Programs will be held from February through November in Albany, Broome, Cayuga, Clinton, Cortland, Erie, Fulton, Monroe, Oneida, Otsego, Rockland, Schoharie, Steuben, Suffolk, and Ulster Counties.
Visit http://www.nysfirechiefs.com/content.asp?contentid=192 to view the full article online.
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The program, which includes lectures and hands-on training on topics such as "Firefighter PPE Water Survival," will be held February 24-25 in Freeport, NY (Nassau County). Hosted by the Lawrence Cedarhurst Fire Department.
Visit http://www.nysfirechiefs.com/content.asp?contentid=231 to view the full article online.
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The New York State Fire Service Alliance seeks legislation for ambulance service cost recovery.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nfc-nwl/articles/index-v3.asp?aid=478958&issueID=52623 to view the full article online. |
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NYSAFC issued a statement following two home fires that occurred within a span of two days in the month of December, killing eight New Yorkers.
Visit https://community.nfpa.org/community/home-fire-sprinkler-initiative/blog/2017/12/20/new-york-sprinkler-advocate-responds-to-two-home-fires-in-two-days-killing-eight-people to view the full article online. |
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"The Survivors" – a compelling podcast series from the NFPA Fire Sprinkler Initiative – follows the story of a family that suffered the devastating loss of two children in a home fire. It presents the story of fire that the statistics don't show.
Visit http://www.nfpa.org/Public-Education/Campaigns/Fire-Sprinkler-Initiative/Survivor-stories/Survivors-podcast to view the full article online. |
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Robert Fitch of the East Herkimer Volunteer Fire Department died on November 28.
Visit http://www.firehouse.com/news/12384478/east-herkimer-ny-firefighter-dies-after-technical-rescue-call to view the full article online. |
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David Jahnes of the Nyack Fire Department died on December 18.
Visit http://www.lohud.com/story/news/local/rockland/orangetown/2017/12/20/service-set-nyack-firefighter-david-jahnes/968501001/ to view the full article online. |
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Massive fire destroyed three residential buildings and damaged 28 others in the city of Cohoes.
Visit https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/02/nyregion/fire-upstate-new-york.html to view the full article online. |
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Russell Brooks sought compensatory benefits from the city due to a medical condition he says is the result of his response to ground zero following the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in New York City.
Visit http://www.uticaod.com/news/20171219/judge-dismisses-brooks-lawsuit-against-utica to view the full article online. |
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Watertown firefighters union lost a court fight in its long battle with the city, but is planning to appeal.
Visit http://www.wwnytv.com/story/37078477/watertown-firefighters-union-to-appeal-sick-time-ruling to view the full article online. |
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12 firefighters whose salaries and benefits had been covered by a FEMA grant that expires next year are expected to be laid off.
Visit http://www.recordonline.com/news/20171203/looming-newburgh-firefighter-layoffs-ignite-safety-fears to view the full article online. |
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Report highlights data on injuries sustained by firefighters on duty in 2016. 62,085 estimated firefighter injuries mark the lowest rate since NFPA began analyzing this data in 1981.
Visit http://www.nfpa.org/News-and-Research/News-and-media/Press-Room/News-releases/2017/62085-estimated-firefighter-injuries to view the full article online. |
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The deadliest nightclub fire in U.S. history still influences safety codes and burn care.
Visit http://www.bostonherald.com/news/local_coverage/2017/11/cocoanut_grove_worst_us_nightclub_fire_still_influences_safety_codes?amp to view the full article online. |
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Guide for developing an EMS safety program and IAFC community paramedicine guide are now available.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nfc-nwl/articles/index-v3.asp?aid=478949&issueID=52623 to view the full article online. |
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The partnership will develop new and innovative risk management programs and safety initiatives for the benefit of New York’s fire service community.
Visit https://www.perma.org/general/perma-announces-partnership-with-nys-association-of-fire-chiefs/ to view the full article online. |
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A review of training requirements for building safety inspectors and code enforcement officers.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nfc-nwl/articles/index-v3.asp?aid=478955&issueID=52623 to view the full article online. |
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Home fires occur more in winter than in any other season. Resources on heating and winter storm safety, as well as proper Christmas tree disposal are available from the USFA and NFPA through the "Put a Freeze on Winter Fires" public awareness campaign.
Visit http://www.nfpa.org/Public-Education/Campaigns/Put-A-Freeze-on-Winter-Fires to view the full article online. |