Latest Briefing on the Proposed OSHA Standard
IT IS TIME TO MOVE FORWARD WITH A WORKABLE OSHA 1910.156 REVISION Dave Denniston, 1st VP AFDSNY As the process to update OSHA 1910.156 continues, it is important that we […]
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Lack of Competition in the Fire Apparatus Industry Noticed by Congress!
**Hawley, Kim Demand Answers from Major Companies after Backlog, Soaring Prices Hamper Fire Department Readiness U.S. Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Andy Kim (D-N.J.), the Chairman and Ranking Member of
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Retraction, Clarification, Correction on OSHA Post
Open the draft document at this link: #1. Post Hearing Comments on Behalf of FASNY #2. April 2025 Proposed OSHA 1910.156 In an earlier post on this web site the
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SAVE THE DATE, CAFDA IS ON THE MOVE IN ’25
CAFDA save the Date Calendar for 2025 can be opened at this LINK: 2025 Save the Dates Flyer
NFPA 1970 Consolidations: What You Need to Know
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
Wild and Crazy Bunch – At Fort Wm Henry in Lake George
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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The Case Against Single Exit Stairwell Buildings
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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What is NYCLASS?
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
Article You Have to Read and Think About! plus Follow Up Article
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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Message from Deputy State Fire Administrator Luci Labriola-Cuffe on the NYS Stipend Program
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