ALBANY, N.Y. - Nearly
two months after superstorm Sandy devastated parts of New York City and Long Island,
some of the Capital Region's very own first responders are being recognized for
their response efforts,
Fourteen fire departments
from Albany County sent crews and equipment to Long Island, providing coverage
and support to the Long Beach Fire Department and community.
Those honored said they
weren't looking for a pat on the back when they responded, but it was nice to
receive the recognition.
The McKownville Volunteer
Fire Department was ready for battle as they began a three-day deployment in Long
Beach New York.
Thursday, Assistant Fire Chief
Russ Becker expressed his pride in the crew as they were honored for their
response and recovery efforts.
For Becker the memories of
the indescribable loss are still very close.
"It was sad to look
at the loss of their personal property. The pictures, their clothing, whatever
they owned was in huge piles out in front of their homes," said Becker.
At the award ceremony, the
New York State Deputy Fire Administrator said that there are still roughly 1,000
people without power in NYC and Long Island from superstorm Sandy.
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