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New York Association of Fire Chiefs


October 2012
ASSOCIATION NEWS
Retired Chief of the New Rochelle Fire Department led NYSAFC from 1973-1974. NYSAFC's senior past president, Bell passed away on September 30, 2012.

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NYSAFC has partnered with Fire360 to provide program attendees with a broadened, interactive learning experience before, during, and after each event occurs.

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Planning for 2013 events, programs, and projects well underway.

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FEATURES
A continuation of the SIZE UP magazine feature "How to Build a Fire Station" by Robert Mitchell.

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CHIEFHAC'S CORNER: STATE & NATIONAL NEWS HIGHLIGHTS
Expanded position addresses OTC medication and employee assistance.

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The IAFC is encouraging all fire department personnel and the media to seek education about the complex issue of smoke alarm technology.

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The most common type may give you little warning, even when surrounded with smoke.

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A consulting firm will study six Herkimer County fire departments to determine whether services or agencies could consolidate to reduce duplicated services and to relieve taxpayer burden.

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Number of EMTs drops by nearly half statewide over 10 years.

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A firefighter died when he fell through a structurally weak roof while not wearing his face piece.

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Former Philadelphia Fire Commissioner Roger Ulshafer said commanders unnecessarily risked lives at a fire that killed two firefighters.

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EMERGENCY SERVICES NEWS
Six fallen firefighters honored during ceremony that took place on October 9, 2012, at the Empire State Plaza in Albany, N.Y. View photos from the moving ceremony.

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28th annual New York State Weekend at the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, Md. will take place from March 9-10, 2013.

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Almost two-thirds of home fire deaths resulted from fires in properties without working smoke alarms.

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December 31, 2012, deadline is coming fast!

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International Code Council annual business meeting held at 2012 annual conference.

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PROGRAM & EVENT UPDATES
NYSAFC Fall 2012 Seminar Series "Modern House Fires: Strategic & Tactical Considerations for Success" with Lt. Chris Flatley, FDNY & Training Officer Jerry Knapp, West Haverstraw F.D. is coming to Broome, Dutchess, Genesee, Oneida Counties!

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Training was held in Smithtown, N.Y. October 13, 2012, in conjunction with Suffolk County Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services. Pictured: Instructor John D'Allesandro, deputy volunteer programs coordinator (FASNY).

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Annual event enhances the professional development and personal growth of fire department leaders of all ranks. Speaker Bob Burns, FDNY. Photo by Ron Dahulich

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Programs are being held this fall in Corning and Monticello, N.Y. Learn how to bring this program to your region next year!

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
"Modern House Fires: Strategic & Tactical Considerations for Success" with Lt. Chris Flatley, FDNY & Training Officer Jerry Knapp, West Haverstraw F.D.

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November 30 - December 1, 2012 – White Plains
April 12-13, 2013 – Rochester

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NYSAFC 107th Annual Conference – June 12-15, 2013 – Turning Stone Resort

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