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New York Association of Fire Chiefs

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Congress Awards Spectrum to Create National Broadband System

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Congress Gives the D Block to Public Safety

Congress has agreed to allocate the D Block to public safety and support the development of a mission-critical, nationwide, public safety broadband network.

Visit http://www.iafc.org/Media/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?ItemNumber=5746 to view the full article online.

NYSAFC 2012 Legislative Agenda

NYSAFC is focusing on five items during the Legislative Session, along with the joint "Issues of United Concern."

Visit http://www.nysfirechiefs.com/legislativeagenda.php to view the full article online.

"It's More Than Just Seat Belts"

Important video features the story of NYSAFC member Chief Ed DiMartino, East Greenbush F.D. "Elimination of Exemption from Seat Belt Law" is on NYSAFC's 2012 Legislative Agenda.

Visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbeEWwYpcuQ&feature=share to view the full article online.

City Calls Brooklyn Federal Court Judge Nicholas Garaufis Biased in Ruling on FDNY’s Minority Hiring

Wants U.S. Court of Appeals to overturn decision and re-assign case.

Visit http://articles.nydailynews.com/2012-01-20/news/30649155_1_vulcan-society-garaufis-black-firefighters to view the full article online.

National Firefighter Code of Ethics to Preserve Public Trust

Code designed to be behavior guide addressing 'isolated ethical lapses by firefighters' to maintain highest standards of professionalism.

Visit http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-department-management/articles/1226482-National-Firefighter-Code-of-Ethics-to-preserve-public-trust/ to view the full article online.

New Science Used to Fight Arson Convictions

Death row inmate seeks 'man in red.'

Visit http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2012/02/01/new-science-used-to-fight-arson-convictions.html to view the full article online.

White Firefighters Are Awarded $2.7 Million in Bias Case

12 get average of $230,430 as city voided promotions.

Visit http://www.buffalonews.com/city/communities/buffalo/article725961.ece to view the full article online.

Joint Statement from the IAFC, NFFF, and NVFC

Suicide in the fire service.

Visit http://www.iafc.org/Media/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?ItemNumber=5675 to view the full article online.

Mastering Ventilation to Decrease Firefighter Injuries and Deaths

Story by Steve Kerber

Visit http://www.fireengineering.com/articles/print/volume-164/issue-3/features/mastering-ventilation-to-decrease-firefighter-injuries-and-deaths.html to view the full article online.

What is the Firefighter’s Cancer Support Network?

And how can it help you or a loved one?

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FEMA Website Offers Fire Prevention/Preparedness Tips for the Public

Understanding fire is the key.

Visit http://www.ready.gov/fires to view the full article online.

NYSAFC Recruitment and Marketing Assistance Project Training

Openings still available.

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AFDSNY Fire Commissioner Training

Program to be held during FIRE 2012.

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New Benefit for NYSAFC Members

National Income Life offers more than insurance benefits.

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NYSAFC Equipment Donations Program

New York state disasters have increased need for the "Helping Our Own" program.

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Changes at Morrisville Fire Department

Submitted by Chief Michael Bischoff, Morrisville Fire Department

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Spring 2012 Seminar Series

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

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Company Officers Leadership Training (COLT)

April 2012 – Buffalo

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Public Fire Safety Educators Conference

May 2012 – Montour Falls

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FIRE 2012 (Fire Industry, Rescue, & EMS Expo)

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

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Water Rescue Conference

September 2012 – Buffalo

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