10 programs will be offered during NYSAFC’s 113th Annual Conference & FIRE 2019 Expo in Syracuse, NY. Don’t miss this chance to train with some of the nation’s leading fire service instructors, right here in New York state!
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A new home fire sprinkler infographic was mailed to all fire departments in New York state in late October for use by department fire and life safety educators.
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Arthur J. Reid, retired chief of the Eastchester Fire Department, passed away on October 1, 2018. He served on the association board of directors from 1988-1996.
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Counseling services were offered to fist responders following the horrific limo crash that claimed 20 lives in Schoharie County earlier this month.
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When the limo ran off the road, they dropped everything and rushed to help, but found no survivors.
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The 2018 Fallen Firefighters Memorial Ceremony was held on October 9 in Albany, NY. 28 fallen firefighters who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty were honored during this year's ceremony.
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103 firefighters were honored during the 37th Annual National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend.
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Kaley, Christian, and Keira Young’s New York City firefighter dad, Keith, died of 9/11-related cancer. Keith was known as the "firehouse chef" and appeared on the television shows "Throwdown" with Bobby Flay and "Chopped." He was also a former Freeport Fire Department volunteer.
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The "Today" show visited the swift water/flood rescue training facility at the State Preparedness Training Center in Oriskany, NY to learn how first responders are taught to save lives.
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CCT to paramedic bridge course; New York plans to lower EMT age.
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NYSAFC partnered with 20 fire departments and installed 2,641 smoke alarms through this initiative.
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Deadline: February 28, 2019. Full eligibility criteria and forms are available online. Awards include the Fire Educator of the Year, Public Education, and Career and Volunteer Fire Chief of the Year.
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