by NYSPFFA | Jan 19, 2017 | nyspffa_news
The 2016 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) application period is currently open and will close on February 10, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. EST. There is $345 million available in federal grants to add fire fighters to departments in need. Career,...
by NYSPFFA | Jan 18, 2017 | membersonly, nyspffa_news
Attention NYSPFFA Members: A memo from our government relations team at Hinman Straub regarding the Workforce, Public Protection, Labor, and Employment portion of Governor Cuomo's 2017-2018 executive budget proposal is now available. To read it, you must be logged in...
by NYSPFFA | Jan 15, 2017 | nyspffa_news
Rome Professional Firefighters put on tourney to benefit Pancreatic Cancer. If you are interested in participating please follow below link for additional information for this worthwhile cause. 2nd Annual Snow Softball Benefit Tournament ...
by NYSPFFA | Jan 15, 2017 | nyspffa_news
President Fresina responds to article written by James Franco of the Colonie Spotlight. In part ... "I am writing in response to a recent Jim Franco column recommending that local municipalities cut their budgets at the expense of first responders (“Look at police and...
by NYSPFFA | Jan 12, 2017 | nyspffa_news
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by NYSPFFA | Jan 9, 2017 | nyspffa_news
PORT CHESTER — The village retaliated against eight professional firefighters when it eliminated the paid portion of the fire department last May, according to the state labor department. Read more here.
by NYSPFFA | Jan 6, 2017 | nyspffa_news
On January 4th one of our members and his 3 year old daughter were involved in a car/pedestrian MVA. Our member, Mark Shetsky, was injured and his daughter, Regan, was killed. The extent of Mark's physical injuries is still unknown, however he was released from the...
by NYSPFFA | Jan 6, 2017 | Uncategorized
Funeral Arrangements for FF William O'Leary are as follows: Wake is Sunday 1/8 from 4-8 at the Parish of Mater Christi 40 Hopewell St Albany and Funeral will be Monday 1/9 at 9:30 at Historic Church of St. Mary on Capitol Hill 110 Lodge St. Albany. There is a...
by NYSPFFA | Jan 3, 2017 | nyspffa_news
ALBANY -- Firefighter William O'Leary, 52, died suddenly Monday night while out to dinner with family, fire Chief Warren Abriel said Tuesday morning. To read more: Firefighter dies Monday night
by NYSPFFA | Jan 3, 2017 | nyspffa_news
The president of the of the union that represents the county's airport firefighters says they deserve higher wages and they're hoping the New Year brings a new round of contract talks with the county. Read more here: Monroe County Firefighters looking for higher wages...
by NYSPFFA | Dec 30, 2016 | membersonly, nyspffa_news
Sean Denigris, 5th District VP attended a ILR Bootcamp seminar on behalf of NYSPFFA and its members. Follow below the link below to see the report on the seminar and additional information regarding the event. Report covers the topics covered, who should attend,...
by NYSPFFA | Dec 30, 2016 | nyspffa_news
Looking back on one of the deadliest years for children killed in house fires in Syracuse. See link below from CNYCentral.com for the full article. Looking Back - Deadly year for children in house fires
by NYSPFFA | Dec 29, 2016 | nyspffa_news
Dear Brothers and Sisters, One of our brothers from the Scotia local has recently suffered a fire in his own home. This fire caused extensive damage and destroyed his family's possessions. We are working on a fundraiser with the local leadership and will post...
