New York State Association of Fire Chiefs

Events put on by RecruitNY will introduce and explain the benefits of volunteer firefighting to interested individuals.

Volunteer fire departments are facing their lowest staff levels in 40 years, according to the New York State Association of Fire Chiefs. They seek a law to allow small payments to recruit and retain members.

Central New York’s rural fire departments that also provide ambulance services are hoping state lawmakers take action on critical legislation before they…