While the new NFPA 1970 standard is still in development, it will include significant changes to NFPA 1971 and NFPA 1981 that will affect product offerings. Understanding those proposed changes […]
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Link to the 18-page letter is here to open: NYS United Concerns OSHA Response FINAL 07.16.24 DD
Dave Denniston files letter with OSHA on behalf of all the NYS Fire Service Associations Read More »
L to R: John Cuttita, Art Hunsinger, Joyce Petkus, Mike Podolec, Tom Rinaldi, John Meehan, Les Bonesteel, Ellen Martin, Hope Meehan This hard charging group made the first CAFDA Conference
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This is the written testimony before the House Subcommittee on Tuesday June 4th. 2024-06-04-EMT-HRG-Testimony can be read here WITNESSES: David Denniston 2nd Vice President, Association of Fire Districts of the
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Greg Rogers, Sean DeCrane In the ongoing discourse that surrounds fire safety standards, allowing single-exit stairwells for mid-rise buildings has emerged as a contentious issue. Advocates argue for adopting this
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GENERAL INFORMATION New York Cooperative Liquid Assets Securities System (NYCLASS) is a short-term, highly liquid investment fund, designed specifically for the public sector. NYCLASS provides the opportunity to invest funds
Stop pretending you have a fire department While there may be fire engines and a firehouse, sometimes we are just fooling the public – and ourselves April 09, 2024 10:47
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I am very pleased to announce the NYS Stipend Regulation is now final and the program information is now live on our website. OFPC is now accepting applications for the
This is an updated version of this guidance document for 2024, it adds guidance for when a village and fire district wish to consolidate. Here is a link to this
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