On May 7, the NYSAFC board of directors announced that the 114th Annual Conference & FIRE 2020 Expo has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing New York state directives and federal guidelines concerning large gatherings. This is the first time the conference has been canceled since 1917 and 1918, when it was called off due to World War I. FIRE 2021 will be held from June 16-19 in Syracuse, NY. Registration will be opening soon.

As per the recommendation of the Nominations and Elections and Constitution and By-Laws Committees.

Extrapolated results from an economic impact survey of IAFC members found “draconian numbers” of potential layoffs and revenue loss.

Officials look to Washington for federal aid to ease coronavirus fiscal impacts.

Through sheer force of will by first responders, health care workers, and the city as a whole, the COVID-19 battle is winding down, but leaves scars.

Michele Fitzsimmons has become the second woman ever to be promoted to battalion chief.

Veteran Auburn Fire Department Assistant Chief Mark Fritz has been promoted to chief. He has been serving as acting chief since the retirement of Chief Joe Morabito in February.

Years after it stopped operating, a judge has ordered the department to officially go out of business.

National EMS Week is an annual event throughout the United States that celebrates and recognizes the hard work that all EMS providers do on a daily basis.

Safety Stand Down is a joint initiative of the International Association of Fire Chiefs and National Volunteer Fire Council to highlight critical safety, health, and survival issues for the emergency services.

IAFC Dashboards on COVID-19; Cost Reporting Webinars.

NYSAFC recently honored Past Chief Michael S. Smith for 50 years of dedicated service with the Southport Fire Department. He also served as the director of fire and emergency management of Chemung County for 23 years. NYSAFC 1st Vice President Lee Shurtleff presented Mike with a certificate on behalf of the association.

 View the NYSAFC calendar of events.