The Bureaus of the Office of Fire Prevention and Control

• Arson
• Fire Services
• Fire Prevention
• HazMat
• Special Services
• Academy of Fire Science

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Administers NYS Minimum Training Standards for Firefighters and Code Enforcement Personnel, conducts Candidate Physical Ability Testing Program.
• Conducts over 1,400 Basic and Advanced Firefighter Training classes in over 55 counties using 310 Part-time State Fire Instructors.
• Driver/operator training.
• Administers the State Fire Mobilization and Mutual Aid Plan.
• On-scene technical assistance and routine liaison with county and local fire service officials.

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News and Announcements

Silo Fire Information

Given the recent event of a silo fire and the tragic loss of Assistant Chief Garrett Loomis of the Sackets Harbor Fire Department in Jefferson County, OFPC is posting resource material on agricultural silo fires to assist fire departments when making decisions regarding strategies and tactics when confronted with a fire in a silo. Continue to additional information and resources.

Out of State Training

Chapter 236 of the Laws of 2006 requires each fire department in New York State to report attendance of firefighters at out-of-state training schools to the Office of Fire Prevention and Control. This law is effective on October 24, 2006.

• More information on these laws is available in pdf format
• Download the "Report of Out-of-State Fire Training"form
  ***Please note: You can fill in the above form electronically, but you must print and mail the form, along with documentation, as described in the instructions at the bottom of the form

Identification of Buildings Utilizing Truss Type Construction

Firefighters, Do You Recognize this Symbol? This icon is an example of a Truss Identification Sign, and we urge to read this potentially life saving information, please .

Downloadable Forms

Firefighter In-Service Training Program - Part 426.7
This form will be fillable electronically as soon as possible. Please check back for the updated version that you can fill in electronically and print.

Firefighter In-Service Training Program Form
This form will be fillable electronically as soon as possible. Please check back for the updated version that you can fill in electronically and print.

Report of Out-of-State Fire Training
This form is a fillable pdf.

Additional Resources.

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