WTC Funeral – Retired Firefighter Walter McKee, Battalion 39

Walter passed away on August 18, 2019. His family requested a private, non-FDNY service. Wake There was no wake service. Funeral Saturday, August 24, 2019 - 10AM St. Paul's Church 82 Lake Road Congers, NY 10920 WTC Related Illness Deaths Fraternally, Gerard Fitzgerald President Robert Eustace Recording Secretary

PLAQUE DEDICATION

On Monday, August 26, 2019, at 1100 hours, a WTC Plaque Dedication Ceremony will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter Jimmy Martinez, Engine 157. The dedication will take place in the quarters of Engine 157 & Ladder 80, 1573 Castleton Avenue, Staten Island, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited to attend.…

WTC Funeral – Retired Firefighter John W. Boyle, Rescue Company 1

WakeTuesday, August 27, 2019 Wednesday, August 28, 2019 2PM-5PM, 7PM-9PM Papavero Funeral Home 72-27 Grand Ave. Maspeth, NY 11378 Funeral Thursday, August 29, 2019 10:45AM Our Lady of Hope 61-27 71st St. Middle Village, NY 11379 All Off-Duty Members should attend in Class A Uniform WTC Related Illness Deaths Fraternally, Gerard Fitzgerald President Robert Eustace…

MEMORIAL MASS

On Wednesday, August 28, 2019, at 0900 hours, a Memorial Mass will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter Michael J. Gorumba, E-163, who made the supreme sacrifice on August 28, 2001. The mass will take place at Holy Family Church located at 366 Watchogue Road, Staten Island, NY. All off-duty members and their families…

8/28 FRIENDS OF FIREFIGHTERS FIREHOUSE KITCHEN TALK CANCELED

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Friends of Firefighters has canceled this Wednesday's Firehouse Kitchen Talk: Q&A with A Probie. They apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and hope to have the Q&A rescheduled in the coming months. ================= For those interested in joining the greatest job in the world, come join us at Friends…

2019 WEST INDIAN DAY PARADE

Permission is granted for off-duty members to participate in the 2019 West Indian Day Parade on Monday, September 2, 2019. Participating members of the Department should assemble on Eastern Parkway and Schenectady Ave., Brooklyn NY at 1100 hours. Dress uniform shall be worn. For more information contact Neal Francis, FDNY Vulcan Society at (917) 294-0239.

PLAQUE DEDICATION

On Thursday, September 5, 2019, at 1100 hours, a WTC Plaque Dedication Ceremony will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter Michael T. McDonald, Ladder 128. The dedication will take place in the Quarters of Battalion 45, Engine 259 & Ladder 128, 33-51 Greenpoint Avenue, Queens, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited…

2019 NEW YORK CITY LABOR DAY PARADE

The 2019 NYC Labor Day Parade will be Saturday, September 7, at 10:00 AM. Parade steps off from 44th Street and 5th Avenue. For more information, visit https://www.nycclc.org/ or https://www.facebook.com/NYCCLC/.

FDNY FIRE MUSEUM FUNDRAISING COOK-OFF

The NYC Fire Museum will once again be hosting the annual FDNY Cook-off Fundraiser. Any members wishing to enter the contest with a signature dish that will be judged by three celebrity chefs should contact Alyssa Borger at the NYC Fire Museum, aborger@nycfiremuseum.org or (212) 691-1303 x16. Please respond no later than September 8th. The…

PLAQUE DEDICATION

On Monday, September 9, 2019, at 1100 hours, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter John R. Elges, L-134, who died on September 15, 2018. The dedication will take place in the quarters of E-268, E-328 & L-134, 16-15 Central Avenue, Far Rockaway, NY. All off-duty members and their families are…

MEMORIAL MASS

On Tuesday, September 10, 2019, at 1030 hours, E-73/L-42 will host a Memorial Mass in quarters honoring the memory of DC Joseph Marchbanks Jr., Lt. Raymond Murphy, L-16, Lt. Brian Ahearn, E-230, FF Peter Bielfeld, L-42 and Father Mychal Judge, who made the supreme sacrifice on September 11, 2001. Former members of B-26 and B-55…

LET US DO GOOD FUNDRAISER

The Genovese Family will be hosting their 3rd annual BBQ fundraiser in honor of the memory of Matthew Genovese at the Redwood Club (2680 Schurz Avenue, Bronx, NY 10465) on…

LT. JOHN MARTINSON MEMORIAL PICNIC

The 12th Annual Lt. John Martinson Memorial Picnic will be held Saturday, September 14 (rain or shine) from 12:00 - 6:00 PM at Hillside Swim Club, 151 Signs Road, SI,…

FF/SSGT CHRISTOPHER SLUTMAN MEMORIAL T-SHIRT

FF/SSGT Christopher Slutman lost his life valiantly saving our country in Afghanistan on April 8, 2019. Engine 46/Ladder 27 have put together a memorial t-shirt drive in Chris's honor, with…

NEVER FORGET FOUNDATION 9/11 MEMORIAL MASS

The Never Forget Foundation invites you to their 9/11 Memorial Mass on Sunday, September 15, 2019, at St. Frances De Chantel Church. The Memorial Mass is at 10:00 AM, followed…

NATIONAL STAIR CLIMB TO HONOR FALLEN FIREFIGHTERS

This year's National Stair Climb will be held at Belmont Park on Sunday, September 15, 2019. Proceeds will benefit the FDNY Counseling Services Unit (CSU) and the NFFF. To learn…

FDNY/WTC FISHING TOURNAMENT

The 18th annual FDNY/WTC Memorial Fishing Tournament will be held on September 16, 2019, leaving from Montauk Harbor at 6:00 AM and returning at 2:00 PM. Contact Jerry O'Mara for…

JETS FIRST RESPONDER NIGHT

The Jets will be hosting First Responders Night on September 16, as they take on the Cleveland Browns at 8:15 PM for Monday Night Football at MetLife Stadium.Tickets can be…

PLAQUE DEDICATION

On Monday, September 16, 2019, at 1100 hours, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter Keith R. Young, L-158, who died on March 17, 2018. The…

FDNY HOCKEY TEAM TRYOUTS

Tryouts for the FDNY Hockey Team will be held at Abe Stark Rink, Coney Island, Brooklyn, Sept. 17th, 24th & Oct. 1st. All tryouts begin at 11:00 AM. For more…

FDNY COUNSELING SERVICE UNIT QUARTERLY MEETING

The CSU quarterly meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 18, 2019, at 251 Lafayette Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10012. Coffee and bagels at 10:00 AM, 12 Step…

PLAQUE DEDICATION

On Friday, September 20, 2019, at 1100 hours, E-35/L-14 will host a Plaque Dedication honoring the memory of former deceased members of E-36. The dedication will take place in the…

150TH ANNIVERSARY – LADDER COMPANY 104

On Friday, September 20, 2019 at 10:00 AM, the officers and members of Ladder Co. 104 will conduct a ceremony in quarters at 161 South 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY, to commemorate their 150th Anniversary. All active, retired members and their families are invited to attend. Parking will be limited so please utilize mass transit options…

STEUBEN DAY PARADE

Permission is granted to off-duty members of the Department to participate in the annual Steuben Day Parade, scheduled for Saturday, September 21, 2019. Members participating shall attend in dress uniform. Assembly time is 1100 hours at East 67th Street and Madison Avenue, Manhattan. The Post Parade Collation is to follow at the St. Ignatius Loyola…

ARMY WEST POINT SALUTE TO HEROES DAY

Army West Point Football welcomes 2019 Fun City Bowl Champions FDNY Bravest Football for Salute to Heroes Day on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at 12:00 PM, as they host the Morgan State Bears at Michie Stadium. Discounted tickets of $25 are available for all active and retired first responders. Contact Ryan Benson for more information…

PLAQUE DEDICATION

On Monday, September 23, 2019, at 1100 hours, a WTC Plaque Dedication Ceremony will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter Dennis G. Heaney, Ladder 157. The dedication will take place in the Quarters of Engine 255 & Ladder 157, 1367 Rogers Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited to attend.…

FDNY EMERALD SOCIETY PIPES & DRUMS CIGAR NIGHT

FDNY Emerald Society Pipes & Drums will be hosting a Cigar Night Fundraiser on Monday, September 23 from 7:00 - 11:00 PM at Vetro by Russo's on the Bay (164-49 Cross Bay Blvd, Howard Beach, NY 11414). Cost is $130 per person and includes 5 cigars, full buffet and full open bar. Tickets are limited…

SSG CHRIS ENGELDRUM FDNY VFW POST 12033

The SSG Chris Engeldrum FDNY VFW Post 12033 will be holding its monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 24, 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…