From Don Corkery, President, Association of Fire Districts State of New York

As most of you are now aware, OSHA has proposed significant changes to the Fire Brigades Standard 1910.156. The Association of Fire Districts State of New York executive board and 2nd VP Dave Denniston have spent countless hours digesting the proposed changes and formulating an official response. We want to be clear that ... (Full Story & Photos)

Waterbury Lieutenant, Michael Raymond, and his family are suffering a hardship caused by a fire that severely damaged their home on 4/10/24. Waterbury Fire Local 1339 started a GoFundMe page to try and help Mike and his family to cover the financial gap in insurance coverages. If your organizations can publish the fundraiser thru your organizations email distribution list, it would be greatly appreciated.

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On Thursday 6/15/23 members from all four fire companies and the Rescue Squad of the East Fishkill Fire District helped coordinate and facilitate the annual Gayhead Elementary junior firefighters challenge in conjunction with their field day. Members facilitated basic firefighting evolutions with the student’s active participation. They had a great time and seemed to very much enjoy the experience. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Please read our story about the recent purchase and outfitting of our Fire Investigation Unit (39-56) by East Fishkill's FIU Team. Great work by all.... (Full Story)

Please take the time to click on the link and read about one of our members that has been an active member of the East Fishkill Fire District for over 50 years and is still going strong. Cathy has made a very big difference in many lives in this community. What a great story, I hope you take the time to read it. If you see Cathy or another member of the the fire district, thank them for their dedicated ... (Full Story)