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FSWNYS graduates 16 young women from Phoenix Firecamp Fire Service Women of New York State graduated 16 young women between the ages of 15 and 19 from Phoenix Firecamp. This was the eighth year FSWNYS in conjunction with the Utica Fire Department has conducted the camp. Additional support from the Westmoreland Fire Department and the surrounding fire community completed the campers' week long live-in fire camp experience.

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The leveled home on Paige St in the City of Schenectady

House explosion levels Schenectady home The Schenectady Fire Department was dispatched to Paige St for a building that had exploded. Firefighters at the main station before the call was out could hear and feel the explosion. On arrival, the fire chief called for a second alarm. Firefighters had a two story home that was leveled and parts of the home in the middle of the road. A heavy odor of natural gas filled the air around the home. Firefighters went right to work removing residents from their homes

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around the exploded home. As crews did that, the fire chief activated the USAR team to come to the scene to help search the rubble for anyone who could have been in the house. While National Grid shut the gas off to the area, firefighters stood ready with handlines in case something happened. While this was going on, smoke was coming from

the center of the collapsed home. Fireﬁghters remained on scene until the evening hours with New York State Task Force 2 with their building collapse unit while they worked to search the destroyed home. Residents in the area stated they have smelled gas in the area since Friday. Investigators from the Schenectady and State and Federal level are investigating the cause of the explosion. - JEFFREY BELSCHWINDER

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Head on crash in Gates Gates, NY. Gates police, fire department and paramedics responded to a head on accident on Wegman Road on the 490 overpass Sunday night. Three people were injured, although no one was trapped. One vehicle was on fire and quickly extinguished. Gates Police Sergeant Lance Duffy said that weather and alcohol played a role in the accident that left one person in critical condition. Wegman Road was closed for the investigation and Gates Highway Department brought in sand to clean the large quantities of oils from the roadway.

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Niagara County recently graduated twenty new firefighters to help fill the ranks in Niagara and Erie Counties. These students took part in a full two week course offered by Niagara County. Many of these students used vacation time from employment or gave up two weeks of vacation during their summer break from college. Three young ladies joined the ranks as firefighters here in Western New York. Left to right in the attached photo: Jennifer Sargent (Upper Mountain Fire Company, Hannah Carrier (Bergholz Fire Company), Danielle Mazzioth (Harris Hill Fire Company, Erie County)

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Hamlin holds annual parade and carnival Hamlin, NY. On the south shore of Lake Ontario near Rochester, the Hamlin Fire Department held it's annual parade and carnival. From the air, it looked like a couple thousand attended the parade from the surrounding agricultural community. This is the last parade in the area for the summer 2014 season.

Buffalo, NY fire 42 Manhart St. While Buffalo firefighters were battling the extra company fire at 880 Elmwood Ave., another structure fire was reported at 43 Manhart St. in the city's Bailey Delavan section on July 30, 2014. Police patrols reported heavy fire and possible people trapped. The fire was brought under control in about twenty minutes. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation. With the division chief at the Elmwood Ave. fire, 42 Manhart was handled by the 3rd and 7th battalions. Multiple one and three quarter inch hand lines were used. Damage was extensive.

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In memory of those who gave all 1st Responder Newspaper honors and remembers emergency responders lost in the line of duty Oregon: Matthew David Goodnature, 21 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: July 29, 2014 Death Date: July 29, 2014 Fire Department: Fremont – Winema National Forrest Initial Summary: Firefighter Goodnature died while on-duty from injuries sustained from a fall while assigned to the Launch Fire in Oregon. Investigation into the fatal incident continues by National Forest, state, and local authorities. Louisiana: Billy Glen Norris, Sr., 62 Rank: Fire Chief Incident Date: July 21, 2014 Death Date: July 21, 2014 Fire Department: Lecompte Volunteer Fire Department Initial Summary: Fire Chief Norris responded to a medical emergency response call with members of his fire department in the early morning hours of July 21st. Upon completion of the run, Norris complained to fellow firefighters of not feeling well with some pain in one of his shoulders and then left the station for home. A short time later Chief Norris suffered a heart attack and was transported to Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria where he succumbed to his injury. Louisiana: Jamie Middlebrook, 40 Rank: Assistant Fire Chief Incident Date: August 5, 2014 Death Date: August 5, 2014 Fire Department: New Carlisle Fire Department Initial Summary: Assistant Fire Chief Middlebrook died from

injuries sustained when the roof of a burning commercial storage building collapsed on him and another firefighter. According to reports, the other firefighter sustained a broken ankle and minor burns. Investigation into the cause of the fire remains under investigation by the State of Indiana Fire Marshal’s office. Kentucky: Jonathan French, 25 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: August 6, 2014 Death Date: August 6, 2014 Fire Department: Glendale Fire Department Initial Summary: Firefighter Jonathan French was killed and another Firefighter, Lisa French, was injured when a semi tractor-trailer struck them and their fire apparatus while they were operating at the scene of a motor vehicle fire on Interstate 65. According to reports, Firefighter Lisa French, Jonathan’s mother, was flown to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Investigation into the fatal incident continues by authorities. Montana: Douglas James Casson, 46 Rank: Safety Officer Incident Date: August 6, 2014 Death Date: August 6, 2014 Fire Department: Vaughn Volunteer Fire Department Initial Summary: Safety Officer Douglas Casson completed fire department training that included non-routine physical activity at 2200hrs on Tuesday, August, 5, 2014. Casson passed away at 0200hrs on Wednesday, August 6, 2014, at his residence.

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Kennedy NY structure fire

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Buffalo, NY Fill the Boot for SMA Buffalo firefighters took to the city streets at seven major intersections on July 31, 2014 to "Fill the Boot" for SMA, S.M.A.R.T. Spinal Muscular Atrophy Research Team. Hundreds of brother and sister firefighters of IAFF Local 282 filled the boot, raising a record $33,000. Buffalo Sabres alumni were also on hand to help out along with some civilians.

At 6:02 p.m., the Kennedy Fire Department was dispatched to 3629 Daily Hill Road for a reported structure fire. Car 471 went on scene and reported a working structure fire. Kennedy was assisted by Falconer, Frewsburg, Ellington, and Rescue 7. An engine from Randolph Fire Department stood by at Kennedy’s station.

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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

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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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Introduction to Fire Chaplaincy CHAPLAIN’S CORNER DIDYMUS MCHUGH

Does your fire department have a chaplain? Do you know what a chaplain is? Chaplain, not Captain! Do you know what a chaplain does? Hopefully, this will begin to explain it. The fire chaplain has traditionally been the spiritual leader of the fire department. The chaplain was usually a local pastor who attended a wake or a ceremony; and the firefighters did not see him until the next service that he was called to. There are also chaplains who have already served in the position of chief, and they read scripted services. However, the chaplaincy has evolved. The fire chaplain is now interested in the spiritual, emotional, and physical well being of every member of the fire department, both past and present. Chaplains are now ordained (such as the pastor of a church) or they are lay chaplains (not ordained). However, whether or not they are ordained has little relevance on the work that they do; and it certainly doesn't change how they care for people. Many chaplains are now firefighters and/or EMTs. They are trained in critical incident stress management, grief counseling, and simply in caring

for those in their area. When a chaplain performs a service at a wake, he is not likely to use a script that does not extend comfort.The ministry of a chaplain is a ministry of presence. The chaplain is there whether needed or not. At times, he can be investigating alarms, operating a hoseline, performing an extrication; or just being there when someone needs to talk. The chaplain sits in a firehouse and talks to an individual, or a group, about a challenge or a loss. He may even speak with a firefighter, who is or was contemplating suicide. The chaplain is there to lend an ear. They will also attend a funeral to help a firefighter through his grief; and will offer consolation to a family following the loss of a loved one. Chaplains are always there for the victims of a fire; but their main purpose is to be there for the fire service. At times they also need to speak with firefighters in need of their own emergency care. It may also be caring enough to send a birthday card, congratulations on major events, or a visit to the sick or injured in a hospital. A chaplain has his own agenda and many times never stops to consider all of their time that is devoted to helping others. The chief may follow the procedures by the book; but the chaplain serves from the heart, beginning with the probie, all the way up to the chief. The chaplain has followed a calling.

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Swift water rescue class in Northern Rensselaer County With a summer full of heavy rain and flash flooding, the fire departments of Nassau, Melrose, Johnsonville, and Clinton Heights took to the river to get their crews certified as Swift Water Rescue Techs. Firefighters learned the advance skills they need to make rescues in swift moving water. Crews learned how to control the boat

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how to turn it back over. Firefighters worked for three straight days to earn their swift water rescue tech certification. These firefighters are a great addition to the arsenal of specially trained firefighter in Rensselaer County New York.

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Antique fire truck muster On August 23-2014, the volunteer firemen's hall and museum of Kingston held it's 11th Annual Fire Engine Muster. The event was held at 265 Fair St.. Free hot dogs, soda, and other refreshments were served. A parade through the Town of Ulster concluded the event.

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Ulster Hose Co. #5 Firefighter Received Awards of Valor

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Buffalo, NY fire 880 Elmwood Ave. Buffalo firefighters of the 4th Battalion 4th Platoon were called out to battle a structure fire in a large two and a half frame dwelling at 880 Elmwood Ave. in Buffalo's historic Elmwood Village on July 30, 2014. Firefighters responded to a report of a porch fire. Engine Co. 37 arrived to a fully involved front of the structure with exposures on both sides.

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Some companies were delayed by a running race. Firefighters used two tower ladders and multiple hand lines to bring the fire under control. The upper porch collapsed as companies went to work. Two firefighters were transported to the hospital with injuries.

All of the occupants escaped safely. Damage was listed at $450,000 to the ﬁre building and $2,500 to each exposure. Division Chief John Mogavero was in command. He called for an additional two engines and a ladder. - DAVID KAZMIERCZAK

A firefighter with Ulster Hose Company #5 was recently awarded several awards of valor including EMS Provider of the Year at the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York’s 142nd Annual Convention, Hudson Valley Fireman of the Year Runner Up, and Ulster County Fireman of The Year at JUMP TO FILE # this years annual 082514185 convention. Street was honored in regards to an incident that occurred June 22, 2013. At that time, he was called from his backyard by a neighbor who had found his significant other unconscious in a swimming pool. Street had his wife call 911 while he went to the pool to assist the unconscious woman. With Street’s assistance, the unconscious woman was removed from the pool and lifesaving efforts were started.

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Second alarm apartment fire in Latham Latham, Schuyler heights, Verdoy, Maplewood, Fuller Road, and Boght Fire Departments responded to 21 Swatling Road for a reported structure fire. The first arriving unit had heavy fire through the roof. Crews deployed two handlines into the building and search crews went door to door removing people who had not evacuated.

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Members from Schuyler Heights went right to the roof to save the building by cutting a trench cut. Fireﬁghters knocked the ﬁre down in the roof before it could spread to the rest of the apartment

complex. Firefighters remained on scene for about an hour. The fire is believed to be caused by the roofers who were working on replacing the roof. No injuries were reported and the fire did minimum damage to the apartments. - JEFFREY BELSCHWINDER

The Cobleskill Fire Department was on duty at the Sunshine Fair for the Demolition Derby night. Firefighters stood by at the ready for anything that might happen. Firefighters pulled multiple hand lines and had their tools standing by as cars roared passed hitting each other with extreme force. Crews had to deploy multiple times for close calls for cars that had overheated. On the last heat of the night and down to the last three cars, one of cars was hit so hard that it became airborn and rolled over on it’s roof. Before the driver in the 148 car could hear the horn, the car rammed the car at over 30 mph causing the driver of the car to become trapped in the flipped and damaged car.

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Fire and EMS crews rushed to the car to remove the driver.There were a few tense minutes for the crowd as onlookers stood up waiting to see the driver come out of the car. F irefighters reached in and helped the unhurt driver to his feet and the crowd applauded. Firefighters and EMS checked the driver, but he was fine. The Cobleskill Fire Department and EMS received a round of applause for their great work that night. - JEFFREY BELSCHWINDER

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175th Erie County Fair Firemanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Night On August 8th, 2014 The 175th Erie County Fair hosted "Fireman's Night" at the fair.

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Mass flooding in Latham A late afternoon thunderstorm slammed the Colonie area hard. The storm dumped a few inches of rain in less than a half hour. The Latham Fire Department was dispatched along with Shaker Road and Boght for multiple calls for people who got caught in the rapid rising water. Crews came upon multiple cars stuck in water up to their car doors and the water was rising rapidly. Firefighters jumped right to work pulling trapped victims from their cars and getting them to a safe

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dry area. Firefighters from Boght Fire Department rescued over ten people from two business on Route 7 and 3 from a car in the middle of the road. The water was at four and half feet deep at the building and three feet at the car. Firefighters deployed their rescue boat for the rescues. Firefighters had to deal with traffic

nightmares, wall to wall traffic, and angry drivers due to road closures. Firefighters also had one area of a local apartment complex completely under water for a short time. Latham, Boght, and Shaker Road had multiple other calls including one call where power lines came down on a fence, charged it, and caught a small area on fire. Firefighters from Latham were out until the late hours of the night. - JEFFREY BELSCHWINDER

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Damage extensive in Lackawanna Members of the Lackawanna Fire Department were called out to battle a structure fire in a large two and a half story frame vacant dwelling on Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at 36 Center St. The fire started in the rear of the structure and extended into a step down. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation. Damage was extensive. Companies were on scene for about an hour.

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Rochester ﬁreﬁghters venting the roof, checking for extension.

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from as far away as West Point, Highland Falls and Greenwood Lake. Once the fire was knocked down, an extensive overhaul operation commenced. Crews were on scene for quite some time. According to reports, the fire was fueled by a ruptured natural gas line into the home. Firefighters and Orange & Rockland crews had to cut into the ground to access the shut off for the gas. New York State Police were called in to shut down traffic at Seven Springs Road and Seven Springs Mountain Road. Departments at the scene and on standby to assist included Monroe, Woodbury, Kiryas Joel, Washingtonville, Salisbury Mills, Tuxedo, Cornwall, Vails Gate, South Blooming Grove, Chester, Greenwood Lake, Highland Falls, Maybrook, West Point, and Sloatsburg Fire Departments as well as Monroe EMS. The cause and origin of the fire are under investigation. According to published reports, the cause may be suspicious.

Rochester, NY. Early in the evening hours of August 3, Cailin Willey was closing the Crossroads Ice Cream Shop in the Highland Park neighborhood when a passerby alerted her that her building JUMP TO FILE# was on fire. Willey is 080414120 the owner of the business, who was the only one in the building at the time. According to Rochester Fire Department Deputy Chief Chuck Stadler, the building suffered heavy damage and will be uninhabitable for some time. He added that an extra engine company was called for manpower purposes only. No firefighters were injured. Willey, who was shaken by the incident remarked that they had just celebrated their three year anniversary on July 15th. She said "I love this neighborhood" adding that "everyone is very nice and she couldn't think of a better place to own a business". As soon as neighbors saw the fire, they rushed over to help remove furniture and art that decorated the walls of both businesses at 752 South Goodman St.. Her husband manages the businesses as well, and he arrived with their kids. The nail salon across the street watched the kids so they could deal with the emergency. "That's the great part of this area" Willey added. "Everyone looks out for each other". She says this is a nice little mom and pop establishment and they have already decided they will be reopening as soon as it is possible.

- HEATHER PILLSWORTH

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Massive blaze rips through home in Monroe Monroe, Orange County, NY. A multi-alarm blaze ripped through a home at 85 Seven Springs Road in Monroe on Tuesday afternoon. Firefighters were alerted to the fire at about 12:45 p.m. Upon arrival, the one-family, one story ranch-style structure was fully involved. Washingtonville's FAST was quickly alerted to the scene as well as a resound for Monroe manpower. Firefighters quickly got to work pulling lines and getting water on the fire. Monroe Car 4 was command until 1:14 p.m., when Car 1 arrived on scene. At 1:20 p.m., Car 1 reported fire through the roof with extended operations needed. Tankers were needed at the scene, but portable tanks were not needed. Ten minutes later, multiple lines were still in operation, but no extension was found in nearby structures. Water flowed for quite some time and rehab was quickly set up to evaluate firefighters. Firefighters were faced with a defensive situation and had multiple lines going for quite some time. 36-1 and two fire inspectors were at the scene as well as multiple departments. Standby departments arrived to various stations

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Tough structure fire for Salisbury Mills On the evening of July 30 just after 8 p.m., Salisbury Mills Fire Department was alerted for a structure fire at 14 Oakwood Trail North in the Mountain Lodge area of Salisbury Mills. Command arrived to find a 20x40 residential structure fully involved. Mutual aid was immediately alerted for 36-15, Washingtonville for a tanker to the scene, and one engine from Mt. Lodge's station. In addition, South Blooming Grove was dispatched for one engine as well as Blooming Grove Volunteer Ambulance Corps and Chester to stand by. A draft site was set up on Clove Road, as the scene of the fire was in a non-hydrant area. After twenty minutes of operation, three lines were still going. The main body of fire was knocked down, but firefighters were still chasing after hot spots.

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The building was deemed unstable, which made for exterioronly operations. It took some time to completely knock down the fire. Extensive overhaul operations were needed. In addition to Salisbury Mills Stations 1 and 2, mutual aid to the scene or standing by included Washingtonville, Monroe, Chester, Woodbury, Kiryas Joel, Campbell Hall, South Blooming Grove, Cornwall, and Vails Gate Fire Departments as well as Blooming Grove EMS and Blooming Grove Police Department. One resident escaped the flames without injury. In addition, no firefighter injuries were reported.

At 1 a.m. the next morning, firefighters were alerted once again for a rekindle at this tough structure. Upon arrival, the structure was fully involved and a resound for manpower was necessary. 39-2 reported a two and a half inch line in operation with fire in the roof area. A little after 10:30 a.m. firefighters were once again alerted for a rekindle. Companies arrived and immediately stretched hose. Firefighters were able to completely knock the deep-seated fire within the building. Soon thereafter, the structure was taken down. The displaced resident sought help from the Red Cross. The cause of the fire is under investigation by local officials from Orange County. - HEATHER PILLSWORTH

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Gates battles fully involved house fire The Gates Fire District was dispatched for a reported house fire at 99 Queensland Drive just after 2:30 p.m. on August 13th. Dispatch advised they were receiving multiple calls so an engine company from the Ridge Road Fire District was requested as the RIC. According to Chief Jim Harrington, with the exception of the garage, the first floor of the home was nearly 100% involved on arrival. Fortunately, the firewall held up as numerous oil, welding and fuel tanks were stored in the garage due to the homeowners being involved in auto racing. There was a collapse of the second floor into the first and a neighboring home suffered damage to its siding. The fire was under

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control in approximately 40 minutes and the home is considered a total loss. No injuries were reported and the two residents, who were home, self-evacuated before the ﬁre department’s arrival. Additional help was requested from the City of Rochester, Chili and Spencerport Fire Departments to cover the empty Gates stations. The cause of the ﬁre, and whether the wind had a role in how quickly it spread, is under investigation by the Monroe County Fire Bureau. - MICHAEL KNORR

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JOHN SPAULDING

Heavy smoke was issuing from all openings when the ﬁrst due chief arrived.

Churchville, NY. The Churchville Fire Department received multiple calls for a house on fire at 17 Willowbank Drive, a dead end road off Buffalo Road. The fire department battled the unoccupied one and a half story house fire on the banks of Black Creek. The narrow dead end street was quickly filled with fire trucks. Fire departments from Chili, Mumford, and Bergen were also called to assist on scene and Brockport filled Churchville's Fire Department. The thick, heavy, smoke lingered throughout the entire village in the windless night, waking

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many residents. According to Churchville Fire Chief Scott Flagler, the home is a total loss, and no one was home at the time of the fire. No firefighters were injured. Rehab was established and extra companies were summoned for the high humidity. The Monroe County Fire Bureau conducted an investigation finding the cause to be undetermined with the origin located between the first and second floor. - JOHN SPAULDING

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Rollover involving police car in Buffalo Buffalo firefighters of the 4th Battalion 2nd Platoon were dispatched to a three car MVA at the corner of Delaware Ave. and Bryant St. early Friday morning, August 8, 2014. This accident was a block from Buffalo Women's and Children's Hospital. Engine Co. 37, Ladder Co. 4, Rescue Co. and the 4th Battalion Chief were dispatched. The report was a rollover with a police car and an officer trapped. A transit police car was struck and was on it's side. Rescue Co. 1 removed the windshield to remove the officer. Two civilians along with the police officer were transported to the hospital with injuries.

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Spring Valley home burns twice Rockland County fire units responded twice to a house fire in the Chestnut Ridge section of Spring Valley within a twelve hour period on August 22nd and 23rd. Investigators are working to determine if the second fire was a rekindle or not. The first fire at 28 Wilshire Drive came in as a kitchen fire about 4:00 in the afternoon and caused significant smoke and fire damage to the home. At about 3:00 the next morning, first arriving units from the Hugh Gasser Fire Company found heavy fire through the roof of the structure. Mutual aid was called for from Spring Valley and Pearl River as an exterior attack was commenced. The second fire left not much more than several walls standing. No other structures were affected. One firefighter was transported with minor injuries.

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Working house fire in Gowanda The Gowanda Fire Department was toned out at 6:09 p.m. on September 4th for a possible structure fire on Buffalo Street in the village. Gowanda Chief's 1 and 2 were on scene within two minutes reporting a working basement fire. Gowanda Engines 3, 1, and Quint 6 arrived on scene to find heavy smoke and heat pushing from the basement and extending to the third floor. Heavy dark smoke was pushing from the basement stairs at a side door. Two-one and three quarter inch

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hand lines were laid and the four basement windows were taken out. A brief exterior attack was used to knock down the fire and heat in the basement area. This allowed an interior team to enter the basement to extinguish any fire remaining and start overhaul. The main body of fire was knocked out in the first ten minutes of the operation. The fire had burned through the floor into the

living area on the first floor, and extended through the pipe and chimney chases into the second floor resulting in extensive overhaul to insure complete extinguishment. Mutual aid companies included Collins and Collins Center, Perrysburg, CIRVFD, as well as Gowanda Ambulance Service and Erie County Fire Investigators t the scene. All units went back in service by 9:15 p.m., No injuries were reported. - TIM TWICHELL

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Two car accident takes pole down in Charleston A Saturday afternoon crash on August 16th shut down route 30A in the Town of Charleston. Charleston Fire Department responded to the area of Routes 30A and 162 for a two car accident with a power pole down and on fire. Firefighters quickly knocked down the fire with a dry chemical fire extinguisher and went right to work on the driver with assistance from GVAC. Firefighters and EMTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s removed the person from the car, placed the patient in the back of the ambulance, and transported the victim to a local hospital. Command called for Esperance Fire Department to shut down the roads around the accident. National Grid showed up on scene a short time later to shut down the power to repair the pole.

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Two car accident in City of Newburgh City of Newburgh, NY. On August 10, 2014, the City of Newburgh Fire Department was alerted for a two vehicle accident on Lake Street at Washington Terrace. They arrived to find a rear-end accident with one injury. The patient was packaged and transported to a local hospital for what appeared to be non-life threatening injuries. The cause of the accident is under investigation by the police department.

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Government leaders of villages, towns and cities frequently do not realize the value of strict, but fair code enforcement. A lack of effective enforcement can cause entire neighborhoods to deteriorate into slums and vacant buildings. I've seen this trend repeatedly over the years. A few years ago, a medium size city in Orange County, New York hired an inspector known for being aggressive in prosecuting illegal landlords. This hiring was precipitated by several serious structure fires in illegal buildings that resulted in "close calls". Recently, the City of New York experienced several fatalities involving illegal apartments or rooming houses. The city has increased their enforcement efforts dramatically. I was impressed by one of their innovative methods of getting into illegal buildings-which can be very difficult at times. The way I understand it, the inspectors will peruse on-line advertisements for rentals and then inspectors posing as couples will respond to the ads and then be invited in to tour the accommodations- much easier than obtaining a search warrant, and very creative. The city of Mount Vernon in Westchester County (NY) had a series of fatal fires last winter and are reported to have increased their program of routine fire and building safety inspections. I recently read a newspaper article that reported that the Village of Port Chester, with a population of 30,000, also in Westchester County decided to attack the issue of illegally converted buildings. Their aggressive enforcement program at that time, generated over $400,000 in fines. Kudos to the administrators, inspectors and the judges in that community. The frequent excuse for not having an effective inspection program, is a lack of funding for the inspections department. I imagine that $400,000 plus, will pay for a great inspection program. Unless there is an effective deterrent, unscrupulous people will continue to illegally convert buildings without the proper permits, without following the codes and creating extremely dangerous conditions for local firefighters and the occupants of those buildings. I encourage any fire service leader, who observes these conditions in their coverage area to use the Village of Port Chester as an example. Code enforcement needs to be a municipal priority- we owe it to ourselves and to our residents!

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IFT Ambulance Runs EMS ISSUES CHELLE CORDERO

RON JEFFERS

Andy Leider has been described as a collector with the most fire apparatus in the country.

Fairchester Hose Haulers musters bring back memories Middletown, NY. The annual antique apparatus muster and open house at a warehouse property on Route 302 brought back may memories of the past and those who bravely served in the firefighting profession before us. The weekend muster on August 9th and 10th was also described as a “low-key” open house event that is all about fire apparatus. Highlights included the many antique rigs acquired by Andy Lieder, Bruce Zarzeski, Luke Payntar, DJ Anderson and others that were on display. In addition, there was a large photo-memorial to 9-11 and U.S. military veterans. If you were looking for a particular type of apparatus, most likely you could find it in this vast collection of veteran firefighting vehicles. Tillers, snorkels, tower ladders, water towers, rescue trucks, CFR's, quads, standard pumpers-you name it. For any size donation, participants were given a tour of the vast assembly of apparatus stored inside the huge warehouse. Other vehicles were positioned outside in the parking lots. Owners of a single piece of apparatus also attended to show off their pride possession in the parking lots. Several well known fire service photographers and some videographers were also present documenting what they saw for future projects. Artist Ed May was on hand with many photos of his murals and other works that he has performed on fire apparatus over the years. He also borrowed the cutoff front end of the cab, plus doors, of Rochelle Park, N.J.,'s former platform, with his art work, to dis-

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play. His work is so impressive that the R.P.F.D. saved that art work before scrapping their old rig. He recently completed lettering Andy Leider's beautifully restored 1927 Ahrens Fox tractor drawn aerial ladder. FDNY Battalion Chief John A. Calderone, the publisher of “Fire Apparatus Journal,” had a table with back issues of the magazine and fire apparatus related books. You can look for a gallery of photos featuring rigs that were at the muster in an upcoming edition of FAJ. Not to be outdone by fire trucks, FDNY Honorary Deputy Chief Gary Urbanowicz brought along his replica of a 1964 Dodge Dart station wagon customized to look like a car that served in Brooklyn's 33rd Battalion. Inside the car were chief and chief aide helmets and a list of 10-codes near the telephone-style radio microphone. Yes, he did take home a trophy. The big rigs weren't the only rigs on display. Bob Howell, of Howells, N.Y., made his annual trip showing off his scratch built models of vintage apparatus, primarily from New York and New Jersey. On the first day of the muster, the Fairchester Hose Haulers of the Hudson Valley held a business meeting, under the leadership of President Bruce Zarzeski. This one was special, as members who live outside the area were in attendance. Bob Reynolds is in

charge of membership and recruited several new members during the weekend. Plans for the future were discussed including the club hosting the national muster for the Society for the Preservation and Appreciation of Antique Motor Fire Apparatus in America (SPAAMFAA) in 2016. Firefighters and buffs with the same interest in, and owning, antique fire apparatus gather once a year for the convention and displays of antiques owned by collectors in various parts of the country. Members are currently working on finding a convention hotel, muster and other visiting sites, and a visit to the warehouse filled with rigs. The scheduled dates for the convention are August 10th through the 13th. You never know what, or who you will see at this warehouse. Rigs that visitors thought were long gone are in the warehouse. Some of those visitors were or are part of the department that the rig served. During the open house, a flat bed truck came in and delivered a 1929 Ward La France pumper to the collection, recently acquired by Mr. Leider. It was confirmed to be the the second custom made fire apparatus by the Ward La France company by New Jersey Assemblyman John Burzichelli, who owns the Ward La France name and attended the show. Many “old-timers” came out of the warehouse with a smile on their faces after going back through memory lane. This author calls it “mental therapy”! - RON JEFFERS

Inter-facility ambulance crews know that sometimes a routine run doesn’t go as expected. Often looked down upon by their peers, transport EMTs and paramedics are trained to the same level as 911 crews and are capable of handing the unexpected during a sometimes long journey. In reality, the principles of transport are the same for pre-hospital and inter-facility runs including the original assessment of the patient condition, the advantage of the transport, the support staff to care for the patient and the equipment and resources which will be needed. “When you’re picking a patient up at one facility for transport to another, you know that you are picking up a patient who has conditions which require constant medical supervision,” says one EMT (who didn’t want to be identified), “and if something happens along the way, we have to rely on the same BLS skills that every EMT is trained in.” Every transport run can easily turn into a crisis that requires the same lifesaving skills that 91-1 crews pride themselves on. Transporting critically ill patients is necessary for many diagnostic or therapeutic procedures, or advanced interventions not available at their current place of care. With the increasing specialization of institutions, the incidence of transporting critically ill patients is increasing. However, transporting a patient may be associated with risk. The originating facility will send the patient and necessary medical records on to the receiving destination. Depending on the patient’s medical condition, the crew may have to deal with equipment that is not normally included in their part-800 ambulance inventory. The transport crew will also receive medical orders for the interim treatment of the patient; all patients need to be continuously monitored throughout the trip. Inter-facility Transport teams are still required to follow all privacy rules and HIPAA regulations. The crew is staffed with providers whose scope of practice meets or exceeds the needs of the

patient; sometimes a facility will send additional medical staff along if there is need for specialized treatment. Each crew member is responsible for treating the patient to the standard of care of his/her level of certification; it’s crucial to provide continuity of care, EMTs monitor patients needing BLS care, critical care and paramedics accompany patients requiring ALS skills. For a transport without incident, patient care during transport is the responsibility of the transferring physician/hospital, until the patient arrives at the receiving facility. The transferring physician is also responsible for the order to transfer and for the treatment orders to be followed during the transport. Unfortunately, the patient doesn’t always follow directions. There’s always the potential for the unexpected happening during transport–adverse effects during and after transport of critically ill patients are frequent. Sometimes, the emergency may have nothing to do with the original complaint or illness. Depending on the available equipment and results of interventions, the crew may decide to divert to the nearest hospital to further stabilize the patient. When necessary they will contact their Medical Director. If the transport takes place into another region or state, the crew will generally try to reach the closest doctor for medical direction, this may be either the doctor at the originating facility or at the receiving facility. Alasdair K.T. Conn, MD says "Out-of-facility care is an integral component of the health care system. EMS focuses on out-of- facility care and also supports efforts to implement cost-effective community health care. By integrating with other health system components EMS improves health care for the entire community, including children, the elderly, and others with special needs." EMS is integrated with other health care providers, including health care provider organizations and networks, and primary care physicians. As a health care provider, EMS, with medical direction, facilitates access for its patients to appropriate sources of medical care. (from The EMS Agenda for the Future by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1996)

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As chief of rapid Joe Fries gets ready to open the hand line the propane let loss, causing a ground level ﬁre storm

South Lockport responds to working Northview house fire Fire Chief Tim Glaser was first on scene to find heavy fire already spreading on the west side of a wood two story structure home. The owners escaped from the home at 6923 Northview Drive and were able to get their two dogs out safely as a quick spreading fire ate the wood structure. The chief had extreme heat already melting the neighboring home’s vinyl siding. Chief Glaser activated a mutual aid alarm bringing in six mutual aid companies including Rapids, Terry's Corners, Wrights Corners, Gasport, and Rural Metro. A BBQ grill with a new propane

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tank was on fire in the rear. Rapids Fire Chief Joe Fries pulled in a hand line to make a quick outside hit and the tank went. South Lockport line officers jumped into action. Inside attack teams started their efforts to hold the fire that was already in the attic and roof line from getting passed them. The Gasport aerial started to set up to try an ventilate the roof as the roof line started buckling. The fire self vented through the roof. The road was lined with massive

five inch feed lines coming in from hydrants from the East and West. EMS had rehab set up. One of the inside attack teams got caught by falling ceiling debris. A Rapids line officer was transported to Lockport hospital with a minor injury, and South Lockport’s Eric Weber stayed on scene even though he received a severe first and part second degree burn on the back of his neck. A FAST team stood by and inside teams switched out so know one became overheated. Fire Chief Tim Glaser had the incident soon under control. - STEPHEN WALLACE

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Colonie Village’s trench team Like most fire departments, they all have specialties. Some fire departments specialize in FAST teams tanking water, truck company operations, or brush fires, but the Colonie Village Fire Company specializes in something that not too many fire departments do. The Colonie Village Fire Company is in the business of trench rescues with over 32 members who are all at trench rescue technician level. They also have two specialized pieces of apparatus that roll to any trench rescue call they are called to. The team drills four times a year to keep up to date on all the skills and certifications. The Colonie Village Fire

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Company are one of two in the whole Capital Region that have the highly specialized units and manpower to do trench rescues. The other is the New York State Task Force Two. The Colonie Village Fire Company had their first call for a trench rescue in 1988, just four days after the members took the classes and became certified. The department has been involved in two recoveries and two live saves since the program began. - JEFFREY BELSCHWINDER

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1st Asst Chief Derek Caldwell worked with Rural to assist the serious injuried female

South Lockport rolls in mutual aid and two Mercy Flights The radio broke silence at 10 a.m. Sunday, August 17th as Niagara County Fire Control notiﬁed South Lockport Volunteer Fire and Rescue of a two car accident with possible multiple injuries. 1st Assistant Chief Derek Caldwell found an SUV in the ditch with a female on the ground nonresponsive and breathing. The car was still on the road with a child in a car seat and bleeding from the head. The Niagara County Sheriff Deputy advised that the car was South on Upper Mountain Road and according to witnesses did not stop, or even slow, for the red light. The car went through and T boned a Ford Explorer on the driver’s side front corner panel sending it ﬂying off the road and into a deep ditch. The impact ripped the front bumper off the car and sent it bouncing off a pole and back onto the road. 1st Asst Chief Derek Caldwell called in Mercy Flight to land on the road. South Lockport Chief Tim

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Glaser arrived and took over incident command. Chief Glaser called in Wrights Corners with an ambulance and ﬁre police to shut down the road. Chief Glaser also called in Cambria to shut down all of Route 31 so Mercy Flight could land. Rural Metro was called to work on the bleeding child and a second injured passenger. Niagara County Fire Coordinator Chad Shepard responded to assist. He worked with Chief Tim Glazer and they decided to bring in a second Mercy Flight from Batavia to transport to the ECMC Trauma Center. The road way was shut down for almost an hour as victims were treated and transported. The scene is being investigated by the Niagara County Sheriffs Ofﬁce - STEPHEN WALLACE

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September 14, 2014 PA-The 4th Annual Lancaster 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb will take place at Clipper Stadium in Lancaster, PA. Visit www.lancasterstairclimb.org for additional information.

its first Annual Fire Safety Festival from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Carteret Park. Anyone interested in participating in the antique fire apparatus muster or the fire department chili cook off, please contact Jason Lombardi at 732-489-4665 or lombardija@carteret.net.

September 18-21, 2014 NY-Fire Service Women of New York State (FSWNYS) is holding their Annual Women's Training Weekend from September 18-21, 2014, at the Fire Academy of Science of New York State in Montour Falls, NY. For additional information please visit our webpage at www.fswnys.org

October 6, 2014 NY-On behalf of Chief William Madden, Jr., the Oceanside Fire Department will be hosting their Annual Chief's Golf Outing on Monday, October 6th. Our golf outing is to honor Firefighter Kenny Marino, a brother firefighter in Oceanside and a man who gave the ultimate sacrifice on 9/11 as a member of FDNY Rescue 1. It will be held at the Middle Country Club. To be a sponsor or enjoy a day of golf, contact Gary Fish at 516-351-2319.

September 20, 2014 NY-The Mastic Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary invites you to “An Evening with Psychic Medium Josephine Ghiringhelli from 6pm to 9pm at Mastic FD headquarters, 1080 Mastic Road. Contact Lynn for tickets at 631-566-7274. September 20, 2014 TN-Knoxville Remembers-The First Annual Knoville 9-11 Memorial Stair Climb will be at the Sunsphere in Downtown Knoxville. Visit www.firehero.org/event/stairclimb14-knoxville.com for additional information. September 20, 2014 NH-The Leather Helmet Society proudly presents the 13th Annual “Bob Fitz Sr.” Fireground Slide Show featuring new DVD and slide shows at the American Legion Hall at 43 Baboosic Lake Road in Merrimack. Tickets are $10. Cash bar starts at 6pm. Slide show starts at 7pm. Contact Charles at 603-644-8999. September 20, 2014 GA-The Combat Ready Firefighter and Fire Officer is a training program designed to prepare firefighters and fire officers to be ready for the COMBAT called firefighting. Contact Pabel at bombero617@yahoo.com. September 21, 2014 NJ-The FDNY Benefit Bus Trip 2014 leaves at 9am and returns at 5pm. Includes coffee before leaving and lunch. $45/per person. Applications are downloadable at www.photozonline.com. September 30, 2014 NY-The Flanders Fire Department will host their 1st Annual Golf Outing at Hampton Hills Country Club on County Route 31 in Westhampton Beach. Sign in at 8am. Email flandersdist@optonline.net for additional information. October 4, 2014 NJ-The Mercer County Fire Prevention Parade and White Horse Fire Company will celebrate their 100th Anniversary. Contact Wood Emmons at firefighter523@gmail.com for more information. October 4, 2014 NJ-The Carteret Fire Department will host its First Annual Fire Safety Festival on Saturday October 4, 2014 from 12:00p.m. to 5:00p.m. at Carteret Park on Carteret Ave. Please contact Jason Lombardi at 732-489-4665 or e-mail lombardija@carteret.net. October 4, 2014 NJ-The Laurel Lake Regional Fire Alliance in Clementon will be holding their 2nd Annual Fire Prevention Open House at Clementon Elementary School from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information or directions contact 856-346-0935. October 4, 2014 NJ-The Carteret Fire Department will be hosting

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October 18-19, 2014 NJ-The Train, Educate, Empower Firefighter Training Weekend will take place at Montclair University and the Passaic County Fire Academy. For more information, visit www.njhottraining.com. October 25, 2014 NJ-The Dover Local FBMA 60 presents Chief Rick Lasky Talking Leadership and Pride and Ownership in the Fire Service from 8am to 5pm at the Dover High School Auditorium. $40/day includes light breakfast and box lunch service available. For tickets contact Jon Sperry at 973-713-4794 orJSperry@Dover.NJ.US. October 25-26, 2014 NJ-A Firefighter Police Challenge will take place at Mercer County Park. All NJ firefighters and police officers are invited to participate. Pre-registration is recommended. For additional information, call Debbie at Cornerstone Health and Wellness at 609-5708833. November 1, 2014 NJ-Revolutionary Fools of Northern NJ is proud to present Man vs Machine. Incidents occur ranging from a ring stuck on a finger to a person trapped in a press machine...as first responders...are you prepared? Space is limited. Event is from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Must register by October 10. Call 973-214-4305 or revoluntionaryfools@gmail.com. February 7, 2015 NY-The Lt. Andy Fredericks, FDNY Memorial Seminar & Exhibits will be hosted by the Elmsford Fire Department with registration and exhibits open at 7:30 a.m. at the Westchester Marriott Hotel. Program from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. “Vehicle Extrication 1-2-3 presented by Ron Moore. Pre-register for $35. $40 at the door. For additional information, please contact Syd Henry at shenry@elmsfordfd.com or (914) 490-1981. May 2, 2015 PA-The Shoemakersville Fire Company is hosting a Lights and Sirens Parade and Open House. To register, please email the parade chairman at Constable473@aol.com or call 484-599-2860. May 3, 2015 NJ-Rifle Campo Fire Company 3’s 24th Annual Public Safety Expo will take place at McBride Ave and Memorial Drive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information contact, Alex or Ash at 973-k742-6122. June 7, 2015 NJ-The Newark Fire Department Historical Association's 48th annual Antique Fire Apparatus Muster & Parade will take place in Washington Park. Registration begins at 9 a.m. Contact Firefighter Rich Mackey at shindigrich@aol.com or 973-600-4961.

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Mid-Atlantic Rescue Systems, Inc. becomes an exclusive dealer for “The Rescue Step” On a rainy lot in upstate NY at the NY Chiefs Show we were introduced to “The Rescue Step”, a new lifesaving tool for boaters and rescuers alike developed by Ed Bonser of Bartonsville, PA. Ed designed the Rescue Step after a near death experience when he was thrown out of his own fishing boat. After a great day of fishing, his trip back to the dock took a sudden turn when he lost his grip on the motor tiller, and the sudden shift of the boat threw him into the 40 degree lake water. The boat motor dropped to idle and he was able to catch hold of the boat again as it made a slow circle in the middle of the lake. Unfortunately, he quickly found that he could not get back into the boat, despite the common belief that it is easy to do so. Within 10 minutes, Ed was starting

to lose consciousness and realized that he would soon be dead, but incredibly, he was saved at the last possible minute by a passing boat that included an EMT as a passenger. Ed vowed that because his life was spared, he would create a product to solve this common – but treacherously hidden – problem and in the process, make boating safer and save lives that might otherwise be needlessly lost. The Rescue Step™ can help save your life if you fall overboard. The Rescue Step™ is a new emergency re-boarding step for fishing boats and similar small boats. Many people believe they can easily re-board their fishing boat, but the reality of cold water, surprise, and heavy wet clothes results in hundreds of drowning deaths each year.

The Rescue Step™ is specifically designed to mount on small, flat transom boats provides a simple, sturdy, and effective way to re-board in an emergency. The Rescue Step™ is constructed of solid aluminum to provide unmatched strength and it’s jamproof design ensures smooth, rapid deployment. The Rescue Step™ is endorsed by Search and Rescue organizations.

The Ramapo K9 Search and Rescue Team was equally impressed with the device and ordered two of them for their new Rescue One Connector Boats. At Mid-Atlantic Rescue Systems, Inc. we saw this as not only an additional piece of safety for rescuers, but for boaters in general. We know a lot of our

All Hands Fire Equipment & Training opens new store In May of 2014, All Hands Fire Equipment & Training moved to their new and much larger facility in central New Jersey.

Allison brings with him over 25 years of experience in the fire industry, recently serving as Senior VP for a another PPE manufacturer. Over the last few years Steve served as President & CEO of a leading education and office supply company, but is happy to be rejoining the fire service.

“We are very excited about the upgrades that we have made”, said Donald Colarusso, founder and president of All Hands Fire Equipment LLC, and a 27 year fire service veteran.

All Hands Fire Equipment & Training has been serving the fire service since 2001. Initially started as a hobby, All Hands Fire quickly developed into fulltime business with a popular and highly visited website – www.AllHandsFire.com. They represent and are authorized distributors for many of the top fire and rescue equipment manufacturers. In addition, they offer extremely competitive pricing. All Hands Fire Equipment & Training is also a New Jersey State Contract

Vendor for - HAIX Boots, Thorogood Boots, Cutters Edge, LION/Janesville Turnout Gear, MSA/Cairns Helmets and Shields, Majestic Protective Hoods, Stanfield/Lifeliner Protective Hoods, Tempest and more. With over 13 years of experience in offering emergency service products, All Hands Fire Equipment & Training has grown and adapted to the constant changes seen in emergency services. As an example, All Hands Fire answered the needs of their customers in the aftermath of Hurricane Irene and Superstorm Sandy. They enhanced

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Fire-Dex Announces Steve Allison as New Director of Sales Medina, Ohio. Fire-Dex, a leading manufacturer of firefighter personal protective equipment (PPE), today announced the appointment of Steve Allison as the Director of Sales, effective August 25, 2014.

The new location, at 7 Third Avenue in Neptune City, features a large showroom, dressing rooms, business offices, a shipping/receiving section, a training classroom and hands-on training center.

“It has always been our vision to welcome customers to a store with a showroom and selection of emergency service supplies, and also to have a facility where they could receive instruction and training. That vision has now become reality”.

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"Fire-Dex is on the cusp of achieving great things," said Allison, "their growth and success in positioning themselves as a global leader in PPE is impressive; with industry-leading manufacturing processing, a talented field sales organization and a strong leadership team - it was an easy decision to join Fire-Dex" As a member of the executive staff, Allison will manage all sales functions including management of the regional sales team. "We are extremely excited to have

Steve join Fire-Dex," said Allen Rom, Senior Regional Sales Manager at Fire-Dex, "his experience and knowledge of the industry is incredible and his approach and enthusiasm is exactly what Fire-Dex needs to help us continue our momentum." In this role, Allison will report to Bill Burke, President of Fire-Dex. "Steve is exactly what Fire-Dex needs to continue our success and achieve our aggressive growth goals," said Burke, "we are extremely fortunate to have him on the team and look forward to great things." About Fire-Dex A privately held company, Fire-Dex is a quality manufacturer of protective firefighting clothing, emergency response apparel, premium quality NFPA hoods, gloves, helmets and boots. Fire-Dex is proud to be the service leader in the fire service including owning the industry's best custom turnout lead times and offering such industry leading tools as GearTracker and FireWriter2. Visit www.firedex.com for more information.

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Second alarm fire displaces several people, closes two businesses Rochester, NY. At 10:05 p.m. on August 23rd, the City of Rochester Fire Department received multiple calls for a fire in a large building at the corner of Anderson Avenue and N. Goodman St. Five minutes later, the first arriving fire truck reported smoke and flames coming from the third floor of a four story building that housed two businesses and numerous apartments. A second alarm was called five minutes later due to the size of the structure and the possibility that people were still inside, requiring extra manpower. The fire was placed under control 38 minutes later according to Captain Joe Luna. Gary Stern, who has owned the building for 30 years, said he has "never had a fire - ever in the building". He fully plans to rebuild the damage. He is not sure when that could happen, but is confident that he will complete it. The two businesses that are inside are Salina's Restaurant and Onondaga School of Therapeutic Massage. Both businesses sustained

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heavy water damage. Jamie Peca, who was bartending at Salena's Restaurant, said the fire alarm went off and everyone got up in a calm and orderly fashion and went outside. "We didn't know why the alarm went off at first, but could smell smoke". She added that to watch the firefighters was "amazing to see them in action-a surreal sight". She was not surprised that no one panicked. Kelly and Aaron Metras are great owners she said, after only working there a short time, and hopes that they rebound from this tragedy. Sherry Callon, who lives in one of the apartments and moved in last December, said as soon as the fire alarm went off, she got up and left immediately. When she turned around the corner she could see thick heavy smoke and flames coming from one of the third floor window.

She also commented on the firefighters "doing a great job, and getting there so quickly". She plans on staying with her daughter for now. It was not immediately known how many people will be displaced by the fire, although there were 15 apartments. The building sustained heavy water and some smoke damage. Stern said it will be a few days before he knows the exact amount of damage. According to Captain Luna, no civilians were injured. There was some concern over a person who uses a wheelchair getting out, and a couple that are hearing impaired. Luna also said one firefighter was injured, and would be out of work for awhile, although not life threatening. The Red Cross was on scene to assist residents. The origin and cause of the fire was being conducted by the Fire Investigation Unit. - JOHN SPAULDING

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Extra trucks were summoned as the apartments were above commercial occupancies.

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Buffalo’s Engine 19 trains on their Segway Buffalo, NY. Firefighters of Engine Co. 19 of the 3rd Platoon received Segway training for the 27th Annual Hertel Ave. Italian Festival on Friday, July 18, 2014.

Through the generous support of the Polisseni Foundation, the Perinton Volunteer Ambulance Corps recently placed into service a multipurpose response trailer. This unit was customized to include interior lighting, shoreline power access, shelving, and a retractable awning. This unit will be utilized at large scale events, including multiple-casualty incidents, incident rehabilitation, or other situations requiring logistical support and transportation of supplies and equipment. The trailer debuted at this past June’s Fairport Canal Days, where it was used as an EMS operations center. Incident rehabilitation supplies

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include tents, chairs, hoses, misting fans, and rehydration supplies, among other equipment. For large-scale medical incidents, four fully-stocked basic life support bags, ﬁve trauma kits containing tourniquets and other hemorrhage control items, “MegaMover” transfer devices, and blankets are stocked. All of these items are kept in two large containers that also serve as a seating area. Additional logistical equipment includes power cords, portable lighting, dry erase boards, and a

small portable table. Kept outside of the trailer, but easily accessible are ﬁve large Pelican kits that can be loaded and deployed to emergency health care stations or casualty collection points as necessary. Additionally, mobile radios, portable radios, antennas, and other electronics are immediately available to be placed into the vehicle for deployment to an event as necessary. This trailer will be on display at the Perinton Volunteer Ambulance Corps’ Open House on Sunday, August 24th from noon until 4pm. - JON LEROY

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Large brush fire at local campground JOHN SPAULDING

North Chili, NY. The Genesee Valley Antique Car Society held it's 54th annual car and truck show at the Roberts Wesleyan College. In attendance, but not being judged as it is a National award winning truck, Nelson Thorpe owns and shows the 1942 Ford/American LaFrance all over the country. He lives in nearby Bloomﬁeld, New York and with his son and owns over 30 other vehicles.

The Hemstreet Fire Department along with Melrose, Schaghticoke, Valley Falls, Pleasantdale, Hillcrest, Arvin Hart, Mechanicville, and Speigletown responded to the Deer Run Campground for a Signal 30 brush fire. Firefighters faced a few challenges on scene with the lack of water and the remote area of the fire. Crews had to lay a supply line

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in and set up a full tanker evolution in order to supply the crews with enough water to fight the fire. Firefighters used brush tools to pull apart the large areas of piled up brush from the campground.

Crews spent a few hours on scene before a large front end loader was brought in to clean up and move the large piles of brush. Fire crews used deck guns to soak down the piles. The fire is under investigation. No firefighters were injured or property was damaged. - JEFFREY BELSCHWINDER

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VENDOR SPOTLIGHT EASY 3000 and EASY 4000: Large Flow Fans by LEADER Even today, fourteen years after the Mont-Blanc Tunnel fire, people around the world remember the 39 lives from 9 nationalities lost in this disaster. This happened after a truck caught fire in the middle of the tunnel, filling it with dense toxic smoke. To prevent the flames and smoke spreading in large structures, LEADER has produced the Large Flow Ventilation units: Easy 3000 and Easy 4000. LEADER Large Flow Ventilation: 3000 m² blown in 30 seconds!

Designed and manufactured in France, the LEADER large flow fans offer two engine types. The Easy 3000 uses the reliable and robust ROTAX aircraft engine and the Easy 4000 has the renowned BMW Flat Twin engine. The Easy 4000 fan, LEADER’s most recent innovation, gives a powerful airflow of 400,000 m³/h in the open air and the 4-stroke BMW engine has electronic startup. Our proven Easy 3000 offers an airflow of 350,000 m³/h in the open air from its 2-stroke ROTAX engine.

The LEADER large flow fans are used to provide effective smoke extraction in large structures, such as parking garages, airports, aircraft on the ground, subways and rail and road tunnels.

After exhaustive testing, we have proved their effectiveness. For example, smoke filling a 3000 m3 warehouse has been cleared in just 30 seconds! Likewise, during the smoke extrac-

tion in a 1 km double-track tunnel, the smoke has been cleared in 12 minutes bringing sufficient visibility to enable firefighters to enter. The tunnel was completely cleared within 20 minutes. Furthermore, the Easy 4000 or 3000 can help to rapidly reduce the concentration of CO and, in the right conditions, can allow operations to continue without the need for SCBA. Their extremely low weight gives them an unrivalled performance / maneuverability ratio in operation, meaning just one or two firefighters can handle them easily! Equipped with a nozzle spraying system in their standard version, LEADER large flow fans offer effective gas dilution, dissipation or displacement and smoke cooling

These fans are in high demand. A great number of Easy 3000 fans are already in use around the world, with LEADER receiving many orders for the new Easy 4000 even before its official launch! This confirms the quality and commitment to innovation that LEADER provides as standard

In addition to the light-weight trailer version offered, the two fans are available in a « Skid » version to be attached to any type of operational vehicle, truck or trailer. Other options are also available such as 360° manual rotation system, 600 or 1200 mm elevating platforms, flexible exhaust gas extensions, blowing ducts, etc.

Bringing Ice and Cold Water Rescue into the 21st Century is a WISE Move for Waterfront Communities

Chief Mark Bosse (far left) and a number of the rescue personnel of the Poland Fire Rescue Department pose atop their newest rescue vehicle, the AIR Responder, while Roger Bailey of WISE Technology (far right) looks on.

Mark Bosse, Chief of the Poland, Maine Fire Department recalls a dark night in April 2013 when, during a rescue on Thompson Lake, his men repeatedly broke through the ice while trying to reach a victim 1500 feet off shore. The rescuers, dressed in heavy gear, were physically drained from pulling themselves out of the icy water time and again. Visibility was nil and communications failed as radios became water-logged.

After successfully pulling the ice fisherman from the frigid waters, the men still had a long haul back to shore through the same crumbling ice conditions. If not for the Maine Warden’s air boat meeting them part way, the outcome could have been very bad. “I feared my men might not make it back alive, it was a sickening feeling” recalls Bosse. THE SOLUTION It was then that the Chief realized there had to be a better way. He

began an extensive search for a solution. It wasn’t until he attended the annual FDIC trade show in Indianapolis that he started to see the light at the end of the tunnel. That’s when he became acquainted with WISE Technology and the AIR Responder, an amphibious vehicle capable of carrying multiple people (up to 900 pounds combined) across solid and broken ice, as well as open water, virtually eliminating the risk to rescue personal who, using traditional methods, may otherwise become victims themselves as was nearly the case for the Poland crew that evening. Bosse made arrangements to have WISE Technology demonstrate the versatility of AIR Responder over the course of months in a variety of cold water conditions. Meanwhile, the rescuers, those who would eventually be using the vehicle, were able to offer some valuable input. It was a win-win collaboration. Changes were made to the prototype and the end result was delivered to the Poland Fire Rescue Department last week. “We are very excited to be the first in the world to have this valuable lifesaving vehicle. It can go across

water, across ice, and anything in between, in situations where you can’t safely put another piece of equipment out there”, adds Bosse. Powered by an unmodified snowmobile, there is almost no learning curve to operate the vehicle. It is so easy to remove the snowmobile that Bosse expects to also use it alone as needed. THE BENEFITS The AIR Responder’s specialized features result in reduced rescue time and increased safety for all involved. Its Kevlar reinforced fiberglass hull, foam-filled, high-density plastic bottom and very low center of gravity renders the AIR Responder virtually unsinkable. The vehicle is capable of reaching the victim in a fraction of the time of conventional methods, reducing the likelihood of hypothermia. Any necessary medical care can begin as soon as the victim is onboard, while the vehicle is rushed back to shore to the waiting ambulance. FUNDING At a time when many fire departments are fighting for tax dollars just to cover their basic needs Bosse reports that Poland Fire Department’s purchase didn’t use any tax payer

dollars. With the help of the Fire Rescue Benevolent Association and the support of town selectmen the department took delivery of the first AIR Responder ever sold by WISE Technology. Bosse reports, "The association is doing an amazing job with its continued fundraising and recent media coverage has brought in additional donations toward the new life-saving apparatus. The public has been very supportive, but there is still a lot of money to be raised”. Roger Bailey, WISE Technology’s founder and President understands the limited budgets most Fire Departments are working with. “With the popularity of crowdfunding options like Kickstarter and IndieGoGo , to name just a few, we’re anticipating a lot of creative fundraising by interested fire departments as a way to purchase the AIR Responder”. For videos and more information about the AIR Responder, or to contact WISE Technology, go to www.wisetechco.com or follow them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/WiseTec hnologyLLC.

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Two car accident in Dunkirk Dunkirk, NY. On August 12, 2014, the City of Dunkirk was dispatched to a two car accident in front of School 3. Engine 4, Rescue 1 and Alstar responded.

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The Education Advisory Committee of the Orange County Firefighters Museum & Fire Safety Education Center were quite pleased to receive $738 from Walden Savings Bankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s July 25th Dress Down Day. These proceeds will allow the museum and education center to continue to teach the history of firefighting and volunteerism along with fire prevention and safety. Thank you to our friends at Walden Savings Bank.

City of Newburgh, NY. A beloved member of the City of Newburgh Fire Department was mourned on August 8 and 9. Their Honorary Deputy Chief and Chaplain John "Jack" Carlstrom passed away on August 8. Carlstrom served with the department until his retirement in 1975. He was later honored and made an honorary chief and chaplain of the department. Jack also served in the US Army Air Force AACS Unit 139th Squadron during World War II. He was a life member of VFW Post 973, the American Legion Post 152, the DAV, St. Patrick's Church, and the Knights of Columbus. City of Newburgh firefighters honored Carlstrom with a firematic service on August 8th followed by a mass of Christian burial at St. Patrick's Church on August 9th. He was buried at Calvary Cemetery.

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Crews battle blaze at Nunda Lumber Nunda, NY. In the early morning hours of August 9th, Nunda Fire and EMS were dispatched to a structure fire at Nunda Lumber, 11 South State Street. JUMP TO FILE# Upon ar- 080914104 rival, firefighters found a working fire in an L-shaped b u i l d i n g within the complex. Mutual aid was requested to the scene from Mt. Morris,

West Sparta, Dansville, Leicester, Short Tract and Castile Fire Departments. Quick action from responding units held the fire to the building of origin. There were no injuries reported. The cause of the blaze was under investigation by the Livingston County Office of Emergency Management and the Livingston County Sheriff's Office. - JEFFREY ARNOLD

Firefighters douse mulch fire Town of Newburgh, NY. On August 11, 2014, the Cronomer Valley Fire Department was alerted for a mulch fire at the Town of Newburgh Department of Public Works. A front loader was brought in to assist.

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