Hon. Kathleen Jimino, Rensselaer County executive, installed Chief John P. Sroka as NYSAFC president while Mrs. Sally Sroka looked on. The ceremony took place on June 17, 2017, at the Turning Stone Resort in Verona, NY.

Photos and videos from the NYSAFC 111th Annual Conference & FIRE 2017 Expo are being compiled and will be made available on social media in early July! Check out pictures on NYSAFC’s Flickr photostream and videos on YouTube. And the FIRE 2017 Program Guide digital edition is still available for your reference!

The Attendee Event Registration form and Hotel Reservation form (for attendees and exhibitors) are now available. The 112th Annual Conference & FIRE 2018 Expo will be held June 13-16 at the Turning Stone Resort in Verona, NY! Register early for your best opportunity to reserve a room at the Turning Stone!

L to R: NYSAFC Executive Director Gerald DeLuca, Retired Chief Thomas Cain (Scarsdale Fire Department), and NYSAFC President Joseph Fahd.

L to R: NYSAFC President Joseph Fahd, Ex-Chief Joseph O’Grady (Floral Park Fire Department), and NYSAFC Executive Director Jerry DeLuca.

Three awards were presented for the upcoming academic year.

The bill was approved 95-0 by the New York State Assembly.

NYSAFC Executive Director Jerry DeLuca appeared on Capital Tonight to discuss the legislation.

Legislation has now passed the New York State Senate and Assembly.

A message from NFPA President James Pauley following the Grenfell Tower fire in London.

Residents of London’s Grenfell Tower had complained for years that the 24-story public housing block invited catastrophe. It lacked fire alarms, sprinklers, and a fire escape. It had only a single staircase.

DOH Approves EMT Use of Syringe Epinephrine; Summer safety app now available.

The end of the school year is here, and summer vacations are underway. Safety tips to share with families in your community are available from the American Red Cross concerning swimming pool, water, and beach safety.