Join us from June 12-15 at The Oncenter in Syracuse! NEW for 2024: FREE One Day Tickets for the expo will once again be available from our vendors! FREE parking will be available at The Oncenter lot and garage! NEW evening exhibit hours on Thursday! NEW Hands-On Training courses and modified session length for some programs to reduce student downtime! NEW online group registration is available for fire departments to sign up members for the conference and expo!

NYSAFC has issued a call for EMS presentations at the 118th Annual Conference & FIRE 2024 Expo. The deadline to submit a proposal is January 19, 2024.

Eight seminars will be delivered from February 2-4 at Nassau Coliseum during the event hosted by NYSAFC and Islip Town Fire/EMS Museum. Lecturers include Battalion Chief John Salka (FDNY), Battalion Chief Christopher Eysser (FDNY), and Lt. Paul Haynes (Syracuse F.D.)! New York State EMS Director Ryan Greenberg will lead the dynamic session “Creating a Modern and Innovative New York State EMS System.” NEW – special classes will be presented for junior firefighters and the Suffolk County Fire Academy will deliver Forcible Entry Hands-On Training!

Applications are now being accepted for the NYSAFC Scholarship Program and the Chief Neil McNeight Hands-On Training Award. Nominations are being accepted for the Chief Fred Singer Fire Educator of the Year Award, James Wright Public Education Award, and New York State Fire Chief of the Year Awards. The deadline for submitting required materials is April 1, 2024.

Mount Vernon Firefighter Lamont Killian Jr. passed away on December 11, 2023.

Grants available to volunteer fire departments for construction, renovation, or purchase of facilities and equipment service projects.

New stipend to help aid recruitment and retention of volunteer firefighters across the state. Proposed regulations published in State Register to undergo 60-day public comment period. Comments can be submitted to: Rule.Making@dhses.ny.gov

The attorney for the suspended city fire chief hopes the next public safety commissioner will not pursue misconduct charges against Joseph Dolan, and return Dolan to his role as head of the fire department.

Students, faculty, and leaders of the community gathered at an open house for what is the start of Clarkson University’s new paramedic training program.

EMS education reg changes proposed; Surprise ambulance bills.

The Firefighter Cancer Support Network and International Association of Fire Fighters have partnered to provide firefighters the necessary tools and guidance to develop life-saving protocols for cancer prevention and to support those with a cancer diagnosis within their departments.

Veteran firefighters know that even when a blaze is extinguished, many other health hazards remain within the damaged structure and its surrounding environment.

To honor the 43-year career of retired Utica Fire Chief Russell E. Brooks II, the Central Fire Station on Bleecker Street has been dedicated in his name.

The widow of fallen Buffalo Firefighter Jason Arno is settling into her new home provided by the Tunnel To Towers Foundation. The foundation was in Buffalo recently honoring Arno's life and legacy.

The department was recognized by the Air National Guard Fire Chiefs Association.

Big changes are coming to the city of Niagara Falls. Both the city's Fire Chief Joe Pedulla and Police Chief John Faso are retiring at the end of the year.

The Lisbon Fire Department is celebrating 100 years of service.

Generations have served with the company since it launched in 1948.

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