Uniformed Firefighters Association

The 25th Annual King of the Ice Hockey Tournament will be held at the Freeport Recreation Center, Freeport, NY. Preliminary rounds will take place between March 11th and March 31st. Playoff rounds will be April 6th, 7th and 9th. King of the Ice registration forms will be available January 3rd at www.FDNYkingoftheice.com. The tournament consists…

Members should be aware that the General Membership Meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 9, 2020, has been CANCELED due to necessary precautions for the health and safety of our members…

FDNY Baseball's One Pitch Softball Tournament will be held April 20, 2020, at Eisenhower Park. Registration is $300 per team. Call or text Scott Miller at 917-225-7872 for more information.

A 40 year reunion for members in the October 13, 1979 probationary firefighter class will be held on April 25, 2020. Interested members should contact Steven Casquarelli at scasquarelli@gmail.com or 516-244-3358, or Butch Brandes at brandes396@aol.com or 917-887-3003.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the New York State Honorary Fire Chiefs Association Inc. and the New York State Professional Firefighters Association Inc. are extending the deadline for 2020 Ted Green Memorial Scholarships applications to Friday May 8, 2020. For an application and/or additional information, visit the NYSPFFA website at www.nyspffa.org, or contact Lizzette Perez-Cruz,…

The New York Blood Center is working to increase the nation‚àö¬¢‚Äö√ᬮ‚Äö√묢s supply of convalescent plasma in order to make it accessible to as many patients as possible. If you are interested in helping to combat COVID-19 by donating plasma, sign up at the link listed below. Donor Eligibility Requirements: Lab-confirmed positive test for COVID-19 (Positive…

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Fire Bell Club has extended the deadline for the Fire Bell Scholarship to Friday, May 29, 2020. Grant Scholarship The Fire Bell Club offers…

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Fire Bell Club has extended the deadline for the Fire Bell Scholarship to Friday, May 29, 2020. Grant Scholarship The Fire Bell Club offers…

Nominations for the 2020 UFA General Elections were made today at the Candidate Nomination Meeting. The following candidates were nominated for UFA Office positions: President: Andrew Ansbro, Marine 1 Gerard…

WakeTuesday, June 9, 2020 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Marine Park Funeral Home 3024 Quentin Road Brooklyn, NY 11234 Funeral Wednesday, June 10, 2020 - 11:00 AM St. Columba Church…

WakeThursday, June 11, 2020 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home 29 Atlantic Ave. Floral Park, NY 11001 Funeral Friday, June 12, 2020 - 11:00 AM Saint…

Nominations for the 2020 UFA General Elections were made today at the Candidate Nomination Meeting. The following candidates were nominated for UFA Office positions: President: Andrew Ansbro, Marine 1 Gerard…

A Putnam County Blood Drive will be held Friday, July 10, 2020 from 10:00am - 8:00pm at the Daniel O'Brien VFW Hall, 32 Gleneida Ave (Rt.52) Carmel, NY 10512. With an abundance of caution for donors and staff, the blood drive will go forward with some procedural changes. In order to maintain social distancing, donors…

The Fires and Drums Foundation will host the 3rd Annual Tolley Shoot on Monday, July 13, 2020 from 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM (rain date July 14) at LI Sporting…

WakeFriday, July 17, 2020 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, July 18, 2020…

The NYC Fire Pension Fund seminars are now being held virtually through WebEx. The schedule below is specifically for UFA Members. To attend a seminar, email SEMINAR@NYCFIREPENSION.ORG with your name, rank, and phone number. For UFA Members Only: Monday, July 20th Monday, August 17th Monday, September 21st Monday, October 19th Monday, November 16th Monday, December…

EligibilityApplicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited college, trade or vocational school full-time for the 2020 Fall Semester. High School and Graduate students are not eligible for awards. Students…

WakeTuesday, August 4, 2020 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM James Romanelli-Stephen Funeral Home 89-01 Rockaway Blvd. Ozone Park, NY 11416 Funeral Wednesday, August 5, 2020 - 11:00 AM St. Thomas More Church 204-25 Rockaway Point Blvd. Breezy Point, NY 11697 Fraternally, Andrew Ansbro President Vincent Speciale Recording Secretary

On Monday, August 10, 2020 at 1100 hours, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Lieutenant Brian J. Sullivan, Sq-41, who made the supreme sacrifice on August…

The A-Team Scholarship was set up by the family and friends of Lt. Joseph Cavalieri, FF Christopher Bopp and FF James Bohan in their memory. Award The scholarship will award a freshman entering a private high school in September 2020 $500 dollars each year. Eligibility The scholarship competition is open to any child of an…

The NYC Fire Pension Fund seminars are now being held virtually through WebEx. The schedule below is specifically for UFA Members. To attend a seminar, email SEMINAR@NYCFIREPENSION.ORG with your name, rank, and phone number. For UFA Members Only: Monday, July 20th Monday, August 17th Monday, September 21st Monday, October 19th Monday, November 16th Monday, December…

On August 18, 2020, Engine 24, Ladder 5 and Battalion 2 will be hosting the Deutsche Bank Fire Memorial Mass. The Mass will begin at 10:00 AM at St. Anthony…

On Friday, August 28, 2020 at 0900 hours, a Memorial Mass will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter Michael J. Gorumba, E-163, who made the supreme sacrifice on August…

WakeSaturday, August 29, 2020 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM Sunday, August 30, 2020 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM Moloney's Bohemia Funeral Home 1320 Lakeland Ave. Bohemia, NY 11716 Funeral Monday, August 31, 2020 - 11:00 AM Moloney's Bohemia Funeral Home 1320 Lakeland Ave. Bohemia, NY 11716 Fraternally, Andrew Ansbro President Vincent Speciale Recording Secretary

WakeMonday, August 31, 2020 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Moloney's Lake Funeral Home 132 Ronkonkoma Ave. Lake Ronkonkoma, NY 11779 Funeral Tuesday, September 1, 2020 - 9:45 AM St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church 800 Portion Rd. Ronkonkoma, NY 11779 WTC Related Illness Deaths Fraternally, Andrew Ansbro President Vincent Speciale Recording Secretary

The UFA regrets to inform the membership of the loss of retired firefighter Christopher Slow, Ladder Company 11. Firefighter Slow was appointed April 11, 2006, retired July 27, 2017 and passed on September 1, 2020. We extend our deepest condolences to his family and friends. Wake Tuesday, September 8, 2020 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM…

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New York City will commemorate the 19th anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center. The observance will take place at the National September 11th Memorial Plaza at the…

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The Father Mychal Judge 9/11 Walk of Remembrance is held annually to honor the memory of those lost on September 11, 2001. The walk traces the footsteps of Father Mychal…

Wake Tuesday, September 15, 2020 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Scarpaci Funeral Home of Staten Island 6389 Amboy Road Staten Island, NY 10309 Funeral Wednesday, September 16, 2020 - 9:30 AM St. Joseph-St. Thomas Parish 6097 Amboy Road Staten Island, NY 10309 WTC Related Illness Deaths Fraternally,   Andrew Ansbro President Vincent Speciale Recording Secretary

The UFA regrets to inform the membership of the loss of retired Lieutenant Scott Krempler, Engine Company 34. Lieutenant Krempler was appointed July 15, 2001, retired March 28, 2019 and passed on September 5, 2020. A wake will be held Tuesday, September 15, 2020 from 4:00 PM ‚àö¬¢‚Äö√ᬮ‚Äö√Ñ√∫ 8:00 PM at Cargain Funeral Homes, 10…

The FDNY will be having a Blood Drive tomorrow, Tuesday, September 15, 2020 from 8 AM - 2 PM and Wednesday, September 16, 2020 from 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM…

The UFA regrets to inform the membership of the loss of retired Firefighter Denis J. Sullivan, Engine Company 298. Firefighter Sullivan was appointed October 3, 1959, retired October 30, 1979 and passed on September 13, 2020. A wake will be held Wednesday, September 16, 2020 from 2:00 PM ‚àö¬¢‚Äö√ᬮ‚Äö√Ñ√∫ 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM to…

The UFA will be hosting a virtual Retirement Seminar Thursday, September 17, at 11:00 AM via Zoom. Speakers include Marty Tighe, UFA Retiree Liaison, Ken Larkin, Social Security Attorney, and…

The IAFF has informed us that due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the 34th IAFF Fallen Firefighter Memorial Service will be held virtually this year for the health and safety of all involved in the annual ceremony. The service scheduled to take place on Saturday, September 19, 2020, will still be held, and the names…

Virtual Remembrance The IAFF invites members to join the 2020 Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial Virtual Remembrance to honor the fallen whose names will forever be etched onto the Wall of Honor. Saturday, September 19, 2020 11:00 AM Mountain Time / 1:00 PM Eastern Time Watch at: www.iaff.org/fffm20 or www.youtube.com/IAFFTV/live or www.facebook.com/IAFFonline No IAFF or Colorado…

The NYC Fire Pension Fund seminars are now being held virtually through WebEx. The schedule below is specifically for UFA Members. To attend a seminar, email SEMINAR@NYCFIREPENSION.ORG with your name,…

EligibilityApplicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited college, trade or vocational school full-time for the 2020 Fall Semester. High School and Graduate students are not eligible for awards. Students…

The NYC Fire Pension Fund seminars are now being held virtually through WebEx. The schedule below is specifically for UFA Members. To attend a seminar, email SEMINAR@NYCFIREPENSION.ORG with your name,…

The NYC Fire Pension Fund seminars are now being held virtually through WebEx. The schedule below is specifically for UFA Members. To attend a seminar, email SEMINAR@NYCFIREPENSION.ORG with your name,…

The UFA will be hosting a virtual Retirement SeminaronTuesday, December 15,at11:00AMvia Zoom. Speakers include Marty Tighe, UFA Retiree Liaison, Ken Larkin, Social Security Attorney, and peter Thomann, CPA & author…

The FDNY Emerald Society will be collecting unwrapped toys to help families in need this holiday season. Collected toys will be delivered to St. Barnabas Church in the Bronx. The…

The NYC Fire Pension Fund seminars are now being held virtually through WebEx. The schedule below is specifically for UFA Members. To attend a seminar, email SEMINAR@NYCFIREPENSION.ORG with your name,…

Annual Vigiano Brothers Ski Memorial held in memory of brothers Joseph Vigiano, a NYPD Detective, and John Vigiano, a FDNY fireman, who both gave their lives on September 11, 2001.…

In adherence of continued COVID-19 restrictions, January’s General Membership Meeting will be held virtually, via Zoom Webinar on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at 10:00 AM. For details, see the January 2021…