LODD On Long Island

[Guest]

We have been advised that an Ex-Captain from the West Babylon Fire Department (Suffolk County, Long Island, New York) was tragically killed this evening while removing a salvage tarp from the roof of a building that had previously burned.

While removing the tarp off the roof, Ex-Captain Mike Green was electrocuted and has passed away. We will provide more details as soon as they are available on FireFighterCloseCalls.com.

Our deepest sympathies go out to the members of the West Babylon Fire Department but especially to the family and friends of Captain Green.

For those of you that may be unfamiliar, in that area of the Country, an "Ex-Captain" is often still a very active member of their FD. The "Ex" status is due to the election process and rotation of those elected through several positions. Once the term is served, the honored status of "Ex-Captain" applies.

Again-our deepest sympathies go out to the WBFD.

Take care-BE CAREFUL.

BillyG

The Secret List 6-16-06

www.FireFighterCloseCalls.com

[ohbdow1 6]

To make things worse......today is his daughters birthday.........

May God Bless his family and keep them safe.

[Guest]

May he rest in peace and may his family find the strength to carry on. I urge all those who can to donate to the Memorial Fund.

Greene, Michael J. 

Age: 43 

Cause of Death: Fall 

Rank: Ex-Captain 

Nature of Death: Electrocution 

Classification: Volunteer 

Emergency Duty: Yes   

Incident Date: 06/16/2006 

Duty Type: On-Scene Fire 

Incident Time: 19:45 

Activity Type: Salvage and Overhaul 

Death Date: 06/16/2006 

Fixed Prop. Use: Public Assembly 

Fire Dept. Info:

West Babylon Fire Department

126 Arnold Ave.

West Babylon , New York  11704

Chief: Vincent J. Senzamici

 

Initial Summary:   

Electrocuted while retrieving fire department equipment (tarp covering) at the scene of a structure fire from several days earlier.   

Memorial Fund Info: Michael J. Greene Memorial Fund, C/o West Babylon Fire Department, 126 Arnold Ave., West Babylon, NY 11704, to assist with the future education needs of Firefighter Green's four surviving children. 

USFA

[ex-commish 490]

May he rest in peace and may his family find the strength to carry on. I urge all those who can to donate to the Memorial Fund.

USFA

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Another example on how things can go wrong in an instant. Heaven's ranks have swelled once again. May he rest in peace.

[Guest]

credit: David Pokress/NEWSDAY 6-21-06

[Guest]

credit: David Pokress/NEWSDAY 6-21-06

[firecapt32 282]

May his family find peace in the thought and prayers of firefighters all over that mourn for his soul.

This is a dangerous profession that we choose to be involved with, we just pray every day that we get home safely.

[firemoose827 324]

My prayers go to his families...both at home and the firehouse. I used to volunteer with Northport FD. Rest In Peace Brother.