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FD Rant News Volume 4 Edition 4 April 2015
The #1 Publication for the Long Island Fire Service
Spring is in the air but the snow just won’t quit. Mother Nature has proven to be a bit stubborn this year as we continue to see more of the white stuff coming down just a week before the start of the 2015 MLB season. Snowy days led to a bunch of MVA’s all over and kept members of the Long Island Fire Service busy with extrications. Thankfully, it is almost over and soon the green grass, leaves on the trees and warmer weather will rule the days. This month’s cover is by Rob Garofalo who, after a brief sabbatical, is back in the saddle covering Central Suffolk again. We are glad to have him back out there. If you see Rob on any of the scenes make sure you say hi and make sure you smile for the camera!!! As you all know by now on May 1st we will be making history when we deliver our first ever PRINT edition of the FD Rant News. All of us here on the production staff have been burning the candle at both ends to prepare for this major step forward in growing the FD Rant News brand. Aside from yours truly and members of the production staff, many of our correspondents will be delivering these historic newspapers to the firehouses in the areas they cover on a regular basis. Once again, the members of the FD Rant News FAMILY are coming together as one to improve our publication and to continue to do what we all love to do. I am grateful to everyone on our team for all of their contributions and for their efforts in making the PRINT edition a reality after months of planning. Remember, the first 3 months issues will be delivered for FREE and will contain subscription information for the upcoming year. We will be offering incentives and discounts for long term subscriptions. See Page 8 for more information.
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FACES OF THE FIRE SERVICE
Photo by Andrew Carpenter | Glen Cove Fire Department Color Guard at the Glen Cove St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
Photo by Jeff DiLavore | Wyandanch Assistant Chief Hassan Lindsay and Captain Jeff Archer at a recent fire in Deer Park.
Photo by Rob Garafola | Farmingville Chief Al Licata [5-18-30] with Holtsville FF Pete Schreiber at a recent alarm.
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Photo by Jeff DiLavore | Ex-Captain Erik DePasquale and FF Scott Hanrahan work a hand line at a recent rubbish fire.
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Photo by John Walthers | Brookhaven member John Hodge Jr. plays victim at a recent training.
Photo by Jeff DiLavore | First-due crew of Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department Engine 8712 after working house fire.
Photo by Jeff DiLavore | Members of the Nissequogue Fire Department next to Engine 4-5-5.
Photo by Jeff DiLavore | Members of Kings Park Fire Department Truck Company 3 with one of the last Mack Aerielscopes on Long Island. Ladder 4-1-7 was taken out of service in early March and was sent to the Midwest to be re-born as a Pierce re-chassis.
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MANHASSET LAKEVILLE Three Lines Operating Story by Kirk Candan Photos by Scott Chen and Joe Toole
On Friday, February 13, 2015 at 5:02PM, Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department Companies 1, 2, 3 and the Ambulance Unit were dispatched to the intersection of Bourndale Road North and Chester Drive for a reported house fire in that vicinity. Chief of Department Farrone [8705], Deputy Chief Kiess [8701] and Ambulance 8767 were the first units to respond and were advised of a direct call from a resident stating that they see a house on fire in that area. Seconds later, the dispatcher advised the units that multiple calls were being received through Firecom all reporting a house fire at 32 Brookwold Drive. With this information, Chief Farrone requested the Port Washington Fire Department be requested for a F.A.S.T. (Firefighter Assist & Search Team). Ambulance 8767 was the first unit to arrive on scene and reported “smoke showing� and confirmed that all occupants were out of the house.
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Deputy Chief Kiess arrived on the scene two minutes later and transmitted a “Signal 10” for a working fire in a 2 ½-story private dwelling. Deputy Chief Kiess reported that he had smoke pushing from all sides of the structure and visible fire in the rear. Engine 8712 was the first unit to arrive on the scene, with Quint 8728 immediately following it. The crew of Engine 8712 quickly stretched a 1¾” hose line to the first floor, where they made an aggressive push on the main body of fire, which was located in the rear half of the house. Quint 8728 performed searches, which were negative, and reported vertical extension to the second floor and attic. A second 1¾” hose line was stretched off Engine 8712 by the crew of Engine 8735 and was used to knock down any extension on the second floor and attic. A third 1¾” hose line was stretched and operated to extinguish hot spots. The fire was placed under control within an hour and extensive overhaul took place on the second floor to make sure all pockets of fire were extinguished. The Nassau County Fire Marshal’s office was requested to the scene to investigate the cause of the fire. There were no injuries and all units were released from the scene within two hours by Chief of Department Farrone.
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FRANKLIN SQUARE
Hundreds Come Together for Danny Pignataro Fundraiser Story and photo by Kevin Madigan – K2M Photography
Over six hundred and fifty people made their way to Franklin Square and Munson Fire Headquarters on the afternoon of February 28th, 2015 for a fundraiser for East Rockaway Ex-Chief and Nassau County Police AMT Danny Pignataro. Danny, nicknamed “Piggy”, is currently battling colon cancer which has brought expensive medical procedures and the ultimate test of strength and endurance both by Danny and his loved ones. The Saturday afternoon event featured raffles, 50/50, a Chinese auction, and a simultaneous performance by the Nassau County Firefighters and Nassau County Police Pipes and Drum Bands. The fundraiser, dubbed “Friends Helping a Friend’, was put together by Danny’s friends, family, brothers and sisters of the fire service, and co-workers with NCPD EAB.
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SMITHTOWN
MVA With Entrapment Involves MOS By Jeff Bressler, Smithtown Fire Department PIO On February 26, 2015, the Smithtown Fire Department was toned out for a motor vehicle accident with heavy rescue requested at 0039 hours at the intersection of Routes 111 and 347. Two vehicles collided trapping the occupants in each vehicle. A complex extrication was then required to remove the occupants. One of the vehicles involved was driven by a Stony Brook Fire Department Chief. The other car had two occupants. Upon arrival Smithtown Fire Department units began the dual extrications. The vehicle containing the Stony Brook Chief was overturned onto its side. Because of the multiple entrapments, Chief Tim Murphy [42-31] requested the Hauppauge Fire Department to respond with their heavy rescue as well. Suffolk County PD ESU was also on scene. While the extrications were in progress a landing zone was established for Suffolk PD aviation to land a helicopter at Route 347 and Mount Pleasant Road to provide potential transport to the hospital. Upon the completion of the extrications, all patients were transported to the Stony Brook University Medical Center. Two were transported via ambulance while the third was air transported. Condition of the patients is unknown at this time. Cause of the accident is under investigation by the Suffolk County Police Department.
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Editor’s Note: All of us here at FD Rant News would like to express our best wishes to the Chief involved in this MVA and wish all a speedy recovery – Jeff D.
MANHASSET-LAKEVILLE
Companies 2 and 5 Handle Truck Fire
Story by Kirk Candan Photos by Kyle Dugger
On Sunday, February 22nd, 2015 at 7:45am, Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department Company #5 was dispatched to the intersection of Shelter Rock Road and Old Shelter Rock in Zone 5 for a reported truck fire. Chiefs Farrone [8705], Candan [8704] and Kiess [8701] all responded and were advised that a corrected location was now being received by NCPD units in Zone 2. Engine 8758 arrived on the scene and one 1¾” hose was used to extinguish the burning truck. Company #2 was added to the original assignment upon receiving the corrected location and responded with Quint 8728. Chief Farrone released all units from the scene within twenty minutes.
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BROOKHAVEN Three Car MVA with Injuries Story and Photo by John Walthers FD Rant News/ Suffolk Fire Photos On February 28, 2015 at 5:10pm, the Brookhaven Fire Department was activated for a motor vehicle accident with possible heavy rescue on Victory Avenue near Sunrise Highway. On arrival, Assistant Chief Giuseppe Loiacono [5-3-31] advised he had a 3 car MVA with no entrapment. Units 5-33 and 5-3-4 responded into the scene to secure the Vehicles. The crew from Rescue 3 used the tools to assist the owner of one vehicle in opening her trunk. Chief Tom Connors [5-3-30] and fire police were also on scene as were Mastic and Shirley Ambulances. No one was seriously injured.
MASTIC
Slick Roads Lead to Door Pop
Story and photo by John Walthers FD Rant News/ Suffolk Fire Photos
On March 1st at about 3:50 PM the Mastic Fire Department and EMS was activated for an MVA on Flowerhill Drive and William Floyd Parkway. Chief Rudy Sundermann [5-12-30] was first on scene and advised he had a 2 car MVA. Rescue 10’s crew came in to pop the door on 1 of the cars. The crew from 5-12-10 quickly went to work with the tools to get the door open. One victim was transported by Mastic Ambulance to Brookhaven Memorial Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Units 5-12-5, 5-12-3 and Chief Jim Mickert [5-12-31] were also on scene.
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FARMINGVILLE Stubborn Car Fire
Story and Photos by Chris Sabella
On Friday night February 27, 2015, the Farmingville Fire Department responded to West Alleghany Road to a fully involved auto fire. The stubborn fire was a mix of melted gas lines and magnesium alloy car parts which made for long battle as crews dumped two Class A pumper tanks and were forced to hit a hydrant and continued to dump another couple of thousand gallons of water for about 20 minutes before the fire was brought under control. This was all while the temperature was hovering around 15 degrees. The runoff of water was quickly freezing causing hazardous footing around the scene.
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COMMACK Overturn with Fire
Story and Photos by Jeff DiLavore
At 0105 hours on Saturday February 28th, the Commack Fire Department and Commack VAC were alerted to respond to a motor vehicle accident with possible overturn and fire at the intersection of Townline Road and Old Northport Road. Because of the location of the alarm being on their border, the Kings Park Fire department was also alerted to this alarm. Original reports were reporting that an occupant was trapped in the vehicle. Upon arrival of Chief Andy Babajko [2-11-30] he confirmed that there was an auto partially overturned and involved with fire. At that time, there were no apparent operators of the vehicle on scene. The vehicle had been travelling north on Townline Road before striking a utility pole, shearing off a large part of the pole, continued to travel an additional few hundred feet before it came to rest on the passenger side of the vehicle up against a fence.
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Crews from Squad 2-11-4 and Engine 2-11-12 stretched hand lines and also used foam to extinguish the blaze. Meanwhile, crews from Heavy Rescue 2-11-9 and Kings Park utilized thermal imaging cameras in the nearby area to search for a possible victim that might have been ejected. With temperatures hovering around 15 degrees the water runoff froze almost instantly creating additional hazards on scene. Luckily, no MOS were injured during the operation. It was determined later that the driver had fled the scene prior to police and fire department arrival. Kings Park responded with four chiefs, two engines, heavy rescue and an ambulance and Commack VAC also had several units on scene. All units were back in service within 45 minutes.
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COMMACK and COMMACK VAC More Snow = More MVAs Story and Photos by Devin Malloy Commack Fire Department and Commack VAC were activated for a motor vehicle accident on Harned Road near Parkway Drive North on March 1 at 14:22 hours. Within seconds, Assistant Chief Paul Carnevale [2-11-32] and Assistant Chief Bobby Wilkens [2-11-33] were responding. Engine 13, Engine 12 and Rescue 9 also responded along with multiple units from CVAC. When arriving on scene they found a 2 car MVA with 3 possible patients. Assistant Chief Carnevale took command and directed units to assist CVAC in removing the patients. 1 patient was transported to the hospital by the ambulance and all Commack was back in service by 14:55 hours.
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MEDFORD
MVA Presents Complex Extrication Story and Photos by Robert Garofalo
The Medford Fire Department responded to this single vehicle MVA Sunday March 1st at approximately 0725 hours on North Ocean Avenue south of Summerfield Gate. The Lincoln Town Car left the road snapping a utility pole, jumping a snow bank, taking out several feet of chain link and plastic fencing before overturning and coming to rest on its roof against several trees; down an embankment. The crash left the sole occupant the male driver trapped requiring extrication. Under command of Chief Frank Rivera [5-14-30], first due Engine 13 immediately placed several saws into operation to cut away the chain link fencing to access the vehicle. Additionally, before the “Tools” could be placed into operation, several trees also needed to be cut down to gain access to the driver’s side of the car. With stabilization struts in place and the trees cleared, members from Rescue 15 placed the spreaders and “O” cutters into operation. The removal of the driver’s side doors as well as the “B” post and driver’s seat were required. With Medford EMS personnel inside the vehicle establishing patient contact and stabilization, firefighters continued working on the extrication.
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Additional cuts to the “A” post were required to push the roof down in order to facilitate the removal of the bariatric patient. With the cutting completed, the driver was safely removed from the vehicle utilizing several backboards and the Stokes basket. Once out of the vehicle, the winch was connected to the basket and with several firefighters the basket was pulled up the embankment to the street to an awaiting stretcher. The driver was transported to Brookhaven Memorial Hospital by Medford EMS Unit 5-34-16 with unspecified injuries. Also on scene assisting with the involved extrication were members from Engines 3, 11 and 12 as well as Assistant Chief Anthony Manieri [5-14-31] and Assistant Chief Willie Garcia [5-14-32], Medford EMS and SCPD ESU 6. Medford Fire Police assisted the SCPD with traffic control throughout the operation. The entire extrication took approximately 30 minutes. Author’s Note - A tip of the hat for a job well done!!!
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SMITHTOWN
More Snow Leads to Another Overturn Story by Devin Malloy Photos by Jeff DiLavore and Devin Malloy
Smithtown fire department responded for an overturn vehicle with a possible car fire on Route 25A just north of the hospital at about 1325 hours. When units arrived on scene they found negative car fire but an overturned vehicle. Smithtown Chief Tim Murphy [4-2-31] took command of the scene. They assisted the patient out of the vehicle and secured the vehicle. The ambulance transported 1 patient to the hospital and all Smithtown took up shortly after. http://fdrantnews.smugmug.com/Category/SmithtownFire-Department/MVA-Route-25A-north-of-St/i-zB7nTB9
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BROOKHAVEN Ice Rescue Drill
Story and photo by John Walthers – FD Rant News/ Suffolk Fire Photos
On the cold morning of March 1st at 1000 hours, the Brookhaven Fire Department held a specialized training drill. The department conducted an ice rescue training exercise at the Smith Point Marina. The training conducted included live rescue scenarios to help teach the members how to rescue someone if they had fallen through the ice and needed to be removed from the water back to land. Various pieces of rescue equipment was used to help the divers. The training which lasted for a little over an hour was held under the supervision of Chief Thomas Connors [5-3-30] and Assistant Chief Giuseppe Loiacono [5-3-31]. Shirley Community Ambulance was also on scene standing by in case of emergency.
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BRENTWOOD Mid Morning Vehicle Fire Story and by Evan Rolla
On March 1st, The Brentwood Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire at Benton Place and Manatuck Boulevard. Shortly after the tone out, units arrived and quickly extinguished the fire which was contained to the engine compartment of the vehicle. No injuries were reported at the scene.
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EAST NORTHPORT
No Injuries at MVA
Story and Photos by Jeff DiLavore
The East Northport Fire Department responded to a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Larkfield Road and Meadowlark Drive on March 2nd at approximately 1615 hours. Assistant Chief Dan Heffernan [2-10-31] was advised by the Medic on scene of a 2 car MVA with a spill and was evaluating two occupants of the vehicles. Both drivers of the vehicles refused medical aid or transport and the crew from 2-10-6 cleaned up a spill in the roadway. All units were back in service within 20 minutes.
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MASTIC
Loss of a Great Man
Story by Mike Guarino – Mastic FD P.I.O. Photos by Kevin Conn Additional photo by John Walthers Suffolk Fire Photos/FD Rant News The family, friends, and firematic family of Commissioner and Ex-Chief George Zaglool lost more than a Husband, Father, Son, Brother, Grandfather, and fellow Firefighter. We lost a man with integrity, loyalty, values, and compassion. We lost someone who knew the meaning of brotherhood and family. George Joined the Mastic Fire Department in 1979 and served the department in many capacities. He served as a Second Lieutenant in 1982-1983, First Lieutenant in 1984-1985, Captain in 1986, Assistant Chief in 1991-1992 and served as Chief of Department in 1993-1994. George had 36 years of service in the department and was a current Commissioner in the Mastic Fire District for the past 17 years. He was very dedicated to the fire service and was proud to say he was a member of Mastic Fire Department. Also during his fire career, George received the Suffolk County Medal of Valor in 1992 when he rescued a child from a house fire that was home sick from school. George has touched many lives in his 36 years as a firefighter, including those of the firefighter’s families he looked out for people; that's just what he did. He had a watchful eye and treated his brother firefighters families as if they were his own. We lost a man who was looked upon by many. Words cannot explain the loss that many of us feel right now. One thing that needs to be remembered in this horrible time is that George left something with each and every one of us; a memory, story, or something he taught us to be remembered forever. He has made us stronger and taught us lifelong lessons and he may not be here in person but will always be with us in spirit. Rest Easy My Brother, We have it from here…….
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GREENLAWN
Stubborn Fire During Snowstorm Story and Photos by Jeff DiLavore Additional Photos by Kevin Burke
On March 5th, in the midst of yet another snowstorm for 2015, the Greenlawn Fire Department responded to a house fire at 37 Lebkamp Avenue near Cutting Street. Chief of Department Kurt Allen [2-7-30] and Assistant Chief Mike Zeis [2-7-31] were on scene to direct operations. Mutual aid brought an engine each from Huntington Manor and Dix Hills. Two hand lines were put into operation to knock down the fire. Suffolk County FRES Coordinators Phil Tepe [2-0-1] and Scott Dalrymple [2-0-5] were both on scene to assist with command. The cause of the fire was under investigation.
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BROOKHAVEN Jeep Roasts
Story and photo by John Walthers FD Rant News/Suffolk Fire Photos On Friday, March 6th, at about 3:35 AM, the Brookhaven fire department was activated for a report of a car fire in front of a house on Corbin Ave., off linden Lane in Shirley. Assistant Chief Giuseppe Loiacono [5-3-31] was in charge and advised county that he had working car fire on arrival. Units 5-3-2, 8 & 9 all responded to the scene and quickly went into action battling the blaze. Unfortunately, the vehicle was a total loss. The cause of the fire was not known.
NORTH MERRICK
First Working Fire of 2015
Story and photos by Kevin Madigan K2M Photography
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At 19:42 hours, on the night of March 6th, 2015, the North Merrick Fire Department was dispatched to a report of smoke from the house at 55 Richard Avenue off of Henry Road. North Merrick Second Assistant Chief Presti [6702] was among the first to arrive on scene and reported a smoke condition on the first floor of the residence. The Chief advised his first due engine [Engine 671] to pick up a hydrant and stretch in. Moments later, a signal ten [working fire] was transmitted for a basement fire in the two story home. East Meadow was notified for the FAST and was soon on scene with Ladder 617. One line was put into operation to fight the fire which was held to one room in the basement. The cause of the fire remained under investigation and all fire department units were under the command of North Merrick Chief of Department James Rogers [6700]. Roosevelt, Merrick, and North Bellmore units stood by for North Merrick during the operation.
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KINGS PARK
Distracted Driver Causes Overturn Story and Photos by Jeff DiLavore
On Monday Morning, March 2nd, the Kings Park Fire Department received a call for a 16/23 MVA with overturn on Bread and Cheese Hollow Road near Tallmadge Lane. Under the direction of Chief Dan Guilfoil [4-1-30], crews responded to the scene to find a work van filled with cleaning equipment lying on its side; both occupants had self-extricated prior to arrival. A small spill was handled and all units went back into service within 15 minutes.
SELDEN
Icy Roads lead to Accident
Story and Photo by Christopher Sabella On Scene Photography On the night of Tuesday, March 3rd, just before 9 pm, a truck and a car collided on an ice covered Middle Country Road in Selden. The driver of the car was transported to a local hospital for treatment by Selden Fire Department ambulance.
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COMMACK
Sanitation Truck Dumps its Load Story and Photos by Jeff DiLavore
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Shortly before 12 noon on Friday March 6th, the Commack Fire Department was alerted for a garbage truck on fire on Townline Road in the vicinity of Marshmellow Drive. Assistant Chief Rich Myers [2-11-31] arrived on scene and reported the location about a few hundred yards north of that location. He advised Commack Dispatch [2-11-0] that he had a Jet Sanitation vehicle that had dumped a full load of garbage that was burning in the street. Engine 2-11-11 arrived on scene and the crew went to work by putting a 1ž� hand line into operation as the members used hooks and shovels to start to pull apart the pile. Engines 2-11-13, 2-11-12, and 2-11-5 were also on scene as the crews made fast work of the fire. Assistant Chief Bobby Wilkens [2-11-33] was also on scene. A full sized front loader arrived on scene to break up the rest of the pile and clean up the scene.
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APPARATUS OF THE FIRE SERVICE
Photo by Jeff DiLavore | Deer Park Engine 1-4-11 operates multiple hand lines at a recent working house fire.
Photo by Rob Garofalo | Farmingville Tower Ladder 7 operating at recent afternoon residential structure fire.
Photo by Andrew Carpenter| Lynbrook 421 after the Rockville Centre St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
Photo by Jeff DiLavore| Brentwood Ladder 3-2-28 on the scene of a recent fire in Deer Park.
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Photo by Andrew Carpenter| Glen Cove Tiller 5211 at Glen Cove’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
Photo by Andrew Carpenter| Glen Cove Engine 524 at Glen Cove’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
Photo by Andrew Carpenter| Sea Cliff 576 at Glen Cove’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
Photo by Jeff DiLavore| Kings Park Engine 4-1-4 during the Annual Kings Park St Patrick’s Day parade.
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MANHASSET-LAKEVILLE Company 4 Battles Vehicle Fire Story by Kirk Candan Photos by Kirk Candan and Lee Genser On Sunday, February 15th, 2015 at around 8:00am, ManhassetLakeville Fire Department Company #4 was dispatched to the parking lot of Waldbaums on Great Neck Road for a reported vehicle fire. Engine 8740 arrived first on scene and confirmed a working car fire. One 1ž� hose was used to extinguish the burning vehicle. Deputy Chief Candan [8704] released all units from the scene within twenty minutes.
NORTH BABYLON
Quick Stop at Afternoon House Fire Story and photo by Evan Rolla
On Saturday, March 7th, 2015 just before 1500 hours, the North Babylon Fire Company was dispatched to a reported house on fire at 587 Lake Way Drive. Additional information from dispatch included a neighbor reporting the house next door was on fire. Moments later, units arrived with smoke showing from a 2 story residential dwelling. The working fire was transmitted shortly after. Under the command of Chief John Caroleo [1-8-30], firefighters quickly extinguished the fire. Mutual aid was provided by Wyandanch and Deer Park. No injuries were reported at the scene.
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SELDEN
Pizza Delivery Ends up Late
Story and Photo by Christopher Sabella On Scene Photography On the afternoon of Friday, March 6th, at 1 PM, the Selden fire department responded to a reported overturn in front 2000 Boyle Road. When fire fighters arrived, they found a pizza delivery truck on its side, leaking fluids. Firefighters tended to the leaks while ems worked on the driver who was able to self-extricate, leaving the pizza behind. The driver was transported to a local hospital and the pizza was pronounced DOA at the scene.
RIVERHEAD
Afternoon Structure Fire with Water Issues Story and Photo by Kevin Conn
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On Sunday, March 8th, at about 1330 hours, the Riverhead FD was activated for a structure fire at 72 Youngs Ave. Upon Arrival of Riverhead Chief [6-2-30], command was established with 6-2-32 and 6-2-33 also on scene. The working fire was transmitted and mutual aids from Flanders FD to the scene and Jamesport FD to standby at Riverhead FD Headquarters were requested. Riverhead Engine 6-2-3 took the hydrant closest to the building and supplied hose lines and Ladder 6, with crews of Engines 6-2-4 and 6-2-2 assisted with operations. Shortly after crews made their way up to the second floor of the home, the 5� supply line at the hydrant failed causing a complete loss of water source. Command ordered all members out of the second floor while Riverhead Engine 6-2-1 made the long stretch to the next hydrant. Once the positive water supply was quickly re-established, crews returned up to the second floor to make a quick knockdown of the remaining fire. Flanders Engine 7-9-2 was on scene as RIT. Also on scene was Riverhead Volunteer Ambulance Company with 2 ambulances on standby. No injuries were reported and all occupants were out of the residence at the time of the fire. Riverhead Town Fire Marshall FM2 Also on scene investigating the cause of the fire.
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FARMINGVILLE Puts “The Tool” to Work
Story and Photos by Robert Garofalo The Farmingville Fire Department responded to this MVA on Monday March 9th at approximately 2110 hours in the southbound lanes of North Ocean Avenue at Granny Road. The Nissan Maxima was struck from behind with enough force to trap the driver. Under the command of Chief Al Licata [5-18-30] members from Rescue 8 immediately put the tools to work to remove the rear driver’s side door as well as the “B”post. Members from Engine 3 stretched a precautionary hand line while the First Responder Paramedic and members from EMS Unit 16 tended to the injured driver. Once extricated, she was transported to Stony Brook University Medical Center with numerous nonlife threatening injuries. Also on scene assisting with the extrication were Engine 2 and SCPD Emergency Service Unit officers. No other injuries were reported.
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BOHEMIA
Heavy Rescue
Story and photo by Christopher Sabella On Scene Photography On the morning of Tuesday, March 10th, around 9 am, two cars collided at Veterans Highway and Orville Drive in Bohemia, trapping the driver and injuring 2 others. Bohemia firefighter used hydraulic tools to remove the driver’s door and free the trapped driver. Three community ambulances transported all patients to Brookhaven hospital for treatment, one with serious injuries. Veterans Highway was closed southbound for about 45 minutes.
BROOKHAVEN Town Fire Chiefs Council Installation Brunch Story and photo by Kevin Conn On Sunday, March 8th, 2015 the Brookhaven Town Fire Chiefs Council held their installation brunch at Majestic Gardens in Rocky Point. The BTFCC board that was sworn in is as follows: President Scott Thebold of Yaphank Fire Depatment, Secretary Frank Scibilia of Mastic FD, 1st Vice President James Scholl of Port Jefferson FD, 2nd Vice President John Bartnik of Selden FD, 3rd Vice President Tom Connors of Brookhaven FD and Sgt. of Arms William Savage of Wading River. After the Board was sworn in, a presentation of the BTFCC awards was presented. The “Fire Department of the Year” was awarded to the Selden FD. The award was accepted by the Chiefs from Selden. The “Officer of the Year” award was presented to FF Frank Scibilia, Mastic FD.
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HOLBROOK Overturn
Story and photo by Christopher Sabella On Scene Photography On the afternoon of Sunday, March 8th, just after12:00 pm, a car accident in Holbrook sent one person to the hospital when the driver lost control and flipped his car onto its roof at Grundy Avenue and Veterans Highway. Firefighters freed and attended to the patient, transporting him to a local hospital.
FLORAL PARK
Aggressive Attack Leads to Quick Knockdown Story and photos by Kevin Madigan K2M Photography
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On the night of Monday, March 9th, 2015 the Floral Park Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a house fire at 37 Crocus Avenue off of Childs Avenue. When units arrived on scene, they were met with heavy fire showing from the number one and two sides of a two and a half story private dwelling. A signal ten [working fire] was immediately transmitted. With the working fire transmitted, Elmont was notified for the FAST while New Hyde Park was notified for a ladder and ambulance to the scene. Initial crews were able to make a good push into the home, resulting in a quick knockdown using lines off of first due Floral Park Engine 127. During the operation, an engine from Stewart Manor originally notified to standby, was redirected to the scene. Additional mutual aid was provided by Garden City Park and Bellerose Terrace. Within forty minutes, the scene was placed under control. The cause of the fire remained under investigation and all fire department units were under the command of Floral Park Chief of Department Daniel Bennett [1200].
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HOLTSVILLE No Injuries in Overturn
Story and photo by Robert Garofalo The Holtsville Fire Department responded to this two vehicle MVA with overturn on the evening of Monday, March 9th, at approximately 2230hrs. The wreck happened in the northbound lanes of Nicolls Road, just south of Portion Road. Both vehicles wound up off the road into the woods with the SUV landing on its side, taking down several trees. Before the fire department arrived on scene, the occupants of both vehicles self-extricated. Under the command of command of Captain Adam Sclafani [5-11-50], members from Rescue 4 secured the vehicles while EMS members evaluated both drivers and a passenger. With all patients refusing medical attention and the scene secured, all units were up and available. Fire Police 9 handled traffic control until the scene was cleared
BROOKHAVEN
Handles Overturn
Story and Photo by John Walthers FD Rant News/ Suffolk Fire Photos On March 12, 2015 at about 10:45 pm, the Brookhaven Fire Department was activated for an MVA with overturn and car fire on Merrick Road off Park Circle. Chief Thomas Connors [53-30] and Assistant Chief Giuseppe Loiacono [5-3-31] responded to the scene. On arrival the chiefs advised they had a two car accident with overturn and that the fire was extinguished. Units 5-3-3 and 5-3-9 both responded in to secure the vehicles. Shirley Ambulance also responded to find that the driver of the vehicle had left the scene on foot. Units took up a short time later.
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CENTRAL ISLIP Heavy Rescue Handled
Story and photo by Evan Rolla – FD Rant News On Saturday, March 7th, at approximately 15:15 hours, the Central Islip Fire Department, alongside the Central Islip Hauppauge Volunteer Ambulance, responded to a MVA with reported heavy rescue with a location of Bridge Road and Roosevelt Boulevard. Units arrived and found a 2 car MVA off to the side of the road with 1 victim trapped. Under the command of Chief Kevin Master [37-30] and Third Assistant Chief Patrick Murphy [3-7-33], firefighters from E1, E2A and R9 used the Jaws of Life to remove the victim within 5 minutes of operation start time. A total of 3 patients were transported to a nearby hospital.
HUNTINGTON
81st Annual St Patrick’s Day Parade Story and photo by Kevin Burke
On March 8th, members from the Greenlawn FD and IBEW Local pipe band marched in the 81st annual St. Patrick’s Day parade in Huntington. The parade was led by grand marshal FR. Stephen Donnelly. Local school bands and politicians marched as well. Members from Huntington Manor, Huntington Community, Cold Spring Harbor, Melville, Dix Hills, East Northport, Northport, Commack, and Centerport also attended.
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FARMINGVILLE Afternoon Job
Story and photos by Robert Garofalo
The Farmingville FD responded to this reported basement fire on Friday, March 6th at approximately 1520 hours, on Lenore Lane off of Columbus Avenue. Upon arrival of the Chiefs, a working fire was transmitted for fire in the basement of a single story private dwelling. Heavy fire was venting from several basement windows on the exposure 2 and 3 sides with extension to the first floor. Under the command of Chief Al Licata [5-18-30], members from first due Engine 2, being supplied with a 5� line from a nearby hydrant, placed the primary attack line into operation. Members from Truck 7 and Rescue 8 immediately began vent, entry and search operations while second due Engine 3 dropped an additional 5� supply line from the opposite end of the block and placed the second line into operation while also supplying Truck 7. With fire burning through the first floor and rapidly extending into the attic, a defensive operation was initiated until the main body of fire could be knocked down. Mutual aid to the scene came from the Selden FD for RIT with additional units and manpower coming from the Holtsville, Ronkonkoma and Centereach fire departments. The Medford FD was on standby at Farmingville headquarters for the duration of the alarm. Chief Licata was assisted at the scene by Chiefs Dave Smith [5-18-31] and Gus Grammenos [5-18-32]. Also responding to the scene was Suffolk County Fire Coordinator Bob Smith [5-0-4] and the Town of Brookhaven Fire Marshal. Before the alarm was placed under control at 1727 hours, a total of 5 handlines were placed into operation, followed by an extensive overhaul operation. There were no reported injuries and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
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MANHASSET-LAKEVILLE Car Fire Threatens House
Story by Kirk Candan Photos by Lee Genser and Joe Calabrese
On Friday, March 13th, 2015 at 9:04 pm, Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department Company #2 was dispatched to 175 Aldershot Lane in South Strathmore for a reported vehicle fire, next to the house. Engine 8725 was the first unit to respond, followed by Deputy Chief Candan [8704]. Both units were advised that NCPD units on scene were confirming a fully-involved car fire in the driveway within feet of the house. With this new information, Deputy Chief Candan requested Company #1 to be added to the initial assignment for additional response and manpower. Engine 8725 arrived on the scene and reported to Deputy Chief Candan that the structure was not involved. One 1ž� hose line was used to extinguish the burning vehicle and all units were released from the scene within thirty minutes by Deputy Chief Candan. Engine 8712 and Quint 8728 also responded.
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BRENTWOOD Catches Another Job
Story and photos by Devin Malloy – FD Rant News On March 14th, at 22:10 hours, the Brentwood fire department was activated for a Residential Structure fire at 17 Duke Street. Chief Mike Derbyshire [3-2-32] was the first responding unit and upon arrival re-transmitted the working fire. They requested West Islip as a RIT team, Bayshore to the scene with an engine as well as Deer Park for an engine. East Brentwood stood by at the main. West Islip arrived first on scene with Chief Derbyshire from the Brentwood FD. They quickly stretched a line into the front of structure and began an aggressive attack on the blaze. 3-2-2 was the second unit on scene and quickly stretched a line to the West Islip quint. Brentwood’s 3-2-4 arrived on scene moments later but experienced a water problem and for a short period of time could not find a positive water source. After a few minutes the problem was resolved and a line was stretched to the West Islip rig. Multiple other units responded and helped to control the fire as well. At 22:49 all visible fire was knocked down. Upon arrival, there were reports of one victim within the structure but searches proved negative. At 23:02 hours the scene was place under control and units finish overhaul and began to pack up.
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COMMACK Vehicle Catches Fire at Nursing Home
Story and photo by Evan Rolla On the afternoon of Saturday, March 14th, the Commack Fire Department was dispatched for a Signal 14 [Vehicle Fire] in the rear parking lot of 68 Hauppauge Road, behind Gurwin Jewish Geriatric Center. Responding units were advised the incident was located in the rear parking lot and possibly two vehicles were on fire. Commack Fire Marshal [2-11-40] arrived and discovered the engine compartment of a later model BMW well involved, spreading to the rear of a Nissan sedan. Crews quickly extinguished the fire without incident and the fire is under investigation
BROOKHAVEN
Overturn Driver Goes Missing Story and photo by John Walthers FD Rant News/Suffolk Fire Photos
On March 12th, at about 10:45 p.m., the Brookhaven Fire Department was activated for an MVA with overturn and car fire on Merrick Road, off Park Circle. Chiefs Thomas Connors [5-3-30] and Giuseppe Loiacono [53-31] responded to the scene. On arrival, the Chiefs advised they had a two car accident with overturn and that the fire was extinguished. Units 5-3-3 and 5-3-9 both responded in to secure the vehicles. Shirley ambulance also responded to find that the driver of the vehicle had left the scene on foot. The driver later returned to the scene and was uninjured. Units took up a short time later.
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FARMINGDALE Car Fire
Story and Photos by Duane Welliver On Monday March 16th East Farmingdale’s Assistant Chief Duane Welliver [1-5-33] called in a car fire for the Farmingdale Fire Department in the gas station parking lot of Secatogue Avenue and Conklin Street. Farmingdale’s Dispatch quickly alerted for a full department response. Engine 921 was first on scene and stretched a handline to quickly contain the fire to the car.
EAST BRENTWOOD
Working Commercial Structure Fire
Story and photo by Pat Welliver
On the morning of Thursday, February 27th, the volunteers from the East Brentwood Fire Department were called out for a reported commercial structure fire, just after midnight, at a hookah lounge at 1126 Suffolk Avenue. Upon arrival, Assistant Chief Erik Vasquez [3-3-32] reported heavy fire in the structure and the owner of the lounge stated that he had large propane tanks inside. After transmitting the signal 35 [working fire], Chief Nick Grammenos [3-3-30] arrived and assumed command. Assisted by the Brentwood Fire Department, Brentwood Legion Ambulance Corps, Commack Fire Department and Central Islip Fire Department, the fire was brought under control in approximately one hour. Mutual aid truck companies from Brentwood and Commack had to make entry into the 2 adjoining businesses and ventilate on the roof. After all operations were complete, the scene was turned over to the Town of Islip Fire Marshall’s office for investigation. No injuries were reported.
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COMMACK Fully Involved Jeep
Story and Photos by Chris Seidensticker CseidPhotography.com On the night of February 28th, the Commack Fire Department [2-11-0] was alerted to respond to a vehicle fire at the entrance to the Northern State Parkway, off the Sunken Meadow Parkway. Assistant Chief Paul Carnevale [2-11-32] confirmed the involved Jeep. The crew from Engine 2-11-11 arrived and quickly stretched a hand line to darken down the fire. All compartments were opened to check for hot spots. Units were on scene for approximately 25 minutes. There were no reported injuries.
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HUNTINGTON MANOR Story and photo by Ron Schankin
Members of Huntington Manor Fire Department were dispatched to The Cheesecake Factory on Monday, March 9th for a reported electrical fire in the basement of the building. Upon arriving, Chief of Department Frank McQuade [24-30] advised he had a moderate smoke condition coming from an outside service entrance to the basement of the building. Arriving next, 2nd Assistant Chief Jon Hoffmann [2-4-32] packed up and entered the basement to assess the situation. Chief Hoffman found an underground electrical vault that was burning. First due Quint 8 was ordered to meet up with Chief Hoffman in the basement with a Thermal Imaging Camera and 2 Dry Chem extinguishers. Second due Engine 3 was ordered to stretch a line to the basement in case the fire got out of the vault and ignited combustibles that were stored in the basement. The crew from 2-4-8 was able to knock down the majority of the fire; however, the vault could not be completely secured until power was cut by P.S.E.G. In the meantime, smoke had entered the Cheesecake Factory and high levels of Carbon Monoxide were found in the restaurant and neighboring Panera Bread which also needed to be evacuated. Fans were placed in both restaurants to ventilate the C.O. from the buildings. Manor was assisted by Melville Fire Department at the scene and Huntington Fire Department provided stand by coverage. Town of Huntington fire marshals and representatives from P.S.E.G. were on scene to determine the cause of the blaze.
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BROOKHAVEN Rollover and Flee
Story and photo by Christopher Sabella On Scene Photography On the night of Thursday, March 12th, just before 11 p.m., a driver of an SUV struck a parked car, spinning it 180 degrees before the SUV ultimately overturned. The Brookhaven Fire Department and Shirley Ambulance Corps responded after reports of possible occupants trapped as well as a reported engine fire. Luckily, both reports were found to be negative upon arrival. The driver of the SUV was seen fleeing the area and later return to the scene on Merrick Road in Shirley. Brookhaven Fire Department secured both cars and took up about 15 minutes later
MEDFORD
Heavy Rescue
Story and Photo by Christopher Sabella
On the morning of Tuesday, March 17, a driver lost control of his vehicle on rain slicken road while traveling southbound on Route 112, just north of Granny Road and ultimately wrecked his vehicle, causing him to become entrapped. Medford Fire Department firefighters were called to the scene to remove two doors, using cutters and a jaws of life and were able to free the driver who was transported by Medford volunteer ambulance to a local hospital.
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SELDEN
Car Ends Up Wedged Under Pick-Up
Story and photo by Christopher Sabella On Scene Photography
On the night of Friday, March 13th, just after 10pm, the driver of a Nissan sedan was traveling westbound on Middle Country Road in Selden when the driver failed to stop while approaching a red light at County Road 83, plowing into the rear of a Dodge pickup truck. The driver was injured and the cars were secured by responding firefighters from Selden. The female driver from the car was transported by Selden ambulance and escorted by a SCPD officer for further testing at hospital.
CENTER MORICHES Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade Story and photo by John Walthers FD Rant News/Suffolk Fire Photo
On March 15th, the Center Moriches Chamber of Commerce held its annual Saint Patrick’s Day parade down Main Street. The parade kicked off at about 2 p.m. and was led by the SCPD and the local veterans groups. These groups were followed by the Center Moriches Fire Department who marched as well as brought out their apparatus to show off to the local community. Other departments that participated included: Manorville, Mastic, Mastic Beach, Bellport and East Moriches Fire Departments and Shirley and East Moriches Ambulance.
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MASTIC
Saying Good Bye to Ex-Chief Danny Bilotta Story by Mike Guarino Photos by Kevin Conn
Once again the members of the Mastic Fire Department are mourning the loss of one of our own and are paying their respects to Ex-Chief and life member Dante Bilotta. This will be our final goodbye to a man that was a Husband, Father, Son, Brother, Grandfather, fellow Firefighter and mentor to many. This is very difficult for many of us because Danny was a strong, brave man with a lot of knowledge and skill related to firefighting. Danny joined the department on February 11th, 1976 and after a few years joined the ranks of line officer where he served as a Second Lieutenant in 1980, 81, 82 & 83, moved up to First Lieutenant in 1984 and served as Captain in 1985 & 1986. While as Captain he was also in charge of Department training where he meant business. He then moved up to the rank of Assistant Chief in 1987 & 1988 and proudly served as Chief in 1989 & 1990. Whether on the fire ground, training, or at a general meeting, when Dan spoke, people listened and he knew how to command attention. With 39 years in the Mastic Fire Depar ment, the members were used to having Danny around and one thing that rings true about Dan, he worked hard at what he loved, he loved what he did and he was
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FACES OF THE FIRE SERVICE
Photo by Kevin Burke | Members of Greenlawn prepare to go to work at a recent working fire.
Photo by Chris Sabella | A member of Selden Rescue Company 4 operates at the scene of a recent working fire.
Photo by John Walthers| A Mastic Fire Fighter rests against unit 10 after poping a door on a car at a recent MVA.
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Photo by Lee Genser | M-LFD 1st Deputy Chief Scott Garrigan [8703], PWFD Ex-Captain Vinny Costa, M-LFD 3rd Deputy Chief Kirk Candan [8704] at a recent fire.
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LAWRENCE CEDARHURST Automatic Alarm Gives More Than Expected Story and photo by Kevin Madigan – K2M Photography
On the morning of Wednesday, March 18th, the Lawrence Cedarhurst Fire Department responded for an automatic alarm at 442 Central Avenue, between Washington Avenue and Spruce Street. Upon arriving on scene, firefighters were met with a heavy smoke condition and made their way into the building. After investigating, firefighters found fire in the ceiling of a one story taxpayer between a pizzeria and a florist undergoing construction. It was at this time that a signal ten [working fire] was transmitted. Woodmere Fire Department was notified for the FAST upon the transmission of the working fire. Also mutual aided to the scene was Inwood Ladder 313 and engines from Inwood and Hewlett Fire Departments. One line was put into operation to fight the fire, which was believed to have been caused by welding. All fire department units were under the command of Lawrence Cedarhurst Chief of Department McHugh [3200].
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Car Opts For Water Landing
Story and photo by Kevin Madigan – K2M Photography
Click Here for More Photos At 14:38 hours, on the afternoon of March 18th, the Wantagh Fire Department was alerted to an auto accident with a report of a car into a lake on the Wantagh State Parkway, south of Sunrise Highway. Wantagh Stations 1, 3, and 5 were assigned the run. When units arrived on scene, they were met with a confirmed car into the water with negative entrapment. One vehicle was involved in the accident after having lost control on the parkway and skidded into Mill Pond. All fire department units were under the command of Wantagh Third Assistant Chief Kelly [6903].
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MERRICK
Car Tries for a Different Exit at CVS
Story and photo by Kevin Madigan – K2M Photography
The Merrick Fire Department was alerted to an auto accident with a request for the Hurst tool at 2291 Merrick Road at 14:39 hours on Thursday, March 19th. As units were responding, they were advised that there was no entrapment at the scene and that a vehicle in the parking lot had gone into an adjacent creek. Upon arriving on scene, firefighters found exactly that, a BMW sedan had gone through a wooden guardrail in the CVS parking lot and into a creek. The driver was able to get herself out of the vehicle and was evaluated for injuries on scene. No other vehicles were involved in the accident and all fire department units were under the command of Merrick Second Assistant Chief Paul Scolieri [6402].
BROOKHAVEN
MVA on William Floyd Parkway
Story and photo by John Walthers – Suffolk Fire Photos On Friday March 20th at about 10:40 PM while the Brothers of Mastic Beach were operating at an MVA up the road, Brookhaven was activated for an MVA on William Floyd Parkway at the intersection of Robinwood Drive. Chief Thomas Connors [5-3-30] was the officer in charge and advised units responding that they had a single car MVA with no entrapment. One vehicle needed to be secured. Shirley Ambulance transported 2 people to Brookhaven Memorial Hospital with non-life threatening Injuries. Mastic Beach Fire Department and Suffolk PD ESU were also on scene.
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NASSAU COUNTY FOURTH BATTALION Burn Center Fundraiser
Story and photo by Kevin Madigan – K2M Photography
Nassau County’s Fourth Battalion [comprised of East Rockaway, Lakeview, Lynbrook, Malverne, and Rockville Centre] held a fundraiser on the afternoon of Sunday, March 22nd. The fundraiser, which was held at the Commuter Club on Ocean Avenue in East Rockaway, had its proceeds put towards the Nassau County Firefighters Burn Center. Various prizes and raffles were drawn and a large crowd was in attendance for the event.
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EAST FARMINGDALE Panera Bread Becomes a Drive-Thru Story and photo by Chris Colletti – LNBN Photos
On March 19th, around 10:30 a.m., SCPD was receiving numerous calls for a reported car that drove into the Panera Bread restaurant, located at 965 Broadhollow Road [Route 110]. Additional callers stated there was a female trapped beneath the SUV. Multiple SCPD 1st precinct sector cars arrived on scene and requested Fire/EMS and SCPD ESU forthwith to the scene as officers confirmed a female trapped beneath the SUV, which had come to a stop inside the building. Aviation was requested for serious personal injuries and a landing zone was established in the Wal-Mart parking lot. East Farmingdale Fire Company Chief of Department Joe Wisz [1-5-30] set-up command in front of the building and requested their technical rescue team and their heavy rescue truck to the scene. Firefighters used airbags and various heavy rescue tools to extricate the driver and patient whom were both pinned beneath the auto. Upon completion of extrication, SCPD Helicopter 2 airlifted a patient to Stony Brook University Hospital, while 3 other patients were packaged and transported via ground to area hospitals for evaluation of their injuries. Mutual aid on scene was provided by the West Babylon Fire Department for Heavy Rescue 1-9-15, the North Lindenhurst Fire Department for 1 ambulance and Heavy Rescue 1-11-5 and the Melville Fire Department for 1 ambulance. The Town of Babylon Fire Marshals were also on scene to check the integrity of the building. The scene was ultimately turned over to SCPD as this was a pending crime scene. All FD units operating on scene were up within 2 hours of the alarm.
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ISLAND PARK
Continuing to Move Forward Past Hurricane Sandy Story and photo by Kevin Madigan – K2M Photography
The Island Park Fire Department held a wet down ceremony on the afternoon of Sunday, March 22nd, for Engine 225, a 2015 Spartan Gladiator. Prior to this new Engine 225, the last 225 was purchased in 1987 and it served for many years until it was destroyed by the wrath of Hurricane Sandy. The Island Park Fire Department received a replacement engine one month after the storm from Roswell, Georgia through the Terry Farrell Firefighters Foundation. The replacement rig served the community through mid-March, 2015, when the new Spartan was delivered. The replacement 225 continues its service as it is now with a department near the Canadian border. Among the features of the new Engine 225 are: side control pump panel, Waterous CMU 2000 GPM Pump, UPF 650 Gallon Tank, Smart Power 15.0kw Generator, Stainless Steel Body, and roll up doors. The best of luck to the Island Park Fire Department with this new apparatus.
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SELDEN
Smoky Afternoon Fire Story and Photo by Chris Sabella
On Monday afternoon March 23, 2015 the Selden Fire Department was alerted to respond to a structure fire at 76 Adirondack Drive near Roslyn Avenue. Upon arrival of the first Chief, mutual aid was requested for a RIT from Farmingville and a Ladder from Coram to the scene. Initial reports were that an occupant had gone back into the home in search of seven cats and a bird. Crews made entry and attacked the blaze. At least four of the cats were removed and reunited with the owner. Centereach, Gordon Heights and Terryville also provided mutual aid.
BROOKHAVEN
Tools Used to Extricate Child
Story and Photo by John Walthers – Suffolk Fire Photos
On Tuesday March 24th at about 6:20 PM Brookhaven Fire Department responded to an MVA with reported heavy rescue on East Woodside Avenue and Alexean Boulevard. On arrival, Chiefs Loiacono [5-3-31] and Connors [5-3-30] they advised that they had a confirmed person trapped in one of the autos. Suffolk PD had placed Aviation on standby [but later cancelled] for the injured child as crews went to work on the extrication. The crew from 5-3-3 arrived before ESU and immediately went to work with the Hurst tools. The child was quickly extricated and transported along with the mother to Brookhaven Hospital. Ambulances from South Country, Shirley and Medford also responded to the scene.
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MASTIC BEACH Reported Heavy Rescue Story and Photo by Chris Sabella
On Wednesday March 25th at 6:42pm, the Mastic Beach Fire Department was activated for an MVA with “reported heavy rescue� at the intersection of Alder Drive and Mastic Beach Road. Assistant Chief Thomas Montreuil [5-13-32] was first to arrive on scene followed by Fire Marshal Carlo Grover [5-13-40] and Rescue 4. A quick extrication was performed as the patient was removed and transported to Brookhaven Memorial Hospital by Mastic Beach EMS. A small fluid spill was handled as well.
BRENTWOOD
Responds to a Vehicle Fire Story and Photo by Ken Bradbury
On Monday evening, March 29th, the Brentwood Fire Department responded to a reported Car Fire on Broadway at Elliott Street. Second Assistant Chief Mike Derbyshire [3-2-32] arrived on the scene to find an engulfed engine compartment fire. 3-2-1 was the first arriving engine and 3-228 was the first truck. Crews quickly contained the fire. No injuries were reported.
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Department’s Training Coordinator, and is a founding member of both North Bellmore’s and the 6th Battalion Technical Rescue Team. Jimmy worked for the Nassau County Fire Marshal’s office for 14 years spending the last 12 as a Specialist on the Hazardous Material Response Team. He also spent 9 years as a 2nd Deputy Chief Instructor a t the Nassau County Fire Service Academy where he taught Technical Rescue, Vehicle Extrication, Haz Mat, WMD a nd numerous other classes. Chief McNamara is currently the Adjunct Instructor for Distant Learning for the N assau FD.
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manages several other sites. Phil has been a licensed Amateur Radio operator since 1994 and has been listening to scanner and short-wave for 20 years. You can contact him at w2lie@w2lie.net.
Dominic Orlando is a member of the East Rockaway Fire Department with experience in the fire service ranging from volunteer service in the states of North and South Carolina and here in New York. He has been involved in one way or another with the fire service since joining the junior fire department in 1997. He is a veteran of the US Marine Corps, spending 8 years on active duty and having completed 4 separate combat tours overseas in Iraq and Afghanistan. He still remains active as a reservist with 2nd Battalion, 25th Marines out of Garden City, N.Y. as their intelligence section chief.
Mike Capoziello is a 28 year member of Hook and Ladder Co.#2 and former Chief [2011-12] of the Elmont FD. He
serves as a Department Training Officer, Public Information Officer and Historian. He has 20 plus years experience as a houseman and dispatcher in various Nassau County departments and is currently a Supervising dispatcher with Nassau County Firecom, training officer for the Fieldcom unit-Member of the Nassau County fire service Critical Incident Stress team for the past 11 years and is a liaison for the team to the Nassau County Fire Commission.
Duane Welliver is a 25 year member and former Fire Captain of the East Farmingdale Fire Department.
He currently serves as the Technical Rescue Captain and a Training Officer for the Department. He is a N.Y.S. Certified Fire Instructor II. Also has 10 years experience as a full time Instructor with the New York City Police Department. He can be reached at 631.505.3778 or via email at: FRSTraining@aol.com.
Jeff O’Toole joined the Fire Service in 1977, belonging to four different Nassau Departments. Presently a firefight-
er/ EMT-CC in Bethpage Engine & Ladder Co. 4, and an Assistant Decon Team Leader. He is active with the Hazmat/WMD Committee of the Nassau County Fire Commission. You can contact him at nchazmat@optonline.net.
Tim Ivers has been a Police Officer for 30 years. He has been with the NCPD Emergency Service Unit since 1995.
Prior to working in the NCPD he was a Police Officer with the NYPD. He is a past member of the Levittown Fire Dept. In addition to the usual training and certifications necessary for the police department, he is a Haz-Mat Technician as well as a WMD Technician. He holds a NYS Certification in Vehicle Extrication and is trained and certified as a Hurst Extrication Tool instructor. Tim can be reached at: ESU2422@gmail.com
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