Train with some of the nation’s most knowledgeable fire service instructors during the 114th Annual Conference & FIRE 2020 Expo next June in Syracuse! A total of 11 programs are available, including two new sessions – First-In Officers’ Responsibilities and Truck Company: Saw Work and Roof Ops.
Visit https://www.nysfirechiefs.com/fire2020hot to view the full article online.
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NYSAFC's 2-day leadership development program will feature lectures for current and aspiring company officers by Lieutenant Robert Pressler (FDNY), Commissioner/Chief Michael Lombardo (Buffalo F.D.), and Lieutenant Michael Ciampo (FDNY)! Programs will be held in Fulton (January 10-11), Monroe (February 28-29), and Erie (March 13-14) Counties.
Visit https://www.nysfirechiefs.com/colt to view the full article online.
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Seminars will be presented by Lieutenant Tim Klett (FDNY) at 16 sites across New York state from January through October.
Visit https://www.nysfirechiefs.com/2020seminarseries to view the full article online.
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A new state law increases benefits for family members of first responders killed on the job.
Visit https://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/ny-cuomo-first-responders-families-benefits-increase-gounardes-20191022-wldzohz4unf37ego7iy7n47yem-story.html to view the full article online. |
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Firefighters offered aid immediately, but attempts to revive Firefighter Robert Bush were unsuccessful.
Visit https://www.syracuse.com/news/2019/10/homer-firefighter-dies-during-training-chief-says.html to view the full article online. |
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New York state recognized firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty on October 8.
Visit https://www.news10.com/news/local-news/23-names-added-to-firefighters-memorial-at-the-empire-state-plaza/ to view the full article online. |
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The fallen firefighters, including 26 from New York, were remembered during the October 6 ceremony at the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, MD.
Visit https://www.firehero.org/ to view the full article online. |
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October 6 marked the one year anniversary of the Schoharie limo crash that killed 20 people.
Visit https://cbs6albany.com/news/local/one-year-later-first-repsonders-still-feel-impact-of-schoharie-limo-crash to view the full article online. |
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Potential layoffs loom while the city of Newburgh toils over its 2020 budget.
Visit https://www.recordonline.com/news/20191018/layoffs-newburgh-firefighters-caught-off-guard to view the full article online. |
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Inside the collapse of America's emergency medical services.
Visit https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-care/there-s-shortage-volunteer-ems-workers-ambulances-rural-america-n1068556 to view the full article online. |
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John Salka (FDNY) was honored during the opening ceremony of Firehouse Expo 2019 in Nashville, TN.
Visit https://www.firehouse.com/operations-training/news/21109840/firehouse-expo-awards-presented-honors-bestowed-during-opening-ceremony to view the full article online. |
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Quality Metrics released by NEMSQA; Vital Signs conference update.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nfc-nwl/articles/index-v3.asp?aid=586887&issueID=64100 to view the full article online. |
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Proposals are now being accepted for EMS presentations at the NYSAFC 114th Annual Conference & FIRE 2020 Expo, which will be held June 10-13 in Syracuse, NY!
Visit https://www.nysfirechiefs.com/files/Misc%20Linked%20Documents/FIRE%202020%20EMS%20Call%20for%20Presenters.pdf to view the full article online. |
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Proposals for presentations are now being accepted for the 47th Annual Fire & Life Safety Educators’ Conference, co-hosted by OFPC and NYSAFC from May 1-3, 2020.
Visit https://www.nysfirechiefs.com/files/Misc%20Linked%20Documents/2020%20FLSE%20Conference%20Call%20for%20Presenters.pdf to view the full article online. |
Applications and nomination forms are now being accepted for NYSAFC's 2020 scholarship and award program. Deadline: February 28, 2020. Full eligibility criteria and forms are available online. Awards include the Fire Educator of the Year, Public Education, and Career and Volunteer Fire Chief of the Year.
Visit https://www.nysfirechiefs.com/awards to view the full article online.
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