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Volunteer Firefighters Have Chance to Star in Video Ad Campaign

(WBNG Binghamton) The Firemen's Association of the State of New York 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 campaign which…

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FASNY/Provident AD&D Policy Working Well

As we approach the first anniversary of our new $10,000 Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) policy with the Provident Agency Inc., it is proving to be a benefit for our membership. Our members still have some questions concerning this important program. We are glad to answer them to be able…

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Open Burning Regulations

Do the regulations on open burning make burning household trash in burn barrels or piles illegal? Yes. Burning household trash is prohibited statewide in all cases. (Our existing incinerator rule prohibits burning household trash in wood stoves, fireplaces, and outdoor wood boilers.) Leaf piles cannot be burned. DEC recommends that…

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Change Your Clocks & Check Your Batteries

It's that time of the year again when we change our clocks. This time around, we will 'spring ahead'. Put those clocks ahead one hour Saturday night before you go to sleep as Daylight Savings Time kicks in at 2:00AM early Sunday morning. With this time change, our sunrise will…

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Spring Ahead, Change Your Smoke Detector Batteries

(NEW YORK) – The Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) is reminding homeowners and renters to change the batteries in their smoke alarms and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors at least once a year to ensure they are working properly. On Sunday, March 11 at 2:00 A.M. we will set our clocks ahead one…

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Reporter’s Notebook: Once again, it’s time for clocks to Spring ahead

The time change associated with Daylight Savings Time is upon us. At 2 a.m. Sunday, the clock moves forward one hour. The Firemen's Association of the State of New York uses this occasion and the time change in the fall as a reminder to change batteries in their smoke alarms…

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FASNY Urges New York Residents to Spring Ahead with Fire Safety

(WKBW release) The Firemen’s Association of the State of New York is reminding homeowners and renters to change the batteries in their smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors at least once a year to ensure they are working properly. According to a news release: On Sunday, March 11 at 2:00…

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Smoke Alarm and CO Detector Tips

FASNY News Release: The Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) is reminding homeowners and renters to change the batteries in their smoke alarms and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors at least once a year to ensure they are working properly. On Sunday, March 11 at 2:00 A.M. we…

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FASNY Urges New York Residents to Spring Ahead with Fire Safety

(WBNG Binghamton) The Firemen’s Association of the State of New York is reminding homeowners and renters to change the batteries in their smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors at least once a year to ensure they are working properly. According to a news release: On Sunday, March 11 at 2:00…

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Spring Ahead & Check Smoke Detector Batteries This Weekend

(NEW YORK) – The Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) is reminding homeowners and renters to change the batteries in their smoke alarms and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors at least once a year to ensure they are working properly. On Sunday, March 11 at 2:00 A.M. we…

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