http://www.afdsny.orgRSS FeedWed, 12 Aug 2026 00:01:03 EDTen-us 32457 As Chairman of the NVFC OSHA Task Force, a participant of the OSHA Small Business Advocacy Review Panel, and Vice President of the New York State Association of Fire Districts, I am encouraged and cautiously optimistic about the recent details OSHA has released regarding this process and the goal to adopt a final rule next April. https://afdsny.org/news_manager.php?page=32457 669 253 https://afdsny.org/news_manager.php?page=32457 http://afdsny.org/sn/32457_07272026110300.JPG 32434 AFDSNY Region 3 directors Kit Thompson and Jim Rolince recently attended the monthly meeting of Oswego Town Fire Department to present 2026 AFDSNY Ned Carter Memorial Scholarship to Annabella Sobrino. Annabella will be attending Oswego State this fall. Thank you to Oswego Town Fire Department and District for the hospitality and congratulations to Annabella https://afdsny.org/news_manager.php?page=32434 320 139 https://afdsny.org/news_manager.php?page=32434 http://afdsny.org/sn/32434_07212026155826.JPG 30338 OSHA's proposed Emergency Response Standard, which seeks to replace the outdated Fire Brigades Standard (29 CFR 1910.156), continues to be a topic of discussion and analysis. https://afdsny.org/news_manager.php?page=30338 300 300 https://afdsny.org/news_manager.php?page=30338 http://afdsny.org/sn/30338_07152025111336.JPG 29395 As you may have seen, OSHA issued an unusual statement on Monday about the proposed 1910.156 rule. Many are asking what this all means. Having been involved in this process now for months, I offer my opinion on the statement. This is purely my opinion and may not reflect that of any organizations that I am currently working with. https://afdsny.org/news_manager.php?page=29395 164 137 https://afdsny.org/news_manager.php?page=29395 http://afdsny.org/sn/29395_12062024155411.JPG 23403 The Tax Base Growth Factor information is now available for Fire Districts. http://afdsny.org/news_manager.php?page=23403 164 164 http://afdsny.org/news_manager.php?page=23403 http://afdsny.org/sn/23403_07272021124354.JPG 23213 Summary of NYS 2021 Fire Service related bills passed during the legislative session. http://afdsny.org/news_manager.php?page=23213 164 109 http://afdsny.org/news_manager.php?page=23213 http://afdsny.org/sn/23213_06122021171757.jpg 22310 Guidance document for the fire service with regard to the protocols to obtain priority access to the COVID-19 vaccines. http://afdsny.org/news_manager.php?page=22310 164 211 http://afdsny.org/news_manager.php?page=22310 http://afdsny.org/sn/22310_12222020122039.jpg 22243 Congratulations newly elected and re-elected Commissioners - What's next? http://afdsny.org/news_manager.php?page=22243 164 66 http://afdsny.org/news_manager.php?page=22243 http://afdsny.org/sn/22243_12092020150214.jpg 21737 Unfortunately COVID-19 forced us to cancel both the Annual Meeting and the Leadership Summit & Vendor Show. In true First Responder spirit the AFDSNY accepted the Challenge and created a new Opportunity to connect and serve the Fire Service community of New York State. As an alternative to our regular conference we are hosting a series of virtual educational sessions from October 2020 through March 2021! https://www.afdsny.org/virtual_fall_winter_educationa.php 164 60 https://www.afdsny.org/virtual_fall_winter_educationa.php http://afdsny.org/sn/21737_09112020175455.jpg 20861 Executive Order 202.16, issued on April 12, 2020, provides the following directive: For all essential businesses or entities, any employees who are present in the workplace shall be provided and shall wear face coverings when in direct contact with customers or members of the public. Businesses must provide, at their expense, such face coverings for their employees. This provision may be enforced by local governments or local law enforcement as if it were an order pursuant to section 12 or 12-b of the Pu http://afdsny.org/news_manager.php?page=20861 164 123 http://afdsny.org/news_manager.php?page=20861 http://afdsny.org/sn/20861_04152020131649.jpg 20730 Saturday Mornings @ 9am The AFDSNY invites you share a cup of coffee with them to share some information during these trying times. Click Read More to Register http://webinar.ringcentral.com/webinar/register/WN_J7OyU_sYSTKvLqT_6tzVjA 164 126 http://webinar.ringcentral.com/webinar/register/WN_J7OyU_sYSTKvLqT_6tzVjA http://afdsny.org/sn/20730_03302020113727.jpg 16771 Yesterday, OFPC published the adopted and final cancer regulations as well as their responses to the comments that were submitted during the open public comment period. http://afdsny.org/news_manager.php?page=16771 164 160 http://afdsny.org/news_manager.php?page=16771 http://afdsny.org/sn/16771_10182018143413.jpg 16748 In October 2017, the New York State Department of Finance notified all Insurance Carriers who write Accident and Health policies for Emergency Service Departments and Fire Districts, that "illness" had to be removed from the policies altogether http://afdsny.org/news_manager.php?page=16748 164 164 http://afdsny.org/news_manager.php?page=16748 http://afdsny.org/sn/16748_10152018172232.jpg 16772 The NYS Department of Financial Services has approved three Cancer Gap Insurance coverage plans for volunteer firefighters http://afdsny.org/news_manager.php?page=16772 164 109 http://afdsny.org/news_manager.php?page=16772 http://afdsny.org/sn/16772_10182018145600.jpg 16705 Is your Fire District ready to comply with the NYS Requirements for the new Sexual Harassment Prevention Programs? Join AFDSNY Attorney Joe Frank and others at this years conference. http://afdsny.org/news_manager.php?page=16705 164 166 http://afdsny.org/news_manager.php?page=16705 http://afdsny.org/sn/16705_10082018193348.jpg 16511 Former Region 1 Director Norm Petricca honored at retirement ceremony http://afdsny.org/news_manager.php?page=16511 164 203 http://afdsny.org/news_manager.php?page=16511 http://afdsny.org/sn/16511_09072018074128.jpg 16441 New law adds exclusion for firefighter cancer coverage insurance expense from the fire district budget spending limitation. http://afdsny.org/news_manager.php?page=16441 164 158 http://afdsny.org/news_manager.php?page=16441 http://afdsny.org/sn/16441_08242018221137.jpg 16426 A new Lavender Ribbon Report from the NVFC and IAFC-VCOS details 11 actions you can take to prevent firefighter cancer. http://afdsny.org/news_manager.php?page=16426 164 211 http://afdsny.org/news_manager.php?page=16426 http://afdsny.org/sn/16426_08172018134227.jpg 16356 FASNY is currently sponsoring a first-of-it's-kind study of cancer in the volunteer fire service. http://afdsny.org/news_manager.php?page=16356 164 24 http://afdsny.org/news_manager.php?page=16356 http://afdsny.org/sn/16356_08012018111015.jpg 16221 Regulations relating to the Volunteer Firefighter Cancer Disability Benefits Program public comment of the proposed regulations will be accepted until August 19, 2018. http://afdsny.org/news_manager.php?page=16221 164 97 http://afdsny.org/news_manager.php?page=16221 http://afdsny.org/sn/16221_06282018145123.jpg 16175 These Bills Authorizes fire districts to expend from revenues amounts appropriated for cost of insurance to provide firefighters with an enhanced cancer disability benefit insurance program. http://afdsny.org/news_manager.php?page=16175 164 105 http://afdsny.org/news_manager.php?page=16175 http://afdsny.org/sn/16175_06192018142249.jpg 16058 On May 15, 2018, Ralph Esposito, AFDSNY Director from Region 8 (Nassau County), was named to The New York Senate Veteran's Hall of Fame by Senator Elaine Phillips. Ralph Esposito's profile from the induction program reads; Ralph Esposito of Floral Park Crest exemplifies what it means to be a true American patriot. Mr. Esposito enlisted in the United State Navy in 1961 and served on the USS Ticonderoga CVA 14, Division V4. He has remained an active member of the American Legion since his honorable discharge in 1964, making him a 53-year member. He has also been a member of the VFW for 44 years. Mr. Esposito has been recognized by the Nassau County Legislature as "Legionnaire of the Year" in 2009 and 2010 for his unwavering commitment to improving the lives of this fellow veterans. He was also named "Elmont Person of the Year in 2006, not only for the lengths he goes to for former military servicemen and women, but for his sacrifice and service as a 43-year first responder and Commissioner of the Elmont fire Department. Mr. Esposito has received the "Kind Person Who Cares" Award from the United State Marine Corps for his work in the renowned Toys for Tots donation drive, the "Humanitarian of the Year" Award by the Thomas A. Bennet Foundation, and the "Honorable Community Service" Award from Gateway Christian Center. As Director of the Nassau County Veterans Service Agency (VSA), Mr. Esposito works tirelessly to empower, educate and provide necessary services to veterans within and beyond the boundaries of Nassau County. He goes above and beyond to ensure that every veteran who comes to the VSA seeking guidance receives the benefits they deserve, and has singlehandedly been a reliable resource to countless veterans and their loved ones during their time of need. Mr. Esposito has been married to his wife, Joanna, for 46 years and is the proud father of two sons, John and Michael, and four grandchildren. 164 310 http://afdsny.org/sn/16058_05152018164729.jpg 15491 Enter body here... http://www.afdsny.org/docs/New_York_State_Fire_Service_Alliance_1.pdf 164 58 http://www.afdsny.org/docs/New_York_State_Fire_Service_Alliance_1.pdf http://afdsny.org/sn/15491_01122018143226.jpg 15269 Members and leaders of the FASNY, NYSAFC and the AFDSNY assembled at the Summitville Fire Department in Sullivan County to Say thanks to NYS Assemblymember Aileen Gunther for Firefighter Cancer Bill leadership. http://afdsny.org/news_manager.php?page=15269 164 69 http://afdsny.org/news_manager.php?page=15269 http://afdsny.org/sn/15269_11012017155523.jpg 15238 Should you have a sprinkler system in your home? Watch this ABC NEWS - Good Morning America Video if you are not already convinced. http://afdsny.org/news_manager.php?page=15238 164 114 http://afdsny.org/news_manager.php?page=15238 http://afdsny.org/sn/15238_10242017122747.jpg 15231 Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed legislation to deliver health care benefits to volunteer firefighters who have been diagnosed with certain cancers. http://afdsny.org/news_manager.php?page=15231 164 109 http://afdsny.org/news_manager.php?page=15231 http://afdsny.org/sn/15231_10222017163650.jpg 15230 Northwell Heath is trying to gather 50,000 names to develop a meaningful Cancer study related to NYS Volunteer FF's. http://afdsny.org/news_manager.php?page=15230 164 85 http://afdsny.org/news_manager.php?page=15230 http://afdsny.org/sn/15230_10222017114336.jpg 14225 NYS Volunteer firefighter gap coverage cancer disability benefits act passes both houses of Legislator, next stop Governor Cuomo http://afdsny.org/sn/14225.htm 164 160 http://afdsny.org/sn/14225.htm http://afdsny.org/sn/14225_06202017135049.jpg 14134 Firefighters, at the Capitol Tuesday May 17th to lobby for two priority bills. http://afdsny.org/sn/14134.htm 164 92 http://afdsny.org/sn/14134.htm http://afdsny.org/sn/14134_05192017163540.jpg 14059 The AFDSNY Membership Congratulates elected 2017 -2018 Officers and Regional Directors http://afdsny.org/sn/14059.htm 164 131 http://afdsny.org/sn/14059.htm http://afdsny.org/sn/14059_04292017231935.jpg 14058 This year's AFDSNY "Memorial Service" was held before the annual meeting at the Desmond Hotel and Conference Center, Albany. NY on April 29th, 2017. http://afdsny.org/sn/14058.htm 164 109 http://afdsny.org/sn/14058.htm http://afdsny.org/sn/14058_04292017191946.jpg 13970 New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today proposed changes to the process for local communities that contract out their fire protection services to incorporated volunteer fire companies. DiNapoli's legislation would require any incorporated fire company to submit an itemized statement of the estimated costs of providing fire services prior to contract negotiations with any town, village or fire district. http://afdsny.org/sn/13970.htm 164 164 http://afdsny.org/sn/13970.htm http://afdsny.org/sn/13970_03312017193117.jpg 13812 Bipartisan legislation was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives to create a long-overdue national registry for firefighters diagnosed with cancer http://afdsny.org/sn/13812.htm 164 92 http://afdsny.org/sn/13812.htm http://afdsny.org/sn/13812_02112017131424.jpg 13792 January 24th - The New York State Senate today passed a measure to help further protect the health of volunteer firefighters who become sick due to the hazards they encounter from their service to the community. The bill (S1411), sponsored by Senator Joseph Griffo (R-C-I, Rome) expands the benefits available to volunteer firefighters when they http://viethmms.com/~fdny/sn/13792.htm 164 152 http://viethmms.com/~fdny/sn/13792.htm http://viethmms.com/~fdny/sn/13792_02072017171300.jpg