Funeral Services Set For Beloved Deer Park Firefighter

The Deer Park community is mourning the loss of a beloved firefighter who died on May 6, the Deer Park Fire Department has confirmed. On Monday, officials from Chief Robert Macaluso's office announced Daniel Agababian's passing on Facebook, writing: "The Chief's office is deeply saddened to announce the passing of a dedicated 30-year member, Firefighter Daniel Agababian. Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the loss of a true and valued member of our firefighting family. Details to follow. Our thoughts and prayers are with Firefighter Agababian’s family, friends, and all those who had the honor of knowing him." Chief Robert Macaluso was not immediately available for comment. Agababian's obituary reads: "Daniel M. Agababian, a dedicated son and father who spent over 30 years as a Deer Park volunteer firefighter, has sadly passed away on May 6, 2024."
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His Dad Was a New York City Firefighter and Jets Ticketholder Who Died on 9/11, Now Patrick McSweeney Is Trying Out for the Team

PHOTOS: The son of a firefighter who lost his life during the 9/11 terrorist attacks in New York City is paying homage with the help of football. Over the weekend, Patrick McSweeney, a football tight end, participated in a rookie minicamp for the New York Jets, his dad Timothy's favorite team. According to the NFL team's official website, Timothy was a Jets season ticket holder and instilled the same passion for the team in Patrick, who was 9 months old at the time of his death. Patrick told the sports organization that while he doesn't "really have any memories of being with my father physically," he feels connected to him through the stories about his character. "Everyone gravitated towards him. He was always putting other people first," said Patrick.
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Fire erupts at Clay apartments

Residents of the Candlelight Lane Apartments in Clay woke up to smoke and banging on doors Monday morning after a portion of the complex caught fire. At 6:11 a.m., the Moyer's Corners Fire Department was dispatched to the apartment complex for a multiple occupancy fire. The deputy fire chief reports one person jumped from a second-story window to escape and one firefighter is being treated after becoming overheated. "I got there, and I seen this fire, AC units were blowing up, fireworks were going off," said neighbor John Fernandez. The Onondaga County Sheriff's Office reports one resident is in the hospital for smoke inhalation. Unit 27 of the complex is most likely going to be torn down according to officials.
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Horseheads Fire Department hiring paid driver for first time ever to support increase in calls

For the first time in department history, the Horseheads Fire Department has created a paid position. With the increasing number of calls the department is facing everyday, the need for a paid driver has become more pressing. The Horseheads Fire Department is volunteer based. They responded to 820 calls in 2023, a record breaking year. As of May 7th, there have been 279 calls in 2024. At that pace, the department is set to break another record. "With the increasing demand calls, the increasing responsibilities of the firefighters, and we don't have as many volunteers coming out to help us anymore, so we need this the paid driver. We've been asking the village for several years now. They afforded us the opportunity to put the paid driver on from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., 10 hours a day," said First Assistant Chief Ryan Wheeler.
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FDNY: 5 people injured in Bronx building fire; 1 person in custody

Five people were injured in an early morning fire in the Bronx, the FDNY says. Firefighters were dispatched to 1152 Arnow Ave. for a report of a fire in a cellar at around 6 a.m. Monday. Sixty fire and EMS personnel responded to the scene. Five people are suffering minor injuries. Four of them were transported to a hospital while one remained at the scene. Police say one person was taken into custody in connection to the fire. The cause of the fire is still unclear.
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One person taken to hospital after DeWitt house fire, two dogs rescued

Around 10 a.m. on Sunday, May 5, the DeWitt, East Syracuse, Fayetteville and Manlius Fire Departments were called to a residential fire on Buffington Road in DeWitt. Fire crews found a heavy fire at the home and then aggressively attacked the fire inside and searched for people possibly trapped inside. They were able to quickly bring the fire under control, according to the DeWitt Fire District. Two pet dogs were rescued, which were cared for at the scene. One resident was taken to the hospital for evaluation of a minor injury, said the DeWitt Fire District.
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’Substantial Damage’ Caused By Plainview Self-Storage Building Fire

A building fire sent first responders to Plainview on Saturday afternoon. Flames shot out of Safeguard Self Storage's roof on Old Country Road, police said. The Plainview Fire Department extinguished the blaze with assistance from other departments. No injuries were reported, but the building sustained substantial damage, police said. The fire is not deemed suspicious. The Nassau County Fire Marshal is investigating. Solar panel work on the roof was being done, police said.
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Mount Sinai Home Fire Draws Firefighters From Four Departments

A fire broke out in the garage of a Mount Sinai home Sunday night, drawing area firefighters, authorities said. It started at around 6:12 p.m. at the Apple Court home, and a vehicle caught fire, according to Suffolk police. Arson Squad detectives were called to the scene, police said. No one was injured. The fire was extinguished with the help of the Miller Place, Sound Beach, and Port Jefferson fire departments, while the Coram and Rocky Point departments covered the hamlet, the Mount Sinai Fire Department said on Facebook. The American Red Cross was on scene to help the family, the department said.
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