AUDITION FOR THE 2021 OFFICIAL FDNY CALENDAR OF HEROES

Casting calls for the 2021 Official FDNY Calendar of Heroes have been scheduled for Thursday, July 11, 2019, and Thursday, August 1, 2019. Email FDNYCalendarOfHeroes@fdny.nyc.gov to fill out an application.…

ANNUAL TOMMY PHELAN SCHOLARSHIP FOR 2019

Friends of Firefighters is proud to announce the Annual Tommy Phelan Scholarship for 2019. Presented by The Phelan Family and Marine 9, together with Friends of Firefighters, a $500 scholarship…

41ST ANNIVERSARY OF THE WALDBAUM’S FIRE

On Friday, August 2, 2019 at 1030 hours, E-254, E-276, L-153, L-156, B-33 and B-42 will host a Memorial Mass commemorating the 41st Anniversary of the Waldbaum's Fire. The mass…

STREET RENAMING CEREMONY

On, Saturday, August 3, 2019, at 1030 hours, a Street Renaming Ceremony will be held honoring the memory of Lieutenant Christopher Raguso, Engine 302. The ceremony will be held at…

SARATOGA FIRST RESPONDER APPRECIATION DAY

The Saratoga Race Course will host First Responder Appreciation Day on Wednesday, August 7, 2019. Gates open at 11:00 AM, First Post is 1:00 PM. Admission is free with firefighter…

20 YEAR REUNION

A 20 year reunion for members in the August 8, 1999 probationary firefighter class will be held on September 20, 2019. For information, please contact Joe Brautigam at joeyb252@gmail.com.

FDNY RUNNING CLUB COORDINATION FOR 2019 NYC MARATHON

Members interested in running the NYC Marathon who are not receiving email updates from the FDNY Running Club should contact Denis Sweeney, D-6, at denis.p.sweeney@gmail.com by August 9th for details.

FIRST RESPONDER DAY AT CITI FIELD

Citi Field will host First Responder's Day on Sunday, August 11. Those who order with a group purchase will have early entrance to watch the FDNY vs. NYPD softball game…

Funeral Information – Active Member Captain Michael C. Thomas, Division 8

WakeSunday, August 11, 2019 2PM - 4PM and 7PM - 9PM Perinchief Chapels 438 High Street Mount Holly, NJ 08060 Funeral Monday, August 12, 2019 - 11AM First Baptist Church 1341 Woodlane Road Eastampton Township, NJ 08060 All Off-Duty Members should attend in Class A Uniform. Fraternally, Gerard Fitzgerald President Robert Eustace Recording Secretary

WHAT WOULD JIMMY DO? 3RD ANNUAL GOLF OUTING

Join in celebrating the life of Jimmy Lanza and help raise donations to the Ray Pfiefer Foundation and the Stephen Siller Foundation on Wednesday, August 14, 2019, from 12:30 PM…

ON THE ARM BREAKFAST AT FRIENDS OF FIREFIGHTERS

Drop by Friends of Firefighters (199 Van Brunt Street Brooklyn, NY 11231) between 8-11 AM on Wednesday, August 14, for another delicious breakfast prepared by retired firefighter Pete Calascione and…

LODD Active Member Lieutenant Brian J. Sullivan, Squad Company 41

All members attending the funeral for Lieutenant Brian Sullivan tomorrow, Friday, August 16 at 11:00 AM, please be advised that there is no parking in the area surrounding the Church of the Sacred Heart. Due to major construction at the Harriman exit please utilize the following alternate route: - Take I-87 North to Exit 15A,…

2019 TUTTLEMUNDO/DOLNEY SCHOLARSHIP FUND

The Tuttlemundo/Dolney Scholarship Fund will award two $500 academic scholarships towards the college tuition of qualified dependent children. To be eligible for consideration, a child must be: A dependent of…

FF PAUL GRECO FAMILY BENEFIT PICNIC

A benefit picnic will be held on August 18, 2019, from 1:00 - 6:00 PM at Chicopee Falls Moose Lodge, 244 Fuller Road in Chicopee, MA, for FF Paul Greco,…

STEUBEN ASSOCIATION BOAT RIDE

On Sunday, August 18, 2019, the Annual Steuben Association Boat Ride will be on the Art Cabana Yacht leaving from the Skyport Marina at E. 23rd Street and FDR Drive, Manhattan. Boarding begins at 5:30 PM (Rain or Shine); the cruise is from 6-10 PM. The cost of the cruise is $25 in advance and…

FDNY MARINE CORPS ASSOCIATION CIGAR NIGHT

FDNY Marine Corps Association's 1st Annual Cigar Night will be held Monday, August 19th, from 1900-2300 hours at Vetro on the Bay (open air rooftop venue) 164-49 Cross Bay Blvd…

MEMORIAL MASS

On Monday, August 19, 2019, at 1000 hours, E-24/L-5/B-2 will have a Memorial Mass honoring the memory of Lt. Joseph P. Graffagnino, L-5 and FF Robert Beddia, E-24, who made the supreme sacrifice on August 18, 2007. During the mass, officers and members will also honor the memory of Lt. John A. Garcia, L-5. The…

FDNY VS NYPD 20TH ANNUAL BASEBALL GAME

The 20th Annual FDNY vs NYPD Baseball game will be held Friday, August 23, at 7:00 PM at MCU Park Coney Island. Tickets are $10 if purchased online in advance, or $15 at the gate. Tickets can be purchased at www.fdnybaseball.com

WTC Funeral – Retired Firefighter Robert Fitzgibbon, Engine Company 47

Wake and FuneralSaturday, August 24, 2019 Mulder Chapel at Warwick Conference Center 62 Warwick Center Road Warwick, NY 10990 The family and members of E47 are requesting that all members attending arrive by 1:00PM for the start of the funeral procession at 1:30PM. There is no break between the viewing and the service. All Off-Duty…

WTC Funeral – Retired Firefighter Walter McKee, Battalion 39

Walter passed away on August 18, 2019. His family requested a private, non-FDNY service. Wake There was no wake service. Funeral Saturday, August 24, 2019 - 10AM St. Paul's Church 82 Lake Road Congers, NY 10920 WTC Related Illness Deaths Fraternally, Gerard Fitzgerald President Robert Eustace Recording Secretary

PLAQUE DEDICATION

On Monday, August 26, 2019, at 1100 hours, a WTC Plaque Dedication Ceremony will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter Jimmy Martinez, Engine 157. The dedication will take place in the quarters of Engine 157 & Ladder 80, 1573 Castleton Avenue, Staten Island, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited to attend.…

WTC Funeral – Retired Firefighter John W. Boyle, Rescue Company 1

WakeTuesday, August 27, 2019 Wednesday, August 28, 2019 2PM-5PM, 7PM-9PM Papavero Funeral Home 72-27 Grand Ave. Maspeth, NY 11378 Funeral Thursday, August 29, 2019 10:45AM Our Lady of Hope 61-27 71st St. Middle Village, NY 11379 All Off-Duty Members should attend in Class A Uniform WTC Related Illness Deaths Fraternally, Gerard Fitzgerald President Robert Eustace…

MEMORIAL MASS

On Wednesday, August 28, 2019, at 0900 hours, a Memorial Mass will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter Michael J. Gorumba, E-163, who made the supreme sacrifice on August…

8/28 FRIENDS OF FIREFIGHTERS FIREHOUSE KITCHEN TALK CANCELED

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Friends of Firefighters has canceled this Wednesday's Firehouse Kitchen Talk: Q&A with A Probie. They apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and hope to have the Q&A rescheduled in the coming months. ================= For those interested in joining the greatest job in the world, come join us at Friends…

2019 WEST INDIAN DAY PARADE

Permission is granted for off-duty members to participate in the 2019 West Indian Day Parade on Monday, September 2, 2019. Participating members of the Department should assemble on Eastern Parkway and Schenectady Ave., Brooklyn NY at 1100 hours. Dress uniform shall be worn. For more information contact Neal Francis, FDNY Vulcan Society at (917) 294-0239.

PLAQUE DEDICATION

On Thursday, September 5, 2019, at 1100 hours, a WTC Plaque Dedication Ceremony will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter Michael T. McDonald, Ladder 128. The dedication will take place in the Quarters of Battalion 45, Engine 259 & Ladder 128, 33-51 Greenpoint Avenue, Queens, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited…

2019 NEW YORK CITY LABOR DAY PARADE

The 2019 NYC Labor Day Parade will be Saturday, September 7, at 10:00 AM. Parade steps off from 44th Street and 5th Avenue. For more information, visit https://www.nycclc.org/ or https://www.facebook.com/NYCCLC/.

FDNY FIRE MUSEUM FUNDRAISING COOK-OFF

The NYC Fire Museum will once again be hosting the annual FDNY Cook-off Fundraiser. Any members wishing to enter the contest with a signature dish that will be judged by three celebrity chefs should contact Alyssa Borger at the NYC Fire Museum, aborger@nycfiremuseum.org or (212) 691-1303 x16. Please respond no later than September 8th. The…