Uniformed Firefighters Association

Enter an Ayn Rand Institute essay contest for your chance to win thousands of dollars in scholarship prize money. This year, over 230 prizes, totaling more than $70,000, will be awarded. Details can be found at www.aynrand.org/students/essay-contests. The deadlines to apply are January 15, 2019 and April 25, 2019.

The SSG Chris Engeldrum FDNY VFW Post 12033 will be holding its monthly meeting on Tuesday, January 15, 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…

The UFA will host a Retirement Seminar for delegates and members who are beginning the retirement process on Tuesday, January 15, in the 4th Floor Conference Room of the UFA office. Space is limited, so we are only able to accommodate 50 members. Members must RSVP beforehand to reserve their place. For more information, or…

The Fire Department is proud to once again participate in the Annual City Harvest Canned Food Campaign. This is the Department's 36th year supporting this very worthwhile food drive. The drive is currently running and will continue until January 19, 2019. Last year, New Yorkers donated over one million pounds of food to help feed…

On Saturday, January 19, 2019, at 1100 hours, E-46/L-27 will have a Memorial Mass honoring the memory of Lt. Curtis W. Meyran, B-26, Lt. John G. Bellew, L-27 and Lt. Joseph P. DiBernardo, R-3, all of whom made the supreme sacrifice as a result of injuries sustained while operating at Bronx Box 3-3 2997, January…

M.L. King Day

On Wednesday, January 23, 2019, at 1000 hours, E-290/L-103 will have a Memorial Mass honoring the memory of Firefighter Richard T. Sclafani, L-103. The mass will commemorate the 14th anniversary of his supreme sacrifice and will take place at St. John's Church, 479 New Jersey Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. All off-duty members and their families are…

On Thursday, January 24, 2019, from 1200 to 1400 hours, a celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy will be held in the Auditorium at 9 Metrotech hosted by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion. This will be the first event of our 10-Talks series. The event will feature TED-style talks about Dr. King's…

The Lil' Bravest was started by a group of firefighters from Engine 84/Ladder 34. Their mission is to improve the quality of life for children who are hospitalized or being treated for childhood diseases. The goal is to make a difference for kids who are going through a very difficult time. The funds raised go…

The 46th Annual FDNY Firefighters Ski Races at Hunter Mountain will take place on Tuesday, January 29, 2019. Proceeds will be donated to the NY Firefighters Burn Center Foundation. There will be a Plaque Dedication honoring Lt. Michael Davidson, E-69, Lt. Christopher Raguso, E-302 and FM Christopher Zanetis, BFI. Trophies for each 1st, 2nd, 3rd…

Working Advantage is pleased to offer entertainment and travel discounts for both regional and nationwide attractions and events to all UFA Members. Now you'll have access to exclusive savings on movie tickets, theme parks, hotels, tours, Broadway and Vegas shows & more. These discounts are not available to the general public and are exclusive to…

Mark your calendar for Friends of Firefighters' first Firehouse Kitchen Talk of 2019. Part memoir, part investigative history, FINDING JOHN is the poignant, emotional story of FDNY Firefighter Andy Serra's life in the months and years after September 11. Join him at Friends of Firefighters (199 Van Brunt Street Brooklyn, NY 11231) on Wednesday, January…

Throughout the year, 11 eligible students or parents will be randomly selected to win a $10,000 Discover Student Loans Scholarship Award to help cover college expenses. More information is available at www.scholarship.collegecovered.com/. The deadline to apply is January 31, 2019.

BC Matthew Ryan Memorial Scholarships are named to honor the fallen Chief who made the supreme sacrifice on September 11, 2001. Two (2) one thousand dollar scholarships are awarded annually and can be used for college/university, high school, trade school or private school.Applicants must meet both the following criteria:Must be the daughter or son of…

On Friday, February 1, 2019, at 1100 hours, a WTC Plaque Dedication Ceremony will be held honoring the memory of Lieutenant Edward T. Meehan, Ladder 22. The dedication will take place in the quarters of Engine 76 & Ladder 22, 145 West 100th Street, New York, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited…

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Help Engine 330 and Ladder 172 support Breast Cancer Awareness by purchasing an FDNY Breast Cancer Awareness t-shirt for $20. All proceeds go towards the cause. Make all checks payable to Engine 330 / Ladder 172 Commissary. For more information, please contact Patrick Qugliariello (L172) at 917-757-2255.

The Emerald Society's monthly meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 6, 2019,in Long Island. The meeting will be at 8:00 PM at the Irish American Center, 297 Willis Ave, Mineola, NY 11501 (one block north of Jericho Turnpike). Do not park in the lot. Food and refreshments will be served. For more information, visit…

On Sunday, February 10, 2019, award-winning film and TV actor/humanitarian Gary Sinise and Friends of Firefighters invite you to a special firefighter-prepared dinner and book presentation at Friends of Firefighters' historic Red Hook firehouse (199 Van Brunt Street Brooklyn, NY 11231) to celebrate Gary Sinise's newly published book, Grateful American: A Journey from Self to…

Any member interested in running the 2019 NYC Marathon must register for the marathon lottery with the NYRR at www.tcsnycmarathon.org/ by February 14, 2019. For more information about the marathon and the FDNY Running Club, please email Denis Sweeney (L-35) at denis.p.sweeney@gmail.com.

Permission is granted for off-duty members to participate in the FDNY Phoenix Society Annual Lunar New Year Celebration Parade. The parade will begin at 1200 hours on Sunday, February 17, 2019. The FDNY Phoenix Society requests participating members to assemble at the auditorium of PS 130, 143 Baxter Street, New York, NY for breakfast prior…

WakeMonday, February 18, 2019 1900 - 2100 Hours Tuesday, February 19, 2019 1400 - 1600 Hours and 1800 - 2100 Hours Church of St. Rosalie 31 E Montauk Hwy Hampton Bays, NY 11946 Funeral Wednesday, February 20, 2019 1000 Hours Church of St. Rosalie 31 E Montauk Hwy Hampton Bays, NY 11946 All Off-Duty Members…

A 20 Year Probie Reunion for the February 16, 1999 class will be held on February 21, 2019, from 7:00-10:00 PM, at The Mason Jar, 43 E 30th Street, New York, NY. $80 cash at the door includes open bar and appetizer. For more information, please contact Eric Bischoff at ebischoff@ufanyc.org. Please RSVP and send…

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 bagels at 10:00 AM, 12 Step Meeting at 11:00 AM and Lunch at 12:00 PM. The event is sponsored by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.…

"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 7:00 PM, with the first bout scheduled for 7:30 PM. The Beast of the East Boxing will feature FDNY Boxing vs Police and Firefighters from…

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 will take place in the Quarters of Engine 28 & Ladder 11, 222 East 2nd Street, New York, NY 10009. All off-duty members and their…

🍀 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…