NEW YORK — With Memorial Day weekend less than two weeks away, many will be turning on their grills for the first time this season.The Firefighters Association of the State of New York (FASNY) has advice for staying safe while grilling.According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 10,600 home fires are started by grills […]
According to the Firefighters Association of the State of New York, statewide volunteer firefighter ranks have plunged by 33% over the last two decades, leaving roughly 80,000 active personnel.
To kick off its 15th annual RecruitNY weekend, the Firefighters Association of the State of New York (FASNY) recently released a survey of New York state residents perceptions of volunteer firefighters. The results showed 49% of New Yorkers expressed interest in becoming a volunteer firefighter.