By Patrick J. Kenny, Training Day Speaker How many of us got into the fire service thinking that we are capable of being modern day superheroes, maybe Superman? Did you join because you want to make a difference or that someday there might be a life present on this earth…
Read moreDuring the 2013 legislative session the New York State legislature and Governor signed an Amendment to existing statute prohibiting smoking anywhere on the grounds of a hospital or residential health care facility, of which the FASNY Firemen’s Home qualifies. The amended law also prohibits smoking within 15 feet of such…
Read moreBy donating a non-perishable gift basket or gift certificate valued at a minimum of $35.00. If you did not receive a donation request letter last year and want to be added to the mailing list please contact Ann Montag, Raffle Coordinator by e-mail at amontag@fasny.com or by telephone at 518-434-0987,…
Read moreThe Top 2 departments with the most “LIKES” for each day will win a fly-in for their Open House during Recruit NY Weekend: APRIL 26th FINALISTS: Adams Fire Department (Niagara County) Bennington Fire Department (Wyoming County) Boston Fire Department (Erie County) Newton Abbott (Erie County) North Java Fire Department (Wyoming…
Read moreSyracuse, NY - Fire departments across New York will open their doors and truck bays in April for the fourth annual RecruitNY campaign in an effort to recruit more volunteer firefighters. The number of volunteer firefighters serving throughout New York State has declined by roughly 20,000 over the past 15…
Read more(NEW YORK) Volunteer fire departments across New York State will open their doors and fire truck bays to local residents during the weekend of Saturday, April 26 and Sunday, April 27 as part of the fourth annual RecruitNY statewide volunteer firefighter recruitment effort. RecruitNY is designed to help increase volunteer…
Read moreDaylight Saving Time is Sunday morning, so it is important to remember when you change your clocks, change your batteries. The Firemen's Association of the State of New York is urging people check the batteries in their smoke and carbon monoxide detectors to make sure the detectors are working properly…
Read moreRecognizing dangers at structure fires and hazardous waste spills. Knowing how to keep hoses and air packs in working order. Learning how to safely travel to a fire scene. All are among the requirements for more than 4,000 volunteer firefighters in the 100 volunteer fire departments across Jefferson, Lewis and…
Read moreWhen you turn your clocks forward today for daylight saving time it is also a good time to check smoke and carbon monoxide detector batteries, according to the Firemen's Association of the State of New York. FASNY urges everyone to make sure smoke, carbon monoxide detectors are functioning and replace…
Read moreRoughly 3,400 people a year die in house fires. It's a club that Shirley Simms, who lives just yards away from where a fire killed four people earlier this year, is anxious to not join. "I think (the Jan. 20 mobile home fire) would make other people start to think…
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