THE FIRE CHIEFS COUNCIL OF SUFFOLK COUNTY MEETINGS HAVE BEEN SCHEDULED FOR THE 2022 YEAR.
THE FIRST MEETING WILL BE HELD AT THE SAG HARBOR FIRE DEPARTMENT ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 14, 2022.
PLEASE SEE CALENDAR FRO REMAINING MEETINGS.

WE THANK ALL WHO ATTENDED THE MEETING AND SUPPORTED OUR EFFORTS IN IMPROVING THE FIRE SERVICE IN 2021.
WE STILL NEED YOUR ATTENDANCE AT OUR MEETINGS AND NEED TO HEAR YOUR ... (Full Story)

ST. CATHERINES HOSPITAL IS PROVIDING MODERNA BOOSTER SHOTS FOR 1ST RESPONDERS.
ATTACHED NOTICE LISTS DATES AND TIMES WHEN SHOTS ARE AVAILABLE. YOU MUST CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT.
ADDITIONAL DATES WILL FOLLOW.
PLEASE CALL ME WITH ANY QUESTIONS AT 516-241-1985.... (Full Story)

OUR ANNUAL INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS AND BRUNCH WILL BE HELD AT CAPTAIN BILL'S RESTAURANT
ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2021 FROM 11:30AM - 2:30PM.
THE INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR 2022 WILL BE CONDUCTED.
CHIEF OF THE YEAR AWARD WILL BE PRESENTED AS WELL AS THE RICK VANDE KIEFT AWARD.

WE DIDN'T GET TO HOLD OUR DINNER LAST YEAR SO PLEASE MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO ATTEND THIS YEAR.

APPLICATION FLYER ... (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)

THE ATTACHED REPORT IS A LIST OF THE FIRE SERVICE BILLS THAT WERE PASSED BY BOTH HOUSES
DURING 2021 AND NOW NEED TO GO TO THE GOVERNOR FOR SIGNATURE. THANKS TO OUR COUNTY
NYSAFC DIRECTOR TONY LAFERRERA FOR PROVIDING THIS INFORMATIVE LIST. WE WILL KEEP YOU UPDATED ON
WHEN EACH OF THESE BILLS ARE SIGNED BY THE GOVERNOR.... (Full Story)

THE FIRE CHIEFS COUNCIL OF SUFFOLK COUNTY OFFERS SCHOLARSHIPS TO GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS WHO ARE IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS OF SUFFOLK COUNTY VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE TO VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS AND EMS PERSONNEL FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION. THE APPLICATION CAN BE DOWNLOADED FROM THIS WEBSITE.

FILING DATE FOR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO MAY 31, 2021 ... (Full Story)

AS PART OF YEAR END COVID 19 RELIEF LEGISLATION CONGRESS HAS PASSED A 2021 APPROPRIATIONS PACKAGE THAT PROVIDES INCREASES TO ALL OUR GRANT PROGRAMS. ATTACHED IS NATIONAL VOLUNTEER FIRE COUNCIL'S SUMMARY OF THESE APPROPRIATIONS.... (Full Story)

AS PART OF THE YEAR END LEGISLATION WITH COVID 19 RELIEF PACKAGE CONGRESS HAS PASSED A PERMANENT EXTENTION OF THE FEDERAL TAX EXEMPTION FOR NOMINAL RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION BENEFITS FOR VOLUNTEER EMERGENCY RESPONDERS.
ATTACHED IS NATIONAL VOLUNTEER FIRE COUNCIL'S ARTICLE ON THIS LEGISLATIVE VICTORY.... (Full Story)

THE SUFFOLK FRES IS COMPILING EMAIL INFORMATION FOR ALL FIRE DEPARTMENTS AND EMS ORGANIZATIONS FOR THEIR RECORDS.
ATTACHED IS INFORMATION REQUEST FROM JOEL VETTER WITH LINK TO FORM TO FILL OUT REQUIRED INFORMATION. ALSO INCLUDED IS A LIST OF THE ORGANIZATIONS THAT NEED TO COMPLETE FORM.... (Full Story)