by NYSPFFA | May 8, 2015 | archives
Register online for the IAFF John P. Redmond Foundation Symposium and Dominick F. Barbera Emergency Medical Services Conference, scheduled for August 25-28, 2015 at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland. The John P. Redmond...
by NYSPFFA | May 8, 2015 | nyspffa_news
We'd like to thank all of the firefighters, elected officials and members of the media who participated in this year's Fire-Ops 101 event. It was a great day and shined a necessary light on the dangers that firefighters face every day.
by NYSPFFA | May 7, 2015 | nyspffa_news
Program’s participants gain new appreciation for what firefighters do daily LATHAM - Maybe it was while I was trying to carry a 165-pound mannequin out of a house while not being able to see. Or maybe it was while I was kneeling in front of a 1,100-degree blaze. But...
by NYSPFFA | May 6, 2015 | nyspffa_news
It is with regret that we announce the death of Brother Tim Gunther of the City of Poughkeepsie Fire Department on May 5, 2015. Firefighter Gunther succumbed to injuries sustained while battling a fatal structure fire on May 4, 2015. At this time, the dates and times...
by NYSPFFA | Apr 29, 2015 | membersonly, nyspffa_news
Attention NYSPFFA Members: The New York State Public Employees Relation Board recently handed down the Opinion and Award for the Interest Arbitration between Albany, NY Local 2007 and 2007-A and the City of Albany for the period of January 1, 2012 through December 31,...
by NYSPFFA | Apr 24, 2015 | archives
On Thursday, May 28, Professional Development Event for New York State Firefighters will be held on the Utica campus of the Mohawk Valley Community College. If you need a room reservation or have any questions please contact IAFF Local 32 Utica President Tom Carcone....
by NYSPFFA | Apr 24, 2015 | nyspffa_news
The New York State Public Employee Conference, Inc. (NYSPEC) an organization of 75 member unions and associations comprised of hundreds of thousands of public employees, strongly opposes this legislation which would adversely change the rights of public officials to...
by NYSPFFA | Apr 17, 2015 | membersonly, nyspffa_news
NYSPFFA TALKING POINTS
by NYSPFFA | Apr 13, 2015 | membersonly, nyspffa_news
Watchline 04.16.15 by NYSPFFA
by NYSPFFA | Apr 2, 2015 | nyspffa_news
A broad coalition of health, fire fighter, consumer and science groups - including the IAFF - has filed a petition asking the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to ban four categories of consumer products - children's products, furniture, mattresses and the...
by NYSPFFA | Apr 2, 2015 | archives
Attention NYSPFFA Members: You are officially invited to participate in the Syracuse FD 2015 Bass Tournament to be held on Oneida Lake, just north of Syracuse, NY. This event is restricted to NY professional firefighters, both active and retired, and their friends...
by NYSPFFA | Apr 2, 2015 | nyspffa_news
Captain Pete Dern of Local 753 is in critical condition with severe burns over 70 percent of his body after falling through a roof of a home that was on fire. He faces approximately 15 surgeries in the upcoming months. Pete’s wife is a teacher who has limited family...
by NYSPFFA | Apr 1, 2015 | membersonly, nyspffa_news
Attention NYSPFFA Members: The document linked below provides a preliminary overview of the 2015-16 Budget with a focus on workforce, public protection, labor and general government. View NYSPFFA's 2015-16 Budget Memo regarding Workforce, Public Protection, Labor, and...
by NYSPFFA | Apr 1, 2015 | archives
April 15, 2015-8:30 a.m. Ilion Fire Department- 1 Central Avenue-Ilion, NY Presenters-FF Dan Richter-FDNY-“Hose Ops & Mayday” Ret. Chief-Mark McLees- Syracuse, FD-“Becoming a Critical Thinker” April 21, 2015-9 a.m. Albany Union Hall 39 Quail Street-Albany, NY...
