Attention Middle Island Community,

OSHA is proposing updates to the “Fire Brigades” standard, which hasn’t been revised since 1980. Unfortunately, these changes could pose significant challenges for volunteer fire departments, making compliance burdensome or even impossible.

The proposed rules introduce strict standards for physical exams, equipment procurement, and emergency planning, which could exceed the capacities of many volunteer departments. This affects our ability to protect both our personnel and the communities we serve.

By signing the petition and submitting a comment, you can voice your concerns and help protect the interests of volunteer fire departments.

Read the proposed rules: HERE

Submit your comment directly to OSHA: HERE

For a concise overview of the proposed rule’s key points, check out this extract

We also encourage you to read Dave Denniston’s official comment to OSHA, representing the Association of Fire Districts of the State of New York (AFDSNY): HERE

Join us in signing Dave’s petition to make our voices heard: HERE

Thank you for your support in safeguarding our ability to serve our communities effectively and safely.

Thank you,

Middle Island Fire Department