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Fire departments that are members of both NYSAFC and PERMA can apply for funding for select equipment to reduce firefighter injuries and illness.
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Seven sessions of the popular free training to be held January through April.
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All volunteer fire departments in the state are now required to provide a cancer benefit to their membership in compliance with General Municipal Law 205-CC.
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OFPC Fire Protection Specialist/Investigator Thomas Hetherington worked for many years on the Annual Fire and Life Safety Educators’ Conference and was a friend to many attendees and NYSAFC members.
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Chief was relieved of his duties pending an investigation into claims he bullied co-workers.
Visit https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/06/nyregion/fdny-chief-reassigned-investigation.html to view the full article online. |
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FDNY Firefighter Faizal Coto of Engine 245/Ladder 161 in Brooklyn was killed on December 9.
Visit https://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/ny-metro-brooklyn-ex-con-arrested-killing-firefighter-faizal-coto-20181218-story.html to view the full article online. |
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Plattsburgh city firefighters and the city of Plattsburgh have come to an agreement on a new contract.
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Joseph J. Dolan, who was among the first group of city firefighters to train as a paramedic and who has had several roles in the department, will become the city's 15th fire chief next year.
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Will Jackson, a member of the department since 1996, will replace Chief John Schreiber, who is retiring after 30 years of service.
Visit https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2018/12/20/jackson-named-rfd-chief-roj-new-city-communications-director/2380255002/ to view the full article online. |
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The fire-engine red Edward M. Cotter – believed to be the oldest active fire boat in the world – has been putting out fires and breaking up ice for 118 years.
Visit https://buffalonews.com/2018/12/17/cotter-fireboat-to-be-fully-serviced-with-grant/ to view the full article online. |
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Interactive drug overdose map available; Proposed degree requirements for paramedics.
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As first responders, we can have a lot brewing in our cups.
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