The BUGLE - November 2016

Association News

Fireground Responsibilities of the Incident Commander Training Schedule Announced

Free training will be conducted from January through April 2017 at eight sites across New York state.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nfc-nwl/articles/index-v3.asp?aid=412778&issueID=46032 to view the full article online.

NYSAFC Announces 2017 Company Officers Leadership Training (COLT)

Programs will be held in the Capital District, Onondaga County, and Chautauqua County. Lecturers include Lieutenant John Lewis, Passaic (NJ) F.D., Chief Robert Moran, Brewster (MA) F.D., and Chief David Campbell, Lawrence-Cedarhurst F.D.

Visit http://www.nysfirechiefs.com/content.asp?contentid=189 to view the full article online.

NYSAFC Launches New Website

New site went live on November 23, 2016.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nfc-nwl/articles/index-v3.asp?aid=412774&issueID=46032 to view the full article online.

Nominations and Applications Now Being Accepted for 2017 NYSAFC Scholarships and Awards

Learn more about the NYSAFC Scholarship Program, Chief Fred W. Singer Fire Educator of the Year Award, James W. Wright Public Education Award, and NYSAFC Fire Chief of the Year Awards.

Visit http://www.nysfirechiefs.com/content.asp?contentid=142 to view the full article online.

Former Fire Chief Used Education to Stay One Step Ahead

NYSAFC Past President Frank Stefanelli recounts his service with the Jamestown Fire Department.

Visit http://www.post-journal.com/news/page-one/2016/11/former-fire-chief-used-education-to-stay-one-step-ahead/ to view the full article online.

Emergency Services News

Disability Pay Boosted for Emergency Workers

Volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers will receive a $200 increase in disability benefits thanks to a new state law.

Visit http://www.ithacajournal.com/story/news/local/new-york/2016/11/18/disability-pay-boosted-emergency-workers/94073594/ to view the full article online.

Governor Cuomo Announces New Awareness Campaign

New PSA emphasizes critical importance of the "Move Over" Law.

Visit https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-announces-campaign-raise-awareness-move-over-law to view the full article online.

Department of Labor Issues Bail Out System Training Clarifications

Interpretation clarifies that second story bail out is not required.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nfc-nwl/articles/index-v3.asp?aid=413023&issueID=46032 to view the full article online.

Firemedically Speaking

EMS News Briefs from Mike McEvoy

DOH Instructor Policy; EMS performance measures.

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Emergency Services Resources

IAFC Releases Guide to Address Gap in Firefighter Physicals

Doctors, researchers, and fire service experts team to create tool to promote firefighter health.

Visit http://www.iafc.org/Media/articlePR.cfm?ItemNumber=9297 to view the full article online.

The Final Frontier

Despite the efforts of advocates and code requirements supporting the cause, the question persists: How can this life-saving technology make it into all new homes?

Visit http://www.nfpa.org/news-and-research/publications/nfpa-journal/2016/home-fire-sprinkler-edition/features/the-final-frontier to view the full article online.

Review: NIST Study of Hose Streams and Air Flows

Experiments test hose stream patterns and nozzle movement inside structures.

Visit http://www.fireengineering.com/articles/2016/11/nist-hose-stream.html?cmpid=enl_FE_Daily_2016-11-04&eid=293083930&bid=1579037 to view the full article online.

Parents of Firefighter Who Died on Duty Drop Lawsuit Threats

The parents of fallen Mount Marion Fire Department Captain Jack Rose have decided against suing the Centerville Fire District and the village of Saugerties.

Visit http://www.dailyfreeman.com/general-news/20161026/parents-of-mount-marion-firefighter-who-died-on-duty-drop-two-lawsuit-threats to view the full article online.

Why Fire Rigs, Ambulances Need Portable Extinguishers

In addition to the ABCDs, fire apparatus need to carry Class K extinguishers for residential and commercial response.

Visit https://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/fire-apparatus/articles/141957018-Why-fire-rigs-ambulances-need-portable-extinguishers/ to view the full article online.

Switzerland Tells Slightly Tipsy Volunteer Firefighters: Cheers!

Switzerland is easing an alcohol ban for volunteer firefighters and other emergency workers using heavy vehicles, saying it had led to staffing shortages when crises demanded quick action, especially in smaller towns lacking professional personnel.

Visit http://www.reuters.com/article/us-swiss-firefighters-idUSKCN12Q1B0?feedType=RSS&feedName=oddlyEnoughNews&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+reuters%2FoddlyEnoughNews+%28Reuters+Oddly+Enough%29 to view the full article online.

Comments from the Community

Setting the Record Straight on Residential Sprinklers

By Tom Rinaldi, New York State Codes Coalition

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nfc-nwl/articles/index-v3.asp?aid=412785&issueID=46032 to view the full article online.

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