by NYSPFFA | Mar 29, 2017 | News Releases, nyspffa_news
As state budget negotiations near an end, the 18,000-member New York State Professional Fire Fighters Association (NYSPFFA) is asking the governor to provide appropriate cancer coverage to professional state firefighters. A provision that is offered in the Senate...
by NYSPFFA | Nov 29, 2016 | News Releases, nyspffa_news
Last night just before midnight Governor Cuomo vetoed both bills pushed by the NYSPFFA. Thank you to everyone for your active participation and letters of support for these bills. The vetoes did not occur from a lack of effort on our part. View the veto messages...
by NYSPFFA | Sep 13, 2016 | Alerts, News Releases, nyspffa_news
Yesterday the governor signed into law the current 9/11 bill, which extends the period for filing a claim relating to World Trade Center rescue, recovery, and clean-up operations through September 11, 2018. We thank the governor for signing it, and we again thank the...
by NYSPFFA | Aug 5, 2015 | News Releases, nyspffa_news
A Buffalo professional firefighter who rescued two people from separate structure fires within a 15-hour span has been named firefighter of the year, the highest honor bestowed by the New York State Professional Fire Fighters Association (NYSPFFA). View full news...
by NYSPFFA | Mar 26, 2014 | News Releases
Alarming cancer rates in fire fighter populations sparks national movement March 26, Albany, NY-- Fire fighters and health leaders across the country are asking for immediate action on toxic chemicals as a part of the Give Toxics the Boot campaign. More than twenty...
by NYSPFFA | Mar 25, 2014 | News Releases
News conference, free screening of Toxic Hot Seat at New York State Museum March 26, Albany, NY -- Fire fighters and health leaders in 20 cities nationwide call for immediate action to prevent diseases and disorders linked to toxic chemicals. Albany’s event is held to...
