Registration is now open for NYSAFC Codes Training held in conjunction with the 113th Annual Conference & FIRE 2019 Expo at The Oncenter in Syracuse. Students can earn in-service codes hours by participating in training on Wednesday (June 12), Thursday (June 13), or on both days.

Join NYSAFC at the FIRE 2019 Block Party on Friday, June 14 (5:30 – 8:30 p.m.) as we celebrate the return of our conference and expo to Syracuse! For the party, South Warren Street will be closed in the vicinity of the Marriott Syracuse Downtown, located a short distance from The Oncenter. Entrance is free and open to all. The celebration will include live entertainment, food trucks will be selling a variety of local fare, and refreshments and adult beverages will be available to purchase. Rain or shine!

Registration is open for programs in Columbia (October 26-27), Jefferson (September 7-8), Ontario (October 19-20), Saratoga (September 14-15), and Steuben (June 29-30) Counties. This intense 3-hour program includes a 1-hour lecture followed by two hours of hands-on training in a mobile flashover simulator with NYSAFC’s veteran instructors. For those departments or county organizations interested in hosting this training, programs are now being scheduled for the fall.

Congratulations to Donald Dymes of the Munnsville Fire Department, past director of the New York State Academy of Fire Science and NYSAFC life member, who was honored this month with the FDIC Distinguished Service Award.

Christopher Slutman, who was a staff sergeant in the Marines, was also a decorated 15-year veteran of the New York City Fire Department.

Much remains to be learned. But already it is emerging that Notre-Dame, irreplaceable as it is to France’s heritage, lacked the fundamental fire-prevention safeguards that are required in more modern structures and have been grafted onto other ancient cathedrals elsewhere in Europe.

Lt. Timothy O'Neill was one of six first responders to die from health-related problems in a five-day span. He was 60 years old.

Goal is to have a paid fire chief in position by the start of the next fiscal year.

Many departments in New York lacking hydrants and staff.

 National EMS Scope of Practice changes; DOH warns hospitals on HIPAA.

A new site has been announced for NYSAFC's free Commanding from the Front Seat training series! Registration is now open for the June 22-23 (2-day) program in Cayuga County. Seats are still available at the April 27-28 classes in Niagara and Onondaga Counties and the May 4-5 classes in Chautauqua and Tompkins Counties. Pre-registration is required, so act quickly!

NYSAFC’s 5th annual climb will be held on Friday, June 14 at AXA Towers in Syracuse, just a short walk from The Oncenter, in conjunction with the 113th Annual Conference & FIRE 2019 Expo. All proceeds will benefit the FDNY Counseling Services Unit and National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. There are many ways to lend support: Climber ($35), Virtual Climber ($25), Team ($35 per person), or Donor (give any amount). Limited to 100 climbers.

The NFPA Fire Sprinkler Initiative and Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition will celebrate Home Fire Sprinkler Week from May 19-25, 2019! Fire departments, fire sprinkler coalitions, and other home fire sprinkler advocates are urged to join in with local activities. Visit NYSAFC's online Home Fire Sprinkler Advocacy & Awareness Toolbox for resources you can use in New York state, including our "Sprinklers Save Lives" infographic and PSAs.

The IAFC has shared a video from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that stresses the need for proactive steps to be taken by responders when on a call that involves illicit substances.

The FSWNYS 18th Annual Training Weekend will be held September 27-29, 2019, at the New York State Academy of Fire Science.