MEMORANDUM OF SUPPORT Firemen’s Association of the State of New York Take Action! A6557 M of A Sweeney This bill prohibits the sale of residential upholstered furniture in New York that becomes fully involved and subject to flashover in less that fifteen minutes from the time it is exposed to a…
Read moreI spent some time this week at the Frontier Volunteer Fire Company in Wheatfield to talk with the firefighters about a new statewide recruitment effort. The number of volunteer firefighters across the state has dropped about ten percent over the last few years. That drop is blamed largely on the…
Read moreFiremen’s Association of the State of New York Director Rich Webster of Solvay died March 12 at the age of 66. A member of FASNY since 1969, Rich became an active member of the FASNY Legislative Committee in 2009 and was appointed the board of directors this past August. He…
Read moreOne more sign spring is on the way, springing our clocks forward. It’s that time of year again when we have to adjust the clocks. At 2 a.m. Sunday morning, daylight saving time begins. Although, we'll lose an hour of sleep, we’ll gain an hour of sunlight. As you turn…
Read moreThe 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.…
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