FIREFIGHTER MARK A. BATISTA PLAQUE DEDICATION CEREMONY

FDNY Engine 226 409 State Street, Brooklyn

A Plaque Dedication Ceremony will be held in honor of Firefighter Mark A. Batista of Engine 226 on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at 11:00am in the quarters of Engine 226 located at 409 State Street in Brooklyn. Firefighter Mark A. Batista died on June 9, 2023. Members and families are welcome. Members are asked to…

STREET RENAMING CEREMONY

Montgomery Ave & Lawrence Ave Montgomery Ave & Lawrence Ave, Oceanside

On Saturday, June 15, 2024, at 11:00am, a Street Renaming Ceremony will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter Ronald J. Kirchner, L-154, who succumbed to WTC-related illness on August 25, 2024. The ceremony will be held at the corner of Montgomery Avenue and Lawrence Avenue, Oceanside, NY. All off-duty members and their families are…

Irish Wolfhounds vs. FDNY Bravest

New York Boulders Baseball Clover Stadium 1 Phil Tisi Way, Pomona

On Saturday June 15, 2024, at 1:30pm the FDNY will be playing the Irish Wolfhounds who are prepping for the Olympics at Boulders Stadium located in Rockland County, NY.  The game is free admission and you can also check out the livestream on https://irishbaseball.org/irish-wolfhounds-baseball-club/ .

23RD ANNUAL “FOREVER RUNNING” MEMORIAL RUN

Deer Park Fire Dept Training Center 973 Nicholls Road, Deer Park

The 23rd Annual Father’s Day “Forever Running” Memorial 5K Run/Walk will take place on Sunday, June 16, 2024, in memory of DC Raymond M. Downey and all the victims of 9/11. The event will take place at the Deer Park Fire Dept Training Center, located at 973 Nicholls Road in Deer Park, NY. The 5K…

Burning Issues: A Weekly Friends of Firefighters Online Support Group

Zoom

Connect with fellow FDNY firefighters, active & retired, at Burning Issues, a free online drop-in support group offered by Friends of Firefighters. Burning Issues provides members the opportunity to share what's going on and talk through coping strategies that may help. The group meets every Monday morning at 10:00 AM on Zoom. To join the…

UFA PRE-RETIREMENT ZOOM SEMINAR 

Zoom

Speakers include Marty Tighe, UFA Benefits Administrator; 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 Security Options and Pension Options.   Refer to Info Fax #81 of 2024 for Zoom login info.

FF TONY MASTRELLI FUNDRAISER

Nutty Irishman 323 Main St, Farmingdale

Firefighter Tony Mastrelli was a 30+ year veteran of the FDNY and longtime member of L-56 / E-48 / D-7, worked in E-313/ L-164 and finished his career in Haz-Mat. He was a proud former member of the FDNY Football Team. Tony was always there to help his family, friends, and fellow firefighters. He served…

THE FIRE FAMILY TRANSPORT COMEDY SHOW

Monahan & Fitzgerald 21417 41st Ave, Bayside

Come out and Join the Fire Family Comedy Show presented by Danny Massa on Wednesday, June 19th, 2024, at 7:00pm at Monahan & Fitzgerald located at 214-17 41st Ave in Queens. Tickets are $40. Cash bar and food will be available! If you would like to make any donations checks and cash will be accepted.…

JUNETEENTH TOUR OF PLYMOUTH CHURCH

Plymouth Church 57 Orange St, Brooklyn

Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans and was recognized as a national holiday in 2021 and a NYC holiday in 2022. Plymouth Church, which is a church nearby to the FDNY Headquarters, has a rich history of fighting against slavery and where many runaway slaves passed through on the Underground Railroad. On February…

FIRST TIME HOMEOWNER WORKSHOP

Maspeth Federal Savings Main Office 56-18 69th St, Queens

In honor of National Homeownership Month, Maspeth Federal Savings invites you to their First-Time Homebuyer Workshop on Thursday, June 20, 2024, from 6:30pm-7:30pm at Maspeth Federal Savings Main Office located at 56-18 69th Street in Queens. A panel of experts ranging from legal professionals and home inspectors to mortgage specialists and credit managers can help…

2ND ANNUAL FF CASEY SKUDIN MEMORIAL VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT

Town Park at Point Lookout 1300 Lido Beach, Lido Beach

On Friday, June 21, 2024, the 2nd Annual Firefighter Casey Skudin Memorial Volleyball Tournament will be held from 8:30am-7:30pm at Town Park at Point Lookout located at 1300 Lido Blvd in Lido Beach, NY. Please join for a full day of fun including volleyball, corn hole, Kan Jam, raffles, merchandise, music and more. To register…

3RD ANNUAL FIREFLAG/EMS PRIDE CELEBRATION

St. Benedict's Courtyard at St. John's 218 W. 11th St., New York

FireFLAG/EMS will be hosting their 3rd Annual Pride Celebration on Friday, June 21, from 7:00pm – 11:00pm at St. Benedict’s Courtyard at St. John’s, located at 218 W. 11th Street in Manhattan.  This annual event allows FireFLAG/EMS members and friends to get together to celebrate Pride month, as well as recognize and honor certain individuals and…

Lt. Joe Gullickson Memorial Picnic

Nansen Park 3465 Victory Blvd, Staten Island

The annual Lt. Joseph Gullickson Memorial Picnic will be held tomorrow, Saturday, June 22, from 12:00pm – 6:00pm at Nansen Park, located at 3465 Victory Blvd., Staten Island. Admission includes all day BBQ, unlimited beverages, live music, games and prizes. Tickets cost $55 for adults, $30 for young adults (ages 13-20), $20 for kids (ages…

FDNY VS NYPD SOFTBALL GAME

Staten Island University Hospital Community Park 75 Richmond Ter, Staten Island

Join us for the FDNY vs NYPD Softball Game on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Staten Island University Hospital Community Park located at 75 Richmond Terrace in Staten Island. The FDNY vs NYPD Softball Game starts at 3:30 pm with the Staten Island Ferry Hawks Game starting at 6:30pm. Come out for a great night…

STREET RENAMING CEREMONY

Webster Rd & Franklin St Webster Rd & Franklin St, Islip

On Sunday, June 23, 2024, at 11:00am, a Street Renaming Ceremony will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter William Moon II, R-2, who died on December 20, 2022. The ceremony will be held at the corner of Franklin Street and Webster Avenue, Islip, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited to attend.…

  NYC Fire Pension Fund WebEx Seminar  

WebEx

The NYC Fire Pension Fund seminars continue to be held virtually through WebEx. The next session for UFA members will be held Monday, June 24 at 9:30 AM. You must RSVP to attend. RSVP by emailing seminar@nycfirepension.org with your name, rank, and phone number. Please contact the NYC Fire Pension Fund at (929) 436-0099 with…

Burning Issues: A Weekly Friends of Firefighters Online Support Group

Zoom

Connect with fellow FDNY firefighters, active & retired, at Burning Issues, a free online drop-in support group offered by Friends of Firefighters. Burning Issues provides members the opportunity to share what's going on and talk through coping strategies that may help. The group meets every Monday morning at 10:00 AM on Zoom. To join the…

ANSWER THE CALL SUMMER BLOCK PARTY

Brookfield Place 230 Vesey St, New York

Come out and Join Answer the Call’s Block Party on Thursday, June 27, 2024, from 11:00am-6:00pm at Waterfront Plaza at Brookfield Place located at 230 Vesey St in Battery Park…

FDNY CELEBRATES PRIDE

Parkside Lounge 317 E Houston St, New York

The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, in collaboration with FireFlag/EMS, invites you to celebrate Pride! Join us on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at The Parkside Lounge located at 317…

FDNY VS NYPD HEROES CLASSIC BASEBALL GAME

New York Boulders Baseball Clover Stadium 1 Phil Tisi Way, Pomona

The annual FDNY vs. NYPD Never Forget Heroes Classic Baseball Game will be held at Clover Stadium on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at 6:30pm. General admission tickets are $15, kids 3 & under are free. All proceeds from the game will benefit the Widow’s & Orphan’s Fund and Tunnel to Towers Foundation. Click here for…

PUTNAM COUNTY MEMBERS SUMMER BLOOD DRIVE 

Daniel O’Brien VFW Hall 32 Gleneida Ave, Carmel

Members in the Putnam Valley area are welcome to join the Putnam County Blood Drive on Friday, June 28, 2024. The Blood Drive will run from 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM at the Daniel O’Brien VFW Hall, located at 32 Gleneida Ave on Route 52 in Carmel, NY. Appointments are required. Appointments can be scheduled…