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New York Association of Fire Chiefs

November 2014

ASSOCIATION NEWS

NYSAFC Continues to Pursue Code Adoption

NYSAFC joined other Build Safe NY Alliance members at a November meeting of the New York State Code Council in support of adoption of the 2015 IRC Code without amendment.

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Confined Space Incidents

A chief officer’s initial concerns at a confined space incident.

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CHIEFHAC'S CORNER: STATE & NATIONAL NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

NFPA Releases 2013 U.S. Firefighter Injuries Report

More than 65,000 injuries occurred in the line of duty. Click to download report.

Visit http://www.nfpa.org/~/media/Files/Research/NFPA%20reports/Fire%20service%20statistics/osffinjuries.pdf to view the full article online.

New York Fire Department Sued for Wrongful Death in Football Case

A fire department in upstate New York has been sued following the death of a high school football player from injuries he sustained in a game.

Visit http://www.firelawblog.com/2014/11/04/ny-fire-department-sued-wrongful-death-football-case/ to view the full article online.

NIOSH: West Firefighters Had No Plan for Fertilizer Plant Response

Ten responders were killed in 2013 when the Texas plant exploded.

Visit http://www.firerescue1.com/cod-company-officer-development/articles/2022335-NIOSH-West-firefighters-had-no-plan-for-fertilizer-plant-response/ to view the full article online.

Undiagnosed Sleep Problems May Be Common Among Firefighters

The disorders are linked to risk for car accidents and poor health, study suggests.

Visit http://consumer.healthday.com/public-health-information-30/occupational-health-news-507/undiagnosed-sleep-disorders-seem-to-be-common-among-firefighters-693596.html?related=true&utm_expid=38353063-1.uGOxw-roTBCZ9BWnRAIj8A.1&utm_referrer=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.s to view the full article online.

Gas and Carbon Monoxide Awareness

As we enter the winter months, there will be many stories of gas leaks and carbon monoxide (CO) emergencies. The fire service will be dealing with the aftermath of these incidents.

Visit http://www.fireengineering.com/articles/2014/11/gas-and-carbon-monoxide-awareness.html?cmpid=EnlFireEngWeeklyNovember132014 to view the full article online.

Recommendations on Selection and Use of PPE for First Responders Against Ebola Exposure Hazards

From the USFA: The InterAgency Board released recommendations related to selection and use of personal protective equipment for first responders against Ebola exposure hazards. These recommendations build on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s PPE information and provide more detailed info on the selection and use of PPE based upon the risk of exposure.

Visit https://iab.gov/Uploads/IAB%20Ebola%20PPE%20Recommendations_10%2024%2014.pdf to view the full article online.

From Putting Out Flames to Earning Their Wings

For more than a decade, major airlines have hired former first responders for their flight crews.

Visit http://www.cbsnews.com/news/new-york-firefighters-taking-to-the-skies-as-flight-attendants-with-jetblue/ to view the full article online.