CHENANGO COUNTY – This week, the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York will hold their 135 annual Firefighter’s Convention in Cheektowaga. The convention, which includes information about safety, volunteerism and equipment, will also include a memorial service where two Chenango County Firemen will be recognized.

“It (the convention) is a time for all the volunteer firefighters across the state to get together to share ways to improve fire safety, discuss ways to increase the amount of volunteers and to show advancements the fire safety service has generated over the past few years and into the coming years,” said Firemen’s Association member Ryan Watson.