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Despite a push by the fire service for home fire sprinklers, the New York State Fire Prevention and Building Code Council adopted the 2015 IRC Code on March 9 with no sprinkler requirement.
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Effort by the New York State Association of Fire Chiefs is aimed at raising awareness that home fire sprinklers save lives and property.
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Newly redesigned website was introduced earlier this month.
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Just as we need to periodically review our department policies, we also need to periodically take stock of our personal happiness.
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Part 4 in a series on the safe and proper operation of fire apparatus.
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The most recent study is titled, "Study of the Impact of Fire Attack Utilizing Interior and Exterior Streams on Firefighter Safety and Occupant Survival." Results from the study, which included live burns conducted in March, will be available in 2017.
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Join fire service leaders from the New York State Association of Fire Chiefs, Firemen’s Association of the State of New York, Association of Fire Districts of the State of New York, and County Fire Coordinators’ Association of the State of New York in Albany on May 4, 2016.
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Plan for an all-wood high rise condo in New York City is raising alarm from fire safety experts.
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In many county towns, the struggle to staff an ambulance 24/7 with volunteers has led to the rise of a new service to ensure 911 calls get answered.
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Congestion and street width are just two factors that force us to consider the right size for rigs.
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Seat belts are a window into the professionalism, or lack of professionalism, in the American fire service. Seat belts are also an example of the dysfunctional nature of the American fire culture.
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Not only is firefighting one of the most dangerous jobs in America, it is also one of the most stressful. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is critical in the fire industry.
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While more choice may seem welcome, we may not be getting the benefits of choice.
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EMS for Children report published; Ebola requirements revised.
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Education Programs at the NYSAFC 110th Annual Conference & FIRE 2016 Expo at the Turning Stone Resort will be held June 15-18, 2016. Programs are open to Conference Full Term Registrants only, unless noted. Wednesday is once again an "Education Day" only (no exhibits). EMS CEU classes will be offered.
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Earn eight CEO in-service credit hours by completing this training at Turning Stone in June.
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The Association of Fire Districts of the State of New York will conduct its Commissioner Training program in conjunction with the NYSAFC 110th Annual Conference & FIRE 2016 Expo on Wednesday, June 15 from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at the Turning Stone Resort.
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NYSAFC proudly supports this tournament to benefit the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, which will be held on June 5-6, 2016, at Deerfield Country Club in Brockport, NY.
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April 9-10, 2016 – Stockton, NY April 16-17, 2016 – Orchard Park, NY April 30 – May 1, 2016 – Hammondsport, NY June 25-26, 2016 – Phoenix, NY
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April 16, 2016 – Hilton, NY April 23, 2016 – Clifton Park, NY May 14, 2016 – Plattsburgh, NY
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April 22-24, 2016 – Barneveld, NY April 22-24, 2016 – Plattsburgh, NY
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April 27, 2016 – Valhalla, NY September 28, 2016 – Fredonia, NY September 29, 2016 – Worcester, NY October 19, 2016 – Marcy, NY November 16, 2016 – Rochester, NY November 17, 2016 – Troy, NY
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NYSAFC 110th Annual Conference – June 15-18, 2016 – Verona, NY
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