Join NYSAFC in Syracuse from June 14-17! FIRE 2023 will feature more than 195 vendors, 34 firematic classes and 9 EMS CME classes, the Keynote Address presented by Captain Douglas Mitchell (FDNY), 7 Hands-On Training courses, accredited training for code officials and fire commissioners, the NYSAFC FIRE 2023 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb, and networking opportunities for fire/EMS personnel of all ranks.

Past Chief James J. Kavanaugh passed away on May 8, 2023. He led the association as president from 1988-1989. A longtime member of the Erie County fire service, Kavanaugh was a life member of the East Seneca Fire Company, which he led as chief from 1971-1974, and the Vigilant Fire Company.

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79 firefighters who died in 2022 and 65 who died in previous years were honored during the 2023 National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend ceremonies held on May 6-7 in Emmitsburg, MD.

Eight EMS providers who died in the line of duty were honored during the New York State EMS Memorial Ceremony in Albany on May 23.

A message from IAFC President Donna Black, calling for a renewed commitment to these principles in our efforts to prevent and respond to fires.

From Commissioner Jackie Bray, NYS Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services.

"I picked up the skill of teamwork, which is an incredibly important skill to have," said Briarcliff High School senior Noah Hirschhorn.

Students at Lake George Junior-Senior High School know about the village fire department – located just up Ottawa Street. Recently, they got to learn about what firefighters go through at departments like their close neighbor.

 DOH increases training monies; Medicaid funding increase.

“Lithium-Ion Batteries: Are You Ready?” is the theme for the 2023 Safety Stand Down, which will be held from June 18-24. This is a joint initiative of the IAFC Safety, Health and Survival Section, NVFC, NFPA, and FDSOA.

President Joe Biden bestowed the nation's highest honor for public service to several individuals, including three members of the FDNY.

After 27 years of decorated service to the Oneida Fire Department, Chief Dennis Fields recently passed the torch to Chief Scott Jones.

With 32 years of service under his belt, Glens Falls Fire Department Chief James “Jamie” Schrammel will soon be hanging up his gear.

The city of Olean’s acting fire chief took a major step toward filling the position permanently. Eric Maurouard, a 13-year veteran of the department, was unanimously confirmed by the Olean Common Council just over a week after he took charge of the department.

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