LT. JOSEPH GULLICKSON MEMORIAL PICNIC

On Saturday, June 22, 2019, the annual Lt. Joseph Gullickson Memorial Picnic will be held at Nansen Park, 3465 Victory Blvd, Staten Island, NY, from 12:00 ‚àö¬¢‚Äö√ᬮ‚Äö√Ñ√∫ 6:00 PM. Admission is $40 for adults, $10 for children ages 6-14, children 5 and under are free. Admission price includes all-day BBQ, unlimited beverages, DJ, games and…

5-5-5-5 FIREFIGHTER STEVEN POLLARD BENEFIT

A benefit will be held in honor of Firefighter Steven Pollard on Saturday, June 22, from 4:00 - 8:00 PM at The Sugar Bowl, 15 Bedford Ave, Breezy Point, NY 11697. There will be a $30 special that includes a food voucher and plastic mug for all the beer you can drink. There will be…

PLAQUE DEDICATION

On Monday, June 24, at 1100 hours, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Assistant Chief Ronald R. Spadafora, Bureau of Fire Prevention, who died on June 23, 2018. The dedication will take place at FDNY Headquarters, Auditorium, 9 Metro Tech Center, Brooklyn, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited…

WTC Funeral – Retired Lieutenant John T. Moran, Ladder Company 41

WakeMonday, June 24, 2019 2PM - 4PM and 7PM to 9PM Yorktown Funeral Home 945 East Main St. Shrub Oak, NY 10588 Funeral Tuesday, June 25, 2019 - 11AM St. Patrick's Church 137 Moseman Rd. Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 All Off-Duty Members should attend in Class A Uniform. WTC Related Illness Deaths Fraternally, Gerard Fitzgerald…

UFA Political Action GOTV Primary Day

Melinda Katz for Queens District Attorney UFA Members are asked to turnout on Primary Day, June 25, at the following locations: 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM - Glendale Office Atlas Park, 71-10 80th Street, Suite 8-208 (above HomeGoods) 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM & 4:00 PM -7:00 PM - Forest Hills Office Queens Democratic HQ,…

SPLISH SPLASH WATER PARK DISCOUNT TICKETS AVAILABLE

Tickets are now available for Splish Splash (www.splishsplashlongisland.com). Located at Exit 72 West, Long Island Expressway, Riverhead, NY, the waterpark features 20 water slides, 2 wave pools, a lazy river, a kiddie area and more! Through the UFA discounted tickets, general admission price is $37 for adults and children over 48" and $30 for children…

BROOKLYN CYCLONES FIREFIGHTERS APPRECIATION NIGHT

The Brooklyn Cyclones will be hosting their 19th Annual FDNY Night on Friday, June 28, at 7:00 PM at MCU Park. $25 Package includes Field Box Seat, an exclusive firefighters Cyclones hat, $10 credit towards food & beverage, and a portion of the ticket will be donated towards EMS FDNY Help Fund. Children can also…

FDNY BROOKLYN CYCLONES NIGHT

The 19th Annual FDNY Night will be held at 7:00 PM on Friday, June 28, 2019, at MCU Park in Coney Island. Come out and watch the Brooklyn Cyclones. Pre-game activities begin at 6:30 PM with the Ceremonial Pitch by Chief of EMS Operations Lillian Bonsignore. Post-game fireworks display. $25 package includes: Field Box Seat,…

PUTNAM COUNTY BLOOD DRIVE

The New York Blood Center has declared a blood shortage at the start of the critical summer season. Please come join Putnam County members at the Daniel O'Brien VFW Hall, 32 Gleneida Ave (Rt.52) Carmel, NY, on Friday, June 28, from 2:00 - 8:00 PM. For information, please call Paul DeLeo at 347-408-6052 or Denis…

VFW POST 551 BENEFIT FOR FIREFIGHTER CHRISTOPHER SLUTMAN

There will be a benefit in honor of Firefighter Christopher Slutman on Saturday, June 29, from 1:00 - 5:00 PM, at Mooney's Public House, 82-11 Eliot Avenue, Middle Village, NY 11379. A $40 donation includes beer, wine, soda and finger food. All proceeds go to the Slutman family. To send a donation, please contact VFW551@yahoo.com…

World Police and Fire Games Athletic Packages

The 2019 World Police & Fire Games will be held in Chengdu, China, from August 8 - August 18. Please CLICK HERE to see the flyer for uniform athlete packages. Athlete packages include jumpsuit top and bottom, polo shirt, dry fit t-shirt, hat, shorts and a duffel bag. Athlete packages are to insure everyone participating…

NYPD WTC Funeral – Retired Detective Luis Alvarez

WakeTuesday, July 2, 2019 1pm - 4pm and 6pm - 9pm Towers Funeral Home 2681 Long Beach Road Oceanside, NY 11572 Funeral Wednesday, July 3, 2019 - 10am Immaculate Conception Church 2147 29th Street Astoria, New York 11105 All Off-Duty Members should attend in Class A Uniform. *In lieu of flowers, the Alvarez Family is…

MEMORIAL MASS

On Friday, July 5, 2019, at 1100 hours, a Memorial Mass will be held honoring the memory of Lieutenant Gordon M. Ambelas, L-119, who made the supreme sacrifice on July 5, 2014. The Mass will take place in the quarters of E-211/L-119, located at 26 Hooper Street, Brooklyn, NY. All off-duty members and their families…

NEW YORK RACING ASSOCIATION STARS & STRIPES FESTIVAL

The New York Racing Association will host their annual Stars & Stripes Racing Festival on Saturday, July 6, at Belmont Park. Throughout the day, they will be honoring first responders around the track with activities for all ages, including: Belmont Cooling Towel Giveaway, Little Responders Family Friendly Activities, Touch a Truck Learning Experiences, Craft Beer…

PLAQUE DEDICATION

On Tuesday, July 9, 2019, at 1100 hours, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Captain John T. Vigiano Sr., L-176, who died on July 7, 2018.…

WTC Funeral – Retired Firefighter Lloyd W. Stuart, Engine Company 3

WakeWednesday, July 10, 2019 2-4pm - 7-9pm Casey McCallen Rice Funeral Home 30 Nelson Ave, Staten Island, NY 10308 Funeral Thursday, July 11, 2019 - 11am St Clare's Church 110 Nelson Ave, Staten Island, NY 10308 All Off-Duty Members should attend in Class A Uniform. *In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the…

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.…

PLAQUE DEDICATION

On Friday, July 12, 2019, at 1100 hours, a WTC Plaque Dedication Ceremony will be held honoring the memory of Battalion Chief Robert P. Miuccio, Battalion 22. The dedication will…

2019 NYC DISABILITY PRIDE PARADE

Join the FDNY in the 2019 NYC Disability Pride Parade on Sunday, July 14, 2019. Off-duty members and family are invited to assemble on E. 25 Street between 5th Avenue…

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…

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…

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…

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 held back for groups during the Subway Series. There are still M&M Sweet Seats & Suites available for Opening Day. EMS Night is May 20th,…

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…

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 members who attended college any time in 2019 - you do not need to be a full-time student. Applicants must submit a three-paragraph letter explaining…

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 in the Quarters of Engine 214 & Ladder 111, 495 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY.