On Monday, February 1st, 2010 at 1154 hours, Companies 1 and 2 of the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department were toned out to a reported house fire at 73 Locust Place in Manhasset. 4th Deputy Chief Pisani (8702) was the first unit to respond and was advised by the dispatcher that numerous calls were being received for a house fire. 1st Deputy Chief Dugger (8703) responded immediately after Deputy Chief Pisani (8702), and upon hearing that multiple calls were being received, requested that Company 3 and the Ambulance Unit be added to the original alarm response.

Deputy Chief Pisani (8702) arrived on the scene and reported “smoke showing”. A minute later, after opening the front door and being met with heavy black smoke banked down throughout the home, Deputy Chief Pisani (8702) transmitted a Signal 10 for a working house fire. At this time the dispatcher also advised 8702 that there were possibly people inside the house.

Engine 8711 was the first piece of apparatus to respond and arrived on the scene within a minute. The crew stretched a 1” ¾ hose line to the front door, while Co #1 Lt. McCann and 8702 began searching for the seat of the fire. After a quick search, the seat of the fire was located in the basement, and Co #1 Lt. McCann requested the hose line off of Engine 8711 to the basement. Engine 8711’s nozzle team knocked down the bulk of the fire in the basement, while Quint 8728 arrived on the scene and began performing searches and ventilation.

The fire had made its way into openings in the basement ceiling and walls and extended to the first floor, and partially to the second floor. Heavy fire was found blowing out the rear of the first floor and a second 1” ¾ hose line was stretched off Quint 8728 to extinguish fire on the first floor, and a third hose line was stretched off Engine 8711 to cover the rest of the house. M-LFD crews removed several animals which were found throughout the house while searching.

When the Signal 10 was transmitted, M-LFD Companies 4 and 5 were placed on stand-by. Shortly after being on stand-by, Company 4 was requested for an additional ladder truck to the scene and responded with Ladder 8743, and Company 5 responded to an automatic alarm on Great Neck Road in Zone 4. The Port Washington Fire Department responded as a F.A.S.T. with Rescue 8522, and the Nassau County Fire Marshal’s Office was notified for an immediate investigation. All units were released from the scene by Deputy Chief Dugger (8703) within two and a half hours.

On Friday, January 22nd, 2010, at 0103 hours, M-LFD Company 5, Heavy Rescue 8730, and the Ambulance Unit were toned out to the westbound Long Island Expressway, west of New Hyde Park Road, for a reported motor vehicle accident with overturn and fire. Chief of Department Uttaro (8705) and Deputy Chief Pisani (8702) were on the road within minutes, and were followed by numerous M-LFD units.

When the first unit arrived on the scene, an overturn of one vehicle was confirmed with no fire or entrapment. The crews from M-LFD Companies 3 and 5 stabilized the vehicles involved in the accident, while members of the M-LFD Ambulance Unit and the NCPD Ambulance Bureau treated and transported the aided to North Shore University Hospital. All Units were released from the scene within twenty minutes.

** M-LFD BLOOD DRIVE **

The Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department, North Lakeville and Lakeville Estates Civic Associations will be hosting a blood drive on Thursday, January 28th, 2010 from 2:00PM–8:00PM at the M-LFD Company 5 firehouse on 78th Avenue in New Hyde Park.

Eligibility Criteria:

Bring ID with signature or photo.

Minimum weight 110 lbs.

Age 16–75 (16yr old must have parental permission; 76+ need doctor's note)

Eat well (low fat) & drink fluids

No tattoos within the past 12 months

Your donation will help to save up to THREE lives. Our community hospitals need your help. Please share this lifesaving gift!

On Saturday, January 16th, at 1915 hours, M-LFD Company 1 and the Ambulance Unit were dispatched to the intersection of Northern Boulevard and Shelter Rock Road for a reported motor vehicle accident with car fire. Deputy Chiefs Pitzer (8704) and Dillon (8701) were the first units to respond and were advised that Engine 8740 was added to the response because they had a full crew in quarters.

Upon the arrival of the first due units, a one-car accident was found on Shelter Rock Road, south of Northern Boulevard with no fire. Units from M-LFD Company 1 handled a large spill in the roadway, and the crew of Ambulance 8767 transported the aided to North Shore University Hospital. All units were released from the scene within fifteen minutes.

On Thursday, December 31st, 2009 at 0845 hours, a busy day began for the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department, with Companies 3, 5 and the Ambulance Unit being dispatched to the Westbound Northern State Parkway between New Hyde Park Road and Lakeville Road for a reported motor vehicle accident with entrapment and pedestrian struck.

Due to road icing and snow cover, numerous roads in the M-LFD district were shut down out of caution. Deputy Chief Dugger (8703) was the first unit on the road and advised all incoming units to enter off of Lakeville Road for the best access to the accident. Upon his arrival, DC8703 confirmed a pin and instructed incoming Heavy Rescue 8730 and Engine 8758 that their Hurst tools would be needed, and advised both incoming M-LFD Ambulances that there were two aided on scene.

Upon arrival, the Hurst spreader and cutter tools were quickly put into operation to extricate one victim while the crew of Ambulance 8769 attended to the pedestrian struck, who had gotten out of their car after a one car accident and was subsequently hit by another vehicle on the parkway. To ensure the safety of members operating during the extrication, the westbound lanes of the Northern State Parkway were entirely shut down.

Other units on scene included M-LFD EMS Fly Car 8799 and Ambulance 8767. One trauma patient was transported to North Shore University Hospital by A8769, and another by NCPD A2356. All units were released from the scene in about twenty minutes.

During this alarm, and throughout the rest of the morning hours, the M-LFD was notified for numerous other motor vehicle accidents.

On Friday, December 4th, 2009 at 1455 hours, Manhasset-Lakeville F.D. Companies 4 and 5 were dispatched to Lakeville Road and the South Service Road of the Long Island Expressway for a reported vehicle fire. While units were responding to the call, they were updated by the dispatcher that Lake Success P.D. units were confirming a working truck fire.

Engines 8740, 8758 and 8756 arrived on the scene within minutes and extinguished a fire in the engine compartment of a Hostess delivery truck. No Twinkies, Cup Cakes or Ding Dongs were harmed by the fire, and all units were released from the scene by Chief of Department Michael Uttaro (8705) within twenty-five minutes.

On Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009 at 1440 hours, Manhasset-Lakeville F.D. Companies 3, 5 and the Ambulance Unit were dispatched to Marcus Avenue in the vicinity of the baseball field for a reported motor vehicle accident with entrapment. EMS Fly Car 8799 and Heavy Rescue 8730 were the first units to respond to the call and were advised that Lake Success PD units were on the scene confirming a motor vehicle accident with entrapment.

EMS Fly Car 8799 was the first unit to arrive on the scene and confirmed a one-car accident with one occupant pinned inside of the vehicle requiring extrication. Heavy Rescue 8730 arrived on the scene a minute later and immediately stabilized the vehicle and put their Hurst tool equipment to work. NCPD ESB was also on the scene and worked side-by-side with M-LFD members to free the trapped occupant from the vehicle. The extrication was more involved than usual due to the fact that the occupant’s feet were wrapped in metal from the impact of the collision making for a challenging situation. Once removed from the vehicle, the occupant was transported to North Shore University Hospital.

Other units on the scene include Engines 8735 and 8733, Rescue 8757, and Ambulance 8767. All units were released from scene by Captain 4 within twenty-five minutes.

The Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department hosted a "Home Safety Seminar" on Monday, November 9th, 2009 at 7:30pm at The Inn at Great Neck for the Great Neck Co-Op/Condo Council. The seminar covered fire safety in apartment complexes, and was presented by M-LFD Deputy Chief James A. Dillon, who is a 33-year member of the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department, and also serves as a Lieutenant in the New York City Fire Department.

Deputy Chief Dillon instructed residents on general fire safety in Co-Op and Condo apartments and buildings, in addition to answering questions regarding the fire in the 5 Schenck Avenue apartment building on March 25th, 2009.

On Sunday, November 8th, 2009 at 1306 hours, M-LFD Company #2 and the Ambulance Unit were toned out to an address on Fourth Street in Manhasset for a reported “car into a house”. Chief of Department Uttaro (8705) and Ladder 8743, returning from a previous alarm, responded immediately, followed quickly by Ambulances 8767, 8769 and EMS Fly Car 8799.

Once on the scene, units came across a sedan that’s driver side was pinned against the entrance to a home on Fourth Street in a very unusual position. It was determined by the crew of Ladder 8743 that vehicle extrication would not be required to remove the patient, and that the vehicle could be safely “pulled off” of the entrance. Chief Uttaro requested that Heavy Rescue 8730 and Rescue 8757 be added to the alarm, for the use of their heavy-duty winches, while M-LFD Ambulance Unit members began providing patient care to the injured driver.

Upon the arrival of Heavy Rescue 8730, members were able to pull the vehicle off of the entrance to the home, which allowed the Ambulance Unit personnel to remove the trapped patient and transport them to North Shore University Hospital. Rescue 8757 also responded, and all units were released from the scene within twenty minutes.

On Sunday, October 11th, 2009, members from Manhasset-Lakeville Companies 3, 4 and the Ambulance Unit, attended the Great Neck Street Fair on Middle Neck Road with the purpose of providing members of the community with useful fire prevention information and informing them of the emergency services the M-LFD provides on a daily basis. Members held several demonstrations for the public to observe, including vehicle extrication with patient care performed by M-LFD Co. #3 and the Ambulance Unit, and a display of Tower Ladder 8744’s capabilities and rappelling techniques by M-LFD Co. #4.

On Friday, September 25th, 2009 at 0430 hours, M-LFD Companies 3, 5, and the Ambulance Unit were toned out to the westbound Long Island Expressway just west of New Hyde Park Road for a reported overturned tractor trailer with fire. Deputy Chief Pisani (8702) was the first unit to respond and to arrive on the scene, and immediately advised dispatch that there was no fire, but that a tractor trailer had lost control and jumped the jersey barrier and dumped a large amount of diesel fuel across the westbound roadway.

The Nassau County Fire Marshal's HazMat team was notified for an immediate response, as well as the New York State D.O.T. for a road sander. In addition, once on the scene Chief of Department Uttaro (8705) added M-LFD Company #4 to the original assignment for an extra engine to respond to the scene. The driver of the tractor trailer was unharmed and was not transported. All units were released from the scene within forty-five minutes.

On Friday, September 11th, 2009 at 1154 hours, M-LFD Companies 1 and 2 were toned out to 56 South Drive between East Drive and Mitchell Place in Manhasset. Deputy Chiefs Pisani (8702), Dugger (8703), and Pitzer (8704) all responded within a minute and were advised of a “possible house fire”.

DC8702 arrived on the scene in two minutes and was told by the homeowner that they were awoken by smoke coming from the basement. DC8702 performed a quick size-up and informed incoming units of a heavy smoke condition throughout the house. Quint 8728 was the first piece of apparatus on the road and was instructed to pick up a hydrant and lay-in upon their arrival.

Deputy Chief Dugger (8703) arrived on the scene and received an update from DC8702 that he had located a fire in the basement involving the oil burner and the surrounding contents. Upon hearing DC8702’s report, DC8703 transmitted a Signal 10 for a working basement fire. The transmission of the Signal 10 added M-LFD Company #3 and the Ambulance Unit to the original response, as well as a F.A.S.T. from the Port Washington Fire Department (TL8517).

An 1” ¾ hose line was used off of Engine 8725 and was used to quickly extinguish the fire, while searches and ventilation were performed. After the fire was knocked down secondary searches and overhaul was performed by crews from M-LFD Companies 1, 2, and 3. The fire was placed under control at 1224 hours by DC8703, and all units were released from the scene within an hour. The Nassau County Fire Marshal’s office determined the cause of the fire to be a faulty oil burner.

During the fire, M-LFD Companies 4, 5 and the Ambulance Unit responded to electrical emergency at 1000 Northern Boulevard.

On Wednesday, August 19th, 2009 shortly after 1200 hours, Manhasset-Lakeville Companies 4, 5, Heavy Rescue 8730, and the Ambulance Unit were toned out to 2001 Marcus Avenue for a reported car into a building with people trapped. Ambulance Unit 1st Lieutenant Genser was the first person to arrive on the scene and advised dispatch that the occupant was out of the automobile, and that NCPD EMS would be handling patient treatment. Deputy Chief Dugger (8703) arrived on scene moments later requested that the Town of North Hempstead Building's Department be notified to check for any structural damage to the building, and all units were released within ten minutes.

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Photographs taken by M-LFD Ambulance Unit 1st Lt. Lee Genser.

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M-LFD Extinguishes Kitchen Fire In Manhasset
Posted by Kirk_Candan on Thursday, August 6 2009

On Thursday, August 6th, 2009 at 1149 hours, M-LFD Companies 1 and 2 were toned out to a reported house fire at 59 Norgate Road in Manhasset. Deputy Chief Pitzer (8704) was the first unit to respond and was advised that two calls had been received through FireCom reporting a kitchen fire. While en route, the dispatcher updated DC8704 stating that an M-LFD Firefighter was on the scene confirming a kitchen fire. Upon hearing this DC8704 requested that the alarm be re-transmitted with an additional fire company and the Ambulance Unit.

Engine 8711 and Tower Ladder 8724 were the first pieces of apparatus to respond, and upon their arrival a 1” ¾ hose line was stretched off of Engine 8711 and the fire was knocked down quickly. The house was ventilated with several fans and the walls in the immediate area were opened up to check for extension. Other units on the scene include Rescue 8713, Quint 8728, Engine 8725, Engine 8735 and Ambulances 8767/8769. All units were released from the scene at 1233 hours by Deputy Chief Dugger (8703).

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Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department Sponsors Blood Drive
Posted by Kirk_Candan on Wednesday, July 22 2009

The Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department and the Great Neck Vigilant Fire Company, in conjunction with Long Island Blood Services (LIBS), a division of New York Blood Center, will sponsor a blood drive on Thursday, August 6, 2009 from 2:30 pm - 8:00 pm. The blood drive will take place at Company #2's firehouse located at 1 Community Drive East in Manhasset (this is behind Macy’s). Please contact Nancy Mitchell (516-627-1283 or nancy.amitch3@gmail.com) for additional information.

Long Island hospitals need over 800 blood donations each day to meet the needs of cancer patients, accident victims and people facing surgery and other medical problems. “We are asking everyone to make a pledge to give blood when it’s needed most in their own communities,” said Harvey Schaffler, Executive Director of Long Island Blood Services. “Blood donors are needed 365 days a year, not just when unpredictable disasters occur. Blood donors can truly save lives on a daily basis.”

Blood donors must be at least age 16-76 (16 with written parental permission; 76+ with a doctor’s note), weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and be in generally good health. All donors receive free mini-medical exams on site and information about their temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure and hemoglobin level.

For more information about blood donation, call Long Island Blood Services at 1-800-933-BLOOD (2566) or visit www.nybloodcenter.org.

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M-LFD Responds To Roof & Building Collapse In Zone 4
Posted by Kirk_Candan on Tuesday, June 30 2009

On Monday, June 29th, 2009 at 1831 hours, M-LFD Companies 3 and 4 were toned out to 25 Watermill Lane in Zone 4. Deputy Chief Pitzer (8704) was the first unit to respond to the alarm and was immediately advised that an M-LFD Ex-Captain had called in the alarm and was on scene reporting a roof collapse at that location.

Deputy Chief Pitzer (8704) arrived on the scene and confirmed that he had a total roof and partial building collapse, as well as a ruptured natural gas line inside of the collapse zone. He requested the forthwith response of National Grid (27E/27G) to the scene, as well as the M-LFD Ambulance Unit, Rescue 8713, and Rescue 8757.

Engine 8740 and Tower Ladder 8744 were the first pieces of apparatus to respond, and once on the scene began performing searches of the collapse area. Once it was confirmed that all of the occupants were accounted for, Tower Ladder 8744’s bucket was setup so that a complete survey could take place of the collapse zone. The Town of North Hempstead Buildings Division, Nassau County Fire Marshal’s office, Nassau County OEM, and NCPD ESU were all on the scene.

The Port Washington Fire Department was requested to the scene with Rescue 8522 for the use of their confined space equipment, as well as their fiber-optic camera. The crew of R8522 worked with the crew of R8713 to further search through the voids of the collapse area using the camera.

Manhasset Command was operated by Chief of Department Uttaro (8705). Other units on the scene include Ladder 8743, Heavy Rescue 8730, Engine 8735, Rescue 8713, Rescue 8757, Ambulances 8769/8767, and Deputy Chief Dillon (8701). All units were released from the scene within two hours.

At 2247 hours, M-LFD Company #4 responded with Engine 8740 to the scene to stand-by while the Nassau County Fire Marshal, NCPD ESU, and Nassau County HazMat used a wrecker to remove several 30lb. propane tanks from within the collapse area.

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M-LFD Extinguishes Lake Success House Fire
Posted by Kirk_Candan on Wednesday, June 24 2009

On Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009 at 2140 hours, M-LFD Companies 3 and 4 were toned out to 21 Briarfield Drive in Lake Success for a “structure fire”. Deputy Chiefs Pisani (8702) and Dugger (8703) were the first units to respond to the alarm, and were advised by GNVFC Operator 14 of a “reported structure fire through the Lake Success Police Department”. Deputy Chief Pitzer (8704) was the first unit to arrive on the scene and radioed “smoke showing”. No more than a minute later the Signal 10 was transmitted for a working house fire.

Engine 8735 and Ladder 8743 were the first two pieces of apparatus to respond and arrived on the scene within minutes. A 1” ¾ hose line was stretched by the crew of Engine 8735 to the front door, while the aerial ladder of Ladder 8743 was extended to the roof. The main body of fire was located in the attic and void spaces of the vacant house which was undergoing renovations. All fire was knocked down within thirty minutes due to an aggressive push with the hose line and quick vertical ventilation.

All five Manhasset-Lakeville Chiefs were on the scene, as well as Tower Ladder 8744, Engine 8740, Heavy Rescue 8730, Engine 8733, and Ambulances 8767 and 8769. The Great Neck Vigilant Fire Company responded as a F.A.S.T. with Ladder 8312, and M-LFD Company #5 was also toned out for manpower to the scene. After the fire was under control, the Nassau County Fire Marshal's office was requested to the scene for an immediate investigation. All units were released from the scene within two hours.

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Photographs taken by M-LFD Ambulance Unit 1st Lt. Lee Genser.

The next night, Wednesday, June 24th, 2009 at 2220 hours, M-LFD Companies 3 and 4 were toned out to 21 Briarfield Drive once again. Deputy Chief Pitzer (8704) was the first unit to respond and was immediately advised by GNVFC Operator 14 of “one call through FireCom reporting smoke coming from the residence”.

Once on the scene DC8704 reported “smoke showing” and advised dispatch of a working fire in the basement. Engine 8740 was the first piece of apparatus on the scene and stretched a 1” ¾ hose line to the basement and quickly extinguished all of the burning materials. A lengthy overhaul of the affected basement areas took place and all units were released from the scene within an hour and fifteen minutes.

The Nassau County Fire Marshal’s office responded to the scene once again due to the suspicious nature of this second fire, and Newsday published an article regarding both fires that can be read here.

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M-LFD Co.'s 3 & 4 Extinguish Car Fire In H-Mart Parking Lot
Posted by Kirk_Candan on Sunday, June 21 2009

On Saturday, June 20th, 2009 at 1612 hours, M-LFD Companies 3 and 4 were toned out to 495 Great Neck Road AKA H-Mart for a reported vehicle fire in the parking lot. Once on scene, the crew of Engine 8735 stretched a 1” ¾ hose line and began knocking down the fire while the crew of Engine 8740 opened-up and overhauled the vehicle. Engine 8733 also responded, and all units were released from the scene within twenty minutes.

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Photographs taken by M-LFD Ambulance Unit 1st Lt. Lee Genser.

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M-LFD Company #1 & Ambulance Unit Handle Another Overturn
Posted by Kirk_Candan on Sunday, May 24 2009

On Saturday, May 23rd, 2009 at 1547 hours, M-LFD Company #1 and the Ambulance Unit were dispatched to the intersection of Plandome Road and Summit Drive for a reported auto accident with aided. Deputy Chief Dillon (8701) was the first unit to respond and arrive on the scene, and advised that the accident was located on Summit Drive, and that there was an overturned automobile with one minor aided that had self-extricated.

The crews of Engine 8711 and Rescue 8713 stabilized the overturned vehicle, while the crew of Ambulance 8767 transported the aided to North Shore University Hospital. National Grid (27E) was asked to respond to the scene for a transformer that had come loose from an electrical pole that was involved in the accident. All units were released from the scene by Chief of Department Uttaro (8705) within twenty minutes.

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Photographs taken by M-LFD Ambulance Unit 1st Lt. Lee Genser.

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M-LFD Company #5 Responds To Overturned Auto On NSP
Posted by Kirk_Candan on Saturday, May 23 2009

On Friday, May 22nd, 2009 at 1945 hours, M-LFD Company #5, Heavy Rescue 8730 and the Ambulance Unit were toned out to the westbound Northern State Parkway between New Hyde Park Road and Lakeville Road for an overturned automobile with entrapment. Deputy Chief Pisani (8702) was the first unit to respond and arrive on the scene, and reported that he had a vehicle that had overturned several times and had righted itself with negative entrapment and one aided being transported by NCPD EMS. Rescue 8757 continued into the scene to help secure the vehicle and mitigate the debris in the roadway. All units were released from the scene by Deputy Chief Pitzer (8704) within fifteen minutes.

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Photographs taken by M-LFD Ambulance Unit 1st Lt. Lee Genser.

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