Units encountered heavy fire on the second floor of the dwelling.
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Duanesburg Tractor-Trailer Fire
Duanesburg firefighters responded to a tractor-trailer fire on Interstate 88
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FFs Pulled from Buffalo House Fire
Company 37 responded to a vacant house fire where units had heavy fire through the roof.
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East Rochester House Fire
First arriving companies arrived to find light smoke showing.
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All-Hands in Hollis
FDNYunits battled an all-hands fire in an attic.
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Rochester 2-Alarmer
Rochester firefighters were dispatched for the report of smoke in the area.
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Vacant Buffalo House Fire
Quick Stop in Queens Village
Engine Company 22 rolled up on a vacant house fire on MillerAvenue in Buffalo on November9, 2024. Units encountered heavy fire on the second floorand attic space of 1-1/2 story wood frame dwelling. - Fire News photos by Lloyd Mitchell
FDNYunits in Queens Village quickly knocked down a small fire on the second floorof a private dwelling on 221st Street near90th Avenue on November11, 2024. - Fire News photos by FirstOnScenePhotos
Schenectady Garage Fire Stopped
Schenectady firefighters received multiple calls fora garage fire on Oxford Place spreading to neighboring garages on the B and D sides on November9, 2024. Two alarms were sounded. The cause of the fire was underinvestigation.
- Fire News photo by Peter R. Barber
Cover Story
Batavia 3-Alarmer
Around 0745 on November9, 2024, Batavia firefighters were dispatched to Howard Street forthe report of a fire.. On arrival, companies found heavy smoke and fire pushing from the front door vents on the roof of the building. Second and third alarms were quickly struck bringing in additional city and mutual aid units. Firefighters set up defensive operations with numerous aerial and masterstreams working to knock down the well-advanced heavy fire load. Crews worked throughout the day finding pockets of fire in collapsed parts of the warehouse, which was deemed a total loss. - Fire News photos by PuckStopperPhotography.com and Joshua Tobias
Duanesburg Tractor-TrailerFire
On November4, 2024, Duanesburg firefighters responded to a tractor-trailerfire in the eastbound lane of Interstate 88 in the town of Duanesburg. Upon arrival, the tractorpulling the trailerhad
detached and was spared by flames that engulfed the trailer. No injuries were reported. - Fire News photos by
Carrollton House Fire
On November13, 2024, the Limestone VolunteerFire Department was dispatched to a reported house fire on Route 417 in the Town of Carrollton. Mutual aid was requested from Allegany, Kill Buck, Knapp Creek and the City of Olean Fire along with Derrick City
Firefighters used multiple attack lines to extinguish the
Firefighters were on scene forseveral hours.
Peter R. Barber
(PA).
fire.
- Fire News photos by Jay K. Bradish
Manhattan 6-Alarmerand a Mayday
Engine Company 80 transmitted a 10-75 forfire blowing out the second-floorwindow of a six-story occupied multiple dwelling on West 145th Street in Manhattan. Units used numerous hoselines to get to a fire on the third through fifth floors. Laterin the fire, a
Mayday was transmitted aftera firefighterfell into a shaft. Rescue Company 1 and 3 operated along with the Rescue Medics to remove the firefighter. The fire ultimately went to six alarms.
- Fire News photos by Lloyd Mitchell
3-Alarmerat Queens 7-Story
FDNYunits in the Lindenwood section of Queens battled a threealarm blaze at the Greenwood Arms apartment complex on 151st Street on November15, 2024. Heavy smoke could be seen from a distance as companies responded. Firefighters were met by heavy fire and smoke conditions on the top two floors of the seven-story occupied multiple dwelling. Residents were evacuating to the street and companies commenced fire operations. The incident took almost two hours to bring undercontrol as numerous apartments in the large complex needed to be searched. There were no serious injuries reported.
- Fire News photos by FirstOnScenePhotos.com
Woodhaven Blvd 2-Alarmer
The 46 Battalion transmitted a 10-75 while en route to Woodhaven Boulevard on November30, 2024. Units arrived to heavy fire in the rearof attached commercial buildings. Units used three hoselines to knock down the main body of fire. The fire ultimately went to a second alarm. - Fire News photo by Lloyd Mitchell
Douglaston Townhouse Fire
FDNYcompanies in the Douglaston section of Queens battled at two-alarm blaze in a row of attached townhouses on Oak Park Drive on November15, 2024. Heavy fire was showing from the top floorof the three-story dwelling on arrival. Engine companies needed to make long stretches to supply waterbut quickly got handlines into operations. Truck companies performed searches and necessary roof operations. There were no serious injuries reported. - Fire News photo by FirstOnScenePhotos.com
Heavy Smoke and Fire on Arrival
On the evening of October19, 2024, Rochesterfirefighters were dispatched to Oriole Street fora fire. On arrival, crews found heavy smoke and fire showing from a 2-1/2 story wood frame home. Crews stretched lines and hit the fire from the exteriordue to the heavy fire load before transitioning to an interiorattack. Engine compa-
nies made theirway through the home knocking down pockets of fire as truck companies opened up the roof. The fire was quickly knocked down.
- Fire News photos by PuckStopperPhotography.com
3 Rescued from Canarsie Fire
FDNYEngine Company 257 and Ladder170 transmitted a 10-75 fora fire on the first floorof a three-story brick building on East 81st Street in Canarsie, Brooklyn. Members rescued three civilians and units used two hoselines to knock down the main body of fire on November18, 2024. - Fire News photo by Lloyd Mitchell
Fatal Fire in Queens Village
A62-year-old man was killed in Queens Village in a private dwelling fire on the afternoon of November17, 2024. FDNYunits arrived quickly at the 110th Avenue address and found a heavy smoke and fire condition in a rearsecond-floorbedroom. The incident was brought undercontrol within 30 minutes. - Fire News photo by FirstOnScenePhotos.com
FFs Pulled from Buffalo House Fire
Company 37 responded to a vacant house fire at Fargo Avenue and Vermont Street in Buffalo on November9, 2025. Units had heavy fire through the roof and members were withdrawn from the build-
Multiple hoselines and
ing.
Truck 6’s masterstream was put to work. - Fire News photos by Lloyd Mitchell
Around 1915 on November18, 2024, Rochesterfirefighters were dispatched to multiple calls reporting a building on fire on Canal Street. Companies pulled up to heavy fire showing from numerous windows on the first floorand out the front doorof a four-story vacant structure. Asecond alarm was quickly struck as crews worked to set up defensive operations on the well-involved building. Firefighters entered the exposure and worked to evacuate residents and set up lines in the building to protect it from the extending flames. Command struck third and fourth alarms bringing in extra resources. Crews continued to operate throughout the night.
- Fire News photos by PuckStopperPhotography.com
Apparatus Donation
The Smithfield (NY) Fire Department donated a 1994 International/Luverne AWD engine with a 500-gallon tank, 1250gpm pump, and three-person cab to the Salley VolunteerFire Department in South Carolina. - Submitted by Brian Farrell
Teddy Bears forChildrens’ Wards in Buffalo Area
This holiday season Cheektowaga’s Doyle Hose Number1 joined with the Buffalo Professional Firefighters Local 282 and the KIA Memorial Supporters during theiryearly BearDrive. Approximately 500 Teddy bears were collected to be given to sick children in local hospitals in the Buffalo area.
- Fire News photo by Bob Higgins
Training in West Potsdam
Firefighters at the St. Lawrence County Fire Training Facility in West Potsdam on September26, 2024. This was the live vehicle fire evolution as part of the SCBA/InteriorFirefighting Operations course.
- Fire News photos by Troy Parla
World’s Largest (Toy) Collection Event
Saratoga Sheriff’s Department held its 11th annual Toys forTots Convoy on November17, 2024. The Marine Corps event has now been classified as the World’s Largest Collection Event. Hundreds of fire departments, police departments, military, commercial and personal vehicles participated in the convoy that travels to Saratoga Performing Arts Center(SPAC) forloading toys into multiple trailers fordistribution. MacBoston 18 Fallen Firefighter Memorial Truck flew Old Glory overthe route. AWWII veteran, 102-year-old Ken Bailey was guest of honoras was Santa.
- Submitted by Lori Washburn; Photos by Truck
Looking Back
Bronx 2009 Bronx 2009
FDNYcompanies battled a three-alarm blaze in a row of taxpayers in the WestchesterSquare section of the Bronx on March 22, 2009. The blaze was deemed to be arson and an individual was laterarrested. - Fire News photo by FirstOnScenePhotos.com
Winona Lake Tricky Tray
The Winona Lake Ladies Auxiliary held theirfirst Tricky Tray, with over100 baskets made by the ladies. There was a beautiful turn out, food was sold and there was also a 50/50. ATricky Tray combines aspects of fundraising raffles and silent auctions.
Supporters buy tickets to participate in the charitable event, and each ticket is equivalent to one bid.
- Fire News photos by Vinnie Dominick
House Fire on WeaverStreet
In the early evening hours of September2, 2024, Rochesterfirefighters were dispatched to WeaverStreet forthe report of a fire. On arrival, crews found smoke showing from the second floorand quickly stretched lines. Aftermaking theirway to the second floor
they found a small fire on a porch with minorextension. The fire was quickly knocked down.
- Fire News photos by PuckStopperPhotography.com
Winona Lake Drills
On October29, 2024, the Winona Lake Engine Company drill was hands-on with tools.
- Fire News photos by Vinnie Dominick
East RochesterHouse Fire
In the afternoon on October1, 2024, East Rochesterfirefighters were dispatched to West Chestnut Street forthe report of a house fire. First arriving companies arrived to find light smoke showing from the first floorand declared a working fire. Lines were
stretched as additional companies began to arrive on scene. Crews were able to make a quick knockdown on the fire saving the home from serious damage.
- Fire News photos by PuckStopperPhotography.com
New Apparatus forVischers Ferry
Vischers Ferry Fire Department welcomed theirnewest piece of fire apparatus, the E-631 Heavy Rescue/Tankerwhich is on a Toyne Gladiatorchassis, and has a UPF1000-gallon tank, with Amdor roll-up doors and rearthrough-body/tank ladderand pike pole storage. The upperbody coffin compartments have storage for15
SCBAbottles in the wheel wells. There is a tread plate hosebed coverand rearmounted ladderforeasy hosebed access. There are winch receptacles on rearand sides of body with a detachable winch and rearin-compartment tow hooks. Welcome to the fire service E631. - Submitted by Lori Washburn; Photos by Truck
Midway Fire Prevention Week
The Midway Fire Department invited members of theircommunity to visit theirstation forfire prevention week. The day included a bounce house, raffles, a visit from the Firebirds mascot Spike, CPR instruction by Colonie EMS, child fingerprinting by the Albany Sheriff’s Department and Colonie Police. They also had a bailout demonstration and a wall breach demonstration to show the public possible scenarios of firefighterself-rescue.
- Submitted by Lori Washburn; Photos by Truck
Menands Open House
On October9, 2024, Menands Fire Department opened theirdoors to the community to participate in fire prevention week. The event included rides around town in theirTruck 6, hose instruction and
games and an extrication demonstration.
- Submitted by Lori Washburn; Photos by Truck
Colonie/Stanford Heights FundraiserFootball Game
With a chill in the air, Colonie Fire Company and Stanford Heights Fire Department met on the gridiron of Cook Park fora fundraiserfootball game. This year’s game held on November9, 2024, was to help raise funds and gifts forNew York State TrooperNicholas Abbondola, and tow truck driverBrett M. Dempsey who were
involved in a collision in Latham on November3, 2024, on Interstate 87. The troopersustained multiple fractures and other injuries. Players and spectators were asked to bring toys ormake a monetary donation to help both families through the holiday season. - Submitted by Lori Washburn; Photos by Truck
Saw Training for Rotterdam
Rotterdam VolunteerFire
Brooklyn 2-Alarmer
Brooklyn firefighters responded to Remsen Street in Brooklyn for multiple manholes burning, which extended to a carand the fourth floorof a multiple dwelling. Units used five hoselines to knock down the main body of fire, which went to a second alarm and took fourhours to bring undercontrol.
- Fire News photo by Lloyd Mitchell
Wall Collapse in Brockport
On November22, 2024, Brockport firefighters responded forthe reported foundation wall collapse with flooding in the basement. First responders observed a sizable portion of the west basement wall of Apartment 6 was missing, with a large hole outside the structure. Firefighters ensured the residents were evacuated and no life-safety issues were identified. The 911 callerstated there had been excavation nearby the day before due to a watermain break, though no determination has been made as to whetherthe incidents are related. Also on scene were the Monroe County Fire Bureau's Special Operations Team, and the Brockport Police Department. Brockport Ambulance Corps stood by.
- Story by and Fire Service Photo by Christopher Martin,
Company District 12 underwent saw training recently. - Fire News photo by Mark Perfetti
District PIO
FDNYunits in the Hollis section of Queens battled an all-hands fire in the attic of a 2-1/2 story private dwelling on 205th Street near90th Avenue on November8, 2024. - Fire News photos by FirstOnScenePhotos.com
FDNYHands Out Turkeys
Engine Company 54, Ladder4 and Battalion 9 handed out turkeys days before Thanksgiving at St. Malachy’s Church on November25, 2024. The mission was to raise $10,000 forthose in need. - Fire News photos by
CFSI Symposium and Dinner
The 35th Annual National Fire and Emergency Services Symposium and Dinner is expected to draw over 1,500 fire and emergency services leaders from across the country.
Participants will attend seminars, conduct meetings with their members of Congress and network with their colleagues.
The Symposium and Dinner will be held on February 12 and 13, 2025 at the Marriott Marquis in Washington, DC.
At the conclusion of the two-day event, you will join together in the Washington Hilton ballroom to hear national political leaders paying tribute to the dedication and commitment of our nation's firefighters and emergency services personnel.
Individual tickets are $475 and include a seat at the dinner as well as access to all seminars. If you order before 12/1/24, the Early Bird Sale ticket price is $425. If purchasing 10 or more tickets, please see the table level options on our website. Order tickets at https://cfsi .org/annual-symposium-and-dinner/tickets/.
National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Newest Board Member
John Butler has been appointed to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation as their newest board Member.
John Butler is the Fire Chief for Fairfax County Government, Virginia. He is a paramedic and holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Baltimore, a master’s degree from The Johns Hopkins University and certificates from Harvard University, the National Fire Academy (NFA) Executive Fire Officer Program (EFO), and the Fire Service Executive Development Institute (FSEDI). Chief Butler served as the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) President in 2023-2024, holds the Chief Fire Officer, Chief EMS Officer, Chief Training Officer, and Fire Marshal designations from the Commission on Professional Credentialing (CPC). He is chairman of the NFA Board of Visitors; and is a board member of the Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Association. Chief Butler is a retired U.S. Marine with 20 years of active and reserve United States Marine Corps service, including two combat tours.
Lloyd Mitchell
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Rochester2-Alarmer
Just before midnight on October12, 2024, Rochesterfirefighters were dispatched forthe report of smoke in the area. While en route to the call, a second call came in reporting a house fire on Crouch Street. Crews arrived to find heavy fire coming from a two-story dwelling. Command was established and quickly declared a second alarm as heavy fire was threatening exposures on both sides of the home. Lines were stretched and crews worked to knock down the fire but were forced to go defensive afterheavy fire compromised the structural integrity of the home. Aladderpipe and large lines were used to knock the main body of the fire down as crews established a collapse zone around the original fire building.
- Fire News photos by PuckStopperPhotography.com
Life Member Celebration
On November9, 2024, Menands Fire Department held its annual Life Members celebration. This yearmembers not only received a delectable meal but were also given new Life Memberbadges presented to them by theirChief Dave Ogden.
- Submitted by Lori Washburn; Photo by Truck
Old Timers
Banquet
in Latham
On October19, 2024, the Latham Fire Department held its annual Old Timer’s banquet. This yearthey helped welcome Paul Fink and Brian Carey to the rank of Life Member(also in photo is President Don Geary).
- Submitted by Lori Washburn; Photo by Truck
Remembering MonsignorDelendick
The FDNYremembered MonsignorJohn Delendick with a WTC plaque dedication. This was done on the first yearof his line of duty death from WTC-related cancer. The event took place at Engine
Company 257, TowerLadder170 and Battalion 58. Monsignor John Delendick was the on-call chaplain forthe firehouse. -
