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In this issue... Valley Stream, FDNY Working Together A borderline box call brings Valley Stream and FDNY crews to the same commercial fire. See story on page 16
Wind-Pushed Deer Park Fire Deer Park responds to what is initially thought to be two houses on fire.
See story on page 26
2 Injured in Hicksville Blaze Two people are transported after a two-hour fight at a house fire.
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Fatal MVA in Middle Island Three people are reported killed in a near-midnight multi-car MVA.
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4th Battalion Fundraiser Proceeds from this annual event go to the Nassau County Firefighters Burn Center Foundation. See story on page 60
Obituaries Fire District Attorney Dick Nolan RVC Former Mayor and Firefighter Eugene J. Murray
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From the Editor’s Desk Dennis Whittam, Editor
Refresh Your Driving Skills In 1959, I sat in the driver’s seat of a brandnew Mack C model pumper. I was no different than the kids of today, who visit our firehouses and sit in the rigs, dreaming of driving to a fire. When I joined the volunteer fire service in 1992, who would have ever thought that I would become qualified to drive my departments Mack CF and go on to become part of a team of dedicated drivers and pump operators that teach others to do the same? Unlike the days of the past, today’s chauffers and pump operators are trained to teach others. For now, I will put aside pump operations and ladder operations and talk about driver training. Recently, the insurance companies that represent the fire services have set up a program that trains the trainer how to make sure your department’s drivers can safely operate their vehicles. The driver “train the trainer” course is a 16-hour course that covers every aspect of driving. Once your department’s driving team takes the course, they are then qualified to set up a program that all drivers can follow to learn to drive and to refresh as recom-
mended by your agency. Now that the weather has started to warm up, the drivers in many departments re-qualify by taking a road test along with a cone course that challenges the driver’s judgement and skills. Drivers also take an in-class course that reviews emergency vehicle driving laws, vehicle dynamics, braking systems and a host of other topics that drivers must understand for safe vehicle operation. The in-class portion of the training covers the proper use of emergency lighting and the use of sirens. Many organizations utilize Automated Traffic Control Systems. The classroom is the perfect place to review the system’s operating features and limitations. For the members who do not drive in your department, the course covers the proper use of hand signals and radio procedures when directing the drivers as they back up. I could go on about the course, but I am sure you have your own driver refresher course. The purpose of my editorial is to remind you that springtime is the perfect time to refresh yourselves on the principles of safe driving and to
Announcements HUNTINGTON FIRE DEPARTMENT 8TH ANNUAL HOEDOWN' The Huntington Fire Department will hold its 8th Annual Huntington Hoedown Outdoor Country Concert on June 8, 2019, from 1800 to 2300 at the Huntington Fire Department, 1 Leverich Place in Huntington. The event is hosted by Protection Hose Company 1 and will feature line dancing, beer, wine and barbecue, raffles and a 50/50. Tickets are $40 at the door, or $35 pre-event. Tickets can be purchased from any Hose Company member or www.huntingtonhoedown.brownpapertickets.com.
BELLPORT FIRE DEPARTMENT COMEDY NIGHT The Bellport Fire Department will hold its Bellport Comedy Night on May 11, 2019, at the Bellport Firehouse, 161 Main Street, Bellport at 6:30 p.m. Dinner and the show are $45 per person and includes beer/wine/soda, coffee, dessert. Door prizes will be awarded and a 50/50 will be held. For tickets call John at 631-433-2800 or go to Bellport Fire Department on EventBrite.
YAPHANK FD LADIES AUXILIARY BLOOD DRIVE The Yaphank Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary will be holding a Blood Drive on Wednesday, June 26, 2019, from 1430 to 2030 at the Yaphank Firehouse on Main Street. ALL DONORS WILL RECEIVE TWO METS TICKETS! Eligibility: Bring ID with a signature or photo. Minimum weight is 110 pounds. Age 16 to 75 (16-year olds must have parental permission. Age 76 and over need a doctor’s note). Eat well (low fat) and drink fluids. No tattoos for past 12 months. To schedule an appointment please contact Barbara at 631-456-0395. As usual, refreshments and homemade cookies will be served. (More Announcements on page 33)
re-familiarize yourself with the driving skills that you may take for granted. It is the officer’s job to remind drivers to slow down when your adrenalin kicks in. When backing up, follow your department’s protocol to insure a safe backup operation. Wear your seatbelt and make sure the members riding with you are also wearing their seatbelts. Springtime is the perfect time to hone your driving skills, so they are ready to react safely when something goes awry. Encourage your driving instructors to take an Emergency Vehicle Driver Training course. - Dennis
TERRY FARRELL FIREFIGHTERS FUND 2019 SLOMO & CINDY SILVIAN SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION NAME OF STUDENT______________________________________ DATE OF BIRTH ________________________________________ SCHOOL ATTENDING IN FALL____________________________ HOME ADDRESS ________________________________________ TOWN, ZIP ______________________________________________ HOME PHONE __________________________________________ NAME OF FIREFIGHTER ________________________________ RELATIONSHIP
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FIRE DEPT ______________________________________________ All applications must be received by JULY 20, 2019. The will be approximately 16 awards in total which will be drawn by lottery on Sunday, July 28, 2019. The scholarships awards are only offered to the children of firefighters attending VOCATIONAL OR PAROCHIAL schools. Additionally, firefighter and student must reside in NASSAU or SUFFOLK COUNTY. The Eligible schools shall include any ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE OR HIGH SCHOOL; any COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY or VOCATIONAL TRAINING INSTITUTE which is NYS Accredited.
Mail applications to: TERRY FARRELL FIREFIGHTERS FUND 510 GRUMMAN ROAD WEST, SUITE 214 BETHPAGE, NY 11714
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1 Burned at Copiague Condo Fire
The Copiague Fire Department was called to a house fire on South Great Neck Road just before 0300, on February 15, 2019. Third Assistant Chief Broyles arrived to smoke showing. First and Second Assistant Chiefs Nuzzi and Miller arrived shortly after. The second floor of the home was well involved when Engine 1-3-10 stretched two lines to the house with the crew of Engine 1-3-7. Ladder 1-3-4 put its bucket to the second floor. Amityville Ladder 1-1-5 was RIT. It took about 40 minutes to bring the fire under control with one of the two female occupants suffering burns to the back. She was taken to Good Samaritan Hospital; the other female was uninjured. Lindenhurst and North Lindenhurst stood by. - Fire News photos by Paul Mazza
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52 Displaced in Melville Apartment Blaze The Melville Fire Department battled a raging wind-driven fire at the Avalon Court apartment complex on March 23, 2019. The fire was already through the roof and spreading rapidly when firefighters arrived. Four aerial ladders were utilized in addition to numerous hoselines; 52 residents were displaced from the 17 units in the building, which was heavily damaged. One child suffered burns to the arm and was taken to Good Samaritan Hospital. Two firefighters also sustained injuries, with one transported to Plainview Hospital with a shoulder injury and the second treated at the scene for a shoulder injury. Assistant Chief David Kaplan was in command, supported by Assistant Chiefs Bill Schmitt and Jason Bernfeld. The Huntington Fire Marshal and Suffolk Police Arson Squad investigated. Mutual aid came from East Farmingdale, Wyandanch, Huntington, Huntington Manor, Greenlawn, Farmingdale, Syosset, Bethpage, Plainview, Deer Park, North Lindenhurst, Huntington Community First Aid Squad, Wyandanch-Wheatley Heights VAC, Suffolk Fire-Rescue Coordinators and OEM, and the American Red Cross. - Fire News story by Steve Silverman, photos courtesy Deb Archer, Joseph C. Sperber, Kevin Imm and Bryan Lopez
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Freeport House Fire
On March 18, 2019, Freeport 1st Assistant Chief Johnson notified Firecom of a working fire on Miller Avenue. Engine 216 began to extinguish an exterior fire near the chimney, as crews forced entry to check for extension. - Fire News photos by OverTheEdgePhotography.com
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Holtsville Commercial Generator Fire On February 25, 2019, the Holtsville Fire Department responded for a large commercial generator on fire to the rear of the H.O. Penn machinery company on Middle Avenue. Assistant Chief Douglas Costello was met with an active fire. Engine 6 quickly extinguished the fire without further incident and no injuries were reported. - Fire News photo provided courtesy of Holtsville FD
Islip Terrace Garage Fire On March 17, 2019, the Islip Terrace Fire Department was activated for a structure fire on Beech Street. Second Assistant Chief Walter Redmond advised units of a structure fire in a detached garage with an office attached. The first-due engine stretched two lines and Chief Tom Quagliara assumed command. It took 30 minutes to extinguish the blaze and no injuries were reported. Mutual aid departments included Islip, Central Islip and Islip Exchange Ambulance. - Fire New photo by Ken Bradbury
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Apartments Destroyed in Central Islip The Central Islip Fire Department was called to a fire at the Plymouth Village Condominium complex on Adams Road at 0043 on March 14, 2019. Crews found multiple units fully involved. Engine companies stretched lines, but conditions deteriorated and all members were pulled. The fire went through the attic and roof, forcing the evacuation. It took over an hour to bring the fire under control with the handlines and multiple master streams. Mutual aid came from East Brentwood, Brentwood, Hauppauge, East Islip and Islip Terrace. The Brentwood Legion Ambulance Corps and Central IslipHauppauge Ambulance were also on scene. Nearly two dozen residents were displaced by the fire and the Red Cross was requested to assist. There were no injuries and the cause of the fire was under investigation. Chief of Department Murphy was in charge. - Fire News photos by Paul Mazza, Joseph C. Sperber, Bryan Lopez and Charles A. Murphy, CIFD Photo Unit
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South Hempstead Electrical Fire The South Hempstead Fire Department transmitted a working fire on the morning of March 17, 2019. Smoke was seen coming from the first- and secondfloor windows of a two-story private dwelling on Irene Street. After further investigation, a fire in the electrical service in the basement was discovered and extinguished. - Fire News photo by FirstOnScenePhotos.com
Copiague Garage Fire Extends The Copiague Fire Department was called to a garage fire on Bergen Court on the morning of March 17, 2019. Second Assistant Chief Miller arrived and found a detached garage well involved and extending to the house. The crew from Engine 1-3-10 stretched and operated two lines while the crew from Ladder 1-3-4 made entry. The fire was knocked down and under control in about 30 minutes. Lindenhurst responded as RIT. - Fire News photo by Paul Mazza
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Dix Hills Garage Fire On March 11, 2019, the Dix Hills Fire Department was alerted for a house fire on Talisman Drive. Arriving units found smoke showing from a two-car attached garage. Crews stretched one line into the home and the fire was quickly knocked down. A dog was rescued from the smoke-filled home and given to EMS. The cause of the fire was under investigation. -Fire News photos by ImmsterFirePhotos.com
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Good Stop in Bridgehampton
Members of the Bridgehampton Fire Department, along with mutual aid from Sag Harbor, East Hampton and Southampton, battled a structure fire on Chester Avenue in Bridgehampton on March 14, 2019. Under the command of Bridgehampton Chief Chuck Broad-meadow — who lived across the street — firefighters were able to make an aggressive interior attack and save the structure, which was not occupied at the time. The fire was extinguished without incident, and representatives from the Southampton Town Fire Marshal’s Office were on scene to determine cause and origin. -Fire News photos by Michael Heller
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Valley Stream, FDNY Work Together
The Valley Stream Fire department received a call for a building fire on West Merrick Road on the morning of March 19, 2019. Simultaneously, the FDNY received an alarm for the same area which is a borderline box between Nassau and Queens. Companies
from both departments arrived and worked together to extinguish a small electrical fire on the roof of a single-story commercial building. - Fire News photo by FirstOnScenePhotos.com
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Live Wires Make Firefight Difficult
On March 19, 2019, at 2316, the Deer Park Fire Department responded to primary wires down and a fully involved car fire on Grand Boulevard. Trying to knock down the car fire with the live wires only about 25 feet away was problematic while awaiting PSE&G to shut down the power. Under the command of Chief Phil Scarfi, crews attacked the vehicle with a handline from the backyard through a fence that had burned away. - Fire News photos by BTFirePhoto.com and Paul Mazza
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Glen Cove Plumbing Supply Blaze Shortly after 2200 on March 11, 2019, the Glen Cove Fire Department was called to smoke from a building on Morris Avenue. When firefighters arrived, they were met with a heavy smoke condition in the area. Upon further investigation fire was found in a large, single-story commercial building housing plumbing supplies. Multiple alarms were sounded as the firefight ensued. Firefighter’s efforts were hampered by low water pressure in the area, strong winds, and combustible materials. The operation continued into the next day as firefighters continued to overhaul and hit hot spots. Dozens of departments from nearly every battalion in Nassau County were called including marine units from Bayville, Port Washington and the FDNY. The cause of the fire was under investigation. - Fire News photos by K2MPhotography.com, Paul Mazza, Bryan Lopez and PuckStopperPhotography.com
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1 Injured at Brentwood Fire
The Brentwood Fire Department responded to a house fire on Ocean Avenue just after 0300 March 30, 2019, in the Baywood section of their district. First Assistant Chief Boyle found the front of the house burning and the fire spreading. Engine, ladder and rescue units responded, two lines were stretched and the fire was brought under control in about 30 minutes. The homeowner, who was inside at the time of the fire, was injured while escaping through a window and was taken to a local hospital. The cause of the fire was under investigation. - Fire News photos by Paul Mazza
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Lawrence Fire Snuffed On March 13, 2019, the Lawrence-Cedarhurst Fire Department was dispatched for a report of a roof fire on Causeway in Lawrence. Upon arrival of the first-due units, fire was found in the third floor ceiling. Crews from Engine 326 stretched a line to the fire floor and quickly extinguished the fire. - Fire News photo by OverTheEdgePhotography.com
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House Fire in Shirley
On March 2, 2019, the Mastic Beach Fire Department, Mastic Beach Ambulance and the SCPD responded to a house fire on Brushwood Drive, between Sportsman Court and Oakwood Drive. The fire was confined to the kitchen area with heavy smoke damage throughout the residence. Mastic responded to the scene on mutual aid, and Brookhaven covered. - Fire News photos by LIHotShots.smugmug.com
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Quick Work in Hicksville
On March 27, 2019, the Hicksville Fire Department was alerted for a house fire on West Avenue. Arriving units found a fire in the wall that extended to the exterior of the two-story home. Engine 932 quickly got water on the fire before it extended to the second floor. The cause was under investigation. - Fire News photos by ImmsterFirePhotos.com
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Setauket House Fire
On April 4, 2019, Setauket firefighters responded to a fire on Cabin Lane in Setauket. Crews arrived to find the front of the house engulfed in flames across the bottom of the building. Mutual aid came from Stony Brook, Port Jefferson and Terryville. Fire damage was primarily limited to the front of the structure; two dogs were rescued from the fire. - Fire News photos by Robert O’Rourk
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Wind-Pushed Fire in Deer Park On April 3, 2019, at 2209, the Deer Park Fire Department responded to Sunburst Drive for multiple calls reporting the possibility of two houses on fire. Initial crews in reported a house fire and a fully-involved auto. Chief Phil Scarfi requested mutual aid from neighboring departments. Heavy winds caused fire damage to the siding on an adjoining house. - Fire News photos by BTFirePhoto.com, Bryan Lopez and Paul Mazza
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Muttontown 3-Alarmer
On April 7, 2019, the East Norwich Fire Department, along with multiple North Shore fire departments, battled a three-alarm fire on Edge Court in Muttontown. A car fire in the driveway extended to another car and into the two-story home. No injuries were reported and the cause was under investigation. - Fire News photos by ImmsterFirePhotos.com
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Bellport House Fire
On April 8, 2019, the Bellport Fire Department was activated for a reported residential structure fire on Pace Avenue. Commanding units were met with heavy fire showing from the front of the home, and mutual aid was requested from Hagerman and Brookhaven. Multiple attack lines were put into operation and the fire took over an hour to
bring under control. Two occupants of the home were treated for smoke inhalation and two dogs perished. Suffolk Police requested the SPCA to the scene and the homeowner was arrested on charges of animal cruelty after three other dogs were found chained in her backyard with no food or water. - Fire News photo by Bryan Lopez
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North Bellmore House Fire
The North Bellmore Fire Department was called to a house fire in dwelling. One handline was stretched and put into operation. All the dead end of Linwood Avenue off Poplar Street on March 19, fire units were under the command of North Bellmore Chief of 2019. Responding units were advised the side of the house was on Department George Serviss. - Fire News photos by K2MPhotography.com fire. Upon further investigation, fire was found in the wall around the chimney area on the number two side of the single-story private
Lawrence-Cedarhurst Handles Arson
The Lawrence-Cedarhurst Fire Department battled a raging fire in a private dwelling on the morning of March 21, 2019, on First Street. Local newspapers reported that a 21-year-old man was involved in a criminal act in the neighborhood and was hiding in the home’s garage until he set a fire which quickly engulfed the house. Mutual aid companies responded to the scene. - Fire News photos by FirstOnScenePhotos.com
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East Northport Mixed-Use Fire
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Mixed-Use Fire...Continued
On March 23, 2019, the East Northport Fire Department was activated for a structure fire on Larkfield Road. Firefighters arrived to a heavy smoke condition in the cockloft above the second floor in an apartment complex with commercial storefronts below. Crews were confronted with heavy fire driven by high winds. Residents were evacuated and the Red Cross was called. Mutual aid came from Northport, Commack, Greenlawn, Centerport, Kings Park and Dix Hills, with Huntington Manor on standby. There were approximately 100 residents evacuated with no injuries reported. One firefighter was transported to Huntington Hospital with a shoulder injury. - Fire News photos by Steve Silverman and Joseph C. Sperber
Announcements SHOTGUN COMPETITION On Saturday, May 18, 2019, the Fire Marshal Association of Suffolk County (FMASCO) will hold its annual Shotgun Competition (Trap) and Barbeque at the Long Island Shooting Range in Ridge. Proceeds of the event go towards the Suffolk County Volunteer Firefighter Burn Center and Firefighters Cancer Support Network - New York. For more information please contact Kevin Peterson at 631-495-6467.
FMASCO TO HOLD ROCK FEST AT BROOKHAVEN FIRE DEPARTMENT The Brookhaven Fire Department will hold their 5th Annual Rock Fest 2019 on Saturday, June 1, 2019. Gates open at 1600; show starts at 1700. The cost of the ticket is $20 per person. Refreshments and raffles will be available for purchase. No outside food or beverages are permitted. Bring your own chair or blanket for a night of great music and fun. At Brookhaven Fireman’s Park on Montauk Highway and Old Town Road, across from headquarters. For more info: www.BrookhavenFD.com or Mike Verni at 631-774-7309 or Anthony Verni at 631-554-6754.
WHERE ARE YOUR DEPARTMENT’S PHOTOS? Fire News would like to remind its readers that we are always happy to receive photos and stories from departments who have never been in our paper. E-mail your photos to li@firenews.com. Photos should be high resolution (300 dpi or better); do not retouch, crop, alter or reduce your photos in size. Send two to four photos per incident with a brief write-up of the incident, event, or family news, which includes basic “who, what, when, and where information.”
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Brentwood Home Gutted
On April 4, 2019, the Brentwood Fire Department was activated for a residential structure fire on Park Avenue. Command units were met with heavy smoke showing and visible fire and requested mutual aid from East Brentwood and Central Islip. Crews initially made an aggressive attack on the fire but, due to conditions, operations
were ordered exterior only. Heavy winds fueled the blaze making firefighting efforts difficult. The fire completely gutted the home. One firefighter was treated for minor injuries on scene. - Fire News photos by Bryan Lopez
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Hempstead Basement Fire Stopped
Firefighters operated at the scene of a South Hempstead fire on the morning of March 17, 2019, in the basement of a two-story private dwelling on Irene Street off Central Avenue. There was extension to the first floor; however, all visible fire was quickly knocked down. Mutual aid came from Baldwin, Hempstead, Rockville Centre and
West Hempstead. The cause of the fire was under investigation and all fire department units were under the command of South Hempstead Chief of Department John Kelly. - Fire News photo by K2MPhotography.com
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Home Gutted in Lindenhurst
In the early morning of March 17, 2019, the Lindenhurst Fire Department was activated for a residential structure fire on South High Street. Dispatch was taking multiple calls from neighbors on the block stating heavy fire was visible. Command units were met
with a fully engulfed structure and transmitted a request for mutual aid from North Lindenhurst and Copiague. The fire took nearly 40 mins to be placed under control and completely gutted the home. No injuries were reported. - Fire News photo by Bryan Lopez
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2 Injured at Hicksville Blaze
On March 9, 2019, at 0733, the Hicksville Fire Department was alerted for a house fire on Bunker Lane. Units arrived to heavy fire showing from the first floor of a two-story home. Engine 933 stretched a 2-1/2 inch line to the front of the house. Hicksville EMS worked on two aided, while Bethpage Ladder 4 set up in front. Mutual aid was called from East Meadow, Bethpage, Plainview and Syosset; Levittown and Jericho covered. The fire was brought under control at 0910 and the two occupants treated were transported to Nassau University Medical Center. - Fire News photos by ImmsterFirePhotos.com
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Multi-Car Fire in Bohemia On April 7, 2019, the Bohemia Fire Department was activated for multiple cars on fire at a business on Sunrise Highway in Bohemia. Chief Brian O’Neill and Assistant Chief Scott Thompson arrived, followed by Engine 1, 2 and 7, Ladder 3, Quints 4 and 6, Fire Police 9 and 19, and Rescues 10 and 20. Mutual aid came from Lakeland, West Sayville and Holbrook. The fire damaged eight cars, a fence line and surrounding brush. - Fire News story by Sue Orlando, PIO; photos courtesy of the Bohemia FD
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Centerport Contains House Fire
The Centerport Fire Department responded to a house fire on McKinley Terrace, on March 16, 2019. Firefighters located the fire in the basement, which had extended up through the walls into the first and second floors. Crews aggressively attacked the blaze which was contained to the basement and two rooms on the upper floors. The house was elevated about 50 feet above the road, and presented a challenge for firefighters in stretching three lines and equip-
ment up a long staircase. Centerport was under the command of Chief Rich Miltner and Assistant Chiefs Andy Heglund, Kyle McLaughlin and Deputy Chief Dr. Jack Geffen. Halesite, Greenlawn and East Northport assisted at the scene, with Huntington and Northport on standby. One Centerport firefighter partially fell through the second floor, but was able to remove himself uninjured. - Fire News photos by Steve Silverman
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EMS ACROSS THE ISLAND
Gas Line Hit in Syosset The Syosset Fire Department was alerted for a natural gas line that was compromised by a crew digging up the road on Lorraine Street. The utility company shut off the gas and crews checked surrounding homes. - Fire News photo by ImmsterFirePhotos.com
Minibus into Building in Smithtown The Smithtown Fire Department and Suffolk Police responded to a senior transport bus which crashed into a building on Maple Avenue in Smithtown on February 22, 2019. The bus, which was carrying patients for medical appointments, apparently misjudged the clearance and hit the building causing structural damage. The Town of Smithtown Fire Marshal and building department were both called to the scene to investigate the building damage and structural integrity. - Fire News photo by Joseph C. Sperber
Oops! Well, That Could Have Been a Lot Worse A delivery truck carrying 2900 gallons of home heating fuel inadvertently drove into a construction trench containing wet cement early Friday morning on Pine Street near Grove Street in Garden City. The driver was able to exit the vehicle without injury. There was no active leak but Nassau County Hazardous Materials units were called to the scene as a precautionary measure. A heavy tow was also requested to remove the truck from the trench which was part of a water main project in the area. Garden City firefighters and police were also on the scene. - Fire News photo by FirstOnScenePhotos.com
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Ronkonkoma Handles MVA
Hauppauge Electrical Fire
On April 1, 2019, the Ronkonkoma Fire Department responded to a heavy rescue on Portion Road just East of Hawkins Avenue. Under the command of Chief Murray, crews from Rescue 8 extricated the patient in a timely manner. One patient was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. - Fire News photo by Amanda Coffey
The Hauppauge Fire Department responded to a fire in the warehouse on Davids Drive at Castella Corporate Headquarters March 29, 2019. An electrical fire occurred in the wiring of an extension cord reel. A heavy smoke condition occurred inside the building with workers being evacuated. - Fire News photo by Joseph C. Sperber
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Gas Main Cut in Seaford Wantagh HazMat techs and fire crews responded to a severed gas main on April 4, 2019, when workers cut the main feeder leading to a Hilaire Way home in Seaford. Chief Gross requested an immediate response from PSE&G and ordered the evacuation of the two adjacent homes. The main was secured without incident. - Fire News photo by Harry Loud
Yaphank MVA Into Building On March 3, 2019, a driver lost control of their car in the parking lot of a Stop and Shop on Sills Road and struck a building, which suffered damage to the exterior and interior. The Medford Fire Department, Medford Ambulance, and SCPD responded. The driver was placed in police custody. - Fire News photo by LIHotShots.smugmug.com
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Tree Traps Driver, Grandson in East Islip
2 Injured in Massapequa 2-Car
The East Islip Fire Department and Suffolk Police responded to an accident at the intersection of Woodland Drive and Sandpiper Lane in East Islip on February 25, 2019. A large tree fell on top of a car trapping an elderly male driver and his 10-year-old grandson. The grandson was able to self-extricate and suffered minor lacerations. Both were transported to Southside Hospital. - Fire News photo by Joseph C. Sperber
On February 3, 2019, the Massapequa Fire Department responded to a two-car MVA at the intersection of Merrick Road and Ocean Avnue. Ladder 632 and Ambulances 638, 639 and 6310 responded. The crew of 632 immediately went to work to remove the driver’s door from one vehicle. Two people were transported to local hospitals by 638 and 6310. - Fire News photo by Ed Tuffy, Massapequa FD
Shirley MVA On February 12, 2019, authorities were notified of a car that ran off the road on River Road near Crestwood Drive. The car struck a tree and drove through a chainlink fence. Minor injuries were reported. The Brookhaven Fire Department, Shirley Ambulance and Suffolk Police responded. - Fire News photo by LIHotShots.smugmug.com
W. Babylon 2-Car The West Babylon Fire Department was activated for an MVA on Route 109. Command units were met with a two-car MVA. The drivers of both vehicles were transported to an area hospital for their injuries. -Fire News photo by Bryan Lopez
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Hempstead 2-Car MVA with Extrication
The Huntington Manor Fire Department responded to an MVA after a car struck a tree and overturned on Luyster Street in South Huntington, on January 23, 2019. The driver was transported to Huntington Hospital by the Huntington Community First Aid Squad with non-life threatening injuries. Firefighters were under the direction of Chiefs Jon Hoffmann and Jim Glidden. - Fire News photo by Steve Silverman
Hempstead firefighters responded to the scene of an MVA with entrapment on the morning of March 17, 2019, at the intersection of Peninsula Boulevard and Madison Avenue. There were two vehicles involved, at least two injured, and one person required extrication. West Hempstead was called for one ladder to the scene due to Hempstead Ladder 2 being at a South Hempstead fire at the time of the alarm. - Fire News photo by K2MPhotography.com
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Fatal MVA in Middle Island As many as three people were reported killed in a multi-car crash on Middle Country Road (Route 25) near Birchwood Park Drive. The Middle Island Fire Department, and SCPD 7th and 6th Precincts responded. Crime Scene also responded. At least one person was reportedly taken by ambulance to Stony Brook University Hospital. The crash occurred just before midnight, and closed Route 25 in both directions. - Fire News photos by LIHotShots.smugmug.com
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Power’s Out in Levittown MVA On March 2, 2019, the Levittown Fire Department was alerted for automatic alarms in several commercial buildings on Hempstead Turnpike by the Nassau Mall. Crews found a car had struck a utility pole on Market Lane behind the buildings, knocking out power to all of the buildings on the north side of Hempstead Turnpike from Jerusalem to Wantagh Avenues. The two occupants of the car were not injured and crews secured the scene. - Fire News photo by ImmsterFirePhotos.com.
Hagerman MVA, Driver Flees On March 18, 2019, the Hagerman Fire Department was activated for an MVA with possible car fire at the intersection of Americus and Atlantic Avenues. Chief Dunham advised incoming units of a vehicle into tree with negative fire and that the driver had fled the scene. - Fire News photo by Bryan Lopez
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Pole Down in Hempstead The Hempstead Fire Department responded to an MVA on the afternoon of March 15, 2019. A vehicle had smashed into and knocked down a utility pole on Greenwich Street near Ann Street. There were no serious injuries reported and utility company crews were on the scene to repair the pole. - Fire News photo by FirstOnScenePhotos.com
Mastic Beach MVA A collision at the intersection of Neighborhood Road and Flower Road caused one vehicle to overturn, trapping its occupants, and another vehicle ended up on the lawn of a private residence on the corner. Units from the Mastic Beach Fire Department, Mastic Beach Ambulance, Shirley Ambulance, Mastic Fire Department, Mastic Ambulance and the Suffolk Police responded. At least one person was airlifted via SCPD Aviation to Stony Brook University Hospital. - Fire News photo by LiHotShots.smugmug.com
Extrication in N. Babylon The North Babylon Fire Company responded to a two-vehicle accident at Belmont and Columbus Avenues just after 0500 on March 24, 2019. A sedan and a pickup collided, causing the pickup to overturn into the driveway of a home, trapping the driver. The collision also ripped the home’s guardrail out of the ground. Crews put multiple tools into operation to extricate the driver via the roof and he was taken to Good Samaritan Hospital; the driver of the sedan refused medical attention. First Assistant Chief Cullen was in charge. - Fire News photo by Paul Mazza
Child Transported From West Hempstead MVA On the afternoon of March 28, 2019, the West Hempstead Fire Department was toned out for an overturned auto with a baby trapped at Hempstead Turnpike and Stratford Road. Chief Norton was first on scene and transmitted no entrapment. Ladder 765 stabilized the minivan. One child was transported by police ambulance and one person was RMA. - Fire News photo by Bill D’Alessandro
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Next Time Don’t Aim for the Center Post On the evening of March 8, 2019, Oceanside firefighters operated at the scene of a single-vehicle accident involving a car versus a garage. The vehicle struck the post located between the two garage doors of a detached garage belonging to a house on Nassau Parkway. The driver, who was briefly trapped by the garage doors falling onto the car, was not seriously injured but was transported to an area hospital. Members of Oceanside Truck Company shored up the garage. Oceanside Terrace Hose Company 3 also operated at the scene with all units under the command of Oceanside Chief of Department Bettes. - Fire News photo by K2MPhotography.com
Jericho MVA The Jericho Fire Department responded to an MVA at the intersection of Jericho Turnpike and Aintree Drive in Westbury on April 10, 2019. Two cars collided at the intersection, causing one to overturn on its roof. The drivers of both vehicles suffered minor injuries with one transported in a Nassau Police ambulance to Northwell Hospital in Syosset. - Fire News photo by Joseph C. Sperber
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Franklin Sq. MVA
Franklin Square firefighters and Nassau Police were on the scene of an auto accident at the corner of Franklin Avenue and 1st Avenue in Franklin Square on December 6, 2018. A small SUV plowed head on into a utility pole shearing it at the base. The pole carried multiple wires. The roadway was closed down in both directions while officials awaited the arrival of PSEG emergency crews. - Fire News photo by FirstOnScenePhotos.com
Yaphank Rollover
No one was injured in a three-car MVA which occurred on February 5, 2019, on Horseblock Road, just east of Sills Road (CR101). The Yaphank Fire Department, Suffolk Police and ESU responded. - Fire News photo by LIHotShots.smugmug.com
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East Meadow Christens New Pumper
On March 31, 2019, Engine Company 1 of the East Meadow Fire Department held a dedication ceremony for their 2018 Pierce Velocity Pumper at their station. Among those who spoke were exChief and current Company Captain Jim Kane, Commissioner Scott Farber, Chief of Department Phil Fertitta, John Priest, and lastly a blessing from one of the department's chaplains. Ex-Chief
Andy Butera, a Company One member with over 65 years of service, broke a champagne bottle underneath the front bumper to help christen the rig. The new rig features a 700-gallon water tank and 35-gallon foam tank among other features. - Fire News photos by K2MPhotography.com
McCarthy to Chaplain’s Board Chaplain Joseph McCarthy was appointed to the Board of Directors of the New York State Association of Fire Chaplains, Inc. at the October 8, 2018 Board of Directors meeting as our New York State At Large Director. Joe has been involved in the Volunteer Fire Service for 30 years and has served as a 2nd Lieutenant, 1st Lieutenant, Captain of Rescue Squad, Hook and Ladder, Fire Police, Chief Driver of Ambulance, EMTDI, and Chair and Co-Chair of many fundraising activities. Chaplain McCarthy has received the Firefighter of the Year Award and belongs to the Firefighter’s Memorial Executive Committee, Fire Chief’s
Council of Suffolk County (serving as Co-Chaplain), and is the Team Leader for Suffolk County Emergency Services Critical Incident Stress Management Team. Joe is a former Child Care Worker for Hearing Impaired Children and is a former safety technician at a federal facility. He is also a NYS Licensed Real Estate Broker, and is a former member of his local Town Affordable Housing Committee and has been a lifelong advocate for the disadvantaged. He is the department Chaplain of the Southold Fire Department and joined the association in 2013. - Fire News photo provided
Romaine, Panico, Marcoccia Honor Center Moriches Art Gerhauser On March 8, 2019, Supervisor Ed Romaine, Councilman Dan Panico and Receiver of Taxes Lou Marcoccia honored Arthur Gerhauser for being named Grand Marshall of the Chamber of Commerce of the Moriches St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The event was held at Rock Hill Golf and Country Club in Manorville. Mr. Gerhauser is the Chief Building Inspector for the Town of Brookhaven and a Director of the Chamber of Commerce of the Moriches. (Left to right): Suffolk County Clerk Judy Pascale; Suffolk County Legislator Al Krupski; Arthur Gerhauser; Town Receiver of Taxes Marcoccia; Supervisor Romaine and Councilman Panico. - Fire News photo provided
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HazMat Training in Nassau County On April 7, 2019, members of the Wantagh Fire Department Hazardous Materials Team participated in a quarterly training exercise hosted by the Nassau County Fire Marshal’s Office at the Nassau County Public Safety Center in Westbury. Participants in this exercise included the Fire Marshal’s Office, Wantagh Fire Department and a Decontamination Team from the Franklin Square and Munson Fire Department. The Nassau County HazMat Task Force is made up of HazMat teams from the Nassau County Fire Marshal’s Office, Nassau County Police Department, Hicksville Fire Department, and Franklin Square and Munson Fire Department. The Task Force meets monthly to discuss current trends and improve readiness as well as review various incidents for the benefit of “lessons learned.” Quarterly training is held to foster a close working relationship among the members, as well as test knowledge and skills in a low-stress environment. - Fire News photos by Kevin Regan, PIO
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Suffolk FRES Coordinators Training The Suffolk County Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services (SCFRES) recently conducted a Fire Coordinator training session at the Mastic Fire Department. Newly appointed Suffolk FRES Commissioner John Jordan welcomed the coordinators, and thanked them for their dedicated service in providing assistance to the county’s fire departments and EMS agencies. Chief Coordinator Greg James led the informative program with Assistant Chief Coordinator Jack Blaum reviewing operational procedures, and Assistant Chief Coordinator Rudy Sunderman covering radio procedures and size up. FRES Chief Fire Marshal Don Lynch discussed Arson Detection K9 response, and Burn Center procedures. FRES OEM Director Ed Schneyer gave a presentation on FRES and OEM resources available and how to request their deployment. Suffolk’s new EMS Chief Nate Bialek was introduced and offered his assistance. Coordinator Randy Miller reviewed the Technical Rescue Team plan update. Other topics covered were Deputy Coordinator operations, Special Details, recent alarms and major events. Thanks to Chief Rudy Sunderman and the Mastic Fire Department for their hospitality in hosting the meeting. - Fire News photos by Steve Silverman
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4th Battalion Fundraiser
The annual Nassau County Fourth Battalion Fundraiser was held on March 10, 2019, at the quarters of Lynbrook Tally-Ho Engine Company 3. The event was sponsored by the five fire departments that make up the Fourth Battalion (East Rockaway, Lakeview, Lynbrook, Malverne, and Rockville Centre), with proceeds going to the Nassau County Firefighters Burn Center Foundation. There were various raffles during the event, live music by The Switch, and a strong turnout from not just the Fourth Battalion but the Nassau County fire service. - Fire News photos by K2MPhotography.com
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Helping Out Our Brothers Dix Hills chiefs on a mutual aid to Melville at a recent working house fire. (From left): Dix Hills Third Assistant Chief Scott DiPino, Melville Chief Chris Nolan, Dix Hills Chief Alan Berkowitz and Dix Hills Second Assistant Chief Brett Tepe. - Fire News photo by Steve Silverman
Bohemia Delivers Easter Bunny On April 7, 2019, many parents and children had breakfast with the Easter Bunny who was safely delivered by members of the Bohemia Fire Department to the Applebee’s on Veterans Memorial Highway in Bohemia. - Fire News story by PIO Sue Orlando; photo courtesy Bohemia Fire Department
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Firehouse Kitchen
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By Samantha Cooney This month’s article was written by daughter, Samantha Cooney. It is not about cooking or the show, but about me. I feel her essay helps to give some insight into how firemen think and feel. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! Growing up, my dad was famous, to me, for saying two quotes: “You can’t worry about what you can’t control,” and “Firefighters always find a way.” Being the eighth of nine children, my dad constantly felt he had to fight to be noticed. He did not have the patience and concentration required of sports and music. If he grew up in my generation, he would have been classified as ADHD. It was the love and understanding from his mother that helped keep him connected with his family. My dad always said she was the one person who truly understood him. I say this in the past tense because, unfortunately, she passed away when he was 24 and wasn’t able to help him through 9/11 and a career-ending injury from the FDNY. My grandmother, Barbara Ann Cooney, lived her life for her children. At 52-years old, she was diagnosed with terminal stomach cancer and was given six months to live, but her will to be there for her children gave her strength to live three more years. While dealing with this, my dad needed financial help to open a martial arts school. His mother, seeing the passion in his eyes for the martial arts, knew he would be successful and funded the venture. Two years after opening his school, the second dream of my dad’s came true. He became a New York City Firefighter. His grandfather, father, and oldest brother all shared the same honor. This new connection with his family helped to fill the void of the loss of his mother. My father always said that being part of the FDNY was like having a
second family. Firefight-ers live, eat, save lives together and look out for each other just as a brother and sister would. This is why the events of 9/11 tore my father’s heart ou,t as it did every other firefighter’s. From working at Ground Zero, to the hundreds of funerals for his fallen brothers, it became part of his daily routine. Firefighters ask themselves, “Why not me? Why did I get to live?” Just like my dad’s mother, he knew that those fallen firefighters would want him to push on and keep doing his job. On November 9, 2003, my dad suffered a fall off a ladder while battling an apartment fire. This was the beginning of the end of his FDNYcareer. He suffered extensive hip and back injuries and was put into early retirement. These injuries also ended his career in kickboxing. Two of his passions were taken away in a matter of seconds. No one knew then that these tragedies would shape who I would be. With each tragedy, my dad learned how to not let something hold you back. He has since begun his own production company and has a little show called Firehouse Kitchen on national television. He continues to show me that when something knocks you down, you stare it straight in the eyes and push through. Our life is only what we make of it.
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Ridge Installation The Ridge Fire Department held its annual installation dinner at the East Wind Caterers. Chief of the Department Louis Kaiser along with 1st Assistant Chief Wesley Phillips and the line officers took their oaths of office. Ex-Chief John Miranda, Jr., and Honorary Chief Edward Meehan were honored with 50 years of dedicated service awards. Outgoing ex-Chief Michael Gianmugnai was also recognized for his years of dedicated service. - Fire News photos by Ron Moneleone
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Melville MCI Drill
4.75"The Melville Fire Department recently held an MCI Drill simulating a collision of a school bus on top of a car with 10 students on board the bus. The victims were portrayed by Melville Juniors who were moulaged with realistic looking injuries. The Rescue Squad prioritized, treated and transported all patients in a timely basis. Firefighters performed a heavy lift of the bus using an assortment of Paratech struts from the heavy rescue truck. The training exercise was held under the direction of Chiefs Nolan, Kaplan, Schmitt and Bernfeld. - Fire News story by Steve Silverman, photos courtesy Melville FD
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Columbians Honor First Responders
The members of the James V. Kavanaugh Knights of Columbus Council and Columbian Club held a social night to honor the first responders from the Mastic Fire Department, Mastic Beach Fire Department, Shirley Ambulance, Mastic Ambulance and Mastic Beach Ambulance for their dedicated service to the community. - Fire News photo by Ron Montelone
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Wantagh 120th Installation The 120th Inspection and Installation Dinner of the Wantagh Fire Department was held on March 2, 2019, at the Long Island Marriott. The highlights of the evening included the administration of the oath of office to the officers, assistant chiefs and chief of department as well as the recognition of department members for various acts and length of service. Joseph C. Gross III was again installed as Chief of Department for 2019, along with First Assistant Chief Kenneth S. Kelly, Second Assistant Thomas P. Bloomfield and Third Assistant Leonard J. Mathewson. Theresa Bruechert of the Ladies Auxiliary was recognized and honored for her diligence and commitment during her 50 years of service to the Wantagh Fire Department. Service Awards were presented to 25 members for serving anywhere from five to 45 years. In addition, members that received a Baby Stork Citation, Unit Citation, Meritorious Award, Chief’s Award and Firefighters and EMS Provider of the Year Awards at the Department’s Annual Awards Ceremony in November 2018, were recognized. For a list of names of all Department Line Officers and Award recipients please visit www.wantaghfd.org and look under “2018 Year in Review.” During his address, Chief Gross thanked the members of the Department for “the many sacrifices they make in order to provide the very best fire, EMS and other emergency services that we provide day in and day out.” He also thanked the families for their sacrifices and support while their loved ones are away from home serving the community. - Fire News photos by Paul Mazza; story by Kevin Regan, PIO
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Franklin Sq.-Munson Installation
The Franklin Square and Munson Fire Department held their 95th annual installation and inspection dinner on March 2, 2019 at the Sand Castle in Franklin Square. (Above): the 2019 Chiefs and Officers. - Fire News photos by Joseph C. Sperber
Members of Engine Company 3 with Chief John Salzman.
John Salzman was installed as Chief of Department.
(Left to right): Christine Gerrato; 2nd Assistant Chief Joseph Gerrato; Chief John Salzman and fiancĂŠe Gabriella Golden; Jessica Labianca; and 1st Assistant Chief Dominick Labianca.
Ex-Chief Timothy O’Connor, and Franklin Square chiefs, was honored for 50 years of service.
(Left to right): 2nd Assistant Chief Joseph Gerrato, Town of Hempstead Supervisor Laura Gillen, Chief John Salzman, and 1st Assistant Chief Dominick Labianca.
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Riverhead’s Corwin Honored for Rescue
Brookhaven Town Councilman Michael Loguercio, Jr., had the honor of swearing in of the officers of Brookhaven Town Fire Chiefs Council. The Brookhaven Town Fire Chiefs Council has chosen Riverhead 1st Assistant Chief Tim Corwin as Chief of the Year 2018. Chief Corwin was the incident commander at a trench rescue on December 14, 2018, near Doctors Path in Riverhead, which resulted in a lifesaving event with several fire departments and technical rescue crews assisting. - Fire News photos by Ron Monteleone
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29th Annual Bethpage St. Patrick’s Day Parade - Fire News photos by ImmsterFirePhotos.com
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Looking Back
Melville, 1974 Turning back the clock to December 1974, the Melville Fire Department responded for an emergency landing of a single-engine plane in a farm field at the corner of New York Avenue and Old Country Road. Both the pilot and passenger escaped injury. Firefighters foamed down the leaking fuel and the FAA investigated. - Fire News photo by Steve Silverman
Middle Isl. Does SRT on Stroke Unit The Middle Island Fire Department completed Simultaneous Response Training on Stony Brook University Medical Center’s Mobile Stroke Unit on March 5, 2019. This new service will provide time sensitive medical care to stroke patients. - News photo by Adrian J. Pezzica, NYS EMT-B
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MOTLEY CREWS OF THE MONTH
Westhampton Beach Fire Department’s first-due engine crew at a February 2019 Dune Road fire: (From left): Firefighter Chad Lynch, Captain Dave Slover, Captain Jeff Wachenfeld, Firefighter Paul Bugge, ex-Captain Tom Glover, and Driver Fred Bauer. - Fire News photo courtesy of Westhampton Beach FD
The crew of Port Jefferson Fire Department Ladder 1 provided mutual aid to Setauket Fire Department for a structure fire. - Fire News photo by Dennis Whittam
The Bethpage Juniors participated in the Bethpage St. Patrick’s Day parade. - Fire News photo by ImmsterFirePhotos.com
The crew from the Holbrook Fire Department operated at an apartment house fire on Peconic Street in Lakeland. - Fire News photo by Joseph C. Sperber
Kings Park Fire Department Ambulance 4-1-62 crew at the scene of a fire on Sunken Meadow Road. - Fire News photo by Joseph C. Sperber
North Lindenhurst Engine and Heavy Recue Company 1 at the scene of a fully involved structure fire in Lindenhurst. - Fire News photo by Walter Singer, ex-Chief
Quogue Fire Department members at a recent extrication drill. - Fire News photo by Christopher S. Osborne
Farmingville Fire Department Truck Company 1 members after a recent training session. - Fire News photo by Amanda Coffey
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Yaphank ‘Hunter Shot’ Rescue Scenario
On February 17, 2019, the Yaphank Fire Department hosted a water rescue drill along the Carman’s River. Teams from Yaphank, Middle Island, the NYS-DEC and Mastic participated. The scenario was a hunter accidentally shooting himself,who was able to contact his wife, and then the phone signal was lost. Yaphank Chief Eisneberg, along with the two DEC officers, began to search the area in which the victim was last reported. The two DEC officers spotted the victim and Chief Eisenberg began patient care and called for the water rescue teams. - Fire News photos by LIHotShots.smugmug.com
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EMS PRO EXPO 2019 EMS PRO, Inc. will host their 2019 Expo at Foxwoods Resort Casino May 29 to June 1, 2019. The committee felt this location change was necessary in this, their fifth year of existence. The committee is fortunate in that it is based in Connecticut which is home to two of the largest casinos in the United States. The venue change provides them with the opportunity for a larger Exhibit Hall and larger classrooms. With this new location comes a new track, FIRE PRO. This track was developed by the committee with the firefighter in mind, both professional and volunteer. The thought behind this new track is apparent in their theme “Uniting the EMS Community.” EMS is something that all public safety services have in common. Bringing them together for an Expo makes great sense. EMS PRO Presenter Chairman Sean Fitch said “We already have a large firefighter presence so we thought having specific-fire based sessions, taught by industry experts, was a natural extension for EMS PRO.” Fitch went on to say “We already work together, why not train together.” One of the goals for EMS PRO is to keep things fresh. “We want to evolve with the industry,” Bill Schietinger, President of EMS PRO, told Fire News. EMS PRO has grown from a local Expo with 500 attendees its first year to the largest Expo of its kind in the
Northeast. With its growth, EMS PRO has been able to offer a larger more diverse group of speakers. In addition to quality speakers they are able to bring in Exhibitors that include, but are not limited to, vehicle manufacturers, medical device manufacturers, uniform vendors, software vendors, and more. Attendees will have ample networking opportunities. This will occur naturally through each session. It will also occur during the multiple social events EMS PRO has planned. There is even a “VIP Decision Maker Event” which is designed specifically for department/service leaders to have exclusive time with the 100-plus vendors that will be on site. The Expo will feature real American hero Staff Sergeant Spencer Stone as its Keynote Speaker. Stone will recount his experiences which includes his self-portrayal in the feature film, The 15:17 Train to Paris, directed by Clint Eastwood. Several members from the Technical Expert Panel who wrote the EMS Agenda 2050 Envision the Future will close out the Expo in the Closing Keynote. For more information and to get registered go to www.emspro.org. Any questions you may have can be directed to info@emspro.org.
NEW JERSEY EMERGENCY VEHICLES ADDS JIMMY PHILLIPS TO SALES TEAM New Jersey Emergency Vehicles (NJEV), a division of P.L. Custom Body and Equipment Co., Inc., is pleased to announce the addition of Jimmy Phillips to their sales team. Sales Manager Jamey Pallitto announced the addition as a further commitment to strengthening the presence of NJEV in the Garden State. Jimmy comes to NJEV with 24 years of emergency vehicle sales experience. Because of his knowledge, NJEV knows that our existing and future customers will appreciate this addition to our team. “Having someone as experienced as Jimmy on our sales team is a strategic component to increasing market share in New Jersey. We now have the products, people, and service offerings to fully meet the needs of emergency service providers in our home state”, said Pallitto. New Jersey Emergency Vehicles is responsible for the sales and
service activity for PL Custom Emergency Vehicles, Rescue 1, Fire and EMS Remounts/Refurbs and specialty conversions in all 21 counties in New Jersey. They also represent Rosenbauer’s full product line of engines, ladders, tankers, and urban interface apparatus in Monmouth, Middlesex, Union, Essex, Hudson, Bergen, Passaic, Sussex, Warren, and Morris counties in New Jersey. Jimmy will join the rest of the sales team in representing all our product lines and services. Don Miller, Director of NJEV, echoed Jamey’s sentiments, “Today is the best time to be working with NJEV, as we continue to expand and strengthen our penetration in the New Jersey marketplace. Our team is comprised of experienced, customer focused professionals with real world emergency service experience”. Reach to NJEV today to find out more about how we can help you help others.
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Fundraiser for Ornauer On April 7, 2019, a benefit was held for Michael Ornauer who was recently diagnosed with stage 4 liver and pancreatic cancer. Mike is a Nassau County Parade and Drill Official, a retired Nassau County Fire Communications Dispatcher (30), an employee of the Nassau County Firefighters Museum, and a Long Beach firefighter. His involvement in these agencies has made him well known throughout the Nassau County fire service over the years. The Sunday afternoon fundraiser was held at The Sands on Lido Beach — the use of the venue and food were donated by the Dover Group. Hundreds of people attended the event with many buying raffles and expressing their well wishes to Mike who was on hand for the event. - Fire News photos by K2MPhotography.com
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Up Close & Personal
Bridgehampton Chief Chuck Broadmeadow at a house fire on Chester Avenue in Bridgehampton on March 14, 2019. - Fire News photo by Michael Heller
Levittown 2nd Deputy Chief Michael Herold at a recent job. - Fire News photo by ImmsterFirePhotos.com
Ex-Chiefs Morris Ware and Julius Ellison get together at a recent installation dinner. Morris served in the Roosevelt Fire Department Chief’s Office from 1984 to 1988 and Julius served in the Freeport Fire Departments Chief’s Office from 1986 to 1990. Both Chiefs built a great friendship and have remained friends ever since. - Fire News photo by Dennis Whittam
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Up Close & Personal
Visiting fireground photographer Brian Fant from the Dallas, Texas area was on the scene of a two-alarm fire in the Jamaica section of Queens on February 28. Brian visited numerous firehouses during his week-long visit including stops in the Bronx, Queens and Manhattan. -Fire News photo by FirstOnScenePhotos
Captain Zoltan Kiss of the Ronkonkoma Fire Department at a recent MVA. - Fire News photo by Amanda Coffey
East Northport Fire Department Chief Daniel Flanagan had command at the scene of a building fire on Larkfield Road in East Northport on March 23, 2019. -Fire News photo by Joseph C. Sperber
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Up Close & Personal
Brookhaven 1st Assistant Chief Dan DiPinto. - Fire News photo by LIHotShots.smugmug.com
Brookhaven 2nd Assistant Chief Anthony Verni. - Fire News photo by LIHotShots.smugmug.com
Brookhaven Chief of Department Pete DiPinto, Jr. - Fire News photo by LIHotShots.smugmug.com
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Obituary
Remembering Attorney Dick Nolan Richard T. ‘Dick’ Nolan died in Port Jefferson on April 13, 2019. Dick was born and raised in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn. He graduated from St. Francis Prep in 1949; St. Francis College in 1955 and St. John’s University School of Law in 1958. He served in the US Army as an enlisted soldier during the Korean War as an aviation engineer and later earned a commission in the active reserve as a Second Lieutenant. In Law School, Dick served as Student Editor of the St. Thomas More Institute, publisher of the St. John’s Law Review and the Catholic Lawyer. A parishioner of Infant Jesus RC Church since 1968, he had served as Trustee, Parish Council President, Mass Team Captain, Lector and member of the St. Joseph of Arimathea Society. Dick and Barbara were the recipients of the Saint Agnes Medal of Service from the Diocese of Rockville Centre in 2013. A member and past president of the Port Jefferson Rotary Club for over 50 years, he also held memberships in the Catholic War Veterans, the American Legion, the Association of Fire Districts of the State of New York, New York State Association of
Fire Chiefs, FASNY, National Fire Protection Association, National Volunteer Firefighters Council and Government Finance Officers Association. Widely touted as the, ‘Dean’ of fire district attorneys, he served as Counsel to the Association of Fire Districts of the State of New York, from 1987 to 1992; was counsel to the Suffolk County and Brookhaven Town Fire District Associations, as well as numerous fire districts until his retirement in December 2013. Dick was predeceased by his wife of 55 years, Barbara Nolan (nee, Gallagher). He was survived by his seven children: Liam (Cheri); Maureen (Robert); Mark (Kris); Monica; Barbara (George); Andrew (Allison) and Richard Jr.; 11 grandchildren: Alexandra Butera (Greg), Daniel, Emma, Taylore, Eli (Allison), Nick, Tim, Rob, Katie, Matthew and Ryan, and two great-grandchildren Sean Patrick and Henry Francis Butera. A funeral mass was held at Infant Jesus Church in Port Jefferson with a burial at Calverton National Cemetery with Military Honors. - Fire News photo provided
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RVC Firefighter Eugene J. Murray
On April 6, 2019, a funeral was held for former Rockville Centre Mayor Eugene J. Murray who passed away on April 2, 2019, at the age of 93. Murray, the father of current Mayor Francis Murray, owned a floor waxing service in town for many years, was very active in the community and served over 60 years with the Rockville Centre Fire Department. He served in the chief’s office from 1977 to 1983. His funeral was held at St. Agnes Cathedral. Eugene is survived by his many children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. - Fire News photos by K2MPhotography.com