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)…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
Today We Take Time to Remember the Anniversary of The Brooklyn Waldbaums Supermarket Fire of 1978
The Secret List Today We Take Time to Remember the Anniversary of The Brooklyn Waldbaums Supermarket Fire of 1978: (VIDEO BELOW) On August 2, 1978: 6 FDNY Firefighters were killed in the Line of Duty, and more than 35 injured, some seriously. Killed were covering Lt. James Cutillo 39, 33rd Battalion, Fr Charles Bouton 38,…
41ST ANNIVERSARY OF THE WALDBAUM’S FIRE
On Friday, August 2, 2019 at 1030 hours, E-254, E-276, L-153, L-156, B-33 and B-42 will host a Memorial Mass commemorating the 41st Anniversary of the Waldbaum's Fire. The mass will take place at St. Brendan's Church located at 1202 Avenue O, Brooklyn, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited to attend. Members…
STREET RENAMING CEREMONY
On, Saturday, August 3, 2019, at 1030 hours, a Street Renaming Ceremony will be held honoring the memory of Lieutenant Christopher Raguso, Engine 302. The ceremony will be held at Commack Fire Department, 6309 Jericho Turnpike, Commack, NY 11725. All off-duty members and their families are invited to attend. Members are requested to attend in…
SARATOGA FIRST RESPONDER APPRECIATION DAY
The Saratoga Race Course will host First Responder Appreciation Day on Wednesday, August 7, 2019. Gates open at 11:00 AM, First Post is 1:00 PM. Admission is free with firefighter ID. There will be a performance by the FDNY Emerald Society Pipes and Drums following the 6th Race. A reception will follow the races at…
20 YEAR REUNION
A 20 year reunion for members in the August 8, 1999 probationary firefighter class will be held on September 20, 2019. For information, please contact Joe Brautigam at joeyb252@gmail.com.
FDNY RUNNING CLUB COORDINATION FOR 2019 NYC MARATHON
Members interested in running the NYC Marathon who are not receiving email updates from the FDNY Running Club should contact Denis Sweeney, D-6, at denis.p.sweeney@gmail.com by August 9th for details.
FIRST RESPONDER DAY AT CITI FIELD
Citi Field will host First Responder's Day on Sunday, August 11. Those who order with a group purchase will have early entrance to watch the FDNY vs. NYPD softball game happening on Citi Field from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM, along with entry to the Bullpen Plaza, where complimentary soda, beer, hot dogs, and popcorn…
Funeral Information – Active Member Captain Michael C. Thomas, Division 8
WakeSunday, August 11, 2019 2PM - 4PM and 7PM - 9PM Perinchief Chapels 438 High Street Mount Holly, NJ 08060 Funeral Monday, August 12, 2019 - 11AM First Baptist Church 1341 Woodlane Road Eastampton Township, NJ 08060 All Off-Duty Members should attend in Class A Uniform. Fraternally, Gerard Fitzgerald President Robert Eustace Recording Secretary
WHAT WOULD JIMMY DO? 3RD ANNUAL GOLF OUTING
Join in celebrating the life of Jimmy Lanza and help raise donations to the Ray Pfiefer Foundation and the Stephen Siller Foundation on Wednesday, August 14, 2019, from 12:30 PM to 6:00 PM at Pelham Bay Golf Course, 870 Shore Road, Bronx, NY 10464. Registrations start at noon. $160 a man includes golf, lunch/dinner and…