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Smoke Detector Giveaway, for a few words

Essay contest has detectors as prizes Firefighters have an extra suggestion as we end Daylight Saving Time:  in addition to setting your clocks back, take a minute to change the batteries in your lifesaving devices, including smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. On Weekend Today in Central NY on Saturday morning, …

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Ebola Response Guidelines

As part of the ongoing Ebola response planning, the New York State Department of Health (DOH) is providing the following guidance documents to Emergency Medical Services (EMS) agencies, Program Agencies, Regional EMS Councils and EMS Education Sponsors, in an effort to prepare the healthcare infrastructure for potential Ebola cases.

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Check batteries in smoke, carbon monoxide detectors when changing clocks

(WKTV) - Daylight saving time ends Sunday, and while that means an extra hour of sleep, it's also a good time to check your batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. The Fireman's Association of the State of New York wants to remind residents to check your life-saving devices. Officials…

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Firefighters: Check your smoke, CO detector batteries

HALFMOON – As we prepare to set our clocks back an hour this weekend and get that extra hour of sleep, local and state firefighters are reminding everyone to make sure your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are working properly. “This can save your life,” said Gigi Lubin, Home Safety…

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When We Fall Back… Make Sure to Check Smoke & CO Detectors

Long Island, NY - October 27, 2014 - As Daylight Savings Time ends on Sunday, November 2nd at 2:00 A.M., the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) urges all New Yorkers to check their smoke and carbon monoxide detectors to ensure that they are functioning properly. FASNY…

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When We Fall Back… Make Sure to Check Smoke & CO Detectors

 - FASNY Reminds All New Yorkers to Test Batteries on Sunday, Nov 2nd - (NEW YORK - October 2014) – As Daylight Savings Time ends on Sunday, November 2nd at 2:00 A.M., the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) urges all New Yorkers to check their smoke…

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When We Fall Back… Make Sure to Check Smoke & CO Detectors

Long Island, NY - October 27, 2014 - As Daylight Savings Time ends on Sunday, November 2nd at 2:00 A.M., the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) urges all New Yorkers to check their smoke and carbon monoxide detectors to ensure that they are functioning properly. FASNY…

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Oceanside fireman elected association’s VP

Life-long Oceanside resident and Oceanside Fire Department member Steven Klein was recently elected as 2nd Vice President of the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) at the association’s annual convention. Klein joined the Oceanside Fire Department in 1965. He immediately became active in all aspects of the…

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HELP deadline extended for volunteer firefighters

The Firemen’s Association of the State of New York has announced that the Higher Education Learning Plan tuition reimbursement deadline has been extended to Friday, Oct. 17. The Higher Education Learning Plan (HELP) program is a statewide community college tuition reimbursement program geared to help recruit and retain volunteer firefighters.…

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The 2014 Fallen Firefighters Memorial

Courage, Bravery and Sacrifice Words of praise swirled around the slabs of granite like the flames of a growing fire. As they left the mouths of the speakers at the 2014 Fallen Firefighters Memorial ceremony, they seemed to ride the strong wind that was blowing that morning. On October 7,…

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