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Fire Department Law Manual

Fire Service Law & Management Resource Manual

Over 1,200 pages covering every New York and federal law regulating fire districts and fire departments

Fire Service Secretary & Treasurer Manual

The Fire Service Secretary & Treasurer Manual

Over 400 pages of essential guidance for fire department administrative officers

Freedom of Information & Open Meetings Laws Guide

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

Comprehensive guidance on FOIL compliance and public meeting requirements

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