NYSAFC PROGRAM 2026

JUNE 10-13, 2026 • THE ONCENTER • SYRACUSE, NY

PROGRAM

GUIDE NYSAFC 120th ANNUAL CONFERENCE & FIRE 2026 EXPO

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Index of Advertisers Access Compliance www.accesscompliance.net AT&T FirstNet www.firstnet.com Auctions International, Inc. www.auctionsinternational.com Bauer Compressors, Inc. www.bauercomp.com CALGI Construction Company, Inc. www.calgiconstruction.com Certified Ambulance Group www.certambgroup.com Draper Asset Management www.draperasset.com Fire Hooks Unlimited, Inc. www.firehooksunlimited.net Fire News www.firenews.com Frank G. Relf Architect PC www.fgrelf.com H2M Group www.h2m.com Husky Portable Containment www.huskyportable.com Liberty Art Works www.libertyartworks.com National Foam www.nationalfoam.com Paul Congelosi Sales, Inc. www.congelositrailersales.com PERMA www.perma.org RBC Wealth Management - The LOSAP Group www.rbcwealthmanagement.com Signal 5 Fire Apparatus www.signal5fireapparatus.com Specialty Ambulance www.specialtyambulance.com Tele-Lite, Inc. www.tele-lite.com VFIS-Glatfelter Insurance Group www.vfis.com Visit Syracuse www.visitsyracuse.com/nysafc W & E Phillips Locksmith www.phillipslock.com Wendel/Five Bugles Design www.wendelcompanies.com

NEW YORK STATE ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS 1670 Columbia Turnpike P.O. Box 328 East Schodack, NY 12063-0328 Phone: (518) 477-2631 • (800) 676-FIRE Fax: (518) 477-4430 www.nysfirechiefs.com

PHOTOS: Sidewinder Photography & Wainwright Photo ASSOCIATION STAFF Bruce E. Heberer – Chief Executive Officer Oksana Franklin – Treasurer Mary K. Hanlon – Communications Coordinator Catherine E. Hannigan – Administrative Assistant Paul C. Melfi – Hands-On Training Coordinator Susan R. Revoir – Conferences/Education Coordinator Jeremy S. Rodd – New York Fire Book Store Manager ASSOCIATION OFFICERS Chief Richard L. Lyman – President Chief William K. Owen III – 1st Vice President Chief Timothy E. Boel – 2nd Vice President Chief Anthony V. LaFerrera – Past President ASSOCIATION DIRECTORS Chief Kenneth M. Almy Chief Brad W. Davies Deputy Fire Coordinator Anthony D. Faso Chief Wayne C. Friedman Chief George P. June – EMS Chief Kevin O. Kalk Chief Charles Kostyk Chief Dale G. Lingenfelter Chief Stefano Napolitano Chief Richard M. Nemier Chief Anthony J. Tripp

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Schedule of Events *Special registration required for denoted programs.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Hands-On Training* @ Syracuse F.D. Training Center

Fire District Administrators’ Training Series: NYS Fire Commissioner Training* @ The Oncenter Rooms C-E (main level)

8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Codes Training* @ The Oncenter Rooms 7-8 (lower level)

9:00 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.

Fire Education Programs (Full Term Registrants Only) @ The Oncenter Rooms 1-2 (lower level)

THURSDAY, JUNE 11 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

1:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Hands-On Training* @ Syracuse F.D. Training Center

Annual Conference General Session @ The Oncenter Ballroom (lower level)

Exhibit Hours @ The Oncenter

8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

10:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Codes Training* @ The Oncenter Rooms 7-8 (lower level)

Association Business Meeting @ The Oncenter Ballroom

NYS Fire Coordinators Meeting @ Marriott Syracuse Downtown Cayuga Room

8:00 – 11:00 a.m.

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

3:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Fire District Administrators’ Training Series: Command Decision-Making – The Legal Considerations and Consequences* @ The Oncenter Rooms C-E (main level)

Memorial Service @ The Oncenter Ballroom

Happy Hour @ The Oncenter Main Lobby (upper level) and on the exhibit floor

12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

5:00 p.m.

Keynote Address: “How to Lead from the Front” by Chief of Training Michael Meyers (FDNY) @ The Oncenter Ballroom Sponsored by VFIS

Roundtable Discussion with the Last Lions @ The Oncenter Ballroom (lower level)

7:00 a.m.

8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

NYSAFC FIRE 2026 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb & Walk Check-In & On-Site Registration @ Upstate Medical Arena at The Oncenter War Memorial

Fire & EMS Education Programs (Full Term Registrants Only) @ The Oncenter Rooms 1-6 (lower level)

NYS Fire Marshals & Inspectors Meeting @ The Oncenter Room 7 (lower level)

8:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Fire & EMS Education Programs (Full Term Registrants Only) @ The Oncenter Rooms 1-6 (lower level)

2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

FRIDAY, JUNE 12

2:00 p.m.

9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Exhibit Hours @ The Oncenter

Volunteer Chiefs Roundtable Discussion @ The Oncenter Rooms C-E (main level)

11:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

5:00 – 8:30 p.m.

Career Chiefs & Officers Luncheon* @ The Oncenter Rooms C-E (main level)

Block Party @ Marriott Syracuse Downtown (South Warren Street)

9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

9:30 – 11:00 a.m.

4:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Exhibit Hours @ The Oncenter

Fire & EMS Education Programs (Full Term Registrants Only) @ The Oncenter Rooms 1-6 (lower level)

Installation Ceremony @ Marriott Syracuse Downtown Persian Terrace

8:00 a.m.

NYSAFC FIRE 2026 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb & Walk* @ Upstate Medical Arena at The Oncenter War Memorial

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Hands-On Training* @ Syracuse F.D. Training Center

SATURDAY, JUNE 13

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Special Events & Programs Hands-On Training

NYSAFC FIRE 2026 9/11

Wednesday, June 10 – Memorial Stair Climb & Friday, June 12 Walk @ Syracuse F.D. Friday, June 12 – 7:00 a.m.

Training Center (Check-In & On-Site Special registration required.

Registration) – 8:00 a.m.

NYSAFC brings together (Climb Begins) @ Upstate hundreds of firefighters from Medical Arena at The across the Northeast to train Oncenter War Memorial together and learn with our (adjacent to the exhibit hall) seasoned instructors. This Special registration required. year's high-intensity courses Open to all attendees.

Thermal Advanced are Join us as we honor the FDNY Ops, Camera Imaging members who made the Advanced Vehicle Extrication, ultimate sacrifice on September Fire Behavior On the Inside, Firefighter Rescue: Do You Have 11th at this special event to benefit the What It Takes?, First-In Officers’ Responsibilities, Hoarder FDNY Counseling Services Unit and Fires, and Initial Attack: First-Due Company Operations.

National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.

If you can’t participate in the climb/walk, visit the NFFF booth to register for a Conference Participant Walk. You’ll walk the exhibit floor (June 11-13) to show your support. The first 150 registrants will receive an honor badge, 25th anniversary challenge coin, and t-shirt. Registration is $25 and $10 (17 and under).

Keynote Address: “How to Lead from the Front – Using Strength, Intellect, Positivity, and Resilience”

Chief of Training Volunteer Chiefs Roundtable Michael Meyers (FDNY) Friday, June 12 – 2:00 p.m. @ The Oncenter Rooms C-E Thursday, June 11 – 12:00 *Open to all attendees. p.m. @ The Oncenter Personnel of all ranks are encouraged to join in this Ballroom conversation on current issues, policies, procedures, and other Open to all attendees.

Michael Meyers is a 34-year veteran of the FDNY, currently hot topics in the volunteer fire service, including the proposed serving as chief of training for both fire and EMS operations, nominal compensation legislation. Gain fresh perspectives, ask questions, and share ideas with chiefs from across the state. and as the head of the Incident Management Team.

Sponsored by

FIRE 2026 Block Party Friday, June 12 – 5:00 – 8:30 p.m. @ Marriott Syracuse Downtown (South Warren Street) Open to all attendees and the public.

Enjoy a night of live music, catch up with old friends, and Roundtable Discussion with the Last Lions Thursday, June 11 – 5:00 p.m. @ The Oncenter Ballroom connect with other conference attendees at our annual celebration! Food, refreshments, and adult beverages will be Open to all attendees.

FDNY legends Chiefs Vincent Dunn, Frank Leeb, John available. Rain or shine!

Norman, Thomas Richardson, and Lieutenant Michael Scotto are coming together for an engaging talk about fire service leadership strategies, professional development, cultural changes, advancing technologies, and much more.

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Exhibitors & Map Denotes Sustaining Members

As of May 26, 2026 1-800 Board Up Exhibit Space: 1023 www.belfor.com

Bassett Healthworks Exhibit Space: 1031 www.bassetthealthworks.org

Darkhorse Emergency Exhibit Space: 621 www.darkhorseemergency.com

Fire News, Inc. Exhibit Spaces: 1130, 1132 www.firenews.com

1st Responder News Exhibit Space: 502 www.1rbn.com

Believe 271 Foundation, Inc. Exhibit Space: 12 www.believe271.com

Dival Safety Equipment, Inc. Exhibit Spaces: 619, 718 www.divalsafety.com

Fire Service Safety Testing, Inc. Exhibit Space: 1420 www.testladders.com

3B Scientific Exhibit Space: 1416 www.3bscientific.com

Box 31 Leather Exhibit Spaces: 501, 503, 505 www.box31leather.com

E-One/Premier Fire Apparatus, Inc. Exhibit Spaces: 727, 827, 929

Access Compliance Exhibit Space: 1334 www.accesscompliance.net

Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus Exhibit Space: 708 www.firetruckmall.com

www.premierfireapp.com/eonepage

Air Cleaning Systems, Inc. Exhibit Spaces: 1015, 1017 www.acleansystem.com

Brycer Exhibit Space: 1223 www.thecomplianceengine.com

Alexandria Bay Fire Department Exhibit Space: 1423 AMT Children of Hope Exhibit Space: 2 www.amtchildrenofhope.com

Exhibit Spaces: 1426, 1428, 1430 www.theburnbox.com

C.A. Reed Epoxy Floors Exhibit Space: 1114 www.careed.com C.T. Male Associates, P.C. Exhibit Space: 611 www.ctmale.com

Arrow Bank Exhibit Space: 1327 www.arrowbank.com

Calgi Construction Co., Inc. Exhibit Space: 1332 www.calgiconstruction.com

Association of Fire Districts of the State of New York Exhibit Space: 403 www.afdsny.org

CET Fire Pumps Mfg., Inc. Exhibit Space: 1425 www.fire-pump.com

Barton & Loguidice Engineers & Architects Exhibit Space: 1321 www.bartonandloguidice.com

Emergency Services Insurance Program (ESIP) Exhibit Spaces: 600, 602 www.esip.com

Fire-EMS Safety Officers Association Exhibit Space: 964

EPR Fireworks Exhibit Space: 1411 www.eprfireworks.com

Firecom Exhibit Space: 301 www.firecom.com

ESO Solutions, Inc. Exhibit Space: 1323 www.eso.com

Firefighter Cancer Awareness Mentoring Exhibit Space: 4

Extrication Concepts Exhibit Spaces: 106, 108 www.extricationconceptsny.com

Firefighter One, LLC Exhibit Space: 1122 www.ff1.com

Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department Exhibit Space: 7 www.joinfcfrd.org

Firefighters Association of the State of New York (FASNY) Exhibit Spaces: 1118, 1120 www.fasny.com

Ferno Exhibit Space: 1209 www.ferno.com

Firematic Supply Co., Inc. Exhibit Spaces: 409, 509 www.firematic.com

Fire and Rescue Products Exhibit Space: 1030 www.firerps.com

TheFireStore/Witmer Public Safety Exhibit Space: 915 www.thefirestore.com

The Burn Box, LLC

Armor Tuff Fire House Flooring Exhibit Space: 1314 www.armortufftile.com

Bank of Greene County Exhibit Space: 834 www.tbogc.com

Fire Service Women of New York State, Inc. Exhibit Space: 1325 www.fswnys.org

CGR Exhibit Space: 1433 www.cgr.org Colden Enterprises Exhibit Space: 209 www.coldenfire.com CRACKYL Magazine Exhibit Space: 720 www.crackyl.com

Fire Districts of New York Mutual Insurance Co., Inc. Exhibit Spaces: 1026, 1028 www.fdmny.com

First Due Exhibit Space: 615 www.firstdue.com

Fire Innovations Exhibit Space: 1417 www.fireinnovations.com

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Exhibit Space: 427 www.fgft.com

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Fotokite Exhibit Space: 1324 www.fotokite.com

Hawill’s, Ltd. Exhibit Space: 1437 www.hawills.com

ImageTrend Exhibit Space: 714 www.imagetrend.com

Lexipol Exhibit Space: 603 www.lexipol.com

Garage Technologies, Inc. Exhibit Space: 931 www.withgarage.com

Hi-Tech Fire & Safety, Inc. Exhibit Spaces: 1227, 1229 www.hitechfireny.com

JBL Public Safety Group Exhibit Space: 8 www.psglearning.com

M&T Bank Exhibit Space: 1234 www.mtb.com

Garrison Fire & Rescue Corp.

Exhibit Space: 1309 www.garrisonfire.com

Hometown Firefighter Insurance Exhibit Space: 1 www.hometownfirefighters.com

Jerome Fire Equipment Exhibit Spaces: 1009, 1029 www.jeromefire.com

MES Life Safety Exhibit Space: 919 www.mesfire.com

KB Emblem Co., LLC Exhibit Space: 11 www.kbemblem.com

MicroMedic Exhibit Space: 1320 www.micromedic.net

Konstant Design Exhibit Spaces: 1231, 1233 www.konstantdesign.com

Mid-Atlantic Rescue Systems, Inc. Exhibit Space: 627 www.midatlanticrescue.com

GBC Fundraising Calendars Exhibit Space: 623 https://gbcfundraising.com Gettin’ Salty Apparel & Co. Exhibit Space: 537 www.gettinsaltyapparel.com H2M Architects + Engineers Exhibit Space: 504 www.h2m.com HAIX North America, Inc. Exhibit Space: 1414 www.haixusa.com Hang-Dry Exhibit Space: 3 www.hang-dry.com

Hormann Group of North America, Inc. Exhibit Space: 1415 www.hormann.us IamResponding Exhibit Space: 1431 www.iamresponding.com IBI Semper Training, Inc. Exhibit Space: 405 www.ibisempertraining.org ICommandBoard Exhibit Space: 1219 www.icommandboard.com

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Krown Corporate/Krown Rust Control Exhibit Space: 1027 www.krown.com

Mid-State Communications Exhibit Space: 9 www.midstatecomm.com

Kussmaul Electronics Co., Inc. Exhibit Space: 927 www.kussmaul.com

National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Exhibit Space: 5 www.firehero.org

National Grid Exhibit Space: 129 https://firstresponder.ngridsafety.com

National LOSAP HeroPlus Exhibit Space: 1019 www.goforanswers.com NBT Insurance Agency, LLC – VESO Life Exhibit Space: 1033 www.nbtinsurance.com New York Fire Book Store Exhibit Spaces: 15, 16 www.nysfirechiefs.com/bookstore

New York State Association of Fire Chiefs Exhibit Space: 14 www.nysfirechiefs.com New York State Association of Fire Chiefs Merchandise Area Exhibit Spaces: 17, 18, 19 New York State Association of Fire Safety Educators Exhibit Space: 13

New York State Department of Labor (PESH) Exhibit Space: 1328 https://dol.ny.gov/publicemployee-safety-health New York State Division of State EMS Exhibit Space: 1418

ODBMed Exhibit Space: 1421 OHD Exhibit Space: 500 www.ohdglobal.com Onspot of North America Exhibit Space: 401 www.onspot.com

Penflex by McNeil & Co. Exhibit Space: 604 www.penflexinc.com PERMA Exhibit Space: 1021 www.perma.org PH&S Products, LLC Exhibit Space: 1126 www.phs-products.com

New York State Office of Fire Prevention & Control Exhibit Spaces: 1215, 1217 www.dhses.ny.gov/ofpc

Otter Lake Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. Exhibit Spaces: 1235, 2001

New York State Office of Mental Health Exhibit Space: 300 www.omh.ny.gov

PAC Sign, Fixture & Media Systems Exhibit Space: 1025 www.pacsigns.com

Procusus, LLC Exhibit Space: 933 www.actavian.com

North Eastern Rescue Vehicles, Inc. Exhibit Space: 711 www.nervinc.com

Paratech, Inc. Exhibit Space: 1032 www.paratech.us

Quickest Thinkers in Comedy Exhibit Space: 1316 www.laughfast.com

Paul Davis Restoration Exhibit Space: 10 https://greaterrochester.pauldavis.com

Raynor Garage Doors Exhibit Spaces: 435, 436, 534 www.raynor.com

NUAIR Exhibit Space: 6 www.nuair.org

Powercall Sirens, LLC Exhibit Space: 527 https://powercallsirens.com

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RBC Wealth Management – The LOSAP Group Exhibit Space: 605 www.thelosapgroup.com

Sourcewell Exhibit Space: 303 www.sourcewell-mn.gov/publicsafety/fire-rescue

REP Fitness Exhibit Space: 911 www.repfitness.com

Squad 51 History & Education Project Exhibit Space: 103

Res-Q-Jack, Inc. Exhibit Space: 722 https://res-q-jack.com

Strategic Safety Dynamics, LLC Exhibit Spaces: 1134, 1135 www.ssdonline.us

River Valley Radio, Inc. Exhibit Space: 609 www.comtech2wayradio.com

Stryker Exhibit Space: 519

T-Mobile for Government Exhibit Space: 1221 www.t-mobile.com/t-priority

www.twintierfireandsafetyservices.com

Team Health Network Exhibit Space: 712 www.poweredliving.com Tele-Lite, Inc. Exhibit Space: 2000 www.tele-lite.com Terry Farrell Firefighters Fund Exhibit Space: 1128 www.terryfund.org

www.strykeremergencycare.com

Scherber USA Exhibit Space: 1422 www.scherberusa.com Servpro Team Skov Exhibit Space: 613 www.servpro.com/locations Sherman Air Services, LLC Exhibit Space: 111

SUNY Onondaga Community College Exhibit Space: 1326 www.sunyocc.edu Sutphen/Vander Molen Fire Apparatus Exhibit Space: 215 www.vm-fire.com

www.shermanairservicesllc.com

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Twin Tier Fire & Safety Services Exhibit Space: 1409

Tigris Shriners Exhibit Space: 424 www.tigrisshriners.com Top Rung Exhibit Space: 1124 www.toprungtesting.com Tunnel To Towers Foundation Exhibit Space: 1330 www.t2t.org

Tyler Technologies Exhibit Space: 1225 www.tylertech.com Uncommon USA Exhibit Space: 1333 www.uncommonflagpoles.com US Digital Designs by Honeywell Exhibit Space: 1432 www.stationalerting.com VCI Emergency Vehicle Specialists Exhibit Spaces: 709, 809 www.vciambulances.com Vector Solutions Exhibit Space: 710 www.vectorsolutions.com/fire Vengeant Apparatus Exhibit Space: 419 www.vengeantapparatus.com

VFIS Exhibit Space: 909 www.vfis.com W.S. Darley & Co. Exhibit Space: 819 www.darley.com Ward Apparatus Exhibit Spaces: 1317, 1319 www.wardapparatus.com Ward Diesel Exhibit Space: 1315 www.warddiesel.com Wendel Companies Exhibit Space: 1318 www.wendelcompanies.com Whelen Engineering Co., LLC Exhibit Space: 719 www.whelen.com

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Fire & EMS Education Programs Open to Conference Full Term Registrants, unless otherwise noted.

All classrooms are located at The Oncenter on the lower level. *Certified EMS providers can earn CMEs for attending denoted programs.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10 9:00 – 10:30 a.m.

1:00 – 2:30 p.m.

“A Conversation with Unified Command” Deputy Chief (Ret.) Paul Cousins, Syracuse Fire Department; Emergency Manager/Instructor Dale Currier; Senior EMS Rep (Ret.) John Morrissey, NYS DOH Bureau of EMS; Lt. Colonel David McBath, NYS Police; and County Administrator Michael Ponticiello, Cortland County Rooms 1-2

“In the Mouth of the Dragon: Fire Dynamics and the Cancer Risk on Today’s Fireground” Chief Frank Leeb, Fire Department City of New York (FDNY) Rooms 1-2

10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

“Lessons Learned in Leadership: From the Firehouse to the Fire Floor” Captain Douglas Mitchell, Fire Department City of New York (FDNY) Rooms 1-2

2:45 – 4:15 p.m.

“The Anatomy of a Collapse – How I Survived” EMT/Firefighter John McMaster, Baltimore City (MD) Fire Department Rooms 1-2

THURSDAY, JUNE 11 8:00 – 9:30 a.m.

9:30 – 11:00 a.m.

12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

“How Building Construction Guides Strategy and Tactics” Lieutenant Michael Scotto, Fire Department City of New York (FDNY) Rooms 1-2

“Follow the Leader, Lead the Followers: What Today’s Firefighters and Officers Need to Succeed” Deputy Chief (Ret.) Robert “Butch” Cobb, Jersey City (NJ) Fire Department Rooms 1-2

Keynote Address: “How to Lead from the Front – Using Strength, Intellect, Positivity, and Resilience” Chief of Training Michael Meyers, Fire Department City of New York The Oncenter Ballroom Open to all attendees.

Sponsored by VFIS

“Where’s My Water” Training Officer Tom Murphy, Pleasant Valley Fire Department Room 3 “Crisis Resiliency: Leadership When It Matters Most” Chief Robert Reardon, Duxbury (MA) Fire Department Room 4 “Beyond the Sirens – Rethinking Emergency Response” RM Senior Program Specialist David Snyder, McNeil and Company Room 5 “Simplifying the Difficult Airway”* Paramedic Supervisor Michael Kent, Montgomery County Sheriff ’s Office – EMS Division Room 6 16 new york state association of fire chiefs

“Big City Strategies and Tactics for Small Town Fire Departments” Past Division Chief Jeff Shupe, North Myrtle Beach (SC) Fire Department Room 3 “Human Trafficking Awareness for Fire Service and EMS Providers” Battalion Chief (Ret.) Paul Kearns, Teaneck (NJ) Fire Department Room 4 “Always On: Cybersecurity Essentials for the Modern Fire Service” Chaplain/Firefighter/Principal Technology Architect Catherine Ullman, Lancaster Fire Department/University at Buffalo Room 5 “Changing EMS One Teen at a Time”* Program Coordinator Rebekah Schrier, Dansville Ambulance Company Room 6

5:00 p.m.

“Roundtable Discussion with the Last Lions” Chief Vincent Dunn, Chief Frank Leeb, Chief John Norman, Chief Thomas Richardson, and Lieutenant Michael Scotto, Fire Department City of New York (FDNY) The Oncenter Ballroom Open to all attendees.

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FRIDAY, JUNE 12 8:30 – 10:00 a.m.

“The Value of Procedures” Lieutenant Michael Scotto, Fire Department City of New York (FDNY) Rooms 1-2 “Size Up Mastery: Making Better First-Five-Minute Decisions” Lieutenant Douglas Hexel, Schenectady Fire Department Room 3 “Making the Grab Without Grabbing a Line” Firefighter/Assigned Driver/Lead Instructor Josh Miller, City of New Haven (CT) Fire Service/Signal 73 Fire Training, LLC Room 4 “Whoa, I Am in Charge” Chief John “Chip” Bancroft, Plum Island Fire Department Room 5 “Legal Issues for EMS”* Attorney Kevin Mahoney, J.D., EMT, Mahoney Law Firm, PLLC Room 6

10:15 – 11:45 a.m.

“Hazard Identification and Prevention for the First Responder” Lieutenant John Lewis, Passaic (NJ) Fire Department Rooms 1-2

“Evidence-Based Fire Operations” Captain John Ceriello, Fire Department City of New York (FDNY) Room 3 “Trust in the Front Seat – Wisdom, Responsibility, Loyalty.

A Firefighter’s Perspective” Chauffer/Driver/Past Chief Joseph Wisz, Fire Department City of New York (FDNY)/East Farmingdale Volunteer Fire Company Room 4 “Short-Handed Firefighting” Past Chief/Coordinator of Education Mike Healy, Central Nyack Fire Dept./Rockland County and Firefighter/Instructor Jeff Daniels, Fire Department City of New York (FDNY)/Rockland County Room 5 “Falls, Fears, and Fragility: The EMT’s Guide to Geriatric Care”* Owner/Educator John MacMillan, Quality Rescue Services Training, LLC Room 6

“Stress First Aid (SFA): Supporting Fire Service Wellness Through the First Responder Center for Excellence (FRCE) Program” Firefighter/Commissioner/Health & Wellness Coordinator Jill Holland, Kauneonga Lake Fire Department/Sullivan County Division of Public Safety Room 3 “Rescue Business” Firefighter (Ret.) Al Benjamin, Fire Department City of New York (FDNY)/Family Tradition Respect, LLC Room 4 “Managing the Mayday” Deputy Chief Walter Lewis, Orlando (FL) International Airport Fire Rescue Room 5 “‘BSI, Scene Safety’ Doesn’t Cut It Anymore”* EMS Coordinator Mike McEvoy, Ph.D., RN, CCRN, NRP, Saratoga County Room 6

1:30 – 3:00 p.m.

“Beyond the Flames II: Firefighter Mental Health – Changing the Culture” Deputy Chief (Ret.) Robert “Butch” Cobb, Jersey City (NJ) Fire Department Rooms 1-2

SATURDAY, JUNE 13 9:30 – 11:00 a.m.

“Leading Among Your Peers in the Fire Department” Chief (Ret.) Tony Perez, Tampa (FL) Fire Department/Pasco County (FL) Fire Rescue Rooms 1-2 “Command and Control for Staff-Challenged Fire Departments” Deputy Chief (Ret.) Anthony Avillo, North Hudson (NJ) Regional Fire & Rescue Room 3 “Leadership Challenges of Small Fire Departments” Assistant Chief Scott DeNinno and Captain James McCredie, Johnstown Fire Department Room 4

“Firefighter Safety and Survival – Managing Risk on the Fireground” Lieutenant Tim Klett, Fire Department City of New York (FDNY) Room 5 “Great Fire Captain, Mediocre Medic Boss?”* Chief Paramedic/Chief Officer/Rescue Specialist (Ret.) William Hallinan, RN, MS, Spencerport Fire District/Monroe County and EMS Coordinator Mike McEvoy, Ph.D., RN, CCRN, NRP, Saratoga County Room 6

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Thank You Hands-On Training Sponsors 3M Scott Fire & Safety ◆ AMKUS ◆ Arctic Compressor ◆ Barnwell Trucking Ben Weitsman of Syracuse ◆ Bullard ◆ City of Cortland F.D. Dival Safety Equipment ◆ Emergency DECON Services ◆ Elkhart Brass Firematic Supply Co. ◆ First Out Rescue ◆ FLIR ◆ Extrication Concepts Holmatro ◆ Jerome Fire Equipment ◆ Kuriyama Fire Products Maguire Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Syracuse Marshall & Sterling Insurance ◆ MES ◆ Motorola ◆ Paratech ◆ Res-Q-Jack Sherman Air Services ◆ Seek ◆ Snap-tite Hose ◆ Streamlight ◆ Syracuse F.D. Tele-Lite ◆ TNT Rescue Tools ◆ Tempest Technology ◆ West Oneonta F.D.

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Thank You Sponsors 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

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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEW & RE ELECTED 2026 2027 NYSAFC OFFICERS CHIEF WILLIAM K. OWEN

PRESIDENT STITTVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT

CHIEF GEORGE P. JUNE DIRECTOR - EMS CATSKILL AMBULANCE SERVICE

CHIEF TIMOTHY E. BOEL

1ST VICE PRESIDENT CHIEF NICHOLAS EAST GREENBUSH FIRE DISTRICT #3 LUPARELLA III DIRECTOR CHIEF KENNETH M. ALMY RIVERHEAD FIRE DEPARTMENT 2ND VICE PRESIDENT SCOTIA FIRE DEPARTMENT CHIEF ANTHONY J. TRIPP DIRECTOR GLEN COVE FIRE DEPARTMENT

THANK YOU! RICHARD L. LYMAN PAST PRESIDENT

Frank C. Trotta CEO/President

Tim Edwards

COO/Executive Editor

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Long Island Editor

Barbara Connolly Vice President National Sales

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