Built around the theme “Prevention First,” the 141st Annual FASNY Convention was a creative blend of business, education and fun. Just like a successful Broadway play, preparation for the four-day event began months ago. “We pretty much start discussing the arrangements for the next Convention even before the current one…
Read moreThe following students at Morrisville State College School of Science and Technology have been awarded scholarships: Text Your Ex Back By Michael Fiore Free Pdf Lindsey Clark, of Cicero, majoring in performance and health promotion, Crawford Scholarship; Timothy Hayes, of Nedrow, majoring in dietetic technician, The Academy of Nutrition &…
Read moreTwo 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…
Read moreCOLONIE, 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…
Read moreDuring 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…
Read moreJohn 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,…
Read moreOne 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…
Read moreThe 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…
Read moreBy: 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…
Read moreALBANY – 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…
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