A healthy firefighter is everyone's fight, so FASNY urges our members to take this challenge to do something good for yourself and the fire service in observance of 9/11. Watch this video for some ideas, get your department involved and post your photos on our Facebook page!
Read moreProtective gear is a critical line of defense for a firefighter’s safety and health. Keeping this gear clean is a necessity both to ensure proper performance and to protect firefighters from exposure to dangerous carcinogens. Yet many firefighters are unsure of the proper way to clean their turnout gear. As…
Read moreThe Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) a $786,580 Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) grant to conduct a series of health and safety initiatives over the next year. The grant will help the NVFC build on existing health and safety programs as well…
Read moreA school nurse in the Wayne Central School District has been named to help lead the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York, a group that represents 92,000 volunteer first responders across the state including firefighters and emergency medical workers. Diana Pfersick, a registered nurse who is currently chair…
Read moreALBANY — The Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) has announced an Oct. 2 application deadline for tuition reimbursement through their historic educational initiative, the Higher Education Learning Plan (HELP). This statewide community college tuition reimbursement program is geared towards recruiting and retaining volunteer firefighters throughout New…
Read moreThe Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) today announced that Joel and Andrew Melamed, a father-son duo, have been named “EMS Providers of the Year” for their dramatic rescue of an unconscious jet-skier in July of 2014. The Melameds are members of the Albertson Fire Department in…
Read moreWYNANTSKILL, N.Y. (NEWS10) – Young firefighters will gather Friday morning to get hands-on experience with veteran firefighters. They will practice search and rescue drills, hose advancement, and fire pump and drafting operations at the Rensselaer County Fire Training Center on Macha Lane in Wynantskill. This is the seventh year of…
Read moreCLAY, N.Y. -- Five Moyers Corners Fire Department members will be collectively named "Firefighter of the Year" for their rescue of two men from a mobile home fire on Christmas morning in the the town of Clay. The rescue, which was dubbed "The Christmas Miracle," was made by Deputy Chief…
Read moreAlbany, NY - July 28, 2015 - The Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) has announced an October 2nd 2015 application deadline for tuition reimbursement through their historic educational initiative, the Higher Education Learning Plan (HELP). This statewide community college tuition reimbursement program is geared towards recruiting…
Read moreALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – More than 1,000 volunteer firefighters are assembling in the State’s Capital for the 143rd annual convention of the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York. The FASNY members hailing from every part of New York State will be coming together to memorialize departed friends, recognize…
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