2020 UFA Scholarship Fund Now Accepting Applications
EligibilityApplicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited college, trade or vocational school full-time for the 2020 Fall Semester. High School and Graduate students are not eligible for awards. Students may receive a maximum of FOUR (4) UFA Scholarship Fund Awards. Dependents are only eligible up until the age of 23. Dependent children of active,…
Today We Take Time to Remember the Anniversary of The Brooklyn Waldbaums Supermarket Fire of 1978
The Secret List Today We Take Time to Remember the Anniversary of The Brooklyn Waldbaums Supermarket Fire of 1978: (VIDEO BELOW) On August 2, 1978: 6 FDNY Firefighters were killed in the Line of Duty, and more than 35 injured, some seriously. Killed were covering Lt. James Cutillo 39, 33rd Battalion, Fr Charles Bouton 38,…
Funeral Information: Retired Firefighter, James P. Dahl, Ladder Company 59 / UFA Retiree Liaison
WakeTuesday, August 4, 2020 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM James Romanelli-Stephen Funeral Home 89-01 Rockaway Blvd. Ozone Park, NY 11416 Funeral Wednesday, August 5, 2020 - 11:00 AM St. Thomas More Church 204-25 Rockaway Point Blvd. Breezy Point, NY 11697 Fraternally, Andrew Ansbro President Vincent Speciale Recording Secretary
Lt. Brian Sullivan, Squad Company 41, Plaque Dedication
On Monday, August 10, 2020 at 1100 hours, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Lieutenant Brian J. Sullivan, Sq-41, who made the supreme sacrifice on August 10, 2019. The dedication will take place in the quarters of Squad 41, located at 330 E. 150 Street, Bronx, NY. Members are reminded that…
A-Team Scholarship
The A-Team Scholarship was set up by the family and friends of Lt. Joseph Cavalieri, FF Christopher Bopp and FF James Bohan in their memory. Award The scholarship will award a freshman entering a private high school in September 2020 $500 dollars each year. Eligibility The scholarship competition is open to any child of an…
NYC Fire Pension Fund Webex Seminars
The NYC Fire Pension Fund seminars are now being held virtually through WebEx. The schedule below is specifically for UFA Members. To attend a seminar, email SEMINAR@NYCFIREPENSION.ORG with your name, rank, and phone number. For UFA Members Only: Monday, July 20th Monday, August 17th Monday, September 21st Monday, October 19th Monday, November 16th Monday, December…
Deutsche Bank Fire Memorial Mass
On August 18, 2020, Engine 24, Ladder 5 and Battalion 2 will be hosting the Deutsche Bank Fire Memorial Mass. The Mass will begin at 10:00 AM at St. Anthony of Padua Church, 154 Sullivan Street, New York, NY 10012, just south of Houston Street. The firehouse will try to secure the lot diagonal from…
FF Michael Gorumba Memorial Mass
On Friday, August 28, 2020 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 28, 2001. The Mass will take place at Holy Family Church located at 366 Watchogue Road, Staten Island, NY 10314.
UFA Funeral – Active Firefighter Jason McNamee, Ladder Company 134
WakeSaturday, August 29, 2020 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM Sunday, August 30, 2020 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM Moloney's Bohemia Funeral Home 1320 Lakeland Ave. Bohemia, NY 11716 Funeral Monday, August 31, 2020 - 11:00 AM Moloney's Bohemia Funeral Home 1320 Lakeland Ave. Bohemia, NY 11716 Fraternally, Andrew Ansbro President Vincent Speciale Recording Secretary
WTC Funeral – Retired Firefighter John P. Fogarty, Ladder Company 3
WakeMonday, August 31, 2020 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Moloney's Lake Funeral Home 132 Ronkonkoma Ave. Lake Ronkonkoma, NY 11779 Funeral Tuesday, September 1, 2020 - 9:45 AM St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church 800 Portion Rd. Ronkonkoma, NY 11779 WTC Related Illness Deaths Fraternally, Andrew Ansbro President Vincent Speciale Recording Secretary
Wake and Funeral Arrangements Christopher Slow, Ladder Company 11
The UFA regrets to inform the membership of the loss of retired firefighter Christopher Slow, Ladder Company 11. Firefighter Slow was appointed April 11, 2006, retired July 27, 2017 and passed on September 1, 2020. We extend our deepest condolences to his family and friends. Wake Tuesday, September 8, 2020 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM…