The BUGLE - June 2024

Association News

New York State Association of Fire Chiefs 2024-2025 Officers Installed

Chief Anthony V. LaFerrera of the North Babylon Volunteer Fire Company, Suffolk County, took office as president of the association on June 14, 2024, during the NYSAFC 118th Annual Conference & FIRE 2024 Expo. The Installation Ceremony was held at the Marriott Syracuse Downtown in Syracuse, NY. LaFerrera is a 45-year fire service veteran and a retired FDNY EMS lieutenant. Congratulations to all of the new NYSAFC officers.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nfc-nwl/articles/index-v3.asp?aid=835046&issueID=90626 to view the full article online.

Thanks for Joining NYSAFC at FIRE 2024! Mark Your Calendar for FIRE 2025!

Thank you to our vendors, sponsors, attendees, instructors, and volunteers for participating in the 118th Annual Conference & FIRE 2024 Expo in Syracuse. Special thanks to the city of Syracuse, Syracuse Fire Department, Onondaga County, and our host venues for the hospitality and support. Pictures from the event will be available in the coming weeks. Join us at FIRE 2025 in Syracuse from June 4-7! To avoid conflicting with Father's Day weekend, we'll be seeing you a little earlier next year. Exhibitor and attendee registration will open this fall.

Visit https://www.nysfirechiefs.com/fire2025 to view the full article online.

Save the Date for the 2025 Long Island Metro Fire/EMS Expo

The New York State Association of Fire Chiefs and Islip Town Fire/EMS Museum Educational Center are excited to announce the dates for next year's Long Island Metro Fire/EMS Expo. Join us from January 31 – February 2 for this exciting fire/EMS educational event and exposition held at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, NY. Exhibitor registration will open this fall. Details on educational opportunities will be available in the coming months.

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

Government Affairs News

Governor Hochul Announces First Round of Payments Under New York’s $10 Million Volunteer Firefighter Training Stipend Program

Initial stipends totaling $140,250 were issued to 105 students from more than 50 fire departments throughout the state. The program was developed to help strengthen recruitment and retention in New York’s volunteer fire service by offsetting required training costs.

Visit https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-first-round-payments-under-new-yorks-10-million-volunteer to view the full article online.

U.S. Senate Passes Legislation to Save FIRE and SAFER Grants

The next step is for President Joe Biden to sign S. 870.

Visit https://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2024/06/18/u.s.-senate-passes-legislation-to-save-fire-and-safer-grants to view the full article online.

Emergency Services News

Amid Volunteer Shortages, Niagara County Supplementing with Paid Crews

Some counties are shelling out themselves to help fill the gaps in volunteer EMS crews, including in Niagara County.

Visit https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/buffalo/news/2024/05/15/amid-volunteer-shortages--niagara-co--supplementing-with-paid-crews?cid=share_twitter to view the full article online.

Fire Investigators Release Cause of Syracuse House Explosion; 5 Now in Critical Condition

Syracuse fire investigators have determined the house explosion earlier this month was caused by a free-flowing natural gas leak in the house's basement.

Visit https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-ny/public-safety/2024/06/21/syracuse-house-collapse-update-cause to view the full article online.

FDNY Firefighters Injured Fighting Firehouse Basement Fire

Firefighters were dispatched to a fire in the quarters of Engine Co. 163 and Ladder Co. 83.

Visit https://www.firerescue1.com/fdny-firefighters-injured-fighting-firehouse-basement-fire to view the full article online.

Officials: Fire Displaces 18 from Hempstead Home with Illegal Subdivisions

The Nassau County fire marshal says the home on Front Street was illegally subdivided into multiple apartments and rental rooms.

Visit https://longisland.news12.com/officials-fire-displaces-18-from-hempstead-home-with-illegal-subdivisions to view the full article online.

Tyre Fire Company Officially Approved by New York State

The town of Tyre in Seneca County now has its own fire company. Integration and training are the next steps.

Visit https://www.fingerlakes1.com/2024/05/28/tyre-fire-co-officially-approved-by-new-york-state-integration-and-training-to-be-next-steps/ to view the full article online.

Study: Dementia Risk High for 9/11 Responders Exposed to WTC Toxins

Responders with PPE had a dementia rate of 5-6 per 1,000, while those without PPE in high-risk activities, like searching Ground Zero, had a rate of 42.36 per 1,000, the study found.

Visit https://www.firerescue1.com/9-11/study-dementia-risk-high-for-9-11-responders-exposed-to-wtc-toxins to view the full article online.

Around the State

Saratoga County Fire Coordinator Retires after 29 Years

NYSAFC congratulates Ed Tremblay on his retirement.

Visit https://www.news10.com/news/saratoga-county/saratoga-co-fire-coordinator-retires-after-29-years/ to view the full article online.

'Last Station' Dedicated in Dexter

The Dexter Fire Department celebrated its ‘Last Station’ project with a ribbon cutting. The ‘Last Station’ is a miniature museum next to the Dexter Historical Society, dedicated to the history of the department.

Visit https://www.wwnytv.com/2024/06/24/last-station-dedicated-dexter/ to view the full article online.

Celebrating 75 Years of Fighting Fires with Atlantic Steamer Fire Company in Oyster Bay

The Atlantic Steamer Fire Company held a heartwarming celebration on June 8 to honor Firefighter Raymond Hornosky for his 75 years of dedicated service.

Visit https://liherald.com/stories/celebrating-75-years-of-fighting-fires-with-atlantic-steamer-fire-company-in-oyster-bay,208459 to view the full article online.

New Hackensack Fire District Celebrates 75 Years of Service

The New Hackensack Fire District and Fire Company were formed on March 3, 1949.

Visit https://midhudsonnews.com/2024/06/09/new-hackensack-fire-district-celebrates-75-years-of-service-video-gallery/ to view the full article online.

Off-Duty FDNY Firefighter Saves Man from Burning Apartment in Brooklyn

Firefighter Joseph Pendergast was driving to work when he noticed the smoke coming from the four-story building.

Visit https://abc7ny.com/post/brooklyn-fire-off-duty-fdny-firefighter-saves-man/14895746/ to view the full article online.

Vacationing New York FF-EMT Helps Rescue Teen from Florida Shark Attack

Niagara Falls Firefighter-EMT Josh Carey said there was “massive amounts of blood in the water.”

Visit https://www.firerescue1.com/water-rescue/vacationing-n-y-ff-emt-helps-rescue-teen-from-fla-shark-attack to view the full article online.

Emergency Services Resources

Firefighter Safety in Hot Weather

“Everything’s fine, until it’s not.” For firefighters, heat-related illness can fulfill this prophecy like few other fireground events.

Visit https://www.lexipol.com/resources/blog/firefighter-safety-in-hot-weather-2/ to view the full article online.

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