Hon. Shawn Morse, mayor of the city of Cohoes, installed Chief Joseph M. Fahd Jr. as NYSAFC president. The ceremony took place on June 18, 2016, at the Turning Stone Resort in Verona, NY.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nfc-nwl/articles/index-v3.asp?aid=385354&issueID=46027 to view the full article online.
|
NYSAFC mourns the loss of Past President Joseph Belczak, retired chief of the North Tonawanda Fire Department, who led the association from 1992-1993. He served as chief of the North Tonawanda Fire Department from 1972-1985. Belczak joined the fire service in 1946.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nfc-nwl/articles/index-v3.asp?aid=385355&issueID=46027 to view the full article online.
|
|
We join in honoring Battalion Chief Lawrence T. Stack, NYSAFC member.
Visit http://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/17/nyregion/a-funeral-for-a-fire-chief-15-years-after-he-died-on-9-11.html?smid=tw-share&_r=0 to view the full article online. |
|
Look for event photos on NYSAFC’s Flickr photostream later this summer!
Visit http://www.wktv.com/news/Thousands_turn_out_for_FIRE_2016_Expo_at_Turning_Stone.html to view the full article online. |
|
James R. Comstock (Henrietta Fire District) was honored as Career Chief of the Year and Thomas W. Gies (Merrick Fire Department) was honored as Volunteer Chief of the Year.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nfc-nwl/articles/index-v3.asp?aid=385360&issueID=46027 to view the full article online. |
|
Two fire service instructors were honored for excellence by NYSAFC in 2016 – Deputy Chief William Perritt of the Hartsdale Fire District and Assistant Chief Scott Pike of the Stratton Air National Guard Base.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nfc-nwl/articles/index-v3.asp?aid=385361&issueID=46027 to view the full article online. |
| 
|
Cancer survivors shared their stories at an event during the New York State Association of Fire Chiefs 110th Conference & FIRE 2016 Expo.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nfc-nwl/articles/index-v3.asp?aid=385401&issueID=46027 to view the full article online.
|
|
2015 represents fourth time in the past five years the total death rate has been below 70.
Visit http://www.nfpa.org/news-and-research/fire-statistics-and-reports/fire-statistics/the-fire-service/fatalities-and-injuries/firefighter-fatalities-in-the-united-states to view the full article online. |
|
K-9 Keila, K-9 Charlie, and their handlers bring life-saving search skills to New York.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nfc-nwl/articles/index-v3.asp?aid=385405&issueID=46027 to view the full article online. |
| 
|
|
EMT certification verification; Remembering EMS educator Richard Beebe.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nfc-nwl/articles/index-v3.asp?aid=385419&issueID=46027 to view the full article online. |
Hotel reservation and event registration forms are available for FIRE 2017, which will be held June 14-17, 2017, at the Turning Stone Resort in Verona, NY. Submit your forms early for your best shot at reserving a room at the Turning Stone.
Visit http://www.nysfirechiefs.com/newsitems/index/view/id/55 to view the full article online.
|
|
Three additional free 8-hour programs will be held in Saratoga, Erie, and Onondaga Counties this fall.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nfc-nwl/articles/index-v3.asp?aid=385402&issueID=46027 to view the full article online. |
|
Five scholarship awards are being presented by NYSAFC for 2016.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nfc-nwl/articles/index-v3.asp?aid=385621&issueID=46027 to view the full article online. |
|
|
Important information from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nfc-nwl/articles/index-v3.asp?aid=385426&issueID=46027 to view the full article online. |
|
Report says the firefighters were in an alley to protect a fire engine when a wall collapsed, killing the two.
Visit http://www.firerescue1.com/Arson-Investigation/articles/93834018-Report-Missteps-factor-in-2-Kan-firefighters-deaths/ to view the full article online. |
|
From the NFFF: a new checklist to help firefighters prevent cardiac disease.
Visit http://www.everyonegoeshome.com/2016/06/08/heart-to-heart/ to view the full article online. |
|
The evidence says not using emergency lights and sirens should be the rule – and using them should be an infrequent exception.
Visit http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/vehicles/ambulances/articles/97175018-Why-running-lights-and-sirens-is-dangerous/ to view the full article online. |
|
Former treasurer accused of embezzling millions from the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department.
Visit http://www.lohud.com/story/news/crime/2016/06/15/mahopac-fire-michael-klein-arrest/85931710/ to view the full article online. |
|
Ceremony was held on June 11, 2016, at the FDNY Fire Academy to honor the military service of FDNY United States Vietnam era veterans.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nfc-nwl/articles/index-v3.asp?aid=385619&issueID=46027 to view the full article online. |