By Kelli LaPage, MS, ATC, TWCC The most valuable asset any firefighter has is their body. More valuable than any fire truck, hose or tool, the firefighter’s body is the most important asset when it comes to their job – saving lives. It is the firefighter who makes the life…
Read more-Public invited to FASNY’s 6th Annual “RECRUITNY” OPEN-HOUSE WEEKEND April 23 & 24- -As of March 15, 385 fire companies from 58 counties are already committed to participate- (New York – March 15, 2016) All across New York State, volunteer fire departments will open their firehouse doors to the public on…
Read moreLIMA, N.Y.-- Members of the Lima Volunteer Fire Department pride themselves on being the oldest department in Livingston County. But, there's a growing concern that one day, the historic station might not be around. Looking at the list of members on the office wall, it may be easy to see…
Read moreFASNY urges all New Yorkers to protect themselves against fire (NEW YORK, March 7, 2016) – With Daylight Savings Time rapidly approaching, FASNY encourages all New Yorkers to take this opportunity to test their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and ensure their homes are properly protected against fire. Alarms with…
Read moreOrganizations representing volunteer firefighters joined with Assemblyman Anthony J. Brindisi in Albany last week in support of legislation that would grant health care coverage for various cancers often associated with fighting fires. Among the organizations were the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY), the New York State…
Read moreCAMILLUS (WSYR-TV) Dozens of volunteer firefighters, first responders and officials from the Firemen's Association of the State of New York (FASNY) gathered Saturday morning for the Annual Onondaga County Fire and Emergency Services Education & Legislative Breakfast at the Camillus Elks Club. The annual meeting focuses on issues pertaining to…
Read moreALBANY, N.Y. -- The motto of the rally was that "cancer doesn't care if you are a paid firefighter or a volunteer firefighter," and therefore both roles should be treated the same. "They did not volunteer to get cancer, and we need to support them in this endeavor," said FASNY President…
Read moreA Minnesota firefighter is working to reduce the number of suicides among colleagues. "I just don't want this to happen to anyone else," said Frazee firefighter Scott Geiselhart in front of a room filled with firefighters from across the northern half of the state. He's a firefighter in Frazee, a…
Read moreAmerican Firefighter is a coffee-table style book being prepared by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation as a fund-raising project. Proceeds will help our survivors. We are looking for your help in assisting us in identifying 50 firefighters who will be profiled in this book. The subjects will have their profile…
Read moreOn Monday nights at the Chenango Bridge Fire Department on Kattelville Road, the loud thrum of a 4 Guys stainless steel fire engine provides the soundtrack for training. Men and women in heavy fire-resistant gear scurry around the parking lot under the watchful eye of their captain. During one Monday…
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