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

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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 […]

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 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 […]

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 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 […]

2016 Application for CSFA Membership for download with Membership Rules

By admin on Tuesday, August 16th, 2016 | Comments Off

Application and Rules for CSFA Membership and Benefits To download an application for membership to the Connecticut State Firefighters Association, simply click on the link below. We have also included on this page an excerpt of all CSFA rules pertaining to membership and benefits from the most recent revision of our CSFA By-Laws. Please […]

Gov. Malloy’s Bond Commission Approves $13.2 Million for New Torrington Fire School in Burrville

By admin on Wednesday, July 13th, 2016 | Comments Off

Project to Replace Outdated Regional Fire School in Burrville Can Begin Torrington Fire School Project to Begin Soon in Burrville Members of the Connecticut State Firefighters Association thanked Governor Malloy in Hartford for the bond allocation approval Tuesday morning. Pictured above from left to right: Chief James Koser, Litchfield Fire Department and CSFA County Vice-President; […]

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