STREET RENAMING
On Saturday, February 29, 2020 at 1100 hours, a Street Renaming Ceremony will be held honoring the memory of retired Firefighter Roger Espinal, E-320, who died on September 14, 2019.…
PLAQUE DEDICATION
On Monday, March 2, 2020 at 1100 hours, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Captain John S. Moschella, who died on December 8, 2018. The dedication…
FDNY SPECIAL NEEDS GROUP
The FDNY Special Needs Group will host their next meeting on Wednesday, March 4, at 11:00 AM at the Staten Island CSU Office, located at 1688 Victory Blvd. This group…
Knicks First Responders Night
The UFA has partnered with Madison Square Garden to provide special access to discounted tickets for The Knicks First Responders Night on Friday, March 6, 2020 vs. Oklahoma City Thunder…
FDNY MEMORIAL QUILT
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion is designing a quilt to celebrate the contributions FDNY has made to the City of New York. Each firehouse may submit a piece of…
PLUNGE FOR ELODIE
For the first time this year, in honor of Tottenville's John Hudson Dilgen, there will be a Plunge For Elodie taking place in Staten Island. The Polar Plunge will be…
POLICE/FIRE 5-MILE RUN
On Saturday, March 7, 2020, at 9:30 AM, the 43rd Annual Police/Fire Run will be held in Central Park. All active and retired members are eligible to participate. Race starts…
EMERALD SOCIETY, FDNY, ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP EXAM
The FDNY Emerald Society Annual Scholarship Examination will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2020, from 8:30 - 11:30 AM at All Hallows High School, 115 East 164th, Bronx, NY. Children who will be graduating from 8th grade or junior high school in 2020 are eligible if a parent or sibling is a member of…
COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS
Applications for eligible family members of the Columbia Association are being accepted for Private or Public High School and College Awards as follows: Candidates for College Awards (12th Grade Students):…
FDNY KING OF THE ICE HOCKEY TOURNAMENT
The 25th Annual King of the Ice Hockey Tournament will be held at the Freeport Recreation Center, Freeport, NY. Preliminary rounds will take place between March 11th and March 31st.…
MATT STELL LIVE AT FRIENDS OF FIREFIGHTER’S ON THE ARM BREAKFAST
On Wednesday, March 11, at 11:00 AM, New York's Country 94.7 radio station and country singer-songwriter Matt Stell will join Friends of Firefighters at their monthly On the Arm Breakfast,…
CANCELED – FDNY BOXING – BATTLE OF THE BADGES – CANCELED
This Event is canceled until further notice. On Friday, March 13, 2020, the FDNY Bravest Boxing Team will host the 1st annual Battle of the Badges Boxing Nationals at the…
Saint Patrick’s Day
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#18 of 2020 ‚àö√ᬨ‚àë March 19th Regional Enrichment Centers (REC) Overview The New York City Department of Education has created and designed Regional Enrichment Centers (REC). Theses Rec Centers are…
CANCELED – SSG CHRIS ENGELDRUM FDNY VFW POST – CANCELED
CANCELED The FDNY Special Needs Group will host their next meeting on The SSG Chris Engeldrum FDNY VFW Post 12033 will be holding its monthly meeting on Monday, March 23,…
CANCELED – BAYSIDE ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE – CANCELED
CANCELED - BAYSIDE ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE - CANCELED The 3rd Annual Bayside St. Patrick's Day Parade will be held Saturday, March 28, on Bell Blvd at 11:00 AM. Formation…
POSTPONED – HOLY NAME SOCIETY ANNUAL COMMUNION MASS AND BREAKFAST – POSTPONED
The FDNY Holy Name Society will hold its Annual Communion Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral on Sunday, April 5, 2020 at 10:15 AM. The celebratory breakfast will immediately follow at the New York Hilton Hotel, 6th Avenue and 53rd Street at 11:30 AM. This year, they will celebrate the unification of the FDNY's two Chapters…
POSTPONED – FDNY KING OF THE ICE HOCKEY TOURNAMENT – POSTPONED
The 25th Annual King of the Ice Hockey Tournament will be held at the Freeport Recreation Center, Freeport, NY. Preliminary rounds will take place between March 11th and March 31st. Playoff rounds will be April 6th, 7th and 9th. King of the Ice registration forms will be available January 3rd at www.FDNYkingoftheice.com. The tournament consists…
** CANCELED ** April General Membership Meeting
Members should be aware that the General Membership Meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 9, 2020, has been CANCELED due to necessary precautions for the health and safety of our members…
POSTPONED – FDNY One Pitch Softball Tournament – POSTPONED
FDNY Baseball's One Pitch Softball Tournament will be held April 20, 2020, at Eisenhower Park. Registration is $300 per team. Call or text Scott Miller at 917-225-7872 for more information.
POSTPONED – 40 YEAR REUNION – POSTPONED
A 40 year reunion for members in the October 13, 1979 probationary firefighter class will be held on April 25, 2020. Interested members should contact Steven Casquarelli at scasquarelli@gmail.com or…
Canceled – Delegate Education Seminar – Canceled
May 7-10, 2019, Topicana Casino & Resort, Atlantic City, NJ For Full Details click HERE
SCHOLARSHIP EXTENSION
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the New York State Honorary Fire Chiefs Association Inc. and the New York State Professional Firefighters Association Inc. are extending the deadline for 2020 Ted…
DONATE TO THE NEW YORK BLOOD CENTER
The New York Blood Center is working to increase the nation‚àö¬¢‚Äö√ᬮ‚Äö√묢s supply of convalescent plasma in order to make it accessible to as many patients as possible. If you are interested in helping to combat COVID-19 by donating plasma, sign up at the link listed below. Donor Eligibility Requirements: Lab-confirmed positive test for COVID-19 (Positive…
Fire Bell Scholarship Extension
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Fire Bell Club has extended the deadline for the Fire Bell Scholarship to Friday, May 29, 2020. Grant Scholarship The Fire Bell Club offers…
Fire Bell Scholarship Extension
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Fire Bell Club has extended the deadline for the Fire Bell Scholarship to Friday, May 29, 2020. Grant Scholarship The Fire Bell Club offers…
2020 General Election Candidate Nominations
Nominations for the 2020 UFA General Elections were made today at the Candidate Nomination Meeting. The following candidates were nominated for UFA Office positions: President: Andrew Ansbro, Marine 1 Gerard…
WTC Funeral – Retired Firefighter Anthony J. Catapano, Engine Company 202
WakeTuesday, June 9, 2020 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Marine Park Funeral Home 3024 Quentin Road Brooklyn, NY 11234 Funeral Wednesday, June 10, 2020 - 11:00 AM St. Columba Church…
WTC Funeral – Retired Firefighter Paul A. McManaman, Squad Company 252
WakeThursday, June 11, 2020 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home 29 Atlantic Ave. Floral Park, NY 11001 Funeral Friday, June 12, 2020 - 11:00 AM Saint…
2020 General Election Candidate Nominations
Nominations for the 2020 UFA General Elections were made today at the Candidate Nomination Meeting. The following candidates were nominated for UFA Office positions: President: Andrew Ansbro, Marine 1 Gerard…
PUTNAM COUNTY BLOOD DRIVE
A Putnam County Blood Drive will be held Friday, July 10, 2020 from 10:00am - 8:00pm at the Daniel O'Brien VFW Hall, 32 Gleneida Ave (Rt.52) Carmel, NY 10512. With an abundance of caution for donors and staff, the blood drive will go forward with some procedural changes. In order to maintain social distancing, donors…
FF William Tolley Fundraiser Shoot
The Fires and Drums Foundation will host the 3rd Annual Tolley Shoot on Monday, July 13, 2020 from 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM (rain date July 14) at LI Sporting…
Funeral Information – Active Firefighter Christian E. Murphy, Ladder Company 6
WakeFriday, July 17, 2020 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Colonial Funeral Home 2819 Hylan Boulevard Staten Island, NY 10306 Funeral Saturday, July 18, 2020…
NYC Fire Pension Fund Webex Seminars
The NYC Fire Pension Fund seminars are now being held virtually through WebEx. The schedule below is specifically for UFA Members. To attend a seminar, email SEMINAR@NYCFIREPENSION.ORG with your name,…
2020 UFA Scholarship Fund Now Accepting Applications
EligibilityApplicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited college, trade or vocational school full-time for the 2020 Fall Semester. High School and Graduate students are not eligible for awards. Students…
Today We Take Time to Remember the Anniversary of The Brooklyn Waldbaums Supermarket Fire of 1978
The Secret List Today We Take Time to Remember the Anniversary of The Brooklyn Waldbaums Supermarket Fire of 1978: (VIDEO BELOW) On August 2, 1978: 6 FDNY Firefighters were killed…
Funeral Information: Retired Firefighter, James P. Dahl, Ladder Company 59 / UFA Retiree Liaison
WakeTuesday, August 4, 2020 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM James Romanelli-Stephen Funeral Home 89-01 Rockaway Blvd. Ozone Park, NY 11416 Funeral Wednesday, August 5, 2020 - 11:00 AM St. Thomas More Church 204-25 Rockaway Point Blvd. Breezy Point, NY 11697 Fraternally, Andrew Ansbro President Vincent Speciale Recording Secretary
Lt. Brian Sullivan, Squad Company 41, Plaque Dedication
On Monday, August 10, 2020 at 1100 hours, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Lieutenant Brian J. Sullivan, Sq-41, who made the supreme sacrifice on August…
A-Team Scholarship
The A-Team Scholarship was set up by the family and friends of Lt. Joseph Cavalieri, FF Christopher Bopp and FF James Bohan in their memory. Award The scholarship will award a freshman entering a private high school in September 2020 $500 dollars each year. Eligibility The scholarship competition is open to any child of an…
NYC Fire Pension Fund Webex Seminars
The NYC Fire Pension Fund seminars are now being held virtually through WebEx. The schedule below is specifically for UFA Members. To attend a seminar, email SEMINAR@NYCFIREPENSION.ORG with your name,…
Deutsche Bank Fire Memorial Mass
On August 18, 2020, Engine 24, Ladder 5 and Battalion 2 will be hosting the Deutsche Bank Fire Memorial Mass. The Mass will begin at 10:00 AM at St. Anthony…
FF Michael Gorumba Memorial Mass
On Friday, August 28, 2020 at 0900 hours, a Memorial Mass will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter Michael J. Gorumba, E-163, who made the supreme sacrifice on August…
UFA Funeral – Active Firefighter Jason McNamee, Ladder Company 134
WakeSaturday, August 29, 2020 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM Sunday, August 30, 2020 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM Moloney's Bohemia Funeral Home 1320 Lakeland Ave. Bohemia, NY 11716 Funeral Monday, August 31, 2020 - 11:00 AM Moloney's Bohemia Funeral Home 1320 Lakeland Ave. Bohemia, NY 11716 Fraternally, Andrew Ansbro President Vincent Speciale Recording Secretary
WTC Funeral – Retired Firefighter John P. Fogarty, Ladder Company 3
WakeMonday, August 31, 2020 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Moloney's Lake Funeral Home 132 Ronkonkoma Ave. Lake Ronkonkoma, NY 11779 Funeral Tuesday, September 1, 2020 - 9:45 AM St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church 800 Portion Rd. Ronkonkoma, NY 11779 WTC Related Illness Deaths Fraternally, Andrew Ansbro President Vincent Speciale Recording Secretary
Wake and Funeral Arrangements Christopher Slow, Ladder Company 11
The UFA regrets to inform the membership of the loss of retired firefighter Christopher Slow, Ladder Company 11. Firefighter Slow was appointed April 11, 2006, retired July 27, 2017 and passed on September 1, 2020. We extend our deepest condolences to his family and friends. Wake Tuesday, September 8, 2020 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM…
19th Anniversary of September 11th – Memorial Services
UFA WTC Homepage photo donated by Paul Doherty
FDNY WTC Memorial Services and Ceremonies
New York City will commemorate the 19th anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center. The observance will take place at the National September 11th Memorial Plaza at the WTC Site at Liberty Street and Trinity Place on the morning of September 11th, 2020. The ceremony will observe six moments of silence: 0846 hours:…
World Trade Center Memorial Wall
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Father Mychal Judge 9/11 Walk of Remembrance
The Father Mychal Judge 9/11 Walk of Remembrance is held annually to honor the memory of those lost on September 11, 2001. The walk traces the footsteps of Father Mychal…
WTC Funeral – Retired Firefighter Timothy J. Burke, Rescue Company 5
Wake Tuesday, September 15, 2020 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Scarpaci Funeral Home of Staten Island 6389 Amboy Road Staten Island, NY 10309 Funeral Wednesday, September 16, 2020 - 9:30 AM St. Joseph-St. Thomas Parish 6097 Amboy Road Staten Island, NY 10309 WTC Related Illness Deaths Fraternally, Andrew Ansbro President Vincent Speciale Recording Secretary
Funeral Info: Retired Lieutenant Scott Krempler, Engine Company 34
The UFA regrets to inform the membership of the loss of retired Lieutenant Scott Krempler, Engine Company 34. Lieutenant Krempler was appointed July 15, 2001, retired March 28, 2019 and passed on September 5, 2020. A wake will be held Tuesday, September 15, 2020 from 4:00 PM ‚àö¬¢‚Äö√ᬮ‚Äö√Ñ√∫ 8:00 PM at Cargain Funeral Homes, 10…
FDNY Blood Drive
The FDNY will be having a Blood Drive tomorrow, Tuesday, September 15, 2020 from 8 AM - 2 PM and Wednesday, September 16, 2020 from 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM in the FDNY auditorium. This event is appointment preferred. Please contact Liz Wyeth (917) 417-6467 or LWyeth@nybc.org. Walk-Ins are welcome if drive capacity permits. Face…
Funeral Info: Retired Firefighter Denis J. Sullivan, Engine Company 298
The UFA regrets to inform the membership of the loss of retired Firefighter Denis J. Sullivan, Engine Company 298. Firefighter Sullivan was appointed October 3, 1959, retired October 30, 1979 and passed on September 13, 2020. A wake will be held Wednesday, September 16, 2020 from 2:00 PM ‚àö¬¢‚Äö√ᬮ‚Äö√Ñ√∫ 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM to…
UFA Virtual Retirement Seminar
The UFA will be hosting a virtual Retirement Seminar Thursday, September 17, at 11:00 AM via Zoom. Speakers include Marty Tighe, UFA Retiree Liaison, Ken Larkin, Social Security Attorney, and Peter Thomann, CPA & author of FDNY Road to Retirement. The seminar will go over topics such as changes in SBF Benefits in retirement, Social…
IAFF Colorado – 34th Annual Fallen Firefighter Memorial Service
The IAFF has informed us that due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the 34th IAFF Fallen Firefighter Memorial Service will be held virtually this year for the health and safety of all involved in the annual ceremony. The service scheduled to take place on Saturday, September 19, 2020, will still be held, and the names…
2020 IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial
Virtual Remembrance The IAFF invites members to join the 2020 Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial Virtual Remembrance to honor the fallen whose names will forever be etched onto the Wall of…
NYC Fire Pension Fund Webex Seminars
The NYC Fire Pension Fund seminars are now being held virtually through WebEx. The schedule below is specifically for UFA Members. To attend a seminar, email SEMINAR@NYCFIREPENSION.ORG with your name,…
2020 UFA Scholarship Fund Now Accepting Applications
EligibilityApplicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited college, trade or vocational school full-time for the 2020 Fall Semester. High School and Graduate students are not eligible for awards. Students…
NYC Fire Pension Fund Webex Seminars
The NYC Fire Pension Fund seminars are now being held virtually through WebEx. The schedule below is specifically for UFA Members. To attend a seminar, email SEMINAR@NYCFIREPENSION.ORG with your name,…
NYC Fire Pension Fund Webex Seminars
The NYC Fire Pension Fund seminars are now being held virtually through WebEx. The schedule below is specifically for UFA Members. To attend a seminar, email SEMINAR@NYCFIREPENSION.ORG with your name,…
UFA Virtual Retirement Seminar
The UFA will be hosting a virtual Retirement SeminaronTuesday, December 15,at11:00AMvia Zoom. Speakers include Marty Tighe, UFA Retiree Liaison, Ken Larkin, Social Security Attorney, and peter Thomann, CPA & author…
Deadline for FDNY Emerald Society 1st Annual Toy Drive
The FDNY Emerald Society will be collecting unwrapped toys to help families in need this holiday season. Collected toys will be delivered to St. Barnabas Church in the Bronx. The…
NYC Fire Pension Fund Webex Seminars
The NYC Fire Pension Fund seminars are now being held virtually through WebEx. The schedule below is specifically for UFA Members. To attend a seminar, email SEMINAR@NYCFIREPENSION.ORG with your name,…
WTC Funeral Retired FM Robert Kelly, ADMBFI
St. Thomas More Church 204-25 Rockaway Point Blvd, Rockaway PointVigiano Brothers 2021 Memorial Ski Trip
Spruce Peak Lodge 7412 Mountain Rd, StoweAnnual Vigiano Brothers Ski Memorial held in memory of brothers Joseph Vigiano, a NYPD Detective, and John Vigiano, a FDNY fireman, who both gave their lives on September 11, 2001.…
General Membership Meeting (Virtual)
ZoomIn adherence of continued COVID-19 restrictions, January’s General Membership Meeting will be held virtually, via Zoom Webinar on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at 10:00 AM. For details, see the January 2021…