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Albany, NY - October 12, 2016 - The Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) has announced an October 28th 2016 application deadline for 2016 Spring semester tuition reimbursement through their historic educational initiative, the Higher Education Learning Plan (HELP). This statewide community college tuition reimbursement program is…

For many, National Coming Out Day is an emotional celebration — not only for those who share their personal experiences, but for those learning about the everyday identity struggles throughout the process. For MVCC student Nate Decock, coming from a community which has no visible LGBTQ allies or reference points,…

Long Island, NY - October 11, 2016 - Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the addition of eight names to the New York State Fallen Firefighters Memorial located at the Empire State Plaza to honor their memory, heroism and service to the citizens of New York. Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul…

The deadline for volunteer fire companies and firefighters to apply for tuition assistance has been extended. The Firemen’s Association of the State of New York’s Higher Education Learning Plan application deadline for the fall 2016 cycle has been extended until Oct. 28, state Sen. Tom O’Mara said in a news release. For more information…

Smoke alarms that last 10 years are being added to the arsenal of safety tools to alert residents to fires, officials said this week in promoting fire prevention. Local fire departments are presenting activities and joining with the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York to inform residents about…

(WENY) - "Don't wait - check the date! Replace smoke alarms every 10 years!" That's this year's Fire Prevention Week campaign slogan. Fire Prevention Week runs from October 9 - 15, 2016. The slogan promotes the importance of replacing smoke alarm devices every 10 years. All you have to do,…

HUDSON — The Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) is clanging the alarm with the message, “Don’t wait – check the date!” — the 2016 theme of the annual Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 9-15 — promoting the importance of replacing smoke alarms every 10 years. “Functioning smoke…

ALBANY — The Firemen’s Association of the State of New York is asking people “Don’t wait — check the date!” This year’s annual Fire Prevention Week is set for Oct. 9 to 15. FASNY is promoting the importance of replacing smoke alarms every 10 years. “Functioning smoke alarms reduce by…

Albany, NY - October 3, 2016 - The Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) is clanging the alarm with the message, “Don’t wait – check the date!” - the 2016 theme of the annual Fire Prevention Week, October 9-15  -- promoting the importance of replacing smoke alarms…

“There are 92,000 reasons that volunteer firefighters should have presumptive cancer coverage in New York State.” There is power in this quote from FASNY Past President Robert N. McConville in the press release announcing the 2015 FASNY-sponsored video, “Fighting Fires, Fighting Cancer.” (1) One thing we can all agree on…