Binghamton Area Firefighters Face Off in ‘Battle of the Bravest’
Binghamton area firefighters are preparing to face off on the ice to raise money for cancer research.
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14th Annual FASNY Winter Games in Cortland County
The 14th annual Firefighters Association of the State of New York Winter Games start February 9 with Tube Racing.
Firefighters Volunteer at Farm after Colleague Dies in Crash
Firefighters are helping out at the Cortland County farm of a fellow firefighter who recently died from injuries suffered in an off-duty traffic accident.
Safety Day at Oakdale Mall Parking Lot June 9
The Broome County Firefighters’ Association is holding a safety day June 9 at the Oakdale Mall near Harry L. Drive.
SAFER Grants Defended by U.S. Senator Charles Schumer
U.S. Senator Charles Schumer of New York says he is fighting to maintain federal funding for local fire departments.
13th Annual Firefighter Winter Games
The FASNY will hold their 12th Annual Firefighter Winter Games in early February, and the public is invited to cheer on local firefighters.
Volunteers Needed for Fire Departments in New York State
The Firefighters Association of the State of New York is being awarded $1.5 million in a Federal Safer Grant to be used to recruit and retain volunteer firefighters.
Senate Bill Makes Attacks on Emergency Personnel Hate Crime
The New York State Senate is moving forward legislation to classify certain crimes against first responders like law enforcement, firefighters and emergency medical services as hate crimes.
Legislation to Treat Attacks on Responders as Hate Crimes
New York State Senator Fred Akshar is lending his name to the Community Heroes Protection Act.
Expanded Health Coverage for Firefighters Moves Forward
The New York State Senate okays a measure to expand medical coverage to firefighters who suffer illness connected to fighting fires.