New York State Association of Fire Chiefs (NYSAFC)

New York State Association of Fire Chiefs (NYSAFC) "Providing Service to Those Who Serve" – the leaders and future leaders of New York's fire service.

Mission: NYSAFC is the primary support and source of services to our members, who are the management of the emergency services sector, and is the primary source of information and support for fire service personnel during the industry transition to providing total emergency services by: providing relevant education, seminars, and training, developing and providing relevant emergency services infor

mation, influencing and assisting in the development of legislation, being the representative voice of the needs and concerns of emergency services providers, promoting new technology, the use of safe work practices, and the development and enforcement of codes and standards, and effecting the reduction of injury, loss of life, and loss of property. These goals are fundamental to the creation of a safer living environment and basic to the philosophy espoused by this association.

NYSAFC CEO Bruce Heberer sat down to talk with Lt. Mike Scotto during this year's Conference & Expo for Mike’s new pod...
06/19/2026

NYSAFC CEO Bruce Heberer sat down to talk with Lt. Mike Scotto during this year's Conference & Expo for Mike’s new podcast "Keep Back 200ft!" They discussed the focus of the event, the educational mission of the association, and our advocacy efforts on behalf of New York's fire and emergency medical services.

Check out the podcast on Facebook at Fire Instruction by Legacy FFT and on YouTube at Keep Back 200ft.

More than 500 students completed Hands-On Training during this year's NYSAFC Conference & Expo in Syracuse. NYSAFC gra...
06/18/2026

More than 500 students completed Hands-On Training during this year's NYSAFC Conference & Expo in Syracuse. NYSAFC gratefully acknowledges these businesses and organizations, whose support makes this training possible.

Thank you to the following companies for providing tools, equipment, materials, or donations in support of this program:

▪️3M Scott Fire & Safety
▪️AMKUS
▪️Arctic Compressor
▪️Ben Weitsman of Syracuse
▪️Bullard
▪️Colden Enterprises
▪️Dival Safety Equipment
▪️Elkhart Brass
▪️Emergency DECON Services
▪️Extrication Concepts
▪️Firematic Supply Co.
▪️First Out Rescue
▪️FLIR
▪️Garcia’s Auto
▪️Garrison Fire & Rescue Corp.
▪️Genesis Rescue Systems
▪️Holmatro
▪️HURST
▪️Jerome Fire Equipment
▪️J.P.B. Fire Sales & Services
▪️Kuriyama Fire Products
▪️Marshall & Sterling Insurance
▪️MES
▪️Milwaukee Tools
▪️Motorola
▪️Paratech
▪️Res-Q-Jack
▪️Seek
▪️Sherman Air Services
▪️Snap-tite Hose
▪️Streamlight
▪️Tele-Lite
▪️Tempest Technology
▪️TNT Rescue Tools

Thank you to Costco Syracuse for donation of water and Jersey Mike’s for providing lunch for students and instructors.

Thanks to Maguire Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Syracuse for use of their parking lot.

Thank you Barnwell Trucking for providing logistical support at the conference and throughout the year.

Our thanks to AMR for providing EMS support throughout training.

Thank you to the City of Cortland Fire Department, East Syracuse Fire Department, Onondaga Hill Fire Department, and West Oneonta Fire Department and their members for use of apparatus and equipment.

Special thanks to our hosts, Chief Michael Monds, the Syracuse Fire Department, and its members, for use of their training facility and their assistance throughout the year.

We'd like to take a moment to recognize the generous support of our 120th Annual Conference & Expo sponsors. Their sup...
06/17/2026

We'd like to take a moment to recognize the generous support of our 120th Annual Conference & Expo sponsors. Their support of our association and the classes, meetings, and special programs held during our event is greatly appreciated. Thank you to:

▪️Fire Districts of New York Mutual Insurance Co.
▪️Firematic Supply Co.
▪️Hannigan Law Firm
▪️IamResponding
▪️Jerome Fire Equipment
▪️Lexipol
▪️PERMA
▪️Sourcewell
▪️VCI Emergency Vehicle Specialists
▪️VFIS
▪️Wendel Companies

NYSAFC gratefully acknowledges the support of VFIS, sponsor of our 120th Annual Conference & Expo Keynote Address “How...
06/16/2026

NYSAFC gratefully acknowledges the support of VFIS, sponsor of our 120th Annual Conference & Expo Keynote Address “How to Lead from the Front – Using Strength, Intellect, Positivity, and Resilience” presented by FDNY Chief of Training Michael Meyers. Thank you for your continued support of fire/EMS training and education!

06/15/2026

New York State Action Task Force Update – Volunteer First Responder Compensation Initiative

Bill Streicher, President of the County Fire Coordinators Association (CFC), and Tim Yaeger, Director of the CFC, continue to actively serve on the statewide Action Task Force dedicated to supporting volunteer first responders across New York State.

The Task Force is focused on advancing a regionalized compensation model for volunteer firefighters and EMS personnel. This locally designed, Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)-driven concept would allow communities flexibility to implement programs that best fit their operational needs. Potential models under discussion include Paid-on-Call, Pay-Per-Call, and Duty/Day Crew staffing options, all intended to improve response reliability and help address staffing gaps—particularly during daytime hours when volunteer availability is often reduced.

In addition to Bill Streicher and Tim Yaeger, the Action Task Force includes statewide representation from key stakeholder groups:

State Chiefs: Bruce Heberer and Richard Lyman
State Fire Districts: Dave Denniston and Ralph Raymond
Long Island Legislative Committee: Tom Richardson and Ray McGuire

On Thursday at the New York State Association of Fire Chiefs Conference in Syracuse, members of the Task Force facilitated a panel discussion during the Volunteer Fire Chiefs Round Table. The panel provided current updates on the proposed compensation initiatives and responded to questions from attendees regarding program structure, implementation considerations, and legislative progress.

This ongoing collaborative effort continues to focus on strengthening and sustaining the volunteer emergency response system throughout New York State by exploring practical, locally controlled staffing and compensation solutions.

Happy Flag Day! 🇺🇸
06/15/2026

Happy Flag Day! 🇺🇸

06/14/2026

NYSAFC 120th Annual Conference & Expo Day 4. Thanks to all participants!

Congratulations to Chief William K. Owen III, Stittville Fire Department (Oneida County), who was installed today as pre...
06/13/2026

Congratulations to Chief William K. Owen III, Stittville Fire Department (Oneida County), who was installed today as president of the New York State Association of Fire Chiefs during the 120th Annual Conference & Expo in Syracuse. Bill follows in the footsteps of his father, the late William K. Owen Jr., who led NYSAFC as president from 2008-2009.

That's a wrap for the exposition and educational portion of our conference. Thank you to our vendors, attendees, sponsor...
06/13/2026

That's a wrap for the exposition and educational portion of our conference. Thank you to our vendors, attendees, sponsors, instructors, and volunteers for your participation. Special thanks to our partners in Syracuse. This event helps to fund our year-round training, programs, and activities across New York state, so your support is greatly appreciated!

We’ll see you next year – June 9-12, 2027, at The Oncenter in Syracuse!

Our program concludes today with the Installation Ceremony for the NYSAFC 2026-2027 officers. All are welcome to join us at 4:00 p.m. at the Marriott Syracuse Downtown Persian Terrace.

It’s the last day of our 120th Annual Conference & Expo! Exhibits are open from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and fire/EMS cla...
06/13/2026

It’s the last day of our 120th Annual Conference & Expo! Exhibits are open from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and fire/EMS classes run from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. Come down to The Oncenter in Syracuse! On-site registration is available. Don’t forget to pick up your show t-shirt, available at the NYSAFC Merchandise Area while supplies last!

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