The Bugle
New York Association of Fire Chiefs
April 2014
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Stop by the NYSAFC Merchandise Area during FIRE 2014 at the Turning Stone! Two limited edition NYSAFC Challenge Coins will be available this year while supplies last.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nfc-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=264061&issueID=38290 to view the full article online.
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Check out this year’s full lineup of Annual Conference fire and EMS education programs and lecturers! Programs are open to Full Term Registrants during FIRE 2014 at the Turning Stone in Verona, N.Y. from June 11-14. Students can earn EMS CEUs at designated programs.
Visit http://nysfirechiefs.com/fire_2014_education_program_schedule.php to view the full article online. |
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Chiefs are welcome to tour the NYSAFC Hands-On Training site in Verona, N.Y. while at FIRE 2014 this June.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nfc-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=264059&issueID=38290 to view the full article online.
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Association members will participate in two upcoming fire service legislative events.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nfc-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=264324&issueID=38290 to view the full article online. |
In the absence of help from Albany, local governments have tried taming the disability leave and retirement system for police officers and firefighters with mixed results.
Visit http://www.lohud.com/story/news/investigations/2014/03/17/municipalities-westchester-rockland-putnam-move-close-loopholes-disability-retirement-process/6491981/ to view the full article online. |
Federal officials are proposing sweeping new requirements for American health care facilities — from large hospitals to small group homes for the mentally disabled — intended to ensure their readiness to care for patients during disasters.
Visit http://www.nytimes.com/2014/03/12/us/us-citing-urgent-need-calls-on-hospitals-to-improve-disaster-plans.html?_r=1 to view the full article online. |
A jury found her guilty in connection with the West Webster ambush and now while she sits in a jail cell, waiting to learn her punishment, families impacted by the tragedy continue to rebuild their lives and homes.
Visit http://www.whec.com/news/stories/S3401253.shtml to view the full article online. |
Helping emergency medical technicians find training locally and encouraging consolidation of some rescue squad services are keys to controlling growing emergency medical services costs and improving response times and services.
Visit http://poststar.com/news/local/ems-fixes-sought/article_50018c30-b147-11e3-b35f-0019bb2963f4.html to view the full article online. |
Governor Andrew Cuomo has approved the 2014-15 state budget. It includes the exemption from New York state taxes for volunteer firefighters/EMS personnel receiving LOSAP benefits.
Visit http://www.firehouse.com/news/11383328/losap-money-no-longer-taxable-in-new-york to view the full article online. |
A message to the ranks from Chief of Department Philip Banks restricts cops to using stairs when responding to fires.
Visit http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/new-nypd-fire-response-protocol-bans-elevator-article-1.1761192#ixzz2zXLkIsqq to view the full article online. |
Following the death of NYPD Officer Dennis Guerra there has been much concern and discussion relevant to the use of elevators during a fire. Click to download information from the FDNY Probationary Firefighters Manual. It relates to various elevator operations and Section 8, page 18, "Elevator Operations During Fire Operations" is of utmost importance to all firefighters relative to their personal safety.
Visit http://home2.nyc.gov/html/fdny/html/units/training/pdf/proby_manual/18_elevator_emergencies.pdf to view the full article online. |
The National Association for Public Safety Infection Control Officers (NAPSICO) provides resources for managing an effective infection control program.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nfc-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=264068&issueID=38290 to view the full article online. |
Study seeks to identify the level of understanding between each profession.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nfc-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=264070&issueID=38290 to view the full article online. |
The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Golf Tournament will be held June 8-9, 2014, at Deerfield Country Club in Brockport, N.Y. Click to register online!
Visit https://www.regonline.com/golf14-rochester to view the full article online. |
NYSAFC's Regional Hands-On Training – Flashover program was hosted April 12-13, 2014, by the Monticello Fire Department.
Visit http://albany.twcnews.com/content/news/724327/sullivan-county-firefighters-undergo-intense-annual-training/?ap=1&MP4 to view the full article online. |
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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.
Visit http://www.nysfirechiefs.com/LatestNewsStory.php?nSI=1271342387 to view the full article online.
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A variety of fire and EMS textbooks are available from Brady Pearson, Delmar Cengage Learning, Fire Engineering, IFSTA, and Jones & Bartlett Learning at discounted prices. Also visit the New York Fire Book Store booth while at FIRE 2014 in Verona, N.Y. Discounts are available for all NYSAFC members!
Visit http://nyfirebookstore.com/ to view the full article online. |
Longtime member of the South Glens Falls F.D. was honored on April 26, 2014.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nfc-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=264329&issueID=38290 to view the full article online. |
May 2-4, 2014 – Montour Falls, NY
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nfc-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=263778&issueID=38290 to view the full article online. |
May 20, 2014 – Albany, NY
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nfc-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=263779&issueID=38290 to view the full article online. |
NYSAFC 108th Annual Conference – June 11-14, 2014 – Verona, NY
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nfc-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=263493&issueID=38290 to view the full article online. |
