Lewis County Fire training

09/02/2026

RIT Team

Monday, August 31st at Castorland Fire Station, these firefighters from Lewis and Jefferson Counties were presented with their RIT Team training completion certificates.

If you’d like to become part of this team please contact us at Lewis County Emergency Management for the details.

08/24/2026

Fire Police Class

Starts: 9/21 @ 18:30
5 evenings & 1 Saturday to complete this class.

Hosted at Constableville Fire Station

You must register in Acadis to take this class. Please get with your Fire Chief or Training Officer.

08/24/2026

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
SFI for Lewis County, NY

NEW YORK STATE Homeland Security
and Emergency Services Office of Fire Prevention and Control

August 17, 2026

The Office of Fire Prevention and Control (OFPC) is currently interviewing for the position of State Fire Instructor for the Fire Training and Education Branch in Lewis County. State Fire Instructors are fee-based at-will employees who serve at the pleasure of the State Fire Administrator of the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, Office of Fire Prevention and Control and responsible for providing training throughout the State of New York.

Duties
• Perform as the lead instructor for OFPC training courses
• Work as an additional instructor for OFPC training courses
• Complete all administrative paperwork pertaining to course administration, pay, travel reimbursement and issued equipment in a timely fashion
• Utilize DHSES email account for written communication with supervisor
• Perform any skills associated with assignment of OFPC course curriculum
• Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus when applicable
• Attend instructor authorizations, instructor development programs annually.
• Attended mandatory training programs through the Learning Management System (LMS) annually, including two virtual live training programs.
• Maintain all State issued equipment
• Work a minimum of 175 hours annually in the assigned area.
• Have the ability to work nights, weekends and consistent schedules.

Minimum Qualifications (As written in Executive Law 156(6) Part 438.3 and NYCRR Part 426.4)
• Firefighter 1: or Firefighting Essentials and Initial Fire Attack and Hazardous Materials Operations; or Basic Firefighter and Intermediate Firefighter and Hazardous Materials Operations: or Firefighter I National Certification
• Apparatus Operator - Pump; or Truck Company Operations; or Pump Operator; or Ladder Company Operations; or Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator National Certification
• Introduction to Fire Officer; or Fire Officer I; or Fire Department Management and Operations; or Preparing for Command; or Fire Officer I National Certification
• Fire Service Instructor I; or Training Officer Workshop I and II; or Educational Methodology; or Fire Instructor I National Certification
• Possess the physical ability and dexterity to perform all tasks associated with assignment
• Show proof of medical clearance (OSHA 1910.134) to perform all tasks associated with assignment prior to hire date or OFPC will provide medical clearance appointment and fit testing as required.
• Possess the ability to pass a background check

How to Apply
Please submit your resume and letter of intent to Fire Protection Specialist (FPS) George Massarotti no later than close of business on Monday August 31, 2026. If you have any questions, please contact FPS George Massarotti via email at [email protected] or by phone at 315-901-1528.

08/17/2026

As of 8/17/26 there’s 11 seats open for this IFO class.

Please get your members enrolled soon!

IFO/SCBA class
Starts Sept 1, 2026
Hosted at: Lowville Fire & Lewis County Fire Training Tower

Registration is now open in Acadis to get signed up.

08/10/2026

Port Leyden Fire will be having a vender come in to show/demonstrate/share information about the HEN nozzles on August 26th at 6pm. Held at JS Koster Hose Fire Station, 3387 Douglas St, Port Leyden, NY 13433

Anyone wishing to join us is more than welcome. There will also be a representative from Colden as well to speak with anyone that may be interested or have questions.

Port Leyden is limited to only 1 Engine so if you wish to bring a truck, please feel free to. Hope to see you all there.

Questions: Please contact Fire Chief Trevor Samson

07/29/2026

EVOC begins Tuesday 8/4
**Still 6 open seats as of 7/30/26 @ 11:00am

Apparutus Operator-EVOC class
🚑🚒**UPDATED SCHEDULE**🚒🚑
Where: Lowville Fire Station

When: Starts August 4, 2026

Please register in Acadis.

07/29/2026

Ice Cold Water Rescue Tech Class
January 16-17, 2027
Hosted at 3-G Fire Station

Registration is open in Acadis to get signed up.

07/29/2026

IFO/SCBA class
Starts Sept 1, 2026
Hosted at: Lowville Fire & Lewis County Fire Training Tower

Registration is now open in Acadis to get signed up.

07/24/2026

The public comment period will be open from 7/22/2026 to 9/21/2026.

Click the link below for complete information and direct links to comment.

The New York State Department of Health, Division of State EMS is pleased to announce the release of proposed regulations for Community Paramedicine in New York State. To view the proposed regulations please visit:https://dos.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2026/07/072226.pdf The proposed regulations...

07/20/2026

https://www.fdrhpo.org/post/new-york-state-ems-protocol-updates-are-now-available-online

New York State EMS Protocol Updates are Now Available Online

The New York State Collaborative EMS Protocols and Statewide BLS Protocols have been updated and are now available on the Department's website. The protocol updates will go into effect on September 1st, 2026.

The updated protocols, along with the accompanying change log outlining key revisions, can be accessed at:

https://www.health.ny.gov/professionals/ems/protocol.htm

We encourage all EMS agencies, Medical Directors, educators, and EMS clinicians to review both the updated protocols and the change log to become familiar with the revisions. Agencies should begin planning for the implementation of the updated protocols, effective date of September 1, 2026.

Thank you for your continued commitment to providing high-quality pre-hospital care across New York State.

Please note that the proposed spinal restriction protocol changes were NOT included in the protocol updates due to recommendations made by the State Trauma Advisory Council that require the protocol to go back to the SEMAC for review and approval.
The documents will be added to the September agenda.

The New York State Collaborative EMS Protocols and Statewide BLS Protocols have been updated and are now available on the Department's website. The protocol updates will go into effect on September 1st, 2026.The updated protocols, along with the accompanying change log outlining key revisions, can b...