FDNY MARINE CORPS ASSOCIATION FISHING OUTING
The FDNY Marine Corps Association's 6th Annual LCpl Buckley Memorial Fishing Outing will be held on Monday, June 17, from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Participants will board the Captree Star III (Captree Boat Basin) and depart at 9:00 AM sharp. Space is limited, so it will be on a first come, first serve basis.…
NYC FIRE MUSEUM PLAQUE DEDICATION
On Wednesday, June 19, 2019, the New York City Fire Museum will dedicate a seedling from the World Trade Center Survivor Tree in memory of FDNY members, other First Responders and New Yorkers who have died from illnesses attributed to their work at the World Trade Center after September 11, 2001. The plaque dedication ceremony…
COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP DINNER DANCE
The Columbia Association FDNY will hold its 84th Annual Scholarship Dinner Dance on Thursday, June 20, 2019, at Russo's on the Bay, 162-45 Cross Bay Boulevard, Queens, NY. This year the Columbia Association will honor its scholarship winners along with 2019 Man of the Year, Lt. Joseph LaPointe, Commanding Officer of the FDNY Ceremonial Unit.…
FDNY BRAVEST FOOTBALL TO PLAY NYPD FINEST FOR CHAMPIONSHIP
The FDNY Bravest Football Club will be playing the NYPD Finest Football Club for the 2019 NPSFL Championship. This game will be a rematch of this year's Fun City Bowl where the Bravest defeated the Finest by a score of 27-21. The Championship Game is being played on Friday night, June 21, with kickoff scheduled…
MEMORIAL MASS
On Friday, June 21, 2019, at 1100 hours, a Memorial Mass will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter Daniel F. Pujdak, L-146, who made the supreme sacrifice on June 21, 2007. The mass will take place at St. Cecilia's Church, 84 Herbert Street, Brooklyn, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited to…
HAPPY HOUR FOR FRIENDS OF FIREFIGHTERS AT LT. JOHN SIERP’S HOME BASE BISTRO
The staff and board of Friends of Firefighters invite all FDNY members to join them on Friday, June 21, for the happiest of happy hours at Lt. John Sierp's Home Base Bistro, 416 3rd Avenue, New York, NY 10016. From 5:30-10:00 PM, enjoy food and drink specials with 20% of the evening's sales being donated…
FDNY APPRECIATION DAY AT SIX FLAGS
Join FDNY Appreciation Day at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, NJ, on Saturday, June 22. Tickets are available at a reduced rate of $35.99 for all FDNY employees and their families with the "FDNY" promo code and include theme park admission, rides, a live concert featuring Shilelagh Law at 5:00 PM, FDNY Parade at…
FDNY DAY AT SIX FLAGS GREAT ADVENTURE
Six Flags Great Adventure will host FDNY Appreciation Day on Saturday, June 22, 2019. Special FDNY discount admission of $35.99, (regular admission $81.99), includes Shilelagh Law Band Concert. Other exciting activities include: FDNY-led Parade and fireworks. Proceeds benefit the FDNY Family Transport Foundation. For tickets, visit www.sixflags.com/greatadventure. Be sure to use promotion code FDNY. A…
LT. JOSEPH GULLICKSON MEMORIAL PICNIC
On Saturday, June 22, 2019, the annual Lt. Joseph Gullickson Memorial Picnic will be held at Nansen Park, 3465 Victory Blvd, Staten Island, NY, from 12:00 ‚àö¬¢‚Äö√ᬮ‚Äö√Ñ√∫ 6:00 PM. Admission is $40 for adults, $10 for children ages 6-14, children 5 and under are free. Admission price includes all-day BBQ, unlimited beverages, DJ, games and…
5-5-5-5 FIREFIGHTER STEVEN POLLARD BENEFIT
A benefit will be held in honor of Firefighter Steven Pollard on Saturday, June 22, from 4:00 - 8:00 PM at The Sugar Bowl, 15 Bedford Ave, Breezy Point, NY 11697. There will be a $30 special that includes a food voucher and plastic mug for all the beer you can drink. There will be…
PLAQUE DEDICATION
On Monday, June 24, at 1100 hours, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Assistant Chief Ronald R. Spadafora, Bureau of Fire Prevention, who died on June 23, 2018. The dedication will take place at FDNY Headquarters, Auditorium, 9 Metro Tech Center, Brooklyn, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited…
WTC Funeral – Retired Lieutenant John T. Moran, Ladder Company 41
WakeMonday, June 24, 2019 2PM - 4PM and 7PM to 9PM Yorktown Funeral Home 945 East Main St. Shrub Oak, NY 10588 Funeral Tuesday, June 25, 2019 - 11AM St.…
UFA Political Action GOTV Primary Day
Melinda Katz for Queens District Attorney UFA Members are asked to turnout on Primary Day, June 25, at the following locations: 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM - Glendale Office Atlas…
SPLISH SPLASH WATER PARK DISCOUNT TICKETS AVAILABLE
Tickets are now available for Splish Splash (www.splishsplashlongisland.com). Located at Exit 72 West, Long Island Expressway, Riverhead, NY, the waterpark features 20 water slides, 2 wave pools, a lazy river,…
BROOKLYN CYCLONES FIREFIGHTERS APPRECIATION NIGHT
The Brooklyn Cyclones will be hosting their 19th Annual FDNY Night on Friday, June 28, at 7:00 PM at MCU Park. $25 Package includes Field Box Seat, an exclusive firefighters…
FDNY BROOKLYN CYCLONES NIGHT
The 19th Annual FDNY Night will be held at 7:00 PM on Friday, June 28, 2019, at MCU Park in Coney Island. Come out and watch the Brooklyn Cyclones. Pre-game…
PUTNAM COUNTY BLOOD DRIVE
The New York Blood Center has declared a blood shortage at the start of the critical summer season. Please come join Putnam County members at the Daniel O'Brien VFW Hall,…
VFW POST 551 BENEFIT FOR FIREFIGHTER CHRISTOPHER SLUTMAN
There will be a benefit in honor of Firefighter Christopher Slutman on Saturday, June 29, from 1:00 - 5:00 PM, at Mooney's Public House, 82-11 Eliot Avenue, Middle Village, NY…
World Police and Fire Games Athletic Packages
The 2019 World Police & Fire Games will be held in Chengdu, China, from August 8 - August 18. Please CLICK HERE to see the flyer for uniform athlete packages.…
NYPD WTC Funeral – Retired Detective Luis Alvarez
WakeTuesday, July 2, 2019 1pm - 4pm and 6pm - 9pm Towers Funeral Home 2681 Long Beach Road Oceanside, NY 11572 Funeral Wednesday, July 3, 2019 - 10am Immaculate Conception…
MEMORIAL MASS
On Friday, July 5, 2019, at 1100 hours, a Memorial Mass will be held honoring the memory of Lieutenant Gordon M. Ambelas, L-119, who made the supreme sacrifice on July…
NEW YORK RACING ASSOCIATION STARS & STRIPES FESTIVAL
The New York Racing Association will host their annual Stars & Stripes Racing Festival on Saturday, July 6, at Belmont Park. Throughout the day, they will be honoring first responders…
WTC Funeral – Retired Firefighter Joseph Walsh, Ladder Company 32
FuneralSaturday, July 6, 2019 - 10:30am St. Patrick's Church 29 Cox Avenue Armonk, NY 10504 All Off-Duty Members should attend in Class A Uniform. WTC Related Illness Deaths Fraternally, Gerard…
PLAQUE DEDICATION
On Tuesday, July 9, 2019, at 1100 hours, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Captain John T. Vigiano Sr., L-176, who died on July 7, 2018.…
WTC Funeral – Retired Firefighter Lloyd W. Stuart, Engine Company 3
WakeWednesday, July 10, 2019 2-4pm - 7-9pm Casey McCallen Rice Funeral Home 30 Nelson Ave, Staten Island, NY 10308 Funeral Thursday, July 11, 2019 - 11am St Clare's Church 110 Nelson Ave, Staten Island, NY 10308 All Off-Duty Members should attend in Class A Uniform. *In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the…
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. Applicants will receive an emailed response after July 1 with location and start time.
PLAQUE DEDICATION
On Friday, July 12, 2019, at 1100 hours, a WTC Plaque Dedication Ceremony will be held honoring the memory of Battalion Chief Robert P. Miuccio, Battalion 22. The dedication will take place in the Quarters of Ladder 79 & Battalion 22, 1189 Castleton Avenue, Staten Island, NY.
2019 NYC DISABILITY PRIDE PARADE
Join the FDNY in the 2019 NYC Disability Pride Parade on Sunday, July 14, 2019. Off-duty members and family are invited to assemble on E. 25 Street between 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue at 10:00 AM. For more information, contact Fabricio Caro, Director of Community Affairs, fabricio.caro@fdny.nyc.gov.
UFA Requesting Support at Congresswoman Maloney’s 9/11 VCF Press Conference
Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney will be holding a press conference this Monday, July 15th at 9:30 AM, at Ground Zero (Fulton & Dey Street, directly across from 9/11 Memorial & Museum) following Friday's scheduled House vote on Never Forget the Heroes: James Zadroga, Ray Pfeifer, and Luis Alvarez Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation…
PLAQUE DEDICATION
On Wednesday, July 17, 2019, at 1100 hours, a Plaque Dedication Ceremony will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter George R. Scheer, Engine 249. The dedication will take place in the quarters of Engine 249 & Ladder 113, 491 Rogers Avenue, Brooklyn, NY.
JOHNNY MAC FOUNDATION MEMORIAL GOLF CLASSIC
The Johnny Mac Foundation will be hosting the 9th Annual Golf Outing on Thursday, July 18, 2019, at the Timber Point Golf Course in Great River, Long Island. The outing is in memory of FF John McNamara, E-234, who died of 9/11 related cancer in August 2009. If interested in participating as a golfer, email…
WTC Funeral – Retired Firefighter Kevin J. Nolan, Engine Company 79
WakeFriday, July 19, 2019 4PM - 8PM Coxe and Graziano Funeral Home 767 E. Boston Post Road Mamaroneck, NY 10543 Funeral Saturday, July 20, 2019 - 10:30 AM Church of The Resurrection 910 Boston Post Road Rye, NY 10580 All Off-Duty Members should attend in Class A Uniform. WTC Related Illness Deaths Fraternally, Gerard Fitzgerald…
PLAQUE DEDICATION
On Monday, July 22, 2019, at 1100 hours, a WTC Plaque Dedication Ceremony will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter Brent G. Crobak, Engine 251. The dedication will take place in the Quarters of Engine 251, 254-20 Union Turnpike, Queens, NY.
LT. GEORGE LENER 25 YEAR REMEMBRANCE
A 25 Year Remembrance Ceremony and Mass will be held for Lt. George Lener, L-6, tomorrow, Tuesday, July 23. There will be a Wreath Laying Ceremony at Clove Lakes Park (Slosson Ave & Martling Ave) at 10:00 AM, followed by a Memorial Mass at 11:00 AM at Blessed Sacrament Church, 30 Manor Road, Staten Island,…
WTC Funeral – Retired Firefighter Richard N. Driscoll, Engine Company 91
WakeTuesday, July 23, 2019 4PM – 8PM Smith, Seaman and Quackenbush Inc. Funeral Homes 117 Maple Avenue (East) Monroe, NY 10950 Funeral Wednesday, July 24, 2019 11AM Sacred Heart Church 26 Still Road Monroe, NY 10950 All Off-Duty Members should attend in Class A Uniform. WTC Related Illness Deaths Fraternally, Gerard Fitzgerald President Robert Eustace…
METS GROUP DISCOUNTS
2019 FDNY group discounts are available for any Mets game (excludes Opening Day and Subway Series)! 2019 features two new bar packages, a newly renovated hospitality space, and inventory specifically held back for groups during the Subway Series. There are still M&M Sweet Seats & Suites available for Opening Day. EMS Night is May 20th,…
2019 World Police & Fire Games
The 2019 World Police & Fire Games will be held in Chengdu, Sichuan, China from July 28th to August 6th. This biennial athletic event is open to active and retired law enforcement and fire service personnel throughout the world.Registration details and more information about the World Police and Fire Games can be found by visiting…
WTC Funeral – Retired FDNY Mechanic James J. Sottile
WakeSunday, July 28, 2019 2PM - 4PM & 7PM - 9PM O.B. Davis Funeral Home 1001 Route 25A Miller Place, NY 11764 Funeral Monday, July 29, 2019 - 11AM St. Marks Roman Catholic Church 105 Randall Road Shoreham, NY 11786 All Off-Duty Members should attend in Class A Uniform. WTC Related Illness Deaths Fraternally, Gerard…
NYS HONORARY FIRE CHIEFS COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP
Applications for the NYS Honorary Fire Chiefs Memorial College Scholarships are now being accepted. Two scholarships each worth $3,000 will be awarded. The scholarship is open to all active UFA members who attended college any time in 2019 - you do not need to be a full-time student. Applicants must submit a three-paragraph letter explaining…
PLAQUE DEDICATION
On Wednesday, July 31, 2019, at 1100 hours, a WTC Plaque Dedication Ceremony will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter Charles Williams, Ladder 111. The dedication will take place in the Quarters of Engine 214 & Ladder 111, 495 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY.
FIREHOUSE KITCHEN TALK: EMERGING THREATS & OPPORTUNITIES: COOPERATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AND FDNY
Join Friends of Firefighters at 199 Van Brunt Street Brooklyn, NY 11231, on Wednesday, July 31, from 6:00 -9:00 PM for a firefighter-prepared dinner followed by a presentation from Battalion Chief Sean Newman and Retired Colonel Patrick J. Mahaney, U.S. Army Special Forces on post-9/11 cooperation between the Department of Defense and the FDNY. This…
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. Applicants will receive an emailed response after July 1 with location and start time.
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 will be awarded to the child of an FDNY Firefighter (active or retired) to be used specifically for SUNY Maritime College. The application can be…