OSHA has proposed a revision to 1910.156 Fire Brigade Standard Attached) that would have significant impacts on how we do business as NYS Fire Districts. This is not a new […]
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New York State Volunteer Firefighter Cancer Benefit Program by The Hartford Cancer Protection Designed by Firefighters for Firefighters Thank you for your membership in the New York State Volunteer Firefighter
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Contributed by Tony Hill A bill that allows a LOSAP sponsor to change the department responses category of its point system was signed by Governor Hochul as Chapter 462 of
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Blaize Levitan One of the most rewarding things I’ve ever done is junior firefighting, both as a participant and later as an advisor. I can’t imagine my youth without the
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Do you have a completed Code of Ethics on file with your Board? If you undergo an audit by OSC you will be asked for a copy. If you haven’t
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Are your firefighters taking their annual OSHA/PESH training, and if not, who do you think is going to answer for the lack of training if something unfortunate happens to one
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On August 2, 2021 Governor Cuomo signed A6296 (Griffin)/ S4064 (Gaughran) into law as Chapter 347 of the Laws of 2021. This amendment of Town Law §175 increases the compensation
It’s a well-known fact that certain types of cancer are a health risk for firefighters. With that diagnosis come major costs. Thanks to the signing of GML-205CC, volunteer firefighters throughout
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Soliciting Competition for Professional Services Tom Rinaldi, President AFD-CA This article is being provided as an educational service for the fire districts represented by the Association of Fire Districts of
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**Fire Service Organizational Silos: How To Emerge From The Depths And Foster Connection Kristopher T. Blume The organizational structure and rigors of the fire service make it susceptible to a