ON THE ARM BREAKFAST AT FRIENDS OF FIREFIGHTERS
On Wednesday, February 12, from 8:00 -11:00 AM, all FDNY members are invited to Friends of Firefighters (199 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231) for On the Arm Breakfast. For those unfamiliar with FoF programs and services, the monthly breakfasts are a great way to see how we operate and tour our main facility, a…
2020 NYC MARATHON PARTICIPATION WITH THE FDNY RUNNING CLUB
Any member interested in running the 2020 NYC Marathon must register for the marathon lottery with the NYRR at https://www.nyrr.org/tcsnycmarathon by February 13, 2020. For more information about the marathon and the FDNY Running Club, please email Denis Sweeney, D-6 at denis.p.sweeney@gmail.com.
WTC Funeral – Retired Firefighter Richard B. Jones, Ladder Company 25
WakeFriday, February 14, 2020 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Greater Zion Hill Baptist Church 2365 Frederick Douglass Blvd New York, NY 10027 Memorial Service Friday, February 14, 2020 - 5:00 PM Greater Zion Hill Baptist Church 2365 Frederick Douglass Blvd New York, NY 10027 Formation And Procession Saturday, February 15, 2020 - 10:00 AM Greater…
STREET RENAMING CEREMONY
On Saturday, February 15, 2020 at 1000 hours, a Street Renaming Ceremony will be held honoring the memory of retired Lieutenant Mark W. McKay, L-45, who died on April 4, 2011. The ceremony will be held at the corner of Parsifal Place & Ellis Place, Bronx, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited…
BC MATTHEW RYAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Applications are now available for this year's BC Matthew Ryan Memorial Scholarships, which are named to honor the fallen Chief who made the supreme sacrifice on September 11, 2001. Two $1,000 scholarships are awarded annually and can be used for college/university, high school, trade school or private school. Application forms and additional information is available…
JAMES B. BOYLAN SCHOLARSHIP AWARD APPLICATION
Applications for the annual James B. Boylan Scholarship Award are now available and can be obtained via email to Mr. Robert Gullickson at rjgullickson@gmail.com. This $7,000 scholarship is offered to children of Firefighters/Fire Officers (active and retired) entering a Catholic High School on Staten Island. Applications must be submitted by April 1, 2020. The winner…
WTC Funeral – Retired Firefighter Joseph A. Hatzelman, Engine Company 218
WakeThursday, February 20, 2020 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM & 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Charles J. O'Shea Funeral Home 603 Wantagh Avenue Wantagh, NY 11793 Funeral Friday, February 21, 2020 - 10:45 AM St. Raphael Church 600 Newbridge Road East Meadow, NY 11554 All Off-Duty Members should attend in Class A Uniform. WTC Related…
MEMORIAL MASS
On Friday, February 21, 2020, at 11:00 AM, Friends of Firefighters will host a Memorial Mass commemorating the life of firefighter Kenneth Pogan, Sr., who passed away on February 11, 2015. Kenny, who spent his years at Engine 18, Squad 3, Engine 28, Squad 1, and Battalion 22, played an integral part at Friends of…
Rangers First Responders Night
The Rangers First Responders Night will be held Saturday, February 22, 2020 vs. the San Jose Sharks at 7:00 PM at Madison Square Garden. Tickets can be purchased through the link: https://tinyurl.com/Rangers1stRespondersUFAFeb22.
WTC Funeral – Retired Firefighter Daniel R. Foley, Rescue Company 3
WakeTuesday, February 25, 2020 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM Wednesday, February 26, 2020 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM Westchester Funeral Home 190 Main Street Eastchester, NY 10707 Funeral Thursday, February 27, 2020 - 10:30 AM Holy Family Church 83 Clove Road New Rochelle, NY 10801 All Off-Duty Members should attend in Class A Uniform. Members…
SSG CHRIS ENGELDRUM FDNY VFW POST 12033
The SSG Chris Engeldrum FDNY VFW Post 12033 will be holding its monthly meeting on Wednesday, February 26, 2019. The meeting will be held at Randall's Island, Building 11 Cafeteria at 8:00 PM. All Military Veterans who have served overseas during time of war are eligible to join. For additional information, see the Post website…
FRIENDS OF FIREFIGHTERS FIREHOUSE KITCHEN TALK
Join Friends of Firefighters at (199 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn, NY) on Wednesday, February 26, from 6:00 - 9:00 PM, for a firefighter-prepared dinner followed by a presentation from Director Steven Magliaro on FDNY Fire Dispatch Operations. Free for active and retired FDNY members. No RSVP necessary. As retired firefighter Tony Cat always says: "Bring…
UFA Retirement Seminar Postponed
Please be advised that the UFA Retirement Seminar scheduled for Thursday, February 27, 2020, has been canceled due to the WTC Funeral for Retired Firefighter Daniel Foley, Rescue 3, that will take place on that day. The UFA Retirement Seminar will be rescheduled at a later date. We will keep the membership updated when a…
20 YEAR REUNION
A 20 year reunion for members in the 1/2000 probationary firefighter class will be held on February 29, 2020. For more information, please email 1stof2000@gmail.com with your name, phone number and email address.
STREET RENAMING
On Saturday, February 29, 2020 at 1100 hours, a Street Renaming Ceremony will be held honoring the memory of retired Firefighter Roger Espinal, E-320, who died on September 14, 2019.…
PLAQUE DEDICATION
On Monday, March 2, 2020 at 1100 hours, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Captain John S. Moschella, who died on December 8, 2018. The dedication…
FDNY SPECIAL NEEDS GROUP
The FDNY Special Needs Group will host their next meeting on Wednesday, March 4, at 11:00 AM at the Staten Island CSU Office, located at 1688 Victory Blvd. This group is for all FDNY members, active and retired, and their families that have a special need, and it encompasses all disabilities, both physical and developmental,…
Knicks First Responders Night
The UFA has partnered with Madison Square Garden to provide special access to discounted tickets for The Knicks First Responders Night on Friday, March 6, 2020 vs. Oklahoma City Thunder…
FDNY MEMORIAL QUILT
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion is designing a quilt to celebrate the contributions FDNY has made to the City of New York. Each firehouse may submit a piece of fabric that best represents where you work, the spirit of your team, the neighborhood that you serve, or your contribution to FDNY. Please also provide…
PLUNGE FOR ELODIE
For the first time this year, in honor of Tottenville's John Hudson Dilgen, there will be a Plunge For Elodie taking place in Staten Island. The Polar Plunge will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2020 to raise funds for and bring awareness to a rare skin disease called EB & the EB Research Partnership.…
POLICE/FIRE 5-MILE RUN
On Saturday, March 7, 2020, at 9:30 AM, the 43rd Annual Police/Fire Run will be held in Central Park. All active and retired members are eligible to participate. Race starts at 102nd Street Transverse in Central Park. Registration is at JHS 13 located at East 106th Street between Madison and Park Avenues. Registration fee is…
EMERALD SOCIETY, FDNY, ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP EXAM
The FDNY Emerald Society Annual Scholarship Examination will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2020, from 8:30 - 11:30 AM at All Hallows High School, 115 East 164th, Bronx, NY. Children who will be graduating from 8th grade or junior high school in 2020 are eligible if a parent or sibling is a member of…
COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS
Applications for eligible family members of the Columbia Association are being accepted for Private or Public High School and College Awards as follows: Candidates for College Awards (12th Grade Students): Submit applications, along with a copy of the Candidate's SAT scores, before April 1, 2020. These tests must be taken in the candidates' junior or…
FDNY KING OF THE ICE HOCKEY TOURNAMENT
The 25th Annual King of the Ice Hockey Tournament will be held at the Freeport Recreation Center, Freeport, NY. Preliminary rounds will take place between March 11th and March 31st.…
MATT STELL LIVE AT FRIENDS OF FIREFIGHTER’S ON THE ARM BREAKFAST
On Wednesday, March 11, at 11:00 AM, New York's Country 94.7 radio station and country singer-songwriter Matt Stell will join Friends of Firefighters at their monthly On the Arm Breakfast,…
CANCELED – FDNY BOXING – BATTLE OF THE BADGES – CANCELED
This Event is canceled until further notice. On Friday, March 13, 2020, the FDNY Bravest Boxing Team will host the 1st annual Battle of the Badges Boxing Nationals at the…
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#18 of 2020 ‚àö√ᬨ‚àë March 19th Regional Enrichment Centers (REC) Overview The New York City Department of Education has created and designed Regional Enrichment Centers (REC). Theses Rec Centers are…
CANCELED – SSG CHRIS ENGELDRUM FDNY VFW POST – CANCELED
CANCELED The FDNY Special Needs Group will host their next meeting on The SSG Chris Engeldrum FDNY VFW Post 12033 will be holding its monthly meeting on Monday, March 23,…
CANCELED – BAYSIDE ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE – CANCELED
CANCELED - BAYSIDE ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE - CANCELED The 3rd Annual Bayside St. Patrick's Day Parade will be held Saturday, March 28, on Bell Blvd at 11:00 AM. Formation…
POSTPONED – HOLY NAME SOCIETY ANNUAL COMMUNION MASS AND BREAKFAST – POSTPONED
The FDNY Holy Name Society will hold its Annual Communion Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral on Sunday, April 5, 2020 at 10:15 AM. The celebratory breakfast will immediately follow at…
POSTPONED – FDNY KING OF THE ICE HOCKEY TOURNAMENT – POSTPONED
The 25th Annual King of the Ice Hockey Tournament will be held at the Freeport Recreation Center, Freeport, NY. Preliminary rounds will take place between March 11th and March 31st.…
** CANCELED ** April General Membership Meeting
Members should be aware that the General Membership Meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 9, 2020, has been CANCELED due to necessary precautions for the health and safety of our members…
POSTPONED – FDNY One Pitch Softball Tournament – POSTPONED
FDNY Baseball's One Pitch Softball Tournament will be held April 20, 2020, at Eisenhower Park. Registration is $300 per team. Call or text Scott Miller at 917-225-7872 for more information.
POSTPONED – 40 YEAR REUNION – POSTPONED
A 40 year reunion for members in the October 13, 1979 probationary firefighter class will be held on April 25, 2020. Interested members should contact Steven Casquarelli at scasquarelli@gmail.com or…
Canceled – Delegate Education Seminar – Canceled
May 7-10, 2019, Topicana Casino & Resort, Atlantic City, NJ For Full Details click HERE
SCHOLARSHIP EXTENSION
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the New York State Honorary Fire Chiefs Association Inc. and the New York State Professional Firefighters Association Inc. are extending the deadline for 2020 Ted…
DONATE TO THE NEW YORK BLOOD CENTER
The New York Blood Center is working to increase the nation‚àö¬¢‚Äö√ᬮ‚Äö√묢s supply of convalescent plasma in order to make it accessible to as many patients as possible. If you are interested in helping to combat COVID-19 by donating plasma, sign up at the link listed below. Donor Eligibility Requirements: Lab-confirmed positive test for COVID-19 (Positive…
Fire Bell Scholarship Extension
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Fire Bell Club has extended the deadline for the Fire Bell Scholarship to Friday, May 29, 2020. Grant Scholarship The Fire Bell Club offers a one-time grant scholarship award of $1,000 to one student annually. Applications for the Fire Bell Club Scholarship Award are typically due in April, and…
Fire Bell Scholarship Extension
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Fire Bell Club has extended the deadline for the Fire Bell Scholarship to Friday, May 29, 2020. Grant Scholarship The Fire Bell Club offers a one-time grant scholarship award of $1,000 to one student annually. Applications for the Fire Bell Club Scholarship Award are typically due in April, and…
2020 General Election Candidate Nominations
Nominations for the 2020 UFA General Elections were made today at the Candidate Nomination Meeting. The following candidates were nominated for UFA Office positions: President: Andrew Ansbro, Marine 1 Gerard Fitzgerald, Engine 318 Vice President: Robert Eustace, Ladder 27 (unopposed) Recording Secretary: Gerald Singleton, Engine 202 Vincent Speciale, Engine 55 Treasurer: Edward Brown, Ladder 48…
WTC Funeral – Retired Firefighter Anthony J. Catapano, Engine Company 202
WakeTuesday, June 9, 2020 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Marine Park Funeral Home 3024 Quentin Road Brooklyn, NY 11234 Funeral Wednesday, June 10, 2020 - 11:00 AM St. Columba Church 2245 Kimball Street Brooklyn, NY 11234 WTC Related Illness Deaths Fraternally, Gerard Fitzgerald President Vincent Speciale Recording Secretary
WTC Funeral – Retired Firefighter Paul A. McManaman, Squad Company 252
WakeThursday, June 11, 2020 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home 29 Atlantic Ave. Floral Park, NY 11001 Funeral Friday, June 12, 2020 - 11:00 AM Saint Anne's Church 35 Dartmouth St. Garden City, NY 11530 WTC Related Illness Deaths Fraternally, Gerard Fitzgerald President Vincent Speciale Recording Secretary