On Friday, January 13th, 2012 at 1741 hours, Manhasset-Lakeville F.D. Companies 3, 4, 5, and the Ambulance Unit were dispatched to 40 Great Neck Road for a reported building fire. Deputy Chief Farrone (8705) and Chief of Department Dillon (8701) were the first units to respond and were advised that Nassau County P.D. units on the scene were advising of “flames coming from the roof of Waldbaums”.

EMS Captain Genser arrived on scene first with Ambulance 8768 and advised incoming units that there were flames coming from a chimney on the roof of Waldbaums. Engine 8740 arrived on the scene shortly thereafter and gave a quick size-up to the rest of the incoming units. The fire was contained to a single roof-top HVAC unit that self-extinguished once its gas feed was shut off. Two precautionary hose lines were stretched, but not charged, by the crews of Engine 8740 and 8735. The interior of the store was checked thoroughly for any extension with negative results, and all units were released from the scene by Chief of Department Dillon within forty five minutes.

On Thursday, January 12th, 2012 at 1804 hours, Manhasset-Lakeville F.D. Company 2 was dispatched to the Long Island Expressway South Service Road and Community Drive for a reported vehicle fire. Chief of Department Dillon (8701), as well as Deputy Chiefs Farrone (8705) and Garrigan (8703), were the first units to respond and were advised that Lake Success P.D. units were on the scene confirming a working car fire on the South Service Road just west of Community Drive. With this information, Company 5 was added to the response. Engine 8725 was the first piece of apparatus to arrive on the scene and began knocking down the fire with a 1” ¾ hose line. Engine 8758 arrived next and used a 1" 3/4 foam hose line to finish-off any remaining fire. All units were released from the scene by Chief of Department James Dillon within thirty minutes.

On Friday, December 2nd, 2011 at 1433 hours, Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department Companies 2 and 3 were dispatched to “in front of 400 Community Drive” for a reported vehicle fire. Deputy Chief Farrone (8705) was the first unit on scene and advised all responding units of a working car fire, which was now also igniting an electric pole. Engines 8735 and 8733 responded, along with Engine 8725 and Heavy Rescue 8730. Two hose lines were stretched to extinguish the burning vehicle and LIPA was notified to inspect the burning electric pole. All units were released from the scene within thirty minutes.

On Saturday, November 26th, 2011 at 1521 hours, Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department Companies 1, 2, 3, and the Ambulance Unit were dispatched to 9 Gulls Cove off Plandome Road in the Village of Plandome Manor. Deputy Chief Farrone (8705) was the first unit on the road and was advised that a call was received through FireCom reporting a possible kitchen fire. EMS Captain Genser was the first unit to arrive on scene in EMS Fly Car 8799 and transmitted a “Signal 10” for heavy fire in the rear of a private dwelling.

On Thursday, November 10th, 2011 at 0513 hours Manhasset-Lakeville F.D. Company 2, Heavy Rescue 8730, Rescue 8757, and the Ambulance Unit were dispatched to a reported motor vehicle accident with entrapment in front of 251 Searingtown Road, in the vicinity of the Saint Ignatius Retreat House.

Chief of Department Dillon (8701) and Deputy Chief Pitzer (8704) were the first units to respond and were advised by dispatch that NCPD units on the scene were requesting the Hurst tool forthwith for a head on collision between two vehicles. Multiple Manhasset-Lakeville F.D. units responded and assisted NCPD ESB and EAB units with extricating the remaining patient.

A total of three patients were transported to area hospitals by NCPD Ambulances, all units were released from the scene by Chief Dillon in approximately fifteen minutes.

On Tuesday, October 18th, 2011, the Nassau County Regional Emergency Medical Services Council held their annual awards dinner. This year, Manhasset-Lakeville F.D. Ambulance Unit Captain Lee Genser was selected as the recipient for the “EMS Leadership Award”. Lee was elected Captain in March 2010, becoming the youngest Captain in the history of the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department.

One of many examples why Captain Genser was selected for the award was that upon taking office he immediately instituted a policy change that permitted both of Manhasset-Lakeville’s ambulances to respond to every EMS call, as opposed to only having one ambulance respond. This was put into effect to increase manpower on medical scenes, as well as to decrease response times in the event of a simultaneous medical call. This new policy proved to be invaluable when the second due ambulance was redirected from the original call it was responding to and diverted to a cardiac arrest, where the crew under the command of Captain Genser, effectuated a CPR save.

On Saturday October 15th, 2011 at 1218 hours, Manhasset-Lakeville F.D. Company 2, Heavy Rescue 8730, Rescue 8757, and the Ambulance Unit were dispatched to Searingtown Road and the Long Island Expressway North Service Road for a reported overturned vehicle with entrapment. Deputy Chief Pisani (8702) was the first unit to respond and was advised that the Albertson Fire Company was also responding to Searingtown Road and Dogwood Road for the same call.

On Wednesday, October 5th, 2011 at 2221 hours, Manhasset-Lakeville F.D. Companies 3, 4, 5, and the Ambulance Unit were dispatched to the intersection of Merrivale Road and Dorset Road in University Gardens for a “reported car versus tree with entrapment and fire”. M-LFD Ambulance Unit Captain Genser was the first member on scene, quickly followed by Deputy Chief Pitzer (8704). Both units confirmed a single-car accident up against a tree with fire, and requested extrication equipment forthwith.

The Manhasset Women's Coalition Against Breast Cancer (MWCABC), in cooperation with the Manhasset-Lakeville and Plandome Fire Departments, will be welcoming a national organization of firefighters known as the "Pink Heals" to the Manhasset Community on Monday, September 19, 2011. The "Pink Heals" organization is comprised of firefighters who volunteer their time to travel the country in pink fire gear and on pink fire trucks to lend their support in the fight against women's cancers. They are coming to Manhasset to support the MWCABC's Pink Fire Truck Wellness Fair, which will take place at Manhasset-Lakeville F.D. Company 1's firehouse on Bayview Avenue on Monday, September 19th from 1PM-5PM.

The flyer below provides information about the presentations, demonstrations, and the local hospitals and organizations that will be providing information at the fair. Everyone is welcome; it is free; and it should prove to be not only informative, but fun too! Please share this information with your members by e-mail or by printing out the flyer and posting it where all your members will be able to see it.

On Friday, August 5th, 2011 at 0730 hours, Manhasset-Lakeville F.D. Companies 3, 4, and the Ambulance Unit were dispatched to in front of Company 4's firehouse on Northern Boulevard for a motor vehicle accident with aided. Deputy Chiefs Pitzer (8704) and Pisani (8702) were the first units to arrive on the scene and advise incoming units that a "door pop" would be required to remove one of the drivers from their vehicle.

Heavy Rescue 8730 arrived on the scene and used their extrication equipment to remove the driver's side door and members from the Ambulance Unit removed the patient, who was transported by NCPD Ambulance 2356. All units were released from the scene within twenty minutes.

On Monday, August 1st, 2011, at around 1530 hours, the Town of North Hempstead, more specifically the Great Neck and New Hyde Park areas, was hit by a severe storm. This brutal storm brought heavy rain, which caused severe flooding throughout several major roadways, as well as power failures, and hail the size of golf balls. This storm, to say the least, led to a "busy" afternoon for the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department.

The department responded to a total of 16 weather-related incidents until the storm passed through the area. These incidents ranged from stuck occupied elevators, to cars trapped in flooded streets, to reported house fires. Deputy Chief Scott Garrigan (8703), along with acting-Deputy Chief Michael Uttaro (8705) effectively managed their manpower and were able to quickly assign apparatus throughout the district as needed.

One incident in particular during the storm was a working car fire on the Long Island Expressway south service road between Little Neck Parkway and Lakeville Road. Manhasset-Lakeville F.D. Company 4 responded with Engine 8740 and Tower Ladder 8744 and extinguished the fully-involved car.

On Sunday, July 10th, 2011, the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department Ambulance Unit dedicated their new piece of apparatus, Ambulance 8768, in memory of Ex-Chief Lee Strickland. Lee passed away while serving as Manhasset-Lakeville's Chief of Department in June of 2006.

Lee was a founding member of the Manhasset-Lakeville F.D. Ambulance Unit in 1988 while serving as an officer with Company 4. During his time as a Chief Officer, Lee was known as the “big picture chief”, and is remembered for always placing his members ahead of himself. In 2005, Lee risked his own life by using his Chief's vehicle to prevent a drunk driver from running over several firefighters on Northern Boulevard.

Lee flew medivac helicopters for the United States Army during the Vietnam War, and as a tribute to him, the Ambulance Unit hosted a medivac demonstration and safety lecture from the Nassau County Police Department’s Aviation Bureau prior to the ambulance dedication.

On Friday June 3rd, 2011, the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department received a donation of two automated external defibrillators (AED's). The AED's were donated by the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Association as well as the Louis Acompora Foundation.

Both AED devices will be placed on the first due fire apparatus from Manhasset-Lakeville Companies 1 and 5 to ensure rapid defibrillation in the event of a sudden cardiac arrest at the far ends of the Manhasset-Lakeville fire district until more advanced care arrives from the Ambulance Unit.

On hand to receive the donation were Chief of Department James Dillon, Deputy Chiefs Farrone and Garrigan, Ambulance Unit Captain Lee Genser, Ambulance Unit President David Slotnick, as well as representatives from the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Association and Louis Acompora Foundation, including someone whose life was saved by a defibrillator.

On Saturday, April 30th, 2011 at 0509 hours, Manhasset-Lakeville F.D. Companies 1, 2, 3, and the Ambulance Unit were toned out to a "reported house fire" at 301 Aerie Court in the Estates II Condominiums off Searingtown Road. Deputy Chief Pisani was the first unit to respond to the call and was advised that FireCom was receiving multiple calls stating that the house was on fire. A few minutes later Deputy Chief Pisani arrived on the scene, saw flames emanating from the front door of the house, and transmitted a “Signal 10” for a working house fire.

On April 16th, 2011 at 1316 hours, Manhasset-Lakeville F.D. Companies 3, 4, Heavy Rescue 8730, and the Ambulance Unit were toned out to Marcus Avenue and New Hyde Park Road for a reported motor vehicle accident with overturn and entrapment. Deputy Chief Pisani (8702) was the first unit on the scene and confirmed a two-car accident with no entrapment. NCPD Ambulance 2353 transported one trauma patient to North Shore University Hospital and Manhasset-Lakeville F.D. Ambulance 8769 transported a second patient, also to North Shore University Hospital.

On Thursday, April 8th, 2010, 1st Deputy Chief James A. Dillon (8701) was elected and sworn in as the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department's 41st Chief of Department. Ex-Chief Kyle Dugger was honored for his eight years of service to the M-LFD as a Chief Officer, and was presented with his Ex-Chief helmet and badges. The department also elected a new 4th Deputy Chief, Scott Garrigan (8703), who was also sworn in. Firefighter Joe Basik from Company 2 was honored for 50+ years of service to the department and Ex-Captain George Katramados from Company 4 was honored for 25 years of service.

On Thursday, February 24th, 2011 at 2348 hours, Manhasset-Lakeville F.D. Companies 3, 4, 5, and the Ambulance Unit were toned out to "behind 6 Fairway Drive". Captain 3-acting-8703, was the first unit to respond to the alarm and was advised that a neighbor called-in stating that the house behind them was on fire. Captain 3 arrived on the scene two minutes later and immediately transmitted a Signal 10 for a working house fire. Deputy Chief Pitzer (8704) arrived on the scene just after Captain 3 had transmitted the Signal 10, and updated dispatch that the fire was in a vacant house under construction and that the house was fully-involved with fire. He also gave the corrected address of 4 Horizon Road.

Just after 0100 hours on Sunday, February 6th, 2011, Nassau County Fire Communications signed on the air for the New Hyde Park Fire Department with multiple reports of a house fire on 7th Avenue in New Hyde Park. When New Hyde Park F.D. units arrived on the scene a “Signal 10” was transmitted for a fully-involved private dwelling.

On Friday, February 4th, 2011 at 1301 hours, the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department Ambulance Unit was dispatched to respond mutual aid to the scene of a working house fire that the New Hyde Park Fire Department was operating at. M-LFD Ambulance Unit Captain Genser and Deputy Chief Farrone (8705) were the first members to respond to the call, and were advised by dispatch that they were responding to a house fire with injured firefighters.

M-LFD Ambulance 8767 was on the road within minutes and was advised that NHPFD Command was requesting a forthwith response for multiple injured and trapped firefighters. Upon the arrival of A8767, a NHPFD firefighter was removed from the house and transported to Winthrop University Hospital. Several other injured firefighters were transported to Winthrop, as well as Nassau University Medical Center by NCPD EMS and other mutual aid fire departments.