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HALFMOON, N.Y. (AP) — Fire Chief Jeremy Connors has a modern firehouse in the suburbs north of Albany with rescue and tanker trucks parked in the bays. But what he really wants is more volunteers. The Halfmoon Fire Department will be among what organizers say could be hundreds of volunteer…

Volunteer fire departments across the state will open their doors this weekend holding open houses in an unprecedented effort to recruit new members. The effort is being coordinated by the Fireman's Association of the State of New York. As part of the open house weekend, local volunteer departments will welcome…

NEW YORK STATE -- Firehouses across New York State will be opening their doors this weekend, hoping people in their communities will visit and perhaps make a decision to volunteer. Volunteer fire departments have been hard hit in recent years by declines in membership. The Firemen's Association of the State…

Every year, the number of emergency calls to the Waterford-Halfmoon Fire Department increases. It's that way at other area fire departments too. "This year, we are already running ahead of pace," said volunteer fireman John D'Alessandro "We've already had 210 calls since January." "Most people are fearful and hesitant of…

Firemen's Association of the State of New York's Tom Rothdiener on WKTV's Newstalk, discussing the upcoming Recruit New York Initiative, a volunteer firefighter drive on April 9 and 10. real work from home jobs

A statewide program called Recruit NY is aimed at increasing the number of volunteer firefighters. The program highlights the duties and rewards that accompany being a volunteer firefighter. The Brockport Fire Department is hosting an open house Saturday for those who want to learn more about becoming an emergency responder.…

If you think your property taxes are too high, thank your local volunteer fire department for saving you and your neighbors an additional $100 million each year. That, after you thank them for saving lives and property and putting themselves at risk every time they respond to an alarm. Of…

Volunteer fire departments --always looking for new recruits--will do a concentrated, statewide new member drive next weekend. 'Recruit New York' will see open houses at every volunteer fire company, so that area residents can see what it takes to be a volunteer. Gordon Kotars, who speaks for the Firemen's Association…

I speak often, some would say naively, about the miracle of volunteer community service and service above self. Perhaps I remain disturbingly optimistic, but I still think leaders can put their interests and agendas aside and do what is best for the greater community, the difference between a dying and…

It never ceases to amaze me how dozens of volunteers will turn out to douse a raging house fire or a critical accident on the Thruway. At any time of day or night, on weekends or holidays, they arrive, motivated only by the desire to make their community a safer…