Save the Date: Oct. 2nd, 2017, Benefit for the CT Fallen Firefighter Memorial

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Save the Date: Oct. 2nd, 2017, Benefit for the CT Fallen Firefighter Memorial

By admin on Thursday, June 22nd, 2017 | Comments Off

Benefit for the Connecticut Fallen Firefighter Memorial Please see the letter below from our president and learn how you can help to support our upcoming dinner at the Aqua Turf in Southington to benefit our Fallen Firefighter Memorial: WHAT: Dinner to benefit the Fallen Firefighter Memorial WHEN: October 2nd, 2017 – Event begins at […]

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 […]

Special CSFA Legislative Update from Leon Collins, May 17th, 2017

By admin on Wednesday, May 17th, 2017 | Comments Off

New Fire Service EMS Caucus in Connecticut General Assembly Representative Pat Boyd and Representative Brian Ohler have collaborated in a bipartisan effort to organize more support the Fire Service in the Connecticut legislature. Ohler and Boyd, are two legislators who are both also Volunteer Firefighters and are actively recruiting their peers to actively participate as […]

CSFA Legislative Update with House Bill Status Report – May 16th, 2017 from Leon Collins

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

Now that the revised Governor’s Budget was released today, everyone awaits the release of the budgets from the both the Republicans and the Democrats which are expected to be released sometime Tuesday, May 16th. Governor Malloy’s latest budget has reduced state contribution to the Regional Fire Schools to zero levels. This is the last thing […]

Hope you’ll join us Fire Service Day at the Capitol, Wednesday, March 29th

By admin on Monday, March 27th, 2017 | Comments Off

Fire Service Day Starts with Breakfast at the Officer’s Club at 8am Hope to see you at the Capitol this Wednesday for Fire Service Day. We begin the day with a breakfast at 8am at the Officer’s Club in the State Armory sponsored by Shipman’s Fire Equipment Co. Breakfast at the State Armory will be […]

CSFA Legislative Update with House Bill Status Report – March 7th, 2017 from Leon Collins

By admin on Tuesday, March 7th, 2017 | Comments Off

All, Most importantly this week, there is a Public Hearing at the LOB in front of legislators of the Finance, Review and Bonding Committee on Thursday March 9th, 2017 at 10:30am in Rm 2E for matters related to Governor’s Bills, specifically, S.B. 788 is on the agenda ( i.e., AN ACT AUTHORIZING AND ADJUSTING BONDS […]

CSFA Legislative Update with House Bill Status Report – February 14th, 2017 from Leon Collins

By admin on Tuesday, February 14th, 2017 | Comments Off

All, Most importantly, the Insurance and Real Estate Committee will hold a public hearing on Thursday, February 16, 2017 at 10:00 A.M. in Room 2D of the Legislative Office Building in Hartford. Proposed H.B. No. 5207 AN ACT IMPOSING A SURCHARGE ON CERTAIN PERSONAL RISK INSURANCE POLICIES TO FUND REGIONAL FIRE SCHOOLS’ OPERATING BUDGETS AND […]

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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