by NYSPFFA | Jan 15, 2015 | nyspffa_news
Attention NYSPFFA Members: We hope everyone had a happy and safe New Year. Dennis and I are in the process of formulating the New York State Professional Firefighters Association 2015 Health and Safety Regional Seminars. We are requesting that each district provide...
by NYSPFFA | Jan 15, 2015 | Local Assistance, membersonly, nyspffa_news
Attention NYSPFFA Members: Niagara Falls Local 714 President Jason Cafarella is requesting that any local who has a maternity leave policy in their contract to please contact him. Jason's contact information is as follows: Email - jasoncafarella@msn.com Cell Phone -...
by NYSPFFA | Jan 13, 2015 | archives
Please see the following information regarding NYSPFFA Continuing Education Program at Cornell University, Ithaca, New York which will be held on March 16, March 17 and March 18, 2015. Locals will be allowed a maximum of three (3) people for the program. If there are...
by NYSPFFA | Dec 16, 2014 | archives
NYSPFFA's Legislative Conference will be held on May4-6 in Albany, NY. Check back soon for additional details.
by NYSPFFA | Dec 16, 2014 | archives
NYSPFFA's Cornell Education Seminar will be held on March 16-18 in Ithaca, NY. Check back soon for additional details.
by NYSPFFA | Dec 10, 2014 | membersonly, nyspffa_news
Attention NYSPFFA Members: Please take moment to support the remaining bills that were passed by the Legislature and pending delivery to the Governor’s Office by completing the following sample letters below. Thank you. Letter in Support of A.9162 (Abbate)/S.7716...
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.