Firefighters Seek Insurance Payments For Ambulance Funding
Firefighters from around New York state are asking state lawmakers to change the law so fire departments can recoup the cost of emergency medical calls from patient insurance plans.
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City of Rome Announces Annual 9/11 Memorial Ceremony
The City of Rome will once again host an event in remembrance of those who tragically lost their lives on September 11th, 2001.
State Suing 6 Makers Of Hazardous Firefighting Foams
New York state is suing six companies that made firefighting foam containing chemicals that have contaminated drinking water in two upstate communities and groundwater in a Long Island community.
For Firefighters, Bitter Weather Creates Its Own Hazards
Firefighter Brian Marts was battling a raging blaze in an apartment building, but he was also fighting the bitter cold.
Senate Bill Makes Attacks on Emergency Personnel Hate Crime
The New York State Senate is moving forward legislation to classify certain crimes against first responders like law enforcement, firefighters and emergency medical services as hate crimes.
Expanded Health Coverage for Firefighters Moves Forward
The New York State Senate okays a measure to expand medical coverage to firefighters who suffer illness connected to fighting fires.
Fallen Firefighters To Be Honored In Albany At Memorial
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Eight firefighters who died in the line of duty will be honored in Albany.
Firefighter Cancer Coverage Part Of State Budget Negotiation
The State Senate's proposed budget includes more benefit coverage for volunteer firefighters who are diagnosed with cancer related to their job.
Keeler Show Notes for 3/3/16
Thursday, March 3rd, 2016
There are a few school closings and delays this morning.
There are a few school closings and delays this morning.
Binghamton Firefighters Remembered 40 Years Later
A remembrance service is being held September 29 for three Binghamton firefighters who lost their lives trying to rescue rafters at the Rockbottom Dam forty years ago.