On Friday, July 2nd, 2010 at 1609 hours, Manhasset-Lakeville F.D. Companies 4 and 5 were toned out to in front of Company 5’s firehouse for wires burning. Deputy Chief Pitzer (8704), Ladder 8743, and Engine 8711-acting-8740 responded, as well as manpower from Company 5. LIPA was notified to respond and all units were placed on a Signal 13.

While returning to Great Neck at 1631 hours, DC8704 notified the dispatcher that NCPD units were being sent to a reported house fire at 2 Estates Terrace North in the Estates II Condominiums off Searingtown Road. The dispatcher told the Chief that they had just received the call from FireCom and that they would be sending Companies 1, 2, 3, and the Ambulance Unit. DC8704 also instructed Ladder 8743 and Engine 8711-acting-8740 to respond. While en-route, the dispatcher notified DC8704 that “NCPD is on the scene confirming a working fire”. DC8704 arrived on the scene a minute later and transmitted a Signal 10 for heavy fire in a 1 ½ story semi-attached private dwelling.

On Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010 at 1650 hrs, Manhasset-Lakeville F.D. Company #2, Heavy Rescue 8730, Rescue 8757, and the Ambulance Unit were toned out to a motor vehicle accident with entrapment on the Northern State Parkway at Shelter Rock Road. Deputy Chiefs Dillon (8701), Pisani (8702), Pitzer (8704), and Farrone (8705) were all on the road within minutes of the alarm, and were advised by dispatch that the Hurst tool was being requested though FireCom.

Deputy Chief Dillon was the first unit to arrive on the scene and advised that the driver was heavily pinned in the vehicle and that the NCPD's Emergency Services Unit was on scene operating their extrication equipment. Engine 8725, Rescue 8757, Heavy Rescue 8730, Ambulance 8767, and EMS Fly Car 8799 all responded to the alarm, and upon the arrival of Rescue 8757, their cutters were placed into operation to assist the multiple NCPD Emergency Service Units which had responded to the scene and were using spreaders and rams to help free the occupant.

M-LFD and NCPD units worked side by side for approximately twenty minutes to free the trapped driver. Once extricated, the patient was taken to North Shore University Hospital by NCPD Ambulance 2366.

On Thursday, May 27th, 2010, Manhasset-Lakeville 1st Deputy Chief James Dillon, Co#3 Captain Keith Blacknall, Co#1 Lieutenant Alex November, and Co#4 Firefighter Jon Mehr demonstrated summer barbecuing safety and cooking tips. The segment was filmed by Newsday and can be viewed by clicking here or on the screen shot below.

On Monday, April 26th at 0443 hours, Manhasset-Lakeville F.D. Companies 1, 2 and 3 were toned out to 1900 Northern Boulevard (Daffy’s) for a reported building fire. Deputy Chief Pitzer (8704) was the first unit to respond, followed immediately by Chief of Department Dugger (8703), and Deputy Chiefs Dillon (8701) and Farrone (8705). All four M-LFD Chiefs were advised that the NCPD units were on scene reporting “heavy smoke and possibly flames coming from the building”.

Deputy Chief Pitzer (8704) was the first unit to arrive on scene and transmitted a Signal 10 for a working fire in a commercial building. He reported that heavy smoke and flames were visible out the front of the building, and also requested that Company 4 be special-called to the scene for their ladder trucks.

On Friday, April 16th, 2010 at 1914 hours, M-LFD Companies 1 and 2 were toned out to 285 Sparrow Drive in the Estate I Condominiums off Searingtown Road for a reported house fire. Deputy Chiefs Pitzer (8704) and Pisani (8702) were the first units to respond and were advised by dispatch that FireCom had received a call from a neighbor stating that the house next door was on fire. Deputy Chief Pitzer (8704) arrived on the scene within minutes and immediately transmitted a Signal 10 for a working house fire with heavy fire showing.

Engine 8711 was the first piece of apparatus to arrive on the scene and quickly stretched a 1” ¾ hose line through the front door and made an aggressive push on the heavy fire that was quickly spreading throughout the house. The crews of Quint 8728 and Tower Ladder 8724 performed primary searches and ventilated the house, while a second 1” ¾ hose line was stretched off Engine 8711 by crews from Companies 1 and 3. A total of three hose lines were stretched, but only two were operated. All searches were negative and the Nassau County Fire Marshal’s office was notified for an immediate investigation.

Other units on the scene included Deputy Chiefs Dillon (8701) and Farrone (8705), Rescue 8713, Engine 8735, Heavy Rescue 8730, Ambulances 8767 and 8769, and EMS Fly Car 8799. The Port Washington Fire Department responded as a F.A.S.T with Rescue 8522, and M-LFD Companies 4 and 5 were placed on stand-by. The corrected address of the fire was 286 Estates Terrace South. All units were released from the scene by 1st Deputy Chief Dillon (8701) within two hours.

On Thursday, April 8th, 2010 the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department held elections to elect new Chief Officers as well as new Department Fiscal Officers. The outgoing Chief of Department, Michael F. Uttaro, was honored for his nine years of service as a Chief Officer, and 1st Deputy Chief Kyle Dugger was sworn in by Commissioner Barranco as the 40th Chief of the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department. Ex-Captain Michael Farrone of Company 5 was elected and sworn in as the Department’s new 4th Deputy Chief.

Additionally, outgoing Department President Dario Duque was honored for his years of service as a Department Fiscal Officer, and the new Department President Anthony Lotruglio was sworn in as his successor by Commissioner Morris. Michael Ward of Company 5 was elected as the new Department Sergeant-at-Arms.

Congratulations and best of luck to all of the incoming and outgoing officers with their new positions!

On Friday, April 2nd, 2010 at 1445 hours, Manhasset-Lakeville F.D. Companies 4 and 5 were toned out to in front of 1490 Union Turnpike for a reported vehicle fire. Deputy Chief Pisani (8702) was the first unit to respond, quickly followed by Engine 8740. M-LFD Ambulance Unit Capt. Genser arrived on the scene and notified dispatch of a working car fire just as DC8702 was arriving on the scene. Engine 8740 arrived seconds later, stretched a 1” ¾ hose line, and extinguished the fully-involved vehicle.

While Engine 8740 was operating at the vehicle fire, Ladder 8743 and Engine 8758 were redirected to a stuck occupied elevator around the block at 2001 Marcus Avenue. One occupant was removed and all units from both alarms were released.

On Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010 at 1637 hours Manhasset-Lakeville F.D. Companies 4 and 5 were toned out to in front of 410 Lakeville Road. Engine 8740 was the first unit to respond and was advised that multiple calls were being received reporting a working car fire. Engine 8758 arrived on the scene first and confirmed a working car fire. Two 1” ¾ hose lines were used to extinguish the fully-involved vehicle, and both units were released from scene by Captain 4 within twenty minutes.

On Sunday, March 7th, 2010 at 2255 hours, Manhasset-Lakeville F.D. Companies 2 and 3 were toned out to 96 Grandview Avenue for a reported house fire. Deputy Chief Pitzer (8704) was the first unit to respond to the alarm, and was advised that multiple calls were received reporting a fire at that location with a possible person trapped in the basement. Hearing this, Deputy Chief Pitzer (8704) immediately requested that an additional fire company (Company 1) and the Ambulance Unit be added to the original response.

Deputy Chief Pitzer (8704) arrived on the scene two minutes later and immediately transmitted a Signal 10 for a working house fire. He advised incoming units that there was heavy fire in the basement of a two-story private dwelling with a confirmed person trapped in the basement, and that he was attempting to make entry to search for the trapped victim. Upon hearing this transmission, Chief of Department Uttaro (8705) requested a General Alarm for all five Manhasset-Lakeville fire companies respond to the scene.

Engine 8735 was the first piece of apparatus to arrive on the scene and secured a hydrant in front of the fire building, then stretched a 1” ¾ hose line and began knocking down fire that was blowing out the front door and proceeded to advance the hose line into the foyer section of the house. The crew on the first hose line was met with heavy fire extending from the basement staircase, so they held back the fire while a second 1” ¾ hose line was stretched and advanced to extinguish the fire on the first floor. Once the second hose line extinguished the bulk of the fire on the first floor, the first hose line made a hard push down the basement stairs to extinguish the seat of the fire.

Two additional hose lines were stretched, one of which made a push through an exterior basement entrance located on the exposure two side of the house. Crews from Manhasset-Lakeville Companies 1, 2 and 4 laddered the house, V.E.S.’ed via second floor windows, and performed primary and secondary searches throughout. The fire was under control within an hour and then followed by an extensive overhaul period.

Sadly, the victim and two dogs perished in the fire. The Nassau County Fire Marshal’s office was requested to the scene for immediate investigation, and all units were released from the scene by 0300 hours by Chief of Department Uttaro (8705).

On Saturday, March 6th, 2010 at 0105 hours, M-LFD Companies 2 and 3 were toned out to 12 Pond Hill Road. Deputy Chief Pisani (8702) was the first unit to respond and was advised that multiple calls were being received reporting an apartment fire, and that NCPD units were on the scene confirming a working fire. With that information, the dispatcher re-toned out the alarm adding M-LFD Company 1 and the Ambulance Unit to the original response.

Multiple units arrived on the scene, and upon the arrival of Chief of Department Uttaro (8705), a Signal 10 was transmitted for a working apartment fire. A 1” ¾ hose line was stretched off of Quint 8728 and the fire was quickly knocked down and was contained to one bedroom on the second floor of a two-story apartment building. The crew of Tower Ladder 8724 performed searches and overhauled the fire apartment, while the crews of Engines 8725 and 8735 helped stretch hose and check for extension in the adjoining apartments.

The fire was placed under control within fifteen minutes and all units were released from the scene by Chief of Department Uttaro (8705) within an hour. The Port Washington Fire Department responded to the scene as a F.A.S.T. with Heavy Rescue 8522, and the Nassau County Fire Marshal’s office was notified for an immediate investigation.

On Sunday, February 14th, 2010 at 1546 hours, Manhasset-Lakeville Company 5 was dispatched to the westbound Northern State Parkway just west of Lakeville Road to assist the New York State Police with a dog that had become stranded on an iced-over pond off the roadway. Deputy Chiefs Dillon (8701) and Pisani (8702) were the first units to arrive on the scene and immediately requested Rescue 8713 from Company 1 for their cold-water rescue suits and inflatable boat, as well as the Ambulance Unit.

Four members donned Mustang cold-water rescue suits in an attempt to rescue the dog, and after almost two hours they were able to force the stubborn dog to the shore where it was secured with the help of the Nassau County Police ESB. One Manhasset-Lakeville firefighter was transported to North Shore University Hospital for a minor dog bit sustained while securing the dog, and all units were released from the scene within two hours by Chief of Department Uttaro (8705).

On Monday, February 1st, 2010 at 1154 hours, Companies 1 and 2 of the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department were toned out to a reported house fire at 73 Locust Place in Manhasset. 4th Deputy Chief Pisani (8702) was the first unit to respond and was advised by the dispatcher that numerous calls were being received for a house fire. 1st Deputy Chief Dugger (8703) responded immediately after Deputy Chief Pisani (8702), and upon hearing that multiple calls were being received, requested that Company 3 and the Ambulance Unit be added to the original alarm response.

Deputy Chief Pisani (8702) arrived on the scene and reported “smoke showing”. A minute later, after opening the front door and being met with heavy black smoke banked down throughout the home, Deputy Chief Pisani (8702) transmitted a Signal 10 for a working house fire. At this time the dispatcher also advised 8702 that there were possibly people inside the house.

Engine 8711 was the first piece of apparatus to respond and arrived on the scene within a minute. The crew stretched a 1” ¾ hose line to the front door, while Co #1 Lt. McCann and 8702 began searching for the seat of the fire. After a quick search, the seat of the fire was located in the basement, and Co #1 Lt. McCann requested the hose line off of Engine 8711 to the basement. Engine 8711’s nozzle team knocked down the bulk of the fire in the basement, while Quint 8728 arrived on the scene and began performing searches and ventilation.

The fire had made its way into openings in the basement ceiling and walls and extended to the first floor, and partially to the second floor. Heavy fire was found blowing out the rear of the first floor and a second 1” ¾ hose line was stretched off Quint 8728 to extinguish fire on the first floor, and a third hose line was stretched off Engine 8711 to cover the rest of the house. M-LFD crews removed several animals which were found throughout the house while searching.

When the Signal 10 was transmitted, M-LFD Companies 4 and 5 were placed on stand-by. Shortly after being on stand-by, Company 4 was requested for an additional ladder truck to the scene and responded with Ladder 8743, and Company 5 responded to an automatic alarm on Great Neck Road in Zone 4. The Port Washington Fire Department responded as a F.A.S.T. with Rescue 8522, and the Nassau County Fire Marshal’s Office was notified for an immediate investigation. All units were released from the scene by Deputy Chief Dugger (8703) within two and a half hours.

On Friday, January 22nd, 2010, at 0103 hours, M-LFD Company 5, Heavy Rescue 8730, and the Ambulance Unit were toned out to the westbound Long Island Expressway, west of New Hyde Park Road, for a reported motor vehicle accident with overturn and fire. Chief of Department Uttaro (8705) and Deputy Chief Pisani (8702) were on the road within minutes, and were followed by numerous M-LFD units.

When the first unit arrived on the scene, an overturn of one vehicle was confirmed with no fire or entrapment. The crews from M-LFD Companies 3 and 5 stabilized the vehicles involved in the accident, while members of the M-LFD Ambulance Unit and the NCPD Ambulance Bureau treated and transported the aided to North Shore University Hospital. All Units were released from the scene within twenty minutes.

** M-LFD BLOOD DRIVE **

The Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department, North Lakeville and Lakeville Estates Civic Associations will be hosting a blood drive on Thursday, January 28th, 2010 from 2:00PM–8:00PM at the M-LFD Company 5 firehouse on 78th Avenue in New Hyde Park.

Eligibility Criteria:

Bring ID with signature or photo.

Minimum weight 110 lbs.

Age 16–75 (16yr old must have parental permission; 76+ need doctor's note)

Eat well (low fat) & drink fluids

No tattoos within the past 12 months

Your donation will help to save up to THREE lives. Our community hospitals need your help. Please share this lifesaving gift!

On Saturday, January 16th, at 1915 hours, M-LFD Company 1 and the Ambulance Unit were dispatched to the intersection of Northern Boulevard and Shelter Rock Road for a reported motor vehicle accident with car fire. Deputy Chiefs Pitzer (8704) and Dillon (8701) were the first units to respond and were advised that Engine 8740 was added to the response because they had a full crew in quarters.

Upon the arrival of the first due units, a one-car accident was found on Shelter Rock Road, south of Northern Boulevard with no fire. Units from M-LFD Company 1 handled a large spill in the roadway, and the crew of Ambulance 8767 transported the aided to North Shore University Hospital. All units were released from the scene within fifteen minutes.

On Thursday, December 31st, 2009 at 0845 hours, a busy day began for the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department, with Companies 3, 5 and the Ambulance Unit being dispatched to the Westbound Northern State Parkway between New Hyde Park Road and Lakeville Road for a reported motor vehicle accident with entrapment and pedestrian struck.

Due to road icing and snow cover, numerous roads in the M-LFD district were shut down out of caution. Deputy Chief Dugger (8703) was the first unit on the road and advised all incoming units to enter off of Lakeville Road for the best access to the accident. Upon his arrival, DC8703 confirmed a pin and instructed incoming Heavy Rescue 8730 and Engine 8758 that their Hurst tools would be needed, and advised both incoming M-LFD Ambulances that there were two aided on scene.

Upon arrival, the Hurst spreader and cutter tools were quickly put into operation to extricate one victim while the crew of Ambulance 8769 attended to the pedestrian struck, who had gotten out of their car after a one car accident and was subsequently hit by another vehicle on the parkway. To ensure the safety of members operating during the extrication, the westbound lanes of the Northern State Parkway were entirely shut down.

Other units on scene included M-LFD EMS Fly Car 8799 and Ambulance 8767. One trauma patient was transported to North Shore University Hospital by A8769, and another by NCPD A2356. All units were released from the scene in about twenty minutes.

During this alarm, and throughout the rest of the morning hours, the M-LFD was notified for numerous other motor vehicle accidents.

On Friday, December 4th, 2009 at 1455 hours, Manhasset-Lakeville F.D. Companies 4 and 5 were dispatched to Lakeville Road and the South Service Road of the Long Island Expressway for a reported vehicle fire. While units were responding to the call, they were updated by the dispatcher that Lake Success P.D. units were confirming a working truck fire.

Engines 8740, 8758 and 8756 arrived on the scene within minutes and extinguished a fire in the engine compartment of a Hostess delivery truck. No Twinkies, Cup Cakes or Ding Dongs were harmed by the fire, and all units were released from the scene by Chief of Department Michael Uttaro (8705) within twenty-five minutes.

On Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009 at 1440 hours, Manhasset-Lakeville F.D. Companies 3, 5 and the Ambulance Unit were dispatched to Marcus Avenue in the vicinity of the baseball field for a reported motor vehicle accident with entrapment. EMS Fly Car 8799 and Heavy Rescue 8730 were the first units to respond to the call and were advised that Lake Success PD units were on the scene confirming a motor vehicle accident with entrapment.

EMS Fly Car 8799 was the first unit to arrive on the scene and confirmed a one-car accident with one occupant pinned inside of the vehicle requiring extrication. Heavy Rescue 8730 arrived on the scene a minute later and immediately stabilized the vehicle and put their Hurst tool equipment to work. NCPD ESB was also on the scene and worked side-by-side with M-LFD members to free the trapped occupant from the vehicle. The extrication was more involved than usual due to the fact that the occupant’s feet were wrapped in metal from the impact of the collision making for a challenging situation. Once removed from the vehicle, the occupant was transported to North Shore University Hospital.

Other units on the scene include Engines 8735 and 8733, Rescue 8757, and Ambulance 8767. All units were released from scene by Captain 4 within twenty-five minutes.

The Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department hosted a "Home Safety Seminar" on Monday, November 9th, 2009 at 7:30pm at The Inn at Great Neck for the Great Neck Co-Op/Condo Council. The seminar covered fire safety in apartment complexes, and was presented by M-LFD Deputy Chief James A. Dillon, who is a 33-year member of the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department, and also serves as a Lieutenant in the New York City Fire Department.

Deputy Chief Dillon instructed residents on general fire safety in Co-Op and Condo apartments and buildings, in addition to answering questions regarding the fire in the 5 Schenck Avenue apartment building on March 25th, 2009.

On Sunday, November 8th, 2009 at 1306 hours, M-LFD Company #2 and the Ambulance Unit were toned out to an address on Fourth Street in Manhasset for a reported “car into a house”. Chief of Department Uttaro (8705) and Ladder 8743, returning from a previous alarm, responded immediately, followed quickly by Ambulances 8767, 8769 and EMS Fly Car 8799.

Once on the scene, units came across a sedan that’s driver side was pinned against the entrance to a home on Fourth Street in a very unusual position. It was determined by the crew of Ladder 8743 that vehicle extrication would not be required to remove the patient, and that the vehicle could be safely “pulled off” of the entrance. Chief Uttaro requested that Heavy Rescue 8730 and Rescue 8757 be added to the alarm, for the use of their heavy-duty winches, while M-LFD Ambulance Unit members began providing patient care to the injured driver.

Upon the arrival of Heavy Rescue 8730, members were able to pull the vehicle off of the entrance to the home, which allowed the Ambulance Unit personnel to remove the trapped patient and transport them to North Shore University Hospital. Rescue 8757 also responded, and all units were released from the scene within twenty minutes.