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New York Association of Fire Chiefs


March 2015
ASSOCIATION NEWS
This program will be presented by Captain/Training Officer David Griffin, Charleston (SC) F.D., on Wednesday, June 17 during the 109th Annual Conference & FIRE 2015 Expo at the Turning Stone. Open to Full Term Registrants only. Sponsored by VFIS.

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Over 50 team leaders from across New York state met on February 28, 2015, for the program, coordinated and hosted by the association's Special Operations Committee.

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CHIEFHAC'S CORNER: STATE & NATIONAL NEWS HIGHLIGHTS
More than 1,000 people were displaced after a fire tore through a New Jersey apartment complex.

Visit http://www.nj.com/opinion/index.ssf/2015/02/edgewater_fire_should_be_catalyst_for_residential.html to view the full article online.

 
Firefighting was crowned most stressful job; understanding what makes it so is key to reducing that stress.

Visit http://www.firerescue1.com/exclusives-1/articles/2100834-9-sources-of-firefighter-stress/ to view the full article online.

 
If you or your fire department has experienced a burn-through of a fire attack hose, please contribute to the improvement of firefighter safety by filling out a brief survey. Researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute are creating the first and only publicly available, searchable database that tracks burn-throughs across the United States.

Visit http://wpi.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8cEwwLhPQREawzX to view the full article online.

 
A state Supreme Court jury awarded retired firefighter Mitch Dryer and his wife Aimee about $10.6 million in their suit, Dryer v. Scott Technologies.

Visit http://www.oneidadispatch.com/general-news/20150218/dryer-v-scott-tech-jury-awards-injured-firefighter-106-million to view the full article online.

 
Firefighter discusses the pain and lessons learned from an incident that killed his fire chief and his desire to honor his mentor and friend.

Visit http://www.firerescue1.com/apparatus/articles/2111256-Exclusive-Firefighter-says-death-of-fire-chief-was-my-responsibility/ to view the full article online.

 
ResQCPR System is a system of two devices for first responders to use while performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation on people whose hearts stop beating.

Visit http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm437247.htm?sour%20ce=govdelivery&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery to view the full article online.

 
EMERGENCY SERVICES NEWS
FDA releases drug shortage app and NIOSH publishes firefighter cancer study.

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Statement from the New York State Association of Fire Chaplains, Inc.

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Fire districts or municipalities must adopt resolution to ensure coverage.

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PROGRAM & EVENT UPDATES
Extended exhibit hours on Thursday, June 18, exclusively for 109th Annual Conference & FIRE 2015 Expo Full Term attendees.

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Program will be held on Wednesday, June 17 at the Turning Stone.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
March 28-29, 2015 – Monticello, NY
April 11-12, 2015 – Accord, NY
April 25-26, 2015 – Kingston, NY
May 9-10, 2015 – Plattekill, NY
May 16-17, 2015 – Newburgh, NY

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April 2, 2015 – Barker, NY
April 14, 2015 – Gerry, NY
April 15, 2015 – Olean, NY
May 7, 2015 – Swan Lake, NY
May 11, 2015 – Batavia, NY
June 25, 2015 – Rhinebeck, NY

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May 16-17, 2015 – Lawrence, NY

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NYSAFC 109th Annual Conference – June 17-20, 2015 – Verona, NY

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