Greater York Professional Fire Fighters

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Greater York Professional FIre Fighters Start PAC

Posted On: May 04, 2008 (17:43:48)
The Greater York Profesional Fire Fighters filed the appropiate paperwork to begin increasing their local political activity. "We have filed the notice with York County officials" said David Eckman, President of the Greater York Professional Fire Fighters. "We have watched our local elected officials jepordize the public safety of our communities for far too long and we can no longer sit idle. In addition to providing financial support to elected candidates, our members will bring the very sucessful ground game to potential candiates for local offices."

Greater York Members Work at Habitat House

Updated On: Apr 17, 2008 (09:57:00)

Members of the Greater York Professional Fire Fighters worked at the Habitat House project on the 200 block of Prospect Street in York on Wednesday. "Our members have looked forward to this event for weeks" said David Eckman, President of the Greater York Professional Fire Fighters Association. "These guys serve the public every day by responding to calls for help from the public, and our work with Habitat is just an extension of that commttment to making our communites better".

Members were hanging drywall in the units, which acts as a safety feature in providing fire separation between the units. The GYPFFA hopes to make our relationship with Habitat an ongoing one. The fire department's unique work schedule allows our members to assist through the week when Habitat has the hardest time obtaining volunteers.

Additional photographs are in the photo gallery section of the website.

The Greater York Professional Fire Fighters represents the professional fire fighters employed by Spring Garden Township, Springettsbury Township, and North York Borough.

Memoral Service for Bill Halpin

Updated On: Apr 09, 2008 (22:05:00)

It is with great sympathy that the members of the York Professional Fire Fighters Association report the death of retired Assistant Chief William F. Halpin on Wednesday, April 9, 2008. Bill was an active member of Central Pennsy, and served in the Pennsylvania Professional Fire Fighters Association and the York Professional Fire Fighters Association. Bill was an active member of the Retired Firefighters Association of Local 627 IAFF.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2008 at the Trinity United Methodist Church, 241 East King Street in York. There will be no viewing, and burial will be at the discretion of the family. In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested donations be made to the church.

GYPFFA Members Join York Local 627 in Mourning the Passing of Bill Halpin

Updated On: Apr 09, 2008 (22:06:00)
The members of the Greater York Professional Fire Fighters and EMT's are saddended to learn of the passing of York Local 627 retiree Bill Halpin. The GYPFFA was notified that Bill died early this morning. "Bill was a longtime friend of members of the GYPFFA and members across the state as he was in attendance at State Conventions for decades" said David Eckman, President of the Greater York Professional Fire Fighters Association. "He was a great leader and friend and our symapthies are extended to his immediate family and his extended family" Eckman continued. As soon as arrangements have been made, we will post them on our website.

PPFFA Secretary Treasurer Emeritus Zeigler Passes Away

Posted On: Apr 09, 2008 (13:31:01)

Robert Zeigler, Secretary Treasurer Emeritus of the Pennsylvnia Professional Fire Fighters Association, passed away last weekend and was laid to rest on April 8, 2008 in Bradford, Pennsylvania. "Brother Zeigler had a long career in the Bradford City Fire Department and served the PPFFA for decades, said David Eckman, President of the Greater York Professional Fire Fighters Association. "He taught many of us that are involved in the PPFFA many things about the PPFFA and we are a better organization because of Bob" Eckman continued.