FIRE 2014 Preview

One Day Tickets, valid for entry to the exhibit floor only, are free from FIRE 2014 exhibitors. Contact a vendor from your area for free tickets. One Day Tickets will also be available on-site for $5 (per person, per day) at all entry gates. Full Term Registration, for entry to the exhibits and education programs (Wednesday – Saturday), is available on-site at Gate 1 only. Fee: NYSAFC Member – $80 and Non-Member – $95 (per person). Kids 15 and under can enter the exhibits for free.

Lodging & Area In formation
Rooms at the Turning Stone are sold out! Visit the NYSAFC website for other lodging accommodations in the area. Click here to visit the Oneida County Tourism website for additional lodging information, plus details on family-friendly things to do in the area! Click here to learn more about the Turning Stone, including driving directions to the venue.

Codes Training: "Designing with Fire Sprinklers "
Wednesday, June 11: 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. @ Cypress Rooms A & B
Students can earn eight hours of code enforcement credit from the NYS Codes Division and seven hours of American Institute of Architects (AIA) CES credit by attending this special program. Registration: $115 per person (no prerequisites). Fee includes copy of the latest Fire Sprinkler Guide. Pre-registration is encouraged. Click here to download a registration form and view full program details.

AFDSNY Fire Commissioner Training at FIRE 2014
Wednesday, June 11: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. @ Cypress Rooms D & E
Pre-register now for Fire Commissioner Training from the Association of Fire Districts of the State of New York, conducted by Terry Hannigan and Mark Butler. Learn more and register here.

Keynote Address: "Surviving the Tactical Renaissance"
Thursday, June 12: 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. @ Showroom
Open to all attendees
Division Chief Eddie Buchanan, Hanover (VA) Fire & EMS, will present "Surviving the Tactical Renaissance" during the Annual Conference General Session. Advances in fire dynamics research have brought new insight into the way we fight fire and provide information that can save firefighters’ lives on the fireground. This creates an unprecedented opportunity for leadership in moving our organizations forward to become a fire service where everyone goes home. But these initiatives are not without opposition. Chief Eddie Buchanan will review the challenges that are ahead for fire service leaders and methods for moving our industry forward. Eddie Buchanan began his fire service career in 1982 and is a division chief with Hanover Fire & EMS in Richmond, Va. He is past president of the International Society of Fire Service Instructors and serves on the executive editorial advisory board for Fire Engineering and FDIC. Buchanan is the author of the Volunteer Training Officers Handbook and serves on the NFPA Technical Committee on Fire Services Training. His department is credited with developing the SLICERS method used to implement fire dynamics research on the fireground.

Memorial Service
Thursday, June 12: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. @ Showroom
Open to all attendees
Join us as we pay tribute to our departed NYSAFC members during this moving ceremony, held during the Annual Conference General Session on Thursday.

Education Programs and EMS CEU Programs
Click here for an updated list of education programs that will be held during FIRE 2014, including workshops where certified EMS providers can earn 1.5 CEUs for attending. Click here for profiles of FIRE 2014 lecturers.

Hands-On Training
There are still openings in some sessions, but time is running out to pre-register. Click here for full program details, including program descriptions and the Hands-On Training Registration Form.

Floyd F.D. & OCFC Clambake
Thursday, June 12: 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. @ Floyd Fire Department
Don’t miss this Annual Conference tradition, hosted by the Floyd Fire Department and Ladies Auxiliary in conjunction with the Oneida County Fire Chiefs at the nearby Floyd Fire Department. Come and enjoy great food, DJ music, and time with old friends from across the state. Fire department buses will run every 30 minutes from the Turning Stone to the nearby fire station. Vendors are welcome. Click here to download more info, including how to get tickets!

Cookin' in the House: Chili Challenge
to Benefit the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
Friday, June 13: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. @ Cypress Rooms
So far, eight competitors from across New York state have signed up to face off during this year’s fire house cooking competition. Come enjoy cooking demos by guest judges Robert Painter (FDNY Engine 63 and NYSAFC Hands-On Training instructor) and John Sierp (FDNY Ladder 169), cast your vote for your favorite chili entry, and support a good cause! Entry tickets are $5 per person and will be available at the NYSAFC booth (Exhibit Space #3163) during exhibit hours and at the door. All proceeds raised will benefit the NFFF.

New York Fire Book Store (Exhibit Space #3167)
Stop by NYSAFC’s New York Fire Book Store for the latest fire and EMS books and training materials from Brady Pearson, Delmar Cengage Learning, Fire Engineering Books, IFSTA, and Jones & Bartlett Learning. Take advantage of show specials throughout FIRE 2014, and stop by to meet some of your favorite authors! Visit the online New York Fire Book Store here.

NYSAFC Government Affairs Booth (Exhibit Space #3173)
NYSAFC’s Government Affairs Committee will be on hand throughout FIRE 2014 to meet with attendees and discuss the association’s 2014 Legislative Agenda and the joint "Issues of United Concern" of New York state’s emergency services organizations. Read up on the agendas here.

2014 NYSAFC Challenge Coins & Official Merchandise
Check out the official NYSAFC Merchandise Area (Exhibit Space #3152 in the main lobby of the Event Center) during exhibit hours. Get your 2014 NYSAFC Challenge Coins for only $10 each while supplies last! Two numbered, limited edition gold coins will be available, honoring those lost on 9/11 and commemorating the term of incoming NYSAFC President Donald Corkery, Sayville Fire Department. Also pick up your FIRE 2014 t-shirt and other official NYSAFC gear and apparel!

Use "Map Your Show" to Find Exhibitors
Plan for FIRE 2014 in advance! Check out the handy online tool "Map Your Show," which includes interactive maps of the entire FIRE 2014 exhibit floor. You can also search for companies by name or by product category. It even works on some mobile devices, so use it while you’re at the Turning Stone! Also find local vendors that can provide you with free One Day Tickets for entry to the FIRE 2014 exhibits. Click here to access "Map Your Show," which is also accessible via the NYSAFC website.

FIRE 2014 Program Guide
Check out the FIRE 2014 Program Guide digital edition on the NYSAFC website, available during the week of June 9! The digital edition will be accessible from the association's home page and will be viewable on most mobile devices while you're at the Turning Stone. The print edition will be available on-site during FIRE 2014. Thanks to our advertisers for their support!

RU A Member of NYSAFC?
NYSAFC's RU? membership drive continues at FIRE 2014. Join on-site during FIRE 2014 at the NYSAFC Booth (Exhibit Space #3163) and receive a poster print "Fire Scene" by artist Joseph Getsinger while supplies last! Remember, you don't have to be a chief to take advantage of NYSAFC membership benefits!

Get Next Year's Hotel Reservation and Event Registration Forms On-Site
FIRE 2015 Hotel Reservation and Event Registration Forms will be available during exhibit hours, Thursday - Saturday, at the NYSAFC Booth (Exhibit Space #3163) and at the Gate 1 registration area. Mark your calendars - the NYSAFC 109th Annual Conference and FIRE 2015 Expo will be held June 17-20, 2015 at the Turning Stone! Remember to register early for your best chance at securing rooms at the Turning Stone.

Click here for complete FIRE 2014 information.