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New York State Association of Fire Chiefs

Association News
NYSAFC home fire sprinkler awareness brochures were recently mailed to all fire departments in New York state as part of this grant-funded project.

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Emergency Services News
FDNY Battalion Chief Michael J. Fahy was lost in the line of duty on September 27, 2016, in a house explosion that occurred in the Bronx.

Visit http://www.newsday.com/news/new-york/michael-j-fahy-fdny-deputy-chief-killed-in-explosion-to-be-laid-to-rest-1.12392669 to view the full article online.

 
 
   
View pictures from the 2016 New York State Fallen Firefighters Memorial Ceremony, which was held on October 11 at the memorial site on the Empire State Plaza in Albany, NY to honor eight firefighters lost in the line of duty.

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Learn more about the NFFF tribute, which was held October 8-9, 2016, in Emmitsburg, Md.

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Firemedically Speaking
Stroke centers' outreach to EMS; Substance abuse treatment information.

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Membership & Service Updates
Both NYSAFC Individual and Department Members can take advantage of discounts available from First Due Size Up and Lexipol.

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Emergency Services Resources
During Fire Prevention Month, we should be reminded how installing sprinkler systems in homes can make all the difference.

Visit http://inpublicsafety.com/2016/10/fire-departments-push-residential-sprinklers/ to view the full article online.

 
A very relevant story during Fire Prevention Month.

Visit http://www.firechief.com/2016/10/06/fatal-school-fires-remind-us-of-sacrifice-progress/ to view the full article online.

 
The explosion that destroyed a New York City home and killed a FDNY battalion chief has drawn attention to marijuana-making methods that are legal in many states – but can also be lethal.

Visit http://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/marijuana-labs-spawn-lethal-explosions-across-the-country/?utm_source=email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=article_left_1.1 to view the full article online.

 
Many public safety officials are trying to develop a more comprehensive understanding of who is at risk.

Visit http://inpublicsafety.com/2016/09/the-challenge-of-recognizing-ptsd-in-firefighters/ to view the full article online.

 
The feds do not recognize 911 dispatchers as first responders, and that can have important consequences for all responders.

Visit http://www.firerescue1.com/communications-interoperability/articles/127682018-Are-dispatchers-first-responders/ to view the full article online.

 
From the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation: Don't believe rumors - it's a fact PSOB and organ donations are compatible.

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New York State Association of Fire Chiefs
www.nysfirechiefs.com
1670 Columbia Turnpike | P.O. Box 328
East Schodack, NY 12063-0328
Phone: (800) 676-FIRE | (518) 477-2631
Fax: (518) 477-4430