FD Rant News Volume 4 Edition 5 May 2015
The #1 Publication for the Long Island Fire Service
EAST FARMINGDALE Battles Building Fire Page 40
NORTH BELLMORE House Fire
FARMINGVILLE Entrapment
KINGS PARK Heavy Rescue
Page 2 FD Rant News - March 2015
Cover Photo by Chris Colletti
Jeff DiLavore Editor/Publisher
Brian Welliver Associate Editor Dave Cook Associate Editor
Holly Luscher Graphic Editor
Andrew Carpenter Jeff DiLavore Ken Bradbury Robert DeNaro Kevin Burke Eric Devine Chris Colletti Lauren Foschino Kevin Conn Robert Garofalo
Correspondents Fred Kopf Paul Krussmann Tom Lambui Kevin Madigan Devin Malloy
Ralph Moniello Ron Schankin Brian Olsen Chris Seidensticker Dominic Orlando Matt Thomas Evan Rolla Kim Versheck Chris Sabella John Walthers
FD Rant News - March 2015
FD Rant News The #1 Publication for the Long Island Fire Service
Contributing Authors
Mike Capoziello Tom Cronogue Phil Lichtenberger
Jim McNamara Don Prince
CONTENTS North Bellmore Multiple Department Battle House Fire Photo by Paul Krussmann Page 7
FARMINGVILLE Tool Goes to Work Photo by Rob Garofalo Page 6
Kings Park Driver Heavily Pinned
Publishers Note... As many of you know, the FD Rant News celebrated its 3rd anniversary when we published our last edition. Those who know me already know that his publication is one of the few passions in my life; next to my family and best canine buddy Fuego. I have devoted countless hours of time, energy and money to make this publication the best it could possibly be while I have surrounded myself with likeminded people who enjoy Buffing as much as I do. I am lucky, I am blessed and I am proud to be part of the FD Rant News Family. With that being said, the crew pulled a fast one on me earlier this month when we all met up for drinks at Millers Ale House in Commack. You’ll get the whole story on the next few pages. Needless to say, we all had a great time. As we have done since the beginning, I would like to welcome aboard two new correspondents to the FD rant News team. Evan Rolla and Devan Malloy both live in the Commack area and will be covering scenes for us in that area. Even though they are “juniors”, they have a wonderful support system in their parents who are delighted that each of them are part of our team and who provide transportation for them to many, if not all, the alarms that they cover. We are happy to have them on board.
Ex-Chief Jeff DiLavore Publisher
Photo by Brian Welliver Page 4
All news articles, photographs, images, illustrations, audio clips, video clips, trademarks, designs, graphics, logos, icons, images, user interfaces, visual interfaces, advertisements and computer code (“Content”) contained in FD Rant News is either owned or used under license by Sophan Publishing, LLC with ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. The Content contained in this publication is protected by United States Copyright Law and may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, displayed, published or broadcast without prior permission of Sophan Publishing, LLC or the owner of that Content. Companies advertising in the FD Rant News agree to hold harmless Sophan Publishing, LLC beyond cost of advertising space for errors. FD Rant News is a print and digital publication produced monthly by Sophan Publishing, LLC, Northport, N.Y. 11768. For Advertising and Subscription Information call 516.852.4965 Email Address: FDRantNews@verizon.net Website: www.FDRantNews.com
Page 3
FD Rant News - March 2015
KINGS PARK
Driver Heavily Pinned Story and Photos by Brian Welliver
On Saturday afternoon March 14, 2015 the Kings Park Fire Department was alerted for a 16/23 MVA with entrapment at the intersection of Pulaski Road and Avenue K. A driver had lost control of his car, crossed into oncoming traffic and struck a utility pole heavily entrapping him in the vehicle. Under the direction of Chief Dan Guilfoil [4-1-30] the crew of Rescue 4-1-9 used multiple extrication tools to remove the driver’s door and roof of the car before they had to roll the dashboard in order to remove the victim. The extrication took nearly 30 minutes as the patient was transported by Kings Park FD EMS to St Catherine’s Hospital.
Hendrickson Fire Rescue Equipment 140 Hoffman Lane Islandia, NY 11749
p. 631.4276276 f. 631.427.6479
Kings Park Fire Department Spartan Heavy Rescue 4-1-9 operates multiple tools during the extrication.
Page 4
FD Rant News - March 2015
FACES OF THE FIRE SERVICE
East Northport member Kyle Hansen and Chief Wayne Kaifler on the scene of a fire in Northport. | Photo by Chris Seidensticker
A member of Huntington Community First Aid Squad stands fast at a recent fire in Huntington Manor. | Photo by Kevin Burke
Members of Wantagh FAST at a recent fire in North Bellmore. | Photo by Paul Krussmann
A member of Brentwood packs up a hand line at a recent trailer fire. | Photo By Jeff DiLavore
Page 5
FD Rant News - March 2015
FARMINGVILLE Tool Goes to Work Story and Photos by Rob Garofalo
The Farmingville Fire Department responded to this MVA on the afternoon of Friday, February 20th at approximately 1330 hours. The head-on collision happened on Horseblock Road, just east of North Ocean Avenue between a Jeep Liberty and a Chevy Trailblazer. The force of the impact left the female driver of the Trailblazer pinned requiring the “Jaws of Life” to free her. Under the command of Chief Al Licata [5-18-30], members immediately put the tools to work while the First Responder tended to the two injured occupants. Also on scene were the Holtsville Fire Department Fire Police Unit 8 and the SCPD Emergency Service Unit 3.
Farmingville Fire Department Pierce Velocity Heavy Duty Rescue
Farmingville Fire Department Pierce Velocity Heavy Duty Rescue operates multiple tools during the extrication. Page 6
• • • • • •
2010 Pierce 104” Velocity Heavy Duty Rescue Detroit Diesel Series 60 515 HP Engine Allison 4000 Automatic Transmission Pierce 24k lb TAK-4 Independent Front Suspension Pierce Roll Up Doors Onan PTO Driven 35 kW Generator
www.firematic.com
Mutual Aid Companies Assist Story and Photos by Paul Krussmann - Late Night Buff Network Additional Photos by Fred Kopf
On Thursday February 19th the North Bellmore Fire Department responded a house fire at 100 Haff Avenue. Chief David B. Marschall [6500] was first on scene and transmitted the Signal 10 [Working Fire] for a fire in the basement. The Chief immediately requested mutual aid for an engine and ladder each from Merrick and Levittown as well as FAST from Wantagh. As the first line was making its way into the basement an “Urgent” message was givin by 6500 that there was heavy fire in the basement and there was a collapse of the main stair case. Command requested an additional ladder and engine to the scene. All fire was knocked down with an hour of the first call. Despite the heavy fire conditions and extreme cold, there were no reported injuries.
FD Rant News - March 2015
NORTH BELLMORE
Levittown Fire Department Pierce Tower Ladder goes into operation in North Bellmore. Page 7
Page 8 FD Rant News - March 2015