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SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- Onondaga County firefighters are joining fire departments across the state to fight for presumptive cancer coverage for volunteers. "Today's fires are far more toxic than ever," according to FASNY, the Firemen's Association of the State of New York. "Modern homes are built with synthetic materials and filled…

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…