by NYSPFFA | Mar 9, 2023 | nyspffa_news
Members from the NYSPFFA 5th District gather in Scarsdale for a 2 day presentation by IAFF Peer support educators. Members are being given intense training and the tools and resources needed to be able to help there fellow firefighters back in their home cities if...
by NYSPFFA | Mar 5, 2023 | nyspffa_news
Hotel Information *When booking please use your Department name or Firefighter. Ask for Firefighter Rates. Listed below are hotels that we have acquired* Hyatt Regency - Address: 2 Fountain Plz, Buffalo, NY 14202 Phone: (716) 856-1234 - Use Code - G-FIR3 (250...
by NYSPFFA | Mar 3, 2023 | nyspffa_news
Brothers and Sisters, Below are the funeral arrangements for Firefighter Jason Arno - Buffalo Fire - Local 282 who died in the Line of Duty on Wednesday 3/1/23. Thoughts and prayers to Jason, his wife and daughter and the Brothers and Sisters of Buffalo Fire Local...
by NYSPFFA | Feb 24, 2023 | nyspffa_news, Uncategorized
NYSPFFA 3rd District Health and Safety Seminar kickoffs today 2/24/23 in Albany, NY. Members from across the 3rd district gathered in Albany today to hear various presentations on health and safety topics. Below Retired DC Caruso from Utica Fire presents on 2 1/2...
by NYSPFFA | Feb 17, 2023 | nyspffa_news
NEW YORK STATE SENATE INTRODUCER'S MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT submitted in accordance with Senate Rule VI. Sec 1 BILL NUMBER: S4864 SPONSOR: COONEY TITLE OF BILL: An act to amend the social services law, in relation to health care and mental hygiene worker bonuses PURPOSE...
by NYSPFFA | Feb 16, 2023 | nyspffa_news
NYSPFFA 2nd District Health and Safety Seminar kickoffs today 2/16/23 in Syracuse, NY. Members from across the 2nd district gathered in Syracuse today to hear various presentations on health and safety topics. Below Retired DC Caruso from Utica Fire presents on 2...
by NYSPFFA | Feb 15, 2023 | nyspffa_news
Lithium-ion Battery Symposium: Challenges for the Fire Service Livestream Event March 30, 2023 | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. EST Fire departments worldwide are experiencing an increase of fire incidents involving lithium-ion battery-powered devices. Due to the unique...
by NYSPFFA | Feb 14, 2023 | nyspffa_news
The FY 2022 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant application period opened on Monday, Feb. 13 and will close Friday, March 17. The SAFER grant was created to provide funding directly to fire departments to help them increase or maintain the...
by NYSPFFA | Feb 13, 2023 | nyspffa_news, Uncategorized
NYSPFFA 1st District Health and Safety Seminar kickoffs today 2/13/23 in Batavia, NY. Members from across the 1st district gathered in Batavia today to hear various presentations on health and safety topics. Below Captain Doug Mitchell from FDNY presents on...
by NYSPFFA | Feb 8, 2023 | nyspffa_news, Uncategorized
Members of the NYSPFFA 5th district gathered at the Westchester County Fire Training Center on February 8th, 2023 to hear presentations on various health and safety topics. Members took the time out of their busy schedules to participate in the conference. Below,...
by NYSPFFA | Feb 7, 2023 | nyspffa_news
Brothers & Sisters, As part of our ongoing relationship with the NYS Honorary Fire Chiefs Association, we are happy to announce the 2023 Ted Green Memorial Scholarships. The winners will be announced at this year’s NYSPFFA Convention in Schenectady. Please notify...
by NYSPFFA | Jan 28, 2023 | nyspffa_news
The Office of Senator Gillibrand is hosting a workshop on the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG). February 2nd at 2pm. This workshop will help potential applicants understand the purpose of the AFG program, funding priorities, award evaluation, and will include a...
by NYSPFFA | Jan 25, 2023 | nyspffa_news
Members of the NYSPFFA 4th district gathered in Binghamton on January 25th, 2023 to hear presentations on various health and safety topics. Members braved the inclement weather to participate in the conference. Below, Lieutenant Steve Cole of the Binghamton Fire...
by NYSPFFA | Dec 31, 2022 | Uncategorized
Save the Dates: NYSPFFA Regional Health and Safety Seminars are planned for the following dates and locations. More details to come as soon as instructors and facility locations are finalized. Please make every effort to attend and please share with all your...
by NYSPFFA | Dec 19, 2022 | nyspffa_news
Funeral arrangements for Firefighter William P.Moon II: WAKE: Chapey Funeral Home 200 East Main Street East Islip, NY 11730 Wednesday, December 28, 2022, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. FUNERAL:St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church 9 N. Clinton Avenue Bay...