Fire and Emergency Services Health, Wellness, and Safety Symposium

March 7 - March 9, 2025

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!

 

New York State Weekend at the National Fire Academy

March 21 - 23

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).

2025 Tech Rescue Conference

May 29 - June 1, 2025

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. This conference takes place at the State Preparedness Center in Oriskany, NY.

Disability Awareness for the Fire Service

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.

Firefighter Contamination Reduction and Cancer Prevention Course

Dates and registration on upcoming Firefighter Contamination Reduction and Cancer Prevention Courses are available here.