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Thousands of volunteer firefighters in New York State stand ready to serve. Join them. Whether their house is on fire, a hurricane has flooded their basement, or a loved one is experiencing a medical emergency, countless New Yorkers rely upon their neighbors to answer the call. There are thousands of…

Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer firefighter can get a glimpse of what it takes during a recruitment event on April 25. The weekend is part of RecruitNY, sponsored by the The Firemen's Association of the State of New York. There will be events across the state and one in…

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – Fire departments across New York State are opening their doors to the public in search of new volunteer firefighters. Fire officials said 80 to 90 percent of fires across the state are fought by volunteers, and they said they need new recruits. The fifth annual Recruit…

BALDWINSVILLE, N.Y. -- Kim Morini never planned on being a volunteer firefighter and she was afraid of heights, but that didn't stop her from visiting the Baldwinsville Fire Department's recruitment event in 2013. "I was always intrigued by firefighters and when I saw they were having an open house, I…

BALDWINSVILLE, N.Y. -- Kim Morini never planned on being a volunteer firefighter and she was afraid of heights, but that didn't stop her from visiting the Baldwinsville Fire Department's recruitment event in 2013. "I was always intrigued by firefighters and when I saw they were having an open house, I…

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — More new firefighters are volunteering in New York state after years of declining membership, though companies are still seeking recruits to meet more calls. Fire companies statewide attracted 12,665 new volunteers in 2011 and 2012 amid aggressive recruiting efforts, according to figures from the Fireman's Association…

WATERTOWN — In an effort to boost volunteer membership, several north country fire departments will open their doors to the public next weekend for the fifth annual “RecruitNY” initiative. RecruitNY is an event organized by the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York that invites locals to tour participating…

We work day after day with our fellow firefighters and know them better than anyone else. And we all know firefighters who may be struggling with personal issues. With 20 to 30 percent of firefighters battling addiction, PTSD, depression or other mental health issues, it's time we all look at…

Cancer. This simple six-letter word strikes fear into everyone who has been diagnosed with the dreaded disease, but too many members of the fire service are like the proverbial ostrich with their head buried in the sand: They act as though by ignoring the issue, they can make it go…