FDNY VS NYPD RUGBY
The time of the FDNY Rugby vs. NYPD Rugby match has been moved to 1:50 PM on Saturday, May 11. FDNY vs NYPD will be the Opening Match for Major League Rugby Pro Club Rugby United New York at MCU Park in Coney Island. Tickets cost $30.00 and can be purchased by visiting https://www.rugbyunitedny.com/tickets. Purchase…
STREET RENAMING CEREMONY
On Saturday, May 11, 2019, at 1100 hours, a Street Renaming Ceremony will be held honoring the memory of retired Captain John T. Vigiano Sr., L-176, who died on July 7, 2018. The ceremony will be held at the intersection of Deer Park Avenue and Long Island Avenue in Deer Park, NY. All off-duty members…
ANNUAL CITY HARVEST ‘FEED THE KIDS’ FOOD DRIVE
The Fire Department will once again participate in City Harvest's annual 'Feed the Kids' food drive to collect nonperishable kid-friendly food for distribution to hungry families. The collection will run from Mother's Day through Father's Day, May 12 - June 16, 2019. All Firehouses and EMS Stations have been designated as collection points for the…
Wake and Funeral Arrangements Former UFA President, Retired Firefighter Richard Vizzini, Engine Company 41
WakeTuesday, May 14, 2019 4PM - 9PM Wednesday, May 15, 2019 4PM - 9PM Sinatra Memorial Home 499 Yonkers Ave, Yonkers, NY 10704 Funeral Thursday, May 16, 2019 9:45AM Immaculate Conception Church 754 East Gunhill Rd, Bronx, NY 10467 All Off-Duty Members should attend in Class A Uniform. In lieu of flowers, donations in Richard's…
SSG CHRIS ENGELDRUM FDNY VFW POST 12033
The SSG Chris Engeldrum FDNY VFW Post 12033 will be holding its monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 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…
PLAQUE DEDICATION
On Wednesday, May 15, 2019, at 1100 hours, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter Terence M. Lorino, L-51, who died on May 14, 2018. The dedication will take place in the quarters of E-38 & L-51, 3446 Eastchester Road, Bronx, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited to…
2019 FUN CITY BOWL – Ticket Deadline
The annual FDNY vs NYPD football game will be held on Saturday, June 1, at 5:00 PM at MCU Park in Brooklyn. Tickets cost $20, and a free Cyclones ticket is included with purchase. Deadline to purchase tickets is May 16. Checks should be made payable to Bravest Football. Payment can be mailed to 101…
FRIENDS OF FIREFIGHTERS – CALL FOR CHILI COOKS
Friends of Firefighters is looking for active firefighters to put their original chili recipe to the test at their 2nd Annual Firehouse Chili Cook-Off, a best of the boroughs competition. FF John Manning and FF Franklin Richardson of FDNY Engine 15/Ladder 18 will be crossing the bridge to defend their winning titles. The fundraiser is…
NORWEGIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE
The FDNY Vikings will be marching in the Norwegian Day Parade in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, on Sunday, May 19, 2019. All are invited to join. The Vikings will line up on 3rd Ave, between 83rd & 84th Streets at 1:00 PM. The Parade steps off at 1:30 PM and proceeds along 3rd Ave to Bay…
METS GROUP DISCOUNTS
2019 FDNY group discounts are available for any Mets game (excludes Opening Day and Subway Series)! 2019 features two new bar packages, a newly renovated hospitality space, and inventory specifically held back for groups during the Subway Series. There are still M&M Sweet Seats & Suites available for Opening Day. EMS Night is May 20th,…
PLAQUE DEDICATION
On Monday, May 20, 2019, at 1100 hours, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter Daniel J. Stryker, E-294, who died on April 25, 2018. The dedication will take place in the quarters of E-294 & L-143, 101-02 Jamaica Avenue, Queens, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited to…
MEMORIAL MASS
On Monday, May 20, 2019 at 1000 hours, the United Women Firefighters (UWF) Annual Memorial Mass will be held at St. Jude's Church, 1677 Canarsie Road, Brooklyn, NY. The mass will honor the memory of the following members: Catherine Green, Linore Simmond, Joan Daley, Theresa Rogers, Virginia Culkin-Spinelli, Susan Bryne, Lorraine Cziko, Jane Toohig, Janet…
MYRTLE BEACH NEVER FORGETS MEMORIAL GOLF OUTING
The 8th Annual Myrtle Beach Never Forgets Memorial Golf Outing, a charitable event run by firefighters, for firefighters, will be held May 20-22, 2019. The tournament entry fee is $240 and includes two rounds of golf, a welcome gift and two nights of barbecue. For more information, and to register, please visit myrtlebeachneverforgets.com or call…
WOMEN TO WOMEN SUMMIT
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion is hosting the 3rd Annual Women to Women Summit: Co-Creating Courageous and Compassionate Communities on Tuesday, May 21, at the Auditorium of 9 MetroTech Center. This full-day event, from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, will include several panels of guest speakers to inspire those within the Department and at…
FDNY CSU SPECIAL NEEDS GROUP
The FDNY CSU Special Needs Group will hold their next meeting on Tuesday, May 21, from 11:00 AM -12:30 PM at Friends of Firefighters, 199 Van Brunt Street Brooklyn, NY…
4 FOR FAHY 2019
Deputy Chief Michael Fahy's Memorial Run will be held Thursday, May 23, 2019, rain or shine. The race will begin at Downey's Bar and Grill in the Bronx at 10:30…
COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Applications for the NYS Honorary Fire Chiefs and NYS Professional Firefighters 2019 Ted Green Memorial College Scholarships are now available. Postmark deadline to submit application is May 24, 2019. Submit…
FIREHOUSE KITCHEN TALK: DISASTER PREPAREDNESS WITH CHIEF MICHAEL KENDALL OF FDNY INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM
Join Friends of Firefighters (199 Van Brunt Street Brooklyn, NY 11231) on Wednesday, May 29, from 6:00-9:00 PM for a firefighter-prepared dinner followed by a presentation from FDNY Incident Management Team Operations Section Chief Michael Kendall, on the history and creation of the IMT, as well as deployment and day to day ops. This event…
MEMORIAL MASS
On Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at 1300 hours, E-33/L-9 will host a Memorial Mass commemorating the 20th anniversary of Firefighter John Deery, L-9, who died on May 29, 1999. The Mass will be held in quarters at 42 Great Jones Street, Manhattan. All off-duty members and their families are invited to attend. Members are requested…
MEMORIAL MASS
On Friday, May 31, 2019, at 1030 hours, a 20th Anniversary Memorial Mass will be held honoring the memory of Captain Vincent Fowler, L-7 and Firefighter Fred Soller, L-7. The Mass will be held in the quarters of E-16/L-7, located at 234 East 29th Street, New York, NY. All off duty members and their families…
2019 FUN CITY BOWL
On Saturday, June 1, 2019, beginning at 5:00 PM, the Annual Fun City Bowl will be played in Brooklyn at MCU Park in Coney Island. Come watch as the FDNY Bravest and NYPD Finest Football Teams battle it out in this annual classic. Please bring the family and enjoy the day in Coney Island. Tickets…
MEMORIAL MASS
On Saturday, June 1, 2019, at 1030 hours, E-309/L-159 will host a Memorial Mass honoring the memory of previously assigned deceased members. The Mass will be held at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 1550 Hendrickson Street, Brooklyn, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited to attend. Members are requested to attend in dress uniform.…
MARTIN J. EGAN JR. 5K MEMORIAL RUN/WALK
On Sunday, June 2, 2019, at 10:00 AM, the 13th Annual Marty Egan 5K Memorial Run/Walk will be held in Midland Beach picnic area, Lincoln Avenue and Fr. Capadanno Blvd.,…
FF WILLIAM TOLLEY FUNDRAISER
The 2nd Annual "Tolley" shoot is here! The event is a 15-station sporting clays shoot. Proceeds will benefit First Responder and Military families in New York. Tickets cost $175 per person and include food, range fee, and one raffle ticket. The event is scheduled to take place on Monday, June 3, 2019, from 8:00 AM-3:00…
NYC BATTLE OF THE BADGES
WorkWell NYC, the City's worksite wellness program, is partnering with WW (Weight Watchers reimagined) for the NYC Battle of the Badges - a 12-week weight loss competition between DOC, DSNY,…
FDNY LGBTQ PRIDE CELEBRATION
The New York City Fire Department will be holding its 4th Annual FDNY LGBTQ Pride Celebration Block Party tonight, Thursday, June 6, 2019, from 6:00 - 9:00 PM, located on Spring St. between Hudson and Varick Streets. In honor of WorldPride NYC and Stonewall50, all off-duty members are invited to join us in dress uniform…
2019 PUERTO RICAN DAY PARADE
Permission is granted for off-duty members to participate in the Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, June 9th. The FDNY Hispanic Society requests that participating members of the Department assemble on 44th Street between 5th and Madison Aves, Manhattan at 1000 hours. Dress uniform, including white gloves, shall be worn. For more information contact Jose…
LT. MICHAEL J VECSI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER
The Lt. Michael J Vecsi Memorial Scholarship Fundraiser will be held Saturday, June 8, 2019, rain or shine, from 12:00 - 5:00 PM on the grounds of Moore Catholic High School, 100 Merrill Ave., Staten Island, NY 10314. There will be attractions for all throughout the day, including food, beverage, music, animal show, face painter…
MEMORIAL MASS
On Saturday, June 8, 2019, 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…
HANDBALL TOURNAMENT
The 2nd annual FDNY Doubles Handball Tournament will be held Sunday, June 9th, at Juniper Park in Middle Village (corner of 80th St / Juniper Blvd North). The bracket drawing…
UFA and UFOA Requesting Support for VCF Permanent Authorization
The joint rally to be held by the UFA and UFOA Executive Boards on Sunday, June 9, has been moved up to 10:00 AM sharp. We are asking any and…
WASHINGTON, DC LOBBY DAY
The UFA and UFOA Executive Boards ask for your support in our Nation's Capital as we call on Congress to enact the Never Forget the Heroes: Permanent Authorization of the…
MEMORIAL MASS
On Tuesday, June 11, 2019, at 1030 hours, a Memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Rita‚àö¬¢‚Äö√ᬮ‚Äö√묢s Church, 275 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, to honor the following deceased members of…
FIRE BELL CLUB DINNER
On Wednesday, June 12, 2019, at 7:00 PM, the Fire Bell Club will hold their 80th Anniversary Dinner at Marina Del Rey, 1 Marina Drive, Bronx, NY. In addition, the…
UFA Albany Lobby Day
UFA Albany Lobby Day will be Wednesday, June 12, 2019. The UFA is providing bus transportation to and from Albany. The buses will leave their designated locations at 7:00 AM,…