CSFA Health News Link for Firefighters at Asbestos.com
Asbestos and Firefighters
One of our online goals at CSFA is to share useful information with members of the Fire Service.
To get the latest health information for Firefighters about issues related to asbestos and mesothelioma, visit this link from Asbestos.com. The site provides links to asbestos news, as well as links to asbestos exposure, asbestos products and much more.
The site also has asbestos information specific to Connecticut and the other 49 states in the U.S.
Mesothelioma News and Information
Asbestos.com also has information about mesothelioma, mesothelioma treatment, resources for patient and families and other related topics.
Please share these links with anyone you know who needs it or wants to learn more about health issues related to asbestos and Firefighters.
Thanks!
CSFA Online 2013
CSFA Legislative Update – February 26, 2013 from Ted Schroll, Jr. with House Bill Status Report
CSFA Announces 2013 Hall of Fame Dinner, Thursday April 11
CSFA Hall of Fame Dinner 2013
CSFA Hall of Fame Dinner
The Connecticut State Firefighters Association proudly announces its Fifth Annual Hall of Fame Dinner to celebrate the dedication and achievement of its members past, present and future. Join us as we come together with our and families and friends from across the state.
Show Your Support for Connecticut’s Firefighters
We are currently accepting adds for our ad book/program to help defray the cost of the event. Our publication will be distributed at the event and throughout Connecticut’s “firefighting community”. An advertisement in our 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ ad book/program is the perfect opportunity to congratulate the recipients or promote your own products, services or organization.
When: Thursday, April 11, 2013
6-7pm Open Bar
7pm- until Dinner and Festivities
Cost $35.00 per person
Where:
The Aqua Turf Club, 556 Mulberry Street, Plantsville, CT
For Tickets:
CSFA Office (860) 423-5799 William Coffey
(203) 746-1424 Bob Guthrie (203) 934-7565
Program Book Price List
Center Page $175.00
Rear Cover $125.00
Inside F/Cover $125.00
Inside R/Cover $125.00
Full Page $100.00
Half Page $75.00
Business Card $25.00
ALL TICKETS MUST BE PAID FOR BY APRIL 1, 2013
The Class of 2013 Inductees
- Lewis R. Clark, Morris
- Charles H. Davin, Monroe (Deceased)
- Clyde Finger, Bethel
- Michael Grant, New Haven
- Robert J. Guthrie, West Haven
- Alan R. Hawkins, Storrs/Mansfield
- Father Edward Hyland, Wolcott
- Charles McInerney, Westfield/Middletown
- Paul M. Metsack, Ashford (Deceased)
- Scott Potter, Thomaston
- John Reardon, New Haven (Deceased)
- Ronald J. Samul, New London
- James G. Wino, Waterford
Please make your check payable to CSFA and include your artwork/advertisement.
Forward ads to:
William Coffey
45 Beaver Brook Road
Danbury, CT 06810
Deadline for Ad Publication
Please note that all ads for publication in the 2013 Connecticut State Firefighters program must be received by March 25, 2013 – thank you for supporting your local Firefighters!
CSFA Hall of Fame Award Details and Requirements
Purpose: To recognize a present or former member(s) of an organized Fire Department who has served both his or her department and state association(s) above and beyond normal expectations over an extended period of time. They shall have demonstrated leadership and have shown themselves to be a motivating force for the betterment of the Fire Service throughout Connecticut and the United States. These persons shall have contributed in a positive way to the enrichment of the Fire Service organizations they represented. Recipients’ names will be placed in alocation of prominence as a remembrance of their efforts which have benefited and improved the Fire Service of the state.
Eligibility: Any Firefighter who has served in a Fire Department and who has contributed to the betterment of the Fire Service on a local state or national level.
Nomination: Only one nomination shall be submitted annually and must be a recognized member of a fire department or a recognized fire service organization in the state of Connecticut the nomination shall include positions, deeds, accomplishments and awards of distinction. Review of nominations will be made by the CSFA awards committee. Awards as a result of brave actions will be given under a separate format administered by CSFA.
Applications: To be completed on CSFA application forms and received by the CSFA Awards Committee no later than July 1st. Persons nominated by a Fire Department shall be on CSFA applications and signed or countersigned by the active Chief of Department as well as the submitter. Those nominated by a state association shall be signed by the current president. All applications will be kept on file and reviewed in subsequent years.
Awards: To be made annually at the Hall of Fame awards dinner. A pin and plaque of accomplishment will be awarded to each recipient or their family in case of posthumous award. The number of awards to be presented each year will be recommended by the Hall of Fame Committee to the Executive Committee of CSFA at the February meeting.
CSFA Online 2013
CSFA Legislative Update February 20, 2013 from Ted Schroll, Jr. with House Bill Status Report
All,Public Safety and Security Committee
PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA
Thursday, February 21, 2013
10:00 AM in Room 1E of the LOB
I. BILLS FOR REVIEW
1. Proposed S.B. No. 708 AN ACT CONCERNING FIRE RETARDANT PAINTS. (PS)
2. Proposed S.B. No. 709 AN ACT CONCERNING THE SILVER ALERT SYSTEM AND MAINTAINING THE PRIVACY OF A MISSING PERSON’S MEDICAL INFORMATION. (PS)
3. S.B. No. 825 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING PROFESSIONAL BONDSMEN, SURETY BAIL BOND AGENTS AND BAIL ENFORCEMENT AGENTS. (PS)
4. S.B. No. 834 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS COUNCIL. (PS)
5. S.B. No. 856 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. (PS)
6. Proposed H.B. No. 6014 AN ACT CONCERNING THE SAFE USE OF ELECTRONIC DEFENSE WEAPONS. (PS)
7. Proposed H.B. No. 6160 AN ACT REQUIRING WORKING SMOKE AND CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS IN ALL RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS AND PRIVATE DWELLINGS AT THE TIME TITLE IS TRANSFERRED. (PS)
8. H.B. No. 6336 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE TIMING OF TESTS FOR BLOOD ALCOHOL LEVELS IN OPERATING UNDER THE INFLUENCE CASES. (PS)
9. H.B. No. 6373 AN ACT CONCERNING THE POLICING OF INDIAN TRIBAL LAND. (PS)
10. H.B. No. 6374 AN ACT CONCERNING COORDINATED LONG-TERM DISASTER RELIEF AND RECOVERY. (PS)
11. H.B. No. 6375 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING UNIFORM CRIME REPORTS. (PS)
12. H.B. No. 6376 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING CHILD PORNOGRAPHY. (PS)
Find CSFA Legislative Updates for 2013 faster!
New Category on our website for “CSFA 2013 Legislative Updates”
A quick heads up:
To quickly find the latest Connecticut legislative news from our lobbyist in Hartford, just click on the new “CSFA 2013 Legislative Updates” category on the right side of our webpage, or click on the “CSFA News” category.
These posts and categories will be updated on csfa.org regularly throughout the 2013 legislative session with information from the Connecticut State Firefighters Association’s representative Ted Schroll, Jr.
CSFA Online 2013
CSFA announces Firefighters Convention Weekend for 2013 – South Windsor, September 20-22, 2013
Annual Meeting, Elections & Parade – Save the Dates!!!
Please make plans to join CSFA for the celebration of the upcoming 130th State Firefighter Convention to be hosted this year by the South Windsor Volunteer Fire Department.
This year’s event also marks the 75th Anniversary of the South Windsor Fire Department. The convention committees from both CSFA and South Windsor are working hard to make this a very special weekend for Fire Service in Connecticut.
CSFA welcomes all Firefighters, families, friends and communities across the state to participate in the festivities and fun!
Please click on the following link for more details and information for the 2013 Connecticut State Firefighter Convention in South Windsor, CT Friday, September 20th through Sunday, September 22nd, 2013.
Thanks and we look forward to seeing you at the celebration!
CSFA Online 2013
CSFA Chaplain Emeritus Inducted into Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame
The Connecticut State Firefighters Association congratulates Father Thomas Berberich who has been awarded an induction into the Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame.
Fr. Berberich has served CSFA for more than 40 years and our organization is proud to forward the following information originally printed in the Hartford Courant:
Twelve Named to CT Veterans Hall of Fame
Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman and Dept. of Veterans Affairs Commissioner Linda Schwartz have announced the 12 members of the Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame Class of 2012. The group was honored at an induction ceremony on Nov. 28 at 4:30 p.m. at the Legislative Office building atrium.
They are:
–Kent resident Rev. Thomas E. Berberich, U.S. Army
– Preston resident Manuel M. Cardoza Jr, U.S. Army
-Gales Ferry resident Paul F. Dillon, U.S. Navy
-Bristol/East Berlin resident Peter Galgano Jr., U.S. Marine Corps
-Meriden resident William G. Godburn, U.S. Army
-Farmington resident Norman Hanenbaum, U.S. Marine Corps
=Milford resident Alan Jepson, U.S. Navy
-North Haven resident Charles R. Morrissey Sr., U.S. Army
-Quaker Hill resident Herbert T. Schacht, U.S. Army
-East Hartford/Glastonbury resident Thomas P. Sheridan (deceased) U.S. Army
-South Windsor resident James H. Throwe, U.S. Army
-Stamford resident Carmine Vaccaro, U. S. Navy
CSFA State Convention Weekend – Annual Meeting, Elections & Parade in North Haven, September 14-16, 2012
Welcome to CSFA Convention 2012, North Haven, CT
The Connecticut State Firefighters Association (CSFA) invites all Firefighters, families and friends to attend the annual state convention to be held North Haven this year.
Click the following link for more information on the upcoming 2012 CSFA Convention to be held in North Haven Friday, September 14th through Sunday September 16th.
Click the following link to download or view the CSFA 2012 State Convention Guidebook
Thanks and we look forward to seeing you!
CSFA Online 2012
CSFA 2013 Hall of Fame Award Description & Application is now available for download online!
CSFA Hall of Fame Award Description and Application
Please click on the following link to download the application for Hall of Fame Award Nominees:
CSFA Hall of Fame Award Description & Application
CSFA Online 2012
CSFA and Connecticut DEEP Invite All to Attend the Annual Firefighter Memorial Service Sun. Sept. 30th, 2012, 12:30pm, Windsor Locks
Event: The Connecticut State Firefighters Association Memorial Foundation is pleased to extend to you an invitation to attend the 10th Annual Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service.
When: Sunday, September 30, 2012
Where: Connecticut Fire Academy, 34 Perimeter Road in Windsor Locks beginning at 12:30 P.M
Two Line of Duty Deaths will be memorialized at this year’s ceremony:
Firefighter George Marshall Sanford – Redding Fire & EMS Co. #1 – 4/15/12
Firefighter Patrick J. Brennan – Norwich F.D. – 10/13/30
CSFA Online 2012
