F.I.R.E. - Fire Industry, Rescue, & EMS Expo

NYSAFC 108th Annual Conference
Event Dates
2015-06-17 - 2015-06-20
Exhibitors
160
Attendees
14000
Event contact title
Exhibitor Inquiries:
Event contact first name
Janet
Event contact last name
Williams
Email
fire@naylor.com
Event contact telephone number
(703) 259-6120
Description

Exhibits, fire education programs, EMS CEU workshops, hands-on training, networking opportunities… experience it all at the Turning Stone. Join fellow emergency service leaders from across the Northeast for the New York State Association of Fire Chiefs 109th Annual Conference & FIRE 2015 Expo, the Northeast’s premier emergency services conference, expo, and training event.

This event features over 300 exhibitors displaying the latest apparatus, tools, equipment, and services available to purchase or order, 10 diverse and intensive Hands-On Training programs conducted by some of the country’s most seasoned fire service instructors, over 35 fire and EMS classroom educational programs presented by nationally renowned lecturers, and networking opportunities with the over 12,000 fire, rescue, and EMS leaders that attend annually.

NYSAFC is pleased to announce that beginning in 2015, the Eastern Division of the International Association of Fire Chiefs (EDIAFC) will hold its annual conference in conjunction with the NYSAFC Annual Conference & FIRE Expo at Turning Stone for the next three years. EDIAFC members from Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and the District of Columbia will have the opportunity to attend FIRE Expo exhibits and educational programs, as well as participate in the EDIAFC annual meeting, banquet, and special programs.

Conference Full Term and One Day Tickets are available to purchase in advance or on-site. Or, get free One Day Tickets for entry to the exhibits from FIRE 2015 exhibitors!

Turning Stone Resort is an exciting and modern venue centrally located in Oneida County, just off the NYS Thruway (I-90) Exit 33. Turning Stone boasts of state-of-the-art conference and exhibit facilities, a variety of restaurants and nightclubs, PGA quality golf courses, on-site entertainment, spa, shops, gaming, and a RV park. There are also many activities in the region for families to enjoy.

For those registering for the EDIAFC 88th Annual Conference, download the registration form below or click here for complete program details from the IAFC Eastern Division.

Partner Voices
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