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 »
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 »
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 »
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
Never too Late to Start Thinking About the NYS Volunteer FF Cancer Benefit Program Read More »
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 »
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 »