Deputy Assistant Chief – Chief of Safety Frank Leeb (FDNY) will present the Keynote Address "Cornerstones of Leadership: On and Off the Fireground" during the General Session of the NYSAFC 118th Annual Conference & FIRE 2024 Expo in Syracuse. The presentation will take place on Thursday, June 13, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m., at The Oncenter Ballroom and is open to all attendees. Special thanks to our sponsor, VFIS.
Visit https://www.nysfirechiefs.com/fire2024keynote to view the full article online.
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Fire Service Attorneys Terry Hannigan and Mark Butler will present two programs during the 118th Annual Conference & FIRE 2024 Expo in Syracuse. “New York State Fire Commissioner Training” will be held on June 12 and “Fire Chiefs and Fire District Commissioners: Who’s Really in Charge” will take place on June 13. Special registration is required.
Visit https://www.nysfirechiefs.com/fire2024commissionertraining to view the full article online.
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For over 40 years, the New York State Office of Fire Prevention & Control and NYSAFC have partnered to host the Fire & Life Safety Educators’ Conference at the New York State Academy of Fire Science. Due to infrastructure updates taking place at the academy, in lieu of the annual conference, we're taking the show on the road! One-day in-person conferences will be held in Rensselaer (April 27), Erie (May 4), and Onondaga (May 10) Counties and a virtual simulcast will take place in Suffolk County (April 27)! Online registration is open through DHSES. Session information is forthcoming.
Visit https://www.dhses.ny.gov/upcoming-events to view the full article online.
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Chief Butler highlighted the urgent need to address the increasing fire hazards posed by lithium-ion batteries and other emerging threats to fire safety. Visit https://www.iafc.org/press-releases/press-release/fire-chief-john-s.-butler-testifies-on-the-fire-hazards-of-lithium-ion-batteries-calls-for-immediate-action to view the full article online. |
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Some members of the Monroe County Legislature are supporting a proposal to make emergency medical services essential. That comes with stipulations, they say, which would help incentivize and retain EMS workers.
Visit https://www.rochesterfirst.com/news/the-system-is-in-failure-local-legislators-want-ems-to-be-an-essential-service/ to view the full article online. |
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Campaign complements the governor’s State of the State proposal to ban the sale of unsafe lithium-ion batteries used in micro-mobility devices.
Visit https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-statewide-buy-safe-charge-safe-campaign-raise-awareness-about to view the full article online. |
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Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh announced that the FDNY is teaming up with researchers at NYU on a year-long project that will utilize AI technology to help speed up emergency response times. Visit https://www.audacy.com/1010wins/news/local/fdny-and-nyu-to-use-ai-to-speed-emergency-response-times?utm_campaign=sharebutton&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_term=WINSAM to view the full article online. |
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New York state is offering $25 million to volunteer fire departments. One funding stream is for new equipment, while the other is for facility upgrades. Grant applications are due to the state by April 30.
Visit https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/buffalo/news/2024/02/01/new-state-funding-available-for-volunteer-fire-departments?cid=share_twitter to view the full article online. |
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The Tallman Fire Department will mark a new milestone in its 100-year history when it becomes the first fire agency in Rockland County to hire a fire chief.
Visit https://hudsonvalley.news12.com/history-to-be-made-in-rockland-county-when-the-first-paid-firefighter-is-hired to view the full article online. |
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The all-volunteer force held a public hearing for community members to share thoughts on the proposal.
Visit https://13wham.com/newsletter-daily/spencerport-fire-district-explores-hiring-a-paid-career-chief-in-public-hearing to view the full article online. |
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Beckwith was retired when terrorists struck on September 11, 2001, but he didn't hesitate to join the search for survivors.
Visit https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/fdny-firefighter-bob-beckwith-from-iconic-911-photo-with-president-george-w-bush-dies/ to view the full article online. |
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EMS featured in Governor's 2024-2025 Budget; State EMS Task Force advances.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nfc-nwl/articles/index-v3.asp?aid=819672&issueID=90622 to view the full article online. |
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David Gratch, a lifelong resident and a firefighter since 1990, was named the new chief of the Rome Fire Department, according to a statement from the mayor's office.
Visit https://www.uticaod.com/story/news/2024/02/08/rome-new-york-fire-department-announces-david-gratch-new-chief/72506437007/ to view the full article online. |
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Kenneth Almy spent over 40 years as a first responder before retiring in 2022 as chief of the Scotia Fire Department. Now, he's poised to add to his decades of service as the new fire coordinator of Schenectady County.
Visit https://www.dailygazette.com/news/local/schenectady-county-fire-coordinator/article_142220be-c526-11ee-8f14-871d8b647dfc.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=user-share to view the full article online. |
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The Albany Firefighters Museum was created to preserve the past, present, and future of Albany firefighting. The museum has artifacts, photographs, and firefighting gear on display.
Visit https://www.news10.com/off-the-beaten-path/off-the-beaten-path-albany-firefighters-museum/ to view the full article online. |
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Fire departments all across “The Island” have a tremendous amount of pride in their departments and often portray that on their apparatus.
Visit https://www.fireapparatusmagazine.com/features/logos-patches-and-pride-long-island-style/ to view the full article online. |
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Ex-Chief Thomas Pellegrino was honored for 50 years of service with the Oceanside Fire Department.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nfc-nwl/articles/index-v3.asp?aid=819791&issueID=90622 to view the full article online. |
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Nester Hose Company honored Assistant Chief Kevin Powers for his remarkable service during the department's 138th annual banquet.
Visit https://www.fingerlakes1.com/2024/02/20/geneva-fire-department-celebrates-dedication-at-annual-event/ to view the full article online. |
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Seneca County is the 19th county or municipality to achieve accreditation.
Visit https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-seneca-county-has-achieved-state-emergency-management-accreditation to view the full article online. |