by NYSPFFA | May 26, 2017 | nyspffa_news
Congratulations to Ben McLaughlin, Rob Smith and Evan Vande Velde from the Jamestown Fire Dept for their award from the Chautauqua County EMS Council in lifesaving measures instituted during a cardiac arrest call in March 2017. Officers from the NYSPFFA and Members...
by NYSPFFA | May 26, 2017 | nyspffa_news
Tonawanda Professional Firefighters’ Memorial Golf Tournament" for the benefit of the PKU Organization and JDRF. See the below attachments for information about their golf tournament, hole sponsorship opportunities and their picnic. Thank you for your support. Golf...
by NYSPFFA | May 23, 2017 | nyspffa_news
Please check out the convention page. The state convention is just over a month away. Many deadlines are fast approaching. Locals need to register for the convention, submit delegate forms, among other forms. Additionally, please see all the information from the...
by NYSPFFA | May 15, 2017 | nyspffa_news
Recently, the American Ambulance Association contacted members of the fire and emergency services in support of the Medicare Ambulance Access, Fraud Prevention, and Reform Act of 2017 (S 967). The IAFC and IAFF have serious concerns with this legislation as it is...
by NYSPFFA | May 15, 2017 | nyspffa_news
“Though many of the details are still unfolding, the public is owed an immediate and detailed explanation by the mayor as to his personal decision to place this well-respected, long-serving and credible public servant and Fire Chief on leave. Even more important,...
by NYSPFFA | May 11, 2017 | nyspffa_news
A Lawsuit filed in Suffolk looks to stop release time for Union work. See attached link for the NY Post article. http://nyp.st/2qZYpwK The NYSPFFA is monitoring this with the AFL-CIO and will update its association members as things develop....
by NYSPFFA | May 10, 2017 | nyspffa_news
Syracuse Local 280 sadly reports the death of active member, Firefighter Christopher Harrison. Services for Firefighter Christopher Harrison will be held at Bethany Baptist Church, 149 Beattie St, Syracuse, NY 13224. Calling hours - Friday May 12, 2017 from 4pm-7pm...
by NYSPFFA | May 8, 2017 | nyspffa_news, Uncategorized
Support Teamsters Local 812 by boycotting products distributed by the Clare Rose beer distributorship. Clare Rose has proposed to cut its employees wages by 30 percent and diminished their benefits. The AFL-CIO is calling for a nation wide ban on the products...
by NYSPFFA | May 8, 2017 | nyspffa_news
Below is a link to the handout that was provided at the NYSPFFA Legislative Conference. Lawley Insurance assists with reviewing insurance plans and doing insurance plan comparisons. See the below link for additional information. Lawley Insurance...
by NYSPFFA | May 8, 2017 | nyspffa_news
The NYSPFFA hosts their last regional Health and Safety Conference of the spring in the 5th District at the Westchester County Fire Training Center to a packed house. Nearly 80 attendees spent the day being educated on various topics. Thank you to the 5th district...
by NYSPFFA | May 5, 2017 | nyspffa_news
Congratulations to Fire Fighter’s Mike Bergamini, Tom Mulcahy, Chuck Cortesi & Mike Donohue on your promotions to Lieutenant.
by NYSPFFA | May 3, 2017 | nyspffa_news
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by NYSPFFA | May 2, 2017 | nyspffa_news
The following article was originally published on the State of Politics blog. You can also view the bill language and our memo here. IDC Pushes Bill Making It Easier To Join A Union With the left and labor unions recognizing May Day on Monday, the Independent...
by NYSPFFA | May 1, 2017 | nyspffa_news
The NYSPFFA Legislative Conference began today with a presentation from John Berger from Lawley Insurance Company to discuss insurance plans. We also heard from Myrrhanda Jones from the IAFF Center of Excellence. She discussed the new Behavioral Health Treatment...
by NYSPFFA | Apr 28, 2017 | nyspffa_news
Below is video link courtesy of lohud of Firefighter Robert Mentrasti funeral. Firefighter Funeral
