Broome County Firefigheters' Association - Broome County, NY

News Archives 2010

Date	Article
12-28-10	1/20/11 benefit for Binghamton fire victim hopes to raise funds for smoke alarms and fire safety education.
12-26-10	2011 Volunteer Recruitment poster - print and distribute in your area (attached)
12-26-10	Effective 1/1/11 new law requires drivers to "move over" when passing emergency vehicles
12-24-10	Responding to Chemical Suicide Course - 1/5/11 - Five Mile Point
12-23-10	Fire Prevention & Safety Grants Application period - 1/3/11 to 2/4/11
12-20-10	FASNY EMS Seminar, March 5-6, at NYS Fire Academy
12-19-10	FASNY Winter games, Feb. 4-6, Cortland, NY
12-10-10	Broome County Fire Chaplains' meeting, Thurs., Jan 20, 7 pm at Endwell
12-08-10	2011 Recruitment Day to be held January 15, 2011
10-31-10	NOTE LOCATION CHANGE: Annual Memorial Service, Friday, Nov. 5, 7:30 pm, at Port Crane Fire Station
10-29-10	Civil service exam for forest ranger to be held on January 8, 2011
10-14-10	NYS firefighters, fire companies asked to support FASNY SAFER grant application
10-06-10	Funeral Arrangements - Karen Hand
10-06-10	Free Flu Clinic for Emergency Responders - October 27th.
10-05-10	Broome County LODD Notification - Karen (Dunham) Hand
09-22-10	"Move Over" Legislation to protect emergency services personnel goes into effect on 1/1/11
09-17-10	NYSFAC Fall Seminar: "Fire Dynamics, Smoke & the Ventilation Profile", Mon., Nov. 15, 7 pm, SVMS, Conklin
09-17-10	DATE CHANGE: Smoke Divers class changed to Oct. 23 & 24, Orientation on Oct. 14” New attachment with new dates attached
09-17-10	Firefighters and police receive $5 discount on circus tickets
09-14-10	Broome Co. Fire Chiefs offer Tuition Assistance Program – applications must be filed by October 1st
09-14-10	Conklin Fire hosts EVOC class
09-13-10	Please submit names of deceased fire company members to be included in Memorial Service on 10/08/10
09-10-10	SAFETY ALERT: Potential for Distribution of Propane Lacking Proper Odorant into New York State
09-09-10	NEW YORK STATE OFPC ARSON BUREAU'S K9 TEAMS SUBJECT OF SCIENCE CHANNEL SHOW
09-07-10	Directions for Silver Lake Fire Station for September 10th meeting.
09-03-10	BAE cancels hybrid bus presentations
08-31-10	Updated information on Fire Expo 2010
08-31-10	Presentation by NYSP Investigator Mulvey at Chaplains meeting on 9/16, 7 pm, at West Corners
08-24-10	Train the Trainer Course for Vehicle Rescue in the new Millennium offered 10/18-20 at Chenango Bridge fire station.
08-18-10	New DEC regulations ban most open burning
08-16-10	EXPO 2010 Update: BAE hybrid bus presentation, vendors, exhibits, firematic items for sale, 9/11/10, at Port Crane fire station
08-03-10	NY Fire Depts. cannot use FEMA online data entry
08-03-10	Heart Bill extended for another 5 years
08-02-10	OFPC warns depatrments to be cautious of escape systems that claim compliance with NFPA 1983
08-02-10	Two important bills for volunteer firefighters' health approved by the legislature and governor
08-01-10	Hose team competition to be held at Fire Expo 2010
07-30-10	All fire departments invited to participate in 9/11 Memorial Service
07-26-10	AFG grant recipients must fill out form SF-425
07-12-10	The Kirkwood Fire Dept will be hosting the Rescue 3 Technical Rope Rescue-Technical Level course on October 8-10 and 15-17, 2010.
07-08-10	NYS Comptroller's office to sponsor workshop on fundraising for not -for-profit organizations on Monday, July 26
07-07-10	Response During Heat Emergencies
07-07-10	Great Bend sponsors 150th anniversary celebration/ bucket brigade contest July 17, 2010
07-06-10	The presentation by Dave Nicosia of the National Weather service scheduled for the BCFA Meeting - Friday, July 9, has been cancelled.
06-29-10	Vehicle Fire: How many close calls can you count?
06-28-10	LEGISLATION TO CORRECT BAIL OUT ROPE LAW STALLED
06-27-10	The 2010 broome County Firefighters' Association Clambake will be held Sunday, August 22, 2010
06-25-10	B-Mets offer free tickets to First responders for July 1st game
06-22-10	Hose Team competition planned for Fire Expo on Sept. 11
06-17-10	Lightning Safety week: June 20-26 : " When Thunder Roars, Go indoors!"
06-16-10	Dave Nicosia of National Weather Service to speak at July 9 meeting at East Maine
06-13-10	Job protection law for emergency responders passes legislature; awaits governor's signature
06-12-10	Bills introduced that would allow towns to modify fire district budgets
06-10-10	Volunteer EMS Opportunities for the 2010 Spiedie Fest and Balloon Rally
06-04-10	Registration information for NYS Codes Courses offered at BU
05-31-10	NYS Codes Classes offered at Binghamton University
05-31-10	Recruitment open house total updated to 21 new members
05-26-10	9th Annual Fire Service Women Training program to be held September 16-19, at NYS Fire Academy
05-15-10	Lockwood FD (Tioga Co) offers bus trip to NYSAFC convention on 6/12
05-13-10	$2,000 in prize money for hose team competition, Sat. July 17, at Owego
05-12-10	Endicott firefighters sponsor Don Pedro golf tournament, Mon. 6/21/10, at Ely Park Golf Course
04-28-10	Red Cross seeks nominations for "Heroes" awards.
04-28-10	Open house brings in 11 new volunteers to date
04-26-10	FEMA announced that the 2010 FEMA AFG grant program will run Monday, April 26, at 8 am until Friday, May 28, at 5 pm.
04-20-10	Presentation on W.H.A.L.E. (We Have A Little Emergency), car seat ID program, by Lourdes Hospital Auxiliary at May 7, 2010, at Conklin fire station #1.
04-12-10	LODD: Sackets Harbor NY Asst. Chief dies after silo explosion
04-11-10	Chenango Forks Fire looks to host VFIS EVOC class with other VFIS insured fire companies
04-10-10	Deposit Firefighter Competition to be held on Sat, Aug. 14, 12:30 pm at Deposit
04-06-10	NYS Codes classes to be offered at Binghamton University
04-06-10	DHS to offer AFG Grant workshop on Tues., April 13, 6pm, in Binghamton
03-27-10	Broome County 2010 Fire Classes Schedule
03-20-10	May 7th meeting changed to Conklin
03-15-10	2010 Recruitment Open House - April 24th
03-11-10	FASNY Offers course on "Firefighting Concerns for Buildings With lightweight Structural components
03-10-10	Lisle Fire sponsors water rescue technician course, May 14-16
03-08-10	Sidney LifeNet 7-8 GOING ON-LINE TOMORROW MORNING
03-04-10	Chiefs/Officers Orientation date changed to April 10
02-23-10	Ice Water Rescue Training DATE CHANGE
02-19-10	FASNY Safety Ropes Alert
02-18-10	"The Road to a Line of Duty Death", 4/8, 7 pm at West Corners FD
02-17-10	NYS DOT Training
02-15-10	Annual recruiting open house to be held Sat., April 24, noon to 3 pm
02-15-10	Calling Hours and Funeral for Paramedic Rob Austin
02-11-10	4/10/10- Campville Fire hosts Boaters Safety Course
02-11-10	3/6/10 - Campville Fire hosts certified cold water/ice rescue annual training.
02-08-10	"Blue Light/Chose Right" to hold post-parade fundraiser at Thirsty's on March 6. CANCELLED!
02-06-10	CP Railroad offers two training sessions - May 7 & 8, in Binghamton
02-06-10	Fire company accepting service accepts responsibility for VFBL on "bunkin programs" and Engine 97, 98, 99
02-06-10	NYS Dept. of Labor visiting fire companies for PESH inspections
02-06-10	Chiefs' Association offers new officer orientation program on March 13
02-04-10	Line of Duty Death seminar April and October 2010 NYS Fire Academy
02-02-10	IS-400 class to be offered in Owego, March 24-25
02-02-10	Choconut Center sponsors a 'Managing the May Day', March 27 & 28
02-02-10	FIRE OFFICER 1 CLASS TO BE OFFERED STARTING 2/17/10
02-02-10	NIMS 'TRAIN-THE-TRAINER' CLASS TO BE OFFERED 3/19/10
02-02-10	Castle Creek ofers Boater Safety Course on 3/13/10
01-28-10	Harpursville & Endwell FDs receive 2009 Assistance to Firefighter grants
01-28-10	Deposit to host Railroad training on Mon, 2/1, 7
01-24-10	'Shake and bake' meth labs present new hazard to first responders
01-19-10	Active fire and EMS volunteers reminded to take $200 tax credit on New York State taxes
01-19-10	Fire Commissioner training to be offered Sat., 3/20 at Endwell
01-14-10	Arrangmenets Leroy Kemp
01-13-10	Tioga Center NY - LODD
01-13-10	Sexual Harassment Seminar, 1/25/10, 7 pm at Endwell
01-13-10	State seeks donations to support K-9 arson unit
01-07-09	FASNY EMS Seminar, March 6-7, at NYS Fire Academy
01-07-09	FASNY Winter games, Feb. 5-7 at Greek Peak
01-06-09	2009-2010 Directory now available
01-02-09	State looks to fill open State Fire Instructor position in Broome County

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