Join NYSAFC and the Islip Town Fire/EMS Museum from February 3-5! The 2023 event will include over 130 vendors, plus nine seminars presented by industry leaders including Chief Michael Lombardo, Deputy Assistant Chief Frank Leeb, Battalion Chief John Salka, and Lt. Tim Klett! Registration is $20 daily. Parking is free. New – "Elevator Emergencies" Hands-On Training (special registration required).
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The program assists PERMA and NYSAFC fire department members in obtaining equipment that will help reduce injury and illness within their agencies.
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The declining number of volunteer firefighters in New York is not a new problem, but it's one Governor Kathy Hochul wants to tackle this year.
Visit https://auburnpub.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/how-gov-kathy-hochul-wants-to-address-ny-volunteer-firefighter-shortage/article_8be1cb9f-5454-5361-a2fb-cb2269c858af.html to view the full article online. |
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To combat dwindling numbers of volunteer firefighters across the state, Governor Kathy Hochul has proposed a pair of options she is seeking to have enacted this year: possible compensation for volunteers and a state stipend after firefighters attend mandated training classes.
Visit https://romesentinel.com/stories/local-fire-chiefs-agree-with-governor-volunteer-departments-could-use-some-help,160136 to view the full article online. |
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Newly announced decontamination protocols reduce firefighters' exposure to toxic contaminants by 85 percent. OFPC is expanding classes and trainings to include cancer awareness and prevention education. An educational video has been released to raise awareness of the cancer risk and detail decontamination protocols.
Visit https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-state-cancer-prevention-efforts-protect-firefighters-and-their to view the full article online. |
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U.S. Fire Administrator Lori Moore-Merrell traveled to the Bronx to honor the 17 lives lost in last year's tragedy and announced the strategy.
Visit https://abc7ny.com/fire-safety-bronx-tragedy-tremont-deadly/12684816/ to view the full article online. |
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A hero FDNY firefighter continues to save lives even in death. The widow of firefighter William Moon announced her husband donated his organs to five people on the transplant waiting list.
Visit https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/fdny-firefighter-william-moon-organs-donated/ to view the full article online. |
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"We talked about what no one here wants to talk about."
Visit https://patch.com/new-york/islip/widow-islip-fire-chief-encourages-others-donate-organs to view the full article online. |
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Spring Valley Firefighter Jared Lloyd and resident Oliver Hueston died in the 2021 blaze at the Evergreen Court Home for Adults.
Visit https://www.lohud.com/story/news/local/rockland/rockland-fyi/2023/01/19/psc-releases-report-water-issues-evergreen-court-fire-ny-suez/69821563007/ to view the full article online. |
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The state-of-the-art facility replaces the county's former complex that closed in 2015 due to heavy use.
Visit https://www.news10.com/news/rensselaer-county/new-emergency-services-training-facility-opens-in-rensselaer-county/?fbclid=IwAR3qrc1ZziSHcqwQtN-Ka3TEnb4cs2AGWuth2DllDvEJ6nnSrQhZI7r-D1c to view the full article online. |
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DOH creates EMS forms webpage. Updated policies posted.
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NYSAFC's partnership with Sourcewell benefits association members.
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