PROGRAM GUIDE
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
PUBLISHED BY
Frank C. Trotta - Publisher
Tim Edwards - Executive Editor
Barbara Connolly - Vice President National Sales
Patti Niebling - Special Projects Coordinator
Gregory Jones - Art Director
Schedule of Events
*Special registration required for denoted programs.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Hands-On Training* @ Syracuse F.D. Training Center
8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Codes Training* @ The Oncenter Rooms 7-8 (lower level)
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Fire District Administrators’ Training Series: NYS Fire Commissioner Training* @ The Oncenter Rooms C-E (main 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.
Hands-On Training* @ Syracuse F.D. Training Center
8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Codes Training* @ The Oncenter Rooms 7-8 (lower level)
8:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Fire District Administrators’ Training Series: Command Decision-Making – The Legal Considerations and Consequences* @ The Oncenter Rooms C-E (main level)
8:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Fire & EMS Education Programs (Full Term Registrants Only) @ The Oncenter Rooms 1-6 (lower level)
FRIDAY, JUNE 12
7:00 a.m.
NYSAFC FIRE 2026 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb & Walk Check-In & On-Site Registration @ Upstate Medical Arena at The Oncenter War Memorial
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
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Exhibit Hours @ The Oncenter
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Annual Conference General Session @ The Oncenter Ballroom (lower level)
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Association Business Meeting @ The Oncenter Ballroom
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Memorial Service @ The Oncenter Ballroom
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Keynote Address: “How to Lead from the Front” by Chief of Training Michael Meyers (FDNY) @ The Oncenter Ballroom Sponsored by VFIS
1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Exhibit Hours @ The Oncenter
2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
NYS Fire Coordinators Meeting @ Marriott Syracuse Downtown Cayuga Room
3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Happy Hour @ The Oncenter Main Lobby (upper level) and on the exhibit floor
5:00 p.m.
Roundtable Discussion with the Last Lions @ The Oncenter Ballroom (lower level)
8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Fire & EMS Education Programs (Full Term Registrants Only) @ The Oncenter Rooms 1-6 (lower level)
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Exhibit Hours @ The Oncenter
11:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Career Chiefs & Officers Luncheon* @ The Oncenter Rooms C-E (main level)
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
NYS Fire Marshals & Inspectors Meeting @ The Oncenter Room 7 (lower level)
2:00 p.m.
Volunteer Chiefs Roundtable Discussion @ The Oncenter Rooms C-E (main level)
5:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Block Party @ Marriott Syracuse Downtown (South Warren Street)
9:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Fire & EMS Education Programs (Full Term Registrants Only) @ The Oncenter Rooms 1-6 (lower level)
4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Installation Ceremony @ Marriott Syracuse Downtown Persian Terrace
Special Events & Programs
Hands-On Training
Wednesday, June 10 –
Friday, June 12
@ Syracuse F.D. Training Center
Special registration required. NYSAFC brings together hundreds of firefighters from across the Northeast to train together and learn with our seasoned instructors. This year's high-intensity courses are Advanced Thermal Imaging Camera Ops, Advanced Vehicle Extrication, Fire Behavior On the Inside, Firefighter Rescue: Do You Have What It Takes?, First-In Officers’ Responsibilities, Hoarder Fires, and Initial Attack: First-Due Company Operations.
Keynote Address: “How to Lead from the Front –Using Strength, Intellect, Positivity, and Resilience”
Chief of Training
Michael Meyers (FDNY)
Thursday, June 11 – 12:00 p.m. @ The Oncenter Ballroom
Open to all attendees.
Michael Meyers is a 34-year veteran of the FDNY, currently serving as chief of training for both fire and EMS operations, and as the head of the Incident Management Team.
Sponsored by
Roundtable Discussion with the Last Lions
Thursday, June 11 – 5:00 p.m. @ The Oncenter Ballroom
Open to all attendees.
FDNY legends Chiefs Vincent Dunn, Frank Leeb, John 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.
NYSAFC FIRE 2026 9/11
Memorial Stair Climb & Walk
Friday, June 12 – 7:00 a.m. (Check-In & On-Site Registration) – 8:00 a.m. (Climb Begins) @ Upstate Medical Arena at The Oncenter War Memorial (adjacent to the exhibit hall) Special registration required. Open to all attendees. Join us as we honor the FDNY members who made the ultimate sacrifice on September 11th at this special event to benefit the FDNY Counseling Services Unit and 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).
Volunteer Chiefs Roundtable
Friday, June 12 – 2:00 p.m. @ The Oncenter Rooms C-E
*Open to all attendees.
Personnel of all ranks are encouraged to join in this conversation on current issues, policies, procedures, and other hot topics in the volunteer fire service, including the proposed nominal compensation legislation. Gain fresh perspectives, ask questions, and share ideas with chiefs from across the state.
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 connect with other conference attendees at our annual celebration! Food, refreshments, and adult beverages will be available. Rain or shine!
Exhibitors & Map
As of May 26, 2026
1-800 Board Up
Exhibit Space: 1023 www.belfor.com
1st Responder News
Exhibit Space: 502 www.1rbn.com
3B Scientific
Exhibit Space: 1416 www.3bscientific.com
Access Compliance
Exhibit Space: 1334 www.accesscompliance.net
Air Cleaning Systems, Inc.
Exhibit Spaces: 1015, 1017 www.acleansystem.com
Alexandria Bay Fire Department
Exhibit Space: 1423
AMT Children of Hope
Exhibit Space: 2 www.amtchildrenofhope.com
Armor Tuff Fire House
Flooring
Exhibit Space: 1314 www.armortufftile.com
Arrow Bank
Exhibit Space: 1327 www.arrowbank.com
Association of Fire Districts of the State of New York
Exhibit Space: 403 www.afdsny.org
Bank of Greene County
Exhibit Space: 834 www.tbogc.com
Barton & Loguidice Engineers & Architects
Exhibit Space: 1321 www.bartonandloguidice.com
Bassett Healthworks
Exhibit Space: 1031 www.bassetthealthworks.org
Believe 271 Foundation, Inc.
Exhibit Space: 12 www.believe271.com
Box 31 Leather
Exhibit Spaces: 501, 503, 505 www.box31leather.com
Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus
Exhibit Space: 708 www.firetruckmall.com
Brycer
Exhibit Space: 1223 www.thecomplianceengine.com
The Burn Box, LLC
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
Calgi Construction Co., Inc.
Exhibit Space: 1332 www.calgiconstruction.com
CET Fire Pumps Mfg., Inc.
Exhibit Space: 1425 www.fire-pump.com
CGR
Exhibit Space: 1433 www.cgr.org
Colden Enterprises
Exhibit Space: 209 www.coldenfire.com
CRACKYL Magazine
Exhibit Space: 720 www.crackyl.com
Denotes Sustaining Members
Darkhorse Emergency
Exhibit Space: 621 www.darkhorseemergency.com
Dival Safety Equipment, Inc.
Exhibit Spaces: 619, 718 www.divalsafety.com
E-One/Premier Fire Apparatus, Inc.
Exhibit Spaces: 727, 827, 929 www.premierfireapp.com/eonepage
Emergency Services Insurance Program (ESIP)
Exhibit Spaces: 600, 602 www.esip.com
EPR Fireworks
Exhibit Space: 1411 www.eprfireworks.com
ESO Solutions, Inc.
Exhibit Space: 1323 www.eso.com
Extrication Concepts
Exhibit Spaces: 106, 108 www.extricationconceptsny.com
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department
Exhibit Space: 7 www.joinfcfrd.org
Ferno
Exhibit Space: 1209 www.ferno.com
Fire and Rescue Products
Exhibit Space: 1030 www.firerps.com
Fire Districts of New York Mutual Insurance Co., Inc. Exhibit Spaces: 1026, 1028 www.fdmny.com
Fire Innovations
Exhibit Space: 1417 www.fireinnovations.com
Fire News, Inc.
Exhibit Spaces: 1130, 1132 www.firenews.com
Fire Service Safety Testing, Inc. Exhibit Space: 1420 www.testladders.com
Fire Service Women of New York State, Inc. Exhibit Space: 1325 www.fswnys.org
Fire-EMS Safety Officers Association
Exhibit Space: 964
Firecom
Exhibit Space: 301 www.firecom.com
Firefighter Cancer Awareness Mentoring Exhibit Space: 4
Firefighter One, LLC
Exhibit Space: 1122 www.ff1.com
Firefighters Association of the State of New York (FASNY) Exhibit Spaces: 1118, 1120 www.fasny.com
Firematic Supply Co., Inc. Exhibit Spaces: 409, 509 www.firematic.com
TheFireStore/Witmer Public Safety
Exhibit Space: 915 www.thefirestore.com
First Due Exhibit Space: 615 www.firstdue.com
Fort Garry Fire Trucks
Exhibit Space: 427 www.fgft.com
Fotokite
Exhibit Space: 1324 www.fotokite.com
Garage Technologies, Inc.
Exhibit Space: 931 www.withgarage.com
Garrison Fire & Rescue Corp.
Exhibit Space: 1309 www.garrisonfire.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
Hawill’s, Ltd.
Exhibit Space: 1437 www.hawills.com
Hi-Tech Fire & Safety, Inc.
Exhibit Spaces: 1227, 1229 www.hitechfireny.com
Hometown Firefighter Insurance Exhibit Space: 1 www.hometownfirefighters.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
ImageTrend
Exhibit Space: 714 www.imagetrend.com
JBL Public Safety Group
Exhibit Space: 8 www.psglearning.com
Jerome Fire Equipment Exhibit Spaces: 1009, 1029 www.jeromefire.com
KB Emblem Co., LLC
Exhibit Space: 11 www.kbemblem.com
Konstant Design Exhibit Spaces: 1231, 1233 www.konstantdesign.com
Krown Corporate/Krown Rust Control Exhibit Space: 1027 www.krown.com
Kussmaul Electronics Co., Inc.
Exhibit Space: 927 www.kussmaul.com
Lexipol
Exhibit Space: 603 www.lexipol.com
M&T Bank
Exhibit Space: 1234 www.mtb.com
MES Life Safety
Exhibit Space: 919 www.mesfire.com
MicroMedic Exhibit Space: 1320 www.micromedic.net
Mid-Atlantic Rescue Systems, Inc.
Exhibit Space: 627 www.midatlanticrescue.com
Mid-State Communications
Exhibit Space: 9 www.midstatecomm.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
New York State Office of Fire Prevention & Control
Exhibit Spaces: 1215, 1217 www.dhses.ny.gov/ofpc
New York State Office of Mental Health
Exhibit Space: 300 www.omh.ny.gov
North Eastern Rescue Vehicles, Inc.
Exhibit Space: 711 www.nervinc.com
NUAIR
Exhibit Space: 6 www.nuair.org
ODBMed Exhibit Space: 1421
OHD
Exhibit Space: 500 www.ohdglobal.com
Onspot of North America Exhibit Space: 401 www.onspot.com
Otter Lake Volunteer Fire Department, Inc Exhibit Spaces: 1235, 2001
PAC Sign, Fixture & Media Systems Exhibit Space: 1025 www.pacsigns.com
Paratech, Inc.
Exhibit Space: 1032 www.paratech.us
Paul Davis Restoration
Exhibit Space: 10 https://greaterrochester.pauldavis.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
Powercall Sirens, LLC
Exhibit Space: 527 https://powercallsirens.com
Procusus, LLC
Exhibit Space: 933 www.actavian.com
Quickest Thinkers in Comedy Exhibit Space: 1316 www.laughfast.com
Raynor Garage Doors
Exhibit Spaces: 435, 436, 534 www.raynor.com
RBC Wealth Management –
The LOSAP Group
Exhibit Space: 605 www.thelosapgroup.com
REP Fitness
Exhibit Space: 911 www.repfitness.com
Res-Q-Jack, Inc.
Exhibit Space: 722 https://res-q-jack.com
River Valley Radio, Inc.
Exhibit Space: 609 www.comtech2wayradio.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 www.shermanairservicesllc.com
Sourcewell
Exhibit Space: 303 www.sourcewell-mn.gov/publicsafety/fire-rescue
Squad 51 History & Education Project
Exhibit Space: 103
Strategic Safety Dynamics, LLC
Exhibit Spaces: 1134, 1135 www.ssdonline.us
Stryker
Exhibit Space: 519 www.strykeremergencycare.com
SUNY Onondaga
Community College
Exhibit Space: 1326 www.sunyocc.edu
Sutphen/Vander Molen
Fire Apparatus
Exhibit Space: 215 www.vm-fire.com
T-Mobile for Government
Exhibit Space: 1221 www.t-mobile.com/t-priority
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
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
Twin Tier Fire & Safety
Services
Exhibit Space: 1409 www.twintierfireandsafetyservices.com
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
Exhibit Area
Exhibit Area
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.
“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
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
THURSDAY, JUNE 11
8:00 – 9:30 a.m.
“How Building Construction Guides Strategy and Tactics”
Lieutenant Michael Scotto, Fire Department City of New York (FDNY) Rooms 1-2
“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
1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
“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
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
9:30 – 11:00 a.m.
“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
“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
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
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
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.
Scan for Class Descriptions
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
SATURDAY, JUNE 13
9:30 – 11:00 a.m.
“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
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
“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
“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
“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
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.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEW & RE ELECTED 2026 2027
NYSAFC OFFICERS
CHIEF WILLIAM K. OWEN PRESIDENT STITTVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT
CHIEF TIMOTHY E. BOEL
1ST VICE PRESIDENT EAST GREENBUSH FIRE DISTRICT #3
CHIEF KENNETH M. ALMY 2ND VICE PRESIDENT SCOTIA FIRE DEPARTMENT
CHIEF GEORGE P. JUNE DIRECTOR - EMS CATSKILL AMBULANCE SERVICE
CHIEF NICHOLAS LUPARELLA III DIRECTOR RIVERHEAD FIRE DEPARTMENT
CHIEF ANTHONY J. TRIPP DIRECTOR GLEN COVE FIRE DEPARTMENT
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