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Tuition help for volunteer firefighters

Becoming 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…

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Deadline to Apply for FASNY’s Higher Education Learning Plan Tuition Reimbursement Program

Long 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…

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For First Time, Women’s Teams Compete in Firefighter Winter Games

Nearly 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…

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Where we live: Amherst 02/8

Members 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…

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Alexander FD competing in Winter Games

CORTLAND — 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.…

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Winter Weekend Events

* 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…

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Fierce Female Firefighting Forte to be Featured February 6 – 8

DENISE 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…

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Firefighters State Championship Begins Friday

Firefighters 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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CNY firefighters to compete in FASNY winter games this weekend

CORTLAND, NY -- More than 300 firefighters from across New York state will compete this weekend in the 10th anniversary of the Firemen's Association of the State of New York winter games. Registration is held Friday and the games are held on Saturday and Sunday. The games are hosted by…

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Firefighters to compete in winter games in Cortland

Hundreds of firefighters from across New York will come together in Cortland for the 10th Anniversary Firefighter Winter Games from Friday to Sunday in Cortland County. More than 300 firefighters are expected to compete in games such as tug-o-war, sled pull, broomball and tubing. The games will take place at…

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