Westchester County Volunteer Firefighter’s Association

05/20/2026

ONE MORE LOCATION CHANGE!!

Our May meeting will be held on Thursday, May 21st - dinner 7pm, meeting at 7:30pm. Change to HOLA HOSE State Street and Lafayette Avenue Ossining, NY

Please adjust your calendars. Thank you!

05/19/2026

Please make every effort to attend.

05/18/2026

Urgent help needed today. We need every firefighter, family member, or just people who love and support firefighters to please take 2 minutes to copy the below prewritten email, sign it, and email Assemblyman Chris Burdick. Please share, please ask your companies to send this if they will. Thanking you in advance.

[email protected]

Dear Assemblyman Burdick,

Westchester County firefighters are writing to strongly support A7285A, the First Responder Peer Support Program Act, which is currently on tomorrow’s Assembly Mental Health Committee agenda.

First responders are routinely exposed to traumatic events, chronic stress, and cumulative emotional strain in the course of protecting our communities. Peer support programs provide a critical, evidence-informed resource that allows firefighters, EMS personnel, law enforcement officers, and other first responders to seek support from trained peers who understand the unique challenges of the profession.

Establishing protections and strengthening access to peer support services will help reduce stigma, encourage early intervention, and improve the mental health and well-being of those who serve the public every day.

We respectfully urge your support for A7285A and appreciate your consideration of this important legislation.

Sincerely,

[Name / Organization]

04/18/2026

CORRECTION!! The Convention meeting will be a joint venture between Ardsley and Hastings commemorating Ardsley FD’s 130th anniversary and Hastings FD’s 150th anniversary.
The Convention meeting will be held in Ardsley at Life the Place to Be at 2 Lawrence Street, Ardsley, NY on September 17, 2026. Sadly there is no parade.

Department Chiefs are requested and encouraged to submit nominations for their department members for recognition of life saving and significant actions in performance of duty in the next few months ahead of the WCVFA Convention. The nomination form with directions for submittal can be found at the Convention Awards Application link on the website. Please contact DC James Sarfaty at 914-906-4677 with any questions in regard to the Convention Awards Application.

Sorry for any confusion.

04/18/2026

Department Chiefs are requested and encouraged to submit nominations for their department members for recognition of life saving and significant actions in performance of duty ahead of the WCVFA Convention to be held in Dobbs Ferry on September 17, 2026. The nomination form with directions for submittal can be found at the Convention Awards Application link on the website. Please contact DC James Sarfaty at 914 906 4677 with any questions in regard to the Convention Awards Application.

03/30/2026

We regret to announce the passing of the mother of Director Michelina “Mickey”Fritsche.

https://www.waterburykelly.com/obituaries/vitangela-santucci

Services will be held at:
Leach & Thomas - Waterbury & Kelly Funeral Home
45 South Highland Ave., Ossining, NY 10562

Visitation: Tuesday, March 31st - 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Officers please gather at 6:45 pm.

Funeral Service: Wednesday, April 1st … 10:00 AM-11:00 AM
St. Augustine Roman Catholic Church
381 North Highland Ave, Ossining, NY 10562

Burial: Wednesday, April 1st … 11:30 AM
St. Augustine Cemetery
Hawks Avenue, Ossining, NY 10562

Please keep Mickey, Bobby, and family in your prayers.

View Vitangela Santucci's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

03/28/2026

Important happenings in the fire service. Come be informed.

Our meeting is tomorrow, Sunday, March 29th at 1:30 pm at Riverside Hose Co., Tarrytown, NY.

Officers please gather early in County attire for pictures.

01/18/2026

The Firefighters Association of the State of New York 2026 Annual Convention will be held at:

📍 Holiday Valley Resort
📍 Ellicottville, NY
📅 Week of August 19–23, 2026

Save the date!

This year’s convention is shaping up to be an exciting and engaging week.

Here’s a preview of what’s in store:
4–6 new training opportunities currently being developed.

The Annual Scholarship Fundraiser is returning with new and fun activities. Networking, collaboration, and opportunities to connect with colleagues from across the organization will ensue.

Additional information, including training schedules and event highlights, will be shared on the FASNY website.

More information to come soon!

12/26/2025

FASNY’s 2025 Year End Report

10/17/2025

Westchester County Fallen Firefighter Memorial Service, Sunday October 19, 2025 at 10:00 am.
Please assemble at 4 Dana Road, Valhalla, NY at the fie training center in County Attire at 9:30 a.m. to join the processional.

Per President Marty Gunther.