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. Applicants will receive an emailed response after July 1 with location and start time.
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 take place in the Quarters of Ladder 79 & Battalion 22, 1189 Castleton Avenue, Staten Island, NY.
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 and Madison Avenue at 10:00 AM. For more information, contact Fabricio Caro, Director of Community Affairs, fabricio.caro@fdny.nyc.gov.
UFA Requesting Support at Congresswoman Maloney’s 9/11 VCF Press Conference
Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney will be holding a press conference this Monday, July 15th at 9:30 AM, at Ground Zero (Fulton & Dey Street, directly across from 9/11 Memorial & Museum) following Friday's scheduled House vote on Never Forget the Heroes: James Zadroga, Ray Pfeifer, and Luis Alvarez Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation…
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 in the quarters of Engine 249 & Ladder 113, 491 Rogers Avenue, Brooklyn, NY.
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 is in memory of FF John McNamara, E-234, who died of 9/11 related cancer in August 2009. If interested in participating as a golfer, email…
WTC Funeral – Retired Firefighter Kevin J. Nolan, Engine Company 79
WakeFriday, July 19, 2019 4PM - 8PM Coxe and Graziano Funeral Home 767 E. Boston Post Road Mamaroneck, NY 10543 Funeral Saturday, July 20, 2019 - 10:30 AM Church of The Resurrection 910 Boston Post Road Rye, NY 10580 All Off-Duty Members should attend in Class A Uniform. WTC Related Illness Deaths Fraternally, Gerard Fitzgerald…
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 place in the Quarters of Engine 251, 254-20 Union Turnpike, Queens, NY.
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 (Slosson Ave & Martling Ave) at 10:00 AM, followed by a Memorial Mass at 11:00 AM at Blessed Sacrament Church, 30 Manor Road, Staten Island,…
WTC Funeral – Retired Firefighter Richard N. Driscoll, Engine Company 91
WakeTuesday, July 23, 2019 4PM – 8PM Smith, Seaman and Quackenbush Inc. Funeral Homes 117 Maple Avenue (East) Monroe, NY 10950 Funeral Wednesday, July 24, 2019 11AM Sacred Heart Church 26 Still Road Monroe, NY 10950 All Off-Duty Members should attend in Class A Uniform. WTC Related Illness Deaths Fraternally, Gerard Fitzgerald President Robert Eustace…
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 law enforcement and fire service personnel throughout the world.Registration details and more information about the World Police and Fire Games can be found by visiting…
WTC Funeral – Retired FDNY Mechanic James J. Sottile
WakeSunday, July 28, 2019 2PM - 4PM & 7PM - 9PM O.B. Davis Funeral Home 1001 Route 25A Miller Place, NY 11764 Funeral Monday, July 29, 2019 - 11AM St. Marks Roman Catholic Church 105 Randall Road Shoreham, NY 11786 All Off-Duty Members should attend in Class A Uniform. WTC Related Illness Deaths Fraternally, Gerard…
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.
FIREHOUSE KITCHEN TALK: EMERGING THREATS & OPPORTUNITIES: COOPERATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AND FDNY
Join Friends of Firefighters at 199 Van Brunt Street Brooklyn, NY 11231, on Wednesday, July 31, from 6:00 -9:00 PM for a firefighter-prepared dinner followed by a presentation from Battalion Chief Sean Newman and Retired Colonel Patrick J. Mahaney, U.S. Army Special Forces on post-9/11 cooperation between the Department of Defense and the FDNY. This…
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. Applicants will receive an emailed response after July 1 with location and start time.
ANNUAL TOMMY PHELAN SCHOLARSHIP FOR 2019
Friends of Firefighters is proud to announce the Annual Tommy Phelan Scholarship for 2019. Presented by The Phelan Family and Marine 9, together with Friends of Firefighters, a $500 scholarship will be awarded to the child of an FDNY Firefighter (active or retired) to be used specifically for SUNY Maritime College. The application can be…
Today We Take Time to Remember the Anniversary of The Brooklyn Waldbaums Supermarket Fire of 1978
The Secret List Today We Take Time to Remember the Anniversary of The Brooklyn Waldbaums Supermarket Fire of 1978: (VIDEO BELOW) On August 2, 1978: 6 FDNY Firefighters were killed in the Line of Duty, and more than 35 injured, some seriously. Killed were covering Lt. James Cutillo 39, 33rd Battalion, Fr Charles Bouton 38,…
41ST ANNIVERSARY OF THE WALDBAUM’S FIRE
On Friday, August 2, 2019 at 1030 hours, E-254, E-276, L-153, L-156, B-33 and B-42 will host a Memorial Mass commemorating the 41st Anniversary of the Waldbaum's Fire. The mass will take place at St. Brendan's Church located at 1202 Avenue O, Brooklyn, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited to attend. Members…
STREET RENAMING CEREMONY
On, Saturday, August 3, 2019, at 1030 hours, a Street Renaming Ceremony will be held honoring the memory of Lieutenant Christopher Raguso, Engine 302. The ceremony will be held at Commack Fire Department, 6309 Jericho Turnpike, Commack, NY 11725. All off-duty members and their families are invited to attend. Members are requested to attend in…
SARATOGA FIRST RESPONDER APPRECIATION DAY
The Saratoga Race Course will host First Responder Appreciation Day on Wednesday, August 7, 2019. Gates open at 11:00 AM, First Post is 1:00 PM. Admission is free with firefighter ID. There will be a performance by the FDNY Emerald Society Pipes and Drums following the 6th Race. A reception will follow the races at…
20 YEAR REUNION
A 20 year reunion for members in the August 8, 1999 probationary firefighter class will be held on September 20, 2019. For information, please contact Joe Brautigam at joeyb252@gmail.com.
FDNY RUNNING CLUB COORDINATION FOR 2019 NYC MARATHON
Members interested in running the NYC Marathon who are not receiving email updates from the FDNY Running Club should contact Denis Sweeney, D-6, at denis.p.sweeney@gmail.com by August 9th for details.
FIRST RESPONDER DAY AT CITI FIELD
Citi Field will host First Responder's Day on Sunday, August 11. Those who order with a group purchase will have early entrance to watch the FDNY vs. NYPD softball game…
Funeral Information – Active Member Captain Michael C. Thomas, Division 8
WakeSunday, August 11, 2019 2PM - 4PM and 7PM - 9PM Perinchief Chapels 438 High Street Mount Holly, NJ 08060 Funeral Monday, August 12, 2019 - 11AM First Baptist Church…
WHAT WOULD JIMMY DO? 3RD ANNUAL GOLF OUTING
Join in celebrating the life of Jimmy Lanza and help raise donations to the Ray Pfiefer Foundation and the Stephen Siller Foundation on Wednesday, August 14, 2019, from 12:30 PM…
ON THE ARM BREAKFAST AT FRIENDS OF FIREFIGHTERS
Drop by Friends of Firefighters (199 Van Brunt Street Brooklyn, NY 11231) between 8-11 AM on Wednesday, August 14, for another delicious breakfast prepared by retired firefighter Pete Calascione and…
LODD Active Member Lieutenant Brian J. Sullivan, Squad Company 41
All members attending the funeral for Lieutenant Brian Sullivan tomorrow, Friday, August 16 at 11:00 AM, please be advised that there is no parking in the area surrounding the Church of the Sacred Heart. Due to major construction at the Harriman exit please utilize the following alternate route: - Take I-87 North to Exit 15A,…
2019 TUTTLEMUNDO/DOLNEY SCHOLARSHIP FUND
The Tuttlemundo/Dolney Scholarship Fund will award two $500 academic scholarships towards the college tuition of qualified dependent children. To be eligible for consideration, a child must be: A dependent of…
FF PAUL GRECO FAMILY BENEFIT PICNIC
A benefit picnic will be held on August 18, 2019, from 1:00 - 6:00 PM at Chicopee Falls Moose Lodge, 244 Fuller Road in Chicopee, MA, for FF Paul Greco,…
STEUBEN ASSOCIATION BOAT RIDE
On Sunday, August 18, 2019, the Annual Steuben Association Boat Ride will be on the Art Cabana Yacht leaving from the Skyport Marina at E. 23rd Street and FDR Drive,…
FDNY MARINE CORPS ASSOCIATION CIGAR NIGHT
FDNY Marine Corps Association's 1st Annual Cigar Night will be held Monday, August 19th, from 1900-2300 hours at Vetro on the Bay (open air rooftop venue) 164-49 Cross Bay Blvd…
MEMORIAL MASS
On Monday, August 19, 2019, at 1000 hours, E-24/L-5/B-2 will have a Memorial Mass honoring the memory of Lt. Joseph P. Graffagnino, L-5 and FF Robert Beddia, E-24, who made…
FDNY VS NYPD 20TH ANNUAL BASEBALL GAME
The 20th Annual FDNY vs NYPD Baseball game will be held Friday, August 23, at 7:00 PM at MCU Park Coney Island. Tickets are $10 if purchased online in advance,…
WTC Funeral – Retired Firefighter Robert Fitzgibbon, Engine Company 47
Wake and FuneralSaturday, August 24, 2019 Mulder Chapel at Warwick Conference Center 62 Warwick Center Road Warwick, NY 10990 The family and members of E47 are requesting that all members…
WTC Funeral – Retired Firefighter Walter McKee, Battalion 39
Walter passed away on August 18, 2019. His family requested a private, non-FDNY service. Wake There was no wake service. Funeral Saturday, August 24, 2019 - 10AM St. Paul's Church…
PLAQUE DEDICATION
On Monday, August 26, 2019, at 1100 hours, a WTC Plaque Dedication Ceremony will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter Jimmy Martinez, Engine 157. The dedication will take place in the quarters of Engine 157 & Ladder 80, 1573 Castleton Avenue, Staten Island, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited to attend.…
WTC Funeral – Retired Firefighter John W. Boyle, Rescue Company 1
WakeTuesday, August 27, 2019 Wednesday, August 28, 2019 2PM-5PM, 7PM-9PM Papavero Funeral Home 72-27 Grand Ave. Maspeth, NY 11378 Funeral Thursday, August 29, 2019 10:45AM Our Lady of Hope 61-27 71st St. Middle Village, NY 11379 All Off-Duty Members should attend in Class A Uniform WTC Related Illness Deaths Fraternally, Gerard Fitzgerald President Robert Eustace…
MEMORIAL MASS
On Wednesday, August 28, 2019, at 0900 hours, a Memorial Mass will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter Michael J. Gorumba, E-163, who made the supreme sacrifice on August 28, 2001. The mass will take place at Holy Family Church located at 366 Watchogue Road, Staten Island, NY. All off-duty members and their families…
8/28 FRIENDS OF FIREFIGHTERS FIREHOUSE KITCHEN TALK CANCELED
Due to unforeseen circumstances, Friends of Firefighters has canceled this Wednesday's Firehouse Kitchen Talk: Q&A with A Probie. They apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and hope to have the Q&A rescheduled in the coming months. ================= For those interested in joining the greatest job in the world, come join us at Friends…
2019 WEST INDIAN DAY PARADE
Permission is granted for off-duty members to participate in the 2019 West Indian Day Parade on Monday, September 2, 2019. Participating members of the Department should assemble on Eastern Parkway and Schenectady Ave., Brooklyn NY at 1100 hours. Dress uniform shall be worn. For more information contact Neal Francis, FDNY Vulcan Society at (917) 294-0239.
PLAQUE DEDICATION
On Thursday, September 5, 2019, at 1100 hours, a WTC Plaque Dedication Ceremony will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter Michael T. McDonald, Ladder 128. The dedication will take place in the Quarters of Battalion 45, Engine 259 & Ladder 128, 33-51 Greenpoint Avenue, Queens, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited…
2019 NEW YORK CITY LABOR DAY PARADE
The 2019 NYC Labor Day Parade will be Saturday, September 7, at 10:00 AM. Parade steps off from 44th Street and 5th Avenue. For more information, visit https://www.nycclc.org/ or https://www.facebook.com/NYCCLC/.
FDNY FIRE MUSEUM FUNDRAISING COOK-OFF
The NYC Fire Museum will once again be hosting the annual FDNY Cook-off Fundraiser. Any members wishing to enter the contest with a signature dish that will be judged by three celebrity chefs should contact Alyssa Borger at the NYC Fire Museum, aborger@nycfiremuseum.org or (212) 691-1303 x16. Please respond no later than September 8th. The…