Posts Tagged ‘firefighter hazards’


CT Firefighter Convention Weekend 2015 a Big Success

CSFA Thanks Beacon Falls for Hosting a great Firefighter Convention Weekend! The Connecticut State Firefighters Association would like to thank Beacon Falls and everyone in the Upper Naugatuck River Valley who worked so hard to make our 132nd Annual Convention such a wonderful success. Hundreds joined together as families and friends of the Fire Service […]

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CSFA Legislative Update – May 19, 2015 from Ted Schroll, Jr.

An Update for CT Firefighters from the CSFA Lobbyist at the State Capitol: All, As the end nears, there is more activity.  I have pared down the listing this week to remove all of the bills that have died.  We continue to work on passage of H.B. #5871 the Cancer bill & H.B. #6776 the Just Cause bill.  […]

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Spread the word: Important News for CT Firefighters from the CSFA lobbyist at the State Capitol

A Special Note from Ted Schroll, Jr., May 12, 2015: I have been asked by the UPFFA to make contact with as many of our members as possible requesting some assistance.  The subject bill is the bill that would provide for workers’ comp coverage for firefighters who contract certain cancers.  They would be considered job-related.  […]

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CSFA Legislative Update – May 12, 2015 from Ted Schroll, Jr.

  CT House Bill Status Report from our lobbyist Ted Scroll, Jr. (last updated May 9th, 2015):   (click the link below to see the entire report): CSFA 2015 House Bill Status Report CSFA Online 2015  

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CSFA Firefighters to hold 132nd Convention in Upper Naugatuck River Valley, Sept. 18-20

Beacon Falls to host 2015 Convention, Events in Oxford and Seymour CSFA welcomes all family and friends of the Fire Service to join the family fun at our 132nd annual Convention weekend and parade. This year the Connecticut State Firefighters Association proudly joins the Beacon Falls Fire Department as it celebrates 115 years of service […]

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CSFA Legislative Update – April 28, 2015 from Ted Schroll, Jr.

Here’s the latest CT House Bill Status Report from Ted Scroll, Jr:      (click the link below to see the entire report): CSFA 2015 House Bill Status Report CSFA Online 2015  

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CT State Firefighters Assoc. Hall of Fame Dinner next week, Wednesday, April 8, 2015

CT Firefighters prep for CSFA Hall of Fame Dinner 2015 Once again, tradition prevails and firefighters statewide are working together to organize and present the Connecticut State Firefighters Association Seventh Annual Hall of Fame Dinner.  So much has been going on behind the scenes as the event date draws near: Wednesday April 8th, 2015. CSFA […]

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CSFA Legislative Update – February 16, 2015 from Ted Schroll, Jr.

All, Just a quick rundown since I sent info on last Wed.  Public hearings coming up this week include; Tues. 2/17  Public Safety H.B. #6776 (Just Cause for Dismissal of Fire Chiefs), S.B. #475, #631, & S.B. 902 (PTSD W/C coverage for police officers & firefighters). Tues. 2/17 Labor H.B. #5871 (Cancer W/C coverage for firefighters). Thurs. 2/19 […]

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CSFA announces the 2014 Annual Convention & Parade in Litchfield, CT – Friday, Sept. 19 – through Sunday, Sept. 21

  The 2014 CSFA Convention and Parade – Friday Sept. 19 through Sunday Sept. 21   CSFA welcomes all family and friends of the Fire Service to join the family fun at our 131st annual Convention weekend and parade. This year the Connecticut State Firefighters Association proudly joins the Litchfield Fire Department as it celebrates […]

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CSFA Legislative Update – May 14, 2014 from Ted Schroll, Jr.

All, The 2014 regular session of the CT General Assembly came to an end at midnight on Wednesday 5/7/2014.  As you will notice by the number of bills passed on 5/7, there was a flurry of last minute activity.  I am sending along the listing of tracked bills as of Thursday A.M., the “day after”. As I […]

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