by NYSPFFA | Mar 15, 2022 | nyspffa_news
NYSPFFA Labor Conference began Monday in Binghamton with 130 plus labor leaders from across the state. Presentations were giving on various important topics.
by NYSPFFA | Mar 12, 2022 | Uncategorized
Brothers & Sisters, We regret to inform you of the LODD of Lieutenant John Veteri from Larchmont Fire. Please keep him, his family and his Brothers and Sisters in your thoughts and prayers. See the below link for the viewing and funeral arrangements. John's death...
by NYSPFFA | Feb 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
NYSPFFA Labor Law Conference - Tentative Agenda is available under the Labor Law Conference Tab, see above. Any questions please let us know.
by NYSPFFA | Jan 30, 2022 | nyspffa_news
JOINT MEMORIAL A joint memorial service for Baltimore City Fire Department Lieutenants Paul Butrim and Kelsey Sadler and Fire Fighter/Paramedic Kenneth Lacayo will be held at 10:00 a.m. (ET) on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at the Baltimore Convention Center, 1...
by NYSPFFA | Jan 27, 2022 | nyspffa_news
Brothers & Sisters, The Third District meeting will be held, at the Holiday Inn, 232 Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, in the Win meeting room on Tuesday, February 8th at 10 am. Hope to see you all there! Fraternally, Andrew Hirsch NYSPFFA 3rd District Vice...
by NYSPFFA | Jan 25, 2022 | Uncategorized
Brothers & Sisters, As part of our ongoing relationship with the NYS Honorary Fire Chiefs Association, we are happy to announce the 2022 Ted Green Memorial Scholarships. This year we have 8 scholarships statewide for $3,000 each. The winners will be announced at...
by NYSPFFA | Jan 19, 2022 | nyspffa_news
2022 Labor Law Conference will be held in Binghamton March 14th-16th. NYSPFFA registration form for the conference: 2022 LABOR LAW REGISTRATION FORM Hotel: The conference will be at the Double Tree Hotel on Water Street in Binghamton. To make reservations go to...
by NYSPFFA | Jan 18, 2022 | Uncategorized
As announced during the Governor’s COVID-19 briefing on Tuesday, Jan. 11th, the state would be changing its approach to contact tracing because of the winter surge, with positive cases up by four-fold since December 1. Effective January 12, 2022, NY has moved to a...
by NYSPFFA | Jan 14, 2022 | nyspffa_news
The New York State Appellate Division, Third Department today issued a unanimous decision in favor of Ogdensburg’s Firefighters in which it directed the City to ensure that a minimum of five firefighters are on duty for each shift. The decision by the five judge panel...
by NYSPFFA | Jan 13, 2022 | nyspffa_news
City of Hornell Firefighter exam posting. - deadline to file 1/26, exam 3/19. Open to the public. See below link for more details. firefighter_-_city_of_hornell_63998
by NYSPFFA | Jan 1, 2022 | nyspffa_news
Please see the following message from NYSPFFA President Sam Fresina regarding the signing of S.4630B/A.5418: “Many of the products commonly used today to treat various fabrics as a fire retardant, become toxic and cancer causing chemicals when burned,” said Sam...
by NYSPFFA | Dec 22, 2021 | nyspffa_news
Per the NYS State Office of EMS, if any department uses the state’s Continuing Medical Education (CME) program to recertify their EMS certification, including Certified First Responder (CFR), must complete an electronic patient care report (ePCR). NY State Office of...
by NYSPFFA | Dec 11, 2021 | nyspffa_news
It is with a heavy heart that the City of Olean Fire Department announces that Firefighter Tracy Veno has passed away this morning at the age of 62. At this time the family requests privacy as they deal with this untimely tragedy. Firefighter Veno was a family man...
by NYSPFFA | Nov 9, 2021 | nyspffa_news
Brothers & Sisters, It is with great sadness that I share this news. For those who knew Jack or have had the honor of being in his company, you never knew what to expect but you knew you would have a great time. Jack was involved with Local 2007 from the day he...
by NYSPFFA | Nov 4, 2021 | Uncategorized
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) reported firefighters face a 9 percent increase in cancer diagnoses, as well as a 14 percent increase in cancer-related deaths when compared to the general population. Vector Solutions understands these...
