ANNUAL CITY HARVEST ‘FEED THE KIDS’ FOOD DRIVE
The Fire Department will once again participate in City Harvest's annual 'Feed the Kids' food drive to collect nonperishable kid-friendly food for distribution to hungry families. The collection will run from Mother's Day through Father's Day, May 12 - June 16, 2019. All Firehouses and EMS Stations have been designated as collection points for the…
18TH ANNUAL ‘FOREVER RUNNING’ MEMORIAL RUN
To keep the memory of DC Raymond M. Downey and all the victims of September 11th alive, the annual 'Forever Running' Memorial 5K Run/Walk and 1/4 mile Kids Fun Run will be held on Father's Day, June 16, 2019, in Deer Park, Long Island. The 5K run begins at 9:30 AM and the Kids Fun…
FDNY MARINE CORPS ASSOCIATION FISHING OUTING
The FDNY Marine Corps Association's 6th Annual LCpl Buckley Memorial Fishing Outing will be held on Monday, June 17, from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Participants will board the Captree Star III (Captree Boat Basin) and depart at 9:00 AM sharp. Space is limited, so it will be on a first come, first serve basis.…
NYC FIRE MUSEUM PLAQUE DEDICATION
On Wednesday, June 19, 2019, the New York City Fire Museum will dedicate a seedling from the World Trade Center Survivor Tree in memory of FDNY members, other First Responders and New Yorkers who have died from illnesses attributed to their work at the World Trade Center after September 11, 2001. The plaque dedication ceremony…
COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP DINNER DANCE
The Columbia Association FDNY will hold its 84th Annual Scholarship Dinner Dance on Thursday, June 20, 2019, at Russo's on the Bay, 162-45 Cross Bay Boulevard, Queens, NY. This year the Columbia Association will honor its scholarship winners along with 2019 Man of the Year, Lt. Joseph LaPointe, Commanding Officer of the FDNY Ceremonial Unit.…
FDNY BRAVEST FOOTBALL TO PLAY NYPD FINEST FOR CHAMPIONSHIP
The FDNY Bravest Football Club will be playing the NYPD Finest Football Club for the 2019 NPSFL Championship. This game will be a rematch of this year's Fun City Bowl where the Bravest defeated the Finest by a score of 27-21. The Championship Game is being played on Friday night, June 21, with kickoff scheduled…
MEMORIAL MASS
On Friday, June 21, 2019, at 1100 hours, a Memorial Mass will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter Daniel F. Pujdak, L-146, who made the supreme sacrifice on June 21, 2007. The mass will take place at St. Cecilia's Church, 84 Herbert Street, Brooklyn, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited to…
HAPPY HOUR FOR FRIENDS OF FIREFIGHTERS AT LT. JOHN SIERP’S HOME BASE BISTRO
The staff and board of Friends of Firefighters invite all FDNY members to join them on Friday, June 21, for the happiest of happy hours at Lt. John Sierp's Home Base Bistro, 416 3rd Avenue, New York, NY 10016. From 5:30-10:00 PM, enjoy food and drink specials with 20% of the evening's sales being donated…
FDNY APPRECIATION DAY AT SIX FLAGS
Join FDNY Appreciation Day at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, NJ, on Saturday, June 22. Tickets are available at a reduced rate of $35.99 for all FDNY employees and their families with the "FDNY" promo code and include theme park admission, rides, a live concert featuring Shilelagh Law at 5:00 PM, FDNY Parade at…
FDNY DAY AT SIX FLAGS GREAT ADVENTURE
Six Flags Great Adventure will host FDNY Appreciation Day on Saturday, June 22, 2019. Special FDNY discount admission of $35.99, (regular admission $81.99), includes Shilelagh Law Band Concert. Other exciting activities include: FDNY-led Parade and fireworks. Proceeds benefit the FDNY Family Transport Foundation. For tickets, visit www.sixflags.com/greatadventure. Be sure to use promotion code FDNY. A…
LT. JOSEPH GULLICKSON MEMORIAL PICNIC
On Saturday, June 22, 2019, the annual Lt. Joseph Gullickson Memorial Picnic will be held at Nansen Park, 3465 Victory Blvd, Staten Island, NY, from 12:00 ‚àö¬¢‚Äö√ᬮ‚Äö√Ñ√∫ 6:00 PM. Admission is $40 for adults, $10 for children ages 6-14, children 5 and under are free. Admission price includes all-day BBQ, unlimited beverages, DJ, games and…
5-5-5-5 FIREFIGHTER STEVEN POLLARD BENEFIT
A benefit will be held in honor of Firefighter Steven Pollard on Saturday, June 22, from 4:00 - 8:00 PM at The Sugar Bowl, 15 Bedford Ave, Breezy Point, NY 11697. There will be a $30 special that includes a food voucher and plastic mug for all the beer you can drink. There will be…
PLAQUE DEDICATION
On Monday, June 24, at 1100 hours, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Assistant Chief Ronald R. Spadafora, Bureau of Fire Prevention, who died on June 23, 2018. The dedication will take place at FDNY Headquarters, Auditorium, 9 Metro Tech Center, Brooklyn, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited…
WTC Funeral – Retired Lieutenant John T. Moran, Ladder Company 41
WakeMonday, June 24, 2019 2PM - 4PM and 7PM to 9PM Yorktown Funeral Home 945 East Main St. Shrub Oak, NY 10588 Funeral Tuesday, June 25, 2019 - 11AM St. Patrick's Church 137 Moseman Rd. Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 All Off-Duty Members should attend in Class A Uniform. WTC Related Illness Deaths Fraternally, Gerard Fitzgerald…
UFA Political Action GOTV Primary Day
Melinda Katz for Queens District Attorney UFA Members are asked to turnout on Primary Day, June 25, at the following locations: 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM - Glendale Office Atlas Park, 71-10 80th Street, Suite 8-208 (above HomeGoods) 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM & 4:00 PM -7:00 PM - Forest Hills Office Queens Democratic HQ,…
SPLISH SPLASH WATER PARK DISCOUNT TICKETS AVAILABLE
Tickets are now available for Splish Splash (www.splishsplashlongisland.com). Located at Exit 72 West, Long Island Expressway, Riverhead, NY, the waterpark features 20 water slides, 2 wave pools, a lazy river, a kiddie area and more! Through the UFA discounted tickets, general admission price is $37 for adults and children over 48" and $30 for children…
BROOKLYN CYCLONES FIREFIGHTERS APPRECIATION NIGHT
The Brooklyn Cyclones will be hosting their 19th Annual FDNY Night on Friday, June 28, at 7:00 PM at MCU Park. $25 Package includes Field Box Seat, an exclusive firefighters Cyclones hat, $10 credit towards food & beverage, and a portion of the ticket will be donated towards EMS FDNY Help Fund. Children can also…
FDNY BROOKLYN CYCLONES NIGHT
The 19th Annual FDNY Night will be held at 7:00 PM on Friday, June 28, 2019, at MCU Park in Coney Island. Come out and watch the Brooklyn Cyclones. Pre-game activities begin at 6:30 PM with the Ceremonial Pitch by Chief of EMS Operations Lillian Bonsignore. Post-game fireworks display. $25 package includes: Field Box Seat,…
PUTNAM COUNTY BLOOD DRIVE
The New York Blood Center has declared a blood shortage at the start of the critical summer season. Please come join Putnam County members at the Daniel O'Brien VFW Hall, 32 Gleneida Ave (Rt.52) Carmel, NY, on Friday, June 28, from 2:00 - 8:00 PM. For information, please call Paul DeLeo at 347-408-6052 or Denis…
VFW POST 551 BENEFIT FOR FIREFIGHTER CHRISTOPHER SLUTMAN
There will be a benefit in honor of Firefighter Christopher Slutman on Saturday, June 29, from 1:00 - 5:00 PM, at Mooney's Public House, 82-11 Eliot Avenue, Middle Village, NY 11379. A $40 donation includes beer, wine, soda and finger food. All proceeds go to the Slutman family. To send a donation, please contact VFW551@yahoo.com…
World Police and Fire Games Athletic Packages
The 2019 World Police & Fire Games will be held in Chengdu, China, from August 8 - August 18. Please CLICK HERE to see the flyer for uniform athlete packages. Athlete packages include jumpsuit top and bottom, polo shirt, dry fit t-shirt, hat, shorts and a duffel bag. Athlete packages are to insure everyone participating…
NYPD WTC Funeral – Retired Detective Luis Alvarez
WakeTuesday, July 2, 2019 1pm - 4pm and 6pm - 9pm Towers Funeral Home 2681 Long Beach Road Oceanside, NY 11572 Funeral Wednesday, July 3, 2019 - 10am Immaculate Conception Church 2147 29th Street Astoria, New York 11105 All Off-Duty Members should attend in Class A Uniform. *In lieu of flowers, the Alvarez Family is…
MEMORIAL MASS
On Friday, July 5, 2019, at 1100 hours, a Memorial Mass will be held honoring the memory of Lieutenant Gordon M. Ambelas, L-119, who made the supreme sacrifice on July 5, 2014. The Mass will take place in the quarters of E-211/L-119, located at 26 Hooper Street, Brooklyn, NY. All off-duty members and their families…
NEW YORK RACING ASSOCIATION STARS & STRIPES FESTIVAL
The New York Racing Association will host their annual Stars & Stripes Racing Festival on Saturday, July 6, at Belmont Park. Throughout the day, they will be honoring first responders around the track with activities for all ages, including: Belmont Cooling Towel Giveaway, Little Responders Family Friendly Activities, Touch a Truck Learning Experiences, Craft Beer…
WTC Funeral – Retired Firefighter Joseph Walsh, Ladder Company 32
FuneralSaturday, July 6, 2019 - 10:30am St. Patrick's Church 29 Cox Avenue Armonk, NY 10504 All Off-Duty Members should attend in Class A Uniform. WTC Related Illness Deaths Fraternally, Gerard Fitzgerald President Robert Eustace Recording Secretary
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. The dedication will take place in the quarters of E-233 & L-176, 25 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited…
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.