FIREHOUSE KITCHEN TALK: DISASTER PREPAREDNESS WITH CHIEF MICHAEL KENDALL OF FDNY INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM
Join Friends of Firefighters (199 Van Brunt Street Brooklyn, NY 11231) on Wednesday, May 29, from 6:00-9:00 PM for a firefighter-prepared dinner followed by a presentation from FDNY Incident Management Team Operations Section Chief Michael Kendall, on the history and creation of the IMT, as well as deployment and day to day ops. This event…
MEMORIAL MASS
On Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at 1300 hours, E-33/L-9 will host a Memorial Mass commemorating the 20th anniversary of Firefighter John Deery, L-9, who died on May 29, 1999. The Mass will be held in quarters at 42 Great Jones Street, Manhattan. All off-duty members and their families are invited to attend. Members are requested…
MEMORIAL MASS
On Friday, May 31, 2019, at 1030 hours, a 20th Anniversary Memorial Mass will be held honoring the memory of Captain Vincent Fowler, L-7 and Firefighter Fred Soller, L-7. The Mass will be held in the quarters of E-16/L-7, located at 234 East 29th Street, New York, NY. All off duty members and their families…
2019 FUN CITY BOWL
On Saturday, June 1, 2019, beginning at 5:00 PM, the Annual Fun City Bowl will be played in Brooklyn at MCU Park in Coney Island. Come watch as the FDNY Bravest and NYPD Finest Football Teams battle it out in this annual classic. Please bring the family and enjoy the day in Coney Island. Tickets…
MEMORIAL MASS
On Saturday, June 1, 2019, at 1030 hours, E-309/L-159 will host a Memorial Mass honoring the memory of previously assigned deceased members. The Mass will be held at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 1550 Hendrickson Street, Brooklyn, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited to attend. Members are requested to attend in dress uniform.…
MARTIN J. EGAN JR. 5K MEMORIAL RUN/WALK
On Sunday, June 2, 2019, at 10:00 AM, the 13th Annual Marty Egan 5K Memorial Run/Walk will be held in Midland Beach picnic area, Lincoln Avenue and Fr. Capadanno Blvd., Staten Island, NY. Pre-registration is $20, Race day registration is $25. Pre-registration, T-shirt and bib pickup on Thursday, May 30th, between 6:30-8:30 PM at Grant…
FF WILLIAM TOLLEY FUNDRAISER
The 2nd Annual "Tolley" shoot is here! The event is a 15-station sporting clays shoot. Proceeds will benefit First Responder and Military families in New York. Tickets cost $175 per person and include food, range fee, and one raffle ticket. The event is scheduled to take place on Monday, June 3, 2019, from 8:00 AM-3:00…
NYC BATTLE OF THE BADGES
WorkWell NYC, the City's worksite wellness program, is partnering with WW (Weight Watchers reimagined) for the NYC Battle of the Badges - a 12-week weight loss competition between DOC, DSNY, FDNY, & NYPD. The agency with the greatest percentage of teams achieving 6% weight loss will win a jackpot of up to $20,000. If FDNY…
FDNY LGBTQ PRIDE CELEBRATION
The New York City Fire Department will be holding its 4th Annual FDNY LGBTQ Pride Celebration Block Party tonight, Thursday, June 6, 2019, from 6:00 - 9:00 PM, located on Spring St. between Hudson and Varick Streets. In honor of WorldPride NYC and Stonewall50, all off-duty members are invited to join us in dress uniform…
2019 PUERTO RICAN DAY PARADE
Permission is granted for off-duty members to participate in the Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, June 9th. The FDNY Hispanic Society requests that participating members of the Department assemble on 44th Street between 5th and Madison Aves, Manhattan at 1000 hours. Dress uniform, including white gloves, shall be worn. For more information contact Jose…
LT. MICHAEL J VECSI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER
The Lt. Michael J Vecsi Memorial Scholarship Fundraiser will be held Saturday, June 8, 2019, rain or shine, from 12:00 - 5:00 PM on the grounds of Moore Catholic High School, 100 Merrill Ave., Staten Island, NY 10314. There will be attractions for all throughout the day, including food, beverage, music, animal show, face painter…
MEMORIAL MASS
On Saturday, June 8, 2019, at 1000 hours, the annual Memorial Mass will be celebrated in the quarters of E-60/L-17, located at 341 East 143 Street, Bronx, NY. The mass will honor the memory of the following members who died in the line of duty: Capt. Phillip Hublitz, Lt. Packey Redican, Firefighters John Hamilton, Johnnie…
HANDBALL TOURNAMENT
The 2nd annual FDNY Doubles Handball Tournament will be held Sunday, June 9th, at Juniper Park in Middle Village (corner of 80th St / Juniper Blvd North). The bracket drawing will begin at 8:15 AM, and the tournament will begin by 9:00 AM. To register, log in to PayPal at www.paypal.com and provide names of…
UFA and UFOA Requesting Support for VCF Permanent Authorization
The joint rally to be held by the UFA and UFOA Executive Boards on Sunday, June 9, has been moved up to 10:00 AM sharp. We are asking any and all available members to join us at 180 Greenwich Avenue, across from the 911 Memorial Museum in support of Never Forget the Heroes: Permanent Authorization…
WASHINGTON, DC LOBBY DAY
The UFA and UFOA Executive Boards ask for your support in our Nation's Capital as we call on Congress to enact the Never Forget the Heroes: Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act (H.R.1327/S.546) sponsored by Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand. Bus transportation will be provided for both UFA and…
MEMORIAL MASS
On Tuesday, June 11, 2019, at 1030 hours, a Memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Rita‚àö¬¢‚Äö√ᬮ‚Äö√묢s Church, 275 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, to honor the following deceased members of E-332 and L-175: Capt. John T. Dunne, L-175, Capt. Eric P. Dailey, L-175, Capt. Scott J. LaPiedra, L-176, Capt. Victor Valva, E-332, Lt. Robert R.…
FIRE BELL CLUB DINNER
On Wednesday, June 12, 2019, at 7:00 PM, the Fire Bell Club will hold their 80th Anniversary Dinner at Marina Del Rey, 1 Marina Drive, Bronx, NY. In addition, the recipients of this year's James Gordon Bennett Medal and Shelly Rothman Medal will be honored. Tickets are $100 and will not be sold at the…
UFA Albany Lobby Day
UFA Albany Lobby Day will be Wednesday, June 12, 2019. The UFA is providing bus transportation to and from Albany. The buses will leave their designated locations at 7:00 AM, and depart from Albany by 3:00 PM. The following locations have been designated for bus pickup & drop-off: QUEENS *Cunningham Park Parking Lot, located at…
FIREFIGHTER CAREER DEVELOPMENT INFORMATION SESSION
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion and the Office of Recruitment/Mentoring is hosting a Firefighter Career Development Information Session on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, from 1100 to 1400 hours, at the Fire Academy, Building 9 - Auditorium. This event is open to all active FDNY Firefighters. Chief Thomas Richardson, Chief of Operations, will be the…
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,…
LEMM FOUNDATION MEMORIAL COPS VS. CELEBRITY 2019 SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT
There will be a Softball Tournament on Thursday, June 13, 2019, to honor Det. Joseph Lemm, killed in military action in Afghanistan in 2015, and Sgt. Paul Tuozzolo, killed in the line of police duty in 2016. The Precinct and Military Playoff Games start at 1:00 PM, and the final's opening ceremony will start at…
STREET RENAMING CEREMONY
Tomorrow, Friday, June 14, 2019, at 1000 hours, a Street Renaming Ceremony will be held honoring the memory of Assistant Chief Ronald R. Spadafora, Chief of Fire Prevention, who died on June 23, 2018. The ceremony will be held at the intersection of 90th Street and Rockaway Blvd., in Queens, NY. All off-duty members and…
ROCKIN’ RONNIE STORTZ’S FUNDRAISER
There will be a fundraiser in support of Firefighter Ronnie Stortz, Ladder 107, (9/11 Cancer) on Saturday, June 15, from 12:30 - 4:30 PM at Plattduetsche Park, 1132 Hempstead Turnpike, Franklin Square, NY. The event costs $60 for adults, $35 for teens ages 13-20, and $20 for children ages 3-12. Cost includes food, beer, wine,…
18TH ANNUAL CHIEF BARBARA NIGHT WITH THE STATEN ISLAND YANKEES
Come watch the Staten Island Yankees play on Saturday, June 15, 2019, at 7:00 PM at the Richmond County Ballpark. Join us for this night, celebrating the life and legacy of Chief Jerry Barbara. All members, their families and friends are invited to attend. For ticket information visit www.siyanks.com. Admission is $20 and includes hot…