"The Active Shooter and the Fire/Rescue Service" with Lieutenant Gary Benedict (FDNY EMS) and Detective/Ex-Captain David Norman (NYPD Emergency Service Unit/Inwood F.D.) will be held at 10 sites across New York state from February through October.
Visit http://www.nysfirechiefs.com/content.asp?contentid=192 to view the full article online.
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The conference, co-hosted by OFPC and NYSAFC, will be held May 5-7, 2017, at the New York State Academy of Fire Science.
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New law further protects New York’s first responders.
Visit https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-announces-expansion-move-over-law-protecting-volunteer-firefighters-and to view the full article online. |
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Beginning January 2017, simulated training exercises will provide fire officers with decision-making skills needed to quickly extinguish fires and saves lives.
Visit http://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-announces-state-office-fire-prevention-and-control-offer-statewide-virtual to view the full article online. |
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NREMT exam; AED failures.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nfc-nwl/articles/index-v3.asp?aid=421729&issueID=52612 to view the full article online. |
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Most fire departments have SOPs in some form, but far too many departments have no SOPs, or they have SOPs that are minimal and in desperate need of updating.
Visit http://www.fireengineering.com/articles/2016/12/standard-operating-procedures-the-first-step-to-a-safer-fireground.html to view the full article online. |
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Managing the media and public-facing communication is a science unto itself; here's a look at why PIOs are vital and what you can do help them.
Visit https://www.firerescue1.com/communications-interoperability/articles/155742018-Why-we-need-fire-department-PIOs/ to view the full article online. |
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Two stories concerning a firefighter’s tragic death from the Tacoma, Wash. News Tribune.
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The village retaliated against eight professional firefighters when it eliminated the paid portion of the fire department last May, according to the state labor department.
Visit http://www.lohud.com/story/news/local/westchester/rye-brook-port-chester/2017/01/06/state-labor-department-port-chester-firefighters-retaliation/96257600/ to view the full article online. |
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Stepping outside the "that’s how we’ve always done it" mindset will set the rigs up for current and future needs.
Visit https://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/fire-apparatus/articles/152208018-How-much-fire-hose-should-a-pumper-have/ to view the full article online. |
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Insurer filed suit to force department to foot the bill for the damages to the tune of $9 million.
Visit http://nypost.com/2016/12/30/westchester-fire-department-accidentally-set-firehouse-on-fire/ to view the full article online. |
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With winter upon us, it’s a good idea to make sure your sidewalks are clear. Use ice melting agents to keep steps free of ice and snow. Make sure that you wear the right type of shoes for the weather – boots vs. stylish shoes will keep you safe. The CDC offers more general tips that fire departments can share to emphasize safety during the winter months.
Visit https://www.cdc.gov/features/winterweather/ to view the full article online. |
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Members of the fire service should have general awareness of New York’s "Good Samaritan" laws.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nfc-nwl/articles/index-v3.asp?aid=421840&issueID=52612 to view the full article online. |