MEMORIAL MASS
On Friday, November 23, 2018, at 1100 hours, a memorial mass will be held honoring the memory of Lieutenant Robert J. Ryan Jr., E-155, who made the supreme sacrifice on November 23, 2008. The mass will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Church located at 981 Castleton Avenue, Staten Island, NY. All off-duty members and their…
WTC Funeral – Retired Firefighter Daniel C. Bove, Engine Company 251
Wake Wednesday, November 28, 2018 2PM - 4PM and 7PM - 9PM Vernon Wagner Funeral Home 125 W Old Country Rd. Hicksville, NY 11801 Funeral Thursday, November 28, 2018 10:30 AM Vernon Wagner Funeral Home 125 W Old Country Rd. All Off-Duty Members should attend in Class A Uniform. Daniel C. Bove - Photo WTC…
MAYOR’S GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The Mayor's Graduate Scholarship Program (MGSP) provides City government employees the opportunity to continue their education in graduate study. The program, administered by the Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS), provides full or partial scholarships for graduate study in a wide variety of fields. To be eligible, you must be a full-time New York City…
FIREHOUSE KITCHEN TALK AT FRIENDS OF FIREFIGHTERS: MOVING UP THE LADDER WITH A HIGHER EDUCATION DEGREE
Back by popular demand! Interested in converting your college credits and putting it towards a degree? Does the idea of enrolling in an institution of higher learning both excite and overwhelm you? Having trouble mapping out a degree completion program? Questions about tuition reimbursement? On Wednesday, November 28th, from 6-9 PM, join Friends of Firefighters…
FDNY NIGHT AT BARCLAYS CENTER
Come out for FDNY Appreciation Night on Friday, November 30, at 7:30 pm, as the Brooklyn Nets host the Memphis Grizzlies at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. To secure your seats, please visit www.netspromos.com/FDNYNIGHT. A portion of all ticket sales will be donated to the EMS FDNY Help Fund. FDNY T-shirt included with each ticket purchase.…
HOLY NAME SOCIETY H.S. SCHOLARSHIP EXAM
The Holy Name Society, Manhattan, Bronx, and Staten Island, will hold their High School Scholarship Exam at 8:30 am on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at All Hallows High School, 111 East 164 Street, Bronx, NY. Applications are available to print from www.fdnyholynamesociety.com or by contacting Scholarship Chairman William Meade, PO Box 525, Maspeth, NY 11378,…
50th REUNION OF ALL PROBIE CLASSES OF 1968
New York Retired Firefighters of Orange County Retired Lieutenant Ralph Quaglia and Retired Chief Nick Visconti, are planning the 50th reunion of all probie classes of 1968. The event will be held at the Tropicana Hotel in Atlantic City, New Jersey on December 3rd and 4th. Cost will be $200 per person based on double…
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 696 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11232 All Off-Duty Members should attend in Class A Uniform. Fraternally, Gerard Fitzgerald President Robert Eustace Recording Secretary
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. Thursday, December 13, 2018 2PM - 4PM and 7PM - 9PM McCourt & Trudden Funeral Home 385 Main St. Farmingdale, NY 11735 Funeral Friday, December…
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 place at St. Jude Church, located at 1677 Canarsie Road, Brooklyn, NY. The Mass will honor the memory of the following members who died in…
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 11101) discussing the reopening of Engine Company 261 on Wednesday, December 19, 2018, at 1:00 PM. Member turnout is needed. All off-duty members are invited.…
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 Winter Hat comes with any one purchase (while supplies last). Please contact Max Johnson at Mjohnson@nymets.com for more information.
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 www.fevo.com will go towards the UFA Widows and Children's Fund. For any questions, or for groups of 9 or more, please contact Evan Doyle at…
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 www.fevo.com will go towards the UFA Widows and Children's Fund. For any questions, or for groups of 9 or more, please contact Evan Doyle at…
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. For further information, contact James Hayhurst at 516-623-1835.
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 convince them with a clear call to action to avoid distracted driving. Further details can be found at https://comedydefensivedriving.com/scholarships. Deadlines to apply are December 31,…