When driving around the Capital Region I sometimes notice these red and white signs placed on buildings. Some are solid red, some have a red and shite "x" through them and others are red with a white slash. So what's the deal?
There is a need for volunteer firefighters across New York state. The 11th Annual RecruitNY campaign is going on now. The COVID-19 pandemic has hindered their volunteer campaign and enrollment has been down significantly in the past few years. But there has been an increase in fire calls. To meet demand, volunteers are desperately needed.
Dan Stones could only imagine from a distance the fate of his family cabin due to the California wildfires, but was surprised to find it still standing with a note from the firefighters who saved it.
Source: CBS News
A statewide program is being offered for volunteer firefighters to help pay for tuition. It's an effort to attract more volunteers to firefighting. Here's how it works.
Get ready for Heroes Week at Great Escape for the entire week. This is to honor all of the first responders, nurses, and military heroes while collecting supplies for our troops. Here are the details on discounts and things being collected.
A poodle got loose and ended up in Iroquois Lake in Central Park, Schenectady on Wednesday morning. Thankfully, local firefighters were there to save a life.
Is there a fire in you? That's what volunteer fire departments all over the state are asking. If you have always wanted to be a firefighter, here is your chance to get some information and become a hero.