CSFA Connecticut 2012 CT House Bill Status Report – Check for Weekly Updates if Legislature is in Session
The Latest CT Legislative News for CSFA:
Please check the following link for Legislative updates and related news for The Connecticut State Firefighters Association:
CSFA 2012 CT House Bill Status Report
The above link is the latest news for CSFA members from the State Capitol in Hartford – from our lobbyist Ted Schroll, Jr.
Connecticut General Assembly 2012 Legislative End of Session Notes
July 1, 2012
- House Bill #6001 was the bill that was initiated in the House. In this lengthy bill there was 2 issues that will have some effect on the fire service. Section #241 of the bill made only minor changes to the E-911 Advisory Committee’s annual reporting procedure. Sections #251-#263 includes many changes to the Underground Storage Tank Petroleum Clean-up program. The changes take up several pages and appear to be extensive. I would suggest that you research this language if this program affects your duties.
- Senate Bill #501 was the bill that was initiated in the Senate. There was only one item in this bill that affects the fire service. As part of the property conveyance portion of the bill, the Dept. of Corrections would convey approximately 10 acres of land to the Shaker Pines Fire District #5. The language states that the land is to be used “for firefighting educational and training purposes.” If the parcel of land is not used for that purpose the land parcel shall revert back to the State.
April 30, 2012
April 23, 2012
April 16, 2012
H.B. #5236 was JF’d from Public Safety to the calendar.
April 9, 2012
There is very little to report this week. Because of the way the legislative process works, almost all of the bills that we follow are either in committee waiting to move to the calendar, or are already on the calendar. Two bills worthy of note were passed out of the Finance committee this week. S.B. #25 is the bonding bill that includes $28.2 Million for the Regional Fire Training Schools capital improvement project. The full amount was approved without any opposition. The other bill helps the state, but also benefits the public safety family. S.B. #354 would require a 50 cent fee on each purchase of a prepaid wireless service from a retailer. That fee would be placed within the E-911 fund to supplement the E-911 surcharge.
I have also updated the substitute language for H.B. #5514. Previous language required AED’s in health clubs. The new language from the Public Health committee deletes the requirement in health clubs, but requires AED’s in athletic departments of institutions of higher education.
The General Assembly met in session on Wednesday 3/4, and the result was that H.B. #5094 moved from the Transportation committee to the House calendar, and H.B. #5236 moved from the House calendar to the Public Safety committee.
I am available if there are any questions.
April 2, 2012
The past week started out rather uneventful. Both the House & Senate met in session on Wednesday. During that session H.B. #5094 was moved to the Transportation Committee and H.B. #5247 was moved to the Appropriations Committee. At an Appropriations Committee meeting on Thursday, the committee put forth their answer to the Governor’s budget bill. In their version they restored the 5% cut to the operating budgets for the Regional Fire Training Schools. The Fire School budgets, the CSFA disability account, and the county & state fire radio accounts were maintained at the FY 2012 levels.
The news of the week is in regard to H.B. #5526. I attended a Public Health committee meeting on Monday in which the subject bill was to be favorably moved (JF’d) from the committee. At the last minute the committee put a HOLD on the bill because they said they were waiting for substitute language. They stated that they would be acting on the bill on Thursday. I reached out to a very reliable source for further information. The source came back to me with the substitute language. It would greatly change the content of Section 1 of the bill. The language changed the make-up of the Office of Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board (OEMS A/B) from a 39 member board to a 12 member board. It eliminated the appointees from the CT State Firefighters Association (CSFA) and the Commission on Fire Prevention & Control (CFPC) from membership on the board. It retained the appointee from the CT Fire Chiefs Association (CFCA). Thus I began an attempt to restore the fire service positions before the Public Health Committee meeting on Thursday (3/29). Unfortunately I was unable to accomplish that in the timeframe available. However I was able to bring this deletion of both fire service organizations to the attention of several Public Health committee members, and they expressed their concern, on the record, to the committee leadership. We will be working diligently in the next few weeks to change the language back to include more representation from the fire service.
It would appear that someone “out there” is attempting to limit the voice of the fire service participating in the EMS service. Most of you know that the fire service is performing approximately 70% of the EMS “street work”. We deserve to have a place at the table whenever our activities are being discussed. We don’t deserve to be put in second place. Your assistance is going to be needed to contact your legislators asking them to either change Section 1 of H.B. #5526 to include the CSFA or vote “NO” for the entire bill.
CSFA Online 2012
CSFA takes a look at Firefighter Health: Asbestos, another silent killer
While Firefighters have one of the most heroic and dangerous careers, you might mistakenly think their only concern would be fire.
There are also environmental hazards that affect Firefighters including asbestos exposure. Asbestos materials that are burned can cause fibers to be easily released into the air to be inhaled by Firefighters and other emergency personnel; this inevitably could cause mesothelioma cancer.
Unfortunately, repeated asbestos exposure can lead to this deadly disease which has no cure. To learn more about mesothelioma and the dangers of asbestos visit www.mesotheliomasymptoms.com
The Connecticut State Firefighters Association (CSFA)
CT Firefighter Dies Fighting Fire – Redding, CT 4/15/12
Funeral Announcement and Obituary for First Lt. George Marshall Sanford:
http://bethel.patch.com/articles/tribute-announced-for-fire-co-first-lt-marshall-sanford
Additional Information for CT Line of Duty Death Funeral Service:
Wake-Thursday, April 19, 2012 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Bethel Funeral Home 215 Greenwood Avenue in Bethel, CT
Graveside Service-Friday, April 20, 2012 11 a.m. Redding Ridge Cemetery, Black Rock Turnpike (Route 58) in Redding Ridge, CT
Fallen CT Firefighter’s Mother Drove Trucks for FD During WWII:
Statement from CT Governor Dan Malloy on Death of First Lt. George Marshall Sanford:
http://www.governor.ct.gov/malloy/cwp/view.asp?a=4010&Q=502528
Line of Duty Death of a CT Firefighter and CSFA Member
Chief Ron Van Oostendorp of the Redding Fire & EMS Company No. 1 regrets to announce the line of duty death of longtime fire company First Lieutenant George Marshall Sanford, age 67. First Lieutenant Sanford has been a member of the Redding Fire & EMS Company No. 1 for over 50 years. He was a former Chief of the department, a life member, and was currently serving as the First Lieutenant of Engine No. 1.First Lieutenant Sanford succumbed to unknown medical causes on Sunday, April 15, 2012, at approximately 1831 hours while responding to a fire call in town.
Our condolences and prayers go out to First Lieutenant Sanford’s family in their hour of sorrow. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be forwarded.
CSFA Online 2012
CSFA News – Hall of Fame Dinner 2012 A Success for The Connecticut State Firefighters Association
CSFA Holds Fifth Annual Hall of Fame Dinner
CSFA Hall of Fame Dinner 2012 Honor Guard
A crowd of more than 500 gathered at the Aqua Turf in Plantsville for the 5th Annual Hall of Fame Dinner celebration for the Connecticut State Firefighters Association. The ceremony included appearances by Connecticut Governor Dan Malloy and U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal and comments from the newest members of the Connecticut State Firefighters Association Hall of Fame.
To view a slideshow of more pictures, please click the following link:
Connecticut State Firefighter Association (CSFA) 2012 Hall of Fame Dinner Picture Slideshow
CT Governor Dan Malloy and U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal Attend Hall of Fame Dinner
Gov. Malloy with Bill Coffey, Sen. R. Blumenthal and CSFA Pres. Hilbert & V-P. Guthrie
Gov. Malloy with Donald Lewis
The CSFA Hall of Fame Dinner
Class of 2012
CSFA Hall of Fame 2012
Cliff Brammer, Thoamaston
Walter Brocar, New Haven (Deceased)
O’Neill S. Burrows, Watertown
Robert J. Chatfield, Prospect
William Coffey, Danbury
Donald Lewis, West Haven
John Moehring, Stamford
Thomas Murphy, Southington
Gerald Schaffer, Eagleville, Mansfield
William Schietinger, Bridgeport
George Thompson, Eagleville, Mansfield
Clifford Brammer - Class of 2012
O'Neil S. Burrows - Class of 2012
Robert Chatfield - Class of 2012
CSFA Honors the Best of the Bravest – April 11, 2012
William Coffey - Class of 2012
George Thompson, Jr. - Class of 2012
Thomas Murphy - Class of 2012
Gov. Malloy congratulates William Schietinger
John Moehring - Class of 2012
Family accepts for Walter Brocar - Class of 2012
CSFA Appreciates Your Support
The Connecticut State Firefighters Association (CSFA) proudly thanks everyone who helped to make our Fifth Annual Hall of Dinner a success. CSFA would like to express gratitude for past support from our sponsors and friends of the Fire Service across Connecticut.
We hope to see all of you at our upcoming CSFA Parade and Convention in North Haven later this year. Check this website for updates regularly.
Learn More about the Connecticut State Firefighters Association (CSFA)
For more information on membership in the Connecticut State Firefighters Association, please visit the “About CSFA” page.
For more general information about The Connecticut State Firefighters Association, please visit the CSFA homepage.
To give a donation to the Connecticut State Firefighters Association, please visit the “Support CSFA” page.
CSFA Online 2012
An Appeal for Post-Irene Assistance from Neighboring Firefighters in NY
A Way CSFA Can Help Fellow Firefighters in New York State – Spread the Word!
CSFA - Schoharie Fire Department
The Schoharie Fire Department has asked the Connecticut State Firefighters Association (CSFA) to spread the word across Connecticut about their nationwide drive. These Firefighters lost their station and equipment valued in the millions as a result of Hurricane/Tropical Storm Irene last year. There is a nationwide drive to help the Schoharie Fire Department rebuild and recover.
CSFA - Schoharie Fire Departement
Download their letter for details:
Schoharie Fire Department Post-Irene Appeal Letter – Spring 2012
CSFA - Schoharie Fire Department
CSFA Online 2012
Upcoming CSFA 2012 Events – Save the dates!
CSFA General Meeting – May 17th, 2012
Wethersfield Fire Department, Company #3, Kelleher Court, Wethersfield
CSFA General Meeting – August 16th, 2012
Wethersfield Fire Department, Company #3, Kelleher Court, Wethersfield
CSFA Annual Meeting & Elections at the State Convention North Haven
Saturday-Sunday September 15-16th, 2012
(More information and links for our annual convention and parade coming soon.)
Also, a rough draft of the 2012 CSFA State Convention Guidebook is now available online!
CSFA 2012 State Convention Guidebook
For more info click the following link: The North Haven Fire Department hosts the 2012 CSFA Parade and Convention
Stay tuned!
CSFA Online 2012
2012 CSFA Annual Hall of Fame Dinner
Welcome to Our Fourth Annual Hall of Fame Dinner and Celebration
CSFA Hall of Fame Dinner
The Connecticut State Firefighters Association is holding their Fourth Annual Hall of Fame Dinner to celebrate the dedication and achievement of its members past, present and future. Join Connecticut’s Bravest 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: Wednesday, April 11, 2012
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, 2012
The Class of 2012 Inductees
- Cliff Brammer, Thoamaston
- Walter Brocar, New Haven (Deceased)
- O’Neill S. Burrows, Watertown
- Robert J. Chatfield, Prospect
- William Coffey, Danbury
- Donald Lewis, West Haven
- John Moehring, Stamford
- Thomas Murphy, Southington
- Gerald Schaffer, Eagleville, Mansfield
- William Schietinger, Bridgeport
- George Thompson, Eagleville, Mansfield
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
All ads for publication in the 2012 Connecticut State Firefighters program must be received by March 25, 2012 – 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 2012
Welcome to CSFA!
The Connecticut State Firefighters Association, Inc. (CSFA)
Welcome to the Official Website for the Connecticut State Firefighters Association, or CSFA.
(First, please bookmark this website now for easy access to CSFA in the future.)
This is the place to learn everything about CSFA, our mission, our goals and our proud membership of brave Firefighters that spans the state of Connecticut.
We hope that some day soon Connecticut State Firefighters Association membership will include every fire company in the state, volunteer and career, because of the great benefits our members receive. We also hope that the public will learn more of our efforts to help educate communities and Connecticut’s Firefighters on issues related to safety from fire.
Who are the members of CSFA?
The Connecticut State Firefighters Association is a non-profit organization that has more than 26,000 members (22,000 Volunteer Firefighters, 4400 Career Firefighters) and we hope to soon be able to say that every Firefighter in our state is part of our organization.
Coming soon to this website will be a complete list of Fire Departments and Fire Companies that are members of CSFA.
Please make sure that your Fire Department or Fire Company is up-to-date with CSFA membership dues to ensure the best benefits coverage for yourself and family.
Our Officers
- Glenn Clark (Thomaston), President
- Timothy S. Wall (North Farms), 1st Vice-President
- Karin Halstead (Sandy Hook), 2nd Vice-President
- Gerald V. Schaffer (Mansfield Center), Secretary
- William Coffey (Danbury), Treasurer
What is CSFA?
The Connecticut State Firefighters Association (CSFA) is the focal organization for Connecticut’s Fire Service Members in matters relating to Federal and State legislative initiatives, Firefighter Death and Disability Benefit Claims and the exchange of pertinent information. CSFA coordinates with the various Fire Service organizations at the national, state and regional levels.
Why join CSFA?
Over the past five years, the Connecticut State Firefighters Association has paid out almost $1 million in benefits to members and their families. The officers of CFSA, its current members, their families, and many other “friends of the bravest” all know the many benefits of membership in our organization.
To learn more about these benefits and membership, please visit our “CFSA Member Resources” page.
Online Membership Services
We hope this website will become your source for all your CFSA information needs. Both old and new members of the Connecticut State Firefighters Association should review this site regularly for updates regarding events and benefits that membership in our organization provides. There will soon be forms available for downloading, as well as current information for seminars, training, and fundraising.
For more information, please visit our “CFSA Member Resources” page and stay informed!
Support Us
There are countless ways to support Firefighters across Connecticut, but one of the best ways to support your local firefighter is to make a donation to the Connecticut State Firefighters Association (CFSA). Thousands of supporters have kept us going for more than 125 years. Help us to be part of the future as well, visit our “Support CSFA” page.
Keep in Touch with CFSA
For contact information and email links to our officers and committees, please visit our “Contact CSFA” page.
Thanks for visiting!
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