VOLUME 11, NO. 6
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In this issue... Child Perishes in Buffalo Blaze
Buffalo firefighters were called for a reported bedroom fire. The initial report stated a child trapped in the building.
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Fully Involved in East Schodack
The East Schodack Fire Company arrived and found everyone out and visible fire showing from the home. See story on page 7
Wind Drives Mount Vernon 2-Alarm
Crews responded for a reported house fire, which was quickly spread by strong winds. See story on page 11
Lancaster Mixed-Use Fire
A smoke detector activation alerted firefighters to a fire in an apartment above the Yelling Goat Bar. See story on page 14
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Fully Involved in Buffalo
Buffalo firefighters were called to the dead end of Oberlin Avenue to investigate a report of smoke. See story on page 22
Winona Lake Handles MVA
The Winona Lake Fire Department was called to a two-car MVA on Route 52.
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From the Editor’s Desk Dennis Whittam, Editor
Understanding PTSD I often remember the photo of a firefighter carrying a lifeless bloodied child, who was a victim of the Oklahoma City bombing. Recently, I read about the impact that incident had on Firefighter Chris Fields who retired with over 31 years of service to the Oklahoma City Fire Department. In the article, it said that Fields took counseling for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. The good news was that despite this horrible day, Firefighter Fields “was finally in a good place.” However, this incident took time to understand and it definitely affected his personal life. I look back at the careers of other firefighters, especially those who worked sideby-side with their brothers and sisters who perished while answering the call of duty. How many of you have operated at serious calls that claimed the life of innocent victims? I am sure you can close your eyes and be haunted by the memory of a child, a mother, a father, or even a fellow responder who lost their life at a call at which you worked feverishly, as you tried to save them. How many of you have had close calls and found yourselves paralyzed from fear when you realized your life was spared for some mysterious reason? It has happened to
me, it has happened to family members in the service and it probably has happened to you. Whether you realize it or not, all in the fire service are exposed to events every day, which could psychologically affect you as months, or even years, pass after an incident. It is how you deal with PTSD that will make a difference on how the PTSD impacts you. Have you ever woken up at night and could not get back to sleep, because you were thinking of what you could have done differently at a call? According to an article in the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF), there are five warning signs for PTSD: isolation from others, disturbed sleep, increased irritability, decreased interest in significant activities, and self-destructive or reckless behavior are all signs that you may need to talk to a professional to determine if PTSD is a concern. It may be easy for a coworker to realize your personality has changed. It takes strength for you to realize you may have a problem; sometimes a close friend can make you realize you need help. Understand that the military, only relatively recently, started to understand the toll that war takes on soldiers and that PTSD is real. Like soldiers, all of you are on the front-
lines at home, protecting your communities. With this, comes exposure to traumatic events. The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation has addressed PTSD. First responders need to know it is OK to have an emotional reaction to a traumatic event. There is no shame if you suffer from PTSD, but you do need help. Your department should have a plan in place so you can debrief after a serious call. The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation has some great reading about behavioral health. Check out Everyone Goes Home Initiative 13 at www.firehero.org …Dennis
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Child Perishes in Buffalo 3-Alarmer
Recently, Buffalo firefighters were called to Benzinger Street for a reported bedroom fire. Engine 28 arrived and reported smoke showing from the 2 side of the structure. A working fire was declared for the occupied 2-1/2 story dwelling. The initial report stated there was a child trapped. Crews immediately went into search and rescue mode. As a result, an extra two engines and a
truck were requested to the scene. The child was found by companies Engines 35, 28 and Rescue 1. The seven-year-old boy died hours later. Crews eventually went defensive as the fire consumed the building. A third alarm was called to protect exposures. -Fire News photos by Donald Kilianski
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Smoke could be seen for miles as Schenectady firefighters arrived on Vale Place to find a two-stall wood frame garage fully involved. Two alarms were sounded due to the volume of fire and close proximity to neighboring structures. -Fire News photo by Peter Barber
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Fully Involved in East Schodack
On February 24, 2018, the East Schodack Fire Company arrived on special call was requested for East Greenbush’s ladder to access the Route 150 and found five adults in a car outside of their home, with roof. A 20-foot tree had to be cut down to accommodate the ladder. visible fire showing from the home. Mutual aid responded from The fire was brought under control, but the home had to be razed. -Fire News photos by Martin E. Miller Schodack Valley, Best Luther, West Sand Lake and Castleton. A
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Throggs Neck 2-Alarmer
FDNY units in the Throggs Neck section of the Bronx battled a two- alarm blaze in a three-story private dwelling on Revere Avenue on February 28, 2018. The fire was believed to have started in the basement and spread to the upper floors. A heavy clutter condition hampered fire fighting operations. No injuries were reported. - Fire News photos by FirstOnScenePhotos.com
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Garage Fire on Morgan Way
Under Control in Brownsville
On February 18, 2018, the Latham Fire Department, along with Boght and Maplewood, responded to a structure fire on Morgan Way. The fire started when smoking set a chair on fire. The fire extended up the wall of the garage close to an oxygen tank. Luckily, the fire was extinguished just prior to it expanding into the attic of the garage. - Fire News photo by Lori Washburn
A fire broke out on the second floor of a three-story, mixed occupancy building located on Pitkin Avenue in Brownsville, Brooklyn. -Fire News photo by Lloyd Mitchell
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Wind Drives Mount Vernon 2-Alarm
Freezing temperatures made for a tough night in Mount Vernon on February 2, 2018. Crews responded for a report of a house fire, which started on the first floor of the home and was quickly spread by strong winds. The family was displaced from the house. -Fire News photos by PuckStopperPhotography.com
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Mobile Home Gutted in Coeymans
Chester House Fire
The Coeymans Fire Department responded to a mobile home fire at the Flemings Mobile Home Park on Route 9W. The first arriving units reported the home fully involved. Selkirk and Albany County EMS responded on mutual aid. The man who lived in the trailer called in the fire and was uninjured. -Fire News photo by Tom Heffernan
On March 2, 2018, the Chester Fire Department, along with Washingtonville, responded to a house fire on Garnett Hill in the Chester Fire District. The crew of Rescue 581 was put to work on arrival. The crew split and assisted the Chester FD with getting the first line stretched and in operation and assisted with truck work on the second floor. Blooming Grove VAC stood-by at the scene. -Fire News photo by Chief Gary Hearn
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Collapse at Buffalo Blaze
On January 10, 2018, Buffalo crews were dispatched to the intersection of Sycamore and Michigan for a fire in a commercial building. Units arrived to heavy fire showing from all floors. A second alarm was declared as the front of the building collapsed. - Fire News photos by Donald Kilianski
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Lancaster Mixed-Use Fire
On February 20, 2018, a smoke detector activation alerted firefighters for a fire in the Village of Lancaster at the Yelling Goat Bar, which had apartments above. Departments from Lancaster, Bowmansville, Twin District and South Line assisted with the call. Lancaster Ladder 4 knocked down the fire and then crews entered to knock down hotspots. The fire was in an apartment above the
bar which was opened and occupied at the time. All customers and staff exited safely. Thanks to Father Joe Bayne, Chaplain of Emergency Services in Erie County and the Buffalo Fire Departmen, who responded to the call to be with the firefighters. -Fire News photo by Jim Lepard
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Colonie 2-Structure Fire
On February 19, 2018, crews from Fuller Road, West Albany, Colonie Village and the Duty Crew responded to a structure fire on Arcadia Court in Colonie. Assistant Chief Sean Praiser stated the rear of two buildings were ablaze on arrival. One building contained ammunition and one West Albany firefighter received a minor injury from shrapnel. Firefighters were hampered by the amount of debris both properties contained. One spectator at the scene also fell due to icy conditions, and was treated by Colonie EMS. -Fire News photo by Lori Washburn
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Fatality at Bellerose Blaze
Window Bars in Brooklyn
FDNY units in Queens operated at a fatal fire in a private dwelling early February 9, 2018, in a two-story home on 262nd Street in the Bellerose/Floral Park section. An occupant was discovered on the second floor during the primary search. The blaze was brought under control within 30 minutes. -Fire News photo by FirstOnScenePhotos.com
FDNY firefighters responded to a fire in a private two-story, brick dwelling on Linden Boulevard in the East New York section of Brooklyn. Engine 290 knocked down the fire in 20 minutes. -Fire News photo by Lloyd Mitchell
Announcements APPLY NOW FOR SWFA SCHOLARSHIP Applications and information for the 2018 Southwestern Firemen’s Association scholarships are available at SwAVF.com. The winners are chosen on the basis of both their demonstrated commitment to volunteer community service, as documented by school and community leaders, and on an essay. There will be one winner for each of the four counties (Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua and Erie), with the $600 Southwestern Scholarship going to the top applicant, and three $150 Ladies Auxiliary Scholarships to the winning applicants from the other three counties. Applicants must be 2018 high school graduates, who will be entering post-secondary institutions in the fall of 2018. In addition, the applicant must be a member, junior member, fire Explorer, or child or grandchild of an active or exempt fire rescue organization or ladies auxiliary member in good standing with the SwAVF, or who is a life member, past or present officer, delegate, or active committee member of the Southwestern FA or its Ladies Auxiliary. All application packets must be postmarked by April 15, 2018.
WHERE ARE YOUR DEPARTMENT’S PHOTOS? We would like to remind our readers that we are always happy to receive photos and stories from departments who have never been in our paper. Feel free to e-mail your photos to nj@fire news.com. We ask that any photo you do send be high resolution (300 dpi or better) and that you do not retouch, crop, alter or reduce your photos in size when you e-mail them to us. Please send two to four photos per incident. Also, include a brief write-up of the incident, event, or family news, which includes basic “who, what, when, and where information.” We look forward to seeing your department in our next issue. - Ed.
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Firehouse Kitchen
Fired Up For A Cure
By Ray Cooney Every year, around June, my FDNY World Trade Center Health Program Physical is held at FDNY headquarters. The reason behind this physical is due to the increased cases of cancer and illnesses arising from the results of being a first responder on 9/11. At the conclusion of the physical, one meets with the nurses to receive any prescriptions or schedule any further necessary medical appointments. During my last appointment, I met Dominique Joseph — one of the head nurses and founders of a charity called “Fired Up for a Cure,” a charity raising money and awareness for firefighters battling a 9/11 illness. Turns out, Dominique (and of course all the nurses!) is a fan of Firehouse Kitchen. She asked me if I would be interested in getting involved in the cause and, of course, I said yes. She proposed the idea of having FDNY firefighters prepare lunch and serve it at fire department headquarters. The event would take place at MetroTech in downtown Brooklyn. The cost to attend would be $10 a ticket and include all
you can eat. Being that headquarters has roughly a thousand people working there every day, selling out the event should not be a problem. My part was helping to get the food. I put a post on Facebook asking for FDNY firefighters to prepare two trays of food to be donated and served at this event. Not only did I get an unbelievable response from the FDNY, but I also received a response from the great Greek chef, Maria Loi, owner of the restaurant Loi Estiatorio in Manhattan. She donated an enormous amount of Greek food. As always, I woke up nervous on the day of the event. I always hope that it will be a success. My nerves were quickly settled when I saw that not only did we sell out the pre-sold tickets, but there was a line around headquarters of last minute guests. The icing on the cake was the very generous donation from Resort’s World Casino-NYC. They matched, dollar for dollar, every ticket sold. There were various recipes leading to delicious foods being served at the event. Not being partial, but my escarole and beans were a big hit! “Fired Up for a Cure” is an unbelievable cause looking out for the health and well-being of those that protected us, not only on 9/11, but
in their everyday careers. To find out more about “Fired Up for a Cure” and other foundations that Firehouse Kitchen supports, go to firehousekitchenshow.com. Be sure to watch us on NYC Life, Channel 22 Optimum, Channel 25 Fios and on Saturdays (1130 and 1730) on WVVH Channel 14 Fios. Special thanks to Engine 219/Ladder 105, Engine 207/Ladder110, Engine 256, Engine 205/Ladder118, Ladder 143, Ladder 151, Engine 298/Ladder 127, and an extra special thanks to Maria Loi and Firefighter AJ Fusco, from the Harrison (NY) Fire Department.
ESCAROLE AND BEANS 2 heads of escarole 2 cans of cannellini beans 1/2 cup parmesan cheese Clove of fresh garlic 2 quarts of chicken broth Chop garlic - mix in pot with broth, escarole, beans, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper (to taste). Simmer on low heat for one hour. Enjoy!
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Mudslide Traps 3 in Schenectady
Schenectady firefighters arrived at Nott Terrace to find a slope ther collapse of the house on the upper hill. The injured man was from the hill had given way without warning, sending mud, trees airlifted to Albany Medical Center for treatment. Two structures and debris into the back of a building, trapping one of the residents involved were scheduled for demolition. -Fire News photos by Peter Barber for almost an hour. Firefighters used a hydraulic ram to free the victim and were forced to leave that equipment inside for fear of fur-
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Flames Show in Mahopac Falls
Border City Goes to Work
The Mahopac Falls Fire Department was dispatched for a house fire on Concord Road off Route 6N. First arriving firefighters encountered flames, smoke and low hanging wires. Several hundred feet of hose was hand laid to the scene so crews could begin to attack the fire before a power company truck could raise the power lines to allow apparatus to pass underneath. Also responding were Mahopac, Putnam Valley, Carmel Police, State Police, the county Fire Investigation Team, Battalion 19 and Mahopac Falls Fire Police. The owners of the residence were at home and stayed in their car a distance away watching firefighters. No injuries were reported. -Fire News photos by Jack Casey
The Border City Fire Department was toned out for a reported bedroom fire. While en route, the dispatcher notified Chief 261 that the sheriff was on scene and reporting a working house fire. Chief 261 requested Geneva and Waterloo to respond. The North End Tanker Task Force also responded to the call. The fire was brought under control without incident. -Fire News photo by John Greco
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FDIC INTERNATIONAL 2018 TO BE LARGEST FIREFIGHTER TRAINING EVENT & EXPO IN THE WORLD
The International Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC International) is on path for a record attendance of nearly 34,000 attendees. This will be a great accomplishment given the fact that the 2017 event achieved record breaking attendance from nearly 60 countries. The 2018 event will be the 91st annual FDIC Int’l conference and exposition, held at the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN April 24-29, 2017. The world’s largest and most comprehensive annual firefighter training and exposition event, FDIC International includes Classroom Sessions, Pre-Conference Workshops, Hands-On Training Evolutions, networking events, a conference program with more than 300 speakers, and an exhibition showcasing cutting-edge products and services from nearly 800 companies. “FDIC International 2017 was a huge achievement for the fire service. Its continued growth reflects its reputation for delivering the most advanced training and education from the world’s finest instructors,” said Eric Schlett, Vice President/Executive Director, PennWell Corp. “And with 800 exhibitors demonstrating the latest apparatus and equipment advancements within the fire service, it is clear that firefighters will travel from all corners of the globe to attend this international event.” FDIC International 2018 will feature many special events and networking opportunities throughout the week. The NFFF 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb, the Scott Firefighter Combat Challenge, the Firefighter Throwdown Crossfit competition, the HEAT Competition, and the Real Time Outdoor Product Demonstrations provide firefighters with competition and educational opportunities. Many off-site industry association events also take place each year, as well as networking events such as the International Networking Event and the International Awards Ceremony. As an official event of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Buyers Select Program, FDIC International also provides an International Lounge complete with local area information and translation services for attendees traveling overseas.
Recognizing that the FDIC Experience is hard to put into words, Chief (ret.) Bobby Halton, FDIC International Education Director, maintains that “after nine decades, FDIC will stay true to our heritage and original commitment to train the fire service.” FDIC International 2018 will be held April 23-28, 2018, at the Indianapolis Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium. Discounted registration fees are available through March 9, 2018. To learn more about FDIC International, please visit www.fdic.com. PennWell Corporation is a privately held and highly diversified business-to-business media and information company that provides quality content and integrated marketing solutions for the following industries: Oil and gas, electric power generation and delivery, hydropower, renewable energy, water and wastewater treatment, waste management, electronics, semiconductor manufacturing, optoelectronics, fiber-optics, aerospace and avionics, LEDs and lighting, fire and emergency services, public safety, and dental. PennWell publishes over 130 print and online magazines and newsletters, conducts 60 conferences and exhibitions on six continents, and has an extensive offering of books, maps, websites, research and database services. In addition to PennWell’s headquarters in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the company has major offices in Nashua, New Hampshire; London, England; Houston, Texas; San Diego and Mountain View, California; Fairlawn, New Jersey; Moscow, Russia; and Hong Kong, China. For additional information about PennWell Corporation, visit www.pennwell.com.http://www.pennwell.com/.
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3 Children Saved in Troy
Fire at Depew Recycling Plant
On February 18, 2018, the Troy Police arrested a mother after a fire broke out at the home where she left her three children ages three, eight and nine, alone overnight in a first floor apartment. The 27-year old was charged with three counts of endangering the welfare of a child. Neighbors were alerted when one of the children pounded on their door. The neighbor stated that glass started breaking and flames and black smoke starting pouring out all the windows, but they were able to get the other two girls out. The fire happened on 4th Avenue in Troy. Fire crews arrived to heavy flames and transmitted a second alarm. Troy Fire Chief Tom Garrett said the fire started in a bedroom of the apartment where the children were staying. The apartment house was a total loss. -Fire News photo by Tom Heffernan
On January 31, 2018, a fire broke out at Twin Village Recycling in Depew, after a metal mulching machine caught fire. The Depew Fire Department arrived to flames shooting out of the top of the machine. The Buffalo-Niagara International Airport, Lancaster, South Line and Bellevue responded to the scene, while Bowmansville and Twin District covered Depew’s stations. The crash truck from the Buffalo Niagara International Airport was used to extinguish the fire with foam. -Fire News photo by Jim Lepard
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Fully Involved in Buffalo
Flames Show in Hoags Corners
On January 26, 2018, Buffalo firefighters were called to the dead end of Oberlin Avenue to investigate a report of smoke. Originally only two engines and one truck were assigned. Engine 31 arrived on location and found a two-story, frame structure heavily involved. They immediately requested the balance of the firstalarm, eventually requesting an extra engine and truck for manpower and to assist in a water relay. The fire was placed under control within 90 minutes. -Fire News photo by Donald Kilianski
On February 5, 2018, the Hoags Corners Fire Department was dispatched for a house fire on Dunham Hollow Road. On arrival, responders found a large colonial home on fire. Mutual aid was called from Nassau, North Chatham, Averill Park, Stephentown and Schodack, along with other departments for tankers. Water was supplied from a nearby stream. The wind fanned the flames and enveloped firefighters in thick black smoke. The fire was brought under control without incident. -Fire News photo by Martin E. Miller
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48 Displaced in Bronx Blaze
Flames KO’d in St. Albans
On January 23, 2018, the FDNY was dispatched to St. Mary’s Avenue in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx. Crews arrived to fire in an elevator room on the top floor of the building. The fire had spread from an adjacent apartment where food was left on the stove. The fire escalated quickly and was soon into the cockloft and then through the roof. The fire took crews more than two hours to get under control. Three firefighters were treated for minor injuries and 48 people were displaced. -Fire News photo by PuckStopperPhotography.com
On January 20, 2018, the FDNY battled an all-hands blaze in a private dwelling on Elmira Avenue in the St. Albans section. Two handlines were needed to knock down the fire. -Fire News photo by FirstOnScenePhotos.com
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MVAs
Off the Road in Winona Lake
Washingtonville 1-Car MVA
The Winona Lake Fire Department was called out on February 19, 2018, for an MVA. Crews found a car approximately 20 feet off the road. The driver was transported to a local hospital with injuries. -Fire News photo by Vincent Dominick
Washingtonville firefighters responded to a single-car MVA on Route 208, north of Woodcock Mountain Road. The crew of Rescue 581 stabilized the vehicle, which struck and broke an Orange & Rockland utility pole, and extricated the male driver. The crew of Engine 580 stretched a precautionary line. The driver was treated and transported to the hospital by Blooming Grove Volunteer Ambulance. Blooming Grove Police Department investigated the accident. - Fire News photo by Gary Hearn
5 Injured in Washingtonville MVA
Winona Lake Handles MVA
On March 3, 2018, the Washingtonville Fire Department was alerted for an MVA at Route 208 and Mountain Lodge Road. Firefighters found one person injured and trapped in one vehicle and four others injured, three from the second vehicle involved. The first person was extricated and removed to a second Advanced Life Support Ambulance. Blooming Grove VAC treated and transported a patient in serious condition, New Windsor EMS transported the second serious patient and Monroe EMS transported the three less serious patients to Saint Luke’s Hospital in Newburgh. -Fire News photo by Chief Gary Hearn
The Winona Lake Fire Department was called to a two-car MVA on Route 52 at Interstate 84. First responders evaluated the occupants of the vehicles and secured the scene. - Fire News photo by Vinnie Dominick
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Installation Dinner Held for Winona Lake
The Winona Lake Fire District held its 2018 installation dinner at Anthony’s Pier 9, on February 10, 2018. Members received awards and were recognized for their service. Congratulations to Paige Cosgrove, who received the Rookie of the Year award. Roe Knapp and Ed Babcock received pins for 50 Years of Service. The pins were presented by President John Lassiter and Vice-President John Bootz. Fire News photographer and department member Vinnie Dominick received the Man of the Year award. The Women of the Year award was presented to Marlana Savino. Congratulations to all! -Fire News photos by Vinnie Dominick
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Up Close Amsterdam Firefighters Aaron Robinson, Joe Fritz and Jeff Hazzard at the 10th annual Walleye Challenge on Great Sacandaga Lake on February 17, 2018. -Fire News photo by Mark Perfetti
Mahopac Falls Gets New Fire Prevention Safety Trailer
The Mahopac Falls Volunteer Fire Department took delivery of a new Fire Prevention Safety Educational Trailer. The new trailer will use realistic scenarios to teach children how to react to fire-related emergencies in the safety of a training environment. This unit is custom built with the latest technology such as warming interior doors to teach children to feel for heat before opening, smoke detector-fire alarm activation props, fireplace prop, and a stove top cooking fire prop. The new trailer will feature kitchen fire scenarios: a portion of the trailer was built to resemble a home kitchen, allowing children to gain hands-on experience in how to put out a kitchen fire. This scenario uses heat, smoke, sound effects, and digital flames and simulates the use of a fire extinguisher. The new trailer also features a bedroom scenario, designed to resemble a child’s bedroom, to help educate children how to feel a door for heat, and how to evacuate safely through the window using an escape ladder. Additional features include an electrical outlet to simulate electrical fire hazards, sounds, smoke, fire effects, an interactive emergency phone, and smoke detectors to help create the emergency setting. The Fire Prevention Safety Trailer is one of the most unique and valuable tools firefighters have for teaching public fire safety education. Each year, firefighters from the Mahopac Falls Fire Department Fire Prevention program teach approximately 1,000 children about fire prevention and this new piece of equipment will be a vital asset to the community for many years to come. -Fire News photo by Jeff Boyle
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Fire at the Union Club
An all-hands fire in an historic Upper East Side social club sent smoke billowing throughout the building on February 18, 2018. The fire, which was reported just after midnight, occurred in a fifthfloor locker room at The Union Club, located on East 69th Street and Park Avenue. Founded in 1836, it is the oldest private club in New York City. The blaze brought a high-rise response to the eight-
story clubhouse. The fire was brought under control in about an hour. Notable members of the Union Club have included, John Jacob Astor, Ulysses S. Grant, William Randolph Hearst, J.P. Morgan and Cornelius Vanderbilt. -Fire News photos by Michael VonDerLieth
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Maplewood Holds Installation and Awards Dinner Congratulations to the newly installed officers of Maplewood Fire Department. Maplewood held its 2018 installation on January 27, 2018. (Left to right): Casey Clemens, 2nd Lieutenant; John Rilley, 1st Lieutenant; and Firefighter of the Year, William Gardner, Deputy Chief; Joseph Berkery, Chief Officer; William Clairmont, Sr, Assistant Chief; William Clairmont, Jr., Captain. -Fire News photo by Lori Washburn
Latham Installation and Awards Dinner Latham Fire Department held its 2018 installation of officers. This years Firematic officers are (left to right): Stephen Leeper, 3rd Lieutenant; Vincent Giovannone, 1st Assistant Chief; Theodore Huban, 2nd Captain; David Austin, Chief; William D.T. Childs, 2nd Assistant Chief; Marc Cocco, 2nd Lieutenant; Steven Enright, 3rd Captain; Kathleen Raso, 1st Lieutenant and Firefighter of the Year. -Fire News photo by Lori Washburn
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Remembering the Bomberos
On February 18, 2018, St. Joseph Patron Roman Catholic Church in Brooklyn, held an annual mass that honored the members of Engine Company 218 (Bushwick ‘Bomberos’), in which members of the company who have past are prayed for and remembered by the congregation. The safety of Engine 218 crew was also included in the prayers. As the Bomberos attended the service, they were called to an alarm, responded and safely returned to the service for closing prayers. May the members of Engine Company 218 remain safe as they protect their community and may the Bomberos of the past always be remembered in the true tradition of the FDNY. Never forget! -Fire News photos by Dennis Whittam
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