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LUKAS LEMERY / ACTION RESPONSE MEDIA FORT EDWARD, NY - On Tuesday, May 13th at 6:52 P.M., the Washington County Department of Public Safety's Communications Center received multiple 911 reports of a possible residential structure fire at the address of 547 Lower Elizabeth Street, in the Village of Fort Edward. The Fort Edward Fire Department was dispatched to the scene, with mutual aid on stand-by for a first-alarm assignment. -
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Tri-Area Firefighters Battle Troubling Fire in Fort Edward FORT EDWARD, NY - On Tuesday, May 13th at 6:52 P.M., the Washington County Depart ment of Public Safety's Communi cations Center received multiple 911 reports of a possible residen tial structure fire at the address of 547 Lower Elizabeth Street, in the Village of Fort Edward. The Fort Edward Fire Department was dis patched to the scene, with mutual aid on stand-by for a first-alarm assignment. After the initial call, units from the Washington County Sheriffs Office responded to the scene to gain confirmation of if the call was credible. Upon the ar rival of unit 346, they advised the Department of Public Safety that there was a working residential structure fire with smoke and flames showing. The Washington County Department of Public Safety then advised the Fort Ed ward Fire Department that it was a working structure fire with flames visible. The Fort Edward Fire Department's Car 27 and RT271 quickly responded to the scene, and alerted the Washington County Department of Public Safety Communications that there was flames pushing out of the 1st and 2nd floors of the residence. Fort Edward Fire Department's Car 27 advised Washington County Communications to up grade to a 1st Alarm assignment, pulling mutual aid from the Fort Edward Rescue Squad for a Prior ity 3 stand-by, as well as mutual aid from the South Glens Falls Fire Company for F.A.S.T., man power and apparatus to the scene; Fort Edward Rescue Squad's Am bulances 2753 and 2754, along with South Glens Falls Fire Com panies ER-586. Shortly after the 1st Alarm as signment was declared. Fort Ed ward Fire Department's Car 2702, ER-273 and Tower 274 arrived on scene, with members doing a pri mary 360 of the residence, declar ing heavy fire from the A, B and C sides of the structure, with a pos sible endangered structure on the D side. (Two) one-and-three-quarter-inch hand lines were stretched and placed in operation by the ar riving crews, with one line on the front A side of the structure for an attack on the main body of fire, with the second hand line being placed in the rear C side of the structure to make an aggressive fire attack. By this point, the Washington County Bureau of Fire and Saratoga County Bureau of Fire were dispatched for fire coordina tors and investigators, with Wash ington County Bureau of Fire Car 1, Car 3, and Saratoga County Bu reau of Fire Car 3 responding to the scene along with fire investi-
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% 3^ gators. With the heavy fire coming from the structure, and another smaller structure in close proxim ity to the main structure. Fort Ed ward Fire Department's Car 27 alerted communications to start a 2nd Alarm assignment and further mutual aid to the scene, pulling re sources from the Fludson Falls Fire Department, Kingsbury Vol unteer Flose Company, Argyle Fire and Rescue, and the South Queensbury Fire Department to the scene. This also pulled the Middle Falls Fire Department to stand-by at the Fort Edward Fire Station and West Glens Falls Fire Company to stand-by at the Flud son Falls Fire Station for cover as signments for the Fort Edward Fire District and Fludson Falls Fire District's respectively. Upon the handlines being stretched to the rear C side of the structure, crews faced heavy fire conditions throughout, with flames aggressively coming out of the structure. With the heavy fire conditions, an aggressive attack was made, and crews pushed up into the residence to knock down the main body of fire. While crews were battling harsh fire conditions inside the structure, part of the 2nd floor eventually caved in with im minent collapse, which resulted in crews being pulled out of the structure, due to the possible col lapse, combined with extreme hoarder conditions. A defensive attack was then made, with crews making multiple access points to gain access to different bodies of fire through the residence. With crews being pulled out. Fort Ed ward Fire Department's Tower 274's ladder was placed into oper ation, with it in place for a master stream to assist in getting the large body of the fire knocked down on the 2nd floor where crews could no longer safely access. With the arrival of the mutual departments, crews immediately started to stretch lines to the near est hydrants for additional water flow, with Fludson Falls Fire De partment's ER-361 with a primary supply line, and Kingsbury Volun teer Flose Companies ERG 82 hav ing an additional line set up in the case it was ss needed. With lines stretched, fire crews started to make further aggressive attacks from the outside of the structure. Command then alerted communi cations to dispatch National Grid for a wire down from the fire. After an extensive attack, crews notified command that the main bulk of the fire on the A and C sides was primarily knocked
down, and that the only fire was on the 2nd floor of the structure, however, this then led to the B side of the structure with a chim ney to collapse, with the fire from the 2nd floor now firing out of the roof. This led to an all hands de ployed on the B side of the struc ture. After some time, command then alerted communications that the bulk of the fire was knocked down, to stop the clock and that the fire was under control. Fire crews started to overhaul into the early hours of Wednesday. No injuries were reported and the fire is under investigation at this time. LUKAS LEMERY / ACTION RESPONSE MEDIA
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CHELLE CORDERO With NO slight intended at all, so many “laymen” will easily mention the hazards that fire fighters and police officers face every day... and yet few recog nize the many hazards that EMS personnel also face. It is NOT a contest, but the dangers lurking in response to ANY emergency call can certainly leave a responder seriously injured, or worse. First, let’s consider the re sponse itself. Often you have a vehicle responding at (possibly) a high speed, sometimes during less than optimum driving condi tions. The responding vehicle is pulled to a stop in an unfamiliar driveway, or a non-residential scene like a busy highway or a dark and remote section of woods. Maybe the front door to the house is open, or i f s dark and you have to knock. You never know what kind of scene you will be pulling up to. We should all remember the phrase “situational awareness” when entering any site. Be aware of WHO may be around you. Look for hazards as you enter a structure like broken steps or bro ken glass. Remember your PPE as you enter a scene and begin to treat your patient, infectious dis eases are usually not visible. Make note of anyone else on scene and assume anyone can be a threat. Be careful if it is a com bined response with police, gun fire could happen - if you respond to a crime scene, let the police go first and hang back until they state it is safe.
Several decades ago, I was sit ting in on a “situational aware ness” lesson in a Rockland County training center. The instructor and one of his assistants played a volatile couple, students played the responding crew. He (the in structor) was inebriated and loud, she (the assistant) was argumenta tive and holding a baby (doll). She yelled that he was “high on drugs” and would not stop screaming at him which only made him more defiant. He was bleeding from a “minor injury” and the crew tried to get close to treat him. The crew managed to get in between the two and tried to give treatment to him. He suddenly threw the coffee table (purposely) missing the sur prised crew. Now all attention was on the male patient. Suddenly, behind the unsuspecting crew, the girlfriend drew a “gun” and fired at her boyfriend, “killing” him. This was only pretend... but it could have been real, and the gunshot could have hit any of the crew... they were not watching her, they didn’t think that she was a threat. A few weeks later, one of the new EMTs that had been in that classroom called the instructor to let him know that he had learned to keep a watchful eye and alerted a police officer of the patient’s roommate who was holding a knife at the scene. NYS EMS classes are increas ingly incorporating situational awareness, responder safety and security into their programs. How ever, the training emphasis is still focused more on security posi tions, while EMS providers are re minded to wear PPE against infections. We never know when that innocent response to a drunken house party could wind up as a free-for-all fist fight. Tak ing in a good visual account of your surroundings, calling for necessary back-up, waiting out side when necessary, and, yes, wearing your PPE, is the best way to stay safe and unharmed.
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One Transported from Rollover MVA in New Windsor NEW WINDSOR, NY - Salisbury Mills FD responded to a rollover MVA at Little Britain Road/Station Road on April 23rd. New Windsor Police and EMS were at the scene. Eastbound traffic was forced onto Station Road while westbound traffic remained westbound past the scene. Firefighters discon nected batteries and made both vehicles safe. One subject was transported to Montefiore-St. Luke's Hospital. New Wind sor Police are investigating the cause.
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Tennessee: Joseph Lynn Murphy, 62 Rank: Chief Incident Date: December 17, 2024 Death Date: December 20,2024 Fire Department: Henderson County Fire Department Initial Summary: On Tuesday, December 17, 2024, Chief Joseph Lynn Murphy responded to a residential alarm. He then returned home. Later in the day, Chief Murphy suffered a cardiac event and was immediately transported to the hospital where he passed away on Fri day, December 20, 2024.
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Massachusetts: Jeffrey W. Albanese, 49 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: December 9, 2024 Death Date: December 21,2024 Fire Department: Brockton Fire Department Initial Summary: On Monday, December 9, 2024, Fire fighter Jeffrey W. Albanese was responding to a still alarm when he suffered a cardiovascular event. He was immediately transported to Signature Brockton Hospital. He was later transferred to Beth Israel Deaconess in Boston where he passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024.
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California: Kevin Skinner, 56 Rank: Fire Apparatus Engineer Incident Date: January 5, 2025 Death Date: January 5, 2025 Fire Department: Orange County Fire Authority Initial Summary: On Sunday, January 5, 2025, Fire Ap paratus Engineer Kevin Skinner responded to the scene of a residential fire. While searching for possible vic tims, he told his colleagues that he wasn't feeling well. Fellow firefighters helped him from the home when shortly after he collapsed. He was immediately trans ported to the Providence Mission Hospital where he was pronounced deceased. The cause of his death has yet to be determined. Maryland: Christopher Higgins, 46 Rank: Master Firefighter Incident Date: January 11, 2025 Death Date: January 11, 2025
Fire Department: Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services Initial Summary: On Saturday, January 11, 2025, the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services re sponded to a mutual aid call to a fire at a residence. Master Firefighter Christopher Higgins was the driver o f the first ladder truck on the scene. Wliile perform ing emergency operations on the exterior o f the struc ture, he experienced a medical emergency. First responders immediately initiated CPR and he was then transported to the hospital where he passed away. The cause o f his death has yet to be deter mined. Indiana: Adam "Pugsley" J. Kuspa, 41 Rank: Captain Incident Date: October 26, 2024 Death Date: January 6, 2025 Fire Department: Elkhart Fire Department Initial Summary: On Saturday, October 26,2024, Cap tain Adam "Pugsley” J. Kuspa was performing training at a movie theatre that was getting tom down. He stepped out of the ladder bucket and hurt his knee. He had surgery in December 2024 and was recuperating at home and attending physical therapy. On Monday, Janu ary 6, 2025, a blood clot broke lose in his leg and he suf fered a massive pulmonary embolism and passed away. Missouri: William "Bill" Nix, 72 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: January 16, 2025 Death Date: January 16, 2025 Fire Department: Thomasville Volunteer Fire Department Initial Summary: On Thursday, January 16, 2025, Thomasville Volunteer Fire Department personnel were responding to a residential fire. Firefighter William "Bill” Nix was riding in the front seat of an engine, when it ran off the right side of the roadway and over corrected before traveling off the left side of the road way, striking a ditch and overturning. Firefighter Nix was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver was transported to a Memphis hospital with serious injuries.
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Five S tru ctu re s Damaged as a R esult o f P ort J e rv is Garage Fire PORT JERVIS, NY - Port Jervis Fire Department was called to a reported garage fire in the city’s Fourth Ward, Thursday af ternoon, May 1st. Deputy Chief Jef frey Rhoades, who operated command, said he noticed calm black smoke as he left his nearby job to respond. Upon arrival mo ments later, he im mediately placed a second alarm call for assistance. Rhoades said he saw heavy flames coming from the garage at 130 Ball Street upon arrival. PJFD’s Howard Wheat Engine Co. 4 was already on scene, pulling hose and hooking up to a hydrant. However, with neighbor ing houses close together and in tense heat affecting the area, he called for mutual aid. “No matter what community you’re in, it’s always better to have a few extra firefighters that might have to be sent back than not to have enough. You can never be sure how much man power will arrive in the middle of a Monday through Friday work day,” Rhoades said. The extra help was beneficial as five structures were affected. The fire spread quickly garage-togarage, from the Ball Street garage to another directly behind it on Hammond Street. The in tense heat melted the siding on three houses, and flames ignited a large, still-standing tree trunk near the garages. No injuries were reported, and the cause remains under ini tial investigation. Units on scene or on standby included Port Jervis, Westfall, Matamoras, Huguenot, Milford, Sparrowbush, Montague, Middletown, along with Orange and Rockland Utilities and Port Jervis Police Department on scene.
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RESCUE 2: A C entury o f S ervice ON THE BOOK SHELF by John Malecky
RESCUE 2: A Century of Service Contributors: Jum Sandas, Michael Meyer and Glenn Usdin Available from: FSP Books & Videos 433 Main Street, Suite 2A Hudson, MAO 1749 1-800-522-8528 Email: support@fire-policeems.com www.fire-police-ems.com Price: $70.00 This is a heavy, hard covered book measuring 9 inches by 12 inches, with 223 pages of “m ag nificence.” To review this book it was evident that it was a labor of love. In the credits are listed a vast number of those who con tributed otherwise. The inside front and back covers and the first and last pages have the names of everyone who served on this company. There is an introduction followed by the present captain’s introduction. Rescue 2 was estab lished in the Borough of Brook lyn, New York in 1925, ten years after Rescue 1 was established in Manhattan by the same fire chief. The chapters, include Establish ing Rescue 2, Chief of D epart ment (three of their members became chief). Rescue Company 2 Captains, Current Officers and Members, Company History 1, Mission of Rescue Company 2, Unit Citation M eritorious Acts, Chief Ray Downey, A Legend From Rescue 2, Rescue Company 2 Medal Winners, Company His tory II, Members Who Made the
Supreme Sacrifice, September 11, 2001, Rescue Company No. 2 Rigs, Tools and Equipment, Com pany Elistory III, Firehouses Past and Present and Rescue 2; The “Busiest” Rescue Company in the City of New York. The book is filled with photos of all kinds, most without captions, but never theless associated with each chap ter. There were also a Searchlight Unit and a Water Tower who were assigned to the company that were manned by the personnel when special called. The names of each chapter dusts off vast, detailed in formation within them. It goes without saying that this is a book that anyone with an interest in the New York City Fire Department, or history for that matter, should consider purchasing. Compared to the contents, the price is very rea sonable.
Animal Rescue for Jamestown Fire Department JAMESTOWN, NY - On May 12th, the Jamestown Fire De partment of the second platoon was dispatched to the area of Dawson's metal for a reported dog over the embankment. En gine 4 went on scene and re quested Ladder 1 to the scene. The dog was rescued by Lt. Smith of Engine 4 who went down the embankment to bring the dog back up. The dog was okay and returned to its owners. JOHN SMITH
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TROY, NY - On April 18, 2025, the City of Troy Fire Depart ment was dispatched to 613 3rd Avenue for a reported structure fire on the second floor. The caller re ported an electrical fire. Engine One, Engine Four, Truck One, Truck Two, the Rescue Squad, and the Battalion Chief responded to the scene. At the time of the dispatch. En gine Two was out of service as it cross-staffs Medic Two, and Medic Three was off duty, as it is only staffed from 8 AM to 8 PM. This limited coverage is due to the City of Troy administration returning to normal staffing hours, despite a significant increase in ambulance call volume. Engine One arrived on scene with nothing showing from the front of the building. Truck One pulled in behind Engine One and began to set up. The officer from Engine One entered the building and encountered a smoke condi tion in the hallway. Fie notified the dispatcher that crews were investi gating further. As he reached the second floor and opened a door, he encountered heavy fire in a room and transmitted a Signal Thirty for a working structure fire. Additional firefighters entered the building and began evacuating residents on the first and third floors. A P/i-inch hand line was deployed to the second floor, and firefighters conducted a rapid search of the apartment. When the fire received a small amount of oxygen, it quickly grew into the in cipient stage and became visible
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Firefighters continued overhaul operations on the second floor while fire investigators began their inves tigation. Crews also assisted resi dents in retrieving pets and ensuring their safety. The fire is under investigation. The injured firefighter was trans ported to Samaritan Flospital and was unable to return to duty for his scheduled shift that night. No fur ther injuries were reported, and all occupants were accounted for. The injured firefighter has since returned to work.
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Early-Morning Duplex Fire with Burn Victim Prompts TWo-Alarm Response in Troy TROY, NY - On April 16, 2025, at 4:56 AM, the City of Troy Fire Department was dispatched to multiple calls reporting a structure fire at 303 2nd Street. Engine Six, Engine Four, Truck One, Truck Two, the Rescue Squad, and the Battalion Chief responded to the scene. The dispatcher informed the Battalion Chief that there was a working fire at the location. At the time. Engine Three was on a medical call on the Eastside of the city with Medic Two, which took Engine Two out of service due to cross-staffing. Medic Four was transporting a patient to the hospital on an EMS call, taking them off the box alarm, and Truck One — which cross-staffs Medic One — was also unavailable. This left no medic units available for other emergency calls in the city. Engine Six, located only one block away, notified dispatch that they were arriving on scene with heavy fire showing from the first floor of a two-story duplex, with exposure issues. They transmitted a Signal Thirty for a working structure fire. With fire pushing from the front of the structure, firefighters immediately deployed a lYi-inch hand line. The officer notified dispatch of heavy fire im pinging on an exposure building and transmitted a second alarm. The second alarm brought mu-
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tual aid from the City of Watervliet Fire Department and the Water vliet Arsenal Fire Department. Firefighters encountered a boarded-up doorway on the oppo site side of the fire building and were initially unsure if the struc ture was occupied. The officer on Engine Six then reported multiple explosions from the front of the structure and indicated they would initiate a transitional attack. While this was underway, a burn victim approached firefight ers with burns to the hands, having self-extricated from the second floor. Additional Troy Fire Depart ment resources arrived on scene. Firefighters made an aggressive interior push on the first floor, quickly beginning fire suppres sion. Truck Two set up behind En gine Six, and firefighters accessed the roof for vertical ventilation. A ladder was thrown to a secondfloor window for access. Mean while, Engine One moved up to Central Station as it was the only unit in the city still available for other calls. Firefighters conducted primary searches of the first and second floors and confirmed there were no
remaining occupants. They contin ued knocking down hotspots and checked the second floor for verti cal fire extension. Engine Three cleared its EMS call and responded to assist at the fire. Mutual aid crews supported suppression and overhaul opera tions. Firefighters on the roof re ported light smoke pushing from vent holes and the scuttle. Crews on the first floor were able to knock down the bulk of the fire within minutes, thanks to aggres sive tactics. Firefighters forced entry into the adjacent apartment — which was connected but boarded up — to check for fire ex tension or the presence of squat ters. Crews remained on scene for an extended period, overhauling the destroyed first-floor apartment and checking the second-floor knee wall for further fire spread. Approximately 20 minutes into the second alarm. Medic Four cleared the hospital and arrived on scene to transport the burn victim to Albany Medical Center. No fire fighters were injured, and the cause of the fire is under investi gation. The street was reopened later in the morning.
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Firefighters Rescue Itoo Tortoises from Second Alarm House Fire in Waterford TROY, NY - On April 17,2025, at 2:30 PM, the Northside Fire De partment, along with the Boght Fire Company and the Waterford Rescue Squad, was dispatched to 72 Saratoga Avenue for a reported structure fire. The caller stated that the house was on fire. Boght Car 10 and Northside’s Car 46 called en route to the scene and notified dis patchers that smoke was visible from a great distance. Car 46 arrived on scene to find a two-story wood-frame structure with heavy fire showing on the Bravo and Charlie sides. Command immediately transmitted a second alarm, bringing the Mechanicville Fire Department, Waterford Fire Department, Latham Fire Depart ment, Maplewood Fire Department, and Flalfmoon-Waterford Fire De partment to the scene. Command requested the police department to shut down Saratoga Avenue and confirmed the home was being evacuated. Fie notified dispatch that there were exposure is sues and that heavy fire was travel ing up the exterior wall to the second floor. Within minutes, the first-arriving engine pulled up in front of the structure. Firefighters deployed a P/i-inch hand line to the side of the house and began knock ing down the heavy fire. Additional mutual aid units arrived and estab lished a secondary water supply near the McDonald’s. During operations, one fire fighter sustained an injury and was transported to the hospital. As the
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fire progressed, it extended into the attic and second floor. Fleavy smoke began pushing from the eaves and roof peak. The Waterford and Me chanicville truck companies set up in front of the building and began roof operations. The Rapid Inter vention Team notified command of heavy fire blowing out the back of the building from the attic. Additional resources from the West Albany, Flillcrest, West Cres cent, and Clifton Park Fire Depart ments were called in for manpower, as the fire had become deeply seated in the attic. Firefighters advanced to the second floor and began pulling ceilings to access the fire. Crews on the exterior knocked down heavy fire to prevent spread to neighboring structures. Truck company firefighters re ported the presence of solar panels on the roof. Command requested a ventilation hole to assess attic con ditions. As conditions deteriorated, command ordered a tactical with drawal due to heavy fire blowing through the attic. Firefighters exited the building and truck companies opened their master streams. Master streams brought a sig nificant portion of the fire under control. Firefighters at the rear used a blitz fire to knock down fire in the attic. Crews on the Bravo side used a hand line to re-enter the rear first floor and extinguished remaining
fire there. Thick smoke continued to push from the roof, as attic fire re mained inaccessible to master streams. Command authorized re entry, and crews resumed interior at tack, pulling ceilings on the second floor to reach remaining fire. While inside, firefighters dis covered two tortoises and quickly rescued them, reuniting them with their grateful owner. The West Crescent Fire Depart ment arrived with their truck and set up on the Delta side, cutting addi tional ventilation holes. During con tinued operations, another firefighter was injured, evaluated by EMS on scene, and transported to the hospi tal. Crews remained on scene into the early evening, conducting exten sive overhaul of the severely dam aged structure. Firefighters pulled siding and soffit areas at the rear to check for hidden fire. Crews work ing from the bucket completed ven tilation, later reporting that the roof had been compromised. Multiple departments in the Town of Colonie and Saratoga County were placed on standby to ensure coverage. Both injured fire fighters were evaluated and released from the hospital shortly afterward. Fire investigators arrived on scene and began their investigation into the cause of the fire. No other in juries were reported. All units re turned to service just after 6:00 PM.
- JEFFREY BELSCHWINDER
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Shed Fire Extends to Residence in B lack Creek BLACK CREEK, NY - New Hudson Fire with auto aid from Cuba were dispatched to a shed fire with exposure to a mo bile home on April 25th. Upon arrival of NH E-1, size up con firmed the home was now involved, prompting NH Chief 2 to request additional engines and tankers for water supply and manpower. Crews made a rapid attack on the fire, with ex tensive overhaul to be performed. All units worked tirelessly for almost three hours to eradicate the red devil from the structures. Agencies on scene: (Allegany County) New Hud son Fire, Cuba Fire, Clarksville Fire, Rushford Fire, District 1 RIT, Cuba Ambulance, MTS Ambulance, District 1 & 2 Co ordinators (Cattaraugus County) Ischua Fire, Lyndon Fire.
BRUNSWICK, NY - On April 5, 2025, at 6:17 AM, the Brunswick No. 1 Fire Company, Center Brunswick Fire Company, Speigletown Fire Department, Moun tain View Fire Company (for the Rapid Intervention Crew), and Mo hawk Ambulance Service were dispatched to 180 McChesney Avenue. The caller reported that the roof was on fire. A heavy column of black smoke was visible from a mile away, from the top of Hoosick Street near the city line to Troy. The sheriff’s deputies arrived on scene and notified the dispatcher, confirming they had a working structure fire. Car 2 from the Brunswick No. 1 Fire Company arrived on scene to find heavy fire showing from the attic, with solar panels on the roof. Car 1 from Brunswick No. 1 transmitted the Signal 30 based on the arrival re port from the Assistant Chief. The Chief arrived on scene and imme diately transmitted the second alarm, bringing the Wynantskill Fire Department and Eagle Mills Fire Department to the scene. En gine 4-1 called en route four min utes into the fire and arrived on scene within four minutes due to light early-morning traffic on Hoosick Street. Firefighters im mediately took the driveway, con necting to a nearby hydrant at the end of the driveway. Engine-Lad der 35 arrived on scene and set up behind the first due apparatus, ex tending the ladder over the top of Engine 4-1. Firefighters deployed a P/4-inch hand line to the Alpha side of the structure and began to knock down the fire on the exte rior of the building. Command notified all units to avoid entering the structure due to the solar pan els on the roof. As mutual aid companies continued to arrive, they began to set up master streams in the drive way. Firefighters quickly began to knock down the heavy fire con dition using the master streams from the truck company and a 21//2-inch hand line. The focus was on knocking down the fire in the attic area. National Grid arrived on scene and began disconnecting the power to the home. Firefight ers were able to shut down the power to the home, but the solar panels on the roof could not be de-energized. Firefighters used their hand lines from the doorway on the first floor to knock down visible fire. On the Charlie side of the structure, firefighters still had a significant fire condition visible from the roof and the rear of the
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Brunswick No.l's pump operator getting firefighters' hand lines charged. building. They continued to use hand lines to knock down the re maining fire. Firefighters moved equipment from the front of the structure to clear the yard and avoid tripping hazards. As crews continued to work, the heavy fire condition in side the structure began to im prove. Rensselaer County Field Operations staff arrived on scene and began conducting their opera
tions. After the heavy fire was knocked down and crews exam ined the interior of the home, com mand allowed firefighters to enter, hit remaining hot spots, and con duct a primary search of the house. Within 40 minutes, firefighters had the entire incident under control. No injuries were reported. The fire is currently under investigation.
- JEFFREY BELSCHWINDER
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Two-Alarm Fire Damages North C entral Troy Home Under C onstruction TROY, NY - On April 23, 2025, at 6:44 PM, the City of Troy Fire Department responded to the area of 3012 7th Avenue for a re ported structure fire in a vacant building under construction. En gine Four, Engine One, Engine Six, Truck One, Truck Two, the Rescue Squad, Medic Three, and the Bat talion Chief responded to the scene. The dispatcher informed the Battalion Chief that multiple 911 calls were being received regarding the fire. Fire apparatus en route re ported a significant column of black smoke visible from both ends of the city in the clear evening sky. Upon arrival. Engine Four immediately transmitted a Signal Thirty for a working structure fire, reporting heavy fire showing from the roof. With a fire hydrant directly in front of the building. Engine Four quickly established a water supply. Firefighters deployed a small ladder to the front of the building to create a makeshift staircase. Upon entry, they discovered the building was heavily under construction, with significant fire conditions on the second floor and in the roof area. Command notified dispatch of exposure issues on both sides of the structure, with fire impinging on the Bravo side. A second alarm was transmitted, bringing in mutual aid from the City of Watervliet Fire Department and the Watervliet Ar senal Fire Department. Firefighters ascending to the roof reported the presence of 20pound propane cylinders. Crews in the bucket quickly knocked down the heavy fire conditions on the roof within minutes of establishing a water supply. Ventilation holes were cut to access fire in the cockloft, where heavy fire was pushing through the roof scuttle and vent hole. Firefighters on the second floor successfully knocked down the in terior fire before it could spread fur ther. As a precaution, crews deployed a P/i-inch hand line into the Delta exposure building, where radiant heat from the fire had melted siding. In the rear, firefight ers reported a porch fire and de ployed another P/i-inch hand line to extinguish it. Interior and rear crews reported the fire under control. Roof crews continued to address hotspots and conducted further ventilation to ac cess hidden fire. Overhaul opera tions were conducted throughout the structure. Both exposure build ings were checked for extension, with none found. National Grid arrived on scene and disconnected power to the building. Fire investigators began their investigation into the cause of the fire. The building owner had been working to renovate the struc ture to make it livable and improve
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N ew P a ltz R e scu e ’s C h ie f G oodnow A tte n d s “ EMS on th e H ill D ay” in W a s h in g to n D .C .
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Home Destroyed by Fire in Voorheesville VOORHEESVILLE, NY Voorheesville Fire Department re sponded to a call for a possible structure on Krystal Lane in the village of Voorheesville on Wednesday, April 16th at approx imately 2:30 RM. Albany County paramedics were first on the scene and re ported a smoke condition and at tempted entry to check for occupants, but were kept back due heavy smoke and visible fire. They also reported that ammuni tion was heard going off. 1st assistant Chief Hensel while en route transmitted a Sig nal 30 and requested mutual aid from New Salem Fire Department and a ladder truck from Guilderland Center Fire Department. The homeowner arrived on the scene and stated that only the family pet was inside. An offensive attack was un-
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New Paltz, NY (5/6/2025) - In April 2025, Emergency Medical Services agencies from all over the country were represented at “EMS on the Hill Day.” Hundreds of EMS officers and profes sionals gathered in Washington D.C. to meet with members of Congress, the Senate, the Assem bly, and key legisla tive committees to advocate on behalf of all EMS agencies nationwide. New Paltz Rescue Squad Chief, Matthew Goodnow, was among the 267 EMS representa tives from 44 U.S. states who at tended the event. “It was inspiring to be part of such an impactful movement with a diverse group of EMS leaders from across the country, all advocating for a com mon goal,” said Chief Goodnow. “The entire Emergency Medical Services industry across the nation is struggling to maintain financial stability and sustainability. We need legislative support at the highest level in order to begin to effect change” According to an article pub lished by EMS1, There is an ur gent need to address funding, career pathways and wellness sup port in EMS. The EMS system, a cornerstone of public health and safety, is facing an unprecedented crisis as underfunded departments struggle to provide essential care. Recent findings reveal that sys temic underfunding and lack of federal and state support have cre ated unsustainable working condi tions for paramedics and emergency care providers. The alarming trend is compounded by a growing shortage of EMS pro fessionals, leaving communities vulnerable to delayed emergency responses and inadequate care. The EMS workforce crisis is not only affecting patient outcomes, but is also taking a significant toll on those who dedicate their ca reers to saving lives. At a recent press conference, hosted by New Paltz Rescue Squad, Ulster County Executive, Jen Metzger, and other local gov ernment and first responder offi cials announced a plan to invest nearly $5million into the County’s EMS infrastructure. Chief Good now was a key presenter, citing in adequate government funding, reimbursement, and support as a main contributor to the struggles his and other EMS agencies have been facing in recent years and will continue to face in coming years without significant change. “We are fortunate to live and op erate in a Town that truly values its constituents and their health and wellbeing by supporting and in vesting in what you would think would be considered ‘essential’ to all State and local community
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Chief Matthew Goodnow of New Paltz Rescue Squad at EMS on the Hill Day. leaders, emergency medical re sponse,” Chief Goodnow stated, “but even with the full support of our local government and commu nity leaders, we are struggling to continue to meet the demands of our growing community,” he con tinued. New Paltz Rescue Squad, along with 4 other main ALS (Ad vanced Life Support) agencies will be an integral part of the new Ulster County plan to save EMS in their area. New Paltz Rescue Squad boasts a 100% in district call re sponse rate which they attribute to a strong leadership team and the tireless efforts of their dedicated staff and volunteers. Chief Good now sang the praises of his providers by saying, “No matter the time, the weather, the circum stances, when someone calls 911 in our area, they expect and deserve to be met by a competent, compas sionate provider in a timely fashion. My providers are tired, they are worn out, but they answer the call.” In New York State, essential services are defined as those deemed crucial for public health, safety, and the continued operation of essential businesses and govern ment. These “essential services” are able to secure exclusive state and
federal government funding and subsidies for staffing, supplies, ed ucation & training, and other nec essary elements of sustaining their operations. Police and Fire Depart ments fall under this category, but while a handful of other states have designated EMS as an essential service. Emergency Medical Serv ices continues the fight to be added to this list in the state of New York. About New Paltz Rescue Squad Inc. The New Paltz Rescue Squad is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing state-of-the-art, pre hospital care, support, and educa tion for our community. Our Rescue Squad has been committed to excellence since its founding in April of 1973. Since then, we have been a leading provider of Emer gency Medical Services in the Hud son Valley while remaining, always, a community-based organ ization. What separates Rescue from other ambulance services has been our enduring culture of in tegrity, empathy, respect and patient advocacy. For more information, visit us at www.NewPaltzRescue.org
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NEWBURGH, NY - Coldenham Fire Department responded to a tractor-trailer/van rollover on the State Route 17K/lnterstate 84 off-ramp on May 8th. New York State Police, Town of Newburgh Police, and Town of Newburgh EMS were on scene. The driver of the van was transported to Montefiore-St. Luke's Hospital by Town of Newburgh EMS. The eastbound lane of State Route 17K was closed, and all traffic was diverted to Interstate 84 eastbound. Firefighters used a light tower at the scene, made the vehicle safe from hazards, and stood by for the tow truck to upright the van. New York State Police are investigating the cause.
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Brookhaven FD Battles Barn Fire YAPHANK, NY - On Friday, April 11th, at approximately 1:25 PM, the Brookhaven Fire Department along with mutual aid companies operated at a working barn fire on Horseblock Road. No injuries were reported, and the fire is currently under investigation. Units operated under the command of 5-3-30.
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One Dead and Two Injured in M astic Residential Blaze MASTIC, NY - On Monday, May 5th, at approximately 6:20 PM, the Mastic Fire Department was dispatched to a re port of a house fire on Overlook Drive off Edgewood Street. Initial re ports from dispatch indicated that occu pants were trapped inside the home. Mastic Fire Department Chiefs Steve Januszkiewicz and Rudy Sunderman responded to the scene. Upon arrival. Assistant Chief Sunderman encountered a fully involved structure with re ports from bystanders that one person was trapped inside. A working fire was declared. The first-due engine was Mastic En gine 1. Crews immediately went to work, stretching multiple han dlines. Additional crews from neighboring agencies were acti vated under the mutual aid plan to assist. Firefighters battled heavy fire conditions for an extended period. According to police and other officials, one person—a 56-yearold male—was found deceased on the back deck of the home. At least two other occupants, both in their 80s, were transported to a local hospital with burns and smoke inhalation. At least one firefighter was also reported in jured. Mutual aid was provided by the Brookhaven, Bellport, Center Moriches, East Moriches, Mastic Beach, Ridge, and Manorville Fire Departments. EMS opera tions were under the command of Mastic Ambulance, with assis tance from Shirley, Manorville, Mastic Beach, South Country, Ridge Fire Department Ambu lance, and Stony Brook Univer sity Hospital Medic 65.
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Yaphank Car Fire Extends to Brush YAPHANK, NY - On April 23rd around 12:00 PM, the Yaphank Fire Department was activated for a reported car fire on Lin coln Rd. On arrival of 5-30-7, they found a fully involved car with extension to brush. Crews extinguished all fire and started mop up before going back into service. JOHN WALTHERS- SUFFOLK FIRE PHOTOS
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EMS setting up firefighter rehab at a fatal house fire in Mastic, May 5th.
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North Patchogue Fire Department Heavy Rescue 5-17-5 operating on a recent mutual aid water rescue to Blue Point Fire Department.
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Coram Fire Department 1988 Mack CF/Saulsbury/Baker 75’Aerialscope 1500GPM/250GAL operating at a recent brush fire.
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Chaplain’s Corner Didymus McHugh
When I was teaching a class with a friend, he would always teach the students that we need 8 12 hugs a day. I am currently read ing the book “The Blessing”, by John Trent and Gary Smalley”, and it reminded me of that. The book talks about how important touch is. Children need the nurturing touch from their fathers. It also refers to a UCLA study that it helps maintain emotional and physical health. I know that we teach everyone not to touch and that translates to many people who can benefit from a hug never receive them. How many of our children, or older peo ple are yearning for a hug. What about those who live alone or are going through tough times? I have told people that if they want they could cry on my shoul ders because I was there to help them and they could tell me what they wanted. I had a large gentle man, the size of a football player, tell me things from his childhood and he broke down crying on my shoulder. He needed a hug and en
couragement that he never received growing up. Many of us may have grown up with parents who were distant. Some people in certain cultures are more “cold” where affection is not shown, but they are the ones missing out. When I was growing up, there was nothing like getting a hug from a grandmother or one of the last thing that my father did before he died was give me a hug. Dad did not hug, that is the way that he was raised. Some of the benefits of hugging is that it lowers the blood pressure, heart rate, the release of cortisol (the stress hormone), and anxiety. It in creases oxytocin (which makes us happier), strengthen the immune sys tem, and brings comfort. Well, sometimes you may not have someone around but you have your dog around. You should be able to get the same benefit from the dog. You can also hug a cow, yes a cow, that is called cow cuddling. There are plenty of people that need a hug, maybe you are one of them. You can never have too many hugs. You can always give a hug back.
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Bethpage FD Engine 905 operating at a working fire on Easter Sunday in South Farmingdale Fire District.
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The Front Seat for Non-Line Officers In spite of our best recruitment/retainment efforts the vol unteer fire service is still experiencing shortages. That’s why more and more the “front seat” typically occupied by an officer will be occupied by a non-line officer or “black hat”. Sadly, in spite of these circum stances many volunteer com panies do not provide enough opportunities for non-line offi cers to step into that role when called upon. This could have drastic effects not only for the communities we serve but also the future of volunteer compa nies when firefighters do not get the opportunities to ad vance themselves. The bottom line is all volunteer firefighters must be prepared to take on the role of officer and the responsibilities of the front seat. The first step is to ensure you have an adequate crew in accor dance with departmental SOPs. Typically, volunteer departments must minimally have a driver, of ficer and at least one interior firefighter. The term adequate is also in reference to experience i.e. probationary firefighters. Yes, they can assist on scene but acting officers need to real ize the limitations of inexperi enced crew members. Always remember that as an officer YOU are responsible for the safety of your crew! Non-line officers may feel over whelmed with all that is going on even to less complex calls. It is an obvious advantage then for a non-line officer to have an expe rienced driver as that position has several responsibilities (in cluding but not limited to direc tions to a scene, pump operation and PAR) that the officer will then not have to concern them selves with full-well knowing it is in capable hands. Still, it is the officer who must turn the siren on, use the airhorn to clear inter sections and assist the driver with lane traffic and all while get ting ready! Lastly, it is the officer who must either assign a crew or designate a firefighter in the rear to establish crews. This in cludes ensuring that each crew member has at least one tool,
specific to their assignment in their hands when they exit the apparatus. On that note limiting basic mis takes is key to being a success ful officer. It is still the officer’s responsibility to properly place the apparatus and informing the driver where to start operations assuming you are the first piece in and not being directed by an established 1C. Expecting a fire at every scene helps to establish the necessary mentality and so properly placing an engine leav ing room for truck operations will go a long way. An engine will typ ically have at least 1000 ft of LDH and can easily make room for a truck in front of a structure mak ing it easier to start operations including forcible entry and lad ders for ventilation. Officers also have to take into account appa ratus positioning from the stand point of hydrant availability and running lines across roads. En route it is the officer who must pay the most attention to radio communications. This ele ment is likely going to be the most challenging for a non-line officer to be successful at and only because the opportunities to practice and polish the skill of talking on the radio is just not available. Make sure all firefight
ers on the rig are on the correct channel. From there follow two simple rules when communicat ing on the radio. First, listen, lis ten, listen BEFORE talking! This will ensure you don’t tie up air time for other critical information coming in such as updates on victim searches. The second rule is BE CONCISE. This will also free up air time while not step ping on other crews as they communicate their own opera tions. One last note on radio communi cations would be to repeat any orders received back to the 1C. This will ensure any orders have been acknowledged and under stood. Assuming no orders have been received it is up to officer to establish command or be the ONLY firefighter to report to the 1C for any orders in accordance with the unity of command. Arguably, the second most chal lenging responsibility is size-up and again this is due to lack of opportunities. Understand though as a firefighter in the rear seat you should be conducting your own size-up, the only differ ence being having to communi cate that size-up to command. The nuances of a CAN (condi tions, actions, needs) report will be a follow-up to this article for
now just note that it is the officer who will provide dispatch with what the existing conditions are for a given fire call, what actions are being taken by the crew and what resources also need to be obtained or downgraded. Lastly, is the concept of leader ship. Once on scene an officer must keep their crew together and maintain accountability. Lead by setting the example not by finger pointing. Be ready to work and set the tone and expec tation that your crew be ready to work behind you. Remember to stick to your assignment and DO NOT FREELANCE! The worst de cision an officer can make is not making a decision. As mentioned, opportunities are crucial for non-line officers to be successful. The non-line officer is going to be overwhelmed at first and unfortunately there re ally isn’t much chance for a learning curve considering the potential stakes. The good news is settling in to the role of an offi cer really doesn’t take long espe cially with opportunities to drill and/or hone the necessary skills prior to. All firefighters should really in sist on having the chance to be an officer. In many cases when live fire drills are conducted driv ing in to a tower or other simu lated fire scene it is easy enough
to designate a non-officer in charge with an officer or chief providing feedback after the fact. This would not only provide practice and a confidence booster for the non-officer but would also benefit the officer/chief honing their own skills from a different perspective that of an instructor. Next would be taking the skills developed in drill and having non-line officers occupy the front seat for “smells and bells” calls such as fire alarm drops or traffic control for an MVA. Remember, being an officer isn’t for every one; your decisions will affect not only your crew but possibly the entire operation. If you’re not comfortable in the front seat or if you think you need more training then don’t sit there. On the flip side, if you’re a chief/officer and for whatever reason don’t provide opportuni ties for your firefighters to grow and advance into the front seat then you should resign. Leaders train their successors. It is nec essary on the local level and vital for the survival of the volunteer fire service. *This article is based on the ex perience and drill presentation from Asst. Chief Chris Van Buskirk. - JOSEPH CEA
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Easter Fire K ills 3 in Queens QUEENS, NY - Tragedy struck a quiet Queens neighborhood early on Easter morning when a fire erupted in a private home. Preliminary reports indicate that three occupants were fatally injured, along with reports of five others suffer ing various injuries and being treated at a local hospital. The blaze occurred shortly before 2:00 AM at 87-25 Chevy Chase Street, Jamaica Estates, Queens. The FDNY is investigating the cause of the fire.
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NYPD Officers and Civilian Injured in Brooklyn Car Accident BROOKLYN, NY - Several on-duty NYPD officers and a civilian suffered injuries in a vehicle col lision shortly after 7:00 PM, May 7th, in the Bedford-Stuyvesant section of the borough. The in jured officers were transported by Hatzalah Volunteer EMS, along with FDNY EMS, via NYPD escort to Kings County Hospital in Brooklyn. STEVE WHITE
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Second-Alarm in Staten Island STATEN ISLAND, NY - On April 29th, firefighters were dis patched on 2-2 box 0076 to 26 Prospect Ave. On arrival, fire was found on the second-floor of a two-and-a-half-story pri vate dwelling. Two Maydays were transmitted and cleared. One firefighter was treated by EMS on scene.
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