by NYSPFFA | Dec 13, 2022 | nyspffa_news
Dear Brothers and Sisters, Numerous bills have been sent to Governor Hochul for her action. Please check your email / call your local Union officers for call to action for support on these bills. Any questions call NYSPFFA. Thank you for your assistance in these...
by NYSPFFA | Nov 17, 2022 | nyspffa_news
Brothers and Sisters of the Fire Service, Members of Law Enforcement, Emergency Services, Other Public Service Organizations, and all reading this, Fire Fighter Zack Weber, an Ithaca Professional Firefighter, Badge #241 and member of IAFF Local 737, suffered a life...
by NYSPFFA | Nov 13, 2022 | nyspffa_news
Brothers and Sisters, It is with great sadness that we have lost a strong union leader, very active within his community and a great friend to all. Ed was one of a kind. Please see the attached funeral arrangements. 22-62 Funeral Arrangements for FF Verhoff He was a...
by NYSPFFA | Nov 3, 2022 | nyspffa_news
Utica Fire Department Assisting one of their own! Throughout the month of November, our on duty personnel will be wearing the below T-Shirts as a fundraising effort to help out one of their own. 100% of the proceeds of every sale will go towards the out of pocket...
by NYSPFFA | Oct 13, 2022 | nyspffa_news
Dear Members, We regret to inform you of the passing of retired NYSPFFA Fire Chaplin, Father Buckley. He served as our Chaplin from 1999 - 2016. He was a great advocate for us in his 17 years of service to our association and was a friend to all. Below are his...
by NYSPFFA | Oct 1, 2022 | nyspffa_news
The IAFF is assisting members and families impacted by Hurricane Ian, as well as working with affiliate leaders whose members were in the storm's path. We have established disaster relief operations in Bonita Springs and Tampa, with IAFF staff on-site to help members....
by NYSPFFA | Sep 11, 2022 | nyspffa_news
Dear Brothers and Sisters, On this solemn day, please take a moment to honor the lives of the 343 firefighters who died on September 11, 2001 as well as the hundreds of firefighters who have died from World Trade Center-related illnesses since then. Their heroism must...
by NYSPFFA | Sep 2, 2022 | nyspffa_news
Turning the calendar to September marks a time of transition. As the days grow shorter and the evenings cooler, our schedules, both on the job and at home, shift in intensity. The first Monday in September is a time of reflection and appreciation— when we recognize...
by NYSPFFA | Aug 18, 2022 | nyspffa_news
NYSPFFA 1st District Meeting Wednesday, September 28, 2022 10am - Canandaigua, NY. See the below link for all the details. Hope to see you there. NYSPFFA 1st District Meeting
by NYSPFFA | Aug 8, 2022 | nyspffa_news
Below is a link to the NYS Department of Health Guidance on Governor Hochul's recent press release on the NYS Healthcare Worker Bonus. We have inquiries into the DOH regarding certain aspects of the bonus and will pass on any additional information as it becomes...
by NYSPFFA | Aug 3, 2022 | nyspffa_news
What is it? Monkeypox is a viral infection that causes symptoms similar to those seen in smallpox patients.1 The virus belongs to the Orthopoxvirus genus, which also includes the virus that causes smallpox and the Poxviridae family.2 Human monkeypox was first...
by NYSPFFA | Jul 5, 2022 | nyspffa_news
Metro-North Professional Fire Fighters (L5325) just won the right to unionize with the IAFF after a 2 year fight with the RR! Contract negotiations to begin soon. Great time to get into a growing job! Metro-North Railroad has announced a new job posting for...
by NYSPFFA | Jun 29, 2022 | Uncategorized
IAFF 1st District PEP Event begins with scholarship presentations from NYS Honorary Fire Chiefs Association and the NYSPFFA, welcome message from host local President Vincent Ventresca, Buffalo IAFF Local 282, presentations from IAFF 1st District VP Jim Slevin and...
by NYSPFFA | Jun 12, 2022 | Uncategorized
United States Sues The Town/Village Of Harrison, New York And Its Fire Department For Discrimination And Sexual Harassment | USAO-SDNY | Department of Justice. See below links for additional information. Complaint (filed 6-8-22)...
by NYSPFFA | May 19, 2022 | Uncategorized
1st District Meeting 6/8/2022, 10AM. Irondequoit Fire District, Culver Road Station 2960 Culver Road Rochester, NY 14622. See below link for flyer with all the details. 1st District Meeting Flyer