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North Country Sen. Griffo receives Golden Trumpet Award from Firemen’s Association of the State of New York

Posted 12/6/16

State Sen. Joseph Griffo, R-Rome, has received the 2016 Golden Trumpet Award, presented by the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY). The honor was bestowed during the FASNY …

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North Country Sen. Griffo receives Golden Trumpet Award from Firemen’s Association of the State of New York

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State Sen. Joseph Griffo, R-Rome, has received the 2016 Golden Trumpet Award, presented by the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY).

The honor was bestowed during the FASNY Legislative Conference in Albany to recognize Griffo for his “tireless work on behalf of all his constituents, but particularly for his efforts on behalf of the volunteer fire service,” the award announcement said.

The honor has been accorded to New York State legislators, government officials, and others who have demonstrated exceptional support for and assistance to the volunteer fire service.

Griffo represents the 47th District, which encompasses a large portion of central and northern New York, including a swath running through the middle of St. Lawrence County from Massena to Fine, including Potsdam.

FASNY said Griffo’s efforts were particularly important in the fight for presumptive cancer coverage for New York’s nearly 110,000 volunteer firefighters, in bill S. 3891, which Griffo co-sponsored.

Unlike New York’s career firefighters, the state’s volunteers do not receive medical coverage for a cancer diagnosis, although fire and smoke, and the cancers they cause, do not discriminate among victims, FASNY notes.

“Volunteer firefighters deserve our utmost respect, but just as importantly, they deserve our official support, Griffo said. “It is the obligation of all New Yorkers to ensure that those who willingly place themselves into harm’s way, so that others may live, receive the very best care available when it is needed.”

Founded in 1872, the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) represents the approximately 110,000 volunteer firefighters and emergency medical personnel in New York State. For more information, visit www.fasny.com.