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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 […]

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

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

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

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

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

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

**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

Jill Wiseman I recently came across an entertaining article about why NOT to become a volunteer firefighter.  When I was reading it, I realized why women are perfect for the fire service,