Fire District Administrators’ Training Series

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Presented by Fire Service Attorneys Terry Hannigan and Mark Butler
Two of the leading fire service attorneys in New York state, both with extensive experience in representing fire districts and training fire district commissioners, will present two special educational programs at this year's conference! Students can register for one or both programs. New for 2025 – course registration includes Conference Full Term Registration – a four-day pass for entry to the expo and designated classes.

@ The Oncenter Meeting Rooms C-E
Rooms are located on the main level of The Oncenter, adjacent to the exhibit hall.

“NEW YORK STATE FIRE COMMISSIONER TRAINING”
Wednesday, June 4, 2025 – 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Registration Fee: $200 per person
Includes breakfast, lunch, and Conference Full Term Registration (four-day pass).
This course provides basic fire commissioner training by examining the authority and responsibilities of fire district commissioners. Class participation with group discussion is emphasized, and illustration of fire district problems engages all participants and makes the material practical and meaningful. The course meets and exceeds the requirements of Town Law 176-e, is approved by the New York state comptroller, and satisfies fire commissioner training requirements for those required to complete training within 270 days of election or appointment. Designed for fire commissioners, fire district secretaries, and treasurers, fire chiefs are also encouraged to attend.
 
“FIRE CHIEFS AND FIRE DISTRICT COMMISSIONERS: WHO’S REALLY IN CHARGE”
Thursday, June 5, 2025 – 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Registration Fee: $125 per person
Includes breakfast and Conference Full Term Registration (four-day pass).
This lively, interactive course addresses the unique legal and practical relationship between the fire chief and a fire district board of fire commissioners. It will examine the development and implementation of policies, procurement, and making practical sense of the legal requirements for buying everything from gloves to apparatus, the fire district budgeting process and how to guide it for favorable operational results, membership challenges and the disciplinary process, and having a greater impact on fire district elections. The instructors will use real-life examples for each subject, including practical considerations.

CANCELLATION POLICY
Fire District Administrators’ Training Series registration cancellations must be submitted in writing to NYSAFC. A service fee of 25% will be applied. Badges/tickets, if issued, must be returned with the letter of cancellation to receive a refund. The deadline for requesting a refund is July 7, 2025. Hotel cancellation policies may apply. NYSAFC does not assume responsibility for canceling hotel reservations.