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Olean Fire Department willing to help with installation Despite the fact an Olean renter had a smoke detector installed in his apartment, he had to make a hasty exit to escape serious injury from a fire a few weeks ago. He had no warning of the fire because the smoke…

Volunteer firefighters from across New York presented state Sen. Joseph A. Griffo with their 2016 Golden Trumpet Award. The presentation came during the legislative conference of the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York in Albany, according to an announcement by the organization. The award, the association’s top honor,…

ALBANY, N.Y. - State Senator Joseph Griffo has been honored with an award from the Firemen’s Association of New York, Griffo announced Monday. On Sunday Griffo received the 2016 Golden Trumpet Award to recognize him for the work he does on behalf of all his constituents, particularly for the volunteer…

ALBANY -- Hundreds of firefighters from across the state are in Albany on Saturday for their annual conference. This year's FASNY conference will focus on legislative priorities, mainly expanding cancer benefits for volunteer firefighters. Firefighters tend to see higher incidents of cancer due to breathing in toxic smoke. “We don't…

ALBANY, N.Y. -- About 70 volunteer firefighters from different parts of the state gathered in Albany to discuss legislation items for the 2017 legislative year. At the 83rd annual Legislative Conference, the Fireman's Association of New York is spending the weekend refining their legislative agenda. Among the items in development…

Recent fire death highlights importance of working smoke alarms As Daylight Savings Time comes to an end this weekend, the Firemen's Association of the State of New York urges all New Yorkers to check their smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors to ensure they are functioning properly. The nation received…

NEW YORK – As Daylight Savings Time comes to an end this weekend, the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) urges all New Yorkers to check their smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors to ensure that they are functioning properly. The nation received a tragic reminder of…

As Daylight Saving Time comes to an end this weekend, the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York urges all New Yorkers to check their smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors to ensure that they are functioning properly. The nation received a tragic reminder of how important working smoke…

Recent Tragic Fire Death Highlights Importance of Working Smoke Alarms (New York – October 31, 2016) – As Daylight Savings Time comes to an end this weekend, the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) urges all New Yorkers to check their smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors…

ALBANY -- In conjunction with the end of daylight savings time on Saturday, New Yorkers are being reminded to prevent home fires by checking their smoke and carbon-monoxide detectors. The National Fire Protection Association estimates three of out every five home fire deaths occur in homes without a working smoke alarm.…