Past Fire Coordinator Edward J. Kehn Sr. of Rensselaer County served as NYSAFC president from 1985-1986. He passed away on August 8, 2022. Kehn served for 35 years as a volunteer firefighter and was a 58-year member of the association.
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Scholarship winners and recipients of the New York State Fire Chief of the Year Award, Presidential Achievement Award, Chief Fred Singer Fire Educator of the Year Award, and James Wright Public Education Award were recognized during the 116th Annual Conference.
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Thanks to the exhibitors, attendees, sponsors, instructors, and volunteers who joined us in Syracuse last June! Mark your calendars for the 117th Annual Conference & FIRE 2023 Expo – June 14-17 in Syracuse! Attendee and exhibitor registration will be opening soon.
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Following a morning department training with young recruits on August 14, Michael Fischer suffered an apparent heart attack while taking part in a fundraising event.
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The Sentinel Heights Fire Department – a volunteer department that services part of the town of Onondaga – is dissolving at the end of the year.
Visit https://www.syracuse.com/crime/2022/08/in-a-very-rare-move-central-ny-fire-department-announces-plans-to-close.html to view the full article online. |
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The Copenhagen fire department has but two choices – hand over control to the village, or dissolve.
Visit https://www.wwnytv.com/2022/08/24/copenhagen-fire-department-brink-facing-tough-choices/ to view the full article online. |
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As cancer deaths among firefighters skyrocket, the country’s biggest firefighters union and the city fire chiefs issued a joint warning. The two groups warned that the gear that firefighters wear to protect themselves may be pre-loaded with cancer-causing chemicals, according to several studies.
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Many artifacts will head to the New York State Museum in Albany.
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News from the State EMS Council (SEMSCO)
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While tragedy can befall anyone, what are frequently considered once-in-a-lifetime events for most are routine occurrences for first responders. Repeated exposure forms “thick skin” but insufficiently protects against burnout, emotional exhaustion, and post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Visit https://www.cordico.com/2022/08/17/decompression-and-de-escalation-of-emotional-scenes/ to view the full article online. |