Uniformed Firefighters Association

Friends of Firefighters invites any interested members to attend a free Qigong class tonight, Wednesday, November 7th, from 7 - 9 PM at 199 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231. Qigong is a Chinese form of gentle movement and still meditation that uses breath and the mind to work with energy in the body. The…

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The NYC Fire Museum will once again be hosting the annual FDNY Cook-off Fundraiser. Members wishing to enter the contest with a signature dish that will be judged by three celebrity chefs should contact Noemi Bourdier at the NYC Fire Museum at nbourdier@nycfiremuseum.org (212) 691-1303 x11. The event is open to all Fire/EMS members and…

On Thursday, November 8, 2018, at 1100 hours, a WTC Plaque Dedication Ceremony will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter Adolfo Otano, Engine 202. The dedication will take place in the quarters of Engine 202 & Ladder 101, 31 Richards Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11231. All off-duty members and their families are invited to attend.…

John Robilotti of Engine 243 has been part of the 18th Avenue family, protecting the Bath Beach/Bensonhurst community, for the past 14 years. Unfortunately, John was diagnosed with stage 3 testicular cancer in August. He is currently fighting his illness through chemotherapy and surgery. The members of John's firehouse are hosting a fundraiser to show…

The FDNY Holy Name Society requests the honor of your presence at the Annual Father Julian Deeken Memorial Mass for Deceased Members on Sunday, November 11, 2018, at 9:30 am, at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 135 West 31st Street, Manhattan (between 6th and 7th Avenue, across the street from Engine 1 / Ladder 24).…

On Tuesday, November 13, 2018, at 1100 hours, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Lieutenant Edward J. McDonagh, E-37, who died on November 12, 2017. The dedication will take place in the quarters of E-37/L-40, 415 W.125 Street, New York, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited to attend.…

The 11th Annual Fall Gala will be held on Thursday, November 15, 2018, at 7:00 pm, at Pioneer Works, 159 Pioneer St, Brooklyn, NY 11231. Please join Friends of Firefighters in honoring those who have made significant contributions to their cause this year, including the UFA, Warren Fuchs, FDNY Engine 202/Ladder 101, Jimmy Hayhurst, George…

The Brooklyn and Queens FDNY Holy Name Society Memorial Mass will be held Thursday, November 15, 2018, at 10:30 AM. The Memorial Mass will be held at Resurrection Church, 2331 Gerritsen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11229. Come to remember and pray for the deceased members of the Holy Name Society and all our brothers and sisters…

NYFF's 6th Annual Charity Pension Seminar will be held Thursday, November 15, 2018, from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, at Sea Cliff Yacht Club, 1 The Boulevard, Sea Cliff, NY. Leading experts are made available to members to help get you the right information to make the best decisions possible in regard to retirement planning.…

On Monday, November 19, join the FDNY CSU Special Needs Support Group to hear an important presentation about setting up your assets to best benefit your special needs child and your family. The Special Needs Support Group will be joined by: Matthew B. Levens, Director of Wealth Management at RMR Wealth Builders, Inc.; John McGuiness,…

The 40th Annual Turkey Trot Run hosted by E-233/L-176 will be held on Tuesday, November 20, 2018, at 1130 hours in Broad Channel, NY. Assembly point is next to the American Legion, 209 Cross Bay Blvd. Pre-registration is $20, race day registration is $25. Make checks payable to: Ladder 176 Engine 233 Turkey Trot, 25…

On Tuesday, November 20, 2018, at 1100 hours, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Lieutenant Raymond W. Alexander, E-70, who died on November 21, 2016. The dedication will take place in the quarters of E-70/L-53, 169 Schofield Street, Bronx, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited to attend. Members…

Join the FDNY Foundation with friends and family at Madison Square Garden to see the New York Rangers take on the New York Islanders on Wednesday, November 21, at 7:00 pm. Discounted tickets are available to all FDNY members if you purchase tickets online via the link https://fevo.me/2P2aeOQ. A percentage of ticket sales purchased through…

A 20 year reunion for members in the November 22, 1998 probationary firefighter class will be held on November 8, 2018. For information call Robert Ostrofsky, 516-457-2923 or Kevin Fitzpatrick, 516-242-2409.

On Friday, November 23, 2018, at 1100 hours, a memorial mass will be held honoring the memory of Lieutenant Robert J. Ryan Jr., E-155, who made the supreme sacrifice on…

Wake Wednesday, November 28, 2018 2PM - 4PM and 7PM - 9PM Vernon Wagner Funeral Home 125 W Old Country Rd. Hicksville, NY 11801 Funeral Thursday, November 28, 2018 10:30…

The Mayor's Graduate Scholarship Program (MGSP) provides City government employees the opportunity to continue their education in graduate study. The program, administered by the Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS),…

Back by popular demand! Interested in converting your college credits and putting it towards a degree? Does the idea of enrolling in an institution of higher learning both excite and…

Come out for FDNY Appreciation Night on Friday, November 30, at 7:30 pm, as the Brooklyn Nets host the Memphis Grizzlies at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. To secure your seats,…

The Holy Name Society, Manhattan, Bronx, and Staten Island, will hold their High School Scholarship Exam at 8:30 am on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at All Hallows High School, 111…

New York Retired Firefighters of Orange County Retired Lieutenant Ralph Quaglia and Retired Chief Nick Visconti, are planning the 50th reunion of all probie classes of 1968. The event will be held at the Tropicana Hotel in Atlantic City, New Jersey on December 3rd and 4th. Cost will be $200 per person based on double…

The FDNY Triathlon Team invites any interested members to attend an informational meeting on December 6th. The FDNY Triathlon Team is open to any member of the FDNY, active or retired, and experience is not necessary- just desire. The meeting will be Thursday, December 6, at 6:45 pm, in the Cafeteria at the Rock. Any…

The FDNY Cycling Team welcomes all members to join them out on the road for the 2019 Season. Whether it be competing in races, riding at fundraiser events or just casual group rides, they urge anyone looking to get out on the bike to represent the Department and join the group. The Cycling Team invites…

540 W 53rd Street Apartments (www.540w53.com/) is a newly constructed, rent stabilized luxury affordable housing building in historic Hell's Kitchen. This Affordable Housing Lottery for 102 units includes elegant studio, one, two and three bedroom residences in this 13 story building adjacent to a community garden with rooftop views, nearby cultural institutions, public parks, and…

The 3rd Annual Never Forget Tribute Classic will be held at Prudential Center, Newark, NJ, on Saturday, December 8. It's an amazing NCAA Men's Basketball doubleheader featuring the Florida State Seminoles vs. the UConn Huskies and the Clemson Tigers vs. the Mississippi State Bulldogs. These highly anticipated matchups will air exclusively on ESPN 2. The…

The SSG Chris Engeldrum FDNY VFW Post 12033 will be holding its monthly meeting/Holiday gathering on Tuesday, December 11th. The meeting will be held at the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines Club, 283 Lexington Ave, NY (212-683-4353) at 8:00 pm. All Military Veterans who have served overseas during time of war are eligible to join.…

Please keep the family of Thomas Saunders of E295/L144 in your prayers. His wife Debbie has been diagnosed with metastatic stage 4 lung cancer with 9 brain tumors and swollen lymph nodes. She is 38 years old, a nonsmoker, and the mother of 4 young children between the ages of 5 and 15. If you…

WakeWednesday, December 12, 2018 2PM – 4PM and 7PM - 9PM Leone Funeral Home 696 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11232 Funeral Thursday, December 13, 2018 - 11AM Leone Funeral Home…

WakeThe Moschella family has requested that the Wednesday evening wake be private and for family only. All FDNY personnel are welcome at both wakes on Thursday and at Friday's funeral.…

On Tuesday, December 18, 2018, at 1030 hours, E-257, L-170 and B-58 will host a Memorial Mass commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the Vandalia Avenue Fire. The Mass will take…

The UFA will be joining Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney, as well as other local politicians, for a press conference at the quarters of L-116 (37-20 29th St, Long Island City, NY…

For a limited time, the New York Mets are giving fans the opportunity to purchase a 13 game Holiday Pack. Plans start as low as $99. A New Era Mets…

Madison Square Garden is pleased to provide the UFA with discounted tickets to the Radio City Christmas Spectacular for selected show dates. $10 from each ticket purchased through the link…

Madison Square Garden is pleased to provide the UFA with discounted tickets to the Radio City Christmas Spectacular for selected show dates. $10 from each ticket purchased through the link…

The St. George Association Annual Scholarship Exam will take place at 10 am on Saturday, December 29, 2018, at the American Legion Post 301, 80-45 Winchester Blvd., Queens Village, NY.…

The Getting Real About Distracted Driving Scholarship is one $1,000 scholarship offered twice annually. Applicants submit an advertisement that will educate the public about the dangers of distracted driving, and…

On Thursday, January 3, 2019, at 1230 hours, E-249/L-113 will host a memorial mass commemorating the 11th anniversary of Lieutenant John H. Martinson, E-249, who made the supreme sacrifice on…

The 2019 King of the Ice Hockey Tournament will be held at the Freeport Rec Center Rink in Freeport, NY, from March 6 through April 4. Registration will be available…

The Vigiano Brothers Foundation annual Ski Trip is January 6-10, 2019. Funds raised will be donated in Joe and John Vigiano's memory to benefit the UFA Scholarship Fund and PBA Children's Fund. To make reservations, contact Stowe Mountain Lodge in Vermont at 888-478-6938 and reference '2019 Vigiano Ski Event'. Rooms are $150 per person per…

On Monday, January 7, 2019 at 1100 hours, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Lieutenant Joseph R. Stach Jr., L-6, who died on January 7, 2018.…

Friends of Firefighters is excited to announce that beginning January 9, 2019, their On the Arm Breakfasts will now honor FDNY Divisions. Breakfasts are held from 8-11 am on the 2nd Wednesday of each month, unless otherwise noted, and are free for active and retired FDNY firefighters and their families. Drop by in the new…

The FDNY IMT and NYPD have requested that due to extremely limited parking in the area surrounding Marine Park Funeral Home, parking has been established at Aviator Sports & Events Center, located at 3159 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11234. Shuttles will be provided to transport members to and from the funeral home, running continuously from…