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Fallen Firefighters Honored During Virtual Tributes

The New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control and the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation shared virtual tributes, which can be viewed online.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nfc-nwl/articles/index-v3.asp?aid=645312&issueID=70919 to view the full article online.

New Field Operations Facility Opened at the New York State Academy of Fire Science

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.

Valley Falls to Close its Fire Department

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.

Will Vaccines End the COVID Pandemic?

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.

Visit https://www.iafc.org/iCHIEFS/iCHIEFS-article/will-vaccines-end-the-covid-pandemic to view the full article online.

Schenectady Staffing Cuts Could Roll Back Progress in Building and Codes Office

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.

Saratoga Springs Budget Calls for Layoffs of Police, Firefighters, and DPW Employees

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.

Ogdensburg Firefighters, City Manager at Odds Over Part-Paid, Part-Volunteer Idea

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.

Albany Fire Truck Stolen, Recovered in Schenectady

The truck was stolen off the Municipal Training Center lot in Colonie.

Visit https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/Albany-fire-truck-stolen-recovered-in-Schenectady-15645049.php to view the full article online.

A Closer Look at Being a Syracuse Female Firefighter and the Push to Recruit More

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.

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