Posts Tagged ‘Fire Station’


CSFA Legislative Update – April 6, 2014 from Ted Schroll, Jr. with House Bill Status Report

All, As of this past Friday all committees are closed to any new legislation.  If bills have not had any committee action by this time, they are considered DEAD for this session.  I have noted these items on this week’s listing in case there are any questions.  I will be removing them from the list […]

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CSFA Legislative Update – March 11, 2014 from Ted Schroll, Jr. with House Bill Status Report

  All, The 2014 legislative session continues.  New bills published this week include H.B. #5503, #5507, #5531, #5533, #5537, S.B. #386, #416, #426, #427, & #430. Three more new bills are to be published tomorrow (Monday) morning, H.B. #5541, #5542, & S.B. #439. Public Hearings next week: 3/10     Judiciary           S. B. #386 3/11     Public Safety    H. […]

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CSFA Legislative Update – March 4, 2014 from Ted Schroll, Jr. with House Bill Status Report

    All, Not much to add from last week.  I have added 3 bills to the list; H.B. #5288, H.B. #5388, & S.B. #289.  H.B. #5288 came across our radar this past week when a legislator asked me to source out fire departments that may have corrosion problems with apparatus as a result of chemical road treatments […]

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CSFA announces Hall of Fame Dinner next month, Wednesday April 9th, 2014

Save the date, get tickets for the CSFA Hall of Fame Dinner 2014 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 […]

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CSFA sadly reports the passing of Rep. Elaine O’Brien (D), a supporter of the Connecticut Fire Service

Connecticut State Representative Elaine O’Brien (D) 61st House District (East Granby, Suffield, Windsor) loses battle with brain cancer   It is with great sorrow that CSFA shares the news of the recent death of State Representative Elaine O’Brien, a resident of Suffield and longtime public servant. As Vice-Chairman of the Connecticut’s legislative Appropriations Committee, and […]

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CSFA and South Windsor Fire Departement prep for 2013 Convention weekend, September 20-22

The 2013 CSFA Annual Convention and Parade – Friday Sept. 20 through Saturday Sept. 22 CSFA welcomes all family and friends of the Fire Service to join the family fun at our annual Convention weekend and parade. This year we join the South Windsor Volunteer Fire Department as it celebrates 75 years of service to […]

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CSFA Legislative Update – May 1, 2013 from Ted Schroll, Jr with House Bill Status Report

All, The General Assembly met in session on Wed 4/24.  They moved many bills from both the House & Senate out to committees.  This is somewhat typical of bill movement after the budget documents are finalized.  With no meetings on Thurs. or Fri., there is little to report.  I would anticipate several committee meetings on Mon. […]

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CSFA Legislative Update – April 23, 2013 from Ted Schroll, Jr with House Bill Status Report

All, I want to thank all of those who sent me emails relating to H.B. #6454, the Work Zone Bill.  I submitted the information and I feel that it was a deciding factor to getting the bill back out of committee on Friday.  There was several questions as to the need, but the ranking member […]

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Thanks to all, CSFA Hall of Fame Dinner 2013 another success!

The Connecticut State Firefighters Association would like to thank everyone who helped to make our CSFA Hall of Fame Dinner another event to remember. Hundreds attended the fabulous banquet we hosted at the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville to contribute to our annual celebration. We are presently collecting pictures of CSFA Firefighters with their families […]

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CSFA Legislative Update – March 29, 2013 from Ted Schroll, Jr. with House Bill Status Report

All, The session moves forward.  This week marks the approximate mid way point.  Some of the committees that we deal with have reached their JF (Joint Favorable) deadlines.  This means that no more new bills will be coming out of these committees.  The Labor and General Law committees had their JF deadlines on Tuesday of last week […]

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