Archive for May, 2024


Achieve Your Educational Goals With an NVFC Scholarship to Columbia Southern University

Volunteer first responders lead busy lives, which can make it difficult to pursue personal goals such as higher education. However, with online education becoming more readily available, emergency services personnel are finding it easier to achieve their learning goals while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. To help more responders further their education with the benefits […]

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Proposed Legislation in Congress: Firefighter PFAS Injury Compensation Act

Proposed Legislation: Firefighter PFAS Injury Compensation Act (S.4013/ H.R.7788) Status: In committee. (Note: The reason we need to spread the word and make calls is because we don’t want the bill to die in committee – we want it to get to the House and Senate floors for a vote!) Purpose: To establish a fund (like the 9/11 […]

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2025 CSFA Hall of Fame Nominations

The CSFA Hall of Fame Committee has released their 2025 Hall of Fame Nomination Forms. Forms are held for three (3) years if the nominee is not selected in the first year submission. All nomination forms must be received no later than November 1, 2024.

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AFG SAFER Reauthorization to Be Voted on in the House Next Week

Hello Everyone, I hope you all had safe and uneventful travel home from the Spring Meeting I wanted to update you all on some big news regarding AFG and SAFER. Next week the House of Representatives will vote on the S. 870, Fire Grants and Safety Act. This Amended version of S. 870 will reauthorize […]

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CSFA Legislative Report – May 3, 2024

Good Afternoon, The House and Senate have met daily this week, often working late into the evening to debate and pass several pieces of legislation. The General Assembly will adjourn next week, at midnight on May 8th.  The below highlights all tracked legislation to this point.  Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not […]

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CSFA Legislative Report – April 26, 2024

Good Afternoon, The House and Senate met throughout the week to debate and pass several pieces of legislation. Both chambers will continue meeting regularly till their adjournment date of May 8th.  The below highlights all tracked legislation to this point.  Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out.   John CarewCSFA […]

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New York Yankees Firefighter Appreciation Week

New York Yankees Firefighter Appreciation Celebration. Dates: September 9th-11th and September 12th and 15th Games September 9th– September 11th – each ticket will include a $15 meal and beverage voucher, and a Firefighter hat. Games September 12th and September 15th – each ticket will include a Firefighter hat. All tickets are purchased through this link: […]

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