by NYSPFFA | Aug 13, 2013 | Uncategorized
It is with our deepest regrets and sorrows to report the death of Brother Captain John Nicol. John was the VP Local 28 and a 23 year veteran of the Schenectady Fire Department. John, 47, died from injuries sustained from an ATV accident in Lewis County on Monday...
by NYSPFFA | Aug 7, 2013 | Uncategorized
The IAFF and the John P. Redmond Foundation have been on the frontline of every major health and safety initiative in the fire service. The IAFF Redmond Symposium reflects our commitment to explore the cause of every IAFF member’s death, injury or illness and to...
by NYSPFFA | Jul 22, 2013 | Uncategorized
THE IAFF IS CAUTIONING WELL-WISHERS WHO WANT TO DONATE TO THE FAMILIES OF OUR FALLEN TO BE CAREFUL OF FRAUDULENT CHARITIES. As with many tragedies like this one, there is an outpouring of support. The IAFF is asking that donations be made to the 501(c)3 relief fund...
by NYSPFFA | Jul 22, 2013 | Local Focus
After a 10-year wait for a new contract, perhaps the best way to describe the feelings of Local 282 members is, in a word relief. Relief that the battle between the city of Buffalo and Local 282 is over, and the 600 men and women of the Buffalo Fire Department can...
by NYSPFFA | Jul 22, 2013 | Alerts
If any local has language in their CBA or a written policy that specifies if a firefighter that received burns must be transported to a Special Burn Center, please contact: Ron Kressman District 5, Local 1586 38 Cunningham Drive LaGrangeville, NY 12540 Office:...