Preview: 111th Annual Conference & FIRE 2017 Expo

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NYSAFC 111th Annual Conference & FIRE 2017 Expo
June 14-17 (Exhibits: Thursday – Saturday)
Turning Stone Resort – Verona, NY

On-Site Registration

Full Term Registration (for entry to exhibits and education programs) and $5 One Day Tickets (for entry to exhibits only) will be available to purchase on-site! Full Term Registration and credit card payment available at Gate 1 only (inside, upper level). Cash only $5 payment for One Day Tickets available at Gates 1, 2, and 3.

Free One Day Tickets to enter the exhibits are available in advance from our vendors! See the full list of exhibiting companies and the exhibits layout here.

Schedule of Events

Education Programs Schedule and Descriptions

Keynote Address: "The Price We Pay"
By Chief Mike Healy, Central Nyack F.D. and Firefighter Scott Geiselhart, Frazee (MN) F.D.
Open to all attendees

Thursday, June 15, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. @ Showroom

In July 2014, Scott Geiselhart, a 20-year veteran of the fire service, put his favorite handgun to his head and pulled the trigger. The gun misfired. Scott had been experiencing the symptoms of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) for years as a result of his dedication to his community and the fire service. Stories about the horrors of PTSD and the consequences from across the country are finally beginning to make their way to the forefront of our field. Yet, based on research from the Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance, it is estimated that only 40 percent of actual firefighter/EMT suicides are reported. During this discussion, Scott will take you through the horror that he experienced from the beginning to end, including his recovery. He will be joined by Mike Healy to review some of the causes of PTSD in the emergency services and provide information about the help that can be received to prevent the many tragedies that seem to be increasing in our field each year.

Special Registration Programs and Events:

Hands-On Training
Thursday, June 15 & Friday, June 16
It's not too late to register! Programs include Advanced Thermal Imaging Camera Ops, Advanced Vehicle Extrication, Aggressive Interior Fire Attack, Flashover, Multifaceted Elevator Rescue, Rapid Intervention/FAST/Survival, Rope Rescue: Rescuer Based Rescues For First Arriving Crews, Rope Rescue: Rigging For Success – Team Based Rope Jobs, Truck Company Ops I: The Inside Truck, and Truck Company Ops II: The Outside Truck. Call NYSAFC at 800-676-3473 or email to inquire about session availability. Register here!

NYSAFC FIRE 2017 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb

Friday, June 16

7:00 a.m. – Check-In & On-Site Registration (space permitting) @ Oak Room

8:00 a.m. – Climb @ Tower Hotel

Participate in or donate to support the NYSAFC climb! All proceeds will benefit the FDNY Counseling Unit and National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. Register or donate here!

Cookin’ in the House: Chili Challenge
Friday, June 16, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. @ Cypress Rooms
Competitors are still needed for this fire house cook-off to benefit the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation! Register and learn more here!

NYSAFC Codes Training "Residential Sprinkler Systems – A Comparison (NFPA 13 vs. 13R vs. 13D)"
Wednesday, June 14, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. @ Cypress Rooms A & B
Register here.

AFDSNY Fire Commissioner Training
Wednesday, June 14, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. @ Cypress Rooms D & E
Register here.

Continuing Fire Service Education for the Experienced Fire District Commissioner
Thursday, June 15, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. @ Shenendoah Clubhouse
Register here.

Fire-Dex "Cancer Awareness and PPE for Long Term Health" Continuing Education Program
Saturday, June 17, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. @ Cypress Rooms
Register here.

Verona Fire Department Family Clambake
Thursday, June 15, 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. @ Verona Firemen’s Field

Ticket information and menu available here.

Full FIRE 2017 details available here.

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