http://www.holbrookfd.org/apps/public/rss News articles published on holbrookfd.org using RSS 2.0 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:04:19 GMT http://www.holbrookfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=37 At 3:27 pm Holbrook was activated for a vehicle fire in a parking lot at the corner of Lincoln Avenue & Church Street. The fire was started in the engine compartment. Holbrooks crew quickly put it out. Tue, 27 Sep 2011 00:17:47 GMT http://www.holbrookfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=37 http://www.holbrookfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=36 At 1443 Hrs the members of Holbrook were toned out for a reported car fire the intersection of Lincolin Ave and Veterans Memorial Hwy. Chief Stack was first in the area and corrected the location to Broadway Ave and Veterans Memorial Hwy and stated that he had a working care fire. Engine 6 was first in and streached an attack line. Crews made quick work of the fire. All operations were under the command of Chief Pendl. Thu, 25 Aug 2011 13:29:59 GMT http://www.holbrookfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=36 http://www.holbrookfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=35 Holbrook was activated for a reported structure fire on Anthony Lane at 0125 hrs. Upon arrival Chief Stack found a residential structure with fire showing on the exterior. He immediately had dispatch reactivate for a working fire. Engine 12 was first due followed shortly by Engine 1 and Engine 2. Crews worked quickly to extinguish the fire which had extended into the attic area. The family safely evacuated prior to arrival. The family's dogs were evacuated by firefighters. The cause is under investigation by SCPD Arson. All operations were under the command of Chief Pendl. Tue, 02 Aug 2011 14:22:04 GMT http://www.holbrookfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=35 http://www.holbrookfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=33 The members of Holbrook were toned out for a reported structure fire at Mr. D's Self Storage at 0057 hrs. While responding, dispatch reported to Chief Pendl that the police were reporting a working fire. Chief Pendl arrived to find that there were multiple storage units well involved. He had dispatch reactivate for a working fire. Engine 1 was first due and stretched a line on the fire. Ladder 10 and Engine 2 arrived shortly after. The crew from Ladder 10 started opening adjasent units to see how far the fire spread. The crew from Engine 2 stretched a second line to help with the fire attack. The Town of Islip was called for a Back Ho for help with the overhaul. A total of 13 units were involved. One person was transported to Stony Brook Univeristy Hospital with burns. The fire is under investigation by SCPD arson. All units were back in service at 0530 hrs. Tue, 02 Aug 2011 13:46:08 GMT http://www.holbrookfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=33 http://www.holbrookfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=34 Holbrook was called out for a reported structure fire at Boku Interior Design at 6:30 am. Upon arrival Chief Stack reported smoke showing and had dispatch transmit a working fire. Engine 1 arrived shortly after Chief Stack and placed 1 line into operation. Crews found a small fire in the workshop area of the business and quickly knocked it down. The cause of the fire is under investigation by SCPD Arson. All operations were under the command of Chief Fannon. Tue, 02 Aug 2011 13:46:59 GMT http://www.holbrookfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=34 http://www.holbrookfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=32 This weekend the Holbrook Fire Department honors our fallen soldiers, and passed on members of the department. The weekend began early on Saturday May 28th with our annual grave visitations. Three groups of our members spread out around Long Island, and visited the graves of all our passed on members. On Monday May 30th 2011 We began the morning by marching in Sayville's Memorial Day parade, followed by Holbrook's parade, and memorial service. Soon after we hosted our 84th annual Memorial Day services at our headquarters for our passed on firefighters, EMS, and members of the Ladies Auxiliary. Tue, 31 May 2011 04:41:17 GMT http://www.holbrookfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=32 http://www.holbrookfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=31 The Holbrook Fire Dept started their Super Bowl Sunday at 1239 hrs.with a a two car MVA at Patchogue Holbrook Rd and Greenbelt Parkway. Station 2 Engine 5 was first due. OIC Lt. Rogers called for the Holmatro spreader to extricate the driver of a Saturn Vue which was perched on the roadside snow with the drivers door pinned shut by snow and ice. The door was opened in short order and the crew of Ambulance 15 quickly packaged and transported the patient to Brookhaven Memorial Hospit Mon, 07 Feb 2011 18:34:52 GMT http://www.holbrookfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=31 http://www.holbrookfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=30 At 5:30 am Holbrook Fire Department responded to a house fire. All the occupants had escaped the house with no injuries. Upon arrival they could not get water from the hydrant closest to the house because the water inside the hydrant was frozen. As flames were blowing fifteen feet out of the roof, they quickly found another hydrant up the block from the fully involved house. The crews were able to contain the fire, but would have shaved minutes off their attack time had it not been for the frigid temperatures. Fri, 04 Feb 2011 22:20:10 GMT http://www.holbrookfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=30 http://www.holbrookfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=28 The Holbrook Fire Department was dispatched to a vehicle fire on Placid Ct. late Friday night. The crew from Station #1 responded to a fully involved car fire and quickly went to work. Just as the fire was extinguished, and they were starting to pack up. Holbrook HQ Rescue was dispatched to a motor vehicle accident on Main Street. A vehicle went off the road, and hit the fence of Villa Lombardi's. The driver, and passenger were taken to an area hospital to be checked out. Mon, 15 Nov 2010 15:13:39 GMT http://www.holbrookfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=28 http://www.holbrookfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=29 Almost two and a half years ago, the Holbrook Fire Department, the Cotter and Kortlang Families and so many of our neighbors and friends suffered a terrible loss with the sudden passing of Karen Ann Cotter. Karen devoted her life to helping others, beginning with her Husband Rob and their two precious children Zachary and Courtney. She was a great Mother and a dedicated, and caring medical provider. Karen served as a volunteer with our Holbrook Department, and as a career professional with North Patchogue, Lakeland , Holtsville and Sound Beach Fire Districts. A skilled EMT-CC, Karen touched the lives of thousands of Long Islanders, many of whom she never knew. There are many with us today because of Karen's service and we will be forever thankful for the contributions she made to our Community. As a lasting tribute to Karen's remarkable involvement here in Holbrook, we dedicated our newest ambulance, 3-15-15, to her lasting memory. Although we miss her dearly, we remember and cherish her selfless devotion and celebrate the life she lived. May her eternal spirit continue to touch and watch over us, and help save the lives of all who are transported in this vehicle. Thu, 18 Nov 2010 14:28:09 GMT http://www.holbrookfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=29 http://www.holbrookfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=27 Two vehicles collided at the intersection of Geenbelt Pkwy & Nichols Rd. in Holbrook. The Holbrook Fire Department used vehicle extracation tools to extract one patient. The patient was transported to a local hospital. Sat, 23 Oct 2010 15:07:24 GMT http://www.holbrookfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=27 http://www.holbrookfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=25 At 11 O'clock AM an 18 wheeler was struck by a taxi while turning at the intersection of Veteran's Memorial Highway, and Lincoln Avenue. A member of the Holbrook Fire Department had witnessed the accident, and pulled over to attend to the patients. While other witnesses were calling the accident in to 9-1-1. The member called Second Assistant Chief Stack who had just turned onto Vet's highway seconds before the accident occured, and told him to come back to the intersection. The Chief arrived, and used his vehicle to block traffic as gallons of diesel fuel poured out of the ruptured tank of the truck. The medics of Sayville Community Ambulance stopped to render aide as they were transporting a patient to the hospital. The driver of the taxi was unconscious, and not breathing at first. The driver was transported to an area hospital by ambulance. The passenger in the taxi was airlifted after suffering a femur fracture, and lacerations to the head. The crew of Rescue 7 used their entire supply of speedy dry, and had to have the Fire District Employees to bring more bags to the scene. Islip Town HAZMAT, and NYS DEC were called to assist the clean up effort. Thu, 06 Jan 2011 17:56:21 GMT http://www.holbrookfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=25 http://www.holbrookfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=24 The Holbrook Fire Department responded to a commercial structure fire. The call was paged out as a signal 13 general alarm at American Medical Response Ambulance on McCormack Drive. After Captain Hulsen who was first on scene, reported heavy smoke bellowing out of the building and confirmed a fire the dispatcher reactivated the alarm as a signal 3, 13-35 (working structure fire). An ambulance inside the commercial garage was burning. The vehicle fire had filled the building with smoke. The Sayville Fire Department was called in for mutual aid. The call ran by Chief Joe Fannon, and 2nd Assistant Chief Richard Stack went smoothly. The fire was knocked down quickly, and the search teams swept the entire building looking for fire extention. The building was vented, and overhauled. The firefighters were on scene for almost two hours. Tue, 24 Aug 2010 18:40:48 GMT http://www.holbrookfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=24 http://www.holbrookfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=23 An 18 wheeler traveling Eastbound on Veteran's Memorial Highway was involved in an accident with a minivan carrying multiple passengers. The tractor trailer jack knifed before stopping on the sidewalk. All four of Holbrook's ambulances were dispatched to the scene. The occupants of the minivan sustained minor injuries, and were transported to an area hospital. Wed, 11 Aug 2010 19:34:37 GMT http://www.holbrookfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=23 http://www.holbrookfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=22 Over the 4th of July weekend and days following, with temperatures reaching 102 degrees. The Holbrook Fire Department responded to over a dozen brush fire calls including a mutual aide to Brentwood. The extreme dryness and heat has proven to be the perfect recipe for dangerous brush fires to start. Thu, 08 Jul 2010 15:37:58 GMT http://www.holbrookfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=22 http://www.holbrookfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=21 Maria Christensen has been awarded the 2009 Lady of the Year award for New York by the NYS Ladies Auxiliary. Wed, 08 Sep 2010 17:26:20 GMT http://www.holbrookfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=21 http://www.holbrookfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=20 A Corvette traveling Eastbound on Veteran's Memorial Highway slammed into trees off the road just West of Broadway Avenue after being cut off by another vehicle. The passenger was ejected out of the back of the convertible after it spun around and impacted the trees, sustaining minor injuries. The driver remained pinned in the vehicle as the driver side door, and dashboard were crushed in. The Eastbound side of the highway was shut down during the rescue. Holbrook F.D. E.M.S. kept the patient stable as firefighters along with S.C.P.D.-E.S.U. were cutting, and spreading the car away from the patient in an attempt to free his legs. The driver was conscious and alert throughout the extracation. Both patients were transported to an area hospital by ambulance. Mon, 14 Jun 2010 14:39:50 GMT http://www.holbrookfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=20 http://www.holbrookfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=19 Holbrook Fire Department extinguished a vehicle fire in the parking lot of the Sun-Vet mall. No one was injured, and no other cars were damaged from the flames. Thu, 10 Jun 2010 13:41:01 GMT http://www.holbrookfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=19 http://www.holbrookfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=18 The Holbrook Fire Department, and many other organizations across the country remember those who have served this great nation on Memorial Day. Begining on Saturday, May 29th. The members of the department showed up in class A uniforms, and broke up into different groups to do our annual grave visitations. Stopping at every site where a past member of the department is laid to rest an American flag was placed in their maltese marker along with a department flag, and flowers. A prayer was said, and the honored men, and woman who have served with us were saluted by the members. On Sunday, May 30th each company held a work detail to prepare their trucks for Monday's parades. The apparatus was washed, waxed, and outfitted with American flags. On Memorial Day the members in class A uniforms headed out to Sayville at 9:00 a.m. to march in Sayville's Memorial Day parade. Following Sayville's parade The Holbrook Fire Department returned to Holbrook to take part in Holbrook's parade down Main Street. The parade continued to Grundy Avenue where it stopped at the LaGuardia Vietnam Memorial for a service. Followig the service the department continued marching back to headquaters where we conducted our ceremony to remember the men, and women who have served as firefighters, E.M.T.s, and the Ladies Auxillary. As the names were read off the memorial bell was rung once in their honor. Mon, 07 Jun 2010 14:34:56 GMT http://www.holbrookfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=18 http://www.holbrookfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=17 As an employee of a local diner pulled out of the parking lot, she smelled gasoline. Instantly her engine compartment burst into flames. She stopped the car, and got out safely. The crew from Engine 6 arrived on scene and was able to contain the fire to the engine compartment. The rest of the car sustained smoke and water damage. Thu, 27 May 2010 15:26:08 GMT http://www.holbrookfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=17 http://www.holbrookfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=16 6 patients were transported to area hospitals as a result of a motor vehicle accident. One vehicle rolled onto it's side. A section of Patchogue Holbrook Road was shut down in both directions while the rescue operation was in effect. All 4 of Holbrook's ambulances, and 1 mutual aid ambulance from Holtsville Fire Department were used to transport the patients. Mon, 03 May 2010 14:07:17 GMT http://www.holbrookfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=16 http://www.holbrookfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=15 A vehicle involved in an accident rolled over on Broadway Avenue, South of Main Street today. No extracation tools were needed to remove the driver. Fri, 30 Apr 2010 19:03:49 GMT http://www.holbrookfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=15 http://www.holbrookfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=14 During rush hour traffic a utility van, a car, and an SUV collided at the intersection of Lincoln Avenue & Veteran's Memorial Highway. The commercial van rolled over on it's roof, crushing it's ladder rack, and sending tools flying around inside the vehicle. The other two vehicles had front end damage. Two patients were transported to an area hospital Fri, 16 Apr 2010 14:05:10 GMT http://www.holbrookfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=14 http://www.holbrookfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=13 Under the direction of new District Manager Pete DiPrima the district employees did some spring clean up and landscaping design around the Gerard P. Schrang Memorial Tree. The tree was planted 8 years ago in memory of Ex-Chief Schrang who died in the line of duty responding with FDNY Rescue 3, to the WTC attack on 9-11-01. They dug out a maltese shape around the tree, and a pathway leading up to it. Then inserted a boarder and filled it with mulch. The project came out great, and it compliments the memorial tree. Thu, 15 Apr 2010 02:10:54 GMT http://www.holbrookfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=13 http://www.holbrookfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=12 A single vehicle MVA occurred on Sunrise Highway when a Dodge Durango heading Westbound lost control & hit the guardrail. The vehicle rolled over and slid approximately 20 feet on it's roof. No extracation was needed. Just a lot of speedy dry. The crew from Rescue 7 used the entire supply of speedy dry on the truck to cover the leaking fluids from the vehicle. 2 occupants in the vehicle were transported by 3-15-15 to an area hospital. Thu, 01 Apr 2010 15:57:01 GMT http://www.holbrookfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=12