(Northport, NY – June 21, 2016) The Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) has named John McKenna, a 30-year member of the Northport Fire Department, as the 2016 recipient of the Fire Service Community Achievement Award. This statewide honor is awarded annually to a single individual in…
Read moreA New Hartford volunteer firefighter will be recognized as the Fire Safety Educator of the Year, according to an announcement by a state association of firefighters. William J. Wren, a 40-year veteran with local volunteer departments, will receive the award on Thursday from the Firemen’s Association of the State of…
Read moreGARRISON, N.Y. – The Firemen’s Association of the State of New York awarded Garrison resident Cooper R. Cardenas a 2015-16 FASNY Gerard J. Buckenmeyer Volunteer Scholarship at a ceremony at the Continental Village Firehouse on June 8. Cardenas, a student at Walter Panas High School, received a certificate as well…
Read moreWith the number of firefighters affected by occupational cancer steadily increasing, improving education, outreach and prevention measures are imperative. As part of this effort, the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) today released a report summarizing the meetings of the Fire Service Occupational Cancer Alliance. The report calls for collaboration throughout…
Read more- Recognized with prestigious Statewide award for his efforts to educate hundreds of students in EMS training – (Mahopac, NY – June 9, 2016) The Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) Fire Prevention and Life Safety Committee has named Michael “Rev” Revenson of the Mahopac Central School…
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Read more– Recognized with prestigious Statewide award for his efforts to educate hundreds of students in EMS training – (Mahopac, NY – June 9, 2016) The Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) Fire Prevention and Life Safety Committee has named Michael “Rev” Revenson of the Mahopac Central School…
Read moreMahopac, NY – The Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) Fire Prevention and Life Safety Committee has named Michael “Rev” Revenson of the Mahopac Central School District as the recipient of the 2016 FASNY Teacher of the Year Award. Rev, as he is known, is also a…
Read moreThe National Fallen Firefighters Foundation recently brought together fire service leaders, firefighters, researchers, and physicians for a Heart to Heart Conference to address the leading cause of line-of-duty deaths – heart disease. The corresponding white paper has now been released, which includes checklists to help firefighters reduce their risk of…
Read moreMAHOPAC, N.Y. -- Firefighters and EMTs packed Mahopac Fire headquarters, along with many local dignitaries, on Monday night to thank and support Mike Revenson, Teacher of the Year recipient of FASNY's award. When Mahopac Falls Asst. Chief Brian Sacher, who was one of Rev's students, called for any of Mike's…
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