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...
by NYSPFFA | Mar 26, 2015 | nyspffa_news
The Fiscal Year 2014 Assistance to Firefighters (FIRE Act) grant program application period ends April 17, 2015, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). Fire Prevention & Safety grants help fire departments and non-affiliated emergency management service (EMS)...
by NYSPFFA | Mar 26, 2015 | archives
Attention NYSPFFA Members: There will be a 1st district meeting on Thursday, April 16 at 10am at the Center Street Smokehouse, 20 Center St, Batavia, NY, 14020.
by NYSPFFA | Mar 26, 2015 | nyspffa_news
Watchline 3.19.15 by NYSPFFA
by NYSPFFA | Mar 13, 2015 | archives
Lee Adler has sent the following note to attendees of his Cornell Seminar class next week excerpts from two arbitration cases that Lee and Jim use when we teach a several day class entitled, “Getting Better at Contract Language”. Arbitration Case Excerpt 1...
by NYSPFFA | Mar 8, 2015 | nyspffa_news
Troy Fire Captain Tom Miter and his sons Justin and Jeremy Miter, who are also members of the Troy Fire department, are asking for their fellow fire fighters to support Jake Miter's fundraising efforts. Jake is a member of the US Skeleton Development Team and has...
by NYSPFFA | Mar 6, 2015 | nyspffa_news
SCHENECTADY — Anthony Cortese said he could hear his friend and neighbor screaming as a massive fire spread quickly in his apartment building early this morning in downtown Schenectady. Read more here. Image Credit: Daily Gazette Photographer Peter R....
by NYSPFFA | Mar 5, 2015 | archives
The following note was sent by Lee Adler in advance of NYSPFFA’s 2015 Cornell Seminar. Dear NYSPFFA members: There are a number of things we will be doing during our Cornell 3 day meeting, March 16-18, and they include: Monday afternoon we will be doing an interesting...
by NYSPFFA | Mar 5, 2015 | archives
Attention NYSPFFA Members: Below please find Monday, March 16 1pm - 5pm: Session 6pm: Dinner at the Ithaca Ale House (Due to number of students there will be two seatings) Tuesday, March 17 8am - Noon: Seminar Noon - 12:30pm Lunch (provided on site) 12:30pm-4:30pm...
by NYSPFFA | Mar 4, 2015 | Local Assistance, membersonly, nyspffa_news
Attention NYSPFFA Members: City of Batavia Firefighters President Adam Palumbo is seeking feedback from any local that uses their own recording software for fire ground radio communications. Specifically an 800mhz. system user. Please email Adam with any...
by NYSPFFA | Feb 24, 2015 | archives
Attention NYSPFFA Members: We're proud to announce the event details for our 2015 State Legislative Conference for Executive Board Members, Local Presidents, Secretaries, Treasurers and Members At this year's Legislative Conference, you'll get the latest information...
by NYSPFFA | Feb 20, 2015 | nyspffa_news
Attention NYSPFFA Members: The Statler Hotel is completely sold out. We have negotiated a block of rooms at the Best Western University Inn 1020 Ellis Hollow Rd. Ithaca, NY at the rate of $129.00 plus tax a night. It is close to the Statler and the Best Western will...