The BUGLE - July 2021

Association News

2021-2022 NYSAFC Officers Installed

Chief Robert R. Kloepfer Jr. of the Floral Park Fire Department (Nassau County) was formally sworn in as NYSAFC president on July 17, 2021, during the 115th Annual Conference & FIRE 2021 Expo in Syracuse, NY. Congratulations to the 2021-2022 officers of the New York State Association of Fire Chiefs.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nfc-nwl/articles/index-v3.asp?aid=686266&issueID=77578 to view the full article online.

New York State Association of Fire Chiefs 2021 Convention Concludes

NYSAFC will be sharing photos from the 115th Annual Conference & FIRE 2021 Expo later this summer. The convention was held July 14-17. Mark your calendars for FIRE 2022 – June 15-18 – in Syracuse, NY! Attendee and exhibitor registration will be opening soon.

Visit https://www.localsyr.com/news/local-news/new-york-state-association-of-fire-chiefs-convention-concludes/ to view the full article online.

FIRE 2021 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Held at the Carrier Dome

Memorial fundraiser held in conjunction with the NYSAFC 115th Annual Conference & FIRE 2021 Expo honored the firefighters who lost their lives in the September 11 attacks almost 20 years ago.

Visit https://www.localsyr.com/news/local-news/memorial-fundraiser-for-fallen-firefighters-held-at-carrier-dome/ to view the full article online.

Oneida Firefighters Join Climb to Remember Heroes of September 11

Firefighters representing departments from across New York came to the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb in Syracuse to keep a promise — “never forget.”

Visit https://romesentinel.com/stories/oneida-firefighters-join-climb-to-remember-heroes-of-sept-11,118180 to view the full article online.

Emergency Services News

Spring Valley Fire: Chief Inspector Pleads Not Guilty; See What Complaint Says

Six people have been charged as a result of a continuing investigation into the fatal fire at the Evergreen Court Home for Adults in March. Firefighter Jared Lloyd and resident Oliver Hueston died in the fire and building collapse.

Visit https://www.lohud.com/story/news/local/rockland/spring-valley/2021/07/13/evergreen-court-fire-wayne-ballard-pleads-not-guilty/7950410002/ to view the full article online.

Family of Fallen Whitehall Firefighter Wins Benefits Case

James Brooks, who was second assistant chief of the Whitehall Volunteer Fire Company, suffered a torn aorta when responding to a fire in Dresden on May 2, 2020.

Visit https://poststar.com/news/local/family-of-fallen-whitehall-firefighter-wins-benefits-case/article_aa9fd291-2abd-5711-b03b-567ff8cc0d2e.html to view the full article online.

Why EMTs, Paramedics are Facing Certification Backlog

Ambulance services are facing a shortage in New York — a statewide problem that's coming at a busy time.

Visit https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-ny/ny-state-of-politics/2021/07/21/why-emts--paramedics-are-facing-certification-backlog# to view the full article online.

9/11 Museum Debuts Powerful PSA Ahead of 20th Anniversary

The 9/11 Museum is debuting a PSA called “Remember,” which aims to raise funding for the preservation of the memorial and educational programs to connect with new generations.

Visit https://www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news/video/9-11-museum-debuts-powerful-psa-ahead-of-20th-anniversary-117144645814?cid=sm_npd_nn_tw_nn to view the full article online.

Rensselaer County Breaks Ground on New Emergency Services Training Tower

The old tower was leveled and the county received DEC approval to get construction of the new tower underway.

Visit https://cbs6albany.com/news/local/rensselaer-county-breaks-ground-on-new-emergency-services-training-tower to view the full article online.

Binghamton Fire Chief Daniel Eggleston Retires

Daniel Eggleston retired earlier this month after working for the fire department for 37 years. Fire Marshal Alan Gardiner has been chosen to serve as the acting chief.

Visit https://wnbf.com/acting-binghamton-fire-chief-named-as-daniel-eggleston-retires/ to view the full article online.

Firemedically Speaking

EMS News Briefs from Mike McEvoy

HIPAA resources for EMS providers available; Registration open for Vital Signs conference.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nfc-nwl/articles/index-v3.asp?aid=686263&issueID=77578 to view the full article online.

Program & Event Updates

NYSAFC Classroom and Hands-On Training Programs Continue in 2021

The Regional Hands-On Training programs "Flashover," "Fire Behavior On the Inside," and "Beyond the Basics" are all scheduled at sites across New York state. Registration is open for the classroom-based 2021 Seminar Series: “The ABCs of Rescue Company Operations” and the free "Fire/EMS Behavioral Health: The Price We Pay" workshop series.

Visit https://www.nysfirechiefs.com/calendar_list.asp to view the full article online.

Around the State

Long Island's Oldest FDNY Firefighter Receives Recognition for Service in New York, WWII

Chester Moscicki, 99, received an official ribbon for his service from the U.S. Air Force and FDNY Fire Officers Association.

Visit https://bronx.news12.com/long-islands-oldest-fdny-firefighter-receives-recognition-for-service-in-ny-wwii to view the full article online.

Book Tells Tale of Newburgh Rescue-Turned-Firedog

A rescue dog in Orange County – Nick the Newburgh Firedog – now has a book written about him. The popular pooch is not only one of the guys at the city fire department, he's also a TikTok sensation.

Visit https://westchester.news12.com/book-tells-tale-of-newburgh-rescue-turned-firedog-after-becoming-tiktok-sensation?fbclid=IwAR21QkqVgpYzfXVunBK_xU0P99bLpMUpJTczPzSt5zCtjTuNZ0Dr1WuTw1Q to view the full article online.

Erie County Fire Chief Calls for More Volunteer Firefighters

Josh Myers, chief with Seneca Hose Co. 1 in West Seneca, has noticed a decline in volunteer applicants since the pandemic and urges all western New Yorkers to consider completing volunteer firefighter training as a way to better serve the community.

Visit https://www.wivb.com/news/local-news/erie-co-fire-chief-calls-for-more-volunteer-firefighters-across-western-new-york/ to view the full article online.

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