New exposition and educational event will be held February 11-13, 2022, at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, NY.

New York City will require police officers, firefighters, and other municipal workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or be placed on unpaid leave, Mayor Bill de Blasio said.

The two rabbis accused of causing the fatal March adult home fire while torch-cleaning ovens for Passover have been indicted on multiple felony charges. Firefighter Jared Lloyd died when the Evergreen Court Home for Adults collapsed while he rescued residents with other volunteer firefighters. Oliver Hueston, a resident, also died from the fire.

On October 5, Governor Kathy Hochul honored the firefighters who have been added to the New York State Fallen Firefighters Memorial during a ceremony at the Empire State Plaza.

On September 30, 2021, the names of 17 emergency medical services providers were added to the Tree of Life in Albany, NY.

EMS staff shortages continue to plague New York as calls for service continue to rise along with wait times at the hospital.

Mayor Steven Noble is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Rea as the new fire chief.

Due to retiring right before the pandemic hit last year, Ron Brement didn’t get the proper celebration for his hard work.

During Fire Prevention Week, officials in Rochester worked to make sure people who can't hear traditional smoke alarms are still prepared in case of an emergency.

No HIPAA restrictions on vaccination status inquiries; New executive order with implications for EMS.

Representatives of NYSAFC were on hand for a celebration recognizing Past President Daniel Schwertfeger for his service with the Floyd Fire Department. Pictured: NYSAFC Director William Owen III, Daniel Schwertfeger, CEO Bruce Heberer, and Past President Alfonso Varlaro.

Scott Nicotera, New Hartford Fire Department chief, said the support of the community is what helped the fire department persevere.

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