Funeral Information – Active Firefighter Matthew McDevitt, Ladder Company 135
WakeFriday, November 1, 2019 5PM - 10PM Our Lady of Grace Church 100-05 159th Avenue Howard Beach, NY 11414 Funeral Saturday, November 2, 2019 10AM Our Lady of Grace Church 100-05 159th Avenue Howard Beach, NY 11414 All Off-Duty Members should attend in Class A Uniform. Fraternally, Gerard Fitzgerald President Robert Eustace Recording Secretary
Funeral Information: Former UFA President, Retired Firefighter, James Boyle, Engine Company 217
WakeMonday, November 4, 2019 2PM - 4PM and 7PM - 9PM Dalton Funeral Home 412 Willis Ave., Williston Park, NY 11596 Funeral Tuesday, November 5, 2019 - 11AM St. Brigid Catholic Church 75 Post Ave., Westbury, NY 11590 All Off-Duty Members should attend in Class A Uniform. Fraternally, Gerard Fitzgerald President Robert Eustace Recording Secretary
Political Action – Get Out The Vote
The UFA is endorsing the following candidates for this year's NYC Elections: Special Election NY City Council District 45: Farah Louise (D) Babylon Town Council Seat: Firefighter Terence McSweeney is running for re-election. Bronx DA: Darcel Clark (D) Incumbent Queens DA: Melinda Katz (D) Open Seat Staten Island DA: Michael McMahon (D) Incumbent The UFA…
FDNY – MARINE CORPS ASSOCIATION
Retired firefighter Tom Kasprowitz, L-82, is looking for blood donations at Sloan Kettering Hospital. Tom is fighting Acute Leukemia. Any member interested in donating should call Joe Licatta at 212-639-8177 to set up an appointment. Free parking is available.
FDNY FIRE MUSEUM FUNDRAISING COOK-OFF
The NYC Fire Museum annual fundraiser, the FDNY Cook-Off, will be held on Friday, November 8, from 6:00 to 9:00 PM at the Fire Museum, 278 Spring Street, Manhattan.. There will be 12 competing teams representing Fire companies and EMS stations being judged by celebrity judges, which this year includes award-winning chef, author and restaurateur…
FDNY VFW POST 12033 MILITARY MEMORIAL DEDICATION
The FDNY VFW Post 12033 invites members to a Military Memorial Dedication to honor the sacrifices of Lt. Christopher Raguso, FM Christopher Zanetis and FF Christopher Slutman. Also, SSgt Dashan Briggs, 101st Rescue Squadron NY ANG will be Posthumously Sworn In as a member of the FDNY. The Ceremony will take place on November 9,…
HOOKS FOR HEROES
Hooks For Heroes is hosting their 4th Annual Veterans Day Fundraiser on Saturday, November 9, 2019, from 2:00 PM -6:00 PM at Jetty Bar & Grill, located at 832 W. Beech St, Long Beach, NY 11561. There will be a performance by the FDNY Pipes & Drums Band and they will be honoring a USMC…
HOLY NAME SOCIETY ANNUAL MEMORIAL MASS
The Holy Name Society, Manhattan Bronx and Staten Island, Annual Memorial Mass for the deceased members of the Holy Name Society, deceased members of the Department and the deceased members of the armed services who died to keep us free, will be held at 0930 hours on Sunday, November 10, 2019. The Mass, in Honor…
BRONX VETERANS DAY PARADE
The 35th Annual Bronx Veterans Day Parade will be held Sunday, November 10, 2019, kicking off at 12:00 PM at the intersection of E. Tremont & Lafayette Aves, and ending at Bicentennial Veterans' Memorial Park, where a ceremony honoring veterans, the Grand Marshal and Honorary Grand Marshals will be held immediately after. Christopher Slutman will…
VETERANS DAY PARADE
Permission is granted for off-duty members to participate in the 2019 Veterans Day Parade on Monday, November 11, 2019. Participating members of the Department should assemble on Fifth Avenue between 23rd and 24th Streets, Manhattan, at 1000 hours. Dress uniform shall be worn. For more information, contact FDNY Office of Community Affairs, 718-999-8112.
WTC Funeral – Retired Firefighter Andrew S. Gargiulo, Engine Company 160
WakeTuesday, November 12, 2019 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Bedell-Pizzo Funeral Home 7447 Amboy Road Staten Island, NY 10307 Funeral Wednesday, November 13, 2019 - 11:00 AM Bedell-Pizzo Funeral Home 7447 Amboy Road Staten Island, NY 10307 All Off-Duty Members should attend in Class A Uniform. WTC Related Illness…
20 YEAR REUNION
A 20 year reunion for members in the November 14, 1999 probationary firefighter class will be held on November 15, 2019. For more information please contact James Sicilian at jimmydlock@yahoo.com.
MAYOR’S GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
DCAS has announced that the filing period is now open for the NYC Mayor's Graduate Scholarship Program (MGSP). All City employees have the opportunity to apply for graduate scholarships through funding made available by participating MGSP colleges/universities in the New York City area. MSGP is a competitive scholarship program for City employees that offer partial…
WTC Funeral – Retired Lieutenant, Richard G. Estreicher, Engine Company 248
WakeFriday, November 15, 2019 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, November 16, 2019…
2019 FDNY BIKING COMPETITION
On Saturday, November 16, 2019 at 0900 hours, the "Fit to Fight" FDNY Biking Competition will be held at Randall's Island. All Fire/EMS personnel are invited to register for the…
12TH ANNUAL JIMMY’S RUN & GOLD STAR MEMORIAL
Registration is open for Jimmy's Run Down Hero Highway & Gold Star Memorial Presentation on Sunday, November 17, at Pier 45 and the Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers, NYC. Don't miss…
RANGERS 5K PRESENTED BY NORTHWELL HEALTH
The Garden of Dreams Foundation is excited to announce the upcoming Rangers 5K Presented by Northwell Health. This 4th annual race will be in part benefiting the Garden of Dreams…
PLAQUE DEDICATION
On Monday, November 18, 2019 at 1100 hours, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter James J. Hurson, E-318, who died on May 22, 2018. The…
UFA RETIREMENT SEMINAR
The UFA will host a Retirement Seminar for delegates and members who are beginning the retirement process on Thursday, November 21, at 12:00 PM, in the 4th Floor Conference Room…
NEWBURGH IAFF LOCAL 589 RALLY
Local 589 is looking for bodies to turnout tomorrow, Thursday, November 21, at the Newburgh Activity Center, 401 Washington Street, Newburgh, NY 12550 at 5:30 – 6:00 PM for their…
150TH ANNIVERSARY – ENGINE COMPANY 211
On Saturday, November 23, 2019, at 11:00 am, the officers and members of Engine Co. 211 will host a ceremony in quarters at 26 Hooper St., Brooklyn, NY to commemorate…
LAUGHTER SAVES LIVES
Laughter Saves Lives' 5th Annual Virgina Larocchia "Almost Gala" will be held on Saturday, November 23, at 6:30 PM at Howard-Lathrop VFW Post #2307, 235 Merrick Road, Lynbrook, NY. General…
MEMORIAL MASS
On Saturday, November 23, 2019, at 1215 hours, a Memorial Mass will be held honoring the memory of Lieutenant Robert J. Ryan Jr., E-155, who made the supreme sacrifice on…
AURA PREP CLASS FOR EXTRA POINTS
AURA Prep will be holding a HazMat - CEVO IV - AHA BLCS class at Fordham University in the Bronx. The class is two days, November 23 - November 24…
WTC Funeral – Retired Firefighter Clifford R. DiMuro, Ladder Company 137
WakeMonday, November 25, 2019 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Claude R Boyd-Spencer Funeral Home 448 West Main Street Babylon, NY 11702 Funeral Tuesday, November…
TURKEY TROT
The 41st Annual Turkey Trot Run hosted by E-233/L-176 will be held on Tuesday, November 26, 2019, at 1130 hours in Broad Channel, NY. Assembly point is next to the…
FDNY TRIATHLON TEAM AND CYCLING TEAM
The FDNY Triathlon Team and Cycling Team invites any interested members to their Annual Meeting on Wednesday, December 4, at 7:00 PM in the New Cafeteria at the Rock to go over last year's accomplishments, talk about next year's plans, and help you get ready to tackle any of your race goals. Experience is not…
WTC Funeral – Retired Firefighter Brian W. Casse, Engine Company 294
WakeFriday, December 6, 2019 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Leo F. Kearns Funeral Home 85-66 115th Street Richmond Hill, NY 11418 Funeral Saturday, December 7, 2019 10:15 AM Holy Child Jesus Church 111-11 86th Avenue Richmond Hill, NY 11418 All Off-Duty Members should attend in Class A Uniform. WTC…
FDNY HOLY NAME SOCIETY HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP EXAM
The Holy Name Society will hold their High School Scholarship Exam at 8:30 AM on Saturday, December 7, 2019, at All Hallows High School, 111 East 164 Street, Bronx, NY 10452. Test is solely for the purpose of determining winners of the scholarship program. Five awards are granted to the highest scores. Sons and daughters,…