Wednesday, April 17, 2013  Thoughts and prayers today to the people of West, Texas and The West Texas Volunteer Fire Department who lost 6 volunteers in last nights fire and explosion in a fertilizer plant. R.I.P. brothers and thank you for your service.

Saturday, April 6, 2013  It is with deep regret The Huntington Manor Fire Department announces that Robert Kostello, 42 year active member of the Hose Company has answered his last alarm. Rest in peace Bob and thank you for your service.

Thursday, March 21, 2013 20:44 On Thursday evening March 21st at 20:44 hrs the Huntington Manor Fire Department responded to a reported kitchen fire at 46 Deepdale Drive in South Huntington. Arriving within 3 minutes, Asst Chief Frank McQuade (2-4-31) transmitted the working fire. Under the command of Chief of Department Fred Steenson Jr (2-4-30)  2 lines were stretched to the front door off of first due engine 2-4-3. First due ladder 2-4-6 laddered the roof and provided ventilation. The fire was quickly knocked down with the kitchen being totaled and extension into the family room. During the search of the house the family dog was found by firefighter Scott Rubcewich on the 2nd floor suffering from burns and smoke inhalation. The dog was given oxygen with a special pet mask and transported to a local animal hospital where he was admitted with burns and smoke inhalation. Town of Huntington Fire Marshall was requested to the scene and the fire was ruled to be accidental due to cooking. Melville Fire Department provided R.I.T. duties while Huntington Fire Department provided coverage at Manors main. All units were back in service at 22:10 hours.

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Photos by Alex VanSantvoord  www.fdactionshots.com

Story Photo by Mark Oshinsky.

Saturday, March 9, 2013  Clocks move ahead 1 hour Saturday night. Now is a good time to change you smoke and carbon monoxide detectors batteries!

Saturday, February 16, 2013  On Saturday morning February 16th when most teenagers would rather be sleeping 16 members of the Huntington Manor Fire Department Explorer Post 1650 were practicing their firefighting skills. Led by advisors, Captain Chuck Brady, Karen Blackburn, Mike Booher, Lou Agista and Ron Schankin, the explorers did Scott Pak familarization, maze and firefighter removal drills. The explorer program is made up of over 20 youth aged 13-18. Many explorers have gone on to become members of the department!
 
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Photos by Ron Schankin

Monday, February 11, 2013 13:55


On Monday afternoon February 11th The Huntington Manor Fire Department responded to The Shops at Walt Whitman for a reported gas leak. First Assistant Chief Frank McQuade arrived and determined that a backhoe had ruptured a 1 1/2 inch high pressure natural gas line. Readings were taken inside the mall which revealed high levels of gas. The mall was evacuated and fans were used to vent the building. Due to the expansion and construction at the mall, National Grid had trouble locating a shutoff valve and had to clamp the line.
 
Photos by Ron Schankin
 
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Friday, February 8, 2013 10:00 On Friday February 8th at 10:00 AM just as the blizzard of 2013 was getting started, The Huntington Manor Fire Department was alerted to a structure fire at 36 9th Ave. in Huntington Station. Arriving first on scene 3rd Assistant Chief Jon Hoffmann confirmed the working fire. The fire was located to the rear of the house on the 1st and 2nd floors. Under command of 1st Assistant Chief Frank McQuade an interior attack was established with three 1 3/4 lines. Manor was assisted by The Huntington Fire Department and Greenlawn Fire Department provided the R.I.T. Two firefighters were slightly injured and transported by Huntington Community First Aid Squad. The Suffolk County P.D. arson squad and Town of Huntington Fire Marshall are investigating the cause of the blaze.

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Photos courtesy of Jack Italiano III and Ray Ryan

Tuesday, January 29, 2013 14:33 The Huntington Manor Fire Department responded to a report of smoke from a house at 16A Cottage Court in Huntington Station. Arriving first on scene 3rd Assistant Chief Jon Hoffmann confirmed a working fire. According to witnesses it appeared the fire started when a tree fell onto the electrical wires feeding the house. Once power to the house was secured the fire was extinguished . Assisting Manor was  Huntington Fire Department and Huntington Community First Aid Squad provided a standby at the scene. Melville Fire Department stood by at Manor headquarters. First Assistant Chief Frank McQuade was in charge at the scene. Suffolk County Arson Squad and Town of Huntington Fire Marshals are investigating the exact cause.


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