Don't miss FIRE 2018 at the Turning Stone Resort in Verona, NY from June 13-16! With exhibits, hands-on training, classroom education programs, and networking activities, there’s something for everyone!
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Captain Larry Dawson of the Hagaman Volunteer Fire Department was honored with the 2018 award recognizing excellence in the delivery of fire and life safety public education in the Empire State.
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Endorsements include Chief Dan Eggleston for IAFC president and Chief Ed Rush of the Hartsdale Fire Department for VCOS board member.
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Members of the New York State Fire Service Alliance gathered in Albany on May 15, 2018, to meet with their representatives and discuss issues of concern to New York's fire and emergency services.
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Jerry DeLuca (NYSAFC) and David Quinn (FASNY) recently appeared on "Capital Tonight" to discuss cost recovery for fire department ambulance service.
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Act would create a voluntary registry to collect data that would improve understanding of firefighter cancer and make it easier to prevent, detect, and treat it.
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The state Legislature recently passed a bill that would change the wording to more gender-neutral terms like "firefighter" and "police officer" in all references in state laws.
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The New York State EMS Memorial Ceremony was held on May 23, 2018, at the Tree of Life Memorial on the Empire State Plaza. Eight EMS providers were honored during this year's ceremony, which coincided with National EMS Week.
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City of Hudson Fire Department Captain Mark Graziano passed away on May 9, 2018.
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NFPA 3000 (PS) - Standard for an Active Shooter/Hostile Event Response (ASHER) Program addresses identifying hazards, assessing vulnerability, planning, resource management, incident management at a command level, competencies for first responders, and recovery.
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Events held across the U.S. and Canada on May 19 showcased the power of this life-saving technology.
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Four new canines will enhance fire investigation efforts across New York state.
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National Registry iPhone app; IAFC supports citizen response apps.
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45th annual event was hosted by NYSAFC and OFPC at the New York State Academy of Fire Science.
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