FD RANT NEWS Long Island, New YorkVolume 2, Edition 6 May – 2013
EAST NORWICH Family Pet Helps Save Occupant from Fire
Photo by Mark Bellew – All Hands Fire Photos
A barking dog alerted the homeowner of this fire and allowed her to get out of the home without injury . Full story on page 42
Abandoned Firehouse Burns in CENTRAL ISLIP – Page 11 DEER PARK Double Fatal MVA – Page 61 MOUNT SINAI Commercial Job on a Rainy Night– Page 92 MASSAPEQUA Catches Daytime Work – Page 96 The “FIRE FIGHTER” Lives on in GREENPORT– Page 100
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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.
As many fire department across Long Island participated in Memorial Day services this past week, all of us were able to take part in ceremonies to honor the men and women of the United States Military who lost their lives while serving their country. All of us here at the FD Rant News would like to recognize the brave men and women who made the supreme sacrifice so that the rest of us could enjoy the freedoms that come with living in United States of America. We are humbled and we are grateful for their unselfishness and also for those who continue to serve today. God Bless America. All of us here at FD Rant News would like to welcome aboard a few new correspondents to our team. Cameron Wilken has joined us and will be covering parts of Central Suffolk and John Walthers will be bringing us coverage in the eastern portion of Suffolk west of Riverhead. We would also like to welcome Fred Kopf who has been covering the southern portion of Nassau. Fred is one of the best in the business and has been out there covering emergency scenes for over 20 years. We are proud to have him as part of our team. We are pleased to announce that beginning next month you will be able to view the FD Rant News in a whole new format. Thanks to the hard work and dedication of our production staff, the FD Rant News will be coming to you in a new magazine reader format and will contain new design layouts and other features that were designed for the enjoyment of our readers. Now for the really BIG NEWS…we will also begin featuring videos from emergency scenes to go along with the photo coverage. Going forward, there wil be other new features as we continue our quest to become the #1 overall publication for the Long Island Fire Service including our new smartphone application which we anticipate being available by December, 2013. On a personal note, I would like to send my best wishes to Jim LoDuca of the Kings Park Fire Department who recently had a short stay in the hospital. Jim is a good friend to the FD Rant News and I can’t wait to see him on the fireground again soon. Corrections: In an article that involved animals being removed from a home in Yaphank last month the Suffolk County SPCA was incorrectly identified as the ASPCA. In a second article a CO2 incident in Brentwood was identified as a “leak” when in fact it was a discharge caused by an increased heat source. We would like to thank Mike Allen [Islip Town FM 3-0-43] for bringingthese to our attention. 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
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2 – Editorial 4 – Faces of the Fire Service 7 – Distance Learning by Jim McNamara Cover Photo by Mark Bellew – All Hands Fire Photos
16 – Westbury WMD Drill by Kim Versheck
24 – Nassau Firecom – A Quick Look by Gerry Gagliano
30 – Advertise With Us 31 – Are You Mentally Ready? by Mike Capoziello
45 – The Radio Room by Phil Lichtenberger
60 – Smart Ash by Duane Welliver
97 – Apparatus of the Fire Service 100 – The “FIRE FIGHTER” by Thomas Lambui
104 – About the Authors 105 – Sponsor Page
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FACES OF THE FIRE SERVICE Members of North Bellmore operate on scene of a car vs. house
Photo by Mark Bellew – All Hands Fire Photos
Westbury Chief of Department Doug Ingraham [9601] at a recent WMD Drill
Photo by Kim Versheck - LNBN
Nesconset crew following a recent working fire Glen Cove Chief RodniLeftwich [5200] affectionately known to us as “The Big Dog” operates at a recent working fire---HOLLLA!!
Photo by Andrew Tetreault – Fully Involved Photo
All is “Well-iver” in East Farmingdale – [from L to R]: Jack Welliver, Duane Welliver and FD Rant News Assosciate Editor Brian Welliver at a recent MVA.
Photo by Chris Colletti - LNBN Photo by Mark Bellew – All Hands Fire Photos
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FACES OF THE FIRE SERVICE Members Glen Cove FD as they participate in the 2013 Memorial Day Parade
Photo by Mark – All Hands Fire Photos Photo byBellew Thomas Lambui – LI Hot Shots Yaphank members pack up after a recent MVA
North Merrick crew after a recent working fire
Photo by Mark Bellew – All Hands Fire Photos Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department's Chiefs for 2013 [L to R]: Chief of Dept. Pisani (8702), Deputy Chiefs Farrone (8705), Garrigan (8703),Kiess (8701) andCandan (8704).
Photo by Assistant Chief Kirk Candan
Selden Rescue 4 firefighters take 5 min rest after SCBA recertification at the training center in Selden. Pictured left to right Danny Worrell,(unavailable due to witness protection ) Billy Frage
Members of Kings Park FD at the Command Board during a water rescue that kept them from participating in the 2013 Memorial Day Parade
Photo by Jeff DiLavore – FD Rant News
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FACES OF THE FIRE SERVICE Ridge FD Lieutenant on scene of a recent MVA
Bohemia members on scene at a recent MVA
Photo by Thomas Lambui – LI Hot Shots Members of East Norwich pack up after a recent fire
Photo by Mark Bellew – All Hands Fire Photos Photo by Robert Garofalo – ESA Photos Ronkonkoma members on scene at a recent working fire EMS Crew stands by at a recent fire in East Meadow
Photo by Robert Garofalo – ESA Photos Photo by Mark Bellew – All Hands Fire Photos
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DISTANCE LEARNING By Chief Jim McNamara
Mutual Aid “How come we weren’t called?”…and the answers to other important questions Lots of times on the RANT you read complaints of who was called and who wasn’t as mutual aid for the last “Big One”. Let’s face it, we have trained for years and when people need help we want the chance to put our skills to use and help make a positive outcome of a bad situation. The facts of who is called vary, but here are a couple common sense ideas to help sort things out. We had a map that was drawn up many years ago. In this section of town we would get this Engine or this Truck 1st, 2nd, or 3rd based on our needs. The reason why this thought process worked so well is it took selection out of the equation. In the middle of the night when you were still in REM sleep mode you could get what you needed by just requesting an Engine or a Truck from your dispatcher. This method also worked real well during daytime responses when the “Senior Man” on the run has less than 5 years in the Department. He/She knows that they need help and with this system it makes their life that much easier. But of course there are some exceptions to every rule…. Exception #1… You need a specific piece of equipment. You need a tower ladder and the closest Truck Company only has a stick. By all means, call what you need. This would also go for needing an Engine with LDH or say the need for large quantities of foam. I specify what I want. Exception #2… You need a specialized team. There are only so many Haz Mat, Technical Rescue, Dive, Decon, and Etc. Teams to choose from. If the Brothers next door don’t have what you need, you have no choice but to seek that help elsewhere. Exception #3… Reputation. This is one of the exceptions that head the list of unpopularity. But let’s be real, this is probably the number one reason why a department is called or is intentionally left out. If your department has trouble getting out or has trouble filling the rig you run the risk of slipping down on the depth chart. As a company/department this is the one that you have the most control of. When called turn out in strength with your best available. Helping pack hose after the job is a nice show of Brotherhood as well. Exception #4… Reputation Part 2. If you come to my town and create more problems than you solve, chances are that I don’t need you. As an example we had one fire where an Engine Company was called to stand by at one of our houses. Their Chief reported to the command post and proceeded to tell our IC that he had a crew of experienced guys on the rig. “Do you want us to come put this fire out for you?” he asked. No thanks, you can take a 13…. Is this pride? Volleytics? Don’t know, don’t care! Exception #5… Reputation Part 3?
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OK, maybe I should have titled this exception Safety, but I was on a roll! There are companies out there that seem to fly by the seat of their pants and would rather freelance than cover the assignment that the IC gave them. If you show a complete disregard for my command structure or feel that you are just showing up on my fire ground to play, chances are I can get someone else to take your spot next time. I’m sure that they will take a more professional approach to their assignment than you did. Again, is this pride? No! When you are on my scene your safety and the safety of all of the other members operating on my scene is my responsibility. Your actions may not fit into the coordinated actions that are in place and may cause injury to yourself or another Brother/Sister. This should never be permitted or overlooked. Exception #6… Common Sense OK it’s not common, but I try from time to time. One time while operating on Hempstead Turnpike I needed an additional ambulance to the scene. It was in the middle of the night and I know that the Brothers and Sisters from my neighboring departments were home and probably fast asleep on a work/school night. A unit from I forget who, Bethpage/Farmingdale/South Farmingdale, just went 13 out of NCMC (NUMC, Murderbrook, or whatever it is called now) they are right down the block with an ETA of about 30 seconds… This had to be the easiest Mutual Aid decisions that one can make. They stopped in and were happy to help. WIN! WIN! In closing, if you want the invite… then do the right thing. Drill not to you get it right, but rather, that you can’t get it wrong. When in Rome do as the Romans! Their IC is the boss… I’m not saying to do anything unsafe or bazaar if it is requested of you, but make sure that you know what is needed of you and be prepared to take care of business. Last but least if you don’t get called, before you jump on the RANT, look around you. What kind of crew could you field right then and there? If you show up as my FAST Team with 2 Juniors, the Captain of the Fire Police, and the President of the Ladies Auxiliary… I’m not going to have a lot of faith in your ability to effectively respond to a possible Mayday transmission. OK my two cents have been added… End of rant… Stay Safe! 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.
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Minor Injuries in SAYVILLE Story and Photo by Robert Garofalo
The Sayville FD along with Sayville Community Ambulance responded to the scene of this single vehicle MVA with Overturn. The accident happened on Wednesday April 10 at approximately 1440hrs in the westbound lanes of Sunrise Highway near Lincoln Avenue. Members from the Sayville FD secured the vehicle while Sayville Community Ambulance members evaluated the injured female motorist at the scene for minor injuries. Click Here for More Photos of Sayville's MVA
FREEPORT Handles Extrication Story and Photos Kevin Madigan – K2M Photography Just after ten in the morning of April 26th, the Freeport Fire Department was dispatched to a motor vehicle accident with reported entrapment. The location of the accident was given as Sunrise Highway and Ocean Avenue. Upon arrival, the first units on scene were met with a two vehicle accident and one driver pinned inside his vehicle. The Toyota Camry driver was extricated from his auto after a few minutes by members of Freeport Truck Company. The driver was then loaded onto an awaiting stretcher and transported to the hospital in Freeport Fire Department Ambulance 219. The other vehicle involved in the accident, a Jeep Wrangler, saw minimal damage. The Jeep driver was evaluated on scene by County Medics and it was unknown if he was transported.Aside from Ambulance 219, the fire department also had Engines 212 and 216 on scene along with Heavy Rescue 217-2. All fire department units were under the command of Third Assistant Chief Vancott. Click Here for More Photos of Freeport's MVA
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Selden Makes Quick Work of House Fire Story and Photos by Tom Lambui – LI Hot Shots On April 25th, Selden F.D. responded to a report, by a passerby, of a house fire on Riviera Drive in Selden at approximately 2315 hours. Upon arrival, units discovered a small fire that appeared to have originated in the ceiling of the front porch. . The first due Selden unit transmitted a 13/35 for a working fire and Terryville F. D. was activated for their R.I.T. team. Thanks to the passerby’s early discovery, and the quick actions of Seldens Bravest, damage was kept to a minimum. Selden units operated under the command of Chiefs Levin [5-25-30], Matteo [5-25-31], and Reimann [5-25-32]. Click Here for More Photos of Selden's House Fire
NORTH PATCHOGUEVehicle vs. Pedestrian Story and Photos by Thomas Lambui – LI Hot Shots In the early morning hours of Friday, 04/26/2013 at approx 00:05 hrs. a police officer with Suffolk County P.D. discovered a pedestrian who had been struck by a car at the intersection of East Main St. (Montauk Hgwy.) and Grove Avenue. He notified dispatch for a forthwith rush on an ambulance and to have SCPD aviation respond for a MEDEVAC. North Patchogue FD was toned out and responded with an engine for stand-by for a helo landing, and an ambulance to the scene of the critically injured pedestrian. North Patchogue EMS and SCPD officers treated and packaged the victim for a short ambulance transport to the awaiting SCPD helicopter which had landed a parking lot just a short distance away to the west of the accident scene. The victim was then transported to Stony Brook University Hospital by air. Click Here for More Photos of North Patchogue's V-PED MVA
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Forgotten Firehouse Burns in CENTRAL ISLIP Story by Ken Bradbury - Photos by Ken Bradbury and Brian Welliver On Sunday, April 28th at 1415 hours, the Central Islip FD was activated for a Structure Fire on the Hospital Grounds by Lowell Avenue. Second Assistant Chief Robert McGee [3-732] was first on the scene and transmitted the Working Fire in a three story commercial building. He also encountered numerous brush fires on Lowell Avenue caused from the intense heat from the blaze. Due to the size of the fire and the several brush fires developing, mutual aid from multiple departments went under way. Hauppauge was activated as the FAST team, Islip Terrace ladder was
Photo by Brian Welliver
requested to the scene, Brentwood for an engine to stand by at CI’s main, and East Brentwood and East Islip to contain the brush fires on Lowell Photo by Ken Bradbury Ave.An exterior attack was ordered and two Tower Ladders and two deck guns were put into operation. Eventually Brentwood’s Engine (3-2-15) was moved to the scene and Lakeland was requested to stand by.Central Islip Hauppauge Ambulance was requested Photo by Brian Welliver to provide EMS support.Chief Ed Freudenberg [3-7-30] arrived a short time after and he assumed command as 3-0-1 also arrived on the scene. The Arson squad was notified to respond and LIPA was also requested to the scene. The Islip Town Fire Marshall was also summoned. The Town of Islip was called to provide heavy excavation equipment to raze the remaining structure.The building once housed the Fire Brigade for the Central IslipPsychiatric Hospital. Click Here for More Photos of Central Islip's Firehosue Fire
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GLEN COVE Continues to Stay Busy Photo and Story by Mark Bellew – All Hands Fire Photos On April 27, 2013, the Glen Cove Volunteer Fire Department responded to 29 Landing Road in Glen Cove to a reported house fire. Chief of Department RodniLeftwich [5200] ran the interior operations for the fire, which started in the basement of this older balloon frame house, traveled up through the walls to all floors of the house. Firefighters from Glen Cove, Locust Valley, Sea Cliff, Roslyn, and Glenwood worked for a little over an hour before 1st Assistant Chief Solomito [5201],who ran the command, placed the incident under control.
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MASTIC BEACH MVA with Overturn Story and Photos by John Walthers On the afternoon of Sunday April 28th just before 1 PM the Mastic Beach fire department and volunteer ambulance company both toned out for an MVA with overturn. The location of the incident was Hugenot Drive near Flower Road. Mastic Beach Ambulances 1st Responder (5-39-81) was 1st to arrive on scene followed closely by Mastic Beach FD Chief Mike Montella [5-13-30] and 1st Assistant Chief Carlo Grover [5-13-31]. Heavy Rescue and 5-13-4 responded in to assist in getting the stuck occupant out of the vehicle . The person was transported by ground to Brookhaven Memorial Hospital by ground . The Suffolk County PD remained on scene keeping the road closed until the vehicle was removed
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NORTH BELLMORE Car vs. House Brings Out T.R.T. Story and Photo by Mark Bellew – All Hands Fire Photos On April 26th 2013, the North Bellmore Fire Department received a report of a car into a house on Chicago Avenue. Upon arrival, units found an elderly male operator had accidentally driven his car into the front of a neighbor’s house. Fire units checked the house for stability while EMS personnel tended to the man. It was determined that the foundation was cracked, and a corner structural beam may have been shifted. Members of the Technical Rescue Team outfitted the house with shoring to keep it stable. Click Here for More Photos of North Bellmore's Car Into House
NORTH PATCHOGUE Handles Engine Fire Story and Photos David Cook - FD Rant News On Monday April 29th, at approximately 4:50pm, the North PatchogueFire Department was dispatched to the corner of Route 112 and Gladiola Street for a report of a car fire. With one of the North Patchogue stations being located at the end of Gladiola Street, the response was almost immediate. As members passed the smoke filled scene to get through to respond to the firehouse, Engine 3 was already en route. Within seconds Engine 3 had arrived at the scene ready to work. The crew stretched a 1 ¾” handline and quickly extinguished the small blaze within the engine compartment of the 2 door pick-up truck. After a thorough inspection of the vehicle to check for extension, crews packed up and headed back on their 20 second journey back to the Firehouse to replenish tank water. No injuries were reported.
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Burning “Bug” at Jones Beach in WANTAGH Story and Photos by Kim Versheck – LNBN In the late morning of April 28th, the Wantagh Fire Department was alerted for a reported car fire at Jones Beach. As Wantagh’s Chiefs arrived on scene they advised they had a fully involved auto on Bay Drive at the turn around just past field 10. Engine 693 was first due; stretching their car fire lay in to operation as engine 695 arrived on scene. Crews quickly got water on the fire and readied a couple of dry chem extinguishers for use on the VW’s magnesium engine. Wantagh units made quick knock down of the fire and were back in service in about 30 minutes. Click Here for More Photosof Wantagh’s Car Fire.
Garage Burns in BAYVILLE Story and Photos by Mark Bellew – All Hands Fire Photos Click Here for More Photos of Bayville’s House Fire
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On April 29th, The Bayville Fire Department responded for a fire in a 20’ x 30’ Garage at the intersection of Bayville Ave & 1st Street. The fire appeared to be exterior in origin and extended inward in the area of the roll-up door. Engine 504 was first due and deployed two handlines. The fire was quickly brought under control and a moderate amount of overhaul was completed at the garage that was used for storage. Page 15
WESTBURY Runs Multi-Agency WMD Drill Story and Photos by Kim Versheck – LNBN Early on the morning of April 28th 2013, members of Westbury Fire Department’s Board of Instructors arrived at the H&M store at the Source Mall on Old Country Road. As the smoke machines were set up and training dummies put into place, I was given a quick rundown of what the scenario was for the day’s evolution. The instructors expressed that besides a very diverse area of residential structures, the Westbury Fire District covers a vast amount of commercial properties; with two of the biggest being the Roosevelt Field Mall and the neighboring Source Mall in the Merchants Concourse Development. In the shadow of the recent events in Boston, the instructors chose a scenario of a bombing with secondary devices at the mall, to heighten the awareness of their firefighters. Being able to train in the mall structure would not only give the drill a “real feel” but would also provide invaluable knowledge for future responses to the mall. As crews began to arrive at Westbury’s Headquarters for a 0900 drill the smoke machines were turned on and the Dispatcher set off the tones at 08:50 to catch the firefighters off guard. The call went over the air as an unknown type fire in the vicinity of Bed, Bath and Beyond at 950 Merchants Concourse. As the Chief and first engine hit the road the Dispatcher followed up with a report of multiple calls reporting a fire and possible explosion at the Source Mall. As the chief arrived on scene he advised of smoke coming from the loading dock area and people evacuating from the mall. As Engine 966 arrived they immediately found a victim that succumbed to injuries in the parking lot and patients (portrayed by the Westbury Explorers) approaching with complaints of burning skin and respiratory distress. The drill progressed as engine crews readied hand lines after securing a water source and supplying water to the Siamese connections. Command was advised by a mall security officer of missing store employees and also complained of a burning throat and skin. Truck crews began to search the store and were advised that the smoke in the building had a yellowish/green tint to it (a hint to the use of the chemical Phosgene – UN # 1076 in the IED’s). Units from Jericho, Carle Place and Mineola were also now arriving on scene, as EMS handled the patients.
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Members not wearing their SCBA face pieces while entering the building were sent back outside and told they were experiencing shortness of breath and a burning/itching feeling (again a clue as to a possible chemical release). Searches got underway, finding the missing victims and engine crews were directed to the areas of fire. The evolution progressed and now ‘Maydays’ went over the air for members that were pulled aside during the operation. This put the FAS Teams to work immediately to find the “down” firefighters. With the store and loading dock area heavily smoked out, the FAS Teams had to rely on radio communications of the last known locations, as well as search and hand lines left in place by previous crews. This again proved to be a great opportunity to have the mall structure, enabling firefighters to do the mayday evolution in an area that they were are not accustomed to such as their home training facility. The drill ended when all firefighters were accounted for and the instructors made a final pass through the building to make sure that everyone was out. A brief critique was held in the mall parking lot where Chief of the Department Douglas Ingram[9601] and the instructors went over the details of what was covered and what was missed in the scenario. The overall evolution went well and the Board of Instructors was very happy with the opportunity to use the Source Mall for such a training drill. All involved took away some knowledge and most importantly the insight to size up situation around them at any call theymaybe responding to. After crews got their units back into operation everyone went back to Westbury Headquarters for a BBQ were they further discussed the drill. Click Here For More Photos of Westbury's WMD Drill
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WESTBURY Runs Multi-Agency WMD Drill CONTINUED... Authors Note: I would like to tip my hat to the Chiefs Office and the Board of Instructors of the Westbury Fire Department for a job well done. All involved in the planning of this drill did so in short order, but with great detail after the unfortunate acts of terrorism had unfolded in Boston. This group of firefighters realized the importance of staying ever vigilant and alert to their surroundings, especially in a district with “high risk” potential structures that would bring mass casualty and huge “shock” value to a terroristic plot. I urge the readers of this article to look around your district and look at what potential targets/hazards are around your area and make it a point to train at, pre-plan and/or become familiar with these areas you find. It doesn’t have to be a big mall to fall victim to a terrorist plot. Does your district have a government building, industrial/commercial park, concert hall, transit hub, military/reserve base or any other potential hazards? Maybe a surrounding district does, remember when all hell breaks loose for them you are the next in line to help them out. Now is the time to stop, look and come up with a plan – Kim Versheck
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HOLTSVILLE Responds to Single Vehicle MVA Story and Photos by Robert Garofalo – ESA Photography On April 29th, 2013, The Holtsville FD responded to a single vehicle accident in the northbound lanes of County Road 97 underneath the LIEat approximately 2040hrs afterthe driver of an Isuzu Rodeo left the road striking the center guardrail. Upon arrival, first on scene SCPD patrol units along with ESU 4 and 6 quickly placed the “Hurst Tool” into operation to remove the “B” post and rear door to access the injured female. Firefighters under the command of Chief of Department Joe Castiglione [5-11-30], secured the vehicle while EMS members treated and packaged the driver. The driver was transported to Stony Brook University Medical Center in Ambulance 16 with unspecified injuries. Holtsville FD units on scene were Chiefs 30, 31 and 32 as well as Engines 3 and 6, Rescue 4, Fire Police 9 and Ambulances 16 and 17.
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Overturned in FREEPORT Give New Meaning to the “Fencing” Story and Photos by Kevin Madigan – K2M Photography Minutes after 2 a.m., on the morning of April 29th the Freeport Fire Department was dispatched to a reported overturn with entrapment. The address given to responding units was West Sunrise Highway and Bayview Avenue. Moments after the call was toned out it was said that there was no pin on scene and thatthe driver had self-extricated. The first units to arrive on scene confirmed the reports. The units also found an unusual instance in which a Honda coupe struck a fence and came to rest on its side with only a small pole holding it up. Engine 216 stretched a line for precautionary measures. Ladder 217, Rescue 217-2, and Ambulance 219 were also on scene. The driver of the vehicle was transported to an area hospital in County Ambulance 2361. All fire department units were under the command of Chief of Department Kistela [2100].Aimes Collision came to upright and remove the vehicle.
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Early Morning Wreck in HOLBROOK Story and Photos by Robert Garofalo – ESA Photography
The Holbrook FD was oned out for a single vehicle MVA with overturn and entrapment on Monday, April 29th at approximately 0245hrs. The accident occurred on County Road 97 near Church Street after a Pontiac Trans Am left the road striking a tree overturning and trapping the driver. Under the command of Chief of Department Cliff Pendl [3-15-30] assisted by Chief Rich Stack [3-15-31], members from Rescue 7, working side by side with SCPD Emergency Service Unit 4officers, placed several “Hurst Tools” into operation to remove the passenger side door and lift the vehicle so that rescue air bags could be utilized to free the injured driver. Once extricated, members from EMS Units 16 and 18 as well as the Medic tended to the victim and handed over patient care to the awaiting SCPD Flight Medic. The driver was transported to Stony Brook University Medical Center by SCPD Medevac with unspecified injuries.
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Hazmat Incident in CENTRAL ISLIP Story and Photos Ken Bradbury On Tuesday April 30th at 1600 hours, the Central Islip FD was activated for a fuel spill from a prior MVA at the intersection of Sage Street and Twig Street. Chief Ed Freudenberg [3-730]was first on the scene and informed dispatch that he needed an Islip Town Hazmat Official and LIPA. 37-1,3-7-4, 3-7-6 and 3-7-15also responded to the incident. An SCPD ES unit was also on scene. Once the scene was secure, all units where released with the exception of3-7-1 which remained until the truck was up righted.
Dumpster Fire Quickly Knocked Down in COPIAGUE Story and Photos by Chris Colletti – LNBN On April 30th, 2013, around 1:30am, the Copiague FD was activated for a dumpster fire on Akron Street off of North Strongs Ave.1stAssistant Chief Daniel Campion [1-3-31] and 2nd Assistant Chief Charlie Fitch [1-3-32] arrived on sceneand were met with a small dumpster at the curb with the contents on fire.Engine 1-3-5 of the Vigilant Engine Company and Tower Ladder 1-3-4 of the Hook, Ladder and Rescue Company arrived on scene and stretched a trashline to extinguish the fire which was quickly knocked down.Units on scene were back in service within short order.
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Car into House with Fire in GLENWOOD Story and Photos by Mark Bellew – All Hands Fire Photos Shortly after 1:00 am on April 30th, the Glenwood Fire department was alerted for a car into a house with fire at 954 Glen Cove Ave. Upon arrival, units found a Volkswagen sedan into the side of a house with fire showing and the operator lying in the middle of the road with heavy bleeding from an open head wound. The signal 10 was transmitted and EMS was given the forthwith request. The fire was quickly knocked down. Glenwood Rescue 4 employed the winch on the front bumper to remove the vehicle from the house to complete the knockdown and overhaul of the ignition point. Local media later reported that the driver of the vehicle was charged with DWI.
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Smashup in HOLTSVILLE Story and Photos by Robert Garofalo – ESA Photography The Holtsville FD responded to this two car MVA on Tuesday April 30th at approximately 1450hrs. The accident occurred on Buckley Road at Woodside Avenue. Under the command of Chief of Department Joe Castiglione, members from Rescue 4 and Engine 3 secured the two vehicles while EMS personnel tended to the injured motorist. The female driver was transported to Brookhaven Memorial Hospital in Ambulance 16 with unspecified injuries. Fire Police was also on scene handling traffic control.
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NASSAU COUNTY FIRECOM – A QUICK LOOK Story and Photosby GerryGagliano Additional Photo by Jeff DiLavore – FD Rant News
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When someone mentions Firecom, most people will recognize that they are the Nassau County Fire Communications center. This year Firecom marks 40 years in operation. In the early 1970’s Nassau County started planning for the underground emergency operations center and alternate seat of County government in Mineola. Located under the parking lot behind Police headquarters, a new communications center was being prepared to accommodate the implementation of the new 911 telephone reporting system. It was decided that a modernization of the NCPD “fire board” was also needed. The Fire Marshal and staff went to work and Firecom started to take shape. On August 3rd 1973 Firecom officially went on the air. Over the years the dispatch office has gone through several configurations and upgrades, including the move to the Nassau County Public Safety Center in Westbury. The underground office (or old Firecom) still exists as a back-up to the new facility and is still fully functional in case of a system failure or need to evacuate the new building. The new facility features 14 radio/telephone consoles as well as 4 telephone only positions which can be manned during severe storms or other large scale incidents. Typically there are five dispatchers on duty and one supervisor. The office and operations are overseen by Assistant Chief Fire Marshal of Fire and Rescue Services Timothy Placilla. In 2012 Firecom handled 71,246 alarms. As of 1998 Firecom saw in increase of 78% in call volume from 1990, and that number grows each year. Over 223,000 telephone calls on the primary phone system are handled each year. On February 21st 2000, Firecom processed their one millionth alarm. The recent Super Storm Sandy set all kinds of call records and pushed the limits to their extreme. The staff at Firecom stepped up and met the challenges that were handed to them.Imagine having to keep focused on your job at FD Rant News – Volume 2 Edition 6 – May, 2013
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hand while your property was going under water or having family members unaccounted for. That was the case during the storm. For weeks afterward, Firecom didn’t see a return to normal call volume. The Firecom staff together with representatives from the State and Fire Marshal’s office, handled their normal calls as well as helping to direct mutual aid units from upstate. The normal call volume is an average of about 165 calls a day. During the first two days of the storm we handled almost 3,500 alarms. In an almost three week period following the storm Firecom processed 12,380 alarms, making this the busiest ever period in our history. In the one week period right after the storm we handled over 16,000 phone calls, averaging almost 2,000 per day. The normal average of phone calls coming in is about 590. There are 71 Fire Departments in Nassau of which 42 are full time dispatched by Firecom. Additionally Firecom serves as a back-up or partial dispatch agency to 10 more Departments. In order to work at Firecom an individual needs five years of service in a fire department just to take the civil service test. After the written test a candidate must also pass a typing test and then complete a physical if hired. The candidate must also go through the interview process before being appointed by the Nassau County Fire Commission. From there they go through a six month probationary training period. The dispatcher will have to get to know the breakdown of all the people and agency’s they will deal with. They have to learn their chain of command, and the different divisions of the Fire Marshal’s office. They have to develop a working knowledge of all 71 departments and the various dispatching procedures for all the ones Firecom dispatches for. Because of the nature of the fire service, many of these departments have various different procedures from department to department. These procedures sometimes change depending on the day of the week and even the hour of the day. The dispatchers have to learn the primary phone system, and the radio system as well as the 800mHz and 500mHz radio systems used by various County agencies and police department. They also are trained in Emergency Medical Dispatch and have to go through training on the field communications unit [Fieldcom]. Fieldcom training involves both driver training and operation of all systems carried on board including the radio system and phone system carried on the unit. On top of radio communications the dispatchers also have to have a working knowledge of the functions of the Fire Marshal’s office. They have to know the proper information needed for notification to the proper division and how to process the forms needed. Dispatching also involves knowledge of certain geographical characteristics. This is accomplished by a thorough detailed training on using the CAD system to determine a location either by address, landmark or intersection and if any special instructions are applicable to a certain address. Due to the fact that many street names are common in more than one town, it is important to pinpoint an exact address. The CAD also gives the dispatcher information as to local government or Police jurisdiction. In all, there are about 470 local government agencies that Firecom is asked to communicate with on a day to day basis. Typical alarm handling times are under one minute. Most Dispatchers at Firecom have at one time or another served as an officer in their respective departments. Over 95% of the staff are Ex-Captains on up to Ex-Chiefs, so the knowledge base at any given time is very deep. Although this may not answer all of your questions, hopefully it serves as a quick overview of what Firecom does. In the future I will hopefully get into more individual topics like Fieldcom operation and some behind the scenes looks at individual incidents from our perspective. Gerry Gagliano is an Ex-Captain serving in the Hicksville FD since 1983, currently in Volunteer Hose Co. 4 and Firemedics. Gerry has been an EMT since 1985, and has served on various committees in his Department including Department Training, Haz-Mat team, Rescue Squad and Incident Command. He is a former Fire District Supervisor of the Westbury FD and has been in the dispatch field for over 25 years, currently a Supervising Dispatcher at Nassau County Firecom and was also a part-time dispatcher for the Hicksville FD for 14 years.
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MANORVILLE Landscaping Truck Fire Story and Photos by Tom Lambui On April 30, 2013 at approximately 0950 hours the Manorville F.D. was banged out for a truck fire in the eastbound lanes of the Long Island Expressway (Rte. 495) between exits 68 & 69. Upon arrival, units found a large landscaping truck that was thankfully a dump truck also, with its contents in the rear on fire and smoking. Manorville’s crew attempted to extinguish the fire, but due to the deep seated nature of the blaze, the truck had to dump its contents on the side of the LIE. MFD’s bravest were then able to fully extinguish the debris and shrubbery. It is unknown how the debris caught fire in the rear of the truck.
Aggressive Attack by BRENTWOOD Story and Photos by Ken Bradbury – DP Fire Photo On May 1st at 1745 hours, the Brentwood FD was activated for a structure fire at 981 Spur Drive South and Ohio Street. The first arriving units encountered heavy fire emanating from the 3/4 corner of the home. Upon arrival, Chief Javier Valentin [3-2-30] assumed command and an aggressive attack ensued. Prior to initial search efforts, the homeowner informed the Chief that his pets were still in the structure and a policeman and member from Engine 5 were able to rescue the animals. Mutual aid response was also requested from the Islip FD to act as the RIT team throughout the duration of the alarm. All units took up about 90 minutes from activation of the alarm. Click Here for More Photos of Brentwood's House Fire FD Rant News – Volume 2 Edition 6 – May, 2013
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FARMINGVILLE and CENTEREACH Work Together at MVA Story and Photos Chris Sabella – On Scene Photography
A little after 8:00 am on the morning of Wednesday May 1st,2013; firefighters from Farmingville and Centereach Fire Departments activated for a reported heavy rescue at two separate locations on Nicholls Rd. Both departments turned out and responded in with engines and heavy rescue trucks. After a brief search, both departments finally found the heavy rescue in Centereach’s district. The departments didn’t waste any more time and quickly worked together using hydraulic tools to free a trapped subject. With the help of a passing Medford ambulance and a mutual aid response from a Selden, crews were able to package and transport a total of 5 patients and transport them to Stonybrook University Hospital
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Tough Location for Brush Fire in KINGS PARK Story and Photos by Jeff DiLavore – FD Rant News On Wednesday May 1st, the Kings Park Fire Department received a call for an unknown type fire in the vicinity of the old Kings Park Psych Center Building #22 between The Boulevard and Lawrence Road. Chief Mark O’Brien [4-1-30] arrived on scene and found a small area of brush burning on the side of the building. The Crew from Engine 4-1-1 quickly extinguished the small fire and were taking up when another column of smoke was observed coming from the other side of the building. The area in question was located in a courtyard that was surrounded by the building and a 15 foot high cinder block wall which prevented crews from getting to fire. There was a steel roll down door that had been used for vehicle entry when the building was still active. However, it was firmly secured. Chief O’Brien had Smithtown Fire Communications[4-2-0] put out a special call for Heavy Rescue 4-1-9 to respond for forcible entry. Their crew quickly used a partner saw to cut through the steel door so that the engine crew could stretch booster lines into the [now heavily overgrown] courtyard to extinguish the fire. While making their way in to the seat of the fire, crews observed several holes that had been dug around the area. They were approximately 5 feet in diameter and up to 3 feet deep. Apparaently, some bold criminals were seeking to unearth the conduits running underground to try to steal the copper in the phonelines and possibly plumbing lines. Units were on scene for just over an hour before taking up. Assistant Chiefs Dan Guilfoil [4-1-31] and John Gallo [4-1-32]were also on scene to assist with the operation. Click Here fore More Photos of Kings Park's Brush Fire
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COMMON SENSE (AND OTHER STUFF) By Mike Capoziello
“ARE YOU MENTALLY READY FOR THE CHALLENGE?” The alarm sounds, thunder bolts wail, diaphones blast, bells and gongs ring, pagers activate, text messages come to life on cell phones. We drop what we may be doing at the moment and come rushing to the firehouse, by car or by foot. Gearing up and jumping on the rigs we head out to the alarm no matter the time of day, rain or shine. This is the home response volunteer firefighter-the quintessential volunteer firefighter. You may recall in the movie “Backdraft”, Stephen McCaffery tells his Brother Brian, “you have a bad day here, someone dies”! This may be a case of Hollywood dramatics at its best, but it has some very real truth to it. You never know when it’s your departments turn for some bad stuff to happen. There’s no way around it, it’s going to happen at some point and when it does we owe it to our Brother firefighters, our families and to the public to bring our “A” game every time we head towards the rig and an alarm. We often speak about a firefighter’s physical conditioning and well-being before the alarm sounds, but how about the mental well-being of an individual when they run for the door? How often do we think about the mindset of a volunteer firefighter and what they may be involved with prior to the alarm sounding? How are the outside factors and pressures one may be dealing with at the time of the alarm going to affect the level of concentration and self-discipline one needs for the job at hand? The most important tool we have in our “firefighting tool box” is our minds. But think about this-are things always perfect in your world prior to the alarm sounding? The home response volunteer firefighter must be able to change mental gears or “hats” so to speak in a moment’s notice. Literally in a 6 minute period of time you may go from an extremely stressful and heated argument with a loved one to deciding how many hose lengths you must pull from the bed to make an effective stretch on a fire. A moment’s lapse in judgment because your head is not totally focused on the task at hand can be deadly. Let’s face it health, housing, finances, family matters-everyday problems can have a serious impact on your mental well-being. Consider one of the following: you’re sitting down to write out some bills and you discover there is a lot of money missing from your checking account, the High School just called your Son has been cutting class, your dog died or one of many other stressful events could be playing themselves out when the alarm sounds and you are alerted for a call. Can you do a personal “size up” of yourself in this instance and have the self-discipline to forget what may be immediately stressful in your world at that point in time and focus on your responsibilities as a firefighter, officer or chief?
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Our career counterparts report for a scheduled shift and are immersed in the firefighter role for their entire on duty time. They are not changing hats, roles and environments as a volunteer firefighter may. Now I’m not saying our career Brothers will not experience stressful events during their shift-but for the most part they are removed from the stressful situations and pressures of their civilian world. As a volunteer firefighter your role of “on duty” firefighter and that of civilian can be flip flopping all day long. Each day has its share of ups and downs, and how a person deals with these bumps in the day can vary greatly between individuals. Fortunately most bumps can be easily shrugged off as a normal part of your day. But there are other times when the bumps are much more serious. These bumps may be part of an event that will cause someone’s mind to linger on a certain situation or event all day long, seriously effecting their concentration and judgment on the fireground. Your day as a volunteer firefighter may have you switching hats all day long and revisiting the stressful environment or event multiple times during the day. Keeping a clear head for firefighting duties will be a challenge. Most firefighters have an aggressive mindset and this leads us to sometimes think we are indestructible and can handle any challenge. But sometimes forces beyond our control are going to make things very rough for us. As tough as it may be, we must also be responsible enough to know when to sit one out, and not respond. Conduct a personal “size up” of yourself. Be honest are you going to be able to handle what’s coming at you and your responsibilities to carry out your sworn duties? As an officer how do you know the mindset of your people before the alarm sounds? Crew members are running into the station and away you go. Any signs that a person may not be mentally ready for the challenge ahead are covered up by the orchestrated chaos of the response. A good officer learns the strengths and weaknesses of their people. You learn the personalities of the members. Over time you know who’s the prankster, who’s the serious one, who’s the pot stirrer and so on. Don’t be afraid to pull someone aside and ask if there is anything wrong if you sense they are not acting like their normal selves. As an officer you may also have to be prepared to “size up” an individual and ask someone to sit out an alarm. This may be a very uncomfortable task but you owe it to the rest of your crew. I can recall telling my officers during a meeting in preparation for an upcoming hurricane to keep their eyes on their crews, not only physically but mentally. Keep an eye out for someone who may be reaching a tipping point emotionally. We were going to be on a department wide standby, working through the night, with downed trees and power lines in blackout conditions. It was imperative to have crews focus 100% on the task at hand. We all had concerns for our families and homes but also had a job to do, and the job had to be done. I specifically told them it was ok to send someone home if they could not give it their all. In the end this was the safest scenario for all concerned. As with many actions on the fireground it comes down to an individual’s self-discipline. Can you size up yourself and put in the back of your mind what may be stressful when the alarm sounds focusing on your role and tasks as a firefighter 100%? Not as easy as it may seem at times. Be safe all! Mike Capoziellois 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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Brush Fire Season Begins for HAGERMAN Story and Photos by Robert Garofalo – ESA Photography A large diameter brush fire burning near an apartment building on La Bonne Vie Drive off of Scott Lane was quickly brought under control after the Hagerman Fire Department responded with quick fashion on Thursday May 2nd at approximately 1340hrs. Under the command of Chief Kenny Mudrack[510-32], members from Brush 12 immediately entered the wooded area while members from Engine 3 stretched a handline to start darkening down the fire close to the apartment building. Mutual aid was requested from North Patchogue for an Engine and Brush Truck. North Patchogue Brush 10 entered the woods to assist Hagerman while their Engine 3 also stretched a handline to assist with final extinguishment. Also on scene was Fire Police to handle traffic control in the area.
Morning MVA for MEDFORD Story and Photo Chris Sabella – On Scene Photography Additional Photo by Tom Lambui
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At around 11:30 am on May 2, 2013, two cars collided head on,on Route 112 just south of Horseblock Rd. The Medford Fire Department was activated for a delta response with reports of subjects trapped. A Medford Ambulance Chief was first on scene and reported no entrapment to incoming units.Medford firefighters arrived on scene and secured both cars as Medford Ambulance transported one patient to Brookhaven Hospital for treatment.
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Benz Greets a Pole and Goes Up In Flames in LINDENHURST Story and Photos by Chris Colletti – LNBN In the early morning hours around 4:00am on May 2nd, 2013, Suffolk County Police 1st precinct sectors requested the Lindenhurst FD to Park Ave, just north of Carolina St. for an overturned Mercedes-Benz sedan on fire and utility pole snapped in half with live wires down in the roadway. PD requested a forthwith response. The vehicle also struck a home on the corner of Park Ave & East Hoffman Ave.Chief of Department Mike McCloud [1-6-30] with Assistant Chiefs Mike DeGregorio [1-6-31] and Paul Vinciguerra [1-6-32] were on scene with Ambulance 1-6-7, Heavy Rescue 1-65 and Engines 1-6-2 and 1-6-22 of the Liberty Hose Company #1. Once LIPA arrived on scene to secure the wires, firefighters stretched a 1 ¾” handline knocking down the fire in 20 minutes.Ambulance 1-67 transported the driver to Good Samaritan Hospital in West Islip with minor injuries.The roadway was closed on Park Ave. between East Hoffman Ave.& Montauk Highway until LIPA crews arrived on scene to restore power to the surrounding area as it was knocked out when the accident occurred. Suffolk Police remained on scene for a pending investigation.
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COMMACK and CVAC Handle Hit and Run Story and Photos by Jeff DiLavore – FD Rant News Shortly after 2pm on Friday afternoon May 3rdCommack Fire Department and Commack VAC received a call for an auto accident involving an occupied school bus on Harned Road between Jericho Turnpike and Veterans Highway. One of the vehicles involved in the accident fled the scene. CVAC set up a medical command post and triaged all of the victims. A total of 7 patients were transported to the hospital with minor injuries.
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Hot Time in the Trailer Home in NORTH PATCHOGUE Story and Photos Thomas Lambui - LI Hot Shots A travel trailer being used in the rear lot of Stevens 112 Ford dealership, located on Rt. 112 in North Patchogue, caught fire on May 3rd at approximately 12:15 pm. The N. Patchogue F.D. responded and extinguished the fire but not before most of the trailer was gutted by the intense fire. SCPD also responded and SCPD fire marshals are investigating along with Suffolk County Fire marshals.
Friday Night MVA in MASTIC Story and Photos Chris Sabella – On Scene Photography On the night of Friday May 3,2013, on Mastic Road and Montauk Highway in Mastic, a three car accident sent five people to a local trauma center. Mastic Fire Department, Mastic Ambulance Company and SCPD responded to the intersection and began stabilizing both the scene and the patients. The patients were removed, packaged and transported and all vehicles were secured in about 45 minutes. Shortly after, all units were released and returned to their respective stations as the roadway was reopened.
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EAST NORTHPORT T-Bone with Pin on Larkfield Story and Photos by Jeff DiLavore – FD Rant News
It was another busy Friday night in East Northport when they responded to another high speed motor vehicle accident on Larkfield Road just south of Meadowlark Drive. The first unit to respond and arrive on scene was Lieutenant Bryan Gosik [2-10-61] who advised East Northport Dispatch [2-10-0] that he had a two car MVA with multiple occupants pinned in one of the cars and requested a re-tone for an extrication call. First due Engine 2-10-6’s crew arrived on scene and immediately went to work on the driver’s side of the Volvo. Using cutters and spreaders, the tool operators were able to remove the driver’s side front and rear doors as EMS crews tended to the patients in the car. Shortly into the operation Chief of Department Joe Ervin [2-10-30] arrived and assumed command of the operation. Commack VAC was requested to the scene for one ambulance. Suffolk County Police ESU arrived on scene and worked together with the units on scene as the trapped occupants were removed. A total of 5 patients were treated and transported to Huntington Hospital with various injuries. Click Here for More Photos of East Northport's Heavy Rescue MVA
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Heavy Fire on Arrival for the Brothers in BAY SHORE Story and Photos by Chris Colletti – LNBN The Bay Shore FD was activated for a reported residential structure fire at 1332 Ackerson Blvd. with a cross street of Montauk Drive on the evening of May 3rd, 2013 around 8:00pm.Upon arrival into the scene, Chief of Department Brian Butler [3-1-30] requested a re-tone for a working fire. He reported that there was heavy fire self-venting from a 2nd floor window on the exposure 2 side of a 2 ½ story private dwelling. The command post was established in front of the home across the street.Engine 3-1-3 of the Penataquit Hose Company #1 was first due and requested to hit the hydrant and lay in upon their arrival. The firefighters stretched a 1 ¾’’ hand line through the front door. Second due engine 3-1-1 of Hose Company #1 hit a 2nd hydrant on the opposite side of the block and supplied water to Engine 3-1-3. The firefighters then grabbed an additional 1 ¾’’ hand line off the first due engine and placed it into operation. Truck 3-1-4 set up in the front of the home and flew the bucket to the exposure 1/2 corner to gain access for firefighters to ventilate the roof.All searches were complete and negative with the exception of the family cats that perished in the home. The Town of Islip Animal Control was requested to the scene to handle.LIPA and National Grid were on scene to cut the utilities. The SCPD Arson Squad was requested priority 3 (occupied dwelling) and the Town of Islip Fire Marshal was also on scene for an investigation into the cause of the fire.Mutual aid was requested from the Brentwood FD for the RIT team, West Islip FD for 1 engine and North Babylon Fire Company for 1 engine all to the scene. Babylon FD stoodby at Bay Shore FD headquarters supplying 1 engine. FD Rant News – Volume 2 Edition 6 – May, 2013
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MASTIC FD and MASTIC EMS Handle T-Bone Story and Photo by John Walthers On the night of Friday May 3rd,at about 9:15 PM Mastic EMS was toned out for an MVA in front of Movieland Cinemas at Montauk Highwayy and Mastic Road. Approximately 2 minutes later,theMastic FD toned out to respond to the same location for an MVA with fuel spill. As the alarm came in Mastic FD Chiefs Jim Mickert[5-12-30] and Greg Amato [5-1231] were taking up from a previous alarm and immediately went enroute to the alarm with Engine 3 to meet up with Mastic EMS . On arrival they noticed they had a 2 car MVA (t-bone) and Engine 3 Immediately went to worksecuring the vehicles and cleaning up the fluids while EMS was doing triage on all the occupants. 1 Person was transported to Brookhaven hospital by Mastic EMS and all units other units were back in service by 9:40PM .
Four Injured in MEDFORD Wreck Story and Photos by Robert Garofalo – ESA Photography The Medford FD responded to this two car MVA on Friday May 3rd at approximately 1900hrs. The crash which was heard from headquarters, a block away, happened at Route 112 and Peconic Avenue. Under the command of Chief of Department William Hart [5-14-30], members from Rescue 15 and Engines 1 and 11 secured the two vehicles and assisted Medford Ambulance with patient care. A total of four people were injured in the wreck with all injuries considered non-life threatening. Medford Ambulance handled patient care and a mutual aid from Farmingville and North Patchogue was requested for additional ambulances. All the victims were transported to Brookhaven Memorial Hospital. Also on scene assisting were Fire Police Units 10 and 20. Once the patients were transported and the scene was secured, Chief Hart placed the alarm under control.
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Bad week for Taxi Driver in KINGS PARK Story and Photos by Jeff DiLavore – FD Rant News
On Friday afternoon May 3rd shortly after 12 noon the Kings Park Fire Department responded to a three car MVA at the intersection of Route 25A and Ashland Drive. The first unit on scene was First Responder 4-1-81 and he advise that the drivers of all the vehicles were ambulatory at the scene. Unfortunately for the driver of the cab, this was the second MVA he had been involved in over the past week. Heavy Rescue 4-1-9, Fire Police 4-1-10 and Ambulance 4-1-62 reponded. One patient was transported to St Catherine’s Hospital with minor injuries.
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Canine Assist Saves Occupant in EAST NORWICH Story and Photos by Mark Bellew – All Hands Fire Photo
On May 3rd, 2013, the East Norwich Fire Department was alerted for a structure fire at 18 Gabriele Dr. Under the order of Chief Todd Cronin [5100], a working fire was transmitted. Upon arrival, first due unit, Quint 513 was faced with a 2 and a half story private dwelling with heavy fire throughout the 1 side and extension to a vehicle parked in the driveway. Members quickly went to work putting handlines into operation but were also faced with live power lines down in the driveway, secondary to the fire. A mutual aid was requested from the Oyster Bay, Sea Cliff, Roslyn and Syosset Fire Departments. One occupant was reported to be on scene at the time of the alarm and escaped with her dog without injury. 1st Assistant Chief Wayne Placella [5101] was also on scene assisting with operations. The cause of the fire is being investigated by Fire Marshal Greg Smith.
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Quick knockdown in NORTH LINDENHURST Story and Photos by Chris Colletti – LNBN Early afternoon on May 3rd, 2013, Suffolk 911 was getting a call for a reported house fire with a possible occupant within at 44th St. and Albany Ave. in North Lindenhurst. Suffolk Police were first to arrive on scene and advised there was an exterior deck fire with extension to the siding of the home. The person who was reported to be trapped within was safely out of the home upon PD arrival. 2ndAssistant Chief Michael Newman [1-1132] advised there was smoke showing and the corrected location was 35 45th Street. Command was established in the front of the home.Engine 111-3 was first due into the scene and hit the hydrant, stretching a 1 ¾’’ handline to the rear deck to hit the hot spots. The main body of fire was knocked down by a garden hose prior to the fire department’s arrival.North Lindenhurst EMS transported the occupant to Good Samaritan Hospital with smoke inhalation.Mutual aid was requested from Copiague for 1 ambulance to the scene but was released in short order.Suffolk Police Arson Squad and the Town of Babylon Fire Marshal’s Office were requested to the scene for pending investigations.
NESCONSET Makes Good Stop on Deck Fire Story and Photo by Andrew Tetreault – Fully Involved Photo
On Saturday May 4, 2013 the Smithtown Fire Communications [4-2-0] center received multiple calls for flames and smoke visible in the vicinity of Middle Country Rd & Montclair Ave. Nesconset Fire Department was subsequently activated for the alarm. Upon further phone calls and interrogation by Smithtown Fire Communications, it was determined there was a fully involved deck fire to the rear of 10 Shetland Lane in Smithtown Fire District. Upon Arrival of Nesconset Chief of Department Thomas Down’s [4-4-30] he confirmed deck attached to an above ground pull was engulfed in flames. Chief Downs relayed to 4-2-0 to notify Smithtown FD they were operating within their district. Engine Co. 1 [4-4-5] stretched a 2½ inch line to the rear of the residential structure. A Smithtown Fire Marshal was requested to the scene due to the nature of the fire. No injuries were reported and the fire is under investigation. FD Rant News – Volume 2 Edition 6 – May, 2013
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SMITHTOWN Fast Response and Quick Knockdown Story and Photos by Andrew Tetreault – Fully Involved Photo Additional Photo by Jeff DiLavore – FD Rant News
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Saturday May 4, 2013 the Smithtown Fire Communications [4-2-0] center received a call of a reported residential structure fire at 25 MerrivaleDr at 6:25pm. Smithtown FD Engine [4-2-3] which was on a standby assignment at Hauppauge FD HQ’s rolled 1st due to the scene. Smithtown Fire Communications [4-2-0] advised incoming units including Smithtown 1st Assistant Chief Timothy Murphy III [4-2-31] that Suffolk County Police Department was on scene confirming a working structure fire. Upon arrival of 4-2-3 a Working Fire [13/35] was reactivated at 6:28pm. Under command of Chief Murphy, crews worked with 1 line and tools to quickly contain the fire to the exterior of the residence. Mutual Aid was requested from Nesconset and Kings Park but were released shortly after going en route to the scene. At the time there were no injuries reported and the fire was under investigation.
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The Radio Room By Phil Lichtenberger – Monitor Long Island
Building your Monitoring Post Antennas Part III: Directional Antennas
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 two types of directional antennas. The Yagi and Log Periodic Antenna. 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 The Directional Antenna As the name implies, the directional antenna is designed to be highly sensitive in a particular direction. Why pick a directional antenna over an Omni Directional Antenna? The reason is pretty simple. If you are in an area and you need to have very specific coverage in a particular area, and you don’t need to worry about coverage in any other spot, then a directional antenna is for you. Directional antennas can also help you eliminate any interference you may be picking up from an area you do not wish to receive in. A good example of a need for a directional antenna is someone in Suffolk County who enjoys listening to FDNY, but can barely pickup anything with their discone antenna. Switching to a directional antenna will most likely improve their reception towards NYC and allow them to listen to FDNY.
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Directional antenna designs normally have a very narrow beamwidth. In other words, instead of pickup in 360 degrees around from center, the directional antenna may have a beamwidth that is a fraction of that. In addition, any signals to the sides or the rear of the antenna will be highly attenuated, and may not even be received at all. The best way to think of the design of a directional antenna is like a flashlight that allows you to focus the beam. When in it’s widest setting, the light is cast over a larger area. As you twist the head of the flashlight, the light is concentrated. Less light is sent out of the sides, and more of the light is focused on the middle. What happens? The light at the center is now FD Rant News – Volume 2 Edition 6 – May, 2013
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greater and brighter than the light to the sides, and it now travels a bit further. There is no light behind the flashlight, and there is little light to the sides. (In a directional antenna design, there will be some radition pattern behind and to the side of the antenna)
Yagi-Uda Antenna The most common directional antenna for two waycommuniation use is the Yagi-Udi antenna, most commonly referred to as a Yagi or beam antenna. The Yagi antenna is constructed with several elements in parallel, mounted on center to the boom. A Yagi has one driver element, a reflector element behind the driver, and can have one to many director elements. Yagi-Uda antennas work on very narrow frequency ranges, so don’t expect to use the same Yagi to listen to VHF and UHF frequencies. In order to work around the bandwith limitations, many HF Yagi antennas have traps in the elements that allow the antenna to work over different operating bands. However, in each operating band, the usable frequencys may be very narrow.
Cushcraft A3S Amateur Radio HF antenna (Black Tubes on antenna are the traps) Image: eham.net
Yagi antennas can have a lot of gain, and the higher the frequency, the smaller the antenna. These characteristics makes the Yagi a very popular antenna. In order to increase the gain on the antenna, more director elemets are added. In the image to the left is a 10 element antenna. There are 8 director elements, plus one driver and one reflector. The drivers are to the left, and the reflector is on the right. So looking at this image, the antenna would receive best to signals on the left (or top left to be exact). The direction is normally in the direction looking straight down the boom. Diamond A430S10 UHF Yagi antenna Image: Diamond Catalog
The catalog specifics on the antenna to the left state it has 13db of gain, is 43” in length, and weighs in at only 1.4lbs. Remember, the more gain you have the less bandwidth you have. This antenna will work best between 430 – 440Mhz. Anything outside that range of frequencies, and it will no longer be resonant. Or, to touch on past parts on the Antenna Series, the VSWR will increase outside the usable range of 430-440Mhz. Log Periodic Antennas So what happens if you wanted a directional antenna, but you need it to work over a larger range of frequencies? You need a Log Periodic Antenna. The Log Periodic design is somewhat outstanding. Just like the Yagi, there are many elements in parallel mounted on a boom. However, the antenna’s elements are only active on the bands it is cut for, or may be active in phases. The other elements become parasitic when not in use. There is quite a bit of math in theory to explain just how the Log Periodic antenna functions, so we will skip the boring
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stuff in this article. A very common type of Log Periodic antenna is your old TV antenna. They were created to work over a large range of frequencies.
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If you have any questions, or comments about antennas, please feel free to e-mail me at w2lie@w2lie.netand I will be sure to answer your e-mails in upcoming columns.
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Smoke Visible, Working Fire Transmitted in PLAINVIEW Story and Photos by Mark Bellew – All Hands Fire Photos
On May 4th, 2013, The Plainview Fire Department received a call for reports of a kitchen fire. With a column of black smoke that was visible from Broadway in Jericho, a working fire was quickly transmitted. Upon arrival, units were faced with heavy fire to the rear of the structure. Under the command of Chief Ross Dubner [9501], first due unit 9511 quickly went to work to knock down the blaze. No injuries were reported and the cause o f the fire was undetermined at the time of the alarm.
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KINGS PARK Gallups into Action at Head On Collision Story and Photos by Jeff DiLavore – FD Rant News
With the beautiful weather upon us, the Kings Park Fire Department responded to a report of two car MVA on St. Johnland near Old Dock Road on Saturday May 4th at around dinnertime. Upon arrival of Chief Mark O’Brien [4-1-30] he advised Smithtown Fire Communications [4-2-0] that he had a head on collision with one patient with a head injury who managed to get out of the car prior to his arrival. Assistant Chief Tim Clark [4-1-33] arrived on scene and began treatment of the patient. The crew from Heavy Rescue 4-1-9 arrived and began to secure the vehicles and contain a large spill in the roadway as the crew from Ambulance 4-1-61 packaged the patient and transported him to Stony Brook University Hospital. The driver of the 2nd vehicle was not injured. Units were on scene for approximately 30 minutes.
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FARMINGVILLE Handles Nasty Wreck Story and Photos by Robert Garofalo – ESA Photography On Sunday May 5th, at approximately 0650hrs, the Farmingville FD was toned out for reports of a two car MVA with entrapment and fire. The accident between a Cadillac and Jeep happened at the intersection of Horseblock Road and Old Medford Avenue with enough force to send the vehicles off the road, collapsing a shopping center sign and trapping both drivers. The Cadillac, with the driver heavily entrapped and unresponsive, started to burn within the engine compartment. First on scene SecondChief Dave Smith [5-18-32] confirmed the entrapment with fire and requested a forthwith response. Personnel on scene were able to control the fire with dry chem extinguishers until Engine 2 arrived and stretched a line knocking down the remainder of the fire. With Chief of Department Ralph Gloria [5-18-30] on scene, members from Rescue 8 immediately placed several “tools” into operation to remove the driver’s side door and “B” post and also cut the steering wheel. Additional members assisted SCPD Emergency Service Unit 6 officers with extricating the injured driver from the Jeep. Throughout the extrication, members from EMS Units 16 and 17 as well as the First Responder maintained patient contact and care. Additional units on scene assisting with the operation were Engine 3 and Rescue 9. The Selden FD responded to the scene with an ambulance to transport a third patient while Holtsville FD had standby units at Farmingville’s headquarters. All three patients were transported to Stony brook University Medical Center with numerous injuries. The accident is under investigation by the SCPD. Once again the training performed and teamwork displayed regularly paid off with a job well done!!! Click Here for More Photos of Farmingville's MVA
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Met with Smoke in EAST MEADOW Story and Photos by Mark Bellew – All Hands Fire Photos On May 5th, the East Meadow Fire Department was alerted to a possible structure fire at 2011 Salisbury Park Drive in Westbury. Upon arrival, command transmitted the signal 98 [smoke showing] and with that, first due crews began to arrive. Members immediately stretched a line to the rear of the house to battle the fire which was on the exterior wall of the 3 side of the structure. The fire was quickly knocked down, overhauled and brought under control.
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Collision Head On in BRENTWOOD Story and Photos by Ken Bradbury – DP Fire Photo On Monday May 6th at 9:30 AM, the Brentwood FD was activated for a signal 23 (heavy rescue) at the intersection of Candlewood Road and Brentwood Road.1st Assistant ChiefWilliam Petersen [3-2-31] was the first Chief to arrive on scene and observed two vehicles that had been in a head on collision. Prior to his arrival, SCPD units were able to force the door and extricate one of the victims. Chief Petersen gave all units a disregard.
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Quick Knockdown for DEER PARK Story and Photos by Ken Bradbury On May 4th, the Deer Park FD was alerted for a Signal 13 (structure fire) at West 5th Street off Central Ave. Assistant Chief Larry Bradbury [14-31] was the first Chief on the scene and was met with fire in the front of the structure with possible extension to the basement. He quickly transmitted a signal 35 (working fire) and North Babylon, Wyandanch and West Islip were activated to respond as mutual aid. One line was stretched from the first due Engine (1411) and a quick knockdown was made by the first due hose team. The Town of Babylon Fire Marshall’s office was summoned and all units were secure in about an hour.
BRENTWOOD Commercial Cooker Story and Photos by Ken Bradbury – DP Fire Photo On Sunday May 5th, at 0509 hours, the Brentwood FD was activated for a commercial structure fire at 26 Cleveland Avenue off Pine Aire Drive.1st Assistant ChiefWilliam Petersen [3-2-31] was first to arrive and was greeted with a heavy volume of fire coming from the 1/4 side of a 50 x 125 building. The signal 13-35 (working fire) was promptly transmitted and mutual aid was requested from Deer Parkfor RIT, Commack for a Ladder,West Islip for a Ladder andEast Brentwood and Central Islip for a truck for standby.Due to the risk of collapse, an exterior attack was ordered and tower ladders from Brentwood and Commack were staged on the 1 side of the building. Arson and the town Fire Marshall were notified and the operation lasted for approximately three hours.Brentwood Legion Ambulance and Islip Exchange set up rehabilitation areas with no injuries reported. Click Here for More Photos of Brentwood's Commercial Fire
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Bus vs. Minivan, Head On in GLENWOOD Story and Photos by Mark Bellew – All Hands Fire Photos The Glenwood Fire Department responded to the intersection of Glen Cove Avenue & Back Road in Roslyn Harbor on May 6th for a head-on collision between a Nassau County Public Transportation Bus and a Minivan. Several people were transported to area hospitals, none with life threatening injuries. The Cause of the accident is under investigation by the Nassau County Police Department’s 6th Precinct. Glenwood FD was assisted on scene by Sea Cliff EMS, East Norwich EMS, Roslyn EMS, and the NCPD Emergency Ambulance Bureau.
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Midnight MVA for MIDDLE ISLAND Story and Photos Chris Sabella – On Scene Photography Early Monday morning on May 6,2013, just after 12:00 am, a one car accident on Patchogue-Yaphank Avenue and Artist Lake Drive sent Middle Island firefighters rushing in to respond to reports of a subject trapped in a burning vehicle. Middle Island firefighters arrived on scene moments later only to find negative fire or a trapped subject. Chiefs on scene reported fluids leaking from the vehicle that had left the roadway. The vehicle had crashed into several small trees before winding up facing the wrong way back on the roadway. Reports indicated the injured male was transported to a local hospital for treatment of a head injury.
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YAPHANK Handles 18 wheeler vs. Acura Story and Photos Thomas Lambui On May 7th, at approximately 9:40 am,a motor vehicle accident occurred at the intersection of the south service road of L.I.E. and Sills Road (C.R. 101). Witnesses stated the driver of the tractor-trailer ran the red light while traveling east on the L.I.E. south service road and struck the 2 door Acura which was traveling south on Sills Rd. Yaphank FD’s bravest secured the vehicle and the female driver was treated by YFD EMS and transported to a local hospital by Yaphank F.D. ambulance.
CORAM Three Car MVA Story and Photos Thomas Lambui On May 9th, at approximately 08:30 hours, the Coram Fire Department was called to the scene of a three car mva on the south bound lanes of Patchogue/Mt. Sinai Rd. (Rt. 83), just north of Rt. 112. Initial reports indicated that a Honda Acura SUV rear ended a Mitsubishi and then ran off into woods. Numerous injured patients were taken to Pt. Jeff area hospitals by Coram F. D. ambulances. The scene was under the command of FF. Loizos of Coram Truck 1.
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BOHEMIA Double Duty at MVA with Extrication Story and Photos by Robert Garofalo – ESA Photos
On Saturday May 4th, at approximately 0610hrs,the Bohemia FD was toned out for an MVA with a reported overturned vehicle at the intersection of Ocean Avenue and Church Street. The force of the collision between the two vehicles had sent the Nissan Frontier rolling onto its roof stopping parallel with the Hyundai. Under the command of Chief Sterling Haynes [3-12-32], members from Rescue 8 assisted by members from Truck 4 placed the “Hurst Tools” into operation to remove the driver’s side doors and “B” post from the Hyundai to extricate the two female occupants. With Sayville Community Ambulance units on scene, patient care was handled by their members throughout the extrication. A total of three patients were treated, packaged and transported by Sayville Community Ambulance to area hospitals with unspecified injuries. With all patients extricated and transported and the vehicles secured, Chief Haynes placed the alarm under control. Also on scene was Fire Police 9 assisting the SCPD with traffic control.
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Jaws of Life Put to Work in PLAINVIEW Story and Photos by Mark Bellew – All Hands Fire Photos
On Thursday May 9th, Firefighters and EMTs from Plainview and Syosset responded to this scene at Woodbury Road and Den Place in Plainview where a car had overturned and slammed into a school bus carrying children. The driver of the car had to be freed from the car using the “Jaws of Life”, and was transported to an area hospital. Neither the bus driver nor the children on board were injured. The vehicle was up righted and removed from the roadway by NCPD Emergency Services.
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Single Incident Commander - Most incidents involve a single Incident Commander in these incidents a single person commands the incident response and is the decision-making final authority. Unified Command - A Unified Command is used on larger incidents usually when multiple agencies are involved. A Unified Command typically includes a command representative from major involved agencies and one from that group to act as the spokesman, though not designated as an Incident Commander. A Unified Command acts as a single entity Command staff - Safety Officer, Public Information Officer, Liaison Officer
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Double Fatal MVAWith Double Pin in DEER PARK Story and Photos Brian Welliver Additional Photos by Ken Bradbury – DP Fire Photos
On Friday May 10th, the Deer Park Fire Department responded to a reported overturned car accident with entrapment on Commack Road and Suburban Drive. Upon arrival, crews quickly put the tool to work to extricate a patient that was pinned in one of the autos involved. Suffolk County Police Aviationwas notified during the extrication and was there in time to transport the patient to Stony Brook Hospital. The North Babylon Fire Company was also notified to stand by for the helicopter landing. Unfortunately, two of the passengers involved in one of the automobiles had been killed in the major accident. The incident was under the command of Chief of Department John Giammarino [14-30]. After crews completed the extrication, Suffolk County Police took over for an accident investigation. Click Here for More Photos of Deer Park's Fatal MVA
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FARMINGVILLE Goes to Work on Rippin’ SUV Fire Story by Cameron Wilken Photos by Robert Garofalo and Cameron Wilken
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On Friday night May 10 , the Farmingville Fire Department received a call for a vehicle fire on the north service road of the Long Island Expressway between exits 62 and 63. The incident was a border call and wound up being just inside the Holtsville Fire District. The incident occurred around 10:15 pm and crews made a quick knockdown on the fully involved vehicle. Click Here for More Photos of Farmingville's Car Fire Photo by Robert Garofalo – ESA Photos
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BROOKHAVEN Handles Heavy Rescue Story by Robert Garofalo – ESA Photography Photos by Robert Garofalo and Chris Sabella On Saturday May 11th at approximately 1115hrs,the Brookhaven FD was toned out for a reported MVA heavy rescue at the intersection of Victory Avenue and Auborn Avenue. Under the command of Chief Giuseppe Loiacono[5-332], members from Rescue 3 placed the “Hurst Tools” into operation to free the injured driver of the Acura. Engine 2 members stretched a precautionary handline and assisted while also securing the second vehicle. With the “B” post removed as well as both drivers’ side doors, Shirley Community Ambulance members treated, packaged and transported the injured motorist to an awaiting SCPD helicopter which transported him to Stony Brook University Medical Center. On scene at the landing zone was an additional Brookhaven FD Engine on standby. The second driver was treated, packaged and transported to Brookhaven Memorial Hospital by Shirley Community Ambulance. With both victims transported, Chief Loiacono placed the alarm under control. Click Below for More Photos of Brookhaven's MVA
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DEER PARK Holds 81st Installation Dinner Story and Photos by Ken Bradbury – DP Fire Photo
On Saturday May 11th, the Deer Park Fire Department held their 81st Annual Installation Dinner. To start the night, the Board of Fire Commissioners held their inspection and then the Chiefs were sworn in to lead the department for another year. The elected Chiefs are Chief of the Department John Giammarino [1-4-30], 1st Assistant Chief Lawrence Bradbury [1-4-31], 2nd Assistant Chief Anthony Biolsi [1-4-32], and 3rd Assistant Chief Philip Scarfi [1-4-33]. Click Here for More Photos of Deer Park's Installation Dinner
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HAGERMAN Makes Fast Work of Daytime Job Story and Photos by Robert Garofalo – ESA Photography
The Hagerman FD was toned out for this residential structure fire on Saturday May 11th at approximately 1205hrs. With multiple calls coming in, a working fire was promptly transmitted for visible fire on the exposure 4 side of the single story wood frame structure on Miramar Boulevard off of South Country Road. Under the command of Chief of Department Tony Citarella [5-10-30], members from first due Engine 1 promptly stretched the primary attack line to the exposure 4 side of the structure where the main body of fire was located. The mostly exterior fire was spreading into the house through a bedroom window and the gable vent. Chief Citarella had a second handline promptly stretched through the front door to cut off any possible extension. Members from Truck 10 and Rescue 6 handled vent, entry and search operations with all searches negative. Bellport FD responded in with Engine 5 and assisted with the water supply and final extinguishment. The North Patchogue FD was on scene for RIT and South Country Ambulance handled medical standby. Also on scene assisting was Suffolk County Fire Coordinator Bob Smith [5-0-4]while Brookhaven FD handled standby at Hagerman’s headquarters. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
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Sandy Heroes Awarded at ISLAND PARK Annual Installation Dinner Story and Photos by Kevin Madigan – K2M Photography
The annual Island Park Fire Department Installation dinner for 2013 took place on the night of Saturday, May 11th and was held at the Bridgeview Yacht Club in Island Park. This year’s installation was comprised of more emotion and brotherhood than years past as it came just days after the six month anniversary of Hurricane Sandy. The October 2012 storm handed the Island Park Fire Department over four thousand alarms in a matter of days and tested the strength of the second battalion based department. Through the high waters and darkest hours [literally and figuratively] the membership persevered under the direction of those in office. At the time of the storm, the department was led by Chief of Department Steve Ruscio [221]. Chief Ruscio was honored on the night of the dinner for the leadership and a willingness to carry on that he displayed throughout theweeks during and following Sandy. During the height of the storm, various members of the department battled the elements to rescue the occupants of a burning home at 43 Marina Road. These members were awarded a Class I Valor Award by the department. Aside from the accolades received [including two 25 year members and a 50 year member], the officers of the department were installed to their positions. Following them were the assistant chiefs and then the Chief of Department, Anthony D’Esposito. FD Rant News – Volume 2 Edition 6 – May, 2013
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On this night, Chief D’Esposito was installed as the seventy-fifth chief of the Island Park Fire Department. He was installed by his father Stephen D’Esposito who is also the village deputy mayor. Upon his swearing in, the Chief was met with a standing ovation and embraced all the former chiefs who were lined up nearby. Chief D’Esposito reminded those in attendance that the installation was not so much about his becoming chief as it was a night to celebrate the department’s accomplishments. Click Here for More Photos of Island Park's Installation Dinner
ISLAND PARK Handles Multiple Hazards at Overturned Auto
Story by Kevin Madigan – K2M Photography Photos by Zach Grunther [LiL' G Nightlife]
At 11:49 hours on the morning of Saturday, May 11th the Island Park Fire Department was dispatched to a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Austin Boulevard and Audobon Boulevard. Responding units were given the additional that the accident involved an overturned auto into a pole with wires down. Upon arrival units confirmed that an Acura SUV had overturned into a pole at the location. Aside from the obstacles units already faced a gas main break was also present on the scene. Utility companies [gas and electric] were requested on a rush to the scene to secure the comprised pole and gas main. Once removed from the auto the driver was transported to an area hospital. It is unknown as to the severity of her injuries. It is believe she suffered a medical emergency which caused her to veer across Austin Boulevard into the pole. All fire department units were under the command of Island Park Chief of Department Anthony D’Esposito [221].
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RONKONKOMA Handles Smokey Fire Story and Photos by Robert Garofalo – ESA Photography Additional Photo by Cameron Wilken
The Ronkonkoma FD was toned out for a residential structure fire on Tuesday May 14th at approximately 1405hrs. Upon arrival of first due Chief Jon Santoli [524-31], a working fire was promptly transmitted for visible smoke from the second floor of a two story wood frame private dwelling. Under the command of Chief of Department Tim Blewitt [5-24-30] with Chief Santoli operating inside, members from first due Engine 6 stretched the primary attack line to the seat of the fire in a second floor bathroom. Second due Engine 12 stretched the backup line while the inside teams opened Photo by Cameron Wilken up and checked for extension. With minimal extension and searches negative firefighters began overhaul operations. Mutual aid to the scene came from the Nesconset FD for RIT and the Farmingville and Centereach fire departments for additional manpower. Suffolk County Fire Coordinator Ron Magagna [5-0-2] was also on scene along with the Town of Brookhaven Fire Marshal. No injuries were reported. Click Here for More Photos of Ronkonkoma's House Fire
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NORTH MERRICK Goes to Work Story and Photos by Mark Bellew – All Hands Fire Photos
On May 13, 2013, The North Merrick Fire Department responded to reports of a structure fire at 1077 South Drive. Upon arrival, crews were met with fire on the second floor of a 2 story, 30 x 40 private dwelling. A working fire was transmitted and a mutual aid response was requested from the East Meadow Fire Department for acting F.A.S.T. team. No injuries were reported.
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On Tuesday May 14th shortly after 1915 hours the Medford Fire Department responded to a report of a car fire in the parking lot of ApplebeesRestauraunt on North Ocean Ave. Crews responded and quickly knocked down the small fire in the engine compartment.
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Tools Requested at MVA in BRENTWOOD Story and Photos by Ken Bradbuy – DP Fire Photo
On Wednesday, May 15th at 5:30 am, the Brentwood FD was activated for a Signal 23 Hurst Tool request at the intersection of Fifth Ave and Candlewood Rd. Chief John Boyle [3-2-33] was the first Chief on scene and he quickly advised dispatch that he had a two car MVA that required the Hurst tool. Moments later, 3-2-18 and 3-2-15 arrived on the scene as well as Chief Mike Derbyshire[3-2-32]. The Hurst tool, spreaders and cutters were utilized and the patient was extricated from the vehicle and transported to an area hospital. Click Here for More Photos of
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KINGS PARK Goes to School On Minor MVA Story and Photos by Jeff DiLavore – FD Rant News
Shortly after 0815 hours on Wednesday May 15th, the Kings Park Fire Department responded to a report of a motor vehicle accident in front of the Kings Park High School on Route 25A near Lawrence Road. Upon arrival of 1st Responder [4-1-81] he advised Smithtown Communications [4-2-0] that the accident was located on Lawrence Road between 25A and Rumford Road and that there was no entrapment. Shortly thereafter, Assistant Chief Dan Guilfoil [4-1-31] arrived on scene to direct the operation. The crew from Heavy Rescue 4-1-9 secured two vehicles Click Here for More Photos of Kings and the crew from Ambulance 4-1-61 treated and transported one aided Park Minor MVA to St. Catherine of Sienne Hospital. All units were up within 30 minutes.
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Infiniti Does a Balancing Act in FREEPORT Story and Photos by Kevin Madigan – K2M Photography
At 20:56 hours on the night of May 15th, the Freeport Fire Department was dispatched to a motor vehicle accident with reported entrapment. Engines 212, 214, 216 along with Truck Company, Ambulance 219 and Fire Police were toned out for the call. Units who arrived on scene were met with a single vehicle accident with an unusual landing. The auto involved went off the road taking down a light pole and display sign. The Infiniti sedan came to rest on a guide wire holding up a telephone pole at the intersection of West Sunrise Highway and McKinley Place. Engine 216 kept a line in place during operations [as per procedure]. Rescue 217-2 brought out the tool but it was not needed as the driver was removed from the auto prior to their arrival. The driver was transported to an area hospital in County Ambulance 2387. All fire department units were under the command of Chief of Department Kistela [2100]. The electric utility company also responded to the scene to secure the telephone pole so the auto could be removed by Broadway Towing. The driver of the car told responders that he had fallen asleep. Click Here for More Photos of Freeport's MVA
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EAST MEADOW and NORTH BELLMORE Respond to MVA Story and Photos by Kevin Madigan – K2M Photography
On the afternoon of May 16th, the East Meadow and North Bellmore Fire Departments were alerted to a motor vehicle accident with a reported overturn at the intersection of North Jerusalem Road and East Meadow Avenue. Both departments were alerted due to the close proximity of the accident to their districts. Upon arrival, a Hurst tool was requested to remove the driver of the overturned Honda sedan. With a slight pry of the door, firefighters were able to access the victim to stabilize and remove her. Once removed from the car, she was transported to an area hospital by County Ambulance. Firefighters handled the spill on scene and NCPD Emergency Services Unit 2424 up righted the auto. It was said that the elderly driver was making a left turn from East Meadow Avenue onto North Jerusalem when she struck a parked auto, causing hers to overturn. Executive Collision and Gemma’s Towing responded to the scene to remove the two vehicles involved in the accident.
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Multi-Vehicle Accident Sends 3 to Hospital in JERICHO Story and Photos by Mark Bellew – All Hands Fire Photos On May 16th, in front of 2177 Route 107, Old Brookville, the Jericho Fire Department was called to the scene of two separate accidents at the same time. The multivehicle accident, including a total of 8 vehicles, caused 3 patients to be transported by a Jericho Ambulance to a local area hospital. One of the patients was reported to be a pregnant female. Operations at the scene were under the command of the 2nd Assistant Chief [5103].
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RONKONKOMA Car v. Motorcycle With Minor Injuries Story and Photos by Cameron Wilken
The Ronkonkoma Fire Department received a call for a motorcycle motor vehicle accident 3:15 pm on Thursday May 16th, at the corner of MapleAvenue and Union Avenue. Assistant Chief Kevin Murray[524-33] was in charge along with ronkonkomas first responder and an engine on scene. Witnesses say that the motorcycle was making a left when he got struck by another car. 1 patient was transported to Stonybrook University with minor injuries. FD Rant News – Volume 2 Edition 6 – May, 2013
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SELDEN Handles VPED Story and Photos by Chris Sabella – On Scene Photography
On the night of Thursday May 16th, just after 9pm, the Selden fire department was activated for a sig 16/23 MVA, vehicle vs. pedestrian in the parking lot of Valero gas station on Middle country road with a possible subject pinned. First arriving chief, 1st Assistant Chief Mike Matteo[5-25-31] and SCPD officers advised incoming Rescue truck and ambulance units that the subject was not pinned. Firefighters assisted Selden ambulance personnel with securing the scene while the patient was packaged for transport to University Hospital for treatment. Remaining personnel took up after about 15 minutes.
WADING RIVER Tractor Trailer vs. Pickup with Fatality Story and Photo by John Walthers On Friday May 17, 2013 just after 6:15 am the Riverhead Police Department and Wading River FD were both dispatched to respond to an MVA on Route 25A just west of Wading River Manor Road. On arrival, they had a pickup truck which had struck a tractor trailer in the rear end near the shoulder. The driver of the pick up truck was pronounced dead at the scene the other driver was not injured. Wading River FD remained on scene with Riverhead PD until the road was reopened shortly after 10:20AM. FD Rant News – Volume 2 Edition 6 – May, 2013
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EAST NORTHPORT Another MVA at a Familiar Location Story and Photos by Jeff DiLavore – FD Rant News
On Saturday May 18, 2013 the East Northport Fire Department responded to yet another MVA in front of the Larkfield Manor at approximately 1615 hours. Chief of Department Joe Ervin [2-10-30] and Assistant Chief Wayne Kaifler [2-10-31] directed the operation as the Crews from Ambulances 2-10-5 and 2-10-25 treated and transported to patients to Huntington Hospital with minor injuries. This stretch of Larkfield Road continues to be a source of multiple MVAs. All units were up within 30 minutes. Click Here for More Photos of East Northport's MVA
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Unusual Situation at EAST NORWICH MVA Story and Photos by Mark Bellew – All Hands Fire Photo
On May 18th, 2013, the East Norwich Fire Department was dispatched to the scene of an MVA at Cedar Swamp Road (Route 107) & Valerie Drive in Upper Brookville. Upon arrival, units were met with a 2 Car MVA involving a full-size Mercedes sedan and a GMC Pickup truck. Members were also presented with an unusual situation at this seemingly minor MVA. The truck struck the sedan in such a way that conventional methods of turning the car off would not work. The key was removed, the battery cables were cut, and all fuses were pulled and the vehicle continued to run. It wasn’t until the towing company responded and spent quite a while on the problem that the engine stopped. Click Here for More Photos of East Norwich's MVA
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BALDWIN Ends Quiet Stretch with Basement Fire Story and Photos by Kevin Madigan – K2M Photography
On the same night Baldwin First Aid Company was celebrating their seventy-fifth anniversary, the Baldwin Fire Department was dispatched to a reported house fire. The call was toned out not long after midnight on the morning of May 19th and provided firefighters with the location of 3011 Grand Avenue [Adams Street and Fishermans Road as the cross streets]. The additional for the reported house fire was that the fire was in the basement of the home. When Baldwin First Deputy Chief Craig Yanantuono [2051] arrived on scene he transmitted the signal ten [working fire]. Immediately following the transmission of the working fire, the Freeport Fire Department was notified to respond as the FAST team. Freeport responded to the scene with Tiller 218 and Heavy Rescue 217-2. During operations, Freeport Truck Company was put to work. When Freeport was utilized, Oceanside Ladder 244 [originally called to standby] was redirected to the scene. As conditions inside the balloon frame construction home deteriorated, the fire load intensified. Soon Oceanside saw work and another truck company were needed on scene. This
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void was filled by Rockville Centre Ladder 447 who became the latest FAST team. As firefighters operated on the scene of the Grand Avenue working fire, units were needed to backfill firehouses. Oceanside had a Long Beach engine and ladder standing by for them along with an engine from Island Park. Standing by for Baldwin was a Lynbrook ladder, Bellmore ambulance, and Oceanside engine. Prior to Bellmore being notified, East Rockaway had an ambulance in Baldwin but was diverted to a different aided case. While operating at the scene of the fire at least two firefighters were transported from the scene to area hospitals [one with smoke inhalation]. These firefighters were transported by a Baldwin ambulance and Point Lookout-Lido Ambulance 252. Within an hour all visible fire was knocked down and soon after, the scene was declared under control. All fire department units were under the command of Baldwin Chief of Department Robert Brancato [205]. Baldwin Engine 202 and Ladder 207 were the first engine and truck companies on scene. The fire marshal was requested to respond to the scene with no death or serious injuries present. The cause of the fire, which saw four lines stretched [three in operation], remains under investigation.
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MASTIC BEACH Car vs. Pole with Fatality
Story and Photo by John Walthers On Sunday May 19th at about 11:50 AM the Mastic Beach FD and ambulance companies both toned out for an MVA northbound William Floyd parkway south of Coraci Blvd. On arrival of Assistant Chief Carlo Grover [5-13-31]they had a single car versus a utility pole. The crew from the fire department as well as Suffolk Police ESU went to work with their tools to extricate the victim. The victim was quickly extricated and was transported by ground to the local hospital in critical condition where he was later pronounced dead.
YAPHANK Responds to Tight Overturn Story and Photos Thomas Lambui At midnight on May 19th, the Yaphank F.D. was toned out for an overturned auto on northbound Sills Road (Rt. 101) under the L.I.E. (Rt. 495) overpass. Upon arrival, units discovered a 4 door Nissan SUV had indeed flipped over a guard rail, landing on its side, ending up between the guard rail and heavy brush. The driver, the only occupant, was able to self-extricate herself. Yaphank F.D. E.M.S. members treated the driver and transported her to a local hospital.
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SMITHTOWN Transports Minor Aided From MVA Story and Photos by Jeff DiLavore – FD Rant News
On Sunday May 19, 2013 the Smithtown Fire Department responded to a 2 car motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Route 25A and St Nicholas Avenue. First Responder 4-2-80 arrived on scene and advised in coming Chiefs Steve Sisino [4-2-30] and Assistant Chief Mike Landrigan[4-2-32] that there were two minor aided and was requesting a 2nd ambulance to the scene. Engine 4-2-2 and Ambulance 4-2-62 arrived on scene and while the engine crew secured the vehicle and applied oil dry to the spill, the EMS company treated the driver of one of the vehicles and took an RMA from another. All units were up within 20 minutes. Click Here for More Photos of Smithtown's MVA
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Jeep Flips Over in RIDGE Story and Photos by Thomas Lambui
On Sunday May 19th, at approximately 4:20 pm, the Ridge F.D. was toned out for an MVA on the Southbound William Floyd Parkway, just south of the L.I.E. (Rt. 495) in Ridge. A young woman traveling southbound on William Floyd lost control and overturned her Jeep Cherokee. She was transported by Ridge F.D. ambulance to a local hospital for treatment. Chief John Mirando III was in charge of the scene.
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WESTBURY Cools Off Hot Car on Shoulder of L.I.E. Story and Photos by Mark Bellew – All Hands Fire Photos
On May 20th, 2013, the Westbury Fire Department responded to reports of a car fire on the Long Island Expressway,in the eastbound lanes, just before Exit 40W. 9-1-1 was notified of a car smoking with a woman standing nearby on the shoulder of the LIE. Highway Patrol and Old Westbury PD units arrived on scene to find a Toyota Corolla well involved, and notified their dispatchers of the discovery. Extreme traffic conditions hampered the response of Westbury Fire Department's Squad 7. Upon their arrival, the crew quickly doused the blaze.
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Memorial Service Held in TOWN OF BABYLON Story and Photos by Ken Bradbury – DP Fire Photo
On Sunday May 19th,departments from the Town of Babylon assembled at West Babylon FD headquarters for their annual Memorial Day Service. Usually this service takes place in front of Town Hall but due to the inclement weather it was moved to West Babylon. Members paid their respects for the members that have departed over the last year and a wreath was laid and the Bell was tolled. Also this year, a special presentation was made to longtime supporter of the Fire Service, former State Senator Owen Johnson.
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CENTRAL ISLIP Battles Spring Heat and More at Daytime House Fire Story and Photos by Jeff DiLavore
At approximately 1000 hours on Tuesday morning May 21st, the Central Islip Fire Department responded to a report of a house fire at 7 Prospect Street. Assistant Chief Kevin McAteer [3-7-31] arrived on scene with heavy fire venting from the rear o the home and transmitted a working fire [13/35]. Mutual aid brought the Islip Terrace FD to the scene as a RIT along with Hauppauge and East Islip with an engine each. 1st due Engine 3-7-4 secured a water supply and promptly stretched 2 1 ¾” attack lines to make a push on the well advanced fire. The first in crews were confronted with an in ground swimming pool that was within a few feet of the home in the backyard and also a pit bull that was inside the home. Chief Ed Freudenberg [3-7-30] arrived on scene and assumed command as crews battled unseasonably warm spring temperatures in the 80’s to knock down the fire. A total of three handlines were put into operation. One firefighter suffered non-life threatening injuries and was transported to the hospital and two more firefighters were treated at the scene for minor injuries. Central Islip-Hauppauge VAC had a medical command post set up and Sayville Community ambulance sent their TAC unit. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Suffolk County PD Arson Squad. Suffolk County Fire Coordinator Tom Kriklava [FC 47] was on scene to assist with the operation. All units were up in under two hours. Click Here for More Photos of Central Islip's House Fire
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COMMACK Extricates Victim in Overturn Story and Photos by Jeff DiLavore – FD Rant News Shortly before 0100 hours on Monday morning May 20th, the Commack Fire Department and Commack VAC were alerted to a report of an overturned auto at the intersection of Townline Road and Scholar Lane. The first unit on scene advised the accident was on Townline Road at Cedar Road. As Chief Pete Paccione [2-11-30] was responding 211-0 advised that the car was overturned but did not hit the home. A driver lost control of her auto and slammed through the trees and onto the front lawn of the house. The crew of Heavy Rescue 2-11-9 immediately put the Hurst tool to work to cut the roof off of the vehicle as members of CVAC tended to the driver. The patient was removed from the vehicle and transported to an area hospital with undisclosed injuries. Units were on scene for less than 40 minutes. Click Here for More Photos of Commack's MVA
OYSTER BAY Handles 2 Car MVA Story and Photos by Mark Bellew – All Hands Fire Photos On May 20th, 2013, the Oyster Bay Fire Department was activated for a 2 Car Motor Vehicle Accident with injuries at Lexington Avenue & Orchard Street. One victim was transported to an area hospital and the second refused treatment & transportation. Company 1, Engine 552 & Atlantic Steamer Rescue 555, as well as Ambulances 5516 & 5526 operated on scene with Chiefs 5500, 5501 and 5503.
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NORTH BELLMORE Surround and Drown Lights up the Night Story and Photos by Kevin Madigan – K2M Photography
Just before 20:00 hours on the night of May 21st, the North Bellmore Fire Department was dispatched to a zone two house fire for smoke in the house. The location units were given was 1974 Monroe Avenue between Bellmore and Washington Avenues.6-5-0 dispatch advised responding units that multiple calls were being received reporting the fire and that two members on scene were confirming smoke showing. Upon arriving on scene, First Assistant Chief Marschall [6501] transmitted the signal ten [working fire].Uniondale was immediately requested to respond to the scene with a truck company that would be going to work upon arrival. Uniondale responded to the scene with Ladder 7544. Still needing a FAST Team at the scene, Bellmore was notified to respond and assume the role.Bellmore responded to the scene with Ladder 606. During operations, members of Bellmore saw a brief stint of work and so a new FAST team was needed on scene. East Meadow FD Rant News – Volume 2 Edition 6 – May, 2013
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would become the newest FAST team. East Meadow responded to the scene with Ladder 617 and Heavy Rescue 616 as well as an engine company. Within minutes of the operation, the fire load grew enough that it forced firefighters to turn to an exterior operation. Fortunately all occupants had made it safely out of the home prior to the fire intensifying. Aside from the previously mentioned, mutual aid was requested from North Merrick and Levittown [Ambulance 628] to send ambulances to the scene. An East Meadow engine, Merrick engine [Engine 641] and ambulance [Ambulance 6414], and Wantagh ladder were the units standing by for North Bellmore. Within forty-five minutes all visible fire was knocked down. The scene was placed under control [signal twelve] just over an hour into the operation. It was believed that the fire began in the basement of the two story residence but the cause remained under investigation. A partial collapse of the 3/4 corner on the second floor was visible. North Bellmore Ladder 657 and Engine 654 were the first truck and engine companies on scene. The fire saw as many as six lines go into Click Here for More Photos of North Bellmore's House Fire operation.
Another Person Critically Injured in MASTIC BEACH Story and Photo by John Walthers On May 22nd just before 8:40AM the Suffolk County 91-1 dispatch center took a call for person struck by a vehicle . Fire-Com immediately activated Mastic Beach FD and EMS to respond to the scene which was at Mastic Road and President Road.Chief Mike Montella [5-13-30] was the first unit to go enroute to the call. On arrival Chief Montella requested his department to be reactivated for a helicopter landing zone at St. Judes Church due to the nature of the injuries. However, aviation was unable to fly due to weather conditions so the rescue truck responded to the scene . The patient packaged for transport to Brookhaven Memorial Hospital in serious condition. The driver of the vehicle was not injured and the road was shut down for several hours to investigate
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Morning MVA for SELDEN Story and Photos by Chris Sabella – On Scene Photography
On the morning of Wednesday May 22nd, just before 11am, on Middle Country Road just east of New Lane Drive in Selden, reports of a one car accident activated Selden fire fighters to the scene of a car into the woods with possible entrapment. Rescue 13 and 1 ambulance responded finding one car into the woods and trees down blocking the roadway but no entrapment. The driver crossed over in to head on traffic barely missing another car by inches before leaving the roadway on the westbound side. Firefighters secured the car and then went to work clearing the trees from the lane of traffic using chains saws. All units took up about 30 minutes later and the driver was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
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MOUNT SINAI Commercial Job in Torrential Rain Story and Photos by Chris Sabella – On Scene Photography
Late Thursday evening on May 23,2013 just before 10pm in torrential rains, Mount Sinai firefighters were banged out with a reported structure fire on Route 25A near West Gate Drive in Mount Sinai. As Mt Sinai chief was responding he was given additional information that multiple callers were reporting flames visible in the windows of a strip mall at that location. Upon arrival calls for mutual aide from Coram and Terryville for tower ladders to the scene as flames were now visible through the roof of a multiple store strip mall. A second set of orders brought several engines from Miller Place, Rocky Point and Sound Beach as well as Port Jefferson Volunteer Ambulance Corp with multiple ambulances. Engine crews advanced 2 1/2 line into the stores and aggressively attacked the blaze quickly knocking it down. The fire was put under control about 30 minutes into the blaze .Scpd Arson squad and Brookhaven Fire Marshals were investaging the fire.
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RIDGE WorksWreck on “The Floyd” Story and Photos Thomas Lambui
On May 25th, at approximately 9:50 am, the Ridge F.D. was banged out for an MVA in the north bound lanes of the William Floyd Parkway, just south of Rt. 25 (Middle Country Road). The male driver of the silver Lincoln was traveling southbound on the William Floyd Parkway when he lost control and crossed over the grass median into the northbound lanes and collided with the female driver of the gold Honda. RFD members stabilized and secured the vehicles under the command of Ridge FD 2nd Lt. Lou Kaiserof Company 1. The female driver was taken to Mather Hospital in serious condition by Ridge F.D. ambulance and the male driver was transported to Peconic Bay Medical Center also by Ridge F.D. ambulance. SCPD 7th pct. is investiating.
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Youth Packed SUV Overturned in COLD SPRING HARBOR Story and Photos by Mark Bellew – All Hands Fire Photo
At approximately 10:15pm on May 24th, the Cold Spring Harbor Fire Department was dispatched to a reported overturned auto on Lawrence Hill Rd. near the intersection of Route 108. Upon arrival, units found an overturned SUV in the westbound (down-hill) lane that had taken down 3 trees on the shoulder. The vehicle had been occupied by 7 high school students that had managed to free themselves. With the assistance of Huntington Community First Aid Squad, all 7 youths were transported to Huntington Hospital for evaluation.
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BAYPORT and SAYVILLE COMMUNITY Respond to MVA Story and Photo by Cameron Wilken
On Friday May 24, 2013, the Bayport Fire Department was activated for a 2 car MVA at the corner of Nicollsrd and Church st. The call came over at 15:17 hours and the OIC was 5-14-30. 2 Patients were transported to Brookhaven Memorial Hospital by Sayville Community Ambulance with minor injuries and 1 RMA. Police controlled the scene with traffic control.
Early Morning Car versus Pole Turns Fatal in EAST FARMINGDALE Story and Photos by Chris Colletti – LNBN In the early Sunday morning hours of May 26th, the Suffolk County Police 1st precinct units and East Farmingdale Fire Company dispatch were taking multiple calls for reports of a car versus pole with possible entrapment at the intersection of Route 109 & Albany Ave. Multiple SCPD units with East Farmingdale Fire Company’s 1st Assistant Chief Joseph Wisz [1-5-31] and 3rd Assistant Chief Joe Iuzzini[1-5-33] arrived on scene, confirming a car versus pole with 2 poles snapped in half and wires down across the roadway. Despite the danger of the downed live wires, the firefighters on scene rapidly extricated the patient who was in traumatic arrest. Ambulance 1-5-29 transported her to Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow, where she later succumbed to her injuries. Firefighters remained on scene until the arrival of LIPA to secure the live wires and downed poles. The roadway was shutdown and the scene was then left in the control Suffolk County Police for an investigation into the cause of the accident. Click Here for More Photos of East Farmindale's MVA
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Daytime Work in MASSAPEQUA Story and Photos by Kim Versheck –LNBN Additional Photo by Chris Colletti – LNBN Just around 2:30pm on May 26th, 2013 the Massapequa Fire Department began receiving multiple calls, for a house on fire at the intersection of Division Avenue and Berkley Place. As units got on the road NCPD EAB Ambulance 2367 came over the air advising there was a fire at 266 Division Avenue. Chief of Department Stephen Daresta [6300] arrived on scene confirming the working fire. As first due Engine 631 dropped a supply line, Chief Daresta advised they had an exterior fire caused by a sparking meter pan and requested LIPA forthwith. Tower Ladder 632 took the front of the residence and began their searches. The wires running pole to pole were now on fire and making its way down the block to the transformer. Two lines were put in to service containing most of the fire to the exterior of the home. Though there was some minor extension into the first floor and attic crews were able minimize the damage to the home and brought the fire under control in about 30 minutes. No injuries were reported and crews were back in service in just over an hour. Click Here for More Photos of Massapequa's House Fire
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APPARATUS OF THE FIRE SERVICE Yaphank units operate with ESU at a recent MVA Deer Park Heavy Rescue operates on scene of a double fatal MVA
Photo by Thomas Lambui-LI Hot Shots Terryville Ladder and Mount Sinai Engine operate at a recent working fire
Nesconset’s Tower Ladder on scene of a recent working fire
Photo by Cameron Wilken
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Photo by Brian Welliver – FD Rant News North Lindenhurst Engine 1-11-3 operates on scene of a recent working fire
Plainview Ladder 953 working at a recent house fire
Photo by Mark Bellew – All Hands Fire Photos
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RIDGE Three Bagger Story and Photos Thomas Lambui
The Ridge F.D. was banged out for this three car accident which occurred on Sunday May 26th, at the intersection of Whiskey Rd. and Randal Rd. in Ridge at approximately 15:00 hours. Members of Ridges’ Bravest were called to the scene to secure the autos. Two people were treated and transported by Ridge F.D. E.M.S. crews to local hospitals. The scene was under the command of Chief John Mirando III [5-22-30]. Link to Gallery: http://lihotshots.smugmug.com/Fire/05262013-Ridge-3-car-MVA/29634864_vgvnqr
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WWII Veterans Continue to Serve in DEER PARK Photo and story by Ken Bradbury On Monday May 27th the Deer Park Fire Department had two special members participate in the Annual Memorial Day parade in Deer Park. These two members are World War II veterans. The fellow on the left is Donald Fleming (Father in law of 1st Assistant Chief Larry Bradbury) who is a member of the Fire Police Squad. And the fellow on the right is Michael Carucci an Ex-Captain and 47 year member of the Department. In the picture Don is wearing his original Army uniform of service which is 70+ years old and still fits.
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She’s an Old School“FIRE FIGHTER” Story and Photos Thomas Lambui
I recently had the fortunate opportunity to enjoy a tour of a beautiful old (75 years old) gorgeous, glorious lady. Now, get your minds out of the gutter folks. She isn't THAT kind of a lady, but she is a “she”, and SHE is a knockout. I had taken a ride out East to explore Shelter Island and had hoped to meet with some of the members of the Shelter Island F.D. As I was sitting in my truck waiting on line for the Shelter Island ferry, I caught a glimpse of this gorgeous masterpiece of a woman. I mean, she was built!! I could tell by the looks of her that she was tough!! Not biker tough, not coal miner tough, but Fire Fighter tough. As I looked closer at her, I noticed she was sporting a FDNY emblem on her bow. Not only was she sporting a FDNY emblem, but she was also a FIRE FIGHTER. No, she wasn't just a fire fighter, she was ‘THE’ FIRE FIGHTER. She was born of hard work. She was born of blood, sweat, and tears, and oh how she had performed over the years. On the outside, she might appear to be a little worn and battered, but hey, who wouldn’t be after what she’d been through. But, on the inside (and the outside), everything is still working as it had in her prime. Her engineers and wipers had done their job, and done it well. She is the FIRE FIGHTER, a former FDNY fireboat first put into service in 1938. Her designers, Naval Architects Gibbs & Cox, Inc., had apparently approached then Mayor Fiorello H. LaGuardia with an idea for a new fireboat design; a one of a kind boat. It was the end of the Depression-era and Mayor LaGuardia jumped at the idea. With the possibility of the Second World War looming, the piers and wharves of New York City would need a new response to a new threat. Also, with it still being the Depression, albeit the end of it, think of the jobs it would create. He commissioned Gibbs & Cox, Inc. to design the new boat, and design they did. Gibbs & Cox designed a fireboat for the FDNY, the likes the world had never seen before. In their blue-prints, the following would be incorporated into this one of a kind marvel: FD Rant News – Volume 2 Edition 3 – March, 2013
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She was to be built to a length of 134 feet, with a beam of 32 feet, would draw 9 feet, and upon completion, displace 600 tons of water. The new fireboat would be run on a revolutionary newly designed diesel/electric propulsion system: twin Winton/Cleveland 16 cylinder, V-type Diesel engines rated at 1500 h.p. each at 750 r.p.m. connected to twin Westinghouse Marine motors rated at 1000-h.p. at 425 r.p.m. at 600 volts, all which turn two three bladed 6 foot bronze screws, and adding to the boats maneuverability capabilities were twin rudders (Westinghouse, who had manufactured the vessel's power plant, thought the design was unique enough to rate special discussion). The FIRE FIGHTER(hull #356) was built by United Shipyards Inc. Mariners Harbor, Staten Island, N.Y. When completed, the FIRE FIGHTERwould be rated at 20,000 g.p.m. through a large number of manually operated monitors and discharges. This powerful new marvel of the seas was outfitted as follows : FIRE FIGHTERwas New York's first diesel/electric fireboat and the first equipped with pilot house control. Most boats were operated by the marine engineer based on commands from the pilot house. The FIRE FIGHTERwas able to be operated dually, from either the pilot house control or engine room control. Fire pumps :Four, two stage fire pumps, each 5000 g.p.m. at 150 p.s.i. controlled by the Marine Engineer (upon orders from Pilot House or from Pipe Deck). Boat rated at 20,000 g.p.m. at 150 p.s.i. (in series-10,000 g.p.m. at 300 p.s.i.) Deck Pipes (nine):One @ 6,500 g.p.m. (5" tip) (27.7875 TONS of water per minute) One @ 3,000 g.p.m. Which was a monitor mounted atop a riveted steel hydraulically elevated tower mounted abaft the exhaust stack on the boat deck (the tower was removed in 1962 because it was unsafe and leaked oil) Two @ 2,000 g.p.m. Five @ 3,000 g.p.m. Manifolds :Two-24 3 1/2" outlets
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Hose reels (three): One-3 1/2" hose One-2 1/2" hose One- 1 3/4" hose Small boats : Two Boston Whalers w/outboards One Inflatable rubber raft Equipment : Oxyacetylene torch Pavement Breakers Resuscitator Stretcher Hook Ladder Distributors, fittings, & nozzles Fuel consumption: Max. speed 80 g.p.m. Cruising speed 80 g.p.m. The Fire Fighter is capable of reaching 16 to 17 knots.
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The cost of building this state of the art vessel in 1938 was $982,574.85. If built today, the price tag would be a cool $16,204,192.37 (more than 16 times the original cost). (Authors note:In contrast, the FIRE FIGHTER II, which replaced the FIRE FIGHTER, took almost two years to build at a whopping cost of $27 million. I wonder if she’ll last for over 70+ years, and in as good as shape.) Construction began on her in late 1937 when her hull was laid down. She was built entirely of steel, was completed during the summer of 1938 and was christened by the daughter of a fireboat officer, Eleanor Flanagan, upon her launching on August 26, 1938. On Nov. 16, 1938, after months of training with her new crew, the FIRE FIGHTER was placed in service at 09:00 hrs. at Engine Company 57 down in the Battery. The FIRE FIGHTER had a few temporary berths over the years, but finally found a permanent home as the main work horse at FDNYs Marine Co. 9 on Staten Island in 1967. She saw many glorious years of service, performing during war and peace time. Her and her crew received numerous awards for valor. There were a few occasions where she was heavily damaged. One such close call was while fighting a fire aboard the S.S. Normandie (converted to a WW II troop ship, the USS Lafayette) in February, 1942. The USS Lafayette capsized and almost crushed the FIRE FIGHTER;ironically due to the amount of water being poured onto the Lafayette from the FIRE FIGHTER and the rest of the fleet of FDNY’s fireboats and land based crews into and on to the USS Lafayette. The wharves and the city were saved! On June 30th, 1989 the FIRE FIGHTERreceived the distinct honor of being declared a National Landmark AND being placed on the National Register of Historic Places.The FIRE FIGHTER had many baptisms by fire throughout her storied career along the 260 plus miles of NYC shoreline such as numerous maritime incidents, ships colliding with each other or land and pier fires. Two of her most recent involvements with fame were the January 15, 2009 crash of US Airways Flight 1549, piloted by Capt. Capt. C.B. "Sully" Sullenberger into the Hudson River, as well as the cowardly terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, where almost 3,000 innocent people were brutally murdered; including the 227 civilians aboard the four planes. If not for the FIRE FIGHTER and the rest of the FDNY fleet of fireboats, there would have been virtually no supply of water for firefighting operations due to the numerous water main breaks/collapses. Immediately after the collapses, there was no water;NONE. The hydrants in lower Manhattan weren’t working; they barely dripped water, let alone gave us any pressure. Thankfully, the FIRE FIGHTERand her mates were there to provide us. On a lighter note, in 2005 I had the pleasure of sailing on the FIRE FIGHTERto do my qualification dive to receive my Municipal Rescue Diver certification. Our group had been told that we would be sailing out on the FIRE FIGHTER to do our certification dive under the Verrazano Bridge. All I heard was “sailing out”. So as a goof, I showed up at Marine 9 in Staten Island with my Hawaiian shirt & shorts, my flip flops, my Panama Jack hat, and my beach chair. Well, unbeknownst to us, the Chief of Special Operations decided to stop by before we set sail to FD Rant News – Volume 2 Edition 3 – March, 2013
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see how we were making out. Needless to say after many salutes and “yes, sirs” by yours truly, I did a quick change into my work duty uniform that was so quick, Clark Kent would have been proud. Sadly, five years later, at the end of 2010, the FIRE FIGHTERwas placed into reserve status at the Brooklyn Navy Yard after her replacement, the FIRE FIGHTER IIwas put into service. Ownership was transferred to the Fireboat Fire Fighter Museum in October of 2012. To quote the Museums web-site “As the third-oldest fireboat in the United States and fifth oldest fireboat in the World, the Fire Fighter is unique in the fact that she remains largely unchanged from the date of her launch, her forward-thinking design more than able to keep pace with seven-plus decades of technological advancement. As a National Landmark and the most award-decorated Fireboat in the world, FIRE FIGHTER has earned her place as museum ship and a monument to those who served aboard her and continue to serve today.” She now resides at her berth out on the North Fork of Long Island at a dock in Greenport opposite Claudio’s Restaurant. She arrived there from NYC under her own power and she is a fully functional, fully operational, floating maritime museum.So if you have some time, take a ride and check out his old lady of the seas. Take a look around her, the engines still gleam. Step into the Pilot House and grip her spoke handled brass wheel, raise, lower, and spin her deck guns around. Caress her, feel the life still beating in her. Feel her live and breathe. She might be an “Old School” FIRE FIGHTER, but she’s still a she, and she’s still a lady, so treat her gentle, and treat her with kindness. Gallery link : http://lihotshots.smugmug.com/Fire/FDNY-Fireboat-the-FireFighter/29132793_7XTcb2 Links and sources of information : http://pdfhost.focus.nps.gov/docs/NHLS/Text/89001447.pdf http://fireboatfirefighter.org/history/ http://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/historic-nyc-fireboatbecoming-greenport-museum-1.4924528 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firefighter_(fireboat) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fire_Fighter_II
About the author – Thomas Lambui was a Volunteer Fireman for 28 years serving in both the Massapequa Fire Department, and also the Ridge Fire Department where he served as Captain. He is also a former E.M.T. with N.Y.C. E.M.S. (Health & Hospitals Corp.) and a FDNY Fireman for 21 years with 15 years in Ladder 174 in East Flatbush, Brooklyn and his last 6 years in Rescue 2 in Bed-Sty, Brooklyn. He was also an Instructor at FDNY Special Operations Command school, Randall's Island.He retired from FDNY & volunteer service in 2010 and is now just aself proclaimed“schlep” taking pictures and is also a correspondent for the FD Rant News and owner of LI Hot Shots.
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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.
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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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