PLAQUE DEDICATION
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…
CASTING CALL FOR MASTERCHEF ON FOX
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.
FDNY ANCHOR CLUB
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 IN NEED OF BLOOD DONATIONS
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.
RANGERS FIRST RESPONDERS NIGHT
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…
LT. BRIAN SULLIVAN MEMORIAL T-SHIRTS
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…
STEUBEN ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP GOLF OUTING
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…
RENAMING OF FDNY LT. MICHAEL R. DAVIDSON PLAYGROUND
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.
FDNY EMERALD SOCIETY DINNER DANCE
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,…
RAY PFEIFER FOUNDATION
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/.
Funeral Information – Active Firefighter Matthew McDevitt, Ladder Company 135
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
Funeral Information: Former UFA President, Retired Firefighter, James Boyle, Engine Company 217
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
Political Action – Get Out The Vote
The UFA is endorsing the following candidates for this year's NYC Elections: Special Election NY City Council District 45: Farah Louise (D) Babylon Town Council Seat: Firefighter Terence McSweeney is running for re-election. Bronx DA: Darcel Clark (D) Incumbent Queens DA: Melinda Katz (D) Open Seat Staten Island DA: Michael McMahon (D) Incumbent The UFA…
FDNY – MARINE CORPS ASSOCIATION
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.
FDNY FIRE MUSEUM FUNDRAISING COOK-OFF
The NYC Fire Museum annual fundraiser, the FDNY Cook-Off, will be held on Friday, November 8, from 6:00 to 9:00 PM at the Fire Museum, 278 Spring Street, Manhattan.. There will be 12 competing teams representing Fire companies and EMS stations being judged by celebrity judges, which this year includes award-winning chef, author and restaurateur…
FDNY VFW POST 12033 MILITARY MEMORIAL DEDICATION
The FDNY VFW Post 12033 invites members to a Military Memorial Dedication to honor the sacrifices of Lt. Christopher Raguso, FM Christopher Zanetis and FF Christopher Slutman. Also, SSgt Dashan Briggs, 101st Rescue Squadron NY ANG will be Posthumously Sworn In as a member of the FDNY. The Ceremony will take place on November 9,…
HOOKS FOR HEROES
Hooks For Heroes is hosting their 4th Annual Veterans Day Fundraiser on Saturday, November 9, 2019, from 2:00 PM -6:00 PM at Jetty Bar & Grill, located at 832 W. Beech St, Long Beach, NY 11561. There will be a performance by the FDNY Pipes & Drums Band and they will be honoring a USMC…
HOLY NAME SOCIETY ANNUAL MEMORIAL MASS
The Holy Name Society, Manhattan Bronx and Staten Island, Annual Memorial Mass for the deceased members of the Holy Name Society, deceased members of the Department and the deceased members of the armed services who died to keep us free, will be held at 0930 hours on Sunday, November 10, 2019. The Mass, in Honor…
BRONX VETERANS DAY PARADE
The 35th Annual Bronx Veterans Day Parade will be held Sunday, November 10, 2019, kicking off at 12:00 PM at the intersection of E. Tremont & Lafayette Aves, and ending at Bicentennial Veterans' Memorial Park, where a ceremony honoring veterans, the Grand Marshal and Honorary Grand Marshals will be held immediately after. Christopher Slutman will…
VETERANS DAY PARADE
Permission is granted for off-duty members to participate in the 2019 Veterans Day Parade on Monday, November 11, 2019. Participating members of the Department should assemble on Fifth Avenue between 23rd and 24th Streets, Manhattan, at 1000 hours. Dress uniform shall be worn. For more information, contact FDNY Office of Community Affairs, 718-999-8112.
WTC Funeral – Retired Firefighter Andrew S. Gargiulo, Engine Company 160
WakeTuesday, November 12, 2019 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Bedell-Pizzo Funeral Home 7447 Amboy Road Staten Island, NY 10307 Funeral Wednesday, November 13, 2019 - 11:00 AM Bedell-Pizzo Funeral Home 7447 Amboy Road Staten Island, NY 10307 All Off-Duty Members should attend in Class A Uniform. WTC Related Illness…
20 YEAR REUNION
A 20 year reunion for members in the November 14, 1999 probationary firefighter class will be held on November 15, 2019. For more information please contact James Sicilian at jimmydlock@yahoo.com.
MAYOR’S GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
DCAS has announced that the filing period is now open for the NYC Mayor's Graduate Scholarship Program (MGSP). All City employees have the opportunity to apply for graduate scholarships through funding made available by participating MGSP colleges/universities in the New York City area. MSGP is a competitive scholarship program for City employees that offer partial…
WTC Funeral – Retired Lieutenant, Richard G. Estreicher, Engine Company 248
WakeFriday, November 15, 2019 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Colonial Funeral Home 2819 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10306 Funeral Saturday, November 16, 2019 - 10:30 AM St. Clare's Church 110 Nelson Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10308 All Off-Duty Members should attend in Class A Uniform. WTC Related Illness…
2019 FDNY BIKING COMPETITION
On Saturday, November 16, 2019 at 0900 hours, the "Fit to Fight" FDNY Biking Competition will be held at Randall's Island. All Fire/EMS personnel are invited to register for the event at no cost online at www.fdnypro.org/bike/ by November 11, 2019. Fastest 24 teams win a Concept 2 Bike for their firehouse or station. One…
12TH ANNUAL JIMMY’S RUN & GOLD STAR MEMORIAL
Registration is open for Jimmy's Run Down Hero Highway & Gold Star Memorial Presentation on Sunday, November 17, at Pier 45 and the Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers, NYC. Don't miss out on this family-friendly and Patriotic day where those who made the Ultimate Sacrifice defending our freedom are honored. This year, SGT Joshua P. Rodgers…
RANGERS 5K PRESENTED BY NORTHWELL HEALTH
The Garden of Dreams Foundation is excited to announce the upcoming Rangers 5K Presented by Northwell Health. This 4th annual race will be in part benefiting the Garden of Dreams Foundation. The event will take place on November 17 at 10:00 AM in Flushing Meadows Park and is open to the public. Prior to the…
PLAQUE DEDICATION
On Monday, November 18, 2019 at 1100 hours, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter James J. Hurson, E-318, who died on May 22, 2018. The dedication will take place in the quarters of Engine 318 & Ladder 166, 2510 Neptune Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. All off-duty members and their families are…
UFA RETIREMENT SEMINAR
The UFA will host a Retirement Seminar for delegates and members who are beginning the retirement process on Thursday, November 21, 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. This…
NEWBURGH IAFF LOCAL 589 RALLY
Local 589 is looking for bodies to turnout tomorrow, Thursday, November 21, at the Newburgh Activity Center, 401 Washington Street, Newburgh, NY 12550 at 5:30 – 6:00 PM for their budget vote. They anticipate 12-14 layoffs. Please wear something that identifies you as a firefighter.
150TH ANNIVERSARY – ENGINE COMPANY 211
On Saturday, November 23, 2019, at 11:00 am, the officers and members of Engine Co. 211 will host a ceremony in quarters at 26 Hooper St., Brooklyn, NY to commemorate their 150th Anniversary. All active, retired members and their families are invited to attend. Parking will be limited so please utilize mass transit options if…