by NYSPFFA | Nov 11, 2024 | Uncategorized
Veteran’s Day is an opportunity to reflect on service to our nation – and express gratitude to those who have served under its flag. I offer my appreciation to all who have served to defend the Constitution and the freedoms for which it stands. To the more than 2.8...
by NYSPFFA | Oct 30, 2024 | Uncategorized
Dominick C. DiPaulo, an IAFF 1st District Vice President emeritus who worked tirelessly on behalf of New York and New Jersey members, died Oct. 23. He was 82. “Brother DiPaulo set an example as a proud family man, veteran, and union leader,” said General President...
by NYSPFFA | Oct 8, 2024 | Uncategorized
Members from the NYSPFFA gather today in Syracuse for our annual Health and Safety conference. Presentations began today with retired Lieutenant Paul Rodgers from NYC, presenting on battery systems. Other presentations will include lessons learned from LODD fires,...
by NYSPFFA | Sep 20, 2024 | nyspffa_news, Uncategorized
NYS Annual Fallen Firefighter Memorial 10/8/24 at 11am at the Empire State Plaza. The ceremony will be held underneath the memorial as it has been done the last few years. Members of 6 Locals of the NYSPFFA will be honored at this years ceremony. See attached: ...
by NYSPFFA | Sep 20, 2024 | News Releases, nyspffa_news, Uncategorized
For Immediate Release: September 20, 2024 ...
by NYSPFFA | Sep 19, 2024 | Uncategorized
Scarsdale Firefighters are asking for your support for the family of Fire Captain Francis Sheehan, who lost both his mother Millie Sheehan and his wife Diana Sheehan in a car accident on Battle Avenue in White Plains on Monday September 16, 2024. Francis and his wife...
by NYSPFFA | Sep 13, 2024 | Uncategorized
A updated Legislative matrix has been posted on the Legislative Tab. Please sign in to review.
by NYSPFFA | Sep 11, 2024 | Uncategorized
We must never forget. The phrase clearly reminds us that it was our fire service family, neighbors, and friends that we lost on September 11, 2001. Some of those we loved were on board an aircraft, or had just reported to work, while others were rushing to provide...
by NYSPFFA | Sep 7, 2024 | Uncategorized
The IAFF is accepting applications for the 2025 Harvard Trade Union Program (HTUP), scheduled for Jan. 13 – Feb. 14, 2025. HTUP is a 5-week, in-residence executive training program on the Harvard University campus. The Harvard Trade Union Program welcomes a diverse...
by NYSPFFA | Jul 12, 2024 | nyspffa_news
Governor Hochul has just signed 8 bills into law that are intended to provide safety measures for ion batteries. See below. A4938D Dinowitz -- Relates to standards for the manufacture and sale of lithium-ion batteries Same as S 154-F KRUEGER SUMM : Add Art...
by NYSPFFA | Jun 23, 2024 | Uncategorized
Please consider helping out a Syracuse Firefighter and his family via this GoFundMe page. They were recently involved in a house fire and lost everything. Thank you for your consideration. https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-the-baileys-in-their-time-of-need...
by NYSPFFA | Jun 19, 2024 | Uncategorized
CHIEF DANIEL J. RAFTERY FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS: WAKE: THURSDAY, 6/20 3-8PM EDWIN L. BENNETT FUNERAL HOME 824 SCARSDALE AVE, SCARSDALE NY ***PRAYER SERVICE AT 3:30 FOR THOSE THAT WISH TO ATTEND*** ***HONOR GUARD/WALK THROUGH ATTIRE: CLASS A UNIFORMS*** ***WALK THROUGH OF...
by NYSPFFA | Jun 19, 2024 | Uncategorized
Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the Senate passing bipartisan legislation that will help provide firefighters across the country with the resources they need. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which...
by NYSPFFA | Jun 13, 2024 | Uncategorized
Services For Deputy Chief Delgrego, retired Ilion Fire Department, IAFF Local 1185 Family and friends are invited to attend calling hours, on Friday, June 14, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., and 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at the Enea & Ciaccia Family Funeral Home,...
