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East Meadow Battles New Year’s Day Blaze

Body Shop Burnsin Hicksville

L.I. Shows Supportto Sandy Hook

Iver Roslund Honored for75 Years of Service

A World War II Navy fighter plane onthe ground was threatened by flamesunder the belly of the plane.

Firefighters responded to a report ofsmoke coming from stores located inEast Meadow on January 1, 2012.

Departments responded to a fire at theintersection of Old Country andNewbridge Roads.

Over 60 motorcycles traveled to SandyHook Volunteer Fire Rescue Companyto show support for everyone affectedby this tragedy.

The Locust Valley Fire Departmentcelebrated the 75th Anniversary of ex-Captain Iver Roslund.

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Ted RoskoAnswers Last AlarmVice President of the Board of Trusteesof the FASNY Firemen’s Home, TedRosko, Jr., of Southampton, passes.

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ANNOUNCEMENTSFrom

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ENGINECOMPANY

OPERATIONSSEMINAR

The FDNY HonorLegion will be holding aseminar on EngineCompany Operations

The three-hour seminarwill cover the followingtopics: Size Up, BuildingConstruction, ApparatusPlacement, Water Supply, Line Placement/Selection, FireAttack/Line Advancement, Engine Positions and Duties.

The seminar will take lace on Monday, March 4, 2013 from1900-2200 at the Westhampton Beach Fire Department. ToRegister: Mail Voucher/Check to: Firefighter Dan Ward, PO Box87, Bayport, NY 11705, For more Information Call: 516-524-7282. All of the proceeds from the seminar will benefit the fam-ilies of our fallen brothers. Cost: $40 pre-registration $50 at thedoor. Refreshments are included.

Lt. Mastronardi is currently working in Squad 288. His pre-vious assignments include Rescue Company 4, Squad 252 andEngine 280. He is a Deputy Chief Instructor with the SuffolkCounty Fire Academy and is an Instructor at the FDNYTechnical Rescue School. Visit www.FDNYHonorLegion.orgfor more information about the seminar.

FUNDRAISERThe Riders of Fire MC and the East Farmingdale Fire

Company are hosting a Spaghetti Dinner and Chinese AuctionFundraiser for the Triolo family. The Triolo’s home and two carswere destroyed by Sandy last October, placing him and his fam-ily into financial difficulty. Tony lives on a fixed income due tohis disability. Please note this event will be held at the SeldenFire Department 44 Woodmere Place, Selden NY 11784, onSunday, February 10, 2012 from 1400 until 1900.

WEST BABYLON BLOOD DRIVEThe West Babylon Fire Department will hold a blood drive

on Monday, March 4, 2013 from 1430 to 2130 at the WestBabylon Fire Headquarters located at126 Arnold Avenue in WestBabylon. For Additional information call 631-669-9822. Thereis free dinner and hourly raffles and door prizes to all whodonate and give the gift of life.

SEMINAR IN NORTH BABYLONThe North Babylon Fire Company will be holding a seminar

entitled "Combat Ready Firefighting." The class will be taughtby the Traditions Training Group amd will be held on February13, 2013. Traditions Training group is comprised of fire serviceveterans throughout the north east ranging from the DCFD,Prince Georges County MD and the FDNY. If you have anyquestions, concerns or would like to pre-register for the class donot hesitate to call Joe Russo at 516-807-7665.

ANNUAL BOWLING TOURNAMENTThe 54th Annual Volunteer Firefighters Nassau-Suffolk

Championship and Handicap Tournament will be held on April13-14, 2013, at South Levittown Lanes, 56 Tanners Lane,Levittown. Call Eileen Bopp at 516-796-7708 or e-mail EillenShultis@ [email protected] for more information.

There is an early entry incentive, free practice sessions, on thefollowing dates: March 23, 24, 30, 31 and April 6 and 7. Thesefree two-hour practice sessions are available to Nassau-Suffolkvolunteer fire departments that have paid their entry fees for thetournament by March 22. Reservations are a must! To reserve afree practice session, contact Keith Pappas or Tony Casale at516-731-5700.

JUVENILE DIABETES STICKERS Please help children stricken with juvenile diabetes by pur-

chasing a sticker for $5 from the Fire Chiefs’ Council of SuffolkCounty. Contact Vice President Scott Thebold, 425 Lake PointeDrive, Middle Island NY, 11953. Visit the Chiefs’ Council atwww.suffolkfirechiefs.com.

Everyone was horrified when two firefighters were killed by a derangedkiller who opened fire on responders as they arrived on scene to battle a firein Webster, NY. Two other firefighters were wounded in this horrible incident.This incident should heighten your awareness that as first responders you arealways at risk of being attacked.

In the mid 1990s firefighter training required yearly Haz-Mat and OSHArefresher classes. If you ever sat through these required classes, you mightrecall discussions about risk and terrorism. I can remember sitting in a classand having the instructor tell us of possible scenarios that could happen thatwould have tragic consequences. He cited examples of individuals renting asmall plane, filling it with biological chemicals and flying it into a building.Do you see where I am going with this editorial? When the WTC BombingIncident of 1993 and 2001 occurred, I thought of those refresher classes.

Let's face it, as responders you are at risk of personal attack. Look back tothe late 1960's when tillermen and firefighters riding the back step had to becovered by metal enclosures and wooded canopies so that they were not hitby rocks and bottles as they responded to calls in deprived areas of manycities. Not too long ago a fire truck was firebombed in NYC, while memberswere sitting inside of their truck. The Molotov cocktail hit the steel screenedwindow and exploded, severely burning the firefighters that were sitting onthe other side of the window.

Every time you respond to the “routine” call, you are at risk. Do youremember ever seeing a video of a routine dumpster fire where firefightersstarted to attack the fire and another dumpster close by exploded for anunknown reason? Was this explosion detonated by a deranged individual?You should always expect the unexpected.

As we remember firefighters Michael J. Chiapperini and TomaszKaczowka of the West Webster Fire Department, let their deaths serve as a

reminder that you are always at risk. Take your Haz-Mat and OSHA trainingseriously. Store what you have learned in your memory so that you can sub-consciously be reminded that there is no “routine” call. Never let your guarddown! - Dennis

Don’t Let Your Guard Down

ANNOUNCEMENTSTRAINING PROGRAM

On May 4-5, 2013, Chief Alan Brunacini, will be presenting a limited attendancetraining program for chief and company officers. The cost is $289 per person. This isa great opportunity for Long Island and area fire officers. The two-day program isbeing hosted at Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department Company 3, located at 25Prospect Street in Great Neck. The class will cover the specific areas that are con-cerns to almost all chiefs and officers: tactical issues related to command, control andaccountability on the fireground as well as the “people” challanges and the politicalpart of our jobs. Bottom line: leadership info from the guru of problem solving. Theprogram, the case studies and related discussions will allow every attendee to walkout at the end of the program better trained, informed and ready for tactical, politicaland people issues. Chief B and his leadership team will “load you up” with numer-ous tools to help you actually enjoy being a chief or officer just a little bit more.There is limited space/seating (only 50 seats available) so register early at brunacin-igreatneckny.eventbrite.com/.

POT OF GOLD PARTYThe Suffolk County Firefighters Emerald Society is hosting their Pot of Gold party

at 1600 on March 30, 2013, at MJ Sullivans Pub, located at 164 route 25A (347),Mount Sinai, NY. There is a $5 fee at the door or a Pot of Gold ticket. There will be a50/50 raffle, free food, live music by THE FIAN, a chinese aution and more. For infoand tickets contact [email protected] or [email protected].


Mangano Issues New Radiosto Nassau Departments

Recently, to ensure the communication interoperabilitybetween all first responders, Nassau County Executive EdwardP. Mangano issued each Nassau County fire department twoXTS 2500 portable radios with a charger and spare battery. Thecounty executive also announced that appropriate talk groupshave been installed to allow departmental communication onthe new 500 MHz system currently used by the Nassau CountyPolice Department. Since taking office, County ExecutiveMangano has dedicated significant resources to the fire service.Much needed repairs to the Fire Academy, along with construc-tion of two new burn buildings and a new mask confidencebuilding, ensures proper training will continue for years tocome. A state-of-the-art medical communication center atNassau University Medical Center is also underway. Fundinghas also been secured for college scholarships, new computertechnology at FireCom and the Nassau County Fire Marshal’sOffice as well as for fire department equipment and Motorolaportable radios in fire department ambulances.

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ANNOUNCEMENTSFIRES IN LOW-RISE OFFICE BUILDINGS CLASSThe Town of Babylon Chiefs Association will be hosting Slider Buildings - Fires in

Low-Rise Office Buildings. The speaker will be Battalion Chief Jim McDermott of theFDNY and an ex-Chief of the Centereach Fire Department.

The economic boom of previous decades caused “sliders” or low-rise office build-ings to pop up throughout our communities. The tactics and strategies needed to safe-ly and successfully fight fires in these challenging buildings differ substantially fromour normal private dwelling or taxpayer procedures. This class offers an in depth analy-sis including size-up considerations, building systems and common hazards. The classwill also addresses the complex nature of these structures from size-up to “under con-trol” and will emphasize the need for all ranks to visit these buildings and drill on theappropriate strategies and tactics. Does the chief know the construction features uti-lized during the construction process? Does he/she know the varied strategic operationsbetween compartmented layouts vs. an open floor plan? Does the first-due officerknow what building systems (alarm system, sprinkler, standpipe, elevators) are presentand the appropriate actions regarding each. Do they have a plan on how to handle thesevere life hazard?

The event will be held on Monday, April 8, 2013. Registration is at 1830 and theclass will begin at 1900. Come to the North Babylon Fire Company Headquarters, 20Hale Road, North Babylon. Pre-Registration is $50. At the door the cost will be $55.The seminar includes refreshments. To pre-register: Make checks/vouchers to Town ofBabylon Chiefs Association, P.O. Box 682, Babylon. For more information, contact:Chief Tom Richardson at 631-831-6234 or e-mail him at [email protected].

PANCAKE BREAKFASTOn February 10, 2013, Engine Company #1 of the East Moriches Fire Department

will be sponsoring its 42nd Annual Pancake and Sausage Breakfast. The event will beheld from 0730-1230 at the fire hall on Pine Street in East Moriches. Tickets may bepurchased from any member or at the door. Adult tickets are $10 and children (under10) are $4.00.

SPRING SEMINAR – SATURDAY APRIL 20THPatchogue Fire Department Union Hook & Ladder Co. #1. Presents Ret. FDNY

Batt. Chief John Salka -Battle ready Firefighters “ what they really need to know” andRet. DCFD Chief Dennis Rubin-Rubes Rules of Survival.

$65.00 per person by 3-20-13 $75.00 after. Vouchers accepted. Questions &Registration contact [email protected]


Through the Roofin Brookhaven

On January 15, 2013, theBrookhaven Fire Department wasactivated for a structure fire onOrchid Circle. Unit 5-3-31 wasfirst on scene reporting a workingfire. Mutual aid was requestedfrom Bellport, Mastic, Hagermanand Yaphank. Patchogue, NorthPatchogue and Medford stood byat various departments. Onarrival, the fire was through theroof of multiple units in a condo-minium complex. The BrookhavenFire Marshal and the SuffolkCounty Police Department ArsonSquad had units on scene for aninvestigation.-Fire News photos by David Rubin


Heavy Smoke Discovered in Hempstead

The Hempstead Fire Department received a report of a house fire on themorning of Tuesday, December 18, 2012. Arriving units found fire and aheavy smoke condition in a vacant house on Grove Street. Handlines wereput into place and truck companies began opening up to uncover the extentof the fire. Mutual aid companies assisted and the blaze was brought undercontrol within 30 minutes. -Fire News photos by Lou Minutoli


Quick Knockdownin

North AmityvilleOn December 3, 2012, the North Amityville Fire Company wascalled to a Jefferson Avenue home for a reported kitchen fire. Underthe command of Chief of Department Timothy Lay, who had justdays left in his term, firefighters stretched two lines off of first-dueEngine 1-7-1 into the house. The fire was quickly contained and

brought under control with the rest of the house suffering water andsmoke damage. Mutual aid was requested to the scene from theAmityville Fire Department for an engine and ladder. The NorthLindenhurst Fire Department responded for the RIT assignment.

-Fire News photo by Paul Mazza


Chief Transmits a ‘Worker’ in Massapequa

The Massapequa Fire Department was alertedfor a house fire on Sunset Boulevard onDecember 8, 2012, at 0100. Chief of DepartmentDaresta arrived and transmitted a working firethat had fire showing from the 1-4 exposure onthe first floor of a two-story house. SecondAssistant Chief Fitzsimmons handled the fireattack with the first-due companies from the

West End, Engine 6311 and Ladder 632. Engine631 from the West End, Engine 635 from theParkhouse, and Engine 634 and Ladder 636 fromthe East End continued in to assist with the call.

The crews used two lines to extinguish thefire, while the ladder crews vented, entered andsearched the house. There was no extension tothe second floor of the structure and the fire was

brought under control in about an hour with oneresident and a firefighter transported to the hos-pital with non-life threatening injuries. TheSouth Farmingdale Fire Department wasrequested to the scene for a FAST unit. Two fam-ily pets were lost in the fire. The cause of theblaze is under investigation.

-Fire News photos by Paul Mazza

Long BeachBlaze

Revisited

(Last month we followed the Long Beach FireDepartment as they responded to a blaze at theKnights of Columbus on West Beech Street. We arebringing you additional coverage of this fire that wasin one of Long Beach's landmark buildings. - Ed.)Arriving units were met with a fire that wasthrough the roof on the exposure two side of thebuilding. Chief of Department Corbett 231 request-ed multiple mutual aid units to the scene to battlethe fast moving fire and for standby. An exteriorattack was put in place and tower ladders fromLong Beach, Lawrence-Cedarhurst, Inwood andOceanside operated with several handlines to bringthe fire under control. There were no reportedinjuries and the cause of the fire is under investiga-tion but did not appear suspicious.



WWII Plane Avoids Flames

On a recent visit to the American Power Museum in Farmingdale,our photographer encountered a World War II Navy fighter planeon the ground with a smoky condition under the belly of the plane.

Firefighters used extinguishers to put out the fire, which could havespread quickly to the vintage plane.

-Fire News photo by Tom Pesce

Trailer Fire Knocked Down in Jericho

On December 18, 2012, the Jericho Fire Department responded to a trailer fire onthe South Service Road of the Long Island Expressway. Crews quickly knocked thefire down and into an extensive overhaul operation. No injuries were reported andthe driver was able to disconnect his tractor from the trailer before the fire extend-ed to it. -Fire News photos by Kevin Imm


Basement Fire Beat in North Bellmore

The North Bellmore Fire Department responded to a house fire on the afternoon of Monday, December 17, 2012. Arriving units found a heavy smoke condition at a home on Verbena Avenue.

A line was stretched to the basement to contain the fire.-Fire News photo by Lou Minutoli

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Garage Fire Containedin Deer Park

On December 11, 2012, the Deer Park Fire Department respondedto a W.5th Street home for a fire in an attached garage just before2000. First arriving units encountered flames coming from the 1-4exposure of the structure. All occupants were out of the house.First-due Engine 1-4-11 picked up a hydrant and stretched twolines. The crew from Ladder 1-4-10 and Heavy Rescue 1-4-14 lad-dered, searched and vented the house. During the search, a cat wasfound and brought out to EMS, who gave the animal oxygen beforeit was taken for evaluation. The fire was contained to the garagearea and was brought under control in about 30 minutes. TheWyandanch and North Babylon fire companies provided mutualaid to the scene, while Dix Hills and West Islip stood by at DeerPark headquarters. First Assistant Chief Bradbury was in chargeof the operation. -Fire News photo by Paul Mazza

TruckFire Beat

in BethpageOn December 12, 2012, the Bethpage FireDepartment responded to a utility truck fireat the Cablevision building on StewartAvenue. The fire, which was electrical, wasquickly extinguished.

-Fire News photo by Kevin Imm


AmityvilleGoes to Work

Amityville firefighters were called toLocust Avenue on Friday, November 2, 2012,just before 0400 for a reported house fire.Chief of Department Scudlo and First AssistantChief Waegerle arrived to find a large two-story home engulfed in flames and the occu-pants out safely. Engine 1-1-2 picked up ahydrant across from the house and stretchedtwo lines, one to start extinguishing and the

other to protect a house on the exposure 4 side.Engine 1-1-2 then put its deck gun into opera-tion with North Amityville Rescue/Engine 1-7-10 and Ladder 1-1-5 master stream to knockdown the bulk of the fire.

During the fire a propane tank on the expo-sure 3 side of the home started to release pres-sure and feed the fire. The house was a com-plete loss as parts of it collapsed during the

operation. Additional mutual aid was requestedfrom the Copiague Fire Department for anengine and RIT and the Lindenhurst FireDepartment for an ambulance to the scene.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.It was reported that the power to the area hadjust been restored prior to the fire.


Another Look at Massapequa

The Massapequa Fire Department was alert-ed for a house fire just before 0200 on Friday,November 2, 2012, on Denise Street in EastMassapequa. Assistant Chiefs Keuchler andFitzsimmons arrived to find a two-story housefully involved with all the occupants out safe-ly. Engines 634 and 6315 stretched a total offour handlines, while Ladder 636 took a posi-

tion in front of the house. Searches of the house were negative after

heavy fire was knocked down from the outsideand lines were pushed back into the house tohit pockets of fire. The fire was brought undercontrol in about an hour with the house com-pletely gutted.

The Nassau County Fire Marshal was

requested to investigate the cause of the fire. Atthe time of the fire the house had no power.The South Farmingdale Fire Department wasrequested to the scene for a FAST Unit and alsoassisting Massapequa was a task force fromupstate New York, who arrived in the area afterSandy.




Greenlawn HitsOak Tree Dairy

Blaze

The Greenlawn Fire Department respondedto a roof fire at the Oak Tree Dairy on ElwoodRoad at 0900 on December 26, 2012.Greenlawn dispatched three engines, a heavyrescue truck, ladder truck and three ambulances.Mutual aid was provided by the Commack, EastNorthport and Dix Hills departments at the

scene for ladder trucks and a RIT. HuntingtonManor and Centerport departments stood bywith an engine and ambulance at Greenlawn’squarters. About 75 firefighters were on the sceneand had the fire controlled within 15 minutes,under the command of Chief Scott Dalrympleand Assistant Chief Mike Zeis.

The Huntington Fire Marshal and SuffolkPolice Arson Squad are investigating. SuffolkCounty FRES Coordinators also provided assis-tance. The dairy was the scene of a major firethat ripped through the facility on October 7,1997.

- Fire News photo by Steve Silverman

Good Stop at Cold Spring Harbor Blaze

The Cold Spring Harbor Fire Departmentresponded to a residential structure fire onColdport Drive in Cold Spring Hills on January11, 2013, at 2340. The second floor of housewas almost completely engulfed when ChiefChris Ingwersen arrived minutes later. Mutualaid was requested from the Huntington,Syosset, and Atlantic Steamer departments,with Halesite providing standby coverage. Fiveoccupants in the house safely evacuated the

home uninjured before units arrived. CSHFDRescue Squad EMT's attempted to resuscitatetwo pet cats that were removed by firefighters,but they perished. Fifty firefighters battled theblaze with eight pieces of apparatus and quick-ly had the fire knocked-down, under the com-mand of Chief Ingwersen, and Assistant ChiefsBob Hahn and Dan Froehlich.

The second floor and attic of the house suf-fered extensive damage. The Suffolk Police

Arson Squad and Huntington Fire Marshal areinvestigating.

Suffolk Fire-Rescue Coordinators providedassistance. “The first crews in did an amazingjob of knocking down the fire and saved thestructure,” said Chief Chris Ingwersen. “Itshows that the training we do pays off when itstime to go to work.”

-Fire News photos by Steve Silverman



RonkonkomaHandles

Puff-BackRecently, the Ronkonkoma Fire Department wasactivated for a structure fire on Lake Promanade.Unit 5-24-32 arrived to find that an oil burner hadmalfunctioned. Unit 5-24-32 told incoming units tovent the building and shut down the oil burner.


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‘Worker’The Bellport Fire Department was activated onDecember 14, 2012, at 1300 for a working structurefire. Mutual aid was requested from the HagermanFire Department. A quick knockdown of the firewas made by responding units.



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Smoke Showsin Hempstead

On Thursday, December 13, 2012, the HempsteadFire Department received a call for smoke in a houseon Hilbert Street. The arriving chief reported aworking fire on the second floor of the two-story pri-vate dwelling. One line was stretched and the firewas quickly knocked down. West Hempstead provid-ed the FAST unit.

-Fire News photo by Lou Minutoli

Carle PlaceHoliday Inn

Evacuates GuestsOn December 12, 2012, the Holiday Inn on OldCountry Road in Carle Place had to be partiallyevacuated after a fire broke out in one of the guestrooms toward the rear of the building. The fire waspromptly knocked down, but a heavy smoke condi-tion filled the nearby hallways. No injuries werereported and the Nassau County Fire Marshalswere on the scene of the fire.



Port JeffersonMakes QuickKnockdown

The Port Jefferson Fire Department responded to a garage fire in the Village of BelleTerre on January, 9, 2013, at 1808. Chiefs Langlois and Williams observed an attachedgarage that was threatening to extend to the residence. After confirming that no one waswithin the structure, Operations Chief Langlois directed the first engine crew to attackthe fire. Mutual aid was requested from Terryville, Mt. Sinai and Setauket. The PortJefferson Volunteer Ambulance Corps was on hand for firefighter rehab. TheBrookhaven Town Fire Marshals and the SCPD Arson Squad are investigating the call.

-Fire News photos by Dennis Whittam

FlamesShowing

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inMillerPlace

On January 12, 2013, the Miller Place Fire Department respondedto Griffin Court to battle a fully involved structure fire that appearsto have started in the garage. The intense flames were knockeddown by Miller Place's tower ladder, so that firefighters couldadvance lines and bring the blaze under control. Units had to usecaution when they responded to the call due to the intense fog thatblanketed the area that night. The fire was brought under controlwith the help of firefighters from Rocky Point, Sound Beach, Mt.Sinai, Terryville and the Port Jefferson Ambulance Corp.

-Fire News photos by Dennis Whittam



Manhasset-LakevilleResponds to Great Neck

Alert House Fire

On Tuesday, December 18, 2012, at 2217, Manhasset-Lakeville FireDepartment Companies 3 and 4 were dispatched to respond mutual aidto the Great Neck Alert Fire Company, who were operating at a housefire on Bayport Lane in the Village of Saddle Rock.

Tower Ladder 8744 and Heavy Rescue 8730 both responded to thescene; Heavy Rescue 8730 was assigned as the FAST unit, whileTower Ladder 8744's crew went to work. The fire, which was spread-ing quickly throughout a very large private house under construction,was being fed by wind gusts coming off Little Neck Bay. After 30 min-utes of battling the fire, interior firefighting operations were halted andan exterior operation commenced. Several 2-1/2 inchlines, a deck gunand ladder pipe were used to extinguish the stubborn fire.

The Great Neck Vigilant Fire Company was also on scene withEngine 8314 as well as providing EMS services. The Port WashingtonFire Department responded with Rescue 8522 later into the operationproviding a second FAST unit. The Nassau County Fire Marshal'soffice was notified, and Great Neck Alert Chief of Department Plakstisreleased all units by 0330. -Fire News photos by Kirk Candan


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F.D.On December 13, 2012, the Lakeview FireDepartment was called to the report of acar fire on Lakeside Drive, just south of theSouthern State Parkway in HempsteadLake State Park. No one was injured in theblaze and Nassau County and Park Policeresponded to the scene to assist with thecall. -Fire News photo by Lou Minutoli

UniondaleBattlesGarage

FireThe Uniondale Fire Departmentoperated at a garage fire on Sunday,December 23, 2012, on Lowell Road.The detached garage was heavilyinvolved in fire on arrival. A homethat was nearby, suffered minor dam-age from the fire.


Heavy Smokeon Arrival

in MalverneThe Malverne Fire Department responded to ahouse fire on the evening of Monday, December 10,2012. Arriving units encountered a heavy smokecondition on the second floor of a two-story, privatedwelling. Truck companies made their way to theseat of the fire in a second floor bedroom. The blazewas quickly extinguished without incident. Mutualaid companies from surrounding districts assistedwith the call.




FirefighterBurned at

Elmont BlazeThe Elmont Fire Department battled a basement fireat a home on Jackson Avenue on Thursday morning,January 3, 2013. Flames and heavy smoke werepushing from the windows on arrival and a line wasimmediately stretched to the lower level. One fire-fighter suffered burns as a result of the intense heat.He was transported to a local hospital via a NassauCounty ambulance.


Hicksville StopsSnowmobile FireOn January 3, 2013, at 1604, the Hicksville FireDepartment responded to a fire that involved asnowmobile in the driveway of a Fordham Avenuehome. Engine 932 stretched one line and extin-guished the fire.




Plainview MakesQuick Stop

At 1906, the Plainview Fire Department received multiple calls fora house fire on Bluebird Lane in Old Bethpage. First Deputy ChiefCraig Adelman arrived on the scene and transmitted a workingfire for an exterior fire with extension into the home. Engine 9511was the first-due engine and Adelman had the crew stretch one lineand, using tank water, firefighters stopped the fire from spreadingto the interior of the home. The Bethpage, Syosset, Farmingdaleand Hicksville Fire Departments were called to the scene and tostandby. The Fire Marshals Office was called to investigate thecause of the fire.


Car Creates Gas Leakin Massapequa

At 1211, on Friday, December 28, 2012, the Massapequa FireDepartment dispatcher received a call for an auto accident and gasleak at Friendly's on Sunrise Highway. A car had hit the buildingwhere the gas line entered the building, severing the high pressureline. A general alarm was put out and Chief of Department Darestatook command. Firefighters quickly began digging a hole at thecurb to locate the gas shutoff. Nassau County Police shutdownSunrise Highway and department members evacuated homes andbusinesses in the area. A short time later the gas was turned off andNational Grid arrived. The driver of the car that hit the buildingwas not injured. -Fire News photo by Ed Tuffy


Syosset Battles Structure Fire

On November 25, 2012, at 1910, the Syosset Fire Department received calls fora house fire on Juneau Boulevard in the wooded area by Bering Court in Woodbury.

Arriving units found a large vacant two-story home set back off the road fullyinvolved. Firefighters had to use chain saws to clear trees that had fallen across thelong narrow driveway in order to stretch lines to the fire. An interior attack wasstopped and an exterior operation began. Ladder 582 backed down the narrowdriveway and set up in front of the home, quickly darkening down the fire as crewsfrom multiple departments used several handlines to fight the fire. One firefightersuffered minor injuries and the cause of the fire was under investigation. The homehad been vacant for several years. -Fire News photos by Kevin Imm

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EastMeadowBattles

NewYear’sDay

BlazeFirefighters responding to a report of smoke coming

from stores located at Hempstead Turnpike and FranklinAvenue in East Meadow on January 1, 2012, found heavyfire in the Spice and Curry Halal Meat Store upon arrival.The fire, initially reported at about 2230 on New Year'sDay, also damaged the two adjacent businesses, before itwas declared under control about 90 minutes later. Allthree businesses were closed and unoccupied at the time ofthe fire.

Two firefighters sustained minor injuries in the blaze.One was treated at the scene and another was transportedto Nassau University Medical Center and later released.About 75 firefighters responded, including all companiesfrom East Meadow with additional companies from theLevittown, North Bellmore, Bellmore, Wantagh and NorthMerrick. East Meadow Chief John Priest, the IncidentCommander, stated the cause of the fire was determined tobe accidental in nature and not suspicious.

-Fire News photos by Kevin Imm and Lou Minutoli -Fire News story by E.J Brennan


On a cold January 3, 2013, at approximately 2100, the CentereachFire Department responded to a fully involved vacant structure fireon Middle Country Road, just east of Horse Block Road. The housewas set back off of Route 25 and in a wooded area. The fire was

quickly brought under control with the help of neighboring mutualaid departments from Selden, Farmingville and Ronkonkoma. Thecause of the fire was unknown and is under investigation by theSuffolk County Arson Squad. -Fire News photo by Ron Monteleone


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Structurein Copiague

Just after 0400, on December 22, 2012,Copiague firefighters were alerted to a housefire on Baylawn Avenue. Chief ofDepartment Wellington was the first unit onscene and transmitted a working firef or aone-story house with heavy fire through theroof and showing from the exposure 4 side.High winds fanned the fire as first dueEngine 1-3-9 picked up a hydrant andstretched two handlines, along with the crewfrom Engine 1-3-5, down a long driveway tothe house that was set back on the property.It took about 45 minutes to bring the fireunder control with the house heavily dam-aged. The home owner was not staying in thehouse at the time of the fire because it hadsuffered flooding damage from HurricaneSandy. There were no reported injuries andthe cause of the fire is under investigation.Amityville provided the RIT and an ambu-lance. Lindenhurst also responded to thescene with an additional engine.


CopiagueContinuesthe Battle

For the third time in four days Copiague firefighters were alerted for a reported fire,this one with numerous calls being received by Babylon Central Fire Alarm at about0100, on Christmas Day. This fire was located on Oak Street in a 1-1/2 story, two-cardetached garage. With just six days left in his term Chief of Department JulianWellington was in command of this operation that had heavy fire showing from allexposures. First-due Engine 1-3-9 stretched two lines with the crew from Engine 1-3-5to the garage that turned out to be converted into a living space and possibly occupied.Firefighters knocked the fire down from the outside before searches could be done,which turned out to be negative. An ex-captain who lives on the next block used a gar-den hose to keep the fire from extending to a car parked next to the building. The firewas brought under control in about an hour with no reported injuries and the causewas under investigation. The Lindenhurst Fire Department was called to the scene forRIT assignment. -Fire News photos by Paul Mazza



Chimney Fire Extends to Home in East Islip

On November 3, 2012, at 2039, the East Islip Fire Department was acti-vated for a working fire, reported as a possible puff back, on the Helmin the Moorings. First Assistant Chief Keith Villano, was met with aheavy smoke condition on arrival, resulting from a chimney fire. First-due Engine 3-5-1's search team located the fire in the walls on the firstand second floor of the home. Under command of Chief of DepartmentHani Kutteh, three lines were stretched from 3-5-1, while the crew from

Tower Ladder 3-5-5 vented the roof. Extensive overhaul was per-formed to assure there were no hidden pockets. East Islip respondedwith three engines, two trucks, an ambulance and fire police. Mutualaid was provided by Islip with a FAST unit, Islip Exchange Ambulancewith an ambulance and Islip Terrace stood by at East Islip. All unitswere back in service by 2310. -Fire News photo by Rich Stark


Fully InvolvedApartment Battled

in Patchogue

At the end of December, the Patchogue Fire Department respondedto a fire at Northwood Village. The entire second floor of the struc-ture was fully involved in flame. It took approximately one hour tocontain and bring the fire under control. According to Chief Joe

Perry, the Blue Point and Hagerman fire departments were calledin to help fight the blaze and the North Patchogue Fire Departmentstood by at Patchogue headquarters.

-Fire News photo by Lee Gillette


OccupantsEscape

WillistonParkFire

Recently, the Williston Park Fire Departmentresponded to the report of a building fire. The firewas located in a first floor apartment of theWilliston House Complex on Willis Avenue.Flames were showing out of the windows onarrival and lines were immediately stretched,while truck companies vented, entered andsearched the structure. Fortunately, the occupantof the apartment and her son were able to safelyescape to the courtyard. Mutual aid companiesassisted with the knockdown of the fire.




Great NeckBattles

Taxpayer FireA fire broke out in the busy business district of GreatNeck, early on Saturday afternoon, January 19,2013. Great Neck firefighters responded to a three-story building on Middle Neck Road just after 1230and discovered a fire in the apartments above a localphoto shop. The blaze was brought under controlwithin 30 minutes.


Car Intothe Water

in MassapequaRecently, the Massapequa Fire Depart-ment responded to the report of a carinto the water at Burns Park. On arrivalthere was an unattended car in thewater. Squad Company 8 searched andremoved the car with assistance fromEngine Companies 1 and 4 and LadderCompany 6.

-Fire News photo by Andrew McShane


Up Close & Personal

SeldenProbie

inAction

Selden probation-ary member

Dave Anselmo.-Fire News photo by David Rubin

Dix Hills Fire Police on the JobKeeping the traffic under control are Dix Hills Fire Police, from

left, Tom McClane, Captain Tom Smyth, and Hank Leids. - Fire News photo by Steve Silverman

Ex-Chiefis Back in

ActionPlainview

Ex-Chief (for less than a day)

Craig Robinsonmakes Plainview's

New Year's Dayworking fire as a

Black Hat.-Fire News photo

by Kevin Imm


AggressiveAttack at

GreenlawnBlaze

The Greenlawn Fire Department responded to a house fire onSinclair Drive, on Friday, January 18, at 2239. Arriving units foundheavy fire involving the garage and a vehicle parked in the drive-way, which quickly spread into the attic and first floor of the one-story ranch home. Greenlawn firefighters stretched several hand-lines into the house and began an aggressive interior attack. Mutualaid was requested from East Northport and Huntington Manor forFAST teams. Centerport and Dix Hills provided a standby engineand ambulance. The occupants of the home escaped uninjuredprior to arrival. About 75 firefighters were on the scene with fourengines, a heavy rescue truck and three ambulances. The fire wascontrolled within 45 minutes, under the command of Chief ScottWaryold with Assistant Chiefs Kurt Allen and Mike Zeis oversee-ing the interior attack. The Suffolk Police Arson Squad andHuntington Fire Marshal are investigating.

- Fire News photos by Steve Silverman


ChiefReturns to

the Scene ofHis First Fire

Greenlawn FireDepartment Chief

Scott Dalrymple at thescene of his last fire asChief at the Oak TreeDairy on December26, 2012, five days

before completing histerm as Chief.

Incidentally, one ofDalrymple's first firesas a Greenlawn probiewas also at Oak Tree

Dairy in 1997.- Fire News photo by Steve Silverman

Ex-ChiefJeff Bailes -

Selden SafetyOfficer

-Fire News photoby David Rubin

TerencePowderly of

theBellerose FireDepartment as

he gives outplastic fire

helmets to thechildren ofwounded

warriors atWalter Reed

NationalMilitary

Hospital atBethesda,Maryland,

in December.-Fire News

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Up Close & Personal


HuntingtonManor

Auto ShopBlaze

The Huntington Manor Fire Department responded toreports of heavy smoke coming from the Stu Smith AutoClinic on East Jericho Turnpike and Evergreen Avenue inHuntington Station, Friday night, January 18, 2013. Uponarrival, firefighters found a car burning in the back bay ofthe garage. Crews quickly extinguished the fire and wereable to remove the car from the building through the reardoors. Under the command of Chief Fred Steenson, Jr.,and Assistant Chiefs Frank McQuade, Mike DePasqualeand Jon Hoffmann, about 45 firefighters were on the scenewith two engines, a ladder truck and heavy rescue truck.There was no extension to the building, and no injurieswere reported. - Fire News photos by Steve Silverman


Dry-Chem Utilized at Copiague Fire

In the early morning hours on December 21, 2012, the CopiagueFire Department responded to a Strongs Avenue home for a report-ed fire. Second Assistant Chief Campion arrived and found fire onthe exposure 2 side of the house that was affecting the electric serv-ice coming into the house. Several dry chemical extinguishers wereused to knock down the fire and keep in check until LIPA could shut

the power to the house. One handline was stretched from Engine 1-3-5 as a precaution. Once the power was shut, crews opened interi-or walls checking for extension which was negative and the crewcompleted the extinguishment of the fire.


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On December 30, 2012, the Amityville Fire Department was activated for a house fireon Oak Street. Chief of Department Scudlo was in command of the scene withAssistant Chiefs Waegerle and Greey handling the fire attack. As units arrived heavyfire was showing from the 1-4 exposure on the first floor and from the exposure 2 onthe second floor. There was nobody home at the time of the fire, which had rapidlyspread through the two-and-a-half-story balloon frame house. The fire was alsofanned by high winds. Engine 1-1-2 was first due and stretched three lines, two 2-1/2inch lines to attack the fire and one 1-3/4 inch line to protect the house on the expo-sure 2 side. Firefighters attacked the fire from the exterior as the house became fullyinvolved and the fire went through the roof. Ladder 1-1-5 was set up for a masterstream operation and was fed by Copiague Engine 1-3-7. Copiague also respondedwith two RIT units, 1-3-6 and 1-3-8. The North Amityville Fire Company was calledto the scene for an additional engine, bringing 1-7-1 in to the scene. After the heavyfire was knocked down, lines were brought in to get to pockets of fire on the upperfloors of the home and all searches were negative. The fire was fought in below freez-ing temperatures and brought under control in about two hours.



FASNY Gives 50K Grant to NVFCVolunteer Firefighter

Support Fund to Help VolunteersImpacted by Sandy

Association Calls on Others to Donate Necessary Funds to Help First Responders

in NeedEvery day, volunteer firefighters and emergency personnel put

their lives on the line to protect their communities, but what hap-pens when the tragedy strikes home? Many first responders areimpacted each year by disasters such as hurricanes, flooding, torna-does, and others. These men and women dedicate themselves toserving their communities. When their homes and families areaffected by tragedy, they rely on the community to give back.

The National Volunteer Fire Council’s (NVFC) VolunteerFirefighter Support Fund provides a stipend of $250 to volunteerfirst responders whose homes have been impacted by a large-scaledisaster. The stipend helps these firefighters and emergency person-nel meet their basic needs in the aftermath of the disaster. However,the requests received in the wake of Super Storm Sandy exceededthe availability of funds.

The Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY)has stepped up to support first responders in need by awarding agrant of $50,000 to the NVFC Volunteer Firefighter Support Fund.FASNY joins the NVFC in asking others to help support the fund.According to FASNY Director to the NVFC, David Jacobowitz,there are many unfunded requests currently awaiting donations.Help these first responders in need by contributing to the NVFCVolunteer Firefighter Support Fund.

“To date, the NVFC Volunteer Firefighter Support fund hashelped over a hundred volunteer firefighters impacted by Sandy,totaling over $31,000 in donations,” said FASNY President JimBurns. “FASNY felt that it was important to replenish the funds inorder to help more volunteers that need support after the storm.”

“We are grateful for FASNY’s generous contribution and arethrilled to be able to continue helping volunteers who have beenstruck by a devastating tragedy such as Super Storm Sandy,” saidNVFC Executive Director Heather Schafer. “These volunteers needassistance to get back on their feet. We hope FASNY’s contributionwill inspire others to give as well so we can keep providing supportto those who protect their communities every day.”

The Volunteer Firefighter Support Fund was created in responseto the devastation caused by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005.Since then, the fund has assisted volunteer first responders impact-ed by flooding in New York and along the Mississippi River, torna-does in different parts of the country, and other large-scale disasters.So far, over half a million dollars have been distributed to volunteerfirefighters in need.

To qualify for assistance, individuals must be from an NVFCmember state as an individual or department member of the stateassociation; be an active volunteer firefighter, rescue worker, orEMS provider; live or have housing in a state- or federally-declareddisaster area; and have incurred an uninsurable loss in excess of$5,000.

The fund relies entirely on the support of individuals and organ-izations to assist volunteer first responders in need. The NVFCdonates all administrative costs associated with the fund, so 100%of contributions go to help volunteer first responders impacted bydisaster.


StubbornPort

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KnockedOut

The Port Washington FireDepartment battled a stubbornhouse fire on a very foggyevening on January 12, 2013.The blaze on Reid Avenuecaused multiple alarms to besounded for manpower andmutual aid companies.

-Fire News photos by Lou Minutoli

LakelandReactivates forWorking Fire

Around 0715 on January 11, 2013, theLakeland Fire Department was activated for astructure fire on Fir Grove Road. On arrival,mutual aid was requested from Central Islip,Hauppauge, Nesconset and Ronkonkoma.Units had heavy fire on the first and secondfloor of the structure. The fire was broughtunder control with no reported injuries.

-Fire News photos by David Rubin



North BabylonBattles Fatal Fire

On New Years Eve, December 31, 2012, just past 2200, the NorthBabylon Fire Company, responded to a working house fire onPeacock Lane. North Babylon's Chief George Folise, Jr., was in-charge. The chief advised his crews to keep back from thedwelling, while stored ammunition could be heard explodinginside. Chief Folise also requested a mutual aid response fromBabylon and West Islip. Upon entry, the body of a 61-year-old malewas discovered, on the floor, close to the front entrance of thehome. The fire was declared under control at 2315. The SuffolkCounty Police Department is conducting and investigation todetermine the cause of the fire.

-Fire News photos by Stephen Schaefer

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Electrical FireCauses

Major Damage in Ronkonkoma

On January 15, 2013, the Ronkonkoma FireDepartment was activated for a working fire onKathryn Lane. Units arrived to find an electrical fireon the side of the house. Two lines were stretched, keep-ing the fire from causing major damage to the house.The Brookhaven Fire Marshal's responded to the scenefor an investigation. -Fire News photo by David Rubin

Elmont BattlesHouse Fire

The Elmont Fire Department responded to a work-ing house fire on the morning of Friday, January18, 2013. Arriving firefighters faced a heavy firecondition on the second floor of the two-story homeon Tudor Crescent. Engine companies stretchedlines while truck members conducted searches andstarted ventilation. Nassau County Fire Marshalswere summoned to the scene for an investigation.




Tough ConditionsHinder

Deer Park Fire On January 8, 2013, the Deer Park Fire Departmentresponded to a fire at Mid Island Auto Wreckers. Thefire was under the command of Chief Phil Scarfi. Theheavy fire was caused by junk vehicles burning. Theoperation was hindered by heavy smoke with muddyconditions in the yard. The terrain and conditions madeit tough to move the handline at the scene.

-Fire News photo by Brian Thomas

HempsteadResident Suffers

Smoke InhalationThe Hempstead Fire Department responded to thereport of an apartment fire on the afternoon ofSunday, January 6, 2013. Residents of the VillaCourt complex were already self-evacuating on fireescapes when fire department units arrived. Oneoccupant suffered smoke inhalation from a fire in athird floor apartment.



NumerousCallsAlert

Levittown

Just before 0500 on January 9, 2013, the Levittown FireDepartment received numerous calls for a house fire in thevicinity of Wantagh Avenue and Griddle Lane. FirstAssistant Chief Behrens was the first unit on scene report-ed a two-story house on Griddle Lane fully involved. Chiefof Department Fisher and Second Assistant Chief Epplearrived shortly thereafter. A family of four was home at thetime of the fire and escaped the flames prior to the firedepartments arrival. The house was a complete loss andtook about an hour to bring under control. The WantaghFire Department was called to the scene for the FASTassignment and additional mutual aid was provided byEast Meadow and North Bellmore. The cause of the fire isunder investigation. -Fire News photos by Paul Mazza

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Occupants EscapeWest Hempstead Fire

Occupants of this Oak Street home in West Hempstead were luckyto escape to safety after a fire broke out. West Hempstead firefight-ers were called to Oak Street at 0515 and found smoke and flamescoming from the side of the home. Several surrounding depart-ments were called to the scene to assist and the blaze was broughtunder control within 30 minutes. -Fire News photo by Lou Minutoli

Brother’sForever

Ten members of the Halfmoon Fire Department located inSaratoga County, recently worked alongside the men of Freeport'sVigilant Hose Company #2. What started as a mission to providestorm relief ended up as a bond between the two departments.Brothers forever! -Fire News photo by John D’Alessandro


Gas FeedsFreeport Flames

On January 23, 2013, the Freeport Fire Department responded toRoosevelt Avenue for the report of smoke coming from a house.When the chief arrived, and the house fully involved, he directedlines to be pushed into the house. The gas service to the house broke

and was on fire, making it difficult to put this fire out. The gas wasfinally turned off and the fire was under control within one hour.

-Fire News photos by Bill Bennett


Body Shop Burns in Hicksville

At about 1930 on November 25, 2012, theHicksville Fire Department and NassauCounty Fire Communications were receivingnumerous calls for a building fire at the inter-section of Old Country and Newbridge Roads.Arriving units found heavy smoke and firecoming from the BP Gas Station office and

auto body shop area. Engines 932 and 937stretched multiple lines as Ladders 931 and936 set up on the 1-2 exposure and the expo-sure 3 sides of the structure. Chief ofDepartment Moskos was in command andrequested mutual aid from the East Meadowfor the FAST assignment. Bethpage, Levittown

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Car Burns at HempsteadHome Depot

Hempstead firefighters battled a car fire in the park-ing lot of Home Depot on Fulton Avenue on theevening of Sunday, December 16, 2012. The fire wasextinguished without incident.


Car Burns inWest HempsteadWest Hempstead firefighters extinguished a car firejust before dawn on December 13, 2012. The fireoccurred in a parking lot on Cherry Valley Avenue.


Departments Respond to S. Farmingdale On November 25, 2012, the South Farmingdale FireDepartment responed to a house fire on Daniel Drive.First on the scene was Second Assistant Chief Dauth.Heavy fire was showing from the second floor of the houseon the 1-4 exposure. Engine 971 was first due, picked upa hydrant and stretched two lines to the house with thecrew from Farmingdale Engine 923. Farmingdale Ladder926 was the first-due truck and began laddering thebuilding and performing searches. Additional mutual aidto the scene was provided by the East Farmingdale,Massapequa and Plainview. North Massapequa wasrequested for an additional ladder, and Bethpageresponded with an engine and ambulance. The Bethpageengine crew stretched a third line to the house from 923.The fire was knocked down in about 35 minutes with thehouse suffering substantial damage and a resident suffer-ing first and second degree burns. The burn victim wastransported to Nassau University Medical Center bySouth Farmingdale. Stand by units were provided by theLevittown and Jericho. The fire is under investigation.





New PartnershipAims to Ensure

EveryoneGoes Home

National Fallen FirefightersFoundation and Iowa FireService Training Bureau Launch State-Wide Effort

Firefighters across Iowa now have more access to Everyone GoesHome programs and training thanks to a new partnership between theNational Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) and the Iowa FireService Training Bureau (FSTB). This first of its kind effort ensuresconsistent messages about safety and personal accountability will bedelivered state-wide by qualified instructors.

Under the partnership, the NFFF will provide all necessary coursematerials and instructor training for Courage To Be Safe, LeadershipAccountability, Culture and Knowledge, and Leadership So EveryoneGoes Home, as well as materials and resources that promote the mes-sages of the NFFF’s Everyone Goes Home programs and the 16Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives. The Iowa FSTB will hire instructors,provide secondary instructor training, work closely with the EveryoneGoes Home® State Advocate Program to deliver training, and issuecertificates of completion to all participants.

“This program is a win-win for the entire fire service and illustratesthe important role partnerships play in education and training initia-tives,” said Scott Lyon, Deputy Chief of the Clive Fire Department andthe Iowa State Lead Advocate for the Everyone Goes Home Program.Several other states, including New York and Illinois, have expressedinterest in pursuing a partnership with the Foundation and have sys-tems in place for hiring and training instructors. This partnership issimilar to the same type of partnership made several years ago by theNational Fire Academy and 50 State Training Systems.

“We hope other state training bureaus will look at this agreementas a model and pursue their own partnership with the Foundation,”said Rick Mason, CFO, MIFireE, training and education coordinatorfor the NFFF.

Community AmbulanceMembers Save Life with Nasal Narcan

Two members of Community Ambulance Company saved the life ofa West Sayville man who overdosed on heroin. Emergency MedicalTechnicians JP Latkovic and James MacDonell responded to a shop-ping center on Sunrise Highway in Bohemia, where a 911 caller report-ed a 27-year-old man had overdosed on an unknown substance. Theman was unresponsive and only breathing about four times per minute,an inadequate number to sustain life, when Latkovic and MacDonellarrived at the scene and jumped into action.

“When we arrived at the scene and assessed the patient, we rec-ognized that this was a potential opiate overdose situation, andquickly administered a dose of Nasal Narcan,” according toMacDonell. Community Ambulance Company recently joined theNew York State Department of Health’s two-year pilot programinvolving the deployment of the intranasal anti-narcotic medication.The medication is quickly absorbed into the body through the nose,and immediately reverses the effects of an opiate overdose, allowingpatients to begin breathing on their own. The EMTs delivered onedose of the Nasal Narcan, and a short time later the patient regainedconsciousness. He was fully alert by the time the crew arrived at thehospital. The man was transported to North Shore LIJ SouthsideHospital in Bay Shore, NY.


EMS ACROSS THE ISLAND

Massive MVAResults

in Fatalityand

NumerousInjuries

On December 19, 2012, a tractor-trailer smashedinto several vehicles on the Long IslandExpressway near exit 68. The crash set off achain reaction of multiple crashes that killed oneperson and injured 33 additional people. Thetractor-trailer, along with multiple cars burstinto flames. The Ridge Fire Department, alongwith responders from all surrounding areasresponded and assisted with the call, bringingorder to the chaotic situation.

-Fire News photos byWayne Carrington


Wantagh Respondsto MVA

Two women were injured and a passenger refusedmedical aid in a two-car accident on NorthJerusalem Road near Water Lane in Levittown. Theaccident occurred on December 18, 2013 at around0725 and brought units of the Wantagh FireDepartment and Nassau Police Department ESU tothe scene. Police cut the door from the car to free onewoman. The injured were taken to NUMC by fireand police ambulances.

-Fire News photo by Harry Loud

Lindenhurst Activatesfor MVA with Fire

On Friday evening, December 7, 2012, theLindenhurst Fire Department was activated for avehicle accident with a car fire and possible entrap-ment at the intersection of 34th Street and CatskillAvenue. Third Assistant Chief Vinciguerra wasfirst on the scene and advised that there was noentrapment, but he had a vehicle on fire. Chief ofDepartment Gallagher arrived and took command.Engine 1-6-1 used one line to extinguish the fire inabout 10 minutes, while two people were treatedand transported to the hospital by ambulances 1-6-7 and 1-6-17. The crews from Heavy Rescue 1-6-5and Fire Police 1-6-8 handled traffic control andscene lighting.


Dual Responsefor MVA

On December 10, 2012, the Jericho FireDepartment with a dual response fromthe Syosset Fire Department respondedto this single car accident on the west-bound Northern State Parkway at theRoute 106/107 exit. The driver of thecar was not injured after striking theexit sign and a light pole.


Two Transported FromMVA in East Rockaway

An early morning collision on December 15, 2012,occurred between a pick-up truck and tractor-trailer on Atlantic Avenue at Ocean Avenue, in EastRockaway. The accident resulted in two peoplebeing transported to area hospitals. East Rockawayfirefighters and EMS personnel responded to thescene of the accident.



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Recently, the Nassau County Police Department helicopter was on a photoassignment when they received a call requesting transport from a seriousmotor vehicle accident on the Southern State Parkway (west bound betweenNassau Road and Brookside Avenue) involving a motorcycle. The patientwas in serious condition and being treated by Nassau County police, NYState Police and the Uniondale Fire Department, working to stabilize thepatient and get ready for the airlift. -Fire News photos by Joe Virgilio


NUMC Receives ToysFrom the East Meadow F.D.

The East Meadow Fire Department volunteers took a brief time outfrom their heroic duties to don a different kind of superhero suit.Jolly old Santa and his elves delivered toys to each child on NUMCPediatrics ward and spread a little holiday cheer. The volunteerfirefighters brought at least one toy per child, hoping to brighten

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Super-Storm Sandy rained havoc upon the Wantagh communitytesting the limits of the Wantagh Fire Department. The entire areasouth of Merrick Road was inundated and the remainder of theWantagh, Seaford and Levittown areas sustained high wind dam-age. Wires and trees were down throughout with many landing onhomes and cars. Wantagh Station 3 in Seaford Harbor was evacu-ated and moved to Station 1. The firehouse, which was recently ren-ovated was severely damaged. Some 14 members and there familiestotaling 32 people, along with an additional eight members andtheir families totaling 20 people from Station 5 on Merrick Roadwere displaced as a result of the storm.

In all, the Wantagh Fire Department response to this storm wascommendable. Despite the fact that many Wantagh members weredisplaced by it, they continued to respond. Our hearts go out notonly to our members but the entire communities of Seaford Harborand South Wantagh, which took the brunt of the storm. Wind dam-age, although serious, is nothing compared to six feet of water rush-ing through your home or lifting it from its foundation. The magni-tude of this storm, its effects and its after-effects will be felt foryears. The department is hopeful that all victims of the storm canrebuild and rebound.



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On December 6, 2012, the Ronkonkoma Fire Department was acti-vated for a reported tractor-trailer fire on the Long IslandExpressway at Exit 60. Units arrived to find a truck on fire by therear wheels. The driver of the tractor was able to disconnect thetrailer from the truck. The driver said that he had just left theBrookhaven Town Landfill, where a mattress became caught in therear wheels of the tractor, which later caught on fire. Ronkonkomaextinguished fire and all units took up in about 30 minutes.


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Tools Put to Work in Stony Brook

The Stony Brook Fire Department responded to a heavy rescue motor vehicle accidentlocated on Route 347 and Lakeside Avenue. Units arriving on scene found a motorvehicle on its side with the driver pinned inside. Crews quickly stabilized the vehicleand put the hydraulic tools to work, removing the roof so that EMS technicians couldstabilize the patient. The patient was transported to Stony Brook Hospital for evalua-tion and treatment. -Fire News photos by David Rubin and Ron Monteleone



Car Crashes at Wantagh Station 2

Wantagh firefighters performed a door pop to gain access to ayoung man who was involved in an accident in front of Wantagh'sStation 2. The young man and the driver of a pick-up truck bothsustained minor injuries. -Fire News photo Harry Loud

Extrication Neededat Hicksville MVA

On January 2, 2013, the Hicksville Fire Department responded toan auto accident with entrapment at the intersection of JerusalemAvenue and Walnut Lane. Engine 932 was the first due and put thehydraulic tools to work. The driver was extricated and transport-ed to NUMC in serious condition; the driver of the other car wasalso transported to NUMC. -Fire News photo by Kevin Imm

Hendrickson was recently informed by the National Institutefor Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) that Hendrickson hasbeen recognized as a Blue Seal of Excellence Heavy-Duty TruckService Center. Our service department has been reviewed andfound to meet all of the requirements set by the NationalInstitute for Automotive Service Excellence.

This was made possible by the company’s initiative to haveall Hendrickson technicians achieve ASE certification.Hendrickson currently holds 18 certifications in all heavy-dutycategories offered by ASE and meets their facility requirementsand quality service standards.

“Businesses that have earned the ASE Blue Seal ofExcellence recognition have gone the extra mile in support oftheir customers. Employing ASE-certified professionals is animportant element in their overall customer satisfaction pro-gram. We salute Hendrickson for achieving this goal and thankthem for helping promote quality automotive repair and serv-ice,” said Timothy Zilke, ASE President.

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Lights Go Outin Sayville

On December 14, 2012, the Sayville FireDepartment was activated for a motor vehi-cle accident on Lakeland Avenue and TariffStreet. Units arrived to find that a car raninto a pole. The driver of the car was trans-ported to an area hospital by SayvilleCommunity Ambulance with minorinjuries. LIPA was called to the scene due tonumerous homes that lost power.


Car Flipsin Garden City

A car lost control and overturned on Clinton Roadin Garden City just after 0900, on December 14,2012. The accident occurred in the southboundlanes between Flower Road and Avalon Road. Twopeople were transported to local hospitals byNassau County EMS ambulances.



Baldwin RigInvolved in MVAOn December 25, 2012, the Baldwin FireDepartment was called to a house fire in the southend of Baldwin’s fire response area, when BaldwinTruck 207 reported they were involved in an autoaccident on Grand Avenue and De Mott Avenue.With lights and sirens on, the big rig collided with anauto in the intersection. The driver of the autorefused medical attention and there were no injuriesto the members on the truck.

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Car HitsHicksville BuildingOn December 15, 2012, at 2310, the Hicksville FireDepartment responded to a report of a car into thebuilding at the Delco Plaza on Old Country Road.Arriving units found a car had struck the TigerSchumann School and caused minor damage to thebuilding. The driver refused medical attention atthe scene and crews removed the rest of the brokenwindows. -Fire News photo by Kevin Imm



Nassau Fire Riders Christmas party. -Fire News photo by Ron Monteleone

Members of the Hagerman Fire Department at a recent funeraldetail for ex-Chief and Commissioner John Strickland.

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Members of the South Country Ambulance Company gather topay respect to ex-Chief and Commissioner John Strickland.

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Work TogetherOn December 10, 2012, at 1155, theJericho Fire Department, along with adual response from the Syosset FireDepartment responded to a report of acar into the woods on the westboundNorthern State Parkway by the 106/107exit. Arriving units found a car had struckthe exit sign and a light pole. No injurieswere reported.


Car Hits Plainview House

On December 10, 2012, at 0904, the PlainviewFire Department was alerted for a report of acar into a house with an entrapment onManetto Hill Road by Washington Avenue.Chief Ross Dubner took command of the oper-ation and crews from Heavy Rescue 957 beganto shore up the porch, as EMS assisted thetrapped driver. The driver was removed fromthe car and transported to NUMC. The build-ing department was notified to inspect thestructural damage to the house.



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Congratulations to Karen Werfelman and Stephen Bendel on thereengagement. Karen is the Second Deputy Chief of the Baldwin FireDepartment. She is the second female chief in Nassau County.Stephen is a member with Oceanside Fire Department and an ex-captain of Salamander Truck Company. Stephen is also active withthe Nassau County Fire Riders Motorcycle Club.

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Long IslandBrings Comfortto Sandy Hook

The holiday season, meant for happiness and joy, isfull of sadness this year in Newton, Connecticut, inthe wake of the tragedy that has affected all of us. Toshow support for everyone affected by this tragedy theNassau County Fire Riders Motorcycle Club, RidersOf Fire Motorcycle Club, Red Knights MotorcycleClub, Hauppauge Fire Department, New Hyde ParkFire Department, Port Washington Fire Departmentand Centereach Fire Department took the time to paytheir respects to the family and friends of this tragicloss. Over 60 motorcycles traveled to Sandy HookVolunteer Fire Rescue Company located in SandyHook, Connecticut. They were welcomed by ChiefBill Halstead of the Sandy Hook Fire Department.

Everyone who attended gathered around thememorial site located in front of Sandy HookFirehouse. The Nassau County Fire RidersMotorcycle Club Chaplin Roberts Henrichs said aprayer for the victims. Everyone who attendedbrought something special to place on the memorial toshow the support of the members of their department.

The special thanks to the Chief Bill Halstead andthe members of Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire RescueCompany for their hospitality.

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Car Burnsin West Babylon

On December 17, 2012, the West Babylon FireDepartment was alerted for a car fire on BirsAvenue about 0300. Chief of DepartmentCampbell, along with Assistant Chiefs McArdle,Schumann and Engine 1-9-2 from Station 2responded and found a Pontiac Grand Prixinvolved. Two booster lines were used to extinguishthe fire and units were on scene for about an hour,as the vehicle had a full tank of gas, which burnedoff during the fire. There were no reported injuriesand the cause of the fire is unknown.





Three Cars Collidein Garden City

At least three people were injured early Fridayafternoon on December 28, 2013, after a three carcollision occurred on Washington Avenue nearChestnut Street in Garden City. Garden City firefighters arrived and removed the doors of asmall sedan so EMS crews could reach a trappedpassenger. Ambulances from Nassau County andMineola Ambulance were on the scene to trans-port the injured.


Heavy RescueNeeded in Melville

On December 31, 2012, the Melville FireDepartment was dispatched to Boadhollow Roadand Melville Park Road for an accident thatinvolved a sports car that rear ended a U.S. PostalService truck. The car was crushed up to the wind-shield. The fire and rescue team removed the victimfrom the car. The driver of the car suffered trau-matic head and facial injuries and was transportedto Nassau County Medical Center by Melville'sambulance. Chief Michael Carrieri was in chargeof the scene. -Fire News photo by Tom Pesce


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MVA Leads toDWI Arrest

The Brookhaven Fire Department and ShirleyAmbulance were activated for a motor vehicleaccident on Montauk Highway and SmithRoad. Initial reports stated that there was anaccident with an overturned vehicle and onevehicle on fire. Units used a extinguisher to putout a small fire on one car and other units usedthe hydraulic tools to extricate a womantrapped in the other vehicle. The woman washeavily trapped, so aviation was requested dueto an extended extrication time. The MasticFire Department was requested to cover thelanding zone. Mastic Ambulance and SouthCounty Ambulance were also on scene to assistwith the call.



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Greenlawn Father and SonFollowing in dad's footsteps at the Greenlawn Fire Department isTyler Caputo, 19, left, pictured with his dad Danny Caputo at arecent fire. - Fire News photo by Steve Silverman

Dix Hills Father and SonTerence Vierling, left, is photographed with his dad, who isCompany One Lieutenant John Vierling of the Dix Hills FireDepartment. - Fire News photo by Steve Silverman


Trustee and Ex-ChiefTed Rosko

Answers Last AlarmVice President of the Board of Trustees of the FASNY Firemen’s

Home, Ted Rosko, Jr., of Southampton, died on January 9, 2013, at theage of 57.

A member of FASNY since 1993, Ted was appointed to the FASNYFire Chiefs Committee in 2000 and was named as Chairman in 2005.In 2006 Ted was appointed to the FASNY Firemen’s Home Board ofTrustees to fill the position of the late Wilbur Ritter. He was elected tohis first five-year term in 2007 and re-elected to his second five-yearterm at the 2012 FASNY Convention. The Board of Trustees electedTed as their Vice President in 2011 and again in 2012. Ted was a devoted volunteer firefighter and an active member of various fireorganizations, including the International Association of Fire Chiefs;National Fire Academy Alumni Association; New York StateAssociation of Fire Chiefs, currently serving as Vice-Chair of theConference Committee; and Southern New York Volunteer Firemen’sAssociation.

Ted was an active member of the North Sea Fire Department formore than 33 years. He served as Assistant Chief of the Departmentfrom 1992 to 1996, and later as Chief of Department from 1997 to1998. He received the Firefighter of the Year award in 1986-1987.

Ted was also a member of the Suffolk County Volunteer Firemen’sAssociation, where he had served as President, 2007-2008; SuffolkCounty Firefighters Emerald Society; Southampton Town Fire ChiefsCouncil; and B.P.O.E. Lodge # 1574 in Southampton. He wasemployed by the Town of Southampton Highway Department for 23years. Ted is survived by his wife of 26 years, Teri. Ted touched manylives and will be missed.

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Departments Work TogetherCommack Fire Department Chief Kieran Keane, left,

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his term of office in December and Magno became Chief of the Department in January.- Fire News photo by Steve Silverman


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Holbrook Fire Department members.-Fire News photo by David Rubin

Holbrook Fire Department members.-Fire News photo by David Rubin

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Westhampton Juniors Discovered on Facebook

A few months ago, the Westhampton Beach Junior Fire Departmentreceived a message from a mother in Texas that her son is a friendof the juniors on their Facebook site. She told us he is seven yearsold and battling cancer. She wanted to know if there was any waythat the juniors could send him some fire department items, as hewanted to re-do his room with firefighting equipment. The juniors

packed a box with a helmet, SCBA mask, T-shirts, patches, a vestand other items and shipped the box to him. He received the package and was very happy with it. From baking and deliveringcookies in this community, to this young boy across the country, thejuniors touch the lives of others everyday.

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Sandy Hook Elementary SchoolRemembered in Hauppauge Parade

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The Lynbrook and Rockville Centre Junior FireDepartments joined together on Sunday, January 20, 2013,to host a Flapjack Fundraiser, called, “Rebuilding the Rock-Friends Helping Friends,” to benefit the East RockawayFire Department after Hurricane Sandy. The fundraiser washeld at Applebee's Restaurant in Baldwin. The junior fire-fighters served as waitors and waitresses for the many fire-fighters, their families, and friends, who came out to supportthe cause. In the photo, the officers of both junior depart-ments, wearing their red T-shirts designed for the fundrais-er, pose with the chiefs of the East Rockaway FireDepartment, who came to the event to personally thankthem for their efforts. -Fire News photo by Steve Grogan

Santa RemembersWounded Warriors

Joe O’Grady, Chairman of Nassau County FirefightersOperation Wounded Warrior, and a member of the FloralPark Fire Department, presents Christmas gifts to awounded Special Forces soldier recovering at WalterReed National Military Hospital in Bethesda, Maryland,this past December. Nassau firefighters also traveled toFort Bragg and Camp Lejeune bringing Christmas pres-ents and holiday cheer to hundreds of wounded Soldiersand Marines going through rehabilitation.

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Babylon F.D.Assists

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Church On Sunday, January 6, 2013, Babylon Fire Departmentparticipated in the annual Epiphany celebration held atthe Argyle Boat Basin. This year, four young men doveinto the ice cold water when a cross was tossed into thewater by Fr. Demetrios Kazakis as part of the blessing.The diver who retrieves the cross is said to have the bless-ing of good luck for the year. The divers were all safelyremoved from the water by members of the Babylon FireDepartment, using their inflatable rescue boat andbrought back to the dock, where the rescue squad waswaiting with the ambulance unit 1-2-10. EMT's andEMT CC's warmed the divers in the ambulance withblankets and checked them over. Additional members ofthe department were on hand standing by with equip-ment including the Fire Patrol Company, Heavy RescueTruck 1-2-7 and Phoenix Hose Company Engine 1-2-6.The operation was supervised by Assistant ChiefsMichael Sasuk, Scott Glenn and Michael Golub. TheBabylon Fire Department has been proudly providingmembers and equipment for the safety and protection ofthe Epiphany Services for over 35 years without any inci-dents. -Fire News photos by Brad Maier


Iver Roslund Honored for 75 Years of ServiceOn Friday, November 30, 2012, the Locust

Valley Fire Department celebrated the 75thAnniversary of ex-Captain Iver Roslund. Iver, alongtime resident of Locust Valley joined thedepartment on November 18, 1937. He has beenan active member ever since. The only time hewas not active in the department was during hismilitary service in World War II as a 1stLieutenant in the US Army Armor Divisionfrom 1941 to 1945. Iver married his long timesweetheart, Ruth Hicks in 1943, and has twochildren: Robert and Cindy. Iver and Ruth havefive grandchildren: Holly, Heather, Robert, Jr.Erick and Evan. In 1945, Iver was given anHonorary Discharge from the US Army.

Upon his return to Locust Valley, Iverworked with his father and brother, Henry, in thefamily carpentry business. Iver's father built 17building (house and shops) in Locust Valley

over the years. In 1946 Iver's father passed andHenry and Iver started Roslund Brothers, a localconstruction company.

Originally, Iver was a member of EngineCompany No. 1, and then after World War IIEngine Company No. 1 was split, formingEngine Company No. 2, of which Iver is acharter member. Iver has held several companypositions including secretary, treasurer, 1stLieutenant, and Captain. He was and is still theoriginal member of the Department BudgetCommittee, representing Engine Company No.2. Iver remains active in the department andhas never missed a department or EngineCompany No. 2 meeting. He is known for hiscandid remarks, his positive attitude, and forhis dedicated service to the community. Thefire department displayed a banner outside thebuilding to share this historic landmark with

the community.At the dinner, Iver received citations, certifi-

cates of appreciation and proclamations fromthe local government, the community and fromhis department. This humble man receivedmuch deserved accolades from his peers.However, the highlight of the evening was hisaward of the first Honorary Chief position in thehistory of the Locust Valley Fire Department.

Iver's interesting stories and keen wit havemade him an integral part of the Locust ValleyFire Department. He has been known to say onseveral occasions, “If I can't take it with me,then I’m not going.”

Congratulations to Honorary Chief IverRoslund on your 75th Anniversary, we wish tothank you for your dedicated service and wishyou many more years at LVFD.

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Raise $2000On December 2, 2012, the SouthamptonFire Department junior members heldtheir annual pancake breakfast andChinese auction. Many friends, family,and members of the community helpedsupport the junior members. With theirhelp and support they raised over $2000.The proceeds will help support the fire-man's home located in Hudson, New Yorkand Stony Brook Hospital Burn Center.


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Ed Heavey On December 24, 2012, 20 membersfrom the Deer Park Fire Departmentsurprised former Fire News photogra-pher Ed Heavey on the request of hisfamily. Ed is now 84 years old and is stillgoing strong.

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Second Annual Matthew’s Wish Parade is Held

When Matthew McKinnon was granted awish from Make A Wish Foundation, he sadlynever got the chance to use it. One wish healways wanted was to fill an eighteen wheelerwith toys and deliver it to the hospital to sur-prise the children during the holiday season.Matthew was a patient at Cohen's ChildrenMedical Center for over nine years. At theyoung age of thirteen, Matthew passed awayleaving his wish not granted. Matthew's moth-

er, Annemarie, along with family and friendscreated Matthew's Wish, which is to fulfillMatthew's Wish of filling up an 18 wheeler fullof toys. Matthew's uncle Robert Allen fromBrentwood Fire Department came up with theidea of having an annual Matthew's Wish ToyParade. His two other Uncles Harold Allen ofIslip Terrace Fire Department and MichaelAllen of Holbrook Fire Department hopped onboard without hesitation.

On December 15, 2012, the Second AnnualMatthew's Wish Parade was held. Membersfrom International Brotherhood of Bikers,Brentwood Legion Ambulance, Central IslipF.D., East Islip F.D., Holbrook F.D., andBrentwood F.D. came to show support. To helpMatthew's Wish live on, donations can be sentto: Matthew's Wish, 4 Pinewood Lane,Hampton Bays, NY 11946.

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Babylon and Deer ParkHold Turkey Bowl

The Babylon Fire Department held their annual ThanksgivingDay Turkey Bowl hosting the Deer Park Fire Department onNovember 22, 2012. The teams played an action packed end toend game with really fantastic plays. Cheering sections fromBabylon and Deer Park rooted on their players adding to theexcitement of the morning. Both teams worked hard had funand shared in the camaraderie and friendship that makes thevolunteer fire service so special. Deer Park Fire Departmentwon the game and was presented with a trophy by the BabylonFD players to celebrate their victory.

-Fire News photos by Brad Maier



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At the December Melville FireDepartments Company Twomeeting, the 85th birthday of

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Earlier this year he was alsohonored for 50 years as an

active member.-Fire News photo by Tom Pesce


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Ninth Battalion Chiefs get together at their annual holiday luncheon.-Fire News photo by Kevin Imm


Riders of FireAdopt a Family

Every year the Riders of Fire Motorcycle Club reach out to fire asso-ciations and fire departments across Suffolk County looking for dona-tion, either monetary or new and unwrapped toys. With these dona-tions the organization reaches out across Suffolk County to firedepartment families, military families and this year, victims ofHurricane Sandy. The Riders of Fire certainly put smiles on the facesof many children. Without donations from the Brookhaven TownChiefs Association, the Commack Fire Department, the Medford FireDepartment, the Coram Fire and all the members of the RoFMC thatreached out to their own departments, this task would have not hap-pened. In the photo is past president and committee chairman JohnMorerra and President Vinny Ammirati of the Riders of FireMotorcycle Club -Fire News photo by Ron Monteleone

Hicksville F.D.Commended

Oyster Bay Town Councilman Joseph D. Muscarella (left) andNassau County Legislator Rose Marie Walker (center) recentlyjoined in commending the members of the Hicksville FireDepartment, led by Department Chief Christopher Moskos (right)and the Oyster Bay Fire Department for their plans in conductingmuch needed blood drives in their respective communities. "Themembers of these two great fire departments do a tremendous jobprotecting their communities and they also go the extra mile con-ducting these essential blood drives," Councilman Muscarella said."I urge residents from throughout the Town to give blood at one ofthese two convenient locations. There is no better gift at the holi-days. Join with our local firefighters in making a donation and youtoo can be lifesaver." -Fire News photo by Brian Devine


Obituary

It is with deep regret that the Greenport Fire Department announces that52 year member and Ex-Captain Charley Bumble of Eagle Hose hasanswered his last alarm. Charley was a veteran of the U.S. Navy andworked for Grumman. Services were held at St. Agnes church inGreenport and internment was at St Agnes cemetery in Greenport.

-Fire news photos by Myron Goldstein

Greenport Mournes Charley Bumble


Hicksville Safety DayOn November 25, 2012, the Hicksville Fire Department held their annualPopcorn Ball and Holiday Fire Safety Awareness Day. All companies par-ticipated in spreading holiday safety and cheer throughout the Hicksvillecommunity.

-Fire News photos by Kevin Imm


HangingWith

the StarsOn Thanksgiving Day, while on a 24 hourstandby for the Island Park FireDepartment, firefighters from Halesitegot to meet Brad Garrett from “Every-body Loves Raymond.”

-Fire News photo by Kate Kunz

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Road CaptainNassau Fire Riders Motorcycle Clubs PresidentAndy Trinchitells and Vice President DavidNguyen were honored to present Steve Sekelsky anaward for his distinguished service as Ex-ChiefRoad Captain.



Atlantic Steamer’s Hold Installation

Oyster Bay Town Councilman Anthony Macagnone (back row, left)and Town Councilwoman Beth Faughnan (back row, right) recent-ly attended Atlantic Steamer Fire Department's annual Installationof Officers ceremony, held at their firehouse in Oyster Bay.

Councilman Macagnone and Councilwoman Faughnan thankedAtlantic Steamer, some of whom are pictured here prior to theinstallation ceremony, for their dedication and service to the com-munity. -Fire News photo by Brian Devine


Up Close & Personal

Hagerman Junior Captain Michael Forstman.-Fire News photo by Dennis Whittam

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Huntington Manor FD Installation of Officers

The Huntington Manor Fire Department held their110th Annual Installation Dinner on January 5 at OhekaCastle. Following the presentation of colors by the HonorGuard, Chaplain Deacon Edward Billia delivered theinvocation and prayer for departed members.

The following officers were installed by the Board ofFire Commissioners: Department Officers - Chief FredSteenson, Jr., First Assistant Chief Frank McQuade,Second Assistant Chief Mike DePasquale, ThirdAssistant Chief Jon Hoffmann. Corresponding SecretaryLisa Fusaro, Recording Secretary Robert Eng, TreasurerVincent Bifano, Financial Secretary Clifford Sutkevich,Chaplain Deacon Edward Billia, Associate ChaplainThomas Petriano.

Hook and Ladder Company - Captain Shadon"Chuck" Brady, First Lieut. James Glidden, SecondLieut. Neville Schum, Secretary Laura Scicchitano,Treasurer Brian Nelson, Financial Secretary JamesPentecost. Hose Company No. 1 - Captain TravisMortensen, First Lieut. Domenick Pastore, Second Lieut.Brian Christen, Secretary Lisa Fusaro, Treasurer JohnRubcewich, Jr., Financial Secretary Robert Tellefsen.Fire Police - Captain David Schombs, Lieut. ThomasKrumpter.

The Chiefs and Commissioners presented awards tooutgoing Chief Gary Hatton recognizing his service. TheHook and Ladder Company presented their Firefighter ofthe Year Award to Lieutenant Neville Schum. The HoseCompany presented their Probationary Firefighter of theYear Award to Mike Colonna, with the Firefighter of theYear Award going to Ron Schankin.

The Richard Holst Inspirational Award was presentedto the family of the late Assemblyman James Conte, whowas a great friend and supporter of the department. Theaward was accepted by Conte's wife Debra, and daughterSarah. The Peter A. Nelson Memorial Firefighter of theYear Award was presented to Ex-Chief Alan Bayley.

The highlight of the dinner was when the new ChiefFred Steenson, Jr., honored his father, Fred Steenson, Sr.,with the rank of Honorary Chief for having achieved 50years of active and dedicated service.

Last year, the 120 members of the departmentanswered 1,133 alarms.



CommackInstalls

New Chiefs The Commack Fire Department recently installednew Chief Officers at their 107th Annual Inspectionand Installation. Pictured from left, are Chief ofDepartment Peter Paccione, First Assistant ChiefAndrew Babajko, Second Assistant Chief RichardMyers, and Third Assistant Chief Paul Carnevale.The 142 members of the Commack Fire Departmentanswered 1,550 alarms in 2012.

- Fire News photo by Steve Silverman

MontaukInstalls

2013 OfficersOn January 1, 2013, the newly elected chiefsand officers were installed into the MontaukFire Department. Chief Rich Shane was onceagain elected to chief as was John McDonaldas his first assistant and followed by DutchRiege as his second in command. Montauklooks forward to a safe and happy year to all.

-Fire News photo by Jeff Havlik


HicksvilleInstalls

2013Officers

Hicksville Chief of the DepartmentChristopher J Moskos was installedto his second term as chief by theChairman of the Board of FireCommissioners Gerard O'Brien at aceremony held on New Years Day.Board of Fire Commissioner JohnMenig installed the three assistantchiefs; (left to right, top) ThirdAssistant Chief Robert Telender, Jr;Second Assistant Chief Richard Diaz;and First Assistant FrankMcGeough. Michael Azzue wasinstalled to the Hicksville Board ofFire Commissioners by Chairman ofthe Board Gerard O'Brien.


Plainview Swears in New ChiefOn December 30, 2012, the Plainview FireDepartment swore in their 48th Chief ofDepartment, Ross Dubner. Ross joined thePlainview Fire Department in June, 1991 as ajunior firefighter and officially entered theranks in 1995. He rose through the ranks as alieutenant and then captain of EngineCompany 4, assigned to Station 3 on RoundSwamp Road. Ross brings an extensive back-ground in fire department operations, strategyand tactics and has been a NY State Licensed(CFR-D) Certified First Responder-Defibrillation for many years. Ross grew up inPlainview, graduating from John F KennedyHigh School; he currently resides in OldBethpage with his wife Jessica and two boys.Good luck in 2013!




Town of Babylon Fire Chiefs AssociationInstalls Newly Elected Officers

On Saturday, November 24, 2012, theTown of Babylon Fire Chiefs Associationheld their installation ceremony at the NorthBabylon Fire Company Headquarters.President James Harrington was sworn in bythe Honorable Arthur G. Pitts, Suffolk CountySupreme Court Justice. Vice PresidentJohn Coughlin, Jr.; Secretary AnthonyNicholes; Treasurer Ben Lamberson; andTrustees Douglas Symington, WalterSinger III and Thomas Richardson weresworn in by the Honorable Joseph A.Santorelli, Suffolk County Supreme CourtJustice. Babylon Town Supervisor RichSchaffer congratulated the incomingboard and also thanked all of the people inall emergency services throughout thetown for all of their hard work and dedica-tion during Super Storm Sandy. JeffreyThompson was honored by PresidentHarrington, the board, SupervisorSchaffer, and other elected officials for ajob well done for his service as President ofthe Town of Babylon Chiefs Association forthe past two years.



Town of Babylon Chiefs ‘Fill the Boot’The Town of Babylon Chiefs unanimous-ly decided to join forces and hold a Fillthe Boot drive to help aid families ofBabylon's South Shore communities thatwere devastated by Super Storm Sandy.The departments set up at busy intersec-tions and roadways throughout the townwith members armed with boots to befilled. People stopped and tossed moneyinto the awaiting fire boots making gen-erous contributions of over $50,000. Itwas a fantastic day as everyone workedso hard together for such a great cause.



REMSCO Holds Award Ceremony in GreenportSuffolk REMSCO held its annual awards

ceremony co-sponsored by the 2011 Agency ofthe Year, the East Marion Fire Department.Awards for eight categories were presentedduring the evening, as well as one specialrecognition award.

Basic Life Support Provider of the Year, JamesMacDonell from Community Ambulance Co.;Advanced Life Support Provider of the Year, JamesGarside from Suffolk County PD; EMS Educator ofExcellence, Marilyn Byron from Dix Hills FD;EMS Leadership, Thomas Rinelli from theWyandanch-Wheatley Heights Ambulance Co.;Youth Provider of the Year, Katie McLaughlin fromthe Exchange Ambulance of the Islips; Physician of

Excellence, Matthew Golden, MD, fromCommunity Ambulance Co.

Not in attendance was Charles Zigrosser,EMS Communication Specialist of the Year fromCommunity Ambulance Company. Recognitionwas given to James Garside and KateMcLaughlin as they also were awarded the NewYork State Award in their respective categories.

Honorable Mention award winners for BLSLife Support of the year, Jessica Mattes; ALSProvider of the Year, Christopher Gonzalez;Scott Dipinto, Daveeda Ramnarine, KarlJohanson; Youth Provider of the Year,Christine Donovan; Physician of Excellence,Lawrence Schiff, MD and Steve Sandoval,

MD; EMS Communication Specialist, JeffreySukoff; Agency of the Year, East Marion FD,Honorable Mention awardees for Agency ofthe Year were Wyandanch-Wheatley HeightsAmbulance; Dix Hills FD; CommunityAmbulance Company, Selden FD and RockyPoint FD Suffolk EMS Chief Robert Delagiand outgoing REMSCO Chair Edward Boydawarded Ben Jones from the Town of ShelterIsland EMS, proclamations recognizing hislongevity as the oldest living paramedic inNew York.

-Fire News photos by Ellen B. Komosinski


Good Luck to New Council President

At the December 20, 2012, general meeting of the Fire Chiefs Councilof Nassau County, held at the Hewlett Fire Department headquar-ters, the 2013 installation of the board of directors was held. Ex-Chief Otto Kohlmier, Jr., of the Hewlett Fire Department was elect-ed to office as president. Otto was sworn in by his three sons Brian,Robert and William, who are all members of Hewlett FireDepartment. -Fire News photos by Erik Fischer


Dix Hills Fire Department Installation

The Dix Hills Fire Department recently heldtheir annual inspection and installation at head-quarters. The following officers were installedfor 2013:

Department Officers: Chief ThomasMagno, First Assistant Chief Robert Fling,Second Assistant Thomas Napolitano, ThirdAssistant Chief Alan Berkowitz, SecretaryHillary Bogi, Treasurer Todd Cohen, Sgt. atArms Fred Reithel.

Company One: Captain Thomas Smith,

First Lieutenant Karl Krage, SecondLieutenant John Vierling, Secretary Esraa AbdEl Fattah, Treasurer David Critelli.

Company Two: Captain Brett Tepe, FirstLieutenant Howard Kaplan, Second LieutenantNick Barbu, Secretary Eytan Pick, TreasurerMarc Ligator.

Company Three: Captain Tony de Cesare,First Lieutenant Matthew Montag, SecondLieutenant Joseph Williamson, Secretary CraigCaviness, Treasurer John Brower.

Rescue Squad: Captain Matthew Mattone,Company #1 Lieut. Scott DiPino, Company #2Lieut. Shragi Schupak, Company #3 Lieut.Frank Caria, Secretary Jessica Mattes,Treasurer John Brower.

Fire Police: Captain Thomas A. Smyth,Lieutenant Thomas McClane.

Last year, the 165 members of the depart-ment answered 1,111 fire and 1,627 rescuealarms.



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West Sayville Holds Installation Dinner

On January 4, 2013, the West Sayville Fire Department held theirInstallation at their headquarters. New Chief of Department RobertDoucet was sworn in by his brother, ex-Chief Richard Doucet, whileBob’s wife Deborah and children looked on. Captain Patrick D’Onofriopresented outgoing Chief Joseph Schroeder with his badge plaque thatnotated all of his achievements. Finally, new Chief Robert Doucet, pre-sented ex-Chief Joseph Schroeder with his ex-chief’s badge. Numerouslocal political leaders were on hand to acknowledge ex-ChiefSchroeder’s accomplishments.

-Fire News photos by ex-Chief Harry D’Onofrio


The New York Department of State'sDivision of Code Enforcement andAdministration (DCEA); website:www.dos.state.ny.us/DCEA, is in the processof updating the NY State Uniform FirePrevention and Building Code. The currentcodes, referred to as the 2010 Codes of NewYork State, are based on the 2006 nationalmodel codes produced by the InternationalCode Council (ICC). The State Fire Preventionand Building Code Council (NYS CodeCouncil) is the statutory board responsible forapproving the updates to the Uniform FirePrevention and Building Code. Ronald Piester,Director of DCEA, chairs the NYS CodeCouncil. State Fire Administrator Bryant D.Stevens serves on the NYS Code Council asdoes Joseph Sauerwein, Chief Fire Marshal(retired) form the Town of Brookhaven, is thefire service representative.

At the February 13, 2013 meeting of theNYS Code Council, the Council will receive areport and recommendation on residential firesprinklers from the Task Force convened toreview the pros and cons of statewide adoptionof the mandatory fire sprinkler requirement.

The overall review process will occur overthe next year with opportunities for all interest-ed stakeholders, including the fire service, toprovide input to the NYS Code Council whenPublic Hearings are scheduled. If all goesaccording to plan, New York State will have anupdated Uniform Fire Prevention and BuildingCode effective in mid-2014.

The 2012 national model I-Codes underreview by New York State contain hundreds ofadditional new requirements addressing identi-fied safety concerns for fire and all other haz-ards relating to safety in the built environment.One of the best ways for all fire fighters toimprove your safety in your work environment- buildings that are onfire - is to participate inall levels of the codedevelopment and adop-tion process. Getinvolved with yourstatewide fire serviceorganizations and ensureyour voice is heard dur-ing New York Statescode review and updateprocess.

The InternationalCode Council's Fire Code Action CommitteeVery Active with Code Change Proposals

The Fire Code Action Committee (FCAC)was appointed by the ICC Board of Directorsto review the 2012 I-Codes and develop code

change proposals for the 2015 I-Codes on mat-ters of concern to the fire service; with specif-ic responsibility to review the fire safety chap-ters in the International Building Code, theentire International Fire Code, the InternationalWildland-Urban Interface Code andInternational Performance Code.

The FCAC Roster includes ICC membersfrom the International Association of FireChiefs (IAFC) - Fire and Life Safety SectionExecutive Board, the National Association ofState Fire Marshals (NASFM), NationalVolunteer Fire Council (NVFC) and other fireservice representatives, building officials andindustry code experts. Under the leadership ofChairman Adolf Zubia and Vice ChairmanAndy King, and administrative support by ICCstaff from the Government Relations andTechnical Services Departments, the FCACgenerated 59 code change proposals for the2015 International Fire Code.

The FCAC was assisted by four RegionalWork Groups that met in the summer of 2012.These RWGs are comprised of fire service rep-resentatives from the IAFC Divisions, NASFMand members appointed by ICC. The RWG arecharged with submitting recommended codechanges to the FCAC based on regional issuesof concern and also address specific topics asassigned by the FCAC.

The FCAC has developed and submitted 59code change proposals for the Group B codecycle for the ICC Committee Action Hearingsscheduled for April 21 to April 28, 2013 inDallas. These are all available for review onthe Code Development webpage and includechanges related to:

• Fire protection in vacant buildings• Addressing nuisance fire alarms• Firefighter (in-building) Breathing Air

Systems

• Fire protection for historic buildings• Roof-top Assembly Occupancies• Requirements for Liquid Carbon Dioxide

Soda Systems• Requirements for Emergency and Stand-

by Power Systems• Requirements for outdoor stages and other

temporary structures• Requirements for

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If you havethoughts and ideasabout how to improvethe national modelcodes or the NYState Uniform FirePrevention and Build-ing Code; reach out toyour state representa-tives and get involved!

Your participation in the code developmentprocess at the state and national level is thebest way to improve safety in your work envi-ronment - buildings that catch fire or require anemergency response.

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Bruce E. JohnsonBruce Johnson, a 30-year fire service veter-

an, is Director of Fire Service Activities for theInternational Code Council. He has been withthe Council since 2007 as GovernmentRelations Regional Manager with responsibili-ties in Northeast states. In addition to thoseduties, his responsibilities include being thenational principal point of contact for fire serv-ice activities and representing the CodeCouncil at meetings with fire service organiza-tions. He also serves as Deputy Chief FireInstructor at the Suffolk County (N.Y.) FireAcademy and as a College Instructor at SUNY-Empire State College. He holds an MBAand bachelors' degrees in Fire ServiceAdministration and Accounting along with sev-eral professional certifications. He is a pastpresident and active member of the New YorkState Fire Marshals and Inspectors Associationand a member of several professional fire serv-ice associations.

“...the Fire Code Action Committeegenerated 59 code change

proposals for the 2015 International Fire Code.”



Centerport Respondsto Ceiling Collapse

The Centerport Fire Department was dis-patched to a reported ceiling collapse at a resi-dence on Little Neck Road, Sunday, December23, at 2016. Mackenzie Sanborn, 12, wasbabysitting her brother Austin, 9, when part ofthe dining room ceiling collapsed. Mackenziecalled 911 which brought the response ofCenterport firefighters and Suffolk Police. Theroof of the home was damaged by a tree duringHurricane Sandy, and was in the process ofundergoing repairs. Water leaked through thetarp on the roof, which caused the sheet rockand plaster ceiling to collapse. Firefighterssecured the ceiling by removing loose hangingpieces and insulation. The children were not

injured and their parents soon arrived home.About 25 firefighters and rescue personnelwere on the scene with a heavy rescue truck,engine and ambulance, under the command of

Assistant Chiefs Nick Feeley and Brian Mark.Deputy Chief Dr. Jack Geffken, the depart-ment's Medical Officer, was also on the scene.

-Fire News photos by Steve Silverman

Electric Fire Sparks Levittown Fire

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ObituaryEx-CaptainDanny Levy

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The Plainview Fire Department is saddenedto announce the passing of Life Member andex-Captain Danny Levy. Danny initially joinedthe fire department in August 1999 as a firemedic and shortly switched from a medic tobegin his training as a firefighter.

Danny was eager to learn, and his naturalleadership skills which were honed in theIsraeli military pointed him towards a path ofbecoming an officer within the department.

Ex-Captain Levy first became a Lieutenant ofEngine Company 1 (stationed out of headquar-ters on Old Country Road) in 2002 and rosethrough the ranks until becoming Captain in2004.

Ex-Captain Levy volunteered many days atGround Zero with the other heroic men andwomen, and sometime after, became ill as aresult of his time spent in lower Manhattan.Despite his illness, Danny could often be found

in the firehouse with a big smile, catching upon recent events and was always seen with hiscustom decorated cane designed with a firemotif.

Ex-Captain Levy answered his last alarmthis past Monday morning and will be sorelymissed by his family within the Plainview FireDepartment.

He is survived by his wife Rachel and twodaughters. -Fire News photos by Kevin Imm


Rest in Peace John ‘Moose’

StricklandThe Brookhaven Fire Department mourns the loss of ex-Chief and

Commissioner John Strickland. John started a business selling insur-ance and founded the Strickland Insurance Agency, where he soldinsurance for 20 years. He was a member and past president of theBellport Chamber of Commerce and was a charter member of theRotary Club of Bellport. John was also co-owner with his dad of GoulsMarina in Brookhaven Hamlet and worked for E-One, the fire truckmanufacturer for years as a designer and salesman. His last job at thetime of his passing was with the Suffolk County Police DepartmentProperty Section. John joined the Brookhaven Fire Department in 1959and has a long and distinctive resume. He served as Chief ofDepartment in 1978 and 1979. He was awarded the Suffolk CountyFireman of the Year in 1979 and was runner up for the New York StateFireman of the Year also in 1979. He served as organizer and co-direc-tor of the Havenaires Drum and Bugle Corps and was one of two Santasfor the department, a job he thoroughly enjoyed. At the time of his pass-ing he was Financial Secretary to the department. John remained anactive member of the Brookhaven and Suffolk County Fire Chief’sCouncils and was a member of the New York State Association of FireChiefs. As a 54-year member of the department he managed to carveout 21 of those years to serve as commissioner. As if he didn’t doenough, he found time to be treasurer for the Brookhaven AmbulanceCompany in the 1960s.

Affectionately known as “Moose” he dedicated all of his adult lifeto the fire service and true to his nickname voiced his opinion stronglyabout most matters. Commissioner Strickland spent hours at Firema’’sPark, helping shape the museum into what it is today. May the light hehas left behind on his pilgrimage perpetually shine for all to see andmay God grant him eternal rest.

-Fire News story by Jim Vaz-Fire News photos by Dennis Whittam

Obituary


North Bellmore Fire Department, at their annual Fall Classic Turkey Bowl.

-Fire News photo by Brendan Nedell

Sayville Motley Crew-Fire News photo by David Rubin

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The Massapequa Fire Department company's 1, 2 and 5 deliveredChristmas gifts at the Long Beach Fire Departments annual

Christmas party. -Fire News photo by Andrew McShane

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Northport Fire Department dive team, rescue squad and ice res-cue team stands by at the Polar Swim sponsored by BSA Troop

410 and the Northport Fire Department Juniors. -Fire News photo by John Mancino

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On November 25, 2012, the Hicksville Fire Department held theirannual popcorn ball day. During the event, Santa made a specialstop along the way with the entire department. Upon arrivalZachary DiFronzo from Citizens Engine Company #3 asked hisgirlfriend Meghan L-Ecuyer to marry him, while their daughter

Courtney looked on with a special popcorn ball with a ringattached. She said yes, but the celebration was cut short as somecompanies were called for mutual aide to Bethpage FireDepartment for a working house fire.



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Congratulations to Setauket Fire Department Chaplain, Reverend Gregory Louis Leonard and toMarlyn Maxine Bowe on their recent marriage. The happy couple said “I do” on December 29, 2012,at the Bethel AME Church in Setauket. -Fire News photos by Dennis Whittam

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