Uniformed Firefighters Association

See Info Fax #9 of 2021 for meeting details.

A Memorial Mass is being held in honor of the life and memory of retired Captain Ralph Gismondi, Ladder Company 116, following his death from COVID-19 which occurred on April 5, 2020.

See Info Fax #15 of 2021 for login credentials.

Members are advised that the Line of Duty Plaque Dedication honoring the memory of Firefighter / Staff Sergeant Christopher A. Slutman, Ladder 27, will be held as a virtual ceremony…

See Info Fax #15 of 2021 for registration details.

Since last year’s Medal Day ceremony was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department will honor the 2020 medal recipients on Wednesday, April 14, 2021. In order to accommodate the precautions for the ongoing pandemic, attendance will be limited and will be based on gathering restrictions in place for the location of the ceremony.…

See Info Fax #20 of 2021 for login credentials.

Speakers: Marty Tighe, UFA Retiree Liaison; Ken Larkin, Social Security Attorney; and Peter Thomann, CPA & author of FDNY Road to Retirement Topics: Changes in SBF Benefits in retirement; Social Security Options; Pension Options

The UFA regrets to inform the membership of the loss of retired Firefighter Henry Gillen, Ladder Company 131. Firefighter Gillen was appointed October 15, 1957, retired December 30, 1997 and passed on April 25, 2021. We extend our deepest condolences to his family and friends.  

All Firehouses and EMS Stations are designated as collection points for the food drive. All types of canned or packaged nonperishable food items can be donated.

RSVP is required.

Please note the date change of the May General Membership Meeting. It will be held on Thursday, May 13, NOT on May 7 as listed on the UFA Work Chart…

A Bunting Ceremony will be held today in honor of Firefighter Thomas G. Oelkers of Ladder 44, who succumbed to World Trade Center related illness yesterday.

The UFA regrets to inform the membership of the loss of recently retired Firefighter Daniel Simon, Engine Company 234. Firefighter Simon was appointed on January 13, 2013, retired January 28, 2021 and passed on May 5, 2021. We extend our deepest condolences to his family and friends.

It is with deepest regret and sorrow to report the line-of-duty death of Firefighter Ricardo Torres Jr., IAFF 3rd District Local 825-New Haven, Connecticut. Brother Torres, 30, died while battling a residential fire on May 12, 2021. Expressions of sympathy or condolences for the family or the Local can be sent to IAFF Local 825,…

In recognition for contributions during the rescue and recovery efforts at Ground Zero, the 9/11 Memorial & Museum welcomes the Fire Department of the City of New York at a…

The family of FF Mike Carlo E230 invites all members to attend a ceremony to rename a Key West home-ported 55’ vessel for FF Mike Carlo, whose life was taken…

Register online: www.sirunning.com.

RSVP Required: Please call 718-643-0980 or email info@friendsoffirefighters.org.

Rally for Donald Cranston Running for City Council District 46

Rally for Briget Rein Running for City Council District 39

In order to adhere to COVID-19 precautions, this meeting is open to DELEGATES only. No other members will be permitted at the meeting.

See Info Fax #29 of 2021 for Scholarship Application details.

9:00 AM: Wreath Laying Ceremony 12-22 Astoria Blvd, Astoria, NY 11102 10:45 AM: Memorial Mass Saint Sebastian's RC Church 58-02 Roosevelt Avenue, Woodside, NY 11377 Coalition to Follow: Saint Sebastian's…

Members are asked to turn out at this cross-endorsement press conference supporting Mayoral candidate Andrew Yang & Queens Borough President candidate Elizabeth Crowley.

Running for City Council District 19 (Queens) For more volunteer opportunities, please visit: Austin Shafran for City Council District 19

Running for City Council District 39 For more volunteer opportunities, please visit: Briget for Brooklyn

Running for City Council District 13 For more volunteer opportunities, please visit: Marjorie for City Council

For a list of polling locations and company assignments, refer to 65-2 #50 of 2021. For a list of UFA endorsed candidates, refer to Info Fax #34 of 2021.

Appointments are required. Appointments can be scheduled online by visiting the NY Blood Center Website Donor Portal - New York Blood Center (nybc.org), or by calling 1-800-933-2533.

Tickets are available through Maimonides Park stadium box office, or online at https://tinyurl.com/mybjm67s.

Buy tickets online at: www.fdnyboxing.org.