(WBNG Binghamton) With the kick-off of Memorial Day weekend, many people will be hosting backyard barbecues. The Firemen’s Association of the State of New York is reminding residents to follow important fire safety tips, so they can enjoy a safe summer season. According to a news release: “This is the…
Read moreWith the kick-off of Memorial Day weekend, many people will be hosting backyard barbecues. The Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) is reminding residents to follow important fire safety tips, so they can enjoy a safe summer season. “This is the start of the outdoor cookout season. Unfortunately,…
Read moreProper flag etiquette is important for every department to know and follow, especially because there are quite possibly as many violations of flag code as there are laws and regulations. While no one intentionally violates flag code, ignorance of the rules and laws concerning the flag can be just as…
Read moreJeff Burkhart Jeff Burkhart, 36, is the Chief of the Oriskany Fire Department, and a road patrol deputy with the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office. He originally joined the fire service back in 1992 following a devastating fire at the historic Trinkaus Manor Restaurant, which reduced the entire building to rubble.…
Read moreBy Gordy Kotars, FASNY Public Relations Vice Chair With a year’s worth of meetings and planning, along with lessons learned from last year, FASNY supported another dynamic statewide recruitment initiative on the weekend of April 21 and 22, 2012. An updated microsite, RecruitNY.org, provided advice, materials and tools for departments…
Read moreThe New York State Emergency Services Revolving Loan Account The New York State Emergency Services Revolving Loan Account was established under section 97-pp of the State Finance Law to make loans available to cities, villages, fire districts, counties, towns and not-for-profit fire or ambulance corporations at an annual fixed interest…
Read moreThe Firemen's Association of the State of New York (FASNY) is looking for volunteer firefighters in New York State to compose a short video highlighting their personal stories using a smart phone or web cam. Winners in this video contest will be part of a first-of-its-kind, statewide advertising campaign across…
Read moreSYRACUSE — The Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) is looking for volunteer firefighters in New York state to compose a short video highlighting their personal story, using a smart phone or web cam. Winners in this video contest will be part of a first-of-its-kind, statewide advertising…
Read moreVolunteer firefighters donate their services at all hours without regard to holidays or vacations, but seldom get to showcase stories about themselves, at least until now. The Firemen's Association of the State of New York, or FASNY, is looking for volunteer firefighters across the state to share their stories for…
Read moreThe Firemen’s Association of the State of New York is welcoming video submissions featuring the personal stories of volunteer firefighters for use in a statewide advertising campaign. But there is little time to waste. Video highlights may be submitted by smartphone or webcam no later than April 13. Winners will…
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