The Bugle

New York Association of Fire Chiefs


March 2014
ASSOCIATION NEWS
Gerald R. "Jerry" DeLuca was appointed to lead the association earlier this month. DeLuca has a long history with the fire and emergency services, as well as years of experience in association management.

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Division Chief Eddie Buchanan, Hanover (VA) Fire & EMS, will present "Surviving the Tactical Renaissance" on Thursday, June 12, 2014, during the Annual Conference General Session at the Turning Stone. Open to all FIRE 2014 attendees!

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"Don't Gamble With Public Safety" is the theme for the 41st annual program, co-hosted by NYSAFC and OFPC at the New York State Academy of Fire Science from May 2-4, 2014.

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GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS NEWS
Opportunities are available to meet with your state and federal representatives to discuss issues of concern to the emergency services.

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CHIEFHAC'S CORNER: STATE & NATIONAL NEWS HIGHLIGHTS
The USFA offers free materials to educate your community and increase awareness about the life-saving and financial benefits of home fire sprinklers. Sprinklers help keep communities and firefighters safe!

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Rail disasters are growing more frequent and severe and can happen in just about any community.

Visit http://www.firerescue1.com/derailment/articles/1673418-6-challenges-for-firefighters-at-railway-disasters/ to view the full article online.
 
NIOSH is revising its policy on the use of Emergency Breathing Support Systems (EBSS), also known as "Buddy Breathers."

Visit http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npptl/resources/pressrel/letters/InterestedParties/lttr-02182014.html to view the full article online.
 
In 1977, there were 300,000 volunteer firefighters. Today, the number is closer to 50,000.

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Recognizing dangers at structure fires and hazardous waste spills. Knowing how to keep hoses and air packs in working order. Learning how to safely travel to a fire scene. All are among the requirements for more than 4,000 volunteer firefighters in the 100 volunteer fire departments across Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence Counties.

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Only two 911 dispatchers were on duty the morning of the mass shooting at the school.

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EMERGENCY SERVICES NEWS
The Department of Health informed EMS course sponsors.

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Department of Health memo issued to all hospitals and EMS agencies.

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Kerry’s Kitchen is where Casselton, N.D. residents gather for gossip and comfort food, especially the caramel rolls baked fresh every morning. But a recent fiery rail accident only a half mile down the tracks, which prompted residents to evacuate the town, has shattered this calm, along with people’s confidence in the crude-oil convoys that rumble past Kerry’s seven times a day.

Visit http://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/26/business/energy-environment/accidents-surge-as-oil-industry-takes-the-train.html?action=click&contentCollection=Energy%20%26%20Environment%20&module=RelatedCoverage&region=Marginalia&pgtype=article&_r=0 to view the full article online.
 
Amid heightened attention, oil tankers at Selkirk yard derail without crude spill.

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Event is now scheduled in conjunction with CFSI event.

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PROGRAM & EVENT UPDATES
Students can earn 8 hours of Code Enforcement Credit from the NYS Codes Division and 7 hours of American Institute of Architects (AIA) CES Credit by attending "Designing with Fire Sprinklers," which will be held on June 11, 2014, at the Turning Stone.

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Event to benefit the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation will be held in conjunction with the 108th Annual Conference & FIRE 2014 Expo on Friday, June 13, at the Turning Stone.

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Learn more about programs currently scheduled across New York state and find out how to host a program in your region.

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AROUND THE STATE
Past NYSAFC Executive Director Tom LaBelle and Past Treasurer Charles Kerns of North Merrick were honored during the February ceremony.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
NYSAFC 108th Annual Conference – June 11-14, 2014 – Verona, NY

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