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Lamboy, a member of the Rensselaer County fire service, passed away on August 14, 2018. He was NYSAFC executive director from 1991-1992 and also served as assistant executive director from 1984-1991.
 
Information and answers to frequently asked questions about NYS General Municipal Law Section 205-CC have been made available by NYSAFC, FASNY, and AFDSNY.
 
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August 2 marked the 40th anniversary of the tragic fire that claimed the lives of six FDNY firefighters.
 
"9/11 is still killing," said John Feal, an advocate for WTC responders.
 
A firefighter lost his life saving the lives of two men who were in court to learn their fate for taking his.
 
Sen. Schumer introduces bipartisan bill that would keep all-important radio frequency away from telecommunications companies
 
The Santa Clara County (CA) Fire Department chief alleges that Verizon slowed his department's data plan as firefighters fought the Mendocino Complex Fire, the largest wildfire in California history.
 
For months Newburgh’s fire department has been bracing for layoffs once the city exhausted funding from FEMA’s Emergency Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response program.
 
The number of emergency calls is rising; lifestyles are changing, too. The combination has left the Dryden Fire Department in a lurch and it’s advertising for volunteers.
 
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Firemedically Speaking
Fire research apps and updated NIOSH CBRN Respiratory Handbook now available.
 
Emergency Services Resources
The report includes Best Practices for Preventing Firefighter Cancer and "11 Actions to Mitigate the Risk of Cancer" in the fire service.
 
Funding priorities include leadership development and training, as well as fire department recruitment and retention programs. The application deadline is September 14, 2018.
 
Several scholarship programs are offered for first responders to support their educational needs.
 
Fire safety educators can create new, customized materials using this tool from Vision 20/20.
 
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Facing the challenge of recruitment and retention in the volunteer fire service.
 
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The program, conducted by the Fire Service Women of New York State, seeks to encourage young women to join the fire service. 214 participants have graduated from the program since its inception in 2007.
 
 

 

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