FDNY TRIATHLON TEAM
The FDNY Triathlon Team invites any interested members to attend an informational meeting on December 6th. The FDNY Triathlon Team is open to any member of the FDNY, active or retired, and experience is not necessary- just desire. The meeting will be Thursday, December 6, at 6:45 pm, in the Cafeteria at the Rock. Any…
FDNY CYCLING TEAM
The FDNY Cycling Team welcomes all members to join them out on the road for the 2019 Season. Whether it be competing in races, riding at fundraiser events or just casual group rides, they urge anyone looking to get out on the bike to represent the Department and join the group. The Cycling Team invites…
MANHATTAN AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPPORTUNITY
540 W 53rd Street Apartments (www.540w53.com/) is a newly constructed, rent stabilized luxury affordable housing building in historic Hell's Kitchen. This Affordable Housing Lottery for 102 units includes elegant studio, one, two and three bedroom residences in this 13 story building adjacent to a community garden with rooftop views, nearby cultural institutions, public parks, and…
NEVER FORGET TRIBUTE CLASSIC
The 3rd Annual Never Forget Tribute Classic will be held at Prudential Center, Newark, NJ, on Saturday, December 8. It's an amazing NCAA Men's Basketball doubleheader featuring the Florida State Seminoles vs. the UConn Huskies and the Clemson Tigers vs. the Mississippi State Bulldogs. These highly anticipated matchups will air exclusively on ESPN 2. The…
SSG CHRIS ENGELDRUM FDNY VFW POST 12033
The SSG Chris Engeldrum FDNY VFW Post 12033 will be holding its monthly meeting/Holiday gathering on Tuesday, December 11th. The meeting will be held at the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines Club, 283 Lexington Ave, NY (212-683-4353) at 8:00 pm. All Military Veterans who have served overseas during time of war are eligible to join.…
FDNY FAMILY FIGHTS CANCER #TEAMSAUNDERS18
Please keep the family of Thomas Saunders of E295/L144 in your prayers. His wife Debbie has been diagnosed with metastatic stage 4 lung cancer with 9 brain tumors and swollen lymph nodes. She is 38 years old, a nonsmoker, and the mother of 4 young children between the ages of 5 and 15. If you…
Wake and Funeral Arrangements – Active Firefighter Faizal Coto, E-245
WakeWednesday, December 12, 2018 2PM – 4PM and 7PM - 9PM Leone Funeral Home 696 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11232 Funeral Thursday, December 13, 2018 - 11AM Leone Funeral Home…
WTC Funeral – Retired Captain John Moschella, Engine Company 26
WakeThe Moschella family has requested that the Wednesday evening wake be private and for family only. All FDNY personnel are welcome at both wakes on Thursday and at Friday's funeral.…
MEMORIAL MASS
On Tuesday, December 18, 2018, at 1030 hours, E-257, L-170 and B-58 will host a Memorial Mass commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the Vandalia Avenue Fire. The Mass will take…
Press Conference: Reopening Of Engine Company 261
The UFA will be joining Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney, as well as other local politicians, for a press conference at the quarters of L-116 (37-20 29th St, Long Island City, NY…
METS HOLIDAY GAME PACK OFFER
For a limited time, the New York Mets are giving fans the opportunity to purchase a 13 game Holiday Pack. Plans start as low as $99. A New Era Mets…
UFA RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR SPECIAL TICKET OFFER
Madison Square Garden is pleased to provide the UFA with discounted tickets to the Radio City Christmas Spectacular for selected show dates. $10 from each ticket purchased through the link…
UFA RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR SPECIAL TICKET OFFER
Madison Square Garden is pleased to provide the UFA with discounted tickets to the Radio City Christmas Spectacular for selected show dates. $10 from each ticket purchased through the link…
ST. GEORGE ASSOCIATION ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP EXAM
The St. George Association Annual Scholarship Exam will take place at 10 am on Saturday, December 29, 2018, at the American Legion Post 301, 80-45 Winchester Blvd., Queens Village, NY.…
GETTING REAL ABOUT DISTRACTED DRIVING SCHOLARSHIP
The Getting Real About Distracted Driving Scholarship is one $1,000 scholarship offered twice annually. Applicants submit an advertisement that will educate the public about the dangers of distracted driving, and…
MEMORIAL MASS
On Thursday, January 3, 2019, at 1230 hours, E-249/L-113 will host a memorial mass commemorating the 11th anniversary of Lieutenant John H. Martinson, E-249, who made the supreme sacrifice on…
FDNY HOCKEY TEAM 2019 KING OF THE ICE HOCKEY TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION
The 2019 King of the Ice Hockey Tournament will be held at the Freeport Rec Center Rink in Freeport, NY, from March 6 through April 4. Registration will be available…
VIGIANO BROTHERS BRAVEST & FINEST SKI EVENT
The Vigiano Brothers Foundation annual Ski Trip is January 6-10, 2019. Funds raised will be donated in Joe and John Vigiano's memory to benefit the UFA Scholarship Fund and PBA Children's Fund. To make reservations, contact Stowe Mountain Lodge in Vermont at 888-478-6938 and reference '2019 Vigiano Ski Event'. Rooms are $150 per person per…
PLAQUE DEDICATION
On Monday, January 7, 2019 at 1100 hours, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Lieutenant Joseph R. Stach Jr., L-6, who died on January 7, 2018.…
FoF TO HONOR FDNY DIVISIONS AT MONTHLY ON THE ARM BREAKFAST
Friends of Firefighters is excited to announce that beginning January 9, 2019, their On the Arm Breakfasts will now honor FDNY Divisions. Breakfasts are held from 8-11 am on the 2nd Wednesday of each month, unless otherwise noted, and are free for active and retired FDNY firefighters and their families. Drop by in the new…
Funeral Arrangements – LODD FF Steven H. Pollard, L-170
The FDNY IMT and NYPD have requested that due to extremely limited parking in the area surrounding Marine Park Funeral Home, parking has been established at Aviator Sports & Events Center, located at 3159 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11234. Shuttles will be provided to transport members to and from the funeral home, running continuously from…
ESSAY CONTESTS FOR AYN RAND’S ANTHEM, THE FOUNTAINHEAD, & ATLAS SHRUGGED
Enter an Ayn Rand Institute essay contest for your chance to win thousands of dollars in scholarship prize money. This year, over 230 prizes, totaling more than $70,000, will be awarded. Details can be found at www.aynrand.org/students/essay-contests. The deadlines to apply are January 15, 2019 and April 25, 2019.
SSG CHRIS ENGELDRUM FDNY VFW POST 12033
The SSG Chris Engeldrum FDNY VFW Post 12033 will be holding its monthly meeting on Tuesday, January 15, 2019. The meeting will be held at Randall's Island, Building 11 Cafeteria at 8:00 pm. All Military Veterans who have served overseas during time of war are eligible to join. For additional information, see the Post website…
UFA RETIREMENT SEMINAR
The UFA will host a Retirement Seminar for delegates and members who are beginning the retirement process on Tuesday, January 15, in the 4th Floor Conference Room of the UFA office. Space is limited, so we are only able to accommodate 50 members. Members must RSVP beforehand to reserve their place. For more information, or…
ANNUAL CITY HARVEST CANNED FOOD DRIVE
The Fire Department is proud to once again participate in the Annual City Harvest Canned Food Campaign. This is the Department's 36th year supporting this very worthwhile food drive. The drive is currently running and will continue until January 19, 2019. Last year, New Yorkers donated over one million pounds of food to help feed…
BLACK SUNDAY MEMORIAL MASS
On Saturday, January 19, 2019, at 1100 hours, E-46/L-27 will have a Memorial Mass honoring the memory of Lt. Curtis W. Meyran, B-26, Lt. John G. Bellew, L-27 and Lt. Joseph P. DiBernardo, R-3, all of whom made the supreme sacrifice as a result of injuries sustained while operating at Bronx Box 3-3 2997, January…
M.L. King Day
M.L. King Day
MEMORIAL MASS
On Wednesday, January 23, 2019, at 1000 hours, E-290/L-103 will have a Memorial Mass honoring the memory of Firefighter Richard T. Sclafani, L-103. The mass will commemorate the 14th anniversary of his supreme sacrifice and will take place at St. John's Church, 479 New Jersey Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. All off-duty members and their families are…
DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. CELEBRATION
On Thursday, January 24, 2019, from 1200 to 1400 hours, a celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy will be held in the Auditorium at 9 Metrotech hosted by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion. This will be the first event of our 10-Talks series. The event will feature TED-style talks about Dr. King's…
Funeral Arrangements – Active Firefighter Stephen J. Brady, Engine Company 84 Delegate
The Lil' Bravest was started by a group of firefighters from Engine 84/Ladder 34. Their mission is to improve the quality of life for children who are hospitalized or being treated for childhood diseases. The goal is to make a difference for kids who are going through a very difficult time. The funds raised go…
ANNUAL FDNY SKI RACES
The 46th Annual FDNY Firefighters Ski Races at Hunter Mountain will take place on Tuesday, January 29, 2019. Proceeds will be donated to the NY Firefighters Burn Center Foundation. There will be a Plaque Dedication honoring Lt. Michael Davidson, E-69, Lt. Christopher Raguso, E-302 and FM Christopher Zanetis, BFI. Trophies for each 1st, 2nd, 3rd…
WORKING ADVANTAGE CORPORATE DISCOUNT PROGRAM
Working Advantage is pleased to offer entertainment and travel discounts for both regional and nationwide attractions and events to all UFA Members. Now you'll have access to exclusive savings on movie tickets, theme parks, hotels, tours, Broadway and Vegas shows & more. These discounts are not available to the general public and are exclusive to…
FIREHOUSE KITCHEN TALK WITH FINDING JOHN AUTHOR & FF ANDY SERRA
Mark your calendar for Friends of Firefighters' first Firehouse Kitchen Talk of 2019. Part memoir, part investigative history, FINDING JOHN is the poignant, emotional story of FDNY Firefighter Andy Serra's life in the months and years after September 11. Join him at Friends of Firefighters (199 Van Brunt Street Brooklyn, NY 11231) on Wednesday, January…
DISCOVER STUDENT LOANS SCHOLARSHIP SWEEPSTAKES
Throughout the year, 11 eligible students or parents will be randomly selected to win a $10,000 Discover Student Loans Scholarship Award to help cover college expenses. More information is available at www.scholarship.collegecovered.com/. The deadline to apply is January 31, 2019.
BC Matthew Ryan Memorial Scholarships
BC Matthew Ryan Memorial Scholarships are named to honor the fallen Chief who made the supreme sacrifice on September 11, 2001. Two (2) one thousand dollar scholarships are awarded annually and can be used for college/university, high school, trade school or private school.Applicants must meet both the following criteria:Must be the daughter or son of…
PLAQUE DEDICATION
On Friday, February 1, 2019, at 1100 hours, a WTC Plaque Dedication Ceremony will be held honoring the memory of Lieutenant Edward T. Meehan, Ladder 22. The dedication will take place in the quarters of Engine 76 & Ladder 22, 145 West 100th Street, New York, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited…
UFA Political Archives
Constitutional Convention 9/11 Health Care Act Would You Risk Your Life for $27/Day? Deutsche Bank Fire It's about NYC's Priorities The Truth about Firefighter Pensions 2011 Save the Firehouses 2010 Save Our Firehouses 2009 The Truth and Realities of Protecting New Yorkers
ENGINE 330 / LADDER 172 BREAST CANCER AWARENESS
Help Engine 330 and Ladder 172 support Breast Cancer Awareness by purchasing an FDNY Breast Cancer Awareness t-shirt for $20. All proceeds go towards the cause. Make all checks payable to Engine 330 / Ladder 172 Commissary. For more information, please contact Patrick Qugliariello (L172) at 917-757-2255.
FDNY EMERALD SOCIETY MEETING NOTICE
The Emerald Society's monthly meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 6, 2019,in Long Island. The meeting will be at 8:00 PM at the Irish American Center, 297 Willis Ave, Mineola, NY 11501 (one block north of Jericho Turnpike). Do not park in the lot. Food and refreshments will be served. For more information, visit…
GARY SINISE’S FIREHOUSE DINNER AND BOOK LAUNCH
On Sunday, February 10, 2019, award-winning film and TV actor/humanitarian Gary Sinise and Friends of Firefighters invite you to a special firefighter-prepared dinner and book presentation at Friends of Firefighters' historic Red Hook firehouse (199 Van Brunt Street Brooklyn, NY 11231) to celebrate Gary Sinise's newly published book, Grateful American: A Journey from Self to…
2019 NYC MARATHON PARTICIPATION WITH THE FDNY RUNNING CLUB
Any member interested in running the 2019 NYC Marathon must register for the marathon lottery with the NYRR at www.tcsnycmarathon.org/ by February 14, 2019. For more information about the marathon and the FDNY Running Club, please email Denis Sweeney (L-35) at denis.p.sweeney@gmail.com.