Repairs Underway at Association Headquarters

Roof repaired in November; building to be painted in spring 2011.




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IAFC Reaffirms Support of D Block Allocation to Public Safety

Effort is key to the development of a nationwide public safety wireless broadband network.
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Legislative Agenda Available in January

Look for NYSAFC Agenda and NYS Fire Service "Issues of United Concern" for the coming year.
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New York City to Deploy Ambulances to Save Organs

NYC medical officials are beginning to test a system that they hope will one day greatly increase the number of organs collected for transplant.
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Sharing of SCBA in an Emergency Escape

NIOSH is accepting public comments through January 12, 2011 regarding its policy on "buddy breathers," or the sharing of a single self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) by two people in an emergency escape. Under longstanding NIOSH policy, the use of any component of an SCBA to provide a second person with access to the device invalidates NIOSH certification. NIOSH is reviewing the policy in light of current practices and standards.
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Residential Sprinklers

The time has finally come and the entire fire service should push for state passage of this legislation.
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FDNY Plans to Charge for Accident Response

In an effort to raise cash while the city's budget crisis rages, the FDNY is looking to charge motorists when it responds to MVAs and other vehicle incidents beginning July 1. The plan is expected to raise more than $1 million a year.
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Candle Fire Safety Tips from USFA & NFPA

Did you know that a home fire caused by candles is reported in the U.S. every 34 minutes?
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Bob Pressler Headlines Spring 2011 Seminar Series

"The Incident Tactics System" will run from February through April in 10 locations.






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Codes Training Available at FIRE 2011

Code enforcement personnel can earn eight hours of code enforcement credit from the NYS Codes Division.
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COLT Program Provides Training for Company Officers

Well received program in the lower Hudson Valley travels to western New York in April, 2011. Pictured: Mike Ciampo, FDNY (photo by Tom Bierds).





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Spring 2011 Seminar Series

"The Incident Tactics System" with Lieutenant (Ret.) Bob Pressler, FDNY
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Company Officers Leadership Training (COLT)

Erie County
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FIRE 2011

NYSAFC 105th Annual Conference & Expo
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