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New York State Association of Fire Chiefs

Association News
 
   
Live fire demonstrations held in Rochester and Troy during Fire Prevention Week.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nfc-nwl/articles/index-v3.asp?aid=468274&issueID=52621 to view the full article online.

 
2017-2018 dues notices will be issued by email on October 31, 2017.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nfc-nwl/articles/index-v3.asp?aid=468275&issueID=52621 to view the full article online.

 
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Government Affairs News
Gov. Cuomo signed a bill providing benefits for volunteer firefighters diagnosed with certain cancers.

Visit https://www.newsday.com/news/region-state/cuomo-signs-bill-giving-benefits-to-firefighters-with-cancer-1.14581046 to view the full article online.

 
Emergency Services News
Firefighter Ronald W. Hinkle of the Loch Sheldrake Fire Department passed away on October 17, 2017.

Visit http://www.recordonline.com/news/20171018/update-firefighter-dies-after-responding-to-call to view the full article online.

 
Annual Fallen Firefighters Memorial Ceremony took place on October 10, 2017, in Albany.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nfc-nwl/articles/index-v3.asp?aid=468281&issueID=52621 to view the full article online.

 
Coverage of the wildfires that devastated parts of California earlier this month.

Visit https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/13/us/california-wildfires-victims.html to view the full article online.

 
Two articles address the impact of the October incident on first responders.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nfc-nwl/articles/index-v3.asp?aid=468290&issueID=52621 to view the full article online.

 
NVFC interview with NYSAFC member and Fire/EMS Helpline co-founder Mike Healy of American Addiction Centers about the assistance available to fire and EMS personnel.

Visit https://www.nvfc.org/fireems-helpline-you-are-not-alone/ to view the full article online.

 
Driver tried to steal fire truck after plowing his box truck into several cars near Times Square.

Visit http://nypost.com/2017/10/22/crazed-driver-tries-to-steal-fire-truck-after-plowing-into-cars/ to view the full article online.

 
Tax Watch columnist explores the state's 2 percent tax on home insurance premiums.

Visit http://www.lohud.com/story/money/personal-finance/taxes/david-mckay-wilson/2017/10/05/2-percent-tax-money-tax-watch/707591001/ to view the full article online.

 
Fire service legend was a great friend to NYSAFC.

Visit http://www.firehouse.com/news/12374454/former-phoenix-fire-chief-alan-bruno-brunacini-dies-firefighter-news to view the full article online.

 
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News from the State EMS Council (SEMSCO) – September 2017 meeting minutes.

Visit https://saratogaems.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/2017_SEMSCO3_Sept.pdf to view the full article online.

 
Program & Event Updates
Free training to be held in eight locations from January through March 2018

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nfc-nwl/articles/index-v3.asp?aid=468308&issueID=52621 to view the full article online.

 
Coverage of NYSAFC Regional Hands-On Training in Livingston County.

Visit http://www.thelcn.com/lcn01/flashover-caledonia-fd-hosts-lifesaving-training-for-50-firefighters-20171006 to view the full article online.

 
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Committee News
Why not consider hosting a community open house so kids have a safe place to trick or treat? Games and small doses of learning can be the plan for the night. Halloween safety tips are available from the NFPA!

Visit http://www.nfpa.org/Public-Education/By-topic/Seasonal-fires/Halloween-safety to view the full article online.

 
New York State Association of Fire Chiefs
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Phone: (800) 676-FIRE | (518) 477-2631
Fax: (518) 477-4430