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Gerald R. "Jerry" DeLuca was appointed to lead the association earlier this month. DeLuca has a long history with the fire and emergency services, as well as years of experience in association management.
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Division Chief Eddie Buchanan, Hanover (VA) Fire & EMS, will present "Surviving the Tactical Renaissance" on Thursday, June 12, 2014, during the Annual Conference General Session at the Turning Stone. Open to all FIRE 2014 attendees!
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"Don't Gamble With Public Safety" is the theme for the 41st annual program, co-hosted by NYSAFC and OFPC at the New York State Academy of Fire Science from May 2-4, 2014.
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Opportunities are available to meet with your state and federal representatives to discuss issues of concern to the emergency services.
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The USFA offers free materials to educate your community and increase awareness about the life-saving and financial benefits of home fire sprinklers. Sprinklers help keep communities and firefighters safe!
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Rail disasters are growing more frequent and severe and can happen in just about any community.
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NIOSH is revising its policy on the use of Emergency Breathing Support Systems (EBSS), also known as "Buddy Breathers."
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In 1977, there were 300,000 volunteer firefighters. Today, the number is closer to 50,000.
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Records shed light on events leading up to firefighter's death.
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Recognizing dangers at structure fires and hazardous waste spills. Knowing how to keep hoses and air packs in working order. Learning how to safely travel to a fire scene. All are among the requirements for more than 4,000 volunteer firefighters in the 100 volunteer fire departments across Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence Counties.
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Only two 911 dispatchers were on duty the morning of the mass shooting at the school.
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The Department of Health informed EMS course sponsors.
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Department of Health memo issued to all hospitals and EMS agencies.
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Kerry’s Kitchen is where Casselton, N.D. residents gather for gossip and comfort food, especially the caramel rolls baked fresh every morning. But a recent fiery rail accident only a half mile down the tracks, which prompted residents to evacuate the town, has shattered this calm, along with people’s confidence in the crude-oil convoys that rumble past Kerry’s seven times a day.
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Amid heightened attention, oil tankers at Selkirk yard derail without crude spill.
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Event is now scheduled in conjunction with CFSI event.
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Students can earn 8 hours of Code Enforcement Credit from the NYS Codes Division and 7 hours of American Institute of Architects (AIA) CES Credit by attending "Designing with Fire Sprinklers," which will be held on June 11, 2014, at the Turning Stone.
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Event to benefit the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation will be held in conjunction with the 108th Annual Conference & FIRE 2014 Expo on Friday, June 13, at the Turning Stone.
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Learn more about programs currently scheduled across New York state and find out how to host a program in your region.
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Past NYSAFC Executive Director Tom LaBelle and Past Treasurer Charles Kerns of North Merrick were honored during the February ceremony.
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April 4-5, 2014 – Rochester, NY
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May 2-4, 2014 – Montour Falls, NY
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May 20, 2014 – Albany, NY
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NYSAFC 108th Annual Conference – June 11-14, 2014 – Verona, NY
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