Fdny List 6019

[I3akdraf]

How many weeks are the classes now, since the 6 mo classes seem to still be off the table??

The class length was reduced to 18 weeks right before the cancellation of the Jan 09 class. So I believe 18 weeks is the time length as of right now, i haven't heard otherwise.

[GIMMEFIRE600]

If the state senate keeps this **** up, I wouldn't be surprised if the fire company closures are resurrected. Bloomberg claims the city is losing 2 mill everyday that the budget isn't passed, it took 16 mill not to close companies. We all know bloomberg wants to close companies, this gives him the perfect opportunity to blame it on someone else.

[roadrunner09]

If the state senate keeps this **** up, I wouldn't be surprised if the fire company closures are resurrected. Bloomberg claims the city is losing 2 mill everyday that the budget isn't passed, it took 16 mill not to close companies. We all know bloomberg wants to close companies, this gives him the perfect opportunity to blame it on someone else.

I was thinking the same thing yesterday. I just didn't want to put any bad mojo out there...

[LIfire31]

If you go to nyc.gov and click on press releases. On June 30th scroll down to where it talks about the $29 mil stimulus funds. Near the bottom it says FDNY and sayd 4 mil to hiring and for retaining 18 fire marshals

[I3akdraf]

Hey guys,

Like many of you, I was close in January and a certainty for July had all gone according to plan. Now I'm back in school, but out of state. If I buy a house out of state (where I'm in school) how will that affect my residency status?

Thanks,
Pronch

I think you only have to be a resident a year before and up to your background investigation. If you relocated out of the city after then I don't think thats held against you, but i'm not positive. That info should be easy to find on the FDNY website where the requirements are posted or you can call metrotech.

[6fthook]

I believe March 07 - March 08 was the residency requirement for points. But at the time of appointment you need to be a resident within one of the counties surrounding NYC. I could be wrong though...

[fdnyjan09]

http://www.ufanyc.org/cms/contents/view/6652

Governor Signs the General Benefits Extender
On Wednesday July 1st, the Governor signed the GENERAL BENEFITS EXTENDER which extends certain temporary benefits and supplementation programs including the Heart Bill, Cancer Bill, HAT Bill and ITHP.

While all incumbent employees would not have been affected by a veto, any new firefighters would not be covered by the same protections had the governor vetoed this important legislation.

There was considerable doubt as to whether he was going to sign it since he recently vetoed the Tier II Pension Extender. After intense lobbying by the UFA and other uniformed unions the Governor agreed to sign the extender. There is currently no solution to the Governor's veto of Tier II since the State Senate still has no solution to the leadership issue.

As soon as that is resolved we can work on restoring Tier II benefits to any future firefighters. Currently the Department has no plans to hire firefighters until next year. Further information can be found in the upcoming issue of Firelines.

Fraternally,

Stephen J. Cassidy
President

[fdnyjan09]

Take everything with a grain of salt at this point and stay in shape.

[QCFRANKC]

http://www.ufanyc.org/cms/contents/view/6652

Governor Signs the General Benefits Extender
On Wednesday July 1st, the Governor signed the GENERAL BENEFITS EXTENDER which extends certain temporary benefits and supplementation programs including the Heart Bill, Cancer Bill, HAT Bill and ITHP.

While all incumbent employees would not have been affected by a veto, any new firefighters would not be covered by the same protections had the governor vetoed this important legislation.

There was considerable doubt as to whether he was going to sign it since he recently vetoed the Tier II Pension Extender. After intense lobbying by the UFA and other uniformed unions the Governor agreed to sign the extender. There is currently no solution to the Governor's veto of Tier II since the State Senate still has no solution to the leadership issue.

As soon as that is resolved we can work on restoring Tier II benefits to any future firefighters. Currently the Department has no plans to hire firefighters until next year. Further information can be found in the upcoming issue of Firelines.

Fraternally,

Stephen J. Cassidy
President

what is the HAT bill? Looks like there will be no new classes until Jan 2010. Im fine with that. Just hoping that it will be a class of 300 strong.

[SleepyHollow]

Just hoping that it will be a class of 300 strong.

Amen brother!

[BK6019]

what is the HAT bill? Looks like there will be no new classes until Jan 2010. Im fine with that. Just hoping that it will be a class of 300 strong.

Dam , i wish i could take a nap until then. It's no fun haveing your life in the hands of Pu**ys.

[CalmB4Storm]

what is the HAT bill? Looks like there will be no new classes until Jan 2010. Im fine with that. Just hoping that it will be a class of 300 strong.

HIV-AIDS-TB Presumptive bills. The presumption is they were contracted in the line of duty.

[FLA1786]

Dam , i wish i could take a nap until then. It's no fun haveing your life in the hands of Pu**ys.

I Lol'd at this. Well put. Simple...but on the money.

[Queens6019]

FDNY is down -140+ todAY, and they were -100+ yesterday..................... .

[nyckftbl]

FDNY is down -140+ todAY, and they were -100+ yesterday..................... .

holiday weekend during the summer. Although weve been down a bit...these numbers arent a fair representation.

[myles8683]

so ive been thinking about it alot like iam sure everyone else on here has and heres what ive come up with. the hiring freeze for a year makes total sense because A-the econmic crisis going on in america. B-without taking a year or so off the list could not reach its potential numbers that it had in the past there by causing speculation to certain people reguarding unfair hiring, sparking lawsuits etc. if they kept hiring this past year at a rate of 100 per class this list would barely make 2000. after all the time money and scrutiny surrounding this list it is necessary that it be successful in its purpose of diversifying the department. by letting it sit for a little as retirement and attrition continues it gives way to allow more numbers be reached....long story short politicians are dumb but not stupid

[CalmB4Storm]

so ive been thinking about it alot like iam sure everyone else on here has and heres what ive come up with. the hiring freeze for a year makes total sense because A-the econmic crisis going on in america. B-without taking a year or so off the list could not reach its potential numbers that it had in the past there by causing speculation to certain people reguarding unfair hiring, sparking lawsuits etc. if they kept hiring this past year at a rate of 100 per class this list would barely make 2000. after all the time money and scrutiny surrounding this list it is necessary that it be successful in its purpose of diversifying the department. by letting it sit for a little as retirement and attrition continues it gives way to allow more numbers be reached....long story short politicians are dumb but not stupid

New Pension Tier is not in place yet and you will not see hiring until it's resolved.

[arbrnranger]

Do any of you guys out there know of any gyms in the Bronx that have a stepmill machine? I've called atleast 6 with no luck so far. Thank you for your time, it is greatly appreciated.

[LongCut]

Many thanks to all the veterans who served our country and the founding fathers who fought for our freedom and made the sacrifices that enabled me to live a free life.

[matty21]

Do any of you guys out there know of any gyms in the Bronx that have a stepmill machine? I've called atleast 6 with no luck so far. Thank you for your time, it is greatly appreciated.

just about every NYSC has one I believe