The PCVFA offers its sincere condolences to the Brewster Fire Department on the passing of its ALLEN MICHELL, Ex-Captain of Brewster FD's Ambulance Corps.

We share in Brewster's loss of its oldest and longest-active Life Member, who was instrumental in training many of the BFD's EMS members in years past. He also served his ocal community, being heavily involved for over 50 years with the Brewster ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Westchester County Association of Fire Chiefs is proud to present an in-person seminar entitled "Step Up and Lead" by Frank Viscuso, retired Deputy Fire Chief and best-selling author, whose writings include the popular fire service leadership book, "Step Up and Lead". He is an international speaker who speaks to & provides leadership training in the fire service and beyond.

Open to all First ... (Full Story & Photos)

Join this FASNY dynamic and interactive webinar on ** Thursday, February 12 at 7:00PM **. Designed for all field personnel, supervisory staff and training officers to provide an understanding of how each individual Emergency Responder within an organization plays an integral and vitally important role in overall risk reduction. Sound risk reduction aids in the creation of a safety culture within ... (Full Story & Photos)

Join fellow firefighters in 2026 for the annual FASNY Winter Games, from Friday, February 6th through Sunday, February 8th at Greek Peak in Cortland, NY!

Each year, dozens of departments and hundreds of volunteer firefighters from across the State come together for a little competition and camaraderie during the FASNY Winter Games. Hosted by the Greek Peak Mountain Resort in Cortland, these games ... (Full Story & Photos)

Lake Carmel Fire Department asks ... Looking for a fun midweek night out?

Join the LCFD next Wednesday night, February 4th, from 7:00-10:00PM, and put your boots on for a night full of music, dancing, food, and community fun — all while supporting this local fire department! Don't know how to line dance? No worries, they'll even have line-dancing lessons!

Shake a little winter off while enjoying ... (Full Story & Photos)

What to Say When They Tell You They’re Not OK. Courage Isn't Just on the Fireground. It's in the Conversation.

Join the FASNY Behavioral Health Committee on ** Wednesday, January 21 at 7:00PM ** as they discuss the essential life-saving skills of peer support. Firefighters experience higher risks for trauma, stress, and suicide ... peer support can save lives. Learn exactly what to say when a partner ... (Full Story)

FASNY's 2026 Training Webinars begin this month with the National Volunteer Fire Council's "Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Prevention: Inside the 'Skip the Bin! Turn Your Batteries In!' campaign.

Synopsis: Lithium-ion batteries are increasingly linked to fires across communities nationwide, especially in the waste and recycling system. To address the risk of improperly discarded batteries, the National ... (Full Story & Photos)

ALBANY – Next time you encounter a vehicle with a flashing green light on its dashboard allow the auto to pass.Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation known as the Green Light bill that allows mobile crisis staff members to use a green light when engaging in an emergency operation or response.

Volunteer ambulance corps personnel also use green lights when responding to emergency calls.

Congressman ... (Full Story)