11-04-2025
FASNY putting out call for more volunteer firefighters to join
NEW YORK STATE (WWTI) – The Firefighters Association of the State of New York is putting out the call for more volunteers to answer the call to join local departments.
In a press release from FASNY, Volunteer fire departments across New York will open their doors to residents the weekend of Saturday, April 26 to Sunday, April 27 as part of the 16th annual RecuitNY weekend.
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This two-day event is designed to help increase volunteer membership in local fire departments.
We are hoping that all New Yorkers will help us shine the 'light' red for the recruitment of volunteer firefighters across the state this April. FASNY is working with state and local officials to get some of New York's biggest landmarks involved in this program again this year. It would be great if we could see more and more lights shine red in support of this initiative, and to help departments gain more and more volunteers.
FASNY President Eugene Perry
To spread the word, FASNY will kick-off the second annual 'Light Up NY Red' campaign from April 21-27. During this week, the organization is asking that residents as well as local businesses, landmarks, and government buildings turn their lights red.
Local fire departments across the state have been dealing with staffing shortages and this event will hopefully bring more to area departments.
Anyone interested in joining as a volunteer firefighter should visit their local department ask about the process.
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