The 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…
Read moreLevels of potentially health-threatening chemicals rise with years of service, Rutgers study finds Volunteer firefighters — who comprise more than 65 percent of the U.S. fire service — have higher levels of “forever chemicals,” per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), in their bodies than the general public, according to a Rutgers…
Read moreThe officers and members of the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York grieve for the untimely passing of Firefighter Peyton Morse of the La Fargeville Fire Department and Firefighter Jared Lloyd of the Spring Valley Fire Department. Their dedication to the volunteer fire service represents the embodiment of…
Read moreFASNY Firemen’s Home Trustee Walter W. "Bill" Eck, Jr., 61, passed away on Friday, March 19, 2021. Bill lived for his family and helping others. He dedicated his life to the fire service and was a member of the Board of Trustees of the FASNY Firemen's Home and the current…
Read moreAs first responders, we are very aware of the increased cancer risk we face as a result of protecting our communities. FASNY has led the fight to bring awareness to this important topic. Since March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, we are excited to provide a convenient option for colon…
Read moreFire Departments See An Increase In Home Fires During Winter (January 20, 2021, NEW YORK) Winter is in full swing, bringing with it freezing temperatures and snow. As New Yorkers turn on their heat this winter and curl up next to their fireplaces, the Firemen’s Association of the State of…
Read moreFASNY would like to thank Quick Response for supporting first responders throughout the Capital Region during this pandemic. Quick Response has donated its disinfecting services to over 200 individual buildings during this pandemic, with the majority of those being firehouses! They also launched five Mobile Disinfection Stations in the Capital…
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