Keep an eye out for your Individual and Fire Department dues invoices, which were mailed this month.

NYSAFC is proud to recognize the support of all members. Thank you for your dedication to the association!

Here are a few of the benefits of Individual Membership for your $35 dues payment:

• Subscription to SIZE UP quarterly and FIREHOUSE monthly magazines.
• Subscription to The NYSAFC Bugle monthly e-newsletter and The Daily Dispatch e-newsletter from the IAFC Eastern Division.
• Entry to the "Members’ Only" section of the NYSAFC website, including free access to New York state fire service laws.
• Discounted registration rate for the NYSAFC Annual Conference & Expo and Hands-On Training, Company Officers Leadership Training (COLT), and most educational programs.
• Discount on books and training materials from Delmar Cengage Learning, Fire Engineering Books, IFSTA, and Jones & Bartlett Learning through the New York Fire Book Store.
• NYSAFC Scholarship Program for higher education, open to Active, Associate, and Affiliate Members and their spouses and children.
• Discount on the development and maintenance of a custom designed website for your fire department through the "Website Subsidy Program" offered in partnership with 911Webs.com.
• Sprint/Nextel discount program.
• National Income Life Insurance Company benefit program (open to Active, Active Life, Life, and Associate Members) – a $4,000 accidental death and dismemberment benefit.
• Legislative representation for all first responders in Albany and Washington, D.C.
• Technical support to deal with any emergency services issue.

And here are some of the benefits and services your fire department/agency can enjoy through NYSAFC’s Department Membership ($150 dues payment):

• Subscription to SIZE UP quarterly magazine.
• Subscription to The NYSAFC Bugle monthly e-newsletter.
• One complimentary NYSAFC Annual Conference & Expo Full Term Registration, which provides entry to classroom education programs and exhibits.
• A $35 gift certificate that can be applied toward registration for any NYSAFC program or Individual Membership dues.
• Discounted registration rate for Department Member’s individual members to attend most NYSAFC educational programs,  including Company Officers Leadership Training (COLT).
• Discount on books and training materials from Delmar Cengage Learning, Fire Engineering Books, IFSTA, and Jones & Bartlett Learning through the New York Fire Book Store.
• Entry to the "Members’ Only" section of the NYSAFC website, including free access to New York state fire service laws.
• Discount on the development and maintenance of a custom designed website for your fire department offered in partnership with 911Webs.com.
• Legislative representation for all first responders in Albany and Washington, D.C.
• Technical support to deal with any emergency services issue.

It is also important that we reach out to non-members and reacquaint them with these valuable benefits and services the association provides. If you are interested in learning more about member benefits or joining NYSAFC click here to visit our website and download copies of our membership applications. Remember, you don’t have to be a chief officer to join NYSAFC!

For further information, click here to e-mail NYSAFC Conferences Coordinator Sue Revoir.