The Middlehope Fire Department, Town of Newburgh EMS and police were on the scene.

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Federal grant helps Albany hire firefighters Albany, NY. The city of Albany will be getting Federal help in hiring new firefighters.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is providing a $1.9 million SAFER grant in cooperation with the US Fire Administration.

Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan said the money will be used to pay for 15 additional firefighter positions in 2016 and 2017.

“It'll allow us to add more firefighters without having to add to the city's payroll,” said Sheehan.

“It also means the city will be able to save on overtime pay, which is also welcome news.”

A recent report showed that the department's overtime budget for this year is already at $1.18 million, or $438,000 over budget.

JUMP TO FILE #091115103 Last year, the department paid $1.9 million in overtime.

In an effort to address staffing shortages, the city hired 18 firefighters in May, bringing the department total to 245.

The 15 covered by the SAFER grant will bring the staffing level to 260 by 2017.

“This will enable the department to more effectively staff our responding units,” said fire chief Warren Abriel.

“These new members will also contribute to firefighter safety, which is always a top priority.”

- MIKE CAREY

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Fire at Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome destroys gift shop Red Hook, NY. A fire Thursday afternoon at the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome in the Town of Red Hook destroyed the gift shop located near the runway used for air shows. The Red Hook Fire Company was dispatched at 5:11 p.m. on August 27th. Within minutes, Chief Rich Hilbrandt arrived to find the building fully engulfed in flames.

According to Chief Hilbrandt, employees, who were at the Aerodrome when the fire started, were able to quickly remove vintage airplanes and automobiles from a

JUMP TO FILE #082415157 hangar adjacent to the gift shop.

The fire was under control within 20-30 minutes, although firefighters remained at the scene well into the evening dousing hot spots.

Between 35 and 40 firefighters were on the scene, along with tanker trucks from Red Hook, Rhinebeck, Hillside, and Tivoli, due to the limited water supply at the Aerodrome. Additional fire-

fighters and equipment from Milan and West Clinton were on standby.

The Dutchess County Fire Investigation Division was still determining the cause as of late Thursday evening, but the fire is not considered suspicious.

There were no injuries and no airplanes were damaged. Representatives of the Aerodrome say they plan to be open for business Friday, with the aerial demonstrations and air shows going on as scheduled this weekend.

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Salamanca N.Y. Structure fire

On September 9, 2015, the City Of Salamanca Fire Department was dispatched to 338 Center Street for a reported structure fire. Salamanca Engine 1 went on scene and reported a fire. Mutual-aid departments included Kill Buck and Seneca Nation. The cause of the fire is under Investigation by local officials.

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Second alarm blaze in Mechanicville BOB MCCORMICK

Car fire at Perkins Town of Newburgh, NY. A car fire in the parking lot of Perkins caught brush on fire, but did not cause cause damage to the restaurant. On September 8th, Winona Lake Engine Company with mutual aid from Dan Leghorn were dispatched to Perkins on Route 300 fora mini van on fire. They quickly extinguished the fire and no injuries were reported. Town of Newburgh Police assisted at the scene.

A large column of heavy smoke could be seen covering the City of Mechanicville around 7:45 p.m. on September 6th. Firefighters responded to a reported structure fire at 49 Green Street.

The first arriving chief had heavy fire from the second floor extending into the neighboring structure. The chief of Mechanicville immediately called for the second alarm, bringing multiple companies to the scene.

Firefighters pulled multiple hand lines up into the second floor

JUMP TO FILE #090715106 of the structure and made an aggressive interior attack. Firefighters quickly knocked down the fire on the second floor, but had heavy extension into the attic area.

Firefighters on the outside of the structure pulled a hand line to the driveway and knocked down the fire on the outside and cooled the neighbor’s house down to prevent it from spreading further.

Firefighters tossed multiple ladders to the roof and cut the roof.

They were able to get the fire in the attic and roof under control quickly after venting. The residents in the home were able to escape with no injuries and the firefighters were able to remove all the pets safely.

No firefighters were injured on scene and the home sustained heavy damage. Saratoga County fire investigators are currently investigating the cause of the blaze.

- JEFFREY BELSCHWINDER

JOHN HOPPER

JOHN SMITH

Two car MVA in Sheridan

The Sheridan Fire Department was dispatched to a two car motor vehicle accident on Route 20 and Aldrich Road. The accident sent two patients to the hospital with minor Injuries.

Second alarm structure in Yonkers On the early morning of Friday July 10, 2015 at approximately 2:50 a.m., Yonkers Fire Companies were toned out to 495 South Broadway at Valentine Lane for a reported 10-29 (structure fire).

Dispatchers started receiving multiple calls reporting a structure fire and smoke in the area of 495 South Broadway. Battalion 1 was advised there were about six calls at the time.

Ladder 74 advised they had heavy smoke in the area and con-

JUMP TO FILE #071315105 firmed the 10-29 for a fire in a two story mixed occupancy, Battalion 1 arrived on scene and transmitted a 10-30 (all hands) assigning Squad 11, Ladder 72 as the FASTeam, Battalion 2 as the Safety Officer and Car 6 (arson).

Units stretched multiple two and a half inch lines into the fire building. The fire quickly spread to

the rear of the building, which called for a second alarm.

Battalion 1 transmitted a second alarm at 3:25 a.m. assigning Engines 309, 307, 313 and Ladder 73.

The fire was eventually knocked down by units on the interior and units in the rear of the building.

The fire was placed under control at 4:09 a.m.

- JOHN HOPPER

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Incidents involving large vehicles and equipment “It is not if it is going to happen, it is when is it going to happen because it is going to happen.”

Large vehicle incident scenes can be stressful, fast-paced, and tedious at the same time. With a large bus, farm machine, road building machine or tractor trailer in the fray, the scene now has added potential kinetic energy hazards, hazardous material control, hundreds of gallons of fuel, battery acid, hydraulic fluid, lifting and moving issues, and considerable reactive forces at work during the incident.

What resources will you need and what will they need to assist you at the scene. Heavy wreckers, farm equipment dealer, large truck mechanics, riggers, crane operators and others with information that could help. Do you have after hours numbers to contact them? What about your local highway department, they may have a lot of specialized equipment that could be used. Have you identified members in your community that have any of these special skills or equipment? What about your mutual aid neighbors? Can you use non-fire department assistance?

What is mandated for traffic control and scene safety by TIMS, US DOT, NFPA, MUTCD, OSHA and “Best Practices”?

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Have a get together with everyone who could be involved in one of these situations and work out a planned, coordinated and efficient response. How can this be accomplished?

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If you do I can guarantee it will not go as well as it could have or should have. This will not benefit the victims or the responders who want to deliver the best, most efficient and timely assistance. We don’t have these type incidents very often so continual training on this subject is required.

The ignorant bystanders will have a video of your “assessing and evaluating” non-response on “you tube” and “Facebook” before you get back to the station. What is your liability and duty when you respond and show up at one of these incidents?

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Two firefighters injured in fire

Buffalo firefighters of the 6th Battalion 3rd Platoon were called out to battle a structure fire at 27 Littell Ave. on Buffalo's South Side early Monday morning, August 17, 2015. The fire sent two Buffalo firefighters to the hospital with injuries. The fire started on the second floor and spread to the attic. Firefighters used three one and three quarter inch hand lines and 40 feet of ladders to bring the fire under control. The chief called for an extra engine and ladder to the scene. Damage was listed at $60,000 to the building and $35,000 to the contents. The cause of the fire is under investigation. The Red Cross was called to assist two adults. Division Chief Patrick Brittzalaro was in command.

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Buffalo Fire tackles smoky blaze

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Two car accident with minor injuries Fluvanna, NY. On September 5, 2015, the Fluvanna Fire Department was dispatched for a two car accident on Route 60 and Girts Road. Fluvanna transported one to the hospital with minor Injuries. The cause of the accident is under investigation.

Buffalo firefighters battled a smoky early afternoon blaze August 24, 2015 at 134 Imson in the city's Seneca/Babcock neighborhood.

First arriving crews reported a large two and a half story occupied JUMP TO FILE # wood frame with 082415163 heavy fire showing from the windows on the #4 side of the building.

The fire originated on the first floor in the rear and extended to the second floor and attic. Firefighters used four 1 3/4" and one 2 1/2" hose lines to extinguish the fire.

Extra companies were requested before the blaze was brought under control. Damage was estimated at $150,000 to the building and $75,000 to the contents.

One firefighter was being treated by EMS crews at the scene for unknown injuries.

The blaze also damaged 130 and 136 Imson.

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Fire Chiefs awarded Fire Prevention and Safety Grant

East Schodack, NY. The New York State Association of Fire Chiefs (NYSAFC) was recently awarded a $256,254 grant through the Fiscal Year 2014 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program – Fire Prevention and JUMP TO FILE # Safety Grant Pro- 080713101 gram funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

This funding will allow NYSAFC to expand its current fire prevention and public fire safety education initiatives.

The association will be conducting smoke alarm installation and fire safety education projects in ten communities across New York state that will target older adults, who are at the highest risk for fire related injury and death.

Another component of the grant project will include a comprehensive home fire sprinkler campaign to raise awareness of the benefits and affordability of home fire sprinklers.

The campaign will include public service announcements in print, online, and on radio and television.

NYSAFC will also be conducting live fire sprinkler demonstrations and developing educational resources for the public and the New York state fire service.

NYSAFC Executive Director Jerry DeLuca commented, “I want to thank Senators Schumer and Gillibrand along with the entire New York Congressional delegation for their support of this grant application to support fire safety and prevention in New York state. NYSAFC will use these funds to educate the fire service and citizens about residential sprinkler systems, which protect the public and our firefighters. Funding will also allow NYSAFC to provide fire safety education and increase the prevalence of functional smoke alarms in the homes of older adults statewide.”

The New York State Association of Fire Chiefs (NYSAFC) is a not-for-profit organization with more than 10,000 members that has served career and volunteer fire chiefs, officers, and emergency services personnel throughout the state of New York since 1904.

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Fairchester Hose Haulers Muster brings back memories

RON JEFFERS

Apparatus buffs photograph a 1959 Ford F-750/H&H tanker that saw duty in Shohola, Pa., during the muster.

Circleville, N.Y. Once again, firefighters and apparatus enthusiast assembled at an old warehouse on Route 302 for the Fairchester Hose Haulers of the Hudson Valley's annual apparatus muster on August 8th and 9th. The long-time apparatus buffs are the ones that appreciate this muster the most, and can relate to either operating, observing in action, or seeing in publications these mechanical hero's of the Fire Service. It's a gathering that many talk about and look forward to attending throughout the year.

Many of the rigs on hand are owned by Fairchester members such as Andy Leider, Bruce Zarzeski, Luke Payntar and DJ Anderson. Additional privately owner units were also in attendance.

Bob Howell, of Howells, N.Y., was there again with his beautiful scratch built models of apparatus now considered antique. Member Bob Reynolds is in charge of membership recruitment and part of the plan makers for next year's national muster.

Classic apparatus, owned by these collectors, were on display outside and there were tours of the lines of rigs inside the warehouse.

Some ran, some didn't. Some were being towed out of the building to be rearranged for more room, and the hosts had time to stop the rigs,

JUMP TO FILE #081015118 in the sun, for photographers.

As the word gets out of the vast collection of antique apparatus, more people with a love of fire apparatus are making it a point to stop by. This year was the first-time visit for retired Buffalo Fire Commissioner Mike Lombardo and Teaneck, N.J., Fire Lt. Tim Moots.

Moots owns a recently restored 1945 Mack pumper. In addition, Nick Ciampo, who was in charge of the FDNY shops in the 1980,'s made his first visit along with his son, Mike, an FDNY lieutenant and Fire Engineering contributing editor. They all spent several house going over the collection in amazement.

The Fairchester group is preparing to host a national convention of the Society for the Preservation and Appreciation of Antique Motor Fire Apparatus of America (SPAAMFAA) on August 10-13, 2016. The convention hotel will the the Holiday Inn in Middletown. There will be tours and guest speakers. For information on the 2016 show you can contact Bob Reynolds at 845-343-4746 or Luke Payntar at 914-447-9546.

- RON JEFFERS

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Barn destroyed in Campbell Hall On Sunday, August 16th at approximately 11:30 p.m., Campbell Hall Fire Department was dispatched to 61 Hamptonburgh Road for a working barn fire. Mutual aid was immediately requested for manpower and tankers.

A water supply was quickly established and firefighters were put to work with multiple lines

JUMP TO FILE #082415106 going. Washingtonville 581 responded as the FAST. A second alarm was needed as there were multiple hot spots. Extensive overhaul was needed to fully extinguish the blaze, including Washingtonville Truck 579 for

their ladder pipe.

Departments on scene into the night included Campbell Hall, Washingtonville, Maybrook, Montgomery, Florida, Walden, Coldenham, and Goshen Fire Departments. Salisbury Mills and Vails Gate were on standby.

- HEATHER PILLSWORTH

Vacant home goes up in flames Buffalo firefighters of the 3rd Battalion 4th Platoon were called out to battle a structure fire at 224 Schuele Ave. on the City's East Side early Monday morning August 10, 2015. The two and a half story frame dwelling was recently vacated. Firefighters arrived to heavy fire on the second floor and attic. Two tower ladders and multiple hand lines were used to bring the fire under control. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation. Damage was listed at $50,000 to the building and $0 to the contents an additional $5,000 was assessed to the garage. Division Chief Michael Tuberdyke was in command. This was one of four structure fires that the department was called out to this morning.

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Buffalo, NY Fire 321 Lafayette Ave.

Buffalo, NY. Firefighters of the 4th Battalion 3rd Platoon were called out to battle a structure fire at 321 Lafayette Ave. on the city's West Side early Sunday morning, August 16, 2015.

4th Battalion Chief Steve Keohane reported heavy fire coming out of the number one side of the large two and a half story frame dwelling on his arrival. Firefighters used three 1 3/4" hand lines and 40 feet of ladders to bring the fire under control. The fire started on the first floor and extended outside to the second. No injuries were reported and the cause is under investigation. Damage was listed at $80,000 to the building and $0 to the contents. It was vacant at the time of the fire. Division Chief Patrick Brittzalaro was in command.

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Little Italy second alarm Buffalo firefighters of the 7th Battalion 2nd Platoon were called out to a reported air conditioner on fire at 1200 Hertel Ave. in Buffalo's Little Italy in the early morning of September 8th. Flames were showing from a second floor window from a two story ordinary mixed use structure.

The balance of a full box was requested followed by an extra two engines and a ladder. The full second alarm was quickly requested.

Three adults and three children were sent to the hospital and all of the second floor apartments were evacuated. The building was

JUMP TO FILE #090815101 150'x75'.

Four 1 3/4" hand lines and 100' of ladders were used to bring the fire under control. The blaze was confined to one apartment. Damage was listed at $200,000 to the building and $250,000 to the contents.

Two tower ladders were put up but did not flow water. The Red cross was called to assist. Division Chief Mike Biasillo was in command.

- DAVID KAZMIERCZAK

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Bath Volunteer Fire Dept. in Bath, New York recently purchased a "2000 DSTT" from Rescue ONE Corporation dba: ONE Boat. The Double Stack Transport Trailer will carry up to two 16ft inflatable rescue boats.

The members of the Clifton Fire Department before their parade in Monroe County NY.

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Clifton celebrates with parade and carnival

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The Orchard Park Fire Company in Erie County has placed in service this 1500/750/30 engine on a KME chassis.

Chili, NY. The Hamlet of Clifton celebrated its annual parade and carnival recently.

Clifton at one time was a bustling center of commodities in agriculture, and still is, but like many small towns, it has shriveled up a bit, and large farms now occupy most of the land. The U.S. Post Office closed in the 80's leaving the fire department and a church as the only buildings that aren't homes or barns, and even the firehouse used to be a barn.

The parade on Friday night was one of the major fundraisers for this rural community.

JUMP TO FILE #081215100 After the parade, the community gets together to play games of chance, catch up with friends and neighbors, and meet new friends.

Everyone pitches in to make the event a success, and this year was no exception. A perfect sunny evening on a Friday night brought many townsfolk from far and near for a good old fashioned carnival. There are no amusement rides. just refreshments including steamed clams.

The carnival hasn't changed in over 30 years, and most people like it that way. It is one of the few parades that has a large showing of antique tractors in the lineup to celebrate the heritage of the town.

Saturday night they hold an old time tractor pull. The old tractors tow a metal sled as far as they can go in one of several classes each time adding more weight. No modern weight transfer engine operated sled here. It continues to draw a bigger crowd and more tractors every year.

That event is followed by a live band.

- JOHN SPAULDING

NORTH EASTERN RESCUE VEHICLES

The Moira Fire District recently put this Demers Chevy 164" into service that was purchased from Ken Jones of North Eastern Rescue Vehicles, Inc.

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Auto body shop fire in Town of Newburgh

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The Livingston County EMS recently put this Demers Sprinter into service that was purchased from North Eastern Rescue Vehicles, Inc.

Town of Newburgh, Orange County, NY. On the afternoon of September 10th, the Middlehope Fire Department was dispatched for a working fire at 5265 Route 9W for fire in a building. Two alarms were transmitted at 2:40 p.m. at the two story residential with an attached auto shop with the fire reported on the first floor on the South side of the building. Lines were quickly stretched and the City of Newburgh arrived as the FAST. Additional mutual aid fire departments assisting Middle Hope included Cronomer Valley, Good-Will, Marlboro and Winona Lake. 36-13 also assisted at the scene. The fire was quickly extinguished with two lines in operation. Departments began to be released after 3:00 p.m.

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Old Central Warehouse fire in City of Albany The City of Albany responded to the Old Central Freeze warehouse for smoke coming from the fourth floor on August 8th.

The first arriving unit called for the signal 30 command immediately for a master stream operation until they figured out what was JUMP TO FILE # burning in side. Once 081015113 the battalion chief established command ,firefighters made entry onto the fourth floor with caution.

Firefighters searched the floor and discovered a pile of debris burning inside the large structure. They pulled a hand line up and connected it to the ladder pipe and extinguished the fire quickly.

Investigators from the fire and police departments were on scene.

The fire is under investigation.

- JEFFREY BELSCHWINDER

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90th Annual Columbia County Volunteer Firefighters Association Convention

Stuyvesant Fire Department hosted the convention

The 90th Annual Columbia County Volunteer Firefighters Association Convention was hosted by the Stuyvesant Fire Department.

Firefighters from multiple counties attended the fun full day from showing off their parade skills to their well maintained apparatus and just having a great time celebrating at the firehouse.

Over 45 fire departments attended the event and firefighters marched from the town hall to the Stuyvesant Fire Department.

As soon as the parade wound down, firefighters were able to relax and have a good time as there was food of all types, great music and plenty of beverages to go around.

After the event, parade goers ate and relaxed came time for the awards.

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JUMP TO FILE #072515110 Out of county best overall with ladies auxiliary went to the Schodack Landing Fire Department for best appearing. Without ladies auxiliary went to the Athens Fire Department.

In county went to the Hudson Fire Department without ladies auxiliary and the Greenport Fire Department with auxiliary.

Best out of county overall went to the Ravena Fire Department.

Everyone that came out for the event had a great time.

The next event will be hosted by the Niverville Fire Department in 2016.

- JEFFREY BELSCHWINDER

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Commercial fire with hazmat

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Multiple counties responded mutual aid to a commercial structure fire in the Town of Rushford at the corner of State Route 243 and Buffalo Street.

Due to numerous chemicals stored at the business structure, the Allegany County JUMP TO FILE# Haz-Mat team was 091115104 dispatched to the scene along with Incident Response and Mitigation (IRM) out of Cuba.

Agencies on location included Rushford Fire & Ambulance, Fillmore Fire & Ambulance, Belfast Fire & Ambulance, Houghton Fire & Ambulance, Centerville Fire, Oramel Fire, Wiscoy-Rossburg Fire, New Hudson Fire, Cuba Fire, Farmersville Fire, Arcade Fire, Lyndon Fire, Eagle Hose Company 1 out of Bliss, AL 51, District 2 FAST, DC 1 and DC 2, HM 3, WY 52 and the NYS Police.

Multiple agencies also remained on standby in various locations throughout the region.

No injuries were reported and the fire's cause is pending investigation.

- DENNIS SHARP

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Laugh your way to the bank with a stand-up comedy fund-raiser

Who needs to laugh more than the Fire Companies ---the first responders who deal with dangerous circumstances each and every day?

There’s an innovative concept for fund-raising developed by Joey Novick, who is a stand-up comedian and the Fire Commissioner in his hometown: Stand-up comedy shows.

Fire companies can get much-needed laughs and profit financially as well.

Novick's company, ComedyWorks, provides all-star headline comedians from HBO, Comedy Central, Showtime, Last Comic Standing, and the Tonight Show.

Novick’s been producing comedy shows since 1977, and has experience producing shows with such comedians as Jerry Seinfeld, Rosie O’Donnell, Larry The Cable Guy, and Tim Allen.

"The comedians were very funny, and very professional," wrote Mark Bruhmuller, Fire Chief of the Churchtown Fire Company of New York. “Joey Novick did an excellent job. Everybody loves to laugh, and it's a great deal of fun."

ComedyWorks produces more than 300 shows a year, almost 150 of those for emergency service organizations. The money these shows can Waterford 1st Assistant Chief Matthew Roy

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raise varies, depending on things like the number of tickets sold, how they're priced, the amount spent on promotion and whether food and drink are available.

"Mostly companies produce shows in their own facilities, which may hold 300–400 people," says Novick.

"We'll put together a show for them that will bring in comedians from major comedy clubs, with a headliner from HBO, Comedy Central, or the Tonight Show. The feature performer will be someone who's headlined the comedy circuit: Catch a Rising Star, the Improv, the Comedy Store. The host of the show will be a comedian who's very high-energy, like a gameshow host, to get the audience warmed up. A triple headliner show!”

The Somerset Fire Company of New Jersey produces two fundraisers a year through ComedyWorks.

"We've done about ten shows so far, and it's been great," says Mike Rein-

beck, who coordinates the shows for the 65-member volunteer department.

"A friend of mine who had used Joey told me, 'This guy books really good acts.' So, we did the first show, everything was great, and we've been doing shows with Joey ever since."

"I find their people to be very funny," agrees Adam Hubney, chief of the Atlantic Highlands Volunteer Fire Department in New Jersey, which books comedians through ComedyWorks for its annual dinner.

"We have a professional comedy club in our county, and the quality is just as good."

Comedy Works provides a 30-page ‘How-To’ guide that assists organizations through the comedy show production and warns of mistakes to avoid. "We make sure they follow everything in the guide," says Novick. "If a company has never done this before, it gives you everything from you need to know. We make sure that things get done right.

Clients who follow the guide always do very well and tend to make money.”

For information on Comedy Works, call 1 (888) 782-4589, go to www.comedyworks.org or e-mail joeynovick@earthlink.net.

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ACTION SHOTS FROM AROUND THE STATE

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BOB MCCORMICK

9/11 ceremony held by City of Newburgh DAVID KAZMIERCZAK

Two car MVA with cardiac arrest On August 20th, Engine Co. 21, Ladder Co. 6, Rescue Co. 1 and the 4th Battalion Chief of the 2nd Platoon were dispatched to the intersection of Masten Ave. and Northampton St. for a reported MVA with entrapment.

Captain Joe Fahey of Ladder Co. 6 reported an occupant trapped.

4th Battalion Chief Jeff Roberts asked for the status of the ambu-

JUMP TO FILE #082115103 lance and that CPR was being done on one of the occupants of the crash.

He was notified that no ambulances were available to respond to this call. Buffalo General Hospital is less than a quarter of a mile from

the crash site.

The victim was loaded into the back of Rescue Co.1 and they transported the patient to Buffalo General Hospital continuing CPR until relieved by the ER staff.

Another occupant was transported by Rural Metro Ambulance.

- DAVID KAZMIERCZAK

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Thornwood Fire Department once ran this 1976 Mack CF 1250/500. The unit is now privately owned.

The City of Newburgh Fire Department held their 9/11 ceremony on Friday, September 11th starting @ 8:30 a.m. The event was held at the monument at the intersection of Grand Ave and Park Place.

The Captain of the Newburgh Fire Department, Bill Horton, was Master of Ceremonies. After Newburgh Free Academy JROTC and the Newburgh Fire Department color guard marched to their posts, Newburgh Fire Department's bagpipes played. Deacon Peter Haight then gave the opening pray.

Special guest Mary McTamaney, City of Newburgh Historian, talked about the flight of the two planes and how they crossed their paths in Orange County before striking the Twin Towers.

Mayor Judy Kennedy spoke about the first responders and what

JUMP TO FILE #091115110 they faced. She also thanked all of the first responders of the various agencies that work in the City of Newburgh each and every day.

David McTamaney, a Vietnam vet, told the crowd how lucky we are to live our lifes each and everyday. He also thanked the police and fire departments. Then, each Orange County resident, who lost their lives on that day, was named followed by a signal ringing of a bell.

Taps was played followed by the Newburgh Bagpipes playing Amazing Grace. City Newburgh Police members attended the event and conducted traffic control.

- BOB MCCORMICK

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On a very warm and humid 91 degree day, the Au Sable Forks Fire Department marched in the local Labor Day Parade. The department was well received by the community in recognition of the service the members provide as well as our wearing of our dress uniforms on such a hot day.

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“Prevention” Sounds Great to Me – Let’s Do it!!!!!

FIREFIGHTER FITNESS Lori Ann Hodgkinson

Each year, October rolls around and we are surrounded with information, events and activities in the area of Fire Prevention.

The efforts I observe from local fire departments are remarkable. Countless hours volunteered to bring the information to schools, businesses and communities.

It’s organized, it’s well thought out and it works. It saves property.

It saves lives. Excellent!

As remarkable as it is, It prompts me to wonder what is it that has all these wonderful people dedicating so much of their lives to saving others yet keeps them from recognizing the value of prevention in their own lives.

In my line of work, I often obtain new clients soon after they have experienced a health issue.

Sometimes it is high blood pressure…sometimes elevated cholesterol and/or triglycerides.

Diabetes, Heart Disease and Cancer often send folks in my direction.

Age doesn’t seem to discriminate. They are young and old alike.

Many are firefighters.

Many are the same firefighters that I have watched devote countless hours to the community in all areas, including fire prevention.

Rest assured, I love them all and shall always willingly do all I can to guide them on a proper journey to Health and Wellness.

When they arrive to me, there are no lectures of “why didn’t you come to me sooner?” There are no “I told you So’s”.

I will always stand at the ready. Always – and be grateful they came, regardless of when or why.

BUT….. (I imagine you knew there was a BUT!)…

I naturally urge you (and all of them) now (while healthy) to dutifully consider Personal Health and Wellness. See your physician.

Take the first steps toward improving your nutritional habits.

Get going on that exercise program.

Surely once cleared by your physician you can get moving on that, even on the most basic level.

Quite simply: Begin and Continue.

I am not sure what is keeping people away. I know we are all well versed in the perils of Heart Disease and its title as the #1 cause of “Line of Duty” deaths.

I know the fact that Cancer is

the fastest growing killer amongst firefighters has been duly noted.

I have yet to run across anyone who doesn’t know that exercise can reduce the risk factors of both Heart Disease and Cancer.

It’s a well known fact that exercise has long been touted for decreasing Obesity, High Blood Pressure and Stress.

Heck it can even enhance more restful sleep. Surely sleep has gotta be up there on the list of ‘must haves'.

Do we need to run through the entire list?

It is frustrating to me, yet a fact nonetheless, that I cannot make the decision for others.

They have to be ready and they have to be committed.

Ready and committed are two qualities ever present amongst firefighters – so I remain hopeful things will change.

I have often told firefighters it’s quite possible that I am addressing the wrong audience. I just may have greater success addressing their loved ones, because we are the ones who will be left behind to miss ‘em like crazy.

“We can’t imagine our lives without you and we don’t ever want to lose you”.

I say “we” because this is something that is all too familiar to me. Lost my Dad 26 years ago (“Line of Duty” Heart Attack”).

Since that time I have lost many many friends, young and old (far too soon) to a disease that has been proven to be preventable in many cases. We all know there are no guarantees.

We also know that prevention is about decreasing the risks. Let’s go for that and keep more of you around for many years to come. prevention – sure sounds g reat to me!

I urge you all to see your physician and get on the Road to Prevention ASAP. Stay Safe…See ya Next Month - and the month after that…and the month after that…etc...Yes????

PS...Fitness programs are popping up in more and more fire houses throughout the country.

I am thrilled that everyday more and more of you are exercising.

To those of you who are already on the right track, I commend you.

Quite possibly you have a buddy or two, who has yet to take that first step.

Why not make October "Take your Buddy to the Gym Month"?

Of course they have to see the Dr. first, but I'm confident you'll get the job done.

Spread The Word. Save a life!

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Blaze strikes house under renovation Buffalo firefighters of the 7th Battalion 1st Platoon were called out to battle a structure fire at 133 Thompson St. in Buffalo's Black Rock section Wednesday morning August 19, 2015.

The fire took hold of a vacant one and a half story frame dwelling and spread to a house that was under renovation next door. The fire came through the roof and companies went defensive. One tower ladder was put into operation along with threeone and three quarter inch and two-two and a half inch hand lines.

JUMP TO FILE #082015100 An additional two engines and a ladder were called to the scene.

The cause of the fire is under investigation. The original fire building suffered a complete collapse.

Division Chief Mike Biasillo was in command. Damage at 133 was listed at $25,000 to the building and 131 was listed at $60,000 to the building.

- DAVID KAZMIERCZAK

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CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS September 23-26, 2015 PA - The 2015 Pennsylvania State Firemen's Convention will be held in Lake Harmony from September 23 - 26, 2015.

The festivities will be held at the Galleria Sports Complex.

Visit www.lakeharmonyfire.com for details.

September 25, 2015 NJ - The Freehold Fire Department's 150th Anniversary Committee welcomes you to join us for our 1st Annual Golf Outing. Outing will be held at Gamblers Ridge Golf Club on Friday September 25 with a shotgun tee off at 8am. Contact Nick at 732-904-3234 for details.

September 26, 2015 NY - On September 26, 2015, the Highland Mills Fire Company will celebrate its 125th Anniversary by hosting the Orange County Volunteer Firemen's Association convention and parade. Visit their website for details.

September 26, 2015 NJ - Rutherford West End Engine & Hose Co. 3 will host their 125th Anniversary Parade & celebration. Registration opens at 9am with the parade at 1pm. Party and trophies to follow. Contact neil.ohara@verizon.net for details.

studies and how the results have impacted fireground strategy and tactics. Contact Chief Moran at 508-896-7018 for details.

October 3, 2015 NC - 2015 Foothills Fire & Life Safety Expo will be hosted

by Caldwell Fire. The region's unique expanding event includes Fire, Rescue, EMS, Law Enforcement, Health and Safety Disaster Response, Recovery, Mitigation, Fire Prevention, Life & Public Safety Information, Displays, New Apparatus & Equipment Vendors, Antique Apparatus Show. Visit www.caldwellncfire.com for details.

October 3, 2015 NJ - The Silverton Volunteer Fire Co. is hosting a Poker Run and their 8th Annual Fall Festival with Fire & Vehicle extrication demonstrations, Antique Fire Trucks, TR Police Motorcycle Unit & K9 demonstratoins, and over 100 motorcycles.

Visit www.svfc29.com for details.

October 10-11, 2015 NY - The Storm King Engine Company #2 will once again be hosting the Annual Clancy-Armitage Softball Fall Classic tournament at the Black Rock Fish and Game Club in Mountainville. Contact Jeff at rollemal@hvc.rr.com for details.

September 28, 2015 NY - 23rd Annual Steffens/Mayforth Golf Outing designed to raise fund to present scholarships to students who attend Ramapo, Spring Valley, and North Rockland High Schools will take place at the New York Country Club Golf Course in New Hempstead followed by dinner at Mt. Ivy fire house. Contact Gary at 845-222-1358 for details.

October 10, 2015 NJ - The Freehold Fire Department 150th Committee is proud to present an 8 hour seminar, Considerations of the Fire Officer. Instructors will be North Hudson Regional Fire Rescue Deputy Chief Anthony Avillo (ret.) and Newark Fire Dept.

Deputy Chief Dr. Harry Carter (ret.). For further information contact Nick Palumbo Jr @ 848-207-7620

October 3, 2015 NJ - The 129th Annual Convention of the NJ State Exempt Firemen's Association will be held at the Governor H.G. Hoffman High School at 1000 O'Leary Blvd. Visit www.njsefa.org for details.

October 16-17, 2015 NJ - NJ State First Aid Council 2015 Annual Symposium and Trade Show will be held at the Sheraton Parsippany Hotel.

Visit www.njsfac.org for additional information.

October 3, 2015 NJ - South Amboy Fire Department is hosting their 125th Anniversary Parade at 12:30 pm in conjunction with the NJ Fireman Exempt Convention. Contact Michael at 848-2509903 for information.

October 3, 2015 MA - The Challenges of Modern Fire Behavior presented

By FDNY Deputy Chief George Healy Hosted by the Barnstable County Fire Chiefs Association. This one-day program will provide attendees with a detailed explanation of the recent Underwriters Laboratories (UL) and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) ventilation and fire behavior

October 11, 2015 NJ - The 7th Annual Sussex County Antique Fire Muster will be held at the Sussex County Public Safety Training Academy in Newton with firefighter competitions, fire extinguisher training, jaw of life demonstration and a high angle rescue demonstration. Visit www.sussexcountymuster.com for details.

October 17, 2015 NJ - Fireground Size-Up and Situational Awareness Seminar with Michael Terpack and sponsored by the Toms River Fire Department. Payment must be made by October 3. Contact Dave at 732-504-4859 for details.

October 24, 2015 NJ - Harvey Training Weekend sponsored by the Bergen County Fire Chiefs Association in partnership with the 200 Club of Bergen County and the Tenably Fire Department. Last day to register is October 15th.

Contact fmjack1948@gmail.com for details.

October 26, 2015 NY - Woodmere Fire Department Benevolent Association is hosting their Annual Golf Outing with breakfast and registration at Woodmere FD headquarters. Shotgun start at 10:30am at Woodmere Club.

October 29-31, 2015 NY-The Association of Fire Districts of the State of York is hosting their Annual Fall Vendor Expo and workshops at the Honors Haven Resort in Ellenville, NY on October 29-31, 2015.

November 28, 2015 NJ - Wallington Fire Department is happy to announce that they will be presenting their 14th Annual Holiday Parade on Saturday November 28, 2015 at 6:00 pm. The parade begins on Mt. Pleasant and Roehrs Drive and concludes at the Veteran’s Monument on Union Boulevard and Paterson Ave. The after-parade ends at the Centennial Field, where participants will enjoy entertainment, refreshments and the presentation of various parade trophies. Visit www.walllingtonfdholidayparade.webs.com.

February 20-21, 2016 NY - Long Island's Fire, Rescue & EMS Mega Show 2016 will take place at the Brentwood Sports Field House May 20-22, 2016 PA - Lancaster County Firemen's Association Annual FIRE EXPO Show will be held at the Pennsylvania Farm Show & Expo Center in Harrisburg, PA. For information, call 717-4643291.

June 15-18, 2016 NY - Register Now for the NYSAFC 109th Annual Conference, EDIAFC 89th Annual Conference, and FIRE 2016 Expo at the Turning Stone Resort in Verona, NY. Visit nysfirechiefs.com for more details.

August 13, 2016 NY - The 2016 SPAAMFAA National Convention will be held in Middletown, New York. August 10-13, 2016, sponsored by the Fairchester Hose Haulers of the Hudson Valley Chapter of SPAAMFAA. Visit www.fairchesterhosehaulers.org for more information.

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Vails Gate quickly extinguishes structure fire On August 16, 2015 at about 6:06 p.m., the Vails Gate Fire Department dispatched to a possible structure fire at 42 Creamery Drive. Due to OC911 misreading our MAMAS Plan, New Windsor JUMP TO FILE# Fire Department 082515101 was dispatched with one engine under automatic response.

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