Added lighting, open flames add to hazards A burning Christmas Tree is just one fire hazard to avoid this holiday season Photo Fire and electrocution are two major, but avoidable hazards, this holiday season. Gordon Kotars, speaking for the Firemen's Association of the State of New York (FASNY) has these…
Read more(ALBANY, NY) – The Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) today issued the following statement on Governor Cuomo’s veto of a bill which would have legalized fireworks: “The Governor has made the right choice by vetoing this bill, which we feel was not in the best interest…
Read moreAfter fifteen years, the Lighthouse Uniform Company’s Fallen Fire Fighter Dress Uniform Program has dropped the LODD requirement and is making a dress uniform for burial purposes available to any family wanting one. The new program is called the Bereavement Uniform. It is a collaborative effort between the Fire Service…
Read more(ALBANY, NEW YORK) - The Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) today joined with fire officials to conduct a live side-by-side room burn to highlight the effectiveness and safety implications of residential sprinklers. FASNY President James Burns was joined by local fire officials at the news conference…
Read moreFASNY is pleased to announce that the bill to exempt volunteer fire department ambulance services from the requirement to pay a $200 fee to obtain a certificate of registration for blood glucose testing was signed yesterday by Governor Cuomo. The bill was sponsored by Senator Kemp Hannon and Assemblywoman Aileen…
Read more(New York, October 30, 2013) - The Firemen’s Association of the State of NY (FASNY), together with law firm K&L Gates, and MetLife’s Legal Department, will provide Pro-Bono wills and other estate planning services for Westchester’s volunteer firefighters and first-responders on Saturday, November 2nd in Amawalk, NY. The free “Working…
Read moreFASNY recently engaged the services of a new government affairs firm to serve as its legislative representatives in Albany. DKC Government Affairs (DKC GA) brings extensive experience in the capital to their new role with FASNY. Some of you may have met members of the DKC GA team at Convention…
Read moreEvery day, but especially during this holiday season, the community at the FASNY Firemen’s Home appreciates the great support they receive from their FASNY brothers and sisters. Please consider making a contribution to the Home during this time of giving. Donations go directly to providing former volunteer firefighters the quality…
Read moreKaren Haab, an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician from Springs, is due to come face to face again Saturday with a man she is credited with saving. Haab, 50, is expected to be at the Springs firehouse to accept an award from Stuart Herman, 77, who stopped breathing last year after…
Read moreIt was Kristen Garrison’s great grandfather who started the tradition. In fact, Franzle LeRoy was a founding charter member of the Port Gibson Fire Department back in 1947. Today, grandson Scott DeCook has served as the Port Gibson Fire Chief for the past 18 years. His wife, Pauline DeCook is…
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