2023 Lunar New Year Parade

PS 130 143 Baxter Street, New York

The FDNY Phoenix Society will be marching in the 2023 Lunar New Year Parade on Sunday, February 12, 2023. Members interested in participating are welcome to join the Phoenix Society for breakfast at 10:00 am at the auditorium of PS 130 located at 143 Baxter Street, New York, NY 10013. Parade to follow at 12:30…

Burning Issues: A Weekly Friends of Firefighters Online Support Group

Zoom

Connect with fellow FDNY firefighters, active & retired, at Burning Issues, a free online drop-in support group offered by Friends of Firefighters. Burning Issues provides members the opportunity to share what's going on and talk through coping strategies that may help. The group meets every Monday morning at 10:00 AM on Zoom. To join the…

Fire Family Transport Foundation Volunteer Meeting

Knights of Columbus - Carmel 10 Fair Street, Carmel

The Fire Family Transport Foundation is looking for volunteers to drive active and retired members when needed. They would like to place a car in the Westchester / Putnam area but need at least 25 volunteers to do so. As of now, the NYC Firefighters of Hudson Valley East have 12 volunteers, so Fire Family…

Lieutenant Robert Cruz (E301) Plaque Dedication Ceremony & Street Renaming

FDNY Engine 301 91-04 197 Street, Queens

A Plaque Dedication Ceremony will be held in honor of Lieutenant Robert B. Cruz of Engine 301 on Friday, February 17, 2023, at 12:00 PM in the quarters of Engine 301, located at 91-04 197 Street in Queens. Lieutenant Robert Cruz died on February 17, 2022. Members and families are welcome. Members are asked to…

Burning Issues: A Weekly Friends of Firefighters Online Support Group

Zoom

Connect with fellow FDNY firefighters, active & retired, at Burning Issues, a free online drop-in support group offered by Friends of Firefighters. Burning Issues provides members the opportunity to share what's going on and talk through coping strategies that may help. The group meets every Monday morning at 10:00 AM on Zoom. To join the…

Garden of Dreams Inspire Scholarship 2023 Application Deadline

Garden of Dreams is happy to announce the 2023 Garden of Dreams Inspire Scholarship application period. The scholarship is for high school seniors who will be enrolled in college or trade school for the 2023-2024 academic year.  The application deadline is Sunday, February 26th at 11:59 PM ET, so be sure to submit applications as soon as…

Burning Issues: A Weekly Friends of Firefighters Online Support Group

Zoom

Connect with fellow FDNY firefighters, active & retired, at Burning Issues, a free online drop-in support group offered by Friends of Firefighters. Burning Issues provides members the opportunity to share what's going on and talk through coping strategies that may help. The group meets every Monday morning at 10:00 AM on Zoom. To join the…

FDNY Emerald Society Annual Scholarship Exam

All Hallows High School 115 East 164 St., Bronx

On Saturday, March 4, 2023, the exam for the FDNY Emerald Society Annual Scholarship will be held from 8:30 am to 11:30 am at All Hallows High School, located at 115 East 164 Street in the Bronx. Children graduating from 8th grade or junior high school in 2023 are eligible to apply if a parent…

46th Annual Police/Fire Run

Central Park 102 Transverse, New York

The 46th Annual Police/Fire Run will be held on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at 9:30am. The race will have a new starting point this year – 102 Transverse in Central Park, closer to the West Side.  Both active and retired members are eligible to participate.  Online registration is open until March 2 at runsignup.com/Race/NY/NewYork/NYPDvsFDNY5MileRun. Registration…

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FDNY Columbia Association High School Scholarship Award Deadline

The FDNY Columbia Association is now accepting applications for children who have a natural, step or foster parent (alive or deceased) in good standing of the Columbia Association. Candidates in 8th grade competing for High School Awards must submit applications before March 5, 2023. The STS Closed High School Placement test will be given on…

Burning Issues: A Weekly Friends of Firefighters Online Support Group

Zoom

Connect with fellow FDNY firefighters, active & retired, at Burning Issues, a free online drop-in support group offered by Friends of Firefighters. Burning Issues provides members the opportunity to share what's going on and talk through coping strategies that may help. The group meets every Monday morning at 10:00 AM on Zoom. To join the…

Friends of Firefighters Firehouse Kitchen Talk

Friends of Firefighters 199 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn

On Monday, March 6th from 6:30pm - 9:30pm, Friends of Firefighters will be hosting the first live recording of Gettin' Salty with Rachel Feinstein. Dinner will be provided. This event is free and open to active and retired FDNY firefighters and their families. Space is limited so please RSVP by emailing kia.carbone@friendsoffirefighters.org or calling (718) 643-0980.

SSG Chris Engeldrum FDNY VFW Post Meeting

Building 11 Cafeteria at the Fire Academy Randall's Island, New York

SSG Chris Engeldrum FDNY VFW Post 12033 will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 7th at the Fire Academy, Building 11, cafeteria at 7:30pm. Post member and UFA Military Veterans Representative Jorge Pena will be giving a presentation on "Retro-Seniority."  This applies to any member of the Department hired from a Special Military List.…

FDNY Rugby Team Meeting for New & Returning Members

Fire Academy Randall's Island, New York

The FDNY Rugby Team will be holding a meeting for interested and returning members on Wednesday, March 8, at 7:00pm. The meeting will take place in Trailer 17 at the Rock on Randall’s Island to discuss the upcoming season. Contact Matt Catera at (718) 570- 5185 with any questions or email FDNYRugby@gmail.com.

FDNY Columbia Association STS Closed High School Placement Test

Fire Academy Randall's Island, New York

The FDNY Columbia Association is now accepting applications for children who have a natural, step or foster parent (alive or deceased) in good standing of the Columbia Association. Candidates in 8th grade competing for High School Awards must submit applications before March 5, 2023. The STS Closed High School Placement test will be given on…

Burning Issues: A Weekly Friends of Firefighters Online Support Group

Zoom

Connect with fellow FDNY firefighters, active & retired, at Burning Issues, a free online drop-in support group offered by Friends of Firefighters. Burning Issues provides members the opportunity to share what's going on and talk through coping strategies that may help. The group meets every Monday morning at 10:00 AM on Zoom. To join the…

Burning Issues: A Weekly Friends of Firefighters Online Support Group

Zoom

Connect with fellow FDNY firefighters, active & retired, at Burning Issues, a free online drop-in support group offered by Friends of Firefighters. Burning Issues provides members the opportunity to share what's going on and talk through coping strategies that may help. The group meets every Monday morning at 10:00 AM on Zoom. To join the…

NYC Fire Museum Private Exhibition Viewing and Panel Discussion: The Great New York Fire of 1776:

NYC Fire Museum 278 Spring Street, New York

As part of its six-month exhibition, Colonial Firefighting & the American Revolution, which opens in mid-March, the Museum will host a private viewing and special panel discussion on March 21st on the great fire of 1776, how it started, how it was fought, and who was to blame for the devastation and suffering it caused. The…

FDNY Lacrosse Club Team Meeting

The Irish Poet 1891 Wantagh Avenue, Wantagh

The FDNY Lacrosse Club will be holding its 27th annual team meeting at 8:00pm on Thursday, March 23, at The Irish Poet, located next to the LIRR Wantagh Station at 1891 Wantagh Avenue. This gathering is open to all, and refreshments will be served. Discussions to include team goals for the upcoming year, as well…

Engine 68 & Ladder 49 Memorial Mass

Engine 68 & Ladder 49 1160 Ogden Avenue, Bronx

Engine 68 & Ladder 49 will host a Memorial Mass in honor of Firefighters Anthony Morena, James Mahoney, James Hipple, George Williams, James Thompson, Daniel O’Sullivan, Michael O'Hanlon, Lieutenant John Garcia, Captain Fredrick Ill Jr. and Battalion Chief Joseph Marchbanks Jr., with a special remembrance of Reverend Mychal Judge, on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at…