THE ANNUAL GOLF OUTING OF THE FIREFIGHTER CANCER AWARENESS & MENTORING OF NEW YORK STATE IS SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY, MAY 4, 2026 AT THE SMITHTOWN LANDING COUNTRY CLUB ON LANDING AVENUE IN SMITHTOWN, NY 11787.

PLEASE CONSIDER PLAYING IN THE GOLF OUTING AND SUPPORTING THE FIREFIGHTER CANCER AWARENESS & MENTORING OF NEW YORK STATE ASSOCIATION IN PROVIDING THIS VITAL SERVICE TO OUR MEMBERS AND FAMILIES.

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WE HAD VERY SUCCESSFUL MEETINGS IN ALBANY WITH THE GOVERNOR AND LEGISLATORS ON MARCH 4, 2026 AND ON ADVOCACY DAY ON MARCH 11, 2026.
ATTACHED IS THE LIST OF LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES FOR 2026 AND THE MEMORANDUMS OF SUPPORT OR OPPOSITION FOR THIS LEGISLATION.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT ME AT 516-241-1985 OR gregandr@optonline.net.
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THE FIRE CHIEFS COUNCIL OF SUFFOLK COUNTY WILL BE HOLDING ITS ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP SEMINAR ON FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2026 AT THE CLARE ROSE FACILITY, 100 ROSE EXECUTIVE DRIVE, SHIRLEY, NY 11967. CHECK-IN IS AT 6:45PM, SEMINAR 7-9PM.
THE SEMINAR WILL BE ON "FIRE SERVICE LEADERSHIP" AND WILL BE LED BY CHIEF JOHN "CHIP" BANCROFT. SEE ATTACHED FLYER.
PLEASE MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO SEND YOUR MEMBERS AND OFFICERS ... (Full Story)

THE FIRE CHIEFS COUNCIL OF SUFFOLK COUNTY IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE AVAILABILITY OF SCHOLARSHIPS TO SUFFOLK COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATING SENIORS AND ACTIVE VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS OR EMS MEMBERS FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION.
ALL HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR APPLICANTS MUST BE AN IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER OF AN ACTIVE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT OR FIRE COMPANY AND MUST RESIDE WITHIN THE COUNTY OF SUFFOLK.
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OUR CHIEF CHAPLAIN JOE MCCARTHY IS PRESENTLY REHABILITATING AT PECONIC LANDING, 1500 BRECKNOCK ROAD, GREENPORT.
HE COULD USE ALL OUR BEST WISHES FOR A SPEEDY RECOVERY. ATTACHED IS FLYER WITH HIS INFORMATION. LET'S SHOW OUR APPRECIATION FOR HIS GREAT SERVICE TO THE FIRE SERVICE BY SENDING HIM OUR PRAYERS, CARDS AND BEST WISHES FOR A SPEEDY RECOVERY.... (Full Story)

ATTACHED IS INFORMATION FROM SUFFOLK COUNTY FRES ON SERVES ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDE AND SUFFOLK COUNTY FIRE AND EMS 2024 CENSUS FORM.
PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN FORM TO FRES.... (Full Story)

THE FIRE CHIEFS COUNCIL OF SUFFOLK COUNTY WILL PROVIDE A RESOLUTION CERTIFICATE FOR ANY FIRE DEPARTMENT
CHIEF OR EX-CHIEF FOR ACHIEVING THE FOLLOWING YEARS OF SERVICE - 50, 60, 70, 75.
ATTACHED IS THE FORM FOR REQUESTING A RESOLUTION CERTIFICATE. ALL REQUESTS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY
THE CHIEF OF THE DEPARTMENT.... (Full Story)

ATTACHED IS THE SUFFOLK COUNTY LINE OF DUTY DEATH HANDBOOK FOR YOUR INFORMATION AND USE.
THIS HANDBOOK IS A COLLABORATION BETWEEN SUFFOLK COUNTY FRES, SUFFOLK COUNTY FIRE CHIEFS COUNCIL, SUFFOLK COUNTY FIRE DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION AND THE SUFFOLK COUNTY VOLUNTEER FIRMAN'S ASSOCIATION TO PROVIDE ALL FIRST RESPONDER ASSOCIATIONS RESOURCES WHEN THEY EXPEROENCE A LINE OF DUTY DEATH.... (Full Story)

ATTACHED IS A NOTIFICATION FROM FRES ON SAFETY PROCEDURES THAT ALL EMS CREWS SHOULD BE FOLLOWING WHEN LOADING
PATIENTS TO STRETCHERS FOR HELICOPTER TRANSPORT. PLEASE REVIEW WITH ALL YOUR MEMBERS.... (Full Story)