by NYSPFFA | Jan 3, 2016 | IAFF News, nyspffa_news
Brothers and Sisters, It is with deepest sympathy that we report on the passing of IAFF Third District VP Michael Mullane. Mike was the most senior member of the IAFF Executive Board, with 30 years of servivce. He was also a retired Firefighter and Union President in...
by NYSPFFA | Dec 23, 2015 | IAFF News, nyspffa_news
The International Association of Fire Fighters has published a new edition of the IAFF Daily. Read it here.
by NYSPFFA | Dec 22, 2015 | nyspffa_news
Lawmakers & 9/11 First Responders hail permanent extension of World Trade Center Health Program, full compensation through September 11 Victim Compensation Fund Washington, D.C. – The United States Congress has voted to extend the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and...
by NYSPFFA | Dec 17, 2015 | IAFF News, nyspffa_news
The International Association of Fire Fighters has published a new edition of the IAFF Daily. Read it here.
by NYSPFFA | Dec 17, 2015 | nyspffa_news
President of the Ithaca Professional Firefighters Association Trevor Peyus disputes some of the city’s claims about public safety and challenges the million dollar proposal to move Station 9. Listen to the WHCU interview...
by NYSPFFA | Dec 16, 2015 | nyspffa_news
According to media reports, congressional negotiators have included an $8.1 billion measure to renew the Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act in a $1.1 trillion spending package. Congress is set to vote on the spending package later this week. Updates to...
by NYSPFFA | Dec 16, 2015 | membersonly, nyspffa_news
Attention NYSPFFA Members: Please see the attached documents from New York State's appellate division regarding cases determining that salary for special duty assignments are not to be included in retirement calculations.
by NYSPFFA | Dec 16, 2015 | membersonly, nyspffa_news
Attention NYSPFFA Members: Please the attached document which details the final and binding decision and award in the matter of Troy Uniformed Firefighters Association vs. the city of Troy, NY.
by NYSPFFA | Dec 14, 2015 | membersonly, nyspffa_news
Governor Cuomo has vetoed the NYPFFA program bill which would have allowed for optional non-contributory 20 year retirement plan for tier 5 & 6 fire fighters. View the following memo for more information.
by NYSPFFA | Nov 23, 2015 | nyspffa_news
By A.J. Heightman, MPA, EMT-P, Editor-in-Chief, JEMS As the threat of attacks and use of automatic weapon assaults and use of explosive devices by terrorists continue to accelerate, with the United States now labeled a prime target and objective, emergency response...
by NYSPFFA | Nov 23, 2015 | archives
The Assistance to Firefighters (AFG) grant application period is expected to open the second week of November. AFG grants have helped IAFF members and other first responders get critically needed equipment, protective gear, emergency vehicles, training and other...
by NYSPFFA | Nov 18, 2015 | nyspffa_news
It is with deepest sympathy that we announce the passing of Brother Dominick Timpano. Dominick served his fire fighting career with Utica Local 32. He represented the NYSPFFA as Executive Vice President from 1974-1978 when he was then elected as Secretary/Treasurer,...
by NYSPFFA | Nov 13, 2015 | nyspffa_news
The International Association of Fire Fighters has published a new edition of the IAFF Daily. Read it here.
by NYSPFFA | Nov 12, 2015 | nyspffa_news
Please see below the Governor's press release regarding the expansion of the military pension credit program. Included are comments from various Senate and Assembly members supporting this measure. We urge all NYSPFFA members to contact the Governor and your local...