https://www.nysfirechiefs.com/ Powered by: Forest Blog Copyright 2006 Host Forest1NYSAFC CEO Bruce Heberer and President William Owen have shared this important message regarding the recent increase in annual dues for association Individual and Department Members.]]>https://www.nysfirechiefs.com/default.asp?Display=166https://www.nysfirechiefs.com/default.asp?Display=166Staff166202610151459561Robert E. Holley, past chief of the East Quogue Fire Department (Suffolk County), passed away on October 4, 2026. He led the association as president from 2006-2007.]]>https://www.nysfirechiefs.com/default.asp?Display=165https://www.nysfirechiefs.com/default.asp?Display=165Staff165202610091351101Chief Mike Lombardo (Buffalo Fire Department) will present “Dangerous Spaces: Challenges and Tactics When Dealing with Garage and Basement Fires” at 16 locations from September through November.]]>https://www.nysfirechiefs.com/default.asp?Display=164https://www.nysfirechiefs.com/default.asp?Display=164Staff164202608250927331Organizations renew call for collaboration to address volunteer firefighter recruitment and retention challenges.]]>https://www.nysfirechiefs.com/default.asp?Display=163https://www.nysfirechiefs.com/default.asp?Display=163Staff163202608181044011The 2026 award recipients were recognized during the General Session of the 120th Annual Conference & FIRE 2026 Expo on June 11 in Syracuse, NY.]]>https://www.nysfirechiefs.com/default.asp?Display=162https://www.nysfirechiefs.com/default.asp?Display=162Staff162202607211530200Chief William K. Owen III of the Stittville Fire Department, Oneida County, took office as president of the association on June 13 during the 120th Annual Conference & FIRE 2026 Expo.]]>https://www.nysfirechiefs.com/default.asp?Display=161https://www.nysfirechiefs.com/default.asp?Display=161Staff161202606221338430On March 11, 2026, members of the New York State Association of Fire Chiefs, Association of Fire Districts of the State of New York, and County Fire Coordinators’ Association of the State of New York participated in the New York State Fire Service Alliance Advocacy Day in Albany.]]>https://www.nysfirechiefs.com/default.asp?Display=160https://www.nysfirechiefs.com/default.asp?Display=160Staff160202603231312360Members of the association will vote on proposed changes presented by the Constitution & By-Laws Task Force at the 120th Annual Conference in Syracuse. ]]>https://www.nysfirechiefs.com/default.asp?Display=159https://www.nysfirechiefs.com/default.asp?Display=159Staff159202603051717350Association Individual Members will receive a subscription to the firefighter lifestyle, health, and wellness magazine, CRACKYL. ]]>https://www.nysfirechiefs.com/default.asp?Display=158https://www.nysfirechiefs.com/default.asp?Display=158Staff158202602201630010This year, PERMA awarded $5,000 grants in partnership with NYSAFC to 19 fire departments from across New York state to purchase a new gear washer and dryer.]]>https://www.nysfirechiefs.com/default.asp?Display=157https://www.nysfirechiefs.com/default.asp?Display=157Staff15720260220160306