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News from the association’s Capital District headquarters.
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The climb, to be held in conjunction with the 113th Annual Conference & FIRE 2019 Expo, will take place on June 14 at AXA Towers in downtown Syracuse - just a short walk from The Oncenter. There are many ways to lend your support: Climber ($35), Virtual Climber ($25), Team ($35 per person), or Donor. All proceeds will benefit the FDNY Counseling Unit and National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.
Visit http://events.firehero.org/site/TR?fr_id=2071&pg=entry to view the full article online.
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Registration is open for free 16-hour (2-day) programs in Albany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Dutchess, Franklin, Niagara, Onondaga, and Tompkins Counties. Limit of 36 students per site.
Visit https://www.nysfirechiefs.com/content.asp?contentid=253 to view the full article online.
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Welcome home and best wishes for a speedy recovery to Brockport Past Chief Larry Vaughan, who serves as a member of the NYSAFC Communications Committee.
Visit https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/rochester/good-news/2019/01/29/hero-s-welcome--former-fire-chief-honored-after-liver-transplant?fbclid=IwAR1by11-57yse5-BgQqSYwr9dxOuhjDy2RXU8giE4MvkaRfnM8aFdlZFTe4 to view the full article online. |
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Congratulations to Mike McEvoy, NYSAFC past EMS director, current member of the association's EMS Committee, and longtime contributor to SIZE UP magazine and The NYSAFC Bugle.
Visit https://www.fireapparatusmagazine.com/articles/company-news/2019/02/mike-mcevoy-named-jems-executive-editor.html to view the full article online. |
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First responders, survivors, and their advocates - some sick and disabled - rallied at the Capitol to demand Congress never forget their sacrifice and restore the 9/11 victims compensation fund that is nearly gutted.
Visit https://nypost.com/2019/02/25/9-11-first-responders-fight-congress-over-compensation-fund/?utm_campaign=iosapp&utm_source=pasteboard_app to view the full article online. |
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The September 11th Victim Compensation Fund is cutting its payouts in half for some and by as much as 70 percent for others, as the fund faces a surge in claims ahead of its expiration date in December 2020.
Visit https://www.npr.org/2019/02/16/695481252/9-11-victims-compensation-fund-cuts-payouts-by-as-much-as-70-percent to view the full article online. |
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Many rural fire departments that are already strapped for volunteers and other services want to be able to bill insurance companies for emergency medical calls.
Visit https://13wham.com/news/local/volunteer-firefighters-fight-for-law-change-for-emergency-medical-calls to view the full article online. |
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Fire Chief Willie Jackson was recently appointed to lead the department.
Visit https://www.rochesterfirst.com/news/local-news/questions-over-rochester-fire-chief-s-qualifications/1796906989 to view the full article online. |
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Three members of the fire service have been charged in connection with drug rings that operated in Orange County.
Visit https://www.recordonline.com/news/20190206/firehouses-look-to-regroup-after-drug-ring-sweep to view the full article online. |
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Lawyers on both sides, in seeking an end to the civil rights case, pointed to new hiring practices that over the years resulted in a more diverse fire department.
Visit https://buffalonews.com/2019/02/09/judge-ends-historic-desegregation-order-for-buffalo-firefighters/ to view the full article online. |
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The fire police officer was not reported to be injured following the incident in Lockport.
Visit https://www.wivb.com/news/crime/lockport-man-accused-of-throwing-hot-coffee-at-68-year-old-fire-police-volunteer/1759021652 to view the full article online. |
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Albany Airport Firefighter Josh Woodward continues on the road to recovery.
Visit https://nypost.com/2019/02/22/albany-firefighter-makes-miracle-recovery-from-near-fatal-sepsis/?fbclid=IwAR1gnhfOm6ZGue93Pgqt1dO1pefMegAl3EwAKXkseMMDZwTx-DXpRkDwofw to view the full article online. |
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A father and four daughters were killed in a house fire earlier this month. Two smoke alarms inside the home had no batteries.
Visit https://www.wwnytv.com/story/39968308/fire-chief-smoke-detectors-never-sleep to view the full article online. |
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Fire chiefs need to take care of themselves so they can better take care of their people.
Visit https://www.firerescue1.com/fire-chief/articles/393344018-Traumatic-stress-Who-counsels-the-fire-chief/ to view the full article online. |
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Eric McMahon will serve as the next fire chief, replacing Thomas Garrett, who recently retired.
Visit https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/Troy-mayor-names-new-fire-chief-cites-city-13592771.php to view the full article online. |
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In anticipation of his impending retirement, Chief Robert Williams reflected on the broad scope of responsibilities that he has managed.
Visit https://www.saratogian.com/news/proud-tradition-continues-as-leadership-transitions-at-saratoga-springs-fire/article_d4c5fb94-23f8-11e9-81b3-67dcd2f7ad2e.html to view the full article online. |
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New ambulance reimbursement model; DOH EMS community page on Facebook.
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The programs, some featuring live fire training, include: Advanced Thermal Imaging Camera Ops, Advanced Vehicle Extrication, Aggressive Interior Fire Attack, Fire Behavior on the Inside!, Fire Flows and Water Supply, Hoarder Fires, Machinery Rescue Ops, Multifaceted Elevator Rescue, Rapid Intervention/FAST/Survival, and Truck Company Essentials.
Visit https://www.nysfirechiefs.com/files/FIRE%202019/FIRE%202019%20HOT%20Form.pdf to view the full article online.
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February is American Heart Month.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nfc-nwl/articles/index-v3.asp?aid=546396&issueID=64092 to view the full article online. |