With FIRE 2022 just around the corner, here are a few important reminders. Free One Day Tickets for entry to the exhibits will once again be available from our vendors. Check out the expo floorplan to search the growing list of exhibitors. For attendees that need lodging, room blocks are available at 20 hotels. Booking through our room blocks supports NYSAFC and helps to keep costs down! The reservation deadline is May 14. The lineup of fire/EMS education programs, as well as details on training programs for code officials and fire district administrators and other special activities, can be found on the association website. With exhibits and demonstrations, Hands-On Training, classes, and networking activities, there’s something for everyone at FIRE 2022!

Don't miss the chance to train with our knowledgeable and experienced instructors at the Syracuse Fire Department Training Center! Eight Hands-On Training courses, most including live fire evolutions, will be delivered during NYSAFC's 116th Annual Conference & FIRE 2022 Expo. HOT registration also includes Conference Full Term registration, which allows entry to classes and exhibits at The Oncenter. Hands-On Training runs from June 16-18. Programs include "Advanced Thermal Imaging Camera Ops," "Advanced Vehicle Extrication," "Aggressive Interior Fire Attack," "Fire Behavior On the Inside," "First-In Officers’ Responsibilities," "Hoarder Fires," "Truck Company Essentials: The Tasks That Must Get Done," and "Truck Company: Saw Work and Roof Ops."

The state legislature has passed the Fair Play Ambulance Recovery Act as part of the state budget.

Marking the culmination of years of effort the Fair Play Ambulance Recovery Act was passed as part of the state budget process earlier this month.

The six-year veteran of the FDNY and a civilian died in the house fire in Canarsie on April 24.

Firefighter Israel Vosseller, a 13-year veteran of New Haven Volunteer Fire Corp., was found unresponsive at the fire station following a medical call on April 22, 2022.

The recent death of a retired Arlington Fire District captain who succumbed to cancer-related illnesses is being classified as a line of duty death by the Arlington Board of Fire Commissioners. Retired Captain Jeff Pells died on January 23, 2022.

Fire departments across New York state held open house events on April 23-24 as part of the annual RecruitNY campaign.

Walid Al-jabiri, who came to the country in 2005 and became a U.S. citizen in 2016, currently works with Chautauqua County EMS and is also a firefighter with the Fluvanna Volunteer Fire Department.

Joshua Myers is the new chief of the Fredonia Fire Department.

Del Parrotta has been with the Geneva Fire Department since 2007 and will be succeeding Mike Combs, who is retiring from this role after 11 years.

The exhibit honors heroes from EMS and the fire department for their efforts throughout the pandemic.

Fire Department/District Ambulance Billing; National Registry EMS Research Mentorship Program.

Commissioner Dennis Burnell of District 3 Fire Department was recognized for his dedicated service.

Ex-Chief Steven Klein of the Oceanside Fire Department, past president of FASNY, was recently honored by the National Volunteer Fire Council.

View the NYSAFC calendar of events.