Chief James R. Comstock of the Henrietta Fire District (Monroe County) took office as president of NYSAFC on June 18, 2022, during the association’s 116th Annual Conference & FIRE 2022 Expo in Syracuse, NY. Congratulations to the new NYSAFC officers.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nfc-nwl/articles/index-v3.asp?aid=734672&issueID=79353 to view the full article online.
|
Thank you to our vendors, attendees, sponsors, instructors, and volunteers for participating in the 116th Annual Conference & FIRE 2022 Expo in Syracuse. Special thanks to the City of Syracuse, Syracuse Fire Department, and host venues for the hospitality and support. Pictures from the event will be available in the coming weeks. Exhibitor and attendee registration for FIRE 2023 will open later this summer. Join us at The Oncenter in Syracuse from June 14-17!
Visit https://www.nysfirechiefs.com/ to view the full article online.
|
|
NYSAFC has once again partnered with PERMA to deliver free “Fire/EMS Behavioral Health: The Price We Pay” workshops in the fall. Past Chiefs Mike Healy and Jared Meeker will deliver classes in 10 locations later this year. There will be no fee to attend, but students must pre-register. On-site registration will be accepted if space permits. Registration will open later this summer.
Visit https://www.nysfirechiefs.com/behavioralhealthworkshop to view the full article online. |
| 
|
|
“Caroline’s Law” was first introduced after an EMT posted a murder victim’s photo to Facebook in 2009.
Visit https://www.firerescue1.com/legislation-funding/articles/ny-law-outlines-specific-offenses-for-unlawful-sharing-of-personal-images-mqYP43FkuJu54WvO/ to view the full article online. |
|
Ex-Chief Feron died during a training exercise with the Suffolk County Urban Search and Rescue Team, the fire department announced.
Visit https://patch.com/new-york/hauppauge/hauppauge-fire-department-ex-chief-stephen-feron-dies-49 to view the full article online. |
|
The fire service mourns the loss of Deputy Chief (Ret.) Vincent Mandala, Supervising Fire Marshal (Ret.) John J. McCauley, Firefighter (Ret.) Robert R. Reynolds, and Firefighter (Ret.) Michael Verzi.
Visit https://pix11.com/news/local-news/four-retired-fdny-members-die-of-9-11-related-illnesses-in-four-days/ to view the full article online. |
|
Supervisor is aiming to have the final dissolution of the Vly-Atwood Fire District result in a seamless transition for residents.
Visit https://www.dailyfreeman.com/2022/06/14/marbletown-gets-ready-for-vly-atwood-fire-district-dissolution/ to view the full article online. |
|
For the first time in more than 50 years, the city of Binghamton will welcome a new fire station downtown.
Visit https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-ny/news/2022/06/13/in-utica--a-historic-investment-in-fire-stations?cid=share_twitter to view the full article online. |
|
Emergency management services in rural areas face plenty of challenges. That’s why two organizations are merging to create more of an opportunity for North Country EMS crews.
Visit https://www.wwnytv.com/2022/06/16/merger-give-ems-crews-more-opportunity/ to view the full article online. |
|
They're part of our everyday lives. Lithium ion batteries enable us to recharge everything from our phones to power tools and cameras. But battery-related fires are on the rise.
Visit https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/nassau-county-fire-officials-issues-warnings-and-advice-on-how-to-properly-charge-lithium-ion-batteries/ to view the full article online. |
| 
|
|
National Registry opens public comment period on certification eligibility; fire department ambulance billing update.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nfc-nwl/articles/index-v3.asp?aid=734914&issueID=79353 to view the full article online. |
Chief/Commissioner Michael Lombardo (Buffalo Fire Department) will present “The Five Points of Command” in the following counties: Albany (October 24), Chautauqua (October 26), Chemung (November 17), Fulton (September 7), Genesee (September 19), Jefferson (September 8), Onondaga (October 4), Otsego (October 3), Rockland (October 5), Schenectady (November 15), and Suffolk (November 2).
Visit https://www.nysfirechiefs.com/2022seminarseries to view the full article online.
|
NYSAFC Regional Hands-On Training returns in the fall! "Beyond the Basics," "Fire Behavior On the Inside," and "Flashover" courses are all scheduled for sites across New York state. County agencies or fire departments interested in hosting training can submit the Host Request Forms found on the NYSAFC website under the “Documents” menu. Courses are now being booked in 2023.
Visit https://www.nysfirechiefs.com/calendar_list.asp to view the full article online.
|
| 
|
|
Once a fire is extinguished, the danger and trauma don’t just disappear. Business owners and homeowners must navigate several obstacles in a fire’s aftermath.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nfc-nwl/articles/index-v3.asp?aid=734773&issueID=79353 to view the full article online. |