The Bugle
New York Association of Fire Chiefs
April 2015
The New York state fire service, New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control, and New York State Department of Labor joined together to develop a new best practices document for firefighters and fire chiefs.
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Register to climb the stairwell of the Turning Stone Resort tower to honor the 343 fallen heroes of FDNY on Friday, June 19, 2015.
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This new program will be held in Lawrence, NY on May 16-17, 2015. Program includes seminars on Saturday and water rescue and EMS hands-on training on Sunday!
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Earn CEO in-service credits from the NYS Division of Building Standards and Codes and CES credit from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) on June 17 at the Turning Stone.
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NYSAFC was represented in Washington, D.C. by many officers and members, including L to R: Dave Denniston, Lee Shurtleff, Jim Harrington, Ed Rush, Jerry DeLuca, and Dave Winzig.
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Join your colleagues and meet with state legislators in Albany on May 11, 2015, to discuss important issues impacting the fire and emergency services of the Empire State.
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The New York State Code Council is preparing to vote on the 2015 Building Code. We need every fire chief, firefighter, and firefighter's spouse to write to the Code Council and urge them to "Adopt the Code Without Amendment." Keep residential sprinklers in the code! Click to take action!
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By Chief Edward Rush, vice chairman of the NYSAFC Government Affairs Committee.
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New testing examines how particles can penetrate firefighter protective gear.
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Report looks at fire and emergency service cultural aspects that contribute to occupational illnesses, injuries, and fatalities. It provides a basic understanding of the culture, identifies individual and organizational behaviors that positively and negatively impact health and safety, and highlights focus areas for change by raising awareness about unsafe practices.
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"In case of fire, use elevators." It sounds like apostasy, as if a lifetime’s indoctrination had suddenly been invalidated. But it is exactly the instruction that office workers in New York’s tallest skyscrapers may receive in coming years.
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The outdoor fire escape, a classic piece of New York City architecture, is going extinct thanks to efforts to restore buildings to their original designs and a rethinking of the best way to save people during a fire.
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Two engineering students have created a potentially revolutionary fire extinguisher that uses sound to fight blazes. The device uses low frequency sound waves to extinguish fires.
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Details on Meridian Cyanokit advisory and FDA drug shortages app.
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Education programs, June 17-20 at the Turning Stone Resort, are open to Conference Full Term Registrants only, unless noted. Special registration is required for some programs. Certified EMS providers can earn 1.5 CEUs for attending some programs.
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The 8 and 15-hour requirement is history! Learn more during this informative session at the NYSAFC 109th Annual Conference & FIRE 2015 Expo on June 17. Open to all attendees.
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Partners of all Annual Conference & FIRE 2015 Expo attendees are invited to register for the Partners' Program, hosted by the EDIAFC on June 19. Download a registration form to learn more.
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Minimal damage and no injuries reported following porch fire in Elsmere, NY.
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New York State Association of Fire Chaplains announces challenge coin fundraiser.
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May 1-3, 2015 – Montour Falls, NY
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May 7, 2015 – Swan Lake, NY May 11, 2015 – Batavia, NY June 25, 2015 – Rhinebeck, NY July 6, 2015 – Plattsburgh, NY Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nfc-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=316973&issueID=40754 to view the full article online. |
May 9-10, 2015 – Plattekill, NY May 16-17, 2015 – Newburgh, NY Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nfc-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=316972&issueID=40754 to view the full article online. |
May 11, 2015 – Albany, NY
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May 16-17, 2015 – Lawrence, NY
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NYSAFC 109th Annual Conference – June 17-20, 2015 – Verona, NY
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October 16-17, 2015 – Garden City, NY
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