Thermal Imaging Cameras
Alert Pagers
Defibrillators
The Blue Light
Smoke Detectors
CO Detectors
Tips To Help Your Responders
 The Hauppauge Fire District has purchased and is placing into service Five (5) new Thermal Imaging Cameras to provide increased Rescue and Firefighting capability for the Hauppauge Fire Department
The new Eagle X is a compact, durable and light weight hand-held thermal imaging camera for fire service, police, security, hazmat and industrial applications. Scott designed the Eagle X by drawing on the input of a wide variety of end users. That input called for a simple to operate, cost-effective tool that provides clear and crisp thermal imaging.
- The Eagle X is a fast-attack camera intended to be hand-carried by firefighters and others required to respond quickly to emergency situations. The camera may also be easily carried on a shoulder strap.
- Featuring a streamlined and ergonomic design, the Eagle X weighs just 2.6 pounds.
- A large format 3.5 inch diagonal LCD displays highly detailed and clear images to the user. This is an important feature because the more detailed the image, the more visual information the user is provided when sizing up a situation.
- The Eagle X features “Image-on-Demand,” an instant-on function that reactivates a camera in standby by simply pressing the trigger finger button. This feature permits the user to conserve battery power, while allowing for immediate image activation.
- The camera’s comfortable “V” shaped handle is designed for sure-grip handling of the camera and ease of use with gloved hands.
  The Hauppauge Fire District in their continuing effort to provide cutting edge technologies to assist its firefighters has purchased and provided the most current equipment available to update its alarm communications equipment. The Fire Department membership has been provided with the latest radio paging device (Minitor V) and home amplifier/charger manufactured by Motorola Inc. This equipment will greatly enhance the reliability and capabilities of the Hauppauge Fire Department alarm network insuring that members of the Fire Department are alerted no matter what their location in the Fire District and the immediate surrounding communities.
 The Hauppauge Fire Department has become one of the first
non-ambulance fire departments in the area to begin using Automated External Defibrillators.
Under a program approved by the Board of Fire Commissioners and implemented by Chief Gagliardi, the
H.F.D.
has purchased 9 Lifepak 500 AED Defibrillators.
A.E.D.s have been placed in each chief's car, the Fire
Marshal's car, on the first due engine from the main house & each
sub-station and on the Technical Rescue truck. Another unit has been placed
in the department gym.
One of the leading causes of firefighter deaths at fire scenes
is heart attack. The A.E.D.s give us a better chance to save the life of a
stricken firefighter. The A.E.D.s will also be used to help heart attack victims at accident scenes,
disasters, etc.
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FOR THE OPERATOR OF A MOTOR VEHICLE TO FOLLOW AN AUTHORIZED FIRE
EMERGENCY VEHICLE THAT IS DISPLAYING AT LEAST ONE EMERGENCY LIGHT, IN THE
SAME LANE OR IN AN ADJACENT LANE AT A DISTANCE CLOSER THAN 200 FEET
( Vehicle and Traffic Law Sec 1217 ).
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FOR THE OPERATOR OF A MOTOR VEHICLE TO DRIVE INTO OR PARK HIS OR HER
VEHICLE WITHIN THE BLOCK OR, WHERE THERE IS NO BLOCK, WITHIN 1000 FEET OF
WHERE SUCH FIRE VEHICLE HAS STOPPED TO ANSWER AN ALARM ( Vehicle and Traffic
Law Sec 1217 ).
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FOR THE OPERATOR OF A MOTOR VEHICLE TO DRIVE OVER ANY UNPROTECTED FIRE
HOSE AT THE SCENE OF A FIRE ( Vehicle and Traffic Law Sec 1218 ).
( For complete wording of each section,
please refer to the N.Y.S. VTL ).
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That upon the approach of an authorized
emergency vehicle ( police, fire, ambulance, etc. ) displaying at least one
emergency light and when sounding an audible signal ( siren, air horns ) the
driver of every other motor vehicle shall yield the right of way and shall
immediately drive to a position parallel to and as close as possible to the
right hand edge or curb of the roadway, or to either edge of a one way three
or more lanes in width, clear of any intersection and shall stop and remain
in such position until the authorized emergency vehicle has passed. (
Vehicle and Traffic Law Sec 1144 ).
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That if you park in front of a hydrant, sprinkler connection or in a
fire zone, you are not only subject to a summons, but your car may be
damaged if the fire department needs emergency access to the area
being blocked by your car.
Why are we telling you this ? Because many motorists
either aren't familiar with the law and / or they don't use any common sense
when driving.
- Don't tailgate a fire truck - the driver may have to stop
suddenly. Stay back at least 200 feet and be alert.
- When you observe a fire truck that is displaying flashing
lights and sounding its siren, safely get out of the way.
If it is coming up behind you, pull over and let it pass
- and watch for more emergency vehicles. There may be more
trucks or chiefs vehicles behind it.
- Don't try to drive down a block where fire trucks are
working. It is ILLEGAL
and it is DANGEROUS.
Use another route.
- Don't even think of trying to drive over fire hose. You
can damage the hose and jeopardize the lives of the firefighters
who are counting on the water supply from that hose.
- Don't be lazy - park your car legally. The few seconds
you save by illegally parking in a fire zone, in front of
a hydrant or in front of a fire department connection leaves
you open to an expensive fine and potential damage to your
car.
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New information about Smoke Detectors |
Smoke alarms aren't new. The technology has been around since the
1960s. The single-station, battery-powered smoke alarm, similar to
the one we know today, became available to consumers in the 1970s.
NFPA estimates that 93% of U.S. homes have at least one smoke
alarm. They save so many lives that most states have laws requiring
them in residential dwellings. So, why is all the attention being paid to
smoke alarms this Fire Prevention Week? (more...)
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When and why your Smoke Detector should be changed |
Smoke alarms are one of the most important safety features of your
home. Properly installed, working smoke alarms will give you the early
warning you need to safely escape from a fire. But how do you make
sure your alarms are working? One important way is to replace them
after 10 years. (more...)
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BUY, INSTALL AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN A
CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR.
MAKE SURE YOUR HEATING SYSTEM IS PROPERLY INSPECTED AND MAINTAINED ON A REGULAR
BASIS.
NEVER USE YOUR BARBECUE IN YOUR HOME OR IN A CONFINED SPACE.
NEVER ALLOW YOUR CAR TO IDLE IN YOUR GARAGE.
IF YOUR CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR ACTIVATES, GET EVERYONE OUT OF THE HOUSE AND
CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT FROM A NEIGHBORS HOUSE. DO NOT RE-ENTER THE HOME.
WE WILL RESPOND WITH THE PROPER EQUIPMENT AND CHECK YOUR HOME FOR CARBON
MONOXIDE.
Please note - Carbon Monoxide detectors DO
NOT detect smoke or fire and Smoke Detectors
DO NOT detect Carbon Monoxide. You can
purchase combination units that perform both life saving functions.
| What
you and your family should know about Carbon Monoxide |
Carbon monoxide (CO) is an invisible, odorless, colorless gas
created
when fossil fuels (such as gasoline, wood, coal, propane, oil, and methane)
burn incompletely. In the home, heating and cooking equipment are
possible sources of CO. Vehicles or generators running in an attached
garage could also produce dangerous levels of CO.
However, consumers can protect themselves against CO poisoning by
installing CO alarms inside their homes; by properly installing, using,
venting, and maintaining heating and cooking equipment; and by being
cautious with vehicles or generators in attached garages.
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MAKE SURE YOUR ADDRESS IS CLEARLY
DISPLAYED AND THAT IT IS CLEARLY VISIBLE FROM THE ROADWAY. USE NUMBERS THAT ARE AT LEAST 4 INCHES HIGH.IF YOU HAVE YOUR ADDRESS
ON A MAIL BOX AT THE CURB, MAKE SURE YOU DISPLAY THE NUMBER ON BOTH SIDES OF
THE MAIL BOX.
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IF YOU HAVE CALLED THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT, THE POLICE OR AN AMBULANCE FOR AN EMERGENCY AT YOUR HOME, TRY TO
HAVE SOMEONE WAITING FOR THEM IN FRONT OF YOUR HOUSE.
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AT NIGHT, TURN ON YOUR OUTSIDE
LIGHTS TO MAKE IT EASIER FOR EMERGENCY RESPONDERS TO SEE YOUR ADDRESS.
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IF YOU HAVE CALLED TO REPORT A FIRE
OR CARBON MONOXIDE EMERGENCY, EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE ALREADY EVACUATED THE
PREMISES. CALLS TO THE FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR THIS TYPE OF EMERGENCY SHOULD BE
MADE EITHER FROM A NEIGHBORS HOUSE OR OUTSIDE THE BUILDING USING A CELL
PHONE OR A PORTABLE PHONE. NEVER REMAIN INSIDE
A BUILDING THAT IS ON FIRE OR WHERE THERE MAY BE CARBON MONOXIDE PRESENT.
TO CONTACT THE HAUPPAUGE FIRE
DEPARTMENT, DIAL 265 - 1500. BY CALLING
THIS NUMBER, YOU WILL SPEAK DIRECTLY WITH OUR DISPATCHER. THIS IS
THE PERSON WHO WILL TRANSMIT THE ALARM. YOU CAN ALSO REACH OUR DISPATCHER BY
DIALING 911. WE ARE NOW TIED INTO THE NEW ENHANCED 911 SYSTEM WHICH MEANS
YOUR CALL SHOULD BE IMMEDIATELY
TRANSFERRED TO US BY THE POLICE COMMUNICATIONS OPERATOR. THIS IS A VAST
IMPROVEMENT OVER THE OLD 911 SYSTEM WHICH RESULTED IN DISPATCHING DELAYS FOR
US.
Fire Marshal Gottlieb
has found an excellent web site that provides information
about home fire sprinkler systems. If you think smoke detectors
are a good idea, you need to see this....and take the time
to watch the video - it's excellent. Home sprinklers -
a great lifesaving and property saving investment.
Click here to
visit the Home Fire Sprinklers web site (
Come on back when you're done ).
Centuries ago, when
a courageous band of crusaders known as the Knights of St. John fought the
Saracens to win back the holy land, they encountered a new weapon unknown to
European warriors - fire.
When hundreds of comrades risked their lives to rescue others
and extinguish fires, they became the first firefighters and were awarded a badge
of honor - a cross similar to the one firefighters wear today. Since the Knights
of St. John had lived on a small island named Malta, the cross became known as
the Maltese Cross.
This cross is a symbol of protection and represents the fire
service ideals of saving lives and extinguishing fires.
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