Uniformed Firefighters Association

Starting on April 20th, continuing on April 27th and May 4th, from 10am to 2pm. All positions needed. Tryouts will be held at the YMCA Preller Field. Directions: head west on Hillside Ave off the Cross Island Parkway in Queens. Field is on the left half mile off the exit.

Long Beach City Council has announced imminent plans to lay off more than half our Long Beach Professional Firefighter brothers in IAFF Local 287. Long Beach plans to cut its lone 5-man Engine staffing down to 2 Firefighters and an Officer. As a result, due to OSHA two-in, two-out safety rules they will no longer…

On Tuesday, April 21st at 11am, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter Keith E. Atlas, E-35, who died on April 4, 2014. The dedication will take place in the quarters of E-35/L-14, located at 2282 3rd Avenue, New York, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited to attend.…

Schedule of Events 10:30 - Firefighters arrive at Capitol - 90 State Street*. Lunch will be served. Speakers have been invited to address our members. 12:15 - Break off into small groups and proceed into Legislative Office Building (LOB) to lobby your individual legislators. If you have not already done so, please look up the…

The St. George Association, FDNY, will hold its 78th Annual Scholarship Dinner Dance on Friday, April 24th, at Koenig's Restaurant, Floral Park, NY, at 7:30 pm. For further information, contact James R. Hayhurst at 516-623-1835. The cost per person is $80.

On Saturday, April 25th, it will take place at Anthony's Pier, 2975 US-9W, New Windsor, NY 12553. All proceeds will be going to the Kumpel Family to erect a memorial in Kenny's honor as well as all those lost that day. The event will run from 7pm-10pm. Tickets are $100 and include Open Bar, Hors…

The Fire Department Holy Name Society, Manhattan, Bronx, and Staten Island, will hold its 91st Annual Communion Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral on Sunday, April 26th at 10:15 am. The breakfast will follow at the New York Hilton Hotel, on 6th Avenue and 53rd Street at 11:30 am. During the breakfast the Holy Name Society…

Major topic of discussion: UFA’s fight for full disability benefits for all our members. *Check with your cable provider for channel listing. Video of the interview will be posted here on the UFA website early next week.

WakeMonday, April 27th at 7pm - 9:30pm Tuesday, April 28th at 2pm - 4:30pm and 7pm - 9:30pm Raynor and D'Andrea Funeral Home 245 Main Street, West Sayville, NY 11796 (631) 589-2345 Funeral Wednesday, April 29th at 11am Our Lady of the Snow RC Church 175 Blue Point Ave, Blue Point, NY 11715 (631) 363-6385

The UFA will be having a Lobby Day in Albany on Tuesday, April 28th. As in years past, the UFA will provide transportation to and from Albany leaving from various locations. Delegates should compile a list of all members that need transportation along with their preferred departure location Schedule of Events 10:00 - Firefighters arrive…

Tryouts will take place on April 29th and May 6th. They will be held at the Field of Dreams Park, 5619 Old Sunrise Hwy, Massapequa, NY 11758, from 12-2pm. For more information please contact, FDNYLAX@gmail.com.

Applications for the Fire Bell Club Scholarship Award are now available. Applications can be obtained from Ms. Jacqueline Merveil, FDNY Registrar, at 718-281-8465. Eligibility is as follows: Active Firefighters and Fire Officers who have been accepted or are attending an accredited institution of higher learning. Firefighters/Fire Officers pursuing a degree in Fire Service Administration, Public…