The Bugle
New York Association of Fire Chiefs
February 2013
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Matthew Porcari killed in blaze. Visit http://www.nysfirechiefs.com/LatestNewsStory.php?nSI=1403540676 to view the full article online.
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A continuation of the SIZE UP magazine feature "How to Build a Fire Station" by Robert Mitchell. This is Article 2 of Robert Mitchell’s series for The NYSAFC Bugle.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nfc-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=208291&issueID=25394 to view the full article online. |
NYSAFC’s Legislative Agenda and the "Issues of United Concern" from New York’s emergency services organizations have been announced.
Visit http://www.nysfirechiefs.com/legislativeagenda.php to view the full article online. |
Engineering miscalculation effects load bearing capabilities in roof designs. Click to download.
Visit http://www.naylornetwork.com/NFC-nwl/pdf/BOWSTRINGTRUSSINTERIMOPPROFDNY.pdf to view the full article online. |
Fire inspector says the club broke no laws and could not be shut down, others say it could have been closed.
Visit http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-attack/articles/1398912-Brazil-Nightclub-fire-shows-mishmash-of-ineffective-fire-safety-laws/ to view the full article online. |
A judge ruled the police and firefighters who remained on shore as a man waded into San Francisco Bay in 2011 and succumbed to hypothermia were under no legal duty to help him.
Visit http://www.insidebayarea.com/breaking-news/ci_22568461/judge-alameda-police-firefighters-had-no-legal-duty to view the full article online. |
Investigators say the department failed to follow-up on safety concerns with the affected businesses' sprinkler system and code violations.
Visit http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-attack/articles/1401981-Probe-finds-fire-dept-failed-to-prevent-blaze/ to view the full article online. |
Mayor disappointed, but not surprised by impending retirements of Chief Mark McLees and 1st Deputy Chief Charles Duffy.
Visit http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2013/02/mayor_says_syracuse_fire_chief.html to view the full article online. |
A federal appeals panel recently froze the activities of a team of court-appointed special monitors assigned to watch over hiring and promotion practices at the FDNY.
Visit http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/fed_panel_freezes_fdny_hiring_monitor_5UXRtgoPG4hv0xXuS0e95O to view the full article online. |
Billy Huddleston said he wanted to cheer up the firefighters by telling jokes and bringing cookies.
Visit http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-ems/articles/1404971-5-year-old-boy-writes-touching-letter-after-firefighters-death/ to view the full article online. |
Missing Social Security numbers (SSN) and incorrect hospital destination codes are the culprits.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nfc-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=207584&issueID=25394 to view the full article online. |
Study blames, "the dysfunction created by the unchecked growth of boards and commissions."
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nfc-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=207585&issueID=25394 to view the full article online. |
86th Annual Conference to be held May 10-11, 2013, in Annapolis, Md.
Visit http://www.ediafc.org/conference.html to view the full article online. |
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Earn up to 10 hours of code enforcement credit from the NYS Codes Division! Training to be held June 12-13, 2013, at the Turning Stone. Click below to download class information and a registration form. Visit http://www.nysfirechiefs.com/fire_2013_main.php to view the full article online.
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All expo attendees are welcome to eat or compete at NYSAFC's second annual competition, to be held on Friday, June 14 at the Turning Stone. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nfc-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=208248&issueID=25394 to view the full article online.
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Successful program in Monroe County illustrates the benefits for new and veteran officers.
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April 12-13, 2013 – Rochester
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nfc-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=207292&issueID=25394 to view the full article online. |
May 3-5, 2013 – Montour Falls
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NYSAFC 107th Annual Conference – June 12-15, 2013 – Turning Stone Resort
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