MEMORIAL MASS & PLAQUE DEDICATION
On Thursday, May 31, at 11:00 AM, a Memorial Mass will take place at the quarters of E279/L131, 252 Lorraine Street, Brooklyn, followed by a Plaque Dedication to honor the legacy of James "Perk" Perkins. All off-duty members are invited to attend. Members are requested to attend in dress uniform.
46TH ANNUAL FUN CITY BOWL
On Saturday, June 2, the FDNY Bravest Football Club will be playing the NYPD Finest Football Club in the 46th Annual Fun City Bowl. This year's game will once again be played at MCU Park, 1904 Surf Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11224. Kick-off is scheduled for 5:00 PM. The parking lot at MCU Park will be…
MARTIN J. EGAN JR. 5K MEMORIAL RUN/WALK
On Sunday, June 3, 2018, at 10am, the 12th Annual Marty Egan 5K Memorial Run/Walk will be held in Midland Beach picnic area, Lincoln Avenue and Fr. Capadanno Blvd., Staten Island, NY. Pre-registration is $20, Race day registration is $25. Pre-registration, T-shirt and bib pickup on Thursday, May 31st, between 6:30-8:30pm at Grant City Tavern,…
STREET RENAMING CEREMONY
On Sunday, June 3, 2018 at 1200 hours, a Street Renaming Ceremony will be held honoring the memory of Captain Vincent Ungaro, E-235 who died on October 1, 2016. The ceremony will be held at the intersection of Inverness Road and Annandale Road in Holbrook, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited to…
WTC Funeral – Retired Firefighter Robert J. Lembo, Ladder Company 144
WakeSunday, June 3, 2018 2pm - 4pm and 7pm - 9pm Bryant Funeral Home 411 Old Town Rd. East Setauket, NY 11733 Funeral Monday, June 4, 2018 10:45am St. James Roman Catholic Church 429 Route 25A Setauket, NY 11733 All Off-Duty Members should attend in Class A Uniform.
PLAQUE DEDICATION
On Tuesday, June 5, 2018, at 1100 hours, a WTC Plaque Dedication Ceremony will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter Raymond J. Pfeifer, Engine 40. The dedication will take place in the quarters of Engine 40 & Ladder 35, 131 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited to…
MEMORIAL MASS
On Tuesday, June 5, 2018, at 1030 hours, a Memorial Mass will be celebrated at the quarters of E-332/L-175, 165 Bradford St., Brooklyn, NY, to honor the following deceased members: 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. Dolney, E-332, Lt.…
6TH & 7TH DIVISION MEDAL DAY
Engine 68 & Ladder 49 will host the 6th and 7th Division Medal Day on Wednesday, June 6, 2018, from 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Billy's Sports Bar, 856…
1st & 3rd DIVISION MEDAL DAY
Engine 5, Engine 14, Ladder 3, and Engine 16, Ladder 7 will host this year's 1st and 3rd Division Medal Day on Wednesday, June 6th, 2018, starting at 1:00pm at Libation, 137 Ludlow St, New York, NY 10002. This Year's Medal Recipients: Lt. James P. Lee, Jr., Division 7, (Rescue 1), Lt. Andrew Magenheim, Battalion…
FDNY BROOKLYN MEDAL DAY
Brooklyn's Medal Day Collation for D-8, D-11, and D-15 will be held Wednesday, June 6, 2018, from 12:00 - 6:00 pm. The collation will be hosted by E245/L161, E255/L157 and E216/L108 at Brooklyn Army Terminal Pier, 140 58th Street, overlooking the NYC skyline. Admission is $25 and includes DJ, food, drink, t-shirt and mug. Follow…
FDNY MEDAL DAY 2018
This year's FDNY Medal Day Ceremony will be held on Wednesday, June 6th at 1100 hours at City Hall Park. All Department members, including medal winners and their families who plan to attend the ceremonies, should report to the Park Row entrance of City Hall by 0900 hours. Everyone entering City Hall grounds is required…
PLAQUE DEDICATION
On Friday, June 8, 2018 at 1100 hours, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Lt. William J. Kelly, L-116, who died on June 10, 2017. The dedication will take place in the quarters of L-116, 37-20 29th Street, Queens, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited to attend. Members…
2018 FDNY ROWING COMPETITION
On Saturday, June 9, 2018, the "Fit to Fight" FDNY Rowing Competition will be held at Randall's Island. All Fire/EMS personnel are invited to register for the event at no cost on www.fdnypro.org/row by June 4, 2018. Fastest six teams from each borough will win a Concept 2 Rower for their firehouse or station. Fastest…
FIRED UP FOR A CURE
The FDNY Bureau of Health Services and the World Trade Center Health Program’s Cancer Awareness & Prevention Initiative FIRED UP for a CURE is asking that each company and station join in a friendly competition and donate $1 per member/per meal for the month of April. At the end of the month, the donations can…
MEMORIAL MASS
On Saturday, June 9, 2018 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…
PLAQUE DEDICATION
On Monday, June 11, 2018 at 1100 hours, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Lt. William J. Gormley, L-174, who died on June 14, 2017. The dedication will take place in the quarters of E-310/L-174, 5105 Snyder Ave, Brooklyn, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited to attend. Members…
Lobby Day Schedule Update
All members attending Lobby Day on June 12th should try to arrive by 10:30am. Between 10:30-11:30, we will meet at Prime at the Plaza for an early lunch (Prime at the Plaza is located on the lower level on the concourse of the capital buildings.) Around 11:00, the Board will address the membership and discuss…
FIRE BELL CLUB DINNER
On Wednesday, June 13, 2018, at 7:00 PM, the Fire Bell Club will hold their 79th Anniversary Dinner at Marina Del Rey, 1 Marina Drive, Bronx, NY. In addition, the recipients of this year's James Gordon Bennett Medal and Fire Bell Club Medal will be honored. Tickets are $85 and will not be sold at…
FDNY VS. LONDON METRO PD IN CHARITY BOXING EVENT
On Friday, July 13, 2018, the FDNY Bravest Boxing team will take on the London Metro Police Boxing team for the Transatlantic Championship. The third annual "Thrilla in Camilla" will be held outdoors and under the stars at St. Camillus Church, 99-15 Rockaway Beach Blvd., Rockaway Park, NY. There are 12 exciting bouts scheduled. Doors…
NEW YORK FIREFIGHTER’S BURN CENTER EDUCATIONAL GRANT AWARDS – 2018
Three (3) Educational Awards worth $1,000 each are available through the New York Firefighter's Burn Center Foundation. These grants shall be awarded for various types of schooling - academic, technical or a personal interest course. Submissions will be accepted through June 15th, 2018. Eligibility is restricted to members of the Uniformed Firefighting Force, from Probationary…
FUNDRAISER FOR 9/11 MEMORIAL MONUMENT
The FDNY Marine Corps Association is conducting a Fundraising Raffle to build a Memorial Monument at the Parris Island Marine Corps Recruit Depot in memory of 17 NYC Firefighters killed on September 11, 2001, who were also United States Marines. Please include phone number if payment by mail. For additional information, contact John Newman at…
17TH 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 17th, 2018 in Deer Park, Long Island. The 5K run begins at 9:30 am and the Kids Fun…
UFA Scholarship Fund Golf Outing
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SPLISH SPLASH WATER PARK DISCOUNT TICKETS AVAILABLE
Long Island's Waterpark located at Exit 72 West, Long Island Expressway, Riverhead, NY (631) 727-3600, www.splishsplashlongisland.com. 18 water slides, wave pool, lazy river, kiddie area and more! General admission price is $35, under 48" and senior admission price is $28. Children 3 and under are free. For further info, please contact reception at 212-683-4832. Tickets…
COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP DINNER DANCE
The Columbia Association FDNY will hold its 84th Annual Scholarship Dinner Dance on Wednesday, June 20, 2018, 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 2018 Italian American of the Year, Michael F. Gala, Deputy Assistant Chief. The President's Award…
MEMORIAL MASS
On Saturday, June 23, 2018 at 0930 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…
MEMORIAL PICNIC
The FF James Lanza Memorial Picnic will be held on Friday, June 22, 2018 from 4pm-8pm at the Tamaqua Bar & Marina, located at 84 Ebony Court, Brooklyn, NY. $40 donation includes food, drink, music and more. Proceeds benefit the FDNY Fire Family Transport Foundation. For tickets, call 347-992-3739 or 347-641-1981.
FF JAMES LANZA MEMORIAL BBQ
The FF James Lanza Memorial BBQ will be held on Friday, June 22, 2018 from 4pm-8pm at the Tamaqua Bar & Marina, located at 84 Ebony Court, Brooklyn, NY. $40 donation includes food, drink, music and more. Additional parking with shuttle available at Resurrection Roman Catholic Church, 2331 Gerritsen Ave. Proceeds benefit the FDNY Fire…
FDNY LGBTQ PRIDE CELEBRATION
The New York City Fire Department will be holding its 3rd Annual FDNY LGBTQ Pride Celebration on Thursday, June 28, 2018 at the Fire Museum located at 278 Spring Street from 6 to 9 pm. We invite all members to join us in dress uniform for an evening of pride filled with food, live performances,…
MEMORIAL MASS
On Saturday, June 23, 2018 at 0930 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…
LT. JOSEPH GULLICKSON MEMORIAL PICNIC
On Saturday, June 23, 2018, the annual Lt. Joseph Gullickson Memorial Picnic will be held at Nansen Park, 3465 Victory Blvd, Staten Island, NY from 12 pm to 6 pm. Admission: $40 Adult - $10 Children 6-14 - and Children 5 and under are free and includes all-day BBQ, unlimited beverages, DJ, games and prizes.…
SUPPORT FRIENDS OF FIREFIGHTERS AT STATEN ISLAND YANKEES FDNY NIGHT
On Sunday, June 24th, show your love and appreciation for the FDNY with a day at Richmond County Bank Ballpark on Staten Island. For each ticket sold via this link to the 4:00PM game against the Tri-City Valleycats, $5 will be donated to Friends of Firefighters. Come out to support a great cause while enjoying…
HERITAGE OF PRIDE PARADE
Permission is granted for off-duty members to participate in the NYC Heritage of Pride March on Sunday, June 24, 2018. Participating members of the Department should assemble on 16th Street between 7th and 8th Avenues in Manhattan at 1 pm. Dress uniform, including white gloves, shall be worn. For more information contact FF Brooke Guinan…
FF WILLIAM TOLLEY FUNDRAISER
The 1st Annual "Tolley" shoot is here! The event is a 12-station sporting clays shoot. Proceeds will benefit First Responder and Military families in New York. Tickets cost $150 per person and include food, range fee and one raffle ticket. The event is scheduled to take place on Monday, June 25, 2018, from 8am-3pm at…
GOTV – Political Action – Turnout Needed
Tuesday, June 26, is Federal Primary Day and turnout is needed for the following UFA endorsed candidates: Congressional District 11 Dan Donavan -9am Campaign HQ, 109 New Dorp Plaza, Staten Island 10306 Congressional District 12 Carolyn Maloney -Monday, 6/25, 5-9pm (phone banking) -Tuesday, 6/26, anytime from 9am-6pm 204 E23 Street, New York, NY 10010 -…
WTC Active Assistant Chief Ronald R. Spadafora Chief of Fire Prevention Wake and Funeral
Wake Tuesday, June 26, 2018 2-4pm, 7-9pm Wednesday, June 27, 2018 2-4pm, 7-9pm Frank E. Campbell - The Funeral Chapel 1076 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10028 Funeral Friday, June 29 11am St. Thomas Episcopal Church 1 West 53rd Street (on 5th Ave.) New York, NY 10019 All Off-Duty Members should attend in Class A…
SSG CHRIS ENGELDRUM FDNY VFW POST 12033
The SSG Chris Engeldrum FDNY VFW Post 12033 will be holding its monthly meeting on Thursday, June 28th. The meeting location is: The Redwood Club, 2680 Schurz Avenue Bronx, NY 10465. The meeting will begin at 8:00 pm. All Military Veterans who have served overseas during time of war are eligible to join. For additional…
BLOOD EMERGENCY
The New York Blood Center has declared a blood emergency because of an alarming shortage in the blood supply. This is due in part to the recent storms that hit the area. Please come join Putnam County members at the Daniel O'Brien VFW Hall, 32 Gleneida Ave (Rt.52) Carmel, NY on Friday, June 29, 2018…
WTC Active Assistant Chief Ronald R. Spadafora Chief of Fire Prevention Funeral
Funeral Friday, June 29 11am St. Thomas Episcopal Church 1 West 53rd Street (on 5th Ave.) New York, NY 10019 Members attending the funeral for Assistant Chief Ronald R. Spadafora, Chief of Fire Prevention should be advised that the use of mass transportation is highly recommended. Bus parking, for funeral attendees, has been established on…
JAMES B. BOYLAN SCHOLARSHIP AWARD APPLICATION
Applications for the annual James B. Boylan Scholarship Award are now available and can be obtained via email to Mr. Robert Gullickson at rjgullickson@gmail.com. This scholarship is offered to children of Firefighters/Fire Officers (active and retired) entering a Catholic High School on Staten Island. The amount of the award is $7,000. Applications are due by…
NEW YORK METS COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE
The New York Mets will host a community blood drive on Monday, July 2, 2018, from 11am to 6pm at Citi Field. All donors will receive a pair of Mets tickets to a 2018 home game. On Monday, June 11, 2018, the New York Blood Center declared a Blood Emergency. Blood donations are lagging this…
MEMORIAL MASS
On Thursday, July 5, 2018 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…
FDNY VS. LONDON METRO PD IN CHARITY BOXING EVENT
On Friday, July 13, 2018, the FDNY Bravest Boxing team will take on the London Metro Police Boxing team for the Transatlantic Championship. The third annual 'Thrilla in Camilla' will be held outdoors and under the stars at St. Camillus Church, 99-15 Rockaway Beach Blvd., Rockaway Park, NY. There are 12 exciting bouts scheduled. Doors…
ON THE ARM BREAKFAST AT FRIENDS OF FIREFIGHTERS
Drop by Friends of Firefighters on Wednesday, July 11, between 8-11 AM for another delicious breakfast prepared by retired firefighter Tony Cat and friends at 199 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn,…
JOHNNY MAC FOUNDATION MEMORIAL GOLF CLASSIC
The Johnny Mac Foundation will be hosting the 8th Annual Golf Outing on Thursday, July 12, 2018 at the Dyker Beach Golf Club in Brooklyn. 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 golf@johnnymacfoundation.org. If interested…
WTC Funeral – Retired Captain John T. Vigiano Sr., Ladder Company 176
Wake Thursday, July 12, 2018 2pm-4pm and 7pm-9pm Friday, July 13, 2018 2pm-4pm and 7pm-9pm Mangano Funeral Home 1701 Deer Park Ave. Deer Park, NY 11729 Funeral Saturday, July 14, 2018 - 10:15am St. Cyril and Methodius RC Church 125 Half Hollow Rd. Deer Park, NY 11729 All Off-Duty Members should attend in Class A…