The program assists PERMA and NYSAFC fire department members in obtaining equipment that will help reduce injury and illness within their agencies. 10 departments were awarded grants this year to purchase gear washers and dryers.

Students can earn in-service codes hours by completing Codes Training on June 12 & 13 during the NYSAFC 118th Annual Conference & FIRE 2024 Expo in Syracuse.

Schedules and class details are now available for the 2024 Fire & Life Safety Educators' Training Series, which is being hosted by OFPC and NYSAFC in Rensselaer County (April 27), Suffolk County (April 27 – virtual simulcast), Erie County (May 4), and Onondaga County (May 10). Registration is available through NYS DHSES.

Comments are due to OSHA by May 6, 2024. An informational webinar and other resources are available from the Association of Fire Districts of the State of New York.

Stipends range from $500 to $1,250 depending on completion of various training courses.

Volunteer firefighters and officials from Rockland County were joined by a bipartisan group of state lawmakers from the area to demand a series of bills aimed to improve fire safety become law in the Empire State.

Lawmakers across New York have put forth legislation in 2024 proposing sweeping changes to the state's EMS policies.

Syracuse Fire Chief Michael J. Monds looks back at being a firefighter and offers advice on leadership.

Consolidation among volunteer departments isn't new in New York state. The struggles with attracting and retaining recruits are well documented.

Engine No. 444 was responding to an emergency call when it was involved in an accident with another motor vehicle, causing the fire engine to crash into a furniture store.

In the official launch of the Montgomery County Sheriff’s EMS Division, there was no time to celebrate. “Today, currently as we speak, they’re out on a call right now and there are calls pending, so it’s proven its point on day one,” said Sgt. Justin Smith.

New transport was bought through blend of grant money, billing.

Departments are looking at a shared services agreement for EMS calls.

With the April 8 total solar eclipse just around the corner, security is a high priority as crowds from all over flock to the Rochester region, which will have a front-row seat of the celestial experience. The expected surge of visitors is causing some safety concerns for state officials, as the influx in traffic can cause issues. DHSES Commissioner Jackie Bray provided key tips on how to stay safe.

The New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control (OFPC) has announced the 37th Annual New York State Weekend at the National Fire Academy (NFA) will take place on May 10-12, 2024.

 2024 NYS EMS Memorial scheduled for May 22; DOH forms processing times.

The Monroe County Fire Hockey team and the Rochester Fire Department Hockey team battled for the Joseph C. Manuse Memorial Trophy on March 10, 2024, in Brighton, NY.

The exhibition looks at how New Yorkers fought fires in the 1600s and 1700s.

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