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Great Neck's Bravest team up with
Fox 5's Good Day New York to promote BBQ Safety
On Monday May 19th Great Neck Vigilant Ex-Chief Robert Lincoln join with Anne Craig from Fox 5's Good Day New York, for a segment on BBQ safety. The 1 minute segment aired at 745 AM and feature Chief Lincoln's important safety reminders. Keep the BBQ away from the house, always clean your gas BBQ at the beginning of the season, never add lighter fluid to an already burning charcoal grill. As Memorial Day approaches, and outdoor cooking becomes a bigger part of our culinary repertoire, we all should remember these and the other important safety reminders.
Lead by firefighter and professional film maker Josh Meyerson the members of the fire company prepared breakfast on the grills for the interview. The morning's menu included steak and eggs, sausage and of course plenty of BBQ.
Description By Ex-Captain Laurence Jacobs.
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GREAT NECK'S BRAVEST PARTICIPATE IN NORTH END STREET FAIR
MAY 4TH, 2008
On Sunday, May 4th the Vigilant Fire Company participated in the Annual Street Fair in the Old Village of Great Neck. The Vigilant members provided information to the residents of Great Neck regarding our Emergency Medical Services. EMT's and firefighters spoke with the Great Neck residents about the services provided, as well how important it is to notify the Firehouse directly at (516) 482-5000; by calling the firehouse directly one can save crucial moments in a response to an emergency.
Telephone stickers were distributed, if you would like a phone sticker feel free to stop by our firehouse located at 83 Cuttermill Road. In addition, as a service to our community at the booth members also offered a free blood pressure screenings. EMT's (Emergency Medical Technicians) took hundreds of blood pressures, promoting the health of our residents in our community.
It’s important to remember that we are here to respond to our neighbors in their time of need,
as we have done since 1904.
Description By Joe Oginski. Photos Taken By Neil Slater.
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Great Neck's Bravest Respond to Routine Motor Vehicle Collision
April 23rd, 2008
On Wednesday, April 23, 2008, the Vigilant Fire Company was called to the scene of an auto accident at the intersection of Barstow Road and Grace Avenue. Rescue 834 and Ambulance 832, responded to the scene along with Officers from the Nassau County 6th Precinct. Units on scene operated under the command of Chief of Department MacDonald, and controlled a hazardous materials spill with absorbent to contain any fluids from the vehicles. Ambulance 832 transported patients from the scene to North Shore – Long Island Jewish Hospital in Manhasset. The secured, was turned over to the Nassau County Police Department to await the arrival of tow trucks to remove the vehicles.
Description By Ex-Captain Laurence Jacobs. Photos Taken By Joe Oginski.
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AUTO ACCIDENT INTERSECTION OF BAYVIEW AVE & CUTTERMILL RD
MARCH 18TH, 2008
At 10:00 AM on Friday, March 18th, the Great Neck Estates Police called for assistance at the scene of an Motor Vehicle Accident. Arriving units found a car that was involved in an accident and leaking fluids. Fortunately, the driver of the car was not hurt in the crash, but the car itself sustained heavy front end damage. Under the command of Chief MacDonald and 1st Assistant Chief Meade, firefighters laid down a layer of absorbent material to contain the coolant, oil and other fluids that were running across the road. Once secured, the scene was turned over to the Great Neck Estates Police to await the arrival of the tow truck.
Description By 1st Asst. Chief Mark Meade. Photos Taken By Chief of Department Scott MacDonald.
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Great Neck’s Bravest Host Red Cross Blood Drive
MARCH 13TH, 2008
On Thursday, March 13, 2008, the Great Neck Vigilant Fire Company hosted a blood drive with the American Red Cross at their firehouse on Cuttermill Road in Great Neck Plaza. 2nd Assistant Chief Joel D. Pierce in coordination with the leadership of the Vigilant Fire Company and the American Red Cross publicized the drive in the Great Neck area. Numerous members of the fire company and others from the community came out and donated 38 pints of blood to the American Red Cross Blood Bank.
Recently, there has been a shortage of blood available at our community’s blood banks. Thankfully the high volume of donors has helped to stem the shortage, but in no way cured the issue.
Future blood drives will be publicized here. For more information email 2nd Assistant Chief Joel D. Pierce
Jpierce@vigilantfd.com
Description By Ex-Capt. Laurence Jacobs. Photos Taken By Trustee Nick Nabavian.
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HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OPERATIONS DRILL
FEBRUARY 27TH, 2008
On Wednesday, February 27, 2008, members of the Vigilant Fire Company attended a drill on Hazardous Materials Operations (HazMat Ops) at their headquarters on Cuttermill Road. The focus of the two hour long classroom session was cooperation with the Nassau County Fire Marshal’s Office HazMat Team. Nassau County Supervising Fire Marshal Robert Hare gave a short presentation concentrating on the needs of the Fire Marshal’s office when cooperating with any local fire department at a HazMat emergency. A special demonstration by Vigilant Fire Company 2nd Assistant Chief Joel D. Pierce and Probationary Firefighter Matthew Farhnik gave the members a better understanding of what may be required to help a firefighter dress in HazMat exposure gear.
While HazMat Ops is often thought of in conjunction with terrorism, the Vigilant Fire Company and the 71 other fire departments in Nassau County respond regularly to HazMat calls. Incidents include Carbon Monoxide leaks, vehicle accidents with spills and other chemical reactions which could cause harm.
In the future with cooperation of the Fire Marshal’s Office and our neighboring departments the Great Neck Vigilant Fire Company will be, as they have been for the last 104 years ready to respond to any call for help in an emergency.
Description By Ex-Capt. Laurence Jacobs.
Photos taken by Captain Joshua Charry , FF Joshua Meyerson, & FF Justin Warren.
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MUTUAL AID TO GREAT NECK ALERT WORKING STRUCTURE FIRE
FEBRUARY 12TH, 2008
While most of the Great Neck community was sleeping in the early morning hours of February 12th, the Vigilant Fire Company was again called to the scene of a neighboring fire just after 6:00 AM. Great Neck Alert Lieutenant Michael Guerrero (8214a) was the first officer on the scene of a fire at Temple Israel of Great Neck. He originally requested a FAST team from the Vigilant Fire Company and then upgraded it to full mutual aid shortly thereafter.
Under the command of Chief of Department MacDonald, Deputy Chief Pierce, Captains Forst and Charry, and Lieutenants Kelly and Tucker; thirty-eight Vigilant members responded with Ladder 8312, Tower Ladder 8324, Engine 835, and Rescue 834 to assist the Alert Fire Company in the extinguishment of a large fire in a Synagogue. Members were on scene for over four hours along with members of the Alert, Roslyn, and Williston Park Fire Departments while members from the Port Washington Fire Department stood by covering the peninsula. The fire started in the ballroom and was basically contained to the ballroom by the quick actions of the Vigilant and Alert members.
Later that day Vigilant members were again called to action all over Great Neck due to the inclement weather. Between the hours of 2:00 PM and 5:00PM the Vigilants responded to General Alarms for wires burning and an automatic alarm while the ambulance responded four times in three hours assisting the residents of Great Neck in their time of need.
Description By Captain Joshua Forst. Photos Taken By FF Rob McDermott.
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MUTUAL AID TO M-LFD WORKING STRUCTURE FIRE
FEBRUARY 11TH, 2008
On Monday, February 11, 2008 at approximately 3:45 PM, the Great Neck Vigilant Fire Company was again called upon to respond to the South for mutual aid to the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department at the scene of a house fire. Deputy Chief Pitzer of the MLFD was the first person to respond and requested a Firefighter Assistance Team (FAST) from the Vigilant Fire Company to respond to 213 Garden Street in the Village of Thomaston to assist at the scene of a house fire.
The Vigilant Fire Company responded with ladder 8312 under the command of Chief of Department Scott MacDonald and Deputy Chief Meade assumed command of the members as the M-LFD members extinguished a small house fire. All units were back in service by 5:00 PM.
Description By Captain
Joshua Forst. Photos Taken By
Joe Oginski.
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