IAFC Eastern Division to Partner with New York State Association of Fire Chiefs for Annual Conference

The New York State Association of Fire Chiefs (NYSAFC) is pleased to announce that the Eastern Division of the International Association of Fire Chiefs (EDIAFC) will hold its annual conference in conjunction with the NYSAFC Annual Conference & FIRE Expo at the Turning Stone Resort for three years, beginning in 2015.

NYSAFC’s 109th Annual Conference & FIRE 2015 Expo will be held June 17-20, 2015, at the Turning Stone, located in Verona, NY. This event, the premier fire and emergency services expo in the Northeast, features over 300 exhibitors displaying the latest apparatus, tools, equipment, and services available to purchase or order, 10 diverse and intensive Hands-On Training programs conducted by some of the country’s most seasoned fire service instructors, over 35 fire and EMS classroom educational programs presented by nationally renowned lecturers, and networking opportunities with the over 12,000 fire, rescue, and EMS leaders that attend annually.

EDIAFC members, including fire chiefs, company officers, and firefighters from Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and the District of Columbia, will have the opportunity to attend NYSAFC’s 109th Annual Conference & FIRE 2015 Expo exhibits and educational programs, as well as participate in the EDIAFC 88th Annual Conference activities, including the association’s meeting, banquet, and special programs.

NYSAFC President Donald Corkery said, "We look forward to working with the EDIAFC, strengthening our partnership and working toward our common goal of serving and supporting the emergency services." He added, "Bringing together leaders from both associations, representing five states and the District of Columbia, will give our vendors and attendees the chance to connect with a much broader audience."

"Joining forces with New York State Chiefs for this event will greatly benefit members of the EDIAFC, providing bigger and better educational and networking opportunities," said EDIAFC President Paul Whorrall, past chief of the Manlius (NY) Fire Department.

Learn more about the joint annual conference and FIRE 2015 Expo on the NYSAFC website or the EDIAFC website.