TAMPA2: Carrying the Safety Message into the Future
Report from the 2014 Firefighter Life Safety Summit March 10–12, 2014 National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
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February is American Heart Month: Know Your Health
Every year, more firefighters die in the line of duty because of heart attacks than any other cause. This February, take time during American Heart Month to know your health and learn what you can do to lessen your risks of heart attack and other life-threatening or life-altering conditions. Many…
Read moreFuneral held for volunteer Inwood firefighter who died in line of duty
INWOOD, N.Y. (WABC) -- The funeral for volunteer firefighter Joseph Sanford Jr. was a solemn affair Wednesday after the Inwood man was killed in the line of duty. "We call it the brotherhood. When a tragedy like this happens, it happens to all of us. This could happen to any…
Read moreThe Museum’s Popular Super Saturday Programs Continue in 2015!
Visit the FASNY Museum of Firefighting on Super Saturdays in January: Meet Firefighter Fran and Her Dalmatian Friend January 17, 2015 Show begins at 10:30 a.m. Meet Firefighter Fran, as she presents an interactive show on fire safety that will have the whole family excited about fire prevention. Meet Firefighter Fran's…
Read moreECC celebrates continued success through state’s FASNY tuition reimbursement program
Back in the spring of 2012, Erie County's community college students couldn't take advantage of a New York grant program that allows volunteer firefighters to receive tuition reimbursement in exchange for first responder service. Fast forward to the days leading into 2015, when Erie Community College officials can now boast…
Read moreECC celebrates continued success through state’s FASNY tuition reimbursement program
Back in the spring of 2012, Erie County's community college students couldn't take advantage of a New York grant program that allows volunteer firefighters to receive tuition reimbursement in exchange for first responder service. Fast forward to the days leading into 2015, when Erie Community College officials can now boast…
Read moreFirefighter Injured Battling Woodmere Blaze Dies At Long Island Hospital
NEW YORK(CBSNewYork) — A volunteer firefighter on Long Island has died following injuries sustained while battling a fire last Friday. Joseph Sanford Jr. died at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, at North Shore-LIJ Hospital in Manhasset. Sanford was a volunteer with the Inwood Fire Department. The 43-year-old fell into the basement of…
Read moreThree veteran fire commissioners from Suffolk elected to top statewide posts
Three veteran Long Island fire commissioners have reached the top ranks of statewide organizations representing thousands of firefighters, chiefs and fire district officials. Robert McConville of Selden, Don Corkery of Sayville and Anthony Gallino of Rocky Point said in separate interviews they plan to use their positions to focus on…
Read moreBill benefiting volunteer first responders signed into law
State Sen. Joseph A. Griffo, R-Rome, announced Friday that Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo signed into law a bill that will provide benefits to firefighters and ambulance workers injured while assisting at a scene before an officer in command is established. Previously, volunteers who provided emergency services outside of their regular…
Read moreIn Memoriam: FASNY Secretary Michael D. Whelan (1946 – 2014)
FASNY Secretary Michael D. Whelan, 68, of Marcellus passed away Thursday, December 18, at the Francis House. Michael fought courageously and gracefully against pancreatic cancer for more than two years. Michael became FASNY secretary in 1998 and served as chair of the FASNY Media and Communications Committee. He also served…
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