The following is a listing of where FASNY news stories have been featured.
Members of the media with questions regarding FASNY or the volunteer fire service can e-mail us at: media@fasny.com.
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November 6, 2009 - Times Union
New chief at Firemen's Home
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November 1, 2009 - Times Union
On the move
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October 31, 2009 - The Daily Star
Avoid scares on Halloween
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October 31, 2009 - Capital 9 News
Turning clocks means checking smoke detectors
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October 31, 2009 - News 10 Now
Firefighters remind people to check smoke detectors
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October 30, 2009 - Daily Gazette
Corinth native named head of Firemen's Home
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October 30 2009 - Press & Sun-Bulletin
Firefighters: Time to change smoke detector batteries
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October 28, 2009 - The Post Standard
East Syracuse firefighters giving away smoke detector
batteries Saturday
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October 23, 2009 - WSTM-TV
"Change Your Clocks & Your Smoke Detector Batteries!”
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October 22, 2009 - WIVB-TV
"Change Your Clocks & Your Smoke Detector Batteries!”
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Additional smoke detector reminder coverage (TV)
Smoke detector reminder coverage (Radio)
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October 8, 2009 - Press Republican
Fire Officials Pushing Candle Safety
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October 7, 2009 - Journal Albany Bureau
State honors Nyack firefighter killed in '26
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October 7, 2009 - The Online Leader
Fallen firefighters remembered
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October 7, 2009 - Stargazette.com & Ithacajournal.com
Chemung County firefighter honored at state memorial
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October 6, 2009 - The Saratogian
12 honored, added to state Firefighters Memorial
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October 6, 2009 - WSYR-TV
NY honors two CNY firefighters who died decades ago
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October 6, 2009 - News 10 - Albany, NY
Capital Region firefighters honored after dying in the line of duty
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October 2, 2009 - Times Union.com
Firefighters name to be added to memorial
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October 2, 2009 - The Post Standard
Moravia fire chief to be honored 73 years after his death
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August 21, 2009 - WIVB-TV
First Responders Recognize True Hero: Firefighter of the Year, Chief Timothy Ellis
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August 20, 2009 - The Buffalo News
The term "visiting fireman" takes on a larger dimension in Niagara Falls
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August 19, 2009 - The Buffalo News
Clarence Firefighters Honored as State Convention Begins
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August 19, 2009 - Lockport Union-Sun & Journal
Niagara Falls: Volunteer Firefighter Convention Starts Today
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August 18, 2009 - Niagara Gazette
Niagara Falls: Volunteer Firefighter Convention Starts Today
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July 24, 2009 - The Buffalo News
Third time’s the charm: After two bids, firefighter honored as teacher of year
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July 14, 2009 - Rochester's 13WHAM
Brian Niggli – Congrats for wowing all...with fire safety lessons!
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July 13, 2009 - Rochester Democrat & Chronicle
Penfield fire safety coordinator wins state award
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July 2, 2009 - Lockport Union-Sun & Journal
STATE: Troopers, firefighters warn of dangers of possessing fireworks
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May 28, 2009 - Newsday
Consolidation Bill Goes Forward
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May 26, 2009 - Newsday
Bill to Merge Local Governments Clears a Hurdle
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May 22, 2009 - Utica Observer-Dispatch
Grilling out? Here are some safety tips
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May 21, 2009 - Press-Republican
Officials remind of grilling safety
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May 16, 2009 - Watertown Daily Times
Fire group says don't underestimate grill dangers
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March 8, 2009 - The Post-Journal
Firemen's Association: Change Smoke Detector Batteries
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March 7, 2009 - WSTM-TV
FASNY's Gordon Kotars was interviewed on smoke
detectors by WSTM-TV, the NBC affiliate in Syracuse.
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March 6, 2009 - WSYR-TV
WSYR-TV’s “Bridge Street,” the ABC affiliate in Syracuse, interviewed
FASNY’s Gordon Kotars regarding maintenance and installation of
smoke and carbon monoxide detectors on March 6.
To view the video online, click on the BRIDGE STREET segment entitled Smoke Detector Check-up 3/6/09 on the left-hand side of the page.
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March 6, 2009 - News 10 Now, Capital News 9, WENY-AM, WIRY-AM
FASNY’s ongoing education message to promote the proper use and maintenance of smoke detectors and CO detectors was also highlighted during Daylight Saving Time on News 10 Now (Time Warner Cable in Syracuse), Capital News 9 (Time Warner Cable in Albany), WENY-AM in Elmira, and WIRY-AM in Plattsburgh.
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March 6, 2009 - WKTV-TV
WKTV-TV, the NBC affiliate in Utica, interviewed FASNY’s David Jacobowitz regarding the importance of changing batteries in smoke detectors as well as other safety tips on March 7th during the 11 pm news broadcast.
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March 6, 2009 - Elmira Star-Gazette
Time Change Brings Life-Saving Reminder
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March 4, 2009 - Press-Republican
Adjust Clocks and Smoke Detectors
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February 25, 2009 - The Record
Fire Truck Drivers in Violation of Little-Noticed DMV Law
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February 20, 2009 - Newsday
Sprinklers Save Lives; Time to Revisit Codes
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February 15, 2009 - Syracuse Post-Standard
Firefighters Gather for Games
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February 14, 2009 - Buffalo News
Years of Practice and Training Quickly Take Over as Volunteer Fire Companies Respond to Conflagration in Clarence Center
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February 7, 2009 - Newsday
Answering a Call - To Volunteer
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February 1, 2009 - 1st Responder
FASNY Reacts Swiftly to Fatal Fire in Oswego County With Public Education Outreach
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January 31, 2009 - Observer-Dispatch
Fire Chiefs Back Insurance, Oppose Driving Restriction
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January 31, 2009 - News 10 Now
FASNY Holds Annual Breakfast
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January 26, 2009 - WSYR-TV
Cold Snap Makes Fighting Fires Even Tougher
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January 26, 2009 - Ithaca Journal
Firefighters Discuss Bills, Dwindling Numbers
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January 18, 2009 - Newsday
FASNY Reminds Residents to Check Smoke Alarms
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January 16, 2009 - Watertown Daily
Smoke Alarms Can Make the Crucial Difference
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January 13, 2009 - The Post Standard
Deadly Fires Show Need for Smoke Alarms
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January 12, 2009 - Watertown Daily Times
Firemen Press Albany for Help
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January 6, 2009 - WSYR-TV ABC 9
Paul Whorrall of FASNY Discusses Smoke Alarm Safety on "Bridge Street"
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January 1, 2009 - 1st Responder
FASNY Now Offers Online Refresher Courses
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December 8, 2008 - Press Republican
Fire Officials Warn of Faulty Christmas Lights
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December 4, 2008 - Buffalo News
Volunteer Fire Companies Spend Money Prudently
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November 28, 2008 - Ithaca Journal
Fundraiser for FASNY Member Draws Large Turnout
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November 27, 2008 - News 10 Now
Thanksgiving Holiday Cooking Safety
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November 17, 2008 - The Times Union
Fire Museum Aids in Makeover
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November 1, 2008 - WTVH-TV CBS 5
Gordon Kotars of FASNY Discusses Home Heating Safety at Fire Safety Fair
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October 4, 2008 - Newsday
Sprinklers Save Lives