FASNY Past President Steven Klein joined the Oceanside (NY) Fire Department in 1965 and immediately became active in all aspects of the department, serving on many committees. He has held many offices in his company, Terrace Hose & Chemical Co. #3, and ultimately served as chief of the Oceanside Fire…
Read morePursuant to the order of the Board of Directors of the Firefighters Association of the State of New York (FASNY or Corporation), the NPCL and the By-laws of the Firefighters Association of the State of New York, the Annual Meeting of members of the Corporation will commence on August 10,…
Read moreSenator John E. Brooks, Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone, Senator Anna Kaplan, Assemblymembers Fred Thiele and Steve Stern, and various state and local volunteer Firefighter organizations came together at the East Farmingdale Fired Department to announce the inclusion of the EMS Cost Recovery Act (Senate Bill S7186A) in the NY…
Read moreGovernor Kathy Hochul signed the 2023 New York State Budget that will, for the first time allow fire departments to recover the costs associated with providing emergency medical services (EMS) ambulance transportation. Thanks to the leadership of sponsors Senator John E. Brooks and Assemblyman D. Billy Jones, the EMS Cost…
Read moreWe regret to inform our membership that former FASNY President Thomas E. Eiswerth has passed away. He led our Association from 1998-2000. Tom was a member of the administration that established not-for-profit status [501(c)(3)] for FASNY, the FASNY Foundation and the FASNY Museum of Firefighting. He was also a Past…
Read moreThe Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) applauds Governor Kathy Hochul for signing legislation that bans carcinogenic flame retardant chemicals in household items, furniture, and electronic enclosures. FASNY has made this legislation part of its proactive agenda for the last eight years. The legislation, sponsored by Senator Todd…
Read moreThe holiday season is here. Across the state, New Yorkers are beginning to hang their lights, decorate their homes, break out the holiday candles, and set up their Christmas trees. The Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) would like to remind everyone of a few safety tips…
Read moreThis year we saw a short autumn, leaving New Yorkers to feel the cooler weather sooner than normal. As a result, residents have been turning on their heat and curling up next to their fireplaces. The Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) wants to remind everyone to…
Read moreAs New Yorkers prepare for the end of Daylight Saving Time, the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) is reminding all New Yorkers to check the batteries and test their smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. Alarms equipped with removable batteries should have their batteries replaced. In 2019, New…
Read moreDo you know what a continuous set of three loud beeps from your fire alarm means? How about four? Knowing the difference between these sounds can save you, your home and your family. Instead of taking immediate action in an emergency situation, many people waste time trying to figure out…
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