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Fire Service Law & Management Resource Manual

Fire Service Law & Management Resource Manual

The "Must Have" Book for Every Fire District, Fire Department, Fire Chief, and Fire Company

This manual explains every New York and federal law regulating fire districts and fire departments, and contains 100's of sample bylaws, policies, rules, NFPA practices and model programs.

The Fire Service Secretary & Treasurer Manual

The Fire Service Secretary & Treasurer Manual

Finally, a "Must Have" Manual Written Just for Secretaries and Treasurers of Fire Districts, Fire Departments and Fire Companies!

It will make your job easier by explaining the laws that govern your positions. Sample policies, forms, notices and best practices are included.

Public Officer's Guide to the Freedom of Information and Open Meeting Laws

Public Officer's Guide to the Freedom of Information and Open Meeting Laws

Your Go-To Guide to Navigating New York State's Freedom of Information and Open Meetings Laws. A Necessary Read for any Public Officer!

Few things cause more stress to public entities and their officers than the burdens of complying with the Freedom of Information and Open Meetings Laws. Not only are the laws governing the obligations of public entities lengthy, unclear and subject to interpretation, but penalties for violating these laws can be severe and unpleasant. Additionally, compliance with FOIL requests can be burdensome, time consuming and costly.

Who Are These Books For?

Reference manuals specifically tailored to the needs of municipalities, fire districts, fire departments and fire companies

Books Stack

Fire Service Law & Management Resource Manual

Fire Districts

Fire Departments

Fire Chiefs

Fire Companies

The Fire Service Secretary & Treasurer Manual

Secretaries of Fire Districts, Fire Departments and Fire Companies

Treasurers of Fire Districts, Fire Departments and Fire Companies

Public Officer's Guide to the Freedom of Information and Open Meeting Laws

Any Public Officer (not limited to fire departments)

Public entities and their officers

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