Uniformed Firefighters Association

Come out to support a great cause on Friday, February 22, 2019, at the FDNY Fire Family Transport Foundation's 4th Bi-Annual Dinner Event at Russo's on the Bay (162-45 Cross Bay Blvd., Howard Beach, NY 11414). Cocktail Hour begins at 7:00 PM with dinner to follow. Tickets are $125 per person - a tax-deductible contribution.…

The New York Rangers are pleased to provide special access to tickets to first responders, their families, and friends for Rangers First Responders Night on Wednesday, February 27th as the Rangers play host to the Tampa Bay Lightning at 7:30 PM at Madison Square Garden. This offer provides savings off of individual game tickets and…

Join Friends of Firefighters (199 Van Brunt Street Brooklyn, NY 11231) on Wednesday, February 27, from 6:00-9:00 PM, for a firefighter-prepared dinner followed by a presentation from Lt. John Acritani, Fire Dispatcher Bill Ladell, and Supervising Fire Dispatcher Kevin Trudden on the history of the FDNY Field Communications Unit, its function today and how its…

The Firefighter Michael J. Cawley Memorial Foundation is offering three (3) scholarships to 8th grade students planning to attend Archbishop Molloy HS starting September 2019. Children of active, retired or deceased members of the FDNY are eligible to apply. Please email info@ffmichaeljcawley.org with any questions, and to apply. The deadline for applications is Thursday, February…

With the recent publicity of a NYC localized cluster of patients diagnosed with male breast cancers, the breast cancer clinical team at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) has developed a research program for patients with male breast cancer, with an emphasis on identifying those patients who may have been exposed to Ground Zero at…

Applicants eligible for this scholarship will submit an original photo, artwork or computer graphic for the front of a greeting card, and the finalists are decided by a vote. Information can be found at www.gallerycollection.com/greeting-cards-scholarship.htm. The deadline to apply is March 1, 2019.

The FDNY Emerald Society Annual Scholarship Examination will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2019, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, at All Hallows High School, 111 East 164th Street, Bronx, NY. Children who will be graduating from the 8th Grade or Junior High School in 2019 are eligible if a parent or sibling is…

On Saturday, March 2, the 5th Annual NYC Memorial Stair Climb Fundraising Night will host Battle of the Firehouse Bands at 'Cutting Room' in Manhattan. This year's memorial climb will be held on Saturday, May 4, at 3 WTC and is supporting A Soldier's Journey Home www.asoldiersjourneyhome.org. For more information visit www.NYCStairClimb.com or contact Chris…

Permission is granted for off-duty members to participate in the 2019 St. Pat's for All Parade on Sunday, March 3, 2019. Participating members of the Department should assemble on 43rd Street and Skillman Avenue, Queens, NY, at 1200 hours. Dress uniform, including white gloves, shall be worn. For more information please contact FDNY Community Affairs…

Join Friends of Firefighters (199 Van Brunt Street Brooklyn, NY 11231) on Tuesday, March 5, from 7:00-9:00 PM, for a FREE presentation and book signing with FINDING JOHN author and FDNY L20 Captain Andrew Serra. Part memoir, part investigative history, FINDING JOHN is the poignant, emotional story of Andrew Serra's life in the months and…

After some time of inactivity, Brooklyn Queens Holy Name Society would like to gather to raise awareness of their events, scholarship and requirements. Brooklyn Queens HNS invites all Catholic members and those interested in sharing their faith and stories with each other. The General Assembly Meeting will be held Thursday, March 7, at 7:00 PM…

On Friday, March 8, 2019, at 1100 hours, a WTC Plaque Dedication Ceremony will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter Paul R. Tokarski, Ladder 164. The dedication will take place in the Quarters of Engine 313 & Ladder 164, 44-01 244th Street, Queens, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited to attend.…

On Saturday, March 9, 2019, at 0930 hours, the 42nd Annual Police/Fire Run will be held in Central Park. All active and retired members are eligible to participate. Race starts at East 103rd Street in Central Park. Registration is at JHS 13 located at East 106th Street between Madison and Park Avenues. Registration fee is…

The Silver Shield Foundation is honoring the service of uniformed members of the FDNY to the New York Community by awarding one member's college-bound daughter or son - chosen by lottery - a college scholarship in the amount of $5000, renewable annually for up to four years. To be eligible, a student must be the…

On Tuesday, March 12, 2019, at 1100 hours, a WTC Plaque Dedication Ceremony will be held honoring the memory of Marine Pilot Thomas P. Phelan, Marine 9. The dedication will take place in the Quarters of Marine 9, 355 Front Street, Staten Island, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited to attend. Members…

The Counseling Service Unit of the FDNY will hold their March Quarterly Gathering on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, at 251 Lafayette Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10012. Coffee and…

"I highly recommend Jon's class to anyone needing any sort of stress relief or a mild form of exercise to help them feel better." -Sheliz Salcedo, Active FDNY FF. Join retired FDNY firefighter and certified Qigong instructor Jon Henderson for a FREE Mindfulness Workshop, held at Friends of Firefighters' historic Red Hook firehouse (199 Van…

Come and enjoy a night of USA Sanctioned Boxing with New York's Bravest on March 15th, 2019, at Madison Square Garden's Hulu Theatre (The Old Felt Forum). Doors open at…

On Friday, March 15, 2019, at 1100 hours, a Line of Duty Death Plaque Dedication Ceremony will be held honoring the memory of Fire Marshal Christopher T. Zanetis. The dedication…

🍀 Saint Patrick's Day

The SSG Chris Engeldrum FDNY VFW Post 12033 will be holding its monthly meeting on Wednesday, March 20, 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…

On Saturday, March 23, 2019, at 1100 hours, a Line of Duty Death Plaque Dedication Ceremony will be held honoring the memory of Lieutenant Michael R. Davidson, Engine 69. The dedication will take place in the Quarters of Battalion 16, Engine 69 & Ladder 28, 248 West 143rd Street, New York, NY. All off-duty members…

On Saturday, March 23, 2019, at 1000 hours, a Memorial Mass will be celebrated by Rev. Christopher Keenan in the quarters of E-68/L-49, located at 1160 Ogden Avenue, Bronx, NY. The mass will honor the memory of the following members: FF Anthony C. Morena, FF James P. Mahoney, FF James F. Hipple, FF George M.…

The United War Veterans Council welcomes you to attend the 2019 Vietnam Veterans Day on Saturday, March 23, from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM. The day will include a Tribute March from Korean War Veterans Plaza/Cadman Plaza (Brooklyn) to Vietnam Veterans Plaza (Lower Manhattan), reading the names of the fallen at the Church of Our…

This Saturday, March 23rd, led by the FDNY Emerald Society Pipe Band, the FDNY Emerald Society will march in the Yonkers/McLean Avenue St. Patrick's Parade. In order to give members the opportunity to attend Mike Davidson's Plaque Dedication and still make the parade, they will be stepping off from Vireo Avenue and East 239 St…

Steve Buscemi and Friends of Firefighters invite you to an exclusive cocktail event and live screening of the final episode of Season 1 of Steve's new TBS comedy series Miracle Workers. On Tuesday, March 26th, from 8-11 PM, at 199 Van Brunt Street Brooklyn, NY 11231, talk life, talk characters, talk film and TV with…

FDNY Baseball Tryouts will be held March 27 and April 2 at 10:00 AM at Victory Field Forest Park, (Woodhaven Blvd and Myrtle Ave) in Queens. If you have any questions, please email smiller@fdnybaseball.com.

The Counseling Service Unit of the FDNY, with the support of Captain Kananowicz (aka K9) from Engine 53 (retired), is running a monthly support group for members who have children or family members with special needs. This includes parents with dementia. Come together with other members who share similar challenges and exchange ideas and get…

NYC Emergency Management helps New Yorkers before, during, and after emergencies through preparedness, education, and response. Join Friends of Firefighters on Wednesday, March 27, from 6-9 PM at 199 Van Brunt Street Brooklyn, NY 11231, for a firefighter-prepared dinner followed by a presentation from NYCEM Operations Liaison Andy Perlman on NYCEM's role in planning, tools…

On Thursday, March 28, 2019, at 1000 hours, E-24/L-5/B-2 will have a Memorial Mass honoring the memory of Captain John J. Drennan, L-5, FF James F. Young, E-24 and FF Christopher J. Siedenburg, E-24, who made the supreme sacrifice on March 28, 1994. The mass will take place at St. Anthony's Church located at Sullivan…

On Friday, March 29, 2019, at 1100 hours, a WTC Plaque Dedication Ceremony will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter George F. Froehlich. The dedication will take place in the Quarters of Engine 167 & Ladder 87, 354 Annadale Road, Staten Island, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited to attend. Members…

On Saturday, March 30, 2019, at 1000 hours, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Lieutenant Christopher J. Raguso, E-302, who died on March 15, 2018. The dedication will take place in the quarters of E-302 and L-155, 143-15 Rockaway Blvd. Queens, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited to…

The 2nd annual Bayside St. Patrick's Day Parade will take place on Saturday, March 30, 2019, at 11:00 AM. This year's Grand Marshal will be Chief Ed Kilduff, Retired Chief of Department, with Aides Phil Brady, Martin Dolan, Betty McLoughlin, John Ryan, and Rev. Msgr. Thomas Machalaski, Sacred Heart. Formation location has been updated, and…

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 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, 2019. The winner of…

FDNY Baseball Tryouts will be held March 27 and April 2 at 10:00 AM at Victory Field Forest Park, (Woodhaven Blvd and Myrtle Ave) in Queens. If you have any questions, please email smiller@fdnybaseball.com.

Rescue 4 invites you and your family to attend their annual Memorial Mass on Thursday, April 4, at 1:00 PM. Mass will be held at St. Sebastian Church, 58-02 Roosevelt Ave, Woodside, NY 11377. Lunch to follow.

The America Lung Association's "Fight for Air Climb" New York City is happening on Saturday, April 6, 2019. When you join the Climb, you are stepping up to make a positive impact in the lives of those affected by lung disease. FDNY members are invited to create a team and participate in the event's Firefighter…

The 18th Annual Firefighter Michael J Cawley Memorial Foundation Benefit will be held Saturday, April 6, at Mulcahy's, 3232 Railroad Ave, Wantagh, NY, from 3:00-8:00 PM. The event will feature live music, raffle prizes, a live & silent auction, complimentary buffet and drink specials. A $25 donation is recommended. For more information, go to ffmichaeljcawley.org…

This year’s New York Knicks 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Presented by Chase will be held on Sunday, April 7, at Madison Square Garden. The Stair Climb is a way to honor and remember the FDNY members who selflessly gave their lives so that others might live on 9-11-2001. Madison Square Garden, the Garden of Dreams…

WakeMonday, April 8, 2019 2PM - 4PM and 7PM - 9PM Brueggemann Funeral Home of East Northport 522 Larkfield Road, East Northport, NY 11731 Funeral Tuesday, April 9, 2019 - 11AM St. Francis of Assisi Church 29 Clay Pitts Road Greenlawn, NY 11740 All Off-Duty Members should attend in Class A Uniform. WTC Related Illness…

On Tuesday, April 9, at 7:00 PM, 150 children will take the Great Stage at Radio City Music Hall for the Annual Garden of Dreams Talent Show. The inspiring and entertaining evening will include individual and group performances by Garden of Dreams children. The Garden of Dreams Foundation invites you, your family and friends to…

FuneralFriday, April 12, 2019 11AM Sacred Heart Church 981 Castleton Ave. Staten Island, NY 10310 All Off-Duty Members should attend in Class A Uniform. WTC Related Illness Deaths Fraternally, Gerard Fitzgerald President Robert Eustace Recording Secretary

Permission is granted for off-duty members to participate in the 2019 Greek Independence Day Parade on Sunday, April 14, 2019. The FDNY Hellenic Society requests that participating members assemble on W. 63rd Street between Park and 5th Avenue, New York, NY, at 1230 hours. Dress uniform shall be worn. For more information, contact Peter Constantine…

On Monday, April 15, 2019, at 1100 hours, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter Ronald P. Svec, L-82, who died on February 2, 2018. The dedication will take place in the quarters of E-162 and L-82, 256 Nelson Avenue, Staten Island, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited…