by NYSPFFA | Mar 13, 2020 | nyspffa_news
Dear Brothers and Sisters, The NYSPFFA Executive Board met with IAFF officials today on a conference call to discuss COVID-19. Many important topics were discussed on the call and a brief overview will be offered below with topics discussed today and will be included...
by NYSPFFA | Mar 12, 2020 | nyspffa_news
Dear Brothers and Sisters, Below are various helpful documents put together from numerous sources for your assistance in dealing with the COVID19 situation. Any questions, please let me know. Ron Kressman - Health & Safety Training Coordinator NYSPFFA DOC278...
by NYSPFFA | Mar 11, 2020 | nyspffa_news
Friends of Blitman & King and the labor movement, It is with tremendous regret that Blitman & King is postponing its 30th Annual Labor & Employment Law Seminar scheduled on March 16, 2020 at the Turning Stone due to the concerns surrounding coronavirus...
by NYSPFFA | Mar 5, 2020 | nyspffa_news
Coronaviruses are a family of viruses that can cause a range of illnesses from the common cold, to pneumonia. COVID-19 is a new coronavirus identified in December 2019, following an outbreak in Wuhan, China. As of today March 5, there are 13 confirmed cases in New...
by NYSPFFA | Mar 5, 2020 | nyspffa_calendar, nyspffa_news
Brothers & Sisters, Save The Date: May 4-5, 2020 NYSPFFA Legislative Conference Hilton Albany, 40 Lodge St. Hotel cutoff: April 10, 2020 You can call the hotel at 1-866-691-1183 and use code 2NYPFA or use the link below to make your reservation online....
by NYSPFFA | Mar 2, 2020 | nyspffa_news
On February 28, we learned that more than 25 members were exposed and subsequently quarantined in Washington state in relation to calls they ran to the nursing home where it has been confirmed that the first death from the coronavirus occurred. We encourage all...
by NYSPFFA | Feb 24, 2020 | nyspffa_news
Members from across NYS meet in Binghamton today thru Wednesday to discuss important fire service issues and topics. Opening remarks were made by NYSPFFA President Samuel Fresina and US Congressman Anthony Brindisi. Presentations followed by IAFF 1ST DVP James...
by NYSPFFA | Feb 11, 2020 | nyspffa_calendar, nyspffa_news
Hello All, Gates Local 3792 will be hosting a District Meeting March 19th. Meeting will start promptly at 1000. Cost will be $25pp. please RSVP to me or Mbates@gatesfd.org. Hope to see see you. Brook- Lea Country Club 891 Pixley Road Gates New York 14624 Madison...
by NYSPFFA | Jan 31, 2020 | nyspffa_calendar, nyspffa_news
NYSPFFA Labor Conference The NYSPFFA annual Labor Conference will be held on Monday February 24th to Wednesday February 26th , 2020 at the Holiday Inn, Binghamton. We have already started to put the agenda together along with presenters. Registration for the...
by NYSPFFA | Jan 30, 2020 | nyspffa_news
Brothers & Sisters, As part of our on going relationship with the NYS Honorary Fire Chiefs Association, we are happy to announce the 2020 Ted Green Memorial Scholarships. This year we have 8 scholarships statewide for $3,000 each. The winners will be announced at...
by NYSPFFA | Jan 29, 2020 | IAFF News, nyspffa_news
The FY 2019 Assistance to Firefighters (AFG) grant application period is February 3-March 13, 2020. AFG grants provide fire departments with funding for critically needed equipment, protective gear, emergency vehicles, training and other resources needed to protect...
by NYSPFFA | Jan 17, 2020 | nyspffa_news
Attention NYSPFFA Members: We've posted our 2020 Legislative Agenda for your review. Please bookmark the Legislative Updates page and check back often through this year's session.
by NYSPFFA | Jan 2, 2020 | nyspffa_news
On January 1, 2020, Gov. Cuomo signed into law Chapter 751 of 2019 (S.6367 Gounardes/A.7920-C Abbate – Relates to a special retirement plan for certain members of the New York state and local police and fire retirement system). The new law amends Chapter 504 of the...
by NYSPFFA | Dec 17, 2019 | nyspffa_news
On December 16, 2019, Gov. Cuomo signed into law Chapter 678 of 2019 (S.6524 Gounardes/A.8341 Abbate – Relates to the minimum qualifications to serve as a fire chief in any fire department, fire district or fire protection district that employs six or more paid...
by NYSPFFA | Dec 15, 2019 | nyspffa_news
We are saddened to pass along notification of the death of retired North Tonawanda Firefighter John "Jack" O'Rourke. Firefighter O'Rourke was hired August 16, 1968. He worked various stations over the years including Engine 7/Dispatch, Engine 4 and Rescue 1, but is...
