FD Rant News August, 2015 Edition

The #1 Publication for the Long Island Fire ServiceFD RANT NEWS

DEER PARKFatal House FirePage 5

Volume 4 Edition 8 August 2015

OCEAN BAY PARK Mutual Aid Preplan Activated Page 21

WESTBURY Firefighter Injured Page 26

MASSAPEQUA Basement Fire Handled Page 31

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As I have said time and time again, the fire service is an emotional business. There are highs and lows almost every day. This past month has been no different. At several fires in Suffolk and Nassau members of various departments responded to confirmed occupants trapped at three different structure fires. In one case the victim had already perished before members could remove her. In another, members had to contend with an emotionally disturbed individual who refused to leave his burning home before he was ultimately removed safely. Finally, one of our very own correspondents, Fred Kopf, was involved in a rescue at fire in Baldwin where he located an unconscious victim in a room past the fire room and was able to get the person down the hallway where additional members of Baldwin took the victim outside. The victim was revived on the way to the hospital before succumbing to injuries later that evening. We would like to tip our cap to ALL of the members of the Long Island Fire Service who went above and beyond to put their lives on the line for others. Job well done.

On the other end of the emotional spectrum, our very own Associate Editor Dave Cook and his wife Gina welcomed their 2nd daughter Kylie Rae to the world on June 30th. All of us here wish the members of our “extended” family a lifetime of blessings.

This month we are pleased to announce yet another new member joining the FD Rant News Team. Kenneth Welliver has been performing his duties as our Advertising Sales Agent and I am happy to report that he has already connected with several new companies who have chosen to run their ads in our publication. We appreciate their support and we appreciate the efforts of Ken to continue to help us grow the FD Rant News. Welcome aboard.

Finally, it is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Huntington Manor Junior Firefighter Marissa Pastore on July 17, 2015. Marissa, who is the daughter of Ex-Chief Dominick and Firefighter Risa Pastore, developed an aggressive form of leukemia that took her from us much, much too soon. Words cannot express how saddened we are and all of us here at FD Rant News would like to offer our deepest condolences to the entire Pastore family as well as the Huntington Manor Fire Department.

Ex-Chief Jeff DiLavore Publisher

This month’s edition of the FD Rant News is dedicated to Huntington Manor Junior Firefighter Marissa Pastore.

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WESTBURY

Firefighter Injured

Photo by Fred Kopf

OCEAN BAY PARK

Mutual Aid Preplan Activated

Photo by Lauren Chenault

MASSAPEQUA

Basement Fire Handeled

Photo by Paul Krussman

Andrew CarpenterKen BradburyKevin Burke Lauren ChenaultChris Colletti

Kevin Conn Jeff DiLavoreRobert DeNaroEric DevineRobert Garofalo

Fred KopfPaul KrussmannTom LambuiKevin MadiganDevin Malloy

Ralph MonielloBrian OlsenDominic OrlandoMike RobilottoEvan Rolla

Chris Sabella Ron SchankinChris SeidenstickerMatt ThomasKim Versheck

John WalthersCatherine WelliverPat Welliver

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On Sunday, July 5th, at 4:49am, the Deer Park Fire Department was alerted for an automatic fire alarm (AFA activation) at 112 Pine Street. The alarm was upgraded one minute later when Suffolk County Police units advised of a working structure fire. Chief Larry Bradbury [1-4-30], Assistant Chief Anthony Biolsi [1-4-31], and Assistant Chief Phil Scarfi [1-4-32] all responded. First-arriving Engine 1-4-7 nosed into the hydrant across from the fire building and ordered two hand lines to the front door. Through an aggressive attack, an 81 year-old woman was located in the house but was overcome by the heat and smoke and unfortunately succumbed to her injuries. As the fire became more intense, an exterior attack was ordered utilizing Tower Ladder 1-4-10. After several minutes of operating the master stream the crews were able to enter the structure to conduct overhaul. Additional manpower was provided by West Babylon and East Farmingdale Fire Departments. All units were released 90 minutes after the initial alarm. The Town of Babylon Fire Marshal’s Office and The Suffolk County P.D. Arson Squad were called in, and the Arson Squad deemed the cause to be electrical.

DEER PARK Fatal House FireStory and Photos by Ken Bradbury

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Ladder 2 Gets a Proper Wetdown Story and Photos by Kevin Madigan - K2M Photography

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BALDWIN Car Fire Story and Photos by Kevin Madigan - K2M Photography

Baldwin Engines 201 and 203 operated on the scene of a working car fire on the evening of Friday, July 17th. The vehicle fire was located in the Baldwin train station parking lot. All occupants were able to make it safely out of the vehicle and the fire was quickly extinguished.

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In the afternoon of June 12th the Huntington Community First Aid Squad and Huntington Manor Fire Department responded to an accident with overturn at Beverly Road. Under the command of Chief McQuade [2-4-30], along with Assistant Chief Chuck Brady [2-4-33], fire crews secured the vehicle, and one patient with minor injuries was transported by EMS personnel to Huntington Hospital.

HUNTINGTON MANOR MVA with OverturnStory and Photos by Kevin Burke

The North Patchogue Fire Department responded to a single-vehicle accident on Monday, June 15th, at approximately 0930 hours, occurring in the eastbound express lanes of Sunrise Highway near Waverly Avenue. A van went off the road onto the right shoulder, striking several small trees as well as the guardrail, before coming to rest on the embankment. Under the command of Chief Tom Volpe [5-17-31], members from Engine 3 and Rescue 5 helped secure the vehicle while members from EMS Units 16 and 17, aided by Suffolk County Police Emergency Service Unit officers, tended to the injured driver. EMS Unit 16 transported the driver, who had non-life-threatening injuries, to Brookhaven Memorial Hospital. Fire Police were also on scene assisting the with traffic control.

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Van Goes Off-Roading Story and Photos by Robert Garofalo

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On Saturday, July 3rd, at 1040 hours, the Commack Fire Department was activated for a motor vehicle accident with overturn on Commack Road just south of New Highway. Within minutes Firefighter Paccione and Ex-Chief Paccione were on scene and called Commack Fire Dispatch and advised them there was one victim pinned and to upgrade the alarm to a heavy rescue operation. Assistant Chief Bobby Wilkins [2-11-33] responded in and confirmed the entrapment. Engine 13, with their combination Hurst tool, was the first unit on scene and Rescue 9 followed in to stabilize the vehicle using chocks and two struts. Crews removed a rear door from the vehicle and then planned to remove the roof; the operation was complicated by the roof’s position up against a tree. Crews chained the vehicle to Rescue 9 and tensioned it for further stabilization before extraction. The victim, a five-months-pregnant female, was removed from the vehicle within 30 minutes and transported by Commack Volunteer Ambulance Corp to South Side Hospital with minor injuries. After a total of 45 minutes firefighters turned the scene over to the Suffolk County Police Department.

COMMACK Tricky Extrication Story and Photos by Devin Malloy Additional Photo by Evan Rolla

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At 7:08am on Tuesday, June 16th, all five Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department companies and the Ambulance Unit were dispatched for a reported house fire on Clent Road in the Village of Russell Gardens. Manhasset-Lakeville Fire District Assistant Supervisor Scott Chen was the first to arrive on scene and advised dispatch that he had smoke showing. Shortly thereafter he transmitted a “Signal 10” for a working house fire. Within minutes, Engine 8735 and Ladder 8743 arrived on scene and the engine crew stretched a 1 ¾” hose line, while the ladder crew performed searches and laddered the house. The main body of fire was located in the attic and was knocked down within 15 minutes. A second 1 ¾” hose line was stretched off the engine to extinguish hot spots on the second floor of the house. Great Neck Alert Fire Company provided the FAST with Ladder 826. Port Washington and Plandome Fire Departments, along with Great Neck Vigilant Fire Company, provided standby coverage. The Nassau County Fire Marshal’s office was notified and is currently investigating the cause of the fire. All units were released from the scene by Chief Scott Garrigan [8703] by 9:00am.

MANHASSET-LAKEVILLE Smoke Showing Turns to Work

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The Holbrook Fire Department responded to an accident with overturn, fire, and driver entrapment, on Sunday, June 14th, at approximately 1210 hours on the eastbound Service Road just west of Nicolls Road. Several passersby tried valiantly to free the driver from the burning vehicle but were unsuccessful. Under the command of Chief Rich Stack [3-15-30], members from first-due Engine 4 stretched the primary attack line from the express shoulder of Sunrise Highway and knocked down the fire. Members from Engines 5 and 6, as well as Rescue 7, assisted with the extinguishment of the vehicle. Also on scene was Chief Chris Heinssen [3-15-31] as well as EMS Unit 16 and Fire Police. The scene was turned over to Suffolk County Police for an investigation.

HOLBROOKFatal MVA and Fire

Story and Photos by Robert Garofalo

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Thursday night, June 17th, the Middle Island Fire Department was activated for a reported structure fire on Coram Swezytown Road. Upon arrival, fire crews were met with a fully-engulfed barn-like building along with three cars and two motorcycles inside. Mutual aid from the Coram and Gordon Heights Fire Departments responded to help fight the stubborn blaze. The one building was destroyed, but firefighters were able to save a second structure only 12 feet away. All fire was controlled about 25 minutes into operations with crews remaining on scene for over an hour to mop up and knock out a few hot spots.

MIDDLE ISLAND Garage Burns, Another SavedStory and Photo by Chris Sabella

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On the evening of Wednesday, June 17th, the South Hempstead Fire Department was alerted to a garage fire at 637 Irene Street between Grand Avenue and Central Avenue, the second fire in the area in as many weeks. South Hempstead Engine 741 and Ladder 742 were the first engine and truck to arrive on scene and when units reached that location they were met with a fully-involved detached garage. A Signal 10 was quickly transmitted and the Baldwin Fire Department was notified for the FAST, responding swiftly with Ladder 207. Hempstead Ladder 2 responded in also as an additional working truck company. Firefighters were able to contain the fire to the garage and keep it from extending to neighboring structures. All units were under the command of Assistant Chief Richard Turnbull [7401].

SOUTH HEMPSTEADThings Heating UpStory and Photos by Kevin Madigan

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On Sunday, the 14th of June, at around 10:13pm, the Mastic Beach Fire Department was activated for a residential structure fire across from 99 Baybright Drive East. Chief Mike Montella [5-13-30] and Assistant Chief Tom Montreuil [5-13-32] responded in and were advised by FireCom that multiple calls were received and EMS personnel were confirming a working fire. Within seconds the chiefs requested a reactivation and mutual aid for a fire on the second floor of a two-and-a-half story dwelling. Two lines were placed into operation and all searches proved correct the initial reports that the house was vacant. Firefighters were able to make a quick knock down. Mutual aid was provided by Mastic and Brookhaven Fire Departments with

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Another Month, Another Worker Story and Photo by John Walthers

On Sunday June 21st wet weather sent the Kings Park Fire Department out to the scene of an accident with overturn in front of 397 Bread and Cheese Hollow Road. Units arrived to find that a single car had lost control and struck a cobblestone pillar, landing on its side. The occupant had self-extricated but was evaluated by EMS personnel. All units were put back in service after the vehicle was secured.

KINGS PARK Slip and Slide

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On a busy Monday afternoon, June 22nd, the Northport Fire Department responded to the intersection of Fort Salonga Road [Route 25A] and Bread and Cheese Hollow Road for a reported motor vehicle accident with injuries. Units arrived on scene to find multiple vehicles involved and scattered across the major intersection. EMS crews began to treat the victims in each of the vehicles, as additional fire crews began to address a fluid spill in the roadway. The victims were treated and packaged for transport to Huntington Hospital; none of the injuries appeared to be life-threatening. The Kings Park Fire Department was requested for one ambulance to the scene.

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The Medford Fire Department was called to the Sunshine Square Mall on Sills Road (County Road 101/Patchogue-Yaphank Road) at approximately 2:25pm on July 2nd for a re-port of a man stuck 50 feet in the air in a work truck bucket. The man was performing maintenance on parking lot lights when his apparatus broke down. Firefighters used their tower ladder to remove the man from the bucket. No injuries were reported.

MEDFORD Tower Power Story and Photos by T.J. Lambui - LiHotShots

At approximately 12:40pm on Saturday, June 27th, the Middle Island Fire Department was notified for a car accident involving a Hyundai Santa Fe. The SUV was traveling southbound on Yaphank Middle Island Road (County Road 21) when it left the road striking a telephone pole and then careening into the woods. EMS personnel evaluated the two occupants of the vehicle and they appeared to have minor injuries. The road was closed in both directions while the vehicle was removed from the woods.

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The Farmingville Fire Department responded to reports of a vehicle fire on Tuesday, June 23rd, at approximately 0900 hours. A Ford Expedition went up in flames at the corner of Blue Point Road and Greentree Avenue, the driver safely escaping his vehicle. Under the command of Chief Al Licata [5-18-30], the crew from first-due Engine 2 stretched the primary attack line and made quick work of the fire. On scene to assist was Chief Dave Smith [5-18-31], as well as members of Engine 3. No injuries were reported and all units were up and available within 30 minutes.

FARMINGVILLE Fully-Engulfed Ford Story and Photos by Robert Garofalo

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Units from the Suffolk County Police 6th Precinct and the Yaphank Fire Department were alerted for a two-car accident on Friday, July 3rd, at approximately 1730 hours, on Mill Road between Doral Lane and Garden Lane. Crews operated at the scene under the command of Chief Chris Austin [05-30-30] where it was reported that one car rear-ended the other which caused both drivers to lose control and crash into the woods. Two people were injured and transported to a local hospital via fire department ambulance.

YAPHANKGoing Off-Roading Story and Photos by T.J. Lambui - LiHotShots

The Dix Hills Fire Department responded to a motor vehicle accident in front of 1948 Jericho Turnpike on Sunday, July 5th. Units arrived to find a single car into a pole with one aided. EMS treated and transported the patient to a nearby hospital while fire crews secured the vehicle.

DIX HILLSCar Strikes Pole Story and Photo by Evan Rolla

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On July 4th, while others enjoyed their holiday bar-b-ques, firefighters from the Centereach Fire Department mobilized for a reported structure fire at 124 Horseblock Road. The first chief on scene advised he had heavy smoke and some fire coming from the basement with possible extension to the first floor. The automatic daytime mutual aid plan was also activated which required the Selden Fire Department to be toned out. The Farmingville Fire Department was also called for their RIT. Firefighters made a great stop holding most of the flames to the basement. Crews brought the fire under control about 25 minutes into the alarm and overhaul efforts were undertaken at that time.

CENTEREACHQuick Stop Story and Photo by Chris Sabella

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The Holbrook Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire on Sunday, July 5th, at approximately 1305 hours, located in a second-floor apartment at the Heatherwood Community at 865 Broadway Avenue. Before units were on scene, Suffolk County Police patrol officers were advising of a possible occupant trapped. Upon arrival, Assistant Chief Chris Hiennsen [3-15-31] advised of smoke showing and immediately geared up and attempted to make entry. The door was blocked by several pieces of large furniture that had somehow fallen down the stairs leading to the apartment. With Chief Rich Stack [3-15-30] arriving on scene moments later, the working fire signal was promptly transmitted. First-due Engine 6, being supplied by a nearby hydrant, stretched the primary attack line, and along with Chief Hiennsen crews were able to make entry to conduct a primary search. Once inside, firefighters located an adult male occupant and attempted to bring him out but he became combative with firefighters and additional members were needed to bring him out. Simultaneously, other firefighters located the fire and quickly brought it under control. A total of two hand lines were placed into operation with overhaul operations conducted. Mutual aid to the scene came from the Sayville Fire Department for RIT, the Bohemia Fire Department for additional manpower, and Sayville Community Ambulance for additional medical standby. The Lakeland Fire Department handled standby at Holbrook fire headquarters. Holbrook EMS and police officers transported the male occupant to Brookhaven Memorial Hospital.

HOLBROOK Occupant Gets Combative at FireStory and Photos by Robert Garofalo

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On July 2nd, at around 2:15pm, the Ocean Bay Park Fire Department was alerted for a fire at 22 Cayuga Street near Thompson Avenue. The fire was reported to be in a nearly 100 year-old building that housed a gym and living quarters for the staff of the Fire Island Hotel. Upon arrival of first-due units, a working fire was transmitted and the Fire Island Pre-Plan for mutual aid was activated which brought additional manpower and equipment to the scene. Kismet, Saltaire, Ocean Beach, Fire Island Pines, Cherry Grove, Point-O-Woods, Davis Park and Fair Harbor Fire Departments, along with Sayville, West Sayville, and Bay Shore Fire Departments from the mainland were among those called in. After an initial interior attack on the fire, all members were pulled from the building due to the heavy volume of fire and an exterior attack was ordered. Multiple hand lines were put in to operation. Units operated on scene for several hours before the fire was declared under control. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Editor’s Note: The Fire Island pre-plan for mutual aid is activated when there is a working fire anywhere on the barrier beach of Fire Island which is approximately 32 miles long. It includes the response of all the Fire Island fire departments and also mainland departments.

OCEAN BAY PARKMutual Pre-Plan UtilizedStory and Photos by Lauren Chenault

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The Holtsville Fire Department worked together with Suffolk County ESU units to free a heavily entrapped driver after she had an accident on northbound Nicholls Road. In the afternoon on Sunday, June 21st, the woman was cut off by another driver and lost control, veering off the road and into a wooded area. After the extrication process, which took over a half-hour, the victim was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital.

HOLTSVILLEDriver Extricated Story and Photo by Chris Sabella

The Dix Hills Fire Department was called to an accident around 2139 hours on Friday, June 19th, at Commack Road and the Long Island Expressway South Service Road. Chief Napolitano [2-8-31] arrived on scene and discovered a four-car MVA with two possible aided. Dix Hills EMS and Brentwood Legion Ambulance transported patients while firefighters from Engine 14 secured debris and contained a fuel spill. Units were back in service within 15 minutes.

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In the evening hours of June 17th the Commack Fire department was activated for a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Commack Road and Henry Street. All chiefs responded to the scene where Andrew Babajko [2-11-30] took command. Engines 3, 4, and 5 all responded in to find a three-car accident with two injured. Commack Ambulance arrived and transported both victims to the hospital while fire crews secured the area.

COMMACKThree Cars, Two VictimsStory and Photo by Devin Malloy

The North Patchogue Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire Sunday, July 19th, at approximately 1000 hours. The single-story home on Denton Street, off of Fry Boulevard, had heavy fire and smoke visible on the exposure two and three sides upon the arrival of Chief Tom Volpe [5-17-31], prompting a working fire to be transmitted. First-due Engine 7, being supplied with a 5” line from Engine 4, stretched the primary attack line through the front door to the seat of the fire. Members from Engine 7 stretched the backup line and assisted with extinguishment. Members from Truck 12 set up directly in front of the home and conducted vent, entry, and search operations. Mutual aid to the scene came from the Patchogue and Holtsville Fire Departments. The Blue Point Fire Department handled standby at North Patchogue’s headquarters for the duration of the alarm. Also on scene was Suffolk County Fire Coordinator Bob Smith [5-0-4]. The Suffolk County P.D. Arson Squad was requested to the scene to determine the cause of the fire. No injuries were reported.

NORTH PATCHOGUE Quick Work Story and Photo by Robert Garofalo

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All of us here at the FD Rant News hope that the Pastore Family can find the strength to endure this terrible tragedy. We are praying for Marissa as well as the Pastore Family. We hope you all will do the same and also

continue to provide loving support!

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All of us here at the FD Rant News hope that the Pastore Family can find the strength to endure this terrible tragedy. We are praying for Marissa as well as the Pastore Family. We hope you all will do the same and also

continue to provide loving support!

MARISSA PASTORE

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Around 10:15am on July 2nd the Ridge Fire Department was called to the scene of a one-car accident on the eastbound Service Road of the Long Island Expressway just east of Exit 68 (William Floyd Parkway). Two people were injured when their car ran off the road and struck a tree. The victims were transported by fire department ambulance to Brookhaven Memorial Hospital. Suffolk County Police 7th Precinct units and fire crews were under command of Assistant Chief Mike Gemini.

RIDGEMissed TurnStory and Photos by T.J. Lambui - LiHotShots

In the late afternoon hours of July 6th the Commack Fire Department was activated for a motor vehicle accident with reported heavy rescue in the intersection of Veterans Memorial Highway and Harned Road. Chief Andrew Babajko [2-11-30] was the first responding unit and when he arrived on scene he found a four-door sedan and a van had collided but there was negative entrapment; one victim who had sustained injuries was transported to a local hospital by Commack Volunteer Ambulance. Heavy Rescue 9 and Engine 13 both responded in to secure the vehicles involved.

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On Friday, July 3rd, at around 8:30am, the Mastic Beach Fire Department was activated for a house fire at 176 Maywood Drive, the third working fire in as many months. Chief Carlo Grover [5-13-31] was first to arrive on scene with Unit 2 right behind him and advised dispatch that there was smoke showing. He requested both a reactivation of his department for a working fire and additional aid from the Mastic Fire Department for a RIT and Brookhaven Fire Department for an engine. Homeowners were not inside at the time of the incident but a dog ran from the residence and was caught by Suffolk County Police Department officers. Firefighters made an aggressive push which allowed them to knock down the main body of fire quickly. The alarm was placed under control within a half-hour. Members of the Mastic Beach Ambulance Company were on scene to assist and the Suffolk County Arson Squad was also on scene for investigation purposes.

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Hat Trick Story and Photo by John Walthers

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A firefighter and a factory worker were injured on Monday, June 22nd, when fire broke out at an exotic metals factory at 1101 Prospect Avenue in New Cassel, requiring a response from six area departments. At approximately 1:45pm the Westbury Fire Department was alerted to a report of a building fire, with one burn victim, at Oerlikon Manufacturing. As Chief Douglas Ingram [9601] responded in he was advised by dispatch that multiple calls were being received, and when he arrived on scene moments later he found smoke showing. Chief Ingram ordered first-due Engine 966 to secure a water source and lay into the fire. After a quick size-up it was determined that the fire involved exotic metal dust (used for automotive purposes) which had ignited in an exterior filtering unit. With flames now extending into the structure, a working fire signal was transmitted and the HazMat Unit from the Nassau County Fire Marshal’s Office was requested to the scene. Due to smoke conditions, unknown extent of the fire in the ductwork, high outside weather temperatures, and the dangerous materials involved, a second alarm was quickly sounded. Crews put two lines into operation, one interior and one exterior, along with dry powder extinguishers designed to battle this type of fire. During suppression efforts a large section of ductwork, approximately 18” in diameter, collapsed on top of a Westbury firefighter, crushing and pinning his legs. A mayday was transmitted and the firefighter was removed from under the debris by members of his own department and the designated FAST; he was transported to the hospital by a Nassau County Police Ambulance and immediately rushed into surgery. He remained in the hospital for two days and was released. The injured worker, with first and second degree burns to 25 percent of his body, was admitted to the Nassau University Medical Center Burn Unit. The fire is believed to have started when a worker using a power tool accidently ignited metal dust.

WESTBURY Firefighter Sustains Injury Story and Photos by Fred Kopf

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On Tuesday, July 7th, the Brookhaven Fire Department, Suffolk County Police 5th and 7th Precinct units, and South Country Ambulance, along with numerous other fire departments and ambulance companies, all responded to the scene of an accident involving a mini-van and a pick-up truck with possible ejections from the vehicles. The incident occurred on Montauk Highway, west of Smith Road, and there were reports of several injured, many serious. A woman was pronounced DOA at the scene, and a total of nine people were injured. A Medevac was requested but was unable to fly due to weather conditions. The Suffolk County P.D. declared the accident a crime scene.

BROOKHAVEN Fatal MVA Story and Photos by T.J. Lambui - LiHotShots

At 1414 hours on Wednesday July 8th the Hauppauge Fire Department, along with the Central Islip-Hauppauge Volunteer Ambulance Corp, responded to a motor vehicle accident with reported overturn on the Long Island Expressway off-ramp at Exit 57. Suffolk County Police units began extrication and Hauppauge crews assisted with their heavy rescue equipment to free the two trapped victims. Under the command of 3-8-65, firefighters removed the roof of a pick-up truck. Two helicopters were requested but later canceled due to the fact that one victim succumbed to their injuries while extrication was in progress. After 15 minutes, firefighters and police officers removed the surviving victim and EMS transported to a nearby hospital. The scene was then turned over to Suffolk County P.D. for an investigation.

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By Daniel M. Iglesias

Time is one of the most fundamental factors faced in the fire service and a factor we should always consider in our decision-making.

As volunteers in the fire service we have come to realize resources on our scenes are dramatically affected by “time of day.” We don’t get the same resources for an 8:00am alarm, when members are preparing for work, are already at work, or our night workers haven’t made it home yet, that we do for our 8:00pm alarms when members are usually home.

Time of day not only affects our workforce but affects the number of leaders we’ll get on scene to supervise and manage these resources. Time of day will not only influence our own department’s response but may also affect our calls for mutual aid, if needed. How much time does a re-alert add to a response, only to find out there is no one else coming and we now need to request mutual aid that may have the same limited response, if they can even respond at all?

Time of day not only plays a role in our resources but is a factor in the actual incident. Will an incident get noticed and reported quicker at 1:00pm, when people are up an about, or at 1:00am? Will a witnessed cardiac arrest have the same outcome as the one that doesn’t get noticed for 10, 20, or 30 minutes? That outside trash fire next to the house

may get noticed quicker at 1:00pm, whereas at 1:00am it may go unnoticed until it burns up the side of the house and into the attic space and an occupant is abruptly awakened by the smell of something burning and/or a crackling sound. Time of day will affect where occupants are located within a structure too; since a good majority of people sleep during night hours they can typically be located in bedrooms, and in daylight hours they are more common to living areas.

Time of day will also alter how quickly we get to the fire station. Were we sleeping when the call came in, or awake and watching TV? It will affect how quick we get to our rigs, and then traffic conditions may affect how fast we can respond to a scene. Traffic conditions are not the same all the time, and distance from a member’s home to the fire station, distance from the fire station to the scene, and road conditions on the way will also have a time effect on our response.

All the above factors have an effect on the “duration of time” between the “incident onset” and us taking “corrective action.” This time duration is crucial when we make our decisions. Will we treat the witnessed cardiac arrest that is assessed as Ventricular Tachycardia the same as the cardiac arrest with asystole, lividity, and rigor mortis, and will we treat that outside trash fire the same as the one that has now extended to the occupied structure? This duration of time will have an effect on structural components within a building. Will 20 minutes of burning have the same consequence on a structure built in 1910 as one built in 1975, or even 2013? Time duration will certainly have more of an effect on modern lightweight construction as opposed to conventional or heavy timber and balloon construction or platform. What has this time duration done to the victim? Is it possible to revive a person not breathing for 20 minutes, or one who has breathed 20 minutes of smoke from today’s combustibles? What has this time duration done to our fire? We know the phases of fire: incipient, growth, then it flashes over, but how is this time factor going to affect us? Time will certainly impact what stage the fire is in as we enter the structure.

In the perfect world (diagram to the left) we see the fire gets noticed early, it is quickly reported, and the fire department immediately gets toned out. We as responders have a quick response to the fire station and then to the scene, and in doing so it allowed us to get water on the fire prior to flashover.

What if there is now a delay, a delay in the reporting due to the fact it was 1:00am and not immediately noticed, but the rest of the variables remained the same: quickly dispatched, quick response to stations and then to the scene. In this event (diagram

to the right) the time delay has now made us enter the structure just as the fire flashes, instead of prior to. This time delay could be from any number of factors (getting noticed, toning out, our response to station, our response to the scene…).

What if we had a few delays, a serious delay in the reporting, a delay in response to the station and then to the scene due to icy road conditions? We now see (diagram to the left) the fire flashed prior to us ever getting on scene. What additional concerns could we now have? What can we anticipate for fire conditions, structural integrity, or occupant survival? At this point have our incident priorities changed? Risk versus reward may come into play now.

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We’ve talked about time of day and the duration of time from one action to another. But what about “time of service”, and the time members spend perfecting their skills? How experienced are the members getting on our apparatus? Are they well-experienced members with 10 years on, or are they members with 10 months or 10 days? Length of service hopefully gives our members the tools needed to perform tasks efficiently, successfully, safely, and hopefully without much direct supervision. This is only if they’ve put in the time at training/drills, or gained knowledge by actually participating during prior incidents. Time of service doesn’t include years in the department where members have simply signed an attendance sheet instead of physically doing and learning. How much time do our apparatus operators have behind the wheel? How many times have they pumped an engine at a fire, maxed out their pump, relay pumped, or drafted and operated the aerial or tower outside of a training exercise? How much time of service do our leaders have? Are we electing officers with just two years on and one fire/cardiac arrest under their belt because they are the only person running? Did they win the election because of who they ran against, because they were considered the “popular choice”, or because they were “someone’s buddy?” Therefore

time of service can have a dramatic effect on our scenes. Which fire would you expect to be handled better -- the one with the well-experienced firefighter, with an apparatus operator who is a regular driver, and the officer who always seems to have the front seat of the first-due, or the one with newer members possibly going to their first working fire, with a pump operator who just got qualified two days ago, and a first-due officer that has just over two years in the department, elected because no one else wanted to run or deal with the politics involved?

Time variables are commonly overlooked in our decision making, yet they have a great effect on almost every aspect of what we do. As firefighters we need to consider “time” and plug it into our scene size-ups. In doing so it will help us to deploy appropriate tactical solutions and hopefully keep us all safe.

Be Safe.

Daniel M. Iglesias

A woman driving her SUV eastbound on Middle Country Road (Route 25), near Giant Oak Road, lost control and flipped the vehicle around 6:10am on Thursday, June 4th. Suffolk County Police and fire personnel with Heavy Rescue responded and the driver was ultimately transported by ambulance to a local hospital with undisclosed injuries. The road was closed in both directions for approximately 30 minutes in order to right the vehicle and clear the scene.

RIDGE Not a Good Morning Story and Photos by T.J. Lambui - LiHotShots

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2015 Suffolk County Motorized Drill Photos by Ken Bradbury

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Brookhaven Town Motorized Drill Photos by John Walthers

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Invitational Parade Photos by Robert DeNaro

On Saturday June 6, the Lindenhurst Fire Department hosted the annual Lindenhurst Invitational Parade and Drill, starting off the 2015 Parade and Drill Season. The parade stepped off at 9:30am and went along Wellwood Avenue to Fireman’s Park in Lindenhurst, where a drill traditionally takes place immediately after the end of the parade. Numerous fire departments from all over Nassau and Suffolk attended. The Winner of the Lindenhurst Drill on June 6th was the Central Islip Fire Department Drill Team. The next day on June 7th, The Bay Shore Fire Department Juniors won the Junior’s Drill event at Lindenhurst.

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Late on the night of Saturday, July 4th, the Baldwin Fire Department was alerted to a reported apartment fire at 21 Old Mill Road, off of Central Avenue. As units were responding they were advised that a couple of calls had been received stating the possibility of a person trapped inside. Baldwin Engine 202 and Ladder 206 were the first engine and truck companies to reach the scene and were met with fire on the second-floor which led to the transmission of a Signal 10 [working fire]. As firefighters worked to put the first line into place, other members made their way upstairs to the apartment knocking down what they could with water cans and beginning a primary search. While doing this a victim was located in the fire apartment and immediately removed. The victim was in serious condition and transported to South Nassau Hospital in Baldwin Ambulance 2010. Once at the hospital the victim was successfully revived and later transferred to the hyperbaric chamber at Nassau County Medical Center [however, hours later, the victim succumbed to his injuries]. Freeport Fire Department sent Tiller 218 to the scene as the FAST. Members of the FAST were put to work as an additional truck company for overhauling during the operation. Oceanside Fire Department was then assigned as the new FAST. Also on scene were ambulances from Freeport and South Hempstead Fire Departments. Standing by for Baldwin during the operation were other units from the Freeport and South Hempstead Fire Departments, along with apparatus from the Island Park and Merrick Fire Departments. Standby units responded to at least two alarms while the fire was still going on. All fire department units were under the command of Chief Karen Bendel [205]. The cause of the fire was under investigation.

Editor’s Note: Fred Kopf is a member of Baldwin Fire Department and also one of the FD Rant News’ most-senior correspondents. We have been told by reliable sources that Fred was the first member to locate the victim whom he removed from a room past the fire room, and then handed off to several other members of the Baldwin Fire Department who brought the victim outside. All of us here at the FD Rant News would like to tip our caps to Fred and ALL of the members of Baldwin who gave this victim a fighting chance at survival. – Jeff D.

BALDWIN Aggressive Search Leads to Rescue Story and Photos by Kevin Madigan



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The Mastic Fire Department and Ambulance Company were activated for a motorcycle accident on Eleanor Avenue and Clover Street in the early afternoon on July 6th. Upon arrival of Chief Rudy Sunderman, Jr. [5-12-30], he confirmed a motorcyclist down and was notified that police units were requesting a landing zone for a helicopter. Chief Sunderman was in charge of members on scene and directed the Fire Police and an engine to secure Fireman’s Field across from Headquarters, while he and additional members assisted EMS in setting up the victim, who had serious injuries, to be transported there. The victim was ultimately airlifted by Suffolk County P.D. Helicopter to Stony Brook Hospital.

MASTIC Motorcycle Crash, One Airlifted Story and Photo by John Walthers – Suffolk Fire Photos

The Massapequa Fire Department was alerted for a house fire at 10 Harbor Place on July 13th, and as Chief Gerald Keuchler [6300] arrived at that location he was met with fire in the basement. As units started to arrive they noticed that power lines in front of the house were sparking. Requests were made for a Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) crew to respond forthwith due to power lines hanging over all the apparatus. As members made their way into the basement they noticed that fire was inside the house’s electrical panel. One line was put into operation to knock down the fire. South Farmingdale Fire Department stood ready with their FAST. No injuries were reported.

MASSAPEQUA Electrical Fire

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The Farmingville Fire Department responded to a single-vehicle accident on Wednesday, July 8th, at approximately 1805 hours, in the southbound lanes of Nicolls Road, south of Portion Road. A Mercury Mountaineer, towing a trailer, left the road and struck several trees along an approximately150-foot path before coming to rest against one final tree. The driver and two children were extricated prior to the department’s arrival, leaving an adult male passenger trapped. Under the command of Chief Al Licata [5-18-30], members from Rescue 8 immediately placed the cutters and spreaders into operation while also stabilizing the vehicle. Once extricated, the passenger and two children were transported to Stony Brook University Medical Center by Farmingville, Holtsville and Selden ambulances, all with non-life-threatening injuries. The uninjured male driver was taken into custody at the scene by the Suffolk County P.D. Also assisting at the scene were Assistant Chief Gus Grammenos [5-18-32] and Assistant Chief Mike LoPue [5-18-33], as well as crews from Engine 2 and Dr. Goodman from Suffolk County EMS.

FARMINGVILLE MVA with Entrapment Story and Photos by Robert Garofalo

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At 06:32 hours on the morning of Saturday, July 18th, the Freeport Fire Department was alerted to a motor vehicle accident involving a car versus pole with fire. The accident was located at the intersection of West Merrick Road and Madison Avenue. When units arrived on scene they found a single-vehicle accident with no fire and one aided. The aided was transported to an area hospital by Nassau County Police Ambulance 2357. All fire department units were under the command of Assistant Chief Matt Colgan [2102]. The scene was left in the hands of Freeport Police.

FREEPORT Car versus Tree Story and Photos by Kevin Madigan

The Commack Fire Department was activated for an accident with over turn on Old Northport Road, just west of Townline Road, on Saturday, June 13th. Chief Andrew Babajko [2-11-30] and Assistant Chief Bobby Wilkins [2-11-33] were the first to respond and found a Ford work van on its side with negative entrapment. Engine 4 and Heavy Rescue 9 both responded in to secure the van, while Commack Ambulance Corps assessed one patient and transported him to the hospital.

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In February of 1965 John Welter joined the East Farmingdale Fire Company to help make a difference in his community. John rose through the ranks of Station 2 by first being elected Lieutenant in 1982, 1 st Lieutenant in 1983, and finally Captain in 1984. It was during this time that John was also a member of the Good Times, from 1981 through 1984. He would spend the next five out of six years as Captain, being re-elected four times. Continuing his service, he was elected to the Board of Directors in 1990, before being elected President of the Board in 1993. In 1999 John became a member of the Town of Babylon Fire Police Association; from 2004 to 2006 he served as that organization’s President, and is still a member today. In East Farmingdale, he has held therank of 1st Lieutenant and Captain of the Fire Police on several occasions. John has been a member of the Town of Babylon Volunteer Firemen’s Association and in 2001 he began his ascension from 3rd Vice President, ultimately achieving the title of President of that organization in 2003 and 2004. In 2010, John was elected 2nd Vice President of the Town of Babylon Volunteer Firemen’s Association andagain rose through the ranks of that organization to become President in 2013. His term expires in September of 2015. Ex-Captain John Welter was recognized for his long and dedicated service when he received his 50-year pin at East Farmingdale’s Installation Dinner earlier this year. Editor’s Note: On behalf of the entire staff at FD Rant News I would like to thank Ex-Captain Welter for his service and also congratulate him on his 50-year status. – Jeff D.

EAST FARMINGDALE 50 Years of Service and Counting Story by Jeff DiLavore Photo Provided by Ex-Captain John Welter

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It has been a busy month for new arrivals around the FD Rant News family as our very own Associate Editor Dave Cook and his wonderful wife Gina welcomed Kylie Rae Cook to our world on June 30th at 10:10 pm weighing in at 6 lbs. 6oz. We are pleased to report that mom and Kylie are doing great and Kylie’s big sister Kayla was all smiles when she met her little sister. All of us here would like to congratulate the Cook family. We could not be happier for all of you. God Bless.

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Ex-Captain Preston “Lett” Hicks, Sr. joined Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department Company #3 on April 9th, 1965, when he was just 18 years old. Preston followed in the footsteps of his older brother, Neil, who was already a member of Company #3, as well as his cousins Wayne and Kenneth Paradise, who were members of Company #2. Preston would go on to proudly serve Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department Company #3 as a lieutenant from 1986 through 1990, and as a captain from 1990 through 1992. Preston has also been a life-long member of the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department Minute Men Competitive Drill Team. As a new member, Preston was a very motivated and very active volunteer. “I loved jumping on the fire trucks and responding to alarms”,said Preston. Not much has changed over the past fifty years, as Preston’s dedication tothe community and fire department is still visible: he continues to respond to fire and rescue incidents on a daily basis.

Earlier this year the Manhasset American Legion Post 304 honored Preston with their “Firefighter of the Year” Award recognizing his 50 years of service. Keeping up with tradition in the Hicks family, Preston’s eldest son, Preston Hicks, Jr., joined Company #3 at the age of 18. He remained a member for many years until he moved to Westbury, where he is now serving in their fire department as a lieutenant. When asked what his favorite part of being in the fire department was, the elder Preston replied, “I love all the friendships I have made throughout my fifty years and seeing the faces of people I have met throughout my time…everywhere I go I see familiar faces because of the fire department.” The Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department commissioners, chiefs, line officers, and memberswould like to thank Preston Hicks, Sr. for his many years of service and look forward to the years ahead.

MANHASSET-LAKEVILLE Ex-Captain Preston Hicks, Sr. Celebrates 50 Years of Service Story by Kirk Candan Photos provided by Manhasset-Lakeville FD

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Central Engine Company 5 was formed on June 6, 1965 under the orders of the Chief of Department George Leggio. The company was assigned two pumpers and the brush truck to be housed at the main headquarters of the Brentwood Fire Department. The central and southern part of the fire district became company fives Protection Area. Central Engine Company 5 was also assigned as the backup company for the other three engine companies in the district. The first officers of the company were appointed by Ex-Chief George Leggio as follows:

Captain Martin J. Keupp, Jr.First Lieutenant Ex-Chief Ernest Repetti

Second Lieutenant Ex-Chief Charles Doyle

The men were assigned to the company from the three existing engine companies all men assigned lived in the area protected by company five. The Roster at that time was 18 men which was expanded to 30 members and now has a max of 40 members.

BRENTWOOD Company 5 Celebrating 50 Years of Service

Provide by Brentwood Company 5

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On June 14th, 2015, the Garden City Park Fire Department held a ceremony to dedicate Engine 153, a 2013 Spartan Gladiator to a member lost in the Line of Duty.

On January 26th, 2011, Chief Regan was seriously injured in the Line of Duty while operating at the scene of a Carbon Monoxide Alarm. Chief Regan unfortunately succumbed to his injuries on February 17th, 2011, leaving a large hole within his family and the Garden City Park Fire Department. Members described Chief Regan as a guidance counselor, trainer, comedian, surrogate father-figure, experienced firefighter, and most importantly, a friend. Chief Regan served the Garden City Park Fire Department for 34 years in addition to being a Deputy Chief for the FDNY. In memory of Chief Regan, a 34 year member, the firefighters of Hillside Heights Engine Company 3 have dedicated Engine 153 to Chief Regan.

GARDEN CITY PARK Dedication of Engine 153 to Ex-Chief Thomas Regan

Story and Photos by Andrew Carpenter – Over the Edge Photography

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The Sayville Fire Department responded to a house fire on Thursday, July 16th, at approximately 0850 hours. Under the command of Chief William Roderka [3-11-31], a working fire signal was transmitted for a single-family, two-story home, located on John Street off of Johnson Avenue. First-due Engine 4, being supplied from a nearby hydrant, stretched the primary attack line to the seat of the fire making quick work of it. Members from Truck 9 conducted vent, entry, and search operations while a second precautionary hand line was put into position. Mutual aid to the scene came from the West Sayville and Bayport Fire Departments, along with Sayville Community Ambulance for the medical standby. Also on scene was Suffolk County Fire Coordinator Don Miller [3-0-1].

SAYVILLE Going to Work Story and Photos by Robert Garofalo

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On Saturday July 11th East Northport Fire Department’s Engine Company 1 Lieutenant Bryan Gosik tied the knot with Stefanie Ciccarelli at St. Anthony of Padua Parish in East Northport. Many members of the fire department were in attendance, several in the bridal party, celebrating the joyous event. A reception was held at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury.

Editor’s note – On behalf of the entire staff at FD Rant News, I would like to wish Stefanie and Bryan a lifetime of happiness together. God bless both of you – Jeff D.

EAST NORTHPORT Wedding Bells Ring

Photos by Joe Senese and Christine Gosik

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TALKIN’ FIRE STUFFBy Mike Capoziello

RESPECT YOUR UNIFORMSAs firefighters we have a number of “uniforms” we wear on a somewhat daily basis. Of course our most public uniform is the gear we wear at incidents, however, we have two other significant uniforms we wear as well. Our Class “A” or dress uniforms, and believe it or not our “civilian” uniforms. You know the “buff stuff” we have collected through the years -- the drawers and closets full of T-shirts, hats, and puffy jackets, as our friend “FTTF” likes to speak of.

As volunteer firefighters we should be particularly mindful of these uniforms. Volunteer firefighters truly are neighbors helping neighbors. We represent our communities as well as the fire departments we serve. As members of your local departments we are not getting into our cars after a shift and driving five towns away to homes in other fire districts. Act like a jackass in any one of your uniforms and it’s quite possible you may run into that same person who witnessed the act later that same day at the deli, on line at the pharmacy, or sitting next to them at a Parent-Teacher Night. Far worse than an awkward re-encounter with someone is a scenario in which the stupid act ends up on the six o’clock news or appears on some social media site where it can gain some bad press very quickly. Everyone owns a “smart” phone nowadays. Think of all the social media eyes out there just looking for some juicy “stuff” to post.

Be careful how you act while wearing your FD T-shirts in public especially in bars and restaurants. People will always remember the guy in the dark blue FD shirt. They will remember his actions and who he “belonged to.”

Actions in your civilian “uniforms” can include your actions while driving your personally operated vehicle (POV). The various FD stickers, special license plate, and blue lights, make your vehicle stand out. Drive recklessly or have a moment of road rage responding to an alarm and guess what your fellow motorist will be thinking. “There goes that A-hole fireman.”

I take pride in putting my class “A” uniform on. Unfortunately I have seen more YouTube clips of firefighters in uniform drunk, fighting, and acting improperly than I care to remember. Saint Patrick’s Day parades, after parade block parties, and truck dedications, seem to spawn this bad behavior from time to time. Remember all those social eyes are out there waiting to scoop the next great viral sensation. Chiefs and company officers must not allow this bad behavior to happen at one of these functions. Departments should have guidelines in place as to what can and cannot take place while in a department-issued dress uniform.

Our most recognizable uniform and the one that represents our most important image is our turnout gear. Whether it’s tan or black, leather or plastic helmets, this is the one uniform we wear when all eyes are upon us. People intentionally gather to watch and take pictures/videos of the action. I sometimes imagine what it would have been like if we had today’s technology back in the 1800’s when volunteer firefighters would actually fist fight and cut each other’s hoses from hydrants to be the first company with water on the fire. Thank goodness today’s competition between companies does not result in fisticuffs at the scene of a fire, but every so often you hear about something like this occurring.

Most likely it’s a verbal argument that will occur. It may be between individuals, companies, or agencies, like fire and police. We have all seen these images. I don’t need to go deeper into this situation. It should not happen at any time but especially when an emergency is unfolding and people, on one of the worst days of their lives, are depending on your organization, and the individuals who represent your organization, to make everything in their world OK again.

During overhaul be mindful of profane or abusive language while operating within earshot of the public. Be careful not to just toss things out the window during the overhaul process. If something looks important or looks like a religious item take care in how you handle the items. People, especially the homeowners, will take notice on how you safeguard their remaining possessions. They will take note of needless damage done after the fire.

These are just a few thoughts on the subject but you get the picture. The fire service is under much scrutiny these days. Like it or not, your actions while wearing any one of these uniforms reflect on all firefighters everywhere. No matter what uniform you may be wearing at the time you should be ever-mindful not to disgrace the fire service and what those uniforms represent.

Until next time.. Be Safe and Keep Em’ Rolling!

Mike Capoziello has over 30 years as a member of Hook and Ladder Co. #2 and is a former Chief (2011-12) of the Elmont Fire Department. He serves as a Department Training Officer, Public Information Officer, and Historian. He has 20-plus years experience as a Houseman and Dispatcher in various Nassau County departments and is currently a Supervising Dispatcher with Nassau County FireCom, a training officer for the Fieldcom unit, member of the Nassau County Fire Service Critical Incident Stress Team for the past 11 years, and a liaison for the team to the Nassau County Fire Commission.

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