Rensselaer Falls Volunteer Fire and Rescue

09/07/2026

Rensselaer Falls Fire and Rescue had a great time at the Heuvelton Labor Day Parade!

09/04/2026

There’s a lot of information circulating about nominal compensation legislation. Here’s what volunteer firefighters need to know: the bill advancing today is not the original bill.

The original proposal was withdrawn after legislative leadership determined it would not pass as written. It was replaced with a stronger version that is now sponsored in both houses of the New York State Legislature.

The current bill includes provisions the original did not, including a $15 million state assistance fund, New York state income tax protections, and expanded compensation options for volunteer firefighters.

FASNY’s response lays out the facts, the history, and what’s actually moving forward.

Read the full response. Know the facts.

👉 https://fasny.com/resources/nominal-compensation/

👉 Read From Concept to Consensus: How FASNY Helped Shape New York's Nominal Compensation Legislation:https://fasny.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/FASNY-5604-JulyAug-Web.pdf =38

09/03/2026

You can’t predict every threat the fire service will face. You can build crews, leaders and systems that are ready to adapt when the incident looks nothing like the plan. Chief Alvaro explains: https://www.firerescue1.com/next-threat?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social

09/03/2026

09/03/2026

Boost recruitment & retention with practical strategies in the NVFC microlearning series.

09/01/2026

Battle of the Badges is back!

Join us Saturday, September 5th, from 9:00 AM–2:00 PM for our annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive. Local Fire, EMS, and Law Enforcement will compete to see who can inspire the most blood donations, all while helping save lives in our community. Walk-ins are welcome, and all donors will enjoy food and drinks provided by the Fire Department Auxiliary! Click here to schedule your donation!

https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time?zipSponsor=13680&driveType=all

08/22/2026

08/14/2026

Boost recruitment & retention with practical strategies in the NVFC microlearning series.

08/13/2026

Battle of the Badges is back!

Join us Saturday, September 5th, from 9:00 AM–2:00 PM for our annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive. Local Fire, EMS, and Law Enforcement will compete to see who can inspire the most blood donations, all while helping save lives in our community. Walk-ins are welcome, and all donors will enjoy food and drinks provided by the Fire Department Auxiliary! Click here to schedule your donation!
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time?zipSponsor=13680&driveType=all