Chief R. Scott Ewing of Plattsburgh District #3 Fire Department (Clinton County) took office as president of NYSAFC on June 17, 2023, during the association’s 117th Annual Conference & FIRE 2023 Expo in Syracuse, NY. Congratulations to the new NYSAFC officers.

Thank you to our vendors, sponsors, attendees, instructors, and volunteers for participating in the 117th Annual Conference & FIRE 2023 Expo in Syracuse. Special thanks to the City of Syracuse, Syracuse Fire Department, and host venues for the hospitality and support. Pictures from the event will be available in the coming weeks. Join us at FIRE 2024 in Syracuse from June 12-15!

The Columbia County fire coordinator announced that firefighter Stewart Hunt of the Ancram Fire Department died in the line of duty. Hunt passed away after he suffered a medical event while performing his duties at the scene of an emergency.

It will mean no prison time for the two rabbis responsible for starting the deadly blaze in 2021.

Spring Valley firefighters at Columbian Fire Engine Co. No. 1 are upset about Rockland County DA's decision to offer a no-jail plea deal to two rabbis whose actions sparked the Evergreen Court fire.

On March 23, 2021, Firefighter Jared Lloyd of the Spring Valley Fire Department gave his life while rescuing elderly residents of a nursing home fire. NYSAFC is not in favor of a plea agreement in the case involving the tragic loss of Firefighter Lloyd.

The Saratoga Springs chief is firing back at the city over allegations of misconduct. Attorneys for Chief Joseph Dolan sent a written response to the city, disputing each of the disciplinary charges against him.

Trooper Richard Albert, who was injured in a shooting along I-88 in Duanesburg, is also an assistant chief with the Cobleskill Fire Department.

Lockport fire officials release new details of the rescue effort following a tour boat's capsize.

NYC officials ask public to notify authorities if they see unsafe handling or charging of e-bikes that pose fire hazard. On June 20, a fire broke out at an e-bike shop in Manhattan that resulted in four fatalities.

First responders in Lewis County get around 2,600 calls each year. Officials worry there aren’t enough volunteers right now to answer them all.

U.S. Fire Administration EMS training; NYS DOH Forms Library

2023 marks the final year of the tournament hosted by the Greater Monroe County Events Committee.

Kristina Moon, wife of the late Firefighter Billy Moon, has become an advocate for organ donation.

As the Ithaca Fire Department celebrates its 200th anniversary, Chief Rob Covert leads it forward into a safer, more productive future.

The pit bull, adopted in 2016 as a puppy, is retiring from active duty.

Firefighters past and present gathered at the Queensbury Hotel to celebrate the 120th anniversary of the Glens Falls Fire Department.

Ceremony was held to unveil a newly refurbished fire bell. The event marked the kick off of the celebration of the 150th anniversary of the forming of the Horseheads Fire Department.

The Tioga County Historical Society is encouraging the public to visit a new exhibit highlighting the history of local EMTs and fire, police departments.

View the NYSAFC calendar of events.