FD RANT NEWS Volume 4 Edition 9 September 2015
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HEWLETT House Fire Page 5
SMITHTOWN
MALVERNE
KINGS PARK
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Multiple Injuries at Overnight Fire
Close Call for Occupants
Another Suspicious Fire
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Cover Photo by Kevin Madigan
Jeff DiLavore Editor/Publisher Brian Welliver Associate Editor Dave Cook Associate Editor Holly Luscher Graphic Editor Jodi May Copy Editor Ken Welliver Advertising Sales Agent
Andrew Carpenter Ken Bradbury Kevin Burke Lauren Chenault Chris Colletti
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SMITHTOWN Multiple Injuries at Overnight Fire Photo by Jeff Bressler
MALVERNE Close Call for Occupants Photo by Fred Kopf
KINGS PARK Another Suspisious Fire Photo by Brian Welliver
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The summer months typically mean that the number of working fires that we see declines significantly compared to the colder winter months but that does not mean we can let our guard down or expect that the severity of the alarms we are responding to will decrease in any way. Remember that every call you go on has the potential of being something that puts you and your fellow firefighters at risk. Just ask the Kings Park Fire Department about the “unconscious patients in a car…” call that they got on Saturday night August 15th around midnight. As the first arriving unit got on scene and sized up the situation, it was evident that it was a chemical suicide involving not one, but two, patients. Thankfully, the member recognized the tell-tale signs and was able to relay his findings to incoming units. Think about it people, this is not the Long Island of the 1960’s and 1970’s that us “old guys” remember. It’s a whole new ballgame with a whole new set of rules. Our towns are not the ‘mom and pop’ suburbia that we remember. In a way, Long Island is a new hybrid of urban high rises and sprawling suburban neighborhoods, each with its own set of hazards. We are no longer immune to the what we used to write off as someone else’s problems and we no longer can believe ‘it can’t happen here’. The incidents we respond to each and every day are no different than the ones you see highlighted on the evening national news. In fact, several times in the last few years Long Island has made the national news. Now most of us shrug this off and don’t give much thought to it but it should serve as an eye-opening wakeup call to us all. Long Island is not getting smaller regardless of how much the media wants you to think that people are fleeing to other locations. Long Island is populated by almost 2.85 million people. Think about that for a minute. Our population makes us bigger than most other states. There are over 200 volunteer agencies that provide protection those people which means that by averages, each department is responsible for over 14,000 people’s safety each and every day. The point of this whole rant is that we all need to stay vigilant on each and every call we respond on every day because you never know when it’s gonna be your turn to respond to the next “big one” and I don’t mean a four story apartment building with fire blowing out of 10 windows. Stay safe everyone and enjoy the rest of your summer.
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Commack Assistant Chief Bobby Wilkins [2-11-33] and Kings Park ExChief Mark O'Brien on the scene of a recent building fire in Kings Park.
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Lakeview Ex-Chief Mike Joyce operates on the scene of a recent working fire.
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Malverne firefighter Wade Engel operates on the scene of a recent working fire in Lakeview.
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Firefighters Matt Berish, Carl Zanchelli, and Sandeep Thomas of Deer Park cool down after a recent house fire on a sweltering day.
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FACES OF THE FIRE SERVICE
House Fire
Story and Photos by Kevin Madigan In the early morning hours of Wednesday, August 5th, the Hewlett Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a house fire next to 21 Princeton Avenue off of Broadway. When firefighters arrived on scene they were met with heavy fire throughout 15 Princeton Avenue – a vacant, three-story private dwelling. Assistant Chief Jamie Lewin [3102] immediately transmitted a Signal Ten [working fire] and became the incident commander for the fire. Firefighters attempted an interior attack, however, the fire load was far too much and firefighters switched to an exterior attack. Utilizing the master stream of Ladder 303, Ladder 325 from the Lawrence-Cedarhurst Fire Department, as well as hand lines off of Hewlett’s Engine 302, firefighters were able to quickly darken down the flames. Also on scene were units from the Valley Stream, Woodmere, and East Rockaway Fire Departments. The cause of the fire was under investigation
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HAGERMAN
Overturn with Entrapment Story and Photos by T.J. Lambui
On Saturday, June 13th, at 0030 hours, the Hagerman Fire De-partment, South Country Ambulance, and the Suffolk County Po-lice Department’s Fifth Precinct, all responded to an overturned car on Patchogue-Yaphank Road [County Road 101], just south of East Woodside Avenue. The car had been traveling northbound on County Road 101 when the driver lost control, traveled across the median and flipped the car, which ended up in the southbound lanes. One person was pinned and firefighters used their Hurst tool to extricate the victim, who was then transported to a local hospital.
YAPHANK
Work Day Ends Early Story and Photos by T.J. Lambui
The Yaphank Fire Department, under the command of Chief Chris Austin [5-30-30], along with Suffolk County Police units, responded to the scene of a vehicle fire, on Tuesday, June 23rd, at approximately 2:45pm. The location, in close proximity to a private residence on Park Street, near Crescent Street, yielded a cargo van fire which crews were able to quickly extinguish before it could extend to nearby structures. No injuries were reported.
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MALVERNE
Close Call for Occupants Story and Photos by Fred Kopf
A Malverne resident was forced to jump from the second floor of his burning home when a fast-moving fire broke out in the basement and spread rapidly, on Tuesday, July 21st, at around 11:00am. FireCom alerted the Malverne Fire Department stating they were receiving multiple calls for fire, and that construction crews may have ruptured a gas line, at 33 Nassau Avenue, near Hempstead Avenue. Chief James Lang [4300] arrived on scene and transmitted a Signal 10 for heavy smoke pushing from the basement of a two-and-a-half story, wood frame, private dwelling. Members made entry into the first floor to attempt a push into the basement but were met with heavy heat and smoke. Size-up from the exterior reported heavy fire throughout the basement and venting out of an exterior entrance to the basement on the exposure four side. Due to reports of fire burning through the first floor, all firefighters were recalled and an exterior attack was put into operation. This tactic proved its merit as much of the fire was darkened down enough that a line could be advanced into the basement via the exterior door. Mutual Aid was provided by Franklin Square, Elmont, Lakeview, Lynbrook, Rockville Centre and Valley Stream Fire Departments.
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Heavy Fire on Arrival Story and Photos by Paul Krussmann
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On July 25th, around 3:30am, the North Massapequa Fire Department received multiple calls for a house fire at 211 North Richmond Avenue. Dispatch quickly transmitted a Signal 10 and started out Seaford Fire Department for their FAST. Wantagh Fire Department was also notified and Truck 6912 responded. East Farmingdale Fire Company was called and supplied Ambulance 692. Engine 663 was the first to arrive along with Ladder 661. Three lines were pulled off the rear of 663 and two lines were put right to work. As crews made their way into the house they were met with considerable fire on the second floor, already spreading to the attic. Firefighters from 663 made a push into the attic as well and were able to knock down the main body of fire. The fire scene was put under control within 90 minutes of arrival by the first-due apparatus. There were no reports of any aided; the family exited the home safely without incident.
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NORTH MASSAPEQUA
CENTER MORICHES Bus Fire Closes Highway Story and Photos by Center Moriches FD
Just after 1130 hours on Sunday July 12th the Center Moriches Fire Department responded to the eastbound lanes of Sunrise Highway, just west of the Moriches-Middle Island Road overpass, for a reported vehicle fire. Upon arrival units found a large bus fully-involved. All occupants of the bus had safely evacuated prior to fire department arrival. Crews worked quickly to extinguish the blaze. There were no injuries reported and units were back in service within an hour.
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BALDWIN Truck Fire
Story and Photos by Fred Kopf A truck fire brought the Baldwin Fire Department to the rear of a CVS store located at 590 Sunrise Highway, near Edna Court, at 11:50am, on Friday July 31st. On arrival, they were confronted with a large commercial dump truck on fire, the cab fully-involved and spreading to the rear of the truck. Firefighters from Baldwin Hose Company Three [“The Go Boys”] operated a 1 ¾” line off of Engine 203 to extinguish the blaze. No injuries were reported but the truck was a total loss.
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Technical Rescue and Medevac Story and Photo by Devin Malloy
In the evening hours of Tuesday, August 11th, Central Islip-Hauppauge Ambulance was activated for a rescue call involving a traumatic work- related injury at AG Foods located on Marcus Boulevard. When emergency personnel arrived on scene they found the patient had a hand stuck in a meat grinder, and at that time they requested the Hauppauge Fire Department to assist in removal. Under the command of Assistant Chief Robert Wind [3-8-31] crews from Rescue 9 and Engine 13 disconnected the machine and dismantled the grinder assembly in order to pull her hand out of the machine. A Suffolk County Police Department Medevac was requested and landed in a grassy field next to the building. The patient was then transported to Stony Brook Hospital.
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HAUPPAUGE
HUNTINGTON MANOR Yet Another MVA Story and Photo by Kevin Burke
On July 24th members from the Huntington Manor Fire Department and the Huntington Community First Aid Squad were activated for a two-car accident on East 23rd Street. Under the direction of Chief Frank McQuade [2-4-30], members secured both vehicles involved. Members from the Huntington Community First Aid Squad transported one patient with minor injuries to Huntington Hospital.
SYOSSET
Quick Response to Car Fire Story and Photo by Paul Krussmann
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On Friday, July 31st, the Syosset Fire Department was called for a car fire in front of the Crest Hollow County Club, located on busy Jericho Turnpike. The road had to be closed for the duration of the alarm, but with Syosset Engine 5 quickly on scene crews were able to knock down the fire within minutes. No injuries were reported and the Turnpike was promptly reopened. Page 13
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NORTH LINDENHURST Overturn with Heavy Rescue Story and Photos by Chris Colletti
In the afternoon on July 22nd, around 3:45pm, the North Lindenhurst Fire Department was activated for a reported motor vehicle accident with an overturn and possible entrapment in front of 178 New Highway. Suffolk County Police First Precinct officers requested the Emergency Service Unit and aviation to fly for a confirmed entrapment in the overturned vehicle. Under the direction of Assistant Chief Mike Newman
[1-11-31] and Assistant Chief Charlie Steiger [1-1132], the crew from Heavy Rescue 1-11-5 cut the door frame and opened the door to extricate the patient. Although aviation was requested to the scene, due to the ETA the patient was instead transported via ground in Ambulance 1-11-6 to Good Samaritan Hospital in West Islip.
RIVERHEAD
Honda Versus Honda Story and Photos by T.J. Lambui
A little after 0915 hours on July 31st the Riverhead Fire Department was notified for a two-car accident, between a Honda CRV and a Honda Civic, on Edwards Avenue at the eastbound Long Island Expressway Exit 71. Two people were injured, including the driver of the Honda Civic who had to be cut from his car by firefighters using the Hurst Tool. Crews on scene were under the direction of Assistant Chief Kevin Brooks. The patients were then transported by Manorville Community Ambulance to a local hospital. Suffolk County Police Seventh Precinct units and Emergency Service Unit personnel also assisted fire crews with victim removal.
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NORTH AMITYVILLE Good Save
Story and Photo by Chris Colletti At 6:30pm on July 20th the North Amityville Fire Company was activated for a fire next to 355 Albany Avenue after a neighbor reported seeing smoke from a two-story house with possible occupants within. Chief John Harley [1-7-30], Assistant Chief Aaron Collins [1-7-31], Assistant Chief Bobby Benloss [1-7-32], and Assistant Chief Daryl Rollins [1-7-33] all arrived to smoke showing from the home and a working fire signal was then transmitted. Engines 1-7-1 and 1-7-10 secured a hydrant, and multiple doors were forced to gain entry. Two hand lines were operated for a kitchen fire on the second floor. A victim was located in a bedroom, helped to safety via ground ladder, and was transported to the hospital for evaluation. The scene was under control within an hour. Mutual aid was provided by Farmingdale, North Lindenhurst, Copiague, Wyandanch and the Wyandanch-Wheatley Heights Ambulance Corps.
CENTER MORICHES
Double Trouble
Story and Photos by Center Moriches FD
At 10:38am, on July 28th, the Center Moriches Fire Department was called to respond to the scene of a camper fire on the North Service Road of Sunrise Highway, west of Railroad Avenue. While firefighters were on the way to the firehouse they were alerted for a second vehicle fire at a home on Hallock Lane, across from the firehouse. Firefighters arriving on scene at the North Service Road fire found a hot dog truck fully engulfed in flames, and an additional engine with manpower was requested from the East Moriches Fire Department. The engine crew that went to the Hallock Lane fire also had a fully-involved auto in the driveway. There were no injuries reported at either incident and firefighters were back in service within an hour.
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LAKEVIEW Day Care Fire Story and Photos by Fred Kopf
The children and staff of a day care center were forced to flee from the building which housed their program after fire broke out in the attic on Wednesday morning, July 22nd. At approximately 10:50am the dispatcher on duty at the North Bellmore Fire Communications Center [650] alerted the Lakeview Fire Department to reports of smoke coming from 427 Champlain Avenue off Woodfield Road. Units arrived to find smoke pushing from the roof area and rear window of a one-and-a-half story, 20x50 peaked roof, wood frame building, operating as Michelle’s Little Blessing Day Care. Mutual aid from the Rockville Centre and Malverne Fire Departments was ordered to the scene. The fire was quickly knocked down and confined to the attic. Firefighters experienced a few tense moments when one child was unaccounted for but that situation was quickly resolved; an extensive secondary search was undertaken due to the nature of the occupancy.
LYNBROOK
Salon Fire Quickly Handled Story and Photos by Fred Kopf
Saturday, July 18th, at approximately 11:25am, the Lynbrook Fire Department was alerted to a reported building fire at 99 Broadway near Sunrise Highway. Responding units were advised that multiple calls were being received. First-due companies arrived at that location to find smoke showing from La Belle UniSex Hair Salon, a one-story, brick, attached taxpayer. A Signal 10 [working fire] was transmitted; a mutual aid FAST truck from the Rockville Centre Fire Department, and an additional truck from the East Rockaway Fire Department were ordered to the scene. Members made entry and found a contents fire burning in the rear of the store. Timely line placement, along with coordinated ventilation, had the fire knocked down in minutes before it could extend from the original fire area. All searches proved negative, and no injuries were reported on scene. Page 16
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COMMACK Construction Work Leads to House Fire Story and Photo by Devin Malloy
In the afternoon hours of Monday August 3rd, the Commack Fire Department was notified for a house fire at 111 Cornell Drive. Chief Andrew Babajko [2-11-30] and Assistant Chief Bobby Wilkins [2-11-33] were responding when Commack Dispatch advised them that there were construction workers on the premises. Safety Officer 4 was the first on scene and reported smoke showing from the four-side of the structure. Engine 4 was the first-due engine; crews hit the hydrant and stretched the first line. While this was occurring Chief Babajko found fire in the walls and transmitted the Working Fire [13-35]. Ladder 14 conducted a search and started to open up walls. Engine 13 and Ladder 1 also responded in. A RIT was requested from the Kings Park Fire Department, as well as a Smithtown Fire Marshal. Commack Ambulance stood by at the scene. The scene was placed under control within 20 minutes and no injuries were reported.
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HUNTINGTON MANOR
One-Car MVA Story and Photo by Kevin Burke
On July 13th the Huntington Manor Fire Department and the Huntington Community First Aid Squad responded to an accident at the intersection of New York Avenue and West 22nd Street. Upon arrival, units found a one-car MVA and a victim with minor injuries. Under the command of Huntington Manor Chief Frank McQuade [2-4-30], firefighters were able to secure the vehicle and no extrication was required. Members from Huntington Community First Aid Squad transported the injured occupant to Huntington Hospital. Page 17
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BRENTWOOD
Rush Hour Car Fire Story and Photos by Evan Rolla
On August 4th, at 1638 hours, the Brentwood Fire Department was activated for a vehicle fire on Motor Parkway near Wicks Road. Arriving Chief Michael Derbyshire [3-2-31] advised Brentwood Dispatch [3-2-0] of an involved auto near the off-ramp of the Long Island Expressway. Engine 5 quickly arrived on scene and pulled a trash line and began fighting the blaze. With the additional help of Engine 4, fighters brought the blaze under control within 20 minutes. Units took up shortly after without incident or injury.
YAPHANK
Honda Loses to Chevy Story and Photos by T.J. Lambui
A little after 1800 hours on Friday, August 7th, the Yaphank Fire Department was notified of a two-car acci-dent on Mill Road, opposite the Mill House Inn. Two peo-ple were injured, one seriously, and they were transport-ed to a local hospital by fire department ambulances. The driver of the Honda was pinned in his car and had to be cut out of his vehicle by crews using the "Jaws of Life.� Units from the Suffolk County Police Department Sixth Precinct also responded. Chief Chris Austin was in charge of operations. Page 18
Multiple Injuries at Overnight Fire
Story and Photos by Jeff Bressler – Smithtown PIO
The Smithtown Fire Department was toned out for a structure fire, with possible occupants inside, at 44 Marquette Drive at 2:10am on Sunday, August 9th. Upon arrival, the call was upgraded to a fully-involved structural fire. Three occupants were assisted out of the house before units arrived. The occupants were taken by Smithtown and Kings Park Fire Department ambulances to the Stony Brook University Medical Center with undisclosed injuries. Smithtown Chief Tim Murphy [4-2-30] had command at the scene and 2 ½” hose lines were deployed around
the structure to fight the blaze. The fire was also attacked from above by Ladder Company 7. Lines were also utilized to attack a fire that was starting to spread to an adjacent house. Mutual aid was provided by the St. James, Nesconset, Hauppauge, Kings Park, and Nissequogue Fire Departments. The blaze was quickly knocked down but one Smithtown firefighter sustained a minor injury and was transported to Stony Brook University Medical Center. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
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BRENTWOOD
Elderly Woman Pulled from Burning Home Story and Photo by Brian Welliver
Suffolk Police Officer Jesse Zuckerman [right] after assisting making a grab.
On July 23rd the Brentwood Fire Department responded to a heavily involved house fire on Eighth Avenue off of Brentwood Road. Officers from the Suffolk County Police Third Precinct were the first to arrive on scene and were notified by the homeowner that his wife was still inside. Making a quick decision, these officers made entry into the home and were able to pull the elderly woman to safety. Shortly after, crews from Brentwood Fire Department arrived on scene and started making an aggressive attack. After thorough primary searches of the home it was determined that everyone was able to make it out safely. Brentwood Legion Ambulance transported the elderly woman to Southside Hospital in Bay Shore to be treated for smoke inhalation. All units operating were under the command of Chief William Peterson [3-2-30] and were back in service within an hour.
EAST MEADOW Kitchen Fire Extinguished Story and Photo by Paul Krussmann
On July 31st the East Meadow Fire Department was called for a house fire at 1727 Jerusalem Road. As Engine 612 arrived they transmitted the Signal 10 [working fire]. Ladder 617 was first-due, and as both companies starting doing their size-up they relayed back to East Meadow Dispatch [610] that they had heavy fire in the kitchen area. At this time mutual aid was being notified with North Bellmore Fire Department’s
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Ladder 657 designated as the FAST. Two lines were pulled of the rear of Engine 612 and put to work. Members made an aggressive push to knock the fire down within minutes of arriving on scene. The scene was deemed under control within 30 minutes and no injuries were reported. The Fire Marshal’s Office was called for an investigation.
Driver Causes Carnage in Two Towns Story and Photos by Jeff DiLavore
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EAST NORTHPORT KINGS PARK
On Wednesday July 22nd, at approximately 1525 hours, the Kings Park Fire Department was alerted for a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Avenue A and Pulaski Road. Two minutes later, at 1527 hours, the East Northport Fire Department was activated for an MVA with overturn and possible fire at Gull Hill Drive and Pulaski Road, approximately 1 ¼ miles from the Kings Park call. A driver struck two vehicles in Kings Park, left the scene, and continued west until he hit a utility pole at East Northport’s location. One victim from the Kings Park MVA was treated and transported to Saint Catherine’s Hospital with minor injuries. The driver who fled his vehicle was treated by East Northport EMS personnel and transported to Stony Brook University Hospital. Kings Park Chief Dan Guilfoil [4-1-30] and East Northport Chief Wayne Kaifler [2-10-30] were in charge of their respective scenes.
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SUV Rollover Story and Photos by Kevin Conn
On Wednesday, July 22nd, at about 0825 hours, the Mastic Fire Department was alerted for a motor vehicle accident with overturn. Fire department response was Rescue 5-12-10, Mini Pumper 5-12-5, and Fire Police 5-12-80, all under the command of Second Lieutenant Dan Greene. Mastic Ambulance Company also responded with 5-37-30 and 5-37-17. The driver of an SUV, who was the only occupant, had self-extricated and was tended to by EMS personnel. The vehicle was secured by fire crews and the scene was being held by Suffolk County Police Seventh Precinct units upon investigation. The driver, who had non-life-threatening injuries, was transported to Brookhaven Memorial Hospital by Ambulance 5-37-17, accompanied by a Suffolk County Police unit. All Mastic Fire Department units were returned into service by 0850 hours. Page 21
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Deer Park Fire Department Hosts the 201 Photo by Brian Welliver
Page 22Park Fire Department Chief Larry Bradbury Saluting the Brentwood Wander Deer
rers as they pass the grandstand.
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15 Suffolk County Parade
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APPARATUS OF THE FIRE SERVICE
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Brentwood Legion Ambulance 3-25-20 on scene of a recent car into building
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Baldwin Engine 2033 at the Nassau County Drill at Rockville Centre.
Deer Park Engine 1-4-11 operating on the scene of a recent house fire.
Brian Welliver
Mineola Tower Ladder 168 at the Nassau County Parade.
Kevin Madigan
Valley Stream Engine 340 operating at a recent fire in Hewlett.
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BRENTWOOD Car Slams into Building Story and Photo by Brian Welliver
In the late evening of July 30th the Brentwood Legion Ambulance was requested to respond to a vehicle/ pedestrian accident at 801 Crooked Hill Road. Upon the sector car’s arrival they found a minivan had crashed into the one-side of a building. The Brentwood Fire Department was then notified to respond to check the structure and secure the vehicle. Three patients were transported to area hospitals by ambulance crews. Assistant Chief Mike Derbyshire [3-2-31] requested the Islip Town Fire Marshal as well as the Islip Town Building Inspector to respond.
COMMACK
MCI Drill
Story and Photos by Evan Rolla
On Friday, July 23rd, the Commack Volunteer Ambulance Corps hosted a Mass Casualty Incident [MCI] Drill on the field to the rear of the North Ridge School at 2000 hours. The scenario of the drill was a plane crash. With the help of the Commack Fire Department, and numerous EMS agencies, the drill was able to be completed in a little over an hour. This type of drill is to help train and prepare for real-life incidents that could occur in the area.
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KINGS PARK
Another Suspicious Fire
Story and Photos by Brian Welliver
On Sunday, August 2nd, the Kings Park Fire Department was alerted for a commercial building fire on the grounds of the former Kings Park Psychiatric Center. Upon arrival, Chief Dan Guilfoil [4-1-30] advised Smithtown Communications [4-2-0] of an active fire to the rear of Building #7 and had the alarm re-transmitted as a 13/35 [working fire]. The Commack Fire Department responded with a ladder on the initial alarm as Kings Park’s tower ladder was out of service. Smithtown Fire Department sent a RIT to the scene as well. The crew of first-due Engine 4-1-3 quickly stretched a 1¾” hand line as members of Kings Park Truck Company 3 used tools to expose the fire in the roof area. Firefighters also utilized a forcible entry saw to cut the hinges of a steel door that had been welded shut [in order to keep out trespassers] so that crews could enter the building. The fire was under control within 20 minutes and all units were back in service within 45 minutes. The State Fire Marshal was notified for an investigation. This is the fifth fire on the grounds of the Psychiatric Center in the last 18 months.
Serious Injuries in Single-Car Accident Story and Photos by Chris Colletti
On August 4th, around 12:30am, the Bay Shore Fire Department was activated for a reported motor vehicle accident, with ejection and a victim trapped beneath the vehicle, at Gardiner Drive and West Montauk Highway. Captain Mike Ippolito [3-1-52] arrived on scene and advised Chief John Ippolito, Jr. [3-1-30] that a victim was trapped under the vehicle and CPR was in progress. Heavy Rescue 3-1-8 implemented their side winch to roll the vehicle and rapidly extricate the patient. Suffolk County Police Aviation was requested for a Medevac but disregarded; Bay ShoreBrightwaters Ambulance transported the victim via ground to Southside Hospital with serious injuries. Firefighters implemented their thermal imaging cameras to check the woods within Gardiner Park for the possibility of any additional victims but the search proved negative. The area remained closed for a time as the scene was turned over to the police for accident investigation.
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BAY SHORE
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Kings Park firefighter Kris Martin operates at a recent working fire. Page 28
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Farmingdale Firefighter clears a window at a working fire in North Amityville.
Members of Medford Ambulance on the scene of a recent MVA.
Jeff DiLavore Chris Coletti
Middle Island Chief William Nevin and Assistant Chief Charles Cambron after a recent MVA.
Tom Lambui
Members from several different Nassau County Technical Rescue Teams recently gathered to pick up new equipment purchased with grant monies.
Tom Lambui
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2015 Nassau County Motorized Drill Photos by Kim Versheck
Total Overall Points Results Team Rank Total Pts. West Hempstead Westerners 1st 25 2nd Port Washington Road Runners 22 New hyde Park Termites 3rd 18 Merrick Buckeyes 4th 14 Hicksville Hicks 5th 12
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2015 Nassau County Parade
Hosted by Rockville Centre Fire Department
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Photos by Andrew Carpenter Aditional Photos by Kim Versheck
Best Appearing Overall North Merrick Class A - Best Appearing FD (25 to 90) 1st Place - North Merrick 2nd Place - Lakeview Class B Best Appearing FD (91 to 150) 1st Place - North Massapequa 2nd Place - North Bellmore 3rd Place - Uniondale
Class C Best Appearing FD (151 and over) 1st Place – Freeport 2nd Place – Lynbrook 3rd Place - Oceanside
Best Appearing Ladies Auxiliary 1st Place - Hicksville 2nd Place - Bellmore 3rd Place - North Bellmore
Best Appearing Junior Fire Department 1st Place - Lynbrook 2nd Place - Massapequa 3rd Place - Hicksville
Best Appearing Musical Unit 1st Place - The Nassau County Firefighters Pipes and Drums (Rockville Centre) 2nd Place - The Amityville Pipes and Drums (Great Neck Alerts) 3rd Place - The Nassau County Police Pipes and Drums (Manhasset – Lakeville)
Kim Versheck
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2015 Central Islip Invitational Motorized Drill Photos by Brian Welliver
Total Overall Points Results Team Rank Total Pts. Central Islip Hoboes West 1st 27 Hempstead Westerners 2nd 18.5 West Sayville Flying Dutchmen 3rd 17.5 4th North Lindenhurst Piston Knockers 15.5 Bay Shore Redskins 5th 11.5
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Hosted by Deer Park Fire Department Photo by Chris Coletti Aditional Photo by Jeff DiLavore and Brian Welliver
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Best Appearing Jr FD - Class A 1st Place-Brentwood 2nd Place-Centereach
Best Appearing Continental Band 1st Place-West Islip 2nd Place-Brentwood 3rd Place-Wyandanch
Best Appearing Commercial Band 1st Place-Ronkonkoma (New York Police Band) 2nd Place-Copiague (Deer Park Buck Band)
Jeff DiLavore
Best Appearing Ladies Auxiliary 1st Place-Wyandanch 2nd Place-Lindenhurst
Best Appearing Jr FD - Class B 1st Place-Bay Shore 2nd Place-West Babylon 3rd Place-Farmingville 4th Place-Central Islip
Chris Coletti
Best Appearing FD (over 30) 1st Place-West Islip 2nd Place-Lindenhurst 3rd Place-West Sayville 4th Place-Deer Park
Best Appearing Drill Team 1st Place-Bay Shore 2nd Place-Copiague
Jeff DiLavore
Best Appearing FD (under 30) 1st Place-Brentwood 2nd Place-Wyandanch 3rd Place-North Babylon 4th Place-West Babylon
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2015 Suffolk County Parade
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Nassau County 3rd Battalion Parade Hosted by Valley Stream Fire Department Photo by Robert DeNaro
Best Appearing Fire Department 1st Place - Valley Stream 2nd Place - Hewlett 3rd Place - Woodmere Best Appearing Junior Fire Department 1st Place - Hewlett
Best Appearing Musical Unit 1st Place - Nassau County Firefighters Pipes and Drums Marching for Valley Stream 2nd Place - NYPD Marching Band Marching for Lawrence - Cedarhurst 3rd Place - Seaside Marching Band Marching for Meadowmere Park
Best Appearing Department Overall Valley Stream
2015 Junior Invitational Drill Hosted by Hagerman Fire Department Photos by Kim Versheck
Rank 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
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Total Overall Points Results Team Total Pts. Bay Shore Redskins 30 Central Islip Hoboes 28 Hagerman Gamblers 23 Islip Wolves 18 East Islip Guzzlers 13
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East Northport 2015 Annual Parade Hosted by East Northport Fire Department Photos by Jeff DiLavore
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Best Appearing Department 1st Place - Smithtown 2nd Place - Kings Park
Most Ladies In Line 1st Place - Kings Park 2nd Place - St. James
Most Members In Line 1st Place - Smithtown 2nd Place - Greenlawn
Best Appearing Band 1st Place - Bay Shore 2nd Place - West Islip 3rd Place - Brentwood
Most Members In Line (Under 50) 1st Place - Centerport Best Appearing Juniors 2nd Place - St. James 1st Place - Smithtown 2nd Place - Halesite Furthest Traveled - Bellorse Terrace
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A fundraiser for Transportation Emergency Rescue Committee (TERC) September 13, 2015 0800-1700 Hagerman Fire Department 510 Ralph T. Perry Blvd. East Patchogue, NY
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HEAVY EXTRICATION TRAINING
Are you ready for some seriously mangled steel? Join us for an ALL HANDS-ON day of extrication using full size school buses and commercial coaches. School buses are considered one of the safest means of roadway transportation, why…due to the steel construction of the body. Why do commercial coaches remain on the road so long; construction materials. You’ll be cutting, ramming, and spreading 14, 16, 18, and 20 gauge steel using some of the best tools available. Learn what tools work best to gain access to school buses, and extricate the precious cargo of children. Why the ‘Golden Hour’ doesn’t apply to children? How does ‘compartmentalization’ reduce injury? School buses aren’t big yellow cars! They are radically different in construction methods and materials than any other vehicle. School buses are vastly different than transit and commercial coaches, even tractor trailer rigs. Rare indeed is the opportunity to cut/spread/ram commercial coaches. Jump off the porch and ‘run with the big dogs’ as you learn all about school buses and commercial coaches, especially the relevant anatomy for extrication. Two words to all the ‘rescue rangers’…bring it. This is a total immersion experience for school buses and the elusive commercial coach. TERC members have worked diligently to produce a great learning experience. They are well known for their propensity for quality education. Members have gathered bus vehicles and some of the newest rescue tools available to use. They’ve eliminated the familiar ‘death by PowerPoint’ session and shifted into high gear. This will be a rapid-fire, learn-while-doing event guided by a skilled presenter.
The presenter will be Billy Leach, Jr. Following is some bio: Billy has been actively involved in Emergency Services since 1976, combining career and volunteer experience. He is the Developer and Senior Presenter for BIG RIG RESCUE™. Frequently he conducts training in vehicle rescue, and has presented at the International Vehicle Extrication Learning Symposium, Firehouse Expo, Fire Department Instructor’s Conference (FDIC), Fire Rescue Magazine’s First Due Conference, FDNY’s Technical Rescue School, and Los Angeles County FD Special Operations Division. Numerous presentation experiences include national and international audiences. Billy has co-authored a book, BIG RIG RESCUE© on the topic of heavy truck anatomy and extrication. Also, he is a Certified Rigger and Signalperson according to the National Crane Operators Certification Commission. Further, he is a certified Wreckmaster 6/7A/R, a Crosby Rigging Trainer, and Education Co-Chairman of IAFC Transportation Emergency Rescue Committee. This education leads to valuable offerings for emergency responders focusing on heavy rescue and extrication. Additionally, Billy has written articles for national and international publications such as Firehouse, International Firefighter, Technical Rescue, and Fire Engineering. As a selected committee member Billy helped develop the NFPA Hybrid/EV/Fuel Cell Vehicle program.
Ridiculously Low Cost per person: $75 for TERC members, $100 for non-members however, a portion of the fee will provide one annual membership in TERC.
Be a part of the best there is, join TERC today! To Register Please Contact one of the following: TERC Chairman - Carl Fargione (631) 831-5371 TERC Northeast Regional Rep - Mark Palermo (631) 831-5373 TERC Tool Committee Co-Chairman - Kenny Dean (631) 438-2397 Page 37
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NASSAU COUNTY
NTRAC Receives New Equipment Story by Jeff DiLavore and Nassau County Fire Marshal’s Office Photos by Jeff DiLavore
On Saturday, August 8th, a press conference was held at the Nassau County Public Safety Building in Westbury to highlight the distribution of new equipment to the Nassau Technical Rescue Advisory Committee (NTRAC). The new equipment valued at nearly $150,000 was purchased with New York State Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) grant funds after a successful application was submitted by the Nassau County Fire Marshal and the Fire Commission. The funding is administered by the DHSES but is approved by the Federal Government through the FY2013 Technical Rescue and Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Grant Program. Assistant Chief Fire Marshal John Priest briefed the members in attendance and expressed his gratitude to County Executive Edward Mangano’s office, as well as Chief Fire Marshal Scott Tusa, for being instrumental in securing funds to purchase this valuable equipment. The event was attended by members of the Bethpage, Manhasset-Lakeville, Rockville Centre, Port Washington, Massapequa, Freeport, and North Bellmore Fire Departments. NTRAC is composed of those departments along with the Elmont, Hempstead, and Malverne Fire Departments. The Fire Marshal’s Office distributed the equipment purchased by Nassau County via the grant funding to the member departments of the Nassau Technical Service Advisory Committee. The equipment includes seven specialized chainsaws with diamond tip chain blades for cutting concrete, and 82 various pieces of equipment for use in "shoring" and securing collapse areas and underground trenches for rescues of that nature. Some of the equipment types are hydraulic struts, pumps, pulleys, tripods, braces, and clamps. The Nassau Technical Rescue Advisory Committee was created by, and is sponsored by, the Fire Commission to provide first responder departments and agencies operating in Nassau County with assistance in utilization of technical rescue equipment and resources through advice, incident management, and coordination of the aforementioned resources, as well as obtaining operational, educational, and administrative support. The NTRAC participating agencies will also provide direct technical rescue response services to the citizens of Nassau County. The importance of the NTRAC receiving this necessary equipment was illustrated in a recent event which occurred on July 26th when the NTRAC was alerted and assisted the Great Neck Fire Department after a tree fell and partially collapsed the second floor of a house, trapping a female resident in her bed. Working together, the various Departments of NTRAC, along with the Great Neck Fire Department, successfully freed the woman who survived and is now recuperating.
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Fred Kopf
Fred Kopf
Center Moriches Engine 5-4-1 operates at a recent bus fire.
Dix Hills Engine 2-8-1 at the annual East Northport parade.
Jeff DiLavore
Center Moriches FD Photo
Baldwin Engine 203 operates at a recent vehicle fire.
Lakeview Engine 414 operates on the scene of a recent fire in a day care center.
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APPARATUS OF THE FIRE SERVICE
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LAKEVIEW In Memoriam Ex-Chief Joseph J. Mastriano
On July 27th Ex-Chief Joseph Mastriano of the Lakeview Fire Department passed away after battling medical issues for quite some time. Joe joined the department in 1962 and rose through the ranks until he was elected Chief of Department in 1971. He was also one of the first members to become an AEMT [today known as EMT-CC] and was a top responder to ambulance calls for many years. He was also a mentor to many members over the years and was always willing to teach someone something new. His abilities, together with his dry sense of humor, earned him the nickname “Doc” in the early 90’s. Joe worked for the Nassau County Emergency Ambulance Bureau before taking a job in the Nassau County Fire Marshal’s Office where he attained the title of Supervisor. Joe is survived by his wife Joann Turecamo, two sons, Joseph and Nicholas, two daughters-in-law, Laura and Danielle, and three grandchildren, Maddie, Joseph, and Zoie.After a fire department service at St. James Funeral Home on Friday July 31st, a funeral mass was held at St Patrick’s RCC in Smithtown on Saturday morning August 1st followed by burial at Holy Rood Cemetery in Westbury. Editor’s Note: Having served in the same department as Joe for many years, I learned a great deal from him. On the EMS side of my career, he was a mentor to me as a young kid starting out in the fire service and inspired me to become an EMT and ultimately a Registered Nurse and Medic. Joe had a dry sense of humor but he was one of the best medics I ever knew. He was the kind of guy that you wanted on the scene if you or one of your family members was sick. I offer my condolences to the Mastriano family. Rest in Peace Doc…til we meet again - Jeff D.
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In Memoriam
Story and Photos by the Lawrence-Cedarhurst FD It is with deep regret that the chiefs, officers and members of the Lawrence-Cedarhurst Fire Department announce the passing of Honorary Chief and 53-Year Member Robert "Lefty" Hanon. Lefty was known throughout the fire service and the Lawrence-Cedarhurst Fire Department as a true "truckie" and a legendary roof man. He taught members, young and old, his life lessons and tricks of the trade. We will surely cherish these forever. Together with his wife Barbra, who was an active member of our Ladies Auxiliary, and who passed away last year, they were true assets to the Lawrence-Cedarhurst Fire Department and the neighborhoods we serve and protect. This is a profound loss for not only the Lawrence-Cedarhurst Fire Department, but for the fire service as a whole.
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LAWRENCE-CEDARHURST
Editor’s Note – All of us here at FD Rant News offer our condolences to Lefty’s family and to the Lawrence-Cedarhurst Fire Department. Lefty was a true gentleman, and a legend in the fire service, with his signature cigar butt in his mouth and a smile on his face. I had the honor of knowing him in the late 80’s to early 90’s when we would often play softball against L-CFD. Lefty was a pitcher who ALWAYS threw strikes. RIP Chief…til we meet again – Jeff D.
NORTHPORT 44-Year Member Answers Last Alarm Story and Photo provided by John Mancino
It is with deep regret the Northport Volunteer Fire Department announces the untimely passing of 44year member Charles “Charlie-Man” Mc Gann on August 1st at the age of 73. Charlie was a member of Engine Company #1 and Northport S.C.U.B.A rescue team. Fire department services took place on Thursday August 6th at Nolan & Taylor-Howe Funeral Home. Funeral mass was on Friday August 7th at St. Philip Neri Church with burial following at Northport Rural Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Northport Fire Department, 204 Main Street, Northport, New York 11768 in Charlie's memory would be appreciated. Page 41
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TALKIN’ FIRE STUFF By Mike Capoziello
“THE BIRTH OF A NEW ORGANIZATION AND A NEW LIBRARY” Anyone who knows me will tell you I have a special interest in the history of my fire department as well as the general history of how the fire service developed and progressed in Nassau County. I’d like to use this space to tell you of a new organization that has
formed in Nassau County. The Association of Nassau County Fire Historians was formed in an effort to foster a greater working relationship between the various official department historians in Nassau as well as any individual who has an interest in Nassau’s fire service and ambulance corps history. The group has no dues or a set meeting schedule at the moment. We meet at the Firefighter’s Museum in Uniondale approximately every other month. The group will be working in conjunction with the Firefighter’s Museum on various historical projects. Check out our Facebook page for more info: [https://www.facebook.com/ nassaufirehistory].
Meeting dates will be posted on this site. All are welcome. “The Whistle” firefighters publication Something else of interest (Notice the Date) to fire history buffs is a newly created “Research Library Room”
at the Firefighter’s Museum. Did you know that the Uniondale Fire Department was originally in the 6th Battalion? That the dedication for the Fire Service Academy was Saturday, July 22nd, 1961? And long before Fire News or the FD Rant News there was a fire service publication for Long Island called “The Whistle”, published in 1928 and 1929? Well, visit the library and discover for yourself how much you DON’T KNOW about the Nassau County Fire Service.
Leo Sarro is the “Head Librarian” and encourages anyone who would like to donate to the room to do so. Come check out the room and see what the library has on file about your department and add to the collection if you can. The room is not open to the general public only firefighters at this time.
Special thanks go to Alana Petrocelli, Ex-Chief John Murray, and Ex-Chief Angelo Catalano, all of the Firefighter’s Museum This research room off the main for helping see to it that both the apparatus display floor is packed with books, fire service magazines, association and the library had all the help it needed during the programs, apparatus and fire photos, newspaper clippings, and startup stages. many other items of interest. Of particular interest are the files and photos of the Mitchel Field Fire Department -- a “lost” department Until next time...Be Safe and operating within Nassau County Keep Em’ Rolling! when the Mitchel Field air base was in operation. -Mike Capoziello Hewlett Fire Department Historian
Chief Billy Goldfeder (formerly of Manhasset-Lakeville FD) and Ian Rogers (Westbury FD) check out some of the items in the Firefighters’ Museum library.
Group picture from the inaugural fire historians meeting May 19th, 2015 at the N.C. Firefighters’ Museum.
Mike Capoziello has over 30 years as a member of Hook and Ladder Co. #2 and is a former Chief (2011-12) of the Elmont Fire Department. 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, a training officer for the Fieldcom unit, member of the Nassau County Fire Service Critical Incident Stress Team for the past 11 years, and a liaison for the team to the Nassau County Fire Commission.
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Massapequa Capt and TRT Team LeaderMike Schunk explains TRT equipment to a member of the media.
Jeff DiLavore
Chief Dan Guilfoil [4-1-30] and Chief Wayne Kaifler [2-10-30] on the scene of a recent MVA in East Northport.
Chris Coletti
Chris Coletti
Probationary Firefighter from the Copiague FD on scene at a working fire in North Amityville.
Kevin Madigan
Ridge Assistant Chief Lou Kaiser at a recent MVA.
Member from Lawrence-Cedarhurst operating the tower at a recent fire in Hewlett.
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FACES OF THE FIRE SERVICE
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