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Check out NYSAFC's online Home Fire Sprinkler Advocacy & Awareness Toolkit! You'll find links to resources that demonstrate the effectiveness of home fire sprinklers in reducing risks to firefighters and civilians, plus how home fire sprinklers are an affordable option for homeowners. Also learn how you can lend your support to the New York Fire Sprinkler Initiative as an advocate for home fire sprinklers!
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February 29, 2016, is the deadline to apply for the NYSAFC Scholarship Program or to submit nominations for the Chief Fred W. Singer Fire Educator of the Year Award, James W. Wright Public Education Award, and NYSAFC Fire Chief of the Year Awards.
Visit http://www.nysfirechiefs.com/scolarshipsandawards.php to view the full article online. |
New York State Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Services (DHSES) wants to ensure that all fire departments are aware of potential audits for use of federal funds.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nfc-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=350284&issueID=40761 to view the full article online. |
FEMA opted not to advise people to close interior doors based on focus group results; NFPA may add the message next year.
Visit http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-attack/articles/27311018-FEMA-ignores-closed-door-fire-safety-message/ to view the full article online. |
Story from IAFC's On Scene by Chief Ed Rush, vice chairman of NYSAFC's Government Affairs Committee.
Visit http://www.iafc.org/onScene/article.cfm?ItemNumber=8777&utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=IAFC+Homepage to view the full article online. |
Across the country, students in school science classrooms and other laboratory settings are being burned and injured when accidents occur during science demonstrations.
Visit http://www.nfpa.org/newsandpublications/nfpa-journal/2015/september-october-2015/features/unsafe-science to view the full article online. |
A message from the U.S. Chemical Safety Board in reference to school lab fire safety.
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Firefighters jumped into an elementary school pool in Quincy, Mass. as officials conducted experiments to see what happens when someone in full firefighting gear ends up in the water.
Visit http://www.patriotledger.com/article/20151030/NEWS/151039461 to view the full article online. |
2015 CPR Guideline revisions published; CPR instruction required in New York high schools.
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Pictured L to R: NYSAFC Past President Don Corkery, Centerport Fire Department Ex-Chief James Feeley, Chief Brian Mark, 1st Assistant Chief Tom Boyd, and 2nd Assistant Chief Rich Miltner.
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December 4-5, 2015 – Goshen, NY February 5-6, 2016 – Latham, NY April 8-9, 2016 – East Syracuse, NY Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nfc-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=350106&issueID=40761 to view the full article online. |
January 8-10, 2016 – Hammondsport, NY January 29-31, 2016 – Rochester, NY February 26-28, 2016 – Solvay, NY Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nfc-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=350121&issueID=40761 to view the full article online. |
April 29 – May 1, 2016 – Montour Falls, NY
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NYSAFC 110th Annual Conference – June 15-18, 2016 – Verona, NY
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nfc-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=350108&issueID=40761 to view the full article online. |