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ASSOCIATION NEWS
NYSAFC’s Hands-On Training – Flashover Program provides lifesaving lessons. Training is available during the Annual Conference at the Turning Stone and now locally through the association's Regional Hands-On Training Program.
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CHIEFHAC'S CORNER: STATE & NATIONAL NEWS HIGHLIGHTS
Cancer-causing agents can reach a firefighter, even one in full PPE; here are simple steps to reduce your risk.
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There are over 300,000 miles of transmission lines carrying liquid natural gas (LNG) across the U.S., and over 1.8 million miles of local distribution lines. The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has produced a LNG training video for fire chiefs and personnel who may have a part in the planning and response to LNG incidents.
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It was the wailing from the hallway rather than a beeping smoke alarm that told us something was wrong...
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Report on state's response rips Cuomo order for Manhattan command post.
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City officials took disciplinary actions against eight firefighters who took part in a prank that involved urinating on a photo of the division's former chief.
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EMERGENCY SERVICES NEWS
EMS for Children needs selected agencies to complete a pediatric EMS equipment survey.
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It's a firefighter's worst nightmare: trapped inside a smoke-filled basement, he radios for help. But he can't get a signal. He speaks, but his colleagues and dispatchers hear nothing.
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2014 ceremony to be held on May 20, 11:00 a.m., in Albany.
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PROGRAM & EVENT UPDATES
The Association of Fire Districts of the State of New York will offer Fire Commissioner Training in conjunction with the NYSAFC 108th Annual Conference and FIRE 2014 Expo at the Turning Stone Resort in Verona, N.Y. The program, conducted by Terry Hannigan and Mark Butler, will be held on Wednesday, June 11, 2014, 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. in Cypress Rooms C & D. Click to download a registration form from the AFDSNY website.
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Get your tickets now for this annual conference tradition, to be held June 12, 2014, from 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. at the Floyd Fire Department.
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COMMITTEE NEWS
The association’s Communications Committee answers your questions about fire service communications issues. This is the first installment in an ongoing series.
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AROUND THE STATE
New 2014 dates announced for Firefighter/EMS Disability Awareness Train-the-Trainer program.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
April 4-5, 2014 – Rochester, NY
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May 2-4, 2014 – Montour Falls, NY
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May 20, 2014 – Albany, NY
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NYSAFC 108th Annual Conference – June 11-14, 2014 – Verona, NY
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New York State Association of Fire Chiefs
www.nysfirechiefs.com
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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