The Bugle

New York Association of Fire Chiefs


December 2011
ASSOCIATION NEWS
Coming Soon to Erie County.


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Klett addresses hundreds of students across the state.

Photo by Tom Bierds.

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CHIEFHAC'S CORNER: STATE & NATIONAL NEWS HIGHLIGHTS
Firefighter injuries more likely to occur while exercising, which aims to prevent injuries, than while putting out fires, new research suggests.

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A Tennessee couple has lost everything after their home burned to the ground as firefighters watched and did nothing.

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NIST researchers uncover temperature and heat-flow conditions that can seriously damage facepiece lenses on standard firefighter breathing equipment.

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With Americans increasingly likely to live well into their 80s, critics question whether paying lifetime pensions to retirees from age 55 or 60 is financially sustainable.

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The state deferred ruling on the city's appeal that they violated the Public Employees’ Fair Employment Act.

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Voters in Brockport, Clarkson and Sweden have given approval to create a new joint fire district.

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EMERGENCY SERVICES NEWS
DHSES Commissioner Jerome M. Hauer announces organizational and staffing changes.

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SEMSCO meets to approve budget and hold elections.

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Required paperwork due the end of the month.

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President Skip Sylvester, 1st Vice President Rich Messina, and Ron Barz from NYSAFC were present at ceremony.

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Book honors 10th anniversary of September 11.



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PROGRAM & EVENT UPDATES
Begbie and Zayas to address risks and rewards fighting strip mall fires.

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31 fire and 10 EMS programs available to Conference Full Term registrants.

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And how can you help them meet their goals?

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
"Taxpayer/Strip Mall Fires: Is the Risk Worth the Reward?"

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

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