The Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) represents volunteer based EMS providers across New York State. Once again, the Governor and the New York State Legislature are striving to balance the cost of services with a struggling economy, as such, FASNY support’s Governor Cuomo’s efforts to improve…
Read moreReminder that if your organization is looking for funding for firefighting apparatus, repair of firefighting apparatus, ambulances or rescue vehicles, renovation, rehabilitation or repair of your facilities; construction of a facility or construction coats associated with the establishment of facilities for the purpose of live fire training you should either…
Read moreCortland, NY – About 350 volunteer firefighters from across the state participated in the 5th Annual Firefighter Winter Games hosted by the Firemen's Association of the State of New York the Cortland County Fireman’s Association. The Baldwinsville Fire Department was honored with a special sportsmanship award in honor of Owego…
Read moreCORTLAND -- Firefighters are used to heading out in the cold weather, but usually, they don't have this much fun. "There definitely is some rivalry, some competitiveness," said David Quinn, Chief Administrative Officer, Firefighters Association of the State of New York. "But it definitely builds up that spirit of brotherhood."…
Read moreThe freshly fallen snow from Friday's storm created perfect conditions for the annual Firefighter Winter Games at Greek Peak. But it wasn't the weather on which firefighters were focused. It was the memory of a brother who lost his life in the line of duty. The Owego Fire Department was…
Read moreFirefighters often call their profession a "brotherhood," but many times when different departments come together, it's in response to a catastrophe or to say goodbye to one of their own. Our Sarah Blazonis stopped by one annual gathering that offers a lighthearted atmosphere and a chance to sharpen their skills.…
Read moreCortland, NY -- Firefighters from more than 31 departments across New York state turned out to compete in the Firemen's Association of the State of New York's annual Winter Games this weekend. "We've got well over 60 teams, and we've got about 12 of New York's counties represented," said David…
Read moreCORTLAND, N.Y. — Hundreds of volunteer firefighters from Long Island to the Adirondacks will be in central New York this weekend for the annual Firefighter Winter Games. Organizers tell the Post-Standard of Syracuse (http://bit.ly/XqVRjR ) that more than 300 firefighters from 31 departments are registered so far for the two-day…
Read moreMore than 300 firefighters from 31 departments will be in Cortland County this weekend as part of the annual Firefighter Winter Games. The games are sponsored by the Fireman’s Association of the State of New York, and are coordinated by the Cortland County Firemen’s Association. More than 200 rescuers dressed…
Read moreThe Firemen’s Association Of The State Of New York (FASNY) is holding Firefighter Winter Games this weekend in Cortland, and a number of local fire departments are participating. Here’s what the games are all about according to fasny.com: “STATE FIREMEN’S ASSOCIATION HOLD FIREFIGHTER WINTER GAMES IN CORTLAND FEB. 8-10 The…
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