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New York State Association of Fire Chiefs

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Join us from June 12-15 at The Oncenter in Syracuse! NEW for 2024: FREE One Day Tickets for the expo will once again be available from our vendors! FREE parking will be available at The Oncenter lot and garage! NEW evening exhibit hours on Thursday! NEW Hands-On Training courses and modified session length for some programs to reduce student downtime! NEW online group registration is available for fire departments to sign up members for the conference and expo!

Visit https://www.nysfirechiefs.com/fire2024 to view the full article online.

 
NYSAFC has issued a call for EMS presentations at the 118th Annual Conference & FIRE 2024 Expo. The deadline to submit a proposal is January 19, 2024.

Visit https://www.nysfirechiefs.com/files/FIRE%202024/FIRE%202024%20EMS%20Call%20for%20Presenters.pdf to view the full article online.

 
 
   
Eight seminars will be delivered from February 2-4 at Nassau Coliseum during the event hosted by NYSAFC and Islip Town Fire/EMS Museum. Lecturers include Battalion Chief John Salka (FDNY), Battalion Chief Christopher Eysser (FDNY), and Lt. Paul Haynes (Syracuse F.D.)! New York State EMS Director Ryan Greenberg will lead the dynamic session “Creating a Modern and Innovative New York State EMS System.” NEW – special classes will be presented for junior firefighters and the Suffolk County Fire Academy will deliver Forcible Entry Hands-On Training!

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

 
Applications are now 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. The deadline for submitting required materials is April 1, 2024.

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

 
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Emergency Services News
Mount Vernon Firefighter Lamont Killian Jr. passed away on December 11, 2023.

Visit https://www.firerescue1.com/line-of-duty-death/n-y-firefighter-dies-of-heart-related-issues-linked-to-2019-fire to view the full article online.

 
Grants available to volunteer fire departments for construction, renovation, or purchase of facilities and equipment service projects.

Visit https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-25-million-capital-funding-available-support-volunteer-fire to view the full article online.

 
New stipend to help aid recruitment and retention of volunteer firefighters across the state. Proposed regulations published in State Register to undergo 60-day public comment period. Comments can be submitted to: Rule.Making@dhses.ny.gov

Visit https://www.dhses.ny.gov/news/dhses-seeks-public-comment-draft-regulations-establishing-new-stipend-volunteer-firefighters to view the full article online.

 
The attorney for the suspended city fire chief hopes the next public safety commissioner will not pursue misconduct charges against Joseph Dolan, and return Dolan to his role as head of the fire department.

Visit https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/attorney-argues-saratoga-springs-fire-chief-18504855.php to view the full article online.

 
Students, faculty, and leaders of the community gathered at an open house for what is the start of Clarkson University’s new paramedic training program.

Visit https://www.wwnytv.com/2023/12/06/clarkson-begins-intensive-paramedic-training-help-bolster-area-rescue-squads/ to view the full article online.

 
Firemedically Speaking
EMS education reg changes proposed; Surprise ambulance bills.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nfc-nwl/articles/index-v3.asp?aid=812415&issueID=90621 to view the full article online.

 
Emergency Services Resources
The Firefighter Cancer Support Network and International Association of Fire Fighters have partnered to provide firefighters the necessary tools and guidance to develop life-saving protocols for cancer prevention and to support those with a cancer diagnosis within their departments.

Visit https://firefightercancersupport.org/firefighter-cancer-awareness-month/about-cancer-awareness-month/ to view the full article online.

 
Features
Veteran firefighters know that even when a blaze is extinguished, many other health hazards remain within the damaged structure and its surrounding environment.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nfc-nwl/articles/index-v3.asp?aid=812413&issueID=90621 to view the full article online.

 
New York State Association of Fire Chiefs
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