FIREMEN’S ASSOCIATION OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK ANNOUNCES FIRST-EVER YOUTH GROUP OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNER: FAIRVILLE EXPLORER POST 751

Awards presentation to be held on Sat., June 2 at 12 p.m. at Northern Central Convention

(BROCKPORT, NY) For the first time in the history of the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY), the organization created the FASNY Youth Group of the Year Award, which is presented to a youth fire organization that exemplifies commitment to its volunteer fire department and community. The Youth in the Fire Service Committee, on behalf of FASNY, is pleased to announce that this year’s winner is Fairville Explorer Post 751, which is comprised of the following members: Samantha Grey, Kristen DeGelleke, Michelle Magee, Tim Magee, Darcianne Orbaker, Jacob Wheeler and Alan Mack.

Fairville Explorer Post No. 751 is made up of Samantha Grey, Kristen DeGelleke, Tim Magee, Darcianne Orbaker, Michelle Magee, Jacob Wheeler and Alan Mack.Fairville Explorer Post No. 751 is made up of Samantha Grey, Kristen DeGelleke, Tim Magee, Darcianne Orbaker, Michelle Magee, Jacob Wheeler and Alan Mack.Fairville Explorer Post No. 751 is made up of Samantha Grey, Kristen DeGelleke, Tim Magee, Darcianne Orbaker, Michelle Magee, Jacob Wheeler and Alan Mack.Fairville Explorer Post No. 751 is made up of Samantha Grey, Kristen DeGelleke, Tim Magee, Darcianne Orbaker, Michelle Magee, Jacob Wheeler and Alan Mack.Fairville Explorer Post No. 751 is made up of Samantha Grey, Kristen DeGelleke, Tim Magee, Darcianne Orbaker, Michelle Magee, Jacob Wheeler and Alan Mack.

Fairville Explorer Post 751 will be recognized at a special presentation, during the Northern Central Convention at the Brockport Volunteer Fireman’s Exempt Benevolent Association Inc. at 248 West Avenue in Brockport, NY on Saturday, June 2 at 12:00 p.m. The Explorers and their advisors will be awarded service pins and a group plaque.

Members of Fairville Explorer Post 751 participate in various projects and events to support their community and fire department. They visit a local elementary school every year to teach students about fire prevention and home safety. Explorer Post members also support fundraisers, such as a breakfast with Santa, carnivals and their well-known 7-weeks of fish fries. The group also dedicates a great deal of their time on fire training by organizing their own monthly drills, as well as attending Youth Day, Montour Falls and the Northern Central’s Explorer Training Day.  One of the fun and exciting volunteer firefighter events they participate in each year is the Winter Games in Greek Peak, organized by FASNY.

“We are very proud of the tremendous work and volunteerism put forth by the members of the Fairville Explorer Post,” said Beth Bennett, FASNY Youth in the Fire Service Committee Chair. “FASNY believes it is important to commend the young people of today for their dedication and involvement in public safety and community programs.”

The awards recipient must participate for a minimum of one year in an active program; demonstrate dedication to their volunteer fire department and community through fire service-related projects, training, and community service; and exhibit qualities of honor, teamwork, and allegiance to the volunteer fire service.

About FASNY Founded in 1872, the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) represents the interests of the more than 140,000 volunteer firefighters and emergency medical personnel in New York State.  For more information, visit www.fasny.com.