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In 2008, my husband, Robert Franklin, was diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer. He passed away two years later, in April of 2010. He was 46 years old. In addition to being my husband, Bobby was also a longtime volunteer firefighter. He joined the volunteer fire service at the age…

More than 200 fire departments across New York state have signed up for the seventh annual RecruitNY weekend, a major initiative of the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York. On April 29-30, firehouses across the state will open their doors to the public in an effort to increase…

At the end of April, at least eight fire departments across Genesee, Orleans and Wyoming counties will be participating in the seventh annual RecruitNY, an effort to get more volunteer firefighters. Fire departments have seen a shortage of volunteers over the years. Part of the reason for this, according to…

More than 200 fire departments across New York state have signed up for the seventh annual RecruitNY weekend, a major initiative of the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York. On April 29-30, firehouses across the state will open their doors to the public in an effort to increase…

More than 200 fire departments across New York State have already signed up for the seventh annual RecruitNY weekend, a major initiative of the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY). On April 29-30, firehouses across the State will open their doors to the public in an effort…

Local first responders prepare as much as possible for inclement weather, but once a major snowstorm hits, they get creative to get the job done despite blocked or snowy roads. Emergency workers battled their way through Wednesday’s snowstorm with the rest of the Rochester area, posting ambulances in strategic spots around town…

Ex- Chief William Allen Hills is the last living founding member of the North Amityville Fire Company, which was established in 1940. The fire department is celebrating 77 years of service to the North Amityville community. William A. Hills is a valuable component of our department. His wisdom is vital…

TOWN OF TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) – Many people lost an hour of sleep as Daylight Saving Time took effect early Sunday morning, but with that comes a good reminder to change the batteries in our smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors. It’s a simple chore that you should take care…

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. - The Fireman's Association of the State of New York (FASNY) urge all New Yorkers to check their smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms to ensure their homes are properly protected.Officials say it's best to check and change alarms at the same time you move the clocks forward…

St. Lawrence County residents are being reminded to move their clocks forward for daylight savings time this weekend and also to change their smoke alarm batteries. The time change officially takes place at 2 a.m. Sunday morning. “As New Yorkers prepare to set their clocks forward one hour, the Firemen’s…