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Two residents of Bellmore and Springs are being recognized for their heroic off-duty efforts with firefighter and EMS provider of the year awards, respectively, by the Firemen's Association of the State of New York. John Curley, 44, a New York City firefighter and volunteer at the Bellmore Fire Department, and…

COLONIE, N.Y. – The 5th Annual Youth Firefighting Training Day will be held Thursday morning. Fireman’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) President James Burn, Albany County DA Soares, Colonie Town Supervisor Mahan and emergency response officials will take part in this event. About 100 fire department explorers…

During the Firemen's Association of the State of New York (FASNY) closing ceremony for its 141st Annual Convention today, President James Burns presided over an awards ceremony honoring two first responders for their extraordinary acts of heroism. Ex-Chief John Curley of Bellmore Fire Department on Long Island, and AEMT Karen…

John Curley, a New York City Firefighter and volunteer at the Bellmore Fire Department will be honored by the Firemen's Association of the State of New York (FASNY) on Friday for rescuing a woman from her home, which was engulfed in flames, according to an article in Newsday. On Nov. 12, 2012,…

One of Springs' most dedicated emergency medical service volunteers is being recognized for her swift actions that helped to save a man's life on an Amagansett beach last summer. Karen L. Haab, an advanced emergency medical technician with the Springs Fire Department, will be honored Friday as the Firemen's Association…

The Firemen's Association of the State of New York (FASNY) today joined with elected officials, state and local government leaders, and emergency response representatives at the Colonie Municipal Training Center to kick off the 5th Annual Youth Firefighter Training Day. The event was part of FASNY's Annual Convention, in which…

By: Megan Cruz COLONIE, N.Y. -- Leaders of the Firemans Association of the State of New York are trying to ban novelty lighters. That is just one of the four issues members are discussing at the annual convention. "Children are using these devices, hurting themselves, setting property on fire, stuff…

ALBANY – Legislation to require that more vehicles move over when they approach an emergency situation on roadways. The measure, introduced by Assemblyman Kevin Cahill (D-Kingston) requires drivers to exercise caution by moving over to the adjacent lane or slowing down when approaching or passing any emergency vehicle with one…

By Denise M. Bonilla A Lindenhurst Village volunteer firefighter is scheduled tonight to receive a state award for his work educating the community about fire safety. Harry “Pro” Prodromides is being honored with the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York’s Fire Safety Educator of the Year Award. The…

ALBANY, NY - Building on FASNY’s new media and digital platforms, the Volunteer Programs Office has rolled out an online video training program aimed at increasing the number of volunteer firefighters statewide. This effort is the latest component of a larger recruitment campaign funded by a United States Department of…