FDNY News- Safety, Honors

Published: July 03, 2014 The FDNY Reminds all New Yorkers to be Safe this July 4 Macy’s July 4 Fireworks display Independence Day is a great time to gather with friends and family and celebrate the season, but the FDNY wants all New Yorkers to remember to be safe as well. Fireworks The handling and selling of fireworks is illegal in the state of NY, and can result in hefty fines or imprisonment. In 2014, FDNY fire marshals already have arrested 14 people in possession of illegal fireworks worth nearly $17,000. Each year in the United States approximately 10,000 people are medically treated for fireworks-related injuries. Almost half occur in children under 14-years-old. You can call 311 or 911 for more information or to make an anonymous report. Barbeque Before Using Your Grill - Check the tubes that lead into the burner for any blockage from insects or food grease. Push any blockage through to the main part of the burner. - Check the propane hoses for cracking, brittleness, holes and leaks. NEVER use a flame to check for gas leaks. - Inspect the propane tank. If it has dents, gouges, bulges, corrosion, leakage, or excessive rust, return the tank to the propane gas distributor. - Move propane hoses as far as possible from hot surfaces and dripping grease. - Position the grill in an open area at least 10 feet away from buildings, railings and out from under eaves and overhanging branches. - Have a qualified service provider make all repairs – do not attempt it yourself  When Using Your Grill - Grills must be used outside ONLY and NEVER in an enclosed area (i.e. a trailer, tent, house or garage). - Use barbecue utensils with long handles to avoid burns and splatters. - Wear short or tight fitting sleeves and use flame-retardant mitts. - Never leave a lit grill unattended. Have a garden hose/bucket of sand nearby to extinguish flare-ups. - It is illegal to store or use a propane grill and use a charcoal grill on the roof of any building or on the terrace/balcony of an apartment building. Propane Tanks - Propane tanks should be secured in an upright position in the back seat of your car or bed of your truck, with transportation plugs on the outlet valve connection. - Avoid having passengers in the car, especially children. Never leave a propane tank unattended in your car. - Never store a propane tank indoors or below ground level. - When the propane tank is connected, the grill must be kept outside ONLY. - When not in use, the propane tank valve must be turned to the OFF or CLOSED. Published: July 02, 2014 EMS Members Honored at Mount Sinai Queens Recognition Ceremony (L to R) EMT Sandra Butler; Captain Jeanette Otero, Station 46; Paramedic Kenny Cheng; Captain Eric McNeice, Station 45; EMT Brian Morrissey; Capt. Joseph Lomino, Station 49; Chief Rosario Terranova, Division 4; Israel Miranda. The FDNY’s Bureau of EMS helped celebrate Mount Sinai Hospital’s 15th anniversary in Queens this June, and took time to honor their own, as three members were named Persons of the Year. Paramedic Kenny Cheng and EMTs Sandra Butler and Brian Morrissey received the award based on excellence in patient care, contributing to the good operation of their station, represent the Department in a positive light and going above and beyond the call of duty. “These men and women are dedicated members of the FDNY; they are examples of what service is all about and we are glad to be able to recognize them,” Division 4 Chief Rosario Terranova said. EMT Sandra Butler, Station 46, started her career with the FDNY in July 2004. She has been an active participant in making changes to improve working conditions, morale and appearance at Station 46, all while serving as a mentor to new employees. She also organizes numerous Department events, including the 2013 Elmhurst Hospital Toy Drive for critically ill children and a blood drive during the 2014 EMS Week celebration in May. EMT Brian Morrissey, who started working for the Department in October 2012, continually conducts himself in a professional manner, projecting pride and compassion. He maintains morale amongst his co-workers at Station 49, and is well respected for his diligence and approachable demeanor.   EMT Morrissey is dedicated to providing pre-hospital care to the Astoria community and maintains a great relationship with other emergency staff.  In the future, he is inspired to grow within the Department and hopes to become a paramedic and instructor at the EMS Academy. Paramedic Kenny Cheng began his career with the Bureau of EMS in 2008 as an EMT.  He became a paramedic in 2009, and works out of Station 45 in Queens. Paramedic Cheng is known for his outstanding work and works as a mentor for new paramedics. He assists his officers and peers without hesitation, and his warm and professional demeanor, skill and passion, serve as an example to all those working alongside of him.