10 programs will be offered during NYSAFC’s 113th Annual Conference & FIRE 2019 Expo in Syracuse, NY. Don’t miss this chance to train with some of the nation’s leading fire service instructors, right here in New York state!

A new home fire sprinkler infographic was mailed to all fire departments in New York state in late October for use by department fire and life safety educators.

Arthur J. Reid, retired chief of the Eastchester Fire Department, passed away on October 1, 2018. He served on the association board of directors from 1988-1996.

Counseling services were offered to fist responders following the horrific limo crash that claimed 20 lives in Schoharie County earlier this month.

When the limo ran off the road, they dropped everything and rushed to help, but found no survivors.

The 2018 Fallen Firefighters Memorial Ceremony was held on October 9 in Albany, NY. 28 fallen firefighters who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty were honored during this year's ceremony.

103 firefighters were honored during the 37th Annual National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend.

Kaley, Christian, and Keira Young’s New York City firefighter dad, Keith, died of 9/11-related cancer. Keith was known as the "firehouse chef" and appeared on the television shows "Throwdown" with Bobby Flay and "Chopped." He was also a former Freeport Fire Department volunteer.

The "Today" show visited the swift water/flood rescue training facility at the State Preparedness Training Center in Oriskany, NY to learn how first responders are taught to save lives.

CCT to paramedic bridge course; New York plans to lower EMT age.

NYSAFC partnered with 20 fire departments and installed 2,641 smoke alarms through this initiative.

Deadline: February 28, 2019. Full eligibility criteria and forms are available online. Awards include the Fire Educator of the Year, Public Education, and Career and Volunteer Fire Chief of the Year.