On April 17, at approx 1930 hours, an explosion ripped through a fertilizer plant in West, Texas. Among the dead were 11 firefighters and EMTs from five departments who rushed in to help as the explosion leveled parts of the small town. I had the opportunity to visit West three…
Read moreFASNY needs your help in promoting the passage of A2318-A sponsored by Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther which prohibits individuals that are registered as sex offenders from joining or remaining members of volunteer fire companies and volunteer ambulance companies. custom essay service The Volunteer Firefighter and EMS responder is viewed as a…
Read moreAs a testament of the hard work and dedication of volunteer firefighters across New York, the 2013 RecruitNY weekend was a tremendous success, with 592 fire companies in 59 counties participating. From Suffolk County to St. Lawrence, Buffalo to Binghamton, fire departments conducted tours of their firehouses and fire apparatus,…
Read moreImmediate Past President David Jacobowitz paid respects on behalf of FASNY at an April 25 memorial service for those recently killed in a West, Texas, chemical plant blast. The April 17 explosion injured hundreds and killed 15, most of them fire and emergency personnel. Victims included firefighters from the West,…
Read moreADAMS CENTER — A group of firefighters stood outside the Adams Center Volunteer Fire Department on Sunday afternoon, waiting. At the third annual RecruitNY open house, the men were not waiting for a fire call. They were waiting for potential volunteer firefighters. “We have 20 active” members, said Adams Center…
Read moreFire stations across New York opened their doors to the public on Saturday, hoping to gain some new volunteers. The Vestal Fire Department was one of the stations that participated in the"RecruitNY" weekend. As part of the weekend, visitors can tour the stations, try on gear, and get into fire…
Read moreEver wanted to become a firefighter? Dave chatted with Jessie Rolan-Bystrak from the Fireman’s Association of the State of New York about their volunteer firefighters open houses this weekend April 27-28th! To learn more…or to find an open house near you…go to RecruitNY.org! A special thanks to ALL of our…
Read moreWEST VALLEY — The West Valley Volunteer Hose Company Inc. will open its doors to residents, in a stated effort to allow individuals to learn what it takes to be a volunteer firefighter. The open house will take place as part of the third annual RecruitNY statewide initiative. On Saturday,…
Read moreMPNnow.com — The Farmington Volunteer Fire Association’s open house Saturday is an opportunity for the community to learn more about what it takes to become a volunteer with the department, said Gary Weidenborner, a firefighter with the department for about five years. “We’ll have it all opened up, and anyone…
Read moreTONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) - Fire Departments across the state opened their doors for anyone who think they have what it takes to "try out" Saturday morning. The Tonawanda Hose Company is just one of many departments looking for a few good recruits. Lt. Michael Messana, "Today were just doing a…
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