Resources & Helpful Information
Message from Deputy State Fire Administrator Luci Labriola-Cuffe on the NYS Stipend Program
I am very pleased to announce the NYS Stipend Regulation is now final and the program information is now live on our website. OFPC is now accepting applications for the
Updated Guidance for Becoming or Consolidating a Fire District
This is an updated version of this guidance document for 2024, it adds guidance for when a village and fire district wish to consolidate. Here is a link to this
Latest Edition of the By-Laws Which Clarifies Member Status
Open 2/24 By-Laws at this Link: Capital Area Fire Districts Assoc By-Laws 2-9-2024 (1)
A Listing of Local Elected Representatives
Open this link for information on Local Elected Representatives – “Our Friends In Government” Local Elected Representatives 2024
Synopsis of the Proposed Updates to the OSHA Fire Brigade Standard
EDITOR’S NOTE: “Timeo Danaos et dona ferentes” AS I WADE THROUGH THE 600+ PAGES OF THE DOCUMENT PRODUCED BY OSHA, GENERALLY THEY MAKE IT SOUND LIKE THEY ARE DOING US
Never too Late to Start Thinking About the NYS Volunteer FF Cancer Benefit Program
Reminder that EOSB-210.5 is due each January 1st. it is the VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER ENHANCED CANCER DISABILITY BENEFITS PROGRAM ATTESTATION / PROOF OF BENEFITS. Attests that your department has an insurance
Unappropriated Unreserved Fund Balance & Year To Year Carry Over Of Operating Funds
Compliments of Fire District Affairs The State Association’s Counsel answers many inquiries on the Unappropriated Unreserved Fund Balance which in simple terms is the money that remains in the operating
1st Responder Guide to Li-Ion Battery Energy Storage System Incidents
Guide Located at this Link: Guide to Li-Ion Incidents
Fire District Election Tasks
Fire District Election Tasks Compliments of AFD-NYS Fire District Affairs Once again, it’s that time of year we prepare for the Annual Fire District Election. In preparation for the Annual
NYS Volunteer FF Cancer Benefit Program Required by 205-cc General Municipal Law
There are two (2) components of coverage required by General Municipal Law (GML) 205-CC 1) Lump Sum Cancer Benefit and Death Benefit 2) Long-Term Disability (Income Replacement) Advantages of NYS