Firefighting is a demanding occupation. Considerable physical fitness and mental fortitude are required to perform an array of challenging tasks. The public belief is that firefighters, career or volunteer, inherently possess physical fitness attributes and mental resilience that allow them to perform their duties with energy and efficiency. Unfortunately, this perception doesn’t always match reality […]
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10 Ways Firefighters Can Support Their Own Mental Health
Firefighting is a stressful occupation. Working in unpredictable and hazardous environments takes a physical toll. Difficult calls, variable duty schedules, working in close proximity with others who may or may not be personally compatible – all of these things contribute to stress that, if not well managed, can lead to significant issues for both physical […]
Fire Districts Mutual of New York Maintains AM Best Rating for Third Consecutive Year
Fire Districts of New York Mutual Insurance Co. Inc. (FDMNY), has maintained its AM Best “A-” rating in the Financial Strength and Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating categories for the third consecutive year. “AM Best has assigned a Financial Strength Rating of ‘A-’ (Excellent) and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of ‘A-’ (Excellent) to FDMNY. The […]
New medical bill review & pharmacy benefits management vendor
As a reminder, Fire Districts of NY Mutual Insurance Co. has established a new partnership for medical bill review and pharmacy benefits management. Beginning September 1, 2023, FDMNY has transitioned these services to ManageAbility, Inc. for medical bill review and Prodigy Care Services, LLC for pharmacy benefits management. Each applicable fire district should have received […]
NY Volunteer Fire Departments Gear Up for Annual Recruitment Weekend
Volunteer fire departments across New York State will open their doors and fire truck bays to local residents during the weekend of Saturday, April 26 and Sunday, April 27 as part of the fourth annual RecruitNY statewide volunteer firefighter recruitment effort. RecruitNY is designed to help increase volunteer membership which has suffered over the last […]
BULLETIN: VFBL Coverage for 16- & 17-Year-Old Volunteer Firefighters
As the fire service prioritizes recruitment efforts, many fire districts look to a new, younger generation of members and future leadership development. It is an important tradition and process to ensure that the fire service will continue to evolve and meet the needs of our communities. As the recruitment of young volunteer firefighters develops, we […]
Volunteer Firefighting & “Junior Firefighters”: What Your Department Should Know*
Perhaps no other area of the fire service law has more misconceptions and greater pitfalls than the sponsoring of youth programs within a volunteer fire department. This article is the first of a two-part series intended to identify and explain the differences in the types of youth programs recognized in the volunteer fire service in […]
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