Thank you to the exhibitors, attendees, instructors, and volunteers who joined NYSAFC and our partners at the Islip Town Fire & EMS Museum for the first Long Island Metro Fire/EMS Expo. This well-received event was held from February 11-13 at Nassau Coliseum to benefit both organizations. Plans for next year's expo will be rolling out in the months ahead. In the meantime, if you're interested in more exhibits and education, join NYSAFC at the 116th Annual Conference & FIRE 2022 Expo, coming to The Oncenter in Syracuse from June 15-18. Thank you to Dennis Whittam for sharing photo highlights from the Long Island expo. More to follow on our social media channels!
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Don't miss the deadline – April 1, 2022! Applications are being accepted for the NYSAFC Scholarship Program and the Chief Neil McNeight Hands-On Training Award. Nominations are being accepted for the Chief Fred Singer Fire Educator of the Year Award, James Wright Public Education Award, and New York State Fire Chief of the Year Awards.
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Firefighter Jesse Gerhard, 33, was a seven-year veteran of the FDNY. His funeral will take place on Wednesday, February 23.
Visit https://newyork.cbslocal.com/2022/02/17/firefighter-jesse-gerhard-dies-after-queens-house-fire/ to view the full article online. |
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An arson suspect has been indicted on murder charges in the line of duty death of Forestburgh Assistant Fire Chief William Steinberg.
Visit https://www.firehouse.com/careers-education/news/21257345/suspect-indicted-for-murder-related-to-forestburghs-assistant-fire-chief-lodd to view the full article online. |
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Under a new law signed by Monroe County Executive Adam Bello, volunteer first responders can now get a property tax exemption of 10%.
Visit https://www.rochesterfirst.com/monroe-county/volunteer-firefighters-ambulance-techs-in-monroe-county-eligible-for-tax-break/ to view the full article online. |
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Firefighter Jared Lloyd and resident Oliver Hueston died in the fire at a senior living center.
Visit https://newyork.cbslocal.com/2022/02/14/rockland-county-takes-over-spring-valley-building-inspections-after-deadly-fire-killed-volunteer-firefighter/ to view the full article online. |
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One of New York state’s busiest roadways reopened 24 hours after a commercial building was destroyed when a gasoline tanker truck overturned and exploded next to it. “It’s one of the worst things I’ve seen in my 47-year career,” Rockville Centre Fire Chief James Avondet said at the scene.
Visit https://pix11.com/news/local-news/long-island/tanker-crashes-furniture-store-sparks-massive-fire-sunrise-highway-closed/ to view the full article online. |
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There is concern among firefighters nationwide about a potential on-the-job hazard they say they face. Cancer is the leading cause of death among firefighters – and there's a fresh theory about why.
Visit https://www.cbsnews.com/news/firefighters-pfas-lawsuit/ to view the full article online. |
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Few things get Jill Relyea’s blood pumping faster than a call into the District 6 firehouse in Rotterdam.
Visit https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/capital-region/news/2022/01/26/schenectady-volunteer-firefighter-made-every-call-for-service-last-year- to view the full article online. |
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Joint Statement on Lights and Siren Use Issued; Struck By Vehicle Incident Reporting Tool Available.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nfc-nwl/articles/index-v3.asp?aid=715097&issueID=79349 to view the full article online. |
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