Oneida County legislators want the state to enact presumptive cancer coverage for volunteer firefighters. The state Senate approved such a measure Jan. 24 by a unanimous vote, a move the Albany-based Firemen’s Association of the State of New York applauded in a press release issued the same day. The bill…
Read moreSYRACUSE, N.Y. -- We thank firefighters for their service, but the fact is as they fight our fires, they increase their risk of cancer. Their risk is higher because the smoke from fires has high levels of carcinogens and other toxins. Now, volunteer firefighters are asking for help with better…
Read moreBATAVIA, N.Y. -- Congressman Chris Collins was in Batavia Saturday to push for more protections for firefighters who risk their lives to save others. The event was held at the Batavia Fire Department and focused on a bill sponsored by Rep. Chris Collins. Collins and other lawmakers are trying to…
Read moreExpanded cancer coverage providing a rebuttable presumption for volunteer firefighters under VFBL needs to be passed by the New York State Senate and Assembly before being signed into law by the Governor. No volunteer firefighter volunteered to get cancer! Please get the Resolution signed by your local fire districts, village,…
Read moreVIRGIL — They came down the hill with a rumble. Cries, catcalls, some laughter and a bit of ground shaking as six full-grown people each wearing 50 pounds of firefighter turnout gear went tubing at Greek Peak. It taught planning. It taught teamwork and coordination. Nobody’s kidding anyone: It taught…
Read moreProfessional and volunteer firefighters share much of the same risks when combating fires. But unlike the former, volunteers do not receive extra health care benefits when it comes to cancer coverage. In fact, even though state law links 23 types of cancer to firefighting, only lung cancer is a presumed…
Read moreCortland, NY-- Over 300 firefighters from all over the state swooped in on Greek Peak Mountain resort on Saturday-but don't worry, they weren't responding to a catastrophic event, they were staging their own version of a mini-winter olympics. The volunteer firefighters competed in 60 groups wearing full turnout gear that…
Read moreYes, it is Super Bowl Weekend, but there's more than football! Check OUR Best Bets! ***Volunteer Firefighter Winter Games Saturday: Greek Peak Sunday morning: Cortland's JM McDonald Sports Complex (broomball) Open to everyone to watch, Free https://fasny.com/events/2017-fasny-winter-games/ ***SU Basketball Tailgate Heroy Geology Building Lobby $10 advance tickets: SUalumni@syr.edu Saturday 10am…
Read moreThe New York State Senate approved presumptive cancer coverage for volunteer firefighters today (Senate 1411), placing the onus squarely on the Assembly to do the same. The Firemen's Association of the State New York applauds the State Senate for acting quickly on this legislation to begin the new year, and…
Read moreNYS (WENY)-- Volunteer Firefighters in New York have a chance to receive a tuition reimbursement for college, but the deadline is approaching. The Firemen's Association of the State of New York developed a learning plan to help recruit and retain volunteer firefighters. The program allows students enrolled in classes at…
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