Join Us for the 134th Connecticut State Firefighters Association Convention in Taftville, Sept. 15th-17th

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Join Us for the 134th Connecticut State Firefighters Association Convention in Taftville, Sept. 15th-17th

By admin on Friday, August 4th, 2017 | Comments Off

Taftville Fire Department Celebrates 100 Years of Fire Service, Sept.15-17th We hope to see you at our 134th Annual Connecticut State Firefighters Association Convention this year! We are proud to celebrate our annual convention in conjunction with the celebration of 100 years of Fire Service by the Taftville Fire Department. Taftville Hosts CSFA 2017 Convention […]

CSFA Legislative Update from Leon Collins, July 11, 2017

By admin on Tuesday, July 11th, 2017 | Comments Off

All, I have included below links to the most recent revised budget proposals from the House GOP just released today. House GOP 4th Revised Budget In short, the Regional Fire School operating budgets continue to be included in the proposal at the levels previously proposed by the House GOP representatives. http://www.cthousegop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Round.4.Budget..HRO_.pdf http://www.cthousegop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Round.4.Revenue.HRO_.pdf http://www.cthousegop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Muni.Aid_.HRO_.6.26.pdf http://www.cthousegop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Round.4.Adjustments.HRO_.pdf […]

CSFA Legislative Update from Leon Collins, June 6th, 2017

By admin on Tuesday, June 6th, 2017 | Comments Off

No Budget Passed It appears that the Connecticut General Assembly will not be able to agree on a budget before the close of the legislative session at midnight on Thursday, June 8th. New Fire EMS Caucus However, the best news is that two legislators, Representatives Boyd and Ohler, have re-organized a Fire EMS Caucus in […]

CSFA Legislative Update: Revised Republican and Democrat Budgets

By admin on Tuesday, May 16th, 2017 | Comments Off

Revised Republican Budget Proposal Here is the House Republican revised budget in three documents( House Republican Budget, House Republican Concessions and House Republican Revenue); see page 14 of “House Republican Budget.” Reductions appear in red ink. The other documents contain recommended concessions and revenue proposals. Some of the reductions to highlight: 1. $2.3 million by […]

CSFA Legislative Update with House Bill Status Report – March 23rd, 2017 from Leon Collins

By admin on Thursday, March 23rd, 2017 | Comments Off

All, HB 5207 (AN ACT IMPOSING A SURCHARGE ON CERTAIN PERSONAL RISK INSURANCE POLICIES TO FUND REGIONAL FIRE SCHOOLS’ OPERATING BUDGETS AND CERTAIN FIREFIGHTER TRAINING COSTS) had a public hearing but has stalled in the Insurance and Real Estate Committee. The best news is that we still have a commitment from Sen. Tim Larson to […]

Want to bring in new volunteers to your Fire Department? Come learn how this weekend in Branford!

By admin on Monday, March 20th, 2017 | Comments Off

Learn How to Bring in More Volunteers to your Fire Department The Connecticut Fire Chiefs Association is working with Volunteer Workforce Solutions again to help train and inform local Fire Departments across the state to take advantage of the training and financial opportunities made available by Phase III of the FEMA SAFER program. The program […]

CSFA Legislative Update with House Bill Status Report – February 3rd, 2017 from Leon Collins

By admin on Friday, February 3rd, 2017 | Comments Off

The Annual Meeting of the Regional Fire Schools for the General Assembly will be held at the Legislative Office Building in Hartford on Monday, February 6th, 2017 at 1pm in room 1B. See the agenda below: Annual Meeting Regional Fire Schools February 6, 2017 1pm – 3pm Room 1B Welcoming remarks by Rep. Orange […]

CSFA Legislative Update with House Bill Status – January 18th, 2017 from Leon Collins

By admin on Wednesday, January 18th, 2017 | Comments Off

Everyone, The 2017 Connecticut Legislative Session began on January 4th and we are tracking bills and monitoring daily activities in the state House and Senate. Already, there are a number of bills from various Representatives and Senators that could either directly or indirectly affect the Fire Service. We have listed below a table containing our […]

FAQs about the New Wage Replacement Benefits Law for CT Firefighters with Cancer

By admin on Monday, September 19th, 2016 | Comments Off

Frequently Asked Questions The Basics of Wage Replacement Benefits for Connecticut Firefighters with Cancer When Connecticut legislators passed House Bill 5262 during the 2016 session, it became Public Act No. 16-10. This new law provides new benefits for all Connecticut Firefighters who contract cancer. Every Connecticut Firefighter should immediately take note of some key […]

It’s not too late to participate! Help CSFA Convention 2016… We Need Fire Trucks!!!

By admin on Saturday, September 10th, 2016 | Comments Off

Bring Your Fire Truck to Help the Connecticut State Firefighters Convention Sept 16-18 It’s not too late to be part of tradition and celebration at the CSFA Convention in New London County this year. Just because there won’t be a parade at this year’s convention weekend does not mean that your Fire Department Apparatus can’t […]

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