July 28th Update from Chairman Denniston: The NVFC OSHA Task Force has been hard at work trying to help with an OSHA 1910.156 standard that would protect our nation’s firefighters […]
Latest Briefing on the Proposed OSHA Standard Read More »
Make your reservations by emailing our Secretary Molly Jenkins at secretary@cafda.net with the following information, organization, number of attendees, name of person picking up tickets. Basic beverages, subs and chips
A Day at the Races, Friday August 8th Read More »
In the words of the State Comptroller; “As is often the case in New York, a broken legislative process paired with misguided priorities yielded little of merit during this legislative
What Did the Fire Service Accomplish during the 2025 Legislative Session Read More »
What you missed at this year’s CAFDA Conference in Lake George! Apparatus New or Refurbish: a very informative presentation by Bulldog Fire Apparatus and their capabilities to completely refurbish apparatus
What you missed at the ’25 Conference and Dates for the ’26 Conference Read More »
**Hawley, Kim Demand Answers from Major Companies after Backlog, Soaring Prices Hamper Fire Department Readiness U.S. Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Andy Kim (D-N.J.), the Chairman and Ranking Member of
Lack of Competition in the Fire Apparatus Industry Noticed by Congress! Read More »
Open the draft document at this link: #1. Post Hearing Comments on Behalf of FASNY #2. April 2025 Proposed OSHA 1910.156 In an earlier post on this web site the
Retraction, Clarification, Correction on OSHA Post Read More »
CAPITAL AREA FIRE DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION (CAFDA) SAVE THE DATES FOR 2025 CAFDA has been busy, and 2025 is shaping up to be a great year! COMMISSIONER CAFDA TRAINING SITES: AVERILL
2025 Save the Dates! Read More »
OFFICERS President, Tom Rinaldi, Commissioner, Stillwater Fire District 1st Vice President, John Meehan, Commissioner West Crescent Fire District 2nd Vice President, Ellen Martin, Deputy Treasurer Clifton Park Fire District DIRECTORS:
CAFDA Officers for 2025 Read More »
Issues of United Concern 2025 The NYS Fire Service Alliance kicked off the 2025 legislative season today by meeting in Troy to discuss the issues of united concern. In attendance
Fire Service Alliance Issues of United Concern for 2025 Read More »
Governor Kathy Hochul today unveiled a series of proposals aimed at protecting first responders, expanding resources for training and recruitment and supporting veterans and victims of crime as part of
Governor Reveals Firefighter Proposals in 2025 State of the State Address Read More »