FIREPAC has been the voice for professional firefighters and emergency medical personel on legislative and political issues for more than 30 years. From its modest beginnings in 1977, FIREPAC has grown to become one of the most influential political action committees and a fommidable force on Capital Hill. 

For its past and continuous support, IAFF Local 2421 has earned the honor of being inducted into the FIREPAC Century Club. This certificate was presented at June 6ths meeting and is signed by the General president Harold Schaitberger.

 Fraternally, FF Timothy M. Clark

Secretary- IAFF Local 2421

     From left to right are: City of Plattsburgh Firefighters / AEMT's Chris Mitchell, Cory Crahan and Doug Walker, all recognized at the recent Clinton County Firefighters Association's Annual Awards Banquet held in Altona N.Y. IAFF Local 2421 Congratulates these Outstanding Members & All the Recipients of the Meritorious Awards. Firefighter Walker and Firefighter Mitchell were recognized for saving the life of Matt Ames 22 of Troy during a structure fire in Feb. 2009. One student died in the blaze after he ran inside trying to save others. Firefighter Crahan "while on vacation with his wife" was recognized for saving a retired NYPD Sergeant after expierencing an apparent heart attack during a cruise last year. Cory's actions that day, also earned him County wide recognition as EMS Provider of the Year. Also recognized at the Banquet was Longtime Cadyville Fire Chief, now AC, for FireFighter of the Year and Gene Carroll from Morrisonville for Fire Police of the Year. Carroll has spent several decades serving county residents, and this wasn't the first time he's been honored by the county. Emergency Preparedness Assistant Director Kelly Donoghue stated the awards are given each year to "celebrate the people who have made a difference in the county in a special way".                                                           

New pics of Stetson Ave. Fire on 2-14-2010

(Just click on Photo Gallery under main Menu >>>Stetson Ave. Fire)

 "Special Thanks to Jamie Schwartz & His Father for providing the Pics".

• If you are employed by a hospital-owned ambulance service or ALS response service, or your Agency has a contract with a healthcare facility to provide transport, you are mandated to be vaccinated, this will include H1N1 Vaccine when available.

• Any student who is doing clinical or intern rotations at a healthcare institution, even if they are not employed by an EMS service, must get both the seasonal and H1N1 vaccine when available. (EMS course sponsors are encouraged to revive their clinical agreements as it relates to the requirements of this regulation).