FD Rant News November 2014

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This month saw the loss of several long time members of the fire service and one line-of-duty death. We are saddened to report that Ex-Captain Robert Weisse, Sr. of the St. James Fire Department succumbed to a medical emergency on November 15th. In Central Islip, 24 year member William Fitzpatrick was laid to rest on November 21st at Calverton National Cemetery after he passed away suddenly while working a dispatch tour in East Islip. Cold Spring Harbor suffered a loss of an Ex-Chief and former Commissioner Robert DeMoustes this month as well. Words cannot express the anguish that many of us feel when we lose a loved one. These men will never be forgotten and all of us here at FD Rant News offer our sincerest condolences to all of the families of these men and also to all of the members of the fire departments with which they were affiliated. Rest in peace men.

As we turn our attention away from the sadness, we are directed to a story of great happiness. Ask a firefighter why they want to be a firefighter and you may get dozens of different answers. Most wanted to help their friends and neighbors, some like riding on big red trucks that make a lot of noise and others like the cool puffy jackets they get after they sign up. Regardless of the reason, there is something inside of each volunteer firefighter that drives them every day as they do their jobs. This month we saw one of the most cherished occurrences that can happen in the fire service. At a working fire in Brentwood, Firefighter Mike Allen made entry off a ladder through a window into a private residence to search for a victim trapped on the first floor and emerged a few moments later with a semi-conscious victim at the front door and was assisted by Firefighter Julio Lopez to remove him to the front lawn. This kind of heroism is seldom seen here on Long Island and when it does occur, it is even rarer to capture the event in pictures or on video. Well, we did. You can read about this heroic effort on page 8.

We would like to take a moment to welcome aboard another new correspondent to our team. Kevin Burke is a Greenlawn firefighter who will be bringing us coverage from the northwest portion of Suffolk County. We are glad to have you on our team Kevin and we look forward to seeing more of your work.

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FACES OF THE FIRE SERVICE

PHOTO BY Kevin Madigan - K2M Photography | Members of Hempstead operate at a recent working fire.

PHOTO BY Jeff DiLavore - FD Rant News | A member of Brentwood Truck Company on the scene of a recent working fire.

PHOTO BY Paul Krussmann | Wantagh members of Engine 694 at there recent car fire at 2811 N Jerusalem Rd.

PHOTO BY Chris Seidensticker | FF Keith Stark of Commack Squad 4 at a recent working fire in Kings Park.

PHOTO BY Chris Colletti - LNBN | Bay Shore Captain Mike Ippolito (3-1-52) on scene at the Jon Thomas Inne fire.


PHOTO BY Jeff DiLavore | Members of Brentwood Engine Company 1 operate a handline at a recent working fire.

PHOTO BY Chris Colletti - LNBN | Brentwood RIT Team on scene in Bay Shore at the Jon Thomas Inne Fire.

PHOTO BY Jeff DiLavore - FD Rant News | Kings Park Lt. John Hlavacek cools down after a recent basement fire.

PHOTO BY Kevin Conn | Center Moriches FD, Fire Police Jeff Leek & Phil Thomason at a recent Fuel Spill.

PHOTO BY Chris Colletti - LNBN | Bay Shore FD Lieutenant taking a break at their fire at the Jon Thomas Inne.


SAINT JAMES FIRE DEPARTMENTEx-Captain Richard Weisse, Sr. LODDStory as per St. James Fire Department WebsitePhotos by Jeff DiLavore – FD Rant News

On the morning of November 15, 2014, Ex-Captain Richard Weisse Sr. was conducting a food drive for a local pantry with St. James Junior Fire Department members when he was summoned for an alarm of fire at the local High School. Subsequently, after adjudication of the alarm and completion of the food drive, Mr. Weisse collapsed. The St. James Fire Department was summoned to the scene and members initiated lifesaving efforts before transporting him to University Hospital at Stony Brook. Lengthy resuscitative efforts at the hospital were performed, but Ex-Captain Weisse sadly passed away.

Ex-Captain Weisse was a 42-year member of the St. James Fire Department, a past Captain of Fire/Rescue/Ambulance Company, past Lieutenant, Engine Company One, Chairman of the Junior Fire Department, Member Fire Prevention Committee, Past Drill Team Member, and a 3rd generation fireman with his two children continuing the tradition. Richard Weisse is survived by his wife of 33 years Terry, son Richard and his daughter Tricia, his grandchildren Avery & Ryder, daughter-in-law Kerry Weisse, brother-in-laws Robert & Louis Boutin, numerous nephews and many close dear friends.

A funeral mass was held at Sts. Philips and James Church in St. James on Friday November 21st before he was laid to rest at St. James Episcopal Cemetery.

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Editor’s note – From all of us here at FD Rant News we would like to send our deepest condolences to the Weisse family and the Saint James Fire Department. Rest in peace Cap. We got it from here. - Jeff D.


A residential structure fire on Sun-day November 23rd brought the Brentwood Fire Department to 41 Carroll Street shortly before noon. A resident of the home was over-come by the smoke from the fire was heroically rescued by mem-bers of Truck 1. Arriving on the first due unit, Firefighter Robert Allen and Firefighter Mike Allen were aware of a possible victim within the building. Mike Allen op-erating from the OVM position on the truck quickly vented a window and began to make entry on the side of the building. Within min-utes, he was in the room where the victim was lying face up on a bed in the exposure 3-4 corner of the residence. Reacting quickly Firefighter Mike Allen removed the semi-conscious victim from the bed and quickly headed for the

BRENTWOODDramatic Rescue in PicturesStory and Photos by Jeff DiLavore - FD Rant News

Firefighter Mike Allen makes entry into the fire building to search for the trapped victim.

Firefighter Mike Allen exits the fire building with the victim.

Firefighter Allen [Left] and Firefighter Lopez [Red Helmet] get the victim to the front lawn.


Editor’s Note – All of us here at FD Rant News would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to all of the members involved in the rescue of the victim involved in this fire. To all of the men and women of the Brentwood Fire Department we would like to say, “Job well done fellas.” This is just another example of the professionalism and heroism that is shown by the members of the Long Island Fire Service every-day – Jeff D.

closest means of egress from the building. He dragged the victim to the front door of the building where he was met by Firefighter Ju-lio Lopez who then as-sisted in removing the victim out of the house and onto the front lawn where members of the Brentwood Legion Am-bulance where waiting to treat the patient.

Firefighter Allen brings the semiconscious victim onto the front lawn of the building and stumbles to the ground.

Firefighter Allen [Right] stays with the victim he rescued and admisinisters oxygen while EMS assesses the patient.


BRENTWOODAggressive Attack and Rescue MadeStory and Photos by Jeff DiLavore - FD Rant News

On Sunday November 23rd, just before noon, the Brentwood Fire Department was alerted for a house fire at 41 Carrols Street near Lincoln Avenue. 3rd Assistant Chief John Boyle [3-2-33] arrived on scene and advised immediately to re-transmit the alarm as a 13/35 [working fire]. He also relayed a report of at least one occupant to be within the building. Ladder 3-2-28 arrived on scene and the crew immediately entered the building to conduct a primary search. Chief Javier Valentin [3-2-30] arrived on scene and assumed command and mutual aid was requested for a RIT from Central Islip and an engine to the scene from East Brentwood. Meanwhile, the hose team made an aggressive push on the fire with a 1¾” hand line to knock down the fire. Two additional handlines were stretched to back up the first. Within a short time, a victim was located and removed via the front door onto the front lawn where EMS began to treat him. Another early report also stated that an infant was possibly in the building but that proved to be false and the baby was accounted for at a neighbor’s house. The victim and an additional occupant were transported to South Side Hospital by Brentwood Legion Ambulance.

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On Friday October 24th, the Deer Park Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 158 West 15th Street off of Park Avenue. Chief Anthony Biolsi [1-4-31] was first on the scene and observed a fully involved two car attached garage. He transmitted the working fire and order the first due engine to pick up the hydrant. Chief Larry Bradbury [1-4-30] assumed command and had the truck positioned at the front of the structure. Two lines where put in operation and extensive overhaul was needed. The fire did extend into the second floor above but minimal damage was sustained.Mutual aid departments included North Babylon, Dix Hills, Wyandanch, and West Islip. No injuries where reported.

DEER PARK Garage FireStory and Photos by Ken Bradbury

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On Saturday morning October 25, 2014 at approximately 0115 hours, the Centereach Fire Department responded to a a two vehicle MVA on northbound Nicholls Road just north of Middle Country Road [Route 25]. Two passenger transport vans collided causing the ejection of one of the drivers trapping him under the vehicle. He was later pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the other vehicle was transported to University Hospital in Stony Brook.

CENTEREACH Fatality at Two Car MVA Story and Photo by Chris Sabella

At 14:09 hours on the afternoon of October 29th, 2014 the Albertson Fire Company was dispatched to a report of a car versus building at Rite Aid located at 1140 Willis Avenue off of Netz Place. The Williston Park Fire Department was also notified of the accident and requested for one ambulance to the scene. When units arrived on scene they were met with a two vehicle accident that had taken place on Willis Avenue. As a result of the accident a Honda sport utility vehicle careened off the roadway and came in contact with the pharmacy causing minor damage to the building. Firefighters secured both vehicles and treated at least one aided on scene. The Williston Park Fire Department had Ambulance 866 on the scene of the Wednesday afternoon accident. Williston Park Chief of Department Gary Smithing [8600] oversaw operations on the scene along with Assistant Chief Sais [8602].

ALBERTSON Car Attempts to Make Rite Aid a Drive Thru

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On Tuesday October 28, 2014 the Riverhead Fire Department was activated for a Signal 23 [Heavy Rescue] and to secure a landing zone for SCPD Helicopter that was put on standby for a motor vehicle accident with an overturn on County Road 51 in front of the County Center. Riverhead responded with Heavy Rescue 6-2-11 and Engine 6-2-1 under command of Joseph Raynor [6-2-30] and Kevin Brooks [6-2-31].

Flanders-Northampton Ambulance was not available to respond so Riverhead Volunteer Ambulance Corp 6-5-16 responded on a mutual aid to assist the Flanders-Northampton First Responder at scene. After the patient was evaluated on scene the decision was made to transport the one aided via ground to Peconic Bay Medical Center. The patient was the driver of the Prius and was transported to Peconic BayMedical Center with non-life threatening injuries.Southampton PD was on scene investigating crash.

RIVERHEAD Prius Flips at County Center

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On October 28th, the Ronkonkoma Fire Department responded to a two vehicle MVA at the intersection of Patchogue-Holbrook Road and Ackerly Avenue. Crews tended to some fluids leaking from the truck with speedy dry. Two victims were treated at the scene and transported to an area hospital.

RONKONKOMATwo Injured in WreckStory and Photo by Chris Sabella

In the early evening on October 29, 2014 the Setauket Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire. Heavy smoke was coming from the garage when first units arrived. As crews began their attack on the fire, mutual aid was requested to the scene and to standby. An aggressive attack on the cluttered attached garage stopped the advancement of the fire from entering the living area of the home. The homeowner was treated for possible smoke inhalation at the scene. All units took up about one hour later and no other injuries were reported.

SETAUKETGarage Fire

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On Wednesday November 26th, 2014 at approximately 12:40am, the Syosset Fire Department was dispatched to a possible house fire on Westgate Road. 1st Assistant Chief Mianulli [5801] was the first responding chief and was advised by Syosset Dispatch that they received multiple calls for a house fire. Upon arrival, Chief Mianulli transmitted a Signal 10 for with heavy fire from the second floor of a

2-story 75x50 private dwelling. Neighbors advised that the house was recently sold and was currently unoccupied. Due to a partial collapse of the 1-2 corner, exterior operations were immediately begun.

SYOSSETMajor Late Night Blaze in a Vacant HouseStory and Photos by Andrew Carpenter – Over the Edge Photography


First due Engine 585 and first due Truck 582 arrived on scene and immediately began to combat the heavy fire load from the exterior of the structure. Jericho tower ladder 941 was requested to the scene and operated as the second tower ladder. During operations, the roof of the structure completely collapsed into the building. In total, 3 hand lines and 2 tower ladders were placed into operation to extinguish the blaze. Additional mutual aid on scene included Hicksville, Westbury, Oyster Bay, and East Norwich. In total, 3 hand lines and 2 tower ladders were placed into operation.

The Nassau County Fire Marshal’s Office was requested for an immediate investigation as to the cause of the fire. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.


At 17:22 hours on Halloween 2014 the Baldwin Fire Department was dispatched to a reported house fire at 3498 Bertha Drive off of Carey Lane. When firefighters arrived on scene they were met with smoke showing from a two and a half story private dwelling. With fire visible on the number four side of the home and making its way upwards the signal ten [working fire] was transmitted. Upon the transmission of the working fire Freeport was notified for the FAST and responded with Ladder 217. During the operation an additional ladder was requested to the scene and provided by the Oceanside Fire Department.Baldwin Engine 202 was the first engine company to arrive on scene and had three lines stretched and operating. Baldwin Ladder 206 was the first truck company to arrive on scene and took to the front of the home. The fire was believed to have begun in a storage shed or in the chimney area on the number four side of the home though the exact cause is under investigation. The homeowner attempted to knock the fire down with a garden hose but was unable to contain it once it reached the attic. Within twenty five minutes the scene was placed under control [signal twelve transmitted]. Units from the Freeport, Hempstead, and South Hempstead Fire Departments helped to provide mutual aid during the operation. All fire department units were under the command of Baldwin First Deputy Chief Karen Bendel [2051].

BALDWIN All Treat, No Tricks at Halloween House FireStory and Photos by Kevin Madigan - K2M Photography


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On Saturday November 1st, in the early afternoon hours, the Suffolk County 9-1-1 center received a call for an MVA with possible trapped subject on Woodcut Drive near Pineway Avenue. The Mas-tic Fire Department and ambulance companies were both activated to respond to the scene. One patient was treated and transported. All units took up in less than 20 minutes.

MASTIC Another Car vs. Pole

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In the early morning hours of November 1st, 2014 the North Bellmore Fire Department was dispatched to a motor vehicle accident with entrapment at the intersection of Jerusalem Avenue and Midian Street. When units arrived on scene, they were met with a single vehicle accident with one occupant inside in need of extrication. Firefighters assisted members of Nassau County Police ESU and within minutes the victim was extricated. The driver of the vehicle, the only one inside the auto, was transported to an area hospital via Nassau County Police Ambulance 2361. Despite heavy damage to the auto, the driver sustained minor injuries. Police were also investigating the possibility of alcohol having been involved. Firefighters secured the auto and surrounding scene and were then released under the command of North Bellmore Second Assistant Chief Joe Domiano [6502].

NORTH BELLMOREDriver Comes Away Nearly UnscathedStory and photo by Kevin Madigan - K2M Photography


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On Saturday evening at 10 pm, the members of the Brentwood Fire Department were celebrating Halloween at Company 2’s fund raiser when they were dispatched to a reported signal 13 [structure fire] with occupants trapped at 1094 Bay Shore Avenue off Oakdale Avenue. Upon arrival, Chief Mike Derbyshire [3-2-32] observed heavy fire coming from the front of the building. He also was able to see the electric service disconnected and arcing on the front lawn. Two lines were immediately stretched to the front door and crews began their attack on the flames. Eventually, a third hand-line was called for and was brought to the four side. While fire suppression was taking place, an interior search proved that the occupants where accounted for outside the structure. During their aggressive attack on the blaze, members found the interior stairs and second floor of the

structure had been compromised as one of the members fell through the floor to his shoulders. The member was then transported to a local hospital to be checked out. Another member was transported for being subject to an electrical hazard. Mutual aid departments included West Islip, Bay Shore, Deer Park, and Islip. The Brentwood Legion VAC also stood by for EMS.

BRENTWOODParty Cut Short for Working Fire

Story and photos by Ken Bradbury


Despite the wind and the rain, on November 1, 2014 the Junior Firefighters of the Northport Volunteer Fire Department “The Smokeaters” presented the colors of our country to the fans that came out to brave the elements at the last Home football game at Northport High School. Processional music was presented by the Northport Pipe and Drum band as the colors came around the track. The Smokeaters was founded in 1931 as a junior firefighting program for local youth between the ages of 14 and 18. For more information visit www.NorthportFD.org

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COLD SPRING HARBOREx-Chief and Ex-Commissioner Robert DeMoustes

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On November 9th the Cold Spring Harbor Fire Department announced the passing of Ex-Chief and Ex-Commissioner Robert DeMoustes. Chief DeMoustes joined the Cold Spring Harbor Fire Department in 1954 and was elected Chief of Department in 1967-68. He was also a dedicated fire commissioner for 30 years and a proud WWII Veteran having served as a member of the 101st Airborne Division. Chief DeMoustes was the father of Ex-Chief Bob DeMoustes of the St. James Fire Department and current Suffolk County Fire Coordinator.

Editor’s Note – From all of us here at the FD Rant News, we offer our condolences to the DeMoustes family and to the members of the Cold Spring Harbor Fire Department. Rest in peace Chief. – Jeff D.

GREENLAWNWorking Car FireStory and Photo by Kevin Burke

On November 5th, the members of the Greenlawn FD responded to a working truck fire under the command of Chief Scott Waryold [2-7-30] and 1st Assistant Chief Kurt Allen [2-7-31]. Members from 2-7-7 and 2-7-6 extinguished the truck fire in about thirty minutes.


On the afternoon of Sunday, November 2nd, 2014 the Uniondale Fire Department was dispatched to a motor vehicle accident with aided at the intersection of Uniondale Avenue and Midwood Street. When units arrived on scene they were met with a two car accident with four aided between the two vehicles. The first of the two aided were transported to an area hospital by a Uniondale Fire Department ambulance and a Nassau County Police ambulance. Mutual aid was requested to secure and transport the additional two aided. Ambulances from East Meadow and Roosevelt Ambulance 736 responded to the scene. Uniondale firefighters secured the autos ensuring that there was no spill or fire hazard and were then released from the scene. All fire department units were under the command of Uniondale Chief of Department Jean Laurent [7500].

UNIONDALE Young Drivers CollideStory and photos by Kevin Madigan - K2M Photography


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At 10:43 hours on the morning of November2nd, 2014 the Island Park Fire Department was dispatched to a motor vehicle accident with overturn and possible entrapment. Responding units were given the location of Austin Boulevard and Audubon Boulevard. When firefighters arrived on scene, they were met with a two vehicle accident with one auto overturned. The driver of the overturned pickup truck, the only occupant within, was able to self-extricate himself and was evaluated on scene by medical personnel. The second vehicle involved in the Sunday morning accident was parked at the time and had no one inside. Island Park firefighters secured the vehicles and were then released from the scene. All fire department units were under the command of Island Park Chief of Department Anthony D’Esposito [221].

ISLAND PARKOverturn Breaks up Sunday SilenceStory and photo by Kevin Madigan K2M Photography


On the night of Sunday, November 2nd, 2014 the Roosevelt Fire Department was dispatched to a reported basement fire at 17 Cedar Street between Brookside and Pennsylvania Avenues. When units arrived on scene, they were met with smoke showing from a two story private dwelling. Firefighters immediately began stretching lines and making their way to the basement through a door on the number two side of the residence. When firefighters reached the basement they were met with collier’s mansion type conditions making it difficult to navigate through the smoke filled lower level. After a few minutes, the fire, believed to be electrical in nature, was located and knocked down. All fire department units were under the command of Roosevelt Chief of Department Derrick Fennell [7300].

ROOSEVELTSmoke Filled Colliers Mansion Story and photo by Kevin Madigan -K2M Photography


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On the morning of November 2nd, 2014 the Island Park Fire Department held their annual memorial service, honoring the members of the department who have passed away. The service was held at the department’s memorial park, located across from fire headquarters on Long Beach Road. During the service, wreaths were placed in memoriam by each of the department’s current and former companies along with the former chiefs association, the exempts association, the current chiefs, and the mayor and his board. The names of all those who have departed were read off by the company that they belonged to. The service was led by Island Park Chief of Department Anthony D’Esposito.

ISLAND PARK Annual Memorial Service Held

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On the night of Sunday, November 2nd, 2014 the Uniondale Fire Department was dispatched to a reported basement fire at 317 Maple Avenue between Midwood and Front Streets. When units arrived on scene, they had no condition present as the home was sealed up [doors and windows closed]. However, as firefighters made their way to the front door with line in hand and opened it they were met with a heavy smoke condition. With Uniondale Chief of Department Jean Laurent on scene, a signal ninety eight [smoke showing] was transmitted. Uniondale firefighters made their way into the basement and after several minutes down there reported heavy smoke but no visible fire. Upon continuing their search for the main body of fire, firefighters came across a wall [thought to be an illegal partition] and breached it after feeling heat. Once the wall was cleared, fire was found inside of a basement apartment in the one, four corner of the home. With the fire located and line in place, it only took a few minutes to have all visible fire knocked down. Elsewhere in the home, firefighters searched for life [eventually finding a dog] and vented the home of the heavy smoke. Brookside Engine 7522 was the first engine company to arrive on scene and had two lines stretched and operating. Uniondale Midtown Truck 7544 was the first truck company to arrive on scene. All fire department units were under the command of Uniondale Chief of Department Jean Laurent [7500].

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On November 3rd, around 7:00 pm, SCPD 1st precinct units and Wyandanch Volunteer Fire Company [covering for East Farmingdale Fire Company as they were out of service] responded to reports of a multiple vehicle accident involving a UPS Truck at the intersection of Wellwood Ave. & Central Ave. Additional callers advised there was a possible entrapment and that the UPS truck had struck the side of a commercial building. Wyandanch Fire Company 1st Assistant Chief Jarvis Brown [1-10-31], 3rd Assistant Chief Danny Brown [1-10-33] and East Farmingdale Fire Company 1st Responder 1-5-80 arrived on scene and had a 3 vehicle accident, including a UPS delivery truck which had struck the side of a commercial building. Upon further investigation, negative entrapment was noted but nonetheless, multiple injuries were sustained as a result. The UPS truck driver narrowly missed striking an electrical box and gas main to the building. Firefighters secured all of the vehicles involved and checked the building for any structural damage. At that time, the Town of Babylon Fire Marshal’s were requested to the scene as well. Mutual aid was provided by the Farmingdale FD for 2 ambulances and the Melville FD for 1 ambulance to the scene. They each transported a patient to the local hospital for evaluation of their injuries. All units were up within the hour of the alarm. SCPD remained on scene awaiting the arrival of the tow trucks to remove the UPS truck and civilian vehicles from the scene.

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Matthew’s Wish was created after Matthew McKinnon passed away on January 16, 2011 from his illness. Matthew spent many day and nights at Cohen’s Medical Center in New Hyde Park. While Matthew was in the hospital, Matthew told his Mother (AnnMarie) that he wishes he could fill a truck with toys and bring them to the hospital so the kids could have new toys to play with. Matthew was a selfless teenager who did not worry about himself and his illness, he worried about others!

Thanksgiving Day 2011, AnnMarie said that she wanted to grant Matthew’s Wish and try to fill a tractor Trailer full of Toys! This started the first Toy Drive to fill a 13-year-old’s wish. We did not fill a tractor trailer but we did fill a 17 foot U-Haul truck and made our first delivery to Cohen’s Children Hospital and the Ronald McDonald House. This was the largest Toy Drop received by Cohen’s Children Hospital. Some toys were also given to Long Island families that were facing hard times.

This year will be the 4th Annual Toy drive! We would like to fill the tractor trailer and help others again. Matthew was granted a Wish from Make-A-Wish which he was not able to cast, so in return we will cast his wish and fill a tractor trailer for him! We cannot do this alone. We need you to help us to get the word out and rally up support. We are asking for New Unwrapped toys for kids, ages new born to 17 years old.

The parade will be on Saturday December 13th. It will start at Brentwood Fire Department’s Main House, Located at 125 4th Street, Brentwood and will end at the Brentwood Legion Ambulance located at 29 3rd Ave, Brentwood. The parade will start at 1:30 pm.

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On a rainy and chilly Monday morning November 17th, the Northport Fire Department responded to a five car MVA on Route 25A near Harrison Drive. Wet roads led to a chain reaction causing one of the vehicles to hit several vehicles parked in front of an auto body shop on 25A. A total of three people were treated by Northport Fire Department EMS and were transported to Huntington Hospital by Northport Ambulances 2-9-5 and 2-9-15. An additional ambulance from East Northport was requested to the scene as well to transport the third patient. The crew from Engine 2-9-6 tended to a large volume of fluids in the roadway. All units were under the direction of Chief Joe Pansini [2-9-30] and Assistant Chief Brad Wine [2-9-31].

NORTHPORT5 Car MVA Sends 3 to HospitalStory and Photos by Jeff DiLavoreFD Rant News


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At 19:33 hours the Hempstead Fire Department was dispatched to a reported house fire at 20 Meriam Street off of Clinton Street. When the first units arrived on scene they were met with smoke showing from a vacant home. After a further size up inside the home at least two separate fires were found within and at this time the working fire was transmitted. Hempstead Engine One was the first engine company to arrive on scene and went on to stretch two lines with at least one going into operation. Hempstead Ladder 2 was the first truck company to arrive on scene and West Hempstead Ladder 765 was present as the FAST. The scene was placed under control within twenty minutes and the fire marshal was requested to investigate. Standing by for Hempstead during the operation were units from Baldwin, Uniondale, and South Hempstead. All fire department units were under the command of Hempstead Chief of Department Sean Simmons [80].

HEMPSTEADWorking Fire in Vacant Breaks Silence in the Hub

Story and photos by Kevin Madigan - K2M Photography


On November 4th, at about 10:45pm, Mastic Fire Department received a call at 12 Squaw Lane in Mastic for a reported house fire. On arrival, Assistant Chief Rudy Sunderman advised County he had a working fire and requested assistance from Mastic Beach and Center Moriches. Members made a fast knockdown of the fire which was primarily contained to one room of the trailer. No injuries were reported. All units left the scene at about midnight. The Fire Marshal’s office is investigating the cause which is believed to be electrical in nature.

MASTIC

Saves Trailer on ReservationStory and Photos by John Walthers FD Rant News / Suffolk Fire Photos

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On Wednesday November 5th just after 5pm the Farmingville Fire Department responded to a two car MVA on Nicolls Road. Upon arrival of units, one of the cars had a small fire in the engine compartment. Crews made quick work of the fire and four people were transported with various in-juries.

FARMINGVILLEMVA with FireStory and Photo by Chris Sabella

On Friday November 7, 2014 at about 1210 hours the Mastic Fire Department was activated for a motor vehicle acci-dent. Chief Rudolph Sunderman Jr. [5-12-31] was in command of operations. Engine 5-12-3 and Fire Police 5-12-80 re-sponded and secured the scene, so that Mastic, Mastic Beach and Shirley Ambu-lances could respond into the scene and treat and transport the 3 patients from the two vehicles involved. All ambulanc-es transported their patients to Brookha-ven Medical Center for treatment of their injuries.

MASTICMidday Smash Up

Story and Photo by Kevin Conn


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The Eastport Fire Department and Flanders/Northampton Ambulance Company were activated for an overturned vehicle on County Road 51 and Speonk-Riverhead Rd on Friday November 7, 2014 at about 0847 hours. The first arriving units found the Subaru overturned onto its driver’s side and down an embankment about 30 feet off the roadway. Eastport 1st Lieutenant Rankin took command of FD Heavy Rescue 5-8-7 and Engine 5-8-5 which upon arrival did stabilize the vehicle, stretch a precautionary handline and put into operation their hydraulic and battery operated tools to remove the windshield and roof for patient removal. Southampton PD on scene and SCPD Helicopter 1 was requested, as well as mutual aid from Riverhead Fire Department, Engine 6-2-1 and 6-2-31 responded to secure a landing zone at the Riverhead Campus of Suffolk Community College. While the EFD operated, the Flanders/Northampton Ambulance crew and responder did enter the vehicle and stabilize the driver, who was the only occupant of the vehicle. Once the roof was removed the patient was immobilized and removed to the awaiting ambulance. The patient was transported to the medevac landing zone and flown to Stony Brook Medical Center for evaluation and treatment for what is believed to be non-life threatening injuries. All units were secured and returning to quarters with in an hour of activation.

EASTPORT AND FLANDERS-NORTHAMPTON Subaru Overturns into Woods



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On the night of Friday, November 7th, 2014 the Lynbrook Fire Department was dispatched to a reported house fire at 20 St. James Place off of Earle Avenue. Units were advised that they were responding to a possible attic fire. When the first units arrived on scene they were met with smoke showing from the attic of a two and a half story multi family home. With this the signal 10 [working fire] was transmitted. Upon the transmission of the working fire East Rockaway was notified for the FAST and was soon on scene with Ladder 403. Lynbrook Engine 421 was the first engine company on scene and went on to stretch and operate two lines. Lynbrook Ladder 428 was the first truck [company] to arrive on scene and took to the front of home while Ladder 427 was in an adjacent lot on the number two side of the home. Within twenty minutes the scene was placed under control as firefighters were able to contain the fire to one room within the attic. Standing by for Lynbrook during the operation was Malverne Engine 433, a ladder from Rockville Centre, and an ambulance from Lakeview. All fire department units were under the command of Lynbrook Chief of Department Michael Anderson [429]. The cause of the fire remained under investigation and this home also had a fire approximately 13 years ago.

LYNBROOK Lynbrook Battles Attic Fire Story and photos by Kevin Madigan K2M Photography

Click Here for More PhotosAbove Photo from Lynbrook Fire Department website show the same home from a previous fire approximately 13 years ago.

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The Mastic Fire Department and Mastic Ambulance were alerted for a MVA on Mastic Road and Neptune Ave, reported overturn with a vehicle fire. Upon arrival of Mastic Chief Greg Amato [5-12-30] he advised multiple patients, negative entrapment and negative vehicle fire. Mastic Ambulance requested two more ambulances to scene; Shirley Ambulance and Mastic Beach ambulance each sent one rig to the scene. The Crew of Engine 5-12-1 secured the vehicles and the scene. All four patients were transported to Brookhaven Memorial Hospital for treatment of minor injuries.

MASTICMorning OverturnStory and Photos by Kevin Conn


At about 4 pm on Sunday, November 9, 2014 the Riverhead FD, Riverhead Volunteer Ambulance Co. (RVAC) and Riverhead Police were alerted for a helicopter crash to the rear of 140 Vineyard Way in Aquebogue. Upon arrival of units, they discovered a small homemade helicopter, which had made an emergency landing for unknown reasons on a sod farm. The sole occupant of the helicopter, the pilot, was out and had minor injuries. The pilot, a 70 year old male, was transported by RVAC to Peconic Bay Medical Center for treatment for his injuries. Riverhead Fire Department staged on Church Lane until released by 6-2-32. Riverhead PD remained on scene to investigate.

RIVERHEADHelicopter Makes Hard

Landing on Sod FarmStory and photo by Kevin Conn


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On November 8th, the Riverhead PD and Riverhead Volunteer Ambulance Co. responded to County Road 58 in front of PC Richards for a MVA with overturn. A Chevrolet Traverse was attempting to make a left into the PC Richards lot when it collided with the driver’s side of an eastbound Jeep. The collision caused the Jeep to flip onto its roof and slide eastbound until it came to a stop about 75’ east of the place of impact. The driver and passenger of the Jeep as well as the passenger form the Traverse were transported by 2 RVAC Ambulance’s to PBMC with minor injuries.

RIVERHEAD VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE COMPANYJeep Flips on 58



On the morning of Monday, November 10, 2014 Centereach firefighters were activated for a reported structure fire. Upon arrival of the first due apparatus, smoke was seen coming from several windows and doors of the structure. Centereach reactivated for a 13/35 [working basement fire] and the first due engine stretched a line through the front door, set up a positive pressure fan and went to work. While the hose team dispatched to the basement, firefighters began venting windows and the fire was quickly extinguished. Mutual aid was supplied by Selden for one engine to the scene.

CENTEREACHSmoke Showing on ArrivalStory and Photo by Christopher Sabella

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The Rocky Point Fire Department was activated for a structure fire across from 46 King Road at 1853 hours on November 9, 2014. Upon arrival of Rocky Point 1st Asst Chief Bill Lattmann [5A-7-31], he requested reactivation for a working structure fire and mutual aids from Sound Beach for RIT and Miller Place for a truck to the scene. Rocky Point Engine 15 and Ladder 14 were first units on scene and stretched 2 lines to the rear of the house, where the fire was consuming a covered deck area, gazebo and hot tub. The fire had also caused damage to the siding on the rear of the house and to a motor home that was back in alongside of the house. Once the initial fire was knocked down the homeowner was able to pull the motor home out of the driveway. Rocky Point Command deemed the fire to be under control within 30 minutes of the initial activation. The Town of Brookhaven Fire Marshal responded to the location to investigate the cause of the fire. All units along with mutual aid were returned to service within 90 minutes of activation.

ROCKY POINTStructure Fire Damages Some of Life’s PleasuresStory and Photos by Kevin Conn


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On the morning of Sunday, November 9th, just before 11 am, a cab driver and his passenger were injured after the driver lost control of his cab while driving eastbound on Route 25, just east of Rte. 112 in Coram. The taxi crossed two lanes of oncoming traffic before crashing through a telephone pole and into a fence, just feet from a huge oak tree. The accident left the driver trapped in the front seat. Coram firefighters used hydraulic tools to remove the driver’s door and transported both patients to a local hospital…free of charge.

CORAMAmbulance Picks up Where Cab Left Off

Story and Photos by Christopher Sabella


GREENLAWNOpen House and Chili Event

Story and Photo by kEVIN bURKE

On Saturday October 11th, 2014 the Greenlawn Fire department held its annual open house and Chili cook-off event. The proceeds of the chili cook-off benefited the United Cerebral Palsy Foundation of Suffolk County. At the event, the Suffolk County training trailer and PD ESU was there to demonstrate fire safety along with their vehicles. During the open house, members of GFD demonstrated the Jaws of Life and fire prevention.

Greenlawn Fire Department 2014 Chili Cook-Off Winners:1 Alarm (Mild) - Halesite Fire Department

3 Alarm (medium/hot) - Melville Fire Department5 Alarm (Very Hot) - Centerport Fire DepartmentPeople’s Choice - Greenlawn FD Hose Company


The Mastic Beach Ambulance and Mastic Beach FD were activated at about 0740 hours on Monday November 10th, 2014 for a Motor vehicle accident, Car vs. Bus with students on board. The incident occurred at the intersection of Lynbrook Drive and Dogwood Road West in Mastic Beach. Mastic Beach Ambulance First Responder, Rich Tvelia EMT-CC, took command of the EMS operations and mutual aid was requested from Mastic Ambulance and Shirley Ambulance to respond with 1 ambulance each to the scene. Mastic Beach FD operations were in command of Mastic Beach FD 2nd Asst. Chief Thomas Montreuil. The crew of MBFD Heavy Rescue 5-13-4 secured the vehicles and applied speedy dry to vehicle fluids that had leaked. There was negative fire or entrapment. 5 students from the bus along with 2 adult passengers from the car were transported to Brookhaven Medical Center for evaluation and treatment of non-life threatening injuries. The driver of the bus refused medical attention at the scene and 10 non-injured students were transferred to another bus and released to school officials after Suffolk County EMS Field Physician Goodman responded to the scene and evaluated them. The Bus was heading to William Paca Middle School at the time of the accident. SCPD was also on scene investigating the cause of the crash.

MASTIC BEACHHit the Broadside of a BusStory and photos by Kevin Conn


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On Tuesday November 11th, 2014 at about 1810 hours, the Wantagh FD was alerted for a MVA car into Building. Upon arrival of 6903, he advised negative aided and no structural damage to building. Engine 6-9-2 and Heavy Rescue Squad 1 responded in and secured the front doorway and window area of the Pizza Hut store front.

WANTAGHDriver Tries Out New Pizza Hut Drive-Thru



On the night of Thursday, November 13th, 2014 the Garden City Park Fire Department was dispatched to a reported unknown type fire at the intersection of Nassau Boulevard and Atlantic Avenue. As firefighters began responding to the scene, they were advised by Nassau County Fire Communications that multiple calls were being received reporting fire and explosions in the area that they were dispatched to. When units arrived on scene, they were met with heavy fire inside of 194 Atlantic Avenue, the site of JBH Environmental, a company that specializes in remediation and asbestos removal. Also ablaze upon arrival was at least two of the environmental company’s box trucks parked alongside the fire building on the number four side. Garden City Park Command immediately transmitted the signal ten [working fire] and the mutual aid to the scene and to backfill began. Floral Park was notified for the FAST and responded with Ladder 123. In front of the fire building with Garden City Park Ladder 151 was New Hyde Park Ladder 175, both of which had master streams committed to the building. Additional hand lines were in operation on the number one and four sides of the fire building. Firefighters’ efforts were hampered by downed wires in front of the building and LIPA was requested immediately to the scene. Minutes into the operation, a section of the structure collapsed, luckily not causing any injuries but prompting Garden City Park Command to order an exterior attack on the fire. Also early into the operation was a request to shut down the Port Jefferson branch of the Long Island Railroad as the tracks were immediately to the rear of the fire building. This shutdown was later reduced to a train slow down. Within one hour all visible fire was knocked down and firefighters were left hitting hot spots. Units on scene were able to contain the fire to less than one half of the one story commercial building. The cause of the fire remained under investigation. The Nassau County Fire Marshals Office was quickly on scene beginning the investigation process. New Hyde Park, Mineola, Stewart Manor, and Mineola VAC were among the departments notified for mutual aid. All fire department units were under the command of Garden City Park Chief Robert Mirabile [1500].

GARDEN CITY PARKFrom Unknown Type to Commercial Fire



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On the afternoon of Saturday, November 15th, 2014 the Oceanside Fire Department was dispatched to a reported house fire on Messick Avenue, in the vicinity of Perkins Avenue. Responding units were advised by the Oceanside Fire Department dispatcher that a few calls were coming in reporting that something was on fire in the area of the provided location. When firefighters arrived on scene, they were met with a house fire at 292 Perkins Avenue off of Messick Avenue. Oceanside Third Assistant Chief Dave Bettes [2403] reported fire on the first floor of a one and a half story private dwelling and would then go on to transmit the signal ten [working fire]. With the transmission of the signal ten, Rockville Centre was notified for the FAST and responded to the scene with Ladder 449. Oceanside Engine 246 was the first engine company to arrive on scene and went on to stretch and operate two lines to contain the fire. The main body of fire was located in the rear of the home, primarily in the three/four corner. During the operation, firefighters were able to locate a dog within the home and safely remove it from the residence and give it to the homeowner. Also on the scene of the fire was Island Park Ladder 223 and one ambulance from the Rockville Centre Fire Department. Baldwin, Long Beach, and East Rockaway provided standby units for Oceanside during the operation. The cause of the fire remained under investigation. All fire department units were under the command of Oceanside Chief of Department William Madden [2400].

OCEANSIDEFirefighters Battle House Fire, Rescue Canine



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BRENTWOODPhoto By Jeff DiLavore

FF Mike Allen [2nd from left] and FF Julio Lopez [Red Helmet] of Brentwood remove a victim from a house fire on Sunday November 23rd.


BRENTWOODPhoto By Jeff DiLavore

FF Mike Allen [2nd from left] and FF Julio Lopez [Red Helmet] of Brentwood remove a victim from a house fire on Sunday November 23rd.


On the night of November 14, 2014 the Bellmore Fire Department received multiple calls for a boat on fire in the canal in the rear of 2792 Lee Place. As 600-01 arrived on scene he advised North Bellmore Dispatch [650] that he had 2 boats that were on fire; a 14 foot Run-about and a 22 foot Grady White. He advised the first due engine to secure a water supply and stretch into the scene. The crew then stretched an attack line to go to work on the fire. Second due Engine 601 arrived and the crew stretched a 2nd line and also put a booster line with foam into operation. All fire was knocked down within 30 minutes and there were no reported injuries. It was later found that the run about boat caught fire when the owner was filling up the fuel tank to go on a fishing trip.

BELLMOREMultiple Boats AblazeStory and photos by Paul Krussmann - LNBN

GREENLAWNSafe Halloween

Story and photos by Kevin Burke

On October 31st, 2014 members of the Greenlawn FD participated in the third annual safe Halloween event. Local business’ and members from the Greenlawn fire department handed out candy to trick or treaters and members from Greenlawn FD made 2-7-7 a spooky fire truck.


Northport’s Junior Firefighters learn life saving skills. Under the direction of Advanced Life Support Critical Care Emergency Medical Technicians Lyndsey Ciaccio, Christina Galea and J. Bomze, the junior firefighters also known as “The Smokeaters” were trained in adult, infant and pediatric American Heart Association CPR For healthcare providers. Additionally, they learned how do use an Automatic External Defibrillator or AED, and how to handle a choking victim. All the kids passed with flying colors and will receive their certification cards. Congratulations to the future members of the fire and EMS service.

Editor’s note: This type of education and training for future members of the volunteer fire service is a model for other departments to follow. Hats off to the Northport Fire Department Juniors program and to all the advisors who dedicate their time to training the next generation of fire and EMS responders – Jeff D.

NORTHPORTJunior “Smokeaters” Learn CPRStory and photos by John Mancino


On Sunday November 16, 2014, the Northport Volunteer Fire Department in its continuing effort to protect the community conducted a training exercise that included fighting a fire onboard a boat in Northport Harbor. To provide safety for the harbor this exercise was conducted at a time when there were minimal boats moored. Under the command of 1st Assistant Chief Brad Wine [2-9-31] and Marine Rescue Coordinator Tod Thonger, a private boat donated for fire department use through Seymour’s boat yard was drained of all hazardous chemicals and set ablaze in 3 fire scenarios. Assisted by Centerport’s Fire Department, the boat was properly extinguished by Northport Marine Rescue division. For more information visit www.northportfd.org

NORTHPORTBoat Fire Training Sharpens Marine Response SkillsStory and Photos submitted by John Mancino – Northport FD PIO

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On November 16th, 2014 at 1:00 pm, members from the Huntington Manor FD and Huntington Community Ambulance Squad responded to an MVA involving a Jeep Cherokee and a Nissan Altima. The incident ultimately resulted in the Nissan Altima slamming into a nearby

house. All four Chiefs responded to the alarm which included Chief Fred Steenson [2-4-30], 1st Assistant Chief Frank McQuade [2-4-31], 2nd Assistant Chief Mike DePasquale [2-4-32] and 3rd Assistant Chief Jon Hoffmann [2-4-33]. Members from the Huntington Manor Fire Department, with an engine and rescue, also responded to the scene to secure the vehicles and place speedy dry. The house sustained minimal damage and residents were allowed to return home that day. The town of Huntington building inspector was on scene to inspect the damage done to the house. Members from Huntington Community ambulance squad 2-15-18 transported one person to Huntington Hospital.

HUNTINGTON STATIONCar Into House

Story and Photos by Kevin Burke

GLEN COVEAttached Garage FireStory and Photos by Andrew Carpenter - Over the Edge Photography

On Wednesday November 19th, 2014 at 6:23 pm, the Glen Cove Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a house fire on Sherman Rd. While en-route, Glen Cove Dispatch advised the responding chiefs that a member was on scene confirming a fully involved garage fire and a Signal

10 was transmitted. Chief Grella [5201] was first on scene and encountered a heavy fire load through the roof of the garage attached to a 1-story ranch. The residents who were home at the time had self-evacuated prior to Fire Department arrival. Engine 524 was first due and stretched a 1 ¾” attack line to the front of the garage. Primary searches were completed in the house and an additional line was brought through the house into the attic to stop the fire from extending into the main house. In total, 4 lines were stretched and operated to extinguish the fire. The fire was placed under control in 30 minutes.


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THE RADIO ROOMBy Phil Lichtenberger – Monitor Long Island, Inc. & W2LIE.net

2014 Holiday Scanner Gift Guide

Welcome to the3rd edition of our Holiday Scanner Gift Guide. This year has been an exciting year on the scanner radio market. With the release of two new Uniden scanners earlier in the year, and a surprise upgrade to the Home Patrol just recently, Uniden is showing that they are still in the scanner market. This back to back to back release from Uniden is most likely due to brand new competition from Whistler. Some of you know the Whistler brand from radar detectors, but what you may not know is they bought the rights from GRE to manufacture their own scanners, and scanners for Radio Shack.

Normally around this time of the year, I receive many questions about which scanners would work in Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester Counties, including NYC. With the exception of Nassau County Police’s on again / off again tactics on their UHF system, this column should get you into a scanner you need. I have a full list of scanners for our area, and what will work best at http://www.monitorlongisland.com/scanners

Uniden’s “XT” series of scanners uses a memory platform called DMA. DMA stands for Dynamic Memory Allocation. The Dynamic Memory Allocation replaces the hard coded scanner banks. These radios no longer have, for example, 10 banks of 100 memory locations. Groups of scanning objects are now saved as System Lists. This makes the memory allocation a lot more efficient. For example, you can have 4 channels assigned to key 1, but have 1,000 channels assigned to key 2. Included in the assignment to key 2, you can have for example, multiple trunk systems and talk groups in those systems.

The “HP” series of Uniden scanners use “Favorites Lists” instead of Banks or Scan Lists. Just like System Lists, you can string multiple scan lists together in a Favorites List.The Whistler / Radio Shack scanners use what is called an Object List. That is where you put every frequency into a single long list, and every talk id on every trunk system you load into a different long list. You then assign each frequency and/or talk group to a single or multiple Scan Lists. This method, in my opinion, is the most efficient. Example, you put 46.10 Nassau County Firecom Dispatch into the radio on time. But you can then call it from multiple scan lists (banks). So just by putting this frequency in once, you can call it from a Countywide scan list, and maybe a local scan list, and maybe a low band scan list, as examples.



Uniden Conventional Only / Analog Scanners:

Conventional scanners that do not have the ability to follow trunking systems. Some of the features I look for in a conventional only scanner are Alpha Tags, PL/DPL Decode, number of memories, and the amount of banks. Typical conventional only scanners limit you to 500 memory channels. Alpha tags allow you to enter an on screen description of each frequency or talk group in the radio. PL/DPL decode is a valuable feature, especially in our area where there are many users sharing the same frequency. PL is a sub audible tone that is usually transmitted on the carrier. Instead of an analog tone, DPL is a digital code that is transmitted. Using PL/DPL on your scanner allows you to ‘filter’ only what you want to hear on the frequency you are monitoring. It can also help you filter out what you don’t want to hear in the event that your main interest isn’t transmitting with a PL/DPL code.

The single scanner I would recommend at this time is the Uniden BC125AT. We sell this radio at Monitor Long Island, Inc. for $129.99. I have been using this scanner personally to monitor NCPD, FDNY, NYPD, and some FDNY. I am very happy with the ease of use and the large display. This scanner does not support alpha tags, but does support PL/DPL. It also has a “close call” feature which picks up on nearby frequencies that are in use.

You will not be able to monitor Suffolk Police with any conventional only scanner. While I recommend the BC125AT as a great conventional scanner, you still have a few options. On the Uniden side, you can pick up a BC75XLT. This radio looks and feels like the BC125AT, except it has 300 memory locations instead of 500. It also does not support PL/DPL tones.

There are a few entry level scanners for base/mobile that just do conventional. The popular BC355N is a small footprint mobile / desktop scanner that looks and feels just like the BCT-7 and BC350A. This radio, just like the BC75XLT, has 300 memory channels, no pl/dpl, and no alpha tags.

Uniden Trunking / Analog Scanners:

Adding trunking to your scanner is the minimum requirement if you live in Suffolk County, or if you have any interest in expanding your Nassau County or NYC Police and Fire Scanning. In Nassau, Suffolk, and NYC, you’ll find the Office of Emergency Management on the trunk systems, as well as most county operations such as sanitation, road maintenance, and other town departments. If your interests are in Suffolk County Police, a scanner that can do rebanded Motorola trunking is required. For the price difference between a conventional scanner or a trunked scanner, I will always recommend going with the trunked option.


Uniden makes two entry level trunking scanners. The BC346XTC and BCT15X. These radios have, by far, been the best sellers for me, and they work very well in our area. With the ability to display alpha tags, a large memory system, and pl/dpl decoding, these radios will get you from Manhattan to Montauk as long as you take the state parkways through Nassau. The BC346XTC and the BCT15X are big brother, little sister combinations. You can take the memory and settings from one scanner, and transfer it over to the other via Windows software. Since they are not identical radios, you cannot clone them directly. The BC346XTC replaced the popular BC346XT scanner about a year ago. The charging circuit was removed from the handheld radio, thanks due to strict California policies. Uniden decided it was easier to just remove the circuitry all together radio than redesign the radio’s internal components. The radio no longer comes with rechargeable batteries. The unit takes 3 AA batteries and also comes with the AC power adapter. An optional cigarette power source is available.

Uniden Digital P25 Trunking Scanners:The top of the line scanners can decode P25 conventional and trunked systems. P25 comes in two phases when it comes to scanners. Phase 1 is your standard digital modulation. In simple terms, Phase 2 takes that digital signal, and divides it into two different channels. The method used is TDMA, just like the cellphone technology. Two different “channels” are created by time shifting the digital data. The data can be voice traffic, or data traffic. And to confuse it even further, there are two flavors of Phase 2. There is the older phase, called X2-TDMA, and then there is the true Phase 2 P25.All current digital scanners are capable of alpha tagging, PL/DPL decoding (and the P25 equivalent of NAC Decoding), and all digital radios will Trunk the same systems as the analog scanners, with the addition of Motorola APCO-25 systems (P25). The price points on these scanners are higher than their analog counterparts.

Nassau Police’s new trunk system is P25, but they run encryption on all PD talk groups. The Fire and Medcom talk groups are currently “in the clear”, and are very active. You will also find some digital talk groups on Suffolk’s Motorola system, as well as the DoITT systems in NYC. New York City also changed the EDACS Metro-21 system into a Motorola P25 trunk system. And if that wasn’t confusing enough, now the DoITT is rolling out a 700MHz P25 Phase 2 system. There doesn’t seem to be much activity on there. Both Suffolk and Westchester are in the planning stages of a new 700MHz P25 Phase 2 system to replace their aging Motorola Trunk Systems.

For the reasons mentioned in the analog trunking section, I would suggest the Uniden scanners. Monitor Long Island, Inc. sells the popular handheld scanner, the BCD396XT for $439.99. The Mobile version is the BCD996XT and sells for $449.99. Neither option is a cheap option, but you get the benefit of Phase 1 P25 decoding. If you are like me and enjoy listening to Federal, Coast Guard, Homeland Security, and other government agencies, the P25 radios are your best friend.

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Uniden Digital “Home Patrol” P25 Trunking Scanners:

Earlier in 2014, Uniden released two new scanners, both capable of receiving analog, and digital transmissions. The BCD436HP and BCD536HP were built using the Home Patrol method of storing and using frequency data. The radios would have an internal nationwide database, and just entering

your zip code, range, and service type was all that was needed to setup the radio. The BCDx36HP series scanners also merged in keypads so that you can easily recall “Favorites Lists” as if they were System Lists in the “XT” series scanners. The BCD536HP included a Wi-Fi dongle and was supposed to have iOS and Android software to allow a user to control the radio from a mobile device. As of this time, there is still no solution, and a lot of the current owners are a bit upset with Uniden for not delivering on the software. There are some features inside the BCDx36HP scanners that have still not been activated either. Many have stated that Uniden rushed these radios into the market so that they could beat Whistler’s new scanners into the consumer’s hands. Unless you need the missing items from the BCDx36HP series scanners, then these two new radios could be a nice addition to your shack. There is no Phase 2 P25 in this area yet, with the exception of the NYC DoITT 700Mhz system. The Nassau P25 system announces Phase 2 data, but there are no Phase 2 talk groups on the system. List pricing on the mobile unit is $599 and the handheld version is $499. And just recently, Uniden announced an upgraded Home Patrol, releasing it as the Home Patrol 2. The HP-2 now sports a black plastic shell, instead of the grey shell. The user interface is the same as the first Home Patrol radio. The HP-2 now supports Phase 2 P25 where as the first generation Home Patrol would only do Phase 1 systems.

Whistler & Radio Shack Conventional Only / Analog Scanners:

As we mentioned in the beginning of this article, GRE sold all of the rights for their scanner manufacturing to Whistler Corp. Whistler started selling scanners under their name and the Radio Shack brand late in 2014. The scanners are basically the same as the old GRE radios, with some minor adjustments to casing.

The Whistler WS1010 / Radio Shack PRO-649 is a handheld entry level scanner. These radios replaced the GRE PSR-100 and the PRO-404. They are analog conventional radios only with no PL/DPL. The desktop equivalent would be the new Whistler WS1025 / Radio Shack PRO-650 which replaced the GRE PSR-200 and PRO-405.

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Whistler & Radio Shack Digital Scanners:

Whistler decided at this time to jump right over the Analog Trunking radios and go straight for the digital P25 trunking radios. This means the popular PRO-163/PRO-164 and PSR-300, 310 / PSR-400, 410 have no replacements for sale.

The GRE PSR-500 / PRO-106 is now the WS-1040 / PRO-651 and the GRE PSR-500 / PRO-197 is the WS-1065 / PRO-652. Both the new “WS” and “PRO” radios produced by Whistler take the same software and speak the same programming language as the radios they now replace.

The only radio produced at this time by Whistler that can monitor Phase 2 P25 is the WS-1080. The Popular PSR-800 “EZ” scanner (aka Radio Shack PRO-18) has been reincarnated as the Whistler WS-1080 “EZ” Scanner.

Monitor Long Island, Inc. can special order any of the Whistler scanners that have been discussed in this column.

Accessories

Scanning is more than just having a scanner. At Monitor Long Island, Inc., we stock the popular accessories for your scanner.

Nothing enhances your scanning enjoyment like a new antenna. The ST-2 Antenna comes with 50’ of RG-6 coax and receives all the popular bands. The Hustler Mag-Mount mobile antenna comes with 12’ of coax that terminates into a BNC connector. It is the perfect fit to plug into your mobile scanner.If you find yourself running low on batteries, we have 12v car chargers for the BC346XT and BCD396XT scanners. We also carry external speakers and the sometimes hard to locate USB-1 programming cable from Uniden.

Don’t forget, if you need assistance programming your old or new radio, we can program that radio for you!

Visit http://www.monitorlongisland.com/scanners and click on the scanner on the chart for more details on what each scanner covers and what it will pick up in the area.

One additional gift that should be on everyone’s list are photos! Please support the photographers who write for FD Rant News. A large framed photo of a memorial job will be a nice addition to any office or monitoring post.

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The FD Rant News would like to remind you that a clearly visible, accessible fire hydrant could save your home – or even your life. If a fire hydrant is lost or buried in snow, firefighters can lose valuable time trying to locate it when they first arrive at a fire. You can perform a valuable public service and protect yourself, your family and your neighbors by taking the responsibility for shoveling out and clearing any fire hydrants near your home during and after a snowstorm.

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On the morning of Saturday, November 15th, 2014 an active shooter drill was held at Riley Avenue School in Calverton, a school that normally educates up to six hundred students in grades kindergarten through fourth grade. The drill was to originally be held at Riverhead High School but the location was changed due to ongoing construction at the high school. The drill began with a faculty member activating a panic button inside the school and then the building being placed on lockdown. Within minutes, Riverhead Police were on scene and entered the school in tactical gear. As police made their way into the school in an attempt to locate the person playing the role of the subject, volunteers assumed the role of faculty and students exited the school with hands up. Aside from those taking the role of faculty, students, and shooter were those who were assigned the task of acting as an injured or in one instance, a fatally wounded school shooting victim. The one dozen people who acted as victims were each given assignments ahead of time and it was up to medical personnel to enter the school and figure out what the injuries were. These medical personnel arrived on scene just after Riverhead Police and quickly lined the front of the school with ambulances from various departments. The members staffing these ambulances not only had to locate victims within the school but due to the time constraints and the circumstances, had to remove them without any equipment. The “injured” were then transported to one of a few different locations in the area that would have been the equivalent of driving to an area hospital. The drill, which was over one year in the making, was concluded with a critique inside the school cafeteria. Various departments and agencies were on hand for this event including Suffolk County Fire Rescue and Emergency Services, Suffolk EMS and Riverhead Police as well as ambulances from Riverhead Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Yaphank, Flanders-Northampton, Ridge, Mattituck, Westhampton, East Moriches, and Cutchogue among others.

RIVERHEADMultiple Departments, Agencies on Hand for Active Shooter Drill



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On the afternoon of Sunday, November 16th, a female driver passed out behind the wheel while stopped at a stop sign and drifted into Route 25 traffic, right into the path of an oncoming car. Upon arrival, the female was found to be in cardiac arrest and SCPD started CPR as a Selden ambulance arrived on scene. Together PD and FD were able to reestablish a pulse. Both patients were transported to University hospital where the driver of the second car was treated for non-life threatening injures. Unfortunately, the female driver succumbed to her injuries a little while later at the hospital.

SELDENFATAL ACCIDENT

Story and Photos by Christopher Sabella


On the night of Saturday, November 15th, just after 10pm, a boom truck and a car collided on Veterans Highway, just east of Locust Avenue. The accident resulted in the truck flipping on its side as well as the driver of the car being trapped after it spun into the guardrail. Firefighters from Bohemia and SCPD ESU worked to free the heavenly entrapped driver.

BOHEMIAFlipped and TrappedStory and Photos by Chris Sabella Additional Photos by Chris Seidensticker


On Tuesday, November 18th, 2014 at 7:28PM, Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department Companies 3, 5 and the Ambulance Unit were dispatched to the eastbound Northern State Parkway at Lakeville Road for a reported motor vehicle accident with overturn and entrapment. Chief of Department Farrone [8705], Squad 8759 and Engine 8758 all responded at the same time and were advised of multiple calls being received.Chief Farrone was the first unit to arrive on the scene and confirmed a two-car accident directly under the overpass for Lakeville Road with persons trapped and injured in both vehicles and one vehicle vertical on its side. Squad 8759 and Engine 8758 arrived on the scene a minute later and immediately stabilized the vehicle which was on its side and began to extricate the person trapped inside the vehicle. The medics of M-LFD Ambulance 8767 stabilized and packaged the patient for removal from the vehicle and transported them to a local area hospital.Even though the incident was located a half mile into Nassau County, New York City Fire Department (FDNY) and NYPD Emergency Service Units were also dispatched to the incident in the event the accident was actually within the New York City border. While M-LFD units worked on the overturned vehicle, FDNY units used their extrication equipment to remove two trapped occupants of the second vehicle, who were then transported by NCPD Ambulances to local area hospitals.The total extrication time for both vehicles took approximately thirty minutes, at which time all remaining Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department units were released from the scene by Chief Farrone.

MANHASSET-LAKEVILLE Overturn with Entrapment

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On November 18th, around 4:15 am, numerous 911 calls were being taken for reports of heavy smoke coming from the Jon Thomas Inne at 91 Howells Rd. in the Village of Brightwaters. Bay Shore FD Chief of Department Bryan Butler [3-1-30] and Bay Shore FD 1st Assistant Chief John Ippolito Jr. [3-1-31] were in route to the alarm when they were notified, via a responding member, of heavy smoke showing from a distance. Upon Chief Ippolito’s arrival, he confirmed smoke showing from the Jon Thomas Inn. Command was established on the exposure 1 side of the building and a working fire was transmitted on the restaurant which was set to open on Thanksgiving after experiencing a ruinous blaze earlier in the year. Bay Shore FD Engine 3-1-1 was first due into the scene and quickly secured the hydrant and stretched a 3’’ supply line. Firefighters had placed 1 hand line into operation for an active fire on the 2nd floor and attic of the building. Truck 3-1-7 arrived as the first due truck company and set up on the exposure 3 side of the building, sending crews to the roof for ventilation. Two additional hand lines were placed into operation to assist in fire suppression.

BAY SHOREIconic Jon Thomas Inne Burns Again

Story and Photos by Chris Colletti - LNBN


Mutual aid was provided by the North Babylon Fire Company for an engine to the scene and the West Islip FD for RIT, which shortly after arriving on scene was put to work as an additional truck company. Brentwood FD Truck 3-2-28 was requested as the new RIT team. The Islip FD had an engine standby at Bay Shore’s fire headquarters to handle any additional alarms. With an aggressive attack by the firefighters, all visible fire was knocked down within an hour of initial report. All utilities to the building were secured by PSEG & National Grid. The SCPD Arson Squad and Village of Brightwaters Fire Marshal’s were on scene and are investigating the cause of the fire.


APPARATUS OF THE FIRE SERVICE

PHOTO BY Chris Seidensticker | Bohemia Ladder 3-12-4 on the scene of a recent MVA.

PHOTO BY Chris Colletti | Wyandanch Heavy Rescue 1-10-7 & 1-10-8 on scene in East Farmingdale on November 3rd.

PHOTO BY Chris Colletti | Melville FD Ambulance on scene in East Farmingdale on November 3rd.

PHOTO BY Chris Colletti | Farmingdale FD Ambulance 929 on scene in East Farmingdale on November 3rd. PHOTO BY Jeff DiLavore | Northport Engine 2-9-6 on scene of a recent MVA.

PHOTO BY Kevin Conn | Center Moriches Heavy Rescue on the scene of a recent fuel spill.


PHOTO BY Paul Krussmann - LNBN | Wantagh Ladder 6912 at a recent building fire in Levittown.

PHOTO BY Paul Krussmann - LNBN | Levittown Ladder 621 and Bethpage Ladder 9033 operate at a recent building fire.

PHOTO BY Chris Colletti | East Farmingdale Tactical Rescue Engine 1-5-3 on scene of a recent fatal MVA with entrapment.

PHOTO BY Paul Krussmann | Wantagh Ladder 6912 at a recent building fire in Levittown.

PHOTO BY Chris Sabella | Brookhaven Town HAZ MAT on Scene in Selden.

PHOTO BY Kevin Burke | Greenlawn Engine 2-7-8 all dressed up for Halloween.


On the night of Tuesday, November 18th, just after 7:30 pm, a one car rollover sent the driver of a vehicle to a local trauma center. The driver lost control leaving the roadway, flipping the car over and crashing and knocking down a metal light pole just past the westbound exit 62 on ramp of the Long Island Expressway. 3rd Assistant Chief Kevin Murray [5-24-33] was first to arrive on scene and confirmed negative entrapment. Ronkonkoma firefighters secured the vehicle and RFD EMS transported the single patient. Chief Timmy Blewett [5-24-30] was in command of operations throughout the duration of the alarm.

RONKONKOMAOVERTURN Story and Photo by Christopher Sabella

On Wednesday November 19th, 2014 at about 0915 hours, the Center Moriches Fire Department was activated for a fuel spill at the HESS Station on Wading River Road, North of Sunrise Highway. Dispatch advised responding units that there were reports of approximately 20-30 gallons of fuel spilled per PD on scene. Upon arrival of Engine 5-4-1, Heavy Rescue 5-4-4 and Fire Police 5-4-10, crews quickly used speedy dry to dike off storm drains and soak up the diesel fuel that had been spilled. It was reported that two trucks from the same pool company were filling up when the first one over filled, causing the 20-30 gallon spill. The first truck remained on scene while the second truck pulled away from the pump with the hose still in their tank causing a considerable amount of damage to the pump before the nozzle dislodged from the tank fill; this truck left scene. SCPD 7th Pct. units, ESU-5, Motor Carrier Safety Unit 1 as well as NYS DEC Police and Brookhaven Town Fire Marshall were all on scene.

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In the morning hours of Friday, November 21st, 2014 a house fire destroyed this house at 11 Hawkins Avenue in Medford. Gordon Heights and three other departments battled the fire that ripped through the home. The home owners were not home at the time of the incident but returned during the operations. No injuries were reported and Mutual aid was supplied by Yaphank, Coram and Medford fire departments. Chief 5-9-30 was in charge and gave a signal 4 [under control] about 30 minutes into the blaze.

GORDON HEIGHTS Afternoon BurnerStory and Photos by Chris Sabella


It is with deep regret that the Commack Fire Department announces the death of Commissioner and Honorary Chief Jeremiah O’Sullivan who passed away on Thursday November 20, 2014. Commissioner O’Sullivan served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1948 to1952. Shortly after, he became a New York City Firefighter where he served for 30 years. He advanced thru the ranks from firefighter to Lieu-tenant and then Captain. In 1965, Jerry joined the Commack Fire Department where he served in Company #2, became Captain and then transferred to Company #1. In his spare time, he served as a Commissioner for the Commack Fire District from 1987 to the time of his death. Jerry has also served on the NYS Fire Districts Board, Fire Police Captain, and FASNY delegate for the Commack Fire De-partment. With so many achievements in which he had accom-plished the Chiefs Office bestowed upon him the rank of Honorary Chief of the Commack Fire Department. After a service at Christ the King Church in Commack on November 24th, Commissioner O’Sulli-van was buried at Caleverton National Cemetary.Chief of DepartmentPeter Paccione

COMMACKCommissioner and Honorary Chief Jeremiah O’Sullivan


In the late night hours of Saturday, No-vember 22nd, the Gordon Heights FD ac-tivated for a 16/23; a car into a tree with reported fire. Firefighters arrived to find a car that hit a tree head on and a work-ing engine fire. The driver was able to flee the car just as firefighters and police arrived. Firefighters stretched a 1 ¾” inch attack line and made quick work of the engine fire. Medford Ambulance personnel treated and transported the sole patient.

GORDON HEIGHTSMVA With FireStory and Photo by Christopher Sabella

On Sunday afternoon November 23, 2014 the Selden Fire Department respond to a reported structure fire located two houses east of their fire headquarters Woodmere Place. The fire was external to the shed and only cause minor damage to the building.

SELDENShed Fire

Story and Photo by Christopher Sabella


On November 23rd, around 11:00PM, Suffolk County Police were receiving numerous 9-1-1 calls for a reported 2 car motor vehicle accident with multiple conflicting reports of entrapment, unconscious patients and numerous injuries on Rt-109 in the vicinity of Republic Airport.

East Farmingdale Chief of Department Dennis Sherback [1-5-30], 2nd Assistant Chief Matt Joseph [1-5-32] and 3rd Assistant Chief Joseph Iuzzini [1-5-33] arrived on scene of a 2 car motor vehicle accident with both drivers unconscious behind the wheels and an entrapment of the driver in one of the vehicles. The location was updated to the eastbound lanes of Route 109 just east of the Route 110 overpass.

Firefighters from Heavy Rescue 1-5-4 immediately put the tools into op-eration to pop the driver’s side door while EMS stabilized the patient. Ex-trication was complete within 10 minutes and the door was opened. An additional EMS crew tended to the second patient in the other vehicle involved. Ambulances 1-5-9 and 1-5-29 transported the two drivers to Nassau Uni-versity Medical Center in East Meadow requesting trauma teams for the patients as they were being transported in traumatic arrest.

Eastbound Route 109 had remained shut down for an extended period of time as the scene was turned over to the Suffolk County Police for an investigation into the cause of the accident.


EAST FARMINGDALEWrong Way MVA Turns FatalStory and Photo by Chris Colletti - LNBN

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On November 24, 2014 around 5pm, the Levit-town Fire Department received multiple calls for a working building fire at 3026 Hempstead Turnpike at the Designer Fashion Outlets, next to Miller’s Ale House. As call’s starting coming in from people eating at Millers, Levittown Chief of Department Donald Epple [6200] was first on scene and trans-mitted the signal 10 ( working fire). He also re-quested that mutual aid also respond to the scene. As units started to arrive on scene Engine 622 was first due and went to work by pulling one of many 2 ½ hose lines. When ladder 621 arrived they set up in front of the building and put their bucket to the roof and reported that it was a bow truss type roof. When 6200 received that information he told all units that no one was to go on the roof and requested multiple additional ladders to the scene to set up for an exterior operation. Mutual aid from East Meadow (L-619, E-613) Wantagh (L-6912, E-697), Bethpage (L-3), North Bellmore (L-658), North Massapequa (L-661) Hicksville (E-937) all responded to the scene. The main body of fire was knocked down quickly but as units start-ed overhaul ladder 3 found a pocket of fire in the cockloft in the rear of the building. Ladder 3 alone with engine 613 put a line in place and started to knock down that fire as well. The Nassau County Fire Marshal’s Office was requested to the scene to conduct an investigation. All units were release from the scene around 7:30 pm and one member was treated at Nassau University Medical Center for a shoulder injury.

LEVITTOWNNo Suits For You at Building FireStory and Photo by Paul Krussmann - LNBN


KINGS PARKBasement Job on a Stormy NightStory and Photos by Jeff DiLavore – FD Rant NewsAdditional Photos by Chris Seidensticker

On Monday morning November 24th, at 0121 hours, the Kings Park Fire Department was acti-vated for a reported house fire in the vicinity of Lou Avenue and Dawson Avenue. Chief Dan Guilfoil [4-1-30] was advised by Smithtown Communications they were receiving multiple calls for that location. Upon arrival at the scene, Chief Guilfoil transmitted a 13/35 [working fire] and request-ed a re-tone and also a RIT to the scene from Commack. The inci-dent location was 5 Lou Avenue with heavy fire in the basement. Assistant Chiefs John Gallo [4-1-31] and James Purser [4-1-33] arrived on scene and began to di-rect operations as the crew from Engine 4-1-3 stretched two 1¾” hand lines to the rear of the house and made entry to the basement via an outside stairwell. The crew encountered heavy fire as they made an aggressive attack. Early


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on, the floor inside the front door of the building buckled and then partially collapsed.

Commack’s RIT arrived on scene and was put to work and East Northport replaced Commack as the new RIT. Commack also sent an engine to standby at Kings Park’s headquarters. During the operation two Kings Park mem-bers suffered minor injuries. As heavy rain and strong winds moved in, one member of Kings Park was treated on scene for mi-nor burns and another was trans-ported to St. Catherine’s Hospital in Ambulance 4-1-63 with a finger injury. Suffolk County Fire Coor-dinators Larry Schneckenberger [4-0-1] and Bob DeMoustes [4-0-3] were also on scene to assist with the operation. The Suffolk County Fire Marshal was request-ed to the scene for an investiga-tion.

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Just as many people were either sitting down or cleaning up from their Thanksgiving dinners, the Kings Park Fire Department was activated for a commercial building on fire at the intersection of East Main Street and Ivy Road on Thursday November 27th at 1800 hours. Assistant Chief Tim Clark [4-1-32] arrived on scene and immediately had Smithtown Communications [4-2-0] re-activate the alarm as a 13/35 [working fire]. While enroute, Chief Dan Guilfoil [4-1-30] also had mutual aid activated as he requested Smithtown for a RIT and an engine and Commack for an Engine and Tower Ladder to the scene. The Commack VAC was also requested for an ambulance to the scene. The one story taxpayer that housed a pizzeria, dry cleaner, delicatessen and a vacant store had heavy smoke pushing from the roof and the number 4 exposure side. When Chief Guilfoil arrived on scene, he assumed command and Assistant Chief John Gallo [4-1-31] began to direct operations in the delicatessen, which appeared to be the source of the heavy fire, as Chief Clark di-rected operations in the vacant store. Engine 4-1-3 arrived on scene and while they secured a water supply, the crew and the crew from Ladder 4-1-7 had to force entry through the steel roll down gates on the front of the stores.

KINGS PARKCommercial Job on Thanksgiving DayStory by Jeff DiLavore-FD Rant NewsPhotos by John Gallo, Sr. and Jack O’Loughlin


A 2½” hand line was put into operation as additional lines were stretched. The first hose team made an aggres-sive push on the fire in the deli. Meanwhile, the crews from Kings Park and Com-mack truck companies be-gan roof operations, open-ing several inspection and vent holes. A report from the roof advised that the integrity was compromised and a decision to back the crews out of the building was made. Additional mutual aid brought Northport and East Northport to the scene, each with an engine as their crews assisted with operating the additional hand lines put into operation. A total of 6 hand lines were in operation before the fire was brought under control approximately 2 hours later. Extensive overhaul was then performed before crews packed up for the night.

Two Kings Park firefighters were treated on the scene for minor injuries with one being transported to St. Catherine’s Hospital. The Suffolk County Fire Marshal, Town of Smithtown Fire Marshal and Suffolk County PD Arson were requested to the scene to conduct an investigation as to the cause of the fire. Suffolk County Fire Coordinator Tom Kirklava was also on scene to assist with the operation.

Greenlawn sent an engine and East Northport an ambulance to standby at Kings Park’s headquarters during the alarm. This was Kings Park’s 2nd working fire in 3 days.


On Friday November 28, 2014 at 1615 hours, the Commack Fire Department and Commack VAC were dispatched for a 16/23 MVA with entrapment at the intersection of Veterans’ Memorial Highway and Harned Road. Additional reports given to 1st Assistant Chief Andy Babajko [2-11-31] was that a CFD member was on scene reporting a patient heavily pinned in an SUV. Upon his arrival, he advised Com-mack Dispatch [2-11-0] that a cesspool truck had struck an SUV at that location and one occupant in the Chevy SUV was trapped on the passenger side and units would be involved in an extended operation. The force of the impact caused the truck and the SUV to travel approximately 150 feet after the impact with both vehicles coming to rest on the sidewalk in front of the gas station. The driver of the SUV was able to self-extricate prior to fire and EMS arrival. Heavy Rescue 2-11-9 arrived on scene and members

began the task of removing the vehicle from around the vic-tim who was conscious inside with her legs heavily pinned. Commack VAC Assistant Chief Alan Groveman [2-16-31] was directing the EMS side of the extrication as was Assistant Chiefs Anthony Deturis [2-16-33] and Pat Daly [2-16-34].

COMMACK & COMMACK VACHeavy Entrapment Leads to Extended ExtricationStory and Photos by Jeff DiLavore – FD Rant News


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The crew from Engine 2-11-4 stretched a 1¾” hand line to pro-tect the members performing the extrication. The first part of the op-eration included the removal of the driver’s side door to gain access into the vehicle and to the victim. Be-cause the cesspool vehicle was em-bedded into the passenger side of the SUV it was decided to start the truck and back it up a few feet, thus allowing better access to the victim from that side of the vehicle. The crews then began to cut all of the vertical posts in the vehicle to re-move the roof.

Once the roof was removed, the victim was removed fairly quickly after being immobilized, and moved to one of CVAC’s ambulances where they assessed the injuries before moving her to an awaiting SCPD helicopter for transport to Stony Brook University Hospital. The entire extrication took nearly over 40 minutes. The two Commack agencies worked seamlessly together during the entire extended operation.


FACES OF THE FIRE SERVICE

PHOTO BY John Mancino | Northport members operate a hand line at a recent boat fire training evolution.

PHOTO BY Paul Krussmann - LNBN | Wantagh Engine 698 members taken the hood at the car fire at 2811 N. Jerusalem Road.

PHOTO BY Jack O’Loughlin | Members of Commack operate a hand line at a recent fire in Kings Park.

PHOTO BY Christopher Sabela | Yaphank firefighter at recent MVA. PHOTO BY Christopher Sabela | EX-Chief Ruffin at an MVA in Gordon Heights.


PHOTO BY Chris Colletti - LNBN | Bay Shore Firefighter standing fast with the line at the Jon Thomas Inne fire.

PHOTO BY Chris Colletti - LNBN | Bay Shore Truck 3-1-7 Chauffer trying to stay warm atop the turntable at the Jon Thomas Inne Fire.

PHOTO BY John Walthers | Wading River FD FF Kevin Berg assists with the line at a recent Demonstration.

PHOTO BY Chris Colletti | Bay Shore-Brightwaters Rescue Ambulance crews standing by at the Jon Thomas Inne Fire.

PHOTO BY Chris Seidensticker | Kings Park Assistant Chief John Gallo gets a helping hand from Ex-Chief Roy Starke at a recent working fire.

PHOTO BY Chris Sabella | Selden Chief Joe Leavens and his new son-in-law Jason Schmidt at a recent fire.

PHOTO BY Chris Seidensticker | FD Rant News Publisher Jeff DiLavore is trying to save money on his car insurance at a recent house fire in Kings Park.


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Jeff DiLavore is a past Chief of the Lakeview Fire Department [1999-2000], a Registered Nurse and a former EMT-CC. He is also the owner of Nassau FD Rant and Suffolk FD Rant websites and the publisher and editor of Long Island FD Rant News. He can be reached at 631.766.3287 or via email at: [email protected]

Jim McNamara (Jimmy Mac) is a 25 year member and Ex-Chief of the North Bellmore Fire Department, served as the Department’s Training Coordinator, and is a founding member of both North Bellmore’s and the 6th Battalion Technical Rescue Team. Jimmy worked for the Nassau County Fire Marshal’s office for 14 years spending the last 12 as a Specialist on the Hazardous Material Response Team. He also spent 9 years as a 2nd Deputy Chief Instructor at the Nassau County Fire Service Academy where he taught Technical Rescue, Vehicle Extrication, Haz Mat, WMD and numerous other classes. Chief McNamara is currently the Adjunct Instructor for Distant Learning for the Nassau FD.

Phil Lichtenberger is the owner of Monitor Long Island, Inc. which owns W2LIE.net, LongIslandFirePhotos.com, and manages several other sites. Phil has been a licensed Amateur Radio operator since 1994 and has been listening to scan-ner and short-wave for 20 years. You can contact him at [email protected].

Dominic Orlando is a member of the East Rockaway Fire Department with experience in the fire service ranging from volunteer service in the states of North and South Carolina and here in New York. He has been involved in one way or another with the fire service since joining the junior fire department in 1997. He is a veteran of the US Marine Corps, spending 8 years on active duty and having completed 4 separate combat tours overseas in Iraq and Afghanistan. He still remains active as a reservist with 2nd Battalion, 25th Marines out of Garden City, N.Y. as their intelligence section chief.

Mike Capoziello is a 28 year member of Hook and Ladder Co.#2 and former Chief [2011-12] of the Elmont FD. Heserves as a Department Training Officer, Public Information Officer and Historian. He has 20 plus years experience as ahouseman and dispatcher in various Nassau County departments and is currently a Supervising dispatcher with NassauCounty Firecom, training officer for the Fieldcom unit-Member of the Nassau County fire service Critical Incident Stressteam for the past 11 years and is a liaison for the team to the Nassau County Fire Commission.

Duane Welliver is a 25 year member and former Fire Captain of the East Farmingdale Fire Department. He currently serves as the Technical Rescue Captain and a Training Officer for the Department. He is a N.Y.S. Certified Fire Instructor II. Also has 10 years experience as a full time Instructor with the New York City Police Department. He can be reached at 631.505.3778 or via email at: [email protected].

Jeff O’Toole joined the Fire Service in 1977, belonging to four different Nassau Departments. Presently a firefight-er/ EMT-CC in Bethpage Engine & Ladder Co. 4, and an Assistant Decon Team Leader. He is active with the Hazmat/WMD Committee of the Nassau County Fire Commission. You can contact him at [email protected].

Tim Ivers has been a Police Officer for 30 years. He has been with the NCPD Emergency Service Unit since 1995. Prior to working in the NCPD he was a Police Officer with the NYPD. He is a past member of the Levittown Fire Dept. In addi-tion to the usual training and certifications necessary for the police department, he is a Haz-Mat Technician as well as a WMD Technician. He holds a NYS Certification in Vehicle Extrication and is trained and certified as a Hurst Extrication Tool instructor. Tim can be reached at: [email protected]


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FD Rant News November 2014