by NYSPFFA | Jan 29, 2020 | IAFF News, nyspffa_news
The FY 2019 Assistance to Firefighters (AFG) grant application period is February 3-March 13, 2020. AFG grants provide fire departments with funding for critically needed equipment, protective gear, emergency vehicles, training and other resources needed to protect...
by NYSPFFA | Jan 17, 2020 | nyspffa_news
Attention NYSPFFA Members: We've posted our 2020 Legislative Agenda for your review. Please bookmark the Legislative Updates page and check back often through this year's session.
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...
by NYSPFFA | Nov 16, 2019 | nyspffa_news
Jason Menard Local Number: L1009 City, State: Worcester, MA Date of Death: Wednesday, November 13, 2019 Funeral Date: Monday, November 18, 2019 11:00 AM It is with deepest regret and sorrow to report the line-of-duty death of Lieutenant Jason Menard, IAFF District 3...
by NYSPFFA | Nov 14, 2019 | nyspffa_news
Another post Janus Case - US District Court Judge from Illinois recently rules Union must represent free riders. See attached links. Art Illin pub sctr union must represent non dues payer Illinois Public union must still represent non dues payers ...
by NYSPFFA | Nov 14, 2019 | archives
The 2nd district will be having a district meeting, December 17th, 10AM at the Marble Hill Inn, 4482 Marble Road, Oneida, NY 13421
by NYSPFFA | Nov 10, 2019 | archives
Saves the Dates: upcoming district meetings 12/11 - 4th District Meeting - Elmira 12/12 - 5th District Meeting - East Chester Fire House, 20 Midland Ave, Bronxville, NY 12/18 - 3rd District Meeting - Troy Union Hall, 282 5th Avenue, Troy, NY Other details will be...
by NYSPFFA | Nov 10, 2019 | nyspffa_news
The United States Court of Appeals recently upholds lower courts decision that Mark Janus is not allowed reimbursement of dues. See attached decision. Janus did not get his dues payments back
by NYSPFFA | Oct 31, 2019 | nyspffa_news
Anti Union attorney Terry O'Neil admonished by NYS PERB Administrative Law Judge for his unprofessional behavior in recent hearing. See attached letter for the ruling against O'Neil.
by NYSPFFA | Oct 30, 2019 | nyspffa_news
The New York State Professional Firefighters Association (NYSPFFA) today announced support for the Hon. John C. Egan, Jr., for re-election to the New York State Supreme Court, Third Judicial Department in New York. The Third District is composed of seven counties:...
by NYSPFFA | Oct 20, 2019 | nyspffa_news
Dear Brothers and Sisters, NYSPFFA regretfully announces the passing of Past NYSPFFA President James McGowan Sr. Please keep James and his family in your thoughts and prayers. Below are the wake and funeral arrangements. Following is a link to the...
