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November 21, 2014 by FireCompanies.com

CHFD Takes on Man vs. Machine

Firefighters from the Clinton Heights Fire Department along with several neighboring departments recently participated in a "Man vs. Machine" exercise.  The two day program was provided by PL Vulcan Fire Training Concepts, led by Captain Mark Gregory, FDNY.  Along with Captain Gregory, two additional instructors took the 36 participants through six evolutions touching upon the necessary skill sets and practical solutions needed to address not-everyday-calls but critical ones from machinery entrapment (e.g. meat grinder) to bodily impalement.  The exercise also allowed a review of the tools necessary for such unusual calls.  A three hour classroom course was followed with four hours of hands-on training.  CHFD Chief Seth Tracy welcomed the presenters noting a special relationship between Captain Gregory and his department.  Stephen Gregory Sr., Mark's grandfather, a retired New York City firefighter, was a member of the Clinton Heights Fire Department; he volunteered countless hours training local firefighters over the course of his retirement years.  He passed away this past late-winter with full honors from Clinton Heights.  Present for the course were three generations of the Gregory family: Stephen Jr., Mark Sr., and Mark Jr.  This course continued the tradition of the Gregory family sharing their expertise with the members of CHFD.  Other fire service agencies joined in the exercise: East Greenbush FD,  Rensselaer FD, Defreestville FD, Albany FD, Nassau FD,  Averill Park-Sand Lake FD, Schuyler Heights FD, Centervile FD (Greene County) and the NYS Office of Fire Prevention and Control.

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1976 Department group photo

Apparatus pictured from left to right R-26 (later renamed Rescue 8 ), Engine 8-3, 8-2 and 8-4. In the rear is Ladder 8
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Apparatus pictured from left to right R-26 (later renamed Rescue 8 ), Engine 8-3, 8-2 and 8-4. In the rear is Ladder 8
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I was going to Battle of The Bands there at that time to hear Teddy Minisalles band play!

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Shortly after 10 pm Rensselaer City Fire Department transmitted a 2nd alarm fire for an apartment complex on 1491 - 1497 First St. Units arrived to find heavy fire throughout. Cars 1,2, Truck 8, Engines 8-5, and 8-2 all responded to the scene. A few firefighters were hurt and transported with non life threatening injuries. CHFD was released around 1 am. ... See MoreSee Less

Shortly after 10 pm Rensselaer City Fire Department transmitted a 2nd alarm fire for an apartment complex on 1491 - 1497 First St. Units arrived to find heavy fire throughout. Cars 1,2, Truck 8, Engines 8-5, and 8-2 all responded to the scene. A few firefighters were hurt and transported with non life threatening injuries. CHFD was released around 1 am.Image attachmentImage attachment+Image attachment
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Great photos Peter, thank you!

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Engine company 8-1 at the East Greenbush opening day parade ⚾️
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Nice looking rig.. 👍👍👍

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