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5th Annual Youth in the Fire Service Training 

For Rams, Juniors & Explorers

Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 7:30am to 5:00pm

at the St. Lawrence County Fire Training Center in West Potsdam

The St. Lawrence County Fire Chiefs Association (SLCFCA); Firefighters Association of the State of New York (FASNY); and Northern New York Volunteer Firemen’s Association (NNYVFA) will be hosting their 6th Annual Youth in the Fire Service Day on Saturday, August 22nd. This event is put on to give Junior Firefighters, RAMs, and Explorers, hands-on experience. The event is meant to continue their interest in being firefighters and provide important hands-on training. 

Schedule for the 2026 Youth in the Fire Service Day:

• 7:30am: Registration/Breakfast 
• 8:30am: Introductions
• 9:00am: Map Compass Orienteering Stephen Ellis, NYS Forest Ranger 
• 10:00am: Advancing Line to Targets Nick Rolley, Tupper Lake FD
• 11:00am: Taser/Drone Demonstration Adam Clark, Canton PD
• 12:00pm: Lunch (provided) 
• 1:00pm: TIMS Training w/UCV1 Rick Rusaw, SLC Em. Svcs. 
• 2:00pm: Extrication Training w/Rescue Erik Johnson, Canton FD 
• 4:00pm: Waterball 

Please register here.  Please note that all youth must have a sponsor with them all day at the Youth Day and bring a signed waiver form (accessible via a link on the registration form.)  Thank you! 

If you have questions, please contact Karin Blackburn.

Email:  karinblackburn188@gmail.com or phone:  315-854-4971.