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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.

This video is from the National Association of State Fire Marshals.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Ready 2 Help is Ready to Launch! 

After its unveiling at the Youth Preparedness Council Summit in July 2018, the Ready 2 Help card game is now ready to launch. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) developed Ready 2 Help in response to requests for a version of You are the Help Until Help Arrives for younger audiences. Until Help Arrives focuses on five simple steps that may save a life. Ready 2 Help builds on this model by teaching kids ages 8-12 five simple steps to stay safe and make a difference until help arrives. These five steps are: Stay safe, Stay calm, Get help, Give info, and Give care. Ready 2 Help is a card game where children work together and talk about what they would do in a real emergency. Ready 2 Help gives children the chance to practice communicating effectively in an emergency. With this practice, they can be confident and empowered to act. Ready 2 Help was designed for afterschool programs, extracurricular youth groups, and home play. In this way, Ready 2 Help sparks preparedness conversations among classes, youth groups, and families. However, anyone can play the game and learn what to do in emergencies. In addition to players, a facilitator leads the game and puts the five skills in context. Facilitators also encourage discussion about emergency preparedness. After reading the companion book, anyone can be a facilitator for Ready 2 Help. This includes parents, teachers, and even other young people. The card game and companion book are available to download for free at www.ready.gov/game. With the Ready 2 Help card game, FEMA adds to a large collection of youth preparedness programs and resources. These include the Prepare with Pedro: Disaster Preparedness Activity Book, Student Tools for Emergency Planning and Ready Kids. For more information on these programs and additional youth preparedness resources, visit www.ready.gov/youth-preparedness.

YOUTH SPOTLIGHT

Three Washington Students Selected for FEMA Regional Youth Preparedness Council

BOTHELL, Wash. – Three teens from Washington have been selected to be part of the inaugural FEMA Region 10 Youth Preparedness Council (YPC), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Washington Emergency Management Division (EMD) announced August 29, 2018. The Region 10 YPC currently has nine members representing the four states in the FEMA Region—Washington, Alaska, Oregon, and Idaho. The 2018 Washington selectees are Gabrielle Karber of Vancouver, Teagan Grabish of Blaine, and Ritusha Samal of Redmond. FEMA created the National YPC in 2012 to bring together young leaders from across the nation who are interested in supporting and promoting disaster preparedness in their communities. By developing and implementing disaster preparedness projects to fit their communities’ needs, YPC members help build a culture of preparedness and develop habits early. Each year, young people in grades 8-11 apply to be part of FEMA’s National YPC. This year marks the kickoff of FEMA Region 10’s council, coinciding with National Preparedness Month (September) and Back to School safety campaigns throughout the Region. “In order for communities to become more resilient in responding and recovering from emergencies and disasters, we must find opportunities to build local capacity and a more inclusive culture of preparedness across the region, starting with empowering youth to lead amongst their peers, neighborhoods, and networks,” said FEMA Region 10 Federal Preparedness Coordinator Scott Zaffram. “I am excited at the prospect of these brilliant youth being invited to the table, representing their states and working side-by-side with emergency management officials, elected officials, and citizens in finding the best approach at motivating people to take action and to actively prepare for [disasters].” Region 10 selected the nine members based on their dedication to public service, community involvement, and potential to expand the impact of youth preparedness in their communities. Members of the FEMA Region 10 YPC will give a voice to the young people who could be impacted by disasters in the region. The other 2018 FEMA Region 10 selectees are: Shruthi Ananth of Portland, Oregon Gokul Srinivasan of Salem, Oregon DevRee-Jayden “DJ” Rapp of Meridian, Idaho Amber Blake of Meridian, Idaho Taya Warren of Sitka, Alaska Blake Rogers of Big Lake, Alaska “I’m pleased to see our state’s youth take personal preparedness so seriously,” said Washington Emergency Management Division Director Robert Ezelle. “Building resilient communities requires all of us. It’s exciting to see our future leaders take on this important challenge, and I thank them for their commitment to developing a safer, more prepared state.” All three of the council members from Washington have completed over 30 hours of Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training in basic disaster response skills, which includes fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. Karber volunteered with the Red Cross and helped families affected by an apartment fire. Grabish has completed over 90 hours of nursing assistant training and has participated in the Map Your Neighborhood program. Samal has been instrumental in promoting Washington’s My Preparedness Initiative (MyPI) pilot program, educating her peers and delivering preparedness presentations to 12 additional households. “I’m impressed with the knowledge and energy that these young adults bring to the FEMA Region 10 YPC, and we are proud to work alongside them,” Zaffram said. “Additionally, we are pleased to announce that two National YPC representatives from Washington, Lathan Chatfield and Nicole Muñoz-Casalduc, will serve as mentors to our newly appointed council members.” The council reflects FEMA’s commitment to involve America’s youth in preparedness-related activities. It also provides an avenue to engage young people by taking into account their perspectives, feedback, and opinions. Council members will meet with FEMA Region 10 staff throughout their term to provide input on strategies, initiatives, and projects. Council members participated in the recent inaugural Region 10 YPC meeting at the FEMA office in Bothell. The meeting gave members the opportunity to share their preparedness ideas with state and federal partners, plan their culmination project, and meet with FEMA Individual and Community Preparedness staff who will serve as their mentors.

RESOURCES

Webinar: 2018-2019 Recommendations for Influenza Prevention and Treatment in Children: An Update for Pediatric Providers

When: September 27, 2018, 2PM EST

Organizations: American Academy of Pediatrics and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Audience:  Pediatric providers

Website: https://emergency.cdc.gov/coca/calls/2018/callinfo_092718.asp

Description: The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are collaborating to conduct a Clinician Outreach and Communication Activity (COCA) webinar on September 27th titled, “2018-2019 Recommendations for Influenza Prevention and Treatment in Children: An Update for Pediatric Providers.” During this webinar, subject matter experts from the AAP and CDC will discuss strategies primary care providers and medical subspecialists can use to improve flu prevention and control in children for the 2018-2019 season. The presenters will share AAP and CDC recommendations about influenza vaccination and antiviral treatment, including updated recommendations for the use of intranasal live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV) in children. Registration is not required. Email DisasterReady@aap.org to receive a calendar invite with call-in details.

Tool: Family Reunification Following Disasters: A Planning Tool for Health Care Facilities

Organization: American Academy of Pediatrics in collaboration with Massachusetts General Hospital Center for Disaster Medicine

Topic:  Family reunification planning for hospitals

Audience:  Hospital staff

Website: https://www.aap.org/en-us/Documents/AAP-Reunification-Toolkit.pdf

Description: The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Family Reunification Following Disasters: A Planning Tool for Health Care Facilities is meant to provide planning assistance for hospitals as they review and update their plans to provide information, support services, and safe reunification assistance to family members of patients who have experienced disasters.

SchoolPreparedness.gov Twitter Fest

Organizations: Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Technical Assistance Center (REMS TA)

Topic: SchoolPreparedness.gov website launch and how it will supplement rems.ed.gov

Audience: Anyone interested in learning how to access Federal resources, interactive tools, training, and funding to support your school safety and emergency preparedness efforts.

Website: Follow the REMS TA Center on Twitter @remstacenter and email us at info@remstacenter.org for details on how to participate!

Description: Are you wondering how to access Federal resources, interactive tools, training, and funding to support your school safety and emergency preparedness efforts? Federal partners are developing a NEW site to ease the process. SchoolPreparedness.gov, the nation’s new virtual hub will launch this fall. Along with the REMS TA Center Website, schools, school districts, and their community partners will be able to use this hub to support prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery efforts in their states, territories, and localities. To learn about this new site and how it will supplement rems.ed.gov, join the REMS TA Center and partners every Monday and Friday between August 6 and September 28 for a SchoolPreparedness.Gov Twitter Fest on School Safety and Emergency Preparedness to access resources from Federal partners to support your preparedness efforts. Follow #SchoolSafetyTopicoftheDay on Mondays and #SchoolSafetyResources on Fridays to join the conversation.

CONTACT US

Email: FEMA-Prepare@fema.dhs.gov

Online: http://www.ready.gov/youth-preparedness

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