The Bugle
New York Association of Fire Chiefs
December 2014
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The New York State Association of Fire Chiefs Legislative Agenda and the joint fire service "Issues of United Concern" Agenda have been released for 2015. Look for updates on these issues from NYSAFC throughout the coming year.
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A feature article by Tom Rinaldi covering by-laws, polices, and SOGs.
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With NFPA taking over the new ambulance standard process, here's a look at what it means.
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The first of its kind treatment program caters to the unique stresses and needs of emergency responders.
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NFFF has issued a new report to address suicide among firefighters.
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Advanced life support given by paramedics to cardiac arrest victims may cost lives rather than save them, researchers report.
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FireRescue1 has provided this video showing a simple technique to doff the gear from an unresponsive firefighter, which requires minimal training and no additional equipment.
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NFPA 1961 is open for public inputs until July 2015. NFPA encourages chiefs to share their thoughts.
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Past Assistant Chief Joseph Sanford Jr. of the Inwood Fire Department passed away on December 23, 2014, four days after he was critically injured while battling a house fire in Woodmere, NY.
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Important information for fire departments and EMS agencies.
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Position paper on spinal precautions and long backboards.
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OFPC has announced that the program will be held April 11-12, 2015, at the academy in Emmitsburg, MD. Click to download an application and full details.
Visit http://www.dhses.ny.gov/ofpc/news/events/documents/nys-weekend-2015.pdf to view the full article online. |
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Over 50 students participated in the two-day Westchester County COLT program held this December. In 2015, the Capital District and Monroe County will host this training event featuring Mark McLees, Paul Melfi, and John Salka. Click to learn more and pre-register.
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February 6-7, 2015 – Albany, NY April 10-11, 2015 – Rochester, NY Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nfc-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=300773&issueID=40750 to view the full article online. |
May 1-3, 2015 – Montour Falls, NY
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NYSAFC 109th Annual Conference – June 17-20, 2015 – Verona, NY
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