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ASSOCIATION NEWS
COLT programs will be held in Westchester County (December 6-7, 2013), the Capital District (February 7-8, 2014), and Monroe County (April 4-5, 2014).
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Application deadline: November 7, 2013.
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FEATURES
Nine fallen heroes were honored during the ceremony on October 8, 2013, at the Empire State Plaza in Albany, NY.

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81 fallen firefighters were honored on October 6, 2013.
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GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS NEWS
Committee met with board of directors in October to work on association's Legislative Agenda.
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Message from Chief Timothy Wall, section chair, IAFC VCOS Section.
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Governor Andrew Cuomo has taken actions impacting the emergency services.
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CHIEFHAC'S CORNER: STATE & NATIONAL NEWS HIGHLIGHTS
Investigation cites poor communication between the men and support staff, and reveals that an air tanker carrying flame retardant was hovering overhead as the hotshot firefighters died.
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Three bodies were discovered seven days after a Bronx fire.
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Departments are establishing paid positions, increasing stipends and seeking assistance from government grants as they face challenges attracting and keeping volunteer personnel.
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Firefighters alarmed at the prospect of battling blazes in buildings topped with solar panels, which can create new risks of roofs collapsing, an inability to gain footing and potential electric shock.
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California firefighters aboard an engine that crashed into a tree in March were not wearing seat belts, authorities said, including a fire captain who crashed through the window.
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Couple from Washington state had celebrated 68 years of marriage in July.
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EMERGENCY SERVICES NEWS
IAFC EMS Section has provided information on the various flu vaccines available to departments.
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Approved for all levels of providers at the October State EMS Council meetings.
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OFPC has announced that training will be held March 8-9, 2014, in Emmitsburg, MD. Click below for program details and to download registration forms.
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Firefighter and EMS Disability Awareness Train-the-Trainer dates announced.
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AROUND THE STATE
Departments from three counties in central New York participated in the September 21-22, 2013, program.
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Pictured L to R: Perth Fire Chief Peter Watrobski, Past Chief George V. Rossi, Past Chief John Lesniewski, and Past Chief Mike Quinn.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
December 6-7, 2013 – Rye Brook, NY
February 7-8, 2014 – Albany, NY
April 4-5, 2014 – Rochester, NY
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May 2-4, 2014 – Montour Falls, NY
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NYSAFC 108th Annual Conference – June 11-14, 2014 – Verona, NY
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