by NYSPFFA | Jan 2, 2020 | nyspffa_news
On January 1, 2020, Gov. Cuomo signed into law Chapter 751 of 2019 (S.6367 Gounardes/A.7920-C Abbate – Relates to a special retirement plan for certain members of the New York state and local police and fire retirement system). The new law amends Chapter 504 of the...
by NYSPFFA | Dec 17, 2019 | nyspffa_news
On December 16, 2019, Gov. Cuomo signed into law Chapter 678 of 2019 (S.6524 Gounardes/A.8341 Abbate – Relates to the minimum qualifications to serve as a fire chief in any fire department, fire district or fire protection district that employs six or more paid...
by NYSPFFA | Dec 15, 2019 | nyspffa_news
We are saddened to pass along notification of the death of retired North Tonawanda Firefighter John "Jack" O'Rourke. Firefighter O'Rourke was hired August 16, 1968. He worked various stations over the years including Engine 7/Dispatch, Engine 4 and Rescue 1, but is...
by NYSPFFA | Dec 5, 2019 | nyspffa_news
Dear Affiliate Leader, Per the IAFF Constitution & By-Laws, all affiliates are provided with $5,000 in Labor Organization Bond (LOB) coverage. It is recommended for all affiliates, and required for some, to carry at least 10 percent of their total assets in LOB...
