The 13th annual “RecruitNY” initiative aimed at recruiting more volunteer firefighter launches next week.
The initiative will take place on April 23 and 24 The Firefighter’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) said volunteer firefighter enrollment has plummeted in the past few years. Upwards of 80% of fire and emergency response crews in New York are volunteers, , according to WBNG.
All counties in the Finger Lakes region will participate in next week’s initiative. Head to the RecruitNY website for a full list.
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