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New York Association of Fire Chiefs


June 2013
ASSOCIATION NEWS
Chief John M. Tighe of the City of Corning Fire Department was sworn in as NYSAFC president on June 15 during the 107th Annual Conference at the Turning Stone. Pictured from left: Past President Alfonso Varlaro, John Tighe, and Mrs. Janet Tighe. Photo by Ron Dahulich

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Chief Martin Ingram of the Point Breeze Volunteer Fire Department was honored by NYSAFC on June 13 during the 107th Annual Conference General Session. Pictured: Martin Ingram and NYSAFC President 2012-2013 Richard Messina. Photo by Ron Dahulich

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Battalion Chief Robert Burns, FDNY, was honored on June 13 during the 107th Annual Conference General Session. He also lectured during the 2013 conference and expo. Pictured: Robert Burns and NYSAFC President 2012-2013 Richard Messina. Photo by Ron Dahulich

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GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS NEWS
Details on the status of legislation concerning New York's fire service.

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CHIEFHAC'S CORNER: STATE & NATIONAL NEWS HIGHLIGHTS
Report shows low number of on-duty deaths for second consecutive year; the second lowest annual total in 35 years.

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The eerie timing of the firefighter safety summit and the Houston tragedy are a reminder to push for greater firefighter safety.

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Lessons learned from the survivors of the 1994 "South Canyon Fire" on Storm King Mountain (Colorado) that killed 14 firefighters.

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Drone aerial video shows Detroit building fire.

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East Fayette Street fire house closed on May 30.

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EMERGENCY SERVICES NEWS
Responses are due back to DOH by July 31, 2013.

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NYSAFC joins NFPA in urging grillers to be mindful of safety. Share this information in your community.

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Click below to download a "Fireworks Fact Sheet" from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Remember, all consumer fireworks are banned in New York state.

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PROGRAM & EVENT UPDATES
Partnership will offer firefighters and their families tuition discount.

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New event combining lectures and hands-on training with the U.S. Coast Guard and FDNY instructors will be held September 14-15, 2013, at the Hyatt Regency Buffalo Hotel & Conference Center in Buffalo, N.Y. and the U.S. Coast Guard Station Buffalo.

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231 new members recruited between January 30 and June 15, 2013. Pictured: Our very own Elvis presents new member Gregory Butcher with a TV donated by VFIS. Special thanks to our sponsors, who donated many great prizes!

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
September 14-15, 2013 – Buffalo, NY

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NYSAFC 108th Annual Conference – June 11-14, 2014 – Turning Stone Resort

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