FRIENDS OF FIREFIGHTERS FIREHOUSE KITCHEN TALK

Join Friends of Firefighters at (199 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn, NY) on Wednesday, February 26, from 6:00 - 9:00 PM, for a firefighter-prepared dinner followed by a presentation from Director Steven Magliaro on FDNY Fire Dispatch Operations. Free for active and retired FDNY members. No RSVP necessary. As retired firefighter Tony Cat always says: "Bring…

UFA Retirement Seminar Postponed

Please be advised that the UFA Retirement Seminar scheduled for Thursday, February 27, 2020, has been canceled due to the WTC Funeral for Retired Firefighter Daniel Foley, Rescue 3, that will take place on that day. The UFA Retirement Seminar will be rescheduled at a later date. We will keep the membership updated when a…

20 YEAR REUNION

A 20 year reunion for members in the 1/2000 probationary firefighter class will be held on February 29, 2020. For more information, please email 1stof2000@gmail.com with your name, phone number…

STREET RENAMING

On Saturday, February 29, 2020 at 1100 hours, a Street Renaming Ceremony will be held honoring the memory of retired Firefighter Roger Espinal, E-320, who died on September 14, 2019.…

PLAQUE DEDICATION

On Monday, March 2, 2020 at 1100 hours, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Captain John S. Moschella, who died on December 8, 2018. The dedication…

FDNY SPECIAL NEEDS GROUP

The FDNY Special Needs Group will host their next meeting on Wednesday, March 4, at 11:00 AM at the Staten Island CSU Office, located at 1688 Victory Blvd. This group…

Knicks First Responders Night

The UFA has partnered with Madison Square Garden to provide special access to discounted tickets for The Knicks First Responders Night on Friday, March 6, 2020 vs. Oklahoma City Thunder…

FDNY MEMORIAL QUILT

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion is designing a quilt to celebrate the contributions FDNY has made to the City of New York. Each firehouse may submit a piece of fabric that best represents where you work, the spirit of your team, the neighborhood that you serve, or your contribution to FDNY. Please also provide…

PLUNGE FOR ELODIE

For the first time this year, in honor of Tottenville's John Hudson Dilgen, there will be a Plunge For Elodie taking place in Staten Island. The Polar Plunge will be…

POLICE/FIRE 5-MILE RUN

On Saturday, March 7, 2020, at 9:30 AM, the 43rd Annual Police/Fire Run will be held in Central Park. All active and retired members are eligible to participate. Race starts…

EMERALD SOCIETY, FDNY, ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP EXAM

The FDNY Emerald Society Annual Scholarship Examination will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2020, from 8:30 - 11:30 AM at All Hallows High School, 115 East 164th, Bronx, NY.…

COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS

Applications for eligible family members of the Columbia Association are being accepted for Private or Public High School and College Awards as follows: Candidates for College Awards (12th Grade Students): Submit applications, along with a copy of the Candidate's SAT scores, before April 1, 2020. These tests must be taken in the candidates' junior or…

FDNY KING OF THE ICE HOCKEY TOURNAMENT

The 25th Annual King of the Ice Hockey Tournament will be held at the Freeport Recreation Center, Freeport, NY. Preliminary rounds will take place between March 11th and March 31st.…

MATT STELL LIVE AT FRIENDS OF FIREFIGHTER’S ON THE ARM BREAKFAST

On Wednesday, March 11, at 11:00 AM, New York's Country 94.7 radio station and country singer-songwriter Matt Stell will join Friends of Firefighters at their monthly On the Arm Breakfast, at (199 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn, NY), for a free recorded live performance in honor of FDNY. Stell's performance will take place shortly after On…

CANCELED – FDNY BOXING – BATTLE OF THE BADGES – CANCELED

This Event is canceled until further notice. On Friday, March 13, 2020, the FDNY Bravest Boxing Team will host the 1st annual Battle of the Badges Boxing Nationals at the Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden. The event will feature police and firefighters from across the country taking each other on in the ring for…

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#18 of 2020 ‚àö√ᬨ‚àë March 19th Regional Enrichment Centers (REC) Overview The New York City Department of Education has created and designed Regional Enrichment Centers (REC). Theses Rec Centers are designed to alleviate the need for childcare during the city's COVID-19 pandemic. The approximately 100 RECs will each offer remote instruction, 3 hot meals a…

CANCELED – SSG CHRIS ENGELDRUM FDNY VFW POST – CANCELED

CANCELED The FDNY Special Needs Group will host their next meeting on The SSG Chris Engeldrum FDNY VFW Post 12033 will be holding its monthly meeting on Monday, March 23, 2020. The meeting will be held at Randall's Island, Building 11 Cafeteria at 8:00 PM. All Military Veterans who have served overseas during time of…

CANCELED – BAYSIDE ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE – CANCELED

CANCELED - BAYSIDE ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE - CANCELED The 3rd Annual Bayside St. Patrick's Day Parade will be held Saturday, March 28, on Bell Blvd at 11:00 AM. Formation will meet on 35th Ave and Bell Blvd at 10:45 AM. All members participating are requested to wear Class A Uniform. Children are welcome to…

POSTPONED – HOLY NAME SOCIETY ANNUAL COMMUNION MASS AND BREAKFAST – POSTPONED

The FDNY Holy Name Society will hold its Annual Communion Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral on Sunday, April 5, 2020 at 10:15 AM. The celebratory breakfast will immediately follow at the New York Hilton Hotel, 6th Avenue and 53rd Street at 11:30 AM. This year, they will celebrate the unification of the FDNY's two Chapters…

POSTPONED – FDNY KING OF THE ICE HOCKEY TOURNAMENT – POSTPONED

The 25th Annual King of the Ice Hockey Tournament will be held at the Freeport Recreation Center, Freeport, NY. Preliminary rounds will take place between March 11th and March 31st. Playoff rounds will be April 6th, 7th and 9th. King of the Ice registration forms will be available January 3rd at www.FDNYkingoftheice.com. The tournament consists…

** CANCELED ** April General Membership Meeting

Members should be aware that the General Membership Meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 9, 2020, has been CANCELED due to necessary precautions for the health and safety of our members during the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic. April‚àö¬¢‚Äö√ᬮ‚Äö√묢s President‚àö¬¢‚Äö√ᬮ‚Äö√묢s Report will be distributed to delegates via email on April 9, 2020, and will be reviewed…

POSTPONED – 40 YEAR REUNION – POSTPONED

A 40 year reunion for members in the October 13, 1979 probationary firefighter class will be held on April 25, 2020. Interested members should contact Steven Casquarelli at scasquarelli@gmail.com or 516-244-3358, or Butch Brandes at brandes396@aol.com or 917-887-3003.