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ASSOCIATION NEWS
Firefighter/Paramedic John M. Janos lost while on duty on April 6, 2013, in Broome County.
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The popular firematic competition will be held at the Turning Stone Resort on June 14 and 15 during the NYSAFC Annual Conference & Expo. Sign up to compete!
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The inspirational program "Get Off Your Knees: The John Robinson Story" will be presented on Thursday, June 13 during the Annual Conference General Session.
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CHIEFHAC'S CORNER: STATE & NATIONAL NEWS HIGHLIGHTS
Confrontation caught on video raises question of how to best handle bystanders with cameras.
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The incidents are under investigation.
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From the FBI "Law Enforcement Bulletin."
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A major new study released by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) concludes that firefighting crews of five or six members – instead of three or four – are significantly faster in putting out fires and completing search and rescue operations when responding to fires in high rise buildings.
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Two years after the Fukushima nuclear accident in northern Japan, the United States government is using lessons from that disaster to rewrite its plans for responding to radiation contamination, focusing on long-term cleanup instead of emergency response.
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As part of its commitment to enhancing public safety, NFPA provides free access to its codes and standards.
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Update on program available from Lighthouse Uniform Company.
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EMERGENCY SERVICES NEWS
Download the "Guide to Infection Prevention in Emergency Medical Services" for free.
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James Plourde, a Boston firefighter who graduated from Colonie (NY) High School, carries a victim away from the Boston Marathon bombing scene on April 15. The photograph has gone viral, spreading rapidly on the Internet.
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Explosion at a fertilizer plant killed at least 14 people and injured more than 160.
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PROGRAM & EVENT UPDATES
Conference Full Term Registrants can take advantage of more than 40 fire and EMS educational opportunities from Wednesday – Saturday during the NYSAFC 107th Annual Conference and FIRE 2013 Expo at the Turning Stone.
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1.5 hours of New York state CEUs can be earned at each session in the EMS educational track at the Turning Stone this June.
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Choose from 13 different intense training sessions, some involving live fire evolutions!

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All expo attendees are welcome to eat or compete on Friday, June 14 during FIRE 2013 - the 107th Annual Conference & Expo at the Turning Stone. Join the fun and vote for your favorite chowder! Special cooking demos will also be conducted.
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Look for future COLT programs starting in late 2013. Pictured: Tim Klett at the Monroe County COLT program.


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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
May 10-11, 2013 – Annapolis, MD
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NYSAFC 107th Annual Conference – June 12-15, 2013 – Turning Stone Resort
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New York State Association of Fire Chiefs
www.nysfirechiefs.com
1670 Columbia Turnpike | P.O. Box 328
East Schodack, NY 12063-0328
Phone: (800) 676-FIRE | (518) 477-2631
Fax: (518) 477-4430
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