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New York State Association of Fire Chiefs

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NYSAFC is pleased to announce that Chief Thomas J. Richardson (Fire Department City of New York/Deer Park Fire Department) will deliver the keynote address for the 116th Annual Conference & FIRE 2022 Expo. “Staying Focused on the Mission” will be presented on June 16 in Syracuse. The program, sponsored by VFIS, is open to all attendees.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nfc-nwl/articles/index-v3.asp?aid=720394&issueID=79350 to view the full article online.

 
The NYSAFC Governance Committee has announced the 2022-2023 officer candidates, proposed changes to the By-Laws, and association voting guidelines.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nfc-nwl/articles/index-v3.asp?aid=720390&issueID=79350 to view the full article online.

 
 
   
More than 40 fire/EMS classes will be delivered during the four-day event in Syracuse, open to Full Term Registrants. This year's lineup of lecturers includes Mike Ciampo, Anthony Avillo, Mike Dugan, Mike Gagliano, Mark Gregory, Tim Klett, Sandy Lasa, Frank Leeb, Mike Lombardo, Dan McMaster, John Norman, Mike Scotto, and many more! Certified EMS providers can earn CMEs for attending designated sessions.

Visit https://www.nysfirechiefs.com/fire2022 to view the full article online.

 
Two new educational opportunities are available at FIRE 2022 to assist fire district administrators, including fire commissioners, fire district secretaries, treasurers, and fire chiefs. Attorneys Mark Butler and Terry Hannigan will present "NYS Fire Commissioner Training" on Wednesday, June 15 and "Fire Chiefs and Fire District Commissioners: Who’s Really in Charge" on Thursday, June 16 at The Oncenter. Special registration is required.

Visit https://www.nysfirechiefs.com/fire2022firedistrictadmins to view the full article online.

 
Students can earn in-service codes hours by completing courses on Wednesday, June 15 and Thursday, June 16 at The Oncenter. The Codes Training program, coordinated by NYSAFC's Codes Committee, will be held in conjunction with FIRE 2022. Special registration is required.

Visit https://www.nysfirechiefs.com/fire2022codes to view the full article online.

 
 
   
The climb will be held on June 17 at the Carrier Dome in conjunction with the 116th Annual Conference & FIRE 2022 Expo to benefit the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and FDNY Counseling Services Unit.

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After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, the conference hosted by the New York State Office of Fire Prevention & Control and NYSAFC returns to the New York State Academy of Fire Science from May 13-15, 2022. This year’s theme is “Risk Reduction is Everyone’s Function.”

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Through the annual Firefighter Risk Reduction MiniGrant Program, PERMA and NYSAFC partner to assist members in obtaining gear washers and dryers.

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Government Affairs News
Help to get EMS language in the final budget!

Visit https://cqrcengage.com/fasny/app/write-a-letter?1&engagementId=514061 to view the full article online.

 
Volunteer fire departments in New York may soon be able to bill insurance companies, including Medicare and Medicaid, for ambulance calls.

Visit https://abc7ny.com/ny-volunteer-fire-departments-new-york-insurance-companies-nyc/11680995/ to view the full article online.

 
Emergency Services News
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is pushing fire safety with a new executive order. The move follows the Twin Parks apartment fire that killed 17 people in early January.

Visit https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/adams-signs-order-for-stronger-fire-safety-enforcement-in-wake-of-bronx-fire/3607667/ to view the full article online.

 
Community leaders are teaming up to try to fix an emergency medical services system that one official said is “on the brink of collapse.”

Visit https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/hudson-valley/news/2022/03/08/ulster-county-tries-to-fix-ems-system- to view the full article online.

 
Years before the September 11 museum was built at the World Trade Center, a storefront visitor center across the street opened to offer tours led by victims’ relatives, survivors, and others with personal ties to the trauma and tragedy of 9/11. Sixteen years and five million visitors later, what is now the 9/11 Tribute Museum is poised to close within weeks, its leaders say, barring a last-minute rescue.

Visit https://apnews.com/article/covid-health-travel-business-museums-02e89a5e058255fb9999ac9e0be5bdeb to view the full article online.

 
Chief Ken Almy, a member of the NYSAFC board of directors, joined the department in 1989 and served as fire chief since 2014.

Visit https://dailygazette.com/2022/03/11/scotia-fire-chief-retires-honored-during-walk-out-ceremony/ to view the full article online.

 
After a nearly 33-year career as a firefighter and eight as the chief, Raymond Senecal has retired.

Visit https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/Photos-Schenectady-s-fire-chief-calls-it-a-career-16995471.php to view the full article online.

 
Moonee Rivers plans to focus on building membership and educating the community.

Visit https://patch.com/new-york/portjefferson/gordon-heights-fire-department-taps-1st-female-chief to view the full article online.

 
The FDNY announced it will begin using robot dogs in search and rescue missions.

Visit https://nypost.com/2022/03/21/boston-dynamics-robot-dogs-to-join-the-fdny/ to view the full article online.

 
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AT&T - FirstNet
Firemedically Speaking
CDC Quarantine and Isolation Tool; CME Recert Pointers.

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Emergency Services Resources
The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Fire Hero Learning Network delivers critical safety, operations, and community relations fire service training for fire service personnel, from the line firefighter to command and leadership.

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New York State Association of Fire Chiefs
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