Clarification on Uniforms
The Commissioner has put out Order #8 dated 9/26/25 regarding the implementation of our new duty uniform effective October 1, 2025. All members are expected to comply.
There are two uniform options for members to purchase, a poly/cotton blend or 100% cotton. We have been assured by the administration, DiVal, and Blauer that the poly/cotton blend options are all PFAS free. Local 282 recommends that our members purchase the 100% cotton option because it meets the NFPA compliance standard and fits the BFD uniform requirements. Uniforms may be purchased from any supplier that sells the specific items from the department order.
Boots must be black, shineable, composite toe fitting the specs of the order but do not have to be made by the specific manufacturers on the order.
Members are expected to be in compliance at the time of their inspection and/or provide original receipt of purchase. Inspections are scheduled for October 17-24, 2025.
Buffalo Fire Honor Guard "In Memoriam" T-Shirt - $25
Available at Union Office
Meet Illana and read about her story (Granddaughter of Ret. FF FRank Robinson)
Back on 5/5/21, Ilana was diagnosed with SAA with PNH. Severe Aplastic Anemia with Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria. In June 2021, she underwent HATG treatment and very aggressive immunosuppressant therapy which required hospitalization for 7 days followed by immunosuppressant therapy and numerous other medications for the past 2.5 years. She completed treatment in late September 2023 and continued some preventative medications until February 2024. In April 2024, she relapsed and now requires a bone marrow transplant. During her initial diagnosis and treatments she required many whole blood and platelet transfusions because her bone marrow was not functioning. The medication therapy itself caused many complications which resulted in numerous infections and a cholecystectomy ( gallbladder removal). She is now requiring frequent blood product transfusions b/c she is in bone marrow failure. The next step is a bone marrow transplant where we are working closely with Roswell to set up a match to get the treatment she needs.
How to donate -
Call Roswell Park at (716)845-8275 or email at - BloodDonor@roswellpark.org
Anyone 18-40 who might be interested in donating bone marrow can visit http://bethematch.org
Tier 6 Correction
The enacted state budget includes a change to how pensions are calculated. Under the new law, a Tier 6 employees' pension will be based on their top 3 years of earnings instead of 5 years. This change will increase retirement security for Tier 6 employees and make Tier 6 look more like earlier pension tiers.
Address Change
If you have moved in the last 5 years, please contact the office with a new address at your earliest convenience. Call (716)856-4130 or email info@buffalofirefighters.org
Greater Buffalo Firefighters Pipes and Drums Band
The band is currently looking for members of the BFD to join the ranks of the band. HELP IS NEEDED! Keep the tradition alive. The band's main mission is to honor fallen heroes. Fire, Police, EMS and Military. No experience is needed with free lessons on all instruments. Practices are Tuesday nights at the Knights of Columbus (262 S. Legion) at 6:30pm. Any interested member, please reach out to Lt. Mike Kick (E25 4th) (716)860-7415
