2026 FDNY High Rise Symposium

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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.

Date: October 23-25, 2026
Registration: Day 1 Only – $225 | Full 3-Day Package – $600

For general information, email: hrs@fdnypro.org.

Host Hotel

New Yorker by Lotte Hotels
481 8th Avenue (at 34th Street)
New York, NY 10001

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 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 breakout sessions
  (pre-registration required)
• Breakout topics will include:
  • Engine Operations
  • Truck Operations
  • Command and Control
  • Wind-Impacted Fires
  • And additional specialized topics

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