Join NYSAFC from June 15-18 in Syracuse for the largest fire industry, rescue, and EMS expo and educational event in the Northeast! The association's signature event includes exhibits, hands-on and classroom-based training, and networking activities for fire and EMS personnel.

NYSAFC held its first-ever Hands-On Training weekend at the FDNY Training Academy – “The Rock” – on April 9-10. The program provided firefighters from across New York state the opportunity to train at the prestigious facility. NYSAFC gratefully acknowledges the FDNY and academy staff for their hospitality and assistance.

Ruth Whitfield, the mother of Retired Buffalo Fire Commissioner Garnell Whitfield, was among the 10 victims of the mass shooting at a Buffalo supermarket.

Pilot James Sauer, a retired New York State Police pilot, and Stewart Dietrick, a flight instructor, died in the crash that occurred on April 26 in Elba, NY.

Sabrail Davenport and her grandsons received the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor from President Joe Biden on behalf of her son and their father, Jared Lloyd.

Firefighter Abraham Miller was one of six firefighters to be honored. The Medal of Valor is awarded to public safety officers who have exhibited exceptional courage, regardless of personal safety, in the attempt to save or protect others from harm.

The cancer center is teaming up with the BFD to develop initiatives to keep first responders safe.

A new firehouse that will soon be completed in New Paltz might be a sign of things to come as the state shifts to a clean energy economy.

EMT Richard McMahon was shot by an intoxicated patient.

Ten firefighters were transported to the hospital, three of whom were administered naloxone, after becoming ill while at the scene of a house fire in Chautauqua County.

Massive blaze in 1975 destroyed the New York Telephone Exchange.

FDNY Battalion Chief (Ret.) John J. Salka Jr. received the Tom Brennan Lifetime Achievement Award presented by Fire Engineering on April 28 at FDIC International.

Trauma Triage Guidelines revised; 988 to launch in July.

From the NYSAFC Pub Ed Committee: safety resources are available for fire/life safety educators.

As e-bikes and electric scooters become more prevalent, so do fire risks. Motivated by the surge of fires started by batteries in mobility devices, the FDNY has created best practice tips for firefighters confronted by these fires.

Safety Stand Down is a joint initiative of the International Association of Fire Chiefs, National Volunteer Fire Council, National Fire Protection Association, and Fire Department Safety Officers Association. The event focuses on the critical importance of responders taking care of themselves both on and off the emergency incident scene. 

Chief George Tadt and Chief Raymond Beach of the Fredonia Fire Department were recently recognized for their decades of dedicated service.

Donald Mareno has spent nearly 31 years doing what he always wanted to do: helping others.

Tom Sturdevant has served the past 16 months as provisional fire chief.

View the NYSAFC calendar of events.