Update: CSFA 2016 Convention Details and Schedule for New London County, Sept. 16-18
Here’s the latest for the upcoming convention weekend:
New London County Fire Chiefs’ Association
2016 Firefighters Convention Committee
PO Box 221, Oakdale CT 06370-0221
May 15, 2016
Dear Brother Firefighters,
The New London County Fire Chiefs Association will be hosting the 133rd annual Convention of the Connecticut State Firefighter Association the weekend of September 16, 17, and 18 2016. Since the New London County Fire Chiefs Association accepted the honor of hosting the Convention at the last minute after the previous department backed out, there will not be a parade. However, all other activities will be hosted. In place of a parade, training opportunities will be available.
The following lists the activities and the locations:
Friday, September 16, 2016
CSFA Executive Board Luncheon, 11:30, Flanders Fish Market, 22 Chesterfield Rd, East Lyme, CT 06333
Irregulars Association Dinner and Meeting, 6:30 PM, Chesterfield Fire Co, 1606 Hartford -New London Turnpike, Oakdale, CT 06370
Saturday September 17, 2016
Connecticut State Firefighters Association 133rd Annual Convention, East Lyme High School, 30 Chesterfield Rd, East Lyme, CT 06333
Presidents Reception, Cohanzie Fire Department, 53 Dayton Rd, Waterford, CT 06385
Sunday, September 18, 2016
Training Opportunities, East Lyme High School. All classes will run from 9 am to 1 pm. Cost of each class is $25.00. Visit the NLCFCA web site at http://nlcfca.com/fire/training/ for application nformation
Class #1 Solar Panel Firefighting
Class #2 How to pass the physical agility class CPAT
Class #3 Bomb Squad Outreach
Class #4 A forcible entry custom class
Class #5 Hot topics in EMS
Monitor the New London County Convention 2016 web site at http://nlcfca.com/fire/ for additional information.
NLCFCA Convention 2016 Committee
Lodging in the Area:
EAST LYME:
The Days Inn, 239 Flanders Road 860-739-6921 (Renu)
Exit 74 off I-95 20 Rooms reserved – $80 per night
Sleep Inn, 5 King Arthur Drive 860-739-1994
Exit 74 off I-95
Rocky Neck State Park, Campground, 244 West Main Street 860-739-1339
NEW LONDON:
Holiday Inn, 35 Governor, New London 860-433-7000
MONVTILLE/UNCASVILLE:
Hyatt Place, 2049 Norwich-New London Turnpike, Uncasville 860-383-1234
Exit 9 off I-395, then Exit 6 off RT 2
Mohegan Sun Casino, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd. 860-862-8000
Exit 9 off I-395 toll free 888-226-7711
Spa at Norwich Inn (the), 607 West Thames St. 860-425-3500
Exit 9 off I-395, then Exit 6 off RT 2
PRESTON:
Foxwoods Resort & Casino, 39 Route 2 860-312-3000
Tanger Mall now open
Family Activities Please call for Hours, Directions & Discounts
EAST LYME/NIANTIC:
Book Barn, 55 West Main Street 860-739-0277 4 locations
Children’s Museum, 409 Main Street 860-691-1111 inside & outside
Niantic Boardwalk – mile long waterfront stroll 860-739-6931
Niantic Cinema, 279 Main Street 860-739-6926
Rocky Neck State Park, 244 West Main Street 860-739-5471
GROTON:
Nautilus Museum, adjacent to the Sub Base 860-694-3558 (closed Tuesday)
Fort Griswold State Park, Park Avenue 860-449-6877
MONTVILLE/UNCASVILLE:
Mohegan Sun Casino & Resort 860-862-8000 toll free 888-226-7711
1 Mohegan Sun Blvd. Exit 9 off I395
Nature’s Art – The Dinosaur Place, 1650 Route 85 860-443-4367
MYSTIC:
Mystic Aquarium, 55 Coogan Blvd. 860-572-5955
Mystic Seaport & Library, 75 Greenmanville Avenue, 860-572-0711
For information & directions 860-572-5315 toll free 888-973-2767
Olde Mystic Village Shopping, 27 Coogan Blvd., 860-536-4941
NEW LONDON:
Coast Guard Academy
Lyman Allyn Art Museum, 625 Williams Street, 860-443-2545
Ocean Beach Park, 1225 Ocean Avenue, 860-447-3031
Fort Trumbull State Park, 90 Walbach St. 860-444-7571
NORWICH:
Slater Museum, 305 Broadway Avenue, 860-887-2506
St. Patrick’s Cathedral, 211 Broadway Avenue – The Door of Mercy
PRESTON:
Foxwoods Resort & Casino, 39 Route 2 860-312-3000
Mashantucket Pequot Indian Museum 1-800-411-9671
Open Wednesday – Saturday 9-5
Tickets: Adults $20.00 Children 6-17 $12.00
Seniors 65+ $15.00 Children 5 & under FREE
WATERFORD:
Harkness Memorial State Park, 275 Great Neck Rd. 860-443-5725
CSFA Firefighters in New London County 2016 Convention, Sept. 16-18
Connecticut State Firefighters Association 2016 Convention, New London!!!
For the past several weeks, firefighters across the state have been at work behind the scenes preparing for the annual CSFA Convention Weekend. 
The Connecticut State Firefighters Association is proud to announce that the New London County Fire Chiefs Association has stepped up to sponsor, coordinate and arrange event planning for our 2016 annual convention.
CSFA Convention Weekend is always a full of activities that focus on firefighters and firefighting, and, is also a wonderful time to connect with old friends and families who support Connecticut’s Bravest.
CSFA Convention Weekend 2016 – Friday, Sept. 16th, through Sunday Sept. 18th, New London
We hope to see you again at this year’s annual meeting and at ot
her activities we have scheduled throughout the entire weekend. There will not be a parade this year, however, there will be award ceremonies, seminars, events and other activities for firefighters and their families to connect with each other and to meet and connect with the communities they serve and protect.
CSFA 2016 Convention Weekend Events
- Annual Connecticut State Firefighters Association Meeting (all members are welcome and encouraged to attend)
- Firefighter training events & seminars
- Annual Meeting of the Irregulars
- CSFA Legislative Awards Ceremony
For more information on events, for vendor forms and Convention schedule updates, please visit The New London County Fire Chief’s Association website at http://nlcfca.com/fire/convention2016/
Thanks in advance fro your support!
CSFA Online 2016
CSFA Seeks Support to Restore CT Firefighters Memorial – Fundraising Dinner Monday, June 6th
Dinner for CT Firefighters Memorial to be Held at Aqua Turf in Southington
There has been a lot going behind the scenes for the past several weeks to help raise money for the maintenance of the Connecticut Firefighters Memorial 
located in Windsor Locks near the Connecticut Fire Academy. Presently, the monument needs some costly maintenance to replace and restore some of the granite panels that have worn prematurely. The Memorial Committee of the The Connecticut State Firefighters Association hope that friends and families of the Fire Service will spread the and come out to support restoration of the memorial to pristine condition.
Please read the recent letter from CSFA President Vaughan Dumas asking all to support the necessary restoration:
To copy the letter in a .pdf file please click the following link: CSFA Letter for Aqua Turf Fundraiser on Monday, June 6th, 2016
Thanks in advance for your support!
CSFA Online 2016
“Firefighter Cancer Bill” Passes Both CT House and Senate; Awaits Governor’s Signature
House Bill #5262 Passes CT House Unanimously April 21st, Clears Senate April 26th
Following unanimous passage in the Connecticut House of Representatives last week, House Bill #5262, “The Firefighter Cancer Bill” passed the CT Senate on Tuesday April, 26, 2016 with only one dissenting vote. At this point, we await only the Governor’s signature for this legislation to become law.
When this new law goes into effect, all CT firefighters who contract certain cancers will be entitled to qualify for wage replacement coverage.
Click CT Mirror reported a summary of the “Firefighter Cancer Bill” developments to date. for more details.
To see the full final version of the legislation that passed click, House Bill 5262, File No. 891
CSFA Online 2016
CSFA Legislative Update – April 17th, 2016 from Ted Schroll, Jr.
Connecticut State Firefighters Association House Bill Status Report
(Click the link below to see the entire report)
House Bill Status Report April 17, 2016
All,
CSFA Legislative Update – March 30th, 2016 from Ted Schroll, Jr.
MARCH 30TH IS FIRE SERVICE DAY.
If you are able, come to the Capitol, contact your Representative or Senator, and explain to him/her your opinion on the fire service legislation we are working on. Tell them why you need cancer compensation medical coverage for on the job toxic exposures. Tell them why a blue light identifies a volunteer firefighter and why it should continue. Tell them why the Regional Fire School operating budgets should be funded. Explain to them why non experts off the street should not be “deputized” to perform routine fire inspections.
CT Fire Chiefs Host Interactive Summit April 1st & 2nd – Registration extended to include Walk-ins
Connecticut Fire Chiefs Address Burning Issues in the Fire Service
The Connecticut Volunteer Workforce Solutions Program in partnership with the Connecticut Fire Chiefs Association will be hosting an interactive fire service summit designed to bring together fire departments from across Connecticut to discuss and problem-solve important issues facing the fire service.
The Chiefs have extended the deadline for Summit Registration to include attendees who arrive as Walk-ins.
Please click for more details about the Connecticut Fire Chiefs Interactive Summit April 1 & 2 at the Four Points by Sheraton in Meriden, CT.
CSFA Legislative Update – March 21st, 2016 from Ted Schroll, Jr.
CT House Bill Status Report from our Lobbyist Ted Scroll, Jr.
(Click the link below to see the entire report)
CSFA House Bill Status Report March 21st, 2016
(VIDEO) Rep. Linda Orange testifies in favor of bills that fund CT Regional Fire Schools
State Representative Linda Orange testifies to support bills that fund CT Fire Schools
Rep. Linda Orange continued her support for the Connecticut Fire Service this week as she testified before the legislature’s Finance, Review and Bonding Committee in support of House Bill 5518. The bill, similar in language to House Bill 5594, proposes a small surcharge on Connecticut homeowner insurance policies in order to fund operating budgets at Connecticut’s Regional Fire Schools. The bills would also fund the expense of certain training costs and fire equipment.
Watch the video: Rep. Linda Orange testifies with CSFA Education Committee Chairman Alan Hawkins
Click the link to watch the video of Rep. Linda Orange and CSFA Education Committee Chairman Alan Hawkins testifying at the Public Hearing for House Bill 5518:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4iuAuAOnao&feature=youtu.be
CSFA Online 2016
URGENT MESSAGE: WE NEED CT FIRE SERVICE AT CAPITOL TUES. FEB 9TH AGAINST BUDGET CUTS
We Need Your Support in our Fight Against CT Fire Service Budget Cuts
Attention all Connecticut Fire Chiefs, CSFA Members and friends of the Fire Service: Please read and share the following URGENT MESSAGE from our President:
Greetings to all,
The Governor’s proposed 2017 budget was released shortly after his speech last week. This budget proposal zeroed out the operating funds for the regional fire training schools and “consolidated” the benefit funds. Consolidated means it is no longer a line item earmarked solely for the benefits of injured, disabled, or families of Firefighters killed in the line of duty. Currently, funds are being sent to 5 children and 7 Firefighters who are permanently disabled using this benefit funding source. These benefits will most likely cease if the budgeted line item is not restored back to the CSFA benefit account.
This year is more important to show our strength. For the first time the Administration has infringed upon our benefit funding, they are cutting the benefit to our injured Firefighters; our permanently disabled by virtue of their job; spouses of Line of Duty Death (LODD) Firefighters; dependent children of LODD or permanently Disabled Firefighters. We need to be their voice.
On Tuesday February 9, 2016 at 4:00 PM at the Legislative Office Building, in hearing room 2C, there will be an opportunity to speak at a public session for the proposed budget and its affects. This date and time is set for the Department of Emergency Service and Public Protection (DESPP) portion of the budget only. It’s time that we “rally the troops” as we did last year. Last year we started out with nothing in the Regional Fire School operating funds and ended up 70% restored, thanks to the support of Firefighters across the state who appeared at the public hearing. But, here we are at zero all over again.
I believe we need to respond in force in opposition to this proposal. These topics are important to us, we are being denied, we must make our needs known. This is our only option to collectively address the legislative branch with a show of force. After the public session it will be up to Ted Schroll and Leon Collins to represent us in the many meetings and deliberations that will be held. I have confidence that they will do their best, but we need to show them our support and the strength of the Fire Service in Connecticut.
I know this is last minute, the Fire Service deserves to be represented appropriately. If you are able to appear to show strength and support for firefighter training and benefits, appear in a Firefighter uniform or Firefighter attire. Speakers have been selected – we need to show their support.
Thank You in advance for your commitment to the Fire Service in Connecticut,
Sincerely,
Vaughan Dumas
President, CSFA
CSFA Online 2016
