by NYSPFFA | Nov 3, 2015 | membersonly, nyspffa_news
The following is a summary of Retirement System Mailbox Filing Bill (also known as “Postmark Death Gamble Bill”) On October 26, 2015, the Governor signed into law Chapter 378 of the Laws of 2015, which amends the Retirement and Social Security Law § 74-a and § 374-a...
by NYSPFFA | Oct 16, 2015 | nyspffa_news
To Our Fellow Fire Officers: The UFOA will be commencing our Super Bowl 50 Raffle. All proceeds of the raffle will go to the “Bravest Scholarship Fund”. The Super Bowl 50 Raffle Grand Prize will include the following: • Four Super Bowl 50 Game Tickets: Lower Level...
by NYSPFFA | Oct 15, 2015 | nyspffa_news
Attention NYSPFFA Members: Please take a moment to finalize and mail the following letter in support regarding the Veterans Buyback Bill (http://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?bn=S.5937&term=2015) The Veterans Buyback Bill, which was delivered to Governor Cuomo on Oct....
by NYSPFFA | Oct 14, 2015 | nyspffa_news
The New York State Professional Fire Fighters Association extends our deepest condolences to the families of the two Kansas City, Mo., firefighters who died from injuries sustained in a two-alarm apartment building fire. Our thoughts are with their families as well as...
by NYSPFFA | Oct 9, 2015 | nyspffa_news
Watchline 10.08.15 by NYSPFFA
by NYSPFFA | Oct 7, 2015 | nyspffa_news
Attention NYSPFFA Members: I have sent out previous messages regarding our Legal Summit on October 27. Many of you have expressed interest, however we only have a handful of members signed up to date. Once again there is no cost for this event, however I will need to...
by NYSPFFA | Oct 6, 2015 | nyspffa_news
Today, our fellow brothers and sisters in the fire service traveled to the Fallen Firefighters Memorial in Albany to pay tribute to eight firefighters. Four of the fallen were career firefighters: - Timothy Gunther (Poughkeespie Local 596) - Lieutenant Gordon Ambelas...
by NYSPFFA | Oct 6, 2015 | nyspffa_news
The following article was originally published by the Associated Press on Tuesday, October 6 ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) – The names of eight firefighters are being added to the New York State Fallen Firefighters Memorial at the Empire State Plaza in downtown Albany. The...
by NYSPFFA | Oct 6, 2015 | nyspffa_news
Attention NYSPFFA Members- We wanted to take a brief moment to thank everyone who attended the Eugene Faughnan/Jack McGuiness Annual Health & Safety Conference There were over 100 members in attendance this year. Special thanks to our Conference speakers as...
by NYSPFFA | Sep 21, 2015 | nyspffa_news
The following letter was sent from, Jake Miter, son of Troy Battalion Chief Tom Miter and brother of Troy firefighters Justin and Jeremy Miter. Jake is a member of the USA Skeleton Team and competing for a spot in the 2018 Winter Olympics. Dear Fire Fighters of New...
by NYSPFFA | Sep 14, 2015 | nyspffa_news
Attention NYSPFFA Members: We're proud to announce the release of our new mobile app - Relay. This new app will allow us to share important news, action alerts and much more directly with you. View the following video featuring NYSPFFA Secretary/Treasurer Sam Fresina...
by NYSPFFA | Sep 9, 2015 | nyspffa_news
5th District Vice President Todd Cammisa and fire fighters across Westchester walked door to door in support of Brother Dave Yolinsky. We wish Dave success tomorrow in his race for Long Beach City Council.
by NYSPFFA | Sep 9, 2015 | archives
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by NYSPFFA | Sep 8, 2015 | nyspffa_news
Attention NYSPFFA Members: Last Friday, Endicott firefighters were targeted by an arsonist. Thankfully, no one was harmed by the attempt but it reinforces the fact that fire fighters - from Webster to Staten Island - now face additional grave dangers. We encourage all...
by NYSPFFA | Sep 8, 2015 | nyspffa_news
False flyer mailed to city residents insults career firefighters. The New York State Professional Fire Fighters Association (NYSPFFA) is vehemently condemning political flyers critical of a former Long Beach city firefighter who is contesting fellow Democratic...
