The Governance Committee has announced the slate of candidates and voting guidelines for the NYSAFC election, which will be held during the 115th Annual Conference in Syracuse (if necessary).

More than 40 lectures, including eight EMS CEU sessions, will be open to Conference Full Term Registrants from July 14-17 at The Oncenter in the Ballroom area (lower level). Seating will be limited due to COVID-19 safety guidelines and will be available on a first come, first served basis.

Show others that you will never forget the 343 members of FDNY who gave their lives on September 11, 2001. Join NYSAFC at this year's climb, which will be held at a new venue – the Carrier Dome – on July 16 in conjunction with the 115th Annual Conference & FIRE 2021 Expo. Proceeds will benefit the FDNY Counseling Services Unit and NFFF.

Celebrate NYSAFC's return to Syracuse at the 115th Annual Conference & FIRE 2021 Expo Block Party on July 16 from 5:00 – 8:30 p.m. South Warren Street will be closed in the area of the Marriott Syracuse Downtown. Just a short walk from The Oncenter, take time to catch up with old friends and enjoy a live performance by the popular band Country Swagg. Food, refreshments, and adult beverages will be available. Entrance is free and open to all (food/beverage charges apply). Rain or shine!

The bill will provide long-needed support to fire departments and EMS professionals across New York.

Flame retardants are in everyday items, such as TVs and mattresses, and are meant to slow or prevent the start or growth of a fire. However, many of the chemicals have been linked to serious health effects.

A recent study spearheaded by the city of Peekskill that recommends the hiring of a full-time fire chief has come under fire and created battle lines among the ranks.

The Peekskill Fire Department has six full-time, paid firefighters and more than 50 volunteers.

Coverage of NYSAFC’s Flashover training in Jefferson County from WWNY-TV provides a great overview of how this training is conducted and its importance for firefighters.

The Syracuse Fire Department is increasing measures to protect firefighters from one of the biggest dangers they face on the job, cancer.

Firefighter says he is a certified medical marijuana license holder who uses cannabis to treat his PTSD and back pain.

Department makes good on goal set 40 years ago.

For those who risked their life during and after the 2001 attacks, the threat of COVID-19 was magnified by vulnerabilities and the echo of trauma.

The department is building a new fire station. But, work has stalled because the money the department was awarded from New York state hasn’t fully come in.

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, the challenges of the pandemic recovery, and the upcoming 20th anniversary of 9/11, a non-profit is generously making sure first responders get the support they need year-round.

Kaitlyn Bazarewski was sworn in as 3rd assistant fire chief in April.

DOH releases statewide protocol app; Vital Signs Conference update.

The week of May 17-21 is National EMS Week. Jim Tomasine has experienced first-hand how, all year long, first responders and emergency medical service providers have a key role in saving lives. They saved his life not too long ago.

The country music star honored fallen Rockland County volunteer firefighter Jared Lloyd.

Fishers Fire Department to celebrate 100 years.

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