Uniformed Firefighters Association

The FDNY Volleyball Team is beginning the 2019-2020 season. FDNY volleyball teams compete in international, national, and local tournaments. Practices are held at Maspeth HS in Queens. Any member interested in playing should contact FF David Hayes E-23 at 718-757-6519 or email FDNYVolleyball@gmail.com.

On Monday, October 14, 2019, the Columbia Association will march up 5th Avenue to participate in the annual celebration honoring one of Italy's favorite sons, Christopher Columbus. This day is one that is filled with much pride for those of Italian heritage. All off-duty members and their families are invited to march in the parade.…

The 1st annual FF William Tolley Fundraiser, "Tolleyfest" is here. Join in honoring Billy's legacy and supporting the First Responder Community. The fundraiser is Thursday, October 17, 2019, from 6:00 -10:00 PM at Black Forest Brew Haus. Tickets are $60 per person. Registration deadline is September 30, 2019. Contact Bobby Tolley at (631) 327-0659 or…

The Friends of Firefighters 12th Annual Fall Gala will be held on October 17, from 6:30 - 10:30 PM at The Prince George Ballroom, 15 East 27th Street, NYC. Join Friends of Firefighters and co-chair Gary Sinise Foundation and their 2019 Honorees, including Man of the Year Tony Catapano, Retired FF Eng 202; Honor Roll…

On Thursday, October 17, 2019, at 1100 hours, the Department will commemorate the 53rd Anniversary of the 23rd Street Fire, at which twelve members of the Department made the Supreme Sacrifice on October 17, 1966. The ceremony will take place at the location of the fire, 4 East 23rd Street (corner of Broadway). All off-duty…

Squad 18 will be celebrating their Annual Mass in honor of all members of Engine 18/Squad 18 that have passed either Line of Duty or Non Line of Duty on Thursday, October 17, 2019, at 0930 hours. The Mass will be held at St. Joseph's Church in Greenwich Village, 371 6th Ave, NY, NY. The…

The officers and firefighters of Engine 16/Tower Ladder 7 cordially invite all active and retired members and their families to their annual 23rd Street Memorial Mass on October 19, 2019, at 11:00 AM. Mass will be held at the Chapel of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, 325 East 33rd Street, NY, NY 10016.…

On Monday, October 21, 2019, from 1700 - 1900 hours, a Hispanic Heritage Celebration will be held at the Fire Museum at 278 Spring Street, Manhattan, hosted by the Hispanic Heritage Society and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion. All are welcome to attend. Come celebrate with your fellow employees, enjoy live music and great…

October 21, at 7:15 PM, FANS for the CURE will host the Miracle Mets 50th Anniversary Celebration at the SVA Theatre, 333 W. 23rd Street, New York, NY 10011. The event will feature "Talking Baseball," a lively conversation with '69 Miracle Mets teammates Cleon Jones, Ed Kranepool, Art Shamsky, and Ron Swoboda, moderated by WFAN…

The UFA will host a Retirement Seminar for delegates and members who are beginning the retirement process on Tuesday, October 22, at 12:00 PM, in the 4th Floor Conference Room of the UFA office. Space is limited, so we are only able to accommodate 50 members. Members must RSVP beforehand to reserve their place. Topics…

On Wednesday, October 23, 2019, at 1100 hours, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter Michael J. Reilly, E-79, who died on October 23, 2018. The dedication will take place in the quarters of E-79/L-37/B-27, 2928 Briggs Avenue, Bronx, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited to attend. Members…

On Thursday, October 24, 2019, at 1100 hours, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Captain Victor C. Valva, E-167, who died on February 19, 2018. The dedication will take place in the quarters of Engine 167 & Ladder 87, 345 Annadale Road, Staten Island, NY. All off-duty members and their families…

MasterChef on Fox invites FDNY firefighters to attend their casting call and bring an amazing dish. Open casting calls will be held in NYC on October 26. There are additional cities and dates as well. For more details on how to audition, register at www.masterchefcasting.comwww.masterchefcasting.com.. Questions can be directed to yatescasting@gmail.com.

On Sunday, October 27, the FDNY Anchor Club is sponsoring a 'Visit to Calvary Hospital' located at 1740 Eastchester Road, Bronx, NY. The visit will start at 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Lunch will follow. The event will resume from 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM. The outline for the day includes visiting patients, distributing candy…

Retired firefighter Tom Kasprowitz, L-82, is looking for blood donations at Sloan Kettering Hospital. Tom is fighting Acute Leukemia. Any member interested in donating should call Joe Licatta at 212-639-8177 to set up an appointment. Free parking is available.

The UFA has partnered with Madison Square Garden once again to provide special access to discounted tickets for the upcoming Rangers First Responders Night on October 29 vs Tampa Bay at 7:30 PM. All attendees will receive a limited edition First Responders Night t-shirt with their ticket purchase. For every ticket purchased through the link…

On August 10, 2019, Lt. Brian "Sully" Sullivan passed away unexpectedly at home after operating at Bronx Box 2150. Sully was a 27 year veteran of the FDNY and was well known and respected in the fire service community. He is survived by his wife Irene, and two daughters, Nicole and Samantha. To honor a…

On Monday, September 30, 2019, the FDNY Steuben Association will be hosting the Annual Scholarship Golf Outing at the Forest Park Golf Course in Glendale, Queens, NY. The participation fee of $150 includes 18 holes of golf, golf cart, free parking, breakfast, refreshments, and dinner at the Moose Lodge, 72-15 Grand Ave., Maspeth. For reservations…

Join Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer & Friends of Michael Davidson Playground to celebrate the acquisition and renaming of FDNY Lt. Michael R. Davidson Playground and in honoring a Sunnyside and Woodside hero on Wednesday, October 30 at 11:00 AM at 50th Street and 39th Avenue, Sunnyside, NY 11104.

The Emerald Society announces its 63rd Anniversary Dinner Dance honoring the 2019 Irishmen of the Year, DAC Christopher Boyle, Bronx Borough Commander, and Executive Director of the NYC Fire Pension Fund, Patrick Dunn. The Dinner Dance will be held Friday, November 1, 2019 at 7:30 PM, at the original Antun's, 96-43 Springfield Blvd, Queens Village,…

The Ray Pfeifer Foundation is having a fundraiser to raise money to purchase a wheelchair accessible van for the FDNY Fire Family Transport Foundation. It will be held on November 1st at Hudson Station in Manhattan. Tickets and details for the event can be found at www.theraypfeiferfoundation.org/rob-serra-fundraiser/.

WakeFriday, November 1, 2019 5PM - 10PM Our Lady of Grace Church 100-05 159th Avenue Howard Beach, NY 11414 Funeral Saturday, November 2, 2019 10AM Our Lady of Grace Church 100-05 159th Avenue Howard Beach, NY 11414 All Off-Duty Members should attend in Class A Uniform. Fraternally, Gerard Fitzgerald President Robert Eustace Recording Secretary

WakeMonday, November 4, 2019 2PM - 4PM and 7PM - 9PM Dalton Funeral Home 412 Willis Ave., Williston Park, NY 11596 Funeral Tuesday, November 5, 2019 - 11AM St. Brigid Catholic Church 75 Post Ave., Westbury, NY 11590 All Off-Duty Members should attend in Class A Uniform. Fraternally, Gerard Fitzgerald President Robert Eustace Recording Secretary