New York State Professional Fire Fighters Association
Our members proudly serve communities and protect families across New York State.
Our members respond to more than one million calls each year, ranging from structure fires to multi-vehicle accidents and medical emergencies.
Latest Updates
Blitman&King LLP Annual Labor and Employment Law Seminar – 5/11/2026 – Turning Stone Casino
Blitman&King LLP Annual Labor and Employment Law Seminar - 5/11/2026 - Turning Stone Casino Blitman&King LLP is inviting all NYSPFFA Union Representatives to their annual Labor Conference. Their is no cost to attend. See the below PDF for all the information....
Funeral announcement for Past NYSPFFA President Robert Gollnick
Funeral announcement for Past NYSPFFA President Robert Gollnick Visitation will be on Tuesday, March 24, from 2 pm to 4 pm at Leahy Funeral Home, 27 Smith Ave, Kingston. Funeral procession will begin Wednesday, March 25, at 11 am and proceed past Central Fire Station...
Ted Green Memorial Scholarships – Application period now open
As part of our ongoing relationship with the NYS Honorary Fire Chiefs Association, we are happy to announce the 2026 Ted Green Memorial Scholarships. The winners will be announced in June. Please notify all your members and ensure that any interested applicants submit...
Statement from NYSPFFA in Response to Nominal Pay Proposal
"The New York State Professional Fire Fighters Association (NYSPFFA) strongly opposes any plan to implement nominal pay for volunteer firefighters. There are fundamental issues with the notion of nominal pay that will not fix the fire service in a meaningful way. The...
ABOUT NYSPFFA
The New York Professional Fire Fighters Association (NYSPFFA) represents 18,000 men and women working full-time as members of municipal fire departments across the state. NYSPFFA advocates on behalf of members who serve in 110 local unions, 41 counties and in the boroughs of New York City.
NYSPFFA represents the common interests of professional fire fighters in New York, and works to secure just compensation for their services; equitable settlement of their grievances; reasonable working conditions and to place members on a higher plane of skill and efficiency.
NYSPFFA leads in the creation of instruction and training programs that help improve methods of fire-fighting and –prevention, including workplace health and safety; labor relations; member education and training; community engagement; multi-level communications; best practices and more.
OUR SERVICES
NYSPFFA represents the common interests of professional fire fighters in New York, and works to secure just compensation for their services
The New York State Professional Fire Fighters Association is proud to provide the following services to our members.
Check our members area for all the benefits and services.
Insurance Programs
Consultation at No Cost to Members
Representation on the Boards
Database/Library Information
Educational Services
LATEST NEWS
Blitman&King LLP Annual Labor and Employment Law Seminar – 5/11/2026 – Turning Stone Casino
Blitman&King LLP Annual Labor and Employment Law Seminar - 5/11/2026 - Turning Stone Casino Blitman&King LLP is inviting all NYSPFFA Union Representatives to their annual Labor Conference. Their is no cost to attend. See the below PDF for all the information....
Funeral announcement for Past NYSPFFA President Robert Gollnick
Funeral announcement for Past NYSPFFA President Robert Gollnick Visitation will be on Tuesday, March 24, from 2 pm to 4 pm at Leahy Funeral Home, 27 Smith Ave, Kingston. Funeral procession will begin Wednesday, March 25, at 11 am and proceed past Central Fire Station...
Ted Green Memorial Scholarships – Application period now open
As part of our ongoing relationship with the NYS Honorary Fire Chiefs Association, we are happy to announce the 2026 Ted Green Memorial Scholarships. The winners will be announced in June. Please notify all your members and ensure that any interested applicants submit...
Statement from NYSPFFA in Response to Nominal Pay Proposal
"The New York State Professional Fire Fighters Association (NYSPFFA) strongly opposes any plan to implement nominal pay for volunteer firefighters. There are fundamental issues with the notion of nominal pay that will not fix the fire service in a meaningful way. The...