This week, Assemblyman David G. McDonough and the Assembly Minority Long Island Delegation hosted a volunteer firefighter forum, where they heard testimony from volunteer firefighters, emergency responders, FASNY and SEMO about the challenges they face on a daily basis.

“Volunteers are the lifeblood of this industry,” said McDonough. “We, as legislative representatives, want to offer help at the state level to provide incentives that encourage others to volunteer while relieving encumbrances on the men and women who save lives.”