FASNY Hosts Youth Day at Suffolk County Fire Academy
Photo by John Walthers- Suffolk Fire PhotosJunior Firefighters at FASNY Youth Day got a visit from Suffolk County Executive Edward Romaine and Acting FRES Commissioner for Suffolk County Rudy Sunderman along with SFCA Directors and leadership.
Photo by John Walthers- Suffolk Fire PhotosJunior Firefighters demonstrate rescuing victims from a train fire/ emergency at FASNY Youth Day at the SCFA.
Photo by John Walthers- Suffolk Fire PhotosJr. Firefighters from Yaphank and Mastic practice advance forceable Entry at FASNY Youth Day.
Photo by John Walthers- Suffolk Fire PhotosHuntington Manor Juniors conduct search at FASNY Youth Day. This was held at the Suffolk County Fire Academy this year.
Photo by John Walthers- Suffolk Fire PhotosA junior firefighter from Mastic rescues a infant from a train scenario at FASNY Youth Day.
Photo by John Walthers- Suffolk Fire PhotosJR firefighters go through the Mask Confidence Course ( SCBA Maze) during FASNY Youth Day at Suffolk Fire Academy .
Photo by John Walthers- Suffolk Fire PhotosJR firefighters go through the Mask Confidence Course ( SCBA Maze) during FASNY Youth Day at SCFA.
Photo by John Walthers- Suffolk Fire Photos Suffolk County Fire Academy Hosted the 2024 FASNY Youth Day. Many of the youth who participated can be seen here after.
YAPHANK, N.Y. — The Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) hosted a Youth Day on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at the Suffolk County Fire Academy, drawing approximately 80 junior firefighters and over a dozen advisors from 17 volunteer fire departments across Long Island.
Participants engaged in hands-on training evolutions that included Railroad Emergencies, Ladders, Forcible Entry, and SCBA Maze. The event is part of a statewide series of Youth Days organized by FASNY’s Youth in the Fire Service Committee.
“Our youth are our future and we are always happy to give our junior firefighters the chance to participate in high-quality, high-energy training opportunities,” said FASNY President Eugene Perry, who is also a member of the Patchogue Fire Department. He expressed gratitude to Suffolk Fire Academy Chiefs Scott Davonski and Daniel Sicilian, as well as the academy instructors, for their support in facilitating the event. Perry also thanked the advisors and parents who helped bring the youth together for a weekend of training.
Suffolk County Fire Rescue Acting Commissioner Rudy Sunderman was on hand to observe the activities, engaging with both students and advisors throughout the day. Edward Romaine, Suffolk County Executive, also made an appearance, checking in on the training sessions and interacting with the youth. “They truly are the future of the fire service,” Romaine remarked, underscoring the importance of investing in the next generation of firefighters.
The successful event highlighted FASNY's commitment to fostering the skills and leadership of young individuals in the fire service, ensuring a strong future for the industry.
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