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2% Tax Forum

August 8, 1:30 p.m.

The 2% Tax Forum provides members of fire departments and chartered benevolent associations the opportunity to listen to speakers from various New York state government agencies who will present an overview of 2% Tax usage and distribution pertaining to their areas of expertise. Speakers will answer questions submitted by forum attendees. A certificate of attendance will be provided to all attendees.

 

Classroom Training: How to Build and Retain a Youth Department

August 8, 10:45 a.m.

Led by Gerard Presta, Advisor, East Norwich Junior Firefighters; Board Chairman, Nassau County Juniors; Co-Chairman, FASNY Youth Committee; Member, NVFC Advisory Board; Chairman, Southern New York Youth Committee; and, Past President, North Shore Firemen’s Holy Name Society. As we struggle with recruitment, more and more departments are turning to their junior, explorer and cadet programs as a feed of members into the ranks of their fire service. Discover different and innovative ways to start, maintain and grow a junior group in your department. Gerard Presta      

HANDS-ON TRAINING: Train Extrication | START Triage | Fire Police | Mental Health

FASNY understands that emergency disaster response includes planning, preparing, responding to, and recovering from disasters. This event will provide participants with a better understanding of command and management plan for a mass casualty incident. Individuals signing up for this one-of-a-kind training will be expected to partake in at least ONE portion of the demonstration. Selections include Fire (Extrication), Fire Police and EMS (Triage). Together all attendees will combine important roles to execute a full emergency scene scenario from start to finish. This training will weave in the inclusion of a mental health component focusing on the actions taken directly before, during and after disaster strikes.

LOCATION: Suffolk County Training Facility

DATE/TIME: August 8, 7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m

*Shuttle service to and from the host hotel is available upon request.
*Box lunches provided offsite at Suffolk County Fire Academy
*Please note: PPE and SCBA is required for all attendees.

 

Management Training for Today’s Fire Company Board of Directors

As an Officer or Director of your Fire Company Board, your job entails more than staffing the next firehouse fundraiser. Join FASNY Treasurer Sean Kerwin and FASNY Attorneys Tim and Terry Hannigan for an interactive overview of the legal and financial considerations for proper corporate operation of a volunteer fire company.

LOCATION: Grand Ballroom

DATE/TIME: August 7, 7:00 p.m