Three months ago, a disturbing video showed a Fresno (Calif.) fire captain falling through a roof while battling a house fire. Capt. Pete Dern, a 25-year fire service veteran, suffered second- and third-degree burns to about 65 percent of his body. The video went viral and, almost immediately, support came…
Read moreAs firefighters, we recognize that preplanning a building is a necessity. We learn how it is laid out, what the pitfalls are, how to best attack the fire based on the building, and how to have a successful outcome. I know from experience that it’s not the premiere training like…
Read moreLeave the fireworks to the professionals. That's the message from the Firemen's Association of the State of New York after the state will allow the sale and use of small fireworks in 31 counties on July 4th and around the new year. The rest of the 62 counties have not…
Read moreFirefighters are urging residents use caution with newly legalized fireworks ahead of the Fourth of July. New York passed legislation legalizing sparklers and some ground fireworks in 2014. It took effect earlier this year in counties that approved the measure. “We don't condone the use even if they are legal.…
Read moreALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – Ahead of this Independence Day weekend the Fireman’s Association of New York wants all of us to stay safe and leave the fireworks to the professionals. Although some may be legal to buy and use, the firemen want to remind everyone that they do pose a…
Read moreWith Independence Day quickly approaching, the Firemen's Association of the State of New York (FASNY) is urging New Yorkers to stay safe and leave the fireworks to the professionals. A number of localities in the state have approved the sale of certain fireworks as part of Chapter 477 of the…
Read morehere is a bill headed to Governor Cuomo’s desk that would require New York stores only sell 10-year sealed battery smoke detectors. If signed by the Governor, the law wouldn't kick in until 2017. Even after 2017 you wouldn't get into trouble for having other kinds of smoke detectors, the…
Read moreThe New York State Senate has passed legislation requiring that all battery operated smoke alarms sold in New York State be equipped with non-removable, sealed-in batteries capable of powering the device for at least 10 years. The bill, also passed previously in the Assembly, prompted applause from Firemen’s Association of…
Read moreForget disabling your home smoke detector just because you forgot to change the battery or you burn dinner. Going forward, stores in New York would only be allowed to sell smoke detectors that come with a 10-year battery that you can't remove. That's if Gov. Andrew Cuomo signs legislation meant…
Read moreThe Moyers Corners Explore Post 209 was awarded the 2015 Youth Group of the Year award from the Firemen's Association of the State of New York. FASNY gives out the award to a fire department's youth group that exemplifies commitment to its volunteer fire department and community. "Moyers Corners was…
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