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We Wanted to take this time to give a special thanks to our own Ellen Renison. Ellen was so kind to donate this beautiful blanket we raffled off at the Mega Show last month. Be sure to check out all her crafts at nannyecrafts.com or email her at nannyecrafts@aol.com. 

Due to the rapidly escalating health concerns relating to the spread of the Corona Virus (COVID-19) the Executive Board of the SCFSEA has cancelled the March 27 meeting at the Smithtown FD. 

As of right now we will still have the April meeting.

WHO – https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/events-as-they-happen

CDC – https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/specific-groups/high-risk-complications.html

MADISON COUNTY, NY –https://www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/2479/Coronavirus-COVID-19OSHA – https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/covid-19/

NYC – https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/providers/health-topics/novel-respiratory-viruses.page

FDA – https://www.fda.gov/emergency-preparedness-and-response/mcm-issues/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19

Please be safe wash your hands. 

If anything changes in regards to any future events we will be in contact. 

Any questions please contact the President Donald Bracciodieta or Vice President Mary-Catherine Dolan. 

First thanks to all that helped out at the Mega Show…
We did great selling the coins…

MARCH CALENDAR
March 27, 2020 – Meeting
Dinner: 7pm
Meeting: 8pm
Address: Smithtown Fire Department
100 Elm Ave
Smithtown, NY

APRIL CALENDAR
April 17, 2020 Meeting
Dinner: 7pm
Meeting: 8pm
Address: Mastic Beach Fire Department
265 Neighborhood Road
Mastic Beach, NY

MAY CALENDAR
May 1-3, 2020 Pub Ed Conference at the Fire Academy in Montour Falls

May 29, 2020 Meeting
Dinner: 7pm
Meeting: 8pm
Address: Manorville Fire Department
16 Silas Carter Road
Manorville, NY 11949

TOPICAL FIRE REPORT SERIES May 2019 | Volume 20, Issue 1

Fire departments provide invaluable services to communities nationwide. To understand the full role fire departments play in a community, this topical report profiles fire department run activity as reflected in the 2017 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) data. Download the full 10 page report PDF 296 KB AT A GLANCE

In 2017, fire departments responded to
26,880,800
incident calls
that were reported to NFIRS. This is a 5% increase over calls reported to NFIRS in 2016.

Almost two-thirds (64%) of the reported calls to fire departments required Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and rescue services.

Only 4% of all reported fire department runs were fire related.

About half (51%) of the reported calls were to residential properties. Only 3% of these were fire related.

In 2017, fire runs were more prevalent on the weekends, whereas severe weather calls occurred more frequently on Mondays than any other day of the week.

Approximately 8% of reported runs involved mutual or automatic aid.

This Bulletin is courtesy of the U.S. Fire Administration

The difference between being a “mentor” and being a “life-changing mentor” involves more than just showing up and showing the mentee how to do the work. It takes time, careful thought, an open mind and a caring spirit.

The heart of being a trusted mentor involves making yourself available to support and advise someone when they need it, delivering that support in a way that makes sense to them, and always keeping that person’s best interests in mind.

Here are some helpful tips that will support your growth as a great mentor:

Take the time to get to know your mentee and allow them to get to know you.

Not all people learn in the same manner or at the same rate. Understanding how to best communicate paves the way for a relationship that easily identifies early challenges. It also builds trust and comfort between the mentor and the mentee. Take a genuine interest in your mentee as a person. Remember that communication is a two-way street, and your mentee may have much to bring to the discussion.

Set expectations together in the very beginning.

Set the ground rules so there can be no ambiguity or misunderstanding of what is expected of both you and your apprentice. People will surprise you when they know how they are expected to perform.

Don’t assume anything about your mentee; ask.

Perspective is important to understanding. You are coming from a level of experience and education. Your trainee usually has no basis for truly understanding the “what” or “why” of the task they are trying to learn. It is easy to fall into stereotypes or not see a situation from another person’s perspective. But great mentors recognize that it is their responsibility to break through common assumptions by asking questions and digging deeper.

Know when to wait before giving advice.

Providing advice at the wrong time or in the wrong place will damage your credibility and the lesson to be learned. If you do not have the right information, experience or emotional state to react to a scenario properly, hit pause. Constructive, informed feedback should always be welcome from both of your perspectives.

Always be honest and forthcoming with your own lessons learned.

There is much to be gained by owning your past mistakes and failures. Hiding them will not help your mentee overcome the same errors you have made. There will be plenty of opportunities for your trainee to have their own challenges and discover the strength within themselves to overcome them, just as you had to do. Owning up to your blunders also solidifies your credibility as an honest human being.

Celebrate their achievements.

Dozens of studies have shown that self-esteem and actualization are more important than cash rewards. Building your mentee’s confidence, reinforcing good behavior, and keeping them focused and motivated satisfies that psychological need for recognition.

We cannot predict the world faced by this new generation. Being a great mentor is its own reward when you have provided your mentees with a base for understanding and tools for dealing with the challenges ahead.