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Carlton Naegele served as chief of the Geneva Fire Department from 1958-1986 and was a member of the association board of directors from 1969-1973. He was a life member who joined NYSAFC in 1957.
Visit https://www.fltimes.com/news/geneva/he-was-the-epitome-of-a-fire-chief/article_8c4d9a5f-110d-54c9-9f71-948976b9c10f.html to view the full article online. |
NYSAFC's 2019 Seminar Series with Lieutenant Mike Ciampo (FDNY), “Tactical Tasks and Tips in Truck Work,” will be held in Chemung, Dutchess, Erie, Onondaga, Otsego, and Warren Counties.
Visit https://www.nysfirechiefs.com/seminarseries to view the full article online.
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Registration is open for NYSAFC Regional Hands-On Training – Flashover programs hosted by the Adams Fire Department (September 7-8), Greenfield Fire District (September 14-15), Grand Island Fire Company (September 28-29), Ontario County Fire Chiefs Association (October 19-20), and City of Hudson Fire Department (October 26-27).
Visit https://www.nysfirechiefs.com/regionalhandsontraining to view the full article online.
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Photos from this year's conference and expo are now available on NYSAFC's Flickr photostream. And don't forget – registration is open for FIRE 2020, which will be held June 10-13 in Syracuse!
Visit https://www.flickr.com/photos/nysafc-fire/albums to view the full article online.
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The legislation, according to the governor's office, will allow emergency and first responders to remove animals from cars in hot or cold weather if they appear to be in distress or their well being is in danger.
Visit https://cbs6albany.com/news/local/cuomo-signs-bill-allowing-first-responders-to-remove-distressed-animals-from-vehicles to view the full article online. |
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Sullivan had just finished a day-long tour, during which he responded to seven emergencies and a kitchen fire, when he died on August 10, officials said.
Visit https://nypost.com/2019/08/16/fdny-firefighter-lt-brian-sullivan-who-suffered-fatal-heart-attack-remembered-at-funeral/ to view the full article online. |
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A state Senate probe of New York's building codes zeroes in on two municipalities with terrible reputations: Mount Vernon, where a lone inspector handles the entire city, and Ramapo, where lax enforcement has led volunteer firefighters and the County of Rockland to step in.
Visit https://www.lohud.com/story/news/local/rockland/2019/08/05/new-york-building-code-enforcement-risks-resident-firefighter-safety/1920068001/ to view the full article online. |
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The department is sandwiched between the towns of Ontario and Webster.
Visit https://www.rochesterfirst.com/news/local-news/union-hill-fire-department-to-close-at-end-of-the-year/ to view the full article online. |
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Incident on August 18 seriously injured a volunteer firefighter who was directing traffic.
Visit https://buffalonews.com/2019/08/24/suspect-in-hit-and-run-that-left-firefighter-injured-turns-himself-in/ to view the full article online. |
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Back pay is connected to the five-year contract dispute with the city.
Visit https://www.nny360.com/news/jeffersoncounty/firefighters-will-be-paid-nearly-million-in-back-pay/article_e0fe2df7-d0b2-56ff-942f-151774b2be5d.html to view the full article online. |
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Tom Pedersen has been named the department's 12th fire chief. He succeeds Robert Paddock, who retired from the department after 26 years as a firefighter, including the past two as fire chief.
Visit https://www.wktv.com/content/community/Ilion-names-12th-fire-chief--557011981.html to view the full article online. |
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Smokey Bear was born on August 9, 1944, and was named after a New York Assistant Fire Chief, “Smokey” Joe Martin.
Visit https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/smokey-bear-icon-of-forest-fire-prevention-is-turning-75 to view the full article online. |
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DOH measles guidance for EMS; revised Statewide BLS Protocols.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nfc-nwl/articles/index-v3.asp?aid=577135&issueID=64098 to view the full article online. |