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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 […]

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,

By Tony Hill The New York State Legislature passed another bill on June 3, 2021 that would amend Article 11-A of the New York State General Municipal Law, provided the

If other areas in the State are thinking about banding together as a group to exchange ideas or problem solve, here is a resource document to help form a formal

General Municipal Law §204-dd and 9 NYCRR Part 227 establish minimum qualifications for fire chiefs, volunteer or career, of a fire department with six or more paid, civil-service appointed career