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Rockland Resident and Retired FDNY Captain Frank Portelle Passes Away from WTC Related Illness

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It is with deep sadness we report the passing of Rockland resident and retired FDNY Captain Frank A Portelle, Engine Company 50, who lost his battle with WTC related illness on Saturday, March 13, 2021.

In 1996, Frank became a firefighter with the FDNY where his career began at Engine 228, Brooklyn he then went on to spend a majority of his career at Ladder 13, Manhattan and then Lieutenant and Captain of Engine 50, Bronx. Capt. Portelle would serve for 24 with the FDNY.

Frank, who resided in Pearl River with his family, had an infectious laugh and was always the life of the party. He loved good food, working in his yard, starting another home project, the first to always lend a hand, loved spending time with his family and friends. Anyone who knew him knows if he wasn’t doing one of those things he could be found on the golf course, he especially loved playing with Valerie.

In lieu of flowers. The family asks that donations in memory of Capt. Portelle be made to any of the following organizations:

https://glioblastomafoundation.org/

Or

https://www.nyffburncenter.com
Or
https://www.fdnyfoundation.org

We will #neverforget Captain Frank A Portelle

https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/20309950/Frank-A-Portelle/Pearl-River/New-York/Joseph-W-Sorce-Funeral-Home-Inc

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Rockland Paramedics Evacuate Garnerville Family After Dangerous Carbon Monoxide Leak Was Detected

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Congratulations to Todd Reinertsen and Scott Nava working Medic 1 for a great job this morning saving 5 adults and 4 children with carbon monoxide poisoning. Medic 1 responded to a residence in Garnerville for a woman complaining of headache and nausea. While assessing the woman, the portable carbon monoxide detectors carried by our paramedics for many years began alerting to high levels of CO in the house. Todd and Scott quickly evacuated the house and determined that all residents were feeling sick with headaches and nausea. Their quick action saved lives today.
All 9 family members were transported to Montefiore Nyack with two ambulances from Haverstraw Ambulance Corps, Inc. and one from Congers-Valley Cottage Volunteer Ambulance Corps. for evaluation and treatment. In addition SW Johnson Fire Department (Department 23) responded and confirmed carbon monoxide was present in the house. Great teamwork everyone!

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Stony Point Police Department Received A Report Of A House Fire On Stella Court

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February 17, 2025

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At approximately 7:00PM on Sunday, February 16, 2025 the Stony Point Police Department received a report of a house fire on Stella court. Officers responded and observed heavy smoke coming from the residence. The resident of the household was located outside and confirmed that no one else was inside. Stony Point Detectives, along with the Rockland County Sheriffs Department Arson and BCI Units responded to investigate. Currently the fire does not appear to be suspicious. Thank you to Stony Point FD, Haverstraw FD, West Haverstraw FD, Thiells FD, New City FD, Suffern FD, Fort Montgomery FD, Stony Point Ambulance, Rockland Paramedics, Spring Hill Ambulance, Rockland County Highway Dept and the American Red Cross.

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