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New York Association of Fire Chiefs


December 2015
ASSOCIATION NEWS
The New York State Fire Prevention and Building Code Council’s mandatory public comment period is now open. Join your fire service colleagues from across New York state and lend your support.

Visit http://www.nysfirechiefs.com/LatestNewsStory.php?nSI=653562130 to view the full article online.
 
Don’t miss this opportunity to train with some of the most seasoned instructors in the country right here in New York state. 10 diverse programs are scheduled.

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FEATURES
Is there a place for these devices when driving emergency vehicles?

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GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS NEWS
Health care program extended 75 years for 9/11 first responders.

Visit http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/zadroga-act-reauthorization-finally-passes-congress-article-1.2470110 to view the full article online.
 
2016 is the last year you’ll be able to buy smoke detectors with removable batteries.

Visit http://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/244711/cuomo-oks-bill-banning-sale-of-smoke-detectors-with-removable-batteries/ to view the full article online.
 
CHIEFHAC'S CORNER: STATE & NATIONAL NEWS HIGHLIGHTS
Annual report from the United States Fire Administration.

Visit https://www.usfa.fema.gov/data/statistics/ff_fatality_reports.html to view the full article online.
 
The level of experience and knowledge within the fire service is as big of a range as the personalities, but there is not always enough of an emphasis on sharing knowledge.

Visit http://inpublicsafety.com/2015/11/rank-and-file-getting-the-attitude-right-from-the-start/ to view the full article online.
 
Nearly 1,500 FDNY firefighters and retirees joined with other smoke-eaters to file a mass lawsuit claiming years of exposure to loud sirens are making them deaf.

Visit http://nypost.com/2015/12/13/fdny-firefighters-file-lawsuit-loud-sirens-are-making-us-deaf/ to view the full article online.
 
There is no written protocol at the Kansas City Fire Department dealing with collapse zones; NIOSH officials said no building is worth a firefighter's life.

Visit http://www.firerescue1.com/firefighter-safety/articles/36404018-Feds-KC-firefighters-shouldnt-have-been-in-collapse-zone/ to view the full article online.
 
What happens when a terrorist hunting drone and a resupply helicopter drone join forces? Fires get stopped.

Visit http://www.foxnews.com/tech/2015/12/03/how-us-firefighters-could-harness-power-military-drones.html to view the full article online.
 
FIREMEDICALLY SPEAKING
EMS assault upgraded to felony; EMS authorized to transport police K9s.

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EMERGENCY SERVICES NEWS
Captain Jack Rose of the Mount Marion Fire Department was lost in the line of duty battling a blaze on December 19, 2015.

Visit http://www.dailyfreeman.com/general-news/20151228/hundreds-pay-tribute-to-fallen-mount-marion-firefighter-jack-rose to view the full article online.
 
PROGRAM & EVENT UPDATES
NYSAFC 2016 Recruitment & Retention Skills Training: Media Relations & Human Resources Skills training will help with volunteer recruitment and retention. The free 8-hour training will be held at six sites throughout New York state from February through May.

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New NYSAFC training will be offered in seven locations across New York state from January through April. This free 20-hour program is designed to assist fire departments in meeting the Best Practices for Incident Commanders.

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Home sprinkler demonstration showed how quickly and effectively these life saving devices can control a fire.

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Project will provide smoke alarms to older adults aged 65-plus.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
January 8-10, 2016 – Hammondsport, NY
January 29-31, 2016 – Rochester, NY
February 26-28, 2016 – Alplaus, NY
February 26-28, 2016 – New Hampton, NY
February 26-28, 2016 – Solvay, NY
April 22-24, 2016 – Barneveld, NY
April 22-24, 2016 – Plattsburgh, NY

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February 5-6, 2016 – Latham, NY
April 8-9, 2016 – East Syracuse, NY

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February 20, 2016 – Poughkeepsie, NY
March 12, 2016 – Mayville, NY
March 19, 2016 – Cooperstown, NY
April 16, 2016 – Hilton, NY
April 23, 2016 – Clifton Park, NY
May 14, 2016 – Plattsburgh, NY

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NYSAFC 110th Annual Conference – June 15-18, 2016 – Verona, NY

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