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This holiday season brought closure to a long anticipated and highly controversial issue for many people who continue to suffer from illnesses related to their exposure of toxins at the World Trade Center in the days and months following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Through the efforts and hard work from numerous people led by John Feal, founder of the Fealgood Foundation, former New York City Firefighters Ray Pfeifer and Kenny Specht, and with celebrity support from Jon Stewart, along with support from thousands of others, politicians in Washington, D.C. finally realized the need for long term medical treatment for the victims and financial support for their families. John Feal, who organized the lobbying effort for an extension, together with his team went to 600 meetings with various politicians and their aides on 23 different trips to Washington, D.C. The James Zadroga Bill passed both houses of the United States Congress and was signed into law by the President of the United States on December 18, 2015.

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FACES OF THE FIRE SERVICE

Suspected Arson Leads to Arrest Story and Photos by Kevin Madigan At 0604 hours on November 24th the Baldwin Fire Department was alerted to a reported house fire on the 2600 block of Harrison Avenue.

When the first fire department units arrived on scene they were met with a working car fire in the driveway of a home with extension to the residence.

The heavy fire load prompted Baldwin 3rd Deputy Chief Esposito [2053] to transmit a Signal 10 [working fire].

Freeport Fire Department was notified for the FAST. Engine 203 was the first engine company to arrive on scene and quickly had lines in place to fight the

fire. Within 20 minutes all visible fire was knocked down and the overhaul process began. Units from Freeport and Oceanside Fire Departments stood by for Baldwin during the operation. The cause of the fire was immediately deemed suspicious based on past events at the home. The Nassau County Fire Marshals and Nassau County Arson and Bomb Squad were investigating.

It was stated that a suspect was in custody not long after the fire took place. All fire department units were under the command of 1st Deputy Chief Jazylo [2051].

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COMMACK MVA with Overturn Story and Photo by Devin Malloy

In the evening hours of Saturday, November 21st, the Commack Fire Department and Commack Volunteer Ambulance Corps were activated for a motor vehicle accident with a reported overturn and entrapment on Vets Highway at Lincoln Boulevard. When the first members arrived on scene they confirmed an overturned van, but with nobody trapped inside. There was a large fuel spill from the van that the members of Engine Companies 3 and 4 and Rescue 9 got under control. Ambulance personnel evaluated a total of three patients and all were transported to the hospital.

Firefighters moved one vehicle out of the road and the other was flipped over. Units operated on scene for 30 minutes. All department operations were under the command of Chief Andrew Babajko [2-11-30].

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DIX HILLS

MVA and Fuel Spill Handled Story and Photo by Devin Malloy

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In the evening hours of Friday, November 20th, the Dix Hills Fire Department was activated for a motor vehicle accident on Commack Road and Daly Road. The first units that pulled up on the accident found four cars involved and a large fuel spill.

The accident was spread out across the intersection, and rescue personnel had to assess multiple victims. One patient with minor injuries was transported to the hospital. While EMS operations were underway, members of Heavy Rescue secured the vehicles and controlled the fuels spills. Operations were under the command of Assistant Chief Joseph Williamson [2-8-33].

MASTIC BEACH

Firefighters Save Furry Friend Story and Photo by John Walthers

On November 17th, at around 11:50am, the Mastic Beach Fire Department was activated for a house fire on Locust Drive. On arrival, Chief Mike Montella [5-13-30] advised that he had smoke showing. Mutual aid was started immediately from the Mastic Fire Department. The sole occupant of the house was the owner’s dog who was rescued thanks to the quick actions of responders from Mastic Beach Fire Department and Ambulance Company. The fire was quickly knocked down and all additional mutual aids were cancelled. No injuries were reported.

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Quick Knockdown Story and Photo by Kevin Madigan

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VALLEY STREAM

The Lakeview Fire Department was called to a reported kitchen fire at 411 Champlain Avenue on the afternoon of Sunday, November 22nd.

Responding fire department units were advised that Nassau County Police had received at least two calls reporting the fire. The first chief on scene was met with smoke showing from a one-story private dwelling. Moments later the working fire signal was transmitted. Rockville Centre Fire Department was notified for the FAST and also for their rehab unit to respond to the scene. Malverne Fire Department sent one engine to the scene. Firefighters were able to make a quick knockdown of the fire which was based in a first floor kitchen.

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LAKEVIEW

Good Stop on Taxpayer Fire Story and Photos by Kevin Madigan

In the early morning hours of Sunday, November 22nd, a Nassau County Police Officer on routine patrol pulled up on a fire inside a row of stores on Ocean Avenue off of Garfield Avenue in Valley Stream. The Valley Stream Fire Department was immediately notified, and upon arrival found heavy smoke pushing from a one-story taxpayer. A Signal 10 [working fire] was immediately transmitted. Lynbrook Fire Department was designated as the FAST. During the operation Lynbrook firefighters were put to work and Malverne Fire Department became the new FAST. The fire was located in the basement and on the first floor of attached apartments at the rear of the stores. Making an aggressive attack, firefighters were able to keep the fire from spreading to the adjacent stores and apartments. The cause of the fire remained under investigation. All fire department units were under the command of Chief Charles Brocher [3400].

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HAGERMAN Motorcycle vs Car Story and Photo by T.J. Lambui

At a little after 1530 hours, on Thursday, December 3rd, the Hagerman Fire Department and South Country Ambulance were notified for an accident between a car and motorcycle at the intersection of CR-101 [East Patchogue/Yaphank Road] and Hollow Oak Drive/Harrison Avenue. The Suffolk Police 5th Precinct and Police aviation also responded to the scene. Crime Scene also responded. CR-101 was closed northbound for investigation until late evening.

MERRICK

Morning Silence Broken by Overturn Story and Photo by Kevin Madigan

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CORAM

MVA Sends Four to Hospital Story and Photo by Chris Sabella

The Coram Fire Department was called out on November 25th at around 1400 hours for a one-car accident which occurred on Fife Drive that sent four young adults to Brookhaven Hospital.

The driver lost control of his vehicle and skid about 30 feet before slamming into a chain link fence and hitting a pole.

Firefighters secured the car and EMS treated and transported all four patients.

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The Merrick Fire Department and Nassau County ESU operated on the scene of a motor vehicle accident, with overturn, on the morning of November 23rd on Merrick Road between Lincoln and Frankel Boulevards.

There was no entrapment in the vehicle and all injuries were minor. Firefighters and ESU officers worked together to chain the overturned SUV and were able to upright it using Merrick’s Heavy Rescue 6412.

Tools Put to Work Story and Photos by Kevin Madigan

The Garden City Fire Department operated on the scene of a two-car accident with entrapment on the afternoon of November 20th at the intersection of Hilton Avenue and Third Street. Members of Garden City assisted by Nassau County Police ESU officers, used tools off Heavy Rescue 146. In under 10 minutes, first responders had the victim extricated and onto an awaiting stretcher. The extricated driver was the only aided on the scene and was transported to an area hospital by Nassau County Police Ambulance 2373. All fire department units were under the command of Chief Nadolny [1400].

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GARDEN CITY

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MASTIC

Mustang and Mini Battle, No Winners Here Story and Photo by T.J. Lambui

At approximately 1930 hours on Wednesday, December 16th, a 2009 Cooper Mini and a new 2016 Ford Mustang [which still had a temporary registration sticker in the windshield] collided at the intersection of Montauk Highway and Aletta Place. The crash caused extensive damage to both vehicles and also caused injuries to the drivers. The Mastic Fire Department, Mastic Ambulance, and Suffolk County 7th Precinct officers were called to the scene. Eastbound Montauk Highway was closed until the scene could be cleared. The injured were evaluated by EMS personnel.

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HEMPSTEAD

Auto Repair Shop “Work” Story and Photos by Kevin Madigan At 0513 hours on the morning of December 14th, the Hempstead Fire Department was dispatched to alarm number 1546 – a reported fire inside an auto repair shop at the corner of Henry Street and Albemarle Avenue.

Hempstead Hose 2 was the first engine company to arrive on scene and immediately transmitted a working fire.

The fire consumed a part of the building and four vehicles outside of it. West Hempstead was notified for the FAST and

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responded with Ladder 765.

During the operation West Hempstead firefighters were put to work as an additional truck company.

Baldwin Ladder 2 was designated the new FAST. Within one hour the scene was placed under control.

Hempstead Command requested an immediate response from the Fire Marshal’s Office to investigate the fire. Additional mutual aid was called from Mineola VAC, South Hempstead, and Uniondale.

Multiple Hazards at Outside Fire Story and Photos by Jeff DiLavore

On Wednesday night November 25th at 1806 hours, the Kings Park Fire Department received multiple calls for an outside fire in the vicinity of 207 Bread and Cheese Hollow Road near Orchard Drive in Fort Salonga.

Smithtown Communications [4-2-0] advised responding chiefs that he was taking several calls but it was unclear what was burning. Upon arrival of Assistant Chief James Purser [4-1-33] he advised that he had a large volume of fire at that location set back off the road. Assistant Chief John Gallo, Jr. [4-1-31] arrived on scene and assumed command and a further size up revealed multiple vehicles burning approximately 100+ feet off the road at #207 with a house on the Exposure 2 side and a utility shed on the Exposure 4 side located at #209. Engine 4-1-2

arrived on scene and their crew quickly stretched an attack line to the yard of the neighboring property to attack the fire while they picked up a hydrant for positive water supply. Operations in the vicinity of the fire were under direction of Assistant Chief Tim Clark [4-1-32]. Meanwhile, additional Kings Park crews began to use saws to cut through the thick brush and fences that separated the properties in order to gain better access to the fire. Due to a tremendous amount of debris and additional vehicles on the property, access to the seat of the fire was difficult.

A total of two hand lines were put into operation and extensive overhaul was done. The Smithtown Fire Marshal was notified for an investigation as to the cause. Units operated on scene for approximately two hours.

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GLEN COVE

Attic Fire Quickly Controlled Story and Photo by by Kevin Madigan

Late in the morning on Sunday, November 29th, the Glen Cove Fire Department responded to 13 Maryland Avenue off of Midge Street for a reported attic fire. When the first fire department units arrived on scene they were met with smoke showing from a two-and-a-half story private dwelling. A Signal 10 [working fire] was transmitted and Glenwood Fire Company was notified for the FAST while the Sea Cliff Fire Department was alerted for a ladder to the scene. Engine 528 was the first engine on scene and stretched two lines with one in operation. Firefighters assigned to the first line quickly made their way to the attic for a swift knockdown of the fire. All fire department units were under the command of Assistant Chief Marvin Tate [5203] while Captain Justin Valeo assisted with operations. Units from Locust Valley and Roslyn Fire Departments stood by during the operation.

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HOLTSVILLE

Day Time Fire with Fatality Story and Photos by Kevin Conn

Just after 1230 hours, on Sunday, December 13th, the Holtsville Fire Department was activated for a structure fire at 21 Mary Lu Drive near Country Greens Drive. Upon Arrival of the first chief, a working fire was activated and mutual aid requested from Farmingville Fire Department for a truck to the scene. Reports of a possible occupant within were confirmed as crews arrived on scene and made a hard push against a heavy fire load. A 65-year-old victim was removed from the dwelling and transported along with another victim to Stony Brook Medical Center. Unfortunately, the victim from inside the house was pronounced upon arrival at the hospital.

Multiple hand lines were put into operation to bring the fire under control. Suffolk County Police Arson Squad and Fire Marshals are continuing to investigate the cause of the fire.

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Car Fire on the Border

Story and Photos by T.J. Lambui

On Friday, December 4th, a station wagon being dragged behind a flat-bed tow-truck caught on fire while on the westbound portion of Station Road, just east of Sills Road [C.R.-101/Patchogue-Yaphank Road] at approximately 0920 hours. Because the location given was on the border, both Yaphank and Medford Fire Departments responded to the scene. Crews quickly extinguished the blaze with no injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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YAPHANK and MEDFORD

COMMACK Classic Car Saved Story and Photos by Devin Malloy

Around 1330 hours, on Friday, December 4th, the Commack Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire in the driveway of 39 Starlight Drive. First-due units found a 1966 Ford Galaxie in the driveway at that address with smoke pouring out of the interior. Commack made quick work of the smoky fire under the direction of Assistant Chief Rich Meyers [2-11-31].

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RIDGE

No Skid Marks, On The Road Anyway Story and Photos by T.J. Lambui

MASTIC

Overturned Jeep “Leaves” a Mess Story and Photo by Kevin Conn

On Tuesday, December 8th, at 0846 hours, the Mastic Fire Department under command of Chief Rudy Sunderman [5-12-30] responded to an overturned auto in front of 30 Terrapin Street. Upon arrival, the driver of a Jeep had selfextricated and there was no one else in the vehicle. The driver was treated at the scene by Mastic Ambulance before being transported to local hospital with minor injuries.

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A woman driving a Hyundai Sonata southbound on the William Floyd Parkway, just south of Route 25 [Middle Country Road] drove her car into, and under, the rear of a Suffolk Transportation Services, Incorporated school bus, also traveling southbound. Two children were on board the bus at the time. The accident, which occurred just after 8:00am on Wednesday, December 16th, pinned the woman in her vehicle and she needed to be cut out by rescuers from the Ridge Fire Department using the “Jaws of Life” [Hurst Tool]. She was transported to a local hospital with undisclosed injuries by fire department ambulance, as were the two children on the school bus. No word on injuries to the school bus driver or matron. Chief Louis Kaiser [5-22-32] was in charge of the scene.

Mutual aid assistance was provided by the Wading River Fire Department and Brookhaven National Labs Fire Department.

Car Into Pole Injures Three

Story and Photo by Devin Malloy

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In the late evening hours of December 10th, the Commack Fire Department was activated for a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Jericho Turnpike and Warner Road. The first units arrived on scene to find one occupant pinned in a vehicle. They quickly put forcible entry hand tools to work to get the door open and remove the patient. Commack Volunteer Ambulance responded to the scene with two ambulances as well. The accident, which occurred near the border of three different fire districts and is the site of numerous MVAs, was actually in the Greenlawn Fire District.

They also responded to the scene with an ambulance. A total of three patients were transported by Commack and Greenlawn. Commack crews secured the vehicles and a fuel spill. All operations were under the command of Assistant Chief Paul Carnevale [2-11-32]. Units operated on scene for 30 minutes.

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COMMACK and GREENLAWN

ROCKVILLE CENTRE Late Night Overturn Story and Photo by Kevin Madigan

Late on the night of December 15th, the Rockville Centre Fire Department was dispatched to a motor vehicle accident with overturn and possible entrapment at the intersection of Sunrise Highway and North Village Avenue.

When fire department units arrived on scene they found a two-car accident with one vehicle overturned and no entrapment. Firefighters secured both vehicles and were then released from the scene under the command of Chief Seamen [4401]. At least one person was transported to an area hospital.

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BRENTWOOD

Rush Hour Accident Story and Photo by Evan Rolla

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The Brentwood Fire Department and Brentwood Legion Ambulance responded to a motor vehicle accident with reported heavy rescue on Crooked Hill Road near College Road on Wednesday, December 16th.

Units arrived to find a three-car accident with negative entrapment. Firefighters from Rescue 3-2-18 secured the vehicles while ambulance personnel evaluated and transported two patients.

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FARMINGDALE Makes Aggressive Attack Story and Photos by Kevin Madigan

At 1341 hours on Thursday, December 3rd, the Farmingdale Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a house fire at 236 Prospect Street off of Weiden Street. As units were on the way to the scene they were advised that multiple calls were being received reporting visible fire. When the first units arrived they were met with heavy fire at the rear of a two-and-a-half story private dwelling. A Signal 10 [working fire] was immediately transmitted. During the operation the fire reached a third alarm equivalent, which brought in units from various departments, among them Plainview, Bethpage, East Farmingdale, South Farmingdale, Hicksville, and Jericho. Firefighters made a good push into the home and attacked the fire from different floors and sides. At 1458 hours the scene was placed under control. The cause of the fire remained under investigation.

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WADING RIVER

Limited Access at Daytime Fire

Story and Photo by T.J. Lambui

On December 1st the Wading River Fire Department responded to a house fire on Stephen Drive.

Unconfirmed reports were that a car fire extended to the residence.

Mutual aid was supplied by numerous surrounding departments.

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Ending 2015 with Plenty of Fire Story and Photo by Kevin Madigan

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COMMACK

At 1849 hours, on December 15th, the Hempstead Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a house fire with possible people trapped at 217 Wellesley Street off of James L.L. Burrell Avenue. When fire department units arrived on scene they found heavy fire at the rear of 221 Wellesley Street leading to the transmission of the working fire – the department’s second in just under 38 hours. Those first to arrive on scene were told by Hempstead Police that all occupants had made it safely out of the home. West Hempstead was designated the FAST and responded with Ladder 765. During the operation West Hempstead firefighters were put to work and replaced by Uniondale Ladder 7544. Later Uniondale firefighters were also needed inside for operations and replaced by Baldwin. Hand lines were put into place off of Hempstead Engine 4 and Hose 1.

The cause of the fire was under investigation.

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HEMPSTEAD

Rescues Made and Quick Knockdown Story and Photos by Jeff Dilavore

On Friday morning, December 11th, the Commack Fire Department was activated for a Signal 13 structure fire at 12 Suttonwood Drive near Shin Bone Lane. Assistant Chief Paul Carnevale [2-11-32] was notified by Commack Dispatch [2-11-0] that the Suffolk County 911 operator was still on the line with a victim trapped in a bedroom on the 2nd floor of the residence and was unable to get out.

Upon arrival Chief Carnevale transmitted a 13/35 [working fire] and with the assistance of one of his members on scene and two Suffolk County Police officers, they were able to coax the woman to drop one of her pets and then to jump from the 2nd floor window as they caught her.

Later on, members rescued another dog from the home.

Commack VAC units were on scene quickly to evaluate, treat, and transport the victim. The pets were taken to a local veterinary hospital for treatment as well. Meanwhile, Engine 2-11-13 arrived on scene, secured a positive water supply, and began to stretch attack lines into the building where they encountered a well-involved kitchen fire that was extending up to the 2nd floor. Ladder 2-11-14 took the front of the building as crews made an aggressive interior attack and knocked the fire down within 20 minutes. Mutual aid brought Hauppauge to the scene for a RIT while Kings Park stood by with an engine at Commack’s quarters.

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NASSAU COUNTY FIRE RIDERS Annual Toy Run Story and Photo by Kevin Madigan Aditional Photos by Andrew Carpenter

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For the past 30 years the “Who Cares Committee” has been hosting a December toy run to St. Christopher’s Ottilie in Sea Cliff.

St. Christopher’s Ottilie [SCO] is a program that helps “provide necessary services and unconditional care to more than 60,000 of New York’s most vulnerable people.” This year the event was held on December 13th and began in Hicksville where hundreds of motorcycle enthusiasts gathered. A large amount of toys and other gifts were collected to benefit the less fortunate. While on the way to St. Christopher’s all those on the toy run passed under an arch detail provided by the Sea Cliff and Glen Cove Fire Departments.

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SEA CLIFF

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North Bellmore 657 and Uniondale 753 showing holiday spirit at a recent fire.

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Santa Claus on top of Center Moriches Ladder 5-4-6.

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Hempstead Truck 1 showing some holiday spirit at a recent house fire.

Kings Park Engine 4-1-4 all lit up for their annual Christmas Parade.

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HOLIDAY APPARATUS OF THE FIRE SERVICE

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yaphank fire department

escorting santa claus during the annual christmas

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mas parade

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yaphank holiday Parade Photos by T.J. Lambui

center moriches holiday Parade Photos by T.J. Lambui

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KINGS pARK Christmas Parade Photos by Jeff DiLavore

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holiday Parade Photos by T.J. Lambui

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RIVERHEAD Suspicious Fire Story and Photos by T.J. Lambui

The Riverhead Fire Department responded to an alarm at the former 84 Lumber on West Main Street in Riverhead.

Mutual aid included pumpers and firefighters from Jamesport, Flanders, Wading River, and the Ridge Fire Department which also sent their Rapid Intervention Team [RIT]. Riverhead Ambulance Corps also responded to the scene. Riverhead Police and the Riverhead Fire Marshal are conducting a full investigation into the cause as the building was a vacant property. There were no injuries reported.

MEDFORD

Two-Car MVA Injures Infants Story and Photo by T.J. Lambui

At 1920 hours on Sunday, December 13th, authorities were called to the scene of an accident at the intersection of Horseblock Road and Expressway Drive North involving an Acura SUV and an Infiniti sedan. Two infants in the Infiniti were injured, one with facial lacerations, requiring transportation to a hospital via Medford Volunteer Ambulance.

Suffolk County Police 6th Precinct officers and the Medford Fire Department also responded to the scene.

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Truck Fire at Dump

Story and Photos by T.J. Lambui

The Brookhaven Fire Department responded to a tractor-trailer fire at the entrance to the Brookhaven Town Landfill on Saturday, December 5th. Landfill employees had a water truck on hand and had most of the fire knocked down prior to the arrival of firefighters. “Brookhaven’s Bravest” continued the knockdown and conducted overhaul operations.

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BROOKHAVEN

EAST MORICHES Chimney Fire Story and Photos by T.J. Lambui

The East Moriches Fire Department responded to a house fire at approximately 8:15pm on December 10th on Deer Lane, just off Sparrow Lane in Manorville. At the wood structure house the chimney was already engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived and a signal for a working fire [13/35] was transmitted. Chief Robert Kanas [5-7-30] was in charge of the scene. Center Moriches, Manorville, Mastic, and Eastport Fire Departments provided mutual aid. Damage was confined to the chimney chase and a small area of the 2nd floor. No injuries were reported at that time.

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WESTBURY

Workin’ in “The Cassel” Story and Photos by Kevin Madigan

In the early morning hours of December 12th, the Westbury Fire Department was alerted to a reported structure fire at 285 Grand Street off of Prospect Avenue in the New Cassel section of town. Responding fire department units were advised that Nassau County Police were on scene reporting a working fire in the rear of a vacant home. Upon the arrival of the first fire department units, a working fire signal was immediately transmitted. Hicksville was notified for the FAST with additional mutual aid coming from Jericho and Syosset. The main body of fire was located at the rear of the home and once the first line was put into place, crews were able to make a good knockdown of the fire. At least three lines were stretched and put into place. Westbury Engine 966 and Ladder 962 were the first engine and truck companies to arrive on scene. The cause of the fire remained under investigation. All fire department units were under the command of Assistant Chief John Bartunek [9601].

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SOUND BEACH

Multiple Calls for House Fire

Story and Photos by T.J. Lambui

On December 3rd, just after 1930 hours, the Sound Beach Fire Department was activated for a structure fire to the rear of 929 Route 25A in Miller Place. The actual location was a residence located on a street to the south of North Country Road, between Hunter and Radio Avenues. The Rocky Point and Mount Sinai Fire Departments were activated for mutual aid. Units encountered fire in a residential structure upon arrival. First-in crews made a quick knockdown.

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BALDWIN

Attic Fire Knocked Down Story and Photos by Kevin Madigan

On the afternoon of Saturday, December 12th, the Baldwin Fire Department was dispatched to a report of an attic fire at 927 Newton Avenue off of Grand Avenue.

When fire department units arrived on scene they had a confirmed a fire in the attic of a private dwelling and had visible fire showing from the number three side. A Signal 10 [working fire] was immediately transmitted.

Hempstead was notified for the FAST and responded with Ladder 2. Baldwin Engine 203 was the first engine company to arrive on scene, had two lines stretched, and made a quick knockdown of the fire. The cause of the fire was under investigation. All fire department units were under the command of Baldwin First Deputy Chief Michael Jazylo [2051]. Units from Freeport, Roosevelt, and South Hempstead stood by for Baldwin during the operation.

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BROOKHAVEN

Accident Sends One to Hospital Story and Photos by T.J. Lambui

Just after 8:00pm on Sunday, December 13th, authorities were notified of a two-car accident at the intersection of William Floyd Parkway South and Surrey Circle. The collision between the Mitsubishi sedan and Chevy SUV injured four people; three refused medical attention at the scene but a fourth person’s injuries required transportation via ambulance to a local hospital. The Brookhaven Fire Department, Suffolk Police 7th Precinct officers, and Shirley Community Ambulance responded to the scene.

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Sound Beach Engine 5A-6-9 on the scene of a recent working fire.

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Holtsville Engine6 operates at a recent fatal working fire.

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Glen Cove Engine 528 operates at a recent working fire.

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Commack Engine 2-11-13 operates several hand lines at a recent working house fire.

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APPARATUS OF THE FIRE SERVICE

Fully Involved Home Lights up the Night Story and Photos by Kevin Madigan

Minutes before 0400 hours on the morning of December 12th, the Uniondale Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a house fire at the intersection of Uniondale and Newton Avenues. When fire department units arrived on scene they were met with a fully involved two-story private dwelling in the 600 block of Newton Avenue. Hand lines were put into operation on both sides of the home to fight the fire and protect the exposures. Uniondale Ladders 754 and 7544 were also put into operation and later joined by North Bellmore Ladder 657.

Firefighters’ efforts were hindered by live wires, collapses throughout the home, and natural gas feeding the fire. Additional units were called to the scene and to standby from Roosevelt, South Hempstead, Hempstead, Merrick, North Merrick, and East Meadow. The cause of the fire was under investigation. All fire department units were under the command of Uniondale First Assistant Chief Vaughn Tucker [7501].

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MASTIC

MVA with Haz-Mat Story and Photo by T.J. Lambui

A man driving a Subaru Forester northbound on the William Floyd Parkway in Shirley in the morning on Wednesday, December 9th, lost control of his vehicle, crashing through shrubs and bushes at the entrance to Dowling College. The driver told police he blacked out, and also stated that within the vehicle there were radioactive isotopes [which were empty] from a medical supply company which he was transporting. First responders from the Suffolk County Police 7th Precinct, Suffolk County Emergency Services Unit, and Mastic Fire Department and EMS were dispatched to the scene. Officials used hazardous material detection meters to monitor emissions from within the vehicle, which recorded minimal readings. The driver of the vehicle was transported by ambulance to a local hospital with undisclosed injuries.

MANORVILLE

Cement Truck versus Ford Story and Photo by T.J. Lambui

The Manorville Fire Department and Suffolk County Police 7th Precinct units responded to the scene where a cement truck and a Ford collided, narrowly avoiding a head-on crash. The driver of the Ford stated to police and emergency personnel that he had to swerve to avoid being cutoff by another vehicle. The Ford was headed southbound on County Road 111, just south of Chapman Boulevard, when the accident occurred around 9:30am on December 10th. The driver of the Ford was taken to a Riverhead Hospital by Manorville Community Ambulance with undisclosed injuries.

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Staying Busy

Story and Photo by Kevin Madigan

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The Hempstead Fire Department was dispatched to a possible basement fire at 69 Elmwood Avenue at 0541 hours on December 16th. When firefighters arrived on scene they were met with smoke showing from a two-story private dwelling leading to the transmission of the working fire – the department’s third in 48 hours. West Hempstead was designated the FAST and was put to work on arrival. Baldwin Ladder 2 was then designated the new FAST. Hempstead Hose 2 was the first engine company to arrive on scene and had two lines stretched with one in operation for a fire in the basement. The cause of the fire was under investigation.

Additional mutual aid was provided by Mineola VAC, South Hempstead, and Uniondale.

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KINGS PARK Two Pinned in Overturn Story and Photos by Jeff DiLavore

Thanksgiving Eve stayed busy in Kings Park on Wednesday night November 25th. As they were clearing up from a fire in Fort Salonga, Smithtown Communications [4-2-0] advised Assistant Chief John Gallo, Jr. [4-1-31] of a motor vehicle accident with overturn and possibly two occupants entrapped at the intersection of Indian Head Road and Old Northport Road. The call was received at 2006 hours.

Assistant Chief Tim Clark [4-1-32] was the first on scene confirming a vehicle on its side with two occupants trapped in the vehicle. Units clearing up from the fire scene, along with units standing by in quarters, responded immediately and as Heavy Rescue 4-1-9 arrived they put numerous extrication tools to work to free both occupants in less than 10 minutes. Suffolk Police Aviation was requested and landed in a field across from the accident location. The pregnant female occupant was airlifted to Stony Brook University Hospital with undisclosed injuries while the male occupant was transported by Kings Park Ambulance 4-1-61 to Huntington Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

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EAST NORTHPORT Brush Fire in December?

Story and Photo by Evan Rolla

The East Northport Fire Department responded to a reported brush fire in the evening hours of Sunday, December 13th.

East Northport Dispatch [2-10-0] advised responding units that a few calls were made regarding a decent area burning to the rear of 3 Pine Drive. Chief Wayne Kaifler [2-10-30] arrived on scene with a heavy smoke condition and a 100x60 area burning. The first arriving unit was 2-10-7 East Northport’s BRAT. The crew immediately stretched forestry hose while Engine 2-10-4 supplied water. Access to the fire was via the back yard at that address as well as another on Circle Drive.

Crews were on scene for over an hour. Kings Park supplied an ambulance to stand by at East Northport’s quarters for the duration of the alarm. Due to the suspicious nature of the fire, the Fire Marshal was notified to investigate the cause.

COMMACK

Rollover MVA Story and Photo by Devin Malloy

In the afternoon hours of Saturday December 12th, the Commack Fire Department and Commack Ambulance Corps received a call for a heavy rescue at the scene of a motor vehicle accident on the westbound Long Island Expressway Service Road east of the Commack Road exit ramp. When units first arrived on scene they found a single-car MVA with negative entrapment. The victim was able to self-extricate prior to their arrival. The driver sustained minor injuries and was transported by the East Brentwood Fire Department who was also alerted to the accident which originally was reported east of that location. Commack Chief Andrew Babajko [2-11-30] was in charge of the scene. Units were back in service within 15 minutes.

DIX HILLS

Accident Causes Havoc Story and Photo by Evan Rolla

In the afternoon hours of Wednesday, December 9th, the Dix Hills Fire Department was alerted for a reported overturn on Commack Road just south of the Park and Ride near the Long Island Expressway South Service Road. Units arrived to find a two-car accident, with negative entrapment and minor injuries in the center lane near Milligan Street. Crews secured both vehicles and a fuel spill before taking up.

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Sunday Morning Wakeup Call Story and Photos by Kevin Madigan

The Uniondale Fire Department operated on the scene of a working fire at 915 Cornwell Avenue on the morning of Sunday, December 6th.

Firefighters encountered fire at the rear of a two story private dwelling and were able to make a quick knockdown. North Bellmore was notified for the FAST upon the transmission of the working fire, with Hempstead sending an additional working truck company to the scene. Uniondale Brookside Engine Company No. 2 had the first engine on scene. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire remained under investigation. All fire department units were under the command of Uniondale Chief of Department Crayton [7500].

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HUNTINGTON MANOR Rolling Up on Involved Auto Story and Photos by Ron Schankin

On Friday afternoon, November 27th, Huntington Manor firefighters were dispatched to Round Swamp Road, south of Jericho Turnpike, for a reported car fire. Assistant Chief Jon Hoffmann [2-4-32] arrived on scene and confirmed a well-involved auto off to the side of the roadway. First-due Engine 2-4-4 was ordered to stretch the front 1ž“ trash line and members made quick work of the blaze. There were no injuries reported. The cause of the fire was undetermined at the time but not considered suspicious.

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ROCKY POINT Attic Fire

Story and Photos by T.J. Lambui At approximately 1300 hours, on Monday, December 7th, authorities were called to a house on Ramblewood Drive in the Shoreham area for a reported attic fire. The Rocky Point Fire Department, along with Suffolk County Police 7th Precinct units, were the first to respond. Mutual aid was then requested from surrounding departments. There was extensive damage to the garage, roof, and second-floor of the private dwelling. No injuries were reported on scene and the fire is under investigation.

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West Hempstead Ladder 765 operating at a recent fire in Hempstead.

Brian Welliver Kevin Conn

Farmingville Truck 7 operates at a recent fatal working fire in Holtsville.

Kevin Madigan

Lakeview Ladder 411 at a recent working house fire.

Kevin Madigan

Kings Park Tower Ladder 4-1-7 recently went into service drives past Building 93 at the KP Psych Center.`

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APPARATUS OF THE FIRE SERVICE

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NASSAU COUNTY Academy Instruction on Christmas Tree Safety Story and Photos by Kevin Madigan

On the morning of Thursday, December 3rd, the Nassau County Fire Service Academy held a demonstration displaying Christmas tree safety. In front of various media outlets, Deputy Chief John Murray of the Nassau County Firefighters Museum went over a few holiday season tips such as how long to keep the tree indoors and how to tell if it is fresh.

The chiefs also reiterated the importance of having working smoke detectors, and the life or death difference of having them versus not having them.

Once they went over these pointers they simulated a dried-up Christmas tree catching fire as a result of a short circuit in a string of lights. In less than two minutes, the entire room was fully involved.

US COAST GUARD

Cruise Ship MEDEVAC

Story and Photos by T.J. Lambui

On Saturday, November 21st, at approximately 1145 hours local time, the United States Coast Guard Air Station New Orleans sent crews out over the Gulf of Mexico to MEDEVAC/airlift an ill passenger, and his family member, from the Carnival Dream cruise ship while it was sailing back towards New Orleans from a seven-day cruise to Key West and the Bahamas.

Editor’s Note – Even when our correspondents are on vacation they manage to catch some work. It’s interesting to note the preparation of the onboard firefighters in anticipation of the helicopter landing -- FULL GEAR and a CHARGED hose line.

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Annual Open House Story and Photos by Andrew Carpenter

On October 25th the City of Glen Cove Volunteer Fire Department hosted their Annual Fire Prevention and Open House. Every year the department opens its doors to the community in order to educate the public on various topics related to fire prevention and fire safety, and to allow the community to tour a firehouse and learn about the apparatus. The volunteers also demonstrated how they handle an oven fire and a car fire, they performed an extrication from a vehicle, and had a “house” to exhibit the various techniques they can employ. There was also a demonstration by the Nassau County Fire Marshal’s Office featuring “Umi” the K-9 Acceleration Detection Dog.

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EAST NORWICH

Annual Multi-Department FAST Training Story and Photo by Andrew Carpenter

On December 16th East Norwich Fire Company #1 hosted the second night of their Second Annual Multi-Department FAST training. Also in attendance this year were members from the Atlantic Steamer Fire Company #1, Oyster Bay Fire Company #1, Bayville Fire Company #1, Locust Valley Fire Department, and Glenwood Fire Company. This joint training was started as a way to standardize the FAST training local firefighters have as they frequently work on the same scenes and could be responding and removing a downed firefighter together. The training was split into two sessions: the first being a classroom discussion of FAST operations, and the second a hands-on session to practice the skills. The firefighters in attendance learned and practiced packaging an injured firefighter. Among the scenarios were firefighter removal from a basement, firefighter removal from a hole, mechanical advantage with various rope configurations, the various uses a FAST PAK, Mayday procedures, and how to use a pack tracker.

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NASSAU COUNTY

Fire Academy Honors Fallen Leaders Story and Photos by Kevin Madigan

Hundreds of people [many members of the Nassau County Fire Service] gathered at the Nassau County Fire Service Academy on the morning of Sunday, November 22nd, for a plaque dedication ceremony honoring several brave men. At the ceremony a total of six plaques honoring seven men were presented, blessed, and dedicated. Five of these men died on the day of the September 11th terrorist attacks. The other two have since passed as a result of that fateful day.

Five of these men were 2nd Deputy Chiefs at the Fire Academy, while the other two were part of the Public Education Division. The plaques will be displayed on various buildings at the academy. Those recognized were William St. George Jr., Rudolph Havelka, Robert DeAngelis, Brian Hickey, George Howard, Thomas Langone, and Durell V. Pearsall.

POINT LOOKOUT-LIDO Retirement Honors for 50-Year member

Story and Photo by Zach Grunther

Over the summer, the officers and members of the Point Lookout-Lido Fire Department, Lido Engine Company hosted a retirement party for Ex-Captain/Commissioner James (Bunky) Burke. James is a 50-plus year dedicated member of the fire department and was the Chief of Ocean Lifeguards for the Town of Hempstead. He will always have a home with Lido Engine Company.

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NORTH MASSAPEQUA Honoring an Ex-Chief Story and Photos by Kevin Madigan

On Tuesday, November 17th, the North Massapequa Fire Department suffered a huge loss with the passing of former Chief and Commissioner Charles Winterfeldt.

He served with the department for 55 years and was well known in the Nassau County Fire Service; he was a founding member of the North Massapequa Fire Department Rag-a-Muffin Parade and a member of the Nassau County Parade Officials, along with many other organizations. Ex-Chief Winterfeldt is survived by his wife, children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews, as well as the brothers and sisters of the North Massapequa Fire Department.

INWOOD

Ex-Chief Joseph Sanford Jr. Remembered Story and Photos by Kevin Madigan

Almost one year after the line of duty death of Inwood ExChief Joseph Sanford Jr., the Inwood Fire Department held a memorial service and plaque dedication in his honor. At 1600 hours on the evening of Sunday, December 13th, firefighters from the department and its surrounding departments gathered at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church for a memorial service. Once the service ended firefighters along with family and friends of Sanford reconvened at Inwood Fire Headquarters. It was at the firehouse that a plaque was unveiled and dedicated. The plaque will be mounted on a memorial wall located adjacent to the firehouse.

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TALKIN’ FIRE STUFF

By Jeff DiLavore

Do you know your apparatus?

What apparatus do you ride? Is it the Engine? Truck? Rescue? Ambulance?

Fire Police? Well, it doesn’t matter. Whichever rig you ride then it is up to you to KNOW the rig. It doesn’t matter if you are a probie or 25-year “salty” member, the learning never stops. Equipment and procedures may change at any time therefore you should always know what is carried in, or on, your rig. Equipment checkouts are not just for probies and newbies. The size of the department and the amount of work does not excuse a member from being prepared to use the equipment that is strategically placed on the apparatus to aid in performing your job. Being unfamiliar with your rig is unacceptable.

One of the questions that always drove me nuts was when I wanted something off the apparatus and the person would respond by asking, “Where is that?” or “What compartment is it in?” [Note: left handed clam pumps do not apply to the previous statement. You have to have SOME fun with the new guys/gals].

Knowing the location of equipment on the apparatus should be second nature.

This way, when it’s game time and the pressure is on, the member does not have to stop and take precious seconds to remember where to look for the tools needed to do the job.

As an officer or senior member we are obligated to the newer guys/gals to pass on as much knowledge to our junior members as possible. Otherwise, how are they going to learn? In other words, we are ALL training officers. I always found repetition to be the best teacher.

Take every opportunity to teach and learn. Sunday mornings or weeknight drills are not the only times that learning can/should occur. Whether we were in the rec room and watching a ball game, or sitting down after a department meeting having a meal, or just in the truck room hanging out after a call I would always quiz guys about the apparatus. If they did not know the answer as to the location of a piece of equipment then they got up off their butt, went to the apparatus room, found it, and came back to tell me the correct answer. Some of you may say that this sounds harsh but that guy/gal will now associate the location of that piece of equipment with that event. We are not trying to embarrass anyone. What we are trying to do is stimulate thought and memory skills in our newer [and older] members.

When you teach, explain to your colleagues that you are only trying to get them to know as much about the apparatus as you know [or more]. My goal as an officer was to make my guys/gals better than me. You cannot teach people by using malice or shame. Do not make the learning experience a punishment. Create a situation where your members WANT to learn. Use scenarios to reinforce the need to know this information. Don’t just say “you need to know this because I said so.” It will turn them off faster than you think. Make learning fun and you will see that the results will be astonishing. What you may not realize, is that you are not only teaching them about the rig but, you are instilling leadership skills in someone who may one day become an officer in your department.

A veteran firefighter should accompany the junior members of any company or department during the weekly checkouts on the rig. Just because you are a 20-year member and an Ex-Chief that should not exclude you from walking the floor and opening up each and every compartment door to see what it contains. You probably need to do this as much as the new guy/gal. The same concept goes for the chauffeurs who are doing their weekly checkout.

What is wrong with grabbing a new guy, who may or may not be a chauffeur candidate, and having him or her shadow you as you perform the checkout?

Nothing, in my eyes. Any information or knowledge gained is just fine with me.

NONE OF THE ABOVE METHODS/TECHNIQUES WILL EVER BE SUCCESSFUL IF YOU DO NOT KNOW THE APPARATUS YOURSELF. So, get out on the apparatus floor and get to know your rigs.

I would like to thank Mike Capoziello for allowing me to fill in for him this month and we look forward to his return in next month’s edition.

– Jeff D About the author – Jeff DiLavore is a former member and an Ex-Chief of a Nassau County fire department, a Registered Nurse and a former EMT-CC/P. He is the Publisher of the FD Rant News and currently serves as a fire commissioner in a Suffolk County fire district. You can contact him at: jeff@FDRantNews.com

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Andrew Carpenter John Walthers

Mastic Beach Chief Mike Montella at a recent house fire.

Chris Sabella

Members from Yaphank after working at a recent MVA.

Andrew Carpenter

Glen Cove Firefighters at the Annual Open House in Glen Cove.

Bayville Members and Local Politicians at the wetdown for fireboat 5031.

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HAM RADIO UNIVERSITY

By Phil Lichtenberger

Briarcliff College January 10, 2016 Ham Radio University is an annual event held at Briarcliff College in Bethpage, NY on the first Sunday of the new year. This year marks the seventeenth year of HRU. There is a lot more to Ham Radio Univerity than the name lets on. For starters, this isn’t a college course or ham radio-only type of event. Ham Radio University is composed of several forums that run concurrently throughout the day that discuss items such as emergency power, proper grounding, DX and QRP methods, as well as other topics that may or may not directly releate to just Amatuer Radio.

This will by my 7th year presenting my Introduction to Scanner Radio forum. Three years ago, I was also asked to present an advanced class which directly follows the first class. In addition to the two scanner classes, I have also given presentations on home weather stations and the Amatuer Radio Relay League’s National Traffic system.

For those who are interested in learning a bit more about Ham Radio University you can read about the event online at http://hamradiouniversity. org/ The day starts at 9:00am, and there is a break at noon for the Keynote Speaker. Forums resume at 1:30pm and continue until the last forum closes around 3:30pm. There is a $3.00 suggested donation, door prizes to be awarded, and you can walk into any forum you wish, and skip the forums you are not interested in.

Below is the schedule at the time this article was written: Time

Room

Forum

Moderator

8:30 AM

H

Newcomer’s meeting - NEW – geared towards HRU first-timers with an overview of HRU, what to see and do.

Diane Ortiz K2DO

9:00 AM

A

Intro to Scanning

Phil Lichtenberger W2LIE

9:00 AM

B

ARRL Forum NYC/LI

Jim Mezey W2KFV

9:00 AM

C

Intro to DXing (propagation, history, techniques)

John Reiser W2GW, Ed Whitman K2MFY of LIDXA

9:00 AM

D

Transmitter Hunting

Larry Berger WA2SUH, Andy Kirschenbaum WA2CDL

9:00 AM

E

D-Star and Fusion

Randy Gutentag WA2RMZ, Scott Weis KB2EAR, Chris Wilson N0CSW

9:00 AM

F

LINUX for Ham Radio

Neil Goldstein W2NDG

10:00 AM

A

Advanced Scanner Forum

Phil Lichtenberger W2LIE

10:00 AM

B

NLI EmComm

Jim Mezey W2KFV

10:00 AM

C

Advanced DXing

John Reiser W2GW, Ed Whitman K2MFY of LIDXA, Bill Hudzik W2UDT

10:00 AM

D

Antenna Basics

Walter Wenzel KA2RGI

10:00 AM

E

DMR – using and programming Digital Mobile Radio - NEW

Bernie Hunt K2YO

10:00 AM

F

Young Ham Forum

Lew Malchick N2RQ

H

WORKSHOP – Cable Theory and RF Connectors - PreRegistration REQ Materials for the Connectors workshop donated from the Norm Wesler K2YEW Education Fund administered

by LIMARC

Richie Cetron K2KNB

10:00 AM

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Room

Forum

Moderator

11:00 AM

A

Six Meters during Cycle 24 – a review of the progress on Six Meters during the past two decades and what can be expected going forward with attention paid to the solar cycle projections.

Ken Neubeck WB2AMU

11:00 AM

B

The National Traffic System in NYC/LI

Gerard Pilate N2WGF

11:00 AM

C

Contesting for newcomers and non-contesters - NEW

Mel Granick KS2G

11:00 AM

D

Antenna Modeling

Edward Newman W2EMN

11:00 AM

E

Software Defined Radios - NEW

Neil Goldstein W2NDG

11:00 AM

F

QRP low power fun

John Meade W2XS

11:00 AM

H

WORKSHOP – Ethernet Connectors - PreRegistration REQ Materials for the Connectors workshop donated from the Norm Wesler K2YEW Education Fund administered by LIMARC

Richie Cetron K2KNB, Craig Ross KD2CXK

12:00 Noon

E

Keynote Speaker – Dave Sumner K1ZZ, Chief Executive Officer of the ARRL, the National Association for Amateur Radio

Dave Sumner K1ZZ

1:30 PM

A

Working Satellites with your HT

Pete Portanova W2JV

1:30 PM

B

Emergency Power for home

Jeff Schneller N2HPO

1:30 PM

C

Remote Station Operating using Elecraft K3 and K0

Rick Bressler K2RB

1:30 PM

D

Introductory guide to VHF/UHF operating - NEW

Bill Fastenau WB2QGZ

1:30 PM

E

Building your first ham station – a guide on setting up your HF station whether you live on a large or small lot. Discussion on what radio and antenna system you should consider, taking into account your time and money allocated to the hobby. There will be Q & A discussion at the end.

Phil Lewis N2MUN

1:30 PM

F

VE Session – all levels of Amateur Radio license exams - NOTE: This is an accredited ARRL VEC session and there is a $15 fee to take an exam. No preregistration is required. Walk-in and take an exam.

Bob Myers K2TV and VE Team

1:30 PM

H

WORKSHOP – Computer-Based Test Instruments you can get for free and use in your ham shack.

2-hour workshop. - PreRegistration REQ Bring your laptop preloaded with the 3 applications; links are available right here

A

MESH Networks

John Wilson KD2AKX

2:30 PM

B

Grounding for the Ham Station – This seminar will present an overview of grounding and bonding, as applied to the typical amateur radio installation, with regard to power, lightning protection and RF (antenna) grounding, especially with regard to compliance with 2014 National Electrical Code requirements.

Don Kane WB2BEZ

2:30 PM

C

Tips, Tricks and Techniques of the best operators – an interactive forum that answers your questions and provides solid advice about ham radio operating. Bring your questions and your best tips with you!

George Tranos N2GA

2:30 PM

E

Basics of HF operating - NEW – Two seasoned DX and contest operators guide you through the HF bands, modes, propagation, on-air procedures, and using rig controls to get the most out of your HF transceiver.

Phil Lewis N2MUN, Mel Granick KS2G

2:30 PM

F

VE Session (continued)

Bob Myers K2TV and VE Team

2:30 PM

H

WORKSHOP (continued) – Computer-Based Test Instruments you can get for free and use in your ham shack. 2-hour workshop. - PreRegistration REQ Bring your laptop preloaded with the 3 applications; links are available right here

Neil Heft KC2KY

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Neil Heft KC2KY 2:30 PM

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And now, a little bit of shameless self promotion! Here is what you can expect in the Intro and Advanced Scanning Forums that I will be presenting.

The Introduction class will consist of the powerpoint presentation that I have given in previous years, as well as other locations on Long Island.

The class starts by explaining the different types of systems you may find in conventional scanning such as simplex, repeater, and duplex operations. I also touch on the use of PL,DPL, and NAC codes and where they may be used and why.

When we move into the trunking part of the class, I demonstrate how a Trunk System works and how Motorola, EDACS, LTR, and P25 are different.

The end of the class reviews the different type of scanners that can be used on Long Island, and questions and answers.

If anyone would like a copy of the slides I will be using, please see http://www.w2lie.net/hru TheAdvanced class will be building onTrunk System monitoring. We will be touching on software such as UniTrunker,Pro96Com,ProScan,and BuTel. I plan on showing plenty of live demonstrations on how you can hook your scanner to a computer to collect frequency logs, and how to use it paired with a trunk decoder to discover more talk groups.

Wewillalsoshowhowtouseoldscannerstomakethemworkonarebandedtrunksystem,orhowtouseananalogscannertomonitordigitalfrequencies.

Both classes are open to Q&A, so if you have any questions, feel free to bring them with you.

If you have any question about the contents in this column, or have suggestions for future articles, please feel free to contact me at w2lie@ w2lie.net Until next month, remember you can follow my updates on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/w2lie.net and keep up to date on some of my projects on Instagram at http://instagram.com/w2lie and twitter http://twitter.com/w2lie 73 (Best Regards)

Phil / w2lie The Long Island FD Rant News/W2LIE.net Log Book brings you the latest scanning updates for Nassau and Suffolk Counties and the surrounding areas. This monthly column focuses on radio and communication issues as they relate to emergency services agencies. The column contains tidbits of information for all types of users from novice to professionals.

All questions can be submitted to the email address below and I will address them in the subsequent issues.

About the author— Phil Lichtenberger is the owner of Monitor Long Island, Inc. which owns W2LIE.net ,LongIslandFirePhotos.com and manages several other sites. Phil has been a licensed Amateur Radio operator since 1994 and has been listening to scanner and short-wave for 20 years. Phil also writes a quarterly column for the Scanner Digest Newsletter

Do you have any scanner related questions, tips or ideas for this column? Please submit them to: w2lie@w2lie.net

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