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East Seneca A ssists Orchard Park Crews in Com bine Fire ORCHARD PARK, NY - East Seneca firefighters assisted Or chard Park crews Sunday, August 10th, in extinguishing a combine tractor fire that threatened nearby woods. Engine 1 from East Seneca operated as a relay pumper while Orchard Park engines attacked the fire. Crews worked together to ex tin gu ish the blaze and complete overhaul operations. O ffi cials said quick action by the initial attack engine kept the flames from spreading into the surrounding field and woods.
BEACON, NY - On August 27th at approximately 1:19 PM, the City of Beacon Fire Depart ment was dispatched to the Re public Services facility, known locally as Eludson Baylor, located at 508 Fishkill Av enue. Upon arrival, firefighters ob served heavy black smoke coming from the building. A sec ond alarm was transmitted, bring ing additional mu tual aid resources to the scene. Fire departments from Castle Point, Village of Fishkill, City of Newburgh, and Rombout oper ated alongside Beacon firefight ers. Additional support was provided by Beacon Volunteer Ambulance, City of Beacon Medic 1, and the City of Beacon Police Department. Two firefighters were evalu ated at the scene for minor con cerns and released without further medical treatment. The fire was brought under control after an ex tensive coordinated effort. The cause of the fire has been deter mined to be accidental. - CITY OF BEACON FD
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CHEEKTOWAGA, NY - Forks Fire D epartm ent m em bers co n ducted a tra in in g d rill in A ugust that involved the controlled burn ing of fo u r vehicles. Fire o ffic ia ls said the exercise allowed each fire fig h te r to practice assigned roles and resp on sibilitie s in a livefire scenario. The departm ent described the d rill as successful in reinforcing readiness fo r fu tu re emergencies.
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1st Responder Newspaper honors and remembers emergency responders lost in the line of duty Ohio: Paul Charles Mickolick, 43 Rank: Lieutenant Incident Date: April 18, 2025 Death Date: April 19, 2025 Fire Department: Town and Country Fire District Initial Summary: Lieutenant Paul Mickolick responded to an emergency call of a vehicle accident. When he got to the scene, Lieutenant Mickolick discovered a pickup truck that was stuck in a ditch. After radioing other emergency responders to notify them what he found at the scene and slow their response, Lieutenant Mickolick began to assist the driver of the pickup truck. A short time later, another vehicle drove off the right side of the roadway and into the ditch striking both Lieutenant Mickolick and the driver of the pickup truck. Other emergency responders got to the scene and initiated CPR. Lieutenant Mickolick was then transported to a local hospital where, despite all efforts, was pronounced deceased. The driver of the pickup truck was flown by helicopter to another hospital with serious injuries. Kentucky: Charles "Charlie" Shaw, 78 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: April 15, 2025 Death Date: April 20, 2025 Fire Department: Taylor County Fire Department Initial Summary: While responding in his personal ve hicle to an emergency call of a motor vehicle accident, Firefighter Charles Shaw was involved in a vehicle acci dent and sustained injuries. Five days later, Firefighter Shaw collapsed and passed away at home. An autopsy determined that Firefighter Shaw's death was related to the injuries he sustained in the vehicle accident. In addi tion to being an active volunteer firefighter for Taylor County Fire Department, Firefighter Shaw was retired from serving many years as the Chief of CampbellsvilleTaylor County Rescue. Ohio: John Saunders, 41 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: April 16, 2025 Death Date: April 16, 2025 Fire Department: Greenwich Fire Department Initial Summary: Firefighter John Saunders suffered
fatal injuries while battling a house fire. The cause of death has yet to be determined, and the fire remains under investigation. Arizona: Mark Keller, 59 Rank: Firefighter/Paramedic Incident Date: May 6, 2025 Death Date: May 6,2025 Fire Department: Mesa Fire and Medical Department Initial Summary: The Mesa Fire and Medical Depart ment received an early morning emergency call. W hen Firefighter/Paramedic Keller did not get on the truck, crews went to wake him and found him de ceased on the floor. Kentucky: Leslie "Les" Roger Leatherman, 57 Rank: Major Incident Date: May 16, 2025 Death Date: May 16, 2025 Fire Department: Laurel County Fire Department Initial Summary: Amid severe weather including a re ported tornado, Major Leslie Roger Leatherman was fa tally injured while responding to an emergency call for a residential fire. The cause of death has yet to be deter mined. Ohio: Symeon Williams, 39 Rank: Cadet Incident Date: May 16, 2025 Death Date: May 16, 2025 Fire Department: Cleveland Division of Fire Initial Summary: During his fifth week at the Cleve land Fire Training Academy, Cadet Symeon Williams suffered a medical emergency while performing physical training. Cadet Williams was transported to a nearby hospital, but resuscitation efforts were not successful, and he was declared deceased. The cause of death is yet to be determined.
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BUFFALO, NY - On Saturday, Septem ber 20th, the w o rld 's old est w o rkin g fireboat, B uffalo Fire D epartm ent's "Edw ard M. C o tte r" (E ngine 20), ce lebrated its 125th a n n ive rsa ry w ith "C o tte rfe st" at R iverfest Park. To make a don atio n to help keep th is h is to ric landm ark afloat, v is it w w w .em cotterconservancy.org .
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DOA After Jump from Newburgh-Beacon Bridge BEACON, NY - On September 20th, Beacon Fire Department requested m utual aid from Newburgh Fire Department fo r a reported jum per o ff the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge. Newburgh FD responded to the Newburgh Yacht Club. The Dutchess C ounty S heriff’s Marine Unit located the subject and brought them aboard th e ir boat. Orange C ounty Deputy Fire C oordi nator 36-13 was at the com m and post at the Yacht Club and requested EMS fo r transport. The D utchess C ounty Marine Unit brought the subject to the Yacht Club, w here Empress EMS was staging. Town of Newburgh Police and New York State Police were also on scene. The su bject w as pro nounced DOA after resuscitation e ffo rts were unsuccessful. The New York State Police are investigating the incident.
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Sleepy Hollow Emergency Services Open House SLEEPY HOLLOW, NY - On Saturday, September 13th, the Sleepy Hollow Fire Department, Sleepy Hollow Ambulance Company, and Sleepy Hollow Police Department hosted an emergency service day open house at Sleepy Hollow Fire Department Headquarters/Police Headquarters. The three agencies had various pieces of equipm ent on display. The fire departm ent conducted fo ur live dem onstrations w hich were forcible entry, bailing out, fire hose handling, and an auto extrication.
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Discarded Cigarette Sparks M ajor Apartment Fire in C lifton Park CLIFTON PARK, NY - On August 30, 2025, at 9:44 PM, the Saratoga County Emergency Communication Center dis patched the Clifton Park Fire De partment, along with Clifton Park Emergency Medical Services, to 600 London Square for a reported structure fire. The caller reported that the balcony was on fire. The fire chief called en route to the scene and immediately no tified the dispatcher that he ob served a heavy column of smoke in the distance. He requested the transmission of a second alarm. Multiple police units arrived quickly and notified the dis patcher of a heavily involved bal cony fire that was spreading. They began evacuating the structure. Upon arrival, the fire chief transmitted a third alarm, report ing a well-involved three-story, multi-occupancy structure with heavy fire pushing through the roof and exposure concerns on both sides of the building. The third alarm brought mutual aid from the Jonesville Fire Depart ment, Rexford Fire Department, Boght Fire Company, West Cres cent Fire Department, HalfmoonWaterford Fire Department, Malta Fire Department (standby). Round Lake Fire Department, Vischer Ferry Fire Department, Hillcrest Fire Department, Mechanicville Fire Department (standby), and additional units from Clifton Park Emergency Medical Services to the scene. The chief met face-to-face with officers who had been evac uating the building. They con firmed that all occupants were out of the main fire building. The chief then advised them to begin evacuating the adjacent structure, as the siding was starting to melt due to the radiant heat and smoke from the main fire. The first arriving engine com pany deployed a large-diameter hose to a hydrant and began stretching multiple hand lines. The next arriving truck company positioned at the front of the struc ture and began setting up. The first engine used its deck gun to knock down a significant portion of the fire, but this quickly de pleted its water supply. Firefighters attempted to open a nearby hydrant multiple times but could not remove the front steamer cap or side ears, as they had been painted over. They de ployed hose lines to a second hy drant nearby and encountered the
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same issue. Additional engines ar rived and supplied water from their tanks to support fire attack efforts. Another engine deployed a large-diameter hose from Route 146 into the scene. Firefighters placed multiple 35-foot ladders to the rear of the structure to access the third floor, as the front stairwell had become inaccessible due to roof collapse from the intense fire load. While doing so, a firefighter managed to force open the front cap of the nearest hydrant, establishing a critical water supply. With the new supply estab lished, crews in the rear advanced to the top floor and used a hand line from the porch to knock down visible fire. Firefighters from the Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) deployed ladders to the front, where crews were operating on the third floor. As those crews pulled back to the balcony, a truck company opened its master stream, quickly knocking down the remaining fire. Crews re-entered the structure and performed a secondary search for remaining occupants or pets. Incident Command requested Na tional Grid, a Fire Investigator, the American Red Cross, and the Jonesville Fire Department rehab bus to the scene. Once the master streams had knocked down all vis ible fire. Command ordered them shut down to allow interior crews to resume operations on the third floor. Firefighters continued work ing on the third floor for an ex tended period and checked lower levels for fire extension. Crews were able to contain the fire to one side of the apartment complex, limiting damage to the adjacent structure, which sustained only siding damage. Firefighters remained on scene into the early morning hours, conducting extensive over haul as investigators worked to determine the fire’s cause. Multi ple residents and pets were dis placed. One person was evaluated at the scene for injuries but was released without transport. No firefighters were injured. The cause of the fire was de termined to be a discarded ciga rette on the porch. - JEFFREY BELSCHWINDER
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EDEN, NY - Eden em ergency se rvices held a grain bin rescue tra in in g exercise Sunday, Septem ber 7th, w ith su p p o rt from neighboring departments. The session included members of Eden Fire, East Eden Fire Com pany and Eden Em ergency & Rescue Squad, w hich rece ntly purchased new equipm ent fo r grain bin em ergencies. O fficials thanked co m m un ity donors w ho helped fund the purchase. Z ittle ’s Farm hosted the train in g and provided food, joined by Haiers Fire E xtin gu ishe rs and Upstate Farms, w hich also contributed food and m ilk. Departm ent leaders cred ited members w ho organized the event fo r th e ir tim e and effort.
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Tour Bus Rollover on 1-90 Injures Dozens; East Amherst Crews Assist BUFFALO, NY - East Am herst Fire Department paramedics responded Friday, August 22nd, to a to u r bus rollove r on Interstate 90 th at involved more than 50 patients, o fficia ls said. East A m herst’s paramedic fly car and ambulance were dispatched fo r mutual aid. Crews provided advanced life support and transported one seriously injured patient to Erie County Medical Cen ter. Dozens of other EMS, fire and police personnel responded to the m ass-casualty incident.
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WILLIAMSVILLE, NY (Aug. 8, 2025) — As fire departm ents nationw ide struggle to recruit volunteers, W illiam sville o fficials say they have been fortunate to see new recruits, transfer members and return ing firefig hte rs join their ranks in recent m onths. The departm ent highlighted several of its newest probationary members during a recent training, noting that some are brand new to the fire service w hile others bring experience from past service. “ Our newest members bring both fresh energy and seasoned know ledge,” W illiam sville fire o fficials said in a statement. “ We are grateful fo r th eir com m itm ent to serve.” The departm ent encouraged residents interested in volunteering to reach out fo r guidance on how to join local fire and emergency medical services.
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Three-Car Crash in Newburgh In ju re s Two NEWBURGH, NY - Newburgh Fire Department responded to a three-vehicle m otor vehicle accident w ith inju rie s on Sep tem ber 17th at 105 Bridge Street. Two vehicles collided and struck a parked vehicle. Firefighters secured the vehicles from hazards and spread Speedy Dry on sp ille d flu id s . Em press EMS transported both drivers to M ontefiore St. Luke’s Hospi tal. City of Newburgh Police were on scene and are investigat ing the cause of the crash.
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WILLIAMSVILLE, NY - On Monday, September 8th, the W illiam sville Fire D epartm ent reflected on the devastating fires that destroyed the Glen Park Am usem ent Park more than five decades ago. The final blaze s tru ck on Sept. 8, 1973, leveling a portion of the park and cem enting its place as a m em ory fo r generations w ho recalled its five-cent rides, penny arcade, skee-ball m achines and refreshm ent stands. The loss came five years after another major fire. On Sept. 23,1968, the Glen Casino — a venue that once hosted national entertainers including Sammy Davis Jr. and Frank Sinatra — was destroyed in w hat w as then the largest fire on record in Erie County. Thirteen com panies, 25 pieces o f apparatus and more than 200 firefig hte rs responded. This week, the departm ent shared archival photographs and photo challenges to com m em orate the history, noting the lasting co m m un ity m em ories tied to the site on Glen Avenue.
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Binghamton Firefighters Extinguish Shed Fire on M ill Street BINGHAMTON, NY - A shed fire on Mill Street w as q u ic k ly b ro u g h t under c o n tro l W ednesday afternoon, A u g u st 27th, after m ultiple 911 calls prom pted a fu ll alarm response, o ffi cia ls said. The fire w as reported around 2:59 p.m. C rews from Engine 1 arrived firs t and confirm ed a w o rkin g fire in the backyard shed, stre tch in g a hose line to begin su p p re s sion. Q uint 2 established a w ater su p p ly and assisted w ith the attack, w h ile Squad 21 deployed a second line to help e xtin g u ish the flam es. The fire w as contained to the shed, and fire fig h te rs checked nearby stru ctu re s fo r possible ex tension. No in ju rie s were reported. The cause o f the fire re m ains under inve stiga tion .
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Clinton Avenue Kitchen Fire Q uickly Handled by Albany Firefighters ALBANY, NY - On August 30, 2025, at 12:38 AM, Engine 2, Engine 5, Rescue 2, Truck 2, En gine 1, Engine 7, Truck 1, Mo hawk Ambulance Service, and the Battalion Chief were dispatched to 153 Clinton Av enue for multiple reports of a struc ture fire on the sec ond floor. Several J ump to f iie # callers reported the 092 12517 2 kitchen was on fire. i As multiple units raced to the scene, the dis 3 > patcher advised all units that they had received five calls reporting the fire. As Engine 2 approached the location, they reported a significant smoke con dition in the street. Upon arrival, they confirmed heavy fire push ing from the rear of the building, transmitted a Signal 30, and re quested the frequency be dedi cated to the incident. Engine 2’s crew deployed a lYi-inch hand line to the second floor, where they encountered heavy smoke and extreme heat banked down to the floor near the top of the landing. Additional re sources arrived and quickly made entry into the building, pushing past the crew on the second floor to conduct a primary search of the third floor above the fire. Firefighters made an aggres sive interior attack on the second floor, knocking down a signifi cant portion of the fire. Crews on the exterior notified interior crews that they were opening a hand line to hit fire that had spread into the roofline. They successfully knocked down visi ble fire on the exterior. While crews continued their efforts, firefighters secured power and gas to the building. They no tified command that the heavy fire condition had been knocked down and crews were beginning to open up ceilings and walls. Firefighters also made entry into the adjacent exposure build ing to check for fire extension. They searched the third floor and attic area and advised command that there was no evidence of fire spread into the structure. Crews continued overhaul operations in the main fire building for an ex tended period. No injuries were reported. After returning to service, crews were called back to the scene when fire was found to have ex tended into the adjacent structure. Firefighters used a lYi-inch hand line to stop the spread before it could reach other parts of the building. The cause of the fire is under investigation, and no official cause has been released at this time. - JEFFREY BELSCHWINDER
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EAST AMHERST, NY - The East Amherst Fire Department hosted a town-wide training drill Wednesday, August 13th, featuring Acting District Chief Brent Brooks of Toronto Fire Services. Brooks led instruction on targeted “ Big Water” tactics, focusing on largescale water movement in firefighting operations. Fire officials thanked Brooks for leading the training session.
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BUFFALO, NY - Buffalo firefighters joined police officers Sunday, August 17th, in celebrating the city’s Hispanic community, highlighting its culture and heritage. The event included participation from the crews of Engine 1 and Ladder 2, members of the Special Operations Division and the department’s command team.
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NEWSTEAD, NY - A camper and a large debris pile caught fire early Tuesday, September 2nd, on Main Road, drawing a m ulti departm ent response, o fficials said. Newstead chiefs arrived around 4:46 a.m. to fin d the fire burning behind a property. Mutual aid was requested from Clarence, Clarence Center, Crittenden, Akron, Pembroke, Indian Falls and S w orm villefire com panies. Crews from Newstead and Clarence laid about 1,800-feet of hose to supply the attack tru ck w ith water. Fire fighters w orked fo r nearly an hour to extinguish the flames.
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Car Strikes Tree, Pole and Shed in Lakeville Crash LAKEVILLE, NY - On Friday, Septem ber 5th, at 2:34 p.m., L akeville and Livo nia fire fig h te rs , along w ith L ivo nia EMS responded to a sin g le -v e h ic le crash at 4054 East Lake Road. Re sp o n d in g u n its fo un d the car had s tru c k and tree, u tility pole and a shed w ith w ire s dow n. The occup an t of the ve h icle w as tra n sp o rte d to S trong M em orial H ospital in R ochester fo r treatm ent of non-life-threatening injuries. The Livin gsto n C ounty S h eriff's O ffice and National Grid also a ssisted at the scene.
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GRAND ISLAND, NY (Sept. 4, 2025) - Param edic and co m pany chairm an Stephen Stouter of the Grand Island Fire C om pany has received the EMS Educator Excellence Award from the W yo m in g Erie R egional E m ergency M edical Service C ouncil. Stouter, w ho also serves as clin ica l co o rd in a to r for Erie C o u n ty EMS, w as recognized fo r h is co m m itm e n t to teaching through real-w orld connections and hands-on learn ing o p p o rtu n itie s. C olleagues said his w o rk has inspired the next generation o f EMS pro vid e rs to reach th eir potential.
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Minor Injuries Reported in Newburgh Two-Car Crash NEWBURGH, N Y -W in o n a Lake and Orange Lake Fire D epartm ents responded to a tw o-vehicle m o to r ve hicle a ccid en t w ith u nknow n in ju rie s on Septem ber 4th at the in te rs e c tio n o f State Route 300 and M eadow Avenue. Town o f N ew burgh Police and EMS w ere on the scene. Fire fig h te rs applied Speedy Dry to flu id s on the roadw ay and d isconnected the vehicle batteries to elim inate hazards. Town o f N ew burgh EMS evaluated both drivers, w ho refused m edical trea t m ent. One n o rth b o u n d lane on State Route 300 rem ained open d urin g the incid en t. Town o f N ew burgh Police are inve stiga ting the cause.
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SARDINIA, NY - Firefighters from Chaffee-Sardinia and East Con cord fire departm ents conducted jo in t training d rills in August fo cused on rapid intervention, CPR and EMS su pp ort during structure fires. The training, held Aug. 11 and Aug. 29, emphasized team w ork in handling firefig hte r mayday situations. Crews prac ticed positioning ambulances, planning evacuation routes and per form ing rapid CPR on firefig hte rs in fu ll protective gear. The d rills concluded w ith a simulated structure fire, during w hich a firefighter became separated from a search team and was declared uncon scious. A mayday was called, and crew s practiced rem oving the fire fig h te r from the b u ild in g w hile EMS team s staged outside to begin immediate care. EMS Lt. A lexis Kozmycz of Chaffee-Sardinia and EMS Chief Greg Stowell of East Concord were credited w ith organizing the training and guiding participants through lectures, s k ills sta tion s and scenario-based exercises. O fficials said the training strengthened cooperation between the tw o departm ents and stream lined emergency response procedures.
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Brew ster Fire Departm ent Firem en’s Parade BREWSTER, NY - On Saturday, Septem ber 13th, the Brew ster Fire Departm ent hosted th e ir annual fire m e n ’s parade. Various fire/EM S agencies participated in the parade. CHAFFEE SARDINIA VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY
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SPRINGVILLE, NY - F ire fig h te rs from the S p rin g v ille Volunteer Fire C om pany and C haffee S ardinia V olunteer Fire C om pany co n d u cte d jo in t aerial o p e ra tio n s tra in in g in A u g u s t at S p rin g ville Elem entary School. Crews used Engine 6 to p ractice rescu in g sim u la te d p a tie n ts from th e s c h o o l’s roof, o pe ra ting th e aerial p latform , and m aneuvering w ith a Stokes basket. The exercise also included d rills in accessing upper flo o rs and prac tic in g roo fto p ve n tila tio n techniques.
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F irefighters A ssist a t Rooftop U nit Fire in Big Flats Superm arket BIG FLATS, NY - Town and C ountry fire fig h te rs assisted th e Big Flats Fire Departm ent on Monday, A u g u s t 25th, at a fire in v o lv in g a ro o fto p u n it at th e Tops Superm arket, o ffic ia ls said. The in cid e n t w as reported s h o rtly before 2:30 p.m. Crews w orked to g e th e r to b ring the s itu a tio n under co n tro l. No in ju rie s w ere reported, and the extent of dam age w as not im m e d ia te ly released.
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P atches, M em orials and Firehouses Just about every firehouse has on display a set of patches from local and sometimes out of state fire departments. Because m ost firehouses have these, they can be taken fo r granted. The next tim e you go to d rill or a call stay an extra mom ent to look at the collection of patches because they really are more than just a wall decoration. Patches are o bviously sym bolic often show ing the core m ission of that departm ent (rescue, en gine, EMS). The m ost important aspect though is the fact that at some point a firefighter from an other departm ent shared that sym bol out of respect and in an effort to connect tw o depart ments. Perhaps it was a mutual aid call from years past or good friends that went to the academy together or even just a visitation from an out-of-tow n firefighter. Regardless of the reason the presentation of a patch to an other departm ent represents an acknowledgem ent, adm iration and an extension of the fire service family. As firefighters we should always put effort into the recognition of other departments. Beyond trad ing patches and other cerem o nial gestures, the next best way to establish a connection is to v is it a m emorial. Firefighters should visit memorials to honor those that have fallen before us and to a certain extent paved the way. Although I have visited sev eral m em orials w hile on vaca tion and participated in Fallen Firefighter ceremonies, it was o nly recently that I visited the 9/11 Memorial and museum in NYC. This was my firs t visit w hich to a certain extent is contrary to my own advice, but is partly the mo tivation fo r th is article. My per spective on 9/11 and the memorial is m ultifaceted since I experienced that day as a c iv il ian but now v is it the memorial as a firefighter. Walking around the museum and fountains where the tw in tow ers once stood was certainly em otional and I to ok as many pictures as possible. There tru ly is only one word to describe the 9/11 Memo
ria l-s u rre a l. For me, there were tw o standout sections. The firs t fille d w ith m ultiple artifacts and displays was certainly m ind-boggling but w hat sends ch ills down your spine are the emergency d is patch tran sm issio ns and last phone calls from those trapped in the tow ers that are playing in the background. The other standout was a short 12-minute film about a group of unsung heroes of the day. With all form s of travel shut down it was all the boat captains w ho transported any/all survivors tryin g to save their lives. In spite of the solemn atmosphere in the theatre I felt a sense of pride and cracked a subtle sm ile fu ll w ell know ing that my cousin, Jack Saltarella a tug boat captain by trade as sisted in evacuating people off of Manhattan Island. The last method w hich is in my opinion the best way to estab lish a connection between de partm ents is a personal v is it to an unfamiliar firehouse. The rea son of course w ould be the per sonal interaction. Can there be m uch better than having a cup of coffee w ith fellow firefighters and sharing experiences and best practices? W ith that in m ind I w anted to share another recent experience - th is tim e w hile on vacation in Alaska. Beyond being a trip of a lifetim e, I wanted to make sure to visit the fire department in An chorage and fo r several rea sons. First and forem ost, my Fiance had fa m ily w ho was a past Chief and out of respect wanted to see his old firehouse. Secondly, Alaska is head and shoulders different (and I dare say better) than any other state. To give readers an idea there are m oose w alking the streets of Anchorage every day and don’t th ink the fire department hasn’t drilled to be ready to extricate when a m otor vehicle collides w ith one of these amazing ani mals. We decided to visit the main fire house (one of fifteen in Anchor age) prior to watching the 4th of July parade. We were greeted by
three Anchorage firefighters (Mason Peace, Nick Green and Sean Carney) w ho could not have been more gracious in show ing us their apparatus and firehouse. Their engines were not m uch different in term s of hose lays, am ount of hose on each etc...The call volum e was high due to the fact that there lit erally is no call type that Anchor age Fire doesn’t deal w ith including all medical, m otor ve hicle accidents and extrications and of course fire - including w ildfires. It's always great to talk to other firefighters to not only support but potentially learn som ething new. Not w anting to keep them from their duties and to get a good view of the parade w hich featured their own Truck 1, we left w ith some shirts etc... to make sure we supported them in more ways than one. Here is more inform ation on their fire house and departm ent h ttp s ://w w w .m u n i.o rg /D e p a rtments/Fire/Pages/Default.aspx. Beyond the sym bolism of ex changing patches and going to and participating in mem orial services and visiting firehouses these connections can also serve as a m ethod of self-train ing. W hile talking to other fire fighters several states away you may come across and proce dure that could w ork fo r your own departm ent. It could even be as sim ple as a different hose lay in the bumper compartm ent or it som ething more com plex such as a better way to handle a vehicle fire - especially now with more and more electric and hy brid cars on the road; ju s t an other tool for the toolbox!
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One of the greatest things about the fire service w ould be how varied each firehouse can be w hile at the same tim e being so sim ilar. Firefighters should never stop learning about their craft, about the ones that came before us and always strive to make personal connections. To put in the tim e and effort to visit a mem orial or a random fire house and it w ill alm ost guaran tee to make you a better firefighter, officer or chief. - JOSEPH CEA JOSEPH CEA
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amount of arson fires, mostly in The Bronx during the War Years. Most of these fires were thought to have been started by tenants seek ing better housing, furniture, etc., whereas this as it turns out was not the case, but rather the culprits were the landlords seeking to de fraud insurance companies and collect huge sums of money. The book details ways that they went about it. You will leam terms such as “redlining” and “brownlining” as it pertained to insurance compa nies and how they decided what premiums to charge in certain neighborhoods. You will read about some families who suffered through several building fires where they lived. It is a slow read mostly because of reporting on in surance and landlord operations. Whereas most of the books re viewed in this column have con tent of action during firefighting, this one has no details o f that na ture, nevertheless it is an eye open ing report to explain the true nature of what these fire settings were all about. There are a number o f black and white photos to ac company these chapters which help to illustrate the messages.
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Vehicle Crashes Into Blazing Bagels on Route 52 in Newburgh NEWBURGH, NY - Winona Lake and Orange Lake Fire Departments responded to a m otor vehicle accident involving a vehicle that struck a building at 78 State Route 52 on September 14th. Town of Newburgh Police and EMS were on the scene. A vehicle left the highway and crashed into the west side of Blazing Bagels. Firefighters assisted in securing both the building and the vehicle to eliminate hazards. Central Hudson was called to disconnect power. Town of Newburgh EMS trans ported tw o individuals to Montefiore St. Luke’s Hospital. The Town of Newburgh Building Inspec to r’s Office also responded to the scene. Town of Newburgh Police are investigating the cause.
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House Fire Displaces Five People in Greene County HANNACROIX, NY - Fire crews were called to a home in Al cove on Sunday, June 8th, for a re port of a structure fire. Firefighters re sponded to 899 Al cove Rd at approximately 1:30 p.m. Assistant Chief Matt Marlow of the Medway-Grapeville Fire Departments ar rived on scene and reported flames on the first and second floors of the home, near the rear of the residence. Fie said crews began an interior attack, and mutual aid from multiple agencies was requested. Crews utilized tankers to fill portable ponds to supply water on scene. Agencies on scene and on standby included MedwayGrapeville, New Baltimore, Coeymans Hollow, Greenville, Earlton, Coxsackie, Westerlo, and Onesquethaw fire departments. Ravena Rescue and Greene County Para medics were also on scene. Marlow stated that five individ uals and two dogs were home at the time of the fire. All people and pets made it out safely, with no injuries reported. The Red Cross assisted the fam ily members. Marlow said half the building had to be demolished, though a bed room at the other end of the home was preserved. Following the investigation, the cause of the fire was determined to be electrical arcing in the home's panel box.
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In te g rity Over P o p u la rity LETTERS TO THE EDITOR In volunteer fire departments, leadership often walks a thin line between cam araderie and com mand. It’s easy for a Fire C hief in a close-knit departm ent to fall into the trap o f seeking approval from their members. This can be an easy trap, especially since we are mostly made up o f close friends, family and neighbors. B ut when a Fire C hief becomes more concerned with being liked than doing what is right and fair, the members o f the department will ultimately pay the price. Leadership should not be a popularity contest. The Fire Chiefs primary responsibility is to ensure safety, uphold standard and proce dures and m aintain true accounta bility. When decisions are based on what will appease the majority rather than what is ethical, neces
sary or with department policy, the discipline will erode, favoritism will creep in and morale among the truly dedicated will suffer. A respected Fire C hief earns the trust o f his members by not bending the rules, avoiding tough conversa tion or discipline measures but by being consistent, fair and transpar ent, even it when it becomes very uncomfortable. This will mean ad dressing issues, poor or lack o f per formance, making merit-based decisions and by standing by values even when those actions are unpop ular. Volunteer firefighters give their tim e and energy out o f a sense o f selflessness and to serve their com munity. Each deserves a leader who leads with integrity, not insecurity. W hen Fire Chiefs focus on doing w hat’s right rather than what is easy, they build a department that not only functions more efficiently but earns the lasting respect o f its members and the community.
BOB MCCORMICK
Dirt Bike and Car Collide in City of Newburgh NEW BURGH, NY - N e w b u rg h F ire D ep a rtm e n t re s p o n d e d to a re p o rte d m o to r v e h ic le a c c id e n t in v o lv in g a d irt b ike and a v e h ic le on S o uth S treet near Valley A ve nu e on S e ptem be r 14th. C ity o f N ew b urgh P o lice and E m press EMS w ere on th e scene. The p erso n on th e d irt b ike w a s being tre a te d at th e sce n e by fire fig h te rs and E m p re ss p a ra m e d ic s . E m p re s s tra n s p o rte d th e in d iv id ual to M o n te fio re -S t. L u k e ’s H o s p ita l. F ire fig h te rs in s p e c te d th e d irt b ik e w ith p o lic e at th e scene. C ity o f N ew b u rg h P o lice are in v e s tig a tin g th e cause.
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Community Gathers for Blue Mass in Newburgh NEWBURGH, NY - K n igh ts of C olum bus C ouncil 444 held th e ir Blue Mass on Sunday, Sep tem ber 7th, at Saint Francis C hurch in N ewburgh. Father Fernando Hernandez led the Mass and w as assisted by Deacon Thom as Neppi. The Mass w as held in rem em brance of the police o ffic e rs and fire fig h te rs o f Septem ber 11, w hen the Twin Towers were attacked. Members of Orange Lake and G ood W ill Fire D epartm ents attended th e se rvice. Father Hernandez thanked the vo lu n te e rs fo r th e ir w o rk in the com m unity. The K n igh ts of C olum bus led the fire fig h te rs into the ch urch and escorted them o ut after the Mass. Refreshm ents were served in the p antry fo llo w in g th e service.
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Working Camper Fire in D efreestville Quickly Handled by Firefighters NORTH GREENBUSH, NY On September 5, 2025, at 8:37 AM, the Defreestville Fire Depart ment, Wynantskill Fire Depart ment, North Greenbush Ambu lance, and Clinton Heights Fire Depart ment’s rapid inter vention team were dispatched to 33 Sandra Drive in re sponse to multiple calls reporting a well-involved camper fire threaten ing a nearby structure. A thick, heavy black column of smoke was visible from the city of Albany and from both sides of the town of North Greenbush against the morning sky. Police quickly ar rived on scene—since the fire was just down the road from their sta tion—and notified dispatchers that there was a well-involved camper fire approximately 10 feet from a residence. The police unit was also checking to ensure everyone had evacuated the structure. Wynantskill Car Two arrived on scene and immediately notified dispatch that they had a working fire, prompting a re-transmission of the alarm. Engine 9-7 arrived shortly after, and firefighters promptly deployed a PA-inch hand line up the driveway. They posi tioned themselves between the ex posure building and the camper, beginning an aggressive knock down of the heavy fire conditions. Additional firefighters deployed a hand line along the neighboring property to knock down remaining visible flames. Awater supply was established from a nearby hydrant. Engine 42-7 and Squad Eight arrived to assist with overhaul op erations, exposing hotspots and hidden fire inside the camper. Fire fighters checked the home for any signs of fire extension but found none. Command requested a fire in vestigator to the scene to determine the cause of the camper fire. Fire fighters worked for an extended period overhauling the destroyed camper. Thanks to the rapid re sponse of the first-due engine, fire fighters were able to prevent fire extension to the structure and stop the fire from potentially spreading to the nearby apartment building. During the early stages of the fire, before firefighter arrival, trees above and next to the camper had become involved. The cause of the fire has not been released publicly. No injuries have been reported.
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SCRANTON, NY - A rm or Volunteer Fire Company provided cover age Friday evening, A ugust 22nd, during Scranton Volunteer Fire Com pany’s com m unity days festivities, o fficials said. Arm or En gine 2, led by A ssistant Chiefs Schm id and Bienias, was stationed at the event. Arm or 8, staffed w ith fo u r EMTs, handled tw o EMS calls w hile on a tow nw ide standby.
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F o u r-V e h icle MVA in N ew burgh; No In ju rie s R eported NEWBURGH, NY - M iddlehope and Cronom er Valley Fire Departments responded to a four-ve hicle m otor vehicle accident (MVA) w ith unknow n injuries on October 6th. Town of Newburgh Police and EMS were also on scene. Firefighters secured the vehicles and m itigated hazards, w hile Fire Police directed tra ffic through the area. All subjects refused medical treatm ent from EMS. The Town of Newburgh Police are investigating the cause of the accident.
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Firefighters Proudly Escort Veterans to Final Honor Flight Send-Off of the Year CADYVILLE, NY - Once again, a great group of firefighters attended the final Honor Flight sendo ff of the year. The m orning of September 5, 2025 began at 4:45 a.m., w ith three trucks heading in d ifferen t d ire c tio n s —one to General Leroy Manor Road, one to Hardscrabble, and one to Banker Road—to escort veterans to the Oval fo r th eir send-off.
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Bingham ton, NY - On September 29th, on-duty Group C members of the Bingham ton Fire Department gathered at Station 3 fo r a haz ardous m aterials (hazmat) tra in in g session. Station 3, w hich houses the departm ent’s hazmat trailer, served as the ideal site for crews to review equipm ent and practice response procedures. De partm ent o fficia ls said o ngoing hazmat tra in in g is essential to m aintaining readiness fo r safely and e ffe ctively m anaging haz ardous m aterials incidents, p ro tectin g both the co m m un ity and firs t responders.
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LifeNet of New York 7-7 based in Hornell, New York operates th is 2015 EC130 T-2 aircraft. This aircraft was o rig in a lly b uilt to do helicopter tours and was based in Hawaii and flew fo r the Blue Hawaiian H elicopters to ur company, but in December of 2021, the Hornell based upgraded from a Bell 407 air craft to th is new e el 30 aircraft. The aircraft upgrade was fo r more interior access fo r the medical crew to w ork around the patient during a flight.
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Pickup Truck Crashes into City of Newburgh House NEWBURGH, NY - The C ity of Newburgh Fire Department responded to a pickup tru c k that crashed into a house at 451 South Street on September 12th. City of Newburgh Police and Em press EMS were on the scene. City of Newburgh Police blocked South Street from Allison to Rich mond Avenue. Firefighters isolated the gas to the residence, and the command requested Central Hudson and Code Enforcement to respond. Empress EMS transported tw o subjects to Montefiore-St. Luke’s Hospital. Police requested a tow truck. City of Newburgh Police are investigating the cause. Members of the City of Newburgh School D istrict were also on the scene. ANGELICA FIRE AND RESCUE
No In ju rie s Reported in A n g e lica Highway
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V e h icle Blaze ANGELICA, NY - At 1:16 p.m. on September 20th, Angelica Fire and Rescue (ANGELFR) was dispatched to a vehicle fire re ported near the 1-86 w estbound off-ram p. R esponding units, inclu ding AGO and MT01, arrived on scene to fin d the vehicle burning along the roadway. Firefighters q uickly deployed lines and brought the fire under co ntrol, preventing it from spread ing to nearby vegetation or other vehicles. No inju rie s were reported. Crews remained on site briefly to ensure the fire was fu lly extinguished and to assist w ith clearing the area.
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East Campbell Firefighters B attle Early-Morning Structure Fire EAST CAMPBELL, NY - At 2:15 a.m. October 3rd, the East Camp bell Vol. Fire Dept, was dispatched to a fully involved struc ture fire. Alongside East Campbell, Painted Post and Campbell fire departments were dis patched on Hie first alarm box assignment. Painted Post 2802 ar rived first on scene and immediately called for a second alarm, which brought in additional resources: Tankers from Elomby and Gang Mills; Engine and manpower from Coming Joint District; Engine to the fill site from Thurston. Meanwhile, Bath FD was placed on standby at Painted Post’s quarters, and Coopers Plains was put on standby in their own quarters. Firefighters worked diligently imder challenging conditions and were able to bring the fire imder control by approximately 3:45 a.m. Department 15 cleared the scene and was back in service at 6:29 a.m. The department extended thanks to all assisting agencies, including law enforcement and AMR, for their criti cal support. - COURTESY OF EAST CAMPBELL VOL. FIRE DEPT.
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NEWBURGH, NY - On September 30th, Winona Lake Engine Co. held an extrication drill.
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No injuries after a vehicle crashed down an embankment and caught fire back in June.
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NEW SCOTLAND, NY - A vehicle crashed down an embank ment and burst into flames back in June in the Town of New Scotland. First responders were called to the area of 899 Krumkill Rd around 3:40 p.m. on Friday, June 27th, for a report of a vehicle rollover down an embankment and on fire. Chief Steve Ayers of the New Salem Fire Department says the vehicle was approximately 75 feet down the embankment and fullyengulfed.
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On scene included New Salem, North Bethlehem and Slingerlands fire departments, along with Al bany County Sheriff’s Ambulance, Albany County Paramedic, Albany County Sheriff’s and New York State Police. Crews remained on scene until tow crews could remove the burnt vehicle. The driver was able to get out on their own and there were no in juries reported. -THOMAS MARRA
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MASTIC BEACH, NY - On September 28th, Mastic Beach Engine 5-13-2 was the first apparatus on scene of a reported structure fire on Lafayette Drive. Its crew stretched two handlines to begin an aggressive attack on the fire, while members of the Mastic Beach Ambulance Company provided care to the home’s occupant, who had reportedly been in the garage when the blaze erupted.
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Greenlawn FD Hosts Annual Firemen’s Parade GREENLAWN, NY - On Thursday, August 28th, the Greenlawn Fire Department hosted its annual Firemen's Carnival Parade. Various Fire/EMS agencies from Suffolk & Nassau attended the parade.
First Responder Tribute Night Held at Riverhead Raceway RIVERHEAD, NY - On Saturday, August 30th, the Riverhead Raceway and Newsday hosted a First Responder Tribute Night. This event showed appreciation to firefighters, emer gency medical technicians, law enforcement officers, and armed forces. Various Fire, EMS, and Law Enforcement Agencies participated in an honorary lap.
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LONG ISLA Shirley Ambulance Company Hosts Open House with Family Fun & Fundraiser SHIRLEY, NY - On Saturday, August 23rd, the Shirley Commu nity Ambulance Company wel comed residents for a special open house, giving the community a be hind-the-scenes look at its life-sav ing operations. Visitors had the chance to explore rescue vehicles on display, while chil dren enjoyed the popular teddy bear clinic, where they practiced basic first aid on stuffed ani mals and took their “patients” home afterward. The Suffolk County Police Department also joined in, providing give aways and safety literature. Fami lies took part in face painting, games, and refreshments through out the day. The highlight of the event was the “Pie the Chief’ fundraiser, where attendees donated for the chance to throw a pie at one of the company’s three chiefs—each of whom gamely took part to support the cause. The open house brought to gether neighbors, first responders, and families for an afternoon of fun, education, and community spirit. - JOHN WALTHERS
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Shirley Ambulance Company chiefs and members at their open house.
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The Teddy Bear Clinic was open at Shirley Ambulance's Open House.
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Shirley Ambulance Chiefs Marc Lampert, Steve Diamantopoulos and Melissa Fiore smile after being pied for a fundraiser at open house.
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Mastic Beach Firefighter Steven Rice operating a handline at a house fire in Mastic Beach on August 27th.
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Brookhaven Town Fire Marshal Ryan Fischer at a house fire in Mastic Beach on August 27th.
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Brush Fire Contained in Yaphank YAPHANK, NY - In the late evening of September 12th, the Yaphank Fire Department was activated for a reported brush fire in the vicinity of Todd Court. Upon arrival, 5-30-31 reported a 20-by-10-foot area actively burning. GI-6 quickly responded with a full crew and successfully extinguished the fire. Crews returned to service approximately 30 minutes later.
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Mastic Beach Ambulance member Raymond Campos helps operate firefighter rehab at a house fire in Mastic Beach on August 27th.
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LONG ISLANi T 7 Departm ents B a ttle Lafayette Drive Blaze in M a stic Beach MASTIC BEACH, NY - On September 28th, Mastic Beach Engine 5-13-2 was the first appa ratus on scene of a reported struc ture fire on Lafayette Drive. Its crew stretched two handlines to begin an aggressive attack on the fire, while members of the Mastic Beach Ambulance Com pany provided care to the home’s occu pant, who had re portedly been in the garage when the blaze erupted. As Engine 2’s tank water was used for the initial attack. Mastic Beach Engine 5-13-3 established a water supply from a nearby hy drant. Mutual aid companies ar rived quickly to assist with fire suppression, knockdown, and ex tensive overhaul operations. Fire fighters remained on scene for approximately two hours. Firefighter rehab was estab lished under the direction of Shawn Hester of the Mastic Beach Ambulance Company, with additional support from Shirley Ambulance and Mastic Ambu lance. One civilian was trans ported to a local hospital. Fortunately, no firefighter injuries were reported. Mutual aid was provided by the Mastic, Brookhaven, Center Moriches, Manorville, Bellport, and Yaphank Fire Departments. Suffolk County Fire Rescue and Emergency Services coordinators also responded to the scene. The fire was later turned over to the Brookhaven Town Fire Marshal’s Office for investiga tion.
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Mastic Beach Firefighter Steve Rice sprays water on the garage area to supress the flames at this house fire.
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Mastic Beach Firefighters conducting mop up.
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Mastic FD and Local EMS Handle Two-Vehicle Crash MASTIC, NY - On Saturday, August 30th, the Mastic FD was activated, along with Mastic Am bulance, for a vehi cle crash with reported entrapment on Moriches-Middle Island Road at Car nation Drive in North Shirley at ap proximately 12:43 PM. Dispatchers re ported that one per son was trapped in one of the vehicles. Assistant Chief Rudy Sunderman of the Mastic FD arrived on scene and advised that all occu pants were out of the vehicle. He informed members of Engine 512-1 that a significant cleanup was needed and that two vehicles re quired securing. While firefighters were clean ing up fluids and debris and secur ing the vehicles, EMTs from Mastic and Manorville Ambu lance, under the command of Mas tic Ambulance Chief of Department Mike Ryan, evaluated the occupants of both vehicles for injuries. One person was trans ported to a local hospital by the Manorville Ambulance Co. The scene was turned over to the Suffolk County Police Depart ment a short time later. - JOHN WALTHERS
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Mastic Firefighters secure 2 vehicles at a crash on Moriches Middle Island Rd. M
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Hagerman Fire Department operates a 2012 Pierce Velocity Heavy Rescue. JOHN WALTHERS- SUFFOLK FIRE PHOTOS
Members of South Farmingdale Fire Department on the new 979, a 2025 Spartan Gladiator Rescue Truck.
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Brookhaven FD Knocks Down Car Fire BROOKHAVEN, NY - On September 30th, the Brookhaven Fire Department was alerted for a reported car fire on Station Road. On arrival, 5-3-31 had an active car fire. 5-3-9 and 5-3-2 ar rived on scene and started extinguishing all fire. The scene was placed under control within 30 minutes.
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FDNY Fire Officers Promotion Ceremony QUEENS, NY - On September 2nd, the Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) Com missioner Robert S. Tucker presided over a promotion cere mony for 109 members at Queens College. One Deputy Chief was pro moted to the rank of Deputy Assis tant Chief, two Battalion Chiefs were promoted to Deputy Chief, 12 Captains were promoted to the rank of Battalion Chief, 38 Lieutenants were promoted to the rank of Cap tain, and 56 Firefighters will be
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promoted to the rank of Lieutenant. A special presentation by Com missioner Tucker honored Lt. Joe LaPointe, who has been the face of the FDNY Ceremonial Unit for nearly 25 years. In those more than two decades, he and his team have set up thousands of events for the department. - DAVID BURNS
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Two F ire fig h te rs In ju re d a t W illia m s b u rg 2nd A la rm BROOKLYN, NY - On September 29th, FDNY operated at a 2nd alarm fire on Boerum Street near Bushwick Place in the Williamsburg section of the Borough. Two firefighters were injured and transported to an area hospital.
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A special presentation by Commissioner Tucker honored Lt. Joe LaPointe who has been the face of the FDNY Ceremonial Unit for nearly 25 years and is retiring.
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The Tribute in Light as seen in Manhattan and the Postcards Memorial on Sept.11,2025.
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FDNY Adds 39 Names to Memorial Wall for Deaths Related to World Trade Center Illnesses BROOKLYN, NY - On Sep tember 9th, the FDNY added the names of 39 members who died of illnesses related to their work in the rescue and recovery efforts at the World Trade Center to the FDNY World Trade Center Memorial Wall. The Department has lost more than 400 members to World Trade Center illnesses. The inscription on the Memorial Wall reads: “Dedi cated to the memory of those who bravely served this department pro tecting life and property in the City of New York in the rescue and re covery effort at Manhattan Box 55-8087 World Trade Center.” Doherty Visconti, the daughter of FDNY Deputy Chief Nicholas Visconti, took a few moments to speak about her dad and the mean ing of remembering. Those to be added to the me morial wall are: Firefighter Peter A. Quinn Firefighter Arill Nyquist Firefighter Stephen E. Russack Firefighter Jose L. Flickson Firefighter Joseph J. Scaramuzzino Firefighter Joseph F. Tumulty Firefighter Michael A. Wallace Firefighter Edward D. Thomp son Firefighter James B. Johnsen Firefighter John Tyrrell, Jr Captain Thomas S. LaBarbiera EMS Lt Anthony S. Cozzino Deputy Chief Nicholas J. Vis conti Lieutenant James S. Cooney,
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Doherty Visconti, the daughter of FDNY Deputy Chief Nicholas Visconti, took a few moments to speak about her dad and the meaning of remembering.
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Woman Engulfed in Flames Dies After Jumping from Roof of NYC Building BROOKLYN, NY - A woman engulfed in flames jumped off a roof and died Tuesday night, September 24th, police sources and the FDNY said. Firefighters rushed to the scene around 7:43 p.m. near Colin Place and E. 2nd St. in Gravesend. The fire vic tim, who was not immediately identified, was pronounced dead at the scene by EMS after jumping from a six-story building, of ficials said. “It’s a woman and we are still trying to get her iden tity,” a police source told the Daily News. “She came off the roof. She set herself on fire and jumped.” First responders found the person at the rear of the building.“There’s gas and lighters all over the roof,” the source added. The Medical Ex aminer is investigating the cause of death.
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On September 7th, the 9/11 Walk of Remembrance was held honoring FDNY Chaplin Mychal Judge. The Father Mychal Judge 9/11 Walk of Remembrance is held annually to honor the memory of those lost on September 11,2001. The walk traces the footsteps of Father Mychal Judge in the spirit of prayer and remembrance. Along with Judge, NYPD Detective Steven McDonald is also Honored. Det. First Grade Steven D. McDonald is probably the most widely known member of the New York City Police Department since its founding in 1845. He spent more than three decades extolling forgiveness and reconciliation in the wake of having been paralyzed as a young Officer with only two years on the job. Among those on hand were FDNY Commissioner Tucker, Pati Ann McDonald, widow of Steven Mac Donald, and FDNY Manhattan Borough Commander Brian Gorman.
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