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...
by NYSPFFA | May 16, 2013 | Uncategorized
The Fourth district meeting will be in Ithaca starting at 10:00, at Uncle Joes 302 West Green St Ithaca, NY 14850 Uncle Joes is right next door. People can park in the lot between the fire station and Uncle Joes on West Green St. Directions here.
by NYSPFFA | May 16, 2013 | Uncategorized
There will be a 1st District Meeting on Thursday June 13th in Tonawanda. It will begin at 10am with coffee and doughnuts and a lunch to follow. The cost is $20 per person and you can RSVP to Jim Barber....his email address is Fire8128@yahoo.com and phone number is...
by NYSPFFA | May 13, 2013 | Uncategorized
Nine square miles of the Latham Fire District in Albany County is covered by four professional firefighters. It’s the second largest district within the larger town of Colonie, which includes 11 other districts. For Local 4924, which only recently became organized,...
by NYSPFFA | May 13, 2013 | Uncategorized
The individuals involved in the development of the New York State Local Assistance State Team (L.A.S.T.) would like to invite you to an educational opportunity with the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (N.F.F.F.). The New York State Firefighter Safety Taskforce...
by NYSPFFA | May 10, 2013 | Uncategorized
By Michael McManus In recent weeks, labor organizations representing fire fighters and police, have been involved in complex discussions with municipal officials and Governor Cuomo in the hope of finding a solution that provides a level playing field during contract...
by NYSPFFA | May 8, 2013 | Uncategorized
Press release:Submitted by Howard Owens on May 8, 2013 - 3:16pm Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,I,C-Batavia) recently met with City of Batavia firefighters Jeff Stevens and Greg Ireland at his Albany office while the firefighters were in town for the New York State...
by NYSPFFA | May 3, 2013 | Uncategorized
The North Tonawanda Professional Fire Department, Local 1333 will hold their charity golf tournament benefiting the North Tonawanda Professional Firefighters Benevolent Association. This year’s tournament will be held on Monday, July 1, 2013 at Tan Tara Golf Club...
