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Resource Documents Provided by NYS-Dept of Labor for the PESH vs NFPA Seminar
These are documents provided by the Dept of Labor/PESH during the PESH vs NFPA Seminar held on October 12th. To open and view the documents choose Adobe Acrobat. PESH vs
CAFDA Code of Ethics 6/8/2023
This is a link to the CAFDA Code of Ethics, click on the link to open. CAFDA Code of Ethics
New Revised Model Sexual Harassment Polices, Training and Forms
Over the past few years, fire districts and fire departments have been obligated to revise their policies and training programs due to changes in New York State’s requirements concerning the
Content Change Highlights for NFPA 1901 & 1906 for 2024 – Apparatus Changes
WATER FORDING Manufacturers will be required to state the height of the lowest portion of the air intake system that is not sealed (open to water intrusion) in the operator manual.
Background Checks – Fire Company and Fire District Responsibilities
Background Checks – Fire Company and Fire District Responsibilities Greg Serio – CAFDA Legal Counsel As with so much of the law pertaining to the volunteer fire service and fire
Fire District Budget Schedule and Fire District Election Schedule
Fire District Budget Schedule 2023 Fire District Elections Schedule 2023
NYS Training Stipend Should Not Impact LOSAP Eligibility
When the 2023 State Fiscal Year Budget was adopted, the legislation included a new amendment to the General Municipal Law (GML) and Volunteer Firefighter Benefits Law (VFBL) to allow for
By-Laws Updated to reflect new name
Capital Area Fire Districts Assoc By-Laws 6-8-2023 Latest By-Laws adopted on June 8th, 2023
VFBL Coverage for 16 & 17 Year Old Vol. Firefighters
VFBL Coverage for 16 & 17 Year Old Volunteer Firefighters from Fire Districts Mutual Insurance As the fire service prioritizes recruitment efforts, many fire districts look to a new, younger
VFIS offers a free checklist assessing your Vol. R&R Program
FREE CHECKLIST: Assessing your volunteer retention and recruitment programs Volunteer retention and recruitment should be considered ongoing and separate processes in your ESO. And while you may need additional personnel—your current roster should be your