Port Chester High School senior Charles Nielsen has been selected to receive a $1,500 scholarship from The Firemen’s Association of the State of New York, the school announced. The award, which is bestowed to only 15 high school students in the state, recognizes “exemplary service as a youth in the…
Read moreAlthough some fireworks are now legal, FASNY says enjoy public displays rather than risk your safety (Albany, NY – June 30, 2015) With 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…
Read moreBy Robert Fling The topic of cancer and how it relates to the fire service is one that has been front page news for quite some time. It is no secret that we as firefighters are at a much higher risk to contract a host of cancers. Much time has…
Read moreLiverpool, NY) The Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) today announced the selection of Moyers Corners Explorer Post 209 as the 2015 Youth Group of the Year – a recognition presented to a youth fire organization that exemplifies commitment to its volunteer fire department and community. FASNY…
Read moreWhen Paul Ziring arrives in a bus, Great Neck Public Schools' special education students know they're going on a field trip. More often than not, Ziring, who is the district's special education outdoor education coordinator, takes them to the Nassau County Firefighters Museum and Education Center for a unique fire…
Read moreFASNY Awards Great Neck Special Ed. Champion Paul Ziring Fire Safety Education Award Ceremony at Nassau County Firefighters Museum on June 11 The Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) has named Great Neck School District’s Paul Ziring as the recipient of FASNY’s 2015 Teacher of the…
Read moreBy Janet Wilmoth, Wilmoth & Associates Can you pick out a person who has heart disease? No. For some people, the first sign of heart disease is a heart attack. Can you pick out a person with diabetes? Not unless they tell you. What about someone with mental illness? The…
Read moreAfter 20-plus years in sports medicine, strength and conditioning, and tactical fitness there are not many times I walk away from a conference with a treasure trove of new and updated science. It's not often that I get to sit with those doing the research and pick their brains plus…
Read moreMonday’s early morning fire in Auburn, which resulted in 21 people being displaced, including 11 children, is a telling example of the importance of having working smoke alarms in your home. Luckily no lives were lost in this fire, but significant damage to the building occurred and now nearly two…
Read moreTo the Editor: Monday's early morning fire in Auburn, which resulted in 21 people being displaced, including 11 children, is a telling example of the importance of having working smoke alarms in your home. Luckily no lives were lost in this fire, but significant damage to the building occurred and…
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