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New York Association of Fire Chiefs


February 2015
ASSOCIATION NEWS
NYSAFC encourages members to contact the council and lend their support.

Visit http://www.nysfirechiefs.com/LatestNewsStory.php?nSI=317408361 to view the full article online.
 
NFPA President Jim Pauley will deliver the keynote address "Bringing Safety Home – Partnering to Reduce Fire Loss" on Thursday, June 18, at the Turning Stone Resort in Verona, NY. All attendees are encouraged to attend.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nfc-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=309013&issueID=40752 to view the full article online.
 
"Fire & Life Safety Begins at Home" is the theme for the 42nd annual program, co-hosted by NYSAFC and OFPC at the New York State Academy of Fire Science from May 1-3, 2015.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nfc-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=309031&issueID=40752 to view the full article online.
 
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FEATURES
NYSAFC urges members to reject any proposal for a local law to be adopted allowing for the exclusion of certain fireworks from the definition of "dangerous fireworks."

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nfc-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=309304&issueID=40752 to view the full article online.
 
CHIEFHAC'S CORNER: STATE & NATIONAL NEWS HIGHLIGHTS
Researchers said most of the stress was due to the physically dangerous and psychologically taxing nature of the job.

Visit http://www.firerescue1.com/stress/articles/2089245-Firefighting-number-one-most-stressful-jobs/ to view the full article online.
 
NFPA Journal explores how bigger, more aggressive fires are changing how the fire service operates.

Visit http://www.nfpa.org/newsandpublications/nfpa-journal/2015/january-february-2015/features/fire-tactics to view the full article online.
 
Resource was developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with assistance from the U.S. Fire Administration.

Visit http://www.usfa.fema.gov/prevention/outreach/education_programs.html to view the full article online.
 
Several fire departments in Lewis County are working together to reduce the burden of training requirements placed on volunteers.

Visit http://watertowndailytimes.com/article/20150209/NEWS04/150208698 to view the full article online.
 
New York's top court affirmed a panel ruling that the village of Tarrytown violated state labor law when two of its municipal employees went into a confined space where there was a sewer blockage and both men died of asphyxiation.

Visit http://midhudsonnews.com/News/2015/January/28/Ttown_worker_death_CoA-28Jan15.html to view the full article online.
 
Chief says he faced religious discrimination and submitted the complaint to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, which oversees workplace discrimination.

Visit http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/ex-atlanta-fire-chief-files-discrimination-complaint-article-1.2089271 to view the full article online.
 
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EMERGENCY SERVICES NEWS
Charlie V. Wallace of the Montgomery Fire Department died on February 3, 2015, from injuries sustained after being struck by a car while directing traffic during a call in January.

Visit http://www.recordonline.com/article/20150204/NEWS/150209697 to view the full article online.
 
CDC drastically changes EMS Ebola guidance and news on upcoming EMS con-ed opportunities.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nfc-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=309198&issueID=40752 to view the full article online.
 
NYSAFC encourages departments to participate in the RecruitNY statewide recruitment event on April 25-26, 2015!

Visit http://www.recruitny.org/ to view the full article online.
 
NFPA education program expanded to reach children in kindergarten.

Visit http://www.nfpa.org/safety-information/for-public-educators/education-programs/learn-not-to-burn to view the full article online.
 
Several fire districts are not accurately calculating credits for Length of Service Awards Programs (LOSAP) and as a result local volunteers may be shortchanged on benefits.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nfc-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=309035&issueID=40752 to view the full article online.
 
PROGRAM & EVENT UPDATES
Event to benefit the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation will be held in conjunction with the 109th Annual Conference & FIRE 2015 Expo on Friday, June 19, at the Turning Stone.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nfc-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=309022&issueID=40752 to view the full article online.
 
NYSAFC has announced a tentative schedule of Education Programs that will be offered at the 109th Annual Conference & FIRE 2015 Expo in June at the Turning Stone! These include fire service Education Programs for Full Term Registrants only (EMS CEU programs will be announced soon), as well as special training programs.

Visit http://nysfirechiefs.com/fire_2015_education_programs.php to view the full article online.
 
The Association of Fire Districts of the State of New York will conduct Fire Commissioner Training in conjunction with the NYSAFC Annual Conference & FIRE 2015 Expo on Wednesday, June 17, at the Turning Stone. It satisfies the mandatory training required of all fire district commissioners. Special registration required.

Visit https://firedistnys.com/cms/training/commissioner to view the full article online.
 
A report generated from the "Supplementing Volunteer Resources Symposium," co-hosted by AFDSNY and NYSAFC in September, is now available.

Visit http://www.nysfirechiefs.com/LatestNewsStory.php?nSI=309144149 to view the full article online.
 
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
April 2, 2015 – Barker, NY
April 14, 2015 – Gerry, NY
April 15, 2015 – Olean, NY
May 7, 2015 – Swan Lake, NY

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nfc-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=308911&issueID=40752 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=308912&issueID=40752 to view the full article online.
 
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