The Firemen’s Association of the State of New York has praised Sen. Joseph Griffo, R-Rome, for legislation that would provide cancer coverage to firefighters. “Presumptive cancer coverage for volunteer firefighters is unquestionably FASNY’s number-one priority for the 2017 legislative session. FASNY thanks State Senator Joseph A. Griffo and Assemblymember Aileen…
Read moreFASNY members are sadly aware that too many brave men and women in uniform have lost their lives, were injured or targeted simply because of their jobs as protectors of the community. It is society’s duty to ensure the protection of our Community Heroes, just as they risk their lives…
Read moreALBANY — To address the health issues confronting first responders, state Sen. Catharine Young (R,C,I- 57th District) joined her Senate colleagues to pass legislation that would improve health care coverage and protect families in the case of a tragic accident. "Our dedicated volunteer firefighters set aside their personal health and…
Read moreWATERFORD, NY -- “There's a lot of plastics, oil based chemicals that go into both the houses and the products we buy,” said John D’Alessandro, Firemen’s Association of the State of New York Secretary. “When you couple that with the fact that houses burn much hotter these days it causes…
Read moreCamillus, NY (WSYR-TV) - Volunteer and paid firefighters: they do the same job, but their medical coverage is vastly different. That's why the New York State Senate has passed a bill to make it a little more equal. "Volunteer firefighters do the exact same job that career firefighters are doing.…
Read moreLegislation that would provide presumptive cancer coverage to New York state’s 100,000-plus volunteer firefighters has again passed the state Senate. This is the third year in a row the Senate has passed this bill, but the Assembly has failed to take action on it each time. Prime sponsor Sen. Joseph…
Read moreUrges Assembly to Act Rapidly “New York’s volunteer firefighters didn’t volunteer to get cancer” – FASNY President Pienkowski (January 24, 2017 – Albany, NY) The 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.…
Read moreNEW YORK – The 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…
Read moreOn Jan. 4, Ohio became the 35th state in the nation to provide its volunteer firefighters with presumptive cancer coverage, after a long and hard-fought legislative battle. With the passage of this bill, which was enthusiastically endorsed by Ohio first responders, firefighters in the state are now protected in the event…
Read moreAlbany, NY - January 24, 2017 - The 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…
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