Fire News Long Island February 2013

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In this issue...

WWII Plane Avoids Flames A World War II Navy fighter plane on the ground was threatened by flames under the belly of the plane.

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East Meadow Battles New Year’s Day Blaze Firefighters responded to a report of smoke coming from stores located in East Meadow on January 1, 2012.

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Body Shop Burns in Hicksville Departments responded to a fire at the intersection of Old Country and Newbridge Roads.

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L.I. Shows Support to Sandy Hook Over 60 motorcycles traveled to Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire Rescue Company to show support for everyone affected by this tragedy.

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Ted Rosko Answers Last Alarm Vice President of the Board of Trustees of the FASNY Firemen’s Home, Ted Rosko, Jr., of Southampton, passes.

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Iver Roslund Honored for 75 Years of Service The Locust Valley Fire Department celebrated the 75th Anniversary of ex-Captain Iver Roslund.

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From the Editor’s Desk Dennis Whittam, Editor

Don’t Let Your Guard Down Everyone was horrified when two firefighters were killed by a deranged killer who opened fire on responders as they arrived on scene to battle a fire in Webster, NY. Two other firefighters were wounded in this horrible incident.

This incident should heighten your awareness that as first responders you are always at risk of being attacked.

In the mid 1990s firefighter training required yearly Haz-Mat and OSHA refresher classes. If you ever sat through these required classes, you might recall discussions about risk and terrorism. I can remember sitting in a class and having the instructor tell us of possible scenarios that could happen that would have tragic consequences. He cited examples of individuals renting a small plane, filling it with biological chemicals and flying it into a building.

Do you see where I am going with this editorial? When the WTC Bombing Incident of 1993 and 2001 occurred, I thought of those refresher classes.

Let's face it, as responders you are at risk of personal attack. Look back to the late 1960's when tillermen and firefighters riding the back step had to be covered by metal enclosures and wooded canopies so that they were not hit by rocks and bottles as they responded to calls in deprived areas of many cities. Not too long ago a fire truck was firebombed in NYC, while members were sitting inside of their truck. The Molotov cocktail hit the steel screened window and exploded, severely burning the firefighters that were sitting on the other side of the window.

Every time you respond to the “routine” call, you are at risk. Do you remember ever seeing a video of a routine dumpster fire where firefighters started to attack the fire and another dumpster close by exploded for an unknown reason? Was this explosion detonated by a deranged individual?

You should always expect the unexpected.

As we remember firefighters Michael J. Chiapperini and Tomasz Kaczowka of the West Webster Fire Department, let their deaths serve as a reminder that you are always at risk. Take your Haz-Mat and OSHA training seriously. Store what you have learned in your memory so that you can subconsciously be reminded that there is no “routine” call. Never let your guard down!

- Dennis

ANNOUNCEMENTS TRAINING PROGRAM On May 4-5, 2013, Chief Alan Brunacini, will be presenting a limited attendance training program for chief and company officers. The cost is $289 per person. This is a great opportunity for Long Island and area fire officers. The two-day program is being hosted at Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department Company 3, located at 25 Prospect Street in Great Neck. The class will cover the specific areas that are concerns to almost all chiefs and officers: tactical issues related to command, control and accountability on the fireground as well as the “people” challanges and the political part of our jobs. Bottom line: leadership info from the guru of problem solving. The program, the case studies and related discussions will allow every attendee to walk out at the end of the program better trained, informed and ready for tactical, political and people issues. Chief B and his leadership team will “load you up” with numerous tools to help you actually enjoy being a chief or officer just a little bit more.

There is limited space/seating (only 50 seats available) so register early at brunacinigreatneckny.eventbrite.com/.

POT OF GOLD PARTY The Suffolk County Firefighters Emerald Society is hosting their Pot of Gold party at 1600 on March 30, 2013, at MJ Sullivans Pub, located at 164 route 25A (347), Mount Sinai, NY. There is a $5 fee at the door or a Pot of Gold ticket. There will be a 50/50 raffle, free food, live music by THE FIAN, a chinese aution and more. For info and tickets contact dnulty312@optonline.net or dan@scvffemerald.org.

ENGINE COMPANY OPERATIONS SEMINAR The FDNY Honor Legion will be holding a seminar on Engine Company Operations The three-hour seminar will cover the following topics: Size Up, Building Construction, Apparatus Placement, Water Supply, Line Placement/Selection, Fire Attack/Line Advancement, Engine Positions and Duties.

The seminar will take lace on Monday, March 4, 2013 from 1900-2200 at the Westhampton Beach Fire Department. To Register: Mail Voucher/Check to: Firefighter Dan Ward, PO Box 87, Bayport, NY 11705, For more Information Call: 516-5247282. All of the proceeds from the seminar will benefit the families of our fallen brothers. Cost: $40 pre-registration $50 at the door. Refreshments are included.

Lt. Mastronardi is currently working in Squad 288. His previous assignments include Rescue Company 4, Squad 252 and Engine 280. He is a Deputy Chief Instructor with the Suffolk County Fire Academy and is an Instructor at the FDNY Technical Rescue School. Visit www.FDNYHonorLegion.org for more information about the seminar.

FUNDRAISER The Riders of Fire MC and the East Farmingdale Fire Company are hosting a Spaghetti Dinner and Chinese Auction Fundraiser for the Triolo family. The Triolo’s home and two cars were destroyed by Sandy last October, placing him and his family into financial difficulty. Tony lives on a fixed income due to his disability. Please note this event will be held at the Selden Fire Department 44 Woodmere Place, Selden NY 11784, on Sunday, February 10, 2012 from 1400 until 1900.

WEST BABYLON BLOOD DRIVE The West Babylon Fire Department will hold a blood drive on Monday, March 4, 2013 from 1430 to 2130 at the West Babylon Fire Headquarters located at126 Arnold Avenue in West Babylon. For Additional information call 631-669-9822. There is free dinner and hourly raffles and door prizes to all who donate and give the gift of life.

SEMINAR IN NORTH BABYLON The North Babylon Fire Company will be holding a seminar entitled "Combat Ready Firefighting." The class will be taught by the Traditions Training Group amd will be held on February 13, 2013. Traditions Training group is comprised of fire service veterans throughout the north east ranging from the DCFD, Prince Georges County MD and the FDNY. If you have any questions, concerns or would like to pre-register for the class do not hesitate to call Joe Russo at 516-807-7665.

ANNUAL BOWLING TOURNAMENT The 54th Annual Volunteer Firefighters Nassau-Suffolk Championship and Handicap Tournament will be held on April 13-14, 2013, at South Levittown Lanes, 56 Tanners Lane, Levittown. Call Eileen Bopp at 516-796-7708 or e-mail Eillen Shultis@ eshultis@freeportschools.org for more information.

There is an early entry incentive, free practice sessions, on the following dates: March 23, 24, 30, 31 and April 6 and 7. These free two-hour practice sessions are available to Nassau-Suffolk volunteer fire departments that have paid their entry fees for the tournament by March 22. Reservations are a must! To reserve a free practice session, contact Keith Pappas or Tony Casale at 516-731-5700.

JUVENILE DIABETES STICKERS Please help children stricken with juvenile diabetes by purchasing a sticker for $5 from the Fire Chiefs’ Council of Suffolk County. Contact Vice President Scott Thebold, 425 Lake Pointe Drive, Middle Island NY, 11953. Visit the Chiefs’ Council at www.suffolkfirechiefs.com.

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FIRES IN LOW-RISE OFFICE BUILDINGS CLASS The Town of Babylon Chiefs Association will be hosting Slider Buildings - Fires in Low-Rise Office Buildings. The speaker will be Battalion Chief Jim McDermott of the FDNY and an ex-Chief of the Centereach Fire Department.

The economic boom of previous decades caused “sliders” or low-rise office buildings to pop up throughout our communities. The tactics and strategies needed to safely and successfully fight fires in these challenging buildings differ substantially from our normal private dwelling or taxpayer procedures. This class offers an in depth analysis including size-up considerations, building systems and common hazards. The class will also addresses the complex nature of these structures from size-up to “under control” and will emphasize the need for all ranks to visit these buildings and drill on the appropriate strategies and tactics. Does the chief know the construction features utilized during the construction process? Does he/she know the varied strategic operations between compartmented layouts vs. an open floor plan? Does the first-due officer know what building systems (alarm system, sprinkler, standpipe, elevators) are present and the appropriate actions regarding each. Do they have a plan on how to handle the severe life hazard?

The event will be held on Monday, April 8, 2013. Registration is at 1830 and the class will begin at 1900. Come to the North Babylon Fire Company Headquarters, 20 Hale Road, North Babylon. Pre-Registration is $50. At the door the cost will be $55.

The seminar includes refreshments. To pre-register: Make checks/vouchers to Town of Babylon Chiefs Association, P.O. Box 682, Babylon. For more information, contact: Chief Tom Richardson at 631-831-6234 or e-mail him at tjr1959@optonline.net.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST On February 10, 2013, Engine Company #1 of the East Moriches Fire Department will be sponsoring its 42nd Annual Pancake and Sausage Breakfast. The event will be held from 0730-1230 at the fire hall on Pine Street in East Moriches. Tickets may be purchased from any member or at the door. Adult tickets are $10 and children (under 10) are $4.00.

SPRING SEMINAR – SATURDAY APRIL 20TH

Patchogue Fire Department Union Hook & Ladder Co. #1. Presents Ret. FDNY Batt. Chief John Salka -Battle ready Firefighters “ what they really need to know” and Ret. DCFD Chief Dennis Rubin-Rubes Rules of Survival. $65.00 per person by 3-20-13 $75.00 after. Vouchers accepted. Questions & Registration contact HookandLadderCo1Seminar@gmail.com

Mangano Issues New Radios to Nassau Departments

Recently, to ensure the communication interoperability between all first responders, Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano issued each Nassau County fire department two XTS 2500 portable radios with a charger and spare battery. The county executive also announced that appropriate talk groups have been installed to allow departmental communication on the new 500 MHz system currently used by the Nassau County Police Department. Since taking office, County Executive Mangano has dedicated significant resources to the fire service.

Much needed repairs to the Fire Academy, along with construction of two new burn buildings and a new mask confidence building, ensures proper training will continue for years to come. A state-of-the-art medical communication center at Nassau University Medical Center is also underway. Funding has also been secured for college scholarships, new computer technology at FireCom and the Nassau County Fire Marshal’s Office as well as for fire department equipment and Motorola portable radios in fire department ambulances.

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Through the Roof in Brookhaven

On January 15, 2013, the Brookhaven Fire Department was activated for a structure fire on Orchid Circle. Unit 5-3-31 was first on scene reporting a working fire. Mutual aid was requested from Bellport, Mastic, Hagerman and Yaphank. Patchogue, North Patchogue and Medford stood by at various departments. On arrival, the fire was through the roof of multiple units in a condominium complex. The Brookhaven Fire Marshal and the Suffolk County Police Department Arson Squad had units on scene for an investigation.

-Fire News photos by David Rubin

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Heavy Smoke Discovered in Hempstead

The Hempstead Fire Department received a report of a house fire on the morning of Tuesday, December 18, 2012. Arriving units found fire and a heavy smoke condition in a vacant house on Grove Street. Handlines were put into place and truck companies began opening up to uncover the extent of the fire. Mutual aid companies assisted and the blaze was brought under control within 30 minutes.

-Fire News photos by Lou Minutoli

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Quick Knockdown in North Amityville On December 3, 2012, the North Amityville Fire Company was called to a Jefferson Avenue home for a reported kitchen fire. Under the command of Chief of Department Timothy Lay, who had just days left in his term, firefighters stretched two lines off of first-due Engine 1-7-1 into the house. The fire was quickly contained and

brought under control with the rest of the house suffering water and smoke damage. Mutual aid was requested to the scene from the Amityville Fire Department for an engine and ladder. The North Lindenhurst Fire Department responded for the RIT assignment.

-Fire News photo by Paul Mazza

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Chief Transmits a ‘Worker’ in Massapequa

The Massapequa Fire Department was alerted for a house fire on Sunset Boulevard on December 8, 2012, at 0100. Chief of Department Daresta arrived and transmitted a working fire that had fire showing from the 1-4 exposure on the first floor of a two-story house. Second Assistant Chief Fitzsimmons handled the fire attack with the first-due companies from the

West End, Engine 6311 and Ladder 632. Engine 631 from the West End, Engine 635 from the Parkhouse, and Engine 634 and Ladder 636 from the East End continued in to assist with the call.

The crews used two lines to extinguish the fire, while the ladder crews vented, entered and searched the house. There was no extension to the second floor of the structure and the fire was

brought under control in about an hour with one resident and a firefighter transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The South Farmingdale Fire Department was requested to the scene for a FAST unit. Two family pets were lost in the fire. The cause of the blaze is under investigation.

-Fire News photos by Paul Mazza

Long Beach Blaze Revisited

(Last month we followed the Long Beach Fire Department as they responded to a blaze at the Knights of Columbus on West Beech Street. We are bringing you additional coverage of this fire that was in one of Long Beach's landmark buildings. - Ed.) Arriving units were met with a fire that was through the roof on the exposure two side of the building. Chief of Department Corbett 231 requested multiple mutual aid units to the scene to battle the fast moving fire and for standby. An exterior attack was put in place and tower ladders from Long Beach, Lawrence-Cedarhurst, Inwood and Oceanside operated with several handlines to bring the fire under control. There were no reported injuries and the cause of the fire is under investigation but did not appear suspicious.

-Fire News photos by Paul Mazza

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WWII Plane Avoids Flames

On a recent visit to the American Power Museum in Farmingdale, Firefighters used extinguishers to put out the fire, which could have our photographer encountered a World War II Navy fighter plane spread quickly to the vintage plane.

-Fire News photo by Tom Pesce on the ground with a smoky condition under the belly of the plane.

Trailer Fire Knocked Down in Jericho

On December 18, 2012, the Jericho Fire Department responded to a trailer fire on the South Service Road of the Long Island Expressway. Crews quickly knocked the fire down and into an extensive overhaul operation. No injuries were reported and the driver was able to disconnect his tractor from the trailer before the fire extended to it.

-Fire News photos by Kevin Imm

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Basement Fire Beat in North Bellmore

The North Bellmore Fire Department responded to a house fire on the afternoon of Monday, December 17, 2012. Arriving units found a heavy smoke condition at a home on Verbena Avenue.

A line was stretched to the basement to contain the fire.

-Fire News photo by Lou Minutoli

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Garage Fire Contained in Deer Park On December 11, 2012, the Deer Park Fire Department responded to a W.5th Street home for a fire in an attached garage just before 2000. First arriving units encountered flames coming from the 1-4 exposure of the structure. All occupants were out of the house.

First-due Engine 1-4-11 picked up a hydrant and stretched two lines. The crew from Ladder 1-4-10 and Heavy Rescue 1-4-14 laddered, searched and vented the house. During the search, a cat was found and brought out to EMS, who gave the animal oxygen before it was taken for evaluation. The fire was contained to the garage area and was brought under control in about 30 minutes. The Wyandanch and North Babylon fire companies provided mutual aid to the scene, while Dix Hills and West Islip stood by at Deer Park headquarters. First Assistant Chief Bradbury was in charge of the operation.

-Fire News photo by Paul Mazza

Truck Fire Beat in Bethpage On December 12, 2012, the Bethpage Fire Department responded to a utility truck fire at the Cablevision building on Stewart Avenue. The fire, which was electrical, was quickly extinguished.

-Fire News photo by Kevin Imm

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Another Look at Massapequa

The Massapequa Fire Department was alerted for a house fire just before 0200 on Friday, November 2, 2012, on Denise Street in East Massapequa. Assistant Chiefs Keuchler and Fitzsimmons arrived to find a two-story house fully involved with all the occupants out safely. Engines 634 and 6315 stretched a total of four handlines, while Ladder 636 took a posi-

tion in front of the house.

Searches of the house were negative after heavy fire was knocked down from the outside and lines were pushed back into the house to hit pockets of fire. The fire was brought under control in about an hour with the house completely gutted.

The Nassau County Fire Marshal was

requested to investigate the cause of the fire. At the time of the fire the house had no power.

The South Farmingdale Fire Department was requested to the scene for a FAST Unit and also assisting Massapequa was a task force from upstate New York, who arrived in the area after Sandy.

-Fire News photos by Paul Mazza

Amityville Goes to Work

Amityville firefighters were called to Locust Avenue on Friday, November 2, 2012, just before 0400 for a reported house fire.

Chief of Department Scudlo and First Assistant Chief Waegerle arrived to find a large twostory home engulfed in flames and the occupants out safely. Engine 1-1-2 picked up a hydrant across from the house and stretched two lines, one to start extinguishing and the

other to protect a house on the exposure 4 side.

Engine 1-1-2 then put its deck gun into operation with North Amityville Rescue/Engine 1-710 and Ladder 1-1-5 master stream to knock down the bulk of the fire.

During the fire a propane tank on the exposure 3 side of the home started to release pressure and feed the fire. The house was a complete loss as parts of it collapsed during the

operation. Additional mutual aid was requested from the Copiague Fire Department for an engine and RIT and the Lindenhurst Fire Department for an ambulance to the scene.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

It was reported that the power to the area had just been restored prior to the fire.

-Fire News photo by Paul Mazza

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Good Stop at Cold Spring Harbor Blaze

The Cold Spring Harbor Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire on Coldport Drive in Cold Spring Hills on January 11, 2013, at 2340. The second floor of house was almost completely engulfed when Chief Chris Ingwersen arrived minutes later. Mutual aid was requested from the Huntington, Syosset, and Atlantic Steamer departments, with Halesite providing standby coverage. Five occupants in the house safely evacuated the

home uninjured before units arrived. CSHFD Rescue Squad EMT's attempted to resuscitate two pet cats that were removed by firefighters, but they perished. Fifty firefighters battled the blaze with eight pieces of apparatus and quickly had the fire knocked-down, under the command of Chief Ingwersen, and Assistant Chiefs Bob Hahn and Dan Froehlich.

The second floor and attic of the house suffered extensive damage. The Suffolk Police

Arson Squad and Huntington Fire Marshal are investigating.

Suffolk Fire-Rescue Coordinators provided assistance. “The first crews in did an amazing job of knocking down the fire and saved the structure,” said Chief Chris Ingwersen. “It shows that the training we do pays off when its time to go to work.”

-Fire News photos by Steve Silverman

scene for ladder trucks and a RIT. Huntington Manor and Centerport departments stood by with an engine and ambulance at Greenlawn’s quarters. About 75 firefighters were on the scene and had the fire controlled within 15 minutes, under the command of Chief Scott Dalrymple and Assistant Chief Mike Zeis.

The Huntington Fire Marshal and Suffolk Police Arson Squad are investigating. Suffolk County FRES Coordinators also provided assistance. The dairy was the scene of a major fire that ripped through the facility on October 7, 1997.

- Fire News photo by Steve Silverman

Greenlawn Hits Oak Tree Dairy Blaze

The Greenlawn Fire Department responded to a roof fire at the Oak Tree Dairy on Elwood Road at 0900 on December 26, 2012.

Greenlawn dispatched three engines, a heavy rescue truck, ladder truck and three ambulances.

Mutual aid was provided by the Commack, East Northport and Dix Hills departments at the

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Ronkonkoma Handles Puff-Back Recently, the Ronkonkoma Fire Department was activated for a structure fire on Lake Promanade.

Unit 5-24-32 arrived to find that an oil burner had malfunctioned. Unit 5-24-32 told incoming units to vent the building and shut down the oil burner.

-Fire News photo by David Rubin

Bellport Responds to ‘Worker’ The Bellport Fire Department was activated on December 14, 2012, at 1300 for a working structure fire. Mutual aid was requested from the Hagerman Fire Department. A quick knockdown of the fire was made by responding units.

-Fire News photo by David Rubin

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Smoke Shows in Hempstead On Thursday, December 13, 2012, the Hempstead Fire Department received a call for smoke in a house on Hilbert Street. The arriving chief reported a working fire on the second floor of the two-story private dwelling. One line was stretched and the fire was quickly knocked down. West Hempstead provided the FAST unit.

-Fire News photo by Lou Minutoli

Carle Place Holiday Inn Evacuates Guests On December 12, 2012, the Holiday Inn on Old Country Road in Carle Place had to be partially evacuated after a fire broke out in one of the guest rooms toward the rear of the building. The fire was promptly knocked down, but a heavy smoke condition filled the nearby hallways. No injuries were reported and the Nassau County Fire Marshals were on the scene of the fire.

-Fire News photo by Lou Minutoli

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Port Jefferson Makes Quick Knockdown

The Port Jefferson Fire Department responded to a garage fire in the Village of Belle Terre on January, 9, 2013, at 1808. Chiefs Langlois and Williams observed an attached garage that was threatening to extend to the residence. After confirming that no one was within the structure, Operations Chief Langlois directed the first engine crew to attack the fire. Mutual aid was requested from Terryville, Mt. Sinai and Setauket. The Port Jefferson Volunteer Ambulance Corps was on hand for firefighter rehab. The Brookhaven Town Fire Marshals and the SCPD Arson Squad are investigating the call.

-Fire News photos by Dennis Whittam

Flames Showing on Arrival in Miller Place

On January 12, 2013, the Miller Place Fire Department responded to Griffin Court to battle a fully involved structure fire that appears to have started in the garage. The intense flames were knocked down by Miller Place's tower ladder, so that firefighters could advance lines and bring the blaze under control. Units had to use caution when they responded to the call due to the intense fog that blanketed the area that night. The fire was brought under control with the help of firefighters from Rocky Point, Sound Beach, Mt. Sinai, Terryville and the Port Jefferson Ambulance Corp.

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Manhasset-Lakeville Responds to Great Neck Alert House Fire

On Tuesday, December 18, 2012, at 2217, Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department Companies 3 and 4 were dispatched to respond mutual aid to the Great Neck Alert Fire Company, who were operating at a house fire on Bayport Lane in the Village of Saddle Rock.

Tower Ladder 8744 and Heavy Rescue 8730 both responded to the scene; Heavy Rescue 8730 was assigned as the FAST unit, while Tower Ladder 8744's crew went to work. The fire, which was spreading quickly throughout a very large private house under construction, was being fed by wind gusts coming off Little Neck Bay. After 30 minutes of battling the fire, interior firefighting operations were halted and an exterior operation commenced. Several 2-1/2 inchlines, a deck gun and ladder pipe were used to extinguish the stubborn fire.

The Great Neck Vigilant Fire Company was also on scene with Engine 8314 as well as providing EMS services. The Port Washington Fire Department responded with Rescue 8522 later into the operation providing a second FAST unit. The Nassau County Fire Marshal's office was notified, and Great Neck Alert Chief of Department Plakstis released all units by 0330.

-Fire News photos by Kirk Candan

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Heavy Smoke on Arrival in Malverne The Malverne Fire Department responded to a house fire on the evening of Monday, December 10, 2012. Arriving units encountered a heavy smoke condition on the second floor of a two-story, private dwelling. Truck companies made their way to the seat of the fire in a second floor bedroom. The blaze was quickly extinguished without incident. Mutual aid companies from surrounding districts assisted with the call.

-Fire News photo by Lou Minutoli

Police Respond with Lakeview F.D. On December 13, 2012, the Lakeview Fire Department was called to the report of a car fire on Lakeside Drive, just south of the Southern State Parkway in Hempstead Lake State Park. No one was injured in the blaze and Nassau County and Park Police responded to the scene to assist with the call.

-Fire News photo by Lou Minutoli

Uniondale Battles Garage Fire The Uniondale Fire Department operated at a garage fire on Sunday, December 23, 2012, on Lowell Road.

The detached garage was heavily involved in fire on arrival. A home that was nearby, suffered minor damage from the fire.

-Fire News photo by Lou Minutoli

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Firefighter Burned at Elmont Blaze The Elmont Fire Department battled a basement fire at a home on Jackson Avenue on Thursday morning, January 3, 2013. Flames and heavy smoke were pushing from the windows on arrival and a line was immediately stretched to the lower level. One firefighter suffered burns as a result of the intense heat.

He was transported to a local hospital via a Nassau County ambulance.

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Hicksville Stops Snowmobile Fire On January 3, 2013, at 1604, the Hicksville Fire Department responded to a fire that involved a snowmobile in the driveway of a Fordham Avenue home. Engine 932 stretched one line and extinguished the fire.

-Fire News photo by Kevin Imm

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Plainview Makes Quick Stop

Car Creates Gas Leak in Massapequa

At 1906, the Plainview Fire Department received multiple calls for a house fire on Bluebird Lane in Old Bethpage. First Deputy Chief Craig Adelman arrived on the scene and transmitted a working fire for an exterior fire with extension into the home. Engine 9511 was the first-due engine and Adelman had the crew stretch one line and, using tank water, firefighters stopped the fire from spreading to the interior of the home. The Bethpage, Syosset, Farmingdale and Hicksville Fire Departments were called to the scene and to standby. The Fire Marshals Office was called to investigate the cause of the fire.

-Fire News photo by Kevin Imm

At 1211, on Friday, December 28, 2012, the Massapequa Fire Department dispatcher received a call for an auto accident and gas leak at Friendly's on Sunrise Highway. A car had hit the building where the gas line entered the building, severing the high pressure line. A general alarm was put out and Chief of Department Daresta took command. Firefighters quickly began digging a hole at the curb to locate the gas shutoff. Nassau County Police shutdown Sunrise Highway and department members evacuated homes and businesses in the area. A short time later the gas was turned off and National Grid arrived. The driver of the car that hit the building was not injured.

-Fire News photo by Ed Tuffy

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Syosset Battles Structure Fire

On November 25, 2012, at 1910, the Syosset Fire Department received calls for a house fire on Juneau Boulevard in the wooded area by Bering Court in Woodbury.

Arriving units found a large vacant two-story home set back off the road fully involved. Firefighters had to use chain saws to clear trees that had fallen across the long narrow driveway in order to stretch lines to the fire. An interior attack was stopped and an exterior operation began. Ladder 582 backed down the narrow driveway and set up in front of the home, quickly darkening down the fire as crews from multiple departments used several handlines to fight the fire. One firefighter suffered minor injuries and the cause of the fire was under investigation. The home had been vacant for several years.

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East Meadow Battles New Year’s Day Blaze Firefighters responding to a report of smoke coming from stores located at Hempstead Turnpike and Franklin Avenue in East Meadow on January 1, 2012, found heavy fire in the Spice and Curry Halal Meat Store upon arrival.

The fire, initially reported at about 2230 on New Year's Day, also damaged the two adjacent businesses, before it was declared under control about 90 minutes later. All three businesses were closed and unoccupied at the time of the fire.

Two firefighters sustained minor injuries in the blaze.

One was treated at the scene and another was transported to Nassau University Medical Center and later released.

About 75 firefighters responded, including all companies from East Meadow with additional companies from the Levittown, North Bellmore, Bellmore, Wantagh and North Merrick. East Meadow Chief John Priest, the Incident Commander, stated the cause of the fire was determined to be accidental in nature and not suspicious.

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On a cold January 3, 2013, at approximately 2100, the Centereach Fire Department responded to a fully involved vacant structure fire on Middle Country Road, just east of Horse Block Road. The house was set back off of Route 25 and in a wooded area. The fire was

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Fire Throughout Structure in Copiague Just after 0400, on December 22, 2012, Copiague firefighters were alerted to a house fire on Baylawn Avenue. Chief of Department Wellington was the first unit on scene and transmitted a working firef or a one-story house with heavy fire through the roof and showing from the exposure 4 side.

High winds fanned the fire as first due Engine 1-3-9 picked up a hydrant and stretched two handlines, along with the crew from Engine 1-3-5, down a long driveway to the house that was set back on the property.

It took about 45 minutes to bring the fire under control with the house heavily damaged. The home owner was not staying in the house at the time of the fire because it had suffered flooding damage from Hurricane Sandy. There were no reported injuries and the cause of the fire is under investigation.

Amityville provided the RIT and an ambulance. Lindenhurst also responded to the scene with an additional engine.

-Fire News photos by Paul Mazza

Copiague Continues the Battle

For the third time in four days Copiague firefighters were alerted for a reported fire, this one with numerous calls being received by Babylon Central Fire Alarm at about 0100, on Christmas Day. This fire was located on Oak Street in a 1-1/2 story, two-car detached garage. With just six days left in his term Chief of Department Julian Wellington was in command of this operation that had heavy fire showing from all exposures. First-due Engine 1-3-9 stretched two lines with the crew from Engine 1-3-5 to the garage that turned out to be converted into a living space and possibly occupied.

Firefighters knocked the fire down from the outside before searches could be done, which turned out to be negative. An ex-captain who lives on the next block used a garden hose to keep the fire from extending to a car parked next to the building. The fire was brought under control in about an hour with no reported injuries and the cause was under investigation. The Lindenhurst Fire Department was called to the scene for RIT assignment.

-Fire News photos by Paul Mazza

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Chimney Fire Extends to Home in East Islip

On November 3, 2012, at 2039, the East Islip Fire Department was activated for a working fire, reported as a possible puff back, on the Helm in the Moorings. First Assistant Chief Keith Villano, was met with a heavy smoke condition on arrival, resulting from a chimney fire. Firstdue Engine 3-5-1's search team located the fire in the walls on the first and second floor of the home. Under command of Chief of Department Hani Kutteh, three lines were stretched from 3-5-1, while the crew from

Tower Ladder 3-5-5 vented the roof. Extensive overhaul was performed to assure there were no hidden pockets. East Islip responded with three engines, two trucks, an ambulance and fire police. Mutual aid was provided by Islip with a FAST unit, Islip Exchange Ambulance with an ambulance and Islip Terrace stood by at East Islip. All units were back in service by 2310.

-Fire News photo by Rich Stark

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Fully Involved Apartment Battled in Patchogue

At the end of December, the Patchogue Fire Department responded Perry, the Blue Point and Hagerman fire departments were called to a fire at Northwood Village. The entire second floor of the struc- in to help fight the blaze and the North Patchogue Fire Department ture was fully involved in flame. It took approximately one hour to stood by at Patchogue headquarters.

-Fire News photo by Lee Gillette contain and bring the fire under control. According to Chief Joe

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Occupants Escape Williston Park Fire Recently, the Williston Park Fire Department responded to the report of a building fire. The fire was located in a first floor apartment of the Williston House Complex on Willis Avenue.

Flames were showing out of the windows on arrival and lines were immediately stretched, while truck companies vented, entered and searched the structure. Fortunately, the occupant of the apartment and her son were able to safely escape to the courtyard. Mutual aid companies assisted with the knockdown of the fire.

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Great Neck Battles Taxpayer Fire A fire broke out in the busy business district of Great Neck, early on Saturday afternoon, January 19, 2013. Great Neck firefighters responded to a threestory building on Middle Neck Road just after 1230 and discovered a fire in the apartments above a local photo shop. The blaze was brought under control within 30 minutes.

-Fire News photo by Lou Minutoli

Car Into the Water in Massapequa Recently, the Massapequa Fire Department responded to the report of a car into the water at Burns Park. On arrival there was an unattended car in the water. Squad Company 8 searched and removed the car with assistance from Engine Companies 1 and 4 and Ladder Company 6.

-Fire News photo by Andrew McShane

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Up Close & Personal

Selden Probie in Action Selden probationary member Dave Anselmo.

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by David Rubin

Ex-Chief is Back in Action Plainview Ex-Chief (for less than a day) Craig Robinson makes Plainview's New Year's Day working fire as a Black Hat. -Fire News photo

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Dix Hills Fire Police on the Job Keeping the traffic under control are Dix Hills Fire Police, from left, Tom McClane, Captain Tom Smyth, and Hank Leids.

- Fire News photo by Steve Silverman

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Aggressive Attack at Greenlawn Blaze

The Greenlawn Fire Department responded to a house fire on Sinclair Drive, on Friday, January 18, at 2239. Arriving units found heavy fire involving the garage and a vehicle parked in the driveway, which quickly spread into the attic and first floor of the onestory ranch home. Greenlawn firefighters stretched several handlines into the house and began an aggressive interior attack. Mutual aid was requested from East Northport and Huntington Manor for FAST teams. Centerport and Dix Hills provided a standby engine and ambulance. The occupants of the home escaped uninjured prior to arrival. About 75 firefighters were on the scene with four engines, a heavy rescue truck and three ambulances. The fire was controlled within 45 minutes, under the command of Chief Scott Waryold with Assistant Chiefs Kurt Allen and Mike Zeis overseeing the interior attack. The Suffolk Police Arson Squad and Huntington Fire Marshal are investigating.

- Fire News photos by Steve Silverman

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Up Close & Personal Chief Returns to the Scene of His First Fire Greenlawn Fire Department Chief Scott Dalrymple at the scene of his last fire as Chief at the Oak Tree Dairy on December 26, 2012, five days before completing his term as Chief.

Incidentally, one of Dalrymple's first fires as a Greenlawn probie was also at Oak Tree Dairy in 1997.

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Ex-Chief Jeff Bailes Selden Safety Officer -Fire News photo

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Terence Powderly of the Bellerose Fire Department as he gives out plastic fire helmets to the children of wounded warriors at Walter Reed National Military Hospital at Bethesda, Maryland, in December.

-Fire News photo by Steve Grogan

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Huntington Manor Auto Shop Blaze

The Huntington Manor Fire Department responded to reports of heavy smoke coming from the Stu Smith Auto Clinic on East Jericho Turnpike and Evergreen Avenue in Huntington Station, Friday night, January 18, 2013. Upon arrival, firefighters found a car burning in the back bay of the garage. Crews quickly extinguished the fire and were able to remove the car from the building through the rear doors. Under the command of Chief Fred Steenson, Jr., and Assistant Chiefs Frank McQuade, Mike DePasquale and Jon Hoffmann, about 45 firefighters were on the scene with two engines, a ladder truck and heavy rescue truck.

There was no extension to the building, and no injuries were reported.

- Fire News photos by Steve Silverman

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Dry-Chem Utilized at Copiague Fire

In the early morning hours on December 21, 2012, the Copiague Fire Department responded to a Strongs Avenue home for a reported fire. Second Assistant Chief Campion arrived and found fire on the exposure 2 side of the house that was affecting the electric service coming into the house. Several dry chemical extinguishers were used to knock down the fire and keep in check until LIPA could shut

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the power to the house. One handline was stretched from Engine 13-5 as a precaution. Once the power was shut, crews opened interior walls checking for extension which was negative and the crew completed the extinguishment of the fire.

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Wind Fans Amityville Fire

On December 30, 2012, the Amityville Fire Department was activated for a house fire on Oak Street. Chief of Department Scudlo was in command of the scene with Assistant Chiefs Waegerle and Greey handling the fire attack. As units arrived heavy fire was showing from the 1-4 exposure on the first floor and from the exposure 2 on the second floor. There was nobody home at the time of the fire, which had rapidly spread through the two-and-a-half-story balloon frame house. The fire was also fanned by high winds. Engine 1-1-2 was first due and stretched three lines, two 2-1/2 inch lines to attack the fire and one 1-3/4 inch line to protect the house on the exposure 2 side. Firefighters attacked the fire from the exterior as the house became fully involved and the fire went through the roof. Ladder 1-1-5 was set up for a master stream operation and was fed by Copiague Engine 1-3-7. Copiague also responded with two RIT units, 1-3-6 and 1-3-8. The North Amityville Fire Company was called to the scene for an additional engine, bringing 1-7-1 in to the scene. After the heavy fire was knocked down, lines were brought in to get to pockets of fire on the upper floors of the home and all searches were negative. The fire was fought in below freezing temperatures and brought under control in about two hours.

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FASNY Gives 50K Grant to NVFC Volunteer Firefighter Support Fund to Help Volunteers Impacted by Sandy Association Calls on Others to Donate Necessary Funds to Help First Responders in Need Every day, volunteer firefighters and emergency personnel put their lives on the line to protect their communities, but what happens when the tragedy strikes home? Many first responders are impacted each year by disasters such as hurricanes, flooding, tornadoes, and others. These men and women dedicate themselves to serving their communities. When their homes and families are affected by tragedy, they rely on the community to give back.

The National Volunteer Fire Council’s (NVFC) Volunteer Firefighter Support Fund provides a stipend of $250 to volunteer first responders whose homes have been impacted by a large-scale disaster. The stipend helps these firefighters and emergency personnel meet their basic needs in the aftermath of the disaster. However, the requests received in the wake of Super Storm Sandy exceeded the availability of funds.

The Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) has stepped up to support first responders in need by awarding a grant of $50,000 to the NVFC Volunteer Firefighter Support Fund.

FASNY joins the NVFC in asking others to help support the fund.

According to FASNY Director to the NVFC, David Jacobowitz, there are many unfunded requests currently awaiting donations.

Help these first responders in need by contributing to the NVFC Volunteer Firefighter Support Fund.

“To date, the NVFC Volunteer Firefighter Support fund has helped over a hundred volunteer firefighters impacted by Sandy, totaling over $31,000 in donations,” said FASNY President Jim Burns. “FASNY felt that it was important to replenish the funds in order to help more volunteers that need support after the storm.”

“We are grateful for FASNY’s generous contribution and are thrilled to be able to continue helping volunteers who have been struck by a devastating tragedy such as Super Storm Sandy,” said NVFC Executive Director Heather Schafer. “These volunteers need assistance to get back on their feet. We hope FASNY’s contribution will inspire others to give as well so we can keep providing support to those who protect their communities every day.”

The Volunteer Firefighter Support Fund was created in response to the devastation caused by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005.

Since then, the fund has assisted volunteer first responders impacted by flooding in New York and along the Mississippi River, tornadoes in different parts of the country, and other large-scale disasters.

So far, over half a million dollars have been distributed to volunteer firefighters in need.

To qualify for assistance, individuals must be from an NVFC member state as an individual or department member of the state association; be an active volunteer firefighter, rescue worker, or EMS provider; live or have housing in a state- or federally-declared disaster area; and have incurred an uninsurable loss in excess of $5,000.

The fund relies entirely on the support of individuals and organizations to assist volunteer first responders in need. The NVFC donates all administrative costs associated with the fund, so 100% of contributions go to help volunteer first responders impacted by disaster.

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Stubborn Port Washington Fire Knocked Out The Port Washington Fire Department battled a stubborn house fire on a very foggy evening on January 12, 2013.

The blaze on Reid Avenue caused multiple alarms to be sounded for manpower and mutual aid companies.

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Lakeland Reactivates for Working Fire

Around 0715 on January 11, 2013, the Lakeland Fire Department was activated for a structure fire on Fir Grove Road. On arrival, mutual aid was requested from Central Islip, Hauppauge, Nesconset and Ronkonkoma.

Units had heavy fire on the first and second floor of the structure. The fire was brought under control with no reported injuries.

-Fire News photos by David Rubin

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North Babylon Battles Fatal Fire On New Years Eve, December 31, 2012, just past 2200, the North Babylon Fire Company, responded to a working house fire on Peacock Lane. North Babylon's Chief George Folise, Jr., was incharge. The chief advised his crews to keep back from the dwelling, while stored ammunition could be heard exploding inside. Chief Folise also requested a mutual aid response from Babylon and West Islip. Upon entry, the body of a 61-year-old male was discovered, on the floor, close to the front entrance of the home. The fire was declared under control at 2315. The Suffolk County Police Department is conducting and investigation to determine the cause of the fire.

-Fire News photos by Stephen Schaefer

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Electrical Fire Causes Major Damage in Ronkonkoma On January 15, 2013, the Ronkonkoma Fire Department was activated for a working fire on Kathryn Lane. Units arrived to find an electrical fire on the side of the house. Two lines were stretched, keeping the fire from causing major damage to the house.

The Brookhaven Fire Marshal's responded to the scene for an investigation. -Fire News photo by David Rubin

Elmont Battles House Fire The Elmont Fire Department responded to a working house fire on the morning of Friday, January 18, 2013. Arriving firefighters faced a heavy fire condition on the second floor of the two-story home on Tudor Crescent. Engine companies stretched lines while truck members conducted searches and started ventilation. Nassau County Fire Marshals were summoned to the scene for an investigation.

-Fire News photo by Lou Minutoli

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Tough Conditions Hinder Deer Park Fire On January 8, 2013, the Deer Park Fire Department responded to a fire at Mid Island Auto Wreckers. The fire was under the command of Chief Phil Scarfi. The heavy fire was caused by junk vehicles burning. The operation was hindered by heavy smoke with muddy conditions in the yard. The terrain and conditions made it tough to move the handline at the scene.

-Fire News photo by Brian Thomas

Hempstead Resident Suffers Smoke Inhalation The Hempstead Fire Department responded to the report of an apartment fire on the afternoon of Sunday, January 6, 2013. Residents of the Villa Court complex were already self-evacuating on fire escapes when fire department units arrived. One occupant suffered smoke inhalation from a fire in a third floor apartment.

-Fire News photo by Lou Minutoli

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Numerous Calls Alert Levittown Just before 0500 on January 9, 2013, the Levittown Fire Department received numerous calls for a house fire in the vicinity of Wantagh Avenue and Griddle Lane. First Assistant Chief Behrens was the first unit on scene reported a two-story house on Griddle Lane fully involved. Chief of Department Fisher and Second Assistant Chief Epple arrived shortly thereafter. A family of four was home at the time of the fire and escaped the flames prior to the fire departments arrival. The house was a complete loss and took about an hour to bring under control. The Wantagh Fire Department was called to the scene for the FAST assignment and additional mutual aid was provided by East Meadow and North Bellmore. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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Occupants Escape West Hempstead Fire

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Occupants of this Oak Street home in West Hempstead were lucky to escape to safety after a fire broke out. West Hempstead firefighters were called to Oak Street at 0515 and found smoke and flames coming from the side of the home. Several surrounding departments were called to the scene to assist and the blaze was brought under control within 30 minutes. -Fire News photo by Lou Minutoli

Ten members of the Halfmoon Fire Department located in Saratoga County, recently worked alongside the men of Freeport's Vigilant Hose Company #2. What started as a mission to provide storm relief ended up as a bond between the two departments.

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Gas Feeds Freeport Flames

On January 23, 2013, the Freeport Fire Department responded to and was on fire, making it difficult to put this fire out. The gas was Roosevelt Avenue for the report of smoke coming from a house. finally turned off and the fire was under control within one hour.

-Fire News photos by Bill Bennett When the chief arrived, and the house fully involved, he directed lines to be pushed into the house. The gas service to the house broke

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Body Shop Burns in Hicksville

At about 1930 on November 25, 2012, the Hicksville Fire Department and Nassau County Fire Communications were receiving numerous calls for a building fire at the intersection of Old Country and Newbridge Roads.

Arriving units found heavy smoke and fire coming from the BP Gas Station office and

auto body shop area. Engines 932 and 937 stretched multiple lines as Ladders 931 and 936 set up on the 1-2 exposure and the exposure 3 sides of the structure. Chief of Department Moskos was in command and requested mutual aid from the East Meadow for the FAST assignment. Bethpage, Levittown

and Carle Place also responded to the call.

The fire was brought under control in about an hour. The building and several cars were destroyed. There were no serious injuries reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation.

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Departments Respond to S. Farmingdale On November 25, 2012, the South Farmingdale Fire Department responed to a house fire on Daniel Drive.

First on the scene was Second Assistant Chief Dauth.

Heavy fire was showing from the second floor of the house on the 1-4 exposure. Engine 971 was first due, picked up a hydrant and stretched two lines to the house with the crew from Farmingdale Engine 923. Farmingdale Ladder 926 was the first-due truck and began laddering the building and performing searches. Additional mutual aid to the scene was provided by the East Farmingdale, Massapequa and Plainview. North Massapequa was requested for an additional ladder, and Bethpage responded with an engine and ambulance. The Bethpage engine crew stretched a third line to the house from 923.

The fire was knocked down in about 35 minutes with the house suffering substantial damage and a resident suffering first and second degree burns. The burn victim was transported to Nassau University Medical Center by South Farmingdale. Stand by units were provided by the Levittown and Jericho. The fire is under investigation.

-Fire News photo by Paul Mazza

Car Burns at Hempstead Home Depot Hempstead firefighters battled a car fire in the parking lot of Home Depot on Fulton Avenue on the evening of Sunday, December 16, 2012. The fire was extinguished without incident.

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Car Burns in West Hempstead West Hempstead firefighters extinguished a car fire just before dawn on December 13, 2012. The fire occurred in a parking lot on Cherry Valley Avenue.

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New Partnership Aims to Ensure Everyone Goes Home National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and Iowa Fire Service Training Bureau Launch State-Wide Effort

Firefighters across Iowa now have more access to Everyone Goes Home programs and training thanks to a new partnership between the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) and the Iowa Fire Service Training Bureau (FSTB). This first of its kind effort ensures consistent messages about safety and personal accountability will be delivered state-wide by qualified instructors.

Under the partnership, the NFFF will provide all necessary course materials and instructor training for Courage To Be Safe, Leadership Accountability, Culture and Knowledge, and Leadership So Everyone Goes Home, as well as materials and resources that promote the messages of the NFFF’s Everyone Goes Home programs and the 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives. The Iowa FSTB will hire instructors, provide secondary instructor training, work closely with the Everyone Goes Home® State Advocate Program to deliver training, and issue certificates of completion to all participants.

“This program is a win-win for the entire fire service and illustrates the important role partnerships play in education and training initiatives,” said Scott Lyon, Deputy Chief of the Clive Fire Department and the Iowa State Lead Advocate for the Everyone Goes Home Program.

Several other states, including New York and Illinois, have expressed interest in pursuing a partnership with the Foundation and have systems in place for hiring and training instructors. This partnership is similar to the same type of partnership made several years ago by the National Fire Academy and 50 State Training Systems.

“We hope other state training bureaus will look at this agreement as a model and pursue their own partnership with the Foundation,” said Rick Mason, CFO, MIFireE, training and education coordinator for the NFFF.

Community Ambulance Members Save Life with Nasal Narcan Two members of Community Ambulance Company saved the life of a West Sayville man who overdosed on heroin. Emergency Medical Technicians JP Latkovic and James MacDonell responded to a shopping center on Sunrise Highway in Bohemia, where a 911 caller reported a 27-year-old man had overdosed on an unknown substance. The man was unresponsive and only breathing about four times per minute, an inadequate number to sustain life, when Latkovic and MacDonell arrived at the scene and jumped into action.

“When we arrived at the scene and assessed the patient, we recognized that this was a potential opiate overdose situation, and quickly administered a dose of Nasal Narcan,” according to MacDonell. Community Ambulance Company recently joined the New York State Department of Health’s two-year pilot program involving the deployment of the intranasal anti-narcotic medication.

The medication is quickly absorbed into the body through the nose, and immediately reverses the effects of an opiate overdose, allowing patients to begin breathing on their own. The EMTs delivered one dose of the Nasal Narcan, and a short time later the patient regained consciousness. He was fully alert by the time the crew arrived at the hospital. The man was transported to North Shore LIJ Southside Hospital in Bay Shore, NY.

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Massive MVA Results in Fatality and Numerous Injuries On December 19, 2012, a tractor-trailer smashed into several vehicles on the Long Island Expressway near exit 68. The crash set off a chain reaction of multiple crashes that killed one person and injured 33 additional people. The tractor-trailer, along with multiple cars burst into flames. The Ridge Fire Department, along with responders from all surrounding areas responded and assisted with the call, bringing order to the chaotic situation.

-Fire News photos by Wayne Carrington

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Wantagh Responds to MVA Two women were injured and a passenger refused medical aid in a two-car accident on North Jerusalem Road near Water Lane in Levittown. The accident occurred on December 18, 2013 at around 0725 and brought units of the Wantagh Fire Department and Nassau Police Department ESU to the scene. Police cut the door from the car to free one woman. The injured were taken to NUMC by fire and police ambulances.

-Fire News photo by Harry Loud

Lindenhurst Activates for MVA with Fire On Friday evening, December 7, 2012, the Lindenhurst Fire Department was activated for a vehicle accident with a car fire and possible entrapment at the intersection of 34th Street and Catskill Avenue. Third Assistant Chief Vinciguerra was first on the scene and advised that there was no entrapment, but he had a vehicle on fire. Chief of Department Gallagher arrived and took command.

Engine 1-6-1 used one line to extinguish the fire in about 10 minutes, while two people were treated and transported to the hospital by ambulances 1-67 and 1-6-17. The crews from Heavy Rescue 1-6-5 and Fire Police 1-6-8 handled traffic control and scene lighting.

-Fire News photo by Paul Mazza

Dual Response for MVA On December 10, 2012, the Jericho Fire Department with a dual response from the Syosset Fire Department responded to this single car accident on the westbound Northern State Parkway at the Route 106/107 exit. The driver of the car was not injured after striking the exit sign and a light pole.

-Fire News photo by Kevin Imm

Two Transported From MVA in East Rockaway An early morning collision on December 15, 2012, occurred between a pick-up truck and tractortrailer on Atlantic Avenue at Ocean Avenue, in East Rockaway. The accident resulted in two people being transported to area hospitals. East Rockaway firefighters and EMS personnel responded to the scene of the accident.

-Fire News photo by Lou Minutoli

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Nassau PD Helicopter Diverts to MVA

Recently, the Nassau County Police Department helicopter was on a photo assignment when they received a call requesting transport from a serious motor vehicle accident on the Southern State Parkway (west bound between Nassau Road and Brookside Avenue) involving a motorcycle. The patient was in serious condition and being treated by Nassau County police, NY State Police and the Uniondale Fire Department, working to stabilize the patient and get ready for the airlift.

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NUMC Receives Toys From the East Meadow F.D.

The East Meadow Fire Department volunteers took a brief time out the day for children suffering from various illnesses. In the photo is from their heroic duties to don a different kind of superhero suit. Shelley Lotenberg, Linda Walsh, Santa Nelson Finkelman, Phyllis Jolly old Santa and his elves delivered toys to each child on NUMC Spehr, Craig Finkelman, Tom Rinkney and Jim Darcy -Fire News photo by Shelley Lotenberg Pediatrics ward and spread a little holiday cheer. The volunteer firefighters brought at least one toy per child, hoping to brighten

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Well Done Wantagh Fire Department

Super-Storm Sandy rained havoc upon the Wantagh community testing the limits of the Wantagh Fire Department. The entire area south of Merrick Road was inundated and the remainder of the Wantagh, Seaford and Levittown areas sustained high wind damage. Wires and trees were down throughout with many landing on homes and cars. Wantagh Station 3 in Seaford Harbor was evacuated and moved to Station 1. The firehouse, which was recently renovated was severely damaged. Some 14 members and there families totaling 32 people, along with an additional eight members and their families totaling 20 people from Station 5 on Merrick Road were displaced as a result of the storm.

In all, the Wantagh Fire Department response to this storm was commendable. Despite the fact that many Wantagh members were displaced by it, they continued to respond. Our hearts go out not only to our members but the entire communities of Seaford Harbor and South Wantagh, which took the brunt of the storm. Wind damage, although serious, is nothing compared to six feet of water rushing through your home or lifting it from its foundation. The magnitude of this storm, its effects and its after-effects will be felt for years. The department is hopeful that all victims of the storm can rebuild and rebound.

-Fire News photo by Harry Loud

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$10 * 5 On December 6, 2012, the Ronkonkoma Fire Department was activated for a reported tractor-trailer fire on the Long Island Expressway at Exit 60. Units arrived to find a truck on fire by the rear wheels. The driver of the tractor was able to disconnect the trailer from the truck. The driver said that he had just left the Brookhaven Town Landfill, where a mattress became caught in the rear wheels of the tractor, which later caught on fire. Ronkonkoma extinguished fire and all units took up in about 30 minutes.

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The Stony Brook Fire Department responded to a heavy rescue motor vehicle accident located on Route 347 and Lakeside Avenue. Units arriving on scene found a motor vehicle on its side with the driver pinned inside. Crews quickly stabilized the vehicle and put the hydraulic tools to work, removing the roof so that EMS technicians could stabilize the patient. The patient was transported to Stony Brook Hospital for evaluation and treatment.

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HENDRICKSON ACHIEVES ASE BLUE SEAL CERTIFICATION Hendrickson was recently informed by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) that Hendrickson has been recognized as a Blue Seal of Excellence Heavy-Duty Truck Service Center. Our service department has been reviewed and found to meet all of the requirements set by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence.

This was made possible by the company’s initiative to have all Hendrickson technicians achieve ASE certification.

Hendrickson currently holds 18 certifications in all heavy-duty categories offered by ASE and meets their facility requirements and quality service standards.

“Businesses that have earned the ASE Blue Seal of Excellence recognition have gone the extra mile in support of their customers. Employing ASE-certified professionals is an important element in their overall customer satisfaction program. We salute Hendrickson for achieving this goal and thank them for helping promote quality automotive repair and service,” said Timothy Zilke, ASE President.

“At Hendrickson we take training seriously. We strive to keep our technicians up to date with the most current repair procedures and tools available. We send our technicians to factory authorized training schools along with national training conferences and repair seminars with all of our major product vendors.

We also perform in-house training and require all technicians to be ASE and EVT certified,” said Tom Probst, President of Hendrickson.

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Car Crashes at Wantagh Station 2

Wantagh firefighters performed a door pop to gain access to a young man who was involved in an accident in front of Wantagh's Station 2. The young man and the driver of a pick-up truck both sustained minor injuries.

-Fire News photo Harry Loud

Extrication Needed at Hicksville MVA

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On January 2, 2013, the Hicksville Fire Department responded to an auto accident with entrapment at the intersection of Jerusalem Avenue and Walnut Lane. Engine 932 was the first due and put the hydraulic tools to work. The driver was extricated and transported to NUMC in serious condition; the driver of the other car was also transported to NUMC. -Fire News photo by Kevin Imm

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Lights Go Out in Sayville On December 14, 2012, the Sayville Fire Department was activated for a motor vehicle accident on Lakeland Avenue and Tariff Street. Units arrived to find that a car ran into a pole. The driver of the car was transported to an area hospital by Sayville Community Ambulance with minor injuries. LIPA was called to the scene due to numerous homes that lost power.

-Fire News photo by David Rubin

Car Flips in Garden City A car lost control and overturned on Clinton Road in Garden City just after 0900, on December 14, 2012. The accident occurred in the southbound lanes between Flower Road and Avalon Road. Two people were transported to local hospitals by Nassau County EMS ambulances.

-Fire News photo by Lou Minutoli

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Baldwin Rig Involved in MVA On December 25, 2012, the Baldwin Fire Department was called to a house fire in the south end of Baldwin’s fire response area, when Baldwin Truck 207 reported they were involved in an auto accident on Grand Avenue and De Mott Avenue.

With lights and sirens on, the big rig collided with an auto in the intersection. The driver of the auto refused medical attention and there were no injuries to the members on the truck.

-Fire News photo by Bill Bennett

Car Hits Hicksville Building On December 15, 2012, at 2310, the Hicksville Fire Department responded to a report of a car into the building at the Delco Plaza on Old Country Road.

Arriving units found a car had struck the Tiger Schumann School and caused minor damage to the building. The driver refused medical attention at the scene and crews removed the rest of the broken windows.

-Fire News photo by Kevin Imm

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MOTLEY CREWS OF THE MONTH

Nassau Fire Riders Christmas party.

-Fire News photo by Ron Monteleone

Members of the Hagerman Fire Department at a recent funeral detail for ex-Chief and Commissioner John Strickland.

-Fire News photo by Dennis Whittam

Members of the South Country Ambulance Company gather to pay respect to ex-Chief and Commissioner John Strickland.

-Fire News photo by Dennis Whittam

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Jericho and Syosset Work Together On December 10, 2012, at 1155, the Jericho Fire Department, along with a dual response from the Syosset Fire Department responded to a report of a car into the woods on the westbound Northern State Parkway by the 106/107 exit. Arriving units found a car had struck the exit sign and a light pole. No injuries were reported.

-Fire News photo by Kevin Imm

Car Hits Plainview House On December 10, 2012, at 0904, the Plainview Fire Department was alerted for a report of a car into a house with an entrapment on Manetto Hill Road by Washington Avenue.

Chief Ross Dubner took command of the operation and crews from Heavy Rescue 957 began to shore up the porch, as EMS assisted the trapped driver. The driver was removed from the car and transported to NUMC. The building department was notified to inspect the structural damage to the house.

-Fire News photo by Kevin Imm

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Long Island Brings Comfort to Sandy Hook The holiday season, meant for happiness and joy, is full of sadness this year in Newton, Connecticut, in the wake of the tragedy that has affected all of us. To show support for everyone affected by this tragedy the Nassau County Fire Riders Motorcycle Club, Riders Of Fire Motorcycle Club, Red Knights Motorcycle Club, Hauppauge Fire Department, New Hyde Park Fire Department, Port Washington Fire Department and Centereach Fire Department took the time to pay their respects to the family and friends of this tragic loss. Over 60 motorcycles traveled to Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire Rescue Company located in Sandy Hook, Connecticut. They were welcomed by Chief Bill Halstead of the Sandy Hook Fire Department.

Everyone who attended gathered around the memorial site located in front of Sandy Hook Firehouse. The Nassau County Fire Riders Motorcycle Club Chaplin Roberts Henrichs said a prayer for the victims. Everyone who attended brought something special to place on the memorial to show the support of the members of their department.

The special thanks to the Chief Bill Halstead and the members of Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire Rescue Company for their hospitality.

-Fire News photos by Ron Monteleone

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Deer Park Responds to Train/Car MVA On January 3, 2013, the Deer Park Fire Department responded to a train vs. car accident at the railroad crossing on Commack Road and Long Island Avenue. The driver’s injuries were unknown at the time of this report. Service on the Long Island Rail Road was stopped because the accident caused damage to the rails.

-Fire News photo by Brian Thomas

Car Burns in West Babylon On December 17, 2012, the West Babylon Fire Department was alerted for a car fire on Birs Avenue about 0300. Chief of Department Campbell, along with Assistant Chiefs McArdle, Schumann and Engine 1-9-2 from Station 2 responded and found a Pontiac Grand Prix involved. Two booster lines were used to extinguish the fire and units were on scene for about an hour, as the vehicle had a full tank of gas, which burned off during the fire. There were no reported injuries and the cause of the fire is unknown.

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Three Cars Collide in Garden City At least three people were injured early Friday afternoon on December 28, 2013, after a three car collision occurred on Washington Avenue near Chestnut Street in Garden City. Garden City firefighters arrived and removed the doors of a small sedan so EMS crews could reach a trapped passenger. Ambulances from Nassau County and Mineola Ambulance were on the scene to transport the injured.

-Fire News photo by Lou Minutoli

Heavy Rescue Needed in Melville On December 31, 2012, the Melville Fire Department was dispatched to Boadhollow Road and Melville Park Road for an accident that involved a sports car that rear ended a U.S. Postal Service truck. The car was crushed up to the windshield. The fire and rescue team removed the victim from the car. The driver of the car suffered traumatic head and facial injuries and was transported to Nassau County Medical Center by Melville's ambulance. Chief Michael Carrieri was in charge of the scene.

-Fire News photo by Tom Pesce

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Hybrid Vehicle Extrication Requires Consideration The Hempstead Fire Department was called for vehicle extrication on the morning of January 9, 2013 on Long Beach Road. Careful cutting considerations and unusual battery disconnects had to be followed as the car was a new Toyota Hybrid. The injured driver was removed to an area hospital by North Shore Ambulance.

-Fire News photo by Lou Minutoli

MVA Leads to DWI Arrest The Brookhaven Fire Department and Shirley Ambulance were activated for a motor vehicle accident on Montauk Highway and Smith Road. Initial reports stated that there was an accident with an overturned vehicle and one vehicle on fire. Units used a extinguisher to put out a small fire on one car and other units used the hydraulic tools to extricate a woman trapped in the other vehicle. The woman was heavily trapped, so aviation was requested due to an extended extrication time. The Mastic Fire Department was requested to cover the landing zone. Mastic Ambulance and South County Ambulance were also on scene to assist with the call.

-Fire News photo by David Rubin

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Terence Vierling, left, is photographed with his dad, who is Company One Lieutenant John Vierling of the Dix Hills Fire Department.

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Obituary

Trustee and Ex-Chief Ted Rosko Answers Last Alarm Vice President of the Board of Trustees of the FASNY Firemen’s Home, Ted Rosko, Jr., of Southampton, died on January 9, 2013, at the age of 57.

A member of FASNY since 1993, Ted was appointed to the FASNY Fire Chiefs Committee in 2000 and was named as Chairman in 2005.

In 2006 Ted was appointed to the FASNY Firemen’s Home Board of Trustees to fill the position of the late Wilbur Ritter. He was elected to his first five-year term in 2007 and re-elected to his second five-year term at the 2012 FASNY Convention. The Board of Trustees elected Ted as their Vice President in 2011 and again in 2012. Ted was a devoted volunteer firefighter and an active member of various fire organizations, including the International Association of Fire Chiefs; National Fire Academy Alumni Association; New York State Association of Fire Chiefs, currently serving as Vice-Chair of the Conference Committee; and Southern New York Volunteer Firemen’s Association.

Ted was an active member of the North Sea Fire Department for more than 33 years. He served as Assistant Chief of the Department from 1992 to 1996, and later as Chief of Department from 1997 to 1998. He received the Firefighter of the Year award in 1986-1987.

Ted was also a member of the Suffolk County Volunteer Firemen’s Association, where he had served as President, 2007-2008; Suffolk County Firefighters Emerald Society; Southampton Town Fire Chiefs Council; and B.P.O.E. Lodge # 1574 in Southampton. He was employed by the Town of Southampton Highway Department for 23 years. Ted is survived by his wife of 26 years, Teri. Ted touched many lives and will be missed.

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Departments Work Together Commack Fire Department Chief Kieran Keane, left, and Dix Hills Fire Department Chief Tom Magno, right, work together at a recent fire. Chief Keane just finished his term of office in December and Magno became Chief of the Department in January.

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MOTLEY CREWS OF THE MONTH

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Westhampton Juniors Discovered on Facebook

A few months ago, the Westhampton Beach Junior Fire Department received a message from a mother in Texas that her son is a friend of the juniors on their Facebook site. She told us he is seven years old and battling cancer. She wanted to know if there was any way that the juniors could send him some fire department items, as he wanted to re-do his room with firefighting equipment. The juniors

packed a box with a helmet, SCBA mask, T-shirts, patches, a vest and other items and shipped the box to him. He received the package and was very happy with it. From baking and delivering cookies in this community, to this young boy across the country, the juniors touch the lives of others everyday.

-Fire News photo by Cody Hoyle

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Sandy Hook Elementary School Remembered in Hauppauge Parade

Company 3 of the Hauppauge Fire Department held a Santa Parade that remembered the children and faculty killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School.

-Fire News photos by Craig Jackson

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Juniors Join Together to Help ERFD The Lynbrook and Rockville Centre Junior Fire Departments joined together on Sunday, January 20, 2013, to host a Flapjack Fundraiser, called, “Rebuilding the RockFriends Helping Friends,” to benefit the East Rockaway Fire Department after Hurricane Sandy. The fundraiser was held at Applebee's Restaurant in Baldwin. The junior firefighters served as waitors and waitresses for the many firefighters, their families, and friends, who came out to support the cause. In the photo, the officers of both junior departments, wearing their red T-shirts designed for the fundraiser, pose with the chiefs of the East Rockaway Fire Department, who came to the event to personally thank them for their efforts.

-Fire News photo by Steve Grogan

Santa Remembers Wounded Warriors Joe O’Grady, Chairman of Nassau County Firefighters Operation Wounded Warrior, and a member of the Floral Park Fire Department, presents Christmas gifts to a wounded Special Forces soldier recovering at Walter Reed National Military Hospital in Bethesda, Maryland, this past December. Nassau firefighters also traveled to Fort Bragg and Camp Lejeune bringing Christmas presents and holiday cheer to hundreds of wounded Soldiers and Marines going through rehabilitation.

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Babylon F.D. Assists St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church On Sunday, January 6, 2013, Babylon Fire Department participated in the annual Epiphany celebration held at the Argyle Boat Basin. This year, four young men dove into the ice cold water when a cross was tossed into the water by Fr. Demetrios Kazakis as part of the blessing.

The diver who retrieves the cross is said to have the blessing of good luck for the year. The divers were all safely removed from the water by members of the Babylon Fire Department, using their inflatable rescue boat and brought back to the dock, where the rescue squad was waiting with the ambulance unit 1-2-10. EMT's and EMT CC's warmed the divers in the ambulance with blankets and checked them over. Additional members of the department were on hand standing by with equipment including the Fire Patrol Company, Heavy Rescue Truck 1-2-7 and Phoenix Hose Company Engine 1-2-6.

The operation was supervised by Assistant Chiefs Michael Sasuk, Scott Glenn and Michael Golub. The Babylon Fire Department has been proudly providing members and equipment for the safety and protection of the Epiphany Services for over 35 years without any incidents.

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Iver Roslund Honored for 75 Years of Service On Friday, November 30, 2012, the Locust Valley Fire Department celebrated the 75th Anniversary of ex-Captain Iver Roslund. Iver, a longtime resident of Locust Valley joined the department on November 18, 1937. He has been an active member ever since. The only time he was not active in the department was during his military service in World War II as a 1st Lieutenant in the US Army Armor Division from 1941 to 1945. Iver married his long time sweetheart, Ruth Hicks in 1943, and has two children: Robert and Cindy. Iver and Ruth have five grandchildren: Holly, Heather, Robert, Jr. Erick and Evan. In 1945, Iver was given an Honorary Discharge from the US Army.

Upon his return to Locust Valley, Iver worked with his father and brother, Henry, in the family carpentry business. Iver's father built 17 building (house and shops) in Locust Valley

over the years. In 1946 Iver's father passed and Henry and Iver started Roslund Brothers, a local construction company.

Originally, Iver was a member of Engine Company No. 1, and then after World War II Engine Company No. 1 was split, forming Engine Company No. 2, of which Iver is a charter member. Iver has held several company positions including secretary, treasurer, 1st Lieutenant, and Captain. He was and is still the original member of the Department Budget Committee, representing Engine Company No. 2. Iver remains active in the department and has never missed a department or Engine Company No. 2 meeting. He is known for his candid remarks, his positive attitude, and for his dedicated service to the community. The fire department displayed a banner outside the building to share this historic landmark with

the community.

At the dinner, Iver received citations, certificates of appreciation and proclamations from the local government, the community and from his department. This humble man received much deserved accolades from his peers.

However, the highlight of the evening was his award of the first Honorary Chief position in the history of the Locust Valley Fire Department.

Iver's interesting stories and keen wit have made him an integral part of the Locust Valley Fire Department. He has been known to say on several occasions, “If I can't take it with me, then I’m not going.”

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Southampton Juniors Raise $2000 On December 2, 2012, the Southampton Fire Department junior members held their annual pancake breakfast and Chinese auction. Many friends, family, and members of the community helped support the junior members. With their help and support they raised over $2000.

The proceeds will help support the fireman's home located in Hudson, New York and Stony Brook Hospital Burn Center.

-Fire News photo by Ron Monteleone

Deer Park Members Surprise Ed Heavey On December 24, 2012, 20 members from the Deer Park Fire Department surprised former Fire News photographer Ed Heavey on the request of his family. Ed is now 84 years old and is still going strong.

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Second Annual Matthew’s Wish Parade is Held

When Matthew McKinnon was granted a wish from Make A Wish Foundation, he sadly never got the chance to use it. One wish he always wanted was to fill an eighteen wheeler with toys and deliver it to the hospital to surprise the children during the holiday season.

Matthew was a patient at Cohen's Children Medical Center for over nine years. At the young age of thirteen, Matthew passed away leaving his wish not granted. Matthew's moth-

er, Annemarie, along with family and friends created Matthew's Wish, which is to fulfill Matthew's Wish of filling up an 18 wheeler full of toys. Matthew's uncle Robert Allen from Brentwood Fire Department came up with the idea of having an annual Matthew's Wish Toy Parade. His two other Uncles Harold Allen of Islip Terrace Fire Department and Michael Allen of Holbrook Fire Department hopped on board without hesitation.

On December 15, 2012, the Second Annual Matthew's Wish Parade was held. Members from International Brotherhood of Bikers, Brentwood Legion Ambulance, Central Islip F.D., East Islip F.D., Holbrook F.D., and Brentwood F.D. came to show support. To help Matthew's Wish live on, donations can be sent to: Matthew's Wish, 4 Pinewood Lane, Hampton Bays, NY 11946.

- Fire News photos by Ron Monteleone

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Village of Farmingdale F.D. Honored Oyster Bay Town Supervisor John Venditto (far right) and Town Councilman Anthony Macagnone (second from left) joined with Nassau County Legislator Joe Belesi (far left) in honoring the Village of Farmingdale Fire Department for their dedication and service to the community, at their annual installation dinner, held at the Carlyle on the Green in Bethpage State Park. Accepting the citation on behalf of the Department is Chief Frank Ramano (third from right,) and Mayor of Farmingdale Ralph Ekstrand (second from right).

Bob DeMoustes Honored St. James Fire Department Ex-Chief and current Suffolk County Deputy Fire Coordinator Bob DeMoustes is named Chief of the Year at the annual Suffolk County Fire Chief's Council brunch.

-Fire News photo by Steve Silverman

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Babylon and Deer Park Hold Turkey Bowl The Babylon Fire Department held their annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Bowl hosting the Deer Park Fire Department on November 22, 2012. The teams played an action packed end to end game with really fantastic plays. Cheering sections from Babylon and Deer Park rooted on their players adding to the excitement of the morning. Both teams worked hard had fun and shared in the camaraderie and friendship that makes the volunteer fire service so special. Deer Park Fire Department won the game and was presented with a trophy by the Babylon FD players to celebrate their victory.

-Fire News photos by Brad Maier

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Happy Birthday!

At the December Melville Fire Departments Company Two meeting, the 85th birthday of Ex Rescue Captain Robert Earley Sr. was celebrated.

Earlier this year he was also honored for 50 years as an active member.

-Fire News photo by Tom Pesce

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Nassau’s Ninth Battalion

Ninth Battalion Chiefs get together at their annual holiday luncheon.

-Fire News photo by Kevin Imm

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Riders of Fire Adopt a Family

Hicksville F.D. Commended

Every year the Riders of Fire Motorcycle Club reach out to fire associations and fire departments across Suffolk County looking for donation, either monetary or new and unwrapped toys. With these donations the organization reaches out across Suffolk County to fire department families, military families and this year, victims of Hurricane Sandy. The Riders of Fire certainly put smiles on the faces of many children. Without donations from the Brookhaven Town Chiefs Association, the Commack Fire Department, the Medford Fire Department, the Coram Fire and all the members of the RoFMC that reached out to their own departments, this task would have not happened. In the photo is past president and committee chairman John Morerra and President Vinny Ammirati of the Riders of Fire Motorcycle Club -Fire News photo by Ron Monteleone

Oyster Bay Town Councilman Joseph D. Muscarella (left) and Nassau County Legislator Rose Marie Walker (center) recently joined in commending the members of the Hicksville Fire Department, led by Department Chief Christopher Moskos (right) and the Oyster Bay Fire Department for their plans in conducting much needed blood drives in their respective communities. "The members of these two great fire departments do a tremendous job protecting their communities and they also go the extra mile conducting these essential blood drives," Councilman Muscarella said.

"I urge residents from throughout the Town to give blood at one of these two convenient locations. There is no better gift at the holidays. Join with our local firefighters in making a donation and you too can be lifesaver."

-Fire News photo by Brian Devine

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Obituary

Greenport Mournes Charley Bumble

It is with deep regret that the Greenport Fire Department announces that 52 year member and Ex-Captain Charley Bumble of Eagle Hose has answered his last alarm. Charley was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and worked for Grumman. Services were held at St. Agnes church in Greenport and internment was at St Agnes cemetery in Greenport.

-Fire news photos by Myron Goldstein

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Hicksville Safety Day On November 25, 2012, the Hicksville Fire Department held their annual Popcorn Ball and Holiday Fire Safety Awareness Day. All companies participated in spreading holiday safety and cheer throughout the Hicksville community.

-Fire News photos by Kevin Imm

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Hanging With the Stars On Thanksgiving Day, while on a 24 hour standby for the Island Park Fire Department, firefighters from Halesite got to meet Brad Garrett from “Everybody Loves Raymond.�

-Fire News photo by Kate Kunz

Nassau Fire Riders Road Captain Nassau Fire Riders Motorcycle Clubs President Andy Trinchitells and Vice President David Nguyen were honored to present Steve Sekelsky an award for his distinguished service as Ex-Chief Road Captain.

-Fire News photo by Ron Monteleone

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Atlantic Steamer’s Hold Installation

Oyster Bay Town Councilman Anthony Macagnone (back row, left) and Town Councilwoman Beth Faughnan (back row, right) recently attended Atlantic Steamer Fire Department's annual Installation of Officers ceremony, held at their firehouse in Oyster Bay.

Councilman Macagnone and Councilwoman Faughnan thanked Atlantic Steamer, some of whom are pictured here prior to the installation ceremony, for their dedication and service to the community.

-Fire News photo by Brian Devine

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Up Close & Personal

Hagerman Junior Captain Michael Forstman.

-Fire News photo by Dennis Whittam

“Unbelievable!” “We are already planning our next show!”

- Medford FD “Best show we ever had!”

- Halesite FD “I heard about Comedy To Go from a friend.

They rocked the Kings Park firehouse for our 100th Anniversary! Everyone is asking when is the next show.”

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Huntington Manor FD Installation of Officers

The Huntington Manor Fire Department held their 110th Annual Installation Dinner on January 5 at Oheka Castle. Following the presentation of colors by the Honor Guard, Chaplain Deacon Edward Billia delivered the invocation and prayer for departed members.

The following officers were installed by the Board of Fire Commissioners: Department Officers - Chief Fred Steenson, Jr., First Assistant Chief Frank McQuade, Second Assistant Chief Mike DePasquale, Third Assistant Chief Jon Hoffmann. Corresponding Secretary Lisa Fusaro, Recording Secretary Robert Eng, Treasurer Vincent Bifano, Financial Secretary Clifford Sutkevich, Chaplain Deacon Edward Billia, Associate Chaplain Thomas Petriano.

Hook and Ladder Company - Captain Shadon "Chuck" Brady, First Lieut. James Glidden, Second Lieut. Neville Schum, Secretary Laura Scicchitano, Treasurer Brian Nelson, Financial Secretary James Pentecost. Hose Company No. 1 - Captain Travis Mortensen, First Lieut. Domenick Pastore, Second Lieut.

Brian Christen, Secretary Lisa Fusaro, Treasurer John Rubcewich, Jr., Financial Secretary Robert Tellefsen.

Fire Police - Captain David Schombs, Lieut. Thomas Krumpter.

The Chiefs and Commissioners presented awards to outgoing Chief Gary Hatton recognizing his service. The Hook and Ladder Company presented their Firefighter of the Year Award to Lieutenant Neville Schum. The Hose Company presented their Probationary Firefighter of the Year Award to Mike Colonna, with the Firefighter of the Year Award going to Ron Schankin.

The Richard Holst Inspirational Award was presented to the family of the late Assemblyman James Conte, who was a great friend and supporter of the department. The award was accepted by Conte's wife Debra, and daughter Sarah. The Peter A. Nelson Memorial Firefighter of the Year Award was presented to Ex-Chief Alan Bayley.

The highlight of the dinner was when the new Chief Fred Steenson, Jr., honored his father, Fred Steenson, Sr., with the rank of Honorary Chief for having achieved 50 years of active and dedicated service.

Last year, the 120 members of the department answered 1,133 alarms.

- Fire News photos by Steve Silverman

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Commack Installs New Chiefs The Commack Fire Department recently installed new Chief Officers at their 107th Annual Inspection and Installation. Pictured from left, are Chief of Department Peter Paccione, First Assistant Chief Andrew Babajko, Second Assistant Chief Richard Myers, and Third Assistant Chief Paul Carnevale.

The 142 members of the Commack Fire Department answered 1,550 alarms in 2012.

- Fire News photo by Steve Silverman

Montauk Installs 2013 Officers On January 1, 2013, the newly elected chiefs and officers were installed into the Montauk Fire Department. Chief Rich Shane was once again elected to chief as was John McDonald as his first assistant and followed by Dutch Riege as his second in command. Montauk looks forward to a safe and happy year to all.

-Fire News photo by Jeff Havlik

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Hicksville Installs 2013 Officers Hicksville Chief of the Department Christopher J Moskos was installed to his second term as chief by the Chairman of the Board of Fire Commissioners Gerard O'Brien at a ceremony held on New Years Day. Board of Fire Commissioner John Menig installed the three assistant chiefs; (left to right, top) Third Assistant Chief Robert Telender, Jr; Second Assistant Chief Richard Diaz; and First Assistant Frank McGeough. Michael Azzue was installed to the Hicksville Board of Fire Commissioners by Chairman of the Board Gerard O'Brien.

-Fire News photos by Kevin Imm

Plainview Swears in New Chief On December 30, 2012, the Plainview Fire Department swore in their 48th Chief of Department, Ross Dubner. Ross joined the Plainview Fire Department in June, 1991 as a junior firefighter and officially entered the ranks in 1995. He rose through the ranks as a lieutenant and then captain of Engine Company 4, assigned to Station 3 on Round Swamp Road. Ross brings an extensive background in fire department operations, strategy and tactics and has been a NY State Licensed (CFR-D) Certified First ResponderDefibrillation for many years. Ross grew up in Plainview, graduating from John F Kennedy High School; he currently resides in Old Bethpage with his wife Jessica and two boys.

Good luck in 2013!

-Fire News photo by Kevin Imm

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Town of Babylon Fire Chiefs Association Installs Newly Elected Officers On Saturday, November 24, 2012, the Town of Babylon Fire Chiefs Association held their installation ceremony at the North Babylon Fire Company Headquarters.

President James Harrington was sworn in by the Honorable Arthur G. Pitts, Suffolk County Supreme Court Justice. Vice President John Coughlin, Jr.; Secretary Anthony Nicholes; Treasurer Ben Lamberson; and Trustees Douglas Symington, Walter Singer III and Thomas Richardson were sworn in by the Honorable Joseph A. Santorelli, Suffolk County Supreme Court Justice. Babylon Town Supervisor Rich Schaffer congratulated the incoming board and also thanked all of the people in all emergency services throughout the town for all of their hard work and dedication during Super Storm Sandy. Jeffrey Thompson was honored by President Harrington, the board, Supervisor Schaffer, and other elected officials for a job well done for his service as President of the Town of Babylon Chiefs Association for the past two years.

-Fire News photos by Brad Maier

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Town of Babylon Chiefs ‘Fill the Boot’ The Town of Babylon Chiefs unanimously decided to join forces and hold a Fill the Boot drive to help aid families of Babylon's South Shore communities that were devastated by Super Storm Sandy.

The departments set up at busy intersections and roadways throughout the town with members armed with boots to be filled. People stopped and tossed money into the awaiting fire boots making generous contributions of over $50,000. It was a fantastic day as everyone worked so hard together for such a great cause.

-Fire News photos by Brad Maier

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REMSCO Holds Award Ceremony in Greenport Suffolk REMSCO held its annual awards ceremony co-sponsored by the 2011 Agency of the Year, the East Marion Fire Department.

Awards for eight categories were presented during the evening, as well as one special recognition award.

Basic Life Support Provider of the Year, James MacDonell from Community Ambulance Co.; Advanced Life Support Provider of the Year, James Garside from Suffolk County PD; EMS Educator of Excellence, Marilyn Byron from Dix Hills FD; EMS Leadership, Thomas Rinelli from the Wyandanch-Wheatley Heights Ambulance Co.; Youth Provider of the Year, Katie McLaughlin from the Exchange Ambulance of the Islips; Physician of

Excellence, Matthew Golden, MD, from Community Ambulance Co. Not in attendance was Charles Zigrosser, EMS Communication Specialist of the Year from Community Ambulance Company. Recognition was given to James Garside and Kate McLaughlin as they also were awarded the New York State Award in their respective categories.

Honorable Mention award winners for BLS Life Support of the year, Jessica Mattes; ALS Provider of the Year, Christopher Gonzalez; Scott Dipinto, Daveeda Ramnarine, Karl Johanson; Youth Provider of the Year, Christine Donovan; Physician of Excellence, Lawrence Schiff, MD and Steve Sandoval,

MD; EMS Communication Specialist, Jeffrey Sukoff; Agency of the Year, East Marion FD, Honorable Mention awardees for Agency of the Year were Wyandanch-Wheatley Heights Ambulance; Dix Hills FD; Community Ambulance Company, Selden FD and Rocky Point FD Suffolk EMS Chief Robert Delagi and outgoing REMSCO Chair Edward Boyd awarded Ben Jones from the Town of Shelter Island EMS, proclamations recognizing his longevity as the oldest living paramedic in New York.

-Fire News photos by Ellen B. Komosinski

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Good Luck to New Council President

At the December 20, 2012, general meeting of the Fire Chiefs Council of Nassau County, held at the Hewlett Fire Department headquarters, the 2013 installation of the board of directors was held. ExChief Otto Kohlmier, Jr., of the Hewlett Fire Department was elected to office as president. Otto was sworn in by his three sons Brian, Robert and William, who are all members of Hewlett Fire Department.

-Fire News photos by Erik Fischer

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Dix Hills Fire Department Installation

The Dix Hills Fire Department recently held their annual inspection and installation at headquarters. The following officers were installed for 2013: Department Officers: Chief Thomas Magno, First Assistant Chief Robert Fling, Second Assistant Thomas Napolitano, Third Assistant Chief Alan Berkowitz, Secretary Hillary Bogi, Treasurer Todd Cohen, Sgt. at Arms Fred Reithel.

Company One: Captain Thomas Smith,

First Lieutenant Karl Krage, Second Lieutenant John Vierling, Secretary Esraa Abd El Fattah, Treasurer David Critelli.

Company Two: Captain Brett Tepe, First Lieutenant Howard Kaplan, Second Lieutenant Nick Barbu, Secretary Eytan Pick, Treasurer Marc Ligator.

Company Three: Captain Tony de Cesare, First Lieutenant Matthew Montag, Second Lieutenant Joseph Williamson, Secretary Craig Caviness, Treasurer John Brower.

Rescue Squad: Captain Matthew Mattone, Company #1 Lieut. Scott DiPino, Company #2 Lieut. Shragi Schupak, Company #3 Lieut.

Frank Caria, Secretary Jessica Mattes, Treasurer John Brower.

Fire Police: Captain Thomas A. Smyth, Lieutenant Thomas McClane.

Last year, the 165 members of the department answered 1,111 fire and 1,627 rescue alarms.

- Fire News photos by Steve Silverman

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West Sayville Holds Installation Dinner

On January 4, 2013, the West Sayville Fire Department held their Installation at their headquarters. New Chief of Department Robert Doucet was sworn in by his brother, ex-Chief Richard Doucet, while Bob’s wife Deborah and children looked on. Captain Patrick D’Onofrio presented outgoing Chief Joseph Schroeder with his badge plaque that notated all of his achievements. Finally, new Chief Robert Doucet, presented ex-Chief Joseph Schroeder with his ex-chief’s badge. Numerous local political leaders were on hand to acknowledge ex-Chief Schroeder’s accomplishments.

-Fire News photos by ex-Chief Harry D’Onofrio

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New York is Moving Forward with Updating the State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code Residential Fire Sprinklers Under Consideration

The New York Department of State's Division of Code Enforcement and Administration (DCEA); website: www.dos.state.ny.us/DCEA, is in the process of updating the NY State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code. The current codes, referred to as the 2010 Codes of New York State, are based on the 2006 national model codes produced by the International Code Council (ICC). The State Fire Prevention and Building Code Council (NYS Code Council) is the statutory board responsible for approving the updates to the Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code. Ronald Piester, Director of DCEA, chairs the NYS Code Council. State Fire Administrator Bryant D. Stevens serves on the NYS Code Council as does Joseph Sauerwein, Chief Fire Marshal (retired) form the Town of Brookhaven, is the fire service representative.

At the February 13, 2013 meeting of the NYS Code Council, the Council will receive a report and recommendation on residential fire sprinklers from the Task Force convened to review the pros and cons of statewide adoption of the mandatory fire sprinkler requirement.

The overall review process will occur over the next year with opportunities for all interested stakeholders, including the fire service, to provide input to the NYS Code Council when Public Hearings are scheduled. If all goes according to plan, New York State will have an updated Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code effective in mid-2014.

The 2012 national model I-Codes under review by New York State contain hundreds of additional new requirements addressing identified safety concerns for fire and all other hazards relating to safety in the built environment.

One of the best ways for all fire fighters to improve your safety in your work environment - buildings that are on fire - is to participate in all levels of the code development and adoption process.

Get involved with your statewide fire service organizations and ensure your voice is heard during New York States code review and update process.

The International Code Council's Fire Code Action Committee Very Active with Code Change Proposals The Fire Code Action Committee (FCAC) was appointed by the ICC Board of Directors to review the 2012 I-Codes and develop code

change proposals for the 2015 I-Codes on matters of concern to the fire service; with specific responsibility to review the fire safety chapters in the International Building Code, the entire International Fire Code, the International Wildland-Urban Interface Code and International Performance Code.

The FCAC Roster includes ICC members from the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) - Fire and Life Safety Section Executive Board, the National Association of State Fire Marshals (NASFM), National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) and other fire service representatives, building officials and industry code experts. Under the leadership of Chairman Adolf Zubia and Vice Chairman Andy King, and administrative support by ICC staff from the Government Relations and Technical Services Departments, the FCAC generated 59 code change proposals for the 2015 International Fire Code.

The FCAC was assisted by four Regional Work Groups that met in the summer of 2012.

These RWGs are comprised of fire service representatives from the IAFC Divisions, NASFM and members appointed by ICC. The RWG are charged with submitting recommended code changes to the FCAC based on regional issues of concern and also address specific topics as assigned by the FCAC. The FCAC has developed and submitted 59 code change proposals for the Group B code cycle for the ICC Committee Action Hearings scheduled for April 21 to April 28, 2013 in Dallas. These are all available for review on the Code Development webpage and include changes related to: • Fire protection in vacant buildings • Addressing nuisance fire alarms • Firefighter (in-building) Breathing Air Systems

Bruce E. Johnson

Bruce Johnson, a 30-year fire service veteran, is Director of Fire Service Activities for the International Code Council. He has been with the Council since 2007 as Government Relations Regional Manager with responsibilities in Northeast states. In addition to those duties, his responsibilities include being the national principal point of contact for fire service activities and representing the Code Council at meetings with fire service organizations. He also serves as Deputy Chief Fire Instructor at the Suffolk County (N.Y.) Fire Academy and as a College Instructor at SUNYEmpire State College. He holds an MBA and bachelors' degrees in Fire Service Administration and Accounting along with several professional certifications. He is a past president and active member of the New York State Fire Marshals and Inspectors Association and a member of several professional fire service associations.

by Power Systems • Requirements for outdoor stages and other temporary structures • Requirements for the installation of Solar Photovoltaic Systems If you have thoughts and ideas about how to improve the national model codes or the NY State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code; reach out to your state representatives and get involved!

Your participation in the code development • Fire protection for historic buildings process at the state and national level is the • Roof-top Assembly Occupancies • Requirements for Liquid Carbon Dioxide best way to improve safety in your work environment - buildings that catch fire or require an Soda Systems • Requirements for Emergency and Stand- emergency response.

“...the Fire Code Action Committee generated 59 code change proposals for the 2015 International Fire Code.”

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Electric Fire Sparks Levittown Fire

Levittown firefighters wet down debris after an electrical fire dam- Meadow and Hicksville relocated into Levittown firehouses, while aged a Mallard Road home. The fire occurred Friday morning, Wantagh provided a ladder truck to the scene as the FAST unit.

-Fire News photo by Harry Loud December 21, 2012, at approximately 0930. Units from East

Centerport Responds to Ceiling Collapse

The Centerport Fire Department was dispatched to a reported ceiling collapse at a residence on Little Neck Road, Sunday, December 23, at 2016. Mackenzie Sanborn, 12, was babysitting her brother Austin, 9, when part of the dining room ceiling collapsed. Mackenzie called 911 which brought the response of Centerport firefighters and Suffolk Police. The roof of the home was damaged by a tree during Hurricane Sandy, and was in the process of undergoing repairs. Water leaked through the tarp on the roof, which caused the sheet rock and plaster ceiling to collapse. Firefighters secured the ceiling by removing loose hanging pieces and insulation. The children were not

injured and their parents soon arrived home. Assistant Chiefs Nick Feeley and Brian Mark.

About 25 firefighters and rescue personnel Deputy Chief Dr. Jack Geffken, the departwere on the scene with a heavy rescue truck, ment's Medical Officer, was also on the scene.

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Ex-Captain Danny Levy Answers Last Alarm

The Plainview Fire Department is saddened to announce the passing of Life Member and ex-Captain Danny Levy. Danny initially joined the fire department in August 1999 as a fire medic and shortly switched from a medic to begin his training as a firefighter.

Danny was eager to learn, and his natural leadership skills which were honed in the Israeli military pointed him towards a path of becoming an officer within the department.

Ex-Captain Levy first became a Lieutenant of Engine Company 1 (stationed out of headquarters on Old Country Road) in 2002 and rose through the ranks until becoming Captain in 2004.

Ex-Captain Levy volunteered many days at Ground Zero with the other heroic men and women, and sometime after, became ill as a result of his time spent in lower Manhattan.

Despite his illness, Danny could often be found

in the firehouse with a big smile, catching up on recent events and was always seen with his custom decorated cane designed with a fire motif.

Ex-Captain Levy answered his last alarm this past Monday morning and will be sorely missed by his family within the Plainview Fire Department.

He is survived by his wife Rachel and two daughters. -Fire News photos by Kevin Imm

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Obituary

Rest in Peace John ‘Moose’ Strickland The Brookhaven Fire Department mourns the loss of ex-Chief and Commissioner John Strickland. John started a business selling insurance and founded the Strickland Insurance Agency, where he sold insurance for 20 years. He was a member and past president of the Bellport Chamber of Commerce and was a charter member of the Rotary Club of Bellport. John was also co-owner with his dad of Gouls Marina in Brookhaven Hamlet and worked for E-One, the fire truck manufacturer for years as a designer and salesman. His last job at the time of his passing was with the Suffolk County Police Department Property Section. John joined the Brookhaven Fire Department in 1959 and has a long and distinctive resume. He served as Chief of Department in 1978 and 1979. He was awarded the Suffolk County Fireman of the Year in 1979 and was runner up for the New York State Fireman of the Year also in 1979. He served as organizer and co-director of the Havenaires Drum and Bugle Corps and was one of two Santas for the department, a job he thoroughly enjoyed. At the time of his passing he was Financial Secretary to the department. John remained an active member of the Brookhaven and Suffolk County Fire Chief’s Councils and was a member of the New York State Association of Fire Chiefs. As a 54-year member of the department he managed to carve out 21 of those years to serve as commissioner. As if he didn’t do enough, he found time to be treasurer for the Brookhaven Ambulance Company in the 1960s.

Affectionately known as “Moose” he dedicated all of his adult life to the fire service and true to his nickname voiced his opinion strongly about most matters. Commissioner Strickland spent hours at Firema’’s Park, helping shape the museum into what it is today. May the light he has left behind on his pilgrimage perpetually shine for all to see and may God grant him eternal rest.

-Fire News story by Jim Vaz -Fire News photos by Dennis Whittam

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MOTLEY CREWS OF THE MONTH

North Bellmore Fire Department, at their annual Fall Classic Turkey Bowl.

-Fire News photo by Brendan Nedell

Riders of Fire Christmas Party 2012 -Fire News photo by Ron Monteleone

Members of the Breslau Engine Co. 1 from Lindenhurst get together at the annual Holiday Parade.

-Fire News photo by Paul Mazza

Greenlawn Fire Department Motley Crew -Fire News photo by Steve Silverman

Sayville Motley Crew -Fire News photo by David Rubin

Northport Fire Department dive team, rescue squad and ice rescue team stands by at the Polar Swim sponsored by BSA Troop 410 and the Northport Fire Department Juniors.

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Huntington Manor Holiday Parade Motley Crew.

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She Said YES!

On November 25, 2012, the Hicksville Fire Department held their annual popcorn ball day. During the event, Santa made a special stop along the way with the entire department. Upon arrival Zachary DiFronzo from Citizens Engine Company #3 asked his girlfriend Meghan L-Ecuyer to marry him, while their daughter

Courtney looked on with a special popcorn ball with a ring attached. She said yes, but the celebration was cut short as some companies were called for mutual aide to Bethpage Fire Department for a working house fire.

-Fire News photos by Kevin Imm

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I Do!

Congratulations to Setauket Fire Department Chaplain, Reverend Gregory Louis Leonard and to Marlyn Maxine Bowe on their recent marriage. The happy couple said “I do� on December 29, 2012, at the Bethel AME Church in Setauket.

-Fire News photos by Dennis Whittam

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