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...
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....
