by NYSPFFA | Apr 8, 2014 | Uncategorized
Dear Brothers and Sisters, 2014 marks 60 years since our brothers and sisters of the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) made a promise back at the 1954 IAFF convention to stand and fight with the Muscular Dystrophy Association against muscle disease,...
by NYSPFFA | Apr 7, 2014 | Uncategorized
Attention NYSPFFA Members: Please download the Health & Safety Training flyers for the 2nd District: 2nd District Contact Health & Safety
by NYSPFFA | Apr 4, 2014 | membersonly, nyspffa_news
On Saturday, March 29, 2014, Governor Andrew Cuomo and legislative leaders announced a three-way agreement on New York State’s Fiscal Year (SFY) 2014-15 Budget. The Legislature is expected to vote on the agreed upon package on Monday, March 31, 2014, just prior to the...
by NYSPFFA | Mar 31, 2014 | Uncategorized
The below sponsored post has been popping on many user's walls. They first used the name of one of our pages fraudulently to sell the item. Obviously, they are trying to take advantage of the families of grieving firefighters by selling a scam shirt. We were able to...
by NYSPFFA | Mar 28, 2014 | Alerts
The following information is courtesy of CBS Boston: According to Stanton Funeral Home, visiting hours for Lt. Walsh will be Tuesday, April 1 from 3-8 p.m. in St. Patrick’s Church at 212 Main St. Watertown. A funeral Mass is scheduled for Wednesday, April 2, at 10:30...
by NYSPFFA | Mar 28, 2014 | Uncategorized
Attention NYSPFFA Members: Please download the Health & Safety Training flyers for the 1st District: 1st District Contact Health & Safety
by NYSPFFA | Mar 28, 2014 | Uncategorized
Attention NYSPFFA Members: Please download the Health & Safety Training flyers for the 4th District: 4th District Contact Health & Safety
by NYSPFFA | Mar 28, 2014 | Uncategorized
Attention NYSPFFA Members: Please download the Health & Safety Training flyer for the 3rd District: 3rd District Contact Health & Safety
by NYSPFFA | Mar 27, 2014 | Uncategorized
Firefighters and health leaders nationwide are urging lawmakers to crack down on the use of toxic chemicals in flame retardant products. They say decades of research link the chemicals used in flame retardant products to a number of health problems including cancer....
by NYSPFFA | Mar 27, 2014 | Alerts
Two Boston firefighters died Wednesday while battling a wind-whipped blaze that tore through a Back Bay apartment building, causing a fiery explosion that sent people screaming into the streets and trapped the firefighters in the basement, where they desperately...
by NYSPFFA | Mar 26, 2014 | News Releases
Alarming cancer rates in fire fighter populations sparks national movement March 26, Albany, NY-- Fire fighters and health leaders across the country are asking for immediate action on toxic chemicals as a part of the Give Toxics the Boot campaign. More than twenty...
by NYSPFFA | Mar 25, 2014 | News Releases
News conference, free screening of Toxic Hot Seat at New York State Museum March 26, Albany, NY -- Fire fighters and health leaders in 20 cities nationwide call for immediate action to prevent diseases and disorders linked to toxic chemicals. Albany’s event is held to...
by NYSPFFA | Mar 24, 2014 | nyspffa_siren
The Siren – Vol. #2, Issue #2 Table of Contents: Amendments to Municipal Ambulance Certificate of Need Process Gaining Strength State Legislative Updates Agency Shop Fees “101” Where Can A Firefighter Call Home? Accident Aggravating Pre-Existing Injury Can Be...
by NYSPFFA | Mar 19, 2014 | Alerts
The Dennis Leary Firefighters Foundation and Guinness are teaming up for a fundraising event on March 27 at the Ale House in Troy, New York. Please see the poster below for more information.
by NYSPFFA | Mar 17, 2014 | Uncategorized
Please see the following information for our next 2nd district meeting. When: April 22nd at 10:00 a.m. Where: Raspberries Cafe, 2634 Genesee Street, Utica, NY 13502
