by NYSPFFA | Jan 1, 2013 | Uncategorized
December 29, 2012 - Two firefighters are recovering from injuries suffered when they were forced to jump from a second-story window while battling a blaze at a Hudson Valley apartment building. Thomas Metzger fractured left arm and Brian Renn suffered a collapsed lung...
by NYSPFFA | Dec 27, 2012 | Uncategorized
International Association of Fire Fighters General President Harold Schaitberger today issued this statement on the shooting in Webster, New York, that killed two fire fighters. Read President Schaitberger's Statment
by NYSPFFA | Dec 24, 2012 | Uncategorized
This morning around 5:30am there was a call for a structure fire in the town of Webster, NY, which is protected by a volunteer fire department. One of the volunteering firefighters shot is a nine year veteran of Local 1071, Rochester FD, FF Joseph Hofstetter, E-2 G-4....
by NYSPFFA | Dec 20, 2012 | nyspffa_siren
Table of Contents: New York, other states seek Federal Aid for storm recovery Albany update bi-partisan coalition to control State Senate Court rules for 9/11 Responders Mandate Relief Council declines to act to repeal Triborough Download The Siren...
by NYSPFFA | Dec 6, 2012 | Uncategorized
This year for Christmas Nathan would like to receive Xmas cards from Firefighters and Police Officers. Nathan is six years old and has terminal cancer. We are asking all our members to send a Christmas card to Nathan Norman: Nathan Norman 81 Durivan Drive Rustburg,...
by NYSPFFA | Nov 30, 2012 | nyspffa_siren
Table of Contents: Saratoga Fire Dept.’s ambulance service generates $700k in local Gov’t revenue Election recap Court of appeals rules that letter of discipline cannot be placed in firefighter’s file without hearing Governor appoints McManus Oswego local 2707 wins...
by NYSPFFA | Nov 30, 2012 | Uncategorized
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has appointed NYSPFFA President Michael McManus to serve on one of three newly formed commissions designed to help the state anticipate and respond to emergencies, including natural disasters and major weather events. The commissions were created in...
by NYSPFFA | Nov 23, 2012 | Uncategorized
Greetings, As we enter the Thanksgiving Day Holiday, let us remember that there will always be much to be thankful for. Our troops and first responders continue to do much to make us proud, protect our freedoms and protect the homes and lifestyles we have grown...
by NYSPFFA | Nov 20, 2012 | Uncategorized
The Village of Endicott Fire Department, Local 1280, is responsible for protecting 13,000 residents, as well as thousands of private and public structures and properties. The department’s 24 professional fire fighters answer the call 3,500 times a year. Ideally,...
by NYSPFFA | Nov 19, 2012 | Uncategorized
N.Y City Fire Officers Disaster Relief Fund Disaster Sandy Information N.Y. City Firefighters Disaster Relief Fund HTGG Fundraiser For IAFF Members IAFF – Disaster Relief Fund Application Message from Shawn G. Stewart – 5th District Vice...
by NYSPFFA | Nov 19, 2012 | Uncategorized
10am at Giblin's Irish Pub located at 256 Main Street Johnson City, NY. View a map and get directions here.
by NYSPFFA | Nov 16, 2012 | Uncategorized
New York City Firefighters Disaster Relief Fund Launched to Aid FDNY First Responders Who Suffered Catastrophic Damage in Hurricane Sandy Hurricane Sandy hit New York and especially its first responders hard. Hundreds of active members of the FDNY – from rank and...
by NYSPFFA | Nov 13, 2012 | Uncategorized
10am at Nibsy's Pub, 201 Ulster St. Syracuse NY 13204. View a map and get directions here.
by NYSPFFA | Nov 13, 2012 | Uncategorized
10am at the Troy Fire Fighters Union Hall, 3337 7th Avenue Troy, NY. View a map and get directions here.
by NYSPFFA | Nov 6, 2012 | nyspffa_siren
Siren - Issue 4 - Nov 2012 - finalTable of Contents Hurricane Sandy Tests First Responders Governor Unsympathetic to Struggling Local Governments NYSPFFA Meets with Uniformed Coalition Court of Appeals: Walkill Police Cannot Bargain Disciplinary Procedures Buffalo...
