"The Active Shooter and the Fire/Rescue Service" with Lieutenant Gary Benedict (FDNY EMS) and Detective/Ex-Captain David Norman (NYPD Emergency Service Unit/Inwood F.D.) will be held at 10 sites across New York state from February through October.
The New York State Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Services (DHSES) announced that Francis "Skip" Nerney has been named to lead the New York State Office of Fire Prevention & Control (OFPC) upon the retirement of Bryant Stevens.
Beginning January 2017, simulated training exercises will provide fire officers with decision-making skills needed to quickly extinguish fires and saves lives.
Most fire departments have SOPs in some form, but far too many departments have no SOPs, or they have SOPs that are minimal and in desperate need of updating.
The village retaliated against eight professional firefighters when it eliminated the paid portion of the fire department last May, according to the state labor department.
With winter upon us, it’s a good idea to make sure your sidewalks are clear. Use ice melting agents to keep steps free of ice and snow. Make sure that you wear the right type of shoes for the weather – boots vs. stylish shoes will keep you safe. The CDC offers more general tips that fire departments can share to emphasize safety during the winter months.
