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Burn ban now in effect

New DEC regulation took effect last fall that prohibit outdoor burning from March 14-May 16. You can find the DEC's frequently asked questions page at http://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/58519.html

Bomb & Explosives training

There will be an Incident Response to Terrorist Bombing training class from 18:30 to 22:30 hours on March 18, 2010 at Woodstock Co. 1; and Prevention and Response to Suicide Bombing Incidents will be offered twice: from 18:30 - 22:30 hours on March 16, 2010 at the West Hurley firehouse and at the same times on March 31, 2010 at the Southern Ulster Public Safety Association Training Center.

Light Weight Truss Construction

There is a FASNY sponsored training course on light weight truss construction that will be held April 24 from 8 AM to 12 PM at the Wallkill Firehouse. There is a $25 registration fee ($35 at the door). Register at training@fasny.com

Fire & EMS Leadership Seminar

The Ulster County Recruitment and Retention committee will be hosting a Fire and EMS Leadership Seminar featuring Lt. Harold Jones of the NYS Department of Corrections and the Rev. James B. Childs of JaRa Consulting. This seminar is for new and experienced fire department and EMS squad officers. The event will take place in the Student Lounge of SUNY Ulster (491 Cottekill Rd Stone Ridge) on Saturday February 20, 2010 from 9 AM to 4 PM (registration begins at 8:30). There is a $20 seminar fee that includes lunch (cash or make checks payable to Ulster County). Registration is required by e-mailing asny@co.uslter.ny.us

Bomb & Explosives training

There will be a "Prevention and Response to Suicide Bombing Incidents" trainings course on February 9, 2010 from 18:30 hours to 22:30 hours at the Woodstock Company # 1 firehouse (Route 212 Woodstock).

Grant Writing Seminar

The NYS Office of Fire Prevention & Fire Control will offer a seminar to enhance grant writing skills for the Assistance to Firefighter Grants program. The seminar will be held on January 5, 2010 from 6 to 10 PM at the Ulster Hose # 5 station at 830 Ulster Ave. All fire and EMS personnel are encouraged to attend this free seminar.