Train with some of the nation’s most knowledgeable fire service instructors during the 114th Annual Conference & FIRE 2020 Expo next June in Syracuse! A total of 11 programs are available, including two new sessions – First-In Officers’ Responsibilities and Truck Company: Saw Work and Roof Ops.

NYSAFC's 2-day leadership development program will feature lectures for current and aspiring company officers by Lieutenant Robert Pressler (FDNY), Commissioner/Chief Michael Lombardo (Buffalo F.D.), and Lieutenant Michael Ciampo (FDNY)! Programs will be held in Fulton (January 10-11), Monroe (February 28-29), and Erie (March 13-14) Counties.

Seminars will be presented by Lieutenant Tim Klett (FDNY) at 16 sites across New York state from January through October.

A new state law increases benefits for family members of first responders killed on the job.

Firefighters offered aid immediately, but attempts to revive Firefighter Robert Bush were unsuccessful.

New York state recognized firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty on October 8.

The fallen firefighters, including 26 from New York, were remembered during the October 6 ceremony at the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, MD.

October 6 marked the one year anniversary of the Schoharie limo crash that killed 20 people.

Potential layoffs loom while the city of Newburgh toils over its 2020 budget.

Inside the collapse of America's emergency medical services.

John Salka (FDNY) was honored during the opening ceremony of Firehouse Expo 2019 in Nashville, TN.

Quality Metrics released by NEMSQA; Vital Signs conference update.

Proposals are now being accepted for EMS presentations at the NYSAFC 114th Annual Conference & FIRE 2020 Expo, which will be held June 10-13 in Syracuse, NY!

Proposals for presentations are now being accepted for the 47th Annual Fire & Life Safety Educators’ Conference, co-hosted by OFPC and NYSAFC from May 1-3, 2020.

Applications and nomination forms are now being accepted for NYSAFC's 2020 scholarship and award program. Deadline: February 28, 2020. 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.

 View the NYSAFC calendar of events.