The New York State Association of Fire Chiefs and Islip Town Fire & EMS Museum & Education Center have partnered once again to deliver this exciting emergency services exposition and educational event on Long Island. Join us February 3-5 at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, NY. Vendor registration is now open! Attendee pre-registration will be opening soon. More program details will be announced later this year.
Visit https://www.nysfirechiefs.com/liexpo to view the full article online.
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The New York State Department of Health and EMS community gathered in Albany at the New York State EMS Memorial Ceremony to remember those that dedicated themselves to saving lives.
Visit https://cbs6albany.com/news/local/ten-ems-heroes-who-died-in-the-line-of-duty-were-remembered-at-the-ems-memorial to view the full article online. |
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Just three days after the reading of names of the September 11th victims, new names were added to honor those who died this year from 9/11-related illnesses.
Visit https://abc7ny.com/fdny-headquarters-september-11-911-illness-world-trade-center-victims/12230730/ to view the full article online. |
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Three FDNY members died recently from 9/11-related illnesses, pushing the death toll for city firefighters who toiled at Ground Zero in the weeks after the 2001 terrorist attacks to over 300.
Visit https://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/ny-fdny-members-died-911-illness-20220920-cghitffv6japzayug6ltff5so4-story.html to view the full article online. |
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Village trustees voted 4-1 to dissolve the department in Lewis County.
Visit https://www.nny360.com/news/lewiscounty/copenhagen-board-votes-to-dissolve-fire-department/article_6584874a-e920-5ada-8565-19359243b854.html to view the full article online. |
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Lewis County Manager Ryan Piche says arrangements have been made with surrounding fire protection agencies to ensure there will be zero lapses in coverage.
Visit https://www.wwnytv.com/2022/09/22/residents-remain-protected-copenhagen-orders-fire-department-disband/ to view the full article online. |
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Jared Lloyd, the father of two young boys, died on March 23, 2021, as he and other firefighters rescued 112 adult home residents
Visit https://www.lohud.com/story/news/local/rockland/2022/09/07/jared-lloyd-firefighter-wrongful-death-suit-filed-against-spring-valley-rabbis/65742974007/ to view the full article online. |
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Students of the EMT Career Pathway pilot program at Shenendehowa High School celebrated after graduating from the program. The program partnered with the town of Clifton Park to allow students who are 17 and older to get hands-on experience in the medical field.
Visit https://www.news10.com/news/saratoga-county/local-high-school-students-train-to-become-emts/ to view the full article online. |
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The project will focus on the health challenges firefighters face and develop tools and strategies to help them.
Visit https://www.news10.com/news/saratoga-county/skidmore-receives-960k-for-firefighter-safety-research/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=t.co&utm_campaign=socialflow to view the full article online. |
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News from the State EMS Council (SEMSCO)
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nfc-nwl/articles/index-v3.asp?aid=748114&issueID=79356 to view the full article online. |
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