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Niagara Falls, NY - A large fire destroyed a maintenance garage at De Veaux Woods State Park early Thursday, September 5th. Niagara Falls firefighters were called to the scene at around 3:15 A.M. for the report of a structure fire. - See full story on page 14

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Fiery Crash in Speigletown Leaves Police Looking for Driver that Fled the Scene Speigletown, NY - The Speigletown Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire with a car into a house that was also on fire on the morning of August 29th. The first arriv- JUMP TO FILE# ing fire chief on 092019104 scene had a fully involved car fire that was within threefeet of a house, with fire hitting the eaves of the structure. The chief requested Brunswick No.1 Fire Company to the scene with their truck company and called for the Signal 30. Engine Ladder 35 arrived on scene and crews pulled a hand line, quickly extinguishing the fire. Command was notified that the driver of the vehicle had fled the scene after being pulled from the vehicle by a resident of the apartment complex. Command had Truck-4's crew check the area of the eaves that had melted for any type of extension into the building. After firefighters removed a few pieces of the melted siding, they learned that the fire did not extend into the structure. State police searched the area for the driver of the vehicle but did not find him. If it wasn't for the concrete barrier in front of the house, this could have been a completely different story, as the barrier prevented the car from going through the front of the apartment building. Also, the fast actions of the resident saved the driver's life, as they could have perished in the fiery crash. State police are investigating the incident. No injuries were reported and the property suffered minor damage.

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Fatal Fire Claims One Life in the City of Ithaca Ithaca, NY - At approximately 9:25 P.M. on Monday evening, September 9th, the Tompkins County 911 Center received a call for a reported fire at 410 East Seneca Street in the City of Ithaca. The Ithaca Fire Department was dispatched to the blaze. Ithaca’s fire crews arrived within minutes of the call and found a building on fire, one block away from the original address of 409 E Buffalo Street. Firefighters observed heavy fire coming from the rear of the three-story, threefamily home. Neighbors to the fire building directed firefighters to the backside of the building where they indicated a person was living. Firefighters entered the building and found a victim inside on the first floor. Ithaca firefighters rescued the victim and Bangs Ambulance personnel attempted life-saving measures to save the victim, however their efforts were unsuccessful and the victim was pronounced dead on the scene. There was no one else living in the building, and no other victims were

JUMP TO FILE #091019101 found inside. The fire went to a fourth-alarm activation. All of the fire department’s on-duty crews were brought to the scene to battle the fire, as well as off-duty personnel who were called in from home. It took 35 firefighters to bring the blaze under control by midnight. Bangs Ambulance Paramedics and Ithaca Police Officers stood by at the scene. Fire units from Cayuga Heights, Dryden and Newfield Fire Departments were also called into the city to help and to handle other emergency calls as they came into the 911 center. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Ithaca Police Department, Ithaca Fire Department Fire Investigation Team, and the NYS Office of Fire Prevention and Control. - TOM PARSONS, FIRE CHIEF

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Monticello, NY - Shortly before 9:00 A.M. on September 17th, the Bethel FAST team which is made up of three Bethel Fire Departments (White Lake, Smallwood and Kauneonga Lake), was dispatched to assist the Monticello Fire Department at a second-alarm working structure fire at the Town of Thompson Highway Department building. The fire was quickly contained and the FAST team was back in service by 10:00 A.M. Also assisting Monticello was Hurleyville, Rock Hill and Forestburg Fire Departments, with Fallsburg and Liberty on standby duty.

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Livonia, NY - On September 18th at 3:05 P.M., Livonia firefighters were dispatched to the Pine Tree Mobile Home Park on East Lake Road for an excavator on fire with exposures. Assistant Chief Ben Woodruff arrived on scene and advised that the excavator was fully involved, and that people were attempting to extinguish it with garden hoses. The fire was quickly brought under control and no injuries were reported. The cause of the incident is being investigated by the Livingston County Office of Emergency Management.

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Slippery Roads Lead to Vehicle Overturn in Beacon

Beacon, NY - The City of Beacon Fire Department responded on August 28th for the report of an overturned vehicle that struck a house at 947 Wolcott Avenue, with an occupant reportedly trapped. The first arriving apparatus reported that the occupant was out of the vehicle, and there were no injuries to the occupant of the vehicle or to the house. The BFD stabilized the structure and remained on the scene until the vehicle was removed.

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Two Men Injured Following Head-On Crash in New Windsor

New Windsor, NY - The Vails Gate FD was dispatched shortly after 12:00 P.M. on September 18th for a two-car MVA on Route 32 in front of Brothers BBQ. Command arrived on scene and confirmed a head-on collision with two patients pinned. Firefighters extricated both injured drivers who were then turned over to New Windsor and Cornwall EMS personnel and transported to Montefiore St. Luke’s Hospital. The crash occurred after a 78-year-old man driving north on Route 32 crossed over into the southbound lane, striking the oncoming car head-on.

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1st Responder Newspaper honors and remembers emergency responders lost in the line of duty

New Mexico: Jeff Stroble, 46 Rank: Driver/Operator Incident Date: June 5, 2019 Death Date: July 21, 2019 Fire Department: City of Roswell Fire Department Initial Summary: On June 5, 2019, the City of Roswell Fire Department was preparing for the community July 4th fireworks show. Driver/Operator Stroble was assisting with this preparation when an explosion occurred, injuring him. Stroble was immediately taken to the hospital but passed away on July 21, 2019, from the injuries he sustained in the explosion.

California: Yaroslav Katkov, 29 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: July 28, 2019 Death Date: July 28, 2019 Fire Department: CAL FIRE, California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Initial Summary: On Sunday, July 28, 2019, Firefighter Katkov was on a training hike with his crew in San Diego County. During the hike, he suffered a medical emergency and was immediately flown to Temecula Valley Hospital in Riverside County where he passed away on Monday, July 29, 2019. Florida: James E. Sommers, 40 Rank: Fire Chief/Public Safety Director Incident Date: August 6, 2019 Death Date: August 6, 2019 Fire Department: Suwannee Fire Rescue Initial Summary: On the evening of August 6, 2019, Fire Chief/Public Safety Director James E. Sommers was returning home on his motorcycle from a Suwannee County Commission Meeting when he was struck by a vehicle. Sommers was immediately transported to the Lake City Medical Center where he died from the injuries he sustained in the accident. Michigan: Norman Edward Klenow, 78 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: August 10, 2019 Death Date: August 10, 2019 Fire Department: East Tawas Fire Department

Initial Summary: On Saturday, August 10, 2019, Firefighter Norman Edward Klenow responded to a motor vehicle accident. While providing traffic control at the scene, he complained of not feeling well and was assisted into the apparatus. After returning to the fire station, he went home, when at approximately 1946hrs, was found in cardiac arrest. He was immediately transported to the hospital where he passed away.

Pennsylvania: Walter Wagaman, 46 Rank: Assistant Chief Incident Date: August 2, 2019 Death Date: August 14, 2019 Fire Department: Buchanan Valley Volunteer Fire Department Initial Summary: On Friday, August 2, 2019, Assistant Chief Walter Wagaman was responding to an emergency as a passenger in an apparatus when he was ejected from it. Wagaman was treated by emergency personnel at the scene and was immediately flown to the York Trauma Center where, on Wednesday, August 14, 2019, he passed away from the injuries he sustained from the accident. New York: Brian J. Sullivan, 54 Rank: Lieutenant Incident Date: August 9, 2019 Death Date: August 10, 2019 Fire Department: Fire Department of New York (FDNY) Squad 41 Initial Summary: On Friday, August 9, 2019, Lieutenant Brian J. Sullivan worked a 24-hour shift in which he responded to seven emergency calls. During his shift, Sullivan complained to others of having pain and discomfort but continued to respond to calls. When he returned home after his tour of duty, he suffered a heart attack and was immediately transported to the Orange County Regional Medical Center where he passed away in the early morning of Saturday, August 10, 2019.

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Driver Airlifted with Serious Injuries Following Three-Car Crash in Newburgh PROVIDED BY MICHAEL CONTAXIS

Warwick, NY - On Saturday, September 14th, Excelsior Hose Company #1 hosted their 150th Anniversary Dinner at Anthony’s Pier 9 in New Windsor. Congratulations to the Excelsior members on 150 years of service to the Warwick community!

Newburgh, NY - Coldenham Fire Department was dispatched to a three-vehicle serious MVA with possible entrapment on International Blvd. at exit 5A in Newburgh on September 6th. Command arrived on scene and requested a Medevac to respond. Firefighters used the Jaws of Life to free a trapped occupant in one vehicle. Multiple EMS

JUMP TO FILE #090919105 companies were brought to the scene while Vails Gate Fire Department was sounded to set up a landing zone on International Blvd. The Medevac landed 10 minutes later and airlifted the subject to Westchester County Med-

ical Center. International Blvd. was shut down during the incident. New York State Police were assisted at the scene by the Town of Montgomery and Town of Newburgh Police Departments. Deputy Fire Coordinator 36-13 was also at the scene. - BOB MCCORMICK

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Elsmere F.D. Holds Open House for New South Station Elsmere, NY - The Elsmere Fire Department held an open house/ribbon cutting ceremony for their new Station #2 on Sunday, September 15th. The new station, located at the corner of Feura Bush Road and Wemple Road, is part of a plan many years in the making to help better serve the continuously growing area. "Every firefighter knows that his or her family comes first, but after that horn goes off we have one job, and that's to serve our community to the best of our ability," said Commissioner Joe Catalano of the Elsmere Fire Department. "This new firehouse will allow us to fulfill our mission even better." Many areas in Glenmont and surrounding areas are seeing more businesses, homes and neighborhoods being built. "This dedication is not just about a new building, it is about the fire engines and men and women that will be responding from this new station for decades to come," said Firefighter Jim Foster of the Elsmere Fire Department. The new station houses Engine 10-23, a brand new 2019 Pierce Pumper purchased by the fire department. It also houses fire

JUMP TO FILE #092119108 police vehicle 10-56, 10-59, a 24seat coach bus that is used for both emergency and non-emergency responses, and was also used when Elsmere firefighters and the Urban Serach and Rescue Team went to the World Trade Center site after 9/11. Delmar-Bethlehem EMS, along with Albany County Paramedics, the Bethlehem Police Department and those who helped in the process of making the new station a reality, helped welcome Elsmere F.D. to their new station. There was a flag-raising ceremony held outside, as well as a ribbon cutting. The new station has been open for a few months and members on the south side of the Delmar Bypass have now moved their gear to begin responding to the new station. "It is about the precious minutes that will be saved in responding to emergencies," Foster added. "It is about helping our neighbors in their times of greatest need." - THOMAS MARRA

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The Elsmere FD held a dedication day for their new South Station that will serve the southern portion of their district to help with response times.

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(L to R): Chief Frank Wickham, Chairman of the Board of Commissioners Rick Webster, Commissioner Joe Catalano, and Former Chairman of the Board of Commissioners Jack Brennan cut the ribbon on the new South Station.

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Thomas Sweatt: Inside the Mind of DC’s Most Notorious Arsonist ON THE BOOK SHELF

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Thomas Sweatt: Inside the Mind of DC’s Most Notorious Arsonist By Jonathan Riffe 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 (Also available wherever books are sold.) Price: $19.95

This is a hard cover book measuring 5 ½ inches by 8 inches with 173 pages. It is a different kind of read in one respect; it's told in the words of the arsonist himself! In other words, in “first person.” The background is that between 1980 and 2005, this serial arsonist terrorized neighborhoods throughout Washington DC and its metropolitan area. His arrest came in 2005 after having set hundreds of fires, some deadly. Though many tried to contact this man in prison, none were successful except for our author. He has a long list of credentials, including being an officer in a career fire department and a chief in a volunteer one. He talked and wrote to this arsonist for three years, although he never visited with him. To read what this criminal wrote and how detailed his mind was to recall all of the incidents is mind boggling! In my many past years in the fire service, and even before becoming a firefighter, I read and studied a number of arson books which involved investigation and case histories. These were some of the most interesting books I’ve ever read during my career. One reason is certain…it was to become a detective while also being a firefighter! The cases could not have been made up, they were so far out. To the average reader the mind of this arsonist is unbelievable, especially by what prompted him and sparked his interest to set fires. To one in the

psychological profession, the content of these letters would probably be routine. There are color photos of the man and some of the burnouts, as well as a map of locations linked to his fires. The text of his letters ends at page 97 with the rest of the book comprised of the list of admitted fires, the court transcript of the guilty plea and the court transcript of the sentencing. This is a book you will not soon forget reading, and one that will continually cause you to shake your head when recalling the stories!

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Slow Cooker Season is Here… FORK & HOSE CO. a Food Blog by A.J. Fusco

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Marlboro, NY - Marlboro and Middle Hope firefighters were dispatched on August 30th to a multi-vehicle MVA on Route 9W. Firefighters removed the roof of one vehicle in order to extricate a trapped occupant.

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Manchester Garage Fire Damages Two Cars Manchester, NY - Around 4:00 P.M. on August 31st, Manchester and Shortsville firefighters responded to a garage fire on State Street in the village of Manchester. Upon arrival, a Working Fire was declared with exposure issues. Two vehicles parked near the structure were also damaged. The blaze was quickly brought under control and there were no injuries reported. Farmington FD was placed on stand-by during the incident. The Ontario County Office of Emergency Management was investigating the cause of the fire.

Time to brush the dust off the ol’ slow cooker! It’s a shame that they get “type casted” as the perfect cool weather kitchen tool, but in all reality that's exactly what they are. Some may even scoff at the notion of using one because it basically does all the hard work for you. But why? In every other aspect of our life we look to technology to make our lives a little easier. Yet when it comes to cooking, some look at slow cookers as “cheating”. I call B.S.! We live in a crazy, hectic society which demands a lot of our time. This is

also true in the fire service where we are called upon to respond to many types of emergencies, building inspections, training, etc. So with busier shifts, cooking can sometimes be put on the back burner, pun intended. Why shouldn’t we use a tool that will help us put something homemade and delicious on the table for our crew? The answer is simple; we should be! Slow cookers, a.k.a Crock Pots, should be in every firehouse kitchen. But before you go ahead and tell me the only thing they are good for is chili, let me explain. The technique called braising involves cooking an ingredient, usually meat, submerged about halfway in a liquid. It's almost always used on tougher, fattier cuts of meat as they need time to break down. The connective tissue, fat and collagen all need time to ren-

der into a delicious, moist, tender piece of meat. Braising is traditionally done in a dutch oven or other heavy bottomed pot. Good news!! A slow cooker can help you achieve the same results!! This recipe for Beef Cacciatore with Quinoa is the perfect example of using a slow cooker for something other than chili. By browning the beef in a pan first, we are able to brown the outside, creating more flavor. If time is truly of the essence you can skip this step. Cacciatore is traditionally made with chicken or rabbit, but the flavors and acidity of tomatoes cut through the fattiness of the beef perfectly. And to make this dish a little healthier we are serving it with quinoa, an ancient grain that is full of protein, fiber, vitamins and is also gluten-free. And remember, chili isn’t the only thing a slow cooker is good for!

SLOW COOKER BEEF - QUINOA TACO BOWL Serves 4

Ingredients:

For the Beef: 2.5 lb. Beef Chuck Roast 32 oz. Can Crushed Tomatoes ½ Onion, chopped 2 Whole Garlic Cloves 1 Tbs. Dried Oregano Salt, to taste Fresh Cracked Black Pepper, to taste EVOO For the Bowl: 1 Cup Dry Quinoa, cooked according to package 1 Ear of Corn, cooked/kernels cut off (substitute with sauteed frozen corn) 1 Avocado, sliced ¼ Onion, chopped 2 Tomatoes, chopped Cilantro Refried Beans: Recipe to follow 1 - 15 oz. Can Pinto Beans, drained ¼ Onion, chopped fine 1 Garlic Clove, chopped EVOO Salt, to taste Procedure:

-Season the beef on all sides with plenty of salt and black pepper.

-Heat up a pan over medium heat, add a few glugs of EVOO. When the oil simmers, pat dry the beef and carefully add to the pan. Brown on all sides, set aside in slow cooker. -Lower heat to low. Add the

onions, sauté until translucent. Add garlic and oregano and sauté until the garlic starts to brown. Add the tomato sauce, deglaze the browned bits with a wooden spoon. Add the tomato mixture to the slow cooker with the beef. -Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours. Remove the beef to a plate to cool slightly and then shred, set aside.

-Arrange all the toppings so that everyone can make their own taco bowl. Refried Beans:

-In a medium skillet over medium heat, add enough

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olive oil to coat the bottom of the pan. When the oil is simmering, add the onion and cook until translucent. Add the garlic and cook until they just start to brown.

-Carefully add the drained beans, stir to combine. Add a little bit of water to loosen the mixture up. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring frequently. When the beans start to soften, about 3-5 minutes, smash about ½ of the beans using the back of a fork. -If needed, add more water to get the consistency you are looking for. Taste and adjust seasoning.

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New Windsor, NY - During the early morning hours on Wednesday, August 7th, sirens rang out on First Street in Newburgh as the Newburgh Fire Department, Newburgh Police Department and Mobile Life Support Services responded to a second-floor fire in a multi-family home. Upon the arrival of emergency services, it was quickly determined that several residents were in need of medical assistance and Mobile Life dispatched multiple advanced life support units to the scene. When the ambulances arrived, six burn victims required immediate medical intervention. Mobile Life paramedics and EMTs assessed, triaged and began treatment. “It was more than just the Newburgh-area operations involved in order to successfully treat these critically injured patients,” said Mobile Life President and CEO Scott Woebse. “With multiple Newburgh units on scene, our communications center had to relocate ambulances from across the Mobile Life service areas to assist with other emergencies in the city. Supervisors were tasked with logistical matters, such as moving additional specialty equipment and resources to the area, and clear, concise communication

JUMP TO FILE #090619137 among everyone was paramount. I couldn’t be prouder.” All six patients (two in critical condition and four in guarded condition), were transported to Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital’s (MSLC) emergency room. The hospital team continued emergency medical care; skilled and dedicated staff stayed late in order to provide the best possible patient care. Mobile Life staff, including Supervisor Marcelo Cutonili, stayed close by and assisted with coordination of further patient care and the eventual critical care transports to the Trauma and Burn Center in Westchester. “We are only as good as the partners we have who share in these tragic moments for our community,” said MSLC Senior Vice President, Transformation, Daniel Maughan. “On behalf of (President and CEO) Joan CusackMcGuirk, MSLC, and myself, thank you to Mobile Life for always being there – always a partner, always a team player.” “Our EMTs and paramedics work cooperatively with our partners in the MSLC emergency room every day,” said Woebse.

“But, on this tragic day, both the hospital and EMS did absolutely everything they could and went above and beyond the call of duty to provide the best possible care for these victims.” Every Mobile Life employee that was involved in the incident, both on the scene and behind the scene, received commendations for their performance. The tragic events of that day were mitigated by a truly coordinated effort of a system of community servants that came together and saved lives, from the Newburgh Fire and Police Departments to Mobile Life to the doctors, nurses, and all MSLC emergency room staff, each with a specific skill set and expertise, all with a common goal; the health and safety of the community. Previous and ongoing training exercises, effective communication and teamwork led to a job well done. To learn more about Mobile Life, visit www.mobilelife.com. Individuals interested in employment opportunities with Mobile Life should visit the company’s website to submit an application or inquire about educational opportunities to become certified. - FOCUS MEDIA, INC.

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Early Morning Blaze Destroys De Veaux Woods State Park Garage Niagara Falls, NY - A large fire destroyed a maintenance garage at De Veaux Woods State Park early Thursday, September 5th. Niagara Falls firefighters were JUMP TO FILE# called to the scene at 090619118 around 3:15 A.M. for the report of a structure fire. Initial reports indicated that firefighters arrived to find a maintenance garage on the site fully engulfed. No injuries were reported, and the cause of the blaze remains under investigation. - LARRY KENSINGER

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Newburgh Crews Dispatched for Suspicious Package Found Near Community College Newburgh, NY - The Newburgh FD along with city, state and Orange County police responded to the Social Security building on Broadway in the City of Newburgh around 10:30 A.M. on September 18th for reports of a suspicious package. Areas around the building were closed down as a Command

JUMP TO FILE #091819123 Post was set up on Broadway and Grand Street. Command confirmed a suspicious package and requested a second-alarm sounded around 11:15 A.M. for mutual aid coverage.

Orange County Community College and several surrounding buildings were evacuated during the incident. Officers were seen checking the garage area of the parking lot for the suspicious item. - BOB MCCORMICK

Minivan Versus Pole Causes Power Outage in Washingtonville Washingtonville, NY - At 2:53 A.M. on September 8th, the Washingtonville FD was dispatched to a car versus pole on Toleman Road. Upon arrival, FD units found a minivan that crashed into a utility pole, causing it to break and fall onto Toleman Road. The driver was able to exit the vehicle on his own and sustained minor injuries. He was transported to the hospital by New Windsor EMS. Power in the area was out for more than 10 hours. The New Windsor PD conducted the investigation.

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Dirt Bike Rider Crashes Into Troy House & Becomes Partially Lodged Troy, NY - On September 8th at 4:37 P.M., the City of Troy Fire Department and Police Department responded to 56 Mann Avenue for a reported dirt bike accident, with the rider reportedly lodged in the side of a building. Police arrived on scene to find a male driver down and stuck in between the dirt bike and the house he crashed into. Police officers reported that the operator of the dirt bike was unconscious and breathing. Engine-6, along with the Rescue Squad, Medic-4 and the Battalion Chief, quickly arrived on scene and started patient care. Police officers assisted the fire department by lifting the dirt bike up, freeing the patient's legs. Firefighters quickly stabilized the rider and placed him in the back of an ambulance for transport to Albany Medical Center, where he was in stable condition with nonlife-threatening injuries. He was

JUMP TO FILE #092019102 wearing a helmet at the time of the crash which saved his life, as his head hit the siding of the home at a high rate of speed. Neighbors reported that the dirt bike rider did not stop for a stop sign and was traveling at an extremely high rate of speed through a residential area where children were playing. Police officers requested a tow truck to the scene to remove the dirt bike, as it was not registered. It's not clear at this time if the police department will be issuing any tickets. The accident caused substantial damage to the home, which was vacant at the time of the incident. The fire department requested code enforcement to inspect the house. - JEFFREY BELSCHWINDER

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White Lake Fire Co. Takes the Blue Ribbon in Sullivan County Parade Cochecton, NY - After several years of coming so close to the top award, the White Lake Fire Company finally made it happen in Rock Hill this year, winning the Blue Ribbon at the Sullivan County Parade. The Blue Ribbon trophy is a large wooden, handmade sign from a company called "Grains to Glory" out of Tyler Hill, PA. White Lake is a small company, with only around 26 members on the active roster, so this is a great accomplishment that will never be forgotten. The trophy will hang in the firehouse for generations to observe. Great job to all the men and women that made this happen!

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Watch That Jewelry EMS ISSUE

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Actress Jane Russell sang the song "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend", but a medical ID bracelet or pendant can be a patient’s best friend when he/she can’t speak for himself. When a patient is wearing a medical ID piece of jewelry it can give EMS providers an insight into what the medical emergency may be and can be a literal lifesaver. If the patient is unresponsive or incoherent and there is no one else to offer valuable medical history, the paramedic or EMT can easily learn about chronic medical conditions like diabetes, epilepsy, heart problems, asthma, or bleeding disorders. Drug allergies, bee sting allergies, current medications and contact information can also be listed on the medical IDs. This life-saving jewelry may be worn as a bracelet, a necklace, or sometimes part of a key ring, and the EMS crew should know to look for one of these, particularly in an unresponsive patient. The jewelry can be very attractive but almost always features a caduceus and/or a star-of-life. Another important medical ID bracelet can prove invaluable to ensuring a patient’s quality of life wishes are followed. Some patients who have signed a DNR (Do Not Resuscitate order), have also chosen to wear a DNR medical ID just to make sure that their wishes are known. New York State has an approved standard Out of Hospital DNR form that is legally recognized statewide for DNR requests; Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (MOLST) with end of life preferences may also contain a DNR directive. Patients with a valid Nonhospital DNR or MOLST form with a DNR order allows a standard metal bracelet to be worn by the patient, which includes a caduceus and the words “DO NOT Resuscitate.” EMS providers should assume that there is a valid DNR in place when a DNR bracelet is identified on a patient even if the printed DNR order is not immediately made available. NYS DOH requires that DNR and MOLST orders must be signed by a physician and should be honored by EMS agencies (DNR tattoos are not considered valid directives). On the MOLST form there are two choices when patient has no pulse and/or is not breathing — "Attempt Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation,” indicates that the patient wants all resuscitation efforts to be made, including defibrillation and intubation; or "Do Not Attempt Resuscitation (Allow Natu-

ral Death),” indicates that the patient does not want any resuscitation efforts made, and the patient wishes to be allowed a natural death. This does not prevent treatment up to the point of resuscitation. Other boxes checked off on the form allow for advanced directives, and orders for other life-sustaining treatment and future hospitalization when the patient has a pulse and is breathing. When a patient wears a DNR bracelet, it refers ONLY to the Do Not Resuscitate rules that apply to the non-hospital DNR order or MOLST with DNR. The MOLST form also provides the patient and his/her physician with the ability to give a Do Not Intubate (DNI) order to health care providers. If the EMS providers encounter an unsigned

MOLST or DNA form they should: 1. Initiate rescusitation following applicable state and/or regional protocols; 2. Obtain clinical information on status of the patient; 3. Confirm the MOLST form is specific to the patient; 4. Consult with local medical control and relay the above information; and 5. Follow the direction of the medical control physician. Checking for medical ID jewelry is important for every EMS responder. An ID can help avoid misdiagnosis and delayed treatment in a medical emergency, and checking for a DNR bracelet helps ensure that the patient’s wishes are being carried out.

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For many Americans, funding the down payment necessary to realize a dream of home ownership simply is not possible; and squirreling away the dollars to do so on a limited budget could mean several years of renting and waiting to buy a house. In some cases, first responders and other community service employees have trouble affording homes in the areas where they work. With a purchase as big as buying a home, a little help can go a long way. The Advantage Program, introduced to the Heroes Mortgage platform by eLEND, helps hometown heroes like police officers, volunteer and paid firefighters, EMS workers, medical professionals and educators purchase a home within the community where they work, even in high-cost areas. The unique down payment assistance program was specifically designed for those who make a difference in other people’s lives, as well as first time home buyers. “The Heroes Mortgage platform helps connect members of the emergency services community with lenders that are specifically interested in working with them,” said Joseph P. Belsito, publisher of 1st Responder Newspaper. “The Advantage Program created by eLEND is exactly what makes the Heroes Mortgage Pro-

“We’re excited to introduce our Advantage Program to the Heroes Mortgage platform. It’s our way of trying to help hometown heroes advance their dreams of home ownership.”

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gram a valuable resource for heroes in our community looking for home financing.” Grant provides help to homebuyers Many buyers wait patiently on the sidelines, saving money and watching interest rates rise. Unlike many other home buying assistance programs, eLEND’s Advantage Program provides a grant for the down pay-

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down payment dollars needed at closing. The grant is “forgivable” so it doesn’t have to be paid back, and there are no resale or borrower repayment restrictions. In the state of Wisconsin, appraisal cost (up to $700) is credited back at closing. This program is not yet available in Hawaii or Washington. To qualify, a borrower need only meet one of the following very flexible requirements: a current, retired, volunteer or professional first responder (police officer, firefighter, paramedic, emergency medical technician, etc.), educator, medical personnel, civil servant or military personnel, or a first-time homebuyer or meet certain income requirements. “We’re excited to introduce our Advantage Program to the Heroes Mortgage platform,” said Bill Packer, executive vice president of eLEND, a division of American Financial Resources, Inc. “It’s our way of trying to help hometown heroes advance their dreams of home ownership.” For more information or to check your eligibility for The Advantage Program, visit www.heroesmortgage.com/AdvantageProgram or call 877-541-HERO.

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Man Injured in Dump Truck Rollover After Attempt to Avoid Collision South Bethlehem, NY - A dump truck veered off the road and rolled over on August 19th in an attempt to avoid a head-on collision in South Bethlehem. The Selkirk Fire Department and Delmar-Bethlehem EMS responded to Bridge Street in the area of Speeder Road near the CSX Railyard around 8:30 P.M. for a dump truck rollover with reported entrapment. Arriving units found that there was no entrapment and the driver of the dump truck was uninjured. The truck's other passenger was transported to the hospital and given medical treatment for minor head injuries. The driver stated that a car was heading toward the dump truck in the opposite lane, and in an attempt to avoid a collision, he veered to the right and became

JUMP TO FILE #083119100 stuck in the loose ground which caused the truck to roll over. The vehicle that allegedly caused the rollover fled the scene, and the Bethlehem Police Department was working on tracking down that vehicle. The dump truck, owned by Vieira Trucking, was working to pave a section of the New York State Thruway and was hauling asphalt at the time of the rollover, which spilled down the hill in the crash. Crews from Robert's Towing arrived to upright the dump truck and get it off the hill. - THOMAS MARRA

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MVA with Injuries in Middle Hope Middle Hope, NY - Middle Hope firefighters were dispatched on September 14th shortly before 5:00 P.M. to Route 9W and Carter Avenue for an MVA with injuries. Good Will firefighters were also on scene.

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Rochester Firefighters Handle Diesel Fuel Spill Rochester, NY - On Tuesday afternoon, September 3rd, Rochester firefighters were dispatched to the scene of a motor vehicle crash involving a dump truck with a ruptured diesel fuel tank at the intersection of Congress Avenue and Woodbine Avenue. Engine 7 arrived on scene and requested a Haz-Mat response, bringing in Haz-Mat 1 and 2, along with Engine 17 to assist with clean up.

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Firefighters Make Fast Work of Commercial Structure Fire in Malta Malta, NY - On August 28th, the Round Lake Fire District along with Malta, Ballston Spa, Jonesville, City of Saratoga Springs for their FAST team, Arvin Hart Fire Department, and Malta-Stillwater EMS responded to 100 Saratoga VilJUMP TO FILE # lage Boulevard for 092019103 a reported structure fire. The first arriving chief on scene had smoke showing from a commercial structure and requested mutual aid to the scene. The chief was able to open one of the doors and noticed that the sprinkler system had activated, holding the fire back. First arriving crews deployed a two-and-a-half inch hand line and made entry into the building. Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the fire that had spread into the ceiling area. The next arriving engine company laid in from the fire hydrant and supplied the truck company with water. Firefighters conducted heavy overhaul inside the structure, making sure that the fire did not extend into any other part of the building. Due to the quick actions of the responding departments they were able to prevent the fire from spreading to any other buildings. The building sustained moderate fire and water damage. No injuries were reported and the fire is under investigation at this time. - JEFFREY BELSCHWINDER

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Four-Car MVA with Injuries in Setauket

Setauket, NY - Just after 9:00 P.M. on September 8th, a fourcar MVA at the intersection of Route 347 and Nicholls Road left one person seriously injured. Firefighters removed all occupants from the cars and four injured patients were transported to University Hospital. SCPD was holding for an accident investigation.

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Pickup Truck Slams Into St. James House Saint James, NY - At approximately 9:40 P.M. on Sunday, September 22nd, the St. James Fire Department was activated for a motor vehicle accident involving a pickup truck that crashed into a house. The St. James Chief of Department was first to arrive and requested the rescue truck and one ambulance to the scene. A building inspector and town fire marshal were also requested to further assess the scene. One patient refused medical treatment and another patient was transported to a local area hospital for further assessment. Units were released at 10:16 P.M.

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Riverhead FD is led down N. Dunton Ave. by a horse-drawn fire apparatus.

Hagerman F.D. Hosts 2019 NYS Parade Hagerman, NY - On Sunday, August 18th, the Hagerman FD hosted the 2019 NYS parade. The parade took place along South Country Road and North Dunton to the back entrance of the Hagerman FD racing track/training grounds, and consisted of departments from across Long Island and NY State that both had and did not have drill teams. Approximately 60 departments showed up for the event. The parade was led by hosts Hagerman FD followed by the placing departments in drill. The North Lindenhurst Piston Knockers took home 1st Place.

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Centereach FD Engine Co.1 rigs, Engine 12 (5-5-12), Engine 7 (55-7), and First Responder 81 (5-5-81), on the apron. FRANKIE VERDERAME

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Vehicle Versus Tree in Mastic Beach Kills One and Seriously Injures Two Others

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Hagerman FD Heavy Rescue 4 in the NYS drill team championship parade.

Mastic Beach, NY - On Friday, September 13th at about 8:40 A.M., Suffolk County 911 dispatchers took multiple calls for an MVA on Pine Road off Lakeview Drive in Mastic Beach. Fire-Com immediately dispatched Mastic Beach FD and Mastic Beach Ambulance to the scene. Assistant Chief McGown (513-32) was the first fire member to radio to dispatch that he was enroute to the scene. Dispatch immediately updated the chief that the caller stated the vehicle was on fire, and that people were possibly trapped in the vehicle. Chief McGown arrived on

JUMP TO FILE #091519107 scene moments later and advised that he had an involved auto with police trying to hold the fire at bay with extinguishers. The vehicle had burst into flames after striking a tree on Pine Road. While Rescue 4 was en-route to the scene rescuers began to coordinate a landing zone for at least one helicopter to land at St. Judes Church. Firefighters arrived on scene and began to douse the remaining flames while trying to gain access to the vehicle. EMS personnel

worked on two passengers that rescuers were able to extricate from the vehicle. Mastic FD was requested to assist in securing the landing zone for two Medevacs to land at the church. The 20-year-old driver was pronounced dead at the scene. The teenage passengers were taken to Stony Brook University Hospital, which is a Level 1 trauma center, by helicopter. The scene was then turned over to Suffolk County Police who were investigating the cause of the crash. - JOHN WALTHERS

Engine 10 of the Huntington Manor FD is this 2019 KME Predator 2000/500/50. KEN SNYDER

Selden FD Heavy Rescue 13 at the Hagerman state parade, held on August 18th. FRANKIE VERDERAME

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Mastic Beach Ambulance personnel consult Fire Police as they prepare to leave the scene.

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Early Morning Head-On MVA with Entrapment in Hicksville Hicksville, NY - Just before 10:00 A.M. on August 31st, the Hicksville Fire Department responded to a head-on MVA with entrapment on Route 106. Hicksville FD Rescue 8 (938) responded and immediately got to work removing a door to free a trapped passenger. Ambulances from Nassau County PD and Hicksville FD transported two patients to Nassau University Medical Center. Nassau PD's ESU responded to the scene to assist Hicksville FD.

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Mastic Firefighters battle raging car fire.

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Vehicle Bursts Into Flames After Two-Car Crash in Mastic Mastic, NY - At 11:46 A.M. on September 14th, Mastic FD and Mastic Ambulance were activated for a reported MVA on Mastic Road at Robert's Street. Second Lt. Rudy Sunderman [5-12-71] was first on scene and advised that there was a working car fire. Engine 5-12-2 was first to arrive and immediately stretched a line. The crew was able to advance

JUMP TO FILE #091819130 quickly and knock down the fire. Members put down speedy dry after the fire was knocked down and made sure that the second vehicle was secured. Captain Gene [5-12-50] assisted with command and requested

that the Town of Brookhaven Highway Department respond due to fluid run off concerns. Mini pumper 5-12-5 also responded. All injuries were reported to be non-life-threatening. The road was closed for about 45 minutes during the incident, and all units went back into service a short time after. - JOHN WALTHERS

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Centereach Fire Department Engine 12 on scene of a recent working structure fire.

Bohemia, NY - Just after 10:30 P.M. on September 22nd, Bohemia firefighters were toned out for a reported structure fire in the vicinity of Johnson Ave. and Church St. The area is mostly commercial, with a few residential homes. The first arriving units were met with a heavy fire load in the basement of a home. Mutual aid was requested to respond from multiple area departments. The fire was quickly extinguished, but overhaul was extensive and the house was deemed unsafe.

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ATV Rider Seriously Injured in Mastic Mastic, NY - On Thursday, September 5th at about 4:51 P.M., Suffolk County Fire-COM activated the Mastic FD for the report of a motor vehicle crash on Somerset Ave., between Van JUMP TO FILE# Buren St. and Floyd 090819101 Rd. North. Chief Rudy Sunderman (5-1230) was the first to respond to the call and while enroute, Fire-COM updated him that an ATV was reported to be overturned and that police were activating a Medevac. Sunderman advised FireCOM to activate the department for a second-alarm for the helicopter to land at the department field across from FD headquarters. Engine 5-12-1 was the first engine on air and was directed to respond to assist with securing the scene and the patient, along with Mastic Ambulance members. Fire Police unit 5-12-7 was also directed to respond into the scene to assist with traffic control. Engine 5-12-2 and Fire Police 5-12-80 were directed to the helicopter landing zone to open the field for the Medevac. The rider had serious, but non-life-threatening injuries, and was taken by Mastic Ambulance to the landing zone where he was transferred to the care of the flight medic from SCPD Helicopter 4. The helicopter then transported the rider to Stony Brook Hospital where a trauma team was standing by. No further details were provided. - JOHN WALTHERS

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Heavy Fire Destroys Car in Mastic

Mastic, NY - On September 12th at 4:17 P.M., the Mastic FD responded to a working car fire on the William Floyd Parkway northbound and Roberts Road in Shirley. Upon arrival, Mastic FD's captain confirmed a well involved auto. Mastic FD Engine 2 (5-12-2) quickly responded and got to work, knocking down the fire within two minutes of arrival. The fire initially started in the engine compartment of the Kia Optima and grew to the interior of the car.

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Motorcyclist Airlifted After Losing Control and Crashing in Shirley Shirley, NY - On Saturday, September 21st at about 8:00 A.M., Mastic Fire Department and Ambulance were called for the report of a motorcycle MVA on Sunrise Highway eastbound, at William Floyd Parkway. Under the command of Chief Rudy Sunderman, Engine 2 was requested to respond in first-due and standby on Sunrise Highway

JUMP TO FILE #092119111 while Unit 5-12-5 was requested to secure a landing zone for a Medevac. Multiple Fire Police units were requested to shut down the eastbound Sunrise Highway ramps from William Floyd Parkway. According to authorities, the

rider was evaluated by members of Mastic Ambulance Co., and it was determined that he would be airlifted to Stony Brook Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Sunrise Highway eastbound remained closed at the William Floyd Parkway for about one hour and 15 minutes.

DRILLS/TRAINING

- JOHN WALTHERS

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Driver Crashes After Cutting Off Truck in Coram

Coram, NY - Just after 10:00 A.M. on September 5th, the driver of a car was injured after trying to beat a tractor-trailer through the intersection of Hawkins Road and County Road 83 by turning left in front of an oncoming 18 wheeler. The driver suffered minor injuries after crashing into the tractortrailer and was transported to a local trauma center. The driver of the truck was uninjured.

KATHY MUSGRAVE

During the last week of July, five members of Franklin Square and Munson Explorer Post 710 attended a 6-day program of fire training at the Nassau County Fire Service Academy in Bethpage. In addition to Explorers and Juniors from other Nassau County Fire Departments, they trained with eight exchange Junior firefighters from Germany. At their graduation ceremony, they received completion certificates for the camp and also earned the German Firefighter Knowledge Award - Level 2.

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FDNY PATCH OF THE MONTH If you have photos you would like to see in our “Patch of the Month” feature please upload them on our website, www.1stResponderNews.com or email them to Lindsey@1stResponderNews.com.

FDNY 343 riders are greeted at their Mastic FD stop.

JOHN WALTHERS - SUFFOLK FIRE PHOTOS

FDNY 343 Ride Makes Stop at Mastic FD in Long Island

CHUCK LOWE

FDNY Ladder 13 is located in Manhattan, where they share quarters with Engine 22 & Battalion 10.

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FDNY Rescue 1 at Headquarters.

Mastic, NY - On Sunday, September 15th, scores of firefighters took part in the annual FDNY 343 ride. The ride is organized to honor the memory of those emergency workers who lost their lives on 9/11, including the 343 members of the FDNY. The trek starts at the Freedom tower and heads east from there to Long Island. The group makes stops to rest and grab some food and beverages along their route, mostly at local firehouses. This year's ride included a stop at the Mastic Fire Department. The members of the FDNY

JUMP TO FILE #092219107 ride were escorted by SCPD along the route to the firehouse where Mastic FD firefighters and explorers, along with Mastic Beach FD firefighters and community members were awaiting their arrival, waving American flags as the riders pulled in. While on their stop the bicyclists gathered to read off some of the names of the 343 firefighters that perished on that fateful day. After about a 40 minute stop,

the members of the ride assembled to continue on their 105-mile trek to Pindar Vineyards on Long Island’s east end. Members of the Suffolk County Sheriff's office escorted them up Mastic Road to Montauk Highway, and for the remainder of the journey. The FDNY transport van and some courtesy vehicles that were used for the ride in case a rider broke down or could not continue also rode beside them. The ride was a huge success. - JOHN WALTHERS

ALAN HOFFMAN

American Flag arch provided by Mastic and Mastic Beach FD's.

JOHN WALTHERS - SUFFOLK FIRE PHOTOS

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FDNY Life Happens or is There a Plan... Chaplain's Corner Didymus McHugh

Much of society goes through life and they think that life happens to them. Is it that way, or is there rhyme and reason behind things? I have said it many times that if you want to make God laugh, tell Him the plans that you have for your life. Life happens as we are making plans for our lives. Many times, we may be young and full of ambition and know that we want to take the world by storm. God chuckles. Do you really think that people were growing up as children and said that they wanted to be drug addicts? No, I cannot imagine anyone who thought "Hey, when I grow up, I want to put a needle in my arm and almost die." Harsh reality. We start out where we plan that when we finish high school, we may plan to be an engineer, computer programmer, stock broker, firefighter, law enforcement officer, or what have you. But then reality happens. You get brought down a road that you may never have expected. A relative may have died. You may have received an interesting medical diagnosis. Your finances may not be what you have expected. So, you need to take different paths in life. Jeremiah 29:11 states "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

Jeremiah was a prophet who was around about 600 years before Christ and he wrote about his life and his struggles. But I digress, we have things that hit us in the face and we cannot make sense of it. We may never connect all the dots, but we just need to have patience and we will see why things in our lives happen. You may not like where you are now and the things that are happening to you, but I want you to get a journal and write it down. When you go back to the journals years from now, your troubles may not seem so big because over the years, you have learned to conquer the challenges. You may see that there was an event in your life that has prepared you for work that God has set for you. I have a good friend who performed with top recording artists, and even performed at Carnegie Hall. He has a substance abuse challenge. He had to fight this. It did not disappear overnight. Now the individual performs all around the country and has helped countless people get into rehab, and brought so many people to Christ. Do you think that the individual would have even been able to dream about the work that they are doing now? No, the individual thought that they were going to spend their life behind bars. How many bad calls have you seen? How many nights were you up because a call kept replaying in your head? How many fights did you get into with family members because they could not understand what you were going through, or your pain? But later in life you decide to help other people so they do not have to be alone. God has a way of taking things that were made for evil and turns

it into good, for His purpose. We may not be able to even conceive what good can come out of what we consider a disaster in our life, like a child dying so young. Maybe the parent becomes an advocate for children, or helps parents with their situations. So many of us become heroes because of what we have gone through. Many of us do not even consider ourselves as heroes. What can you do with the pain that you have dealt with, or that you are dealing with? There are many places in the Bible that tells us that we are supposed to be looking out for the orphans and widows. Many people who do God's work, and are willing to serve as the hands of God, could never have seen that coming. But God saw it coming. From before you were even conceived by your mother, God had a plan for your life. Just be willing to trust God with your life. It may not be something that you are ready for yet, but just review your life. You will see that God has been at work in your life. You may not be able to see it now, but later you may. He has a special plan for your life because you are very special to Him. You may not have spoken to God in years. You may have turned your back on Him, or do not even think that He exists. That's okay, God is patient and He believes in you. He is here for you. He will never leave nor forsake you. Take comfort. God has a plan for your life, even if you do not see it. Stay safe, Didymus McHugh didymus-mchugh.com

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Remembrances of September 11, 2001 to September of 2019.

One World Trade Center as it appears today.

STEVE WHITE

The reflecting pool with names of all civilians and 1st responders killed on 9/11/01. STEVE WHITE

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The cross left standing amid the World Trade Center debris in 2001. STEVE WHITE

FDNY Ambulance 1314 in Brooklyn.

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