In The News

James McGowan Re-elected as secretary/treasurer to the Firefighters Association
Mahopac News
September 14, 2023

Sam Fresina reelected head of state Firefighters Association
Albany Times Union
August 17, 2023

Fire union rep slams Time Magazine article featuring Ogdensburg city manager
North Country now
September 17, 2021

Fresina reelected president of state firefighters union
Albany Times Union
July 30, 2021

NYSPFFA Launches MDA Boot Drive
Spectrum News
August 11, 2017

State firefighters group votes to censure Syracuse Fire Chief Paul Linnertz
Syracuse Post Standard
June 27, 2017

Syracuse Fire Union Cites Morale, Safety, Contracts in Censure of Chief
Time Warner Cable News
June 27, 2017

Fire Ops 101 highlights dangers firefighters face everyday
WRGB Albany
May 3, 2017

Fire Ops 101 training shows local officials the realities of firefighting
News 10
May 3, 2017

Experiencing What It's Like to Be a Firefighter
Time Warner Cable News
May 3, 2017

Commisso Jr., Sheehan team up to save body
Albany Times Union
May 3, 2017

Female Firefighter thrives in typical male profession
Time Warner Cable News
March 9, 2017

Firefighters walk Momentive strike line, raise safety concerns
Albany Times Union
December 1, 2016

As calendar turns, Momentive picket line grows
WNYT - TV 13
December 1, 2016

Momentive picket line gets added fire power
Schenectady Daily Gazette
December 1, 2016

Firefighters show support for strikers at Momentive
Saratogian
December 1, 2016

Local firefighters join Momentive workers strike
WTEN - TV 10
December 1, 2016

Sen. Schumer pushes for national cancer registry for firefighters
Syracuse Post Standard
October 19, 2016

Sen. Schumer and CNY Firefighters gather to support legislation for national cancer registry
Time Warner Cable News
October 19, 2016

Lockport’s “Heroes Of Stevens Street” Ceremony Honors Firefighters Who Beat Inferno
Niagara News Source
October 18, 2016

Cuomo Signs Law Raising Disability Retirement Benefits For NYC Firefighters
CBS New York
September 8, 2016

Syracuse awarded $2 million federal grant to hire 12 new firefighters
Syracuse Post Standard
August 31, 2016

McGowan to Exit UFOA For Post With State Fire Fighters Assoc.
The Chief
August 10, 2016

Sen. Schumer announcing grants to help Troy firefighters
News 10
August 10, 2016

Troy Fire Department to receive thousands in federal grant money
Troy Record
August 10, 2016

Schumer pushes for specialized national cancer registry for firefighters
Albany Times Union
August 10, 2016

SOLEMN TRIBUTE: Fallen firefighters honored
Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin
June 29, 2016

NYS fallen firefighters remembered in Binghamton
WBNG - TV 12
June 29, 2016

Firefighters Statewide Participate in Convention held in Binghamton
WICZ - Fox 40
June 28, 2016

Port Chester firefighters: Let voters decide
Journal News
May 20, 2016

Port Chester trustees face boos at 1st meeting since fire cuts
Journal News
May 17, 2016

Local Leaders, Media Gear Up to Learn What Firefighters Experience
Albany Time Warner Cable News
May 3, 2016

Elected officials learn firefighting techniques
Albany Times Union
May 3, 2016

Local elected officials experience a day in the life of a firefighter
Troy Record/Record Politics
May 3, 2016

Fire Ops 101: Day in the life of a firefighter
WTEN News 10 - Albany ABC Affiliate
May 3, 2016

Elected officials learn firefighting techniques
Albany Times Union
May 3, 2016

Local Leaders, Media Gear Up to Learn What Firefighters Experience
Time Warner Cable News
May 3, 2016