As our 114th Annual Conference & FIRE 2020 Expo approaches, NYSAFC staff continues to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic. As of March 24, NYSAFC is proceeding with FIRE 2020 as scheduled from June 10-13 in Syracuse. The safety of our attendees, vendors, and volunteers is our top priority, so we are working closely with The Oncenter to ensure that proper sanitation precautions are in place. The pandemic is a rapidly evolving situation, and we encourage you to watch the NYSAFC website and our social media channels for the most up-to-date information on our programs. In the event that NYSAFC is forced to cancel FIRE 2020, we will make that determination no later than May 8. Attendees can email questions to NYSAFC at conference@nysfirechiefs.com and exhibitors should email FIRE Show Management at fire@naylor.com. Thanks for your support and stay safe as you serve your communities.

As NYSAFC staff monitors the COVID-19 outbreak, we will provide notifications on social media, our website, and via email concerning the status of all currently scheduled training programs and events. Some Seminar Series programs have already been postponed and will be rescheduled for later this year. As this is a developing situation, keep an eye on our events and training calendar for updates.

The Nominations & Elections Committee has announced the slate of candidates and voting guidelines for the NYSAFC election, which will be held during the 114th Annual Conference (if necessary).

Lawmakers have proposed a bill that will prevent the FCC from auctioning off the band of spectrum used by first responders across the country.

Useful information for emergency responders is available from the New York State Department of Health, International Association of Fire Chiefs, and Centers for Disease Control.

Thomas Iacovissi was sworn in following the retirement of former chief Ronald Brement.

Matthew Timerman replaces Dale Herman, who retired earlier this month.

Students can earn in-service codes hours by completing one or two days of training available on June 10 and 11 at The Oncenter. Registration is $95 per day OR $190 for both days of this program, coordinated by the NYSAFC Codes Committee.

Don’t miss this FREE training opportunity, coordinated by the NYSAFC Fire Investigation Committee and OFPC Investigations Branch. Students can earn course credits by completing the six-hour session “Fire Investigation for the Line Officer.” The program also includes the session “Perils and Pitfalls of an Inadequate Fire Investigation.” Pre-registration is required for the training on June 10.

All volunteer and career fire service personnel interested in learning more about industrial firefighting in New York state are invited to attend the Industrial Chiefs Seminar & Luncheon on June 11, hosted by the NYSAFC Industrial Chiefs Committee. This FREE program will include a roundtable discussion led by a panel of national industry experts and industrial fire chiefs, followed by a networking luncheon. Pre-registration is required.

NYSAFC has announced the full lineup of fire and EMS classroom education programs to be held at the 114th Annual Conference & FIRE 2020 Expo in Syracuse! More than 40 programs will be open to Full Term Registrants only from Wednesday, June 10 through Saturday, June 13. Certified EMS providers can earn CEUs for designated programs.

Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the 2020 Fire Service Government Affairs Day has been postponed indefinitely. Updates will be provided later this year.

The Eastern Division International Association of Fire Chiefs Conference, which was scheduled to be hosted by NYSAFC in May, has been canceled.

This award is bestowed upon civilians who have gone out of their way to give back to the community and are of dedicated service to others.

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