by NYSPFFA | Oct 13, 2017 | nyspffa_news
Election day is fast approaching. In an effort to make sure your voice is heard we are reminding you that any member or a family who is a New York State resident and will be unable to vote in person should obtain an absentee ballot as soon as possible. THERE IS...
by NYSPFFA | Oct 11, 2017 | nyspffa_news
FRED'S TEAM, NYC MARATHON Members of the FDNY BFI will be running the NYC Marathon to support cancer research at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, NYC's premier cancer research and treatment facility. They are part of Fred's Team and the money they raise...
by NYSPFFA | Oct 10, 2017 | nyspffa_news
NYSPFFA Calls for Expanded Protections for Line of Duty Exposures to Toxic Substances Career fire fighters from across New York state gathered today to pay tribute to their fallen colleagues who died as a result of their response to the attacks on the United States on...
by NYSPFFA | Oct 8, 2017 | nyspffa_news
Home fires are the biggest public safety threat facing American families today, with one home fire reported every 86 seconds in 2015. The IAFF has partnered with Nationwide’s Make Safe Happen program to promote an annual public safety campaign – National Home...
by NYSPFFA | Oct 8, 2017 | nyspffa_news
IAFF Local 32 Utica Professional Firefighters Association kicked off their fight Against Breast Cancer recently. They will be wearing shirts on duty during October. Shirts on sale at Upstatethread.com, Valley Gymnastics, and events to be announced on the Utica Fire...
by NYSPFFA | Oct 5, 2017 | nyspffa_news
On Thursday, September 7, White Plains Firefighters IAFF Local 274 had a boot drive for Harvey Relief and raised $11,500. They will be sending this money to the IAFF disaster relief fund and the American Red Cross hurricane relief. Great job Local 274!!!...
by NYSPFFA | Oct 3, 2017 | Uncategorized
Dear Brothers and Sisters, NYSPFFA with the assistance of the IAFF is pleased to host the 2nd Social Media / Communication seminar this October 17th and 18th in Albany, NY. Social media and effective communications is vital to survive in this day and age. The schedule...
by NYSPFFA | Sep 21, 2017 | nyspffa_news
"The New York State Conservative Party has been a longtime outspoken organization against the idea of holding a Constitutional Convention. The Convention held in 1967, which Chairman Michael R. Long participated in, was a colossal waste of taxpayers' money and if one...
by NYSPFFA | Sep 20, 2017 | nyspffa_news
The 1st District will be having a meeting October 24th at 10:00AM at the Rochester Union Hall - 65 Hudson Ave, Rochester NY 14605.
by NYSPFFA | Sep 20, 2017 | nyspffa_news
A list of all locals with a PAC fund is now available on the members side only in the NYSPFFA Information and Services section. Please check the list for accuracy. If you are not listed correctly on the list please notify the state office so it can be updated. If...
by NYSPFFA | Sep 20, 2017 | nyspffa_news
Firefighters and members of the NYSPFFA gather in Syracuse for their Annual Health and Safety Conference. Speakers from across the country shared information on topics including cancer in the fire service, cardiovascular events in the fire service, preparing and...
by NYSPFFA | Sep 12, 2017 | nyspffa_news
Dear Brothers and Sisters, Our local will be putting on a fundraiser to help raise money for our benevolent, under the name: Colonie Professional Firefighters Benevolent Association (CPFFBA). The fundraiser will be taking place at the Beef Jerky Outlet in Latham...
by NYSPFFA | Sep 11, 2017 | nyspffa_news
The following is an excerpt of a blog post that was originally published on the Albany Times Union’s Capitol Confidential Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed on Monday legislation that provides government employees and first responders from outside New York City who were part of...
by NYSPFFA | Sep 8, 2017 | nyspffa_news
Dear Brothers and Sisters; As the coordinated attack on our Locals continues throughout New York State, our membership is faced with challenges on the local and state levels. As you are aware, the New York State Professional Fire Fighters Association is always...
by NYSPFFA | Sep 7, 2017 | nyspffa_news
Principal officers, President Sam Fresina, Secretary/Treasurer Jim McGowan and Executive Vice President David Holleran of the state association traveled to NYC and met with leaders of the UFOA Tuesday afternoon to discuss business. Afterwards they met up with 5th...
