MEMORIAL MASS
On Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at 1000 hours, E-24/L-5/B-2 will have a memorial mass honoring the memory of Captain John J. Drennan, L-5, FF James F. Young, E-24, and FF…
FDNY BASEBALL TRYOUTS
FDNY Baseball tryouts will be held on Wednesday, March 28, and Wednesday, April 4. Both tryout sessions will begin at 10:30am at Forest Park Victory Field on the corner of…
A NIGHT OF LAUGHTER COMEDY SHOW
The Laughter Saves Lives National Comedy Tour and Foundation, along with FDNY Fired Up for a Cure Foundation, present A Night of Laughter on Wednesday, March 28, 2018. The event will benefit 4 great charities: The American Cancer Society, Relay for Life and Hope Lodge, The Ray Pfeifer Foundation, FDNY Foundation and FDNY Fire Family…
WTC Funeral – Retired Marine Engineer John L. Buhler, Marine Company 6
WakeWednesday, March 28, 2018 2-5pm and 7-9:30pm Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home 29 Atlantic Ave. Floral Park, NY 11001 Funeral Thursday, March 29, 2018 10am Ascension Lutheran Church 145 Franklin…
5-5-5-5 LODD Funeral Fire Marshal Christopher Zanetis, BFI Citywide South
As per the FDNY Ceremonial Unit, all Uniformed Members are to report to 5th Avenue & 12th Street. DO NOT REPORT TO WASHINGTON SQUARE PARK. All members are asked to…
5-5-5-5 LODD Funeral Lieutenant Christopher J. Raguso, Engine Company 302
Transportation Arrangements for Members Attending the Funeral of Lt. Christopher J. Raguso All members attending the funeral of Lt. Christopher J. Raguso on Saturday, March 31, are encouraged to make…
FDNY Boxing MATCH
The FDNY Bravest Boxing Team is back in action on Friday, March 30th when they take on the Gardia Siochana Boxing Club of the Irish National Police Service for the…
WTC Funeral – Retired Firefighter George F. Froehlich, Ladder Company 87
WakeTuesday, April 3, 2018 2-4pm and 7-9pm Wednesday, April 4, 2018 2-4pm and 7-9pm Harmon Funeral Home 571 Forest Ave. Staten Island, NY 10310 Funeral Thursday, April 5, 2018 11am…
FDNY HONOR LEGION INDUCTION CEREMONY
The FDNY Honor Legion will host its 34th Anniversary Induction Ceremony on Thursday, April 12, 2018. The ceremony will take place at Russo's On the Bay in Howard Beach, Queens…
FDNY BASEBALL TRYOUTS
FDNY Baseball tryouts will be held on Wednesday, April 4, and an additional tryout will be held on Thursday, April 12. Both tryout sessions will begin at 10:30 am at…
PLAQUE DEDICATION
On Friday, April 6, 2018 at 1100 hours, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter James J. Lanza, L-43, who died on April 6, 2017. The…
NEVER FORGET FOUNDATION 9/11 MEMORIAL
Gene Lynch, President of the Never Forget Foundation, former member 38/51/D7, announces the unveiling and blessing of the 9/11 Memorial on Saturday, April 7, 2018. The memorial consists of a…
New York Knicks Will Hold First-Ever Knicks 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb – And Game Night
The Stair Climb was rescheduled in order to pay our respects at the funeral of FDNY Lieutenant Raguso and is now Saturday April 7th 2018. The event is only open…
9/11 MEMORIAL
On Saturday, April 7, 2018 at 1100 hours, the Never Forget Foundation will host an unveiling and blessing of a 9/11 Memorial honoring all First Responders who made the Supreme…
FDNY BRAVEST FOOTBALL
Come watch FDNY Bravest take on Philadelphia Blue Flame on Saturday, April 7, 2018. Kickoff is 1:00 PM at Petrides High School, 715 Ocean Terrace, Staten Island, NY 10301.
FF MICHAEL CAWLEY MEMORIAL FOUNDATION FUNDRAISER
FF Michael Cawley's Memorial Foundation benefit will be held on Saturday, April 7, 2018, from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Mulcahy's of Wantagh, 3232 Railroad Ave. (across the street from the LIRR station), Wantagh, NY 11793. The event will include a hot buffet dinner, drink specials, live music, raffles and auctions. Visit Michael's website…
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FDNY HONOR LEGION INDUCTION CEREMONY
The FDNY Honor Legion will host its 34th Anniversary Induction Ceremony on Thursday, April 12, 2018. The ceremony will take place at Russo's On the Bay in Howard Beach, Queens at 7:00 pm. The cost is $100/ticket. Members interested in attending can contact DAC Tom Richardson, BOT via e-mail at richartj@fdny.nyc.org. Members are requested to…
Governor Cuomo Bill Signing
The UFA is requesting that any available members attend Governor Cuomo's bill signing this Thursday, April 12. If you are not planning on attending the General Membership Meeting, we ask that you make the effort to attend this important signing. The UFA is committed to holding its previously scheduled General Membership Meeting, so we are…
13th ANNUAL LT. JOHN BELLEW MEMORIAL RUN
On Saturday, April 14, 2018, at 1000 hours, the Lt. John G. Bellew Memorial 5K run will be held at the Pearl River Volunteer Firehouse, 58 Central Avenue, Pearl River, NY. Registration fee is $30 for adults, $15 for children under 12. Post-race party includes food, beverage and entertainment. All proceeds go to the Lt.…
FDNY Members History
Your best bet for FDNY history or finding information on specific past members is to visit www.nycfiremuseum.org. In order to find more information about your ancestor, you may also contact the George F. Mand Library, at the FDNY Fire Academy, by calling (212) 360-4413. For the UFA written history, try our HISTORY page.
SSG CHRIS ENGELDRUM FDNY VFW POST 12033
The SSG Chris Engeldrum FDNY VFW Post 12033 will be holding its monthly meeting on Thursday, April 19th. The meeting will be held at Fort Totten, Building 325, Room 209 at 7:30 PM. All Military Veterans who have served overseas during time of war are eligible to join. For additional up-to-date information, see the Post…
NYC FIRE RIDERS 16th ANNUAL BIKE RAFFLE
Win a beautiful 2018 Harley Davidson Road Glide Standard, supplied by O'Toole's Harley Davidson. Winner is responsible for tax, title and registration, or $15K cash. 2nd place $2,000. 3rd place $1,000. Only 500 tickets available. $100 per donation. Need not be present to win. Drawing to be held on Friday, April 20th at their 33rd…
SILVER SHIELD COLLEGE AWARD
The Silver Shield Foundation is honoring the service of uniformed members of the FDNY to the New York community by awarding one member's college-bound daughter or son - chosen by lottery - a college scholarship in the amount of $5,000, renewable annually for up to four years. Eligibility: To be eligible, a student must be…
HIGHER EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP DRAWING
The Holy Name Society, Manhattan, Bronx and Staten Island, will hold a Higher Education Scholarship Drawing at the annual Communion Breakfast on April 29, 2018. The Higher Education Scholarships consist of two $1,500 awards, payable to any college or trade school of the winners' choice. Members must be in good standing in this society and…
MATT’S RACE 5K RUN
On Sunday, April 22, 2018, at 10 AM, Engine 161/Ladder 81 & Engine 211/Ladder 119, together with the Staten Island Athletic Club, will host Matt's Race, a 5K run in memory of Lt. Gordon "Matt" Ambelas, who died in the line of duty on July 5, 2014. The run will be held in Clove Lakes…
2018 GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE
The FDNY Hellenic Society will host the 2018 Greek Independence Day Parade on Sunday, April 22. Those interested in pre-parade food and beverages are welcome to join at Bloom's Tavern, located on 58th Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenues. At 12:30 PM, everyone will meet on 63rd Street, between Park and 5th Avenue, to dress…
GOTV 2018 Special Election – Volunteers Needed to Help Elect Julie Killian to NYS Senate 37th District
Campaign Headquarters 335 Columbus Ave Tuckahoe, NY 10707 Contact at Election HQ: Michael Lawler, 845-721-5396 Members can volunteer any day from April 21-23, 9 AM - 9 PM Election Day is Tuesday, April 24, 2018 Polls open from 6 AM to 9 PM Contact on Election Day: Steve Tagliani, 917-991-9794 We must support candidates that…
PLAQUE DEDICATION
On Monday, April 23, 2018 at 1300 hours, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter Roy E. Smith, E-156, who died on April 2, 2017. The dedication will take place in the quarters of E-156, 412 Broadway, Staten Island, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited to attend. Members…
GOTV Tuesday, April 24, 2018: Special Elections
UFA Endorsements NYS Senate District 32. Luis Sepulveda (D) District 37. Julie Killian (R) NYS Assembly District 5. Doug Smith (R) District 39. Aridia Espinal (D) District 80. Nathalia Fernandez (D) Volunteers needed to help Elect Julie Killian to NYS Senate 37th District Campaign Headquarters: 335 Columbus Ave Tuckahoe, NY 10707 Election Day Tuesday, April…
MEMORIAL SLOAN-KETTERING CANCER CENTER BLOOD & PLATELET DONATION
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York would deeply appreciate your donation of blood and/or platelets and requests you ask others you know to donate. Please visit www.mskcc.org/blooddonations for complete information about donor eligibility and the donation process for blood or platelets. Appointments are necessary. All blood types are acceptable. For answers to questions, and…
MEMORIAL MASS FOR RUSTY STAUB
A Memorial Mass will be held to honor the life of Rusty Staub, one of the founders of the NY Police Fire Widows’ & Children's Foundation “Answer the Call.” This…
NEW MOUNT SAINT VINCENT GRADUATE PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP
The College of Mount Saint Vincent has announced a new graduate program Serviam Scholarship for all civil servants in good standing for the 2018-2019 academic school year. Open to active…
FIRE BELL CLUB SCHOLARSHIP AWARD APPLICATION
Applications for the Fire Bell Club Scholarship Award are now available. The award is a one-time grant of $1,000. Eligibility is as follows: Active Firefighters and Fire Officers who have…
FIRE BELL CLUB SCHOLARSHIP AWARD APPLICATION
Applications for the Fire Bell Club Scholarship Award are now available. Eligibility is as follows: Active Firefighters and Fire Officers who have been accepted or are attending an accredited institution…
FIREHOUSE CHILI COOK-OFF TO BENEFIT FRIENDS OF FIREFIGHTERS
On Friday, April 27th, at Brooklyn's The Invisible Dog, join Friends of Firefighters for a lively evening of chili tasting, merrymaking, music, and fundraising. Sponsored by Rockaway's Cuisine by Claudette,…
PARADE OF HEROES TO HONOR LT. MICHAEL DAVIDSON
On Saturday, April 28, 2018, the annual Parade of Heroes and St. Baldrick's head-shaving fundraiser will be held in Floral Park to help raise money towards childhood cancer research. This…
Funeral, Wake Arrangements – Active Firefighter Daniel J. Stryker, Engne 294
WakeSaturday, April 28, 2018 7pm - 9pm Sunday, April 29, 2018 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Chapey & Sons Funeral Home 20 Hicksville Rd.…
2018 GENEROSITY 5K RUN/WALK SUPPORTING FRIENDS OF FIREFIGHTERS
Friends of Firefighters is excited to once again be participating in the Generosity Brooklyn 5K! Registration is officially open and you are invited to join them for the most heartwarming…
94TH ANNUAL COMMUNION MASS AND BREAKFAST
The Fire Department Holy Name Society, Manhattan, Bronx, and Staten Island, will hold its 94th Annual Communion Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral, on Sunday, April 29, 2018, at The Cardinal…