The BUGLE

Members of the fire service are urged to call on Governor Andrew Cuomo to sign the Cancer Presumption Legislation for volunteer firefighters.

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Governor Andrew Cuomo signed new legislation that expands unlimited paid sick leave benefits for 9/11 first responders.

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32 people were added to the FDNY’s memorial wall commemorating members of the department who died from 9/11-related illnesses, nearly double the number of people added last year.

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New York City deployed dozens of NYPD, FDNY, and Office of Emergency Management officials to Puerto Rico following back-to-back hurricanes that ravaged the island.

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New York first responders and the National Guard have recently provided assistance in Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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There is always the chance that something will happen that we have no control over; it's those fears that keep us up at night.

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The fire service is beginning to pay attention to the emotional and psychological health of its members. It’s about time. Firefighters have always been at increased risk of physical and emotional stress, and not just because of the bad calls they sometimes go on.

Visit https://www.firechief.com/2017/08/15/the-fire-officers-role-in-behavioral-health/ to view the full article online.

DOH to sunset EMT-CC; Bureau of EMS survey

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Stephen Medici of the Halesite Fire Department has authored the book "Wellington Redemption."

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Is your department ready? This year’s theme is "Every Second Counts: Plan 2 Ways Out!" Free resources are available from the U.S. Fire Administration, including social media cards and videos, handouts, and stock photos.

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An effective training approach helps fire departments meet standards.

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Report will be released in late October 2017.

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By President Tom Rinaldi, Association of Fire Districts of the State of New York

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