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...
by NYSPFFA | Sep 1, 2015 | nyspffa_news
We're saddened to share the news that former Albany Fire Chief Robert Forezzi Sr. passed away early Sunday morning. Chief Forezzi joined the fire service in 1974 and rose through the ranks when he was ultimately appointed chief in 2006. Throughout his entire career,...
by NYSPFFA | Aug 24, 2015 | nyspffa_news
Call your representatives in Congress and ask them to co-sponsor the 9/11 Health and Compensation Reauthorization Act, HR. 1786/ S. 928. Tell them that “Remember 9/11” should be more than a bumper sticker! Not sure who your representatives are? Type in your home...
by NYSPFFA | Aug 21, 2015 | nyspffa_news
During our 2015 Convention, we voted unanimously to endorse Massachusetts President Ed Kelly for IAFF General Secretary-Treasurer. Ed has put together a video explaining why he is the best candidate for IAFF General Secretary-Treasurer.
by NYSPFFA | Aug 20, 2015 | nyspffa_news
Today our thoughts are with the families and colleagues of three federal firefighters who died in the line of duty battling a wildfire in Twisp, WA. They lived honorably and bravely, and their courage will never be forgotten.
by NYSPFFA | Aug 14, 2015 | nyspffa_news
The International Association of Fire Fighters has published a new edition of the IAFF Daily. Read it here.
by NYSPFFA | Aug 13, 2015 | nyspffa_news
Johnson City firefighters this week successfully defeated a challenge from a neighboring volunteer fire service that sought to take over fire protection services. Time Warner Cable News covered the event. Find the story here. Local 921 President Bob Blakeslee and his...
by NYSPFFA | Aug 10, 2015 | nyspffa_news
Note: The following item was originally published on the Burn Prevention Network website. It Can Happen In a Flash…With a Splash! Despite burn injury incidence and severity have been on the decline, scalds remain a serious problem – especially to very young children...
