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New York Association of Fire Chiefs


September 2011
ASSOCIATION NEWS
Tourney Honors Fallen Brother.

Pictured: Ted Corporandy of the San Francisco F.D. and Firenuggets.com (at left) made the ceremonial drive of the first ball to begin the tournament.

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Tele-Lite, Inc.
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS NEWS
Gov. Andrew Cuomo recently vetoed legislation that would have legalized sparklers and other novelty fireworks in New York.

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Gov. Andrew Cuomo vetoed bill on September 23, 2011.

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CHIEFHAC'S CORNER: STATE & NATIONAL NEWS HIGHLIGHTS
Safely responding to and returning from the emergency scene is still a major cause of injury and death to firefighters and civilians.

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Video demonstrates the importance of wearing full PPE and SCBA.

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Svensson gives another damning indictment of safety within the U.S. fire service.

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Disaster preparedness became a renewed priority for our nation as a direct response to the devastation of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

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FEMA's USFA issued a report examining the characteristics of civilian fire fatalities in residential buildings.

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EMERGENCY SERVICES NEWS
After 34 years of service, Acting NYS Fire Administrator John Mueller steps down.

Pictured: John Mueller speaking at the NYSAFC Annual Conference in June.

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Tom Wutz retires from state service after 42 years.

Pictured: Tom Wutz with NYSAFC Past President Al Varlaro at his retirement party.

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Record-breaking crowds at annual September 11 ceremony.


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Theme is "Protect Your Family From Fire."

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PROGRAM & EVENT UPDATES
Online registration is now available for the Fall Seminar Series, COLT program, and Leadership Symposium, now featuring Hands-On Training!

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MEMBERSHIP & SERVICE UPDATES
Membership benefits well worth your annual dues.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
"Firefighter Safety & Survival: Recognize & Survive" with Lieutenant Tim Klett, FDNY

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October 7-9, 2011 - Turning Stone Resort

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October 11, 2011 – 11:00 a.m. — Albany, NY

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December 2011 — Rye Brook
April 2012 — Buffalo

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NYSAFC 106th Annual Conference — June 13-16, 2012 — Turning Stone Resort

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Utica National Insurance Group
Hale Products, Inc.
Jerome Fire Equipment/MSA