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Serving Fire, Rescue & EMS Heroes In NY State OCTOBER 2013

On August 10, 2013, 15 minutes after a threealarm blaze was placed under control, Buffalo firefighters were dispatched to another structure fire. See page 6 for complete story.

-Fire News photo by Bryan Sypniewski

City of Hudson Remembers Joseph Maben Coverage on page 26 – New York State Edition –

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In this issue...

Barn Burns in Beukendaal

Beukendaal firefighters battle a small barn fire across the street from their firehouse.

See story on page 8

Fully Involved in East Greenbush

Occupants of the home could not be located and there was fear that the fire may have turned fatal.

See story on page 9

Flames Destroy Vails Gate House

Responders had their work cut out for them as the battled flames from a fully involved garage fire.

See story on page 10

Two Counties Respond to Apartment Blaze

For the second time in less than six months fire departments from two counties were called to the Valley View Apartments.

See story on page 11

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32 Left Homeless in Saratoga Springs

Flames broke out in a brownstone row house in Saratoga Springs leaving 32 people homeless.

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Firefighters Hurt in Schenectady

One firefighter was hit so hard by falling bricks it split his helmet in half causing a concussion.

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From the Editor’s Desk Dennis Whittam, Editor

Always Use Caution By the time you read this editorial, the anniversary of 9/11 will have passed.

Many of you remember this horrible day first hand. Close your eyes and think of the horrific images that come to mind. I know I often stare at images of two majestic structures that were reduced to a pile of crushed concrete and twisted steel. When I talk to people who were part of the recovery effort, many remember something else, they remember the toxic smell. Yes, they remember the odor of the dust cloud that enveloped the World Trade Center site, which contained a lot of nasty substances.

They have names such as PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls), PAHs (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons), dioxins and asbestos. There were also manmade fibers, volatile organic compounds, silica, pulverized glass shards, alkaline concrete dust, lead, mercury and other heavy metals in the dust cloud over Ground Zero. These chemicals have one thing in common, they can all cause cancer. To date, this dust

cloud continues to claim the lives of responders who worked in “The Pit.” The recent use of outlawed toxins in Syria, which killed a reported 1,500 civilians, including over 426 children, reminded me of my first Haz-Mat training class.

During my class, it was drilled into me that chemicals can kill. In the case of the WTC attack, the chemical exposure keeps killing. During this class it was drilled into me that chemical attacks could be the wave of the future. The future is here. You must be cautious whenever you respond to calls.

We must wake up and realize that all calls to which we respond have the potential risk of a chemical attack on first responders. Use caution when you respond to strange calls where multiple animals might have been found dead, strange odors prevail, and where things just don't look or feel right. Be sure to utilize your SCBA, especially during overhaul. Be sure to have your turnout gear cleaned by a pro-

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ANNOUNCEMENTS F.O.O.L.S. TRAINING SEMINAR The 1st Annual Training Seminar will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2013, at the Fuller Road Fire Department located at 1342 Central Avenue, Albany. The event will take place from 0900 to 1600. It will feature Captain Willy Wines, Jr., of “Wooden Ladders and Iron Firemen Blog,” and Lt. Rhett Fleitz of “The Fire Critic.” Topics will include: Building the Pride in Your Department from the Ground Up; Honor Duty, Pride, Tradition in your Department; Brotherhood Isn’t Dead; Social Media. The cost is $20 per person from local fire departments, $15 per person for F.O.O.L.S members from other chapters (with a copy of international membership card) and $10 per person for Capital region F.O.O.L.S. members.

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DOWNEY HEROES CLASSIC SALUTING ALL OF SUFFOLK COUNTY'S VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS For the past decade Stony Brook University has been recognizing Deputy Chief Raymond Downey and all of the other first responders who died in the line of duty on September 11, 2001 at the annual Downey Heroes Classic Football Game. This year’s game will be held

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

enjoy a fine California wine and show your support for the work of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. A limited number of cases of Tribute Wine from Distant Cellars in Fiddletown, California, are still available but sales have been brisk. Tribute is a blend of Zinfandel, Syrah, and Alicante Bouschet grapes that were harvested in 2010 and carefully aged for more than 24 months. The bottles sell for $28 plus shipping. Thirty percent of the sales will be donated to the NFFF. To order Tribute wine, visit www.distantcelSHAKER CRAFT FAIR Come to the Shaker Craft Fair. Enjoy the lars.com. outdoors as you explore booths representing over 75 different crafters at our Shaker Craft PUTNAM-N. WESTCHESTER Fair. Get an early start on your holiday shopping, as you discover jewelry, jams, quilt, FIRE POLICE PAMPHLET apparel, pottery, soaps, and decorative items The Putnam-Northern Westchester Fire for your home. A Family Activity Station will Police Association has produced a pamphlet feature activities for all ages throughout the highlighting the NYS Fire Police. The one weekend. The event will be held on September page, three fold, full color pamphlet contains 7-8, 2013 from 1000-1600. The cost of the over 20 photos. The generic publication is suitevent is $4 per person. 18 and under is free. able for all departments to use to educate the Contact Patti Williams, Shaker Heritage public about the role of the Fire Police in the Society, 25 Meeting House Road, Albany, NY volunteer fire service. The document touches 12211. Phone is 518-456-7890. View their web upon: What We Do, How You Can Help, The page at www.shakerheritage.org. The Craft NYS Move Over Law and Fire Police Teams.

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Back to Back in Buffalo

On August 10, 2013, firefighters from the Buffalo Fire Department were dispatched for a structure fire on Milburn Street. Engine 22 arrived on location and reported fire in a two-story vacant structure, with heavy fire on the first floor extending into the second. A few moments after arrival, the officer of Engine 22 reported a second vacant 2-1/2 story structure with heavy fire and requested a second alarm. The second alarm was transmitted at 0158. Division

Chief Britzzalaro took command and advised the responding units to focus attack on 73 Milburn, which had an occupied exposure on the number two side. Since there were issues with hydrants in the area the chief decided not to aggressively attack 93 Milburn. The chief requested a third alarm assignment at 0207. The fire was declared under control at 0255 and remains under investigation.

-Fire News photos by Bryan Sypniewski

Approximately 15 minutes after the third alarm blaze was placed under control, Buffalo firefighters were dispatched to another structure fire on Jersey Street. The fire was in a large two-and-ahalf-story occupied dwelling. The fire started on the porch and extended into the structure. There were reports of people trapped when the alarm was transmitted. Three occupants jumped to safety from the second story rear window. There were occupied exposures on the number 3 side and 4 side of the structure that sustained fire

damage. Chief Britzzalaro, who was cleared from the previous fire, assumed command of the Jersey Street fire. The fire was declared under control at 0431. A recall of off duty firefighters was activated in accordance with the Buffalo Fire Department mutual aid policy.

The recall engines, 93, 94, 95 and truck 96 were manned by off duty firefighters. Recall engine 94 was sent to the fire on Jersey Street and the other engines and the truck were assigned to cover the rest of the city.

-Fire News photos by Bryan Sypniewski

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Barn Burns in Beukendaal

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Beukendaal firefighters battled a small barn fire behind a residence on Amsterdam Road just across the street from their firehouse. Glenville police patrol units spotted a column of heavy black smoke and made a call for fire response. The small barn was all but on the ground by the time firefighters arrived. The fire was threatening several horses and a small shed near by. One firefighter suffered a heat related injury and was treated at the scene by Mohawk Ambulance personnel.

-Fire News photo by Peter Barber

Amsterdam firefighter Rob Shang breaks down handlines after a recent fire on Academy Street.

-Fire News photo by Mark Perfetti

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Fully Involved in East Greenbush On August 4, 2013, Rensselaer County 911 started receiving calls around 0420 reporting a house fire on Phillips Road at Garfield Place in East Greenbush. The first arriving chief reported a fully involved house fire and requested mutual aid from the Clinton Heights Fire Department. The occupants of the home could not be located and there was fear that the fire might turn fatal. As Rensselaer County Fire Officials were searching the rubble, the family appeared at the scene.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

-Fire News photos by Tom Heffernan

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Flames Destroy Vails Gate House

On August 16, 2013, a structure fire was reported at the intersection of Independence Drive and Red Coat Drive (off Bethlehem Road) in New Windsor. The fire completely destroyed the residence. The Vails Gate Fire Department was dispatched for the call at about 1615 as a garage fire at a single family home. Responders had their work cut out for them as they battled flames from the fully involved

garage, along with heavy extension into the house. Multiple hose lines were deployed and a tower ladder was utilized to bring the blaze under control. Assisting Vails Gate on a mutual aid assignment was the Salisbury Mills Fire Department. The New Windsor and Cornwall departments responded to cover the Vails Gate Fire District.

-Fire News photos by Gary Hearn

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Two Counties Respond to Apartment Blaze

For the second time in less than six months fire departments from two counties were called to the Valley View Apartments for a structure fire. The fire was called in on the morning of August 17, 2013, as a possible structure fire on the front porch. Within moments calls went out to surrounding departments as the apartment quickly ignited. The structure, which contained 12 apartments, went up in flames quickly. The billowing black smoke could be seen by neighboring departments in Rensselaer County. Firefighters from Boght,

Latham, Verdoy, Fuller Road, Shaker Road-Loudonville and Cohoes responded to the scene with many companies such as Colonie Village aiding in coverage for the responding companies.

Everyone escaped the four apartments that were destroyed by the fire. Sixteen people were left homeless as a result of the blaze. Three firefighters were overcome by the heat, which melted the fronts of vehicles parked in the parking lot. One firefighter was taken to the hospital for observation.

-Fire News photos by Lori A. Washburn

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Animals Safely Evacuated in Orange County

Cronomer Valley firefighters responded to a dryer fire at a kennel on Route 300. Smoked filled the lower level of the structure and an active fire was found in the laundry room. The fire was quickly knocked down and the dryer was removed from the building.

About 25 animals were evacuated from the structure by staff. The Town of Newburgh fire investigator was called to the scene. No injuries to firefighters or animals were reported.

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32 Left Homeless in Saratoga Springs

Flames broke out in a brownstone row house in Saratoga Springs leaving 32 people homeless. Firefighters arrived on the scene to find the brownstone well involved and called for mutual aid assistance from Greenfield, Malta Ridge, Halfmoon and Saratoga Haz-Mat. As the structure weakened, the rear portion of the building began to collapse sending piles of wood, brick and debris onto cars parked in the lot below. Fortunately, firefighters were able to bring this blaze safely under control.

-Fire News photos by Peter Barber

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Tower Ladders Douse Flames in Greenpoint

Firefighters from the City of New York were on the scene of scrap metal fire in Greenpoint on August 22, 2013. Approximately 10 companies responded to the blaze on Railroad Avenue. Tower ladders were utilized to reach the deep seated blaze, which was brought under control without incident.

-Fire News photo by FirstOnScenePhotos

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Firefighters Hurt in Schenectady Schenectady firefighters responded to the report of a possible structure fire on the 1500 block of Van Vranken Avenue in the city’s Goose Hill neighborhood.

After receiving several 911 calls, the deputy chief ordered a second alarm before arriving on scene. First-due Engine 4 found a wood frame structure with heavy, brown smoke pushing from the first floor and through the eaves of the upper floors. The heat and humidity in the night air caused the acrid smoke to bank down to the street, limiting visibility and hampering operations. After reports from inside crews that the fire had spread to the second floor and attic, all crews were ordered out of the building for a defensive attack. A crew of five firefighters, operating a large diameter line in the back of the structure, gave a call for a collapse at the rear of the building. Without warning, a chimney gave way sending bricks showering onto the firefighters working below, hitting one of them so hard it caused a concussion and split his helmet in half. In all five firefighters were taken by ambulance to Ellis Hospital for treatment of injuries. The cause of the fire was listed as careless use of a deep fryer.

-Fire News photos by Peter Barber

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Facade Collapses in the Bronx

On August 16, 2013, the faรงade of an 80-year-old building partially collapsed onto Jerome Avenue and 193rd Street.

The entire top tier and awning of a beauty supply store, crashed down onto the sidewalk at around 1330. Firefighters from the Bronx quickly cleared out all neighboring businesses and shut off gas and electricity to the entire strip mall in case of any subsequent collapse. No injuries were reported.

-Fire News photos by Peter Barber

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Food on the Stove On August 22, 2013, Schenectady firefighter Lt. Chris Keough, left, watches as firefighters Adam Colvin, center, and Billy Tietz, gain entry to an apartment on Eastern Avenue by climbing through windows on the first floor after discovering the front door was locked. When the firefighters gained entry, they found food burning on the stove.

-Fire News photo by Peter Barber

FDNY 10 Truck The FDNY 10 Truck, a 2012 Ferrara 100-foot rear mount, is photographed on a call in lower Manhattan with an American flag logo.

-Fire News photo by Peter Barber

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Good-Will Handles Single Car MVA

Recently, the Winona Lake Fire Department was called out to a motor vehicle accident on Meadow Hill Road near the local Stop & Shop. Three cars were involved in the crash that injured two people who were taken to an area hospital -Fire News photo by Vinnie Dominick

On August 27, 2013, responders from the Good-Will Fire Department were recently called out to handle a single-car motor vehicle accident. The scene on Little Britain Road was secured without incident.

-Fire News photo by Vinnie Dominick

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Car vs. Pole in Newburgh In August, the Cronomer Valley Fire Department was called out to a single-car motor vehicle accident. A car ran into a pole on Mountain Road and Mill Street. One of the occupants was taken to the hospital by the Town of Newburgh Emergency Medical Services.

-Fire News photo by Vinnie Dominick

Accident Cleanup Results In Serious Injury to First Responder New York State Police from the Northway and Clifton Park barracks responded to a report of a multiple car accident on Interstate 87 in the vicinity of Exit #8 southbound. Troopers located Gary H. Gerard of South Lake Street, Albany, who had driven his vehicle into the rear of another while exiting I-87. His actions caused a chain reaction collision involving two additional vehicles. Mr. Gerard was subsequently arrested for Driving While Intoxicated. As a result of the accident Mr. Allen Ayotte, a member of the West Crescent Volunteer Fire Department, was assisting with the accident scene, providing necessary traffic control as a Fire Policeman when he was accidently struck by the tow truck he was directing. As a result, Mr. Ayotte suffered very serious injuries and was immediately transported to Albany Hospital.

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Verdoy FD Takes Title Congratulations go out to Verdoy Fire Department who became Town Of Colonie Emergency Services Softball League Champions for the third year in a row. The team was very excited to win the game which was played on July 19, 2013.

-Fire News photo by Lori Washburn

Fireworks End a Perfect Day On August 16, 2013, a community day was held at Algonquin Park in the Town of Newburgh. Fire departments from different battalions had booths showing displays. At the end of the fundraiser there was a magnificent display of fireworks.

-Fire News photo by Vinnie Dominick

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Westmere FD Takes the Trophy Congratulations to the Westmere Fire Department on winning a trophy for their engine at the Albany County Volunteer Fireman’s Association parade.

-Fire News photo by Lori A. Washburn

Responders from the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department were the Mahopac and Freeport have been friends for 40 years, when a guests of the Every Ready Hose Company 1 of the Freeport Fire Mahopac member moved to Freeport and joined Hose Company 1.

-Fire News photo by ex-Chief Edward J Scott Department for the Nassau County Second Battalion parade.

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FASNY Convention Held in Albany

The Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) traveled to Albany for its 141st Annual Convention. The week-long event included seminars, meetings and hands-on demonstration. Approximately 50 firefighters from across the state participated in the training, which was held at the Colonie Municipal Training Facility during the FASNY Convention which ran from August 20-24, 2013.

-Fire News photos by Lori Washburn

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Training Our Future Firefighters

On August 22, 2013, FASNY held its 5th Annual Youth Day. Over 50 explorers and teenagers joined for a day of extensive training in six different categories, including fire extinguishers, interior operations, rescue operations and proper gear wearing procedures. Below, Town Of Colonie Supervisor Paula Mahan welcomes FASNY and the Explorers to the Colonie Municipal Training Facility.

-Fire News photos by Lori Washburn

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Smile for the Camera

During the summer, the Winona Lake Ladies Auxiliary held a fundraiser in a local mall.

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Winona Lake Fundraiser Benefits Firemen’s Home

This summer, the Winona Lake Fire Department held their 5th Annuall Poker Run. Participants came in and registered at the door and enjoyed breakfast before they went on a 95-mile run.

After the run, the group enjoyed music and had lunch together.

Money collected from the event was donated to the Firemen’s Home.

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Colonie Holds Golf Tournament

On August 16, 2003 the Town of Colonie held its 31st Annual Colonie Firefighters Golf Tournament. The weather cooperated for a lovely day of golfing. Close to 100 firefighters from 12 departments participated in the day-long event, which included lunch and an awards ceremony. Teams of four golfers spent the day at the beautiful course. The day is a great opportunity for the town’s departments to commune and have a great time.

-Fire News photos by Lori Washburn

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Joseph Maben Remembered in the City of Hudson Joseph “Gomer” Maben died suddenly on August 3, 2013, while playing in the New York State Firefighters Softball Tournament.

Firefighters from several counties marched from the Hudson Central Fire Station to the funeral home. Community members also lined the streets to watch the procession. People who served with Maben spoke highly of him. Joe was a very well-liked young man. Always happy, never angry, not a negative spirit in him. He was a very positive young individual and he expressed that to our younger generation tin the service. Maben began his career when he was 13 with the Hudson Fire Department as a junior firefighter in 1994. Joe was the son of Anne Tomaso Maben and was born on November 28, 1976. He eventually served as captain. He was also named Fireman of the Year. With the help of the fire department, Joe was instrumental in organizing the annual submarine sandwich sale as a fundraiser for the Hudson Children’s Book Festival. He was also a member of Stottville and Greenport Fire Departments. In addition to his love for softball, Joe loved participating in area bowling leagues and enjoyed many rounds of golf. Ladder trucks from Stottville and Hudson's C.H. Evans fire companies formed an archway over the entrance to the funeral home in Hudson. Firefighters marched in the procession in their Class A uniforms. One contingent of 25 or 30 people were all holding hands and wearing white t-shirts that said “In memory of Joe Maben” on the front and “Maben 11” on the back. This was the Hudson Fire Company’s softball team. The number 11 was Maben’s usual number. In lieu of flowers donations may be made at Animalkind, P.O. Box 902, 721 Warren Street, Hudson, NY or the Hudson Fire Department Eyes of Life Fund, 520 Warren Street, Hudson, NY 12534.

-Fire News photos by John C. Miller

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