Uniformed Firefighters Association

Since last year’s Medal Day ceremony was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department will honor the 2020 medal recipients on Wednesday, April 14, 2021. In order to accommodate the precautions for the ongoing pandemic, attendance will be limited and will be based on gathering restrictions in place for the location of the ceremony.…

See Info Fax #20 of 2021 for login credentials.

Speakers: Marty Tighe, UFA Retiree Liaison; Ken Larkin, Social Security Attorney; and Peter Thomann, CPA & author of FDNY Road to Retirement Topics: Changes in SBF Benefits in retirement; Social Security Options; Pension Options

The UFA regrets to inform the membership of the loss of retired Firefighter Henry Gillen, Ladder Company 131. Firefighter Gillen was appointed October 15, 1957, retired December 30, 1997 and passed on April 25, 2021. We extend our deepest condolences to his family and friends.  

All Firehouses and EMS Stations are designated as collection points for the food drive. All types of canned or packaged nonperishable food items can be donated.

RSVP is required.

Please note the date change of the May General Membership Meeting. It will be held on Thursday, May 13, NOT on May 7 as listed on the UFA Work Chart…

A Bunting Ceremony will be held today in honor of Firefighter Thomas G. Oelkers of Ladder 44, who succumbed to World Trade Center related illness yesterday.

The UFA regrets to inform the membership of the loss of recently retired Firefighter Daniel Simon, Engine Company 234. Firefighter Simon was appointed on January 13, 2013, retired January 28,…

It is with deepest regret and sorrow to report the line-of-duty death of Firefighter Ricardo Torres Jr., IAFF 3rd District Local 825-New Haven, Connecticut. Brother Torres, 30, died while battling…

In recognition for contributions during the rescue and recovery efforts at Ground Zero, the 9/11 Memorial & Museum welcomes the Fire Department of the City of New York at a…

The family of FF Mike Carlo E230 invites all members to attend a ceremony to rename a Key West home-ported 55’ vessel for FF Mike Carlo, whose life was taken in the 9-11 terrorist attack. In October 2001, Mike and his brother Rob Carlo L23 had a trip planned to Key West for Fantasy Fest…

Register online: www.sirunning.com.

RSVP Required: Please call 718-643-0980 or email info@friendsoffirefighters.org.

Rally for Donald Cranston Running for City Council District 46

Rally for Briget Rein Running for City Council District 39

In order to adhere to COVID-19 precautions, this meeting is open to DELEGATES only. No other members will be permitted at the meeting.

See Info Fax #29 of 2021 for Scholarship Application details.

9:00 AM: Wreath Laying Ceremony 12-22 Astoria Blvd, Astoria, NY 11102 10:45 AM: Memorial Mass Saint Sebastian's RC Church 58-02 Roosevelt Avenue, Woodside, NY 11377 Coalition to Follow: Saint Sebastian's RC Parish Center 39-60 57 Street, Woodside, NY 11377

Members are asked to turn out at this cross-endorsement press conference supporting Mayoral candidate Andrew Yang & Queens Borough President candidate Elizabeth Crowley.