This is an updated version of this guidance document for 2024, it adds guidance for when a village and fire district wish to consolidate. Here is a link to this […]
Updated Guidance for Becoming or Consolidating a Fire District Read More »
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
NYS Stipend Regulation is Now Final – Guidance Read More »
Meeting, Seminar & Conference Schedule can be down loaded from this link: 2024 CAFDA DRAFT Meeting-Seminar-Training-Conference Schedule (1) (2)
2024 CAFDA Meeting-Seminar & Conference Schedule Read More »
Dear AHJ, The proposed changes in the OSHA 1910.156 standard are being published and we have a 90 day comment period to respond. If you are unaware of the changes,
Proposed Changes to the OSHA Standard – Comment Period Opens February 5th Read More »
Synopsis of the Volunteer Fire Service Grant Program Synopsis of the 2023 Grant Program
Synopsis of the 23/24 NYS DHSES Fire Service Grant Program Read More »
Open this link for information on Local Elected Representatives – “Our Friends In Government” Local Elected Representatives 2024
A Listing of Local Elected Representatives Read More »
EDITOR’S NOTE: “Timeo Danaos et dona ferentes” AS I WADE THROUGH THE 600+ PAGES OF THE DOCUMENT PRODUCED BY OSHA, GENERALLY THEY MAKE IT SOUND LIKE THEY ARE DOING US
Synopsis of the Proposed Updates to the OSHA Fire Brigade Standard Read More »
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.
A QUORUM OF THE BOARD MUST BE PRESENT TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING Read More »
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
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING CONSIDERATIONS FOR DISTRICT/FIRE COMPANY RELATIONS Read More »