by NYSPFFA | Dec 19, 2023 | nyspffa_news
It is with regret that we inform you of the death of Firefighter Lamont Killian Jr., of the Mount Vernon Fire Department on Monday, December 11, 2023. Firefighter Killian, age 51, passed away suddenly from complications related to severe injuries he sustained while...
by NYSPFFA | Dec 3, 2023 | nyspffa_news
Brothers and Sisters, With the assistance of our IAFF DVP Jim Slevin and the help of the IAFF Operational Services team, a guideline was developed based on NFPA standards for your reference when participating in live burn training exercises. If you have any questions,...
by NYSPFFA | Nov 10, 2023 | nyspffa_news
by NYSPFFA | Oct 25, 2023 | nyspffa_news
Over 100 members of the NYSPFFA met this week in Syracuse NY to discuss various health and safety topics. Presenters/topics focused on behavioral health in the fire service, elevator safety, house fires, high rise fires, PFAS in our turnout gear, Lithium Ion battery...
by NYSPFFA | Oct 17, 2023 | nyspffa_news
National Firefighter Cancer Registry Following the passage of the Firefighter Cancer Registry Act in July 2018, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is now directed to undertake the collection of detailed data on the occurrence of cancer in fire fighters. The...
by NYSPFFA | Sep 27, 2023 | nyspffa_news
Please take a look at the the link below from our Niagara Falls locals. They are sponsoring a 2 day seminar for new union leaders, providing a solid foundation and better understanding of the cases and issues we will be discussing at our next labor law conference....
