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.…
Read moreCourage, 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,…
Read moreFire horns-- Are they still needed? Several readers have asked if pagers or cellphones can't get the job done without submitting neighbors or passersby to the sudden blasts of noise. We put the question to some local volunteer fire departments and the state organization of fire fighters. The response was…
Read moreOFPC is soliciting presentations for the 2015 Public Educators Conference. If you or someone you know is interested in presenting on a relevant topic for this year’s conference please fill out the presentation form and return it to Pablo Davis. 2015 Pub Ed Presentation Proposal
Read moreAlbany, NY - October 6, 2014 - In observance of both National Fire Prevention Month and National Fire Prevention Week, the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) is asking New Yorkers to remember and re-learn basic fire safety rules that can help save lives. This year’s theme,…
Read moreChad Brade of Alexander is one of several students in the region who has qualified for college tuition reimbursement as part of the FASNY Higher Education Learning Plan (HELP) initiative. In 2011, the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York implemented the HELP educational initiative — the first ever,…
Read moreNew York State is now requiring home builders and remodelers to note on construction permits, if they plan to use truss construction in their projects. The 'new' way of building trusses is less expensive, and safe---unless there's a fire. The heat and flames can weaken the metal gusset plates that…
Read moreState Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele Jr. recently announced that legislation he sponsored has been signed into law by Governor Andrew M. Cuomo. The bill provides for authorized absences for members of volunteer fire departments and volunteer ambulance squads who respond to a declared state of emergency. Mr. Thiele sponsored this…
Read moreGov. Andrew Cuomo signed a bill into law that will protect the jobs of volunteer firefighters and emergency medical service personnel in declared emergencies, such as hurricanes and wildfires. The bill (S.07111/A.09849), sponsored by Sen. Mark Grisanti, R-Buffalo, and Assemblyman Fred Thiele, I-Sag Harbor, will protect the jobs of volunteer…
Read moreWhat would New York do without its volunteer firefighters? Some volunteer firefighters in New York State have been faced with the possibility of losing their jobs when they report to a prolonged disaster. Now, Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed a bill into law to protect the jobs of volunteer firefighters…
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