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12-21-18 NYS now requires all employers, including volunteer fire companies have a sexual harassment prevention model policy, complaint form and poster. Samples are available for fire departments to view.
• Model Complaint Form for Reporting Sexual Harassment
• Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy Notice
• Sexual Harassment Prevention Model Policy
Contact us at broomecofire@stny.rr.com for these documents in Word that fire departments can customize.
10-29-18 Free brain injury training, 11/7/18 6-8 pm at PSF
09-07-18 Rail Car Incident Response for Crude, Ethanol and Other Flammable Liquids" class being offered November 3, at the Aswad Training Facility in Endwell.
08-15-18 Firefighters attending college in the fall can apply for the Ernest Youngs Tuition Assistance!
07-26-18 Broome County Legislature Majority Caucus offers new scholarship for volunteer firefighters
06-25-18 It is with great sadness that we share with you that Hank Hawver has passed away. Hank was a past vice president of the Broome County Firefighters' Association, and a 29 year member of the Endwell Fire Dept.
There will be a Memorial Service for Hank on Friday, June 29, 1:15 pm, at the Endwell fire station, 3508 Country Club Road, Endwell. Calling hours will be prior to the service starting at 11 am. If you attend, please park and enter in the back of the station.
06-25-18 First Battle of the Fire Departments, Aug. 12, at Laurel Bowl, benefit soldiers & saddles
06-11-18 Compactor and Trailer Catch Fire in Five Mile Point
05-29-18 The Broome County Firefighters' Assoc., in conjunction with i-Heart Radio, will hold a Safety Day/Fundraiser on Saturday, June 9, 10 am to 6 pm, at the Oakdale Mall parking lot near the former Macy's store. We hope that everyone will turn out to support this event. We really need to replace the 25 year-old tow vehicle before it requires any more costly repairs. We cannot get the fire safety trailer out to events without this vehicle. We need to purchase a new(er) vehicle soon to keep the fire safety trailer on the road and continue teaching kids about fire safety and what to do if they wake up to hear their smoke alarm going off. We need the support of everyone, especially firefighters, to support this event.

We have set up a gofundme page to support the vehicle: https://www.gofundme.com/broomefire We would really appreciate any donations, no matter how small.

We need help with the event:
  • We still need four fire trucks to display. Please contact us right away if you plan on bringing a truck, so we can reserve a spot for you.
  • We would really like an antique truck to display. If you have one you would like to bring, please contact us right away.
  • We need personnel to monitor the three bouncy houses. If anyone would like to spend a couple hours helping out, please contact us.
  • We need people to take kids through the fire safety house. If you have done this before, we hope that you will volunteer a couple hours to help. If you have not done this before, but would like to learn, please contact us right away. We will be holding a special training session the week of June 4.
If you can assist with any of these, please contact us at broomecofire@stny.rr.com

Click here for more information on the event!
04-09-18 Postponed: A new law effective 1/1/19 requires fire companies to purchase insurance for cancer coverage. ESIP and MBT-Mang will hold an information session on the new requirements on Wed., May 30, 7 pm at Windsor High School.
04-09-18 Volunteers are needed. Stop in at your local fire station on Saturday, April 28, noon to 3 pm to find out about volunteering.
04-06-18 Firefighters' Assoc. and I Heart Radio to hold Safety Day at Oakdale Mall on June 9, to raise funds for new fire safety trailer tow vehicle.
03-16-18 April 6 meeting at Kirkwood Fire,7:30 pm: Speaker from FASNY's Firemen's Home on the Hudson will talk about the Firemen's Home.
01-18-18 New York State Weekend
01-17-18 the FASNY Winter games are coming up on Feb 9-11 at Greek Peak
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12-19-17 Vestal EMS is looking for full time, part-time or per diem Critical Care or Paramedics
12-19-17 Windsor Emergency Services is looking for part-time and per diem EMTS and part time or per diem Critical Care and Paramedics
12-18-17 1st Annual Battle of Fire Departments Bowling, Jan. 28 at Laurel Bowl, benefits soldiers and Sales Alternative Therapy Program
12-13-17 Bing Fire vs. Bing. Police in 33rd Annual Heart Cup Hockey on Sat., Feb. 17, 2018
12-11-17 ICS-300 Course - Chenango Station 1 - January 2nd (Tues & Thur) for 3 Weeks - 18:30
12-11-17 Fire Police Course - Deposit - January 10th - February 21st (Wednesdays) - 18:30-21:30
12-11-17 Vacancy for State Fire Instructor in Broome County
12-11-17 VFPASNY annual seminar, Sat. March 17 at Montour Falls. Information
12-11-17 Registration form
10-22-17 Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today (finally) signed legislation to deliver health care benefits to volunteer firefighters who have been diagnosed with certain cancers.
10-13-17 The Broome County Firefighters' Association will hold their annual Memorial Service on Friday, Oct. 13, 7:30 pm, at the Port Crane Fire station, 844 Route 369, in Port Crane (across from the entrance to Chenango Valley State Park). The Association will remember 50 members of the fire service in our area who have passed away in the last year. All firefighters are invited to attend. Dress uniform is requested, if you have one. Family and friends of the deceased are also invited to join us for the service. If you would like to participate in the service and place a flower in the cross for one of the deceased, please let Chaplain Dean Horton know when you arrive.

Join us for refreshments at 7 pm, prior to the service.
08-04-17 The training schedule for fall and winter 2017 is attached. There are a lot of good courses offered here, so please be sure to sign up right away if you are interested in a class. We have had to cancel some classes lately due to poor pre-registration and that could result in us losing training hours from the state, so please encourage everyone to sign up for classes. The schedule can also be found here
08-02-17 Please join us Saturday August 27th, 2017 from Noon to 5pm at Mountain Top for the Firefighters' Clambake.
07-31-17 Binghamton Fire is hosting their 7th Annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb on Sunday, September 17th at The State Office Building in Downtown Binghamton. Registration starts at 9 am and the climb will start at 10 am. Information is attached here or go to http://events.firehero.org/site/TR?fr_id=1802&pg=entry
07-26-17 Fire companies invited to participate in 5 Mile Point Summer Games on August 20the 2017. For more information click here
07-24-17 Attached is information on a softball tournament to be held September 2. The tournament is to benefit the daughter of Nick Bixby who works in the jail. She suffered a below the knee amputation from a tragic accident. For more information and to fill out a registration form click here
05-30-17 Broome County is holding an ICS 300 class, September 5 thru Sept. 21, Tuesdays & Thursday, 6 pm, a total of six ( 6) nights. If there is anyone who needs this class, you should sign up now, as the class is already filling up fast. Sign up here
04-25-17 Fire companies are in need of volunteers! Stop in at your local fire station on Saturday, April 29, noon to 3 pm to find out how you can help
03-28-17 First responder training on dealing with Alzheimer’s patients is being held at Brookdale Vestal West, 421 Plaza Drive on Thursday, April 6, 1 to 4 pm Click here for additional details.
03-20-17 Chief Officer Training Day: Click here for more information.
02-16-17 Rail Safety Emergency Response Training.  There will be six classes offered: Tuesday and Thursday, June 6 and 8, 8 am to noon or 1 pm to 5 pm,  and Wednesday June 7, 1 pm to 5 pm or 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm at the Norfolk Southern Rail yard, 5 Holmes Place, Binghamton.  Click here for more information and registration form. 
02-02-17 New York State Weekend at National Fire Academy: Click here for more information.
01-27-17 The Endicott Firefighters Emerald Society Post Parade party is coming up soon - Saturday, March 4, 2017, after the Binghamton St. Patrick's Day Parade. The party is at the Terra Cotta, 81 State St. 4-10 pm. See www.endicottfire.com or call 585-209-3337 for more information and to order tickets. Click here for more information.
01-25-17

Binghamton Firefighters will hold a St. Patrick's Day Pre-Parade party on Friday, March 3, 6 pm - 11 pm, at the Holiday Inn Arena.  Click Here for more information.

01-19-17 SAVE THE DATE: Agenda for 29rd UHS EMS/Emergency Medicine/Trauma Teaching Day - Saturday, March 18, 2017 7:00am to 5:00 pm

Linked as a PDF file, please find an early glance at the Dr. Patrick E. O’Hara Emergency Medicine and Trauma Teaching Day agenda. Please note that this year’s event comes about a month earlier than those of the past.

01-16-17 Fire Commissioner Training offered in Endwell, March 4, 2017.
01-02-17 Binghamton Firefighter Test -

The City of Binghamton is holding a civil service exam for firefighters on Saturday, March 18.  The deadline to register for the exam is Wed., January 25.  Click here for PDF

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12-07-16 Fireground Responsibilities of the incident commander.
11-22-16 Tactical Fireground Simulations - NYS is offering a pilot course: Tactical Fireground Simulations, Dec 10 & 11, at the Fire Academy in Montour Falls. Click here for more information.
11-16-16 Dryer Fire Catches Fire in Hillcrest
11-14-16 Firefighters make quick stop in East Maine
09-15-16 The Broome County Public Defender's office ... Read More
09-06-16 Broome County Chiefs' Assoc. Tuition Assistance Program - deadline to apply is Sept. 30
09-06-16 Broome County has job openings for two deputy coordinators and two fire investigators.
08-22-16 Kirkwood has three fire trucks for sale.
07-11-16 Fundraiser for Kim Bosket
07-06-16 Broome County Emergency Services to hold open competitive exam for dispatcher.
Deadline to sign up is July 20
07-06-16 Binghamton Brewing Co. is putting on a city-wide parade and Craft Beer Festival on Saturday, August 20th
07-06-16 Training Course Announcement from NYS Office of Emergency Management
06-08-16 Airport Open House Series
05-27-16 Reminder about Broome Co. Health Department requirements for chicken barbecues and other food fundraisers.
05-05-16 Fire companies can apply for DEC ‘Volunteer Fire Assistance Grants’ to purchase wildland firefighting equipment
05-02-16 Evidence Protection Class on May 17
04-22-16 1st Annual First Responders Flow Pitch Softball Tournament
04-22-16 50-year Fire Service Members Honored at April 1st Meeting
04-27-16 Owego Fallen Firefighters Golf Tournament, June 4
03-29-16 25 firefighters with more than 50 years of service each to be honored at April 1 meeting
03-29-16 Safety and Fire Considerations for Solar PV" on April 14, 6 pm to 9 pm at SUNY Delhi
03-29-16 Fireman's challenge event", April 29 at Binghamton University
03-23-16 Twenty-three 50 Years Members to be honored at April 1 meeting!
03-11-16 Volunteer firefighters save New York State $3 billion each year
03-04-16 Annual OSHA/PESH mandated training for firefighters, March 26, 9 am at Huron Auditorium
02-19-16 Annual VFPASNY Seminar at Montour Falls on Saturday, March 19  
02-18-16 Open State Fire Instructor position in Broome County
02-11-16 T-shirt sale to benefit UVES EMT Kim Bosket, critically injured in an auto accident
02-07-16 "Battle of the Bravest" Hockey game,  Sunday, March 20,  3:30. 
01-29-16 Well Involved House Fire in the Town of Windsor
01-22-16 Swift Water Rescue Tech Class - Harpursville - May 13th, 14th, and 15th
01-21-16 Tom Vroman chosen as new Broome County Fire Coordinator
01-18-16 Five Mile Point Firefighter Richard Clendening laid to rest
01-12-16 MVA with entrapment on I-86
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12-09-15 Susquehanna County EMA will be hosting an ICS 300 class in January
12-09-15 Susquehanna County EMA will be hosting an ICS 400 class in March
12-04-15 Safety and Fire Considerations for Solar PV Workshop, Jan. 6 at Oxford High School.  
11-23-15 FASNY offers fifteen $1,500 scholarship to high school seniors attending college
10-07-15 2016 New York State National Fire Academy Weekend, February 13-14, 2016
09-15-15 Fire Police haz mat/annual training, Sat. Oct. 3, at Huron Auditorium
08-12-15 Broome Co. Fire Chiefs' Assoc. offers Ernest S. Youngs Tuition Assistance Program
08-07-15 The Annual Broome County Firefighters' Clambake will be Sunday, August 30, at Mountain Top Grove. Click to learn more!
08-07-15 There will be a Fundraiser for Broome County Sheriff's Deputy Steve Blackman who is currently fighting Hodgkin's Lymphoma on Saturday, August 15, at Klump Park in Windsor.
08-04-15 Funeral arrangements for Gwen Ellis, former Broome County EMS training officer
07-23-15 Free tickets for first responders for B-Mets game on Aug. 6
07-17-15 Lisle Fire hosts Golf Tournament on Sat., Aug. 22
07-09-15 "The First 5 Minutes", Tues., Sept. 22, 7 pm at Huron Auditorium
06-30-15 NYS to provide free naloxone training to fire departments that do not typically provide EMS
06-25-15 Fundraiser for Broome Co. Deputy Steve Blackman, August 15, at Klump Park, Windsor
06-24-15 Vestal Emergency Squad has opening for full-time paramedic
05-26-15 Train sparks brush fire that burns over 55 acres in Hillcrest
05-26-15 Broome County offering free rope rescue class, June 5-8 and 12-14
05-25-15 Vestal Station #4 responds to MVA with car fire
05-20-15 2015 Apalachin Fireman Field Days Parade
05-14-15 Hero Maintenance Class - Emergency Responders, PTSD, and suicide - Tuesday, May 26, 7 pm Huron Auditorium
05/06/15 Firefighter Fatality – Preliminary Information  Firefighter Tim Gunther  City of Poughkeepsie Fire Department – Dutchess County
05/04/15 Owego Fire Dept. hosts 2015 Fallen Firefighters Golf Tournament
04/28/15 Firefighter/EMS disability awareness, train the trainer class, May 29-30, at PSF
04/24/15 NYS Dept. of Labor issues 'best practices' regulations for firefighter training.
04/20/15 Join a team: Broome County's specialty teams need new members!
04/09/15 Endwell Fire has three Jeep Grand Cherokees for sale!
04/09/15 FASNY is recruiting firefighters with cancer for an educational cancer awareness program.
04/09/15 The Annual Recruitment Open House will be Saturday, April 25, noon to 3 pm.  We are putting together a list of all fire companies that will be holding an open house that day to distribute to the media.  If your fire company is holding an open house that day, please let us know right away.
04/09/15 The Broome County Firefighters' Association will hold their monthly meeting tomorrow night- Friday, April 10, at Five Mile Point st #1, 16 Crescent Dr, Kirkwood.  Refreshments are at 7 pm, meeting at 7:30 pm.  Any interested firefighters are invited to attend. 
03/17/15 Free class: Safety and Fire Considerations for Solar PV Workshop, Thurs., April 9, 6-9 pm, at Chenango Town Hall
02/23/15 3rd Annual Fire Services Training Conference, April 10-12, at NYS Fire Academy
02/20/15 Johnson City Police sponsor D. W .Smith Jr. remembrance 5K run/walk
02/18/15 OFPC seeks applicants for State Fire Instructor in Broome County
02/12/15 Free NYSAFC Technical Rescue Leadership Forum in Albany, Feb. 28
02/05/15 Broome County Heart Cup- Bing. Fire vs. Bing. Police hockey game- Saturday, Feb 7, 4:30 pm 
01/19/15 Broome County Firefighters' Association to honor firefighters with 50 years of service
01/13/15 Hillcrest Squad for sale
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12/19/14 58th annual NY Volunteer firefighters bowling tournament to be held in April & May in Vestal
10/02/14 Broome County Firefighters' Memorial Service, Friday, October 10, 7:30 pm, at the Ouaquaga United Methodist Church
09/25/14 Statewide Citizen Preparedness Corps Training Day, Saturday, September 27, 11 am at SUNY Broome
09/25/14 FUNDRAISING BEGINS FOR NEW FIRE SAFETY TRAILER
09/05/14 DATE CORRECTION: Broome County Chaplains' meeting is Sept. 9 at Port Crane.  Coroner John Prindle will speak.
09/05/14 The Broome County Fire Police Assoc. is holding a fire police review class on Wed., Oct. 29, 18:30- 22:30, at Huron Emergency Services Auditorium, 1701 North St., Endicott. 
09/02/14 Deadline to sign up for the Ernest S. Youngs Tuition Assistance Program is Sept. 22
08/26/14 The Conklin Volunteer Fire Dept. will host a Rescue 3 Swift Water Technician Recertification and Original Class from Sept.5th-7th, 2014.
08/25/14 State Police to hold Communications Specialist Exam on October 25
08/21/14 Exam announcement for Emergency Services Dispatcher I-OC Sat., Oct. 25. 
08/20/14 Funeral Arrangements for Ellwyn Van Vorce
08/20/14 Broome Co. Fire Chiefs' Assoc. sponsors flashover training, Sept. 20 & 21, at Chenango Bridge st #1
08/20/14 Coroner to speak at September 7th meeting of Broome County Fire Chaplains
08/08/14 Lisle Firefighter, Thaddeus Keep, Jr., honored as "Firefighter of the Year"  
08/07/14 Ellwyn Van Vorce passes away
08/06/14 Pumper/Tanker for sale by Chenango Fire
08/04/14 Swiftwater Technician certification/recerticfication class to be held in Conklin, Sept. 5-7
08/04/14 Sign up for September 11th Memorial Stair Climb, 9/7/14, at State Office Building, sponsored by Bing. Firefighters’ Benevolent Assoc.
07/31/14 Tues, Sept. 16, “Reading Smoke Signals” training sponsored by Western Broome Fire Chiefs & Meridian
07/31/14 Tues., Oct. 21, “Shut the Door” training sponsored by Western Broome Fire Chiefs & Meridian
07/29/14 Lisle Fire Co. 10th Annual Car & Motorcycle Show/BBQ/flea market, Sat., Sept. 6, 10 am - 2 pm
07/25/14 Waterball doubleheader, Mon, Sept, 1
07/07/14 Free Binghamton Mets tickets for first responders for game on July 17
06/27/14 Broome County Firefighters Clambake, Sunday, Aug. 24, noon to 5 pm, Mountain Top Grove
06/17/14 NYS Dept. of Labor has new website to assist fire departments in compliance with firefighter emergency escape systems law
06/13/14 Size-up and radio ops training, Tues., June 17, 7 pm, at Huron Auditorium
06/11/14 Newark Valley hosts 100th birthday celebration truck show, Saturday, July 12, 9 am to 4 pm
05/30/14 Chenango Fire Co. is holding a benefit on June 14 for members Russ and Jodi Carey who lost  their home and pets in a fire in April
05/27/14 Endicott Fire responds to MVA with entrapment
05/27/14 2014 Open House Recruitment Tally at 32 new members - many departments have not reported on the recruitment open house
05/27/14 Endicott Fire takes delivery of new Sutphen Quint
05/09/14 Broome Co. Fire Chaplains meeting- May 13
05/08/14 ICS 400 class to be offered in Broome County, June 3-4
05/05/14 Apalachin Fireman Field Days Parade June 7, 2014
04/30/14 How many new members for recruitment open house?  Be sure to contact us with information from your fire department.
04/24/14 Endwell Fire to host Rescue 3 International Technical Rope Rescue Technician Class, July 14-19
04/21/14 Special Chief Alan Brunacini Lecture on 4/26 - $10/person
04/16/14 Homemade Explosives Class - Saturday, May 24, 8 am to 4 pm, at Owego Free Academy
04/16/14 Guns-n-hoses: B-Mets salute police and firefighters on May 10, $1.00 tickets
04/15/14 Rescue 3 Swiftwater Rescue class to be offered in Harpursville, May 9-11
04/10/14 UHS Emergency Medicine/Trauma Teaching Day,  Friday & Saturday, April 25 & 26, Doubletree Hilton Hotel, Binghamton
03/24/14 Mang Insurance to do presentation on fire company insurance at May 2, meeting at West Windsor
03/21/14 Hockey game: Binghamton Firefighters vs.  Broome's volunteer firefighters, Sunday, March 30, 3:45 pm, Chenango Ice Rink
03/20/14 Endicott Fire Battles Hoarding Conditions at Morning Fire
03/18/14 UHS Emergency Medicine and Trauma Teaching Day, Sat., April 26
03/04/14 Correction:  Basic Search Class to be held 5/31, 8 am,  at Chenango fire st #2 
03/03/14 2nd annual Fire Services Conference, April 11-13, NYS Fire Academy at Montour Falls
02/24/14 Harpur’s Ferry EMS conference, Sat., March 29, at Binghamton University. Outstanding training at a bargain price
02/11/14 Funeral Arrangements - Firefighter Fatality - Wilber, James - Franklin Volunteer Fire Department, Delaware County
02/05/14 Image Trend users:  Don't check this box, or your fire reports will be rejected
01/30/14 Tues., Feb. 11, 7 pm, Broome Co. Fire chaplains meeting, at Endwell fire station.  Presentation on 'The Importance and Role of Chaplain in the Fire'
01/28/14 Fire & Police Night at B-Sens Hockey - Sat. Feb. 15, at Broome Co. Arena. Discount tickets available for fire and police.
01/23/14 Annual FASNY EMS Seminar, Feb. 28-Mar. 2 at the NYS Fire Academy
01/02/14 The Thomas F. With Fire Police Training & Education Seminar
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12/21/13 IS 300 and IS 400 classes to be offered in Tioga County
11/25/13 Windsor House Fire - Nov. 25, 2013
11/05/13 Two IS-300 courses to be offered in Broome County
11/05/13 Deadline for Broome County Chiefs/Ernest S. Youngs Tuition Assistance program is Nov. 25
10/31/13 29th Annual NYS Weekend National Fire Academy Part 2
10/31/13 29th Annual NYS Weekend National Fire Academy Part 1
10/15/13 IS-300 Course to be offered Nov. 19-21 at Chenango Fire
10/05/13 Gov. Cuomo signs bill banning novelty lighters in New York State
09/18/13 West Webster Firefighters need our help!
09/11/13 FDNY 343 who perished on 9/11/01 remembered at Binghamton State Office Building floor climb
09/06/13 Broome County Animal Response Team (BCART) available to respond to emergencies involving animals.
09/06/13 Broome County Emergency Preparedness Fair, Saturday, September 21, at Binghamton University Events Center, 11 am to 4 pm
09/04/13 9/1/13 - Apartment Fire With Entrapment in the Town of Chenango
08-29-13 Fighting Flammable Liquids Fires For the First Due Engine Oct. 4-6, East Maine/Bing Reg. Airport
08-29-13 Concepts in Trauma & Critical Care", November 1 & 2, Owego Treadway Inn
08-19-13 Chenango County Fire Chiefs' Assoc. sponsors golf tournament on Sept. 21.
08-12-13 The fall & winter training schedule for Broome County has been posted.
08-12-13 NVFC Offers Social Media and Financial Systems Management Webinars
08-12-13 SAFER Application Period Now Open
08-05-13 LISLE FIRE COMPANY’S 2nd ANNNUAL MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
08-02-13 West Corners Fire Ice Cream Social, Thursday, August 15
07-28-13 Broome County Firefighters’ Clambake, Sunday, August 25
07-19-13 Waterball Tournament
07-17-13 Central NY Hose Races THIS Saturday, July 20th in Hamilton, NY at 2 PM
07-10-13 NYS Police Now Recruiting!
06-28-13 Fire police urged to attend DOT class on July 18
06-24-13 NYSAFC offers Water Rescue Conference, Sept. 14-15, at Buffalo Coast Guard station
06-23-13 Buy a t-shirt  - Firefighters Supporting Cancer Research - and support cancer research
06-21-13 NYSAFC Regional Hands-On Training - Hosted by West Corners Fire Department
06-17-13 Free B-Mets Tickets!
05-15-13 UVES IAEP sponsors fundraiser for family of Owego FF Matt Porcari, Sun., May 19, noon to 5 pm, at Highland Park
05-10-13 State Fire Instructor Search - Broome County
05-04-13 2013 Open House Results!
05-02-13 How did your fire department do at the Recruitment open house? Please let us know. 
05-01-13 Norfolk Southern Railroad Training on Hazardous Materials incidents to be offered at Binghamton Rail Yard on June 18 & 19.
04-25-13 Exam for Emergency Services Dispatcher II-OC-060113 - Filing Deadline 5/9/13
04-25-13 Exam for Emergency Services Dispatcher I-OC-060113 - Filing Deadline 5/9/13
04-22-13 Broome County declares April 27 "Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment Day" 
04-20-13 2nd Annual Junior Firefighters' Camp, July 29- Aug 2, at Utica Fire Academy
04-15-13 Owego Fire Department to Hose Fallen Firefighters Memorial Golf Tournament, June 8
04-15-13 Apalachin Fire hosts hose race on Sat., June 8
04-15-13 All fire departments are invited to participate in the Apalachin Firemen's Parade on Saturday, June 8, 2013. 
04-11-13 Women’s weekend at the NYS Fire Academy, Sept. 13-15, 2013
04-08-13 LODD:  Binghamton firefighter John Janos answers his final alarm   
04-08-13 All open burning is banned from March 16 to May 14.  (attached are DEC regulations)
03-13-13 Benefit for Porcari family to be held Wed., March 20, 11:30 - 4 pm, Texas Roadhouse, Vestal
03-03-13 SAFE Act provides stiffer penalty for murder of first responders
03-01-13 Seminar on Line of Duty Deaths- "Preparing for the Line of Duty Death"- to be offered at NYS Fire Academy, April 20-21
03-01-13 NYSAFC to hold ‘Chowder Challenge’ at Friday, June 14, at  FIRE 2013 at Turningstone
02-27-13 FASNY has an opening for an assistant Volunteer Programs Coordinator
02-25-13 Matt Porcari Memorial Hose Race June 15, 2013 - Registration - Rules - Hose Race 101
02-13-13 Conklin second alarm fire damages Garage
01-28-13 Fire Departments encouraged to take part in Volunteer Recruitment open house on April 27, noon to 3 pm.
01-25-13 YNN holds seminar "Public Safety and the Media"  on 2/17, 7 pm,  at Syracuse University
01-24-13 Funeral services for Firefighter Matthew J. Porcari of the Owego Fire Department.
01-24-13 Office of Fire Prevention and Control announces the death of Captain Matthew J.
Porcari of the Owego Fire Department.
01-21-13 City of Binghamton Firefighter Exam on Sat., March 9, 2013.  Deadline for registration is Wed., Jan. 30,3:45 pm. Information & registration forms CLICK HERE.
01-16-13 Radioactive materials awareness training and advanced class to be offered
01-05-13 Petition the President to award the Medal of Freedom to West Webster firefighters who were ambushed.
https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/award-medal-freedom-4-firefighters-who-were-ambushed-west-webster-new-york-christmas-eve-2012/nppN54ZN#thank-you=p
01-05-13 FASNY Seminar -- Throop Fire Department - January 28, 2013
01-04-13 FASNY Training Presents: “Operations at Incidents Involving Large Equipment or Vehicles”
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12-28-12 2013 New York State Technical Rescue Conference
11-30-12 Tickets for 2013 Endicott Firefighters' Emerald Society St. Patrick's Day Parade after party now available. Pre-sale orders for shirts being taken.
11-20-12 Fundraiser for Apalachin firefighter with cancer to be held Sun. Dec 2
11-13-12 Binghamton Fire deploys to Long Island for help with Hurricane Sandy
10-26-12 Broome Co. Fire Chaplains to host Rev. Tom Margrave at Nov. 13 meeting
10-19-12 West Corners Fire District seeking new Treasurer
10-14-12 Sign up for NYS Weekend at the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, MD,  March 9-10, 2013
10-03-12 Chenango County Golf Fundraiser
09-28-12 "Suicide bags" present a hazard for first responders 
09-20-12 FASNY Offers three “Train the Recruiter” Trainings in Broome County
09-05-12 NYSAFC Annual Emergency Services Leadership Symposium", Thurs & Fri., Oct. 25 & 26, Binghamton Riverwalk Hotel & Conference Center
09-05-12 NYSAFC Fall Seminar: "Modern House Fires: Strategic and Tactical Considerations For Success", Tues., Nov. 27, 7 pm at Johnson City H.S.
08-28-12 Lisle Fire Co. sponsors 1st annual "Karen Hand Memorial Golf Tournament", Sept. 29, at Ford Hill Country Club' 
08-23-12 Two large vehicle extrication classes to be offered at Harpursville
08-07-12 Highway Safety: Protecting NY's Emergency Responders", Tues., Oct. 2, at Norwich FD
08-06-12 Broome County Fire Chiefs offer tuition assistance reward- deadline for applications is 8/15/12
07-14-12 Vital Signs EMS Conference, Oct. 18-21, 2012, at Syracuse
07-14-12 Governor signs legislation to ensure all fallen firefighters names are included on Albany Fallen Firefighters Monument
07-09-12 Lightning strike sparks fire in Binghamton
07-05-12 Tickets on sale now for the Firefighters' Clambake, Sunday Aug. 26, at Mountain Top Grove
07-05-12 NYS OFPC issues document outlining "Best Practices" for  recommended minimum firefighter training standards
06-27-12 Southern Tier Paramedic program has openings in 2013 Paramedic class
06-24-12 Task Force 1 Training - Oct. 12, 13, 14
06-20-12 NYSAFC opposes proposed legislation that will affect live fire training
06-19-12 Free tickets for B-Mets game on 7/12/12 for first responders
06-07-12 2012 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Opens Monday, June 11, at 8 am
06-06-12 Town of Owego Fire District job posting
05-29-12 Vestal Fire Responds to Fire at Nirchi's Pizza
05-29-12 Binghamton Makes Good Stop on Working Garage Fire
05-29-12 Pierce Road Rally comes to Endwell, Friday, June 8, 3 pm to 8 pm
05-23-12 Broome County offers Wellsite emergency training classes for first responders
04-20-12 Port Dickinson Fire Handles Commercial Building Fire with a Special Hazard
04-12-12 60 years of service by a pair of American La France Pumpers in Port Dickinson
04-06-12 Port Dickinson Fire mourns the passing of Firefighter Bob Shaller
04-01-12 Five Mile Point Lieutenant Ellsworth receives Firefighter of the Year Award; Broome OES and Director of Emergency Services also honored
03-30-12 Firefighters rescue dog from Binghamton Fire on Livingston Street
03-30-12 2011-2012 Directory of Broome County Fire Departments now available
03-21-12 Broome County  Firefighters Association makes donation to the Shriners hospitals.
03-16-12 The Harpursville Fire Department will be hosting a Swiftwater Rescue Technician Course on May 11, 12, and 13th. This class will be taught by Bill Matney of Rescue 3 International. For more information or to register contact Chief Jeff Buckler at 761-5504   
03-14-12

The Broome County Chiefs' Association is sponsoring a Fire Chiefs' Training Day on Saturday, March 24, 0800-1500 at the Johnson City High School.  Register for this class at  http://gobroomecounty.com/e911/fire-training-form

03-07-12 Residents All Escape Two Alarm Binghamton Apartment Building Fire
03-06-12 The joint recruitment committee of the Broome County Fire Chiefs and Broome County Firefighters' Association is asking all volunteer fire companies to have their fire stations open on Saturday, April 21, from noon to 3 pm for Recruit NY 2012.  Please let us know if  your fire company will be participating in this event.  We will be putting out information to the media to advise them what fire stations will be open.  If your fire company will be open different hours than noon to 3 pm on Saturday, please let us know!
03-02-12 Mile Point Fire Co. hosts floor hockey tournament, 3/31/12, 5 pm, at West Middle School
02-29-12 Basic Wildland Search Course to be offered Sat., March 17
02-20-12 FASNY to hand out ten (10) $1,000 scholarships.  Deadline for application is April 1, 2012
02-02-12 Child Passenger Safety Certification Training Course offered by Broome Co. Health Dept. for police, Fire, EMS providers on April 17-20
01-27-12 Fundraiser for Endicott FF to be held 2/26 at Holiday Inn Arena
01-26-12 One car rollover with entrapment in Port Dickinson
01-19-12 Active fire and EMS volunteers reminded to take tax credit on NYS taxes
01-17-12 Binghamton Building Heavily Damaged by Fire
01-13-12 Team Stockton - Helping Endicott Firefighter Dana Stockton
01-12-12 Emergency responders urged to sign petition support 'Mark's Law'
01-09-12 Retired Professional Fire Fighters Cancer Fund Sponsors pre-parade party on Friday, March 2
01-09-12 Liquid Carbon dioxide tanks for soda carbonation pose new hazard
01-06-12 Tickets for Endicott Firefighters' Emerald Society St. Patrick's  After-Parade Party, March 3, now on sale.  T-shirts and raffle tickets also available.
01-05-12 DEC offers courses and training for Federal Wildland Firefighter Certification
01-03-12 Fire Service Reacts to Gov. Cuomo's Veto of Fallen Firefighter Memorial Legislation
Date Article
12-20-11 Binghamton Fire Responds to Garage Fire
12-07-11 ICS-300 & ICS-400 courses to be offered in Tompkins Co
12-01-11 Tell Congress to Pass the Volunteer Emergency Services Recruitment and Retention Act
11-14-11 Chemical Suicide Response for First Responders
10-15-11 November Firefighters' meeting to be held at the Public Safety Facility
10-12-11 Looking for money to attend college?  Consider FASNY HELP (Higher Education Learning Plan)
10-11-11 Annual Memorial Service, Fri., Oct. 14, 7:30 pm, at Port Crane fire station
10-06-11 Fall Seminar: 'Firefighter Safety & Survival: Recognize & Survive',  Tues., Nov. 29, at JCHS
10-06-11 Fire & Life Safety Educator 1 Class at NYS Fire Academy, October 28-29 & Nov 5-6
09-30-11 Concepts in Trauma conference, Nov. 11-12, Holiday Inn Arena, Binghamton
09-24-11 The Town of Binghamton Volunteer Fire Company is selling a 1994 FL-70 Freightliner - More info see our For sale page or click here...
09-19-11 The benefit for Randy Tewksbury scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 25, has been postponed until further notice due to the flood.  More information will follow when available.
09-15-11 Fire districts:  Information on the 2% tax cap for fire districts
09-14-11 Free event for flood responders
09-08-11 'The play, "The Guys", a tribute to 9/11 firefighters, will be held at the KNOW Theater in Binghamton'
09-06-11 Elder Abuse Seminar for Healthcare Provider”, Friday, Oct. 28, at Wilson Hospital (pre-registration required).
08-31-11 FEMA Extends Deadline for 2011 AFG Grants to September 16, 2011, 5 pm (ET)
08-31-11 Topic changed for Fallen Angels FOOLS Training Weekend- “Operations in Large and Complex Structures”, September 17 & 18   (info attached)
08-26-11 Deadline for the Ernest Youngs Tuition Assistance Program is September 1st
08-18-11 Triangle Fire holds benefit for Firefighter/Chaplain John Sandau
08-11-11 Binghamton Fire Department gets historical donation
08-10-11 Benefit for daughter of Endwell FF, Sat., Aug. 13 at Brothers 2
08-03-11 Firefighter's Bike Painted to Memorialize 10th Anniversary of 9/11
08-03-11 Fire company looks to buy hose team equipment
07-22-11 State approves legislation for rear projecting blue lights on EMS vehicles & ambulances
07-22-11 Owego Southside volunteer wins  2011 FASNY “EMS Provider of the Year” Award.
07-20-11 OFPC Issues Heat Safety Alert for Firefighters
07-20-11 Firefighters Clambake, Sun., Aug. 21, noon to 5 pm, Mountain Top Grove - Everyone's invited!
07-19-11 Annual Fire District Workshop Training, Oct. 27-29, at Ellenville, NY
07-15-11 Fallen Angels Memorial Firefighters Training Weekend, Sept. 17-19- ‘The BIG One-Are you ready’?
07-12-11 Windsor Fire Co. sponsors BBQ/horseshoe tournament, Sat., 8/13/11, noon to 8 pm
07-11-11 Funeral Arrangements Past Association President George Ruck
07-06-11 Broome Volunteer Emergency Squad is seeking a Director of Operations
07-05-11 Free Seminar: ‘Engineered Fire Streams’, Sat., Sept. 24, at Poughkeepsie, NY
07-01-11 Five Mile Point Fire Co hosting Waterball Tournament on Sunday, Aug. 7th, 11 am
06-29-11 Lockwood Fire Dept. to host waterball contest on Sat., July 23
06-13-11 B-Mets offer free tickets to first responders on Thursday, June 30.
06-11-11 Smokey Blaze Destroys Former Binghamton Factory
06-10-11 Harpursville Fire Dept. is offering a Farm Medic class on June 25-26
06-03-11 Autism Training for Law Enforcement and First Responders, Tues., June 14, at Owego Treadway
05-26-11 2011 AFG Workshop, 6/10/11, 7 pm, at Broome Co. Public Library
05-26-11 Fire departments invited to participate in Apalachin Firemen's Field Days Parade on June 4, 2011
05-23-11 American LaFrance 80 Foot Aero Chief for Sale
05-13-11 FASNY awarded $4.2 million SAFER grant to promote volunteer recruitment and retention in New York State
05-12-11 Prospect Terrace past Chief  Bob Locker passes away
4-30-11 Binghamton and Cortland Fire Departments Graduate Eight from Binghamton Fire Academy
04-27-11 NYS OFPC Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Program, May 16-18, 2011 at NYS Fire Academy
04-26-11 Union Center FD sponsors BBQ & Benefit for 3-yr old Preston Winslow & ‘Be the match’ Bone Marrow Donor Drive on June 12,  noon to 4 pm
04-15-11 Responding to Chemical Suicides Class,  Mon. April 25, at East Maine Fire Station
04-11-11 Chenango County Seminar on Firefighter Survival
04-11-11 Fundraiser for Shirley Eaton:  Thurs., April 14 at Pizza Hut, Vestal Pkwy
04-07-11 Emergency Response Guide on new Chevrolet Volt vehicle
04-03-11 FASNY Update on 2011 NYS Budget Items
03-28-11 Spaghetti dinner/Benefit for Shirley Eaton to be held on Saturday, May 21, 3 pm - 7 pm, at Chenango station #2
03-23-11 Understanding the ISO Fire Suppression Rating Schedule" Thurs., April 14, 7 pm, At JCHS
03-17-11 Two Alarm Inferno Leaves Young Man Dead in Binghamton
03-18-11 FASNY Class:  Effective Fire Department Officer - Problems, Pitfalls & Penalties- Tuesday, April 5, 7 pm at Endwell
03-14-11 Binghamton Puts Quick Knock on Working House Fire
03-08-11 Phoenix Fire Camp offers fire training for women, ages 14 to 19 years old
03-07-11 Charges dropped against fire chief ticketed in disagreement over accident traffic control
03-06-11 Harpursville Chief Jeff Buckler named  "Firefighter of the Year
03-06-11 Hillcrest Quickly Handles basement Fire
03-06-11 NYS Building Codes Training Offered at BU
03-03-11 Multiple alarms respond to Hillcrest House Fire
03-03-11 Long Island Firefighter Shot at MVA
03-03-11 Emergency services personnel decontaminated after cyanide suicide
03-01-11 Port Crane Battles House Fire with Difficult Access
02-23-11 Recruitment Open House 2011 Update: 12 volunteer fire departments report 27 new volunteers & 11 more interested from 1/15/11 open house.   
02-22-11 Two training programs to be offered March 26 & 27 by Fallen Angels FOOLS- Command 101: The Initial Decisions and Fear Factor: What Do You Fear? 
02-21-11 Endicott Firefighters’ Emerald Society offers  commemorative September 11th shirts. Proceeds to Never Forget Fallen Firefighters Scholarship Fund.
02-04-11 Blaze Fighter Gloves"   Taken out of service by FDNY after material found to be non-compliant & firefighters suffer hand burns 
02-02-11 Brome County Search & Rescue Team schedules training for 2011
01-27-11 Swift Water Rescue Technician
May 20, 21, 22
Cost is $375 each.
For More Information or to register, please Contact Chief Jeff Buckler at 761-5504
01-27-11 Farm Medic
June 25, 26
Cost is $65 each
For More Information or to register, please contact  Lieutenant Stephen Winsor at 206-0380 or Lieutenant Eric Winsor at 206-0378 
01-25-11 NYS Fire & EMS volunteers reminded to take $200 tax credit on NYS tax return
01-24-11 FASNY Course:  The Effective Fire Department Leader: Problems, Pitfalls and Penalties”, Tuesday, April 5, 7 pm at Endwell Fire Depart
01-20-11 Recruitment Open House 2011:  12 volunteer fire departments report 21 new volunteers from 1/15/11 open house.   
01-20-11 Fire Police seminar to be held March 19, at NYS FIre Academy
01-19-11 Submit nominees for FASNY Fire Safety Educator of the Year Award
01-19-11 FASNY offer ten $1,000 Volunteer Scholarship Awards
01-17-11 Funeral arrangements for Ella Chellis, mother of Broome County Fire Coordinator/Director of Emergency services Brett Chellis:  The family will receive friends from 9 am to 11 am on Thursday, January 20, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 200 Jefferson Ave, Endicott.  There will be a Memorial service at 11 am at the church
01-15-11 Passing of Ellie Chellis
01-13-11

1/29/11 Bing Fire & PD vs. Wilkes-Barre Fire & PD Hockey game to benefit American Heart Association.  (info attached).

Date Article
12-28-10 1/20/11 benefit for Binghamton fire victim hopes to raise funds for smoke alarms and fire safety education.
12-26-10 2011 Volunteer Recruitment poster - print and distribute in your area (attached)
12-26-10 Effective 1/1/11 new law requires drivers to move over when passing emergency vehicles
12-24-10 Responding to Chemical Suicide Course - 1/5/11 - Five Mile Point
12-23-10 Fire Prevention Safety Grants Application period - 1/3/11 to 2/4/11
12-20-10 FASNY EMS Seminar, March 5-6, at NYS Fire Academy
12-19-10 FASNY Winter games, Feb. 4-6, Cortland, NY
12-10-10 Broome County Fire Chaplains meeting, Thurs., Jan 20, 7 pm at Endwell
12-08-10 2011 Recruitment Day to be held January 15, 2011
10-31-10 NOTE LOCATION CHANGE Annual Memorial Service, Friday, Nov. 5, 7:30 pm, at Port Crane Fire Station
10-29-10 Civil service exam for forest ranger to be held on January 8, 2011
10-14-10 NYS firefighters, fire companies asked to support FASNY SAFER grant application
10-06-10 Funeral Arrangements - Karen Hand
10-06-10 Free Flu Clinic for Emergency Responders - October 27th.
10-05-10 Broome County LODD Notification - Karen (Dunham) Hand
09-22-10 Move Over Legislation to protect emergency services personnel goes into effect on 1/1/11
09-17-10 NYSFAC Fall Seminar: Fire Dynamics, Smoke the Ventilation Profile, Mon., Nov. 15, 7 pm, SVMS, Conklin
09-17-10 DATE CHANGE: Smoke Divers class changed to Oct. 23 24, Orientation on Oct. 14 New attachment with new dates attached
09-17-10 Firefighters and police receive $5 discount on circus tickets
09-14-10 Broome Co. Fire Chiefs offer Tuition Assistance Program - applications must be filed by October 1st
09-14-10 Conklin Fire hosts EVOC class
09-13-10 Please submit names of deceased fire company members to be included in Memorial Service on 10/08/10
09-10-10 SAFETY ALERT: Potential for Distribution of Propane Lacking Proper Odorant into New York State
09-09-10 NEW YORK STATE OFPC ARSON BUREAUS K9 TEAMS SUBJECT OF SCIENCE CHANNEL SHOW
09-07-10 Directions for Silver Lake Fire Station for September 10th meeting.
09-03-10 BAE cancels hybrid bus presentations
08-31-10 Updated information on Fire Expo 2010
08-31-10 Presentation by NYSP Investigator Mulvey at Chaplains meeting on 9/16, 7 pm, at West Corners
08-24-10 Train the Trainer Course for Vehicle Rescue in the new Millennium offered 10/18-20 at Chenango Bridge fire station
08-18-10 New DEC regulations ban most open burning<
08-16-10 EXPO 2010 Update BAE hybrid bus presentation, vendors, exhibits, firematic items for sale, 9/11/10, at Port Crane fire station
08-03-10 NY Fire Depts. cannot use FEMA online data entry
08-03-10 Heart Bill extended for another 5 years
08-02-10 OFPC warns depatrments to be cautious of escape systems that claim compliance with NFPA 1983
08-02-10 Two important bills for volunteer firefighters health approved by the legislature and governor
08-01-10 Hose team competition to be held at Fire Expo 2010
07-30-10 All fire departments invited to participate in 9/11 Memorial Service
07-26-10 AFG grant recipients must fill out form SF-425
07-12-10 The Kirkwood Fire Dept will be hosting the Rescue 3  Technical Rope Rescue-Technical Level course on October 8-10 and 15-17, 2010.  
07-08-10 NYS Comptroller's office to sponsor workshop on fundraising for not -for-profit organizations on Monday, July 26
07-07-10 Response During Heat Emergencies
07-07-10 Great Bend sponsors 150th anniversary celebration/ bucket brigade contest July 17, 2010
07-06-10 The presentation by Dave Nicosia of the National Weather service scheduled for the BCFA Meeting - Friday, July 9, has been cancelled. 
06-29-10 Vehicle Fire: How many close calls can you count?
06-28-10 LEGISLATION TO CORRECT BAIL OUT ROPE LAW STALLED
06-27-10 The 2010 broome County Firefighters' Association Clambake will be held Sunday, August 22, 2010
06-25-10 B-Mets offer free tickets to First responders for July 1st game
06-22-10 Hose Team competition planned for Fire Expo on Sept. 11
06-17-10 Lightning Safety week:  June 20-26 : " When Thunder Roars, Go indoors!" 
06-16-10 Dave Nicosia of National Weather Service to speak at July 9 meeting at East Maine
06-13-10 Job protection law for emergency responders passes legislature; awaits governor's signature 
06-12-10 Bills introduced that would allow towns to modify fire district budgets
06-10-10 Volunteer EMS Opportunities for the 2010 Spiedie Fest and Balloon Rally
06-04-10 Registration information for NYS Codes Courses offered at BU
05-31-10 NYS Codes Classes offered at Binghamton University
05-31-10 Recruitment open house total updated to 21 new members
05-26-10 9th Annual Fire Service Women Training program to be held September 16-19, at NYS Fire Academy
05-15-10 Lockwood FD (Tioga Co) offers bus trip to NYSAFC convention on 6/12
05-13-10 $2,000 in prize money for hose team competition, Sat. July 17, at Owego
05-12-10 Endicott firefighters sponsor Don Pedro golf tournament, Mon. 6/21/10, at Ely Park Golf Course
04-28-10 Red Cross seeks nominations for "Heroes" awards.
04-28-10 Open house brings in 11 new volunteers to date
04-26-10 FEMA announced that the 2010 FEMA AFG grant program will run Monday, April 26, at 8 am until Friday, May 28, at 5 pm. 
04-20-10 Presentation on W.H.A.L.E. (We Have A Little Emergency), car seat ID program, by Lourdes Hospital Auxiliary at May 7, 2010, at Conklin fire station #1.
04-12-10 LODD: Sackets Harbor NY Asst. Chief dies after silo explosion
04-11-10 Chenango Forks Fire looks to host VFIS EVOC class with other VFIS insured fire companies
04-10-10 Deposit Firefighter Competition to be held on Sat, Aug. 14, 12:30 pm at Deposit
04-06-10 NYS Codes classes to be offered at Binghamton University
04-06-10 DHS to offer AFG Grant workshop on Tues., April 13, 6pm, in Binghamton
03-27-10 Broome County 2010 Fire Classes Schedule
03-20-10 May 7th meeting changed to Conklin
03-15-10 2010 Recruitment Open House - April 24th
03-11-10 FASNY Offers course on "Firefighting Concerns for Buildings With lightweight Structural components
03-10-10 Lisle Fire sponsors water rescue technician course, May 14-16  
03-08-10 Sidney LifeNet 7-8 GOING ON-LINE TOMORROW MORNING
03-04-10 Chiefs/Officers Orientation date changed to April 10
02-23-10 Ice Water Rescue Training DATE CHANGE
02-19-10 FASNY Safety Ropes Alert
02-18-10 "The Road to a Line of Duty Death", 4/8, 7 pm at West Corners FD
02-17-10 NYS DOT Training
02-15-10 Annual recruiting open house to be held Sat., April 24, noon to 3 pm
02-15-10 Calling Hours and Funeral for Paramedic Rob Austin
02-11-10 4/10/10- Campville Fire hosts Boaters Safety Course
02-11-10 3/6/10 -  Campville Fire hosts certified cold water/ice rescue annual training.
02-08-10 "Blue Light/Chose Right" to hold post-parade fundraiser at Thirsty's on March 6. CANCELLED!
02-06-10 CP Railroad offers two training sessions - May 7 & 8, in Binghamton 
02-06-10 Fire company accepting service accepts responsibility for VFBL on "bunkin programs" and Engine 97, 98, 99
02-06-10 NYS Dept. of Labor visiting fire companies for PESH inspections
02-06-10 Chiefs' Association offers new officer orientation program on March 13
02-04-10 Line of Duty Death seminar April and October 2010 NYS Fire Academy
02-02-10 IS-400 class to be offered in Owego, March 24-25
02-02-10 Choconut Center sponsors a 'Managing the May Day', March 27 & 28
02-02-10 FIRE OFFICER 1 CLASS TO BE OFFERED STARTING 2/17/10
02-02-10 NIMS 'TRAIN-THE-TRAINER' CLASS TO BE OFFERED 3/19/10
02-02-10 Castle Creek ofers Boater Safety Course on 3/13/10
01-28-10 Harpursville & Endwell FDs receive 2009 Assistance to Firefighter grants
01-28-10 Deposit to host Railroad training on Mon, 2/1, 7
01-24-10 'Shake and bake' meth labs present new hazard to first responders
01-19-10 Active fire and EMS volunteers reminded to take $200 tax credit on New York State taxes
01-19-10 Fire Commissioner training to be offered Sat., 3/20 at Endwell
01-14-10 Arrangmenets Leroy Kemp
01-13-10 Tioga Center NY - LODD
01-13-10 Sexual Harassment Seminar, 1/25/10, 7 pm at Endwell
01-13-10 State seeks donations to support K-9 arson unit
01-07-09 FASNY EMS Seminar, March 6-7, at NYS Fire Academy
01-07-09 FASNY Winter games, Feb. 5-7 at  Greek Peak
01-06-09 2009-2010 Directory now available
01-02-09 State looks to fill open State Fire Instructor position in Broome County
Date Article
12-21-09 Holiday Safety Flyer
12-09-09 NYSAFC Fall 2009 Seminar, 12/15,
12-07-09 Bullard Helmets test burn
11-30-09 Gavin Sculley Funeral Information
11-29-09 Hazard House Demonstration at December 4 Meeting
11-18-09 Firefighter Injured by O2 Explosion during Motor-Home Fire
11-17-09 Broome County Fire Chaplains Sponsor Presentation on Line of Duty Deaths
11-17-09 New York State Creates Volunteer Recruitiment Fund for Fire and EMS Volunteers
11-06-09 Chemical Suicide Advisory
10-20-09 Chiefs Assoc. accepting applications for Ernest Young Tuition Assistance Award
10-19-09 Pilot of new fire police class offered at Onondaga Community College Dec. 11-13
10-10-09 H1N1 clinic for EMS providers
10-10-09 Help Ensure Firefighter Training Hours
10-09-09 31 local firefighters honored at Oct. 9th Memorial Service
09-29-09 NYSAFC Fall 2009 Seminar, 12/15,
09-28-09 Leadship in the Fire Service: Exploring Roles and Responsibilities of Fire Service Leaders
09-19-09 FASNY Legislative Alert - Firefighter Training and Education
09-17-09 Complaints over huge VFBL increase results in reduction from 23.4% to 6.4% increase
09-16-09 Oxford Fire Benefit - Oct 30 - Nov 1 for Todd Harvey
09-15-09 Bill Creating the Volunteer Firefighter and EMS Recruitment Fund
09-15-09 NYSAFC Fall 2009 Seminar, 12/15,
09-15-09 Passing of Susquehanna County 911 dispatcher John Curran.
09-01-09 Yates County holds test for emergency dispatchers
08-31-09 Support the families of Buffalos Bravest
08-25-09 Are you prepared to respond to an emergency involving a hybrid bus?
08-24-09 Two Buffalo Firefighters die
08-18-09 City of Binghamton Fire Training Facility to host OFPC Respiratory Protection Program Course on November 10th, 2009 at 0900-1600.
08-18-09 EMS Student Eligibility for NYS DOH Tuition Funding
08-18-09 NIMS Train the Trainer Classes for I-700.a, I-100.a and I-200.a
08-13-09 Prices reduced and deadline extended for Haydon Shear Training Weekend
08-12-09 VFBL insurance rates to increase 23.4%
08-07-09 Consolidation Legislation: What it means to the First Responder
07-30-09 Detergent Suicide - Officer Safety
07-17-09 Federal Highway Administration issues final rule on High Visibility Vests.
07-16-09 Suburban for Sale
07-16-09 Brothers 2 Scholarship Opportunity
07-13-09 Kiddie Smoke Alarm Recall
07-13-09 Composite Decks Recalled by Louisiana-Pacific May Pose Additional Hazards
07-13-09 Hot Hay Alert
06-26-09 The Binghamton Mets are holding their 4th annual First Reponder night on Thursday, July 16, game at 7 pm. All emergency responders - fire, police, or EMS - can get four free tickets for this game. Click here for more information.
06-12-09 Broome County Firefighters Clambake - Sun Aug 23rd, 2009 Noon-5pm
06-11-09 Broome County Firefighters Clambake - Sun Aug 23rd, 2009 Noon-5pm
06-11-09 Fire Station Construction Grants open June 11
06-11-09 Fire Service Women of New York State 18th Annual Training Conference Sept. 17th - 20th
05-30-09 Applications for new FEMA & Fire Station Construction Grants to begin in June
05-29-0 Choconut Center Volunteer Fire Company sponsors 1st annual Hayden Shear Firefighters Training Weekend, Sept. 18-20
05-22-09 Governor signs bills to remove CDL requirement for drivers of fire vehicles
05-19-09 OSHA issues warning about possible K12 saw blade problem
05-19-09 NYSAFC Press Release on CDL License
05-19-09 Firefighter Caution: Watch out for flying projectiles at car fires.
05-07-09 Endicott Fires 10th Annual Don Pedro Open 06-01-09
05-07-09 Port Crane to hold benefit for Tyler Woods - June 6, 2009
05-04-09 Deposit Fire sponsors Firefighter games on Saturday, July 18
04-30-09 Binghamton Fire to hold Firefighter Civil service exam on 6/27/09
04-29-09 H1N1 FLU Advisory for EMS
04-26-09 Swine Influenza - Updated Information - NYSDOH Alert Level
04-16-09 Vestal Training Site Clean Up
04-15-09 Akron Brass recalls manual cord reels
04-08-09 FASNY Seminar, Wednesday, April 22 in Tioga County - Click for details!
04-07-09 National Junior Firefighter Program Grant Application Period Now Open
04-06-09 NYS Budget Brings Mixed Blessing for Volunteer Responders
04-04-09 Fire Police Class
03-27-09 Nick Panko has died
03-19-09 Kidde Fire Extinguisher recall
03-16-09 MUST SEE VIDEO Fire safety lessons from FDNY firefighters who survived to tell their stories.
03-15-09 Flooding/Flash Flooding Sky Warn Presentation
03-14-09 SEMO offers ICS 400 offered in Ithaca, May 13-14
03-14-09 LODD Pre-planning workship, 4/25-26, at Montour Falls
03-11-09 Mine Safety Appliances (MSA) Company Product Safety
03-09-09 Town of Stratford, CT - Fire Chief Canvas
03-03-09 New suicide method presents hazard to emergency responders
03-03-09 Passing of Jim Wright
02-28-09 Location of IS-400 course starting 3/4 changed
02-19-09 Structural Stability of Engineered Lumber in Fire Conditions Online Course
02-16-09 Roles Responsibilities of Fire Service Leaders, 3/19/09, 7 pm at West Corners Fire Station
02-06-09 Three Binghamton firefighters receive Firefighter of the Year Award
02-06-09 Action needed! CDLs required for non-emergency driving
02-01-09 Cape Vincent LODD - Funeral Arangements.
01-29-09 Fire Commissioner Training to be offered 3/21/09 at Endwell Fire Station 1
01-28-09 Rheem Recalls to Repair Oil-Fired Furnaces Due to Fire Hazard
01-26-09 DEC sponsors federal wildfire course
01-18-09 2009 open house takes in 21 new members
01-09-09 Video shows dangers of manufactured I joists
01-08-09 Information on solar panels not accurate
01-07-09 OFPC urges all New Yorkers to be sure your home has working smoke detectors.
01-07-09 USFA reports 114 line of duty deaths in 2008
01-05-09 2009 Recruitment open house, Sat., Jan. 17, noon to 3 pm
Date Article
12-29-08 FASNY Annual EMS Conference, March 7 & 8, at Montour Falls
12-29-08 "Runner, runner, runner" presentation at January 2nd meeting
12-18-08 Hybrid Vehicle Quick Response Sheets
12-10-08 Information on hazards of vehicles with home-made hydrogen generators
12-07-08 New rules exempts firefighters doing fire suppression from high visibility law
12-07-08 Lawsuit challenges new rescue rope law
12-07-08 IS 300 & 400 courses to be offered in Broome County
12-07-08 Firefighters' Association elects officers for 2009
12-03-08 Presentation on Explorer posts at Dec 5th meeting
12-03-08 Recruitment open house planned for January 17, 2009
12-03-08 Ouaquaga seeks members for Explorer post
12-01-08 Blue light Choose right fundraiser - Dec. 11
11-13-08 Good information on new fluorescent light bulbs ballasts from Investigator Winchell
11-07-08 Red Cross Presentation
11-07-08 New Vehicle Technology/Alternate Fueled Vehicles class
10-31-08 NYSAFC 2009 Convention changed to Turningstone
10-30-08 Legislature approves raise for fire investigators
10-28-08 STATUS of FIRE INVESTIGATION RAISES Supported by Fire Advisory Board and
Firefighters Assn.
10-22-08 FASNY Fire Service Leadership Seminar, 11/15 at Syracuse
10-19-08 Action requested: Fire investigators need a raise
10-10-08 U.S. Fire Administration Launches Blog
10-10-08 Gov. vetoes bill for more Vol. Recruitment Scholarships
10-05-08 October 10th Memorial Service honors deceased Broome County Firefighters from the past year
10-05-08 IS-300 Course offered in Syracuse Oct. 21-23 in Syracuse
10-05-08 New hazard: Hydrogen Sulfide for suicides
10-05-08 NYSFAC fall seminar Wed., Dec. 3, "Street Smart Truck Company: Operations, Tactics, Tips & Tricks"
09-22-08 2008 Memorial Service
09-12-08 FASNY Reacts to Governor's Veto
09-12-08 Gov. Paterson vetoes bill to allow fire and EMS volunteers to receive both income tax credit and property tax credit.
08-25-08 Alert to Women Firefighters. Exposure to chemicals in firefighting may increase your chance of breast cancer
08-24-08 Letter from Broome County Clerk regarding official plates & form
08-19-08 NYS Fire companies and ambulance squads to get back official plates
08-18-08 Concepts In Trauma 2008 - 10/3/08-10/4/08
08-18-08 SAVE THE DATE – Point of Distribution Exercise – Free Flu Shots 11/6/08
08-06-08 "I AM RESPONDING" System Demonstration 8-8-08
07-25-08 Corrections officer test to be held on October 18, 2008
07-25-08 Paterson signs legislation to allow volunteers to buy in to health insurance
07-21-08 NYS Police Dispatcher Exam to be held 9/6/08
07-19-08 NYSAFC seeks donations to renovate building
07-19-08 Shops warned about engine fires sparked by ethanol use
07-18-08 FASNY requests support for legislation to provide low cost health
insurance for volunteer firefighters and EMS responders
07-13-08 Runner, Runner, Runner
07-12-08 Fuel bill would aid fire companies
07-12-08 GM web site for first responder information on airbags and pretensioners
07-12-08 Ethanol Info
06-28-08 Volunteer EMS Opportunities for the 2008 Spiedie Fest and Balloon Rally
06-23-08 Free B-Mets tickets for fire, police, & EMS responders for July 17th game
06-22-08 Bill to allow volunteer fire and EMS workers to buy in to municipal health insurance plans awaits Governor's signature.
06-20-08 Broome County Chiefs Tution Assistance Program
06-18-08 Central NY SPAAMFAA Antique Fire Truck Show, 7/30-8/2, at Liverpool
06-15-08 Audit money better spent on fire equipment
06-11-08 Important Information Regarding Volunteer Firefighter Training
06-11-08 NYS Senate passed the "Emergency Services Volunteer Incentive Act".
06-03-08 New campaign encourages blue light courtesy
05-29-08 Fatal fires have non-working smoke detectors in common
05-22-08 Fire Commissioner training now available online
05-22-08 Classes offered on Clandestine Meth Labs
05-11-08 Chiefs invited to attend information meeting on Fire/EMS explorer posts.
05-09-08 Improper Set-up of Aerial Ladders with a Locking Waterway May Put Fire Fighters at Risk
05-08-08 Broome Co. Health Dept. reminds residents open burning not allowed
04-21-08 Broome County Executive Barbara Fiala Declares State of Emergency: Banning Outdoor Burning
04-21-08 Firefighters invited to attend Republican Assembly Forum on volunteer firefighters and emergency responders on May 1, 5:30-7:30, Town of Chenango Town Hall.
04-01-08 DEC Accepting applications for volunteer fire assistance grants
03-23-08 Bill to change consolidation rules turned down by NYS Senate & Assembly
03-13-08 8- hour Seminar "Beyond Hoses and Helmets", April 19th, Auburn, NY
03-09-08 FASNY offers Crash Scene Investigation Seminar on accidents involving emergency vehicles
03-09-08 FASNY offers Public Information Officer Training Program
03-09-08 Contact your local legislators to ask them to oppose new legislation changing consolidation requirements.
03-01-08 March is Red Cross month
02-29-08 Applications for FEMA AFG Grants starts Monday, March 3, 2008
02-25-08 Scott issues technical bulletin regarding separation of AV-3000 facepieces
02-18-08 $200 Income Tax Credit for Fire & EMS Volunteers on 2007 tax form
02-15-08 State Comptroller's Office offers class: "Internal Operations: Protecting Your Financial Operations", 3/13/08, 6:45 pm
02-13-08 Updated count from Recruitment open house
02-12-08 FASNY 2008 Legislative Agenda
02-01-08 Sign up for NY-ALERT
01-27-08 Caution: Struts Become Missles at Hillcrest Car Fire
01-24-08 Corrected Information Chiefs' Association Plans Officer Training Day on 2/9/08
01-21-08 Updated count on recruitment open house
01-20-08 Many fire companies attract new members at open houses
01-06-08 New rescue rope system saves FDNY firefighter
01-06-08 List of Broome County Fire Companies holding Recruitment open house on Jan. 19
01-06-08 Corrected Information Chiefs' Association Plans Officer Training Day on 2/9/08
Date Article
12-26-07 Fire & EMS volunteers reminded to take income tax credit on 2007 tax return
12-26-07 Senator Libous has information for firefighters at "The Fire Station"
12-22-07 Chiefs' Association Plans Officer Training Day on 2/9/08
12-16-07 Chenango Forks Firefighters Trade Holiday Party to Help Neighbors
12-14-07 Fire and EMS Personnel Urged to Review Apparatus Safety
12-13-07 Baltimore FD's failure to stop at red light kills 3
12-07-07 Firefighters' Association Elects 2008 Officers
12-04-07 Regional Legislative session, Sat. 2/2/08 at Port Crane Fire Station 1
12-01-07 Countywide Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment Day
SAT., JAN. 19, 2008
10-12-07 2007 Memorial Service
09-19-07 Updates on the new legislation requiring rope bags
09-06-07 Update on ropes & components
08-01-07 Legislation passes on equiping firefighters with rope bags
03-20-07 Common Fireground Noise May Cause Unintelligibility of Digital Radio Transmissions
2007 $200 INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR FIRE/EMS VOLUNTEERS
2007 MRSA Warning
2007 New Drywall Reinforced with Lexan
2007 Broome County Fire Courses No Show Policy
2007 Railroad Telemetry Devices Often Reported as "Suspicious"
2007 NYS Recruitment Scholarship Information
2007 Endicott receives new EMS-25
2007 Chenango Takes Delivery of new rescue
2007 Deposit Purchases Pumper with FEMA Grant
2007 Ladder Label Information
2007 Floor Lamp Failures
2007 Fund Established to Benefit Injured Kirkwood Fire Chief
2007 PASS Alarm Signals Can Fail at High Temperatures
2007 June Extrication Course Photos
2007 Smoke Showing Video Information
2007 Countour Construction Donation
2007 Example Code of Ethics (Rrequired by June 1., 2007)
2007 2007 Fire District Accounting & Reporting Manual