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On June 4, 2013, several railroad workers were injured when two LIRR work trains collided in Westbury.
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In this issue... Flames Destroy Middle Island Apartments The Middle Island Fire Department responded to a raging fire that involved multiple apartments. See story page 10
Balcony Collapses in Long Beach Long Beach firefighters responded to Shore Road for a report of a balcony collapse. See story page 28
North Babylon Goes to Work The North Babylon Fire Company received a call for a detached garage fire on Independence Avenue. See story page 50
Point Lookout Installs New Officers The Point Lookout-Lido Fire Department swore in their new officers and chiefs. See story page 83
Helping Local Wounded Warriors The Nassau County Firefighters Operation Wounded Warrior program recently presented checks. See story page 94
Officers of the Wantagh Explorers are Sworn In Three members of the Wantagh Fire Department’s Explorers were sworn in as lieutenants and a captain.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
From the Editor’s Desk Dennis Whittam, Editor
Train Like Your Life Depends on It Stop! Before you read this editorial, study the photo. What do you see?
ATTENTION FIRE AND EMS SAFETY OFFICERS Join the Brookhaven Town Safety Officers Association. You will receive newsletters, updated laws, rules and regulations concerning safety. Every other month you will receive a newsletter and meeting notifications and discounts from our sponsors. It will include seminars, meetings throughout the nation and much more. You will receive information regarding safety from firefighters, EMS and industrial safety professionals. This will be a forum for you to express your concerns and opinions regarding safety. You can opt out at any time. Your membership is free. Contact exChief Jeff Bailes, President, BTSOA, at 631-4956418. Send your name, email address, contact number and address to info@BTSOA.org or go to our website www.btsoa.org/membership.html.
OPERATION WOUNDED WARRIOR FUNDRAISER The Nassau County Firefighters Operation Wounded Warrior, has announced that The Charlie Daniels Band, with special guest, The Marshall Tucker Band, will hold a one-evening show at the Theatre at Westbury on September 7, 2013, to benefit NCFFOperation Wounded Warrior. Tickets ($65 to the public), will cost only $50, and $10 of each ticket sold is going directly to Operation Wounded Warrior. Come early and join us for a Pre-Show Car and Motorcycle Show outside the threatre. Doors open at 1700. Tickets may be purchased by calling Chris Baktis of the Franklin Square Fire Department, at 516-606-5987. The more tickets sold through Baktis, the more money for our wounded warriors.
COLD SPRING HARBOR GOLF CLASSIC The Cold Spring Harbor Fire Department is hosting their 3rd Annual Golf Classic on August 12, 2013, at the Huntington Country Club in Cold Spring Harbor. Registration is at 1000 (Continental breakfast provided), and a shotgun start will go at 1100 (caddies provided; refreshments on course). At approximately 1600 a buffet dinner, raw bar, open bar will be held at the firehouse. Prizes will be awarded for men and women golfers. Fee is $175 per golfer. Contact 631692-6772 for more information.
In 1966, 12 firefighters were killed at a fire on 23rd Street in Manhattan. At the time I was 13-years old. The reason I remember this fire was because I was old enough to observe and understand the feelings my firefighter father had for the incident; he had to break the news to Firefighter Tommy Rey that his brother Dan had perished in the collapse. Sadly, on August 24, 2006, another FDNY probationary firefighter was killed. Probationary Firefighter Mike Reilly, along with Lieutenant Howie Carpluk, were trapped in a floor collapse in the Bronx. Sadly, both perished. Recently, tragedy struck again when Captain Matthew Renaud, along with three other firefighters, was killed in a collapse at a Texas fire. Among the dead was Probationary Firefighter Anne Sullivan, who had just graduated from the department's training academy in April. In all these incidents, it was fate and not training that let these firefighters down. So, what's the point of this editorial? I carried the first two stories with me throughout my career. As an officer in the fire service, whenever I trained a probationary firefighter, I took the job seriously. My reward was when one of my probies had the line on a nasty basement fire and came up to me afterwards. He said, “I want to thank you for breaking my chops.” I looked perplexed. He said, “I always thought you didn’t like me until tonight. Just about when I was ready to run out of the fire, I heard your voice yelling at me to stay low and to talk to the rest of the guys on your line. I did that and calmed down. Tonight, my training came together.” What about the photo? I know the two firefighters that are backing up the probie, they are the best of the best! I hope all probies read this editorial and understand that all firefighters learn from their brothers and sisters. Whomever or wherever you are, know and benefit from the fact you are learning from the best - firefighters who have “been there, done that.” While we certainly cannot control fate, we can control many facets of what it takes to “run in when everyone is running out.” Never let it be said that your training let you down. Train as if your life depends on it … because someday it may. - Dennis
FIRST ANNUAL FLUKE TOURNAMENT The West Babylon Fire Department, Company #1 will be holding their First Annual Fluke Tournament. The event will be on Saturday, July 27, 2013, from 0700 to 1700 at the Bergen Point Marina, West Babylon. The cost is $25 per person. There will be first, second, and third place cash prizes. There will be a mandatory captains meeting on Friday, July 26, 2013 at 1900 at West Babylon Fire Headquarters, 126 Arnold Ave, West Babylon. Calcutta $10, 50/50 and raffles. For further information call 631-991-2254
GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE On Monday, July 29, 2013, the West Babylon Fire Department will again host their Semi-Annual Community Blood Drive at West Babylon Fire Headquarters, 126 Arnold Avenue, West Babylon. Doors open from 1530 to 2130. There will be a free roast beef dinner and chances to win gift cards to many local restaurants for all who come to donate. Help save a life; the one you do may be your own. Our last drive in February was our most successful to date bringing in 140 donated pints. We are hoping to beat that record with a goal of 160 pints.
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Firehouse Expo, July 25-27 New Classes, Faces and Experiences
Resuscitation-Joseph P. Ornato, MD, FACP, FACC, FACEP
Firehouse Expo understands times are tough in the fire service. So it decided to offer more to increase attendee’s value at the show. This year it’s offering a dozen new speakers presenting for the first time at Firehouse Expo, dozens of new and updated conference sessions and more networking events than in the past. Key classes at this year’s event include:
Saturday, July 27 Two four-hour classes just added! Become a Highly Valued Fire and Emergency Leader Learn how to be more productive, more effective and more valuable as an Emergency Service Leader! An Overview of the New Fire Suppression Rating Schedule - Get firsthand experience of the changes that have been made to the ISO grading schedule and take a fresh look at the ISO Public Protection Classification! Managing Fires in Balloon-Frame Structures Lawrence Goldberg, Battalion Chief, Baltimore City, MD FD. When You Go In: 25 Tips That Help You Win Ray McCormack, Lieutenant, Ladder 28, FDNY. The All-Important First LineTim Klett, Lieutenant, Engine 88, FDNY.. The Big Bang :Extraordinary Threats from Ordinary IEDS -Robert S. Katz, Katz Consultancy. Protecting Your Organization's Funds-Bill Tricarico, Senior Risk Management Consultant, Emergency Services Insurance Program. NIST Firefighting Research: Answers to Questions You Were Afraid to Ask-Daniel Madrzykowski, PE, FSFPE, Fire Fighting Technology, NIST.
Thursday, July 25 UL Research with the Fire Service-Steve Kerber, Director, UL, Firefighter Safety Research Institute Promotional Assessment Center. Strategy and Tactics-Michael Terpak-Deputy Chief, Jersey City . Transit Bus and Commercial Coach Anatomy and Extrication-Billy Leach, Developed & Senior Presenter, Big Red Rescue. Friday, July 26 New Technology and Rural Firefighting Operations-Dominic Colletti, Fire Instructor. The Vulnerability Assessment Program-Ron Siarnicki, Executive Director, National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. Preparing for the StormRichard Gasaway, President, Gasaway Consulting Group. Main Street USA: The Taxpayer FireEmmet (Pat) Nichols, Captain, Boston, MA FD. Noncombustible=Not Good ConstructionTheodore Goldfarb, Deputy Chief (ret.) FDNY. Firefighter Injury and Death: “Simple” Dwelling Fire - “Complicated” Results-Billy Goldfeder, Deputy Chief, Loveland Symmes, OHFD. The Latest in Specialized Rescue ToolsBob Duemmel, Firehouse Magazine Contributing Editor. World-class Education in EMS! Cutting Edge Advances & Controversies in Pre-hospital
Expo After Hours Each night of the show there is off-side networking events planned such as: Brotherhood Bash 2013, Thursday, July 25, 1900-2330. The Central Maryland Fools, the Terry Farrell Foundation and Firehouse Expo will be hosting a Brotherhood Bash block party in Little Italy for thousands of your brothers and sisters in the fire service. Transportation will be provided from the Baltimore Convention Center to the block party. Free music all night. Beverages and food will be available for
purchase. Proceeds will benefit the Mid-Atlantic Burn Camp. Friday, July 26: Tailgate Party - 15001700 on the exhibit floor, sponsored by TenCate. Orioles vs. Red Sox baseball game at Camden Yards,1905. It's a Home Run for You! Reserve your discounted tickets to the Orioles vs. Red Sox baseball game when you register for Firehouse Expo. Tickets are only $10 each, limit four per person. You can't get tickets at this price anywhere else but at Firehouse Expo. Pick up your tickets from 1500-1700 at the tailgating party on the exhibit floor. The party will feature free beer and light snacks. New! Super Saturday, July 27: Who says the show has to wind down on the last day? Saturday will be one of the most exciting days of education, a show floor jam-packed with products, and technology and networking opportunities called ‘Super Saturday.’ Exhibit hall: Open until 1500. Prize drawings beginning at 1430 with the grand prize drawing of a Harley Davidson motorcycle (include photo) at 1500! After the show floor closes, Super Saturday really starts! At 1600, all attendees are invited to Baltimore's Inner Harbor for a free networking concert featuring local favorites the ‘Sons of Pirates.’ Wrist bands are available for beer, wine, adult beverages and sodas at a discounted rate of $15 for all Firehouse attendees and exhibitors. During the concert our hosts the Baltimore City Fire Department will hold a simulated deep water rescue in the Baltimore Inner Harbor. Baltimore has been a wonderful host to Firehouse, and all of you, and we encourage you to come out to support them in their demonstration and spend time with members of Baltimore’s finest. For complete details or to register visit FirehouseExpo.com.
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LIRR Workers Injured in Train Crash
Two Long Island Rail Road work trains collided on the tracks at the rear of the Public Safety Center on Prospect Avenue in Westbury on June 4, 2013 at 1100. Several railroad workers were injured in the collision. Police and firefighters used specialized equipment to gain access to the area in order to treat the injured. LIRR service in the area between Hicksville and Mineola was suspended due to the accident. All the injured were transported in Nassau Police Department ambulances to Nassau University Hospital in East Meadow for treatment. -Fire News photos by Joseph C. Sperber, Kevin Imm and Lou Minutoli
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Boat Fire Contained in Bay Shore
The Bay Shore Fire Department was called to the end of Homan Avenue on May 18, 2013, for a reported boat fire. First Assistant Chief Ippolito was the first unit on scene and encountered a twostory, steel frame dredge boat, with a fire below deck and on the first deck. First-due Engine 3-1-3 picked up a hydrant and stretched two handlines to the boat. Additional engine and ladder crews opened up hatches and cut holes in the deck to expose pock-
ets of fire and search the boat. The fire was knocked down in about 40 minutes with no reported injuries. Mutual aid was provided to the scene by the Islip Fire Department with an engine, the West Islip Fire Department with an engine and fire boat and the East Islip Fire Department for a fire boat. Chief of Department Butler was in charge of the operation. -Fire News photo by Paul Mazza
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Baldwin Battles Flames
On June 2, 2013, the Baldwin Fire Department received reports of a house fire located on New York Avenue. When the chief arrived he confirmed the working house fire. Hoselines were moved into the burning house and the fire was knocked down within 30 minutes. -Fire News photos by Bill Bennett
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Flames Destroy Middle Island Apartments On June 3, 2013, the Middle Island Fire Department responded to Lake Point Drive for a raging fire that involved multiple apartments at the Lake Point Condominiums. The fire was brought under control with the help of fire departments from Ridge, Brookhaven National Lab, Gordon Heights, Yaphank, Coram, Rocky Point, and Miller Place. The Brookhaven Town Fire Marshal and the Suffolk County Police Department Arson Squad are investigating the cause of the fire. -Fire News photos by Dennis Whittam and Dan Worrell
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Collapse at North Bellmore Blaze
In May, the North Bellmore Fire Department took numerous calls for a house fire on Monroe Avenue. First Assistant Chief Marshall was first on scene and transmitted a working fire for heavy fire showing from the front door of the home. Engine 654 was first due and stretched multiple lines to the house as Ladders 657 and 658 set up on the 1-2 and 1-4 exposures. Engine 655 arrived and stretched multiple lines. As conditions worsened the interior crews were pulled from the house and an exterior attack was put in place as the house became fully involved and a portion of the 3-4 corner collapsed. A total of six handlines and two tower ladders were used to extinguish the fire in about an hour with no reported injuries. Mutual aid was provided to the scene and for stand-by from Bellmore, East Meadow, Uniondale, Levittown, Wantagh, Merrick and North Merrick. The cause is under investigation. - Fire News photos by Paul Mazza and Lou Minutoli
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Dryer Fire in Baldwin
On May 19, 2013, the Baldwin Fire Department received a call for a dryer fire at a Grand Avenue address. When the chief arrived he confirmed the fire, which had traveled up inside the walls. With the quick actions of the fire department the house was saved from further damage. One firefighter was injured and taken to the hospital. - Fire News photos by Bill Bennett
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Pool Fire?
On May 29, 2013, the Bethpage Fire Department was alerted for a pool fire on South Peach Street. Arriving crews found an above ground swimming pool on fire after the homeowner threw a burning gasoline container into it. The can apparently ignited while the
homeowner was attempting to light a barbeque. Engine Company 7 was out on driver training when the alarm was transmitted. A quick response and rapid extinguishment prevented the fire from extending to a nearby wooden deck. -Fire News photo by Kevin Imm
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FASNY’s ‘Is There a Fire In You?’ Ad Campaign Wins National Industry Award
Campaign Aimed At Increasing Volunteer Recruitment Takes Home Prestigious ‘People’s Telly’ Award
Pictured from left: Jamie Leszczynski (Account Manager ABC Creative), David Quinn (FASNY Chief Administrative Officer), James Burns (FASNY President), Travis Bort (Owner ABC Creative), Tom O'Hara (FASNY Volunteer Programs Coordinator) The “Is There a FIRE In You?” advertising campaign, created for The Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) to help boost the number of volunteer firefighters and emergency responders statewide has won a prestigious People’s Telly award. The “Tellys” are a nationwide advertising industry awards program which recognizes the year’s best creative campaigns. The statewide campaign, which features actual volunteer firefighters Jessie Roland-Bystrak of the East Aurora Fire Department and Jeff Burkhart of the Oriskany Fire Department, was shot at the Clay Fire Department in Syracuse and demonstrates the dual role played by most volunteer responders — working or attending college by day and firefighting by night. “On behalf of FASNY I would like to say how proud we are to have won this award, especially since it supports a campaign that aims to protect lives,” said FASNY President James Burns. “Since these advertisements have aired, we have seen an increase in the number of firefighters joining our ranks. Clearly, this campaign is working.” The “Is There a FIRE in You?” campaign is comprised of broadcast, cable, cinema, digital and social media ads and was launched by FASNY in 2012 in an attempt to recruit more than 15,000 volunteer firefighters and EMS personal across New York State over a span of three years. Every year the Telly Awards highlight the best advertising and marketing campaigns across the country. Select judges review the submissions and render decisions. However, the People’s Telly winner is selected by the public through online voting. The advertising campaign was made possible by a United States Department of Homeland Security Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant awarded to FASNY in 2011. Syracuse-based advertising and marketing agency ABC Creative Group created the campaign. “We are always happy to be recognized for our work, but this is an extra special award not only because of the nature of the campaign, but that it was a people’s choice winner,” said owner of ABC Creative Group, Travis Bort. To view the award-winning ad visit fireinyou.org About FASNY Founded in 1872, the Firemen's Association of the State of New York (FASNY) represents the interests of the more than 92,000 volunteer firefighters and emergency medical personnel in New York State. For more information, visit fasny.com or fireinyou.org. For more information about ABC Creative Group and its services, please contact Jamie Leszczynski at 315-471-1002 or e-mail jamie@abcideabased.com.
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Wantagh KOs House Fire Wantagh firefighters were called to a fire in a split level home on Bayberry Lane in Seaford on May 13, 2013. The fire was located in the basement and was quickly knocked down with one 1-ž inch line. A second line was stretched through a rear door as a precaution to protect Engine 7 who were making the basement stairs. North Massapequa was requested for a FAST unit. The fire is under investigation by the Nassau County Fire Marshal’s Office. There were no injuries. - Fire News photo by Harry Loud
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Extensive Overhaul at Melville Truck Fire
On June 3, 2013, at 2341, the Melville Fire Department was called household furniture. The flames were extinguished soon after the to a truck fire in the parking lot of a 7/11 store on Walt Whitman pumpers arrived. No one was injured and the incident is under Road. Upon arriving on the scene 2nd Assistant Chief Jason investigation. -Fire News photos by Tom Pesce Bernfeld deemed it a working fire in a moving truck loaded with
Driving Lesson Ends Early in Selden
On June 9, 2013, the Selden Fire Department was activated for a reported vehicle fire at the end of Wyanet Street off of Highview Drive. Units arrived to find a vehicle fully involved. Unit 5-25-30 was in command and the fire was brought under control with one line. The vehicle was being driven by a father and daughter for a driving lesson. Neither occupant was injured. -Fire News photos David Rubin
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Quick Work in Garden City The Garden City Fire Department responded to the report of a building fire on the afternoon of June 4, 2013. Arriving units found a medium smoke condition in the Commercial Avenue address and discovered a small fire in a piece of machinery within the building. One handline was stretched and the area was vented. Mineola provided a mutual aid truck company to the scene. - Fire News photos by Lou Minutoli
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Quick Knockdown in Central Islip
At 1339 on June 2, 2013, 3rd Assistant Chief Larry Parada and 67 members of the Central Islip Fire Department responded to a Babylon Street address for a report of a structure fire. Arriving units found fire involved in the front exterior of the residence but further investigation confirmed that there was only minor extension to the interior. The fire was quickly extinguished. Mutual aid was requested from the Hauppauge and Islip Terrace and the Suffolk County Arson Squad was called. Chief Parada released all members from duty at 1413. - Fire News photos by Charles A. Murphy
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Wildland Firefighting: Everyone Goes Home Lessons from the Survivors of South Canyon Fire that Killed 14 Firefighters Wildland Firefighting: Everyone Goes Home, a video produced by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, is a story that honors friends and can save the lives of others. Wildland firefighters including members of the U.S. Forest Service, crew chiefs and managers share their story and the pain that many have carried for nearly 19 years. Fourteen elite wildland firefighters, including hotshots, smokejumpers and two helitak firefighters didn’t come back from the July, 1994 South Canyon Fire on Storm King Mountain. The stories of those who did return provide a compelling story. It also shows how organizations are forced to reevaluate their culture in the light of overwhelming evidence that change must occur. Filmed in Boise, Idaho by Rob Maloney of CoolWater Multi Media, Wildland Firefighting: Everyone Goes Home shows the impact of this devastating blow to the wildland firefighting community. Veteran wildland firefighters explain the changes that came in the aftermath of the fire and newer forest service firefighters tell how this loss of life is shaping their careers. “We must continue to learn from the incidents that take the fire services greatest resource, our firefighters,” said Ron Siarnicki, NFFF executive director. “The lessons in this film help ensure those 14 firefighters are not forgotten and that their sacrifice was not in vain.” The video can be viewed at youtu.be/uazsVOxBSn8. The video is not for sale but may be downloaded at no cost by going to everyonegoeshome.com/wildland/. Wildland Firefighting: Everyone Goes Home, was made possible by a FEMA Fire Prevention & Safety Grant and partnerships with the Wildland Firefighter Foundation and the US Forest Service.
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Screaming box beside my bed, Tones so loud, could wake the dead. 3:00 a.m. on Sunday morn, Finds me naked and unadorned. Pull my pants above my knees, Find my shirt, my socks, my keys. Stumble down the long dark hall, Out the door, to the call. Empty road, pitch black night, Blue lights ablaze, the only light. Those lights confirm, that I'm awake, It's not a dream, there's lives at stake. Speed along, with any luck, Fast enough to make the truck.
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Heavy Fire in Central Islip The Central Islip Fire Department responded to Prospect Street for a reported structure fire on May 21, 2013. CIFD 1st Assistant Chief Kevin McAteer, Jr., reported a working fire as a heavy volume of fire was involved in the number 2 and 3 corners of the private residence. Mutual aid was provided by Islip Terrace, East Brentwood, Hauppauge and East Islip. The Central Islip-Hauppauge Ambulance treated and transported one CIFD firefighter for a minor injury and the Suffolk County Arson Squad also responded to the scene. Chief Freudenberg released all units from service at 1133. -Fire News photos by Charles A. Murphy
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Balcony Collapses in Long Beach
Long Beach firefighters responded to Shore Road for a report of a balcony collapse. When the chief arrived he confirmed the job and reported at least six injuries. Long Beach firefighters used tools to rescue a trapped dog from the concrete and twisted metal. All six people were transported to local hospitals and the dog was returned to its owners. -Fire News photos by Bill Bennett
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Massapequa Responds to Bus Fire
Recently, the Massapequa Fire Department dispatcher put out an alarm for a bus fire at the intersection of Merrick and Unqua Roads. Engine 634 was the first unit on the scene and the officer confirmed a working fire. The bus was a Nassau County MTA bus that runs on compressed natural gas. Engine 634 laid in a line and Engine 635, the second unit to the scene, laid in a second line. The fire was quickly extinguished. There were no injuries to passengers on the bus. -Fire News photos by Ed Tuffy
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Is Safety Your Departments #1 Priority? When a firefighters dies in the line of duty, we must ask how long it would take to replace all of the experience that was lost? As safety officers we are aware of our needs which includes training, education, equipment, and a strong dedication and commitment to the fire service. The safety and wellness of our first responders is and must continue to be our highest priority. The Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) has to make a tough choice; should they be reactive or proactive? What that means is should the AHJ institute a strong safety program after the injury or fatality or before? The AHJ should have a fat budget line similar to a fire prevention line, showing the whole world that they are interested and concerned with the safety of our first responders. Safety should be a priority. There should be a fast track to the equipment and procedural requests from the safety officers or your safety committee. Safety meetings should be ongoing and someone from the AHJ should be in attendance at these meetings. According to (Dodson, 2007), “Creating and funding a total Incident Safety Officer (ISO) response system may seem expensive, but the costs of not funding such a program can be extraordinary if a department experiences an injury or fatality, especially if the loss could have been prevented by an aggressive ISO.” Insurance companies look favorably when quoting insurance to departments that have things such as driver training programs, SOPs, safety officer programs and safety committees. Chief Jeffrey Bailes President Brookhaven Town Safety Officers Association
Why Do Firefighters Do Stupid Stuff? Firefighting has always been regarded as an honorable profession and calling that should be aspired too. I have been a volunteer firefighter for 38 years and it never fails to amaze me when I see accident reports, the covers of the fire service publications, or photos passed around the fire station of some of the stupid stuff we do. Before you try to run me out of town on a rail, lets look at the facts. Please look at The Secret List website and you will know that I am right. How many photos do you see of firefighters who are not wearing the correct PPE, no SCBA or the videos of fire trucks responding at what appears an unsafe speed and getting into accidents? How often do we see a photo of firefighters entering a structure that is fully involved with an insufficient hose line and no backup line in place? Now before you say anything, I too did those crazy things and if I checked through the photo archives, I might be able to find some photos to prove it. But that does not make it right. Today's fires are burning hotter and faster. Today's buildings are built to fall down around us and staffing in the career and volunteer fire services has been cut. Firefighters are getting hurt at a higher rate then ever before even though the rates of structure fires are down. The fire service has been operating under NFPA 1500 since 1989. Have we really made progress towards firefighter safety and health? As a practitioner of safety and health I believe we have made some progress, but we have not finished the race. Everyday we must strive to get the message of safety out to everyone. Every member must drive safely to alarms. You must wear your seat belt every time you get on your apparatus. It's important that you wear the appropriate SCBA, even during overhaul. We must understand building construction, fire dynamics, water supply and firefighting techniques. To do less is a recipe for disaster; it takes every member of every department to ensure that we operate as safely as possible at every alarm and training evolution. “Stay safe out there.” Richard C. Maddox is the current President of the Suffolk County Fire EMS Safety Officers Association; he also serves as the Vice-Chairman of the Fire Department Safety Officers Association. Contact him at Safetysfd@gmail.com if you have any questions or comments.
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Basement Fire Battled in Syosset
On May 29, 2013, the Syosset Fire Department responded to a working house fire on Favorite Lane in Jericho. No one was home at the time of the blaze, which started in the basement and extended to the first floor before it was brought under control. No injuries were reported and the Nassau County Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of the fire. Assisting Syosset firefighters at the scene were the Plainview, Hicksville and Jericho fire departments. -Fire News photos by Joseph C. Sperber
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Car Burns at Vacant North Amityville House
On June 3, 2013, the North Amityville Fire Company responded damaged the exposure 3 side of the house. Two lines were put into with Chief of Department Marcelin and Engines 1-7-1 and 1-7-10 to operation and the fire was extinguished in about 15 minutes. The a car fire at a vacant house on Essen Drive at about 0130. A Toyota Suffolk County Police Arson Squad was called to investigate. - Fire News photo by Paul Mazza SUV was found burning in the back yard of the home which also
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Bethpage Job Contained On June 7, 2013, during a torrential rain storm, the Bethpage Fire Department responded to a house fire on Stewart Avenue. Smoke was showing upon their arrival and a fire in one room was contained to that room and extinguished. The fire was knocked down without incident. -Fire News photo by Kevin Imm
Propane Complicates Jericho Fire On June 11, 2013, the Jericho Fire Department responded to numerous calls for a truck fire in the Staples parking lot on Jericho Turnpike and the South Service Road. Responding crews were updated that there were propane tanks in the rear of the truck. Chief Carl Johnson arrived and transmitted a fully involved truck. He also confirmed from the driver that there was propane and gasoline inside the truck. Several tanks let go and crews used foam to extinguish the fire. -Fire News photo by Kevin Imm
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Brush Fire Beat In North Patchogue
The North Patchogue Fire Department responded to a brush fire in the Fox Woods condominiums. Mutual aid responded to assist with the call from Medford, Blue Point, Patchogue and Hagerman. -Fire News photos by Mike Wysowski
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Fire Extends to Cockloft in Plainview
On May 30, 2013, the Plainview Fire Department responded to a extended into the cockloft. A working fire was transmitted and a report of a building fire on Newman Court off of Newtown Road. total of seven departments responded to the alarm. No injuries were -Fire News photo by Kevin Imm Smoke was showing upon arrival and the fire in the building had reported for the incident.
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Flames Extend Into Levittown Home On May 24, 2013, the Levittown Fire Department responded to a house fire on Shot Gun Lane. An exterior fire in the rear of the home had extended into the twostory home. Crews quickly brought the fire under control. -Fire News photos by Kevin Imm
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Wantagh Checks for Extension A member of Wantagh's Ladder 2 opens up after an electrical short in an outside outlet controlling a decorative pond pump caused a tree to ignite and spread to the siding. The fire, which occurred on May 30, 2013, was quickly knocked down on the Silo Lane home by neighbors wielding a garden hose. Firefighters popped the door to check for extension. Fortunately the fire was contained to the exterior of the structure. -Fire News photo by Harry Loud
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Quick Attack at Selden Car Fire On June 1, 2013, the Selden Fire Department was activated for a reported car fire on Vista View Drive. Units arrived to find a fully involved vehicle. The fire was brought under control in minutes. The owner of the vehicle said they had just driven the vehicle home from a repair job. -Fire News photo by David Rubin
Car Fire in Massapequa At approximately 2150 on June 8, 2013, the Massapequa Fire Department put out a call for a car fire in the parking lot behind the Park Boulevard stores. Chief of Department Daresta, Engine 635 and Ladder 632 responded and found a fully involved car fire. The fire was quickly extinguished, but not before the vehicle was completely destroyed; considerable damage was done to the vehicle parked next to it. The Nassau County Fire Marshal was called to the scene to investigate. - Fire News photo by Ed Tuffy
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Flames Break Out in Mt. Sinai
On May 23, 2013, in the middle of a torrential downpour, the Mt. Sinai Fire Department responded to a fire that broke out in strip mall on Route 25a. The fire, which began in a martial arts studio, left several businesses heavily damaged. Other businesses in the attached strip mall sustained smoke and water damage. The fire was brought under control with the help of numerous mutual aid departments. The cause of the fire is under investigation. -Fire News photos by Dennis Whittam
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Jamesport Responds to State Park
On May 4, 2013, the Jamesport Fire Department was activated for truck and quickly extinguished the fire, which appeared to have an outside fire at the state park property in Hallockville. been a large unattended bonfire which had rekindled. - Fire News photo by Bob Andrejack Firefighters responded with two engines and an off-road response
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Good Stop at Dix Hills House Blaze
The Dix Hills Fire Department responded to a house fire on May 27, 2013, on Corsa Street. Crews quickly knocked down the blaze which apparently started outside the home and spread up into the attic. About 40 firefighters and rescue personnel were on the scene with four engines, a quint, two ambulances, and a rehab unit, under the command of Chief Tom Magno, and Assistant Chiefs Rob Fling, Tom Napolitano and Alan Berkowitz. Standby coverage was provided by Greenlawn for an engine, and Commack ambulance. The Suffolk Police Arson Squad and Huntington Town Fire Marshal are investigating. - Fire News photos by Steve Silverman
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Family Corner
The Guarascio family of Massapequa Fire Department Engine Company 1 get together after a recent fire. -Fire News photo by Ed Tuffy
Karen Emory-Mandel of Hi-Tech always finds time for a family hug with her two daughters Anna and Madeline. -Fire News photo by Steve Silverman
Daddy’s Little Girl Second Assistant Chief Ed Schneyer, of the East Moriches Fire Department, stops for a kiss from his 20-month old daughter, Danika. -Fire News photo by proud mom Desiree Schneyer
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North Babylon Goes to Work At 1530 on June 9, 2013, the North Babylon Fire Company received a call for a detached garage fire on Independence Avenue. First assistant Chief Robert Cabano instructed the first engine to pull the 2-1/2 inch line for its initial attack line. A second 1-3/4 inchline was also deployed. The 20 x 40 foot, four-car garage was fully involved and the side of the main residence was showing heat damage. Two cars were still inside the burning structure. As the fire was suppressed by deuce and a half line, the officers decided to change to a foam operation, as it was determined that volatile liquids were in the back of the structure, behind the two automobiles inside and still on fire. Chief Thomas Jordan, also requested a mutual aide from Babylon and Deer Park. The homeowner stated he was working on an engine when the fire started and had tried to extinguish it with a garden hose. The homeowner and his wife were transported to Good Samaritan hospital for an evaluation. The exact cause was still under investigation. -Fire News photos by Stephen Schaefer
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Central Islip Contends with Multiple Hazards
On May 21, 2013, the Central Islip Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire on Prospect Street. Upon arrival, crews were met with heavy fire on the first and second floors on the 2/3 corner with fire extending to the cockloft of the structure. To complicate the fire attack, the fire had completely burned through the first and second floors creating a fall hazard for fire crews. The situation was further
exacerbated as the smoke outside began to lift and crews discovered an illegal in ground pool that had been drained, mere feet from the rear entrances to the structure. Fortunately, no firefighters were injured as a result and the fire was extinguished without incident. Mutual aid was provided by Islip Terrace, Hauppauge, East Islip and East Brentwood. -Fire News photos by Tim Asbell
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Up Close & Personal
Levittown Fire Department 3rd Deputy Chief Steven Hervan. -Fire News photo by Kevin Imm
Seaford's 2nd Asst Chief at house fire -Fire News photo by Jack Healy
A Massapequa firefighter takes a break at a recent house fire. -Fire News photo by Jack Healy
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Electrical Fire in Massapequa
On May 26, 2013, the Massapequa Fire Department received numerous calls for a house fire on Division Avenue. Chief of Department Daresta arrived first and transmitted a working fire. First Assistant Chief Keuchler arrived shortly after. Engine 631 and Ladder 632 were first due from the West End. Fire was showing from exposure 1 and was
coming from the electrical service entering the house. The wires along the street going from pole to pole were also on fire going into a transformer down the street. Two lines were stretched into the house to extinguish the fire that had now extended to the attic. Additional crews from Engines 6314, 6315 and Ladder 636 laddered and searched
the house, with all searches negative. The fire was knocked down and under control in about 30 minutes with no reported injuries. The Seaford Fire Department responded with Ladder 683 as the FAST Truck. - Fire News photos by Paul Mazza, Andrew McShane and Jack Healy
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Firefighting Legacy Continues Since the founding of the Northport Fire Department, 124 years ago, a member of the Cross family has been in the ranks. Peter Cross. a 55-year member, is pictured with his niece and nephews. Firefighter and EMT Daniel, Junior firefighters Henry and Molly are also in the photograph. All are upholding the family tradition of public service to the community. -Fire News photo by John Mancino
Father and Son Team Edward E. Kraus, Sr., and Edward J. Kraus, Jr., a father and son team, are commissioners of the North Bellmore Fire District. They are pictured with Tom Suozzi. -Fire News photo by Thomas J. Devaney
Dave Craft and Jim Martin take on Sea Cliff’s old Ford pumper. -Fire News photo by Carol Griffin
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Brookhaven FD Memorial Day Service
The Brookhaven Fire Department held its annual Memorial Day services at its headquarters on May 25, 2013. - Fire News photo by Jaime Wahlfeld
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Rescue 42 Product Growth Prompts Relocation to Larger Facility New location quadruples floor - allows for huge expansion Rescue 42, Inc. recently relocated its offices and factory to accommodate the planned manufacturing expansion for both the rescue product division and the new VAULT product line. The new building, located at 370 Ryan Avenue, was once a Fleetwood Motorhome manufacturing plant. Rescue 42's portion of the facility encompasses nearly 20,000 square feet of manufacturing floor and 3,000 square feet of office space. In business since 1995, Rescue 42 has undergone numerous moves as the company continues to expand production of its popular fire/rescue tools including the TeleCrib Stabilization System and Shark Collapsible Cribbing. The last facility was custom built for the company five years ago, but was quickly outgrown. "We are astounded at how much growth Rescue 42 has experience over the years," said owner Tim O'Connell. "With every move we've doubled or tripled our space, and outgrown it within just a few years forcing us to lease secondary warehouse spaces offsite." This move, once again, brings all of Rescue 42's operations under one roof and gives everyone a bit of elbow room. "We had people and equipment piled up to the ceiling in both the factory and in the office," said O'Connell about the old building. "We had simply run out of room to increase the volume of our current rescue products and could not begin production on our new VAULT line". The expansion of the production lines will be executed in stages to minimize down time, but several upgrades to the existing system
were executed during the move. New power systems were installed to support the machinery and welding stations, while the compressed air and vacuum systems got a much needed upgrade. Future plans include adding more manufacturing machinery and expanded welding and assembly stations. Production on the new VAULT Mobile Solutions line is expected to begin shortly. As a tight-knit, family-style operation, everyone at the company pitched in to help pack, run new wiring, assemble furniture and make countless truck laden drives between the two locations (which were only about two miles apart). Despite all their hard work, the employees made sure to have fun with it too. "We had a very rainy November/December in Chico, so before the move, we set up some cones in one of the empty shops and let our kids ride their bikes for a few hours," said Sales and Marketing Manager Lydia Agurkis. "The kiddos were very disappointed when we moved a whole bunch of equipment into their race track!" Because of the enormous size of the overall property, as Rescue 42 continues to grow, more space can be acquired on site, hopefully eliminating the need for another move in the future. Visitors are welcome to stop by for a tour of the new facility at 370 Ryan Avenue, suite 120 near the Chico Airport. Please call Lydia Agurkis, Sales and Marketing Manager at 888-427-3728 for additional information or to request a tour.
A Word from Patricia A. Daglio, ESIP Benefits Program Manager Going into burning buildings, major accidents, flood waters, and other dangerous locations when all others are running away from the danger, shows the heroic nature of the personnel involved in all aspects of emergency service. Those selfless actions are respected and admired by the victims and communities involved in such tragedies. What we neglect to think about is the financial impact those heroic deeds may have on the families and communities of those emergency workers. Emergency service organizations and municipalities insure their vehicles, equipment, and buildings, but sometimes fall short on their most important asset - their emergency personnel. The death or severe injury of a member can affect the lives of all of the members of the fire departments or ambulance workers, not just the families. When volunteers are working for their local department, and become injured or die, they cannot collect Workers’ Compensation benefits offered through their employers because they are not “at work” for that employer at the time of the injury or death. Some states do not mandate Worker's Compensation coverage for Vol-unteer firefighters or Ambulance Workers be carried by those departments or municipalities. Life Insurance and Accident policies can be purchased to cover the needs of our volunteer departments. Group Life Insurance offers 24 hour life protection no matter what the cause of death. Additional benefits such as Accidental Death and Dismemberment and Line of Duty Death benefits can be added to that policy. Accident policies offer comprehensive coverage for the members of departments for injuries and illnesses contracted during emergen-
cies and other fire and ambulance activities. Additional benefits are offered to help the family deal with the problems associated with a severely injured firefighter or ambulance worker: daycare expenses, transportation to/from burn units or specialty hospitals, lodging, meals and other expenses that only add stress to a family’s budget. Disability income can be included in the policy to offset lost income to the members while working for their local department. Benefits such as these are no longer a luxury, but a need. Our local firefighters and ambulance workers enter into dangerous situations to prevent loss of life and property for our communities. Our world is changing and the situations are becoming more hazardous. Meth labs, bombings, natural disasters — they go in as we go out. Doesn’t it make sense to protect them in ways that make sense in return for protecting our communities? Patricia A. Daglio, ESIP Benefits Program Manager Patricia has over 30 years of experience in the Industry. She is currently with McNeil and Company and manages the benefits division for the ESIP Program. She began her career working for Columbian Mutual Life Insurance Company and has worked for both insurance agencies and insurance companies. Most recently, Patricia worked for Zurich North America in their Benefits Division and joined McNeil and Company in 2010. She resides in Endicott, NY and has served the emergency service market for over 19 years.
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Westbury Responds to Old Westbury College
The Westbury Fire Department responded to a car fire in the student parking lot of the SUNY Old Westbury College campus on May 29, 2013, at 0930. Firefighters were able to extinguish the flames before they extended to other nearby vehicles. The fire, which started in the engine, was not suspicious and appeared to be caused by a mechanical malfunction. -Fire News photo by Joseph C. Sperber
Car Overturns in North Bellmore
The Nassau County Police Department and the North Bellmore Fire Department responded to an accident on Bellmore Road near the Wantagh State Parkway in East Meadow on May 28, 2013. A vehicle was exiting the southbound exit of the Wantagh State Parkway onto eastbound Hempstead Turnpike when it apparently went out of control and overturned on Bellmore Road. Police and firefighters used hydraulic extrication equipment to remove the driver from the vehicle. The lone occupant was transported in a Nassau County Police ambulance to Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow with various injuries. -Fire News photo by Joseph C. Sperber
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Syosset Installs New Officers
Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano installed the Syosset Assistant Chiefs recently. Below right (left to right) are 3rd Assistant Joseph Fasano, 2nd Assistant Douglas Share and 1st Assistant Mark Mianulli at their annual dinner. Also, the Syosset line officers were installed by Senator Carl Marcellino (top). The department’s Board of Commissioners honored outgoing Chief Robert Kaplan (above). The Syosset fire Department honored Honorary Chief James "Mootsie" Thomas for his 65 years of service to the Syosset Fire Department and community. Mootsie is still an active firefighter who still rides the rig. -Fire News photos by Kevin Imm
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Car Overturns on Oceanside Lawn Two people were injured on May 31, 2013, when two SUVs collided at the intersection of Brower and Harvey Avenues in Oceanside. The impact sent both vehicles onto a nearby front lawn with one vehicle overturning and smashing into a fence. The Oceanside Fire Department worked with Nassau County ESU units to extricate the trapped occupants. -Fire News photo by Lou Minutoli
Car Careens Into Fence in Islip The Islip Fire Department was alerted for a motor vehicle accident that involved a car which collided with a second vehicle and then crashed into a fence on Islip Avenue. Chief Bill Stenger was in command of the operation. Firefighters removed the patient from the vehicle. Exchange Ambulance was also on the scene to assist at the scene with patient transportation to Southside Hospital. -Fire News photo by Kevin Parkan
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Deer Park MVA Results in Overturn On June 1, 2013, the Deer Park Fire Department responded to a motor vehicle accident with an overturn that involved three cars. The overturned car took out a street sign, a tree and hit a car in a gas station that was fueling up, before coming to a rest only a couple of feet from the pump. There was also a third car involved in the accident that ended up about 200 feet away on Commack Road. Less then a month ago, at the same intersection on Commack Road and Suburban Avenue, there was another accident in which several people were killed. The driver of the overturned car was taken to Good Samaritan Hospital. -Fire News photo by D. Thomas
Two Injured at Farmingdale MVA On May 21, 2013, two people were injured in a single-car accident on Conklin Street near Secatogue Avenue in Farmingdale. Second Assistant Chief Ryan, Squad 924 and Ambulance 9299 responded to the scene and found a Mazda RX-7 had hit the curb several times before hitting a mailbox and overturning9. The two occupants self extricated and were transported by 9299 with minor injuries. The crew from 924 handled a fluid spill from the vehicle. -Fire News photo by Paul Mazza
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Ridge Installation and Awards Dinner
The Ridge Fire Department held their 72nd Annual Installation of Officers dinner on March 23, 2013. Chief of Department John Mirando III was sworn into office by the Board of Fire Commissioner Chairmen John Mirando, Jr. Chief John Mirando III swore into office 1st Assistant Chief Steven Gray, 2nd Assistant Chief Shawn T. Davis and 3rd Assistant Chief Michael Gray. The following company officers were installed: Company 1: Captain Wesley Phillips, 1st Lieutenant Michael Babb and 2nd Lieutenant Louis Kaiser. Company 2: Captain Eugene Deal, 1st Lieutenant Edward Matherws and 2nd Lieutenant Walter Gordon. Company 3: Captain Kevin Leedham, 1st Lieutenant Christopher Bernard and 2nd Lieutenant Douglas Liccardi. The Chief of Department presented the Firemen of the Year award to the officers and members of the Ridge Fire Department for the outstanding and dedicated service during the 2012 wildfires the Long Island Expressway M.C.I. and Super Storm Sandy. Also receiving awards were: Dennis Evans for 40 years of service; William Sagan and Fred Meyer for 35 years of service; Lewis Morgenstern and Shawn Davis for 25 years of service; Dave Hellberg, Sr., Lenny Schneider and John Mirandr III for 20 years of service; Michael Gray for 15 years of service; Kevin leedham, Matthew Brown and Michael Salteres for 10 years of service; Anthony Grotto, Douglas Liccardi, Steven Kern, Philip Travers and Daniel Demeo for five years of service. The following members served as captain in the year of 2012: Company 1 - John Farrell; Company 2 - Fred Bocklage; and Company 3 - Matthew Brown. Probationary Member of the Year was Keith Delvecchio, EMS Member of the Year was Tim Gross; EMT of the Year was Christopher Berhard. -Fire News photos by Ron Monteleone
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West Babylon Responds to Tractor-Trailer MVA On May 7, 2013, the West Babylon Fire Department was called to the eastbound service road of Sunrise Highway and the westbound ramp to Route 109 for an overturned tractor-trailer. The vehicle’s driver was injured and there was a large fuel spill. Engines 1-9-1, 1-9-6, 1-9-8, Heavy Rescue 1-9-15, Ambulance 1-9-9 and Fire Police 1-9-5 responded under command of First Assistant Chief McCardle. The Town of Babylon Fire Marshal’s Office also responded with 1-0-48 and 1-0-49 to help contain the fuel spill. The driver was taken to Good Samaritan Hospital. The roadway was closed for several hours until the truck was righted and debris cleared. -Fire News photo by Paul Mazza
East Northport Responds to Larkfield Road Crash Recently, the East Northport Fire Department responded to a two-car accident at Larkfield and Clay Pitts Roads. Units responded to the scene with an ambulance, rescue pumper and fire police. First Assistant Chief Wayne Kaifler, Jr., was in command. An adult and a child were transported to Huntington Hospital by the East Northport Rescue Squad with injuries. -Fire News photo by Steve Silverman
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Car Slams Building in Commack Crash The Commack Fire Department responded to an MVA after a car lost control following a crash and slammed into the rear of a commercial building on Larkfield Road near Colonial Street, on May 19, 2013. Two engines responded and crews checked the building for structural damage, under the command of First Assistant Chief Andrew Babajko. The driver was transported to St. Catherine's of Siena Hospital with non-life threatening injuries by the Commack Volunteer Ambulance Corps. The Town of Huntington and Commack Fire Marshals were requested to the scene. - Fire News photo by Steve Silverman
And Yet Another Texting MVA The Franklin Square and Munson Fire Department responded to an overturned vehicle on Nassau Boulevard on the evening May 21, 2013. The female driver was said to be texting when she lost control of her vehicle. The car struck a utility pole before flipping on its side and knocking down a fire hydrant. The driver suffered minor injuries. - Fire News photo by Lou Minutoli
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Mastic Beach Extrication Recently, County Control paged out the Mastic Beach Ambulance and Mastic Beach Fire Department for a motor vehicle accident with a request for heavy rescue on Neighborhood Road and Lakeview Drive in Mastic Beach. Suffolk County Police were on scene and Mastic Beach Ambulance arrived shortly after. An EMT entered the vehicle to start treatment on a male trapped, while waiting for fire units to arrive to force the passenger door. Mastic Beach Chief Mike Montella arrived on scene. The patient was extricated and transported to the hospital. - Fire News photo by Jim Rugen
Joint Response for School Bus MVA Recently, the Syosset and Plainview Fire Departments responded to the intersection of Den Place and Woodbury Road, for a motor vehicle accident involving a school bus, with a victim trapped. Upon arrival, units found a vehicle had overturned into the rear of a school bus, trapping the driver. Syosset firefighters extricated the driver who was then transported to a local hospital via Nassau County Emergency Ambulance Bureau. There were no children on the bus at the time of the accident. - Fire News photo by Tim Asbell
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Driver Pinned in Huntington Manor
The Huntington Manor Fire Department responded to a driver trapped in a car that crashed through the Gizay Michaels Hair Salon on West Jericho Turnpike in Huntington Station on June 2, 2013. Firefighters had to clear debris from around the car in order to extricate the woman. She was transported to Huntington Hospital by the Huntington Community First Aid Squad. About 40 firefighters and EMS personnel were on the
scene with two heavy rescue trucks, two engines, a technical rescue truck and an ambulance. Firefighters shored up the damaged building, and the Huntington Fire Marshal responded. Units were under the command of 1st Assistant Chief Frank McQuade, supported by Assistant Chiefs Mike DePasquale and Jon Hoffmann. - Fire News photo by Steve Silverman
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Three Injured in N. Lindenhurst MVA The North Lindenhurst Fire Department was called to New Highway and Albany Avenue on June 5, 2013, for an MVA with entrapment. An Infinity SUV and Nissan Maxima collided, trapping the driver of the Nissan and injuring three people. The crew from Heavy Rescue 1-11-5 put spreaders and cutters to work to remove the driver's door from the Nissan. All of the injured were transported with non-life threatening injuries by North Lindenhurst and North Amityville Ambulances. - Fire News photo by Paul Mazza
Three Injured in Farmingdale MVA On June 4, 2013, the Farmingdale Fire Department under command of Lt. Tortoso responded to a twocar MVA with entrapment and three injuries at Fulton and Main Streets. A Ford van and BMW sedan collided, trapping the passenger in the BMW. The crew from Squad 924 put hydraulic tools into operation and extricated the passenger in about 10 minutes. The passenger and two other injured people were transported by Farmingdale, East Farmingdale and South Farmingdale Ambulances with non-life threatening injuries. - Fire News photo by Paul Mazza
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Glen Head MVA Results in Fire On April 30, 2013, the Glenwood Fire Company received a call for an auto accident with a car fire on Glen Cove Avenue and University Place in Glen Head. A car traveling south on Glen Cove Avenue crossed over the divide at a curve and smashed into a house on the other side of Glen Cove Avenue. The car broke through the exterior wall of the house and a fire erupted. The car hit the house so hard that the motor flew out of the car. When Chief Michael Riccardo arrived, he searched the house for occupants, as the bottom apartment was on fire. Arriving units made a quick attack and knocked down the flames. A Nassau County ambulance transported the driver to Nassau County Medical Center. Chief Riccardo also called Nassau County Building Department to access the damaged home. -Fire News photo by Carol Griffin
Three Hurt at MVA on Manetto Hill Road On June 2, 2013, the Plainview and Syosset fire departments were alerted for an overturned auto on Manetto Hill Road with conflicting cross streets. Arriving units found an SUV overturned at the Northern State Parkway with three people in need of aid. Crews secured the vehicle and transported the injured to local hospitals. -Fire News photo by Kevin Imm
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Aquilino Honored for 50 Years Service Town of Oyster Bay Councilman Anthony Macagnone (second from right) congratulated Vincent Aquilino (second from left) on his 50th anniversary with Atlantic Steamer Fire Company No. 1. Aquilino served as chief from 1978-1980. Honorable District Court Judge Rhonda Fischer (right) joined the councilman in commending Aquilino for his dedicated service, and for his continuing service in the years ahead. Also pictured is Diane Aquilino (left), wife of the ex-chief.
New 4th Battalion Officers in E. Rockaway Outgoing Chairman, ex-Chief Tom Smith of the East Rockaway FD (extreme left), is shown here swearing in the newly elected officers of the 4th Battalion Fire District at their May 2013 meeting in Rockville Centre. The new officers for the coming year are, (left to right), Chairman Jack O'Brien, Malverne FD; Vice-Chairman Fred Senti, Jr, Lakeview FD; Secretary John Hennig, Rockville Centre FD; and Treasurer John Matzen, Lynbrook FD. The newly elected chairman also received congratulations from Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano who stopped by the meeting. - Fire News photo by Steve Grogan
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7th Battalion Chiefs Council Installation
On May 17, 2013, the new officers of the 7th Battalion Chiefs Organization were installed at South Hempstead's firehouse. Congressman Anthony J. Santino installed the officers for the 2013-2014 year. Pictured above, (left to right) are Ken DoerrbeckerVice President/Corresponding Secretary, Franklin Square; Mervin CampbellSergeant-at-Arms, Uniondale; Congressman Santino; Donald Spatz-President, South Hempstead; Bill D'Alessandro-Recording Secretary, West Hempstead; Tony PlutoTreasurer, Hempstead. Right: outgoing President Scott Clark from Hempstead was presented with his outgoing president's plaque and life member card by incoming President Don Spatz. -Fire News photos by Bill D’Alessandro
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The International Code Council’s Fire Code Action Committee Successful with Code Change Proposals to the International Fire Code The International Code Council (ICC) Fire Code Action Committee (FCAC) (www.iccsafe.org/cs/FCAC/Pages/default.as px) was appointed by the ICC Board of Directors to review the 2012 I-Codes and develop code change proposals for the next edition (2015 I-Codes) for any matters of concern to the fire service; with specific responsibility to review the fire safety chapters in the International Building Code (IBC), the entire International Fire Code (IFC), the International Wildland-Urban Interface Code (IWUIC) 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, with administrative support by ICC staff from the Government Relations and Technical Services Departments, the FCAC generated 64 code change proposals for the 2015 International Fire Code. The FCAC was assisted by four Regional Work Groups (RWGs) that met in person and worked by conference call. These RWGs are comprised of fire service representatives from the IAFC Divisions, NASFM and members appointed by ICC. The RWGs 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 held three meetings in Chicago in 2012 to complete its work and will meet three more times this year to see their proposals all the way through the code development process. The FCAC ultimately developed and submitted 64 code change proposals for the Group B code cycle for the ICC Committee Action Hearings held on April 21 thru April 28, 2013 in Dallas. The FCAC was very successful; with 54 of their proposals approved by the Fire Code Technical D e v e l o p m e n t Committee to move forward to the Public Comment Hearings scheduled for October 2nd thru 10th in Atlantic City, NJ. Issues covered by the successful propos-
als included: • Fire protection in vacant buildings • Notification to the fire code official for fire protection systems taken out of service • Addressing prevention of nuisance fire alarms and fire ignitions • Automatic fire alarm verification (when approved by the fire chief) • Firefighter (in-building) Breathing Air Systems • Fire protection for historic buildings • Safety for roof-top Assembly Occupancies • Training requirements for Crowd Managers • Requirements for Liquid Carbon Dioxide Soda Systems • Requirements Prohibiting the “cleaning” of pipe with a flammable gas • Requirements for Emergency and Standby Power Systems • Requirements for outdoor stages and other temporary structures • Requirements for the installation of Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems • Requirements for safe storage of new and used cooking oils (inside and outside) The FCAC also worked collaboratively with the Building Code Action Committee (BCAC) to submit code change proposals to the International Residential Code (IRC) that directly improve firefighter and occupant safety. Those include: • Requirements for draft-stopping in concealed spaces (limiting smoke and fire spread in walls and/or ceiling ("truss-lofts") spaces • Requirements to provide for protection to wood-floor assemblies when the house is not protected with an automatic residential fire sprinkler system (related to preventing early floor collapse; especially with basement fires) • Requirements to improve the thermal
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.
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! We hope that you will participate in the ICC Annual Conference and Public Comment Hearings in Atlantic City this October. Information about the Conference and Code Hearings is available on the ICC website at: www.iccsafe.org Your participation in the code development process at the state and national barrier of exterior walls (relates to exposure level is the best way to improve safety in fires involving combustible building materi- your work environment - buildings that catch fire or require an emergency response. als such as vinyl siding) See you in Atlantic City! If you have thoughts and ideas about how
“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!”
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Infants Transported From Plainview MVA On June 9, 2013, the Plainview Fire Department responded to a two car MVA on Old Country Road and Carol Place. Two infants were transported to a local hospital for evaluation, while three adults refused medical attention at the scene. -Fire News photo by Kevin Imm
Dual Response for MVA On May 26, 2013, the Hicksville and Plainview fire departments were alerted for a motor vehicle accident with overturn and entrapment on Plainview Road by Old Country Road. Crews used multiple cutters to remove the roof in order to extricate the two occupants of the car. Three people were transported to NUMC. -Fire News photo by Kevin Imm
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Legendary Photographer Sid Parkan Helps East Islip F.D.
The East Islip Fire Department prepares for its 125th anniversary, which will be in 2014. Ex-Chief and Deputy Fire Coordinator Sid Parkan review pictures and documents at the firehouse with Chief Hani Kutteh and Second Assistant Chief Rory Allen. -Fire News photos by Kevin Parkan
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Point Lookout Installs New Officers
The Point Lookout-Lido Fire Department swore in their new officers and chiefs at their annual dinner held on May 3, 2013, at the Sands Beach Club in Atlantic Beach. Left to right: 1st Assistant Chief Daniel Wiener, Chief Jimmy Walsh and 2nd Assistant Chief Brian Guerin. - Fire News photo by Bill Bennett
Long Beach FD Installs Officers
The Long Beach Fire Department swore in their new officers and chiefs at their Annual Dinner held on Saturday May 11, 2013 at the Sands Beach Club in Atlantic Beach. Left to right: 1st Assistant Chief Robert Tuccillo; Chief Antonio Cuevas, Jr.; and 2nd Assistant Chief Joseph Miller. Dinner followed and all that attended had a great time. - Fire News photo by Bill Bennett
Island Park Swears in Officers
The Island Park Fire Department swore in their new officers and chiefs at their annual dinner held on May 11, 2013, at the Bridgeview Yacht Club. Left to right: 3rd Asstistant Chief Jimmy Sarro, Chief Anthony D'Esposito, 2nd Assistant Chief Michael Whalen and, 1st Assistant Chief Edward Madden. Dinner was followed and all that attended had a great time. -Fire News photo by Bill Bennett
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Memorial Day Parade in Deer Park
The Deer Park Fire Department Color Guard is pictured during the Deer Park Memorial Day Parade. Chief John Giammarino leads the department during memorial services with ex-chiefs, commissioners, firefighters and Deer Park residents. -Fire News photos by D. Thomas
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2013 Kings Park Installation Ceremony
The Kings Park Fire Department Chief's staff was sworn in to serve Assistant Chief John Gallo, Jr., and Third Assistant Chief Tim for the year 2013 to 2014 In the photograph, from left to right are: Clark, who will serve for another year from 2013-2014. -Fire News photo by Patricia Ann Colombraro Chief Mark O'Brien, First Assistant Chief Dan Guifoil, Second
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Coram F.D. Helps Coxsackie F.D.
The Coram Fire Department recently donated five AED's to the Hunter and the Durham police departments, along with the Green Coxsackie Police Department. In the photo is Chief Tim Timms of County Emergency Medical Council were equipped with the AED's. -Fire News photo by Jim Dunn the Coram Fire Department, Long Island, presenting the AED's to Officer William Mirando, who organized the efforts to see that the
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Lindenhurst Invitational Drill June 1, 2013 Place First Second Second Third Fourth
Team Points Islip Wolves 26 West Sayville 19 North Lindenhurst 19 Central Islip 14 East Islip 13
-Fire News photos by Michael Heller
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Miller Place/ Rocky Point Old Fashioned Invitational Drill June 8, 2013 Place First Second Third Fourth Fifth
Team Miller Place Freeport Malverne Amityville Oyster Bay
Points 27 22 21 17 10
-Fire News photos by Ron Monteleone
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Selden Invitational Drill June 22, 2013 Place First Second Third Fourth Fifth
Team Points North Lindenhurst 22 Central Islip 18.5 West Hempstead 17.5 East Islip 17 West Sayville 16
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Lindenhurst Junior Invitational Drill June 2, 2013 Results are pending. -Fire News photos by JoAnn Stephani
Central Islip Junior Invitational Drill June 9, 2013 Results are pending. -Fire News photos by JoAnn Stephani
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Fire News Up in Lights
Since 1973, Fire News has been a proud supporter of the time hon- publication and website of the New York State Drill Teams. Look ored tradition of New York State Drill Team Racing. As we cele- for ongoing coverage in Fire News, on FireNews.com and on our - Fire News photo by Mike Heller brate our 40th year of publishing we are honored to be the official Facebook page.
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Nassau Firefighters Helping Local Wounded Warriors The Nassau County Firefighters Operation Wounded Warrior program recently presented checks of $1000 to each of three organizations that are working with local wounded veterans to improve their lives after suffering injuries in battle in Iraq and Afghanistan. The firefighters gave the money to the Wounded Veterans Initiative which trains dogs to assist wounded veterans with eye injuries, and to Boots on the Ground, an organization on Long Island that helps treat wounded soldiers suffering PTSD. The money was also given to the Northport VA Hospital's PTSD Residential Program so they could purchase a TV and chairs for their day room. At the May meeting of NCFF-OWW at the Nassau County Firefighters Museum, Army Captain James Van Thach, who was wounded twice in Iraq, spoke about the Wounded Veterans Initiative and how a yellow Labrador retriever provided to him by the program has changed his life. Also present was Frank Bania, who spoke about the efforts of Boots on the Ground to treat local veterans with PTSD. In the photo, from left to right are, NCFF-OWW Vice Chairman Bill Graham, Garden City Fire Department, Chairman Joseph O'Grady, Floral Park Fire Department, Vice-Chairman Mike Kushner, Stewart Manor Fire Department, and Recording Secretary Terrence Powderly, Bellerose Fire Department. A few of the many upcoming fundraising events by the Nassau County Firefighters Operation Wounded Warrior include a one-day only Charlie Daniels Band show at the Threatre at
Westbury. The Marshall Tucker Band will also play. There will also be a pre-show car and motorcycle show in the parking lot. That show will be held on September 7, 2013. For further information and tickets call 516-606-5987. Another fundraiser will be Roslyn Rocks for the Wounded Warriors, a show staring Kenny Vance and the Planatones, the Duprees, the Devotions, and Teresa McClean of The Classics. The show’s host
will be Emil Stucchio and it will be held on October 19, 2013 at Roslyn High School. Call 516-587-7187 for further information and tickets. Nassau County firefighters will continue in their efforts to help our wounded warriors who have sacrificed so much and would hope that our residents support the work we are doing for them, said Chairman Joseph O'Grady of the Floral Park F.D. -Fire News photo by Steve Grogan
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North Babylon Recognizes Heroic Act
In the early hours of May 30, 2013, the North Babylon Fire Company was alerted to a structure fire on Scott Avenue off of Deer Park Avenue. On arrival command assessed the scene, checked for occupants, located the fire and extinguished the blaze. During our investigation it was learned that if not for the heroic actions of a young man residing at that location, this incident may have ended with a significant loss of life. Domenic Cappellino, a 12-year-old boy, alerted his family to the fire as a result of the sounds of the smoke detector. Domenic woke the entire family up, made sure of their exit and removed the family pets as well. It is believed that had he not taken these actions the seven children, two adults and several family pets would not be alive today. Chief of Department Thomas S. Jordan honored Domenic at the North Babylon Fire Department on June 17, 2013 during their monthly meeting at Hale Road Fire Headquarters. The place was packed with family, members and the Town of Babylon officials. Supervisor Richard Schaffer with Councilmen Thomas Donnelly, Lindsay Henry and Antonio Martinez attended the presentation. Supervisor Rich Schaffer also presented Dominic Cappellino with an award for his heroism and named June 17, 2013, Dominic Cappellino Day in the Town of Babylon. -Fire News photos by D. Thomas
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Lynbrook Holds Awards Dinner On Saturday, June 8, 2013, the Lynbrook Fire Department held their Annual Installation and Dinner at the Sands at Lido Beach. Ex-Chief Anthony "Zemo" DeCarlo was the honoree. During the evening ExChief DeCarlo was presented with his Ex-Chief's badge by Lynbrook Mayor William Hendrick, who along with Chief of Department Edward Hynes, inspected the membership. Mayor Hendrick also ceremonially swore in the chiefs, while Chief Hynes swore in the company officers, the Ladies Auxiliary, and the Junior FD officers. Additionally, Ex-Chief DeCarlo was also presented with a plaque of his chief's helmet by the captain of his company, Tally-Ho Engine 3. He was also presented with a watch by the Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce. Also at the dinner three members of Engine Company 1 were honored for 50 years of service. -Fire News photos by Brian Grogan -Fire News story by Steve Grogan
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Locust Valley Recognizes Heroes
Firefighter Chris Pellici and Chris Scaperotta received the Jack Turner Fireman of the Year Award for acts of heroism. In the photo is 3rd Asst Chief Akapnitis, Firefighter Chris Pellici, 2nd Assstant Chief Barry, Firefighter Chris Scaperotta, 1st Assistant Chief Greenfield and Chief Nolan. -Fire News photo by Christina Daly
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Supervisor Mangano and JetBlue Honor Firefighters Richard Smythe, Vice President of JetBlue, presented all of the honorees with a free round trip airline ticket anywhere JetBlue flies for their dedicated service. Fire News will contiue to recognize the additional honorees in our next edition.
Uniondale Fire Department Firefighter/EMS Jessica Ebony Ellerbe was honored for her leadership skills.
Hicksville Fire Captain Elizabeth Flahaven was honored for twenty years of dedicated service.
Hicksville Ex-Chief Owen W. Magee was honored for fifty years of dedicated service.
Manhasset Lakeville Fire Department Firefighter Richard Covers was honored for fifty years of dedicated service.
Mineola Fire Department Ex-Chief and Warden Louis Santosus, Jr. was honored for fifty years of dedicated service.
South Farmingdale Treasurer and Firefighter Olinto Parenti was honored for fifty years of dedicated service.
Floral Park Firefighter George Schlichter was honored for his sixty years of dedicated service to Nassau County.
Valley Stream Firefighter Walter Weltner honored for sixty years of dedicated service.
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Babylon Town Chiefs Honor Senator Owen Johnson
On Sunday May 15, 2013, recently retired New York State Senator Owen Johnson was honored by the Babylon Town Fire Chiefs Association for his 40 years of dedicated service to our community. During his term as Senator, Owen Johnson fully supported the volunteer fire and rescue service. He was able to procure numerous grants allowing departments to obtain some of the latest cutting edge equipment. Senator Johnson was always there for all of his constituents and always had their best interest at
heart. No matter what special event was held whether it was a dedication, parade, memorial service, he made every attempt to personally be there. Senator Johnson is and always will be a shining example of a truly dedicated public servant who always cared so deeply for the people he represented and served. Town of Babylon Chief’s Association President Jim Harrington is pictured awarding Senator Johnson with a plaque honoring him. Town of Babylon Supervisor Rich Schaffer will be hanging it a prominent place in Town
Hall. Upon receiving the award, Owen asked Jim Harrington if the plaque would be in Town Hall forever. Jim replied to Owen that he was in office forever (40 years), so it's only fitting! All of the chiefs, officers and members of the Town of Babylon Fire Departments and Volunteer Ambulance Corp thank Senator Owen Johnson for a job “Well Done” and wish him a well deserved happy retirement. -Fire News photos by Brad Maier
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Juniors In The News
Officers of the Wantagh Explorers are Sworn In At a recent Installation of Officers ceremony held on June 9, 2013, three members of the Wantagh Fire Departments Explorer Post 690 were sworn in as Lieutenants and Captain by 3rd Assistant Chief Joe Gross III. The ceremony was attended by some 100 family and friends of the outgoing and incoming officers. In addition many presentations were made by the Explorers in appreciation of firefighters giving of there time and effort in their training. In the photo from left to right are the incoming officers of Explorer Post 690. Congratulations to Lieutenant Dan Masi, Captain J.T. McCarron, and Lieutenant Brendan Chan -Fire News photo by Harry Loud
Students Honored in Wantagh The 24th Annual Haps Scholarships Awards were presented to seven deserving students residing within the Wantagh Fire District.The ceremony took place Monday evening June 3, 2013, at Station 1, in honor of deceased Firefighter William A. Haps who passed July 20, 1989 after 42-years of service. In the photo from left to right is (seated) Amanda Sculco, Tracey Mitzelman, Michael Munoz, Jennifer Newins and Megan McCarthy. Standing is 3rd Assistant Chief Joe Gross III, 2nd Assistant Chief James Bloomfield, Anthony Mendes, Tom Cieslewicz and 1st Assistant Chief Jason Jackowitz. -Fire News photo by Harry Loud
Northport Juniors ‘Walk the Walk’ The Junior Firefighters of the Northport Fire Department, "The Smokeaters," participated in the 5th Annual Relay For Life Event at Northport High School. The event is a national fund raiser to celebrate cancer survivors and fund raiser for cancer research. To stand out in the crowd, the Smokeaters walked the track in firefighter turnout gear and as a team logged over 50 miles. $1,731 was raised by this outstanding group of kids. The Smokeaters were founded in 1931 as a junior firefighting program for local youth between the ages of 14 and 18. For more information visit www.northportfd.org -Fire News photo by John Mancino
Nassau County Junior Open Mets Game On June 9, 2013, the Nassau County Junior Firefighters Officers presented the Colors at Citi Field, along with 19 different junior companies consisting of 570 Junior Firefighters, advisors, family and friends. The Junior Association is made up of junior firefighter groups throughout Nassau County. The Board of officers is made up of six Junior Firefighters from six different companies. The Board of Directors is made up of nine Advisors from nine different companies. The Association was started seven years ago to promote to see more of what we do, visit us at www.ncjfa.org and like us "NCJFA" on Facebook. In the photograph, from left to right is Board Vice-Chairman Mike Tedeschi, 1st Vice-President Joe Velotti Jericho Juniors, Sergeant at Arm Brent Martinez Plainview Juniors, President Dale Warwick Massapequa Juniors, Treasurer Amanda Temares Plandome Juniors, Secretary Anthony Pagan Farmingdale Juniors, Board Chairman Jerry Presta. -Fire News story by Jerry Presta -Fire News photo by Phillip LoNigro
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East Meadow Holds Installation Dinner Left, Chief Walter Griffin, surrounded by his niece and nephews thakes the oath as Chief of Department. - Fire News photos by Joe Virgilio
Junior Ex-chief John Priest is presented an outgoing gift by Chiefs Griffin, Salvesen and Kane.
Assistant Chiefs (l to r) Bob Salvesen, Jim Kane), and John McGee take the oath of office.
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Obituary Dan Dzenkowski Mourned in East Marion
The dates August 5, 1927 to May 12, 2013 will soon be engraved on Dan Dzenkowski headstone. While they mark the beginning and the end of his life, what is more important is what happened between them. Dan grew up on a family farm,one of nine children. After graduation from high school, World War II was still in progress so Dan enlisted in the Navy and was sent to Japan at the age of 17. When the war was over, Dan returned to the family farm. He was a bayman, a lobsterman and finally a commercial
fisherman. Dzenkowski was proud of his service to his country and community. He soon went to work at Seps Farm and he joined the East Marion Fire Department where he became the Chief of the Department and eventually a commissioner. Dan was also a member of the North Fork Volunteer Firefighters Association. Dan spent 63 years in the department. Sadly, Dan lost his battle with cancer. Dan Dzenkowski will be missed by all that knew him. -Fire News photos by Myron Goldstein
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N. Massapequa Fire Police Honored
Fire Police from North Massapequa Fire Department were honored by FASNY and NY State Fire Police Association for their 50 yearsand-over firematic service. From the left: Chief Robert Schmidgall; ex-Commissioner Jackson Pokress, with 57 years of service; exCaptain Joe Paul, scion of father and grandfather who were char-
ter members of the NMFD, with 50 years of service; County Chaplain Bill Gruener with 51 years of service; and ex-Captain Jack McCabe who made the presentation and represented the NY State Fire Police Association. - Fire News photo by Jack Pokress
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Huntington Holds MCI Drill
The Huntington Fire Department and Huntington Community First Aid Squad jointly hosted a town-wide MCI (Mass Casualty Incident) drill to support Huntington Hospital on June 9, 2013. The exercise simulated a car crashing into a building with a fire and hazardous materials contamination, resulting in multiple injuries. About 150 firefighters, emergency medical providers and juniors participated in the drill. The juniors portrayed the victims, and were dressed with realistic looking injuries. Firefighters used heavy rescue extrication tools to gain access to the victims, some who were trapped and others scattered near the wreckage. Once removed and triaged, ambulances transported 48 patients to Huntington Hospital. The following agencies participated and/or provided standby coverage: Huntington, Halesite, Eaton’s Neck, Centerport, Greenlawn, Northport, East Northport, Dix Hills, and Commack FD’s, Huntington Community First Aid Squad, Wyandanch-Wheatley Heights Ambulance, and Suffolk County Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Services Coordinators. The drill was held across from the Huntington firehouse, and was under the command of Chief Ken Cochrane, supported by Assistant Chief Bob Berry and Deputy Chiefs Jesse Cukro and Rob Conroy. - Fire News photos by Steve Silverman
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Wedding Bells Ring in North Merrick Chris Deriggi, who is a 2nd Lieutenant in Engine Company 2 of the North Merrick Fire Department and a member of Nassau County Fire Riders MC is pictured with his wife, Nikki. Chris and Nikki were recently married. Everyone wishes the lovely couple a very long and happy life together. -Fire News photo by Ron Monteleone
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Red Nights NY 25 Ride for the Burn Center
The Red Knights NY 25 would like to thank everyone who participated in this year’s ride and donated to support the Burn Center. The event was a success. I thank all the members who helped put this ride together and made it all happen. Thanks also for the generous support of all our sponsors. A special thank you goes out to the North Sea Fire Department for the use of their field and buildings. To Sag Harbor, Shelter Island and Southampton; thank you for your ladder trucks. And thanks especially to the South Fork Fire Police whose coordinated efforts blocking traffic kept all the riders safe during this event. Sincerely, Doug Williams, President of the Red Knights NY 25
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Locust Valley Fire Department Celebrates 120th Anniversary
The Locust Valley Fire Department has been servicing their community for 120 years and celebrated their anniversary (1893-2013) at the Milleridge Inn Cottage in Jericho on May 18, 2013. It was also their Installation and Awards Dinner for Department and Line Officers. Newly installed Chief Brian Nolan said he was honored and excited about serving as the next chief during the 120th anniversary year. He said, “I am humbled and grateful for the support in which you have entrusted me.” He continued, “The assistant chiefs and I are proud of the selfless service that each and every one of our members gives on a daily basis. Our mission could not be achieved without your efforts.” The evening was filled with awards and recognition of dedicated community service. Ex-Chief William Eliseo, Sr., was given an award for his decade of service as a Locust Valley Fire District Commissioner. Paramedic Carmine Petruzziello was awarded the LVFD EMT Responder of the Year. The Jack Turner Fireman of the Year Award was presented to Firefighter Chris Pellici from Hose Company No. 1 and Firefighter Chris Scaperotta from Hook & Ladder Company No. 1 for acts of heroism in the rescue of a man who was overcome and unconscious from carbon monoxide poisoning in 2012. One of the highlights of the evening was the celebratory cake with 120 candles. Chief Nolan asked five of the senior members of the department to come to the podium to blow out the candles. Honorary Chief Iver Roslund, ex-Chief Peter Turner, ex-Captain and former Fire Commissioner Pat Eliseo, ex-Chief Peter Sedlak and ex-Chief John Suttie were chosen for their lengthy years of service ranging from 60 to over 75 years. The entire department and guests gave these members a standing ovation for over five minutes. The evening was a resounding success for the newly installed chiefs: Chief Brian Nolan, First Assistant Chief Peter Greenfield, Second Assistant Chief Kevin Barry and Third Assistant Chief Andrew Akapnitis. Chief Nolan asked Chief Rodney Leftwich from Glen Cove Fire Department to the podium to receive a celebratory axe for their 175th Anniversary. Many of the surrounding community chiefs and their assistants were in attendance for this historic dinner. All in attendance had a wonderful evening. -Fire News story by Dr. Peter W. Olson
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Bellport Holds Annual Dinner and Installation
The Bellport Fire Department recently held its Annual Installation and Awards Dinner. Congratulations to Gil Santana who was awarded for High Points and Most Fire Alarms; he also received Rookie of the Year. Ed Bishop received a Lifetime Achievement Award. Congratulations to
Mike Zaffarano, Betty Allen, George Van Schaick and Ted Hermus for receiving the Chiefs Awards. Mike Zaffarano is pictured with Chiefs Richard Omelchuk, Jason Crane and Anthony Pino. A presentation was made by Ed Bishop as the department remembered the 1963 Bellport High
School fire. During the ceremony, George Hawkins was honored as a 70-year member of the department. George was ill and couldn’t attend but his daughter Ellen was present to accept his plaque. -Fire News photos by Elizabeth Pils
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South Country Ambulance Recognizes Members On May 18, 2013, the South Country Ambulance Company held their annual Installation and Awards Dinner. Congratulations to Chief Greg Miglino Jr., as he leads the company in 2013. Congratulations to all of the members who were honored for their dedication and commitment to the South
Country Ambulance Company. This yearsaward recipients were: Member of the Year, Brett Nangle; Advanced Life Support Provider of the Year, Anthony Cerullo; Basic Life Support Provider of the Year, Christian Prado; Rookie of the Year, Joe Craig. The top five responders of the year were: Ryan Barone,
Brett Nangle, Anthony Lombardo, Christian Prado, and Gina Marie Hoops. Years of Service Awards were as follows: Years of Service, Richard Green; 15 Years of Service, Lisa Rene and Amy Price-Thomas; 5 Years of Service, Anthony Cerullo and Kristine Rausch -Fire News photos by Dennis Whittam
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East Islip 2013 Installation Dinner
Congratulations to the East Islip Chiefs. In the photo, from left to right is 2nd Assistant Chief Rory Allen, Chief Hani Kutteh and 1st Assistant Keith Villano. Also at the ceremony, Joe Santacroce received a plaque that recognized his 30 years of dedicated service to the department and to the community. Dr. Michael Delman and Vic Gremli, Jr. also received plagues for serving 35 years to the department and community. - Fire News photos by Kevin J. Parkan
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Hit the Pi単ata in Centerport
Recently, kids had a blast as they swung at a fire truck pi単ata filled with candy at the annual Centerport Fire Department picnic. - Fire News photos by Steve Silverman
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MOTLEY CREWS OF THE MONTH
Central Islip/Hauppague & Sayville Ambulance. - Fire News photo by Tim Asbell
Islip Terrace at a recent Central Islip Fire. -Fire News photo by Tim Asbell
Setauket Motley Crew. -Fire News photo by Dennis Whittam
Garden City Park Team at Chuck Varese JOLT in Northport. -Fire News photo by Steve Silverman
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MOTLEY CREWS OF THE MONTH
The Nesconset Fire Department on stand-by at the Parish of the Holy Cross 25th Anniversary Family Fun Day. -Fire News photo by Dan Munoz
West Babylon Team at Chuck Varese JOLT in Northport. -Fire News photo by Steve Silverman
Huntington team at the Chuck Varese JOLT in Northport. -Fire News photo by Steve Silverman
East Northport team at the Chuck Varese JOL in Northport. -Fire News photo by Steve Silverman
The Eaton’s Neck team at the Chuck Varese JOLT in Northport. -Fire News photo by Steve Silverman
The Rescue Squad of the Greenport Fire Department at the Peconic Landing Race. - Fire News photo by Myron Goldstein
Commack Team at Chuck Varese JOLT in Northport. -Fire News photo by Steve Silverman
Pictured above is a combined total of over 155 years (and still going) of service to the county - Fire News photo by Jeffrey Nirenberg, COML
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