by NYSPFFA | Aug 13, 2013 | Uncategorized
It is with our deepest regrets and sorrows to report the death of Brother Captain John Nicol. John was the VP Local 28 and a 23 year veteran of the Schenectady Fire Department. John, 47, died from injuries sustained from an ATV accident in Lewis County on Monday...
by NYSPFFA | Aug 7, 2013 | Uncategorized
The IAFF and the John P. Redmond Foundation have been on the frontline of every major health and safety initiative in the fire service. The IAFF Redmond Symposium reflects our commitment to explore the cause of every IAFF member’s death, injury or illness and to...
by NYSPFFA | Jul 22, 2013 | Uncategorized
THE IAFF IS CAUTIONING WELL-WISHERS WHO WANT TO DONATE TO THE FAMILIES OF OUR FALLEN TO BE CAREFUL OF FRAUDULENT CHARITIES. As with many tragedies like this one, there is an outpouring of support. The IAFF is asking that donations be made to the 501(c)3 relief fund...
by NYSPFFA | Jul 22, 2013 | Local Focus
After a 10-year wait for a new contract, perhaps the best way to describe the feelings of Local 282 members is, in a word relief. Relief that the battle between the city of Buffalo and Local 282 is over, and the 600 men and women of the Buffalo Fire Department can...
by NYSPFFA | Jul 22, 2013 | Alerts
If any local has language in their CBA or a written policy that specifies if a firefighter that received burns must be transported to a Special Burn Center, please contact: Ron Kressman District 5, Local 1586 38 Cunningham Drive LaGrangeville, NY 12540 Office:...
by NYSPFFA | Jul 3, 2013 | nyspffa_siren
Table of Contents: Binding Arbitration NYSPFFA 75th Annual Convention 2013 Legislative Passed Proposals Download The Siren Here:
by NYSPFFA | Jul 1, 2013 | Uncategorized
Yesterday, 19 firefighters died while battling raging wildfires in Yarnell, Arizona. 18 of the 19 fallen were members of the Granite Mountain Hotshots - an elite group of firefighters that belong to United Yavapai - IAFF Local 3066. We’ve been in touch with local...
by NYSPFFA | Jun 24, 2013 | Uncategorized
Our brothers and sisters in Auburn are facing a possible 20% reduction in the workforce. They have organized a rally/picket for Tuesday June 25th from 4:00pm - 6:00pm at City Hall, 24 South St. Auburn. The message is "Don't Cut Public Safety" "Don't Cut Quality of...
by NYSPFFA | Jun 21, 2013 | Uncategorized
UPDATE: The Senate passed the binding arbitration bill late Friday evening (Yeas 59; Nays 4). We will provide the vote count as soon as it's available. June 21 is the first day of summer, however, it was a very cold day in January, when Governor Andrew Cuomo unveiled...
by NYSPFFA | Jun 18, 2013 | Uncategorized
by NYSPFFA | Jun 14, 2013 | Uncategorized
by NYSPFFA President Michael McManus For months, the Empire Center’s E.J. McMahon has made no secret of his point-of-view regarding the issues associated binding arbitration, or his principal targets: the police and fire fighters who every day risk their lives to...
by NYSPFFA | Jun 1, 2013 | Uncategorized
Date: May 31, 2013, 7:36:11 PM CDT Subject: Line of Duty Deaths and Injuries Notification The Houston Fire Department is saddened and deeply regrets to list the following members who gave the ultimate sacrifice from a fire in Southwest Houston this afternoon: •...
by NYSPFFA | May 29, 2013 | Uncategorized
1PM-6PM Thursday June 20, 2013 at Hinerwadel’s Grove 5300 W. Taft Road, North Syracuse COST ONLY $50 A Fire Fighter / $60 Guest - $60 @ door (limited) More information here
by NYSPFFA | May 28, 2013 | Uncategorized
The 3rd District meeting will be held in Albany starting at at 10:00 a.m., at the Albany Fire Fighters Union Hall, 39 Quail St. in Albany, NY. Directions here
by NYSPFFA | May 23, 2013 | nyspffa_siren
Table of Contents: Governor Proposes Local Government Restructuring Board ALBANY UPDATE Governor Lays Out His End of Session Priorities Scandals Cloud Albany McManus: Why Binding Arbitration Is Important NYSPFFA Participates In EMS Reform Roundtable Download The Siren...
