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Albany, NY - February 2, 2016 - New York’s Volunteer Firefighters not only save lives, they also save billions in tax dollars for the state. In fact, New Yorkers save more than $3 billion each year due to the services provided by the State’s volunteer fire service according to a…

The state's nearly 100,000 volunteer firefighters save New York taxpayers more than $3.8 billion each year. this according to a study by the Firemen's Association of the State of New York. The group says if localities throughout New York switched to all-paid fire service almost 31,000 firefighters would need to…

Dr. Jacqueline Moline, a former native of Buffalo based in Long Island, was named chairperson of the Health and Wellness Committee for the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York. The statewide organization represents 92,000 volunteer first responders including firefighters and emergency medical workers. Moline served as the director…

DEERFIELD — Local firefighters and politicians will be meeting Saturday to discuss upcoming legislation in New York, including getting cancer coverage for volunteer firefighters. U.S. Congressman Richard Hanna, R-22, Barneveld, State Senator Joseph Griffo, R-47, Rome, State Assemblyman Anthony Brindisi, D-119, Utica, State Assemblywoman Claudia Tenney, R-101, New Hartford, and…

Cortland - The Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) will hold its 11th annual Firefighter Winter Games in Cortland Feb. 5-7. Hosted by the Cortland County Firemen’s Association, more than 300 firefighters from across New York state, dressed in full turnout gear, will participate in a host…

FASNY’s 11th Annual Winter Games Draw Heated Competitors to Cold-Weather Events (Cortland, NY – January 19, 2016) The Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) will hold its 11th Annual Firefighter Winter Games in Cortland, NY on February 5th through February 7th. Proudly hosted by the Cortland County…

ALBANY — The Firemen’s Association of the State of New York offers advice for staying safe now that cold weather has settled in. While useful for keeping a home warm, fireplaces and space heaters must be properly and safely utilized to reduce fire danger, the group said in a press…

PHOENIX, N.Y. -- Saturday morning at a home in Phoenix, a hot water tank burst into flames, rendering it unlivable. "I feel sorry for the family," said Phoenix Fire Department Second Deputy Chief Edward Mason. The Phoenix Fire Department is made of about 50 volunteers. Crews say if there were more…

Volunteer firefighters can be reimbursed for their college expenses through a program that aims to help fire departments recruit and retain members. The Fireman's Association of the State of New York's Higher Education Learning Plan (FASNY HELP) provides tuition reimbursement to student-volunteers, Assemblyman Phil Palmesano, R-Corning, said in a press…