Recruit  Retain  Reward

Below is a brief description of what LOSAP is...

New York State relies heavily on its volunteer fire and emergency personnel. In fact, a remarkable 94.1% of the states 1660 registered fire departments are run by volunteers making them the true backbone of our emergency response system.

According to the Firefighters Association of the State of New York (FASNY), these dedicated individuals not only safeguard our communities but also generate an estimated $4.7 billion in annual taxpayer savings. Without these volunteers, municipalities would face the prospect of hiring full-time staff potentially leading to a substantial 28.4% increase in property taxes (information provided by Firefighters Association of State of New York).

What is LOSAP? Length of Service Award Programs (LOSAP) are pension-like programs to help recruit and retain volunteer firefighters and emergency service members. Volunteers are financially awarded based upon their participation and the number of dedicated years they serve their community. The LOSAP program serves as both an incentive for recruitment and a reward for long term commitment.

For more information, please refer to the below Village of Ossining website information regarding this project/program.

Village of Ossining - LOSAP

If anyone has additional questions regarding this please contact our LOSAP Coordinator (Micheal Aurora) here: losap@ossiningfire.org