In 2011, the Firemen's Association of the State of New York unveiled an educational initiative called the FASNY Higher Education Learning Plan. This college tuition reimbursement program is geared towards recruiting and retaining volunteer firefighters throughout New York, where many volunteer fire departments are experiencing a need to recruit and…
Read moreDeadline approaches for those interested in tuition reimbursement for the spring 2012 semester through a program gear toward recruiting and retaining volunteer firefighters, according to a news release. The Firemen’s Association of the State of New York’s Higher Education Learning Plan provides statewide community college tuition reimbursement by maintaining good…
Read moreJEFFERSON, N.Y. -- Firefighters from across Jefferson County met in Carthage Sunday to talk about top legislative issues. The Fireman’s Association of the State of New York along with local Senators and Assembly representatives took a close look at several issues, including health care and a 911 surcharge distribution. FASNY…
Read moreThe FASNY Youth in the Fire Service Committee is proud to announce the start of a brand new yearly award for the FASNY Youth Group of the Year. Much like the Firefighter of the Year and EMS Provider of the Year awards, this award, which will be given yearly starting…
Read moreRecruiting and retaining manpower is one of the greatest challenges, if not the greatest challenge, we face in the volunteer fire service. To help address this issue, FASNY created and launched the RecruitNY campaign last April in 2011. Hopefully this rings a bell for you and your department was able…
Read moreOutdoor light displays. Decorations with candles. Beautifully adorned real Christmas trees. Cooking delectable treats. All are traditional signs of the season. And all are dangers lurking in the shadows. The holiday season – and winter in general – bring an increased risk for fire. Utica Fire Chief Russell Brooks said…
Read moreAs you're searching for the perfect tree, you've got to pay attention to more than just shape and size. Look for the freshest one on the lot. To check, grab the tree by the trunk and give it a shake. If too many needles fall off, it's too dry and…
Read moreOne of the most important parts of the SAFER grant is the proper handling of new recruit referrals. For us to achieve this goal, we need the assistance of each local volunteer department. Towards this end, we have developed a Fire Department Information Form. This simple form will enable us…
Read moreEditorial assistant Nariman Jiries interviewed Kenneth Pienkowski, who has been re-elected in August to a second five-year term on the board of directors of the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York. Name: Ken Pienkowski lives in the town of Onondaga, and is married to Barbara. They have a…
Read moreWith the holiday season upon us, the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) reminds New Yorkers to be aware of the safety hazards posed by hanging electric lights, lighting candles, preparing holiday meals and even putting up trees. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, fires occurring during…
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