To ensure the safety of guests at FIRE 2021 in Syracuse, changes have been made to the venue layout for the upcoming event, which will be held from July 14-17 at The Oncenter.

Eight Hands-On Training programs, most including live fire evolutions, will be held during FIRE 2021 in Syracuse. This year, training will be conducted Thursday through Saturday to allow more students to participate. Courses include Advanced Vehicle Extrication, Aggressive Interior Fire Attack, Fire Behavior On the Inside, First-In Officers’ Responsibilities, Hoarder Fires, Truck Company Essentials: The Tasks That Must Get Done, and Truck Company: Saw Work and Roof Ops.

NYSAFC Regional Hands-On Training programs are currently scheduled for 12 sites across New York state. View the training calendar to find a program near you. "Fire Behavior On the Inside," "Flashover," and "Beyond the Basics" programs are now being booked into 2022. Departments and organizations that are interested in hosting training can learn more on the host request forms.

Assistant Chief Jim Brooks Jr. suffered a ruptured aorta while responding to a fire last May. He died four months later after complications set in.

West Endicott Fire Department was one of the hundreds of fire departments across New York state that participated in RecruitNY Weekend 2021, held on April 24-25.

Medical student Maria Tejera of the Syosset Fire Department and teacher Paul Acosta of the Brush (CO) Fire Department tell "TODAY" why they love being volunteer firefighters, what inspired them to get involved, and how others can help.

Program was designed to assist first responders and essential workers with urgent economic needs amidst ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

The city is making a push to increase both the size and diversity of its next classes of recruits.

The 2021 Safety Stand Down takes place June 20-26. The theme is “Rebuild Rehab.” Safety Stand Down is a joint initiative of the International Association of Fire Chiefs and the National Volunteer Fire Council. It highlights critical safety, health, and survival issues for fire and emergency services personnel.

Recently retired Arlington Firefighter William Porter meets boy he saved in fatal fire 23 years ago.

Kevin Fleischman, who recently took office, is the first third-generation chief in the department's history.

NHTSA change notices on scopes of practice; Vital Signs conference update.

 View the NYSAFC calendar of events.