Fire Meets Ice as New York's Bravest Compete in the 20th Annual FASNY Winter Games

Feb. 21, 2025

Hundreds of New York volunteer firefighters participated in a variety of winter events including tubing, sled-pull, stokes basket carry, tug-of-war and broomball.

Members of rival teams gathered on the ice at Cortland University for some broomball.

The Firefighter’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) recently hosted the 20th Annual Firefighter Winter Games. Volunteer firefighters from across the Empire State dressed in full turnout gear, and participated in a variety of winter events and races throughout the weekend.

The tug-of-war in the ice and snow is always a highlight of the FASNY Winter Games.

Hundreds of New York volunteer firefighters, from departments ranging from Eastern Long Island to Northern New York, the competition was pretty intense. The games included tubing, sled-pull, stokes basket carry, hose races, tug-of-war and broomball.

Teams gathered in inner tubes and raced downhill.

The games’ fierce fire department competition allows firefighters to hone in on important training skills. For example, the Hose Relay Event reinforces firefighters’ training on how important speed, efficiency and close teamwork is when fighting a fire. Other races also focus on key skills like communication, coordination, and using technology.