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A child was killed on November 27, 2012, when a public bus plowed through the front wall of his home. See page 6 for
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In this issue... Long Beach Battles Landmark Blaze The Long Beach Fire Department responded to a fire at the Knights of Columbus. See story page 10
Halloween Blaze Beat in Westhampton Beach The Westhampton Beach FD was activated for a reported structure fire in the area of Shore Road. See story page 22
Accelerant Detection K-9 Responds to Selden The Selden Fire Department was activated for a structure fire on Middle Country Road. See story page 29
Bringing Christmas to Wounded Warriors Firefighters traveled to Walter Reed Military Hospital to bring holiday cheer to wounded warriors. See story page 47
Benevolent Dinner Held in Nassau County The Nassau County Fire Marshal’s held a Benevolent Association dinner. See story page 50
Lt. Joe DiBernardo Remembered Nichols Road in Setauket was renamed Lt. Joe DiBernardo’s Memorial Road.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
From the Editor’s Desk Dennis Whittam, Editor
Forty Years of Publishing Excellence! Do you remember what the fire service was like in the 60s and 70s? I am sure if you sit around the firehouse coffee table and talk to the senior members of your department, you will find that fighting fire in what became to be known as “the War Years” was intense. You may have a few photos hanging on the wall of your firehouse that show what the fires were like back then. It was during this time, in 1973, a man named Jeb Ladouceur who, according to legend, held court in the Firehouse Pub that was located in Smithtown and decided that it would be a great idea to honor all volunteer firefighters by publishing a monthly newspaper about them. Hence, Fire News’ first edition reached the firehouses of Long Island in August of 1973. Forty years later Fire News is still going strong and has editions in six states. It is commendable that Fire News still has advertisers and photographers that have been with the paper since its founding. In March of 2000, Frank C. Trotta purchased the paper from Jeb. Frank’s intentions were simple. He wanted to make sure that Fire News continued producing a publication known for its quality. He also wanted to see the paper grow and expand so that first responders in other states could have the same thrill of seeing themselves in action. Frank’s team of editors, advertising specialists, artists and production staff work hard to bring Fire News to you, our readers, every month. The quality of Fire News speaks for itself. Our circulation continues to grow on a daily basis. Our Facebook page currently has well over 6100 friends, and photos and announcements that we post are viewed by thousands more. How great was it when a photo of Hagerman Lieutenant Ralph Lettieri’s homecoming after a serious illness was viewed over 6500 times. Despite the electronic age, our publication is still a very popular fixture around the firehouses and continues to be the premier source of information for the fire-rescue and emergency medical services. In future editions of Fire News, we will look forward to sharing some of the past memories that were highlighted in the early editions. On this New Year’s Eve, the ball will drop in Times Square to bring in 2013. It will also signify the start of remembering 40 years of excellence in representing the fire service. Stay safe in 2013. Happy New Year! - Dennis
Our Heartfelt Prayers Go Out to the Families of Sandy Hook Fire News would like to offer prayer and emotional support to the families of Sandy Hook Elementary School of Newtown, Connecticut. Our deepest sympathies go out to all of the families who lost loved ones in this tragedy. We also commend the Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company for their assistance to the community during this difficult time.
2013 LONG ISLAND FIRE, RESCUE & EMS MEGA SHOW The 2013 Long Island Fire Rescue & EMS Mega Show is coming to the Expo Center at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Hempstead Turnpike in Uniondale, Saturday February 23 and Sunday, February 24. This is the Tri-state's fastest growing show. The latest and most innovative turnout gear and newest product lines for the fire and rescue community will be on display. Hundreds of vendors will be present to explain and demonstrate their products and services. There will also be a twoday extrication competition. Competing at this year's competition on Saturday are Hagerman, North Babylon, Montauk, Ridge, Nesconset and Great Neck Alert. On Sunday it will be Sayville, West Babylon, North Bellmore, Blue Point and Selden. Show hours are from 1000 to 1700 both Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are on sale at the door the day of the show; $13.50 for General Admission or have your department call for a pre-registration form. Children under 12 are free. Don't miss the 2013 Fire, Rescue& EMS Mega Show on February 23 and 24 at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale. Mega Show Extrication Team Schedule Saturday, February 23, 2013 1000 Hagerman 1100 North Babylon 1200 Nesconset 1300 Ridge 1400 Montauk 1500 Great Neck Alert Sunday, February 24, 2013 1000 Sayville 1100 West Babylon 1200 North Bellmore 1300 Blue Point 1400 Selden
SUFFOLK FIRE JOINT TRAINING On Sunday, January 13, 2013, at 0900, a seminar on Truck Company Tactics, Tips and Tricks by Mike Ciampo will be held at the Selden Fire Department Headquarters. For details or questions please contact Jim McDermott at 631-413-5286 or jpmcd7766@yahoo.com or Rudy Sunderman at 631-484-6041 or rsunderman@centereachfd.org.
WEST BABYLON CHINESE AUCTION The West Babylon Fire Department Rescue Unit will host a Chinese Auction on Friday, January 25, 2012 at West Babylon Fire Department Headquarters, 126 Arnold Avenue, West Babylon. Doors open at 1830. Auction starts promptly at 1930. There will be free coffee, tea and cake. Admission is $8. Many items to choose from including, but not limited, to bric-a-brac, gift cards, a 32-inch flat screen HD television, home heating fuel and much more. This event was originally scheduled for November 9, 2012, and was rescheduled due to Hurricane Sandy.
ANNUAL BOWLING TOURNAMENT The 54th Annual Volunteer Firefighters Nassau-Suffolk Championship and Handicap Tournament will be held on April 13-14, 2013, at South Levittown Lanes, 56 Tanners Lane, Levittown. Call Eileen Bopp at 516-796-7708 or e-mail Eillen Shultis@ eshultis@freeportschools.org for more information. There is an early entry incentive, free practice sessions, on the following dates: March 23, 24, 30, 31 and April 6 and 7. These free two-hour practice sessions are available to Nassau-Suffolk volunteer fire departments that have paid their entry fees for the tournament by March 22. Reservations are a must! To reserve a free practice session, contact Keith Pappas or Tony Casale at 516-731-5700.
JUVENILE DIABETES STICKERS Please help children stricken with juvenile diabetes by purchasing a sticker for $5 from the Fire Chiefs’ Council of Suffolk County. Contact Vice President Scott Thebold, 425 Lake Pointe Drive, Middle Island NY, 11953. Visit the Chiefs’ Council at www.suffolkfirechiefs.com. The council would also like to wish everyone a Happy New Year, especially those who were affected by Super Storm Sandy.
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Nassau County Responders Stand Tall During 2012 Presidential Debate Nassau County’s emergency first responders played a pivotal role in the success of the October 16, 2012 Presidential Debate held at Hofstra University’s Mack Center. Operating through a unified command structure administered under the auspices of the Nassau County Office of Emergency Management, representatives from 50 federal, state and local agencies worked to insure that the President of the United States, the First Lady and Governor and Mrs.Rommney were able to campaign and engage in the second of three debates attached to the 2012 Presidential election. In addition approximately 5,000 attendees and 3,000 members of the national and international press were in attendance. Located in Bethpage at the Applied Science and Homeland Security Center, Nassau County’s Office of Emergency Management (NC-OEM) served as the unified command center for the event. For the second time in a year, NC-OEM staffed a short Incident Management Team at the Emergency Operations Center as well as operating a Forward Emergency Operations Command Post providing logistical as well as targeted hard and personnel resource assets to first responder stakeholders. While the planning and strategy sessions evolved over a one-year period, the last week prior to the debate brought the key stakeholders Incident Action Plans into play. As this was the second occasion the debates were conducted at Hofstra,
many of the agencies had after action reports and operating templates from which to hone their situational awareness and information sharing capabilities. Under the unified command structure, three major branches were identified as mission critical: law enforcement, fire protection and emergency medical services. Each identified agency operated as a separate branch under their own incident action plans that also included peripheral agencies participation (e.g.: Public Works, Transportation, and Health). Nassau County OEM
served as the resource and personnel logistics hub from which each agency’s plan emanated. The nature of the event precludes disclosure of the intimate details of each plan; however, the general public and those first responders attending the event witnessed a seamless execution. In the photo above John Maguire of the Nassau County Office of Emergency Management listens in on the Presidential Debate that was held at Hofstra University. -Fire News story by Jonathan B. Kohan
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Child Killed in Bus Accident A six-year-old boy was killed on November 27, 2012, when a public bus plowed through the front wall of his Hempstead home. The Hempstead Fire Department was called to the scene on Fulton Avenue just after 2100 and found the bus, which had swerved to avoid a pedestrian, resting on the front lawn of the home with the front section through the exterior wall of the home. The young boy was sleeping in the bedroom with his brother when the bus impacted the house. Firefighters and EMS personnel quickly entered the home to search for the residents, but were unable to save the young child from his injuries. Support units were called to the scene to check on the stability of the house and mutual aid ambulances from several surrounding departments were summoned to assist. The driver and passengers on the bus suffered only minor injuries. -Fire News photos by Lou Minutoli and Wayne Carrington
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NY TF2 Goes to Work in Massapequa On November 2, 2012, at approximately 0001, New York Task Force 2, which was standing by for the Massapequa Fire Department following Hurricane Sandy, was alerted to the report of a car fire. NY TF2 arrived on the scene of a fully involved minivan. They stretched a line and extinguished the fire without incident. -Fire News photo by Andrew McShane
Task Force Operates with the Massapequa F.D. On November 2, 2012, immediately following a car fire, the Massapequa Fire Department was alerted to a house fire on Denise Street in East Massapequa. Upon arrival, a signal 10 (working fire) was transmitted for a fully involved house fire. The Massapequa Fire Department was assisted by NY TF2 – standing by due to hurricane Sandy – and the South Farmingdale Fire Department. -Fire News photo by Andrew McShane
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On November 25, 2012, the Hicksville Fire Department responded firmed the call as a working fire. Hose lines were moved into the to the corners of Old County Road and New Bridge Road for a building and truck companies used saws to cut holes in the roof. The report of smoke coming from the Advanced Auto Service Center, fire was brought under control within an hour. -Fire News photo by Bill Bennett located in the shopping center. When the chief arrived, he con-
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Long Beach Landmark Burns
On December 10, 2012, the Long Beach Fire Department responded to an emergency call for a fire at about 0240, at the Knights of Columbus on West Beech Street. When the chief arrived, he reported fire blowing through the roof. A second alarm was transmitted and firefighters from the Island Park, Point Lookout-Lido, Inwood, Oceanside, Rockville Centre and Lawrence departments responded. A total of 100 firefighters with 15 pieces of equipment worked into the morning hours to put the fire out. Up to the time of the fire the Knights of Columbus on Beech Street was used to feed and help the people of Long Beach after Sandy. They served three meals a day and gave out supplies to area residents. There were no injuries and police said the cause of the fire was determined to be “nonsuspicious and undetermined.� -Fire News photos by Bill Bennett
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Multiple Lines Used at Bethpage Worker The Bethpage Fire Department responded to a Courtney Lane home for a reported attic fire. Second Assistant Chief Baudille arrived and transmitted a working fire, followed by First Assistant Chief Resto, who took command of the operation. First due Engine 9044 stretched multiple lines to the house as Ladder 3 and Ladder 4 took positions in front. The fire vented through the roof and front of the garage area and was contained to that part of the house in about 30 minutes. All searches of the house were negative and there were no reported injuries. Mutual aid was provided to the scene, and for standby, from the Hicksville, Plainview, Jericho, Farmingdale and South Farmingdale fire departments. -Fire News photo by Paul Mazza
Jerome Drive Home Burns in Farmingdale On November 3, 2012, the Farmingdale Fire Department under the command of Chief of Department Romano responded to a house fire on Jerome Drive. Second Assistant Chief Ryan was on scene first and transmitted a working fire. First-due Engine 923 picked up hydrant and stretched multiple handlines as the crew from Ladder 926 laddered, vented and searched the home; all searches were negative. Mutual aid was provided to the scene by the East Farmingdale Fire Company and the Bethpage Fire Department. South Farmingdale and North Massapequa also responded to the call. Melville and Plainview stood by at Farmingdale's headquarters. -Fire News photo by Paul Mazza
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Storm Conditions Complicate Tactics in Massapequa At around 1800 hours in the middle of Hurricane Sandy, the Massapequa Fire Department responded to the report of a house fire on East Hamilton Avenue. First on scene were Ladder 6 and Engine 4. They were unable to reach the fire due to high water conditions. Shortly thereafter, 6319 arrived on scene and reached the fire. Firefighters assisted the two Massapequa fire boats in fighting the fire in four to five feet of water. -Fire News photos by Andrew McShane
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The Dix Hills Fire Department responded to a working house fire on Lauren Avenue on November 15, 2012, at about 1655. Under the command of Assistant Chiefs Robert Fling and Tom Napolitano, 40 fire and rescue personnel were dispatched to the call with five engines, two ambulances and a paramedic responder. Commack Fire Department provided a FAST unit, with a standby engine and ambulance from Greenlawn and Melville. The fire was confined to the den area and quickly controlled. A 62-yearold male resident was pulled from the house by a tenant and was pronounced dead at the scene. -Fire News photos by Steve Silverman
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Construction Worker Seriously Injured in Syosset The Nassau County Police Department and the Syosset Fire Department responded to a construction accident at the intersection of Jericho Turnpike and Florence Avenue in Syosset on Monday, October 22, 2012, at 1050. A worker had fallen more than 10 feet from a steel I-beam at a building under construction and suffered serious injuries. Rescue workers had to use specialized equipment to extricate the worker who was over 20 feet below grade. After being removed from the building he was airlifted via an NCPD helicopter to Nassau University Medical Center for further treatment. Jericho Turnpike was closed in both directions for 15 minutes, while the patient was being loaded and transported. -Fire News photos by Joseph Sperber
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Arson Squad Called to Islip Fire
The Islip Fire Department responded to a working residential structure fire on Commack Road at approximately 2030 on November 19, 2012. Upon arrival, heavy smoke was showing from the house. Islip Chief Bill Stenger and First Assistant Chief Carmine Paolicelli were on scene and requested mutual aid from East Islip, Bay Shore, Exchange Ambulance and Bay Shore-Brightwaters Ambulance. Occupants were home when the fire broke out and several were taken to the hospital with smoke inhalation, along with one Islip firefighter. The fire was placed under control with the Suffolk County Police Department Arson Squad and fire marshal requested to the scene. The fire is under investigation. -Fire News photos by Kevin Parkan
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Basement Fire Knocked Down in Westbury The Westbury Fire Department responded to a reported basement fire in a private dwelling on South Grant Street on Monday afternoon, November 27, 2012. Mutual aid companies from Carle Place and Garden City assisted in bringing the fire under control. -Fire News photo by Lou Minutoli
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The Franklin Square and Munson Fire Departments responded to a house fire on the evening of Friday, November 16, 2012. Firefighters found a fire that had extended outside a fireplace in the rear of the home and spread to upper areas of the structure. A line was stretched and truck companies opened up until they were able to determine the extent of the blaze. -Fire News photos by Lou Minutoli
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Holbrook Goes to Work
On November 13, 2012, the Holbrook Fire Department was activated for a structure fire on Coates Avenue. Ex-Chief McGerty (and current Stoddard, New Hampshire firefighter) were first on scene and reported the working fire. Mutual aid was requested from Sayville, Bohemia and Bayport. Units made a quick knockdown keeping the fire contained to the room. All occupants made it out of the house uninjured. The Islip Town Fire Marshal was requested to the scene, along with Suffolk County Police Department Arson Squad. - Fire News photos by David Rubin
Multiple Calls Alert Responders in Westbury
On November 27, 2012, the Westbury Fire Department responded to multiple calls for a house fire on South Grant Street. Arriving units found heavy smoke coming from the home and a fire in the basement. The fire extended to the first floor of the occupancy. One line was stretched to the side door of the home and crews advanced on the smoky fire to knock out the fire. Multiple mutual aid companies were called to the scene to assist with the operation. One firefighter suffered a minor injury. -Fire News photos by Kevin Imm
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Halloween Blaze Beat in Westhampton Beach On Wednesday, October 31, 2012, at 1643, the Westhampton Beach Fire Department was activated for a reported structure fire in the area of Shore Road off of Oneck Lane. The first chiefs arrived on scene and confirmed a working house fire. Heavy fire was showing from the 2-3 corner of the structure. FIRECOM reactivated the call as a working fire and mutual aid was requested from Eastport and Quogue Fire Departments. Engine 7-8-1 arrived on scene and stretched the initial line to the front door and began the fire attack. Ladder 78-6 arrived and set up for roof operations. Engine 7-8-2 crew stretched additional lines to the rear of the house. Additional lines were stretched via a ladder to the second floor balcony. The crew on the tower ladder opened up a vent hole on the high point of the roof, cutting off the fire spread across the attic area. Additional mutual aid was requested from East Moriches Fire Department who provided a Rapid Intervention Team. The East Quogue Fire Department stood by to cover additional calls — East Quogue responded to two additional alarms during the standby. Westhampton War Memorial Ambulance responded to the scene and assisted with firefighter rehab. No injuries were reported for this operation. Units were on scene for approximately four hours. The scene was turned over to the Southampton Town Fire Marshal's office for investigation. -Fire News story by Darryl Schunk -Fire News photos by Kevin Raynor, aerial photo by Jon Kelvas
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Wyandanch Battles Kitchen Fire
Pre-Hurricane Fire Handled in Amityville
On November 5, 2012, the Wyandanch Fire Company was called to a house fire on New Avenue. Chief of Department Marsh was advised by Babylon Central Fire Alarm that multiple calls were being received. Chief Marsh arrived and transmitted a working fire. A kitchen fire had spread up the walls and vented through the roof of house. First Due Engine 1-10-2 stretched two lines and quickly knocked the fire down, while the crews from Engines 1-101, 1-10-4 and Heavy Rescue 1-10-7 searched and vented the house. There were no injuries reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation by the Town of Babylon Fire Marshal Office. -Fire News photo by Paul Mazza
On October 29, 2012, as Hurricane Sandy was still hours away from Long Island the Amityville Fire Department was called to a garage fire to the rear of a home on Ocean Avenue. Two lines were stretched from first due Engine 1-1-2 and brought through waistdeep water to the two-story, detached garage. The crew from Ladder 1-1-5 searched the building with negative results. The fire was brought under control in about 15 minutes with no injuries reported for the operation. The Copiague Fire Department was called to the scene on the RIT assignment. Chief of Department Scudlo was in charge of the operation. -Fire News photo by Paul Mazza
Massapequa Continues Battling Flames On November 11, 2012, Massapequa firefighters were called to a Brewster Road home for a smoke investigation. Upon arrival, Chief of Department Daresta found fire in the attic of the home and transmitted a working fire. Assistant Chiefs Keuchler and Fitzsimmons handled the fire attack with first-due units from the West End. Two lines stretched by 631 were operated by their crew and the crew from Engine 6315. The fire was quickly extinguished and contained the attic of the house. The occupants home at the time were not injured. This fire was approximately the twentieth fire Massapequa responded to during and since Hurricane Sandy hit Long Island and devastated the south shore. The power to this house had just been restored prior to the fire and while operating here the department was called to several houses in the immediate area for smoke investigations. Mutual aid was provided by the North Massapequa and Seaford fire departments for a working truck and FAST unit. -Fire News photo by Paul Mazza
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Hempstead Contains Fire
The Hempstead Fire Department responded to a reported building was with no extension to the interior of the structure. The Nassau fire on the morning November 30, 2012. The blaze was contained to County Fire Marshals were called to the scene due the suspicious -Fire News photo by Lou Minutoli the rear of a commercial store on Main Street. Fortunately there nature of the fire.
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Car Fire Beat in Franklin Square The Franklin Square and Munson Fire Department was called to extinguish a pick-up truck fire on the afternoon of Monday, November 26, 2012. The fire was on Goldenrod Avenue near Roosevelt Street. -Fire News photo by Lou Minutoli
Seaford Knocks Down Car Fire On Friday, November 23, 2012, the Seaford Fire Department responded just before 0600 to the CVS Pharmacy parking lot on Seamnas Neck Road and Merrick Road for a reported car fire. Second Assistant Chief Lochner was first on the scene, followed by Chief of Department Podesta. They encountered an involved Dodge Durango parked in the rear parking lot. Engines 681 and 682 responded and used one line to extinguish the fire in about 25 minutes. The cause of the fire is unknown. -Fire News photo by Paul Mazza
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Fire in Church Knocked Down
The South Hempstead Fire Department responded to the report of a house fire on the evening of Wednesday, December 5, 2012. Arriving units found a heavy smoke condition on the first floor of the structure. Fortunately, firefighters were able to quickly locate and extinguish the blaze. The home on Woodland Drive was the site of another working fire in 2007. -Fire New photo by Lou Minutoli
On November 10, 2012, the Syosset Fire Department, while operating at several alarms, received an automatic alarm for the Shelter Rock Church on Cold Spring Road. Arriving units found heavy smoke coming from the basement entrance of the church. A search revealed a fire in the kitchen of the church. Engine 583 secured a water supply and laid into the church. One line was stretched to the basement door as Ladders 582 and 5855 were set up and crews conducted searches of the large church that were negative. The fire was quickly knocked down and multiple fans were used to vent out the heavy smoke condition. -Fire News photo by Kevin Imm
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Accelerant Detection K-9 Responds to Selden
On December 12, 2012, the Selden Fire Department was activated for a structure fire on Middle Country Road. The first arriving unit advised that it was a fully involved structure fire. Selden command requested mutual aid from Farmingville, Centereach, Coram and Gordon Heights to assist with the call. The Suffolk County Police Arson Squad and Brookhaven Town Fire Marshal were requested to the scene. Accelerant Detection Canine Jul and Suffolk County Fire Marshal Brett Martinez were requested to the scene and successfully deployed. The fire is currently under investigation. -Fire News photos by David Rubin
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Pets Perish in Massapequa Fire On December 8, 2012, the Massapequa Fire Department responded to a house fire on Sunset Boulevard. Chief Daresta transmitted a working fire and reported heavy fire in the 1-4 corner of the structure. Engine 1 stretched a line and extinguished the fire with assistance from Engines 4 and 5 and Ladders 2 and 6. A cat and a dog died as a result of the blaze. -Fire News photo by Andrew McShane
East Islip Chimney Fire Extends to Walls On November 3, 2012, the East Islip Fire Department was activated for a fire on the Helm in the Moorings. Upon arrival, First Assistant Chief Keith Villano was met with a chimney fire. Engine 3-5-1's search team located the fire in the walls on the first and second floor of the structure. Three lines were stretched under the command of Chief of Department Hani Kutteh, while Tower Ladder 3-5-5 vented the roof. Extensive overhaul was performed to assure that there were no hidden pockets of fire. Mutual aid was provided by the Islip Fire Department. Islip Exchange Ambulance responded with an ambulance to the scene and the Islip Terrace Fire Department stood by at East Islip's headquarters. -Fire News photo by Rich Stark
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Rubbish Blamed for Central Islip Fire On December 6, 2012, the Central Islip Fire Department was activated for a structure fire on Adams Avenue. Units arrived to a working fire. Upon entry firefighters found that there was a small rubbish fire inside the dwelling. Chief 31 was in command of the fire. Central Islip-Hauppauge Ambulance stood-by for the call. The Islip Town Fire Marshal was requested to the scene for further investigation. -Fire News photo by David Rubin
SUV Burns in Hempstead The Hempstead Fire Department extinguished a burning sport utility vehicle on Cooper Place on the afternoon of Sunday December 9, 2012. The fire was quickly brought under control by Hempstead firefighters. -Fire News photo by Lou Minutoli
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Four Car MVA Traps Two There was yet another serious accident at Hempstead Turnpike and Westminster Road on Tuesday morning, November 20, 2012. The accident involved four cars. A driver and her passenger were trapped in their vehicle until West Hempstead firefighters were able to free them with the use of hydraulic tools. Nassau County police and Emergency Service Units were also on the scene to assist with the call. -Fire News photo by Lou Minutoli
Plainview Transports One From MVA On October 19, 2012, the Plainview Fire Department responded to this auto accident on Old Country Road by Rex Place. One person was transported to a local hospital and crews secured the cars. -Fire News photo by Kevin Imm
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A Family of Firefighters Chris Bugge, Bryan Hoffman, Paul Bugge of Westhampton Beach get together at a recent fire. Bryan is the cousin of Chris and Paul. -Fire News photo by Kevin Raynor
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Deer Park Avenue Crash Injures Driver
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The Huntington Manor Fire Department responded to extricate a student from a car, after a crash occurred at the entrance to St. Anthony's High School on Pidgeon Hill Road in South Huntington on November 27, 2012, at 0820. The student was a passenger in a Toyota sedan that was driven by her father. Manor crews used the hydraulic tools to remove the passenger side front door to the vehicle. Twenty firefighters were on the scene with an engine, heavy rescue truck and mini-pumper, under the command of Second Assistant Chief Frank McQuade. The patient was transported to Huntington Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries by the Huntington Community First Aid Squad. -Fire News photo by Steve Silverman
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Driver Forced Off Road in Franklin Square No one was injured after this driver was forced off the road on Hempstead Turnpike in Franklin Square and smashed into a nearby storefront early Monday morning, December 3, 2012. Franklin Square firefighters and the Nassau police were on the scene to secure the area. -Fire News photo by Lou Minutoli
Bohemia Responds to Overturn On December 4, 2012, the Bohemia Fire Department and Sayville Community Ambulance were activated for a motor vehicle accident with a reported overturn. Units arrived to confirm they had an overturned vehicle with no one trapped in the accident. The driver suffered minor injuries and was transported by Sayville Ambulance to a local hospital. -Fire News photo by David Rubin
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Ex-Chief Rick Gimbl of the Holbrook Fire Department. -Fire News photo by David Rubin
Holbrook Firefighter Brian Curry and Lieutenant Paul Chambers at a recent job. -Fire News photo by David Rubin
Chief Ed Freudenberg of the Central Islip Fire Department is pictured at a recent call. -Fire News photo by Rich Stark
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Ronkonkoma Puts ‘The Tool’ to Work On December 5, 2012, the Ronkonkoma Fire Department was activated for a motor vehicle accident with a reported heavy rescue. Units arrived to find a two-car accident with a driver pinned in his vehicle. The hydraulic tools were used to extricate the driver. He was transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. -Fire News photo by David Rubin
Hempstead Handles MVA Two people were injured in this two-vehicle accident on Baldwin Road in Hempstead on the evening of Tuesday, December 4, 2012. Hempstead firefighters and EMS crews were on the scene to assist. -Fire News photo by Lou Minutoli
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Jericho Junior Performs Heimlich Maneuver
During the Jericho Fire Department's Fire Prevention and Open House, a serious situation developed. During one of the outdoor demonstrations, a Junior Firefighter, eating a hotdog, started to choke on it. The junior, unable to breath, was able to alert a firefighter he was standing behind by tapping on his shoulder and displaying the universal sign for choking. The member, who happens to be one of our newest members with about a month in the department, immediately stepped into action, grabbed the junior from behind and performed the Heimlich Maneuver. With only one thrust, the one-inch piece of hotdog was dislodged, clearing the airway. There is no doubt that the actions of this new member saved this kid's life. In the photo, on the left, is Joseph Velotti, 16 years old, a past captain of our Junior Firefighters, and the current VicePresident of the Nassau County Junior Firefighters Association. On the right is Firefighter Sidney Besserman of Trident Engine Company 3, who performed the life-saving act. -Fire News photo by David M. Ginzburg
Driver Killed in Dix Hills Crash
Dix Hills Fire Department heavy rescue crews worked at crash on Caledonia Road east of Wolf Hill Road on Saturday, November 17, 2012, at about 0300. According to Suffolk Police, the 27-year-old driver of a 2012 Honda Civic was killed after the car collided with a guard rail and struck a tree. Forty firefighters and EMS personnel were on the scene with three heavy rescue trucks, two ambulances, first responder and paramedic units, under the command of Chief Richard Granahan and Second Assistant Chief Robert Fling. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. - Fire News photo by Steve Silverman
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Holtsville Responds to Farmingville Recently, the Holtsville Fire Department was activated for a motor vehicle accident on Portion Road and College Road. Units arrived to find the accident involved two cars and was in the Farmingville fire district. Two patients were transported one via Farmingville and one via a Holtsville ambulance. -Fire News photo by David Rubin
Two Lines Operate at Copiague Car Fire Just after 0300 on November 19, 2012, the Copiague Fire Department was alerted for a car fire on Manor Lane. When 1-3-33 arrived he found a Chevy Tahoe that was fully involved. Fortunately the car was parked in the street because it was reported to have a full tank of gas. Engine's 1-3-9 and 1-3-5 used two lines to extinguish the fire. The cause of the fire is unknown. -Fire News photo by Paul Mazza
Driver Self Extricates in Hicksville On November 30, 2012, at 0607, the Hicksville Fire Department was alerted for an overturned auto on Old Country Road and Charles Street. Upon their arrival the driver was self- extricated and crews secured the truck and the parked cars that were hit. -Fire News photo by Kevin Imm
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Red Knights Hold Teddy Bear Run On November 18, 2012, the Red Knights motorcycle group met Santa Claus at the Terryville Fire Department and proceeded to Maples Restaurant in Manorville. The group brought toys to bring smiles to the children for the holiday season. -Fire News photos by Ron Monteleone
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Regional Wildland Fire Risk Analysis Reports Available Stakeholder Engagement Encouraged in Final Phase of the Cohesive Strategy The three Regional Strategy Committees (RSC) of the National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy (Cohesive Strategy) = have recently completed Risk Analysis Reports identifying strategies for addressing wildland fire management risk in their respective regions. The Risk Analysis Reports contain key elements that can be integrated into strategies for addressing the shared goals of the National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy1: resilient landscapes, fire-adapted communities and response to wildland fire. Each RSC is comprised of representatives from federal, state, local and tribal governments and non-governmental organizations with interests in wildland fire management. Across the nation, Regional Risk Analysis Reports have been designed as practical decision support tools for wildland fire management agencies, non-governmental organizations and local communities. The Risk Analysis Reports suggest how key options can be integrated into a strategy, and includes examples of how to “braid� federal, state, local and private interests; ideas on how projects and funds can be better aligned and leveraged; and profiles of success that have blended experience to build stronger collaborations. The three RSCs will continue to build on this foundational work and momentum with fellow stakeholders and partners to construct Regional Action Plans. Action Plans will define and document the actions intended for implementation over the course of the next five years. Learn more about the Regional Risk Analysis reports and the National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy at www.forestsandrangelands.gov, or contact Patti Blankenship, DHS/FEMA/USFA representative to the Cohesive Strategy, at patricia.blankenship @fema.dhs.gov or any of the RSCs: Northeast Regional Strategy Committee: Brad Simpkins, Chair; or northeastrsc@gmail.com, Southeast Regional Strategy Committee: Mike Zupko, Chair, at mike@zup-co-inc.com, Western Regional Strategy Committee: Doug MacDonald, Chair; or westerncohesivestrategy@gmail.com
Classic Ferrari in Jericho Turnpike Crash
The Huntington Manor Fire Department and Suffolk police responded to a collision involving a classic 1972 Ferrari coupe and a Hyundai Santa Fe on West Jericho Turnpike, west of Oakwood Road in Huntington on November 25, 2012, at 1130. Two adults and a young child were transported to Huntington Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries by the Huntington Community First Aid Squad. Firefighters used heavy rescue tools to remove a door from the Hyundai and extricate the driver. About 40 Manor firefighters were on the scene with two engines, two heavy rescues and fire police, under the command of Assistant Chiefs Fred Steenson, Jr, Frank McQuade, and Mike DePasquale. The First Aid Squad was on the scene with three ambulances, led by Deputy Chief David Mohr. -Fire News photo by Steve Silverman
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Well Done Wantagh F.D. The tragic events of Hurricane Sandy tested the limits of the Wantagh Fire Department.The entire area south of Merrick Road was inundated with water and the remainder of the Wantagh, Seaford and Levittown area sustained high wind damage. Wires and trees were down throughout with many landing on homes and cars. Wantagh Station 3 in Seaford Harbor was evacuated. The apparatus was moved to Station 1. The firehouse, which was recently renovated was severely damaged. Some 14 members and their families totaling 32 people, along with an additional eight members and their families totaling 20 people from Station 5 on Merrick Road were displaced as a result of the storm. From October 29 through October 31 the department answered 200 calls and an additional 127 from November 1 through November 5. This was in addition to the hundreds of miscellaneous calls that were received but which did not warrant a fire department response. The alarms consisted of people endangered from the flooding, wires down and arcing, trees on homes and cars, overturned oil tanks, car fires and house fires, which fortunately were quickly controlled and were not in areas which were flooded. The magnitude of this storm, its effects and its aftereffects will be felt for years. The department is hopeful that all victims of the storm can rebuild and rebound back. -Fire News photo by Harry Loud
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Nassau Firefighters Bring Christmas to Wounded Warriors On December 7, 2012, the "Long Red Line" of fire vehicles containing 25 Nassau firefighters who belong to Nassau County Firefighters Operation Wounded Warrior traveled to the Walter Reed National Military Hospital in Bethesda, MD, to bring Christmas presents and holiday cheer to our wounded warriors. Additional groups of Nassau firefighters also traveled to Fort Bragg and Camp Lejuene, also presenting Christmas presents to those wounded and receiving rehabilitation at those hospitals. -Fire News photo by Steve Grogan
Nassau Firefighters Help Local Wounded Warriors For the second year in a row, Nassau firefighters, who are members of the Nassau County Firefighters Operation Wounded Warrior, gave $5400 in King Kullen gift cards to veterans receiving treatment at the VA Hospital in Northport to use during the coming holiday season. Firefighters purchased $5000 in gift cards and King Kullen donated the remainder. In the photo, NCFF-OWW Chairman Joe O'Grady of the Floral Park Fire Department, second from right, presents the wrapped gift cards to Joe Sledge, Public Affairs Officer for the Northport VA Hospital. Also in the photo are (left to right) NCFF-OWW Recording Secretary Terrence Powderly of the Bellerose Fire Department and NCFF-OWW Vice-Chairman Mike Kushner of the Stewart Manor Fire Departmengt. -Fire News photo by Steve Grogan
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Get Well Wishes to Jeff Matthews Police officers and paramedics of the Nassau County Police Department recently held a fundraising event for NCPD Paramedic Jeff Matthews, who is fighting cancer. During the event members of the Massapequa Fire Department who manage the Heather Pendergast Fund presented Jeff with a check for $10,000. This donation to help Jeff was made possible by the donations to the Heather Pendergast Fund and its supporters. Jeff's father is an Ex-Chief of the Glenwood Fire Department and Jeff himself is a volunteer firefighter on Long Island. -Fire News photo by Ed Tuffy
Departments Assist Long Beach The North Massapequa Fire Department recently stood by to assist the Long Beach Fire Department after Hurricane Sandy devastated the area. The NMFD stand-by crews worked along side of the Cutchogue Fire Department to protect the area. -Fire News photo by Kurt Ludwig
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FDs Shine at Huntington Holiday Parade
Area fire departments turned out in full force for the third annual Town of Huntington Holiday Parade that was held on November 24, 2012, in Huntington Village. Crowds lined the streets of New York Avenue and Main Street to welcome Santa and all his helpers from participating fire departments and organizations. The event featured a spectacular and dazzling parade with fire engines decked out in holiday lights and decorations, as well as music and live entertainment. The event was sponsored by the Huntington Manor Fire Department, Huntington Fire Department, Huntington Town Fire Chiefs Council and the Town of Huntington. - Fire News photos by Steve Silverman
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Nassau County Fire Marshals Hold Benevolent Association Dinner
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Family Corner Brothers in Battle Farmingdale firefighter brothers Lieutenant Michael and Captain Ryan Tortoso of the Hook Ladder and Hose Company 1 work together at a mutual aid assignment to South Farmingdale. -Fire News photo by Paul Mazza
Father and Son South Farmingdale father and son Ex-Chief Carl Schreiner and firefighter Brian Schreiner at a house fire on Daniel Drive. -Fire News photo by Paul Mazza
Cutchogue Fire Department members Arthur Brewer, who is a past chief and commissioner of the department and Bill Brewer, who is an assistant chief and ex chief. -Fire News photo by Myron Goldstein
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Deer Park Prevails at Turkey Bowl On Thanksgiving Day, the Deer Park Fire Department took on the Babylon Fire Department in the First Annual Turkey Bowl. After a hard fought game of tackle football, Deer Park prevailed by a score of 36-18. We look forward to next year for another good time. -Fire News photo by Ken Bradbury
Everyone is a Winner at the Annual Turkey Bowl The Annual Turkey Bowl between the Northport Fire Department and the East Northport Fire Department was recently held. Even though ambulances were on standby, no one was hurt and a fun time was had by all. East Northport won the game. East Northport hosted lunch for all who participated in the event. -Fire News photo by John Mancino
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Nassau County Juniors Get ‘Fully Involved’ Looking back to August, three junior firefighters from Nassau County attended an all-girls firefighting camp in New Hampshire. East Norwich Junior Jessica Cody and Massapequa Junior Kaitlin Mackie spent the week in classes and on the fire ground at the Concord New Hampshire Fire Academy. It’s there where they met with 26 other girls from different states as far away as California — even a young woman from France attended. Camp Fully Involved was started six years ago by two New Hampshire firefighters who wanted to introduce young woman to the fire services. Camp Fully Involved has all female instructors resulting in a level playing field for the juniors to learn. For five days the girls were put through a series of classes and training evolutions, which consisted of car and dumpster fires, rapelling, aerial ladders, and even a firefighter’s agility test, in which they had to run on a tread mill and a stair climber wearing a 75 pound vest. The girls were wakened at 0300 during the week as a mock drill. They were timed as they got out of bed, got dressed and ran across the compound to don their gear and get to an evolution that was planned for that night. Each day was a different evolution to prepare them for the live burn on Friday. The Nassau County Juniors Association introduced the camp at an annual meeting. Over the past years there have been several girls from around Nassau County that have attended. East Norwich Junior advisor/Nassau County Junior Firefighter Chairman Jerry Presta stopped by for the evolution and stayed to see the girls graduate. The instructors did a great job with these young women, and were with them every step of the way through each evolution of the training. As the days passed you watched 28 individual girls form a bond and become one team, from cheering on one another during different events to looking out for one another while on the fire ground. There are very few camps like this across the America. It is a great experience and everyone should take advantage of the opportunity; for more information about the camp go to www.campfully involved.com. -Fire News story by Dagmar Karppe
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Huntington Town Chiefs Council Installation
The Fire Chief's Council of the Town of Huntington held their annual installation dinner at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Hauppauge on October 21, 2012. Chiefs and ex-Chiefs from departments throughout Huntington attended the event. Huntington Town Councilwoman Susan Berland, Town Clerk JoAnn Raia and Assemblyman Andrew Raia attended to congratulate the officers and express their gratitude to the local departments for their dedication. Town Clerk Raia administered the oath of office to the Executive Board members. Good
luck to President Scott Waryold of the Greenlawn Fire Department, First Vice President John McKenna of the Northport Fire Department, Second Vice President John McDonough of the Northport Fire Department, Secretary David Mohr of Huntington Community First Aid Squad and Treasurer Gary Hontz of the Eaton's Neck Fire Department. Outgoing President Robert “Beefy� Varese of Northport was acknowledged for his dedicated service and received a plaque from the Council. Suffolk Fire-Rescue Commissioner
Joe Williams presented Beefy with a proclamation on behalf of County Executive Steve Bellone. Town Clerk Jo-Ann Raia received a well-deserved award from President Waryold, in recognition of her continued support of the fire departments and EMS services of Huntington. Chief Ken Cochrane of the Huntington Fire Departments received a Valor Award for his heroic actions in rescuing a disabled and burned elderly woman from her burning apartment last June. -Fire News photos by Steve Silverman
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Pets Perish in Massapequa Fire
On December 8, 2012, the Massapequa Fire Department responded to 1 stretched a line and extinguished the fire with assistance from a house fire on Sunset Boulevard. Chief Daresta transmitted a working Engines 4 and 5 and Ladders 2 and 6. One cat and one dog died as a -Fire News photo by Andrew McShane fire and reported heavy fire in the 1-4 corner of the structure. Engine result of the blaze.
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Brookhaven Firefighters Museum Inducts Officers
On November 10, 2012, the Volunteer Firefighters Museum of Brookhaven Town held their twentieth Annual Installation Dinner at the Meadow Club. Good luck to (from left to right) Herb Petersen, museum director; Walter Rottermund, sergeant-at-arms; Frank Densing, financial secretary; Robert McConville, treasurer; Marie Petersen, secretary; Edward (Red) Corrigan, president; Joseph Callari, vice president; Edward Romaine, Brookhaven Town Supervisor, as they lead the museum in 2013. -Fire News photos by Dennis Whittam
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Jamesport Commissioner Retires with Honors On November 18, 2012, the Riverhead Town Fire Districts Council held a reception at Vineyard Caters in Jamesport to honor Commissioner Jim Kane of the Jamesport Fire District. The well attended event showed the love and respect that Riverhead Town, along with representatives of the entire Suffolk County fire service and political leaders, had for Commissioner Kane throughout his 30-year run as a Jamesport Fire Chief and Commissioner. Tim Deveny, president of the Riverhead Town Fire Districts Association, hit upon the numerous highlights of Jim's 30-year career as he spoke about Jim. One of the highlights was Jim was honored as Firefighter of the Year in 1994 for rescuing a woman from a burning van. Every organization honored Jim in 1994 for his heroic save. We wish Jim Kane good health, happiness and luck in his new career; Retirement! -Fire News photos by Dennis Whittam
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DiBernardo Remembered in Setauket On November 19, 2012, the DiBernardo family, members of the Setauket Fire Department and the community, politcal leaders and members of the FDNY gathered on Nichols Road in Setauket to attend the renaming of Nichols Road to Lt. Joseph DiBernardo Memorial Road. The next day, hundreds gathered with NYC officials at Rescue 3 in the Bronx to dedicate a plaque to Joey. DiBernardo was lost in the line of duty on January 23, 2005 as a result of operating at Bronx box 3-3-2997. As the plaque was unveiled in front of the DiBernardo family, mixed emotions filled the air as everyone reflected on the life of Lieutenant DiBernardo. Joey will always be remembered as a true hero who served the Fire Department of the City of New York as well as the Setauket Fire Department. Our brother is now at peace. -Fire News photos by Robert O’Rourk and Dennis Whittam
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Southold Memorial Honors Firefighters On November 11, 2012, the Southold Town Volunteer Firefighters Memorial, in Jean Cochran Park in Peconic, was dedicated in the memory of all Southold Town volunteer firefighters who have died in the line of duty. -Fire News photos by Myron Goldstein
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Nassau Police Officers Mourned We remember two Nassau County Police Officers who died in the line of duty. On October 23, 2012, Arthur Lopez, an eight-year veteran officer was shot and killed, while attempting to make an arrest on a hit and run driver just over the Queens border. Our heartfelt condolences go out to the family of Arthur Lopez and to the Nassau County Police Department. On October 18, 2012, Joseph Olivieri, a 13 year Nassau Police Department veteran was fatally struck on the Long Island Expressway at 0430 while conducting an investigation of an automobile accident. Our heart felt condolences go out to Officer Olivieri's family and to the Nassau County Police Department. -Fire News photos by Joe Virglio
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Eaton’s Neck Mourns Passing of Assistant Chief Kevin Brandon
The Eaton's Neck Fire Department mourned the loss of their Second Assistant Chief Kevin Brandon, 52, who passed away on November 13, 2012, after a courageous year-long battle with cancer. Kevin was a dedicated and well-respected 12-year member of the department, who formerly served with the Merrick Fire Department. Firefighters from all over the Town of Huntington and Suffolk County came to pay their respects to their brother and chief. At the Firematic Service held at the Nolan & Taylor-Howe Funeral Home in Northport, First Assistant Chief Jerry Hehir eulogized Kevin. The two men shared many of the same goals and interests, and moved up the ranks together. “Kevin Brandon was a born leader. Kevin exhibited such leadership skills that I myself learned so much from him, and I will truly miss that. Kevin was the first to make new members feel welcome and mentor them in their upcoming responsibilities as firemen. As Kevin rose up through the ranks, he took his leadership role very seriously, and wanted to make sure the guys were safe and well trained.” Kevin was very giving and generous, and was such an instrumental member of the department and the community he served. He and his wife Christine volunteered to run the department’s Open House, and he spearheaded the 9/11 fundraiser and Operation Santa Run. The Funeral Mass was held at St. Philip Neri Church in Northport, where Kevin's 1967 Pontiac GTO and Harley motorcycle were parked outside. Six planes from the Northeast Bonanza Flying Group did several flyovers as the Nassau County Fire Pipers
played Amazing Grace. Following the mass, the procession was escorted by the Suffolk Police Department, the Fire Riders motorcycle group, the Asharoken, Northport and the NYS State Police. They passed the Brandon home and the Eaton's Neck firehouse, where a ceremony was held. Chief Brandon’s turnout gear and helmet were displayed on a memorial platform. Chief Kevin O’Neill and First Assistant Chief Jerry Hehir then presented the Brandon family with the Eaton’s Neck Fire Department and American flags.
Kevin is survived by his beloved wife Christine, and children Emily, Colleen, Ryan, and Julian. He is the dear brother of Robert, and Diane Cohen (Tony), and cherished son of Bob and Terry Brandon. Dear uncle of Sean and Sebastian, son-in-law of Anna and Andrzej Kempisty and brother-in-law of Andrzej Kempisty (Sophie). In Kevin’s memory, donations to the Cow Harbor Warriors, www.cowharborwarriors .com , PO Box 204, Northport, NY 11768, would be appreciated. -Fire News photos by Steve Silverman
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Jamesport Fire Department Charter Member John Ziemacki Mourned The Jamesport Fire Department mourns the loss of John Ziemacki. John was a founding member of the Jamesport Fire Department in 1949, when he became a member of Company 2. In 1950 John became a Deputy Chief and held that position for four years. In 1955 he rose to the position of Chief Engineer. After serving as chief for five years, John decided he wanted more. From 1959 through 1974 he held the position of commissioner for the Jamesport Fire District. He returned as a commissioner in 1979. John served the fire district as a commissioner for 18 years. In 1972 he was awarded the Firefighter of the Year award. In 1985 John transferred to Company 4, where he served as second lieutenant from 1986 to 1988. In July 2003 John became a veteran member of the Jamesport Fire Department. John was an active member for a total of 53 years. John Ziemacki, passed away on November 10, 2012. He is survived by his wife Caroline; his son Donald of Alexandria, Virginia; his daughter Sandra Ballard of Topsham, Maine; his son Allen of Jamesport; his brother Felix; his sister Helen Raynor; his sister Victoria Martin; his sister Stella Burgess of Florida; and his sister Marion Ashook. He is also survived by four grandchildren and one greatgrandchild.
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Fire Safety Day Held at St. William the Abbot School The Seaford Fire Department under the command of First Assistant Chief Dominick Bova, visited St. William the Abbot School on November 16, 2012. Assistant principal Ms. Christine Bendish took part in the fire safety program along with the children in grades K through three. Pre-K children watched a video on fire safety in the home. Outside the school, the fire department demonstrated E.D.I.T.H. (Exit Drills in the Home) utilizing the department’s mobile trailer home. Assisting Chief Bova were firefighters Chris McElroy, Joe Pignataro, Steve and Jonathan Nicola. -Fire News photo by Jack Healy
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PIO’s Get Certified at the S.C. Fire Academy In October, the NYS Department of Homeland Security held a one-day basic seminar for individuals who either needed a refresher class or intend to be certified PIO officers. In attendance were individuals from the Suffolk County Fire Marshalls Office, the Town of South Hampton, the Town of Huntington, Fire Island and the Suffolk County FireRescue and Emergency Services. The class was held at the Suffolk County Fire Academy and instructed by David Williams and James Hay. -Fire News photo by Jim Dunn
Ronkonkoma Holds Inspection Dinner Chief John Scotto, First Assistant Chief Tim Blewitt, Firefighter Steve Murray, Firefighter Tommy Mock, Commissioner Ronald M. Corsale, Second Assitant Chief Jonathan Santoli and Third Assistant Chief Mike Ianuzzi are photographed at the Ronkonkoma Fire Department Inspection Dinner, which was held on October 13, 2012. Steve Murray, Tommy Mock, Ron Corsale and Mike Ianuzzi were awarded with their second star pin, which signifies 10 years of service with the department. -Fire News photo by David Cook
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MOTLEY CREWS OF THE MONTH
Farmingdale members of the Hook Ladder and Hose Company 1 and the Water Witch Engine and Hose Company 1 work at mutual aid to South Farmingdale. -Fire News photo by Paul Mazza
Center Moriches Fire Department handling traffic at the Mastic Christmas Parade. Pictured from left to right are Tony Nizza, Ken Johnson and Bill Mullane. -Fire News photo by Cliff Chiesa
West Islip Fire Department Company 5. -Fire News photo by Rich Stark
Brentwood Fire Department Company 2. -Fire News photo by Rich Stark
Sound Beach Fire Department. -Fire News photo by Dan Ryan
Wantagh firefighters after cleaning up damage from Super Storm Sandy. -Fire News photo by Harry Loud
Centereach Fire Department members Gerald Driscoll, Dennis Vasquez, Tom Secker, Joseph Feola, Don Maresca and Teresa Reynolds get together for a group photo. -Fire News photo by Ron Monteleone
Chief of Homeland Security, Janet Napolitano, the Massapequa’s West End firehouse, Congressman Peter King, Nassau County Executive Ed Mongano, Suffolk County Executive Steven Bellone, Oyster Bay Town Supervisor John Venditto and Babylon Town Supervisor Rich Schaffer, share a moment of comraderie during Huricane Sandy. -Fire News photo by Ed Tuffy
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