2% Trustee Election
Peter Fantigrossi - 4
Meg Keane - 17
Jacob Kuzmierski - 13
Chris Ruffino - 79 WINNER
Jim Wilkinson - 48
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
HCWB Issues (hazard pay) - Update 4/12/2024
Active and Retirees - After meeting with the city, If you feel you are entitled to the NYS Healthcare Worker Bonus and have not received it please email Deputy Ron Barrett at rbarrett@bfdny.org
VESTING PERIODS - 10/1/21 - 3/31/24
Local 282 Ron Cassel Memorial Golf Tournament
*ONLINE Registration will go LIVE on Tuesday, April 9th for FULL Foursomes.
http://buffalofirefighters.org/local282golf
- June 17th, 2024
- Terry Hills Golf Course
- 5122 Clinton Street Rd, Batavia, NY 14020
- Registration 10:00am - 11:15am
- Tee-Off 11:30am
- $150 per golfer
- Lunch, Dinner, Closest to Pin, Longest Drive
- 50/50 and Skins day of event
Transportation
The price is $10 PER GOLFER. Round trip transportation will be provided.
• 9:15 am - Pick-Up/Drop-Off Location will be Knights of Columbus (261 S Legion Dr, Buffalo, NY 14220).
• 6:45 pm - Depart from Terry Hills back to Knights of Columbus
April 19th - Toast the Fallen
*** FREE for First Responders!
THAWFEST - April 26th
Portion of proceeds of the event to benefit the FAM Foundation (https://www.famgives.org/), Hope Rises (https://hoperisesnews.com/) and Local 282.
Tickets - http://buffalofirefighters.org/thawfest
**** Release of Riverworks Brewing Co.'s newest beer "Extinguisher" Blonde Lager. Proceeds to benefit Local 282 ****
Buffalo Fire vs. Buffalo Police Basketball / Men's and Women's Games - April 27th
Buffalo Fenians vs. FDNY - April 27th
Disaster relief for the Musial's (Parkview Ave.)
https://gofund.me/df6fb95f
Buffalo Sabres Challenge Coins
For those that attended the "Firefighter Appreciation Day," there are coins available at the office. Each ticket purchased gets a coin.
Awards Ball Photos 2023
http://buffalofirefighters.org/ballphotos
FF Jon Velez Shift Coverage
http://Buffalofirefighters.org/velez
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
