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From the NYSAFC Communications Committee: FEMA and the U.S. Fire Administration recently published the document "Voice Radio Communications Guide for the Fire Service."
Visit https://www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/publications/voice_radio_communications_guide_for_the_fire_service.pdf to view the full article online. |
Despite a link between cancer and the often challenging work of being a firefighter, South Carolina had nothing in the way of data to show the potential health risks firefighters face.
Visit http://associationsnow.com/2016/08/s-c-firefighter-group-launches-database-track-cancer-cases/?utm_source=AN%2BDaily%2BNews&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20160818%2BThursday to view the full article online. |
NHTSA EMS director named; New DOH regulations.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nfc-nwl/articles/index-v3.asp?aid=396562&issueID=46029 to view the full article online. |
New documentary from NFFF shows the fire chief perspective on line of duty deaths.
Visit http://www.firehero.org/2016/07/19/chief-documentary/ to view the full article online. |
New York state has issued 14 violations to two fire departments regarding the December line of duty death of Mount Marion volunteer firefighter Jack Rose.
Visit http://www.recordonline.com/article/20160804/NEWS/160809712/-1/HEALTH03 to view the full article online. |
Mayor unveiled his proposed budget earlier this month and drew criticism from fire department leadership and community members.
Visit http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2016/08/oswego_common_council_votes_budget_firefighters.html to view the full article online. |
Communities are experiencing an increase of both planned and spontaneous protests. It is critical that public safety agencies work together to prepare.
Visit http://inpublicsafety.com/2016/07/preparing-for-protests-civil-unrest-requires-coordination-among-agencies/ to view the full article online. |
The greatest symbol of our unfettered access to public trust is the badge; it's critical we keep that trust sacred.
Visit http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-chief/articles/108152018-Firefighters-badge-A-tradition-of-public-trust/ to view the full article online. |
Firefighters and other first responders sign up for inherently dangerous work, but that doesn't give citizens or businesses a blank check to harm them without financial consequences, a federal judge ruled.
Visit http://www.knoxnews.com/news/crime-courts/judge-first-responders-in-derailment-didnt-volunteer-for-reckless-risk-3868b8c9-473a-3ad4-e053-01000-388075102.html to view the full article online. |
Impacts of Modern Building Techniques on Firefighting Efficiency, Effectiveness, and Safety
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nfc-nwl/articles/index-v3.asp?aid=396821&issueID=46029 to view the full article online. |
Part 6 in a series on the safe and proper operation of fire apparatus.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nfc-nwl/articles/index-v3.asp?aid=396603&issueID=46029 to view the full article online. |
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