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Upon the arrival of the Scotia Fire Department, responders went to work to battle a fully involved, wood frame structure fire. Please turn to on page 7 for the full story.

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Flames Battled in Buffalo

A Buffalo battalion chief reported that he had fire showing on the first and second floors of an occupied structure.

A Service for New York State Firefighters and EMS Heroes 146 South Country Road, Bellport, NY 11713

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New Windsor Two-Alarmer

The Windsor Fire Department was called out to New Windsor Gardens for a stove fire.

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Air Assist Needed in Niskayuna

A man with a medical issue crossed the center line of Balltown Road in Niskayuna.

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Everyone Loves a Parade

The Village of Mamaroneck, located in Westchester County, held their annual Fire Department Parade.

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FRANK C. TROTTA, Publisher TIM EDWARDS, Executive Editor DENNIS WHITTAM, Editor GARY P. JOYCE, Asst. Editor MARIE TROTTA, Vice President, Production/Sales LYNN SEDLER, Art Director CLIFF CHIESA, Production Manager Advertising Sales: BARBARA CONNOLLY, EVELYN ALOISIO Graphic Artist: GREGORY JONES CONTRIBUTORS: Andrew Aguilar, Chris Aldous, Jeff Ambroz, Peter Barber, Kevin Barry, John Bashaw, Bill Bennett, Tom Bierds, Jeff Couch, Chris Creighton, David Denniston, Rick Douglas, Brian Duddy, Stan Dybus, John Falcone, Ken Flynn, Joe Fortunato, Eli Gill, Mark Gillen, Tom Heffernan Sr., Greg Herman, Matt Hodge, Steve Hodgekiss, Robert Holley, Daniel Imfield, Andy Jarchin, Bill Johnson, Mark Johnson, Chris Kalisak, Charlie Keller, Jon Kemp, Gordon Kotars, David R. LaRocco, Stephen Lenz, Joshua Long, Mike Messar, Ralph Miele, Albert Mignone, John Miller, Lloyd Mitchell, Brian Natoli, Carleton Raab, Robert Reynolds, Lauren Rivera, Stephen Schaefer, Deborah Schweikert, Tom Shand, John Shaw, Sharon Siegel, Robert Simpson, Joe Sperber, Bryan Sypniewski, Karen Todd, Kyle Townsend, Joe Turner, Michael VanDerLieth, Lori Washburn, D.B. Weimer, Stephen White.

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Lt. Joey DiBernardo Memorial Foundation Holds Seminar

The Foundation made history with over 300 people from 14 different states attending the event.

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Midway Wets Down New Engines

The Midway Fire Department welcomed twin fire engines into the fire service on July 14, 2013.

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From the Editor’s Desk Dennis Whittam, Editor

Are You Ready?

Looking at the calendar I suddenly realized that summer is coming to an end and schools will be reopening their doors to welcome back students. Whenever school reopens, responders must remain alert for changing traffic patterns as you respond to calls. Go slow! Beware of the student who might be late for school and run out in front of you to catch the bus that is just about to leave without them.

Beware of the driver, who realizes they forgot to pick up their child and in rushing to pick up the kids, cuts in front of you while you are driving the rig to a call.

Slow down and be aware that September brings changes in traffic patterns.

September is also the month that you should start to think about your fire safety programs. Are you ready to reach out to your community in October to educate them about fire safety? Now is the time to purchase your coloring books, stickers

and hats so that they arrive on time for your program. Have you thought about your program? Is it up to date? Most programs I have participated in are tailored to a community. However it is necessary to think out of the box and ask yourself what needs to be done, if anything, to include education about carbon monoxide detectors and smoke alarms. Telling people to change batteries may not be enough. In certain areas, you may have to reach out with a program that involves your junior firefighters to actually help change batteries. Contact your Fire Safety Educators Association to see what they have to offer to enhance your program.

I urge you to check out the U.S. Fire Administration website at www.usfa.fema. gov/citizens/. FEMA has a special page to help you with ideas about fire safety. Have you thought of taking a course to make you a better instruc-

tor? Check out www.usfa.fema.gov /nfa/nfaonline/browse/fireprev_pe.shtm and enroll in FEMA's Q0118 class. The self-study course for Community Safety Educators is a short, fun, "easy-to-take" web-based course that focuses on how to do a better job of planning, implementing, and evaluating safety programs in your community. Let's make the 2013 fire safety education program something that your entire community remembers. Yes, it is time to get ready for fire safety education. ‌Dennis

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ANNOUNCEMENTS F.O.O.L.S. TRAINING SEMINAR The 1st Annual Training Seminar will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2013, at the Fuller Road Fire Department located at 1342 Central Avenue, Albany, NY, 12205. The event will take place from 0900 to 1600. It will feature Captain Willy Wines, Jr., of “Wooden Ladders and Iron Firemen Blog,” and Lt. Rhett Fleitz of “The Fire Critic.” Topics will include: Building the Pride in Your Department from the Ground Up; Honor Duty, Pride, Tradition in your Department; Brotherhood Isn’t Dead; Social Media. The cost is $20 per person from local fire departments, $15 per person for F.O.O.L.S members from other chapters (with a copy of international membership card) and $10 per person for Capital region F.O.O.L.S. members. Limited vendor tables, 5@$50. They will be raffling off their second helmet by Paul Conway American Heritage with a leather front. Tickets are available for $10. Contact crfoolstraining @gmail.com or Mike France at 518-527-1672

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CHILI COOK OFF TO BENEFIT FRIENDS OF ISLIP TOWN FIREFIGHTERS MUSEUM The Friends of the Islip Town Firefighters Museum of Islip Town, Suffolk County, will be hosting its First Annual Big Chili Cook- Off at the West Sayville-Oakdale Fire District Park on September 22, 2013 starting at 1400 until 1800. Any Fire/EMS agency is welcome to compete in this great event. This event will be limited to the first 25 Fire/EMS agencies who register. All others are urged to attend and enjoy the afternoon. There will be food, vendors, live music, by That 80’s Band and more.

The proceeds from this event will be going to the building fund of our Firefighters Museum, in Central Islip, NY. In addition, we urge any Fire/EMS agency to bring an antique fire apparatus or ambulance to the event. Pre registration is required with no fee for the apparatus and a free pass will be issued for the driver.

Entrance fee will be $10 per person, $20 per family of four. Tickets can be purchased on our website; ITFDchilicookoff.com or at the gate.

The Cumberland Volunteer Firefighters DOWNEY HEROES CLASSIC Association will be holding their 3rd Annual SALUTING ALL OF SUFFOLK Cumberland County Volunteer Firefighters COUNTY'S VOLUNTEER Association Golf Tournament on Friday, FIREFIGHTERS September 13, 2013 at the Eagles Crossing For the past decade Stony Brook University Golf Club in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. For registration and sponsor information call 717-577- has been recognizing Deputy Chief Raymond 1058 or e-mail btimko@msn.com. The event is Downey and all of the other first responders who died in the line of duty on September 11, limited to 128 players

2001 at our Annual Downey Heroes Classic Football Game. This year’s game will be held on September 28, 2013, at 1800, as Stony Brook University Football takes on Towson University. We are honored to grant FREE ADMISSION to all local volunteer firefighters and other EMS personnel. With our antique fire truck apparatus display in the parking lot, volunteer firefighter tailgate, and other activities, the Downey Heroes Classic Game is a great day for the whole family.

TRIBUTE WINE STILL AVAILABLE Don’t miss out on your opportunity to enjoy a fine California wine and show your support for the work of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. A limited number of cases of Tribute Wine from Distant Cellars in Fiddletown, California, are still available but sales have been brisk. Tribute is a blend of Zinfandel, Syrah, and Alicante Bouschet grapes that were harvested in 2010 and carefully aged for more than 24 months. The bottles sell for $28 plus shipping. Thirty percent of the sales will be donated to the NFFF. “We’re very proud to be able to offer this special wine to new customers and introduce the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation to some of our clients who may not be familiar with their efforts to honor our nation’s fallen firefighters,” said Drew Gaiser, president of Distant Cellars.

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Flames Battled in Buffalo

On July 14, 2013, at 2258, Buffalo firefighters were dispatched to a structure fire on Amherst Street. Battalion Chief Liz Kraebel reported that a two-and-a-half-story, occupied wood frame dwelling had fire showing from the first and second floors with extension to the attic. Firefighters used four handlines to bring the blaze under control. Extra engines and ladders were requested for assitance at the call. Two firefighters were transported to the local hospital with heat related injuries. Firefighters reported seeing the glow of the fire from quarters. Buffalo firefighters were dispatched to the same address the next day for another fire.

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Fully Involved in Scotia

Scotia firefighters responded to a house fire on Mohawk Avenue, less than a half-mile from the Scotia firehouse, which is manned 24/7 by firefighters. Upon the arrival of Engine 201, responders found a 1-1/2 story, wood frame house fully involved. They immediately requested a second alarm assignment, bringing Engine 1 from the City of Schenectady, Stratton Air National Guard, along with firefighters from Beukendaal and Thomas Corners to the scene. The fire was brought under control in an hour. The house was slated as a total loss.

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High Temperatures Challenge Firefighters On July 18, 2013, at 1600, Harris Hill firefighters responded to a garage fire that extended to the house on Thompson Road in Clarence. A second alarm was transmitted shortly after arrival. The temperature at the time of the fire was around 90 degrees with a heat index reaching 100.

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New Windsor Battles TwoAlarmer

In late July, the Windsor Fire Department was called out to New Windsor Gardens for a stove fire. Car 1 arrived to flames coming out of the windows of the structure and called a second alarm. The fire was safely brought under control by reponders.

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Canoe Capsizes in Catskill

A grandfather and his granddaughter were rescued from the Hudson River on July 19, 2013, in Catskill, by the Greene County Sheriff's Department Marine Unit. Their canoe had capsized in the choppy waters at approximately 1500. Eyewitnesses stated that the swift current quickly moved them downriver as they attempted to bail water from their craft. Catskill Ambulance, Greene County paramedics, and the Catskill, Athens and Hudson departments also responded. The young girl was treated at the scene by paramedics.

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Car Hits Propane Tank in Rombout On July 1, 2013, at 1610, Rombout was dispatched for a leaking propane tank after it was struck by a car on Cedar Hill Road. When Rombout First Assistant Chief John Lucairellio arrived on the scene he found that a car had left the roadway during a rain shower, sliding across a lawn and striking a propane tank that was standing 50 feet from the house in the front yard. With the gas lines severed, a propane gas cloud quickly developed in front of the occupied home. Firefighters safely evacuated the occupants of the house and car before advancing with a fire hose with a fog spray pattern to shut off the tank valves. Mutual-aid departments responded from New Hackensack, Hughsonville, the Village of Fishkill Fire Department and Mobile-Life.

-Fire News photo by Kevin Barry

Four Hurt at Winona Lake MVA Recently, the Winona Lake Fire Department was called out for a two-car motor vehicle accident that injured four and resulted in one person being transported to the hospital. In the photo, firefighters secure a vehicle that was involved in the crash.

-Fire News photo by Vinnie Dominick

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Motorcyclist Hit in Schenectady

Schenectady firefighter and paramedics, tended to the operator of a motorcycle that was struck at the entrance to McDonald's Restaurant on Union near Dean Street. The car was attempting to make a left hand turn into the restaurant when the accident occurred. The motorcyclist was taken by ambulance to Ellis Hospital for treatment.

-Fire News photo by Peter Barber

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Chase Ends in Crash

A 22 minute car chase that started in Schenectady ended with a car plowing through the wall of a bank in Rotterdam on Altamont Avenue. Firefighters from Rotterdam District 2 were called when smoke was seen coming from the engine compartment of the SUV that was in the lobby of the bank. All three occupants were taken

by Rotterdam and Mohawk ambulances to Albany Medical Center for treatment.

-Fire News photo by Peter Barber

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Latham Extricates Trapped Occupant On July 12, 2013, the Latham Fire Department responded to an auto accident that occurred on the corner of Haswell and Swatling Roads in Latham. The two-car collision required assistance from Maplewood and Shaker Road-Loudonville fire departments for the extrication of a person trapped in the overturned vehicle. The occupant was transported to the hospital by Colonie EMS. -Fire News photo by Lori A. Washburn

Walk Interrupted

by Fire in Rotterdam Rotterdam Fire District 7 firefighters went to work and battled a pick-up truck fire in the Walking Path parking lot on Rices Road. The engine compartment was fully engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived. Foam was used to extinguish the blaze. The driver was out for a walk and was not near the vehicle when flames erupted.

-Fire News photo by Peter Barber

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Occupant Escapes Flames in Latham

Responders from Latham arrived on the scene of a vehicle fire on July 13, 2013. The call was on the busy section of Alternate 7 in Latham. Upon arrival flames could be seen escaping from the engine compartment. The flames had entered the interior of the vehicle. Fortunately the driver escaped and was unharmed.

-Fire News photo by Lori A. Washburn

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James W. Wright Fire Service Journalism Award Presented

xRecipients of this year’s James W. Wright Fire Service Journalism Award, given out at the CNYFA Annual Convention, was the Owego Pennysaver Press for their outstanding and dedicated coverage of the line of duty death of Owego Fire Department Captain, Matthew J. Porcari, as well as coverage of the wake and funeral services.

Accepting the award were Editor Wendy Post and reporter Rick Stilson. (Left to right): Gordy Kotars, Chairman of the Journalism Award Committee; CNYFA Past President Dave Spencer; Mrs. Post; Mr. Stilson; and CNYFA President Jeffery Martin.

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Air Assist Needed in Niskayuna

A man with a medical issue, driving the maroon Jeep Grand Cherokee, crossed the center line of Balltown Road in Niskayuna, running into the path of a minivan. The force of the collision caused the minvan to become airborne, landing in a driveway. The driver of the van had to be extricated by members of Niskayuna Fire District 1 using hydraulic extrication tools. After being extricated, the driver was taken by Med Flight helicopter to the Albany Medical Center. The driver of the Jeep was also taken to Albany Medical Center by District 1 Ambulance 941.

-Fire News photos by Peter Barber

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Slippery Roads Result in Overturn

In July the Good-Will Fire Department was called out to an MVA on Gardnertown Road. The accident involved a vehicle that had overturned due to wet roads heavy rains. Responders arrived on scene and transported one person to an area hospital.

-Fire News photo by Vinnie Dominick

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Mahopac Color Guard Opens Ballgame

On July 6, 2013, the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department Color Guard presented the colors at the opening ceremonies at the Hudson Valley Renegades -Fire News photo by Erin Scott

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Members of the Taunton Fire Department Kitchen Dedication Committee pose with Angelo Bordonaro under the newly hung plaque in Taunton’s recently remodeled kitchen, (now called Angelo’s Kitchen). Left to right: past-Chief Gordy Kotars, pastPresident Fred Gaffney, Angelo, and past-Chief Dan Messina.

-Fire News photo by Gordy Kotars

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“I do,” said Jeff Martin from Onondaga County as he was sworn in as president of the Central New York Firemen’s Association at their 120th Annual Convention, held at the White Eagle Conference Center in Hamilton, New York on July 20, 2013.

Flanking Martin are two of his longtime firefighting peers and people he respects the most, FASNY Past President Bernie Boulio on the left and FASNY 2nd Vice President Ken Pienkowski, who was the installing officer.

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Angelo’s Still Cookin’ On June 22, 2013, Angelo Bordonaro, 45-year Taunton Fire Department member, 93, was presented a plaque

by Taunton President Thomas Sauer (left) and Fire Chief Kevin Spraker, dedicating their newly remodeled kitchen to him. Angelo has a title of Fire Police Captain Emeritus and still goes down to the station once a week to cook breakfast for the 94 Response crew on duty that day. He does the dishes, cleans up and then makes sure to hit the exercise room where he spends a half-hour riding the bike and walking the treadmill, something he does a few times a week. Age does not stop Angelo’s determination; he’s always there for the men and women of the Taunton Fire Department.

-Fire News photo courtesy of Onondaga County

Cedarville FD Gets Wet Members of the Cedarville Fire Department’s hose racing team rushed down course and then hit the pavement in a pouring rain storm to aim the nozzles at their intended targets during the recent Central New York Firemen’s Association Convention’s hose racing competition. Nobody ever said you’re not going to get wet in hose racing!

-Fire News photo by Gordy Kotars

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Wallkill is Ready to March!

The officers and members of Wallkill Hook, Ladder & Hose Company of Ulster County Company #64 get together for a photo just prior to UCVFA convention and parade in Wallkill on July 27, 2013.

-Fire News photo courtesy of Wallkill FD

Everyone Loves a Parade On July 2, 2013, the Village of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, held their annual Fire Department Parade. The parade is one of the largest in the region. Fire departments from three states were well represented at this well attended parade.

-Fire News photos by Mike Messar

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Blessing of the Fleet

Helping Out

The 13th Annual Blessing of the Fleet ceremony took place on July 20, 2013, during Firefighter Appreciation Weekend at the Intrepid Air and Space Museum. The maritime tradition included the blessing of five of the FDNY’s vessels, which are responsible for more than 560 miles of New York City coastline and harbors. The ceremony was followed by a water display.

-Fire News photos by Mike Messar

Recently, EMTs from Akwesasne Mohawk Ambulance donated blood to the American Red Cross at the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Health and Wellness Day. -Fire News photo by Randy Montour

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Top Floor Blaze Battled in Brooklyn

Four Injured at Bronx Five-Alarmer

On July 18, 2013, firefighters battled a three-alarm blaze on the top floor of an occupied multiple dwelling on South 3rd Street in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn.

-Fire News photo by Lou Minutoli

Six people, including four firefighters, suffered minor injuries in a five-alarm fire in the Parkchester section of the Bronx in the early morning of July 17, 2013.

-Fire News photo by Lou Minutoli

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Lt. Joey DiBernardo Memorial Foundation Holds Seminar

The Lt. Joseph P. DiBernardo Memorial Foundation made history with its first training seminar that was held on June 29-30, 2013, at Brookhaven National Lab. Over 300 people from 14 different states attended the event and were educated on all aspects of the fire service by a star-studded faculty. In keeping with the goals of the organization to provide training and Personal Life Safety Systems to needy firefighters across America, the Foundation provided free training to 50 attendees who could not afford the tuition. Visit the website at joeydfoundation.org for updates and next year’s program.

-Fire News photos by Dennis Whittam

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Midway Wets Down New Twin Engines The Midway Fire Department welcomed twin fire engines into the fire service on July 14, 2013. Eleven fire departments from the Town of Colonie participated in a wetdown of the 2013 KME six-person cab, 1500 gallons per minute Hale pump, which hold 750 gallons of water, command light, 6kw generator and foam system. Members of Midway, Shaker Road-Loudonville, Maplewood, Menands, Verdoy, Latham, Boght, Colonie, Fuller Road, West Albany and Stanford Heights Fire Departments gathered in front of the twins, 437 and 438, for a Fire News photo op.

-Fire News photos by Lori A. Washburn

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