LOCKPORT – Representatives of the county’s firefighters groups told Niagara County Legislature committees Monday that they strongly oppose the proposal to legalize sparklers in Niagara County. A public hearing is set for Feb. 17 on a law that would make it legal to sell sparklers in the county around Independence…
Read moreResidents of at least one county in the region will be able to legally use small “novelty” fireworks this summer, and those in a second may be able to enjoy them as well. Fireworks have been illegal in New York for decades. But state law changed late last year to…
Read moreBecoming a volunteer firefighter may come with an extra perk: Community college tuition reimbursement. Under the statewide Higher Education Learning Plan (HELP) program, an individual who hasn't already achieved a college degree, or has not taken 80 or more college credits, is eligible for up to full tuition reimbursement in…
Read moreLong Island, NY - February 9, 2015 - In 2011, the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) unveiled a historic educational initiative called the FASNY Higher Education Learning Plan (HELP). This statewide community college tuition reimbursement program is geared towards recruiting and retaining volunteer firefighters throughout New…
Read moreNearly 400 volunteer firefighters from across the state were in Cortland this weekend for the 10th annual FASNY Firefighter Winter Games. This year's games are being hosted by the Cortland County Firemen's Association. About 45 teams are taking part in competitions like tubing, tug-o-war, hose race and broomball. And while…
Read moreMembers of the East Amherst Volunteer Fire Department will be among the 300 firefighters from across New York State competing this weekend in the Firefighter Winter Games in Cortland. The games allow firefighters to hone their training skills while competing in a series of events dressed in full gear. The…
Read moreCORTLAND — The Alexander Volunteer Fire Department will be among the departments participating in the 10th Anniversary Firefighter Winter Games Friday and Saturday at Greek Peak Mountain Resort in Cortland. The Firemen’s Association of the State of New York will sponsor the games, hosted by the Cortland County Firemen’s Association.…
Read more* The Firemen's Association of the State of New York (FASNY) will kick off its 10th Anniversary Firefighter Winter Games in Cortland, New York Friday, February 6th. More than 300 firefighters from across New York State, including many from Nassau and Suffolk counties, dressed in full turnout gear, will participate…
Read moreDENISE SLOCUM OF BRANCHPORT KEUKA PARK FIRE DEPARTMENT TO COMPETE IN 10th ANNUAL FASNY FIREFIGHTER WINTER GAMES AS CAPTAIN of ALL-FEMALE TEAM Slocum to lead team of women volunteer first-responders Representing Branchport - Keuka Park and Himrod (New York – February 5, 2015) Denise Slocum, captain of the Branchport Keuka…
Read moreFirefighters State Championship Begins Friday Event being held in Cortland, New York The Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) will kick off its 10th Anniversary Firefighter Winter Games in Cortland, New York Friday, February 6th. More than 300 firefighters from across New York State, including many from Nassau…
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