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The first hotel reservation deadline for the NYSAFC 112th Annual Conference & FIRE 2018 Expo is September 8, 2017. Early registration is strongly encouraged for all attendees and exhibitors, as many hotels sell out in the fall.
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State lawmakers and volunteer firefighters are putting pressure on Gov. Andrew Cuomo to sign a bill that would provide better coverage for volunteers who develop cancer because of the job they do.
Visit http://wskgnews.org/post/fighting-more-health-coverage-volunteer-firefighters to view the full article online. |
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The legislation would provide the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with the funding to analyze data related to cancer within the profession.
Visit https://www.firerescue1.com/cancer/articles/314280018-New-bill-aims-to-track-cancer-rates-among-firefighters/ to view the full article online. |
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USAR NY Task Force-1 and the New York Air National Guard are among those providing assistance.
Visit http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2017/08/27/fdny-crew-heads-to-texas-to-help-with-hurricane-harvey-rescues/ to view the full article online. |
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This month marks 10 years since the devastating fire in Manhattan that killed two of New York's Bravest.
Visit http://abc7ny.com/2310936/ to view the full article online. |
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Firefighter Robert Alexander always followed in his father’s footsteps – even in death.
Visit http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/fdny-father-son-die-9-11-linked-cancer-year-article-1.3417360 to view the full article online. |
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Landmark report examines sprinkler presence, reliability, effectiveness, and impact in structure fires. Download the report, along with useful fact sheets to share.
Visit http://www.nfpa.org/news-and-research/fire-statistics-and-reports/fire-statistics/fire-safety-equipment/us-experience-with-sprinklers to view the full article online. |
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NFPA 1851 is being revised, and early proposals would make it more clear how fire departments should clean contaminated PPE.
Visit https://www.firerescue1.com/firefighter-safety/articles/316256018-Firefighter-PPE-cleaning-rules-are-changing/ to view the full article online. |
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A federal grant has helped the Ithaca Fire Department hire four additional firefighters and purchase essential equipment, and officials are hoping for an extension of the bill via the U.S. Congress. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand recently visited the Ithaca and Norwich Fire Departments to talk about the grants.
Visit http://www.ithacajournal.com/story/news/2017/08/08/federal-grants-would-boost-ithaca-firefighter-ranks/548137001/ to view the full article online. |
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Fire Prevention Week 2017 is just around the corner, October 8-14! The United States Fire Administration has created a Fire Prevention Week Toolkit with free downloadable and customizable materials to compliment your fire department’s activities.
Visit https://www.usfa.fema.gov/prevention/outreach/fpw.html to view the full article online. |
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Department of Health opioid resource site; "Methyl Fentanyl Bad Stuff"
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Training is heading to Jefferson (September 9-10), Livingston (September 23-24), Onondaga (September 30 – October 1), and Otsego (November 4-5) counties!
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The Active Shooter and the Fire/Rescue Service with Lieutenant Gary Benedict (FDNY EMS) and Detective David Norman (NYPD Emergency Service Unit) will be held in Oneida (September 13), Erie (September 14), Chautauqua (October 25), and Suffolk (October 26) counties.
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Grant funding from the NYS Department of Labor allows eight additional trainings to be offered.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nfc-nwl/articles/index-v3.asp?aid=458494&issueID=52619 to view the full article online. |
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System will allow NYSAFC members to pay dues and manage their membership records online.
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September is Campus Fire Safety Month. NFPA offers resources to share in your community, including a college campus fire safety tip sheet and infographic on dorm room fires.
Visit http://www.nfpa.org/public-education/by-topic/property-type-and-vehicles/campus-and-dorm-fires?order_src=C248 to view the full article online. |