All Hands Needed- please spread the word.

Started by Adam's Angels Aug 22, 2009. 0 Replies 0 Likes

Dear Friends,We urge you to read this entire note, repost it, send to your email contacts, etc. and remember what Einstein said. "The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but…Continue

Recruitment and Retention Support

Started by Tiger Schmittendorf. Last reply by Jack Jul 11, 2009. 6 Replies 0 Likes

Hi Folks -I've just taken charge of FASNY's statewide recruitment and retention committee and I'm curious to know how FASNY can support your local efforts.Our committee has determined that our time…Continue

Tags: retention, recruitment

J. Gordon Routley at FASNY Convention

Started by Mary Ellen Shea Mar 9, 2009. 0 Replies 0 Likes

Shannon Pieper from FireRescue Magazine posted this elsewhere on the Nation. I thought I'd take a moment to let you know that this gentleman, J. Gordon Routley (or "Gordo" to his friends...I'm…Continue

Tags: Convention, FASNY, Charleston, Routley

FASNY Convention "Round Table"

Started by Mary Ellen Shea. Last reply by Tiger Schmittendorf Feb 10, 2009. 5 Replies 0 Likes

What IS a Round Table Seminar, anyway?On Thursday, August 20, 2009, the FASNY Training and Education Committee has arranged for a “Meet the Experts” Round Table seminar during the 2009 FASNY Annual…Continue

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2009 Convention Update: Trading Places

Started by Mary Ellen Shea. Last reply by Jim Brunelle Jr. Jan 8, 2009. 7 Replies 0 Likes

This announcement will be in the February issue of the Volunteer Firefighter magazine, but since you people are smart enough and are plugged into the whole online experience (I would hope, otherwise…Continue

2009 FASNY Convention Educational Seminar Lineup Announced!

Started by Mary Ellen Shea. Last reply by Kimberly A Bownas Nov 7, 2008. 2 Replies 0 Likes

The FASNY Training and Education Committee, under the direction of Committee Chair and FASNY 2nd Vice President Joseph Kelly, is pleased to announce the following lineup of seminars and presenters at…Continue

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Recruitment Videos

Started by Tiger Schmittendorf. Last reply by Tiger Schmittendorf Nov 2, 2008. 1 Reply 0 Likes

While the rest of the NewsDay Fire Alarm story series certainly wasn't beneficial to the fire service, I thought this video ride-along had merit, if for no other reason, for content ideas as we look…Continue

Tags: video, retention, recruitment

tax reductions/ credit

Started by steve price Oct 29, 2008. 0 Replies 0 Likes

Has anyone heard about the Governor removing both of the tax reduction and income tax credits from the budget this year . i know about the veto on Sept 12, but i heard rumors that the above items…Continue

FASNY Training Schedule at Convention 2008

Started by Mary Ellen Shea. Last reply by Mary Ellen Shea Aug 12, 2008. 1 Reply 0 Likes

FASNY is pleased to announce the following seminar schedule for the 2008 FASNY Annual Convention in Rochester, NYWednesday Sessions, August 20, 2008:• 1:00-2:30 pm: FORUM 1: “Fire Service Thermal…Continue

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Fire Service Leadership Conference

Started by Mary Ellen Shea Aug 7, 2008. 0 Replies 0 Likes

The FASNY Fire Chiefs Committee is pleased to announce its first "Fire Service Leadership Conference", Saturday, November 15, 2008 at the Comfort Inn and Suites, North Syracuse, NY.Featuring three…Continue

Tags: training, leadership

Lights and Sirens Optional? They are in Baltimore....

Started by Mary Ellen Shea. Last reply by V-TINE Jul 6, 2008. 4 Replies 0 Likes

Pulled this off of firehouse.com.....Your thoughts?This August, Baltimore City residents might notice fewer sirens from firetrucks speeding to emergencies.Baltimore Fire Chief James S. Clack said the…Continue

Tags: sirens, lights

FASNY OSHA/PESH refresher going live on July 1.

Started by Mary Ellen Shea. Last reply by Jim Brunelle Jr. Jul 6, 2008. 7 Replies 0 Likes

Hi Kids,Just an update.....the FASNY online OSHA/PESH 8-hour refresher is going LIVE on Tuesday, July 1, at 1:00 p.m.If any of you take it, please let me know what you think.ThanksMelContinue

It's Official--Online OSHA Training Going Live July 2008

Started by Mary Ellen Shea. Last reply by Mary Ellen Shea Jun 12, 2008. 3 Replies 0 Likes

I'm very excited to be able to tell all of you that FASNY has partnered with TargetSafety Inc. to offer a customized 8-hour ONLINE training program designed to assist you in complying with the annual…Continue

Hosting Opportunities for Training Seminars

Started by Mary Ellen Shea. Last reply by Jim Brunelle Jr. Jun 6, 2008. 4 Replies 0 Likes

Jesus Murphy people...this might be a first, I'm normally being HOUNDED by our membership to host a FASNY training class, yet here I am with 7 "Firefighter Combat/Rules of Engagement" classes and 4…Continue

Just saying hello

Started by Mary Ellen Shea. Last reply by Michelle Robertson May 14, 2008. 2 Replies 0 Likes

For those of you FASNY members that I have not met yet, I'm the Training & Education Coordinator for FASNY.I'm hoping that we can make this one of the biggest groups on the Nation with the best…Continue

NEW TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR FALL 2008!!!

Started by Mary Ellen Shea. Last reply by Mary Ellen Shea May 13, 2008. 5 Replies 0 Likes

I'm thrilled to announce that FASNY will be offering two training programs this Fall:Firefighting Concerns for Buildings With Lightweight Structural ComponentsandFire Combat: Rules of EngagementThe…Continue

Safety Ropes

Started by Bill Major. Last reply by Mary Ellen Shea Apr 14, 2008. 1 Reply 0 Likes

LAWS OF NEW YORK, 2007CHAPTER 433AN ACT to amend the labor law, in relation to requiring employers to provide safety ropes and system components to firefighters.Became a law August 1, 2007, with the…Continue

Hi FASNY,

Started by LifeMember Eric Bohley Nov 30, 2007. 0 Replies 0 Likes

i'm glad to be apart of this Group. i hope that we can share stories. take care and be safe.