2026 FDNY High Rise Symposium

Join FDNY’s 2026 High Rise Symposium in NYC—3 days of top fire safety tactics, tech, strategy & expert insights. Don’t miss it! The FDNY and the FDNY Foundation proudly invite fire service and fire & life safety professionals to attend the 2026 FDNY High Rise Symposium (HRS) — a premier three-day educational event held in New York City, the High-Rise Capital of the World. Designed for Firefighters, Company and Chief Officers, Private Sector Fire & Life Safety Professionals, Property Management, Code Consultants, Fire & Life Safety Directors, and Building Engineering and Maintenance Personnel, the symposium offers advanced operational insight, real-world application, and direct engagement with leaders in high-rise firefighting and life safety For general information, email: [email protected]. Host Hotel Information: New Yorker by Lotte Hotels 481 8th Avenue (at 34th Street)New York, NY 10001 Link to book hotel rooms: https://newyorkerhotel.book.pegsbe.com/promo?offerCode=10222026FD&hotel=NYCNYR Day 1 - Oct 23 - Jacob Javits Center - lectures followed by networking reception Day 2 - Oct 24 - Jacob Javits Center and Hudson Yards - site visits at both locations followed by a round table discussion with subject matter experts Day 3 - Oct 25 - FDNY Training Academy – “The Rock” - guided tour of the facility along with breakout sessions DAY 1 – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23 - Jacob Javits Center A full day of expert-led lectures and case studies focused on high-rise operations and emerging challenges, including: • Fire Operations & First-Due Tactics • Fire & Life Safety Systems • Building Systems & Fire Command Centers • Buildings Under Construction • Fire Codes & Compliance • Terrorism Considerations • Energy Storage Systems • High-Rise Hotels • Mass Timber Construction • Cruise Ship Fires — “High Rise on the Sea” The day concludes with a networking reception at the Javits Center — an opportunity to connect directly with presenters and fellow professionals. DAY 2 – SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 - Jacob Javits Center & Hudson Yards Campus Experience two premier high-rise facilities through guided site visits. Participants will rotate through operational stations at both locations featuring: • Energy storage systems • Fire command centers • Fire pumps • Elevator systems • Building safety infrastructure FDNY personnel and building professionals will provide operational insight from both emergency response and facility management perspectives. The day concludes with a roundtable discussion at the Jacob Javits Center with subject matter experts, providing an open forum for questions, operational dialogue, and shared best practices. DAY 3 – SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25 - FDNY Training Academy "The Rock" The final day will be held at the FDNY Training Academy, known as “The Rock.” The program includes: • Guided tours of the facility • An overview of first-due operations at a high-rise fire • Three-hour afternoon breakout sessions (choose when you register) including Command and Control, Wind-Impacted Fires, Green Energy, Mental Performance, Chauffeur Training School, Elevator Operations, Special Operations, Roof Rope Rescue, Engine Operations, and Truck Company Operations • Note: Roof Rope, Engine Ops, and Truck Ops require PPE. Transportation will be provided via bus from a designated meeting location to “The Rock” and returning to Manhattan.