New York Volunteer Firefighters Housewatch Page

08/30/2025

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08/29/2025

Courtesy of FirefighterCloseCalls.Com

All:

We regret to pass on that NY LifeNet Flight Paramedic Kevin Robert suffered a fatal heart attack, losing his life in the Line of Duty while treating a patient in flight on Wednesday night.

PM Robert was on board a LifeNet flight with a patient, flight nurse and pilot, bound for Albany Med when it happened. The helicopter immediately diverted to Saratoga Hospital, but they couldn’t save Robert’s life.

PM Robert dedicated his life to serving others as a paramedic and fire service member.

Saratoga County EMS said his legacy will live on in the countless lives he saved, the colleagues he mentored and the organization he helped to build.

Robert served in various fire and emergency medical services – mostly recently at Malta-Stillwater Ambulance. He also taught in the Paramedic program at Hudson Valley Community College and was a member of several area fire-rescue services as well.

Our Condolences to all those affected. Rest In Peace.

Take care. Be careful. Pass it on.

BillyG

The Secret List 8/28/2025-2116 Hours

www.FireFighterCloseCalls.com

08/29/2025

Courtesy of NYSVARA.Org

Pulse Check 2025

Dear NYS EMS Providers,

THE FUTURE OF THE NEW PULSE CHECK STARTS NOW!
A one-day event with a focus on Today’s Youth - Tomorrows Future

DATE: Sunday, October 5, 2025

TIME: 9:30AM to 3:00PM

LOCATION: Rockland County Fire Training Center & EMS Academy

ADDRESS: 35 Firemans Memorial Drive, Ponoma, NY 10970

REGISTRATION:

Youth Members 17 and under $10.00

Adults 18 and over $15

Register by October 1, 2025

EVENT SCHEDULE: (Subject to change.)

9:30-9:45 – Welcome and opening remarks

9:45-10:30 – Keynote Speaker - The Future of EMS Starts with YOU

10:30-11:15 – PANEL From Youth Squad to EMS Leadership

11:15-12:00 – YOUTH MEMBER TRACK: Workshop-Developing a competitive drill team

11:15-12:00 – YOUTH ADVISOR TRACK: Drill Team Administration

12:00-12:45 – Networking LUNCH

12:45-1:30 – Public Information and Appropriate Media Use in EMS

1:30-2:00 – Workshop - TIK TOK for Recruitment-YOUTHS in action

2:00-2:45 – Youth Leadership 101 Leading from within

2:45-3:00 – Closing remarks and Recognition

NYSVARA ANNUAL MEETING

3:30-5:00 - NYSVARA Annual meeting

*Election results, Scholarship presentation, Awards presentation, Memorial presentation, Old Business and New Business, Officers reports-statewide and Committee Recap

08/28/2025

Courtesy pf

Respect for EMS
https://thechiefleader.com/stories/respect-for-ems,54991

08/27/2025

Courtesy of

The [ ](https://x.com/hashtag/PickettFire?src=hashtag_click) is 6,803 acres, and 21% contained.
Damage inspection teams are working to identify structures that have been impacted by fire.

You can find details on evacuations here: [https://protect.genasys.com/search?z=11.513155428135041](https://t.co/NS8m0TeeNG)
For the latest information on the fire, please visit: [https://fire.ca.gov](https://t.co/mEGG0jDHZL)
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08/24/2025

Courtesy of

near Mt. Baldy

Angeles NF firefighters supported by “Goliath” the Type 1 Helitanker are working the lightning fire. The fire is currently 1/2 acre in size.

No threat to the community.

near Mt. Baldy Angeles NF firefighters supported by “Goliath” the Type 1 Helitanker are working the lightning fire. The fire is currently 1/2 acre in size. No threat to the community.

08/22/2025

Courtesy of NYSVARA.Org

Pulse Check 2025

Dear NYS EMS Providers,

THE FUTURE OF THE NEW PULSE CHECK STARTS NOW!
A one-day event with a focus on Today’s Youth - Tomorrow's Future

DATE: Sunday, October 5, 2025

TIME: 9:30AM to 3:00PM

LOCATION: Rockland County Fire Training Center & EMS Academy

ADDRESS: 35 Firemans Memorial Drive, Ponoma, NY 10970

Special Awards
A PERFECT WAY TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT

NYSVARA & Pulse Check would like to offer you the opportunity to submit your nominations for the following award recognition:

EMS Meritorious Award
EMS Unit Citation
EMS Youth Squad of Excellence
EMS Educator of Excellence
EMS Leadership Award
EMS Person of Excellence- ALS
EMS Person of Excellence- BLS
EMS Youth Squad Member of Excellence
EMS Communications Specialist of Excellence
Registered Nurse of Excellence
Emergency Medical Care Provider (MD, DO, NP, PA) of Excellence
Civilian Star of Life Award
Richard W.O. Beebe Exemplary Educator Award

08/21/2025

Courtesy of


At 4:19 AM, Volunteer Firefighters from

and surrounding companies responded to a house fire in the 600 block of Linden Lane, . A 66 year old female, was transported to Shock Trauma by a

EMS unit.
responded.

08/16/2025

NEED 1 NYS LICENSED EMT FOR AMATEUR WRESTLING EVENT. 1:00 P.M. TO 3:00 P. M. AT KIPPS BAY BOYS & GIRLS CLUB 1930 RANDALL AVENUE, BRONX NY 10473.
PLEASE CONTACT MR. MICHAEL EAGLE OF EMT SOLOUTIONS AT
(917) 968-9471. CASH PAID IN HAND AT END OF SHIFT.

08/12/2025

Courtesy of USEmergAlerts.Net

Steel Mill Explosion
400 State Street
Clairton, PA 56557

SITUATION REPORT
Incident: Explosion & Mass Casualty Incident – Claritin, Pennsylvania US Steel Plant
Date: August 11, 2025
Time of Incident: 10:30 AM
Report Time: 7:00 PM

Summary:
At approximately 10:30 AM, an explosion occurred at the US Steel Plant in Claritin, PA, resulting in a mass casualty incident with over 10 injuries, entrapment and 2 fatalities. Local emergency services, mutual aid crews, and disaster relief partners such as EDS received a request for support At 11:02 AM. EDS crews arrived on scene at 11:27 AM and immediately began operations in coordination with first responders and other agencies.

Current Operations:
EDS crews are providing cold beverages, hot meals, snacks, and emergency rehab support for first responders and recovery crews.

Services & Distribution to Date:

Bottled Water: 562 bottles distributed

Gatorade: 874 bottles distributed

Hot Meals: 350 meals served

Snacks: Ongoing distribution to responders

Food Donations Provided By:

Fellini’s Pizzeria – Elizabeth, PA

Primanti Brothers – Mount Lebanon, PA

McDonald’s - Pittsburgh PA
Coordination:

EDS personnel remain embedded at the rehab sector, operating alongside fire, EMS, and law enforcement partners to ensure hydration, nutrition, and rest for emergency crews actively working in hazardous conditions.

Next Steps / Continuing Operations:

Continue food and beverage distribution throughout the operational period

Monitor responder health and hydration levels in the rehab area

Maintain liaison with Incident Command for updated needs

Prepare for additional food service if incident extends into the evening

Point of Contact:
LT. Thomas Perez – Salvation Army Washington County Emergency Disaster Services
(412) 443-1258

08/09/2025

Courtesy of

The 2025 FDNY Foundation Dinner is on Thursday, September 4, and trust us—you don’t want to miss this.
📍 Location: FDNY Fire Training Academy, Randall’s Island
🎉 Honoring: Adena T. Friedman, Chair & CEO of Nasdaq
🔥 Why it matters: Because you are supporting the greatest fire department in the world
Here’s how you can support the FDNY:
Join us: Purchase tickets or reserve a table.
Place a journal ad: Support the FDNY or our honoree.
Make a donation: Every dollar helps the FDNY save more lives and protect property.

07/31/2025

Courtesy of FDNY Newsletter

Welcome to the MyFDNY Newsletter for July 2025.

FDNY Commissioner Robert S. Tucker announces first lithium-ion battery fire death in New York City in 2025: 'These fires are treacherous'
The FDNY is urging New Yorkers to remain vigilant about lithium-ion battery safety following a fire in Queens on July 4 that killed a 76-year-old woman, marking the first fatality caused by a lithium-ion battery in 2025 in New York City.

On July 8, FDNY Commissioner Tucker provided an update on the 2-alarm fire, which occurred inside a pizza shop. The woman was using the restroom inside the pizzeria when the battery on an e-bike inside exploded. The woman was transported to a hospital, where she later died.

"We are working so hard every day in the FDNY to message that e-mobility devices do not belong inside," Commissioner Tucker said. "You cannot charge them inside, and you must buy certified UL batteries. These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly. They are vert hot."
The FDNY reminds New Yorkers to charge and store lithium-ion batteries and micromobility devices outside, wherever possible.

READ MORE: Safety Tips For Lithium-Ion Batteries

FDNY and FDNY Foundation launch the 2026 Calendar of Heroes
The FDNY and the FDNY Foundation launched the 2026 Calendar of Heroes on June 26 at a kickoff event at One Vanderbilt in Manhattan. Proceeds from the calendar directly support the FDNY Foundation's lifesaving mission to enhance fire and life safety education, training initiatives and resources for the FDNY.

The iconic calendar, in partnership with Firehouse Subs, showcases some of the FDNY's bravest and most dedicated first responders. This year, 25 firefighters, EMTs and paramedics are included in the calendar, which is back for the first time since 2021.

A $25 donation to the FDNY Foundation secures your copy of the 2026 Calendar of Heroes. It is available now at FDNYShop.com.

FDNY's newest probationary EMTs graduate at ceremony in Brooklyn
The FDNY held a graduation ceremony on June 17 for the first class of 2025 probationary emergency medical technicians. The event was held at the Christian Cultural Center in Brooklyn.

The class trained for 16 weeks at the EMS Academy at Fort Totten. Training skills included CPR; patient medical and trauma assessments; oxygen and ventilation skills; management of hypotension and fractures; spinal immobilization and emergency childbirth; and emergency vehicle operation. The probationary EMTs were assigned to units throughout New York City.

WATCH: Check out a replay of the graduation livestream and see our photo gallery

Other FDNY News
Fourth of July: Millions watched as the skies above the East River lit up for the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Show. From dispatchers and the Bureau of Fire Prevention to the marine units and fire marshals, the FDNY's members helped keep New York City safe during the Fourth of July holiday. Check out photos here.
DUCKLINGS RESCUED! On July 4, members from Engine 151 helped rescue eight ducklings that fell through a grate into a storm drain on Staten Island. A civilian reported the mishap to firefighters, who used a portable ladder to reach the ducklings. Happily, all of the ducklings were reunited with their mother.
The FDNY held a graduation ceremony for Captain Vernon A. Richard High School for Fire and Life Safety Class of 2025 on June 27. The 2025 class is the 18th to graduate from the FDNY High School. Watch the livestream of the graduation and check out a photo gallery.
We Are FDNY: Meet Firefighter David Novick, of Ladder 121. He joined the FDNY in 2017. "I love helping people," Firefighter Novick said. "I enjoy being a part of a community where I can make a difference and aid people in need. It is an incredible and thrilling undertaking when we can assist someone in severe distress and transform their situation into a positive outcome."

(The fatal fire took place July 4 inside a pizzeria in Queens.)