The Bugle
New York Association of Fire Chiefs
April 2012
 Association will launch new member drive during FIRE 2012 at the Turning Stone this June. Join NYSAFC during the association's Annual Conference & Expo to enter daily prize drawings!
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 More than 70 students attended Company Officers Leadership Training (COLT) April 6-7, 2012, at the Embassy Suites in Buffalo.Deputy District Chief Steve Chikerotis, Chicago (IL) Fire Department. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nfc-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=174125&issueID=25384 to view the full article online. |
Stop by Exhibit Space #3135 at FIRE 2012.
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A proposed $1.2 million settlement of a lawsuit would require Onondaga County to pay $863,000 to the widow of a volunteer firefighter who was killed in a house fire in Pompey 10 years ago.
Visit http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2012/03/12_million_goes_to_widow_of_fa.html to view the full article online. |
Amid all the angry debate and argument over the response to the fatal fire in Haverhill that resulted in the death of an elderly woman, one fundamental question remains to be answered.
Visit http://www.eagletribune.com/latestnews/x684076547/Editorial-Answers-needed-in-Haverhill-fire-death to view the full article online. |
Fire safe cigarette laws show early signs of success.
Visit http://www.nfpa.org/newsReleaseDetails.asp?categoryid=488&itemId=56169&cookie%5Ftest=1 to view the full article online. |
Utica's fire department saved about a dozen jobs after the fire union came to a tentative agreement with the city's Common Council recently. But a retirement incentive in the plan caused more than 20 people to retire.
Visit http://binghamton.ynn.com/content/all_news/romemohawk_valley/579221/dozens-of-firefighters-take-retirement--houses-could-close/ to view the full article online. |
A jury has ruled in favor of a Harrison woman injured in 2007 when her car was struck by a Harrison firefighter en route to a nearby crash.
Visit http://www.lohud.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/201204170758/NEWS/304160123 to view the full article online. |
Emergency plans required by government often lack specific steps such as coordinating with local authorities, notifying relatives.
Visit http://www.firerescue1.com/disaster-management/articles/1272375-Big-gaps-found-in-nursing-homes-disaster-plans/ to view the full article online. |
Sweeping changes to Article 30 of the Public Health Law that would dramatically restructure EMS oversight in New York state were dropped from the final version of the Governor's 2012-2013 Budget.
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A common question in the realm of hydration among firefighters and fire officers is what role energy drinks have on performance and whether limits or an outright ban should be implemented.
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 NYSAFC President Skip Sylvester presented RCFCA President Harold Straut with a plaque in recognition of the organization’s 60 years of dedicated service during the countywide awards ceremony held March 31, 2012. Photo by Tom Bierds. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nfc-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=174046&issueID=25384 to view the full article online. |
 Make plans to attend the Eastern Division International Association of Fire Chiefs Conference – May 31 - June 2, 2012, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Trevose, Pa. United States Fire Administrator Ernest (Ernie) Mitchell Jr. will present this year's keynote address. Networking opportunities abound!
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The process to update the 2010 Codes of New York State that will take effect in 2014 is just getting underway so there are many opportunities for fire service participation.
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Recruitment and Marketing Assistance Training to Be Held on May 4, 2012 as a Pre-Conference Session at Annual Public Fire Safety Educators’ Conference.
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 Use FIRE 2012 "My Show Planner" tool to plan your show agenda well in advance! Also use it to locate exhibitors in your region who can provide you with FREE One Day Tickets to the expo!Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nfc-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=173775&issueID=25384 to view the full article online. |
The FIRE 2012 firematic and EMS classes will be "smokin’ hot" again this year.
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It's more than just chili...it's a lot of laughs. Do you think your chili is hot stuff? Enter the competition! Or stop by to sample the fare from our fire house cooks and watch the cooking demos on Friday, June 15 at the Turning Stone Resort!
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Check out the NYSAFC Book Store for the Handbook and a variety of other titles, both online and during FIRE 2012 at the Turning Stone. During FIRE 2012, get your free NYSAFC "go green" bookmark while supplies last! And with any purchase, you'll receive a handy NYSAFC book light! Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nfc-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=173728&issueID=25384 to view the full article online.
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May 4-6, 2012 – Montour Falls
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NYSAFC 106th Annual Conference – June 13-16, 2012 – Turning Stone Resort
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September 2012 – Buffalo
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October 7-13, 2012
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October 25-26, 2012 – Binghamton area
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November 30-1, 2012 – White Plains April 12-13, 2013 – Rochester Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nfc-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=173964&issueID=25384 to view the full article online. |
