Hispanic Day Parade
43rd Street between 5th & 6th Avenues ManhattanThe FDNY Hispanic Society will be marching in the Hispanic Day Parade on Sunday, October 8, 2023. Members interested in participating should assemble at 11:00 AM on 43rd Street between 5th & 6th Avenues in Manhattan in dress uniform. Call Steven Marquez, Hispanic Society 2nd Vice President, at (917) 495-4490 for more info.
COLUMBUS DAY PRE-PARADE BREAKFAST
The General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen 20 W 44th St, New YorkContinuing in the celebration of Italian heritage, the Columbia Association will host a pre-parade breakfast from 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM on Monday, October 9, 2023, for members and their families at The General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen, located at 20 West 44th Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues in Manhattan.
Burning Issues: A Weekly Friends of Firefighters Online Support Group
ZoomConnect with fellow FDNY firefighters, active & retired, at Burning Issues, a free online drop-in support group offered by Friends of Firefighters. Burning Issues provides members the opportunity to share what's going on and talk through coping strategies that may help. The group meets every Monday morning at 10:00 AM on Zoom. To join the…
COLUMBUS DAY PARADE
5th Ave & W 44th St New YorkThe Columbia Association will march up 5th Avenue in participation of the annual Columbus Day Parade on Monday, October 9, 2023. Members and families that are interested in marching with the Columbia Association should be ready to assemble by 11:00 AM at West 44th Street and 5TH Avenue after the pre-parade breakfast. Members are asked…
COLUMBUS DAY POST-PARADE GATHERING
St. James’ Church 865 Madison Ave, New YorkAt the conclusion of the parade, members and their families are invited to St. James’ Church, located at 865 Madison Avenue, between 71st & 72nd Streets, in Manhattan for a post-parade gathering and lunch.
DEBUT NOVEL NO MAN’S GHOST BY JASON POWELL, L28
Firefighter Jason Powell of the Harlem Hilton recently released his debut novel, No Man’s Ghost, through Polis/Agora Books publishing house. No Man's Ghost is a crime fiction thriller that tells the story of a probationary firefighter during his first week out of the academy; the same week a chronic 10-92 box turns into something more.…
2023 Staten Island Memorial Day Collation
Nansen's Lodge 3441 Victory Blvd, Staten IslandEngine 162/Ladder 82/Battalion 23 will be hosting the 2023 Staten Island Memorial Day Collation at Nansen’s Lodge, located at 3441 Victory Blvd in Staten Island. $30 at the door includes bus, T-shirt, mug and food. Breakfast will be served at Nansen’s Lodge at 7:00 AM. A bus for retired members will leave at 8:00 AM…
FDNY MEMORIAL DAY
Firemen's Monument West 100th Street, Riverside DriveThe annual FDNY Memorial Day Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at the Firemen’s Monument at 100th Street and Riverside Drive in Manhattan in honor of deceased members of the FDNY.
FIREFIGHTER TERENCE MCSHANE TO BE HONORED AT NYPD CEREMONY
Police Academy 130-30 28th Ave, QueensAs notified by the Police Department, 13 NYPD members, including FDNY Firefighter Terence McShane, are having Transit Bureau K-9's named after them at the NYPD Police Academy, located at 130-30 28th Avenue, College Point, NY, on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 11:00am. After working as a New York City police sergeant, Firefighter Terence McShane, Ladder…
MANHATTAN 2023 1st & 3rd Division Collation
Ellington in the Park 105th Inside Riverside Park, New YorkEngine 37/Ladder 40 and Engine 24/Ladder 5 will host the 2023 1st & 3rd Division Collation following the services at the Firemen’s Monument. The collation will be held at Ellington in the Park, located at 105th Street and Riverside Park. Enter the park at 104th Street and follow the pathway. Contact Eddie Finegan or Tom…
2023 Queens Memorial Day Collation
Pig Beach 35-37 36th Street, AstoriaEngine 297/Ladder 130, Engine 301/Ladder 150 and Engine 306 will be hosting the 2023 Queens Memorial Day Collation at Pig Beach BBQ, located at 35-37 36th Street in Astoria. Contact George Samothrakis at (757) 318-1857 with any questions.
BRONX 2023 6th & 7th Division Collation
Brewski’s Bar & Grill 3718 E Tremont Ave, BronxEngine 89/Ladder 50 will host the 2023 6th & 7th Division Collation from 1:00 – 6:00 PM at Brewski’s Bar & Grill, located at 3718 E Tremont Ave in the Bronx. $40 per person includes shirt, mug, food and beverages. There will also be 50/50 raffles, auctions, cigars and a DJ. Pre-registration is available. Contact…