Ever 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…
Read moreJoe Tasker’s moment came Saturday when Tasker pried open a car door using the Jaws of Life, rescuing an imaginary victim in the back seat of makeshift car wreck at William Street’s Doyle Hose Co. 1 on William Street in Cheektowaga. For Jonathan Tuttle of the Town of Tonawanda, donning…
Read moreSTAFFORD — Andy Perkins always knew he wanted to be a firefighter. “I grew up next to the Alabama Fire Department,” Perkins said. “I’d hear the sirens go off and see the trucks with their sirens blaring and who wouldn’t want to be riding on one of those.” When he…
Read moreGREENE COUNTY — Now in its third year, RecruitNY is an annual event established by the Fireman’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY), in which fire companies around the state hold an open house and perform demonstrations, conduct firehouse tours, provide fire safety educational materials, and generally work…
Read moreTROY — Volunteer fire departments are gearing up for a big weekend as part of an annual effort to attract new members. Now in its third year, RecruitNY is a statewide effort to entice people to take the training and become part of their area’s volunteer fire department. “There are…
Read moreELMSFORD, N.Y. - Members of the Elmsford Volunteer Fire Department welcomed visitors and potential volunteers Saturday as the department participated in the 3rd Annual RecruitNY statewide recruitment initiative. The open house was held at Elmsford Fire Company No. 1 on East Main Street with a second event scheduled for Sunday…
Read moreFirefighters across New York state, including the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY), the NY State Association of Fire Chiefs (NYSAFC), Association of Fire Districts of NY State and the County Fire Coordinators Association of the State of New York, along with the NY Public Interest Research…
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