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In this issue...

2 Injured in Centereach Blaze Firefighters arrive to heavy fire coming from a home’s See story page 11

Arson in Water Mill Hurricane construction hampers firefighters’ efforts in a Dune Road blaze that is ruled an arson.

See story page 22

5 Injured in Deer Park MVA Two children and three adults are transported after a two-car MVA. See story page 48

Installations and Awards Roosevelt, Baldwin, Islip, Long Beach, Nassau Fire Commission, Plainview, Syosset and many more.

Stories start on page 74

Ferrara Donates Truck to Nassau Fire Academy Ferrara delivers a much-need new engine to the academy.

See story on page 86

Obituaries William Youngs, page 91; Rev. Dr. Theodore Grant, page 91; Toby Meyer, page 127; John DaVanzo, page 128; William Post, page 129; Donald Kondenar, page 130; Robert Fantel, page 131; John Urevich, page 132.

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From the Editor’s Desk Dennis Whittam, Editor

CFSI: Making a Difference Once again, the Congressional Fire Service Institute’s Annual National Fire and Emergency Services Dinner and Seminar was a well-attended event and showed the strength and commitment of the fire service in making sure our leaders in government support us.

Thanks to Bill Webb, Executive Director of the Congressional Fire Services Institute, Congress has been made aware of the concerns and the current needs of the fire service.

From April 30 to May 1, 2014, our leaders in Washington stood before 2000 dinner guests and witnessed first-hand the dedication and commitment that you have in supporting our friends in government who support the fire service. Despite more pressing issues like the war in Afghanistan and health care legislation, our friends in Washington let us know that the fire-rescue and emergency services is a concern that is not forgotten.

Quoting Bill Webb, “The reason the fire service has received over $5 billion in direct federal support since 2000 is because the organizations have remained united in their support of the program and the overall needs of the fire service. As Winston Churchill once said, ‘There is only one thing worse than fighting with your allies and that's fighting without them.’”

Thank you to the members of the fire service who have undertaken the mission to work with the CFSI and to understand how the political process works, so we can continue to work together to make

sure that our government does not forget about us.

Thank you Bill Webb and his board and staff, and to the members of the fire service who have given up their time to be the watchdogs for you, the first responder.

On a bitter note; all of us were saddened when ex-Chief Robert ‘Bobby’ Knight from Long Island, suddenly passed away while attending this year's conference.

An ex-Chief and Charter Member of the Sayville Fire Department, Knight was “CFSI.” He lived to make sure all responders throughout the country were well represented in Washington, DC. I feel blessed that I knew Bobby, and I will miss his smiling face, his jovial greetings and most of all his dedication to the fire service. He truly was an inspiration to those that knew him as a firefighter and as a liaison to our friends in government. I know that at next year’s CFSI dinner, Bobby will be looking down at everyone from the floor above and guiding everyone to make the right decisions for the firerescue and emergency services.

Rest in peace chief!

- Dennis Whittam

ANNOUNCEMENTS COUNTRY NIGHT IN HUNTINGTON

Put your hat and boots on and come on down for the Third Annual Huntington Hoedown, hosted by Huntington Protection Hose Company. Join us for an outdoor concert with The Grand Central. Barbeque, beer, dancing, live auctioneer, 50/50 and tons of beautiful raffles. Come to the Huntington Fire Department on June 28, 2014, from 1800 to 2300. We are located at 1 Leverich Place in Huntington Village; $35 per person which includes entrance, beer and food. $40 per person at the door. Tickets are available at Rookies Sports Club, 70 Gerard Street, Huntington Village, 631-923-0424 or Southdown Pizza, 211 Wall Street, Huntington, 631-421-2323 or online at www.huntingtonhoedown.brownpapertickets.com. After party at Rookies Sports Club. Visit www.huntingtonhoedown.com.

CHINESE AUCTION IN MIDDLE ISLAND

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Middle Island Fire Department will hold a Chinese Auction on Saturday, June 21, 2014. Doors will open at 1800.

Contact Lydia Fusco at 631-561-3901 or Joanne Weldon at 631-682-1624 for more information.

CHUCK VARESE EXTRICATION TOURNEY

The 7th Annual Chuck Varese Vehicle Extrication Tournament will be held on May 10, 2014, at 0900. Come to the Northport Fire Department Training Grounds-Steer’s Pit and support the teams that are competing in this Town of Huntington tournament. For more information call Beefy Varese at 516-658-0699.

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ATTENTION WOMEN IN THE FIRE SERVICE Fire Service Women of New York State (FSWNYS) is accepting applications for its 2014 Phoenix Firecamp to be held July 20-25, 2014. This is a week-long live-in camp held in Utica, New York for ages 14-20. Applications and information can be found at www.fswnys.org . Over 140 young women from all over the US and Canada have graduated from the camp to date.

2ND SHOTGUN COMP AND BBQ The Fire Marshal's Association of Suffolk County will be holding its 2nd Shotgun Competition and Barbeque on June 7, 2014, at the Long Island Shooting Range on Route 25 (Middle Country Road) in Ridge. This year's event will benefit the Firefighter Cancer Support Network. For more information, please contact Kevin Peterson at 631-388-2586

FASNY GOLF OUTING The 1st Annual FASNY Fallen Firefighters Golf Outing will be held on Monday, August 18, 2014, at the Town of Colonie Golf Course, 418 Consaul Road, Schenectady. It will be a Scramble Format. Tee time is at 1100. Registration, coffee and doughnuts will be from 0900-1045. One four-member team entry includes lunch, cart, gift and invitation to the Awards Dinner Banquet for $360 per team. Individual entry is $90 per player and includes lunch, cart, gift and invitation to the Awards Dinner Banquet. Deadline for registration is August 8, 2014. Make your payments to FASNY Golf Tournament, 107 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY, 12210-2269. Visit www.FASNY.com for more information.

HEATHER PENDERGAST FUND GOLF OUTING The Sixth Annual Heather Pendergast Fund Golf Outing will be held on July 28, 2014 at the Woodside Acres Country Club in Muttontown, NY. Fee is $190 per golfer, and includes buffet breakfast and use of club facilities. Shotgun Start is at 1000. Lunch, dinner with an open bar to follow. Prizes, raffles, annual 50/50 drawing. Dinner only is $75. We are looking for tee sponsors from the business community. Visit our websitewww.heathersfund.org or call Tim at 516-852-9350, Tom at 516-578-8179 or Jim at 516-695-5292.

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Sayville Mourns the Loss of Robert ‘Bobby’ Knight The fire service mourns the loss of Saville exChief Robert A. Knight. Bobby Knight, as he was affectionately known, was a devoted firefighter who rose through the ranks and was respected by everyone. He was a political advocate who possessed a gift for finding humor even in the hardest of times.

Bobby was the vice chairman of the legislative committee at the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York. He was on top of every bill that had the word ‘fire'’ in it. Sadly, ex-Chief Knight suddenly passed away while attending the Congressional Fire Services Institute seminar in Washington DC. A memorial service was held at the Sayville Fire Department, where he served for 35 years, and was its chief from 1994 to 1996.

Bobby was a true hero and a brother to many of us. He was well known by all of the political leaders who worked to support the volunteer fire service.

Anyone who has had a conversation with Bobby will hear his voice forever. He will be forever in our thoughts, our prayers, and our conversations. Rest in peace, Chief!

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Vacant House Goes in Massapequa

On April 28, 2014, the Massapequa Fire Department was alerted for a house fire at the intersection of Forest Avenue and Linden Street.

Third Assistant Chief Stansbury was the first on scene. Second Assistant Chief Beneville arrived shortly after and transmitted the working fire. Chief of Department Keuchler arrived and took command, followed by First Assistant Chief Fitzsimmons. Engine 631 and Ladder 632 were the first-due units followed by Engine 6315, Ladder 636, Engine 634, Engine 6311 and Ambulance 6310. Two lines were stretched from 631 to extinguish fire that was in the kitchen on the first floor and had extended to the second floor. The house was reported vacant at the time of the fire and the cause is under investigation by the Nassau County Fire Marshal. South Farmingdale was requested as the FAST unit and the Wantagh stood by at the West End quarters.

- Fire News photos by Paul Mazza

Big Response in Setauket

On the morning of April 19, 2014, the Setauket Fire Department was notified of a reported kitchen fire within a residential structure on North Road off Old Woods Road in Setauket. Upon arrival of 1st Assistant Chief Thomas Makarius, a working fire was transmitted. Mutual aid was requested from Port Jefferson, Stony Brook, Centereach, Selden, the Port Jefferson Volunteer Ambulance Corps and Stony Brook Volunteer Ambulance Corps. The fire started in the kitchen and spread to the rest of the one-story ranch. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the Brookhaven Fire Marshal Office.

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Fast Fire in Bay Shore

On April 21, 2014, the Bay Shore Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire on Mississippi Avenue. First on scene was 1st Assistant Chief Ippolito who transmitted a working fire and relayed orders to responding BSFD units. The first-in crews of Hose 311 and Truck 314, led by 2nd Assistant Chief Kunz, quickly went to work on the fast moving fire. With the assistance of Islip, West Islip and North Babylon, the fire was knocked down without further incident. Also on scene were Bay Shore-Brightwaters Rescue Ambulance, SCPD, and ITFM Office. All units where under the command of Chief of Department Brian W. Butler.

- Fire News photos by John Ippolito, Jr., and Paul Mazza

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The Firehouse Kitchen Ray Cooney is heating up the airwaves with his hit show, Firehouse Kitchen.

Besides being the host of a nationwide firefighter cooking show Ray is also a husband, proud father of three and a retired New York City firefighter.

Ray’s path towards Firehouse Kitchen began in Richmond Hill, Queens. It was November 2003, and Ray and his fellow firefighters were responding to a massive fire. He was two-stories high and attempting to take a window.

“I was the outside vent man. I was just trying to get the baby bars off the window, but I broke the window and I got a rush of heat in my face. It knocked me off the ladder.”

Ray landed on his feet before collapsing to the ground, suffering compression fractures all down his spine. He needed multiple surgeries on his knees and ankles and eventually, a hip replacement.

“I was in the ICU for, like, four days. I was intubated. Every day the firemen would come in and make fun of me … it was great.”

Unfortunately, the tumble ultimately forced him to retire from the job he loved so dearly.

In July of 2010, while recovering from one of his hip surgeries, he decided to use the down time as a chance to pursue his love of television and screenwriting. With help from his nephew, a film student graduate, they wrote their first screenplay. Thus, the beginning of Smoke Eater Films. Since then, Ray has created over 15 screenplays and wrote nine television shows. Ray’s most recent project, Firehouse Kitchen, blends two aspects of Ray’s life. One, it satisfies his love of film and all things fire department and, two, it gives him the ability to raise money for the Islip Town Fire Museum and the different burn centers in New York.

Firehouse Kitchen debuted in April on WNYC-TV, and went national in May. Ray truly enjoys visiting his fellow firefighters in their Firehouse Kitchens.

Be sure to check your local listings and tune into Firehouse Kitchen each week for delicious recipes, safety tips and stories of heroism. For more information on Firefighter Ray or Firehouse Kitchen, go to: www.firehousekitchenshow.com.

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Quick Work in Deer Park

The Deer Park Fire Department responded to a Maida Avenue house for a reported fire on April 23, 2014. Second Assistant Chief Scarfi arrived with smoke showing from the two-story home and transmitted a working fire. Chief of Department Bradbury arrived and took command of the scene. Engine 1-4-7 was first due and was followed by Ladder 1-4-10, which set up on the exposure 1 side.

Crews put two lines into operation and had the fire, which was on the second floor and showing from the exposure 3 side, knocked down quickly. Mutual aid was provided by the West Islip and Bay Shore for engines, North Babylon for RIT and Wyandanch for a ladder.

- Fire News photo by Paul Mazza

1 Injured in Islip Home Blaze

On April 18, 2014, the Islip Fire Department was called to a St. Louis Avenue home for a reported house fire. Arriving units encountered a two-story home with fire showing from the first floor on the 1-4 exposure with the fire extending up the siding.

Engine 3-4-7 was first due and picked up a hydrant and stretched two lines. The crews from Ladders 3-4-5 and 3-4-11 laddered, vented and searched the house. The fire was contained to the fire room and siding, and brought under control in about 20 minutes. Bay Shore was requested for RIT, while East Islip and Brentwood stood by. One resident was transported to the hospital with non-life threatening burns and smoke inhalation. The cause of the fire was under investigation and all operations were under command of Chief of Department Paolicelli. - Fire News photo by Paul Mazza

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2 Injured in Centereach Blaze On April 29, 2014, the Centereach Fire Department was called to Catalina Court for a reported house fire. Upon arrival units were met with heavy fire showing from the second floor of the house. All of the occupants of the home evacuated prior to arrival of fire units, but two were taken to Stony Brook University Hospital for treatment. Mutual aid was called in from Selden and Farmingville.

- Fire News photos by AJ Ryan

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Tarring Causes Roof Fire in N. Amityville On April 10, 2014, the North Amityville Fire Company was alerted for a building fire at the former Lighthouse Ford Dealership on Sunrise Highway. Chief of Department Benloss and First Assistant Chief Harley arrived and had fire coming from the roof of building which was undergoing renovation.

Chief Benloss requested mutual aid from Copiague for a ladder, North Lindenhurst for an engine and Amityville for RIT. Copiague Ladder 1-3-4 set up on the exposure 2 side and was supplied by North Lindenhurst Engine 1-11-2 as the crew from North Amityville Engine 1-7-1 made their way to the roof with the crew of 1-3-4. One handline was operated from the bucket of 1-3-4 and the fire was quickly contained and extinguished. There were no reported injuries; workers tarring the roof accidentally started the fire.

- Fire News photo by Paul Mazza

Bohemia Goes to Work On April 25, 2014, the Bohemia Fire Department was activated for a reported structure fire on Sycamore Avenue. Arriving units found heavy smoke coming from the rear of the house. Under the direction of Chief Richard Andersen, with reports of a possible person in the house, a thorough search was conducted as members stretched a hose line through the front of the house. The search resulted in locating the family dog and the fire was quickly knocked down. The dog was handed off to Community Ambulance for treatment and is doing well.

- Fire News photo by Frank Nuzzo

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Brush Fire in Hagerman In the early morning of April 24, 2014, the Hagerman Fire Department was activated for a brush fire on Brookwood Lane. Upon arrival, the commanding chiefs saw a fast moving fire approximately 100 feet into the woods. Mutual aid was requested from North Patchogue for a stump jumper to the scene. The fire was quickly controlled without incident.

- Fire News photo by Bryan Lopez

Small Fire, Fast Work in Floral Park The Floral Park Centre Fire Department was called to a McKee Street home for the report of a fire on April 22, 2014. Units found a small fire on the first floor of the home and the blaze was quickly extinguished. Mutual aid companies from surrounding areas also responded to the scene.

- Fire News photo by Lou Minutoli

1 Dead, 1 Injured in Albertson Blaze An Albertson man was killed and his wife seriously injured in a blaze at their home on Park Lane Drive on April 22, 2014. Firefighters and police arrived at the home and pulled the two occupants out of the house. Both were transported by county ambulances to nearby hospitals. The fire was believed to have started in the basement of the home and generated toxic smoke which apparently overcame the elderly residents.

- Fire News photo by Lou Minutoli

Spate of Elec. Fires in Hicksville The Hicksville Fire Department responded to several reports of house fires on Bethpage Road on April 15, 2014. A power surge in the area caused multiple electrical emergencies to occur in several homes.

Firefighters experienced smoke conditions and small fires in various residences. After investigating the conditions and verifying power was shut down and fire extinguished, PSEG arrived on scene to correct the condition in the area.

- Fire News photo by Joseph C. Sperber

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1 Injured in New Cassel Fire The Westbury Fire Department responded to a house fire on Siegel Street in New Cassel on April 15, 2014. A kitchen fire started extending into the dining room of a one-story home. A disabled female was in the basement at the time of the fire and had to be removed by rescue workers. Two handlines were stretched and after an aggressive attack the blaze was quickly extinguished with damage being held to the area of origin. The female suffered minor injuries and was treated at scene. All operations were under the command of Chief Doug Ingram.

- Fire News photo by Joseph C. Sperber

Roslyn FD Responds to… a What?!

The Roslyn Fire Department was called to the scene of a mudslide on Harbor Park Drive in Port Washington after heavy rains washed a large portion of a hillside early on May 1, 2014. Two vehicles, parked in a lot overnight, were buried but no one was injured. Town officials along with OEM and several other agencies were called to the scene.

- Fire News photo by FirstOnScenePhotos.com

‘Worker’ No Charm in CI The Central Islip Fire Department responded to its third worker for the month of April when they responded to a structure fire on Clift Street on April 22, 2014. The alarm was answered by 64 members, with Chief of Department Kevin McAteer, Jr., in charge. Fire was showing in a basement window on the 2/3 side with heavy smoke emitting. Chief McAteer requested mutual aid from East Islip, East Brentwood, Islip Terrace and Lakeland, along with the Central Islip-Hauppauge Volunteer Ambulance. Crews pulled ceilings and walls to check for extension. The residence sustained fire damage to the basement with heavy smoke damage to the main floor.

- Fire News photo by Charles A. Murphy

5 CIFD Units + Mutual Aid at House Fire The Central Islip Fire Department received a report of a structure fire on Rosewood Street on April 10, 2014. Second Assistant Chief Larry Parada reported heavy fire from the basement of the 2/3 corner in the vacant residence. A total of five CIFD units and 69 firefighters responded, along with mutual aid provided by Hauppauge, Islip Terrace and East Islip. In addition to the fire damage to the basement, there was some additional fire damage to the main floor, with water and smoke damage as well. No injuries were reported.

The Central Islip-Hauppauge Volunteer Ambulance was at the scene, and the Suffolk County PD Arson Squad was called to investigate.

- Fire News photo by Charles A. Murphy

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Quick Work Holds Kitchen Fire in CI Chief Kevin McAteer, Jr., was in command of 50 firefighters and eight units when the Central Islip Fire Department responded to a structure fire on Earle Street on April 4, 2014.

The fire was beginning to spread rapidly and CI crews made an aggressive interior attack prohibiting it from extending.

There was some exterior fire damage, as well as smoke and water damage throughout the home. Chief McAteer requested mutual aid from Islip Terrace, Hauppauge and East Islip, and the Central Islip-Hauppauge Ambulance was also on scene.

- Fire News photo by Charles A. Murphy

Brentwood Vacant House Blaze On May 2, 2014, the Brentwood Fire Department was notified of a structure fire in the vicinity of Walton Street and Washington Avenue. With Chief Javier Valentin in charge, the department located the fire at a vacant home on Washington Avenue. Fire was found coming from the number 3 side rear and number 4 side. Two lines were put to work and primary and secondary searches were negative.

Commack’s FAST unit was requested while Bay Shore stood by at Brentwood’s quarters. Brentwood Legion Ambulance was at the scene. Both the Town of Islip Fire Marshal’s Office and the Suffolk County Police Arson Squad are investigating the incident.

- Fire News photo by Rich Stark

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Electrical Blaze in Mineola

The Mineola Fire Department responded to the report of a house fire on the afternoon of April 26, 2014. On arrival at the Herricks Road home, units found a fire burning in the vicinity of the house’s electrical service. The flames were quickly doused and units remained on the scene for the arrival of PSE&G. - Fire News photo by FirstOnScenePhotos.com

2 for 1 in Islandia

The Central Islip Fire Department was activated for a structure fire on March 27, 2014, on Serpentine Lane in Islandia. CIFD Engine #4 Captain Mike Zaleski reported that two sheds were involved — one to the rear of the Serpentine Lane location and the other adjacent to it in the rear of a home on Split Cedar Drive.

Heavy fire was consuming both sheds upon arrival of CIFD Unit #374. A 1-3/4 inch handline was established and the fire was quickly knocked down. Chief of Department Kevin McAteer, Jr., was in command of operations consisting of six CI units and 60 firefighters. He requested mutual aid from Hauppauge, and the Central Islip-Hauppauge Volunteer Ambulance stood by at the scene.

- Fire News photo by Charles A. Murphy

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Quick Job in Holbrook

On the night of April 19, 2014, the Holbrook Fire Department was activated for a structure fire on Spence Lane. Upon arrival, commanding chiefs saw smoke exiting the entrance to the home and flames from a closet in the living room. The fire extended from the closet to a section of the attic. One resident was treated and transported to the hospital for smoke inhalation. The fire was quickly contained and knocked down, and was thought to have started at a faulty cable box.

- Fire News photos by Bryan Lopez

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Fast Save in Massapequa On April 25, 2014, the Massapequa Fire Department was alerted for a car fire in the driveway of a Stone Boulevard home. Chief of Department Keuchler, First Assistant Chief Fitzsimmons and Third Assistant Chief Stansbury arrived to find a Chrysler Pacifica involved in the driveway and parked next to another vehicle. Engine 6315 and Ladder 632 responded and put one line into operation to extinguish the fire in about 15 minutes keeping the fire from damaging the house or other vehicle.

- Fire News photo by Paul Mazza

Neighbor Helps Neighbor in Williston Pk. Fire A man was rescued by his neighbors after afire broke out in his Williston Park home early on April 27, 2014. The blaze was reported around 0730 by neighbors who saw smoke pouring from the house. One long time neighbor knew where the man normally slept and made his way to the rear of the home where he found the man stumbling and dazed inside. Williston Park fire units arrived on the scene with a heavy fire condition throughout. The fire gutted the two-story home and county Fire Marshals were called to the scene to investigate. About 80 firefighters from five departments brought the blaze under control within 60 minutes.

- Fire News photo by FirstOnScenePhotos.com

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Dune Road House Fire, Arson A fire extensively damaged a $35 million Dune Road residence in Water Mill on April 19, 2014. The fire was dispatched to the Bridgehampton Fire Department, and ended up being fought with mutual aid from Amagansett, East Hampton, Sag Harbor, North Sea, Southampton and Hampton Bays.

Because of the building’s hurricane-proof construction — which included an interior finish of ¾-inch tongue-and-groove wood over ¾-inch plywood over steel joists — firefighters had a difficult time getting to the fire as it snaked its way through the walls and high ceilings. The fire was declared suspicious by the Southampton Town Police Department, whose detectives, along with the Suffolk County Arson Squad, conducted an investigation. A Sagaponack man with a history of mental issues was later arrested for felony arson.

- Fire News photos by Michael Heller

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Burner Fire Extends in Wantagh Just before 0630 on Sunday, March 16, 2014, Wantagh Fire Department Station 2 was alerted for an oil burner fire at a Center Lane home. Third Assistant Chief Kelly arrived and found a heavy smoke condition. He requested additional stations be alerted and the alarm upgraded to a working structure fire. The fire

had extended from the oil burner into the hallway on the first floor and caused substantial damage to the home. On the initial alarm Engine 694 and Ladder 6912 were the first due units with two lines being stretched off of 694 with one going into operation. With the arrival of additional units the rest of the house was

checked for extension which was negative and so were the searches, as the occupants had exited the house safely. The Levittown Fire Department was requested for a FAST Unit to the scene. First Assistant Chief Bloomfield was in charge of the scene.

-Fire News photo by Paul Mazza

Brush Fire in Southampton On April 19, 2014, the Southampton Fire Department was called out the report of a brush fire on north Magee Street. The first unit arrived on scene and advised the fire was about a acre in size with no exposures in proximity. Two brush trucks, two tankers and a mini pumper were utilized. Chief Dennis Roy was in charge of the scene.

- Fire News photo by Chris Brenner

Brush Fire Contained in Centereach On March 26, 2014, the Centereach Fire Department was activated for a brush fire on Noel Drive. Upon arrival, command saw thick smoke and a fast moving fire that was aggravated by strong winds. The fire approached residential property and burned down many sections of fencing. The Selden Fire Department was mutual aided for multiple brush trucks and the Suffolk County Police Department Aviation was also requested for aerial observation.

- Fire News photo by Bryan Lopez

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House Destroyed in Amagansett On April 17, 2014, the Amagansett Fire Department was activated for a report of a structure fire on Miankoma Lane. First arriving units found a large house, under construction, completely involved. Amagansett Chief Dwane Denton immediately called for mutual aid from East Hampton and Springs, and the Sag Harbor RIT. The fire, which appeared to have been burning for some time, was attacked using a surround-and-drown approach using East Hampton’s tower ladder, deck guns and other largediameter hose lines as the building had collapsed shortly after the arrival of the first units. Embers landed in the roof of an adjacent home and ignited the roof, which firefighters quickly extinguished.

- Fire News photo by Michael Heller

Quick Work in Uniondale On April 5, 2014, the Uniondale Fire Department responded to Walter Street for a report of smoke coming from a house. When the chief arrived it was confirmed as a working house fire. With the quick actions of the fire department the fire was quickly put out, saving the rest of the house from further damage.

- Fire News photo by BillBennettphoto.com

Car Fire in Baldwin On April 5, 2014, the Baldwin Fire Department responded at the corners of Central Avenue and Clinton Place for a report of car fire. The fire was quickly put out and all units were up within a half-hour.

- Fire News photo by BillBennettphoto.com

NSP Vehicle Fire On April 17, 2014, Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department Company #5 was dispatched to the Northern State Parkway westbound between New Hyde Park and Lakeville Roads for a reported vehicle fire. Deputy Chief Candan (8704) was the first unit to respond and was advised that NYS Police and an M-LFD member were on scene. Engines 8758 and 8756 both responded and extinguished the burning vehicle.

- Fire News photo by Kirk Candan

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Brush and Fence Fire in Plainview

Quick Work on 10th Street

On April 12, 2014, the Plainview Fire Department was alerted for a brush and fence fire behind the Plainview Commons Shopping Center on Old Country Road. Engine 951 responded to its first fire and crews extinguished the fire. An hour later the department was alerted for numerous dumpsters and fencing burning at the same location. Engine 951 used its front-mounted torrent gun to knock down the burning dumpsters as crews stretched one line.

- Fire News photo by Kevin Imm

On April 22, 2014, the Bethpage Fire Department responded to a house fire on 10th Street. The fire was quickly knocked down.

- Fire News photo by Kevin Imm

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Centereach Shed Fire

Fires and Fences and Cars, Oh My!

Recently, the Centereach Fire Department knocked down a shed fire.

- Fire News photo by Ron Monteleone

On May 3, 2014, the North Bellmore Fire Department was alerted for a building fire at Jerusalem Avenue and Bellmore Road. First Assistant Chief Rut arrived on scene first and encountered two vehicles and a fence burning in a rear parking lot of the Bellmore Bagel Cafe. Chief of Department Marschall arrived and took command followed by Second Assistant Chief Domiano. Engine 655 was first due and stretched two lines to the fire and was supplied

by Engine 656 from a hydrant down the street. Ladder 658 put its ladder to the roof of the house next to the parking lot to check for extension, as the fire had spread to a shed and heat had damaged the home. The fire was brought under control in about 20 minutes with no reported injuries.

- Fire News photo by Paul Mazza

House Fire in New Cassel

Farmingdale Elec. Fire

The Westbury Fire Department responded to a house fire on Prospect Avenue in New Cassel on May 7, 2014. Upon arrival of firefighters and police, the second floor kitchen was found burning and there were reports of an occupant trapped. As rescuers attempted to gain entry, a female jumped out a rear second floor bedroom window, sustaining minor injuries and was transported

by Nassau County Police Ambulance to Nassau University Medical Center. Assisting Westbury were Hicksville, Jericho and East Meadows.

- Fire News photo by Joseph C. Sperber

On May 10, 2014, Farmingdale Fire Department responded to a fire in a two-story, single-family residence on Staples Street.

Firefighting efforts were hampered by Collyer’s Mansion conditions. The cause of the fire was thought to be electrical.

- Fire News photo by Wayne Carrington

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Recycling Center Truck Fire in E. Farmingdale

On May 7, 2014, the East Farmingdale Fire Company was alerted for a truck fire at a recycling facility on Mahan Street. Third Assistant Chief Iuzzini arrived and found the trailer part of a truck containing scrap metal and other materials involved on fire. First Assistant Chief Wisz arrived and took command of the scene. First-due Engine 1-5-1 arrived and picked up a hydrant and put its deck gun into operation.

Ladder 1-5-15 was supplied and put its master stream into operation.

The crew from Engine 1-5-6 stretched a 2-1/2 inch line from 1-5-1 and extinguished material that was removed from the trailer by a grappler in the yard.

- Fire News photos by Paul Mazza

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Gas Main Breaks in Wantagh Construction workers struck a gas main on Beltagh Avenue near Wantagh Avenue on April 28, 2014. The incident required the Wantagh Fire Department to bring all available personnel to the scene. The rupture of the four-inch main caused the evacuation of businesses and homes in the immediate vicinity as well as a lock down of Wantagh Senior and Junior High Schools. Lines were stretched as Key Span secured the leak.

There were no injuries and the area returned to normal in about an hour.

- Fire News photo by Harry Loud

Flames Halted in Medford On March 15, 2014, the Medford Fire Department was activated for a reported vehicle fire in the Walgreen’s parking lot at the corners of Horseblock Road and Route 112. Engine 11’s crew responded and made an aggressive quick stop on the flames.

-Fire News photo by Bryan Lopez

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Terryville Commercial Fire

On May 12, 2014, the Terryville Fire Department was alerted of a commercial strucutre fire on Nesconset Highway off Terryville Road.

A heavy smoke condition was present coming from the rear of one store on arrival.

Mutual aid was requested from Port Jefferson, Mount Sinai and Selden. Firefighters on the first arriving engine stretched hose lines to the rear of the structure. The fire was reported to have originated in the basement was placed under control at around 1620.

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N. Amityville Battles Trailer Park Fire On April 7, 2014, the North Amityville Fire Company was alerted for a trailer fire at the Frontier Mobile Home Park on Route 110. Second Assistant Chief Collins was followed

by First Assistant Chief Harley, Third Assistant Chief B. Benloss and Assistant Chief Collins arrived. Two trailers were fully involved and a third about to ignite. First-due Engine 1-7-10 laid into the park. Three lines were placed into operation. The two burning trailers collapsed, the third had extensive damage and a fourth had radiant heat damage. South Farmingdale was requested for a FAST unit, but was put to work immediately. Amityville responded with two engines, a heavy rescue unit and an ambulance. East Farmingdale responded with an engine and the crew of 1-51 stretched a fourth line. Assistant Chief Harley was in charge of the operation.

-Fire News photo by Paul Mazza

Car Fire KO’d at Red Lobster On April 5, 2014, the North Amityville Fire Company responded to the rear parking lot of Red Lobster on Sunrise Highway for a reported car fire.

First Assistant Chief Harley arrived first, followed

by Second Assistant Chief Collins and found an involved Ford Expedition. The driver was an employee of the Red Lobster and had just driven to work when the fire broke out. The crew from Engine 1-7-1 used one line to extinguish the fire in about 15 minutes.

-Fire News photo by Paul Mazza

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A Messy Job! On April 8, 2014, the Deer Park Fire Department responded to a garbage truck fire. Upon arriving the garbage truck had dropped the load of garbage that was on fire behind a factory on West Industry Court. Firefighters went through several tanks of water and ripped the garbage apart to make sure all of the fire was out.

-Fire News photo by BTFirePhoto.com

Car Burns on SSP A car fire on the westbound shoulder of the Southern State Parkway in West Hempstead brought rush hour traffic to a crawl on April 9, 2014. The blaze, which occurred around 0630, engulfed a small sedan just west of Exit 19Peninsula Boulevard. Lakeview firefighters were on the scene to extinguish the blaze.

-Fire News photo by FirstOnScenePhotos.com

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Smoke Shows in Wyandanch

The Wyandanch Fire Company was alerted for a house fire on Mount Avenue on March 8, 2014. First arriving units arrived to smoke showing from a one-story home. The fire was located in a room on the exposure three side. The Wyandanch-Wheatley Heights Ambulance Corps also responded to the scene. Crews

stretched two lines from 1-10-3 and made a quick knock down of the fire, containing it to one room. All of the occupants safely exited the house. The cause of the fire is under investigation. First Assistant Chief Brown was in charge of the scene.

-Fire News photo by Paul Mazza

Lindenhurst Goes to Work On Monday, March 3, 2014, the Lindenhurst Fire Department was activated for a house fire on South Wellwood Avenue.

Second Assistant Chief Vinciguerra arrived and transmitted a working fire. The house was set back from the road and was damaged during Hurricane Sandy and was vacant since. With heavy fire on the first floor, multiple lines were stretched off of first-due Engine 1-6-6 while Ladder 1-6-4 set up on the 1-2 exposure. Additional Engines 1-6-1, 1-6-2, 1-6-3 and 1-6-22 used four hand lines to fight the fire. Conditions in the house worsened and as the roof was being vented, the second floor and attic lit up with the fire being wind driven; all members were pulled. Mutual aid was provided to the scene by West Babylon for an additional ladder, Copiague for RIT and North Lindenhurst and Babylon for ambulances. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

-Fire News photo by Paul Mazza

Brush Fire Pops Up in Holbrook On March 27, 2014, the Holbrook Fire Department was activated for a brush fire in an area of woods at the intersection of Veterans Memorial Highway and Broadway Avenue. The fire was quickly knocked down and placed under control by a line from Holbrook's stump-jumper that responded to the alarm.

- Fire News photo by Bryan Lopez

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Vacant Home Burns in C.I.

On the afternoon of Tuesday, March 18, 2014, the Central Islip Fire Department was called to a reported house fire on Pinetop Drive.

The first units to arrive encountered a fully involved two-story vacant house. The fire was knocked down in about 30 minutes with two firefighters suffering minor burns. Both were transported to Stony Brook University Hospital. Mutual aid was provided to the scene by the Brentwood for RIT and was replaced by Islip Terrace after being put to work. Hauppauge and East Brentwood sent engines to the scene as well as an ambulance from East Brentwood.

The Central Islip-Hauppauge Ambulance Corps and Brentwood Legion Ambulance Corps were on scene as well. Chief of Department McAteer was in charge of the scene. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

-Fire News photo by Paul Mazza

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EMS ACROSS THE ISLAND

MVA in Centereach

Turnabout Is Fair Play!

On April 12, 2014, the Centereach Fire Department responded to an MVA overturn on southbound Nichols Road at South Coleman.

There were no reported injuries. Chief Derek Anderson was in command.

- Fire News photo by Ron Monteleone

Fire News photographer Kevin Imm was on the other side of the lens at the recent Syosset Installation Dinner. Kevin was moving equipment in the elevator when it became stuck between floors.

Elmont — on stand-by for Syosset — responded and Kevin was extricated successfully by firefighters. How did it feel to be on the other side of the lens, Kevin?

- Fire News photo by Pete Silver

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Lucky MVA in Selden On April 27, 2014, Selden Fire Department and EMS were called to the northbound lanes of North Ocean Avenue, just north of the Vietnam Veterans Monument at Bald Hill, after an SUV carrying three people left the roadway and flipped rolling down a steep embankment. Two were able to climb up the incline but an adult female passenger needed to be loaded onto a Stokes and removed by firefighters. All were taken to Stony Brook University Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Suffolk PD Emergency Services did some tree removal to enable a tow truck to remove the vehicle.

- Fire News photos by AJ Ryan

Electrical Problems in Hempstead

An unusual chain of events occurred May 10, 2014, after a truck Surrounding businesses were temporarily without power while pulled down some power lines in a municipal parking lot behind Hempstead firefighters waited the arrival of PSE&G emergency Main Street in the Village of Hempstead. The accident triggered a crews.

- Fire News photos by FirstOnScenephotos.com power surge in nearby electrical lines and the wires caught fire.

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1 Hurt in Hempstead MVA One person was seriously injured and pinned in her vehicle after a collision with a car on Fulton Street near Fairview Boulevard in Hempstead late on April 21, 2014. The impact sent the second car onto the sidewalk and into a nearby service station.

Hempstead firefighters extricated the driver and she was transported by LIJ Ambulance.

- Fire News photo by FirstOnScenePhotos.com

Wantagh MVA Wantagh Fire Medics tended to an injured woman after her car struck the center divider of the Southern State Parkway near Wantagh Avenue. The accident occurred on April 12, 2014; she was transported to NUMC with nonlife threatening injuries.

- Fire News photo by Harry Loud

Mastic MVA On April 11, 2014, Mastic Ambulance was activated for a three-vehicle MVA on Montauk Highway and Roberts Street in Mastic. While the ambulance was en route County advised possible entrapment and activated the Mastic Fire Department.

Assistant Chief Rudy Sunderman, Jr., 5-1231, was first on scene and advised negative entrapment. Four people were aided by Mastic Ambulance, Shirley EMS and Center Moriches FD Ambulance. All were transported with non-life threatening injuries to Brookhaven Memorial Hospital.

- Fire News photo by Kevin Conn

Long Beach Bridge MVA On March 3, 2014, while the Island Park Fire Department was enjoying their annual installation dinner, Valley Stream Engine 344, Franklin SquareMunson’s heavy rescue 7151 and Meadowmere’s Ambulance, on stand-by for them, responded to a car versus tree at the foot of the Long Beach Bridge.

The driver of the vehicle was transported by Meadowmeres Ambulance to South Nassau Community Hospital with minor injuries. Ladder 223 and Chief Madden (221A) from Island Park also responded to assist. All units were under the command of Island Parks Assistant Chief Madden.

- Fire News photo by Zachary B. Grunther

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Early Morn Head-on in Medford

On May 13, 2014, just after 0100, the Medford Fire Department and EMS were activated for a head-on crash on Route 112 at Greenport Avenue. One driver was still trapped on arrival and had to be cut free by heavy rescue crews. All of the injured were taken to local hospitals with non-life threatening injuries.

- Fire News photos by AJ Ryan

3 Injured in Hicksville MVA

On May 1, 2014, the Bethpage Fire Department responded to an MVA with entrapment on South Oyster Bay Road in Hicksville. Ladder 4 was first on the scene and removed the driver’s door for extrication. Three people were transported to local hospitals with non-life threatening injuries.

- Fire News photos by Kevin Imm

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MVA in Garden City

The Garden City Park Fire Department was on the scene of a two-vehicle crash in the parking lot of a local pharmacy on Jericho Turnpike near Nassau Boulevard on the afternoon of May 2014. One person was injured after a pick up truck jumped the curb and struck a sign post and a second vehicle.

- Fire News photos by FirstOnTheScene.com

Five Injured in Deer Park MVA

On May 12, 2014, the Deer Park Fire Department responded to a two-vehicle MVA on Deer Park Avenue and Oak Street. The call was under the command of 1-4-30 Chief Larry Bradbury. Five people were transported to the hospital, including two children. Dix Hills assisted in transporting some of the injured.

- Fire News photos by BTFirePhoto.com

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Truck vs. Bus in W. Hempstead The West Hempstead Fire Department was on the scene when five passengers on a NICE bus were injured May 12, 2014, after a tractor trailer clipped the rear of the bus on Hempstead Turnpike.

Ambulances from several fire departments and Nassau County EMS responded to the scene near the corner of Marlborough Road to transport the injured to local hospitals.

- Fire News photo by FirstOnScenephotos.com

Hitting the Hydrant in Jamesport

On May 10, 2014, the Jamesport Fire Department received a call of a motor vehicle crash with injuries on Sound Avenue and Manor Lane in Jamesport. Upon arrival firefighters found a single -car crash east of Manor Lane. The vehicle appeared to have crossed the westbound lane, left the roadway, struck and broke off a fire

hydrant, and struck a tree head on. The male operator was being treated medically by both Riverhead and Southold Police officers.

The Riverhead Town Volunteer Ambulance responded, treated the patient and transported him to the hospital. Chief Sean McCabe was in command. -Fire News photo courtesy of the Jamesport FD

2 Injured in East Islip MVA On April 19, 2014, the East Islip Fire Department responded to eastbound Sunrise Highway, east of the Connetquot Avenue overpass, for an MVA with overturn and entrapment. First-arriving units found a two-car accident involving an Acura and Toyota Camry with the Acura on its roof and the driver trapped. Heavy Rescue 3-5-7 was requested and along with Suffolk County Police ES-6 put multiple tools into operation. It took about 30 minutes to extricate the driver. After being extricated, the driver and a person from the Toyota were transported to Southside Hospital by Ambulance 3-5-6 and an Ambulance from Islip Exchange Ambulance Corps. All units were under command of Chief of Department Kutteh.

- Fire News photo by Paul Mazza

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Fatality at Plainview MVA

On May 5, 2014, the Plainview Fire Department responded to Round Swamp Road near Old Bethpage Road for an MVA with entrapment. Units arrived on scene to find a 40-foot Winnebago towing a small SUV had gone through a utility pole and partially overturned down an embankment with the driver trapped.

Heavy Rescue 957 extricated the driver while Bethpage Rescue 3 helped stabilize the vehicle along with Nassau County ESU Truck 2423. Engine 9544 had a precautionary line stretched. The driver was removed in about 20 minutes and transported to a hospital where he was pronounced. The driver’s wife was also injured and was taken to a hospital with nonlife threatening injuries. The accident was reportedly caused by a medical emergency for the driver.

- Fire News photos by Paul Mazza and Kevin Imm

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Melville MVA With Pin The Melville Fire Department was activated for an MVA on the westbound Long Island Expressway, just west of Route 110 on April 20, 2014. Third Assistant Chief Nolan arrived and encountered a two-vehicle accident with a Ford Explorer on its side and the driver pinned. Heavy Rescue 2-15-12 put spreaders into operation along with Suffolk County Police ES-6 and rolled the roof down to extricate the injured driver. The driver and passenger in the Explorer were transported to a hospital by Melville Ambulances 2-5-5 and 2-5-15. There were no injured in the second vehicle. Engines 2-5-4 and 2-5-7 were also on the scene. Fire Police 2-5-14 and Suffolk County Police Highway Patrol had two lanes shut down.

- Fire News photos by Paul Mazza

Hard Way to Get a Coffee

The Baldwin Fire Department responded to the Dunkin Donuts store on Atlantic Avenue in Baldwin for an auto into the store.

- Fire News photos by BillBennettphoto.com

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2 Injured in Centereach MVA

Centereach Fire Department handled a multi-car MVA on Stony Brook Road.

Two people were transported to Stony Brook University Hospital.

- Fire News photo by Ron Monteleone

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Two Injured in Plainview MVA On April 21, 2014, the Plainview Fire Department was alerted for an MVA with overturn and entrapment. The driver of the overturn was self-extricated upon the department’s arrival and two people were transported to local hospitals.

- Fire News photo by Kevin Imm

Convenient Location for an MVA Smithtown Fire Department responded to a car versus bus MVA on Veterans Memorial Highway in Smithtown, in front of the 4th Precinct.

- Fire News photo by Ron Monteleone

Boy Injured on Trampoline in Bethpage On April 17, 2014, the Bethpage Fire Department responded to a rescue call on Linden Avenue for a child with a back injury. Arriving units found a teenage boy who had injured himself on a trampoline. NCPD Aviation was notified and a landing zone was set up in the Middle School parking lot across the street. The boy was transported to NUMC by Helicopter # 6.

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Cyclist Hit in Franklin Sq. The Franklin Square and Munson Fire Department were on the scene with EMS personnel after a bicyclist was struck on Hempstead Turnpike near Commonwealth Street early on April 29, 2014. The driver immediately stopped to assist the injured man who was transported to Franklin Medical Center by FD ambulance.

- Fire News photo by Lou Minutoli

Three Injured in Holtsville MVA On the morning of April 28, 2014, the Holtsville Fire Department was activated for a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Expressway Drive South and Blue Point Road. Drivers from both vehicles were self extricated, but a total of three people were transported to Stony Brook University Hospital via Holtsville ambulance.

- Fire News photo by Bryan Lopez

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Fully Involved in Central Islip On March 22, 2014, the Central Islip Fire Department was activated for a house fire on Leaf Street. Second and Third Assistant Chiefs Parada and Murphy were on the road quickly, followed by Chief of Department McAteer and advised that the report was smoke in the house and that a child was possibly still inside. The chiefs arrived and encountered a 2-1/2 story house that was fully involved, with the occupants out safely. Engine 3-7-1 was first due and picked up a hydrant right across from the house and its crew stretched two lines. Engine 3-7-3 and its crew stretched a third line off of 3-7-3. Ladder 3-7-5 set up in front of the house and its crew

along with the crew from Heavy Rescue 3-7-6 laddered, vented and searched the house. Crews were rotated out with additional Central Islip engine crews as firefighters fought heavy fire from the basement to the attic that went through the roof. It took over an hour to bring the fire under control. East Brentwood was requested for RIT and was put to work and replaced by Islip Terrace. Islip sent an engine to stand by at Central Islip headquarters. The Central Islip-Hauppauge Ambulance Corps was also on scene. There were no reported injuries and the cause of the fire is under investigation.

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Smithtown MVA sOn May 3, 2014, Smithtown Fire Department was toned out for a onecar MVA. An woman lost control of her vehicle and crashed through trees on the corner of Brooksite Drive and Sunrise Lane in Smithtown.

- Fire News photos by Fred Friedman

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3 Pinned in Bay Shore MVA

On April 29, 2014, the Bay Shore Fire Department was activated for an MVA with entrapment at Spur Drive South and Fifth Avenue. First Assistant Chief Ippolito arrived and confirmed the entrapment with three people in the car. A Chevy Impala had struck a utility pole head on and the front seat passenger was the most heavily pinned. The crew from Heavy Rescue 3-1-8 and Suffolk County Police ES-1 put multiple tools into operation and removed all four doors, the roof and the back of the passengers seat to extricate all the passengers in about 30 minutes. Engine 3-1-1 had a precautionary line stretched and Fire Patrol 3-1-11 had traffic control. The injured were transported to the hospital by Bay Shore-Brightwaters Ambulance and Brentwood Legion Ambulance Corps.

- Fire News photos by Paul Mazza

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MVA in Wantagh Wantagh Fire Medics assisted a woman who was injured in a two-car accident on the westbound Southern State Parkway near the Wantagh State Parkway. The accident occurred on May 3, 2014, and brought two ambulances and an engine to the scene. Of the three adults and one infant involved in the accident, only the woman was injured. She was taken to Nassau University Medical Center by Rescue 2 with non-life threatening injuries.

- Fire News photo by Harry Loud

Long Beach MVA Recently, the Long Beach Fire Department responded to a car versus pole in front of Station 1 at Maple and Park. Chief Fire Marshal Scott D. Tusa called in the MVA. Initially, the driver appeared pinned, but she was able to self extricate.

Within minutes Chief of Department Richard Corbett arrived and requested PSEG due to wires hanging down and blocking the firefighters from responding out of Station 1.

- Fire News photo by Zachary B. Grunther

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Car and Van MVA in Westbury

The Nassau County Police and Westbury Fire Departments responded to a serious accident at the intersection of Brush Hollow Road and Hillcrest Drive in Westbury on April 22, 2014. The two-vehicle collision between a car and van shut down Brush Hollow Road for over two hours in the vicinity of the Northern and Wantagh State Parkways. The driver of the van was trapped inside for over 30 minutes. Rescuers using hydraulic extrication equipment worked to free the occupant. Police were investigating the cause which injured three people, one seriously.

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2 Trapped in Mt. Sinai MVA In late May 2014, the Mount Sinai Fire Department was alerted of a motor vehicle accident with two people trapped on North Country Road. According to Mount Sinai Fire Department Chief Dave Taylor, both victims were trapped in the vehicle for approximately 45 minutes. Both were transported by Port Jefferson Volunteer Ambulance Corps to Stony Brook University Medical Center.

- Fire News photos by Andrew Tetreault

MVA and Sealant Spill in Kings Park

The Kings Park Fire Department and Suffolk County Police Department responded to a overturned truck on Bonnie Drive near Route 25A in Fort Salonga on May 17, 2014. An All Suffolk Sealcoat work vehicle apparently lost control and overturned trapping its driver. Firefighters worked to extricate the victim who suffered injuries and was transported in Kings Park Fire Department Ambulance to Huntington Hospital. Route 25A had to be closed in both directions in the area because of spillage of over 20 gallons of roadway sealant. DEC and hazmat crews were called to the scene for cleanup.

- Fire News photos by Joseph C. Sperber

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Rear Ended in North Massapequa On March 11, 2014, Massapequa Fire Department EMS responded to a two-car, rear end collision at the intersection of Clark Avenue and Broadway in Massapequa Park. There were no signs of injuries, but the driver of one vehicle and her two small children were transported to local hospital so that the children could be thoroughly checked out.

-Fire News photo by Ed Tuffy

Setauket MVA The Suffolk County Police Department Emergency Services used hydraulic tools to free the driver of a two-car motor vehicle accident at Mark Tree and Nichols Road. The driver was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital.

-Fire News photo by Ron Monteleone

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Heavy Rescue Required in East Islip East Islip Fire Department responded to a collision between two cars on Montauk Highway on March 7, 2014. The hydraulic tools were required to extricate the driver of the vehicle. An additional ambulance was requested from the Islip Fire Department. The patients were transported to Southside Hospital with injuries.

-Fire News photo by Kevin J. Parkan

Lakeland Handles MVA On April 10, 2014, the Lakeland Fire Department was activated for a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Ocean Avenue and Express Drive South. Drivers from both vehicles self extricated, but they were taken to Stony Brook University Hospital with injuries.

-Fire News photo by Bryan Lopez

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Roosevelt Installation

The Roosevelt Fire Department held their Annual Inspection and Installation dinner on April 12, 2014. The dinner was held at the Jericho Terrace in Mineola and included the installation of the officers and chiefs followed by a dinner and dancing. Congratulations to the new chiefs Derrick Fennell (Chief), Darrell Riddick (1st Assistant), and Christopher Wint (2nd Assistant).

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Baldwin Installation The Baldwin Fire Department held their 119th Annual Inspection and Installation dinner on April 5, 2014. The dinner was held at the Coral House in Baldwin and included the installation of the officers and chiefs followed by a dinner and dancing. Congratulations to the new chiefs of the Baldwin Fire Department.

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Chief Schmidgall Honored

Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor John Venditto (second from right), Nassau County Legislator Michael Venditto (third from left) and Nassau County Legislator Rose Marie Walker (second from left) recently attended the Annual Installation Dinner of the North Massapequa Fire Department and joined recognizing Outgoing Chief Robert Schmidgall for his outstanding service to the

Department and the community. Chief Schmidgall is a longtime member of Ladder Company No. 1. Also on hand (left to right) were North Massapequa Fire District Commissioner Ralph J. Raymond, Chief of Department Kevin B. Mauro and North Massapequa Fire District Commissioner Frank A. Nocerino.

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Long Beach Inspection Dinner

The Long Beach Fire Department held their Annual Inspection Assistant Chief Joe Miller. After the swearing in ceremony dinner Dinner at the Sands in Atlantic Beach on May 10, 2014. The chiefs and dancing followed. All that attended had a good time.

- Fire News photos by BillBennettPhoto.com and officers were sworn into their new positions. (Pictured): Chief Richard Corbett, 1st Assistant Chief Robert Tuccillo and, 2nd

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Plainview Installation

Chief of the Plainview Fire Department Ross Dubner installed his Deputy Chiefs (left to right) 1st Deputy Craig Adelman and 2nd Deputy Alfred Bassetta, at a recent ceremony.

Plainview Fire department Board Chairman Andrew Cohen installs Ross Dubner as Chief of the Plainview Fire Department.

Plainview Fire department Board Chairman Andrew Cohen installs ex-Captain Michael Luszczyk to his first term as a Board member at a recent ceremony.

Plainview Fire department Board Chairman Andrew Cohen installs Ex -Captain Frank Rosato to the Board at a recent installation ceremony. - Fire News photos by Kevin Imm

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Syosset’s Installation Dinner

Above, the Syosset Fire Department installed their Assistant Chiefs at a recent ceremony.

(Left to right) 1st Assistant Mark Mianulli, 2nd Assistant Douglas Share and 3rd Assistant Joseph Fasano. Photo, right, the Chief of the Syosset Fire Department Pete Silver was installed for his 2nd term as Chief of the Syosset Fire Department by State Senator Carl Marcellino at a recent ceremony.

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Islip Fire Police and Babylon Town Hold Installation

The Islip Town Fire Police Association and Babylon Town held their Annual Installation Brunch on March 30, 2014, at Captain Bill’s in Bay Shore. The follow Officers were sworn in to office: Treasurer — Richard Erario; 1st Vice President — Tom Heinssen, Secretary/Chaplin — Sue Orlando; 2nd Vice President — Nick Campson; and President — Joe Nolan. (Left): President Nolan is pictured with past-President 2012-2014 Joseph Petralia, who was honored for his dedicated time and service to the Islip Town Fire Police Association.

-Fire News photos by Kevin J. Parkan

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Recruitment Day in Floral Park The Floral Park Fire Department recently held a recruitment day event.

- Fire News photo by Steve Takacs

St. James Juniors at Work Under the direction of ex-Captain Richard Weisse, the St. James Junior Fire Department set up a food drive outside the King Kullen supermarket in St. James. In one day local residents generously donated enough food to fill a pick up truck.

- Fire News photo courtesy of Joseph H. Kuethen, Chairman; Board of Fire Commissioners St. James Fire District

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Melville FD Starts Ambulance Signage Program

0n April 24, 2014, the Melville Fire Department joined with New York State AMT Children of Hope’s fleet of ambulances in a new program identifying them as an official “Baby Safe Haven” drop-off sites, accoding to the Melville Chief Michael McKeefrey and the AMT Children of Hope Foundation Baby Safe Haven Progam’s President/Director, Timothy Jaccard. In 2000, Jaccard helped author the Safe Haven Bill passed in New York State, providing individuals in crisis with an option to safely relinquish an infant at a hospital, fire station or police station with no legal repercussions and no questions asked.

Over the past decade, Jaccard, as president of the National Safe Haven Alliance in Washington DC, has been instrumental in the adoption of the safe haven laws in all 50 states. To date 2,892 babies have

been taken in under the program nationally. The ambulance signage is part of a broader national campaign to raise awareness of the safe haven law and identify legal safe haven drop-off points.

The Melville Fire Department will celebrate National Baby Safe Awareness Month by installing the logos on all of its ambulances , as did many other departments. This initiative is being funded by AMT Children of Hope.

- Fire News photos by Tom Pesce

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Near Misses Many times, before an accident or injury there was a warning. The warning could have been minutes before the incident or it could have been months or years. A near miss is defined as, “an unintentional unsafe occurrence that could have resulted in an injury, fatality, or property damage. Only a fortunate break in the chain of events prevented an injury, fatality or damage.”

How many near misses are there before there is an accident? Dodson (2007), says, “The accident triangle is a statistical based concept that for every one serious injury, there are 30 minor injuries and over 600 near misses or close calls.”

Many studies have been done on accident prevention and near misses. According to Industrial Safety and Health News (ISHN) January (2003), “The accident pyramid was developed by H.W. Heinrich in 1931.

It is based on the study of industrial accidents and employee injuries. It is commonly referred to as the safety pyramid. It proposed that for every 300 non-injury accidents, there are 29 minor injuries and one major injury. These findings suggested that if a company can control unsafe behaviors, they can eliminate major injuries.”

It’s the concept that we all are familiar with. So many near misses lead to an analogous number of first aid injuries and onward ending in the inevitability of a fatality.

If we build a safety triangle (pyramid) on the “stone” -— excellent fundamentals that modify behaviors and actions - we can limit the base of improper activities that lead to 98 percent of the injuries in Heinrich's model.

Focus on Fundamentals The fundamentals of upper management visibility in safety, middle management involvement, focused supervisory performance, employee active involvement and training that both teaches and reinforces these basics of excellence has significantly reduced injuries. The approach has direct similarities to the six sigma process of continuous improvement (define, measure, act, improve, control). Here’s how it applies to safety: · Define the correct behaviors that eliminate unsafe acts and injuries; · Train all personnel in these behaviors; · Measure that personnel are indeed doing these correct behaviors; · Reward their accomplishments of these correct behaviors.

By eliminating dangerous behaviors there are never enough dangerous actions to get us to a more serious level of safety injuries in Heinrich’s pyramid. The key is to not focus on compliance, or reward “acceptable injury levels/goals.” Instead, concentrate on the fundamentals that eliminate the activities/behaviors that move us up the Heinrich inevitability triangle.

Develop a near miss program in your fire department. To help you get started there are several websites that can put you onto the right track: Dakota Software Company combines the latest regulatory content with easy-to-use software tools for managing incidents, accidents, EHS compliance and sustainability initiatives.Firefighternearmiss.com, firefighterclosecalls.com, www.respondersafety.com, International Association of Fire Chiefs, are also helpful in developing a good near miss program.

Also a good source is the Sologic root cause analysis.

The Near Miss Reporting System is an integrated learning environment that assists fire department personnel in turning shared lessons learned into actions that are applied. Through the program, fire fighters and EMS personnel can share their near miss experiences in the field in a voluntary, confidential, non-punitive and secure way. They are also able to find training resources, gleaned from the collected real-world experiences, which help responders apply the lessons learned and leading safety practices in their own departments.

The next meeting of the Brookhaven Town Safety Officers will be on September 9, 2014, at the Farmingville Fire Headquarters. We will discuss near miss reporting more in depth and there will be a special session honoring long time and he will be our Keynote speaker, Safety Officer ex-Chief Jack Emr. Please make every effort to attend.

Ex-Chief Jeffery Bailles, President Brookhaven Town Safety Officers Association www.BTSOA.org

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Patchogue Installation and Awards Dinner The Patchogue Fire Department recently held their 134th Installation Banquet. Congratulations to Acting Chief Jeffrey M. Baier, 1st Battalion Chief Joseph L Arabia Jr., and 2nd Battalion Chief Nick Greco as they lead the department in 2014. Thanks also goes to ex-Chief Joeseph E. Perry for his leadership as Chief of the Department from 20112013. Congrats to Peter Bodkin, Franklin Densing Jr, and Frederic Densing for serving for 25 years. This years 50 year member was James Armstead Sr. -Fire News photos

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New Chiefs at Pt. Lookout-Lido

The Point Lookout-Lido Fire Department held their Annual Assistant Chief Brian Guerin. After the swearing in ceremony dinInspection Dinner at the Sands in Atlantic Beach on May 2, 2014. ner and dancing followed. All that attended had a good time.

- Fire News photo by BillBennettPhoto.com The chiefs and officers were sworn into their new positions. (Left to right): 1st Assistant Chief Dan Weiner, Chief Jim Walsh and, 2nd

Greenlawn Salutes Ancewicz for 50 Years Service

The Greenlawn Fire Department recently honored ex-Chief and Commissioner Larry Ancewicz for his 50 years of dedicated service. Larry served as Chief in 1976-1977 and is a well respected member and a fixture at the Greenlawn Fire Department. Larry received awards and congratulations from the department and district. The Ancewicz family was on hand for this special occasion including Larry’s sons Greg and Mark who followed in his footsteps to become Greenlawn firefighters, with Greg also serving as chief. Larry was also a great friend and supporter of the Fire News during its early days, and the staff expresses our heartfelt thanks and congratulations to Larry.

- Fire News photos by Steve Silverman

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Ferrara Donates Truck to Nassau FA Shortly after Super Storm Sandy wreaked havoc on Long Island, Chris Ferrara, President and CEO of Ferrara Fire Apparatus and Louisiana State Fire Marshal H. ‘Butch’ Browning wanted to do something to help.

After suffering the devastation of Hurricane Katrina they knew all too well what was involved in picking up the pieces. They decided to transport The Spirit of Louisiana fire truck to Long Island to try and help in the aftermath of the storm. In 2001 Louisiana residents raised funds to help replace fire equipment for New York after the September 11 terrorist attack.

After delivering the The Spirit of Louisiana to the City of Long Beach Fire Department Chris Ferrara and Fire Marshal Browning toured other areas of the island and got a personal view of the wide area of devastation.

They were inspired by the resolve and spirit of the volunteer fire service on Long Island after

dealing with such an epic event. Their tour ended with a visit to the Nassau County Fire Service Academy. Chris Ferrara realized that the facility was operating without an engine to deliver the important training our firefighters require.

Shortly after his visit he contacted VEEB Board Member Ray Maguire and offered to supply an engine for the firefighters to use during training exercises at the Fire Service Academy. The Ferrara engine was recently delivered to the Nassau County Fire Service Academy where it was immediately placed into service.

Ferrara is represented on Long Island by Neville Apparatus Corp., located in New Hyde Park. The Ferrara regional manager for New York State is Jim Lyons.

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Nassau County Fire Commission Awards Ceremony On April 30, 2014, the Nassau County fire Commission held their annual awards ceremony at the Francis X. Pendl Memorial.

Congratulations to Firefighter Gerard Boettcher and Firefighter Andrew Brohm from West Hempstead, who received the Silver Medal of Valor, Class II, for performing a rescue at great personal risk. EMS awards were presented to: Cedarhurst Fire DepartmentCaptain Stephen Magliaro, Lieutenant Thomas Foy, Firefighter Justin Caliguri, Firefighter David Kocaj; Long Beach Fire

Department- Lt. Justin Fitzmartin and Firefighter Ethan Edrich; East Meadow Fire Department-Ex-Chief Walter Griffin. Unit Citations were awarded to the Bellmore Fire Department and to the Elmont Fire Department-Company 3. Congratulations to all of the award recipients.

-Fire News photos by Joe Virgilio and Bill D'Allessandro

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Jamesport Installation Jamesport Fire District held their Annual Installation and Awards Ceremony on April 12, 2014, at the Vineyard Caterers in Jamesport.

Joel Lazarus, Bruce Roehrig and Gary Troyan were recognized for their 20 years of service.

Larry Kaiser was recognized for 25 years of service and Lee Anthony, John J. Apicello, and Robert Diem were recognized for their 40 years of Service.

Awards were presented to the top 10 most active firefighters (in order): measured in terms of points: Ryan Higggins; Gustav Hegner; Joseph A. Szot; Gary Faucon; James Fetten; Thomas Brady; Stevie Czelatka, Jr.; Dan Doroski; and Stanley Zaweski.

The Probationary Fire Fighter of the Year award was presented to Daniel Doroski for his outstanding service throughout 2013.

Ex-Chief Harold "Duffy" Griffiths III was presented with an ex-Chiefs Award for his six years of service to the Department as Chief Engineer.

The Departments Firefighter of the Year Award was presented to Firefighter Howard Waldman for his two successful life saving rescues.

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Three-Year Contract Provides Extra Training Ops On May 6, 2014, Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone, Legislator Kate Browning, members of the Suffolk County Vocational Education and Extension Board (VEEB) and member of the Suffolk County Fire & EMS Joint Council announced agreement today on a new, three-year contract that will provide extra training for volunteer firefighters, reduce administrative costs and allow greater county oversight of operations at the Suffolk County Fire Academy. The three-year deal is believed to be the first multi-year contract between the County and the VEEB, which have traditionally entered into one-year agreements, since the 1950s.

Currently, there are about 12,500 volunteer firefighters in Suffolk County who stand to benefit from the increased training. The increases mean that each of Suffolk County’s 109 volunteer fire departments will be offered seven field training courses per year, an increase from the previous total of an offer of five field training courses per year.

“This agreement is a victory for the volunteer firefighters of Suffolk County, who will receive additional state-of-the-art training that will also include online classes,” said Joseph F. Williams, Commissioner of Suffolk County's Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services.

“After 70 years of one-year contracts, this three-year agreement will provide unprecedented continuity and uninterrupted training for the dedicated members of our county’s fire service.”

Leaders of the fire service in Suffolk County had approached the Bellone Administration beginning in 2012, asking for previous reductions in fire training to be reversed and for training to increase.

Negotiations on the topic then began between the County and the VEEB, which has operated the Fire Academy under contract for more than 50 years.

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Obituaries

William F. Youngs, 50-Year Man with Levittown FD Bill Youngs joined the Levittown Fire Department in 1963 to become a member of Engine Company 7. Shortly thereafter he served his country as a truck driver in the US Army's 35th Quartermaster.

Bill has always been a very active member of the Department. In 1978, he served as Lieutenant for his company. In 2008, Bill received a commendation from the Levittown Public School District for his service to the community.

He is well appreciated by the members of the department for his diligence and devotion in restoring and maintaining the 1951 Pirsch engine, the first new piece of apparatus the Levittown Fire Department purchased.

Residents have the pleasure of viewing this piece of history every year in Levittown's Memorial Day Parade.

Bill worked for many years as a truck driver for Colonial Sand and Stone and J. D. Posillico and was a member of Teamster Local 252.

On June 18, 2013, Bill provided 50 years of dedicated service in service in the support and protection to the residents and businesses within Levittown.

During his50 years with the department, Bill has enjoyed the camaraderie and the friendship of its members. Bill is survived by his wife Linda and his grandson Nicky.

- Fire News photo by Kevin Imm

Hicksville FD Rev. Dr. Theodore S. Grant Rev. Dr. Theodore S. Grant, longtime Hicksville resident and 32-year member of the Hicksville Fire Department passed away on April 16, 2014.

Rev.Dr. Grant joined Heavy Rescue Company 8 and the Hicksville Fire Department as Department Chaplain in 1982.

Since then he has served tirelessly in this role.

From the Annual Memorial Day Service to the wakes and funerals of members and their relatives, his presence has been a staple in the Hicksville Fire Department for the past 32 years.

He has also been a member of the Fire Police since 1993. Rev. Dr. Grant has been a source of invaluable advice and counseling to the department and the community for over 55 years having served as a minister at the

Redeemer Lutheran Church, the Parkway Community Church, as well as many other congregations. He also served on numerous county, community and professional boards and committees over the years, and was founder and chairman of the Ecumenical Consultation Center in Hicksville and founder of Wally's Circle providing innovative support to Alzheimer's patients.

In addition to his wife of over 60 years, Nancy, Rev. Dr. Grant is survived by his brother, three children, seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. He was deeply devoted to his family and the community and will be missed by all.

- Fire News photo by Kevin Imm, story courtesy of the Hicksville FD

Candlelight Ceremony for 5-Fatality Farmingdale MVA Victims On May 11, 2014, a candlelight ceremony was held at St. Kilian RCC, about a quarter-mile from the scene of a May 10, 2014, MVA in which five Farmingdale High School students were killed. The Farmingdale and East Farmingdale Fire Departments offered their support to the community and raised the school’s flag over the entrance to the church. The principal of the Farmingdale High School, Mr. Glen Zakian spoke, and then the community walked back to the crash site to pay their respects.

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Seaford Installation (Left): Robert Podesta is sworn in as 1st Assistant Chief of the Seaford Fire Department with his wife by his side at a recent ceremony.

(Right): Keith Kern is sworn in as 2nd Assistant Chief of the Seaford Fire Department with his family by his side at a recent ceremony.

Outgoing Seaford Fire Department Chief Domenick Bova was honored at a recent ceremony for his service and dedication to the Department and to the community by the Board of Fire Commissioners.

Paul Lochner was installed as the 38th Chief of the Seaford Fire Department with his family by his side.

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2014 AFDNC Officers

Commissioner Joel E. Bearman, Levittown Fire Department, the President Paul Cartier, (So. Hempstead).

- Fire News photo by Jackson B. Pokress newly elected president of AFDNC, center, is joined by his staff officers1st Vice President Robert Hockenjos (Lakeview), and 2nd Vice

MFD Explorers Sworn In

At the Massapequa Fire Department Annual Installation Dinner, Chief of Department Gerard Keuchler swore in the officers of Explorer Post 630 of the Massapequa Fire Department. (Left to right): 2nd Lieutenant Tyler Mott, 1st Lieutenant Steven Zimmerman, Captain John Casey and ex-Captain Ben DiVenti, Advisor.

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Posthumous 50-Year Award for Hess

Not Your Everyday Photo Op

Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor John Venditto (second from right), Nassau County Legislator Michael Venditto and Nassau County Legislator Rose Marie Walker (second from left) recently attended the Annual Installation Dinner of the North Massapequa Fire Department and joined in posthumously recognizing ex-Captain Heerman F. Hess,, Jr. for more than 50 years of active service to the Department and the community. Ex-Captain Hess was a member of Hose and Engine Company 2 and served with the Department’s Fire Police. He was very involved in many different committees and activities of the department. Receiving recognition on behalf of ex-Captain Hess was his wife Ethel (fourth from left) and his son in law, North Massapequa Fire Department Firefighter Kurt Ludwig (fourth from right). Also on hand (left to right) were North Massapequa Fire District Commissioner Ralph Raymond, North Massapequa FD Chief Kevin B. Mauro and North Massapequa DC and Board Chairman Frank A. Nocerino.

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Massapequa Installation On May 3, 2014, the Massapequa Fire Department held its 104th Installation of Officers. Sworn into office were Chief of Department Gerard Keuchler, 1st Assistant Chief Regis Beneville and 2nd Assistant Chief Kevin Stansberry. Outgoing Chief of Department Stephen Daresta was honored for his service by department mem-

bers, neighboring departments and local politicians. Also honored were ex-Commissioner Denis Molloy for his many years as a Commissioner of the District and ex-Chief Marvin Houle for his 50years of service to the Massapequa Fire Department.

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Farmingville Chiefs with 50 Years of Service Suffolk County Legislator Tom Muratore (RRonkonkoma) recently recognized two former chiefs for 50 years of service at the Farmingville Fire Department’s Inspection and Installation Dinner Dance. The event was held at Atlantis Aquarium in Riverhead. Norman Neill, Farmingville’s Chief from 1977-78, joined the department in April 1964. Ronald Magagna, Chief from 199394, joined in May 1964. Legislator Muratore presented both men with a Certificate of Recognition. (Left to right): Former Chiefs Norman Neill and Ronald Magagna with Suffolk County Legislator Tom Muratore.

The men and women of the Seaford Fire Department.

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Bohemia Installation Dinner 2014

Chief Andersen is sworn in by son Joseph, along with son Michael and wife Rosellen.

45 Years of Service: Donald Mistler.

Firefighter of the Year: Larry Comodo, still active after 60 years of service!

Officer of the Year: Captain Susan Orlando.

The Bohemia Fire Department held its annual Installation Dinner, March 22, 2014, at the Hyatt Regency in Hauppauge where Chief Richard Andersen was installed as Chief of Department along with 1st Assistant Chief Michael Stankunis and 2nd Assistant Chief Sterling Haynes. Service awards were given to 30-year members Frank Scheyder and Bobby Troise, 35 year member Richie Gross and 45 year member Donald Mistler.

Unit Citation was given to the following members: Chief Richard Andersen, Assistant Chief Sterling Haynes, ex-Chief Michael Waser, ex-Chief Thomas Riedel, ex-Chief Edward Vinogroski, 2nd Lieutenant Daniel Behounek, FF Chris Smith and FF Scott Mistler.

Department Distinguished Service Award was presented to FF William Schub and the Department's Medal of Valor went to FF Thomas Gorman, both for their exemplary actions at the same alarm on Middle Road.

The following members received recognition from the chiefs' office for their contributions to the Bohemia Fire Department: High Point Award: Al Ely; Probies of the Year: Scott Mistler and Jennifer Vidal; Chief's Award: Michael O'Connor; Officer of the Year: Captain Susan Orlando; Firefighter of the Year: 62-year member Larry Comodo.

- Fire News photos by Frank Nuzzo

Unit Citation for 40 Middle Rd, FF T. Gorman - Department Medal of Valor, FF W. Schub - Department Distinguished Service Award.

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Centereach Installation

Legislator Tom Muratore, Commissioners Dominick D’Onofrio, Ray Catapano, Julia Wilson, Scott Jordan, and Councilman Kevin LaValle On March 30, 2014, the Centereach Fire Department held its annual Installation of Officers at the Hyatt Wind Watch in Hauppauge. Derek Anderson was sworn-in for another year as department chief while Henry Borkowski and Bob Corley were sworn-in as assistant chiefs. The department also honored the achievements of its members over the past year. Kevin Dassau was awarded the department High Point Award. Lauren Gleason received both the President's Award and the Chiefs Award for her service. Joseph Losquadro was honored with the department’s lifetime achievement award for his years of dedication to the

Chiefs Bob Corley (left), Derek Anderson (second from left), and Henry Borkowski (right) with Department High Point Award recipient Kevin Dassau

residents of Centereach.

A full list of awardees includes: Company 1 High Point Fire: Robert Hart, EMS: Robert Hart. Company 2 High Point Fire: Kevin Dassau, EMS: Kevin Dassau. Company 3 High Point Fire: John Spezia, EMS: Kevin Kahl. Rescue Company High Point Fire: Ed Reynolds, EMS: Joseph Miller. Fire Police High Point Fire: Ron Monteleone, EMS: George Cortes. Ladies Auxiliary President's Award: Ida O’Neill Captain's Awards: Co. 1 — Spencer Capotosto; Co.2 — Kevin Dassau; Co.3 —Brent Johnson; Rescue — Lauren Gleason; Fire Police — George Cortes.

President’s and Chief’s award recipient Lauren Gleason with Department Chief Derek Anderson

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Valley Stream Installation

Charles A. Brocher was installed as the 95th Chief of the Valley Stream Fire Department at a ceremony held on May 2, 2014. His wife Eileen had the honor of putting his new badge on his uniform jacket. Valley Stream 1st Assistant Chief James R. Ervolino was sworn in by Honorary Chief George Fulkerson. Outgoing Chief John C. Beck, Jr., was honored for his service and dedication as Chief of the Valley Stream Fire Department. Valley Stream Fire Department 2nd Assistant Chief Jason C. Croak was sworn in by his father ex-Chief William Croak.

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Freeport Holds 122nd Inspection Dinner

The Freeport Fire Department held their 122nd Annual Inspection Chief Tommy Butler, 2nd Assistant Chief Kenneth VanCott, and and Installation dinner on April 26, 2014. The dinner was held at 3rd Assistant Chief Matt Colgan. Standing proudly behind the new the Hilton in Huntington and included the installation of the offi- chief's are the ex-Chiefs of the department.

- Fire News photo byBillBennettPhoto.com cers and chiefs followed by a dinner and dancing. The new chiefs of the Freeport Fire Department are: Chief Bill Walsh, 1st Assistant

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Cyber Liability and …

What Is Your Dog’s Name?

Many of us use simple passwords for computer systems, including our dog’s name, date of birth, or child’s name. In a recent class I was told a story about Fluffy. In Texas a Mary Kay Cosmetic sales representative let her dog out to do what dogs do outside. At the same time a sales representative was in her neighborhood looking to make a wireless connection. The Mary Kay sales person opened her door and called “here Fluffy, here Fluffy.”

The sales representative tried the password Fluffy to connect to her wireless system. He was instantly into Fluffy’s owner’s system where he “acquired” over 1,000 names addresses and credit card information. This resulted in an approximate $300,000 claim.

Cyber Liability has recently come into our lives. I am going to discuss what things can go wrong, what actions you can take to reduce the chances of it happening to you, and what insurance coverage is typically available.

Some of your organization’s exposures include breech or theft of workstations, laptops and members’ computers if you allow them access or use of your software, system or information storage.

To reduce the chances of theft of personal information of your members, patients and others, you should take certain precautions. These can

include encrypting your laptops, securing your laptops while in a car, having complex passwords that require changing, and having security measures that are updated automatically.

Basic insurance policies provide both third-party coverage for lawsuits arising from information that was lost or stolen from you, and Mitigation Expense Coverage to pay for expenses related to a response of an alleged or actual breech.

Third party coverage can include things like protection from transmission of malware from your computer. Although not intentional, you may be negligent for not having updated your security which could have stopped the malware attack coming from your system.

Mitigation Coverage has a set limit, and provides expenses to verify a breech. Mitigation Expenses can also include review of the event to see if you need to respond, review of the event by a legal firm to advise you how to respond, and the expenses it will entail to respond.

Many states allow different means of notification, and your insurance team will help you determine based on law what you need to do.

Cyber Liability is new and complex. It is absolutely necessary for your organization to understand this exposure and take the necessary steps to protect itself.

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New Officers of Fourth Battalion Take Office

At the annual May meeting of the Fourth Battalion Fire District, the officers for the coming year were sworn in. (Above): East Rockaway ex-Chief and former Chairman of the Fourth Battalion John VanHouten, swears in (right to left), Chairman Fred Senti, Jr., of the Lakeview Fire Department, Vice-Chairman John Hennig of the Rockville Centre Fire Department, Secretary John Matzen of

the Lynbrook Fire Department, and Treasurer Robert Klose of the East Rockaway Fire Department. The Fourth Battalion Fire District encompasses East Rockaway, Lakeview, Lynbrook, Malverne, and Rockville Centre Fire Departments.

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Westhampton Juniors Honored Recently, the Westhampton Juniors celebrated its 10th anniversary. In 2010, the National Volunteer Fire Council presented the Westhampton Beach Junior Fire Department with the “Junior Firefighter Program of the Year” award, a tremendous accomplishment for both the juniors and their advisors.

The council also featured the junior department in a training book that is circulated nationally to help other departments establish similar programs.

-Fire News photo by John Neeley

Selden Juniors Recognized Suffolk County Legislator Tom Muratore (RRonkonkoma) recently recognized Selden Fire Department’s Junior “J” Company with a proclamation to commemorate their 40th Anniversary. .

(Left to right): Members of “J” Company Michael Matteo III; Kayla Burnes; Marissa Rosa; Dennis Gensinger; Cody Carmen; and Bob Martinez, Legislator Tom Muratore’s Chief of Staff.

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Blessing of the Bikes Event a Success

On April 13, 2014, The Riders Of Fire Motorcycle Club held their 11th Annual Blessing of the Bikes. The event started at Applebee's in Farmingville and ended at the Shrine Of Our Lady Of The Island in Manorville. Close to 400 enthusiastic bikers took part in the event to help raise funds for the Stony Brook University Burn Center and The Firemens Home in Hudson, New York. A special thanks goes to the Town of Brookhaven Fire Police Association for traffic control for making this event a safe ride. - Fire News photos by Ron Monteleone

Lynbrook Junior Officers Sworn

Outgoing Lynbrook Fire Chief Edward Hynes recently swore in the officers of the Lynbrook Junior Fire Department. (Right to left): Captain Sean Hynes (Chief Hynes’ son), First Lieutenant Brendan O’Reilly, Second Lieutenant Kevin O’Reilly, Secretary Colleen Germain, Treasurer Meaghan Hynes and Sergeant-at-Arms Nicole Bien. The Lynbrook Junior Fire Department is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year.

- Fire News photos by Brian Grogan

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Commack Tech Rescue Training at Recycling Center The Commack Fire Department assembled its Technical Rescue Team at the Town of Huntington Recycling Center run by Covanta Energy on Townline Road in East Northport.

Commack’s team is one of the automatic response teams for the townships of Huntington and Smithtown, and is immediately notified to respond to any technical rescue emergency in either township.

- Fire News photo courtesy of Commack Fire Department

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Brookhaven Fire Police Installation Awards Brunch In April, the Brookhaven Town Fire Police Association held their Annual Installation and Awards Brunch. Good luck to President Chris DelVecchio, 1st Vice President Frank Guarino, 2nd Vice President Robert Soricelli, 3rd Vice President Allan Pearsell, Treasurer Lucy O’Keefe, Financial Secretary Peggy Garcia, Corresponding Secretary Yvonne Simpson, Recording Secretary Robert Safranek, Sergeantat-Arms Bill Mullane, Chaplains Gene Gerard and Mike Leonardi, and Trustees Cliff Johnston, Billy Theis, and Lou Palmeri and Advisors Clark Champney, Frank Stringer, and Rudy Sunderman, Jr., as they lead the organization in 2014.

Also, congratulations to Sue Orlando on being honored as Fire Police Officer of the Year. This year the Miller Place Fire Department, the Ridge Fire Department and the Brookhaven Fire Department were honored as Fire Police Squads of the Year.

-Fire News photos by Bob Holley

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Holtsville Juniors Train for the Future

On March 17, 2014, the Holtsville Fire Department juniors participated in a simulated structure fire at the North Patchogue Fire Department’s smoke house facility.Ten junior firefighters, led by Junior Captain Mat Vesely, used two of Holtsville’s engines and split into a one-hose team and a search team. Utilizing radio communications and full gear including SCBA, the team entered the smoked out structure. When the exercise was over, the juniors then caught some tips from the senior members on repacking the line onto the engines hose-bed, as well as returning tools and tanks to proper compartments. Controlled and supervised training exercises like this give junior firefighters a taste of what is in store for them when they become firefighters.

- Fire News photos by Bryan Lopez

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Car Show ‌And Some Fire Trucks On Easter Sunday, April 20, 2014, the village of Garden City hosted its annual car show and parade with hundreds of cars of all, ages and styles as well as some fire trucks. There was a 1950 Ford Class-C racing truck from a member of West Hempstead Fire Department, a 1914 Ford Model-T from the Hempstead Fire Department, an engine from Garden City and an engine from Garden City Park. After the show was over all the cars and trucks paraded through the streets of Garden City.

- Fire News photo by Bill D'Alessandro

Selden FF - Soldier - Returns Army Specialist Jay Matthews received a hero’s welcome on his return to Islip-MacArthur Airport from the battlegrounds recently. Among the crowd of greeters were fellow firefighters with the Selden Fire Department, as well as Boots on the Ground, an organization that greets all returning members of the military. A celebration continued at the Selden Fire Department through the evening.

-Fire News photo by Ron Monteleone

St. James FD Race Results The 32nd annual St. James 5 Miler (and 3.5 mile strider) held on April 19, 2014. The proceeds from the race are used to benefit regional burn centers as well as Engine Company 3. The race winds through scenic Head of the Harbor along Smithtown Bay and concluded just past the St. James General Store. Overall results: Male 1st place Thierry Dutoit Female 1st place Tara Farrell.

Overall results for Firefighters: 1st place Peter Taglino from Saint James FD, 2nd Charles Regulinski from Setauket FD, 3rd K.C. Brett from Port Jefferson (all three pictured), 4th James Skidmore from Blue Point FD, and 5th Stephen Schmidt from Nissequogue FD. -Fire News photos

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Commack Firefighter and ex-Firefighter Rescue Woman from Fiery Crash

Commack Firefighter Matthew Monahan and former Firefighter Joseph Moscato of Centereach, rescued a young woman who was trapped in her overturned burning car on a Saturday morning in March. The crash occurred on Route 347 near Veterans Memorial Highway in Smithtown. Monahan and Moscato were passing by and spotted the crash and fire, both stopping to render assistance as they arrived at the scene from opposite directions. Monahan was able to open the driver’s door of the car and reach the woman, as Moscato used his fire extinguisher to beat back

the flames. Just as the fire was spreading into the passenger compartment, Moscato gave a final blast from the extinguisher as Monahan reached in and pulled her to safety from the vehicle, which was totally engulfed in flames within 30 seconds.

Monahan, 25, has been a volunteer firefighter with the Commack Fire Department for the last eight years, serving in the ruck Ccompany and is a Nursing Assistant at Stony Brook University Medical Center Emergency Department. Matt’s proud dad Eddie is also a Commack firefighter with 39-years service,

and is retired from FDNY Rescue 4.

Joe Moscato is a former member of both the Centereach and Babylon departments, serving 15 years with each, an ex-Captain in Babylon, and he was an EMT for 25 years. He is an engineer for the Long Island Rail Road. The Smithtown Fire Department responded to extinguish the fire and transported the woman to the hospital. Commack Fire Commissioner Pat Fazio praised Matt and Joe for their heroic lifesaving actions which undoubtedly saved the life of the young woman.

- Fire News photos by Steve Silverman

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East Islip to Host Town Parade

The East Islip Fire Department will be hosting the Town of Islip’s 2014 Parade this summer, marking the 125th Anniversary of service to the community.

Members raised the new banner to the firehouse to mark this historic occasion and afterwards.

-Fire News photo by Kevin J. Parkan

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MOTLEY CREWS OF THE MONTH

John Lussa President of the Suffolk County Volunteer Firefighters Bern Center Fund, and the members of the Riders of Fire Motorcycle Club at the Red Knight NY 25 Bike Blessing .

- Fire News photo by Vincent Ammirati

Firefighters from the Hagerman Fire Department at a recent brush fire.

- Fire News photo

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The Terryville Fire Department, Company #1 after their annual inspection.

- Fire News photo by Andrew Tetreault

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MOTLEY CREWS OF THE MONTH

Firefighters from the Centereach Fire Department.

-Fire News photo by Bryan Lopez

Members of the Centereach Fire Department.

- Fire News photo by Ron Monteleone

Firefighters from the Amagansett Fire Department.

- Fire News photo by Bryan Lopez

East Islip Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary members at the Saint Patrick’s Day Parade.

-Fire News photo by Barbara Christie

Firefighters from the Montauk Fire Department.

- Fire News photo by Bryan Lopez

Some of East Islip's finest!

-Fire News photo by Barbara Chirstie

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MOTLEY CREWS OF THE MONTH

Nesconset Fire Department members.

- Fire News photo by Ron Monteleone

Firefighters from the Bohemia Fire Department at a recent brush fire.

- Fire News photo

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St. James Fire Department members.

- Fire News photo by Ron Monteleone

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MOTLEY CREWS OF THE MONTH

Firefighters from the Middle Island Fire Department.

- Fire News photo by Bryan Lopez

Firefighters from the Yaphank Fire Department.

- Fire News photo by Bryan Lopez

Firefighters from the Ridge Fire Department.

- Fire News photo by Bryan Lopez

Holtsville Fire Department.

- Fire News photo by Bryan Lopez

Mutual Aid for the Easter Bunny in W. Hempstead

The Port Jefferson Fire Department mutual aid engine crew that was requested a North Road fire on April 19, 2014. (Left to right): Ladder 1 Lt. Tony Barton, Ladder 1 Lt. Soeren Lygum, Engine Co. 2 Chief Driver Nick Acompora, Engine Co. 5 Lt. Geoffrey Markson, Engine Co. 2 Captain Jim Sarubbi, 3rd Assistant Chief Todd Stumpf, and Engine Co. 2 Firefighter Christine Spanbauer.

- Fire News photo by Andreew Tetreault

On April 4, 2014, members of the West Hempstead Fire Department helped the Easter Bunny make his rounds ,lead by 1st Assistant Chief Peter Lilli and 2nd Assistant Chief Mike Vogt .

- Fire News photo by Bill D'Alessandro

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MOTLEY CREWS OF THE MONTH

Smithtown Fire Police at the April 19, 2014, road race fundraiser in St. James.

- Fire News photo by Ron Monteleone

Firefighters from the Hampton Bays Fire Department.

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Bohemia Fire Department group shot.

- Fire News photo by Ron Monteleone

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A 27-year veteran of the volunteer Fire and EMS brotherhood on Long Island, Tom is known to many in the fire industry through his own fire equipment distributorship (Fire Rescue Outfitters), which he has operated for 20 years. In addition, he is the webmaster/photographer for unyquefiretrucks.com, a popular website showcasing unique apparatus from across the Northeast. Tom has combined his knowledge of fire equipment and apparatus, along with the personalized service for which he is known, to provide your department with an apparatus suited to its own unique individual needs. Be it a pumper, tanker, wildland rig or aerial device (aerial ladder, elevating platform or tiller), Smeal

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GLOBE AND 3M DONATE $20,000 TO TERRY FARRELL FIREFIGHTER FUND Corporate Supporters Raise Funds at FDIC 2014

Globe Manufacturing Company kicked off its partnership with the Terry Farrell Firefighter Fund at FDIC 2014, the nation’s largest firefighter training conference and exhibition held in indianapolis in April. With its supplier partner, 3M, Globe invited attendees to try its latest turnout gear on the Globe Firefighter Athletic Circuit and committed to make a $10 donation to the Terry Farrell Firefighter Fund in each firefighter’s name. 3M generously matched each donation. In total, Globe and 3M donated $20,000 to the fund.

Terry Farrell was a father, a husband, a brother, and a dedicated firefighter who lost his life on September 11, 2001, during the WTC attack. Among the 343 heroes who died that day, Farrell was in Tower Two when it collapsed. A decorated member of Rescue 4/FDNY and chief of the Dix Hills Volunteer Fire Department, Terry was a devoted firefighter who embodied the spirit of courage and giving. The Terry Farrell Firefighter Fund was established in his memory to assist firefighters and families across the nation with financial, educational and medical support, and to provide equipment donations for fire departments in need.

“We believe in the mission of the Terry Farrell Firefighter Fund and have welcomed them into the Globe family,” said Rob Freese, senior vice president of marketing at Globe Manufacturing Company.

“Globe has always given back to the fire service and we are delighted to be able to help firefighters and departments through this worthy

cause and hard working group of volunteers.”

The Terry Farrell Firefighter Fund not only had a booth at FDIC 2014, but also manned the Globe booth with volunteers from chapters across the country in order to raise awareness for the fund and fundraising activities by Globe and 3M. “The Terry Fund has been given this great opportunity to partner with Globe.

Globe not only makes some of the best and most innovative fire gear on the market today but also strongly supports the fire service through its direct assistance to the Terry Fund,” said Brian Farrell, chairman of the Terry Farrell Firefighter Fund and brother of Terry Farrell. “Firefighters across America will directly benefit from the strong financial support the Fund receives from Globe.”

Also at FDIC, Globe unveiled new Terry Farrell commemorative turnout gear and will donate a portion of the proceeds from every suit sold to the Terry Farrell Firefighter Fund. 3M will also match Globe’s donation for every suit sold.

“3M is thrilled to partner with Globe in supporting a great foundation like the Terry Farrell Firefighter Fund,” said Jennifer L. Sickmann, global segment marketing manager for 3M. “The engagement from firefighters at the FDIC event was outstanding.”

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Plaque Unveiled at CVAC

On March 22, 2014, the family of Dr. Michael Guttenberg gathered together at the Commack Volunteer Ambulance Corps (CVAC) headquarters with officers and members of the CVAC, to unveil a plaque permanently affixed to the headquarters building. The plaque, donated by Dr. Guttenberg’s nephew, Jesse Guttenberg, hangs in honor of the volunteer sprit, and in furtherance of the dedication of the corps to the community they serve. Dr. Michael Guttenberg has been a member of the CVAC since 1983, and is closely associated with the corps, currently serving as Ambulance Service Medical Director, a position he has held since 1997. (Left to right): Fred Guttenberg, Jesse Guttenberg, Dr. Michael Guttenberg, SCEMS Director Bob Delagi, and CVAC Chief Tom Lowenberg.

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Family Corner Brian Scharfswerdt, Sr.; Brian Scharfswerdt, Jr.; and Rob Scharfswerdt of the East Islip Fire Department.

-Fire News photo by Barbara Christie

Father and Son in Selden Selden Fire Department exCaptain Doug Adamson and his probationary member son, Connor, at a recent alarm in Selden.

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Family Corner The Gunther Family Tradition Continues in Centerport Mike Gunther, (left, center) was recently sworn in as a member of the Centerport Fire Department. Mike, 17, served for five years in the Centerport Cadets and was their Captain. Mike is a fourth generation firefighter from a family tradition started by his great-grandfather Peter who served in the Northport Fire Department in the 1930s and 40s. Pete Gunther, Sr., has 45 years of service in the Northport FD and is an ex-Chief serving from 1978-1979. Mike’s dad, Pete Gunther, Jr., (right), is a 41-year veteran firefighter with 30 years service in Centerport, 10 in Northport and one in Dix Hills. He was Centerport Chief from 1994-1995, Commissioner for the last 13 years, and a Suffolk County Deputy Fire Coordinator for the Second Division since 1996. He is also retired from the FDNY, with 25 years of service at Ladder 138 in Corona, Queens. He was recently elected the Town of Huntington Superintendent of Highways. Pete’s other son and Mike’s brother Danny, 22, (left), is a six-year member of Centerport and was Captain of the cadets. Danny recently was assigned to FDNY Engine 289, which is in the same house his dad served in with Ladder 138. Pete’s daughter Erin was also a member of Centerport FD for four years. Fire News tips its hat to the Gunther family and their long tradition of fire service.

- Fire News story by Steve Silverman

It's a Family Affair in Deer Park On April 27, 2014, the Deer Park Fire Department had its Inspection and Awards night. During the night members of nine families of firefighters including a grandfather and grandson, some fathers and sons, mothers and sons, and brothers. There were five other families not pictured, composed of two fathers and sons, one mother and son and two sets of brothers, bringing a total of 29 members of 14 families in the department.

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Up Close & Personal

FF Pat Malone at a recent Bohemia worker.

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Eng 2 Capt Scott Thompson at a recent Bohemia worker.

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Up Close & Personal

The Seaford American Legion Post 1132 held its annual Law and Order Awards Ceremony on April 16, 2014, at it headquarters in Seaford. The Law & Order Program is to honor the unsung heroes; the paid and unpaid law officers, firefighters, EMTs and paramedics, who give unselfishly of themselves everyday. Seaford Fire Department ex-Chief Wesley Weeks, Jr., was one of the honorees. Pictured with Chief Weeks is wife Kathy, daughter Kellie and daughter in-law Kelly Weeks.

- Fire News photo by Jack Healy

Bethpage Fire Department ex-Chief Dale Schultz at a recent 10th Street house fire.

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Up Close & Personal The Seaford American Legion Post 1132 held its annual Law and Order Awards Ceremony on April 16, 2014, at it headquarters in Seaford. The Law & Order Program is to honor the unsung heroes; the paid and unpaid law officers, firefighters, EMTs and paramedics, who give unselfishly of themselves everyday. Seaford Fire Department Captain Kristy Richko was one of this years honorees.

Captain Richko is pictured with her father Bill and brother Charles.

- Fire News photo by Jack Healy

New Chiefs in Massapequa On April 14, 2014, the chief's of the Massapequa Fire Department were sworn into office by Commissioner Mike Hanna.( Left to right, 3rd Assistant Chief Kevin Stansberry, 2nd Assistant Chief Regis Beneville, 1st Assistant Chief Thomas Fitzsimmons and Chief of Department Gerard Keuchler.

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Up Close & Personal

Firefighter Brian Natalie of Westbury Fire Department Hose Company 2 at a New Cassel house fire on May 7, 2014.

- Fire News photo by Joseph C. Sperber

Charlie Holmes, a 65-year member of the Bay Shore Fire Department at a recent fire call.

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Patchogue Mourns Toby Meyer

-Fire News photos by Suzanne M. Suor

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Mineola FD’s John S. ‘Mr. Mineola’ DaVanzo

The entire Mineola Fire Department family mourns the loss of Honorary Chief John S. DaVanzo on March 21, 2014. John DaVanzo was born and raised in Mineola. He played football, baseball, basketball and ran track, making him the only four-letter man from his graduating class of 1939 at Mineola High School. He went on to attend Hofstra College, and when his nation called in 1944, John entered the Navy where he would be a survivor of the Normandy invasion.

On September 17, 1947, John started his years of tireless and dedicated service to the community. He joined Engine Company One of the Mineola Fire Department and quickly rose through the ranks to serve as Captain from 1953 to 1955. He gained the respect from many and then served as a member of the Fire Council.

John also became a delegate to the Firemen's Association of the State of New York, Southern New York and the Nassau County Firemen's

Association. In later years he served as the President of the Mineola Exempts Benevolent Association and became the General Chairman when the Mineola Fire Department hosted the 84th Convention and Drill for Southern New York. John's involvement with the Mineola Fire Department never stopped and these efforts were recognized in 2001 when he was named the Department's Fireman of the Year and in later years, was selected as an Honorary Chief of the Department. In 2004, John received the prestigious award by being named the National Volunteer Fire Council's Volunteer Firefighter of the Year.

John's spirit of volunteerism had no bounds.

He also found the time to serve with the American Cancer Society, Heart Association, Catholic Charities, Boy Scouts, St. Francis Hospital, the Kiwanis, Chamber of Commerce, Rotary, American Legion Mineola Post #349,

VFW Private Adolph Block Post #1305, Sons of Italy, the Knights of Columbus #2502 and above all, his Corpus Christi Church Parish. His leadership would come to the forefront as he would serve as a President or Chairman for most of these organizations..

For all of his community involvement - Far too extensive to list but encompassing the breadth of what volunteerism means - and for the role he played in building the village's history and tradition, John DaVanzo became known throughout the village affectionately as "Mr. Mineola."

Rest in Peace, Mr. Mineola.

- Courtesy of Paul Cusato

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William ‘Deanie’ Post, Massapequa FD’s Oldest Member On April 1, 2014, the Massapequa Fire Department lost its oldest member, William "Deanie" Post. Deanie had been a member of the department for 72 years. Born on November 28, 1923, Deanie joined the Massapequa Fire Department on December 13, 1941, four days after the attack on Pearl Harbor.

In April of 1942 he joined the Army Air Corps.

After training he was assigned as a .50 machine gunner on a B-17 and flew more than 32 missions over Germany. Deanie was discharged from the Army in 1945; among his awards was the Distinguished Flying Cross.

Returning to Massapequa, Deanie was once again an active member of the fire department. He was a 2nd Lieutenant in Company 2 and ran with the department drill team. When the Massapequa Fire Department celebrated its 100th anniversary Deanie was the Grand Marshall of the parade and had also been promoted to Honorary Chief. Up until weeks before his death, Deanie could always be found at the fire house when there was a call.

The fire department was a large part of Deanie's life and Deanie was an important part of the Massapequa Fire Department. He will be missed.

- Fire News photos by Ed Tuffy

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Smithtown FD’s ex-Chief Donald H. Kondenar Donald H. Kondenar, passed away on April 11, 2014. Donald was a life long resident of Smithtown, ex -Chief of Department, Trustee and a 50-year member of the Smithtown Fire Department. He served with the US Coast Guard in Vietnam.

He was the beloved spouse of Claire McVeigh;

the devoted son of Dorothy and the late Matthew Kondenar; the loving father of Richard (Karen) Kondenar, Gregory (Leane) Kondenar; the cherished grandfather of 13; and the dear brother of Matthew (Jayne) and Robert (Patricia) Kondenar.

He is survived by many other family members and friends. - Fire News photos by Ron Monteleone

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Centereach’s Deputy Chief Robert Fantel

It is with deep regret the Centereach Fire Department announces that Honorary Deputy Chief and 51-year Life Member Robert Fantel has answered his last alarm.

At the age of 17 Robert Fantel enlisted in the U.S. Navy and was in the 6th Fleet as a Fireman First Class. He was at Okinawa, Iwo Jima and in the Occupation of Japan during WWII. In 1958 Bob and his family moved to Centereach and he joined the Centereach Fire Department in October of 1962. He was first assigned to Engine Company #2 and later became a member of the newly formed Hook & Ladder Co. #1, which eventually became known as Emergency Co. 1 and is currently known as Rescue Co. 4. The department won two trophies from the FDNY when he wrote

publicity for the department.

Bob was a very skilled and highly trained firefighter and performed life saving efforts during his years in the department. In 1981 he received the Firefighter of the Year Award for his heroic life saving efforts at a Centereach house fire.

From 1984 to 1994 Bob served as a Fire Marshal at Stony Brook University. While there, he saved a four-year-old boy from an apartment fire on campus and received a Life Saving Medal from the university for his heroic actions.

In 2001 he was appointed an Honorary Deputy Chief for his 40 years of active service.

He was presently serving with Fire Police Company, where he was till an active member.

In 2012 Bob was honored for his 50 years of

active service in the department and also received the Christian Huber Lifetime Achievement award for his years of dedicated service.

Bob was married to his wife Bea for over 60 years and had three children, four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. His daughter Susan has been a member since 1977 as an EMT and Fire Police and she is an ex-Captain of the Ambulance Company.

Over the last 51 years Bob Fantel has devoted much of his free time protecting our community as a member of the Centereach Fire Department.We would like to send our deepest sympathy to the Fantel family. You will never be forgotten by us, Rest easy my friend.

- Fire News photos by Ron Monteleone

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Ex-Chief John M. Urevich Remembered A memorial service was held May 10, 2014, for John M. Urevich, of Riverhead, who died April 11, 2014 at the age of 48.

Urevich, a senior dispatcher in the Hampton Bays Fire Department, had served since 2006 as chairman of the Central Pine Barrens Wildfire Task Force as well as chairman of the board of the New York Wildfire and Incident Management Academy, volunteering his free time to serve in both capacities. From 1998 to 2005, he had served as vice chairman.

As a firefighter during the 1995 Sunrise and Rocky Point wildfires, he had developed an understanding of the prominent role weather has on the behavior, intensity and spread of wildfires and brush fires on Long Island and, in response, was instrumental in advancing the implementation of a fire weather monitoring and forecasting system in the Pine Barrens. Fire weather data from this system is now widely distributed throughout Suffolk County.

As Wildfire Task Force chairman, Urevich advocated for widespread adoption and use of Firewise, a program designed to help homeowners make their residence, especially structures, more resistant to wildfire damage. After the major Crescent Bow Wildfire in 2012 in Ridge

and Manorville, he helped develop and promote a multipronged approach to wildfire planning and response which also included creating a more firefighter-friendly updated version of the Central Pine Barrens Fire Management Plan.

As chairman of the board of the New York Wildfire and Incident Management Academy, which became both a nationally and internationally-renowned institution during his tenure, Urevich sought to bridge the gap between wildland and structural firefighting. He helped expand efforts to improve and enhance training for local firefighters in regard to wildfire behavior and response, and the incident management system. Urevich promoted efforts to offer tuition-free training to the volunteer fire service, oversaw outreach programs to local fire departments to expand their participation and helped expand academy course offerings. Most recently, he helped develop, implement and support a course in the safe and effective operation and use of brush trucks, the primary apparatus used on Long Island in wildfire suppression. A tireless advocate of the fire service, Urevich participated personally in its classroom instruction and during the field training portion, served in multiple capacities, including as a

field director.

Urevich was also affiliated with many other fire fighting organizations. He volunteered with the Riverhead Fire Department's Ever Ready Engine Company #3 and the Riverhead Exempts Volunteer Fireman's Association. Previously, he had served as a member of the Flanders Fire Department. In addition, Urevich previously served as a chief with the Flanders Fire Department and as treasurer of the Suffolk Fire Chief's Council and treasurer of the Suffolk County Fire Districts Managers' Association.

He was a graduate of Riverhead High School and a long-time resident of Riverhead. Urevich greatly enjoyed volunteer firefighting and was a "leader of the fire service who always led behind the scenes."

He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Catherine (nĂŠe Stotsky); his dogs, Peyton and Peggy Sue, whom he referred to as "the girls;" his parents John and Arline; his sister and brother-inlaw, Laura and David Minsk; his nephews, Daniel, Justin and Noah Minsk; his sister-in-law, Patricia Stotsky; aunts; cousins; great-nieces and nephews; and many, many friends.

Arrangements were handled by McLaughlin Heppner Funeral Home in Riverhead.

Memorial donations may be made to Kent Animal Shelter, 2259 River Road, Calverton, NY 11933 or the New York Wildfire and Incident Management Academy, care of: Central Pine Barrens Commission, 624 Old Riverhead Road, Westhampton Beach, NY 11978.

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