by NYSPFFA | Mar 4, 2016 | nyspffa_news
The Grants Administration Department is responsible for approximately 20 federal awards totaling more than $10.6 million in financial assistance for the IAFF. Additionally, the department provides direct assistance to affiliates in finding appropriate sources of...
by NYSPFFA | Mar 2, 2016 | nyspffa_news
The following article was written by Gerson Borrero for City & State New York City is significantly underreporting response times to fires and other emergencies, “in some cases by up to 92 percent,” according to a “bombshell” report from the Uniformed Firefighters...
by NYSPFFA | Feb 29, 2016 | nyspffa_news
TransCare, the private Brooklyn ambulance company that provided 911 service to seven city hospitals, filed Chapter 7 bankruptcy on Feb. 24, setting into motion contingency plans prepared by the Fire Department of New York. TransCare operated 27 EMS ambulances that...
by NYSPFFA | Feb 26, 2016 | nyspffa_news
At a time when labor litigation is ongoing between the village and the local firefighters’ union, the village announced its plans to eliminate additional paid staff. The proposed village budget for 2016-’17 includes the elimination of two paid firefighter positions....
by NYSPFFA | Feb 24, 2016 | archives
A 1st district meeting will be held at MacGregors' Grill and Tap Room (300 Center Place Dr., Rochester, New York 14615) on Tuesday, April 19. Lunch will follow. Cost for lunch will be $25. Please RSVP to Charlie Beck at (585) 469-6260 or at RRFD81@gmail.com by April...
by NYSPFFA | Feb 24, 2016 | Uncategorized
The following information is provided by Marty Meaney, 4th District Vice President A 4th District meeting will be held at Uncle Joe's Sports Bar in Ithaca, NY (302 W Green St., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-273-2662) on Thursday, March 10, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. I hope to see you...
by NYSPFFA | Feb 18, 2016 | nyspffa_news
Attention NYSPFFA Members: Our 2016 Cornell Seminar will be held on February 29 - March 2, 2016. To reserve your seat, the state office must be in receipt of a completed form with a check for $300 for each member attending. Please download the registration form here....
by NYSPFFA | Feb 17, 2016 | nyspffa_news
Attention NYSPFFA Members: We've posted information about the 2016 Ted Green Memorial Scholarships on the 2016 Convention page. The scholarship competition is open to high school seniors and recent high school graduates who will not have completed more than one year...
by NYSPFFA | Feb 17, 2016 | nyspffa_news
The International Association of Fire Fighters has published a new edition of the IAFF Daily. Read it here.
by NYSPFFA | Feb 16, 2016 | nyspffa_news
By Michael Hiltzik The anti-union lawsuit known as Friedrichs vs. California Teachers Assn. is widely viewed as one of the leading casualties of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia's death. What's less well-known is how the anti-union plaintiffs connived to...
by NYSPFFA | Feb 11, 2016 | nyspffa_news
Attention NYSPFFA Members: Please view the following schedule for our upcoming District meetings. We look forward to seeing you. Wednesday, February 17: 3rd District Meeting @ The Bull Pen - 216 Glen Street in Glens Falls, N.Y. 12801 Monday, February 22: 2nd District...
by NYSPFFA | Feb 11, 2016 | nyspffa_news
It has come to our attention that the association representing volunteer firefighters in New York continues to misrepresent the costs, professionalism and services associated with the professional fire service. The group is advocating for a bill that would allocate...
by NYSPFFA | Feb 5, 2016 | nyspffa_news
Amid the chaos of Friday's deadly crane collapse in lower Manhattan, an FDNY chaplain rushed to the aid of a shivering bride standing in her white gown in the snow. Chaplain Margaret Kansfield placed her own black-and-yellow weatherproof jacket over the young woman's...
by NYSPFFA | Feb 4, 2016 | nyspffa_news
Professional firefighters’ training, certification and readiness surpasses preparation of volunteer departments. The New York State Professional Fire Fighters Association (NYSPFFA) today offered a sharp and substantive response to a recent study issued by the...
