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In this issue... Fatality, 2 FFs Injured in Scotia 2-Alarm
Scotia firefighters were called to battle a two-alarm fire at the Tenbrouck Apartments in the village. See story on page 6
House Fire in Buffalo
Buffalo firefighters were called to Lombard Street for a report of a house on fire. See story on page 10
Nice Save in Poughkeepsie
City of Poughkeepsie firefighters were dispatched for a reported structure fire on College Avenue. See story on page 17
Pizzeria Fire in Hopewell
East Fishkill Fire Department along with the Village of Fishkill FAST unit were dispatched for a fire at Pizza Village in the center of Hopewell. See story on page 18
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Two Injured in Newburgh MVA
A two-car motor vehicle accident occurred on Route 300 and Route 17K. Two people were injured in the crash. See story on page 20
Final Salute for Honorary Firefighter Eight-year old Colin Flood loses his fight with Lymphocytic Leukemia. Members of the FDNY attended the funeral in full dress uniform.
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From the Editor’s Desk Dennis Whittam, Editor
Box 5-5-8087 Do you remember NYC Box 5-5-8087? I am sure you do. This was the alarm box that summoned the Fire Department of the City of New York to the World Trade Center for a plane that crashed into Tower One. Ironically, WTC 1, or the North Tower, was the first of the twin towers to be completed, the first to be hit by a plane on September 11, and the last to be destroyed. This horrific day is always in our minds and with the recent slew of attacks in Israel and Gaza, commercial planes being shot down over the Ukraine and American soldiers being killed in Afghanistan, we become a little more sensitized to the fact that, as first responders, we must be forever on guard, realizing that terrorists still want to bring harm to America. Every call that you go on must be taken seriously and responded to with caution. Simply put, never leave your guard down. As I write my September editorial, I pause to give remembrance to the firefighters I personal-
ly knew who lost their lives on 9/11. I think of the families that were broken apart by that tragic day. Firefighters continue to die from injuries and cancer sustained from working at the WTC pile in an effort to recover the victims, The FDNY has continued to honor those lost in the years that followed the attack. On a side note, I commend pastCommissioner Sal Cassano, currentCommissioner Daniel A. Nigro, Chief of Department Edward Kilduff and the numerous chiefs, officers, firefighters and friends in government, who always come to the plaque dedications in support of the families that have lost a loved one. On September 11, 2014, I will join the members of the FDNY as they start their day in prayer to remember the fallen firefighters whose lives were lost as a result of the attack on the World Trade Center.. -Dennis
ANNOUNCEMENTS HORANBURG WINS FASNY COMMUNITY AWARD On July 20, 2014, Newfane resident and Miller Hose Fire Company member Martin (Marty) Horanburg was presented with the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) Fire Service Community Achievement Award recognizing his tireless efforts to give back to his community. For nearly 50 years, Marty Horanburg has dedicated himself to the residents of the Town of Newfane as a member of the Miller Hose Company. He has had a long and distinguished career as a firefighter, holding various offices including 2nd Assistant Chief, Assistant Chief, Fire Chief, Assistant Treasurer and Vice President. Marty was named Miller Hose Firefighter of the Year in 1981. He is an active member of numerous organizational and fundraising committees within the department. However, it is his volunteer efforts outside the firehouse which have garnered this statewide recognition by FASNY. In addition to his fulltime employment and volunteer firefighting efforts, Marty keeps up a schedule that would rival individuals many decades his junior. “You would be hard-pressed to find anyone who dedicates themselves as much as Marty to their community. He is a true inspiration and the definition of volunteer,” said FASNY President James Burns. “I can’t think of a better representative of FASNY and a more deserving candidate for this award.” He currently sits on Eastern Niagara Hospital Board of Directors, is a member of
the Town of Newfane Business Association, the Newfane Sports Booster Club, and is known as the “Voice of Newfane,” in his role as the volunteer announcer for all Newfane High School basketball and football games. He was a volunteer coach and game day emcee for more than a decade at the New Will Ran Youth Football Program; where he also served as President. He is currently a 35-year member of the Newfane Lions Club where he coordinates the annual Easter Egg Hunt, volunteers for the Breakfast with Santa and is a Swim for Sight volunteer. For his efforts, he was awarded the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award in 2001, the highest honor bestowed by the Lions Club for volunteerism and brotherhood. For the past 15 years, Horanburg has played an active role in the revival of the Olcott Carousel Park and volunteers weekly during the summer as a ticket counter. All of these volunteer efforts began when as an 18-year-old high school graduate from Barker High School. Marty joined the United States Navy and proudly served his country for four years, as well.
legislation that prevents registered sex offenders from joining or remaining members of volunteer fire companies and volunteer ambulance companies. FASNY has made this issue part of its proactive agenda for the year and applauds the Governor’s action on this important issue. “Volunteer firefighters frequently interact with children and individuals who are in vulnerable situations. Our volunteer firefighters are trusted members of the communities they serve and they require the legal tools necessary to ensure they maintain the integrity of their members and the well-earned trust of all those they interact with,” said FASNY President James Burns. This legislation protects that trust by prohibiting registered sex offenders from being members of volunteer fire companies and volunteer ambulance companies. Under the legislation, an individual that is registered as a sex offender is not eligible for membership in a volunteer fire company or volunteer ambulance company. The law also provides for the termination of membership of any current volunteer who is found to be convicted of these offenses. This legislation would allow volunteer fire FASNY APPLAUDS SIGNING chiefs to access existing public record informaon registered sex offenders, in a similar OF BILL PROHIBITING SEX tion fashion that an arson background check is curOFFENDERS AS rently required for all prospective members. This legislation is modeled after changes to an VOLUNTEERS On August 4, 2014, the Firemen’s arson-searches law that was enacted in 1999, Association of the State of New York (FASNY) which has been highly effective in rooting out announced that Governor Cuomo had signed individuals convicted of arson crimes.
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Join Fire News in Remembering 343 Fallen Heroes of FDNY Register for the 9-11 Memorial Stair Climb at Stony Brook University Show others that you will never forget the 343 members of FDNY who bravely gave their lives on September 11, 2001. Join the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation on Saturday, October 25, 2014 for the 9-11 Memorial Stair Climb at the Kenneth P. Lavalle Stadium on the campus of Stony Brook University in New York. Participants will climb the stairs of the stadium multiple times to total110 stories, representing the number of floors in the Twin Towers and symbolically completing the climb those fallen heroes were unable to finish. Everyone will receive a photo ID of one of the fallen heroes of September 11. “The 9-11 Memorial Stair Climb is an opportunity for everyone in the community to show their respect and admiration for these courageous men. It also reassures the family, friends and co-workers of the fallen that these firefighters are not forgotten,” said Chief Ron Siarnicki, Executive Director of the NFFF. “The Foundation is very pleased to be working with Stony Brook University for this event and we want to be sure that each of those firefighters are represented by someone climbing the stadium.” The fee is $35 per person. All participants should park in the Stadium Lot and enter through Gate 2. Check-in begins at 0700 and the climb begins at 0830. The proceeds help the National Fallen firefighters Foundation create and maintain programs that support fire service survivors. Support of these 9-11 Memorial Stair Climb events provides assistance to the surviving families and co-workers of the 343 firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice on September 11, 2001. “Stony Brook University is proud to host the 9-11 Memorial Stair Climb in honor of the fallen firefighters,” said Elaine Crosson, Vice President, External Relations of Stony Brook University. “We honor their memories and deeply appreciate the tremendous loss their families have endured.” For additional details about the stair climb or to register, go to www.9-11stairclimb.com/events.html#NY or contact Bill Hinton at 301-788-7954. (The $35 registraion fee includes a commerative t-shirt)
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Fatality, 2 FFs Injured in Scotia 2-Alarm
Scotia firefighters were called to battle a two-alarm fire at the which left one occupant dead, and injured two firefighters. The Tenbrouck Apartments in the village. Buekendaal, Thomas Corners cause of the fire was under investigation. - Fire News photos by Peter Barber and the City of Schenectady also responded to battle the blaze
Nice Work at E. Avon Barn Fire
On July 26, 2014, the East Avon Fire Department was alerted for a reported barn fire with livestock inside on Barber Road. Arriving units found a fully involved barn and due to the lack of hydrants a third alarm was transmitted and tankers from York and Lima were called to the scene. The fire was brought under control and none of the livestock were injured. Mutual aid departments were called from the Livonia, Avon, Rush, Scottsville, Hemlock, York and Caledonia. - Fire News photos by Zachary Imm
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Early Morning NYC Blaze
FDNY units in Manhattan battled a two-alarm blaze on the ground floor of a six story mixed occupancy building on 125th Street in the early hours of July 9, 2014. The blaze appeared to have originated in a gourmet deli and spread to adjoining occupancies and then to the floor above. The blaze was under control in about an hour. - Fire News photos by FirstOnScenePhotos.com
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Bushwick 3-Story All-Hands
Quick Work in St. Albans
FDNY units from Brooklyn and Queens responded to an all-hands fire on Wilson Avenue in Bushwick late on July 7, 2014. The fire was on the top floor of a three-story attached dwelling and was brought under control within 20 minutes. - Fire News photo by FirstOnScenePhotos.com
On July 17, 2014, the FDNY in St. Albans, Queens, responded to a kitchen fire in a home on Nashville Boulevard. The blaze was quickly put under control by first arriving units. - Fire News photo by FirstOnScenePhotos.com
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House Fire in Buffalo
Recycling Fire in Maybrook
Buffalo firefighters were called to Lombard Street for a report of a house on fire. Upon arrival, Engine 3 reported that a 1-1/2 story vacant dwelling was fully involved and set up ladder-pipe operations. Crews were on scene for approximately three hours. - Fire News photo by Donald Kilianski
On June 28, 2014, crews responded to Taylor Recycling in Maybrook for a fire which involved the conveyor system. The Rescue was originally assigned as the FAST but was put to work operating a handline upon arrival. - Fire News photos by Gary Hearn
Hard Job at Defreestville Truck Fire
Recently, the Defreestville Fire Department of Renesselaer County found a truck about 100 feet behind their quarters, fully involved. According to the driver he heard a pop then saw flames in his mirror, so he activated the trucks fire suppression system, which did no
good. Police shut down roads because of smoke and lines involved, but this was more like fighting a structure fire with foam. Two hours later they were still at it. North Greenbush Ambulance was called for rehab. - Fire News photo by Martin E. Miller
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2 Injured in Albany Blaze
On June 30, 2014, the Albany Fire Department received several calls for a apartment house on fire on Woodlawn Avenue. As firefighters arrived at the six-unit building, smoke was billowing from a second-floor apartment. Battalion Chief Bill Hummel stated that two young boys ages three and nine were sent to the hospital with
minor burns after starting the fire with matches and perfume. Two apartments were damaged, and the Red Cross relocated 10 people. There were no other reported injuries. The temperature at the time of the fire was close to 90 degrees. - Fire News photos by Tom Heffernan
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Tannersville: Another Rescue at Kaaterskill
On June 28, 2014, the Tannersville Fire Department and three other local departments along with the NYS Department of Conservation Rescue Team made their fifth trip to Kaaterskill Falls for a rescue. Assistant Chief Stephen Toumey said there is a very narrow, halfmile long trail over rocks, and up about 300 feet and then back
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Firehouse Kitchen By Firefighter Ray About a half hour drive from the city of Springfield, Massachusetts, is the beautiful suburb of Longmeadow, Massachusetts. I had the pleasure of cooking with two of Longmeadow’s bravest, Firefighter Carl Zinack and Firefighter Andy Mark. Unlike most of the firefighters I meet on Firehouse Kitchen, who greet me with a smile, Firefighter Zinack looked at me with a straight face and said, “Who are you? What are you doing here? What the heck is Firehouse Kitchen?” The film crew and I looked at each other in disbelief. We just drove four hours from New York to cook with these Massachusetts fireman. Were we at the wrong house? No, this was just another joke by a fireman. Firefighter Zinack went from straight face to a big smile and a laugh and said, “I’m just messing with you guys. The kitchen is ready and it's time for us Longmeadow firemen to become TV stars.” The dish that the two firemen put together was called Sunshine Chicken and it was delicious. In the firehouse, chicken is a common staple for all meals because it is inexpensive and easy to make for a large group of hungry firefighters. We welcome any and all recipes for preparing chicken to keep it fresh and different from meal to meal. One important fact about the recipe, said Firefighter Zinack, is that it can be stopped in the middle of cooking in case of a call and reheats nicely if interrupted during mealtime, something that frequently happens in the firehouse. The meal was accompanied by a side of baked carrots, red potatoes and asparagus and followed by strawberries over angel cake for dessert. This firehouse was one of three different firehouses in the Massachusetts area that I visited and cooked at. Their love for the fire department, the brotherhood of the crews and the camaraderie in the kitchen reminded me of my days in the FDNY. If you ever have the chance to visit the Longmeadow area, stop in and say Firefighter Ray sent you! To find out more about Firehouse Kitchen or how to get your firehouse on Firehouse Kitchen, visit Firehousekitchenshow.com or friend us on Facebook at Firehouse Kitchen.
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Schagticoke at High-Angle Rescue Drill
On July 19, 2014, Schaghticoke Fire Department and other town members of the departments were trained in the safe ways to work emergency services joined forces in a high-angle rescue and recov- together in a swift water recovery. - Fire News photos by Martin E. Miller ery drill, in the Hoosick River Gorge. Rescues here are a regular operation about 100-feet below the bridge. Some of the younger
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Hudson View Apartment Fire
Quick Work in Beacon
Firefighters from Chelsea, Castle Point VA, City of Beacon and Glenham operated at a structure fire at the Hudson View Park Apartments on Route 9D. First-in Castle Point VA arrived to fire venting from a second floor window and began attacking the fire as additional units joined the fight. The fire was quickly brought under control but caused significant damage to the apartment of origin and smoke and water damage to the adjoining units. - Fire News photo by William Johnson
On June 8, 2014, the City of Beacon Fire Department along with Village of Fishkill firefighters were dispatched for a reported structure fire at the Beacon High School athletic storage building off of Wilkes Street. Firefighters arrived to find an active fire in an exterior light fixture of the brick structure. The application of a CO fire extinguisher remedied the situation. - Fire News photo by William Johnson
FIRE CHAPLAINS TO GATHER IN ANNAPOLIS
The Federation of Fire Chaplains will be meeting in Annapolis, Maryland for their annual conference October 19-23, 2014 at the Doubletree Hotel on the west side of Annapolis. The conference theme is “A Gathering of Gems”, a reference to the Chaplains in attendance, and the training, inforAs a fundraiser, the Federation has mation, and contacts they will gather. The conference will begin with a “Tired Travelers” reception both a silent and live auction. Each Chaplain will bring items from their department, fire related items, or Chaplain related items. For Sunday evening. The Conference will formally begin Monday those that were unsuccessful in the Silent Auction there will morning with an opening ceremony, then move quickly be a live auction Wednesday evening at the close of the into general session. That afternoon a brief trip to Ft. Founders Banquet. The Chaplains are also encourMcHenry to visit the site of the inspiration for our aged to bring patches representing their Fire National Anthem; it will be followed by a visit to Departments to trade with each other as mementos one of Anne Arundel Count's Volunteer Fire of friendships and the conference experience. Stations. The sightseeing and dinner at the fire In addition to the conference, the Federation station will provide the Chaplains with a great of Fire Chaplains will be offering five pre-conopportunity to network and make contacts, ference classes. Two, three day CISM classes: because Tuesday morning the conference really Individual/Peer and Group; Pastoral Crisis takes off. Tuesday and Wednesday will be nonIntervention 1 and 2. In addition there will be stop training sessions followed on Tuesday three, two day classes: Essentials of Fire evening by the annual Memorial Service and Chaplaincy, Death Notifications, and Keeping Wednesday evening with the Annual Founders Chaplains Fired Up. Banquet. Thursday concludes the conference with a If you would like more information you will want to presentation by the host of next year’s conference and visit the Federation of Fire Chaplains website at the annual business meeting. www.firechaplains.org.
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Nice Save in Poughkeepsie
Pleasant Valley Restaurant Fire
Early on June 9, 2014, City of Poughkeepsie firefighters were dispatched for a reported structure fire on College Avenue. First arriving units found a structure heavily charged with smoke and two adults trapped on the second floor. Firefighters laddered the front of the building and safely removed the two, who were turned over to Mobil Life Paramedics for evaluation. Arlington firefighters assisted at the scene. - Fire News photo by William Johnson
Recently, Pleasant Valley Fire Department, along with Arlington, La Grange and Millbrook operated at a structure fire at the former Old Heidelberg Restaurant on Route 44 in Pleasant Valley. The fire, which at one point was through the roof, was quickly brought under control. - Fire News photo by William Johnson
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Car Fire in Schenectady
Pizzeria Fire in Hopewell
Recently, Schenectady firefighters sent a full first alarm assignment to battle a car fire in the backyard of a home on McClellan Street, dangerously close to a house. The fire was quickly brought under control and damage was contained to the car. - Fire News photo by Peter Barber
Recently, East Fishkill Fire Department along with the Village of Fishkill with their FAST unit were dispatched for a fire at Pizza Village on Route 82 in the center of Hopewell. Arriving units encountered an active fire in the restaurant’s kitchen exhaust hood system with fire venting out the roof. Firefighters entered the structure and laddered the roof and quickly extinguished the fire. - Fire News photo by William Johnson
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Compactor Fire on Route 9
On June 24, 2014, the Hughsonville Fire Department with automat- moved the compactor away from the building, overhauled its conic mutual-aid from New Hamburg operated at a compactor fire at tents, and used fans to purge the smoke from the structure. - Fire News photo by William Johnson the Good Will store on Route 9. The fire, which was contained to the compactor, filled the rear of the store with smoke. Firefighters
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Woman Critical in Albany MVA
Two Injured in Newburgh MVA
An 82-year-old woman was critically injured on July 16, 2014, after she crashed into a Fed Ex. box truck at a high rate of speed, then hit a parked car and a light pole before her vehicle came to a stop in front of the Victory CafĂŠ near the intersection of Sheridan Avenue and Chapel Street. Albany Firefighters had to cut the woman out of her car and she was taken to Albany Medical Center Hospital with life threatening injuries. There were no other injuries according to Albany Police spokesman Steve Smith. The woman was involved in a minor accident a few blocks away along the 100 block of Sheridan Avenue shortly before the major crash, said Albany Police. - Fire News photo by Tom Heffernan
On July 3, 2014, a two car motor vehicle accident occurred on Route 300 and Route 17K. Two people were injured in the crash and taken to Newburgh Hospital for treatment. -Fire News photo by Vinnie Dominick
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Delmar MVA Puts Pitcher Out of the Rotation
Cyclist Saves Motorcyclist at Selkirk MVA
The Delmar Fire Department, Town of Bethlehem EMS and Albany County Paramedics responded to this crash on the Route 32 Delmar By Pass at Murray Avenue. A car was stopped at the red light when it was it was hit from behind. Both drivers were taken to the hospital by private vehicle. The driver of the car that was rear-ended is a member of the Albany Dutchmen of the Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League and was supposed to pitch in the game that night. - Fire News photo by Tom Heffernan
A motorcyclist failed to negotiate curve on Creble Road near Elm Avenue on July 11, 2014, went off the road and down an embankment and could not be seen from the road. According to Detective Sgt. Adam N. Hornick, the man laid there for at least an hour until a passing bicyclist, heard his cries for help, and called 911. The Selkirk Fire Department along with Albany County EMS and Town of Bethlehem Ambulance were on the scene. The motorcyclist was transported to Albany Medical Hospital with internal injuries and a possible broken leg. - Fire News photo by Tom Heffernan
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2-Car MVA in Winona Lake
The Winona Lake Fire Department responded to a two-car motor vehicle accident on Meadow Hill Road and Route 300. Two people sustained multiple injuries and were transported to the Newburg Emergency Medical Center for treatment. - Fire News photo by Vinnie Dominick
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Greene County MVA
West Athens Lime Street Fire Department responded to a roll over MVA on Leeds Athens Road on July 6, 2014. Life Net helicopter was called to transport one male to Albany Medical Center. The other occupant was taken by Town of Catskill Ambulance. The accident is being investigated by New York State Police. Scene command was under the direction of First Assistant Chief Tim Farrell who was first on the scene. Leeds Athens Road was closed for about an hour. - Fire News photo by John C. Miller
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Cronomer Valley Firefighters Pre-Plan Cintas Facility
Cintas Corporations on Route 300 in the Town of Newburgh was visited by the Cronomer Valley Fire Department. Firefighters toured the building and made notes for a pre-plan if a fire ever occurred. Cintas employees conversed with firefighters and one female employee got a ride in the aerial ladder. Cronomer Valley First Assistant Chief Jorge Resto said his department visits several industrial and commercial buildings each year. The Cintas plant operates several shifts day and night, and is occupied 24 hours a day. “Knowing the layout of the building and pre-planning firefighting strategies is crucial for the safety of my firefighters and the employees working in the plant,” Resto said. - Fire News photo by John C. Miller
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Wallkill’s Brown, Rissinger Graduate
Wallkill Firefighters Harry Brown and Cory Rissinger graduated from the Firefighter 1 class in Highland on July 21, 2014. - Fire News photo by Steve Lenz
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Maybrook 100th Anniversary Parade
Ron Decker and Blake Rosenfeldt
Maybrook Fire Department members on parade
Maybrook Fire Department Chief Charles Woznick - Fire News photos by Stephen Lenz, Wallkill FD
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Athens Wins Big at Columbia County Parade At the Columbia County Volunteer Firemen’s Association convention parade, hosted by Kinderhook’s Palmer Engine and Hose Company, the Athens Fire Department from Greene County won several trophies. Athens won in the following categories: Best Appearing Unit in or out of County 8 or more; First Place Visiting
Units Group A; Third Place Best Appearing Color Guard; and First Place Best Apparatus. Athens was awarded a check for $1000 for being the Best Appearing Unit in or out of county with 8 or more in the line of march. - Fire News story and photos by John C. Miller
Other winners from this parade included Best Appearing in or out of County 7 or under $1000. Prize: Red Rock Columbia Co Units Group A 1st place, Hudson 2nd place, Chatham 3rd place, Niverville Group B 1st place, Ancram 2nd place, Valatie 3rd place, Philmont
Auxiliary 1st place Schodack Landing Best Appearing Color Guard Firematic 1st place Hudson 2nd place Chatham 3rd place Athens
Group C 1st place Ghent 2nd place Germantown 3rd place Red Rock
Best Appearing Color Guard- Non Firematic 1st place Ghent VFW 2nd place Stuyvesant Falls VFW
Auxiliary 1st place Niverville 2nd place Chatham 3rd place Ghent
Best Apparatus 1st place Athens 2nd place Niverville 3rd place Red Rock
Visiting Units Group A 1st place Athens
Best Musical Unit 1st place Ghent Band 2nd place Red Cap
Group B 1st place Schodack Landing
Drum Line 1st place Greenport 2nd place Hudson 3rd place Philmont All Round 1st place 42 Infantry Band 2nd place Stuyvesant Falls VFW 3rd place Columbia District Pipe Band (A.W. Shaw)
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Hudson Valley Convention Parade
West Glens Falls Fire Department played host to the 125th annual dress parade was held with five divisions and over 100 fire departHudson Valley Volunteer Fire Association’s Convention and Parade ments, explorers and bands participating. - Fire News photos by Lori Washburn from June 18 to 21, 2014. The annual event included vendors, courses and information booths. There was a Mardi Gras Parade, and a
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Final Salute for Honorary Firefighter
Eight-year old Colin Flood is the son of retired FDNY firefighter Kevin Flood of Engine 210 in the Fort Green section of Brooklyn. In 2011, when Colin was six-years old he was diagnosed with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia. He underwent a bone marrow transplant in July 2013 and his cancer went into remission. But, after 14 months of remission his cancer returned. Colin and his parents tried everything to find another bone marrow match. On June 9,
2014, Colin was sworn in as a Honorary FDNY Firefighter and was the recipient of the Lt. James Curran/New York Firefighters Burn Center Foundation Medal. On June 22, 2014, Colin lost his battle with the disease. Members of the FDNY attended the funeral in full dress uniform and companies lined up at attention to give Honorary Firefighter Colin Flood a final salute. - Fire News photos by Brian Grogan
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Past-Chief Paul Teshner Answers Last Alarm
On July 1, 2014, past-Chief Paul Teshner of the Winona Lake Fire the American Legion Post 1420. Paul is survived by his wife Anna. Department answered his last alarm. Paul was a charter member of Past Chief Teshner will be missed by all whose life he touched. -Fire News photo by Vinnie Dominick the department and proudly served in WWII. He was a member of
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Roadside Memorial for Fallen FFs
On a recent trip through New York State, Fire News photographer Kevin Imm stopped for a moment to pay tribute to Lt. Michael Chiapperini and FF Tomasz Kaczowka when he drove past this West Webster roadside memorial. - Fire News photos by Kevin Imm
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