I am very pleased to announce the NYS Stipend Regulation is now final and the program information is now live on our website. OFPC is now accepting applications for the […]
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The U.S. Department of Labor announced that its Occupational Safety and Health Administration will publish a proposal in January 2024 to update an existing standard and expand safety and health protections for
From Fire District Affairs On several occasions, counsel has been asked if a quorum of the Board of Fire Commissioners must be present for it to conduct a public hearing.
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It’s highly recommended that this article be read by Commissioners, Chiefs and Company Presidents!! **ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING CONSIDERATIONS FOR DISTRICT/FIRE COMPANY RELATIONS Greg Serio – CAFDA Attorney Since I started this
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Reminder that EOSB-210.5 is due each January 1st. it is the VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER ENHANCED CANCER DISABILITY BENEFITS PROGRAM ATTESTATION / PROOF OF BENEFITS. Attests that your department has an insurance
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Compliments of Fire District Affairs The State Association’s Counsel answers many inquiries on the Unappropriated Unreserved Fund Balance which in simple terms is the money that remains in the operating
Unappropriated Unreserved Fund Balance & Year To Year Carry Over Of Operating Funds Read More »
Guide Located at this Link: Guide to Li-Ion Incidents
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Fire District Election Tasks Compliments of AFD-NYS Fire District Affairs Once again, it’s that time of year we prepare for the Annual Fire District Election. In preparation for the Annual
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Greg Serio, Legal Counsel CAFDA As a fire district counsel and as a long-time fire chief I have witnessed just about every possible manifestation of the relationship between a board
Commissioner’s vs. Chiefs, Doesn’t Have to be a Contest Read More »
At our Annual Workshop on November 4th at Verdoy Fire Department, the Officers and Directors of the Capital Area Association paid tribute to Bill Young for his years of service
Salute to Bill Young Read More »