The Bugle

New York Association of Fire Chiefs

Whooping Cough: The Return of an Epidemic?

This year whooping cough will likely see the highest number of victims in any year since 1959.

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Fire-Safe Cooking

Many families gather in the kitchen to spend time together, but it can be one of the most hazardous rooms in the house if you don't practice safe cooking behaviors.

Visit http://www.usfa.fema.gov/citizens/home_fire_prev/cooking.shtm to view the full article online.

FEMA Transitional Sheltering Assistance Activated for New Jersey and New York Survivors of Hurricane Sandy

Program allows eligible survivors who are in shelters and cannot return to their homes due to damages caused by Hurricane Sandy to stay in participating hotels or motels until more suitable housing accommodations are available.

Visit http://www.fema.gov/news-release/fema-transitional-sheltering-assistance-activated-new-jersey-and-new-york-survivors to view the full article online.

Gov. Cuomo Fires New York State Office of Emergency Management Director for Ordering Crew to Remove Tree from His Driveway

Crews needed for handling emergencies elsewhere in wake of Hurricane Sandy.

Visit http://articles.nydailynews.com/2012-11-07/news/34977440_1_cuomo-aide-emergency-management-fires to view the full article online.

What Does It Take To Get People to Flee a Storm?

Despite days of dire forecasts and explicit warnings, hundreds of thousands of people in New York and New Jersey ignored mandatory evacuation orders as Superstorm Sandy closed in.

Visit http://www.silive.com/newsflash/index.ssf/story/what-does-it-take-to-get-people/a5bc1fcd19ca46e8a206c349a970e9a4 to view the full article online.

Daily News Takes You Inside Unfolding Crisis as Hurricane Sandy Batters New York

How city officials faced down the superstorm and learned hard lessons in the process.

Visit http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/90-seconds-city-undone-article-1.1207570#ixzz2DLyAgFJZ to view the full article online.

Hurricane Sandy – How Can You Help?

Here's a list of resources for those interested in donating blood, volunteering, or making a monetary donation to fire service and local charities, plus safety tips and resources for those still recovering.

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U.S. Fire Administration Urges Residents Affected by Hurricane Sandy to Stay Safe in Cold Weather

First responders in impacted areas should remind residents of these important safety tips.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nfc-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=197503&issueID=25391 to view the full article online.

U.S. Labor Department’s OSHA Urges Hurricane Recovery Workers to Protect Themselves Against Hazards

First responders working in impacted areas can find useful resources for staying safe while assisting in recovery.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nfc-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=197505&issueID=25391 to view the full article online.

Burnt Pots and "Polymer Fume Fever"

Exposure to fumes from overheated pots and pans can lead to illness.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nfc-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=197637&issueID=25391 to view the full article online.

Frequent Fliers are Really Sick

Study suggests patients who frequently use EMS and emergency departments are actually sick.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nfc-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=197638&issueID=25391 to view the full article online.

Put a Freeze on Winter Fires

Cold weather has arrived, so use these resources from NFPA on home heating safety to help educate the citizens in your community. Video and print PSAs, plus tip sheets are available.

Visit http://www.nfpa.org/categoryList.asp?categoryID=2103&URL=Safety%20Information/For%20consumers/Holidays/Put%20a%20Freeze%20on%20Winter%20Fires to view the full article online.

Start Thinking About Holiday Safety Now!

The next issue of The NYSAFC Bugle will be published after the Christmas holiday, so NYSAFC would like to share these public safety education resources from the USFA and NFPA.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nfc-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=198026&issueID=25391 to view the full article online.

Opinion: To Wait for an Ambulance or Self-Transport – The Deplorable Price of "Progress"

Submitted by Ken Walter, Treadwell, N.Y.

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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.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nfc-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=197316&issueID=25391 to view the full article online.

Company Officers Leadership Training (COLT) "Riding Forward"

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

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nfc-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=197317&issueID=25391 to view the full article online.

Public Fire Safety Educators’ Conference

May 3-5, 2013 – Montour Falls

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FIRE 2013 (Fire Industry, Rescue, & EMS Expo)

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

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