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…
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…