by NYSPFFA | May 6, 2016 | archives
Brothers & Sisters, A celebration of life has been planned for Brother Sweeney. It will be held on Sunday, May 15 at 1pm. The location will be at the Belhurst Castle 4069 West Lake Road, Geneva, NY 14456-0609 (315) 781-0201. If you plan on attending and need a...
by NYSPFFA | May 5, 2016 | nyspffa_news
A message from NYSPFFA to members: it is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our brother and dear friend, Dennis Sweeney. Brother Sweeney passed this morning in his home with his family at his side. Brother Sweeney spent his life working with and...
by NYSPFFA | May 3, 2016 | nyspffa_news
The following statement is attributable to the NYSPFFA Executive Board: "The NYSPFFA is outraged by the callous treatment of the Port Chester firefighters by the village board. We will use every resource at our disposal to protect our brothers and their families and...
by NYSPFFA | Apr 29, 2016 | archives
May 25th- Fifth District -Westchester County Fire Training Center - 4 Dana Rd. Valhalla, NY - Starts at 9:00am - Hotel is the Comfort Inn and Suites, 20 Saw Mill River Rd, Hawthorne NY - phone 914-592-8600 SPEAKERS/AGENDA Anthony Avillo: Retired Deputy Chief, North...
by NYSPFFA | Apr 29, 2016 | archives
May 23rd- Second District -Seminar will be held at Crouse Hospital College of Nursing - 765 Irving Ave, Syracuse NY 13210 #315-470-7481- Starts at 8:30am -We have access to parking below; see security - Hotel is the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 701 East Genesee St., Syracuse...
by NYSPFFA | Apr 29, 2016 | nyspffa_news
Members from Local 1588 in Garden City have been engaged in a petition drive to avert the elimination of two positions. Read more about this effort here.
by NYSPFFA | Apr 28, 2016 | archives
EVENT DETAILS May 17 Corning Fire Department - 1 Corning Blvd. Corning, NY 14830 Phone: 607-962-5000< Starts at 9:00am Hotel is the Radisson, 125 Denison Parkway East, Corning NY 14830 SPEAKERS/AGENDA Fred Peters III: Lieutenant, Albany Fire Department Topic: Safe...
by NYSPFFA | Apr 28, 2016 | nyspffa_news
Late last month, public-sector unions across the country breathed a collective sigh of relief. The U.S. Supreme Court, in the absence of recently deceased Justice Antonin Scalia, deadlocked 4-4 on a case that had posed a significant threat to organized labor. In the...
by NYSPFFA | Apr 18, 2016 | archives
A benefit for Julianna Fusco (daughter of FF Joe Fusco and Cassandra Fusco). Julianna suffers from Dravet syndrome which is a rare and catastrophic form of intractable epilepsy that begins in infancy. It is a debilitating life-long condition which has already caused...
by NYSPFFA | Apr 14, 2016 | nyspffa_news
EVENT DETAILS April 25 Albany Union Hall 39 Quail Street Albany, NY Starts at 9:00am SPEAKERS/AGENDA John Salka: Retired Battalion Chief, FDNY Topic: Firefighter Survival Matt Stefanacci: Firefighter/Paramedic, Saratoga Springs Fire Department Topic: Solar Power This...
by NYSPFFA | Mar 29, 2016 | archives
EVENT DETAILS: April 18 North Greece-Station #1 645 North Greece Rd Starts at 8:30am Hotel is Fairfield Inn and Suites 400 Paddy Creek Cir Rochester NY 14615 Rate $119 a night blocked until April 4 Phone: 585-621-6050 SPEAKERS/AGENDA Paul Melfi: Retired Deputy Chief,...
by NYSPFFA | Mar 29, 2016 | membersonly, nyspffa_news
The following update was provided to NYSPFFA by John Black, Chairman of Hinman Straub's Labor Department. Public-sector unions in California can still require public workers to pay union fees following a 4-4 U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Tuesday that by default affirms...
by NYSPFFA | Mar 18, 2016 | nyspffa_news
Attention NYSPFFA Members: We've posted an updated legislative agenda highlighting our position on 27 bills. You can view the updated agenda (available only to registered users) on our Legislative Agenda page.
by NYSPFFA | Mar 8, 2016 | membersonly, nyspffa_news
2016 Jack Przekop Union Man of the Year The New York State Professional Fire Fighter’s Association will begin to accept nominations for the 2016 “Jack Przekop Union Man of the Year Award”. All nominations for the Fire Fighter of the Year award must be postmarked no...
by NYSPFFA | Mar 8, 2016 | membersonly, nyspffa_news
FIRE FIGHTER OF THE YEAR NOMINATION 2016 The New York State Professional Fire Fighter’s Association will begin to accept nominations for the 2016 Fire Fighter of the Year Please describe the heroic actions, which took place in the line of duty during the year 2015 All...
