by NYSPFFA | Nov 25, 2014 | nyspffa_news
The New York State Professional Fire Fighters Association (NYSPFFA), representing 18,000 firefighters across New York, today acknowledge the signing of two important changes to the state’s retirement and social security law. One, A.9562-A (Abbate), S.7628-A (Golden),...
by NYSPFFA | Nov 21, 2014 | archives
As the snow continues to dump records amount of snow in Western New York, firefighters are at full force, responding to a multitude of urgent calls, including health emergencies, collapsed roofs and carports, stranded motorists and at least one child birth – at Engine...
by NYSPFFA | Nov 18, 2014 | archives
As emergency responders, you know all too well about the senseless tragedies that can occur during the holiday season because of a tipped candle, dry Christmas tree or space heater mishap. To help you promote a safe holiday season in your community, the IAFF is...
by NYSPFFA | Nov 17, 2014 | archives
Attention NYSPFFA Members - Please see the following information about our upcoming district meetings. We hope that you'll attend your local meeting. 3rd District Monday, December 8, 10 a.m. The Bull Pen, 216 Glen Street, Glens Falls, NY 4th District Friday, December...
by NYSPFFA | Nov 13, 2014 | archives
In partnership with Guinness, the Saratoga Springs Fire Department will host a fundraiser for Operation Adopt a Solider on Friday, November 21 from 8-10pm. View the event flyer below for additional information.
by NYSPFFA | Nov 4, 2014 | nyspffa_news
The IAFF has published a new video in its Ebola preparedness series. The video, which can be viewed below or by clicking here, features a discussion with Dr. Donald Stewart, Director of Public Safety Occupational Health Center in Fairfax County, VA.
by NYSPFFA | Oct 31, 2014 | membersonly, nyspffa_news
The UFOA will be commencing its Super Bowl XLIX Raffle. All proceeds of the raffle will go to the “Bravest Scholarship Fund”. The Super Bowl XLIX Raffle Grand Prize will include the following: Four Super Bowl XLIX Game Tickets: 100 Level Seating $10,000 Expense Money...
by NYSPFFA | Oct 20, 2014 | archives
Attention IAFF members: The professional fire fighters and paramedics who are first on scene in an emergency -- must be ready to respond to possible cases of Ebola. In this video General President Harold Schaitberger stresses the importance of making sure that...
by NYSPFFA | Oct 15, 2014 | archives
Attention NYSPFFA Members: Due to the current issues pertaining to the Ebola virus, a new presentation has been added to the state Health & Safety seminar in Syracuse later this month. All members not signed up are encouraged to do so.
by NYSPFFA | Oct 7, 2014 | nyspffa_news
NYSPFFA members and leaders today joined our brothers and sisters from across the state to acknowledge the service of nine fallen fire fighters who were honored at a solemn ceremony in Albany. The names of these nine heroes are now inscribed on the New York State...
by NYSPFFA | Oct 6, 2014 | Alerts, nyspffa_news
The followuing information was originally published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Standard, contact, and droplet precautions are recommended for management of hospitalized patients with known or suspected Ebola hemorrhagic fever (Ebola HF), also...
by NYSPFFA | Sep 22, 2014 | membersonly, nyspffa_news
Dear Retiree, Below is some information about a potential tax benefit for you. In order to qualify you first must have your city health care premiums deducted from your pension. If you do, you can then deduct those health insurance premiums (up to $3,000) from you...
by NYSPFFA | Sep 16, 2014 | archives
Attention NYSPFFA Members: We've posted the agenda for the upcoming Health & Safety Conference. The agenda has a detailed run down of events and bios for each speaker.
by NYSPFFA | Sep 15, 2014 | Local Assistance
City of Lockport has removed 2 Lockport Fire Dept. ambulances and hired out our work to Twin City Ambulance Company and surrendered the City’s C.O.N. We are now being told that Twin City has demanded that LFD provide a FF to supplement their staff on certain ALS type...
by NYSPFFA | Sep 2, 2014 | Uncategorized
The Office of U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and the Office of Congressman Paul Tonko in partnership with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) invite you to attend a workshop to prepare your department for the upcoming Assistance to Firefighters Grant...
