Uniformed Firefighters Association

Friends of Firefighters is participating in Generosity Brooklyn, a multi-charity 5K Run/Walk taking place on Sunday, April 29th, 2018, in Brooklyn's Prospect Park. Bib pick up will be at 7:30…

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…

The Annual Spring Interfaith Celebration and Mass will be held at The Brooklyn Wall, MCU Park, 1904 Surf Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11224, on Sunday, May 6, 2018 at 2:00 PM.…

The annual Memorial Run for FDNY Deputy Chief Michael Fahy will take place on Thursday, May 24, 2018, at 10:30 AM. This will be a 4 mile race, with the…

Engine 155/Ladder 78 and Engine 220/Ladder 122 will be hosting the 1st Annual Lt. Michael J. Vecsi Memorial Scholarship 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament on June 9 at 10:00 AM at Moore Catholic High School, 100 Merrill Ave., Staten Island, NY 10314. Teams will have a minimum of 3 players to a maximum of 5 players, with…

The 2nd annual Heroes Day honoring active and retired first responders and military personnel will be held at Quassy Amusement Park on Saturday, May 12, 2018. A free all-day ride pass will be given to each hero, plus one additional family member. There is also a special discounted ride pass of $13.99 for family and…

On Wednesday, May 16th, from 8:00-11:00 AM, drop by Friends of Firefighters' historic firehouse, located at 199 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231, for another delicious breakfast prepared by retired firefighter Tony Cat and friends. As always, breakfast is free to all FDNY members, active and retired, and their families. No RSVP needed, just your…

Wake Wednesday, May 16, 2018 7pm – 9pm Thursday, May 17, 2018 2pm – 4pm and 7pm – 9pm Charles G. Schmitt Funeral Home 3863 Merrick Rd. Seaford, NY 11783 Funeral Friday, May 18, 2018 11am St. William the Abbot Church 2000 Jackson Ave. Seaford, NY 11783 All Off-Duty Members should attend in Class A…

On Thursday, May 17th, from 11:30 AM to 3 PM, the FDNY Anchor Club will host a pizza party for the patients at Rosary Hill Nursing Home located at 600 Linda Avenue, Hawthorne, NY 10532 - (914) 769-0114. All off-duty members are invited to attend and assist the Anchor Club with the party. Members are…

On Sunday, May 20, 2018, a benefit will be held in honor of MST SGT / FDNY LT / Honorary CFD Chief Christopher J. Raguso at Hoyt Farm Park Preserve. The festival begins at 12:00 pm. Tickets include beer, wine, water, soda and food donated by local supporters. There will be live bands throughout the…

Permission is granted for off-duty members to participate in the annual Norwegian Independence Day Parade. The parade will begin at 1330 hours on Sunday, May 20, 2018. The Viking Society of the FDNY requests participating members to assemble at 80th Street and 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, at 1300 hours. All off-duty members and their families…

The FDNY Fire Family Transport Foundation Fundraiser for the Mike O'Hanlon Memorial Van will be held on Sunday, May 20, 2018, from 1:00pm - 6:00pm at the Quiet Man Public House, 15 N Division St, Peekskill, NY 10566. There is a $20 donation at the door. There will be music, light refreshments and a cash…

On Wednesday, May 23, 2018, at 1100 hours, a WTC Plaque Dedication Ceremony will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter Thomas A. Lynn, Engine 5. The dedication will take place in the quarters of Engine 5, 340 East 14th Street, New York, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited to attend. Members…

The UFA will be having a Lobby Day in Albany on Tuesday, June 12, 2018. As in years past, the UFA will provide transportation to and from Albany, leaving from various locations. Delegates should compile a list of all members that need transportation along with their preferred departure location (exact locations will follow shortly). Please…

The SSG Chris Engeldrum FDNY VFW Post 12033 will be holding its monthly meeting on Thursday, May 24th. The meeting will be held at Randall's Island, Building 11 Cafeteria at 7:30 pm. All Military Veterans who have served overseas during time of war are eligible to join. For additional information, see the Post website at…

The annual Memorial Run for FDNY Deputy Chief Michael Fahy will take place on Thursday, May 24, 2018, at 10:30 AM, rain or shine. The event includes a 4-mile/2x2-mile relay race and kid's fun run. Registration opens at 9:00 AM on race day at Gaelic Park, located at 201 W 240th St. Bronx, NY 10463.…

Applications for the NYS Honorary Fire Chiefs Memorial College Scholarships are now being accepted. Two scholarships each worth $2,500 will be awarded. The scholarship is open to all active UFA members who are currently enrolled in college (2018). Applicants must submit a letter explaining why they are deserving of this scholarship (i.e. seeking credits for…

Come and play an original NYC sport, handball, in the first ever FDNY Doubles Handball Tournament. The objective is 21! The tournament will be held at Juniper Park in Middle Village (corner of 80th St / Juniper Blvd North) in Queens on Saturday, May 26, 2018. Registration begins at 10:30 am, and the tournament will…

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Fire sprinklers and firefighters go hand in hand. Both can suppress a fire, but in combination, fires don't stand a chance. Understanding the critical points of a fire protection system is key to utilizing these systems at their full potential. Join Friends of Firefighters on Tuesday, May 29th, from 6:00-9:00 PM, at 199 Van Brunt…

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.

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…

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,…

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…

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.

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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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…

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