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Please be advised that as of September 21, 2018, the New York State Association of Fire Chiefs has parted ways with Jerry DeLuca. We thank Jerry for his service to the association as executive director and wish him well with his future endeavors. Until a replacement is named, please contact the NYSAFC office at 800-676-3473 for assistance. Also, feel free to contact President Julius Leone with any questions.
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NYSAFC's popular free training program starts again in October 2018, sponsored by PERMA. Training will be held in Chenango, Dutchess, Erie, Essex/Clinton, Fulton, Greene, Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, Orange, Steuben, and Westchester Counties.
Visit https://www.nysfirechiefs.com/bestpractices to view the full article online.
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This free training program will be offered in five locations starting in October 2018, sponsored by SENSIT Technologies and FireCraft Safety Products.
Visit https://www.nysfirechiefs.com/content.asp?contentid=247 to view the full article online. |
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The program will focus on incident command skills for junior officers and firefighters.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nfc-nwl/articles/index-v3.asp?aid=523173&issueID=58429 to view the full article online. |
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The wall now includes the names of 177 individuals. The FDNY expects the number of deaths from 9/11-related illnesses to surpass the number of deaths from the attack itself.
Visit https://pix11.com/2018/09/06/fdny-adds-18-names-to-memorial-wall-for-deaths-related-to-9-11-illnesses/ to view the full article online. |
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Ongoing dispute involving Utica Fire Chief Russell Brooks and his health started more than a year ago.
Visit http://www.uticaod.com/news/20180914/utica-fire-chief-readies-new-lawsuit to view the full article online. |
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After a tumultuous week for the city's fire department, including the sudden resignation of the chief, a meeting extinguished at least some of the worries borne by volunteer firefighters.
Visit https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/Volunteer-firefighters-to-air-concerns-at-13240805.php to view the full article online. |
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The city of Newburgh’s fire department will receive a third grant from a federal program after the depletion of funds from the second grant forced the city to lay off five firefighters at the end of July.
Visit http://www.recordonline.com/news/20180905/newburgh-gets-funding-to-hire-firefighters-after-layoffs to view the full article online. |
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As soon as the call went out, city of Tonawanda Fire Chief Charles Stuart knew something was off.
Visit http://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/buffalo/news/2018/09/04/officials-weigh-in-on-tonawanda-coke-fire to view the full article online. |
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Fentanyl safety video available; IAFC position opposes requiring college degrees for medics.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nfc-nwl/articles/index-v3.asp?aid=523164&issueID=58429 to view the full article online. |
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Proposals are now being accepted for EMS presentations at the NYSAFC 113th Annual Conference & FIRE 2019 Expo, which will be held from June 12-15 in a new location, downtown Syracuse, NY!
Visit https://www.nysfirechiefs.com/files/FIRE%202019/2019%20EMS%20Call%20for%20Presenters.pdf to view the full article online. |
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Proposals for presentations are now being accepted for the 46th Annual Fire & Life Safety Educators’ Conference, co-hosted by OFPC and NYSAFC from May 3-5, 2019.
Visit https://www.nysfirechiefs.com/files/Misc%20Linked%20Documents/2019%20Conf%20Call%20for%20Presenters.pdf to view the full article online. |
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Make plans now to join NYSAFC from June 12-15, 2019, at The Oncenter in downtown Syracuse, NY!
Visit https://www.sizeup-digital.com/nfcq/0318_issue_3__2018/MobilePagedArticle.action?articleId=1423540#articleId1423540 to view the full article online. |
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Annual membership renewal notices will be issued in mid-October.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nfc-nwl/articles/index-v3.asp?aid=523174&issueID=58429 to view the full article online. |
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Congressman Paul Tonko is hosting an Assistance to Firefighters Grant Workshop on October 15, 2018, at the Defreestville Fire Department and Guilderland Fire Department.
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