ALBANY, N.Y. (June 9, 2023) -- The Firefighters Association of the State of New York recently presented its 2023 Youth Group of the Year award to the East Norwich Junior Firefighters Program, a youth program that teaches medical and firefighting techniques, as well as discipline and leadership skills. The program…
Read moreMr. Christopher Stein Receives FASNY Fire Safety Education Award for All His Work Spreading Fire Prevention and Safety Information to His Students and His Community (CAIRO – May 19, 2023) The Firefighters Association of the State of New York (FASNY) presented their 2023 Teacher of the Year award to Christopher…
Read moreIn 2017, 2018, and 2019, New York had the dubious honor of being number one in the nation in fire deaths. This year, the State is off to a tragically similar start. In just over two months, New York is once again leading the nation with 45 residential fire deaths,…
Read moreIt’s with tremendous sadness that we learned about the unexpected passing of Chief (Ret.) Bobby Halton. A legend in the fire service, Bobby began his career with the Albuquerque (NM) Fire Department ultimately serving as the Chief of Operations. He later became Chief of the Coppell (TX) Fire Department, before…
Read moreFirefighting and emergency response are stressful jobs with high levels of risk and unpredictability. In addition, volunteer responders are often juggling their fire service responsibilities with full time jobs and family commitments. All these factors can have an impact on the wellbeing of responders and their families. While many companies…
Read moreOn October 1st and 2nd of 1872, volunteer firefighters from across the state gathered in Auburn for the inaugural convention of the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY). 150 years to the day later, officials from the now renamed Firefighters Association of the State of New York,…
Read moreThe FASNY Firemen’s Home recently made a historic name change to the Firefighter’s Home to be better representative of its population of residents and establish a more inclusive title. It also falls in line with FASNY’s name change from the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York to the…
Read moreFASNY Past President Michael P. Wutz, 80, of Williamsville passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2022. Throughout his exceptional career as a firefighter, Michael was involved in many State and local firefighter organizations. He served on the Scholarship and Fire Service Community Achievements Award Committees for FASNY. He served as a…
Read moreAs New Yorkers gather with their friends and families in the summer weather, many will be hosting barbecues and parties for this upcoming Fourth of July. These holiday celebrations can pose serious safety hazards due to a large increase in firework use. The Firefighters Association of the State of New…
Read moreALBANY — The Firefighters Association of the State of New York recently unveiled a new facade at its Washington Avenue headquarters. The 11-month project included new additions to the building such as energy-efficient windows, a high-tech training room and an improved pedestrian ramp. "To mark our 150th Anniversary, the board…
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