by NYSPFFA | Mar 29, 2020 | nyspffa_news
FEMA TRAINING OPPORTUNITY: COVID-19 Guidance: Procurements Under Grants During Periods of Emergency or Exigency The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provides financial assistance to states, territories, tribes, local governments, nonprofits, institutions...
by NYSPFFA | Mar 29, 2020 | nyspffa_news
Brothers and Sisters, Please see the following information from Gov. Cuomo's Press Conferences this weekend. In addition, the Senate is meeting today and the Assembly is scheduled to meet tomorrow in an effort to pass resolutions to allow for remote voting for the...
by NYSPFFA | Mar 28, 2020 | nyspffa_news
New/updated NYS DOH protocols and guidelines on returning to work for healthcare and essential workers DOH_COVID19_HealthcarePersonnelReturntoWork_032820 DOH_COVID19_EssentialPersonnelReturntoWork_032820
by NYSPFFA | Mar 28, 2020 | nyspffa_news
Dear Brothers and Sisters, The message below has been sent to the Governor and staff. 3 issues have been identified to be priority; exposure guidance, priority testing and PPE. Getting assistance ith these issues ASAP is paramount to keeping our members safe and...
by NYSPFFA | Mar 25, 2020 | nyspffa_news
Brothers and Sisters, The following information was prepared by one of Matt O’Connor’s colleagues from Hinman Straub, who attended the webinar. We will pass along further information. Samuel A. Fresina President NYSPFFA Today, NYS DHSES held a webinar about applying...
by NYSPFFA | Mar 25, 2020 | nyspffa_news
Below is some guidance for meetings and elections. If your local is unable to hold elections or meetings required in your local constitution and by-laws due to COVID-19 concerns, here is a guide that you may follow: Federal Law requires that the election of local...
by NYSPFFA | Mar 23, 2020 | nyspffa_news
Below are follow up notes to a conference call Saturday evening between IAFF, NYSPFFA and NYS government officials. This conference call, as well as others are our continued effort to look out for our members health and safety and overall best interests. The meeting...
by NYSPFFA | Mar 23, 2020 | nyspffa_news
Please see points below from Gov. Cuomo's address earlier today. In addition, Hinman Straub drafted the attached memorandum providing an overview of the Federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act. Click HERE for details - Calling on feds to nationalize medical...
by NYSPFFA | Mar 21, 2020 | nyspffa_news
The current CDC exposure risk guideline, as interpreted by DOH, is not adequately protecting firefighters. In light of this disturbing news, the NYSPFFA has worked with the IAFF to tweak the IAFF Exposure Risk Analysis Guide into a joint IAFF/NYSPFFA guide that will...
by NYSPFFA | Mar 20, 2020 | nyspffa_news
Below is Govenor Cuomo's press release on NYS on Pause NYS on Pause Press Release
by NYSPFFA | Mar 20, 2020 | nyspffa_news
NYS Department of Health 911 Public Safety Answering Points DOH_COVID19_911PSAPGuidance_031820
by NYSPFFA | Mar 19, 2020 | membersonly, nyspffa_news
Attention NYSPFFA Members: We have posted a link to a new legislative memo that details the new COVID-19 paid sick leave law on the Members Only main page. Thank you and stay safe.
by NYSPFFA | Mar 19, 2020 | Uncategorized
Video on Donning and Doffing PPE Click Here.
by NYSPFFA | Mar 19, 2020 | nyspffa_news
New York State Fire Academy Training Suspension 3_18_2020. Click here for additional information.
by NYSPFFA | Mar 16, 2020 | nyspffa_news
Good afternoon all. In light of the constant changes regarding covid-19 and all the precautions taking place, I have decided to cancel the upcoming meeting on Friday March 20th at 10 AM in Johnson City. I hope this doesn’t hinder anyone and if there is something you...
