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Jeffery and Grace Stull Every five years or so, NFPA standards undergo a review and revision process to ensure they accurately reflect fire service needs and emerging technology. This is […]

Please read and responds appropriately related to the deadlines for the Cancer Benefit Program from OFPC. 2021 VFECDB Letter final

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

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

Have you had enough? Would you like to get involved?  The Capital Area will be putting together a more formal discussion group on fire service related state legislation with representatives

There are many inequities and questions to be asked and answered.  Ask your regional directors John Meehan and George June. Regional Vital Statistics

This proposal went silent, but I would not be surprised if it surfaced again, we will be on the lookout for it. OSHA has proposed a revision to 1910.156 Fire

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