New York associations hold joint meeting.
 
Representatives from the Fire Safety Director's Association of Greater New York and the New York City Society of Fire Protection Engineers held a joint meeting this month at the FDNY Fire Museum in Manhattan. The purpose of the meeting was to bring the two associations together for networking and to receive an update from the FDNY Fire Prevention Bureau. Newly appointed Chief of Fire Prevention Ronald Spadafora reported on his plans and initiates for the future of the bureau. Pictured addressing attendees are Fire Safety Director's President Russell Touhey (left) and Fire Protection Engineers President Victoria Valentine (right).