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January 31, 2012

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 …

January 29, 2012

Firefighters attend legislative breakfast at Deerfield Fire House

DEERFIELD, 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 …

January 8, 2012

FASNY holds annual outreach program

JEFFERSON, 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 …

December 11, 2011

Officials: Holiday decorations, heaters up fire risk

Outdoor 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 …

December 6, 2011

Holiday safety tips

As 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. …

December 1, 2011

Pienkowski wins second term as head of firemen’s association

Editorial 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 …

November 30, 2011

Your Holiday Season Fire Safety List: Have You Checked It Twice?

With 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 …

November 5, 2011

Time to change smoke alarms

Clocks won’t be the only thing changing on Sunday. While people are setting their clocks back by 2 a.m. Sunday for Daylight Saving Time, the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York is encouraging them to also use it …

November 4, 2011

Turn clocks back, replace smoke, CO alarm batteries

When you turn your clocks back an hour for the end of daylight saving time this weekend, the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York reminds you to do one more thing—replace the batteries in your smoke alarms and …

October 12, 2011

Name of Cassadaga fireman inscribed on memorial

ALBANY, N.Y. (RELEASE) – The name of volunteer firefighter Kenneth Francis Schunk, who died in the line of duty while serving as a member of the Cassadaga Volunteer Fire Department, was inscribed on the New York State Fallen Firefighters Memorial …