Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed S7677 sponsored by Senators Grisanti, Martins and Zelden into law which now sheds more light on the requirement of employers to provide emergency escape systems to firefighters under certain circumstances outlined in New York’s Labor Law and ensuing regulations to be promulgated by the Labor…
Read moreAs it was directed by the President at our 2011 Convention, the By-Laws Committee has met for the past seven months and has carefully reviewed the current FASNY By-Laws. This review was done by the FASNY By-Law Committee, with the assistance of Edward A. Cooke, who serves as the FASNY…
Read moreThe annual state Firemen’s Association Convention is expected to draw about 1,000 volunteer firefighters, emergency medical personnel and their families from around the state to Liverpool Aug. 14 to Aug. 17 and give a boost to the local economy. how to enlarge penile length naturally The conference will be held…
Read moreFairville, N.Y. — Earlier this month, members of Fairville Explorer Post 751 were recognized at a special presentation during the Northern Central Convention at the Brockport Volunteer Fireman's Exempt Benevolent Association, as they received the inaugural Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) Youth Group of the Year…
Read moreLocal college students gain fire training and tuition reimbursement thanks to Federal and county grants (Erie, NY) – On July 12, Erie County Emergency Services and Erie Community College (ECC) representatives joined the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) in announcing that Erie County student volunteer firefighters now have access to tuition…
Read moreErie County volunteer firefighters will be eligible for tuition reimbursement for any two-year associate degree programs offered by Erie Community College. The benefit, designed to help offset declines in the number of people who serve as volunteers, would apply to any volunteer firefighters who either are taking their first college…
Read moreA majority of the agencies in need of volunteers rely on retirees, many of whom bring a variety of talents from their years in the workforce. Yet, with vacations, “company” and other obligations, volunteers are not always a reliable option to replace paid workers. Therefore, more volunteers are always needed…
Read more(BROCKPORT, NY) On June 2, members of Fairville Explorer Post 751 were recognized at a special presentation during the Northern Central Convention at the Brockport Volunteer Fireman's Exempt Benevolent Association, as they received the inaugural Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) Youth Group of the Year Award.…
Read moreThe New York State Legislature adjourned on June 21, 2012. Although they may return later in the year, it is unlikely that they will deal with issues of interest to FASNY. The following legislative issues were achieved off the FASNY Agenda. 911 Surcharge Distribution- $75 million dollars, an increase of…
Read moreIt had become quite evident that the number of volunteer firefighters statewide was moving in the wrong direction. It was also clear that something had to be done on a large scale. Armed with this knowledge, last year FASNY took the bold move to secure a Staffing for Adequate Fire…
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