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 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...
