FDNY TRIATHLON TEAM AND CYCLING TEAM

The FDNY Triathlon Team and Cycling Team invites any interested members to their Annual Meeting on Wednesday, December 4, at 7:00 PM in the New Cafeteria at the Rock to go over last year's accomplishments, talk about next year's plans, and help you get ready to tackle any of your race goals. Experience is not…

WTC Funeral – Retired Firefighter Brian W. Casse, Engine Company 294

WakeFriday, December 6, 2019 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Leo F. Kearns Funeral Home 85-66 115th Street Richmond Hill, NY 11418 Funeral Saturday, December 7, 2019 10:15 AM Holy Child Jesus Church 111-11 86th Avenue Richmond Hill, NY 11418 All Off-Duty Members should attend in Class A Uniform. WTC…

FDNY HOLY NAME SOCIETY HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP EXAM

The Holy Name Society will hold their High School Scholarship Exam at 8:30 AM on Saturday, December 7, 2019, at All Hallows High School, 111 East 164 Street, Bronx, NY 10452. Test is solely for the purpose of determining winners of the scholarship program. Five awards are granted to the highest scores. Sons and daughters,…

SANTA AT FRIENDS OF FIREFIGHTERS

Festivities kick off at 10:00 AM on Sunday, December 8, at 199 Van Brunt Street Brooklyn, NY 11231, with holiday music, arts and crafts, firetruck tour, raffles, hot chocolate, milk and cookies, and photos with Santa. Cost at the door is $10 per child, children 3 and under are free. Adults are also free, but…

PLAQUE DEDICATION – CANCELLED

Members should be aware that the Plaque Dedication ceremony for Captain John S. Moschella, E-26 scheduled for Monday, December 9, 2019 has been cancelled; a rescheduled date will be announced on a future Info Fax. ------------------------------------------------ On Monday, December 9, 2019, at 1100 hours, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Captain…

OPERATION SANTA: THE COMMUNITY MAYORS 2019

Community Mayors for Special Children is calling all volunteers for Operation Santa Claus on Wednesday, December 11, and for Setup Day on Tuesday, December 10. Volunteers must register, and should plan to arrive both days by 8:00 AM. Registration deadline is December 4. Register at: https://forms.gle/VjyY46iD5qwtat5b6. It will take place at JFK Airport, Port Authority…

CSU QUARTERLY GATHERING

FDNY CSU Christmas Quarterly Gathering will be Wednesday, December 11, 2019. Coffee & Bagels at 10:00 AM, 12 Step Meeting at 11:00 AM and Lunch at 12:00 PM. Wear your ugliest sweater!! Bring a friend, all are welcome. Please RSVP to (212)925-6671 & leave a message on Ext. 395. The holiday gathering will be at…

PLAQUE DEDICATION

On Wednesday, December 11, 2019, at 1100 hours, a Plaque Dedication and Street Co-Naming Ceremony will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter Faizal Coto, E-245, who died on December 9, 2018. The dedication will take place in the quarters of Battalion 43, Engine 245 & Ladder 161, 2929 West 8th Street, Brooklyn, NY. All…

FDNY Firefighter Application Information

Every four to five years, the City offers the opportunity for members of the public to apply to become a New York City Firefighter. When the filing period is open, people who are interested and fulfill all the eligibility requirements can apply for the exam through DCAS. DCAS Website

WTC Funeral – Retired Captain Dennis M. Gilhooly, Engine Company 67

WakeFriday, December 13, 2019 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Peck & Peck Funeral Home 7749 South Main Street Pine Plains, NY 12567 Funeral Saturday, December 14, 2019 10:00 AM St. Joseph’s Church 15 North Avenue Millbrook, NY 12545 All Off-Duty Members should attend in Class A Uniform. WTC Related…

FIREFIGHTER IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE

A GoFundMe has been created by Engine 258 & Ladder 115 to support Theo Mitritzikos, a 12-year member of Engine 258, member of the FDNY Boxing Team and FDNY Hellenic Society, who was diagnosed with testicular cancer in November. The cancer has since spread to Theo's lung and lymphnodes, and he will have to undergo…

PLAQUE DEDICATION

On Monday, December 16, 2019, at 1100 hours, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter Michael L. Duffy, L-174, who died on August 8, 2017. The dedication will take place in the quarters of Engine 310 & Ladder 174, 5105 Snyder Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. All off-duty members and their families are…

Retired FF Michael Miller in Need of Kidney Donation

Retired Firefighter and United States Marine veteran Michael J. Miller is in dire need of a kidney transplant. Michael, a 25 year member of the FDNY, is reaching out to the membership for help. Please take a moment to share the word on social media channels that a brother who has served his country and…

MEMORIAL MASS

On Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at 1030 hours, E-257, L-170 and B-58 will host a Memorial Mass commemorating the 21st Anniversary of the Vandalia Avenue Fire. The Mass will take place at St. Jude Church, located at 1677 Canarsie Road, Brooklyn, NY. The Mass will honor the memory of the following members who died in…

Funeral Information – Retired Firefighter Thomas J. Alioto, Ladder Company 147

WakeSaturday, December 21, 2019 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Sunday, December 22, 2019 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM John Vincent Scalia Home for Funerals 28 Eltingville Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10312 Funeral Monday, December 23, 2019 11:00 AM St. Clare’s Church 110 Nelson…

FDNY CHANUKAH CELEBRATION

On Monday, December 23, 2019, from 1630 to 1830 hours, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion and the Ner Tamid Society will be hosting a Chanukah celebration in the Auditorium of 9 MetroTech Center. They will celebrate the festival of lights with potato pancakes, donuts and music. Learn how to play dreidel and enjoy the…