Upcoming Events

March 6-8, 2026

The symposium is designed to address the daily risks firefighters and other emergency services personnel encounter. This symposium is tailored to firefighters and other emergency responders who have established health, wellness, and safety programs or those who have the authority and responsibility to design such programs. The goal of the symposium is to enhance health, wellness, and safety knowledge among emergency responders in the state and empower them to implement improvements for the well-being of their colleagues. The symposium will provide actionable insights to help all levels of fire service personnel make their agencies healthier and safer. Register today

NATIONAL FIRE ACADEMY- EMMITSBURG, MARYLAND

March 20-22, 2026

The New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control (OFPC) is proud to announce the 37th Annual New York State Weekend at the National Fire Academy (NFA). Registration deadline extended to February 2, 2026

Course Offerings

Executive Skills Series: Exercising Leadership Ethically

Shaping the Future

Fire Investigation: Fire as a Weapon

New Fire Chief: Challenging Issues

Wildland Urban Interface: Strengthening Communities for a Fire -Adapted Future (Pilot Course)

March 28 - 29, 2026

The objectives of the leadership forum are to provide Technical Rescue Team leaders with information to assist in the development & sustainment of technical rescue teams, provide an opportunity for networking and information sharing with other team leaders, and to develop connections between team leaders and OFPC.  Information will be provided on Technical Rescue Team Accreditation program, Technical Rescue Grants, Technical Rescue Training programs, The NYS Statewide Fire Mutual aid and Mobilization plan, Planning for Technical rescue incidents, and other technical rescue concerns. Register today!

Two In Service Training opportunities for Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Teams at the State Preparedness Training Center in Oriskany, NY. Register today! April 22-23, 2026 or April 25-26, 2026

05/28/2026 - 05/31/2026

The conference is open to all responders and includes lectures and practical skill sessions in a variety of subjects including rope, confined space, structural collapse, water, vehicle, machinery and trench rescue as well as incident & team management training. Registration opens on 2/27/2026.

The conference is now accepting proposals for presentations. If you are interested in being a presenter, download and submit completed Request for Presenters form. 

Disability Awareness for the Fire Service provides emergency responders with essential foundational knowledge of several types of disabilities including Autism, Physical Disabilities, Traumatic Brain Injury, and Developmental Disabilities. This program is designed to offer basic tips to responder to make their interactions with individuals with disabilities as safe and effective as possible, while considering the specific needs of the individual encountered and how to best support them.

THIS COURSE IS NOW AVAILABLE TO BE TAKEN VIRTUALLY ON THE LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - SEE FLYER BELOW.