Informing, educating and training the volunteer fire service since 1872
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FASNY proudly recognizes Aurora Kolb of Germantown Central School as our 2026 Teacher of the Year! Her commitment to life safety education is helping students build skills that save lives. fasny.com/awards/teacher-of-… #FASNYAwards #TeacherOfTheYear #EmergencyPreparedness
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Emergency responders are trained to help others, but the stress of the job can accumulate and affect every part of life. Join Tom Basher for Hero Maintenance at Convention on Aug. 21 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. fasnyconvention.com/ #VolunteerFirefighter @fireengineering
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Join us Aug. 19-22 in Ellicottville for training, presentations, and networking with firefighters from across New York State! Download the official FASNY Convention App for schedules, updates & event info. Get it here: fasnyconvention.com/app-inst… #FASNY #VolunteerFirefighter
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Volunteer fire departments are the backbone of NYS, but recruitment and retention remain a challenge. Our Recruitment & Retention Roadmap offers tools, strategies, and marketing resources to help departments grow! fasny.com/randrroadmap/ #VolunteerFirefighter @fireengineering
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RF-DASH training is coming to Delevan (6/13) and Waterville (6/20). Join first responders and ag partners for hands-on rural and farm emergency response training. Learn incident response, hazard assessment, preplanning, and farm mapping. facebook.com/fasnyvf/ @fireengineering
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Our 154th Convention comes to Ellicottville Aug 19-22, bringing hundreds of firefighters together. Reserve ad space in the official Ad Book by July 15 (¼–full page options) to showcase your organization. Details: fasnyconvention.com/ad-book-… #FASNYConvention @holidayvalley
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Save the date! Our Annual Training Symposium returns to Lake George, May 13-16, 2027. Join volunteer first responders statewide for hands-on training, leadership development & lasting connections. Learn more & get updates: fasny.com/training/annual-fi… #VolunteerFirefighter
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We're heading to #Syracuse for @nysfirechiefs 120th Annual Conference June 10-13! Visit us at booths 1118 and 1120 to learn about membership, connect with fire service leaders, and explore the impact of volunteer firefighters in NYS nysfirechiefs.com/fire2026at… #VolunteerFirefighter
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Before the call even comes in, people are already forming opinions.
@FirehouseNews looks at how everyday conduct in the fire service shapes trust, credibility, and public perception. tinyurl.com/y72n7s2b #VolunteerFirefighter #Professionalism
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Nine Mamaroneck HS students traveled to Albany for Civics class to advocate for S6233-A/A6790-A, supporting expanded tax credits for volunteer firefighters & EMS. They met @sengianaris @SteveOtis91 about strengthening the volunteer fire service. @fireengineering @thefirenews
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Join us Wednesday, August 19, 1:30-3 p.m. @holidayvalley Lodge for an interactive Recruitment & Retention Round Table focused on NY’s volunteer fire service. fasnyconvention.com #FASNYConvention #VolunteerFirefighters #FireService @fireengineering
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We pause to honor firefighters and responders who gave their lives in service. Their sacrifice lives on in the communities they protected. Office closed today, reopening May 26. #MemorialDay #HonorTheFallen #WeRemember
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Planning is underway for the 2027 Lake George Training Symposium. We’re seeking speaker and program submissions for training & education supporting volunteer fire & EMS in NYS. Submit: fasny.com/training/call-for-… #FASNY #FireService #EMS @fireengineering
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Hands-on training is coming across New York to prepare responders for real agricultural emergencies using mapping tools, hazard ID, and farm response planning. facebook.com/fasnyvf/ #RF_DASH #FireTraining #RuralFireService #VolunteerFirefighter @fireengineering
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An evening of cards, dinner, dancing & raffles returns Aug. 21 at the FASNY Convention, raising funds for 25 scholarships supporting youth in the fire service. fasnyconvention.com #FASNYConvention #Scholarships #JuniorFirefighter #VolunteerFirefighter
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During National EMS Week, we recognize EMS professionals who respond when seconds matter most. Across New York, volunteer EMS providers deliver care, comfort, and professionalism in crisis. FASNY thanks them for protecting our communities every day. #EMSWeek2026 @fireengineering
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Lake George was the place to be last weekend! Our 2nd Annual Training Symposium sold out at 142 attendees, almost doubling last year. Volunteer firefighters statewide gathered for education, leadership, networking, and connection. See you in 2027! #VolunteerFirefighter
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The 2nd Annual Lake George Training Symposium wrapped up in Lake George, bringing firefighters together for three days of leadership, tactics, training & networking. Thanks to instructors & attendees for a successful year. #FASNYSymposium #VolunteerFirefighter
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We applaud the NYS Assembly for passing legislation to quadruple the volunteer firefighter and EMS tax credit from $200-$800, the first increase since 2006 fasny.com/news/fasny-applaud… #VolunteerFirefighter @fireengineering
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This August, our annual Convention heads to the mountains. Join us @HolidayValley, Aug. 19-22 in Ellicottville, for leadership training, rope rescue education, networking, and summer fun! Register by May 31: fasnyconvention.com #FASNYConvention @fireengineering
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