ALBANY – New York has legalized small fireworks, including sparklers, to be available during certain periods of the year. Gov. Andrew Cuomo had twice vetoed similar legislation, warning of the safety risks. But Cuomo signed a modified bill into law late Friday after some changes by the bill's sponsors. The…
Read moreFollow these simple steps and enjoy a safe holiday. Albany, NY - November 24th, 2014 - Cooking fires are the number one cause of home fires throughout the country. With firefighters responding to three-times as many emergencies during Thanksgiving, the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) is…
Read more(Albany, New York)- Cooking fires are the number one cause of home fires throughout the country. With firefighters responding to three-times as many emergencies during Thanksgiving, the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) is providing the following safety guidelines to ensure that New Yorkers have a safe…
Read moreFASNY held its annual Legislative Conference November 1-2 in Albany. The Legislative Conference is the result of months of work starting with grassroots input and culminating with the organization’s legislative agenda for 2015. Saturday, November 1, saw most of the sectional representatives meet to discuss their positions on the pieces…
Read moreEssay 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, …
Read moreAs 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.
Read more(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…
Read moreHALFMOON – 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…
Read moreLong 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…
Read more- 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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