The Bugle

New York Association of Fire Chiefs


October 2011
ASSOCIATION NEWS
CHIEFHAC'S CORNER: STATE & NATIONAL NEWS HIGHLIGHTS
LA Times story analyzes government data for this in-depth story.

Visit http://www.latimes.com/health/la-me-drugs-epidemic-20110918,0,3886090.story to view the full article online.

 
Radio remains accessible when other modes of communication go down in emergencies.

Visit http://psc.apcointl.org/2011/09/21/radio-plays-an-important-role-in-our-lives/ to view the full article online.

 
EEOC lawsuit charged that town and fire companies refused to let "senior" volunteers accrue service credit.

Visit http://www.buffalonews.com/city/communities/clarence/article580988.ece to view the full article online.

 
Ruling to ensure that minority firefighters and job applicants are fairly treated.

Visit http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/federal_judge_rules_nyfd_needs_greater_5UAtW4wwEZgv7Sow5NSPKK to view the full article online.

 
Seniors can be vulnerable during disaster events.

Visit http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=58621 to view the full article online.

 
Order would prevent discrimination in the hiring of New York City firefighters.

Visit http://www.fireengineering.com/articles/2011/10/merit-mattes-fdny.html to view the full article online.

 
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EMERGENCY SERVICES NEWS
Use this information to help educate the citizens in your community.

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Jerome M. Hauer to be nominated to commissioner of Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services; Steven Kuhr to be appointed to executive deputy commissioner and appointed to serve as director of the Office of Emergency Management.

Visit http://governor.ny.gov/press/10252011EmergencyServices to view the full article online.

 
PROGRAM & EVENT UPDATES
Pre-registration is available for the Fall Seminar Series and COLT program.

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Register now for Annual Conference and Hands-On Training.

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

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Get an additional 10 percent off all books through December 26, 2011.



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

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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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