VIRGIL, N.Y. -- Hundreds of firefighters from across the state are getting a break from normal routine to enjoy a little friendly competition this weekend at the Firefighter Winter Games. Greek Peak has hosted the games for the past four years, featuring team activities like the hose relay, tug of…
Read moreTown of Virgil, NY (WBNG Binghamton) Firefighters form something of a brotherhood when they join the service. They strengthen that bond through friendly competition sponsored by the Fireman's Association of the State of New York. It's go time for firefighters across the state of New York as they compete in…
Read moreCortland, NY -- The annual Firefighter Winter Games will be this weekend in Cortland County, the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York announced today. More than 200 firefighters from around the state will compete Saturday at the Greek Peak Ski Resort in Virgil and Sunday at the Alumni…
Read moreThe NYS Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Coalition represents the entire spectrum of EMS providers in New York State. We fully support Governor Cuomo’s efforts to improve efficiency and accountability and reduce waste in NY government. The work of the SAGE Commission to redesign Public Health Law Article 30 wholeheartedly seeks…
Read moreROUSES POINT, N.Y. -Sebastian Barie is one of the newest volunteers with the Rouses Point Fire Department."It's a good way to give back to my community," Barie said. Right now, the 18-year-old spends most of his time working toward earning a college degree. Barrie is studying criminal justice at Clinton…
Read moreAssemblyman Phil Palmesano, R-Corning, has announced the deadline for tuition reimbursement for volunteer firefighters has been extended until Feb. 15. The Firemen's Association of the State of New York has developed the Higher Education Learning Plan as an incentive for people to serve in New York's volunteer fire service. This…
Read moreROUSES POINT, N.Y. - Sebastian Barie is one of the newest volunteers with the Rouses Point Fire Department. "It's a good way to give back to my community," Barie said. Right now, the 18-year-old spends most of his time working toward earning a college degree. Barrie is studying criminal justice…
Read moreLt. Anna Schermerhorn-Collins, City of New York Fire Department, was recently honored by the Greater New York Exploring Council as an Explorer Post Chairperson, a founder of Phoenix Firecamp and its director for the past six years. She was one of four individuals in New York City recognized by the…
Read moreDEERFIELD, N.Y. (WKTV) - More than 150 firefighters sat down Saturday morning to a nice hearty breakfast and to talk firefighting politics. The 8th annual Fire Service Legislative Breakfast was held at the Deerfield Fire House. The event offers a chance for area fire chiefs and other fire personnel to…
Read moreROUSES POINT — Good grades and status as a firefighter won Sebastian Barie 85 percent reimbursement of his fall-semester tuition at Clinton Community College. The Rouses Point Volunteer Fire Department member, who scored a 3.56 grade-point average, hopes to earn all the reimbursement he can through the Firemen's Association of…
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