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ASSOCIATION NEWS
CD-ROMs were mailed in early January to all NYSAFC Department Members as part of this year’s benefit package. Additional copies are available for purchase through the NYSAFC Book Store!
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New road sign installed this month. Additional improvements will be made in the spring.
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CHIEFHAC'S CORNER: STATE & NATIONAL NEWS HIGHLIGHTS
The U.S. House and Senate passed major legislation to improve programs that support the fire and emergency services.
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The USFA is undertaking a study of events such as those in Aurora, Colo.; Portland, Ore. and Newtown, Conn. in an effort to identify risk commonalities and best practices to successfully respond to these diverse incidents.
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A six-minute video suggesting what to do if you’re at work, church, or elsewhere and someone starts shooting.
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The horrific national tragedy – the murder of 20 children and six adults at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. -– has ignited a new discussion on violence in America.
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Should wellness and fitness be an everyday activity for firefighters?
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While battling a warehouse fire, crews set off a second blaze that caused significant damage.
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Fairfield Township, Ohio officials have proposed installing emergency call boxes at the township’s two fire houses after a woman was found dead outside the Tylersville Road station.
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EMERGENCY SERVICES NEWS
Tips and resources for stress and grief management following the tragedies that have impacted New York's first responders in recent months.
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App is available on iTunes, Google Play and some industry websites.
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Camp for girls ages 14-19 will be held July 21-26, 2013, at the Utica Fire Training Academy, sponsored by Fire Service Women of New York State.
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PROGRAM & EVENT UPDATES
Get ready for this year’s fire department cooking competition during the Annual Conference at the Turning Stone on Friday, June 14, 2013! Fire house chefs from across the Northeast are invited to compete. "Cookin' in the House" will also feature demonstrations from Robert Painter and John Sierp (FDNY), who have appeared in nationally televised fire house cooking competitions!
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MEMBERSHIP & SERVICE UPDATES
Deadlines fast approaching for the Scholarship Program and Pub Ed, Fire Educator of the Year, and Chief of the Year Awards!
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Join the association now through FIRE 2013 and you’ll be entered into a drawing for cash rewards and prizes at this year’s Annual Conference and FIRE 2013 expo!
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COMMITTEE NEWS
Initiatives are underway to address ways to develop training programs for fire officers.
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NYSAFC Communications Committee begins work on interoperability guide to assist New York state fire departments.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
NYSAFC 107th Annual Conference – June 12-15, 2013 – Turning Stone Resort
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1670 Columbia Turnpike | P.O. Box 328
East Schodack, NY 12063-0328
Phone: (800) 676-FIRE | (518) 477-2631
Fax: (518) 477-4430
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