by NYSPFFA | May 9, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Office of Fire Prevention and Control has become aware of a dangerous social media trend know as the “Chromebook Trend” or “Chromebook Challenge” that encourages students to insert lead or metal items like paperclips, pushpins, aluminum foil and mechanical pencils...
by NYSPFFA | May 2, 2025 | Uncategorized
NYSPFFA members from the 3rd district gathered today in Albnay on 4/30 for the annual 3rd district health and safety seminar. Members heard presentations by Mike Scotto from the FDNY, Vinny Ventresca from the Buffalo Fire Department and Josh Miller from the New Haven...
by NYSPFFA | Apr 29, 2025 | Uncategorized
NYSPFFA members from the 4th district gathered today in Binghamton today for the annual 4th district health and safety seminar. Members heard presentations by Mike Scotto from the FDNY, Vinny Ventresca from the Buffalo Fire Department and Josh Miller from the New...
by NYSPFFA | Apr 28, 2025 | Uncategorized
NYSPFFA members from the 5th district gathered today in Westchester County for the annual 5th district health and safety seminar. Members heard presentations by Jeff Facinelli from Leadership Under Fire, Dr Alan Siegel from Proclinix and Josh Miller from the New...
by NYSPFFA | Apr 22, 2025 | Uncategorized
Blitman & King is inviting NYSPFFA members to its annual labor conference on 5/12/2025 at the Turning Stone Casino. See attached documents for all the information. 2025 Labor Seminar Binder Back Cover Program 4937-2644-5113.1 2025 Labor Seminar Invitation Final...
by NYSPFFA | Apr 15, 2025 | Uncategorized
NYSPFFA members from the 2nd district gathered today in Syracuse for the annual 2nd district health and safety seminar. Members heard presentations by Jim Duffy, retired BC from the Wallingford, CT Fire Department on "Just a Routine House Fire?", Myrrhanda Jones,...
by NYSPFFA | Feb 25, 2025 | Uncategorized
New York State Honorary Fire Chiefs Assoc., Inc and the New York State Professional Fire Fighters Assoc., Inc announce the 2025 Ted Green Memorial Scholarships. Applications need to be post marked by: May 16th, 2025 2025 Scholarship Application
by NYSPFFA | Feb 13, 2025 | Uncategorized
Arrangements for Firefighter JR Gaudet calling hours and funeral. St. Thomas Aquinas Church (1 Aquinas St, Binghamton, NY 13905) Both wake and funeral. Calling hours: Tues Feb 18th from 1-5pm Funeral mass: Wed Feb 19th at 11:30am Hotel Information: Holiday Inn...
by NYSPFFA | Feb 13, 2025 | News Releases, nyspffa_news
It is with sorrow that we share news of the tragic line-of-duty death last evening of a brother, John R. Gaudet, who perished while fighting a structure fire in downtown Binghamton. During this moment of grief we ask that you keep the members of the fallen's family,...
by NYSPFFA | Jan 16, 2025 | Uncategorized
Dear Brothers and Sisters, We have received inquires as to where locals can send support to LA firefighters who have experienced losses due to the tragic fires in California. Below are 3 options for your consideration. iafffoundation.org - This is the IAFF...
by NYSPFFA | Jan 15, 2025 | Uncategorized
Our annual Labor Law Conference, which will be held Tuesday, March 25th to Thursday, March 27th at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Binghamton. We have been working on our 2025 Labor Law Conference tentative agenda, which will be posted on our website under the Labor Law tab...
by NYSPFFA | Jan 15, 2025 | nyspffa_news
For Immediate Release: January 15, 2025 BANNING PFAS FROM FIRE FIGHTERS’ PROTECTIVE GEAR IS A TOP 2025 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITY Fire fighters across New York and the nation are united in...
by NYSPFFA | Jan 10, 2025 | nyspffa_news
For Immediate Release: January 10, 2025 EDDIE SANTIAGO APPOINTED SECRETARY / TREASUER OF NEW YORK STATE PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOCIATION Rochester Fire...
by NYSPFFA | Dec 27, 2024 | nyspffa_news
Brothers and Sisters, Please see the attached flyer for information on the upcoming first district meeting. In addition to the regular order of business, we will have an election for a new 1st District VP as outlined in Article 5 Section 5E (Vacancies) of the NYSPFFA...
by NYSPFFA | Dec 16, 2024 | nyspffa_news, Uncategorized
For Immediate Release: December 16, 2024 GOVERNOR HOCHUL ADDS THYROID CANCER TO ROSTER OF PRESUMED HEALTH CONDITIONS STEMMING FROM DUTY RELATED EXPOSURE AS FIRE FIGHTERS Governor Kathy Hochul has signed into Law legislation unanimously approved by the Senate and...
