Over the past few years, fire districts and fire departments have been obligated to revise their policies and training programs due to changes in New York State’s requirements concerning the […]
New Revised Model Sexual Harassment Polices, Training and Forms Read More »
WATER FORDING Manufacturers will be required to state the height of the lowest portion of the air intake system that is not sealed (open to water intrusion) in the operator manual.
Content Change Highlights for NFPA 1901 & 1906 for 2024 – Apparatus Changes Read More »
Background Checks – Fire Company and Fire District Responsibilities Greg Serio – CAFDA Legal Counsel As with so much of the law pertaining to the volunteer fire service and fire
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Fire District Budget Schedule 2023 Fire District Elections Schedule 2023
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When the 2023 State Fiscal Year Budget was adopted, the legislation included a new amendment to the General Municipal Law (GML) and Volunteer Firefighter Benefits Law (VFBL) to allow for
NYS Training Stipend Should Not Impact LOSAP Eligibility Read More »
VFBL Coverage for 16 & 17 Year Old Volunteer Firefighters from Fire Districts Mutual Insurance As the fire service prioritizes recruitment efforts, many fire districts look to a new, younger
VFBL Coverage for 16 & 17 Year Old Vol. Firefighters Read More »
FREE CHECKLIST: Assessing your volunteer retention and recruitment programs Volunteer retention and recruitment should be considered ongoing and separate processes in your ESO. And while you may need additional personnel—your current roster should be your
VFIS offers a free checklist assessing your Vol. R&R Program Read More »
The electronic version of the Study is available HERE: FASNY Economic Study 2023
The FASNY 2023 Volunteer Firefighter Economic Study Read More »
The world’s oldest probationary firefighter, or probie, explains why he volunteered for the difficult and dangerous job After more than 40 years as a broadcaster and journalist, I’ve found a
New Career After 60: Firefighter? Really? Good Read You Can Relate To!! Read More »
Lithium-Ion Batteries: The 18650 Chris Greene The Micro-mobility or E-mobility industry has been receiving a lot of publicity over the past few years—and for all the wrong reasons. Through the
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