BLACK SUNDAY MEMORIAL MASS

On Saturday, January 19, 2019, at 1100 hours, E-46/L-27 will have a Memorial Mass honoring the memory of Lt. Curtis W. Meyran, B-26, Lt. John G. Bellew, L-27 and Lt. Joseph P. DiBernardo, R-3, all of whom made the supreme sacrifice as a result of injuries sustained while operating at Bronx Box 3-3 2997, January…

MEMORIAL MASS

On Wednesday, January 23, 2019, at 1000 hours, E-290/L-103 will have a Memorial Mass honoring the memory of Firefighter Richard T. Sclafani, L-103. The mass will commemorate the 14th anniversary of his supreme sacrifice and will take place at St. John's Church, 479 New Jersey Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. All off-duty members and their families are…

DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. CELEBRATION

On Thursday, January 24, 2019, from 1200 to 1400 hours, a celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy will be held in the Auditorium at 9 Metrotech hosted by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion. This will be the first event of our 10-Talks series. The event will feature TED-style talks about Dr. King's…

ANNUAL FDNY SKI RACES

The 46th Annual FDNY Firefighters Ski Races at Hunter Mountain will take place on Tuesday, January 29, 2019. Proceeds will be donated to the NY Firefighters Burn Center Foundation. There will be a Plaque Dedication honoring Lt. Michael Davidson, E-69, Lt. Christopher Raguso, E-302 and FM Christopher Zanetis, BFI. Trophies for each 1st, 2nd, 3rd…

WORKING ADVANTAGE CORPORATE DISCOUNT PROGRAM

Working Advantage is pleased to offer entertainment and travel discounts for both regional and nationwide attractions and events to all UFA Members. Now you'll have access to exclusive savings on…

DISCOVER STUDENT LOANS SCHOLARSHIP SWEEPSTAKES

Throughout the year, 11 eligible students or parents will be randomly selected to win a $10,000 Discover Student Loans Scholarship Award to help cover college expenses. More information is available at www.scholarship.collegecovered.com/. The deadline to apply is January 31, 2019.

BC Matthew Ryan Memorial Scholarships

BC Matthew Ryan Memorial Scholarships are named to honor the fallen Chief who made the supreme sacrifice on September 11, 2001. Two (2) one thousand dollar scholarships are awarded annually and can be used for college/university, high school, trade school or private school.Applicants must meet both the following criteria:Must be the daughter or son of…

PLAQUE DEDICATION

On Friday, February 1, 2019, at 1100 hours, a WTC Plaque Dedication Ceremony will be held honoring the memory of Lieutenant Edward T. Meehan, Ladder 22. The dedication will take place in the quarters of Engine 76 & Ladder 22, 145 West 100th Street, New York, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited…

UFA Political Archives

Constitutional Convention 9/11 Health Care Act Would You Risk Your Life for $27/Day? Deutsche Bank Fire It's about NYC's Priorities The Truth about Firefighter Pensions 2011 Save the Firehouses 2010 Save Our Firehouses 2009 The Truth and Realities of Protecting New Yorkers

ENGINE 330 / LADDER 172 BREAST CANCER AWARENESS

Help Engine 330 and Ladder 172 support Breast Cancer Awareness by purchasing an FDNY Breast Cancer Awareness t-shirt for $20. All proceeds go towards the cause. Make all checks payable to Engine 330 / Ladder 172 Commissary. For more information, please contact Patrick Qugliariello (L172) at 917-757-2255.

FDNY EMERALD SOCIETY MEETING NOTICE

The Emerald Society's monthly meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 6, 2019,in Long Island. The meeting will be at 8:00 PM at the Irish American Center, 297 Willis Ave, Mineola, NY 11501 (one block north of Jericho Turnpike). Do not park in the lot. Food and refreshments will be served. For more information, visit…

GARY SINISE’S FIREHOUSE DINNER AND BOOK LAUNCH

On Sunday, February 10, 2019, award-winning film and TV actor/humanitarian Gary Sinise and Friends of Firefighters invite you to a special firefighter-prepared dinner and book presentation at Friends of Firefighters'…

2019 NYC MARATHON PARTICIPATION WITH THE FDNY RUNNING CLUB

Any member interested in running the 2019 NYC Marathon must register for the marathon lottery with the NYRR at www.tcsnycmarathon.org/ by February 14, 2019. For more information about the marathon and the FDNY Running Club, please email Denis Sweeney (L-35) at denis.p.sweeney@gmail.com.

FDNY PHOENIX SOCIETY ANNUAL LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION

Permission is granted for off-duty members to participate in the FDNY Phoenix Society Annual Lunar New Year Celebration Parade. The parade will begin at 1200 hours on Sunday, February 17, 2019. The FDNY Phoenix Society requests participating members to assemble at the auditorium of PS 130, 143 Baxter Street, New York, NY for breakfast prior…

NYPD Line of Duty Funeral Information – Detective Brian P. Simonsen

WakeMonday, February 18, 2019 1900 - 2100 Hours Tuesday, February 19, 2019 1400 - 1600 Hours and 1800 - 2100 Hours Church of St. Rosalie 31 E Montauk Hwy Hampton Bays, NY 11946 Funeral Wednesday, February 20, 2019 1000 Hours Church of St. Rosalie 31 E Montauk Hwy Hampton Bays, NY 11946 All Off-Duty Members…

20 YEAR PROBIE REUNION

A 20 Year Probie Reunion for the February 16, 1999 class will be held on February 21, 2019, from 7:00-10:00 PM, at The Mason Jar, 43 E 30th Street, New York, NY. $80 cash at the door includes open bar and appetizer. For more information, please contact Eric Bischoff at ebischoff@ufanyc.org. Please RSVP and send…

FDNY FIRE FAMILY TRANSPORT FOUNDATION 4th BI-ANNUAL DINNER EVENT

Come out to support a great cause on Friday, February 22, 2019, at the FDNY Fire Family Transport Foundation's 4th Bi-Annual Dinner Event at Russo's on the Bay (162-45 Cross Bay Blvd., Howard Beach, NY 11414). Cocktail Hour begins at 7:00 PM with dinner to follow. Tickets are $125 per person - a tax-deductible contribution.…

2019 RANGERS FIRST RESPONDERS NIGHT

The New York Rangers are pleased to provide special access to tickets to first responders, their families, and friends for Rangers First Responders Night on Wednesday, February 27th as the Rangers play host to the Tampa Bay Lightning at 7:30 PM at Madison Square Garden. This offer provides savings off of individual game tickets and…

FIREHOUSE KITCHEN TALK WITH THE FDNY FIELD COMMUNICATIONS UNIT

Join Friends of Firefighters (199 Van Brunt Street Brooklyn, NY 11231) on Wednesday, February 27, from 6:00-9:00 PM, for a firefighter-prepared dinner followed by a presentation from Lt. John Acritani, Fire Dispatcher Bill Ladell, and Supervising Fire Dispatcher Kevin Trudden on the history of the FDNY Field Communications Unit, its function today and how its…

FF Michael J. Cawley Memorial Foundation Scholarships

The Firefighter Michael J. Cawley Memorial Foundation is offering three (3) scholarships to 8th grade students planning to attend Archbishop Molloy HS starting September 2019. Children of active, retired or deceased members of the FDNY are eligible to apply. Please email info@ffmichaeljcawley.org with any questions, and to apply. The deadline for applications is Thursday, February…

MSKCC MALE BREAST CANCER RESEARCH STUDY

With the recent publicity of a NYC localized cluster of patients diagnosed with male breast cancers, the breast cancer clinical team at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) has developed…

CREATE-A-GREETING-CARD SCHOLARSHIP

Applicants eligible for this scholarship will submit an original photo, artwork or computer graphic for the front of a greeting card, and the finalists are decided by a vote. Information can be found at www.gallerycollection.com/greeting-cards-scholarship.htm. The deadline to apply is March 1, 2019.

EMERALD SOCIETY, FDNY, ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP EXAM

The FDNY Emerald Society Annual Scholarship Examination will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2019, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, at All Hallows High School, 111 East 164th Street,…