ELBRIDGE — Michael Caron, a 37-year veteran of the fire service, was reelected Director of the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY), at its 149th Annual Convention in White Plains, NY.  Caron is a member of the Elbridge Volunteer Fire Company (EVFC) in Onondaga County.

Caron has held a number of ranks in the EVFC, including prior service as the executive board president and fire police lieutenant.

Caron has consistently played a major role in advocating for laws that protect and are in the best interest of firefighters.

Prior to his election as director, Caron served on FASNY’s Legislative Committee. He is currently a director of the Central New York Volunteer Firemen’s Association and is also a member of the Northern Central Volunteer Firemen’s Association Legislative Committee – advocating for legislation that better protects his fellow firefighters.

He also serves on or works with multiple FASNY committees, including chairing the Audit, By-Laws  and Strategic Planning Leadership Committees, serving as vice chair of the Member Services Committee, is liaison to the Fire Prevention and Life Safety Committee and is also a member of the 150th Anniversary Committee and multiple ad-hoc committees.

“I am very proud to have been re-elected to an additional five year term as a director of FASNY,” said Caron.  “I have really enjoyed my work as a board member over the last eight years and look forward to continuing to work on behalf of the fire service all across New York State.”

He is a staunch community advocate, previously holding a number of local positions, including serving as a member of the planning board and as a trustee for the Village of Elbridge.

He is currently a town councilman in the Town of Elbridge.

He serves on the Board of Directors for the Camden Chamber of Commerce and is a member of the Knights of Columbus, where he has held leadership positions for his council and his chapter.

In addition, Caron was instrumental in advocating for, and building, Elbridge’s first recreational park, which is regarded as one of the nicest parks in Onondaga County.

He has more than 25 years of financial planning experience and is a senior financial representative at Principal Financial Group.

He is a past-president of NAIFA-Syracuse, which is a professional association of insurance and financial advisors.

Caron and his wife Renee recently celebrated their 41st wedding anniversary.

They have three daughters, two sons-in-law and three grandsons and a granddaughter.