Posts Tagged ‘CT firefighter news’


CSFA Legislative Update – February 26, 2013 from Ted Schroll, Jr. with House Bill Status Report

All, The public hearing process continues.  There are a few bills that are of interest to us this next week. On Tuesday 2/26: H.B. #6434 – This is the bill that would add any and all volunteer fire departments and volunteer ambulance companies to the definition of “employer” under OSHA.  This could be labeled the […]

Read More...

CSFA Announces 2013 Hall of Fame Dinner, Thursday April 11

CSFA Hall of Fame Dinner 2013 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 […]

Read More...

CSFA Legislative Update February 20, 2013 from Ted Schroll, Jr. with House Bill Status Report

All, Legislative activity is starting to ramp up in the past week.  As the committees start to process proposals, more bills are being published.  Gov. Malloy presented his budget message on 2/6 which also generated more activity.  Public hearings are being scheduled.  There will be a public hearing in the Public Safety committee this coming Thursday 2/21.  I […]

Read More...

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 […]

Read More...

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 […]

Read More...

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 […]

Read More...

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

Read More...

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 […]

Read More...

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. […]

Read More...

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 […]

Read More...