2012 Long Island
Fire, Rescue and EMS Mega Show
The 2012 Long Island Fire Rescue and EMS Mega Show is coming to the Expo Center at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Hempstead Turnpike in Uniondale, New York, on Saturday, February 25 and Sunday, February 26. This is the Tri-states' fastest growing show. The latest and most innovative turnout gear and newest product lines for the fire and rescue industry will be on display. Hundreds of vendors will be present to explain and demonstrate their products and services. There will also be a two-day extraction competition. Competing at this year's competition will be the departments of Locust Valley, Hagerman, North Babylon, Amagansett, Montauk, Ridge and Nesconset. On Sunday, the departments of Sayville, Seaford, West Babylon, North Bellmore, North Point, Blue Point and Great Neck Alert will compete. Show hours are 10 a.m (1000) to 5 p.m. (1700) on both days. General admission tickets are on sale at the door for $13.50. For pre-registration, have your department call 631-669-4300 Children under 12 are free. Don't miss the 2012 Fire rescue and EMS Show!
Bayport Hosts Ice Rescue Class
The Bayport Fire Department Engine Company 1, will be hosting a LifeGuard Systems Surface Ice Rescue Technician Level 1 class. The class will be held on Saturday and Sunday January 28-29, 2012 from 0800 to approximately 1700 each day. Enrollment applications can be obtained on the Website www.bayportfd.org or by e-mailing jsaperstein@bayportfd.org.
Fire Women of
Long Island Conference
For the first time, Fire Women of Long Island, a weekend long training program for female firefighters will be held on May 18-20, 2012 at the Suffolk County Fire Academy. The program is coming to Long Island to make it easier for volunteers and career firefighters from Suffolk County, Nassau County, New York City, and surrounding areas to network and train together.
Instructors from Suffolk County, the Fire Department of the City of New York, and FEMA will be joined together in a weekend training event. The weekend will incorporate classes, seminars, and hands-on training. Housing will be available at the Crowne Plaza Hotel.
Please check the Suffolk County Fire Academy Website at www.scfa-li.org for more detailed information. E-mail questions to Deputy Chief Theresa Edrehi at SCFA13@aol.com.
SUPPORT NASSAU COUNTY FIREFIGHTERS MUSEUM
The Point Lookout-Lido and Island Park fire department's will host a football game to raise money for the Nassau County Firefighters Museum and Education Center.
The Nassau County Firefighters Museum helps save lives through education and preserves the volunteer history of Nassau County. The game will be played at Hofstra James Shuart Stadium, on Sunday, January 29, 2012, at 1230. Your help is needed to raise money; all donations go to the Firefighters Museum, so please come down and show your support. Bring your entire company, your rigs, your friends and your families. There will be a 50/50 raffles and tee shirts will be sold at the game. We have guest referees, a color guard and much more. The after party will be at the Nassau County Firefighting Museum. If you have any questions, please contact Chief Anthony D'Esposito 516-695-3646 Island Park Fire Department; Chief Brian Guerin 516-521-3990 Point Lookout-Lido Fire Department; or Bill Bennett at 516-216-2028
7th ANNUAL WINTER GAMES Slated
The Firemen's Association of the State of New York (FASNY) will kick off the 7th Annual Firefighter Winter Games, hosted by the Cortland County Firemen's Association at the Greek Peak Ski Resort and at SUNY Cortland. Hundreds of firefighters from across New York State are expected to participate - all decked out in full turnout gear. Last year's competition drew more than 200 firefighters - the largest in the event's seven-year history. The games include events such as tubing races, the hose relay competition, tug-of-war and the broomball tournament. Each year, the winning team for each event is honored in The Volunteer Firefighter magazine. All participants in the Winter Games receive medals and the top three teams in each event receive trophies. Visit www.fasny.com/pdfs/winter2012app.pdf for registration information. The games run from Friday, February 3 through Sunday, February 5, 2012. A full event schedule to be posted at www.fasny.com.
The Art of Reading Smoke
Sometimes smoke emanating from a building is the only clue available to predict fire behavior and the likelihood of a flashover or rapid spread. Everyone on the fire ground from the firefighter to the incident commander MUST know how to rapidly read smoke. In his class, Dave Dodson explains the process and gives participants practice using actual fire video. Dodson is a 33-year fire service veteran. His current company, Response Solutions, is dedicated to teaching firefighter safety and practical incident handling. Dave is the author of Delmar's Fire Department Incident Safety Officer and co-author of Delmar's Firefighter's Handbook. He is also the author of Fire Engineering's Training DVD series The Art of Reading Smoke.
This seminar includes interactive lectures and actual fire ground videos with emphasis on the "advanced" basics of smoke and fire behavior, hostile fire events and warning signs, the three-step process and rapid-read "Short Cuts." There will be refreshments, door prize giveaways, 50/50 raffle and on site vendors.
The event will take place on Wednesday, February 1, 2012. Registration will be at 1800 and the seminar will run from 1900 to 2200. The event will take place at North Babylon Fire Company Headquarters located at 20 Hale Road, North Babylon. Cost: Pre registration $40 per person. Registration at the door is $50 per person. For information or to register e-mail Sta3Seminars@northbabylonfire.org or call Dan Sicilian (631) 885-1434 / Joe Russo (516) 807-7665.
Chief Charles A.
“Chet” Henry Memorial Scholarship Announced
The International Association of Fire Chiefs Foundation (IAFC Foundation) is proud to announce the creation of the Chief Charles A. "Chet" Henry Memorial Scholarship Award. This annual scholarship is made possible by a generous donation from VFIS, a Division of Glatfelter Insurance Group and is established in memory of Chief Henry who died on June 25, 2011 after a long period of declining health.
Chief Henry led a life that epitomized his commitment to public service. He began his career with the fire service in 1963 and he actively served his community for over two decades, first with the Harrisburg (PA) Fire Department, where he rose through the ranks to become Chief. Then he was selected to serve as the first State Fire Commissioner in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Throughout his career he led with dignity and courage. Under his leadership and dedication to the state's fire prevention educational programs, fire deaths in Pennsylvania had dropped by 20 percent at the time of his retirement in 1989. In his obituary it is written "Well done, good and faithful servant;" this sentence perfectly summarizes Chief Henry's dedication to his community, his family and the fire service.
Mr. Anthony P. Campisi, President of the IAFC Foundation and President/CEO of the Glatfelter Insurance Group stated, "We believe it is only fitting to honor Chief Henry' contributions to the fire service by establishing a memorial scholarship award in his name; one that financially supports the educational goals of one of tomorrow's fire service leaders. Chief Henry was a great leader who worked tirelessly to make a meaningful difference in the fire service on both a local and national level." Mr. Campisi went on to say, "I hope that others will consider giving back to the fire service by working with the IAFC Foundation to establish a scholarship award to honor or memorialize heroes in their own community."
The recipient of the inaugural Chief Charles A. "Chet" Henry Memorial Scholarship Award is Dustin M. Lofy who is currently a Firefighter/ EMT IV with the Pewaukee (WI) Fire Department and a volunteer firefighter/EMT IV at the Richfield (WI) Fire Department. Firefighter Lofy is currently pursuing a Bachelors of Science degree.
Each year, the IAFC Foundation awards educational scholarships to well deserving fire and emergency services personnel who are pursuing advanced learning opportunities. These awards have a positive impact not only on the individual recipients but on communities that they serve and protect. The IAFC Foundation relies on financial support from individuals and companies who value education and support the fire service to fund their scholarship program.
The IAFC Foundation was chartered as a nonprofit organization in 1974 and was originally organized by the International Association of Fire Chiefs. To make a donation or to learn more about the organization please visit our website at www.iafcf.org.
FASNY Accepting Award Nomination
Every year, the Firemen's Association of the State of New York recognizes members of the volunteer fire service, EMS personnel, and others for helping make our communities safer, whether through individual acts of heroism or by educating our youngest residents on the importance of fire safety and prevention. Nomination submissions are currently being considered for the following FASNY awards; full information on the nomination process, application forms and appropriate contact(s) for information on each award can be found at www.fasny.com. (Please note that application submission deadlines vary for each award.)
• Firefighter of the Year
In recognition of outstanding feats of heroism by a member or members of the volunteer fire service. Nominations must be in by March 1, 2012.
• EMS Provider of the Year
In recognition of heroic individual or team efforts performed by volunteer emergency medical personnel. Nominations must be postmarked by March 15, 2012.
• Fire Service Community Service Award
Presented to an individual who is an outstanding member of the community and volunteer fire department. Nominations must be postmarked by February 15, 2012.
• Fire Safety Educator of the Year
In recognition of exceptional efforts in presenting fire prevention and life safety education to residents of New York State. Nominations must be postmarked by February 28, 2012.
• Teacher of the Year
To honor educators whose efforts in presenting fire prevention and life safety lessons exemplify their commitment to the students whom they teach. These awards are open to teachers at the elementary or secondary level, currently teaching at a public, private or parochial school in New York State. Nomination applications must be postmarked by February 28, 2012.
Each of the awards above are received by their respective FASNY committee, which determines the winners in each category. For complete information on each award, including nomination criteria and contact information, please visit www.fasny.com.
Where Are Your Department's Photos?
We would like to remind our readers that we are always happy to receive photos and stories from departments who have never been in our paper.
Feel free to e-mail your photos to LI@fire news.com. We ask that any photo you do send be high resolution (300 dpi or better) and that you do not retouch, crop, alter or reduce your photos in size when you e-mail them to us. Please send two to four photos per incident. Also, include a brief write-up of the incident, event, or family news, which includes basic "who, what, when, and where information."
We look forward to seeing your department in our next issue. – Dennis
We Mourn the
Loss of Christopher ‘Ferret’ Natoli
It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Christopher "Ferret" Natoli
April 2, 1972 - September 27, 2011. Chris was an FDNY Instructor/ Paramedic and Wantagh-Levittown Volunteer Ambulance Corps Chief. "His soul lives on in his two sons and beloved wife. His spirits shared amongst all those he has befriended, acquainted, who had awoken him in the dark of night to treat, brought into this world, gifted a second life to and shared his passion with so they could follow in his steps."
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