Fire Safety Educator of the Year
The Firemen’s Association of the State of New York presents an award to a volunteer firefighter in recognition of his or her exceptional efforts in presenting fire prevention and safety education to the residents of the State of New York. The award is presented annually to a New York State volunteer firefighter for his or her commitment in the field of fire prevention and life safety education. Presentation of the award will be made at a local ceremony.
Current Award Recipient
Chief Richard D. Tarello, South Farmingdale Fire Department
Past Award Recipients
| Year | Name | Fire Dept. |
| 2005 | Glenn Sickles | Scottsville Fire Department |
| 2006 | Jeffrey S. Burkhart | Oriskany Independent Fire and Hose Company |
| 2007 | Donald P. Dalrymple | Valois, Logan & Hector Fire Company, Inc |
| 2008 | David Bowen | Vischer Ferry Volunteer Fire Company |
| 2009 | Brian Niggli | Penfield Fire Company |
| 2010 | Kenneth Clair, Jr. | Brewster Fire Department |