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Volunteer firefighters get tuition aid

SANBORN — A pair of students are learning that it can pay to be a volunteer. Brandon Hansen, 18, of Wheatfield and Christopher J. Fournier, 19, of Lockport began receiving tuition reimbursement this past fall as they each began their freshman year at Niagara County Community College. The money is…

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Who Came Out On Top?

Town of Virgil, NY (WBNG Binghamton) It was a weekend full of games and camaraderie as firefighters from across New York State battle it out in the annual FASNY Firefighter Winter Games. The Firemen's Association of the State of New York held the event February 4 and 5. 375 firefighters…

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Firefighter games heat up Greek Peak

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…

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It’s Game on For Firefighters in New York State

Town 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…

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Firefighters’ Winter Games to be held this weekend in Cortland County

Cortland, 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…

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Update from the NYS EMS Coalition

The 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…

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Hot new way to recruit volunteer firefighters in NY

ROUSES 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…

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Tuition reimbursement deadline extended for volunteer firefighters

Assemblyman 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…

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Hot new way to recruit volunteer firefighters in NY

ROUSES 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…

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FDNY LT. Anna Schermerhorn-Collins, Phoenix Firecamp Director, Honored by the Greater New York Exploring Council

Lt. 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…

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