FD RANT NEWS Long Island, New York Volume 2, Edition 5
April – 2013
CORAM Fast Moving Fire Apartment Complex Fire With Roof Collapse
Photo by Robert Garofalo – ESA Photography st
Coram Ladder prepares to go to work at heavily involved fire on April 21 . Full story on page 77-78
GLEN COVE on a Hot Streak – Page 16 KINGS PARK Another Save at The Bluff – Page 36 MASSAPEQUA Nighttime Vacant Job – Page 42 CUTCHOGUE Fully Involved House Fire – Page 44 FD Rant News – Volume 2 Edition 5 – April, 2013 EAST NORWICH Roll Over With Pin – Page 62
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FD Rant News Long Island, New York The #1 digital publication for the Long Island Fire Service covering the NEWS you want to hear about.
Last month we brought you our biggest edition ever with over 100 pages of coverage. At that time, we thought we had peaked due to the shear number of fires that were occurring and we expected things to quiet down. Well, they didn’t. We have another monster edition this month. With every passing day, and with every emergency scene we cover several of our correspondents are hearing the same things wherever they go. Members of fire departments all across Suffolk and Nassau Counties are talking about how great our coverage is compared to other media products in our market. We are proud of the fact that our stories continue to be delivered to our readers in a timely manner; none of the scenes covered in our latest edition have occurred more than 6 weeks in the past. The other regular compliment we receive is that our scene coverage is in depth with many of our stories containing coverage at the height of the incident. Like I said many months ago, our correspondents are some of the best in the business but they can’t get shots of 20 foot flames shooting out the windows on every fire. What they do capture is fire departments and firefighters IN ACTION. This is just another of MANY qualities that make FD Rant News far superior to the other guys. Our correspondents are not just a bunch of kids running around with point-and-click cameras either. Every one of them have had firefighting experience in the volunteer fire service and several are also retired FDNY members; with very few exceptions. Our correspondents are clearly identified, properly credentialed and they always check in with the officer in charge at the scene and ask for permission to move around the fireground. Safety is always our first priority when we cover emergency scenes and without hesitation we respect the directions and orders given to us by the Chief[s] or Officer[s] who are in charge at the scene. After all, THEY are the ones in charge of the scene, right? To date, not one of our correspondents, let me repeat that, NOT ONE, has been removed from an emergency scene or has been asked to leave a scene by the CHIEF or OFFICER in charge for any reason. We pride ourselves on our professionalism and on our respect for the departments that we cover each and every day. To imply anything otherwise is simply foolish no matter who you are or what your title is today. [that is….. if you even have a title]. Our motives and our intentions are clear and we are committed to performing our jobs SAFELY and PROFESSIONALLY AT ALL TIMES. Ever since we launched our publication it has been part of our model to ALWAYS present the fire service in a positive light. We are NOT news breakers, and we are not investigative journalists looking to “break a story”. We ARE people who love the fire service and who also love to photograph and cover the emergency scenes. Speaking on behalf of the entire staff of the FD Rant News, I would like to thank all of the members of the Long Island Fire Service for welcoming us to your respective towns and for allowing us to have the privilege of covering your depratments in action. We will continue to be out there. If you see one of us, please take the time to walk over and say hello. In spite of what you might have heard about us, WE DON’T BITE. In the process we will probably ask you to stand still long enough for us to take a shot of you or of a group of your members. Until next time, we would like take a line from an old TV show and pass it along to ALL of you: “Smile, you’re on candid camera”. We would also like to remind all of our readers that if you would like to join our team as a regular correspondent you can contact us as FDRantNews@verizon.net or call us at 631.766.3287 for more information.
Jeff DiLavore – Owner/Publisher FD Rant News – Volume 2 Edition 5 – April, 2013
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FD Rant News – April, 2013 Volume 2 - Edition 5
2 – Editorial 4 – Faces of the Fire Service 6 – Boston Strong 7 – Distance Learning by Jimmy McNamara 14– First Responder Education Day 19 – Common Sense by Mike Capoziello 28 – New Nassau Fire Marshal 30 – Advertise with us 33 – Big Buck Contest 35 – East Farmingdale TRT Drill 38 – SCVFF Burn Center Gala 39 – The Radio Room by Phil Lichtenberger 46 – Apparatus of the Fire Service 48 – Mack Attack 52 – Manorville FD Art Project 56 – Smart Ash by Duane Welliver 58 – Vendor Flyer – NAVRC 74 – Families of the Fire Service 92 – About the Authors 93 – Sponsor Page
Cover Photo by Robert Garofalo – ESA Photography
Owner/Editor/Publisher Jeff DiLavore Associate Editor Brian Welliver Graphic Editor Holly Luscher
Copy Editor Dave Cook
Social Media Consultant Mary Beth Steenson Kraese
Contributing Authors Phil Lichtenberger Jim McNamara Robert Senn Joe Laino Mike Capoziello Pete Silver Duane Welliver Tim Ivers Jeff O’Toole
Correspondents Mark Bellew Ken Bradbury Chris Colletti Lauren Cronemeyer Eric Devine Eric Dobrini Lauren Foschino Robert Garofalo Paul Krussmann Tom Lambui Kevin Madigan Ralph Moniello Brian Olsen Chris Sabella Ron Schankin Joe Sperber Nick Stein Andrew Tetreault Matt Thomas Kim Versheck Pat Welliver
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FACES OF THE FIRE SERVICE Lt. Michael Cosgrove of Selden back in action at a recent fire
Photo by Chris Sabella – On Scene Photography
Members of Oceanside Southside Hose Company 2 at a recent fire
Photo by Kevin Madigan – K2M Photography
Members of the Hicksville Hazmat Team in Locust Valley
”Medford Command” Chief Maneri 5-14-32,Chief Hart 5-14-30,Chief Rivera 5-14-31
Photo by Rob Garofalo-ESA Photography Members Of Levittown Truck 626 (left to right) Mike Casella, John Reilly, Joe DeSimone, Ex Capt Al Williams, Nick Mouzakes
Photo by Eric Dobrini – Edobs Photography
Glenwood crew working in Glen Cove
Photo by Mark Bellew – All Hands Fire Photos
Photo by Mark Bellew – All Hands Fire Photos
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FACES OF THE FIRE SERVICE John Lussa – President of the SCVFF Burn Center, Vice President Cathy Herbst and Suffolk County FRES Commissioner Joe Williams at the SCVFF Burn Center Gala
Ex-Chief John Curley and John Curley both received awards for their actions in saving an occupant at a houose fire in Bellmore on November 12,2012
Photo by Jeff DiLavore – FD Rant News Chiefs for 2013 Joe Leavens 5-25-30, Mike Matteo 5-25-31, Pete Reimann 5-25-32 and Dave Panibianco 5-25-33
Recently out of the Chiefs office after serving their respective departments with distinction, Ex-Chief Kieran Keane of Commack [left] and Ex-Chief Tom Waldron of Brentwood [right] are once again “riding the back step”
Photo by Jeff DiLavore – FD Rant News
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Asst. Engineer Andrew Markus and the Port Washington FD received awards for their actions at a house fire on February 21, 2012
Ex-Captain Thomas Bloomfield and Ex-Captain Ronald Chowske received awards for their actions at a house fire on August 4, 2012
To view photos from the entire evening click here: LNBN 2013 NC AWARDS CEREMONY AllHandsFirePhotos 2013 NC Awards Ceremony
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WE STAND TOGETHER WITH OUR FELLOW AMERICANS IN BOSTON In the wake of the cowardly terrorist attacks carried out at the Boston Marathon earlier this month, and the ensuing manhunt for the two animals who committed the crime, all of us here at the FD Rant News and on Long Island in general, would like to send our condolences to the families of the victims who were killed and our best wishes to those that were injured. To the brothers and the sisters who responded to the scene to render aid to those who were injured and also to the agencies who worked tirelessly to hunt down and kill one of the animals and to capture the other, we salute all of you.
STAY STRONG AND GOD BLESS AMERICA.
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Distant Learning by Chief James McNamara
The Custodial Cocktail Johnny is a young man just out of high school who took a job with the local school district as custodian. On hire he was given very little training and sent off to clean the bathrooms of the very large school. He had very limited knowledge on clean as his mom took care of that at home. What he did know was that bleach is a good cleaning product. He also knew that ammonia worked real well too. If I just mix the two together this is going to rock! Does anyone see a problem with this?
I hope you said yes!
The active ingredient in bleach is called sodium hypochlorite. When mixed with ammonia it reacts and forms a toxic gas call chloramine. Chloramine is a yellow to colorless liquid with a strong odor. The vapors can irritate your eyes and mucous membranes. But Johnny’s biggest problem is going to be if he inhales these vapors. Breathing Chloramine vapors can irritate the lungs causing coughing and or shortness of breath. Higher concentrations can cause build-up of fluid in the lungs. Johnny is going to drown if he can’t get out of the area. When Firecomm tones out the Mayberry VFD for an aided case at the high school for a possible chemical exposure I highly recommend that the IC request a Haz Mat team to respond. While waiting for their arrival here are a few things that we can start doing for Johnny. Eye Contact Immediately flush with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Skin Contact Remove contaminated clothing. Wash contaminated skin with soap and water. Breathing Remove the person from exposure. Begin rescue breathing if breathing has stopped and CPR if the heart has stopped. Transport to the ER. Medical observation is recommended for 24 to 48 hours after breathing overexposure, as pulmonary edema may be delayed. Is the story about Johnny far-fetched? Not really… it has happened around the island. Other ways that these two chemicals can accidently be mixed is during the laundering of mop heads used for ammonia if bleach is introduced into the wash load. In a house hold kitchen it can also occur when one cleaning product with bleach as an active ingredient is mixed with a cleaner using ammonia as its active ingredient. Last but not least is the homeowner who is pouring several cleaners into one bottle to condense things and gain storage space. At any time you are unsure if Haz Mat is needed at your scene have request Firecom to give you a call on your cell and explain what you have. They can help you out and respond if needed. If in doubt have them respond. As an IC I would rather have them on my scene and not need them than need them and not have them.
Jim McNamara (Jimmy Mac) is a 25 year member and Ex-Chief of the North Bellmore Fire Department, served as the Department’s th
Training Coordinator, and is a founding member of both North Bellmore’s and the 6 Battalion Technical Rescue Team. Jimmy worked for the Nassau County Fire Marshal’s office for 14 years spending the last 12 as a Specialist on the Hazardous Material Response nd
Team. He also spent 9 years as a 2 Deputy Chief Instructor at the Nassau County Fire Service Academy where he taught Technical Rescue, Vehicle Extrication, Haz Mat, WMD and numerous other classes. Chief McNamara is currently the Adjunct Instructor for Distant Learning for the Nassau FD RANT.
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Early Morning Work in NORTH PATCHOGUE Story and Photos by Robert Garofalo The North Patchogue FD was toned out for a residential structure fire on Thursday March 28th at approximately 0310hrs. Before fire department units arrived on scene, dispatch advised that SCPD patrol units were reporting a working fire at the Washington Avenue home. With Chief of Department Jon Mentzel [5-17-31] arriving on scene, a working fire was confirmed and transmitted for heavy fire out the exposure 3 side and roof of a single story wood frame private dwelling. Under the command of Chief Mentzel, members from first due Engine 3 being supplied with a 5” line promptly stretched the primary attack line through the front door to begin knocking down the fire. Simultaneously, members conducted a primary search to confirm the initial report of all the occupants escaping the blaze, as well as beginning vent operations. With Engines 7 and 4 arriving on scene, a second line was ordered to the front door to assist with the knockdown while a third line was stretched to the rear to control exterior fire. Additional members including those from Rescue 5 assisted with the operations and also vented the roof until it proved too unstable to operate on. The North Patchogue FD was assisted at the scene by the Hagerman FD for RIT and the Patchogue FD for manpower. The Medford FD was on standby at North Patchogue’s headquarters for the duration of the alarm. Suffolk County Fire Coordinators Ron Magagna [5-0-2] and Bob Smith [5-0-4] were also on scene assisting. The SCPD Arson Squad is investigating the cause of the fire. No injuries were reported. Click Here for More Photos of North Patchogue’s House Fire
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Baby On Board for SOUTH FARMINGDALE Story and Photos by Michael Mackie On Sunday March 24, 2013 at 00:04 HRS The South Farmingdale Fire Department was toned out for Mutual Aid to the North Amityville Fire Co. for one ambulance to the scene of an active maternity. Chief 9703 & Ambulance 977 responded. Once they arrived on scene SCPD told the EMT that they have a female in labor in an upstairs apartment and they would need a stretcher and reeves to get the patient out safely. Captain/EMT Mackie told his crew to get the equipment and he would make his way into the apartment for primary assessment. The crew made their way up and quickly packaged the patient to begin the transport to Good Sam Hospital. While exiting Sunrise Highway onto the Robert Moses Causeway, the crew was told they were approximately three minutes out from the hospital. With only minutes left in their ride, the patient began to exclaim her need to push. The mother-to-be then pushed and Captain/EMT Mackie noticed the child’s head crowning. The ambulance was told to pull over and Mackie told woman to keep pushing. One minute later at 00:33hrs a Baby boy was delivered on the side of the Robert Moses Causeway by Mackie and the crew. With the baby delivered, they continued their trip to the hospital as the crew continued care of both Patients. Mom and baby are doing great. This is the first baby to be delivered in back of a South Farmingdale ambulance in over 15 years. From Left to Right – FF Bryan Purposa, Capt/EMT Michael Mackie, FF Philip Frontino, and FF John Boklak
SELDEN Multi Car MVA Story and Photos by Chris Sabella Early Wednesday night March 27, 2013 the Selden Fire Department was toned out for a three car accident on Route 25 and Highview Drive. Under the command of 5-25-31, Rescue 13 was ordered to take a position blocking traffic while the crew secured three cars. Selden responded with 3 ambulances and treated and transported 3 patients to a local trauma center. Suffolk County PD took 1 male into custody after failing several field sobriety tests Click Here for More Photos of Selden’s MVA
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Garage Goes Up in OCEANSIDE Story and Photos by Kevin Madigan - K2M Photography At approximately 21:30 hours on the evening of March 28th, the Oceanside Fire Department was dispatched to a reported garage fire at 271 Montgomery Avenue with Messick Avenue and Nassau Road as the cross streets. Upon arrival, first due Oceanside Engine 246 reported smoke showing from the private dwelling. Arriving units were met with a heavy fire condition inside an attached garage. Chief Kevin Klein [241] arrived on scene shortly after and he then transmitted a signal ten [working fire]. Initially Engine 246 was having difficulty with the hydrant they connected to so the second due engine, Engine 243, hit a hydrant and stretched in to the scene. Within minutes Engine 246 was able to get water flowing and stretched two lines. In all, four lines were stretched during operations with at least two of them going into operation. Rockville Centre responded to the scene with Ladder 447 as the FAST team and Ambulance 4462. During the operation Rockville Centre Truck Company was put to work. With Rockville Centre put to work, East Rockaway Ladder 403 became the new FAST truck. Standing by for Oceanside during the fire was RVC Engine 444, Baldwin Ladder 207, and East Rockaway Ambulance 4081. The fire was brought under control within forty minutes. As if the fire had not been tragic enough, it was brought to the attention of the crews working the fire that the occupants of the home had just recently moved back for the first time since Hurricane Sandy. All fire department units were under the command of Oceanside Chief of Department Kevin Klein [241] and the cause of the fire remained under investigation. Click Here for More Photos of Oceanside’s House Fire
MANORVILLE MVA Story and Photos by John Walther Ambulance and the alarm was placOn Friday March 29th, just before 6:00pm the Manorville Fire Department and Manorville Community Ambulance both toned out for a reported MVA at County Road 111 and Chapman Blvd. Manorville EMS was first to arrive on the scene and relayed back to county that they had minor injuries at the location. Shortly after, 2nd Assistant Chief Sal D' Amato[5-16-32] and Rescue 1 both arrived on scene and the crew of unit 1 went to work securing the vehicles. One person was transported to a local hospital via Manorville Community Ambulance and the alarm was placed under control at about 6:25 PMed under control at about 6:25 PM. Rant News – Volume 2 Edition 5 – April, 2013
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LEVITTOWN Gets Another Car Fire Story and Photos by Eric Dobrini At around 0057 hours on March 30, 2013, the Levittown Fire Department was notified for a working car fire on the corner of Craig lane and Wantagh avenue parked in the street. 6200 arrived on scene and took command confirming the working car fire. Ladder Truck 626 first arrived on scene awaiting the neighboring station's engine 623. They pulled one 1 ¾” handline and knocked down the front end as the truck warmed up the saws. Truck 626 cut open the hood and 623 extinguished the fire. The units were released shortly after.
Heavy Rescue at Familiar Intersection in RONKONKOMA Story and Photos by Chris Sabella On Saturday March 30, 2013 a Jeep SUV collided with a small car at a known dangerous intersection in the Ronkonkoma fire district. The vehicles collided at the the corner of the North Service Road of the LIE and Holbrook road around 3:00pm, trapping the driver of the SUV which had overturned several times eventually landing on its side. Chief Timmy Blewitt [5-24-30] was first on scene and quickly advised incoming units of the pin as well as the other patients that would need attention. Shortly after, Rescue Truck 8 and one ambulance arrived on scene and the tools were immediately put to work. Members of 2nd due engine “Skinny 6” and SCPD ESU also assisted with the extrication. The units worked together using multiple tools to remove the roof and free the trapped driver. A total of 5 people were transported to Stony Brook Hospital for treatment, including two children. Link to Gallery: http://onscenephotography.smugmug.com/
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MANORVILLE Motorcycle MVA Story and Photos by Thomas Lambui On Easter Sunday, 03/31/2013 at approx 14:00 hrs. a father and his two sons were out for a ride on their motorcycles on Mill Rd. in Manorville, near the intersection of Primrose Path. Two of the motorcyclists (both sons) were injured when they lost control while coming around a turn. Manorville F.D. and Manorville Community Ambulance responded. Under the command of Manorville Chief Zapparrata [5-16-30] the motorcycles were secured and the two patients were treated and transported to Brookhaven Memorial Hosp.
MASTIC Car vs. Tree Story and Photos by Thomas Lambui On Easter Sunday, 03/31/2013 at approximatly 13:30 hrs., the driver of a Hyundai Sonata misjudged a turn and crashed into a tree in front of 221 Barnes Rd. just north of Montauk Highway. Mastic F.D. used the Hurst Tool, a.k.a. “The Jaws of Life,” to cut one patient out of car under the command of Capt. Sunderman [5-12-50]. Mastic’s bravest used the tool to remove the rear door and “B” post. Three patients were transported to Brookhaven Memorial hospital, one in serious condition. Mastic F.D. was assisted by Mastic Volunteer Ambulance & Manorville Volunteer Ambulance.
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Lawerence Aviation Warehouse Fire in TERRYVILLE Story and Photos by Chris Sabella On Saturday afternoon, March 31st at 3:22pm, Terryville Firefighters were activated for a signal 23 unknown type fire at 100 sheep pasture rd in Port Jefferson. About one minute later, SCPD sector car 610 arrived on scene and radioed to his dispatcher that the warehouse on the grounds of Lawerence aviation was fully involved. Moments later, 2nd Assistant Chief Brendan Pilkington of the Terryville fire department arrived and began command operations by calling for mutual aid for tower ladders and engines to respond. As the first due engine arrived, they began an over 1 mile stretch of 5” supply. Additional units were needed to piggy back the supply as they crossed the nearby LIRR tracks and uphill to the fire ground. Chief Brendan Pilkington then ordered one ladder and one engine to each end of the football field size wareho use for exterior operations as flames and black smoke were blowing out of the roof. At least 10 departments battled the blaze that went on to at least midnight before units were able to begin taking up. Firefighters also used several 1 ¾” and 2 ½” handlines to fight the blaze from the outside. A report of two firefighters from Terryville were injured and SCPD Arson Squad as well as Brookhaven Town Fire Marshals responded for an investigation into the cause of the fire.
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GLEN COVE Unknown Fire Turns into Work Story by Jeff Dilavore Photos by Chief Peter Liotta-Roslyn Rescue FD The Glen Cove Fire Department, aided by neighboring departments and Glen Cove EMS had a very active week battling large fires, burning cars, and building fires. On Saturday March 30 at 1:45am the Glen Cove Volunteers were alerted to a “signal 8,” an unknown type of fire at Ellwood Street and Valentine Street. According to Second Assistant Chief Philip Grella Jr. and Glen Cove Fire Dispatcher #4, they received multiple calls for a big fire on Valentine Street so they upgraded the alarm to a General Alarm, “Possible house fire,” at 26 Coles Street. Meanwhile, firefighter and next door neighbor Robert “Rabbit” Budzenski saw that the rear of the next door neighbor’s house was on fire and two occupants were on the porch roof. He asked if anyone else was in the house and they stated no. Budzenski then got a ladder from his garage as 3rd assistant Chief Robert Marino [5203] arrived at the scene and declared the fire a Signal 10 [working fire]. Firefighter Budzenski put his ladder up and escorted the homeowners down unhurt and safe. Chief Joseph Solomito arrived right behind Chief Marino and set up command while Chief of Department Rodni Leftwich [5200] took up operations in front and Chief Marino took up operations in the rear of the building. Engine 525, according to Grella, was first due. They were ordered to lay in a 4” supply line and stretch two 1 ¾” hand lines to the rear of the building. Ladder 5211 was 2nd due. They started truck operations while engine 528 was ordered to lay in another 4” supply line from the hydrant and stretch another 1 ¾” hand line to the front door. Mutual aid was provided by Sea Cliff Fire Department for a Fast Team to the scene while Glenwood Landing Fire Co. was dispatched for one ambulance to Glen Cove EMS. The GCVFD had four engines, one ladder, 1 rescue, 1 fire police unit and all four chiefs on the scene with approximately 175 members. The Nassau County Fire Marshall was called in and the fire is under investigation.
BAY SHORE Investigates Building Fire Story and Photos by Brian Welliver On Easter Sunday at around 5:30pm the Bay Shore Fire Department responded to a report of a building Fire at 1391 Brentwood Road. The complainant told dispatchers that they saw flames coming from a vent in the building. Upon arrival, Assistant Chief John Ippolito [3-131] established command in front of the building and started directing crews in. The first due engine 3-1-2 stood by the hydrant as crews from Ladders 3-1-4 and 3-1-7 investaged the HVAC system on the roof and inside the building. Further investigation didn’t turn up any fire and crews took up shortly after
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Overturned in MASTIC Story and Photos by Thomas Lambui On April 1st, at approximately 22:50 hrs., a two car accident occurred, resulting in a Honda Civic overturning after colliding with a Ford Yellow Cab. Mastic F.D. and Mastic Vol. Amb. responded along with S.C.P.D. 7th pct. One victim (operator of Honda) was able to self extricate and was transported by Mastic Volunteer Ambulance to Brookhaven Memorial Hospital with minor injuries. The accident occurred at at the intersection of William Floyd Pkwy. & Grand Ave. in Mastic. Chief Mickert [5-12-30] and Chief Amato [512-31] of the Mastic F.D. were in charge of the scene.
Uplifting Experience in CENTEREACH Story and Photos by Robert Garofalo The Centereach FD responded to this four car MVA on Tuesday, April 2nd at approximately 2300hrs. The accident happened on Hammond Road near Kejaro Court after the Ford sedan heading south plowed into three parked cars. Firefighters on scene secured the vehicles while the driver was evaluated at the scene for relatively minor injuries by EMS personnel. He was transported to Stony Brook University Medical Center by fire department ambulance.
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SMITHTOWN Fiery Wreck with Injuries Story and Photos Joe Palazzo At 9:30pm on April 2nd, The Smithtown Fire Department was dispatched for a two car Heavy Rescue Motor Vehicle accident with a fully involved car fire on Route 347. Upon arrival of all Chiefs, it was confirmed there was negative entrapment of any victims. Engine 4-2-5 was the first due Engine on scene and they immediately stretched a handline to extinguish the vehicle. The fire was out within minutes and a signal 4 was transmitted. Two passengers were transported to St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center and another patient was taken to Stony Brook University. Chiefs on scene were Chief John Hansen [4-2-30] and Assistant Chiefs Steve Sisino [4-2-31], Tim Murphy [4-2-32] and Mike Landigran [42-33]. Click Here for More Photos of Smithtowns Fiery MVA
Basement Job in LEVITTOWN Story and Photos by Eric Dobrini . On Wednesday, April 3rd at around 1645 hrs, the Levittown Fire Department was alerted for a house fire with a possible victim in the basement at 3585 Courtney Lane. Prior to FD arrival, the victim was brought to safety by Nassau County PD. 6201 arrived on scene first advising smoke showing, and 6200 pulled up shortly after confirming the working fire. 622 was the first due engine and quickly stretched a 1 ¾” handline to the rear for the basement fire. The first due truck 626 put their ladder to the roof and conducted primary searches throughout the structure. All searches were negative and the fire was knocked down shortly after. Several Mutual aid departments were called to assist such as, Hicksville, Bethpage, East Meadow, and North Bellmore.
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COMMON SENSE (AND OTHER STUFF) By Mike Capoziello
“SIZE UP Part 3: COAL WAS WEALTH” For the Last 2 months we have been discussing the classic 13 point size up acronym “COAL WAS WEALTH” while applying it to a real incident and the thought process as it unfolded. The incident was a house leveled from an apparent natural gas explosion at 1:37am on a Tuesday. Let’s continue on with “WEALTH”. W- Weather-no wind but it did rain at times during the incident. Lightning would have been a concern, as well as a severe down pour. IC’s think about where to shelter displaced civilians, especially in adverse weather conditions. Think Red Cross; also keep in mind they always want a count of how many adults and children are affected. E- Exposures-this was an urgent concern. Both homes to the 2 (left) and 4 (right) sides of the fire building had what appeared to be exterior fires effecting the structures. Crews needed to search these homes and evacuate occupants asap. Multiple lines were stretched to protect these homes as the firefighting priority. The fire building itself was-as Assistant 70 stated “leveled”. A- Area and height-we had a 2 story p/d on about a 40 x 100 lot blown apart to the height of about ½ to 1 story at various points. A tower ladder was able to maneuver to the front of the building and was put into operation as well as numerous 2 inch and 2 ½ inch hand lines. An engine was positioned on the block to the rear of the 3 side and ordered to stretch a line from that block through the yards to protect exposures. It is very important to have good communication and coordination with many lines in play from different directions. L- Location-this is the location of the FIRE in a building, not the address/location of the alarm. There was no question of its location. Of immediate concern was what appeared to be a gas fed fire, more on that in a minute. T- Time of day-01:37 AM, this must be calculated when trying to determine life hazards. This brought me back to the “L”- Life Hazard acronym. Since the accountability of the occupants was of great concern crews first searched the outer perimeter for surface victims or anyone who may have been blown from the structure. A mutual aid Technical Rescue Team would also be requested to help with the search. An officer from was assigned to interview neighbors so we could get an idea of how many people live in the home normally. The officer was instructed to stay in touch with the police who were trying to do the same as far as accounting for the occupants and share info as they each received it. We had reports of multiple people in the home who managed to escape prior to the explosion. This turned out to be not true the one occupant of the home was in the hospital at the time, in fact he was there for a few days. We got lucky. Another “T” I have added to this letter of the acronym is “T” for Time operating. Firecom tells us when we are 10 minutes into an operation. This is particularly important to a volunteer department. At the 10 minute mark the operation should be well underway, lines should be stretched and water should be on the fire. The 10 minute mark also prompts me into finding out how the first line is doing. What have they got are they making progress or are they only holding their ground, FD Rant News – Volume 2 Edition 5 – April, 2013
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which in that case could mean a second line of larger diameter may be needed to replace the original line. If things are not going well and there is a lack of manpower a switch to a defensive strategy may be necessary. H- Hazmat-the obvious hazmat concern was what caused this explosion and what else could be in the house/rubble. It was assumed the house was leveled by some sort of natural gas explosion but you always have to keep your thought process open to something else, possibly something more criminal and sinister at play. In this case it was caused by natural gas. The fire was also being fed on the 1 side of the building by a ruptured gas line. During this part of the acronym I always think of the utilities. The electric and gas were requested forth with and were automatically notified by our dispatch center when the signal 10 was transmitted. The gas was shut off at the curb by our people. This helped with the extinguishment of the main body of fire. Adding to the chaos was the fact that there were guns and live rounds of ammunition stored inside the home. Live rounds were discharging at one point in the operation which had to be addressed by the crews in the area. The Fire Marshals Hazmat unit was also requested. The other “H” I use in the acronym stands for Hotdogs. Simply put I think of hotdogs as the typical fire department function food. This in turn has me thinking REHAB. Our department has a dedicated rehab vehicle that responds on every signal 10. I will make sure of its status and where it is located at the scene. Later into an incident, when I run these acronyms though my mind again, this H will prompt me into making an announcement over the radio of the rehab unit’s location, as well as asking the officers how their crews are doing, and if they need replacements. So there you have it, this acronym covers many strategic concerns on the fire ground. Each step in the thought process leads to other questions that must be addressed along the way. Have the secondary searches been completed, what’s the status of the utilities, how is the truck making out in their jobs, where is my EMS staged? The thought process and order of acronyms may jump around a bit as compared to how they occur on the fire ground. However the main goal is that these areas of concern get addressed, and continually re-evaluated as new information is gained throughout the alarm. This acronym is a very useful tool in helping you cover those areas. Bottom line as an Incident Commander or even someone with the chance of being the “man” running it all, you need to have a pre-determined plan to help you in managing your strategy and tactics. You need to figure this out before hand, and be comfortable and confidant in whatever methods you use to keep you focused on your role as Incident Commander. Remember your job is not done once you transmit a signal 10, it’s only just begun. I will close this by “stealing” a line from John Norman’s Fire Officer’s Handbook of Tactics. “Hope is not an effective strategy.” Be Safe All.
Mike Capoziello is a 28 year member of Hook and Ladder Company #2 and former Chief [2011-12] of the Elmont FD. He
serves as a Department Training Officer, Public Information Officer and Historian. He has 20 plus years’ experience as a houseman and dispatcher in various Nassau County departments and is currently a Supervising dispatcher with Nassau County Firecom, training officer for the Fieldcom unit-Member of the Nassau County fire service Critical Incident Stress team for the past 11 years and is a liaison for the team to the Nassau County Fire Commission.
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YAPHANK Assists ASPCA Story and Photos by Robert Garofalo The Yaphank FD was toned out for a “ventilation assist” on Tuesday, April 2nd at approximately 1530hrs. The request came from the ASPCA while they were in the process of rescuing approximately 200 pets from a two story single family home on Lincoln Road. Reportedly, the elderly female homeowner was attempting to rescue the pets over a prolonged period of time but was obviously unable to properly care for them. Under the command of Chief Tom Woods [5-30-32], members from Engine 9 wearing full PPE entered the home assisting the ASPCA with exhaust fans to help rid the home of the noxious fumes. During the operation, members from Ambulance 16 and First Responder 80 remained on scene for medical standby. Among the approximately 200 pets rescued were dogs, cats, lizards, turtles, rats, chinchillas, ferrets, hamsters and rabbits. Unfortunately, some of the animals were deceased and became food for the living animals. Once the home was deemed sufficiently ventilated, Chief Woods placed the alarm under control Click Here for More Photos of Yaphank FD Assisting the ASPCA
By the Book in BELLPORT Story and Photos by Robert Garofalo. The Bellport FD was toned out for a residential structure fire on Wednesday, April 3rd at approximately 1315hrs. The home on Bellport Avenue off of Beaver Dam Road had heavy fire showing out the exposure 2 and 3 corner and a heavy smoke condition from the roof. Under the command of Chief Jason Crane [5-1-31], a working fire was promptly transmitted for fire in a single story wood frame private dwelling. Members from first due Engine 3 being supplied with a 5” line from a nearby hydrant quickly stretched the primary attack line to the front door while members from Truck 13 began vent, entry and search operations. As members from Engine 3 attacked the main body of fire, Truck 13 members conducted a primary search locating the families’ deceased pet dog and also confirming no occupants inside. Subsequently, two handlines were placed into operation to bring the fire under control. Mutual aid response to the scene included Brookhaven for RIT and the Hagerman and North Patchogue fire departments for additional manpower. South Country Ambulance also responded and handled medical standby for the duration of the alarm. The cause of the fire is under investigation Click Here for More Photos of Bellport’s House Fire FD Rant News – Volume 2 Edition 5 – April, 2013
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GLEN COVE Continues Busy Week Story and Photos Mark Bellew On Wednesday April 3 at 7:44pm, the GCVFD was alerted to a possible house fire at 24 Ravine Avenue in Glen Cove. Dispatcher #1 and Chief of Department Rodni Leftwich received multiple calls for a house fire and possible car burning next to the house. 1st Assistant Chief Joseph Solomito was on scene first and right behind him was 3rd assistant Chief Marino, and 2nd Assistant Chief Philip Grella. Chief Solomito transmitted a signal 10(working fire) with heavy fire coming out of the attic windows. Chief Grella went inside and conducted a search for victims on the first, second and third floors. Chief Marino was outside running operations while Chief Solomito set up command. Chief Grella radioed that no victims were found in the primary search of the first and second floor but he couldn’t make it to the attic due to the heavy volume of smoke. Chief Grella ordered two 1 ¾” hand lines to the rear of the house up to the second floor so they could make it to the third floor. First due 525 stretched the lines to the rear of the building and ladder 5211 set up on the side of the building with hose lines in place. Shortly after, the truck company began the attack on the fire. Sea Cliff Fire Department was called for a Fast Team and Glenwood Fire Co. Was called for a tower ladder to the scene which set up in front of the fire building. Roslyn Rescue was called for an engine to stand by at GC headquarters and Locust Valley was called for an ambulance to stand by at Glen Cove EMS headquarters. In total, the GCVFD had five engines, 1 ladder, 1 rescue truck, 1 fire police unit and 3 chiefs at the scene. About 100 volunteers battled the blaze. The Nassau County Fire Marshall was called in and the fire is under investigation.
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ELMONT Makes a Quick Stop Story and Photos by Logan Ethan On March 28th, The Elmont Fire Department made an aggressive attack on a basement fire on Clement Avenue, containing it to the room of origin. Assisting Elmont was mutual aid from Malverne, Stewart Manor, Valley Stream and Franklin Square with New Hyde Park providing station coverage.
Brush Burns in YAPHANK Story and Photos by Thomas Lambui On April 4th at approximatlely 18:25 hrs., the Yaphank F.D. was toned out for a reported brush fire between Yaphank Woods Blvd, and the Long Island Expressway, west of the William Floyd Parkway. Under the command of Yaphank 2nd Assistant Chief Thomas Wood [5-30-32], Yaphank stump jumpers were able to enter and attack the fire containing it to a three acre area. The Ridge Fire Department also responded for mutual aid under the command of Chief John Mirando III [5-22-30]. Click Here for More Photos of Yaphank’s Brush Fire Authors note: this was Chief Wood’s (and his Asst. Braydens) first command at a fire, we wish him and his dept. congrats, and many more years under his tutelage
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MANHASSET LAKEVILLE MVA Story and Photos by Logan Ethan The Manhasset Lakeville Fire Department and the Nassau County Emergency Ambulance Bureau responded to a Motor Vehicle Accident on April 4th. The rollover accident involving 3 vehicles occurred at the intersection of New Hyde Park Road and Marcus Avenue in Lake Success. 1 Patient was transported to the local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Basement Job in OCEANSIDE Story and Photos by Fred Kopf - SNFP On Thursday April 4th, 2013 at approximately 7:40PM the Dispatcher for the Oceanside Fire District alerted the Oceanside Fire Department to a General Alarm to what sounded like a routine run for a report of smoke in the basement of a private dwelling at 3912 Carrell Blvd. in South Oceanside. Chief of Department Kevin Klein [Car 241] arrived on scene first and immediately reported smoke showing. After a quick size up, members reported a working basement fire in a two story split level private dwelling and a signal 10 was transmitted. Shortly after the working fire was transmitted, mutual aid was ordered to the scene. Companies reported that the fire was located in the basement that was under renovation after being damaged by super storm Sandy. Several hand lines were stretched to the basement and the floors above as fire was thought to be extending in the open voids in the walls. An aggressive push into the basement had the main body of fire knocked down before it any significant extension to the first floor. Members would spend the next hour opening walls and ceilings checking for any hidden fire. No injuries were reported and the Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of the fire.
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Car VS. Flatbed in RONKONKOMA Story and Photos by Chris Sabella - On Scene Photography On the morning of their elections, April 4th, the Ronkonkoma Fire department was toned out for an MVA on the East Bound Long Island Expressway at exit 61 involving a car and a flatbed truck. Under the command of Chief Timothy Blewitt [5-24-31 at the time of the call but is now 5-24-30], the crew was able to extricate the patient without the use of tools and quickly treat, package and transport the patient to Stonybrook University Hospital. Author’s Note: Later in the evening of this day, Chief Timothy Blewitt (seen in this photograph) was elected as the new Chief of the Ronkonkoma Fire Department [5-24-30]. We would like to congratulate Chief Blewitt on his success and wish him the best of luck.
Busy Morning in RONKONKOMA Story and Photos by Chris Isabella - On Scene Photography On Thursday, April 4th, for the second time that morning, an MVA was reported on the LIE; this time on the westbound portion just west of exit 61. Upon arrival, units discovered a car had driven into the back of a large oil truck injuring the driver. Under the command of 2nd Assistant Chief Jonathan “Hollywood” Santoli [5-24-32], crews were able to treat the patient with minor injuries. All units took up shortly after. Author’s Note: Later in the evening of this day, Chief Santoli was nominated and elected st as the new 1 Assistant Chief of the Ronkonkoma Fire Department. We would like to congratulate Chief Santoli and wish him the best of luck in his new role.
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HICKSVILLE MVA With Fire Story and Photos by Jeff DiLavore – FD Rant News Shortly after 9:30 am on Friday April 5th, the Hicksville Fire Department was alerted for an auto accident with fire at the intersection of West John Street and Newbridge Road. Assistant Chief Frank McGeough [9302] received an additional report of a possibly involved auto at the scene with multiple aided. Upon arrival on scene, it was determined that a small fire in the engine compartment of one of the vehicles was surpressed by NCPD officers using dry chemical extinguishers. Engine 937 arrived on scene and the crew stretched a booster line to finish off the job. Meanwhile, the two victims were treated by Hicksville EMS and also NCPD EMS at the scene. All units were up within 30 minutes
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Car Makes a Stop at BELLMORE Home Story and Photos by Kevin Madigan – K2M Photography . Just before 22:00 hours on the night of April 6th, the Bellmore Fire Department was dispatched to a reported motor vehicle accident with a possible car vs. house on South St. Marks Avenue. The Bellmore “fly car”, designated 6099, was among the first to arrive on scene and requested the presence of Bellmore Heavy Rescue 607 and an ambulance forthwith. The request for the forthwith response was due to two trapped occupants still inside the auto. Aside from Bellmore Heavy Rescue 607, NCPD ESU 2423 also responded to the scene. ESU Officers and Bellmore firefighters put the tools into operation to free the occupants. Once freed each occupant was loaded onto an awaiting stretcher and transported. Bellmore Fire Department Ambulance 6013 transported a thirty year old male with head and facial trauma. Meanwhile County Ambulance 2357 transported a fifty-one year old male with a head injury. Once the aided were transported the focus of the operation was turned toward shoring up the home to ensure stability. At this time North Bellmore was notified for their technical rescue team and responded to the scene with Heavy Rescue 653. Once the home was secured the auto was pulled away from the home by Rescue 607. All fire department units were under the command of Bellmore Second Assistant Chief Holl [600-02]. The home was at the corner of South St. Marks and Anthony Avenues and no one in the home was injured. Click Here for More Photos of Bellmore’s Car into House FD Rant News – Volume 2 Edition 5 – April, 2013
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LAKEVIEW EX-CHIEFS Continue to Leave Mark on the Fire Service Story by Jeff DiLavore – FD Rant News Photos by Frank Dubins and Kim Versheck - LNBN
Lakeview Fire Department Ex-Chief Robert J. DiLavore [1985-1986, 1996-1998], Ex-Chief Scott D. Tusa [1987-1988] and Jeffrey S. DiLavore [1999-2000] are pictured, following Scott Tusa being sworn in as the Nassau County Chief Fire Marshal on April 5th, 2013. Ex-Chief Bob DiLavore is still active in Lakeview entering his 37th year and has also been a Fire Inspector with the Nassau County Fire Marshal’s Office since 1988. Ex-Chief Tusa left Lakeview in 1988 to join the East Meadow Fire Department Ladder Company 1 where he served until 1996. He ultimately moved up through the ranks as a Fire Inspector, Supervisor, and Assistant Chief Fire Marshal to become the Chief Fire Marshal. Ex-Chief Jeff DiLavore left Lakeview in 2001 and is the current owner of the FD Rant News as well as the Nassau and Suffolk FD Rant Forums. Editor’s Note – Scott Tusa was Chief of the Lakeview Fire Department in 1987-1988. I joined the department a few months after his term had ended and in my first few months in the department he was a wealth of knowledge and resources as I learned the ropes as a probationary firefighter. He led by example and I am grateful to have had the opportunity to have served with him. I would like to wish him well during his tenure as the Chief Fire Marshal for Nassau County.
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Lakeview Ex-Chief [and current Hempstead Ladder 2 member] Tommy Scheel and Lakeview Ex-Chief Jeff DiLavore [owner of the FD Rant News] who served together in the Chiefs’ Office from 1998-1999 are together again at the Nassau County Fire Commission Awards Ceremony where Ex-Chief Scheel was awarded the Bronze Medal of Valor for his actions at a building fire on July 22, 2012. Tommy and Captain Sebastian Nicolas located a resident on the fire floor of a fire at 100 Terrace Avenue in Hempstead and were able to remove the victim who was transported to the hospital in critical condition. He is alive today because of their actions. You can read the entire story here as well as the rest of our Special Edition that covered the entire awards ceremony: 2013 Nassau County Fire Commission Awards Ceremony Editor’s Note – Tommy and I joined the fire department in the same year, moved up through the ranks together and served together in the Chiefs’ Office. Tommy has always been a great firefighter, a great teacher, a great leader, and most importantly, a great friend. I couldn’t be more proud of him. I tip my cap to you Thomas and I am proud to call you my friend - JD
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A Basement and Beach Job for LAKEVIEW Story and Photos by Kevin Madigan - K2M Photography Just after 11:00 hours on April 6th, the Lakeview Fire Department was dispatched to 486 Barbara Lane [White Star Avenue and Mary Ann Lane the cross streets] for a reported house fire. Upon arrival the first units on scene were met with a smoke condition emanating from the two story private dwelling and a signal 98 [smoke showing] was transmitted. Firefighters received additional information that the fire may be in the basement of the home and started to make their way down there. However, firefighters were met with fire beginning to make its way up the staircase and at that time the signal 10 [working fire] was transmitted. Rockville Centre was alerted as the FAST team and responded to the scene with Ladder 447. Also requested to respond to the scene were a Malverne Engine [E433] and an additional ladder from West Hempstead [Ladder 765]. During operations members of Rockville Centre Truck Company, who were originally called as the FAST team, were put to work so Hempstead Ladder Two responded to the scene to fill the void that was left. Lakeview Engine 414 was the first engine on scene and put two lines into the operation to fight the fire. Lakeview Ladder 411 was the first truck company to arrive on the scene. Within thirty minutes firefighters had the fire under control under the command of Lakeview Chief of Department Heather Senti [4100]. An Elmont engine and Lynbrook ambulance helped to provide standby during operations. Click Here for More Photos of Lakeview’s Hosue Fire
Lucky Lady in MEDFORD Story and Photos by Robert Garofalo The Medford FD along with Medford Ambulance responded to this MVA, Saturday, April 6th at approximately 1030hrs. The accident which involved a Saturn sedan and a roll-off dumpster truck happened at the intersection of Route 112 and Commercial Boulevard. Under the command of Chief of Department William Hart [5-14-30], members secured both vehicles while Medford EMS tended to the female driver of the Saturn. Fortunately for her the injuries sustained were relatively minor in nature considering the vehicle that drove over her car. She was transported to the hospital by Medford Ambulance. Shortly after all units were up and available. Click Here for More Photos of Medford’s MVA FD Rant News – Volume 2 Edition 5 – April, 2013
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Ridge F.D. Phoenix Company #2 Hosts First Annual Big Buck Contest & Wild Game Dinner Story and Photos by Thomas Lambui On 04/06/2013, Phoenix Co. 2 of the Ridge F.D., hosted their first annual “Big Buck Contest & Wild Game Dinner”, originally scheduled for 02/09/2013 but rescheduled due to snow. The contest was open to any and all hunters who had legally bagged a Whitetail Buck Deer anywhere in N.Y. State between October 01, 2012 and January 25, 2013. Entry fee was $50.00/hunter with the winner being awarded half of all entry fees. This years winner was Justin Schwabe who bagged a 139” nine-point whitetail buck deer. The event was cohosted by Ducks Unlimited, Smith Point Archery, and Island Wide Taxidermy.
Winner of this years “Big Buck Contest” Justin Schwabe, who bagged a nine-point, 139”, Whitetail Buck. Mr. Schwabe won half of the entry fees for this years contest.
Hosts of the Big Buck Contest & Dinner : (Pictured L to R) FF Jeremy Giammatteo, 2nd Lt. Walter Gordon (5-22-72), 1st Lt. Ed Matthews (5-22-62), and Capt. Eugene (Gene) Deal (5-22-52) of Phoenix Co. 2, Ridge F.D.
Attendees of the dinner, where camo attire was NOT a requirement but definitley recommended, were entertained by awesome musical guests, Cold Shot Entertainment. During the event there were 50/50 raffles, door prizes, a raffle by Ducks Unlimited in which the winner was able to choose the gun of their choice. The winner of the Ducks Unlimited raffle, Robert Mullane, opted to choose a Stoeger over/under 12 gauge shotgun, valued at approximately $450.00. There was also a raffle of a Hoyt compound hunting bow with an approximate value of $600.00. A dinner of wild game was prepared and served by the members of Co. 2, and a great time with food, drink, and music was had by all (including yours truly). Next years event should prove to be even bigger and better. Get your hunting licenses now!!!!
Co-host and vendor, Ducks Unlimited. The winner of the D.U. raffle was able to choose any of the thirty guns pictured on the banner. The winner opted for the Stoeger “Condor” over/under 12 gauge shotgun ($450.00 value)
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BAY SHORE Heavily Involved Daytime Job St On Saturday April 7th at 15:12 hours the Bay Shore Fire Department was alerted for a Signal 13 at 34 Girard Street. Assistant Chief Joh Ippolito [3-1-31] responded as well as Assistant Chief Ed Kunz [3-1-32]. They arrived to find a two story PD with heavy fire showing out of the 2-3 corner. Command was established by 3-1-31 and stating possible gas fed fire. A Signal 11 gas and electric were rrequested. A total of 3 lines were stretched and operated to bring the fire under control. Mutual aid was provided by West Islip, Islip, Brentwood, North Babylon, East Islip, and BSBRA. The Fire Marshal was requested as well as the Arson Squad. The scene was secured by 1830 hours. ory and Photos by Ken Bradbury – Deer Park Fire Photo
NORTH PATCHOGUE Battles Brush Fire Story and Photos by Thomas Lambui On April 7th at approximately 16:00 hrs., the North Patchogue F.D. responded to reports of a brush fire to the rear of Woodside Nursery & Garden Center located at 134 E. Woodside Ave. in Patchogue. North Patchogue units, under the command of Assistant Chief Volpe [5-17-32], attacked the brush fire with the assistance of stump jumpers from mutual aided departments Patchogue, Medford, Blue Point, and Hagerman. Representatives from the Suffolk County Fire Marshalls office also responded. The fire was declared under control within an hour by Chief Volpe
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EAST FARMINGDALE Technical Rescue Drill Sharpens Skills Story and Photos by Brian Welliver – FD Rant News On Sunday morning April 7th, the East Farmingdale Fire Department conducted a technical rescue drill on the campus of S.U.N.Y. Farmingdale in Lehman Hall. The West Babylon and West Islip Fire Departments also participated. The purpose of the drill was to practice rescue techniques and provide members with a real life scenario complete with victims and challenging tasks needing to be performed for their removal. The scenario was “dispatched” as a 16/23 industrial accident. Upon arrival of the first members on scene it was determined there were multiple victims who were trapped and/or missing. The first victim was found with severe life threatening injuries suspended by his safety harness in a stairwell. Crews useda rescue rope system to facilitate his removal. Meanwhile, a second victim who was pinned beneath debris in a room that was located on the 3rd floor. A wall was breached to gain access to the victim before airbags and cribbing were used to lift the debris off the victim. The victim’s condition deteriorated during the operation and he was removed via a window using a hauling system that West Islip had set up utilizing a ladder truck as a high point. A 3rd victim was located in a room with a large amount of debris in the path to reach him. He was also trapped under debris. The team opted to use a tunneling technique to get to the victim. He was removed using a rope hauling system through the interior stairwell. The length of the drill lasted for just over an hour before a critique was performed and a discussion about the evolution took place.
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KINGS PARK Another Water Rescue Story and Photos by Jim LoDuca – KPFD Photo Unit
On Sunday April 7, 2013 at about 17:20hrs, Kings Park Fire Department was activated for a “16/23 Water Rescue; overturned Kyacker about One Mile north of the Kings Park Bluff in the Long Island Sound.” Boat 4-1-19 as well as Heavy Rescue 4-1-9 were immediately dispatched to the Bluff under the command of Chief Mark O’Brien [4-1-30] along with Assistant Chiefs Dan Guilfoil [4-1-31] and Tim Clark [4-1-33]. An unidentified person at the Bluff who was bird watching at the time, had seen the kayak overturn and the person in the water through her binoculars She quickly dialed 9-1-1 and gave her location. A Suffolk County Police Helicopter was on scene and notified the Kings Park FD they were hovering above the Kyack with one person in the water. The person had been in the water for nearly 30 minutes with a water temperature estimated at 38 degrees. As the boat reached the kayak, the victim had been unable to hold on any longer and fell face down into the water. Without hesitation, one of the members of Kings Park’s Water Rescue Team went into the water and quickly grabbed the victim and lifted him to other personnel in the boat. The patient was immediately moved to shore where EMS personnel were staged and treatment began. The patient was moved to the awaiting ambulance and transporte to St. Catherine Hospital where his core body temperature was reported to have been 85 degrees F. EDITOR’S NOTE: This was the 2nd water rescue involving kayakers in as many weeks in the same vicinity. On Saturday April 27th at Kings Park Fire Department’s Annual Installation Dinner several members were presented with Life Saving Awards by Chief Mark O’Brien for their actions on this call. Without the rapid intervention by the crews, the patients surely could have perished. All of us here at FD Rant News salute the teamwork and professionalism of everyone involved. - JD
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Car vs. Pole in ROCKVILLE CENTRE Story and Photos by Pete Scarinzi On April 7th, at approximately 2:56am, the Rockville Centre Fire Department was dispatched to an overturned vehicle on DeMott Ave. with a cross of N. Long Beach Road. Units arrived shortly after to find the patient had self-extricated from the vehicle. RCFD units that were on scene were 446, 442 and 4403. Members from E-442 checked the overturned Chevy Malibu for any leaking fluids and the units were up within 30 minutes of activation. One patient was transported via A-4469 to NUMC
LOCUST VALLEY Cement Truck Overturns Story and Photos by Mark Bellew – All Hands Fire Photos At approximately 1:00pm on April 8th 2013, the Locust Valley Fire Department and Old Brookville Police Department were notified of an overturned Cement Truck at the intersection of Piping Rock Rd & Underhill Rd. The first arriving units did indeed find a cement truck on its side in the middle of the intersection with its driver selfextricated. There were no other vehicles involved and no apparent injuries. The only threat was an actively leaking saddle tank. HAZMAT teams from Hicksville and the Nassau County Fire Marshal’s Office were requested to the scene to mitigate. Hicksville 9312 and members of the HAZMAT team went to work offloading the trucks fuel into storage drums. Once the fuel was offloaded, command paced the incident under control and turned the scene over to Old Brookville PD and a heavy tow contractor for vehicle recovery.
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Suffolk County Volunteer Firefighters [SCVFF] Burn Center Foundation Gala Story by Cathy Herbst Photos by Jeff DiLavore – FD Rant News
The Suffolk County Burn Center Committee
On Sunday April 7, 2013 the Suffolk County Volunteer Firefighters Burn Center Fund celebrated their 30th Anniversary with a Gala at Flowerfield in St James. President John Lussa along with 1st Vice President Cathy Herbst, 2nd Vice President Dawn Meyers, Secretary Claudia Harford and Treasurer Jerry Owenburg received commendations from Suffolk County FRES Commissioner Joe Williams and Suffolk County Volunteer Firefighters 1st Vice President Peter Cincotta. The night was filled with dancing provided by DJ Angela who kept the floor moving. The organization looks forward to continuing service for Suffolk Fire Departments, Ambulances Services and Ladies Auxiliaries. Thank you for all of your years of support.
Martha Clara Chairwoman Sandra Stansberry,DJ Angela Ferrara, 1st Vice President Cathy Herbst and Charles Gilbert
Editor’s Note: I was honored to be able to attend this event and photograph all of the attendees. The SCVFF Burn Center Foundation is a wonderful organization President John Lussa, Ellen Owenburg and Treasurer Jerry Owenburg run by outstanding people. I would like to thank President John Lussa and Vice President Cathy Herbst as well as all of the other officers of this organization for their hospitality and for the great work.
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The Radio Room By Phil Lichtenberger – Monitor Long Island
Building your Monitoring Post Antennas Part II: The Omnidirectional Antenna
The antenna section of the “Building your Monitoring Post” series has been broken down into four total sections. This month’s discussion will be on omnidirectional and Isotropic antennas. If you have any questions about any topics discussed, please e-mail me at w2lie@w2lie.net This series consists on the following parts: Part I – Basic Antenna Theory Part II – Omnidirectional Antennas Part III – Directional Antennas Part IV – Antenna Placement and Tips Omnidirectional The Omnidirectional antenna is the antenna that most of us think of when someone mentions the word antenna. As the name implies, Omnidirectional radiates in a 360 degree pattern, with the majority of the signal radiating directly outwards from the antenna, decreasing to zero as you make your way near the top and bottom of the antenna. This creates a donut shaped propagation plot, as shown at the right. In this example, the antenna is mounted vertically (or vertically polarized), in the center of the plot and the top and bottom of the antenna do not radiate. However, turning this antenna on its side, or making it horizontally polarized, would turn this antenna into a directional antenna, with a null spot on each end, and the most amount of energy radiating along the length of the antenna. Common examples of omnidirectional antennas The omnidirectional antenna is the most commonly used antenna. You will see them in use on most items that require an antenna. For example, omni antennas can be found on your car, on top of your radio. Your Wi-Fi devices your cell phone are usually designed with omnidirectional antennas. Credit: www.vonwentzel.net
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Even though all omnidirectional antennas perform the same function, not all omnidirectional antennas are designed equally. There are many types of omnidirectional antennas. The most common fall into two categories: monopole and dipole. And there are more types of omnidirectional antenna designs in each category. Changing the design characteristics of the antenna can change the antenna’s gain. When you change the gain of the antenna, you are also changing the radiation pattern. The typical donut shape of an omnidirectional radiation pattern will become elongated as more gain is introduced. The trade-off to adding gain is the change in the angle above the horizon where the null of the antenna starts. You can see the difference gain makes on the antenna’s pattern at the image to the left. An antenna with no gain is in blue, and you can see how adding gain changes the radiation pattern in orange.
There are several types of antenna designs that fall under omnidirectional. Two of the most common are dipoles and monopoles. As the name implies, a dipole antenna consists of two elements that radiate. Most dipole antennas are fed from the center point of the antenna. So what happens if you use half of a dipole to act as ground, or a reflector? You then have a monopole. A monopole has one element, the radiator, pointed upward, and the ground of the antenna underneath the plane of the antenna. One of the easiest ways to understand this is to think of an AM broadcast tower. The tower itself is the antenna. Below the antenna, is the ground, and along the ground are radials that extend outwards from the tower. The antenna (or tower in this case), and the radials must be resonate on the frequency that the antenna was designed to operate on. If you elevate your antenna on a mast and it no longer makes connection with the ground, you must supply one. These are known as radials. The radials extend outward from the antenna usually at the feed point, and act as the ground. A whip antenna is a common dipole design, and so is the ground plane antenna. Ground plane antennas are very common in the amateur radio word because they are cheap, effective, and are very easy to build and tune. Isotropic Antenna The last antenna class I want to cover in the section are Isotropic are not omnidirectional antennas, they both radiate 360 degrees out Unlike omnidirectional antennas, they do not have a null at the top of Diamond D-130J Discone The most widely used Isotropic antenna is a discone antenna. They around, and also directly overhead. This makes them the perfect fans, as well as mil-air enthusiasts because they cover right into the pick up signals from just about any angle over the horizon. Since the broad banded, they are commonly used in the amateur radio world as a transmitter antenna.
antennas. While they from the antenna. their radiating patters. pick up 360 degrees antenna for aviation 300Mhz band, and will discone antenna is
Recommended Antennas If you are looking for a new antenna, here are a few omnidirectional antennas I suggest (and an Isotropic as well): •
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o ST-2 Wideband Antenna http://bit.ly/14nfyma o ST-4 Discone Antenna http://bit.ly/10iFYwU o Mobile Use o SpectrumForce Mobile Antenna http://bit.ly/Y31YPY o Austin Spectra Mobile Antenna http://bit.ly/Z1cyoc Portable Antenna o Tele Gainer Telescoping Antenna http://bit.ly/ZNm6q1 o Super Gainer Antenna http://bit.ly/14ngE16
If you have any questions, or comments about antennas, please feel free to e-mail me at w2lie@w2lie.net and I will be sure to answer your e-mails in upcoming columns.
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Newly Elected Officers Get Salty In MASSAPEQUA Story and Photos by Eric Devine
On April 8th 2013 just a little passed 2300 hours just a few hours after the newly elected company officers took office Massapequa Fire Dept. was toned out for a house fire at 287 Clocks Blvd in East Massapequa. With guys still hanging around the stations after the swearing in ceremony, the first units were on the road in minutes. Chief Stephen Daresta [6300] was the first arriving chief followed by Assistant Chiefs Gerard Keuchler [6301] and Thomas Fitzsimmons [6302]. Chief Daresta transmitted a signal 10 [working fire] and requested the first due engine 634 to take the hydrant and stretch a line. South Farmingdale was requested for FAST. Ladder 636 pulled up in front of the house followed by ladder 632. Both truck company crews conducted a primary and secondary search through the house. The first due crews encountered a very heavy fire load in the rear of the house in the attic which eventually self vented through the roof. The engine crews from 635 and 631 each tool an additional line off 634 and made a push through the house do to such a heavy fire load. Engine 631 was later requested to back stretch to a secondary hydrant and have a line pulled putting 4 lines into operation. Due to such a heavy fire load and an extensive amount of overhaul Ladder 661 was called to the scene followed by 6601 and 6602 for manpower for overhaul. Once the fire was put under control, the crew from South Farmingdale Ladder 978 was utilized for overhaul as well. The house was vacant at the time of the fire due to Super Storm Sandy and the first floor was missing floor boards in the rear of the house making it difficult the extinguish the heavy fire load in the rear of the house. FD Rant News – Volume 2 Edition 5 – April, 2013
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MANORVILLE Brush Burns Story and Photos by Matthew Thomas - LNBN On the night of Wednesday April 10th, the Manorville Fire Dept was activated for a reported brush fire on North St. between Weeks Ave and South St. This stretch of woods as been known to have numerous night time brush fires in years past. Chiefs Elio Zapparata [5-16-30] and Sal D'Amato [5-16-32] responded along with Engine 3, Tanker 9 and 5-16-GI2. Incoming units were advised of an approximate 20 foot circle burning 40 feet off the road. Upon arriving on scene Engine 3 stretched a booster line and knocked the fire down within a few minutes. Additional personal assisted with checking the surrounding area of hot spots and all unit were up with in a half hour.
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CUTCHOGUE Fully Involved House Fire Story and Photos by William Brewer
On Wednesday morning April 10th at 0018 hours, the Cutchogue Fire Department was dispatched to the vicinity of 1050 Dean Drive for a reported structure fire. First arriving units were 1ST Assistant Chief William Brewer [8-5-31] and 2nd Assistant Chief Larry Behr [8-5-32] who were confronted with a fully involved house fire. Intense heat from the fire was already beginning to threaten neighboring houses. The crew from first due Engine 8-5-4 initially deployed several handlines to attack the blaze, while the crew from Engine 8-5-3 worked to protect the neighboring home. Water to fight the blaze was supplied to the scene by Engine 8-5-1 that utilized a hydrant that was located only hundreds of feet from the home. Crews worked for over 2 hours to extinquish the blaze. The beachfront home which was unoccupied at the time of the fire is not considered to be suspicious. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the Suffolk County Police Arson Squad. Due to the efforts of the Firefighters, there was no additional damage to any neighboring homes, and no injuries were reported. The Cutchogue FD was assisted by the Mattituck Fire Department at the Scene with a Rapid Intervention Team while the Southold FD provided standy-by coverage at the Cutchogue Firehouse. After overhaul and clean-up, crews returned to service just after 3am.
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APPARATUS OF THE FIRE SERVICE Lakeview Ladder 411 operating at a recent fire
Photo by Kevin Madigan – K2M Photography Blue Point stump jumper on the scene of a brush fire in North Patchogue
Photo by Tom Lambui - LIHotShots.smugmug.com
Mastic FD Heavy Rescue 5-12-10 on the scene of an MVA
Hicksville Haz Mat unit 9312
Photo by Mark Bellew – All Hands Fire Photos Valley Stream Engine 343 at the scene of a recent car fire
Photo by Kevin Madigan – K2M Photography
Holtsville Heavy Rescue at a recent MVA on the LIE
Photo by Tom Lambui - LIHotShots.smugmug.com
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APPARATUS OF THE FIRE SERVICE Brentwood Engine 3-2-5 operates on scene at a recent building fire
East Farmingdale Heavy Rescue at a recent TRT drill
Photo by Jeff DiLavore – FD Rant News
Oyster Bay Fire Company No. 1 took delivery of their new engine 552. The Truck Committee consisted of Chief Frank Mantegari III, Vincent Monaco, William Kelly III, Michael Barbado Sr
Bay Shore Tower Ladder on the scene of a recent building fire
Photo by Brian Welliver – FD Rant News Photo by Mark Bellew – All hands Fire Photos Brentwood Engines 3-2-2 & 3-2-6 along with TL 3-2-8 and West Islip 3-17-4 operate at a fire in Brentwood
Photo by Jeff DiLavore – FD Rant News
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Nesconset Engine 4-4-3 in action at a recent working fire
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MACK ATTACK A tribute to the apparatus that once dominated the Long Island Fire Service. There are not many left, but the ones that are, are still running first due in many cases. That is a testament to the how well these apparatus were originally built. They have withstood the test of time and continue to do the job that they were built to do. st
Coram 1989 Mack Ladder refurbished in 1998 still running 1 due at this recent fire
Bay Shore Mack Ladder at a recent fire
Photo by Brian Welliver – FD Rant News Photo by Robert Garofalo – ESA Photography West Babylon’s CF Series Mack at a recent call
Mount Sinai Ladder 5A-5-5 operates in Coram
Photo by Robert Garofalo – ESA Photography Central Islip Heavy Rescue 3-7-15 on the scene of a recent building fire
Photo by Brian Welliver – FD Rant News
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Another Car Fire For LEVITTOWN Story and Photos by Eric Dobrini At around 2043 hours on Tuesday April 9th, the Levittown Fire Department was toned out by Firecom for a car fire in front of Micheal's on Hempstead Turnpike. A NCPD sector car was first on scene and officers were able to knock down the fire. Members from 627 were advised they did not need a line and ended up just using a water can to finish the job. The scene was secured and all units were released shortly after.
Scion "Heats Up" in NORTH AMITYVILLE Story and Photos by Chris Colletti – LNBN On April 10th, around 2:00am, Babylon Central Fire Alarm activated the North Amityville Fire Company for a reported vehicle fire at 42nd St and New Highway. North Amityville Engine 1-7-1 arrived on scene advising they had a fully involved Scion TC. Firefighters stretched an 1 ¾” handline while the chauffer took the hydrant across the street with a 3'' supply line as tank water was running low. A dry chemical extinguisher was also implemented to put out a small fire from the injectors that had exploded underneath the hood of the vehicle. Units operating on scene were up within the hour of the alarm. Click Here for More Photos of North Amityville’s Car Fire
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Hard Hit in MEDFORD Story and Photos by Robert Garofalo
The Medford FD responded to this single vehicle collision on Thursday April 11th at approximately 1730hrs. The accident happened at the intersection of Route 112 and Horseblock Road when the Toyota Corolla careened through the intersection leaving the road and striking two large trees. Under the command of Chief of Department William Hart [5-1430] and Assistant Chiefs Frank Rivera [5-14-31] and Anthony Maneri [5-14-32], members immediately placed the “Hurst Tools” into operation to remove the driver’s door and roof. The female driver was unresponsive and in traumatic arrest. Once rapidly extricated, members from Medford Ambulance transported the victim to Brookhaven Memorial Hospital. Medford units on scene were Rescue 15, Engines 11 and 13 as well as Fire Police. Medford Ambulance also had multiple units on scene as well as SCPD Emergency Service Unit 2. The SCPD secured the area and established a crime scene to investigate the accident. Click Here for More Photos of Medford’s MVA
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NORTH PATCHOGUE Responds Story and Photos by Robert Garofalo The North Patchogue FD responded to the scene of this four car MVA on Tuesday April 11th at approximately 1030hrs. The accident happened at the intersection of North Ocean Avenue and the Eastbound Sunrise Highway service road. Under the command of Chief of Department Jon Mentzel [5-17-30], members from Engine 3 secured the vehicles and scene while EMS personnel tended to two injured motorists. The two patients were transported to Brookhaven Memorial Hospital in EMS Units 17 and 20. Fire Police handled traffic control for the duration of the alarm. Click Here for More Photos of North Parchogue’s MVA
Claim Filed, Gecko Mourned at VALLEY STREAM Car Fire Story and Photos Kevin Madigan – K2M Photography On the morning of April 11th, 2013 the Valley Stream Fire Department was dispatched to a reported car fire in front of 7-Eleven at 83 Franklin Avenue. Upon arrival, units were met with a fully involved Chrysler sedan. Valley Stream Engines 343 and 344 along with Rescue 347 responded to the scene. The fire was contained to the auto and did not extend to the building.
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MANORVILLE FD and Eastport-South Manor Students Together on Art Project Story and Photos by Chris Steel
The members of Company # 4, Mr. Bridgwood (back row 3rd form the left) Miss Dimeo (farthest right back row) 2nd Row 3rd from Left Danny Dollard (Co-Owner of Hurricane Wings) 2nd Row, 8th form Left Co-Owner of Hurricane Wings) Vinny Greco. The 6 Girls in the last row (one was unable to attend).. in order: Jessica DeAngelis, Domonique Celetano, Julia Wolniewcz, Megan Shire, Anna Kearny, Allison Deptula Chris Steel is 2nd Row 4th from Left. Captain Rich Berni is back row 1st position, LT Bob Bayliss is 2nd row 7th from left.
Ex-Captain Chris Steel of Manorville Fire Department Co. # 4 worked on a community service project with Art Teach Joe Bridgwood of the Eastport South Manor High School. The Project was focused on having some students paint the New Company # 4 "111 Roadrunners" Logo on murals to hang in the new Manorville Station # 2 on Halsey Manor Road and County Road 111. Mr. Bridgwood and Miss DiMeo arranged for 7 High School Girls to work on the Company 4 Paintings. 2 4' x 4' Murals where painted by these 7 girls in the Manorville - This picture is the smaller one that will hang in high school as an additional project in the curriculum. These 2 Paintings will Hurricane Grill & Wings. From the Left, Ex-Captain Chris Steel, be proudly displayed on Station # 2, Home of the Company # 4 "111 Vinny Greco, LT. Bob Bayliss, Jessica DeAngelis, Capt. Rich Berni, Danny Dollard. Roadrunners". One additional 2.5' x 2.5' foot painting was painted by one of the 7 girls. This smaller painting will proudly be displayed in the New Hurricane Wings and Grill opening on County Road 111 in Manorville. As you can see in the attached photos, these Girls did a tremendous job on these paintings. When the paintings where all completed, The Members of Company # 4 hosted the 2 Teachers, 7 Girls for a small " Thank You " event. We presented each girl a certificate of appreciation for their artistic talents, along with letter of thanks, which also included 10 hours of community service time for their efforts. We also gave Mr. Bridgwood and Miss DiMeo certificates of Appreciation as well. Finally, we had the 2 Co-Owners of Hurricane Wings and Grill preset, so we could present the smaller painting to them, along with Jessica DeAngelis, the girl who painted this one by her self. Hurricane Wings supplied us with some finger foods for this event.
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EAST NORTHPORT 2 Cars, 3 Injuries Story and Photos by Jeff DiLavore – FD Rant News On a rainy and cold Friday night, April 12, 2013, the East Northport Fire Department received a call for a motor vehicle accident with entrapment at the intersection of Larkfield Road and Clay Pitts Road. Upon arrival of Chief Joe Ervin [2-10-30] it was determined that there were three injuries but no entrapment. Assistant Chiefs Wayne Kifler [2-10-31] and Dan Heffernan [2-10-32] were also on scene of the busy intersection as Suffolk PD was attempting to divert traffic away from tht location so crews could begin to treat the patients and secure the vehicles. First due Engine 2-10-6 arrived on scene along with Ambulance 2-10-5 and began to administer care to the injured patients. In all, three victims were treated at the scene and transported to Huntington Hospital. Suffolk PD ESU arrived later and pushed one of the vehicles out of the intersection as crews continued to secure the vehicles and clean up some fluids in the road. Units were on scene for approximately 30 minutes. Click Here for More Photos of East Northport’s MVA
KINGS PARK Minor MVA with Spill Story and Photos by Jeff DiLavore – FD Rant News On Friday afternoon, April 12th, 2013, during the evening rush hour, the Kings Park Fire Department was alerted to a single car motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Old Commack Road and Pulaski Road. Smithtown Fire Communications [4-2-0] advised Chief Mark O’Brien [4-1-30] that the First Responder Unit 4-1-80 was on scene with one minor aided and with fluids leaking from the vehicle. The crew from Heavy Rescue 4-1-9 quickly handled the spill as the crew from Ambulance 4-1-62 treated and transported the driver with undisclosed injuries. Click Here for More Photos of East Northport’s MVA
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Brentwood Fire Department 5K Run to Benefit Elliott/Ames Scholarship Fund Story and Photos Ken Bradbury On April 13th, The Brentwood Fire Department hosted the 2nd Annual Ames-Elliott Scholarship Fund 5K race. Over 100 people took part on a chilly Saturday morning in April. The winner finished in just over thirteen minutes.
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BRENTWOOD Structure Fire and Hazmat Story and Photo by Ken Bradbury – Deer Park Fire Photo On Saturday evening April 13, 2013 at approximately 1530 hours, the Brentwood FD was alerted for a Structure fire and possible hazmat incident at 100 Wilshire Drive. New 3rd Assistant Chief John Boyle [3-2-33] was on scene first and alerted dispatch that there was a fire in production machinery that the fire was contained but he now had a chemical leak. Islip Town Hazmat was requested as well as Brentwood Ambulance. A 200 pound CO 2 cylinder developed a leak and needed to be isolated. Assistant Chief Mike Derbyshire [3-2-32] had arrived on scene and assumed command. Islip Hazmat-1(Joe Badala) and Hazmat5(Mike Allen) also arrived on scene. The members of 3-2-8 entered the building and were able to secure the leak. Members from Brentwood ambulance also stood by.
HEMPSTEAD Ejection Story and Photos by Lauren Foschino – You’re My Focus Photography The Hempstead Fire Department responded to a report of pin job on South Franklin Street a little after midnight on Saturday April 13th. Upon arrival, it appeared the woman flipped her SUV then crashed into a building where she was ejected from the vehicle. It was said a bottle of liquor was present in the vehicle at the time of the crash. A forthwith response was put out for rescue for the driver of the vehicle; she was transported to the hospital. Police are further investigating the cause of the crash.
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Work Van:
What’s Inside
Recently I watched a white unmarked van pull up in front of my neighbors house. I figured it was a delivery van or maybe a plumber. To my surprise it was a landscaper. Inside was a ride on mower and an assortment of power equipment. I bring this up as a reminder to keep aware & alert at scenes. Don’t assume what you see is what it is. In current economic times businesses pop up ,people are doing side work or driving around picking up scrap. So either at a vehicle fire or a MVA be observant on the scene do fall into a false sense of security . What’s burning? (flame & smoke color)
What’s Spilling or leaking? ( color ,odor, Haz-Mat symbols on vehicle or product)
Things to be aware of: Pool Service-Chlorine Landscaper - Fuels, Pesticides Plumber– Torch Oxygen,& Acetylene Medical / Lab– Radiation, Bloodborne Pathogens Look for signs or logos (Haz-Mat)
Operations Considerations: Wear full PPE with SCBA Secure scene (evacuate if needed) Call resources ( Fire Marshals, Haz-Mat) Defensive Attack if necessary Protect exposures
Disclaimer: statements and opinions expressed in this article are that of the Authors. In no way should they be substituted for your departments policies and procedures.
Duane Welliver is a 25 year member and former Fire Captain of the East Farmingdale F.D. He serves currently as the Technical Rescue Captain and a Training Officer for the Department. He is a N.Y.S. Certified Fire Instructor II. Also has 10 years experience as a full time Instructor with the New York City Police Department
HAUPPAUGE Stacks Up at Heavy Rescue Story and Photos by Andrew Tetreault – Fully Involved Photo
On Saturday April 13, 2013 the Hauppauge Fire Department was activated for a reported heavy rescue motor vehicle accident. Upon arrival of 3-8-40, it was requested that a retone for heavy rescue be activated. 3-8-40 confirmed 1 patient entrapped within the vehicle in a wheelchair and unresponsive. Upon arrival of 2nd Assistant Chief Eugene Oliver [3-8-32], he relayed to Smithtown Dispatch [4-2-0] that a full sized van was on top of a minivan with 2 people trapped within the full size van. Due to the van being unstable, Chief Oliver requested immediate cribbing and stabilization of the van by the first due apparatus. HFD Truck Company 1 [3-8-9] put the spreaders and cutters to work to free the 2 patients within the vehicle.
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2013 North American Vehicle Rescue Challenge
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The Hagerman Fire Department is proud to announce that it will be hosting the 29 annual N.A.V.R.C. (North American Vehicle th th Rescue Challenge) at its facility in East Patchogue, NY. September 9 thru the 15 . This competition brings together teams from all over North America, and the world, to come together and share techniques and ideas in the field of vehicle rescue. By attending TERC USA and TERC Canada vehicle rescue challenges and learning symposiums, emergency services personnel are exposed to rescuer and patient safety considerations, the latest extrication techniques, new innovations in extrication tools, and up to the date information on new vehicle technology. The members of TERC are emergency services workers throughout North America who volunteer their time and knowledge for the purpose of improving vehicle extrication safety and techniques. These challenges provide an opportunity for firefighters to take part in and witness extremely complicated extrications. Members of the extrication teams will have the opportunity to be involved with over 90 extrications. Many departments, as a result of extrication challenges have added new techniques and tools to improve their department’s auto extrication skills. Automotive extrication challenges are held throughout the United States and Canada. An extrication challenge is held for each region in the USA and Canada. This challenge invites teams from all over North America and Europe to compete in a friendly yet competitive environment.
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The top placing teams in each region, as determined by the TERC Judges, will qualify to compete at the North American Vehicle Rescue Challenge in 2013. We are offering vendors the opportunity to either advertise their products or services through our printed program, or provide outdoor space at the competition site to display and/or sell their merchandise. Vendors are more than welcome to set up a booth on our site free of charge. We expect upwards of 500 firefighters, friends and families to attend this week long event. A donation would be greatly appreciated. The program guide advertisement fees are as follows: $500 Full Page Elite (includes an invitation for 2 to the closing/awards ceremony dinner) $300 Half Page Elite $250 Regular Full Page $150 Regular Half Page An event of this magnitude is costly, but more importantly, everything that these firefighters learn is brought back to their respective communities, where the citizens of these communities reap the benefits of such an event. Helping this event to be successful is beneficial to all. Thank you in advance for taking part in such a worthy cause. For further information you can contact Carl Fargione @ cfargione@hagermanfd.com or 631-831-5371
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SMITHTOWN Handles Car vs. Tree Story and Photos Joe Palazzo On Saturday April 13th the Smithtown Fire Department was toned out for signal 16/23 ambulance requested/motor vehicle accident –with overturn around 1:30PM at Sandalwood Drive and Mt. Pleasant Road. Upon arrival, units came upon a pickup truck into a tree and both occupants were self-extricated. Both driver and passenger were transported to Stony Brook University. Their condition is unknown. Chief Sisino [4-2-30] and Assistant Chiefs Murphy [4-2-31], Landrigan [4-2-32] and Fitzpatrick [4-2-33] were all on scene. Link to Gallery: http://www.smithtownfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=271
Chimney Fire Keeps WANTAGH Busy Story and Photos by Mark Bellew – All Hands Fire Photos On April 13th 2013, the Wantagh Fire department was dispatched to a reported chimney fire at 2 Russet Lane. When units arrived they found an active chimney fire with smoke coming from between the bricks of the chimney and beneath the flashing around it. Truck 6912 laddered the roof and members worked to extinguish the fire. The interior was checked for any signs of extension to the structure. The incident was brought under control, and companies returned to service. Click Here for More Photos of Wantagh’s Chimney Fire
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Memories and Good Times Wash Ashore at Sands Benefit Story and Photos Kevin Madigan - K2M Photography
Nearly six months after the line of duty deaths of Nassau County Police Officer Joseph Olivieri and Emergency Services Officer Arthur Lopez, a memorial benefit was held in their honor. The benefit began on the afternoon of Saturday, April 13th and lasted well into the evening. The event, attended by over one thousand people, was held at Sands Atlantic Beach. The event began with a presentation of the colors and later on in the evening an appearance by the Nassau County Police Pipe Band. Throughout the duration of the event, raffles were held for items donated by various organizations and venues. The Lopez and Olivieri Families were on hand to receive a multitude of awards and citations presented to them for the bravery and heroism displayed by their fallen family members. The proceeds collected from the event went to the families of the fallen officers. For the entirety of the benefit, Nassau County Police had three of their dedicated vehicles outside the hall. These vehicles consisted of Highway Patrol Car 2271 [dedicated in honor of Officer Olivieri] as well as ESU Unit 2424 and RMP 107 [both dedicated in honor of Officer Lopez]. Link to Gallery: www.k2mphotography.com/Police/Nassau-County-Police
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Editor’s Note - I was proud to have attended this event to support the families of the fallen officers. To see the Brothers in Blue come together as they did brought tears to my eyes - JD
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EAST NORTHPORT Car vs. Pole with a Twist Story and Photos by Jeff DiLavore – FD Rant News
Sunday afternoon April 14, 2013 the East Northport Fire Department received a call for a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Pulaski Road and Bread & Cheese Hollow Road in Fort Salonga. Upon arrival of Assistant Chief Wayne Kifler [2-10-31] he advised incoming units that he had a car vs. pole with possible wires down. The driver of the vehicle had self extricated prior to fire department arrival. It was determined that the pole was actually a utility pole used to support other poles on the opposite side of the road. A steel cable had cut into the top of the vehicle after the pole came down which left it suspended off the ground. Chief Joe Ervin [2-10-30] ordered the crew from the 2-10-6 to cut the pole in sections to remove it from the vehicle. Assistant Chief Dan Heffernan [2-10-32] was also on scene to direct the operation. Members used a chain saw to cut the pole and brute strength to haul it off to the side. Meanwhile other members applied absorbant to the roadway to cover the leaking fluids from the vehicle. The driver of the vehicle was treated by East Northport EMS at the scene for unknown injuries. The Suffolk PD kept the road closed in both directions until the vehicle could be removed. Click Here for More Photos of E. Northport’s MVA
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EAST NORWICH Responds to Bikers Down Story and Photo by Mark Bellew – All hands Fire Photos On April 14th 2013, East Norwich Fire & EMS responded to a call for two motorcyclists down in the roadway on Wheatley Rd Just West of Route 107. Apparently, the two members of the Sovereign Brotherhood motorcycle club collided while on a ride. Both riders were taken to the hospital in unknown condition. East Norwich was assisted on scene by two NCPD Ambulances and the Old Brookville Police Dept. Click Here for More Photos of E. Norwich’s MVA
FDNY Trumps NYPD in 40th Annual Charity Hockey Game Story and Photos John Walthers On Sunday April 14th, first responders from all across Long Island and New York City gathered at the Nassau Coliseum for the 40th annual FDNY VS. NYPD Hockey Game. The game is played annually for charity to benefit the widows and children's fund. The game started off as an uphill battle for FDNY as they ended the 1st period down by 1 goal (2-1). However, in the 2nd period the FDNY came back and scored 2 more goals. They then battled off New York’s Finest through the entire third period to win the game (3-2). The three FDNY goals were scored by Jim Becker, Wes Cookingham and Kurt Bruckbauer and Goalie Shawn Mullan was the FDNY's MVP winner. This was the 5th year in a row the FDNY has won the game in front of the large crowd.
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MASTIC BEACH 3 car MVA Story and Photos by Thomas J. Lambui On April 14th at approximately 10:50 a.m., the Mastic Beach F.D. and Mastic Beach Volunteer Ambulance were called out for a three car MVA on the North bound William Floyd Pkwy, just south of Beacon Street. Upon arrival, units were met with numerous victims varying in degrees of injuries. Shirley Community Ambulance, Mastic Ambulance Photo by Tom Lambui Company, and South Country Ambulance were called in on mutual aid to assist with the numerous patients. Unfortunately, one of Mastic Beaches' members was in one of the vehicles involved. We wish all a speedy recovery and best wishes.
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Hondas Collide on North Jerusalem Road in WANTAGH Story and Photos Kevin Madigan On the morning of April 14th, 2013 the Wantagh Fire Department was dispatched to a reported overturn with entrapment in front of 3239 North Jerusalem Road. Upon arrival, the first units on scene did not find an overturned vehicle but one driver was pinned in their vehicle. Nassau County ESU responded to the scene with units 2421 and 2423 and put the tool into operation to free the driver. Once freed, the driver was transported to a local area hospital. Two people were injured in the Sunday morning crash; their conditions were unknown.
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Nice Stop in NESCONSET Story and Photos by Robert Garofalo The Nesconset FD was toned out for a residential structure fire on Tuesday April 16th at approximately 1050hrs. With multiple calls coming in and heavy smoke visible in the area, Chief John Martins [4-433] promptly transmitted a retone for a fire in the 2 and 3 corner of a single story private dwelling on Diane Court off of Southern Boulevard. Chief James Keane [4-4-32] arrived on scene moments later and assumed command of the operation. First due Engine 4-4-3 being supplied with a 5” line from a nearby hydrant immediately stretched the primary attack line to the seat of the fire through a side entrance on the exposure 2 side. Members from Truck 4-4-7 and Rescue 4-4-9 simultaneously began vent, entry and search operations. Second due Engine 4-4-5 assisted with the attack on the fire while all searches confirmed the initial report of the occupants being out of the home. Subsequently, two lines were stretched and placed into operation making quick work of the fire. Members from Nesconset EMS evaluated the two occupants of the home at the scene. The Nesconset FD was assisted at the scene by the Saint James FD for RIT as well as the Ronkonkoma, Hauppauge and Smithtown fire departments. The Centereach FD was on standby at Nesconset’s headquarters for the duration of the alarm. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation. Click Here for More Photos of Nesconset’s House Fire
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FREEPORT Goes to Work Story and Photos by Fred Kopf – SNFP Early Wednesday morning of April 17th, the Nassau County Fire Communications Center alerted the Freeport Fire Department to a report of a house fire at 190 Lexington Avenue near Madison. First arriving units found smoke showing from the second floor of a two story, 40x40, dormered cape style private dwelling. A signal 10 (working fire) was transmitted and the mutual aid plan was implemented. Members of first due Excelsior Hook & Ladder Company One, manning ladder 218, reported that the fire had possession of one room on the second floor rear exposure two/three corner of the structure. Members of first due Wide Awake Engine Company One, which rolls engine 216 out of Freeport’s Fire headquarters, stretched an 1 ¾” attack line to the fire area and began suppression efforts. As other companies arrived, they assisted in putting the first line into operation and stretching an additional back up line. The second line ended up not being needed as the first line was able to quickly knock down the fire before it could extend out of the room of origin. All searches proved negative and the fire was declared under control in short order. The Nassau County Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of the fire
HEMPSTEAD Makes a Quick Knockdown Story and Photo by Fred Kopf On April 17th, at approximately 11:30pm, The Hempstead Fire Department responded to a report of a house fire on Cruickshank Ave. Upon arrival a working fire was transmitted. The fire was knocked down rather quickly and was contained to one room. Engine 1, Truck 1, Engine 5, Ladder 2, Engine 2 were all on the scene. All occupants were out of the house when units arrived but a woman was treated for smoke inhalation.
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WEST BABYLON Makes Quick Work of a Commercial Fire Story and Photos Chris Colletti - LNBN On April 18th, around 8:30am the West Babylon Fire Department was activated for a reported commercial building fire at 297 Sunrise Highway between North Queens Ave & North Richmond Ave. The lone caller stated that there was heavy black smoke coming from the front of the building. At the time the call was received, Heavy Rescue 1-9-15 and Engine 1-9-20 (acting as Engine 1-9-2) were on scene of a motor vehicle accident on Sunrise Highway but were available to respond. Upon their arrival, smoke was showing from the Pizza Poet Pizzeria. 1st Lieutenant Billy "Flip" Allen [1-9-66] established command while firefighters forced entry and conducted searches. Firefighters from the Rendezvous Truck Company #4 knocked down the main body of fire with the use of 2 water cans. A 1 ¾” handline was stretched and placed into operation to hit the remaining hot spots. Engine 1-9-6 of Eagle Engine Company #6 hit the hydrant and supplied to Engine 1-9-20. A smoke condition remained in the adjoining businesses as firefighters checked for any extension. LIPA and Keyspan were requested to the scene to cut off utilities to the building. Town of Babylon Fire Marshals were also on scene for an investigation. No injuries were reported. Click Here for More Photos of West Babylon’s Building Fire
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HAGERMAN Handles Wreck Story and Photo Robert Garofalo On the afternoon of Thursday, April 18th, the Hagerman Fire Department responded to reports of an MVA with one car into a tree. A little before 1340hrs, the Mitsubishi sedan left the southbound lanes of CR101 near Woodside Avenue and struck a tree. Under the command of Chief Kenny Mudrack [5-1032], members from Rescue 4 and 6 secured the vehicle while South Country Ambulance treated, packaged and transported the injured motorist to Brookhaven Memorial Hospital. Fire Police handled traffic control during the alarm.
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EAST NORWICH Car Flips onto Golf Course Story and Photos by Mark Bellew – All Hands Fire Photos At approximately 2:30pm on April 19th 2013, the East Norwich fire Department responded to a report of an overturned auto which flipped over the guard rail and landed on the grounds of the Pine Hollow Country Club. Shortly after dispatch, their 2nd Assistant Chief Craig Bezmen [5102] arrived on scene and requested all units to respond on a forthwith basis, reporting that he had 1 car that had , at a high rate of speed, that had overturned twice and landed on its side with 2 victims. A paramedic from Syosset Fire Department, as well as NCPD EMS also responded to the scene. At the request of NCPD EMS, Aviation was requested to start in to the location as well. Once more units arrived, and the patients were assessed and prepared for transport to NUMC, Helicopter-5 was given the disregard. The Patients were transported, and the FD returned to service. The Oyster Bay Cove Police Department held the scene as a possible crime scene due to the potential of the injuries due to mechanism. No further information was available about their condition. Click Here for More Photos of E. Norwich’s MVA FD Rant News – Volume 2 Edition 5 – April, 2013
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Double Heavy Rescue in MEDFORD Story and Photos Robert Garofalo
The Medford FD along with Medford Ambulance responded to this two car collision Thursday April 18th at approximately 1240hrs. The wreck occurred between a VW Beetle and a Dodge Challenger on North Ocean Avenue between Masonic Avenue and Summerfield Gate. The collision left both drivers pinned in their vehicles with the driver of the Challenger heavily entrapped and in critical condition. Under the command of Chief Frank Rivera [5-14-31], members from Medford Ambulance immediately began tending to the injured motorists while the simultaneous extrications went underway. Members from Engine 12, with assistance from SCPD Emergency Service Unit 6, removed the driver’s door of the VW Beetle freeing the injured female driver. Medford Ambulance transported her to Brookhaven Memorial Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Meanwhile, members from Rescue 12 and SCPD Emergency Service Unit 1 placed multiple tools into operation to remove the roof and driver’s door of the Challenger to free the male driver. Once the door and roof were removed, members offset the dashboard to release the driver’s seriously injured and pinned legs. Once extricated, Medford EMS members continued ALS treatment while the SCPD Aviation Unit flight medic evaluated the patient to determine if the patient was to be flown or transported via ambulance. After evaluating the patient, the medics opted to transport the victim by ground to Brookhaven Memorial Hospital. On scene assisting the Medford FD was the Holtsville FD First Responder. Holtsville FD Fire Police Unit 9 and Engine 5 also responded to the nearby landing zone. Also on scene assisting the SCPD with traffic control was the Medford FD Fire Police. The driver of the Challenger succumbed to his injuries at the hospital; the cause of the accident is under investigation by the SCPD. Click Here for More Photos of Medford’s MVA FD Rant News – Volume 2 Edition 5 – April, 2013
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BRENTWOOD Commercial Fire Sweeps Through Building Story and Photos by Jeff DiLavore – FD Rant News Additional Photos by Carl Zanchelli and Corey Wilcox On Friday morning April 19, 2013 at approximately 0530 hours the Brentwood Fire Dpartment received a report of a building fire in the vicinity of South Fehr Way in North Bay Shore at Culicover & Shapiro janitorial brooms and brush manufacturer. Due to unusually thick fog on this particular day, the smoke was banked down and moving to the northeast. Upon arrival of Assistant Chief Bill Petersen [3-2-31], the well advanced fire was already consuming a large protion of the building. A 13/35 [working fire] was transmitted and mutual aid was requested from Wyandanch and West Islip for Ladders to the scene and a RIT from Commack. First arriving units began an interior attack but conditions were deteriorating rapidly and a decision was made to pull crews out of the building and proceed with an exterior attack with master streams. Shortly thereafter, the truss construction roof of the building began to collapse in the #1-#4 corner. Heavy fire was throughout the building as tower ladders from Brentwood, Wyandanch and West Islip began to flow big water from the air. Crews used saws to cut through the steel roll down doors so that additional master streams that were set up on the #2 and #4 sides of the building utilizing portable deck monitors and also multiple 2 ½” handlines, were able to hit the fire. As the roof continued to collapse in multiple locations the #4 side exterior cinder block wall was also collapsing. Wyandanch Ladder 1-10-5 was covering the #1-#2 side of the building with Brentwood Ladder 3-2-8 in front of the building and West Islip 3-17-4 on the #1-#4 side. Several hours into the operation, the Town of Islip DPW responded to the scene with heavy equipment to begin to demolition the building so that the remaining fire could be extinguished. As the front loader and backhoe were pulling the tattered building apart, the hose teams on each side of the building and the tower ladders mopped up. The overall operation continued for most of the day and into the evening with crews returning on more than one occasion to knock down some flare ups. An auto body repair shop that shared the same building on the #3 side was damaged but did not collapse. A fire wall between the two businesses seemed to play a big role in helping to save that part of the building. Brentwood Legion
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Ambulance, Central Islip-Hauppauge VAC, Exchange Ambulance and Bay Shore-Brightwaters Ambulance had a rehab set up across the street right near the Brentwood RAC Unit. In addition to departments mentioned, the following agencies responded: Islip, East Islip, North Bablyon, Commack VAC, Kings Park, Town of Islip Hazmat, MacArthur Fire, Town of Islip Fire Marshal, multiple Suffolk Coutny Fire Coordinators, Suffolk OEM, Suffolk County Fire Marshals, and Suffolk Deputy Fire Commissioner. Click Here for More Photos of Brentwood’s Building Fire
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Four Car Wreck in HOLTSVILLE Story and Photos by Robert Garofalo The Holtsville FD responded to the scene of this four car MVA on Friday morning, April 19th at approximately 1030hrs. The accident happened in the eastbound lanes of the LIE just west of Exit 63. Under the command of Captain Neil Harris [5-11-50], members from Rescue 4 and Engine 5 secured the vehicles while the EMS First Responder and Ambulance 16 members tended to the two injured motorists. Once treated and packaged the two victims were transported to Stony Brook University Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries. Fire Police 9 assisted the SCPD with traffic control closing all lanes of traffic except for the HOV lane. Link to Gallery: Holtsville FD- MVA 4/19/13
Another PIN in MEDFORD Story and Photos by Robert Garofalo The Medford FD along with Medford Ambulance was again toned out for an MVA with Heavy Rescue along North Ocean Avenue. Just by Pepperidge Court, A Subaru heading south on North Ocean Avenue left the road striking a tree with enough force to flip the car onto its roof trapping the driver. Under the command of Chief of Department William Hart [5-14-30], members from Rescue 15 along with Engines 7 and 12 secured the vehicle and assisted SCPD Emergency Service Unit 6 officers with the extrication. Using the “Jaws of Life”, rescue personnel removed the driver’s side doors and “B” post to free the injured male driver. Once extricated, members from Medford Ambulance continued treatment packaging and transporting the victim to Brookhaven Memorial Hospital in Ambulance 19. Members from Fire Police assisted the SCPD with traffic control during the operation. Link to Gallery: Medford FD-MVA/Heavy Rescue 4/19/13
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HOLTSVILLE Handles Second MVA on Same Day Story and Photos by Robert Garofalo Just after taking up from a four car MVA, the Holtsville FD was alerted to a second MVA at Bluepoint Road and Barretts Avenue. Under the command of Captain Neil Harris [5-11-50], members from Rescue 4 and Engine 5 secured the two vehicles while the First Responder evaluated both drivers. With both drivers claiming negative injuries and refusing medical attention, “RMA’s” were completed. Fire Police Unit 9 handled traffic control until the scene was cleared. Link to Gallery: Holtsville FD- MVA 4/19/13
LEVITTOWN Knocks it Down Story and Photo by Eric Dobrini On April 20th at approximately 2120 hours, the Levittown Fire Department were alerted for a possible house fire at 26 Hallow Lane. The homeowner called direct twice, telling the fire department to step it up. 6203 was first on scene confirming a working fire in the laundry room and advised incoming units. Engine 623 was first due and stretched two 1 ¾” handlines and Engine 622 fed them with their five inch supply line. The fire was quickly knocked down and overhauled shortly after. Standby units filled Levittown's Headquaters along with a FAST to the scene. The Nassau County Fire Marshal was requested for an immediate for the fire incident. FD Rant News – Volume 2 Edition 5 – April, 2013
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FAMILIES OF THE FIRE SERVICE Ex-Chief and 55 year member of Port Washington Fire Department Charlie Lang and his son Fire Marshal Kevin Lang 25 year member of PortWashington and Roslyn Highlands at recent Port Washington fire.
Father and Son at a recent Hicksville House Fire
Photo by Mark Bellew – All Hands Fire Photos Rescue Lt. Ray Holzwarth and his daughter Jennifer Holzwarth of the East Farmingdale Fire Department [below]
Photo courtesy Kevin Lang
Yaphank Assistant Chief Thomas Wood [5-30-32] on right, and his trusty “Assistant-Assistant Chief Brayden Wood [5-30-32-A]
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Taxi vs. Tractor Trailer in NESCONSET Story and Photos by Chris Sabella - On Scene Photography Early Saturday morning, approximately 3:40am on April 20, 2013 on a rain soaked, slippery route 347; a tractor-trailer collided with a taxi at the intersection of Route 25 in Nesconset. The driver of the taxi received only minor injuries after he emerged from underneath the trailer. Nesconset ambulance transported the driver to a local hospital for treatment.
Basement Blaze in NORTH BABYLON Story and Photo by Ken Bradbury On Sunday, April 21st at 1730 hours, the North Babylon Fire Company was alerted for a Signal 13 (Structure Fire) at 112 Bond Street. Units responding were advised of a possible basement fire. 1st Assistant Chief Rob Cabano [1-8-31] was the first on scene and quickly alerted Babylon Central to retone for a working fire. West Babylon was also activated for their Ladder (1-9-4) and Wyandanch (1-10-5) was activated for RIT. Upon arrival, Chief Thomas S. Jordan [1-8-30] assumed Command with two lines being stretched from first in Engine 1-8-4. The fire was brought under control within 30 minutes and all units where back in service at 1845 hours.
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PORT WASHINGTON Suspicious Fire with Explosion Story and Photos by Mark Bellew – All Hands Fire Photos The Port Washington Police and Fire Departments were dispatched to 99 Seaview Blvd for a report of an odor of burning and possible vandalism on Sunday April 21st. When units arrived, they discovered a fire with possible explosion, and the building’s sprinkler system was keeping it at bay. Chief Ryan [5800] contacted FireCom by telephone and stated that he did not know the exact nature of the incident, but wanted his Signal 10 assignment without the words “Signal 10” said over the radio. He also requested the Nassau County fire Marshal’s Hazardous Material Team and the Arson & Bomb Task Force. Additional aerial trucks were dispatched in the event the fire extended further throughout the structure. Units entered the building and extinguished any active fire, and quickly exited the building and staged in case there were any unseen dangers. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Click Here for More Photos of Port Washington’s Explosion
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BETHPAGE All Hands and More at House Fire Story and Photo by Eric Dobrini In the early morning of April 22, 2013 at 0214 hrs, the Bethpage Fire Department recieved multiple calls for a house fire on Cambridge Avenue. Car 3 was first on scene reporting "all hands" and transmitted the working fire. An additional truck and engine was called to the scene to assist Bethpage along with a Fast truck. Engine 7 was first due with multiple lines in operation attacking the main body of fire. Bethpage headquarters was filled with neighboring companies to cover their district. The fire was soon brought under control and units were released shortly after. FD Rant News – Volume 2 Edition 5 – April, 2013
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Fast Moving Fire Handled in CORAM Story and Photos by Robert Garofalo Additional Photos by Dave Cook
On Sunday April 21st at 1327hrs the Coram FD was toned out for a residential structure fire in the North Isle Village apartment complex on El Camino Court off of Gibbs Road. The initial report advised the fire was in a second floor unit inside the walls. First on scene 1st Assistant Chief Rich Gandolfo [5-6-31] confirmed the fire with a smoke condition having the working fire transmitted. First due units made entry to the fire apartment in an attempt to attack the seat of the fire which was burning in the walls and rapidly extending into the common attic area. Simultaneously, additional members were searching and evacuating the remaining apartments while Chief of Department Tim Timms [5-6-30] established command on the exposure 1 side. As the inside team was attempting to access the fire, Chief Timms observed worsening conditions from the outside indicating the fire was taking hold of the entire attic area. With the rapidly deteriorating conditions evident, Chief Timms ordered all firefighters out of the building. Moments later the fire began to burn through the roof directly over the original fire apartment rapidly spreading and causing a collapse of a large section of roof. Once outside, members were ordered to FD Rant News – Volume 2 Edition 5 – April, 2013
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immediately set up for a large caliber stream operation as the fire was growing and was consuming the entire roof which spanned over 150’. With Chief Mike Fields [5-6-32] and Coram’s Truck 1 and Ladder 1 set up on the exposure 1 and 2 sides being supplied from Engines 2 and Engine 1, additional lines were stretched to supply two portable monitors. Mount Sinai Truck 5 also on hydrant water set up on the exposure 1 and 4 corner placing there large caliber stream into operation. With 5 large caliber streams in operation as well as several handlines, the blaze was able to be knocked down. Also on scene assisting Coram was the Selden FD for RIT as well as the Farmingville, Miller Place, Medford and Gordon Heights fire departments as well as Port Jefferson Ambulance Company. Chief Timms placed the alarm under control at 1530hrs. The fire resulted in a total roof collapse and destroyed 16 units leaving over 40 tenants’ homeless. No injuries were reported, and the Town of Brookhaven Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of the fire.
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Boom goes Kaboom in MOUNT SINAI Story and Photos by Thomas J. Lambui
On April 22nd, at approximately 12:50pm the Mt. Sinai fire department was dispatched to the scene of an MVA on Mt. Sinai/Coram Rd. at the exit to “The Villages at Mt. Sinai.” Upon arrival, units were surprised to see that the driver of a boom truck from Casola Wells & Filters drove off while the boom was still extended in the air causing the boom to tangle in overhead wires and almost flipping the truck. No major injuries were reported and units took the proper measures to secure the vehicle before removing it. Mt. Sinai FD responded under the command of Chief Nick Beckman [5-5-33]. A Suffolk County PD 6th pct. sector car and SCPD ESU also responded.
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Burning Down the Highway in BROOKHAVEN Story and Photos by Rob Garofalo
The Brookhaven FD was toned out for a reported truck fire on Tuesday April 23rd at approximately 1125hrs. The garbage hauler was heading east on Sunrise Highway near Station Road when he was pulled over by police after the officer observed smoke coming from the back of the truck. Under the command of Chief Tom Connors [5-3-31], members from Engine 2 accessed the trailer with a portable ladder and began putting water on the burning construction debris. Due to how tightly packed the truck was, the initial attempt was not effective. With Engine 9 and Truck 1 also on scene members removed the firefighters from atop the truck with the Tower Ladder and proceeded to escort the truck to the Town of Brookhaven Landfill. In doing so, all lanes of traffic were re-opened and the firefighters were able to safely extinguish the fire once the truck dumped the debris onto the ground. The alarm was placed under control shortly after. Link to Gallery: Brookhaven FD-Truck/Debris Fire 4/23/13
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Brush Burns in NORTH PATCHOGUE Story and Photos by Tom Lambui – Ex-Capt. Ridge F.D. – FDNY Rescue 2 (Retired) On April 22nd, North Patchogue units fought a large area of burning brush located south of E. Woodside Ave. Stump jumpers were able to knock down the main body of fire with some assistance of wellplaced units on the outskirts of the fire. A tip of the hat to N. Patchogue smoke-eater, Firefighter Nugent who was forced to stretch about 300’ of booster line and another 100’ of 1 ¾” line almost single handedly to reach the western edge of the brush fire, then operate from N. Patchogue's engine stationed in the driveway of a house located on Patricia Ln. Thank you Firefighter Nugent for your display of professionalism and courtesy that day, you never know who you’re going to run into. Job well done.
Chimney Fire in HOLBROOK Story and Photos by Robert Garofalo The Holbrook FD responded to a reported chimney fire on Tuesday April 23rd around 0830hrs. The initial call came from the Middle School behind the residence with an approximate location. With Chief of Department Cliff Pendl [3-15-30] and Chief Rich Stack [3-15-31] responding they were able to quickly locate the home on Mohawk Place off of Hiram Avenue. Members from first due Engine 6 made entry to the home while also accessing the roof. Second due Engine 1 assisted members from Engine 6 while Sayville FD Truck 9 also operated on the roof and checked for extension. A booster line was stretched to the roof to darken down the remaining smoldering debris in the chimney. With no extension and minor damage, the alarm was placed under control. Also on scene were Holbrook EMS and Fire Police. Link to Gallery: Holbrook FD- Chimney Fire 4/23/13
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KINGS PARK Early Morning Overturn Story and Photos by Jeff DiLavore – FD Rant News On Tuesday April 23rd the Kings Park Fire Department was alerted at 0540 hours for a motor vehicle accident with overturn at the intersection of Old Dock Road and Pulaski Road. Chief Mark O’Brien [4-1-30] responded along with Assistant Chiefs Dan Guilfoil [4-1-31] and John Gallo [4-1-32] and were advised that the actual incident location was in front of the bakery on Main Street just west of Pulaski Road. Two vehicles collided at the intersection with one on its side. The driver of that vehicle was able to self extricate prior to the fire department’s arrival. First Responder 4-1-80 was on scene to treat the victim who was later transported to St. Catherines Hospital with minor injuries. The other driver RMA’d at the scene. The crew from Heavy Rescue 4-1-9 and Engine 4-1-3 secured the vehicle and Ambulance 4-1-63 transported the aided. All units were up within 30 minutes. Link to Gallery: Kings Park MVA 4/23/13 Main St and Pulaski Road
MEDFORD 3 Car MVA Story and Photos by Thomas J. Lambui On April 23rd at approximately 23:30 hrs., the Medford F.D. and Medford Volunteer Ambulance were banged out for a three car MVA at the intersection of Horseblock Rd. and Manor Rd. Upon arrival, units discovered three wrecked cars and numerous patients. Members of Medford Vol. Amb. treated, packaged, and transported the victims to area hospitals) while the FD units secured the vehicles and scene without incident. FD Rant News – Volume 2 Edition 5 – April, 2013
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SELDEN Goes To Work in Colliers Mansion Conditions Story and Photos by Chris Sabella - On Scene Photography
On Wednesday afternoon, April 23rd, the Selden Fire Department responded to reports of a house fire at 49 Washington Heights Drive. Shortly after, the call was retoned as a working structure fire. As units arrived they quickly went to work. Members of SFD began their attack on the fire but they were met with “Colliers Mansion” type conditions. The fire was quickly knocked down as firefighters advanced a 1 ¾” hand line through the doorway and aggressively attacked the smoky blaze. Firefighters Mark Gaiardelli, Ex-Chief Anthony Ryan, and Harry Parrish and others worked hard and were able to revive several puppies and kittens they had rescued from the home. The fire is being investigated at this time.
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Quick Knockdown in HOLBROOK Story and Photos by Robert Garofalo
The Holbrook FD responded to a reported residential structure fire on Wednesday April 24th at approximately 1145hrs. The fire was contained to the garage in a condo unit on Timber Ridge Drive off of Springmeadow Drive. First arriving Chief Rich Stack [3-15-31] transmitted a working fire for smoke showing from the garage. With the elderly couple safely evacuated, members under the command of Chief of Department Cliff Pendl [3-15-30], promptly stretched the primary attack line from first due Engine 2. Second arriving Engine 6 assisted with extinguishment and overhaul while additional members checked for extension. With the fire quickly knocked down and negative extension, Chief Pendl placed the alarm under control. Mutual aid responded to the scene on automatic assignment from North Patchogue for RIT and Holtsville and Bohemia. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation. Link to Gallery: Holbrook Residential Structure Fire 4/24/13
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RONKONKOMA Handles Freak Accident Story and Photos by Robert Garofalo The Ronkonkoma FD responded to the scene of a pedestrian injury on the Exit 61 off ramp of the westbound LIE Wednesday afternoon, April 24th. An adult male had just pulled his Jeep onto the shoulder of the ramp and exited the vehicle for unknown reasons when a truck tire from a westbound tractor trailer came barreling down the LIE and struck him causing serious injuries. Under the command of Chief John Santoli [5-24-31], members from EMS Unit 19 tended to the seriously injured man while members from Engine 4 and Rescue 8 assisted. The man was taken to a SCPD helicopter which PD had requested prior to FD arrival and was waiting in the westbound lanes of the LIE and was flown to Stony Brook University Medical Center. The tractor trailer which lost two rear tires stopped at the scene. The unusual incident is under investigation by the SCPD. Link to Gallery: Ronkonkoma FD-Pedestrian vs. Truck Tire 4/24/13
HOLBROOK Explores Overturn Story and Photos by Robert Garofalo On Wednesday, April 24th at approximately 0830hrs, The Holbrook FD responded to reports of a single vehicle overturn MVA. The accident took place on the westbound service road of Sunrise Highway near Veterans Highway. Under the command of Lieutenant Kevin Kortlang, members from Engine 2 and Rescue 7 secured the vehicle while EMS members tended to the injured female motorist. Once treated and packaged, she was transported to Brookhaven Memorial Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Link to Gallery: Holbrook FD- MVA 4/24/13
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MASTIC BEACH Responds to Fatal Motorcycle MVA Story and Photos by John Walthers On Thursday April 25th, at about 6:55pm, The Suffolk County Dispatch Center received a call for a motorcycle MVA on Longfellow Dr. off Neighborhood Rd. Mastic Beach's 1st Assistant Chief Carlo Grover [5-13-31] was in command of the scene and requested Rescue 4 (5-13-4) to respond in to the scene. Fire police was also on scene to provide scene security while Mastic Beach Ambulance packaged him for transport. Unfortunately, the victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the hospital.
Collision at the Car Wash in NESCONSET Story and Photos by Andrew Tetreault On Thursday April 25, 2013 the Nesconset Fire Department was activated for a motor vehicle accident (MVA) in front of Touch of Class Car Wash at 836 Middle Country Rd. Suffolk County Police Department received the call around 3:57pm. Nesconset First Responder [4-4-80] was the first FD unit en route to the scene. As 4-4-80 arrived on scene he immediately requested 2 ambulances to respond. Smithtown Dispatch Communications [4-2-0] advised the medic that Suffolk FRES was receiving multiple calls of a person trapped in one of the two vehicles involved. Upon further investigation, it was determined no one was trapped in either vehicle. With the assistance of Fire Police [4-4-10] and Suffolk County Police Department Fourth Precinct Sector Cars, traffic in both the east and westbound lanes was slowed through the scene. Nesconset EMS personnel packaged two patients for transport to Stony Brook University Hospital with non-life threatening injuries, police said. Suffolk County Police Department Emergency Services Unit [ES-4] arrived shortly after both patients were en route to Stony Brook.
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Path of Destruction in NORTH PATCHOGUE Story and Photos by Robert Garofalo The North Patchogue FD responded to this MVA, car into building, on Thursday April 25th at approximately 1750hrs. The accident started when the driver of the Ford van, for unknown reasons, went out of control through the intersection of Route 112 and the south service road of Sunrise Highway. After clearing the intersection, he careened off the road across the sidewalk striking a crosswalk sign before going down an embankment and snapping a utility pole. He continued on where he collided with a Toyota Corolla in the parking lot of Mavis Discount Tire before crashing through two glass garage doors taking out a large column. Miraculously, none of the workers inside were injured. Under the command of Chief Dan Doscher [5-17-31], First Responder 21 along with members from EMS Unit 16 tended to the injured male motorist. Members from Rescue 5 and Engines 3 and 4 secured the vehicles while also assessing the structural damage of the building. Fire Police 18 assisted the SCPD with traffic control which was complicated after the traffic signals in the busy intersection were knocked out of sequence by the collision. Once treated and packaged, the motorist was transported to Brookhaven Memorial Hospital with unspecified injuries. The Town of Brookhaven Fire Marshal responded to the scene to assess the structural integrity of the building. Link to Gallery: North Patchogue FD- MVA 4/25/13
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SEAFORD Basement Fire with Haz-Mat Story and Photo by Paul Krussmann - LNBN On Saturday April 27, 2013 the Seaford Fire Department was alerted for a basement fire at 3760 Jerusalem Avenue. When Chief Domenick Bova [6800] arrived on scene and advised they had a basement fire and to have the first due engine pick up a hydrant for a water supply. Engine 682 was first engine and stretched 1 ¾” line to the basement stairs. After line was put into place they found they had an active acetylene fire which was knocked down quickly. Command requested Wantagh’s HazMat team to the scene. The tank was removed from the basement. All units were up within an hour.
Link to Gallery: Seaford House Fire with Hazmat 4/27/13
WANTAGH Monday Morning Shed Fire Story By Paul Krussmann Photos by Jeff Miller – Wantagh FD In the mid morning of April 22 the wantagh fire dept was alerted for a explosion in the rear of the home at 522 Sand Hill Road. When Wantagh Chief William Allen [6900] arrived at scene he reported he had a fully involved shed fire and requested Engine 692 to pick up water and bring a line to the rear of the yard. Second due engine 697 was requested to the house on the next block over to handle the shed in the neighbor’s yard that was at risk of catching fire from the radiant heat. Chief Allen requested the Nassau County Fire Marshal’s Office for an immediate investigation. All units were up with an hour.
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LOCUST VALLEY Installs New Chiefs Story and Photo by Mark Bellew – All Hands Fire Photos
The Locust Valley Board of Fire Commissioners swore in the Chief Officers for the 2013-2014 term at the April regular monthly meeting. They are (From Left to right) Chief Brian T. Nolan [5400], 1st Assistant Chief Peter Greenfield [5401], 2nd Assistant Chief Kevin Barry [5402], and 3rd Assistant Chief Andrew Akapnitis [5403]. We wish them all the best in the year to come!
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OYSTER BAY Says Farewell to Ex-Chief Ian “Mack” MacKenzie Story and Photo by Mark Bellew – All Hands Fire Photos
Past Chief and 55 year active member of the Oyster Bay Fire Company No. 1 Ian “Mack” MacKenzie died suddenly on March 30th 2013 at age 83. He was a life-long resident of Oyster Bay. MacKenzie received a full honors military burial as he was a decorated veteran of the US Army & Navy. Link to Gallery: http://www.allhandsfirephotos.com/g/firematic_funeral_for_ian_mackenzie
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About the Authors: Jeff DiLavore is a past Chief of the Lakeview Fire Department [1999-2000], a Registered Nurse and a former EMTCC. He is also the owner of NassauFDRant and SuffolkFDRant websites and the publisher and editor of Long Island FD Rant News. He can be reached at 631.766.3287 or via email at:FDRantNews@verizon.net
Jim McNamara (Jimmy Mac) is a 25 year member and Ex-Chief of the North Bellmore Fire Department, served as the Department’s Training Coordinator, and is a founding member of both North Bellmore’s and the 6th Battalion Technical Rescue Team. Jimmy worked for the Nassau County Fire Marshal’s office for 14 years spending the last 12 as a Specialist on the Hazardous Material Response Team. He also spent 9 years as a 2nd Deputy Chief Instructor at the Nassau County Fire Service Academy where he taught Technical Rescue, Vehicle Extrication, Haz Mat, WMD and numerous other classes. Chief McNamara is currently the Adjunct Instructor for Distant Learning for the Nassau FD RANT.
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. You can contact him at w2lie@w2lie.net
Joe LainoEMT-CC, CIC, is a 25 year EMS veteran.
He’s been an active EMS provider in the Nassau, Suffolk and NYC
regions. He is an Ex-Chief and Lifetime Member of the Mineola Volunteer Ambulance Corps, where he currently serves as Chairman of the Board of Commissioners. Since 1999, Joe has been on staff at the Nassau County EMS Academy and currently serves as 1st Deputy Chief Instructor. The recipient of numerous departmental , local and county awards, Joe has also served on the Nassau REMSCO for nine years; in that time he chaired the EMS Systems Committee for 6 years. He is also the Owner of CPR PLUS LLC. Joe can be reached atcprplusllc@gmail.com
Mike Capoziello is a 28 year member of Hook and Ladder Co.#2 and former Chief [2011-12] of the Elmont FD.
He
serves as a Department Training Officer, Public Information Officer and Historian. He has 20 plus years experience as a houseman and dispatcher in various Nassau County departments and is currently a Supervising dispatcher with Nassau County Firecom, training officer for the Fieldcom unit-Member of the Nassau County fire service Critical Incident Stress team for the past 11 years and is a liaison for the team to the Nassau County Fire Commission.
Duane Welliver is a 25 year member and former Fire Captain of the East Farmingdale Fire Department.
He
currently serves as the Technical Rescue Captain and a Training Officer for the Department. He is a N.Y.S. Certified Fire Instructor II. Also has 10 years experience as a full time Instructor with the New York City Police Department. He can be reached at 631.505.3778 or via email at: FRSTraining@aol.com
Jeff O'Toole joined the Fire Service in 1977, belonging to four different Nassau Departments. Presently a firefighter/ EMT-CC in Bethpage Engine & Ladder Co. 4, and an Assistant Decon Team Leader. He is active with the Hazmat/WMD Committee of the Nassau County Fire Commission. You can contact him at nchazmat@optonline.net
Tim Ivers has been a Police Officer for 30 years. He has been with the NCPD Emergency Service Unit since 1995. Prior to working in the NCPD he was a Police Officer with the NYPD. He is a past member of the Levittown Fire Dept. In addition to the usual training and certifications necessary for the police department, he is a Haz-Mat Technician as well as a WMD Technician. He holds a NYS Certification in Vehicle Extrication and is trained and certified as a Hurst Extrication Tool instructor. Tim can be reached at:ESU2422@gmail.com
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