Cortland, NY -- More than 300 firefighters, dressed in full turnout gear, from 32 fire departments across the state competed today in a variety of winter games. The Firemen's Association of the State of New York (FASNY) kicked off its Firefighter Winter Games on Friday in Cortland. The event is…
Read moreALBANY — Deadline for this year’s FASNY Higher Education Learning Plan applications has been extended until Feb. 21. The statewide community college tuition reimbursement program is geared towards recruiting and retaining volunteer firefighters throughout New York. Under FASNY HELP, a person is eligible for up to 100 percent tuition reimbursement,…
Read moreVIRGIL, N.Y. -- You won't find any figure skating or luge running at the 2014 FASNY Winter Games. The annual event held at Greek Peak is all about giving crews the chance to show off their skills, but in a much more relaxed situation than usual. "It gives us a…
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Read moreBy the National Volunteer Fire Council First responders are used to being there when others need them. Through fires, medical emergencies, natural disasters, and other incidents, firefighters and EMTs are the ones community members count on to protect them in any kind of emergency. Yet these same first responders…
Read moreCORTLAND, N.Y. — The Firefighter Winter Games are returning to upstate New York. More than 300 firefighters from 32 fire departments across New York state are expected to take part beginning Friday in Cortland. That's the largest field of competitors to date for the nine-year old event organized by the…
Read moreCortland, NY -- More than 5,000 miles away from the http://portageparkdistrict.org 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Central New York firefighters will be competing in their own winter games. The Firemen's Association of the State of New York (FASNY) will kick off its Firefighter Winter Games on Friday in Cortland.…
Read moreCORTLAND, N.Y. http://iupatdc5.org — The Firefighter Winter Games are returning to upstate New York. More than 300 firefighters from 32 fire departments across New York state are expected to take part beginning Friday in Cortland. That's the largest field of competitors to date for the nine-year old event organized by…
Read moreCortland, NY - February 3rd, 2014 - The Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) will kick off its Firefighter Winter Games in Cortland, NY on Friday, February 7. Co-sponsored by the Cortland County Firemen’s Association, more than 300 firefighters from 32 Fire Departments across New York State,…
Read moreALBANY — New York’s volunteer fire departments are currently experiencing a critical need to recruit and retain members. As an incentive for people to serve, the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York has developed the Higher Education Learning Plan. This program provides tuition reimbursement to individuals attending community…
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