Association Individual Members can now conveniently pay dues and update membership records online. Launch of the portal coincides with the mailing of 2021 dues renewal notices in early October. The portal is accessible from the NYSAFC website.
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Program for Individual Members provides special discounts and savings from Marshall & Sterling Insurance, uniquely tailored for first responders. Coverages can include protection for auto, home, life, condo, renters, RV, motorcycle, snowmobile, boat, vacation homes, and personal umbrella.
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The podcast episodes complement the “Fire/EMS Behavioral Health: The Price We Pay” workshop series presented by NYSAFC through the support of PERMA.
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Millions the federal government took from the FDNY’s 9/11 treatment program over the last four years will be paid back.
Visit https://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/new-york-elections-government/ny-fdny-911-treatment-feds-took-millions-20201024-373l6qw4ibgotnpl7xohbhgk5m-story.html to view the full article online. |
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The New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control and the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation shared virtual tributes, which can be viewed online.
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NYS DHSES recently unveiled its new Field Operations Building at the New York State Academy of Fire Science in Montour Falls. The facility will allow for more efficient teaching and training for thousands of firefighters, both volunteer and career, from across the state.
Visit https://www.mytwintiers.com/news-cat/local-news/new-field-operations-facility-opened-at-the-new-york-state-academy-of-fire-sciences/ to view the full article online. |
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The Valley Falls Fire Department has served the community in rural Rensselaer County for more than a century.
Visit https://cbs6albany.com/news/local/valley-falls-to-close-its-fire-department to view the full article online. |
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Understanding the vaccine development process, implications for public safety, past efforts to eradicate disease with vaccines, and typical timelines is essential for fire service leadership planning and education.
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Department was scrutinized after deadly 2015 apartment building blaze.
Visit https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/Staffing-cuts-could-rollback-progress-of-once-15651212.php to view the full article online. |
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City leaders have proposed a 10% across the board pay cut in an effort to save as many jobs as possible.
Visit https://wnyt.com/capital-region-comeback/saratoga-springs-budget-calls-for-layoffs-of-police-firefighters-and-dpw-employees/5889461/?cat=10114 to view the full article online. |
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The city of Ogdensburg says it can not afford its fire department as it is today.
Visit https://www.wwnytv.com/2020/09/28/ogdensburg-firefighters-city-manager-odds-over-part-paid-part-volunteer-idea/ to view the full article online. |
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The truck was stolen off the Municipal Training Center lot in Colonie.
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Caitlin Crandall’s morning routine looked much different a couple of years ago. The 35-year-old went from working 9-5 at a desk to 24 hours for the Syracuse Fire Department, preparing to save lives.
Visit https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-ny/news/2020/10/08/a-closer-look-at-being-a-syracuse-female-firefighter-and-the-push-to-recruit-more- to view the full article online. |