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...
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...
