2026 FDNY High Rise Symposium

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].

New Yorker by Lotte Hotels

481 8th Avenue (at 34th Street)New York, NY 10001

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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

Transportation will be provided via bus from a designated meeting location to “The Rock” and returning to Manhattan.

Info: 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 and 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.

Info: 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 and 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.

Info: 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 and three-hour afternoon breakout sessions (required when you register). Breakout topics include 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.
Transportation will be provided via bus from a designated meeting location to “The Rock” and returning to Manhattan.

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