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New York Association of Fire Chiefs


January 2015
ASSOCIATION NEWS
Register now! This free program for technical rescue team leaders hosted by NYSAFC's Special Operations Committee will be held on February 28, 2015, in the Capital District.

Visit http://www.nysfirechiefs.com/LatestNewsStory.php?nSI=985949594 to view the full article online.
 
Commentary from NYSAFC Executive Director Jerry DeLuca.

Visit http://www.timesunion.com/news/article/Updated-system-can-save-lives-6015492.php to view the full article online.
 
Meeting to be held on Saturday, March 28, 2015, in the Capital District.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nfc-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=304741&issueID=40751 to view the full article online.
 
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CHIEFHAC'S CORNER: STATE & NATIONAL NEWS HIGHLIGHTS
Important information from the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF).

Visit http://www.firehero.org/2015/01/08/organ-donor-autopsy-concerns to view the full article online.
 
The bill would help bolster staffing by allowing them to claim a portion of the value of the services they donate each year as a charitable donation.

Visit http://www.connecttristates.com/news/story.aspx?id=1134387#.VI71-CvF-Sp to view the full article online.
 
Chief: "I wanted to cry when I saw it... to come back and see someone slap us in the face."

Visit http://www.firerescue1.com/vandalism/articles/2044540-Video-Vandals-trash-NY-firehouse-equipment/ to view the full article online.
 
New York State Police arrested a 21-year-old man and charged him with two felonies for alleged vandalism against his own fire company.

Visit http://wivb.com/2014/12/31/volunteer-fireman-accused-of-at-least-30k-in-damages/ to view the full article online.
 
City officials said chief violated city policy by publishing a book without permission.

Visit http://www.firerescue1.com/atlanta/articles/2076330-Atlanta-fire-chief-fired-over-controversial-book/ to view the full article online.
 
Legislation requires property owners to notify their local governments whenever a newly constructed or rehabilitated residential structure is comprised of a truss type, pre-engineered wood or timber construction.

Visit http://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-signs-legislation-protect-first-responders to view the full article online.
 
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EMERGENCY SERVICES NEWS
Updates on Epi-Pens® and Trauma Policy Statement #13-07.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nfc-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=304735&issueID=40751 to view the full article online.
 
Man who was injured as a young firefighter wants others to be aware of the dangers.

Visit http://www.whec.com/article/stories/S3668397.shtml to view the full article online.
 
PROGRAM & EVENT UPDATES
The NYSAFC Regional Hands-On Training – Flashover program concluded for 2014 in Otsego County on November 8-9. Look for more programs this spring.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nfc-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=304709&issueID=40751 to view the full article online.
 
AROUND THE STATE
Camp conducted by Fire Service Women of NYS to encourage young women to join the fire service will be held July 19-24, 2015, at the Utica Fire Training Academy.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nfc-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=304768&issueID=40751 to view the full article online.
 
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
February 6-7, 2015 – Albany, NY
April 10-11, 2015 – Rochester, NY

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nfc-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=304686&issueID=40751 to view the full article online.
 
NYSAFC 109th Annual Conference – June 17-20, 2015 – Verona, NY

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nfc-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=304688&issueID=40751 to view the full article online.
 
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