17TH ANNUAL FOREVER RUNNING MEMORIAL RUN

To keep the memory of DC Raymond M. Downey and all the victims of September 11th alive, the annual "Forever Running" Memorial 5K Run/Walk and 1/4 mile Kids Fun Run…

SPLISH SPLASH WATER PARK DISCOUNT TICKETS AVAILABLE

Long Island's Waterpark located at Exit 72 West, Long Island Expressway, Riverhead, NY (631) 727-3600, www.splishsplashlongisland.com. 18 water slides, wave pool, lazy river, kiddie area and more! General admission price…

COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP DINNER DANCE

The Columbia Association FDNY will hold its 84th Annual Scholarship Dinner Dance on Wednesday, June 20, 2018, at Russo's on the Bay, 162-45 Cross Bay Boulevard, Queens, NY. This year…

MEMORIAL MASS

On Saturday, June 23, 2018 at 0930 hours, a Memorial Mass will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter Daniel F. Pujdak, L-146, who made the supreme sacrifice on June…

MEMORIAL PICNIC

The FF James Lanza Memorial Picnic will be held on Friday, June 22, 2018 from 4pm-8pm at the Tamaqua Bar & Marina, located at 84 Ebony Court, Brooklyn, NY. $40 donation includes food, drink, music and more. Proceeds benefit the FDNY Fire Family Transport Foundation. For tickets, call 347-992-3739 or 347-641-1981.

FF JAMES LANZA MEMORIAL BBQ

The FF James Lanza Memorial BBQ will be held on Friday, June 22, 2018 from 4pm-8pm at the Tamaqua Bar & Marina, located at 84 Ebony Court, Brooklyn, NY. $40 donation includes food, drink, music and more. Additional parking with shuttle available at Resurrection Roman Catholic Church, 2331 Gerritsen Ave. Proceeds benefit the FDNY Fire…

FDNY LGBTQ PRIDE CELEBRATION

The New York City Fire Department will be holding its 3rd Annual FDNY LGBTQ Pride Celebration on Thursday, June 28, 2018 at the Fire Museum located at 278 Spring Street from 6 to 9 pm. We invite all members to join us in dress uniform for an evening of pride filled with food, live performances,…

MEMORIAL MASS

On Saturday, June 23, 2018 at 0930 hours, a Memorial Mass will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter Daniel F. Pujdak, L-146, who made the supreme sacrifice on June 21, 2007. The mass will take place at St. Cecilia's Church, 84 Herbert Street, Brooklyn, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited to…

LT. JOSEPH GULLICKSON MEMORIAL PICNIC

On Saturday, June 23, 2018, the annual Lt. Joseph Gullickson Memorial Picnic will be held at Nansen Park, 3465 Victory Blvd, Staten Island, NY from 12 pm to 6 pm. Admission: $40 Adult - $10 Children 6-14 - and Children 5 and under are free and includes all-day BBQ, unlimited beverages, DJ, games and prizes.…

SUPPORT FRIENDS OF FIREFIGHTERS AT STATEN ISLAND YANKEES FDNY NIGHT

On Sunday, June 24th, show your love and appreciation for the FDNY with a day at Richmond County Bank Ballpark on Staten Island. For each ticket sold via this link to the 4:00PM game against the Tri-City Valleycats, $5 will be donated to Friends of Firefighters. Come out to support a great cause while enjoying…

HERITAGE OF PRIDE PARADE

Permission is granted for off-duty members to participate in the NYC Heritage of Pride March on Sunday, June 24, 2018. Participating members of the Department should assemble on 16th Street between 7th and 8th Avenues in Manhattan at 1 pm. Dress uniform, including white gloves, shall be worn. For more information contact FF Brooke Guinan…

FF WILLIAM TOLLEY FUNDRAISER

The 1st Annual "Tolley" shoot is here! The event is a 12-station sporting clays shoot. Proceeds will benefit First Responder and Military families in New York. Tickets cost $150 per person and include food, range fee and one raffle ticket. The event is scheduled to take place on Monday, June 25, 2018, from 8am-3pm at…

GOTV – Political Action – Turnout Needed

Tuesday, June 26, is Federal Primary Day and turnout is needed for the following UFA endorsed candidates: Congressional District 11 Dan Donavan -9am Campaign HQ, 109 New Dorp Plaza, Staten Island 10306 Congressional District 12 Carolyn Maloney -Monday, 6/25, 5-9pm (phone banking) -Tuesday, 6/26, anytime from 9am-6pm 204 E23 Street, New York, NY 10010 -…

SSG CHRIS ENGELDRUM FDNY VFW POST 12033

The SSG Chris Engeldrum FDNY VFW Post 12033 will be holding its monthly meeting on Thursday, June 28th. The meeting location is: The Redwood Club, 2680 Schurz Avenue Bronx, NY 10465. The meeting will begin at 8:00 pm. All Military Veterans who have served overseas during time of war are eligible to join. For additional…

BLOOD EMERGENCY

The New York Blood Center has declared a blood emergency because of an alarming shortage in the blood supply. This is due in part to the recent storms that hit the area. Please come join Putnam County members at the Daniel O'Brien VFW Hall, 32 Gleneida Ave (Rt.52) Carmel, NY on Friday, June 29, 2018…

WTC Active Assistant Chief Ronald R. Spadafora Chief of Fire Prevention Funeral

Funeral Friday, June 29 11am St. Thomas Episcopal Church 1 West 53rd Street (on 5th Ave.) New York, NY 10019 Members attending the funeral for Assistant Chief Ronald R. Spadafora, Chief of Fire Prevention should be advised that the use of mass transportation is highly recommended. Bus parking, for funeral attendees, has been established on…

JAMES B. BOYLAN SCHOLARSHIP AWARD APPLICATION

Applications for the annual James B. Boylan Scholarship Award are now available and can be obtained via email to Mr. Robert Gullickson at rjgullickson@gmail.com. This scholarship is offered to children of Firefighters/Fire Officers (active and retired) entering a Catholic High School on Staten Island. The amount of the award is $7,000. Applications are due by…

NEW YORK METS COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE

The New York Mets will host a community blood drive on Monday, July 2, 2018, from 11am to 6pm at Citi Field. All donors will receive a pair of Mets tickets to a 2018 home game. On Monday, June 11, 2018, the New York Blood Center declared a Blood Emergency. Blood donations are lagging this…

MEMORIAL MASS

On Thursday, July 5, 2018 at 1100 hours, a Memorial Mass will be held honoring the memory of Lieutenant Gordon M. Ambelas, L-119, who made the supreme sacrifice on July 5, 2014. The Mass will take place in the quarters of E-211/L-119, located at 26 Hooper Street, Brooklyn, NY. All off-duty members and their families…

FDNY VS. LONDON METRO PD IN CHARITY BOXING EVENT

On Friday, July 13, 2018, the FDNY Bravest Boxing team will take on the London Metro Police Boxing team for the Transatlantic Championship. The third annual 'Thrilla in Camilla' will be held outdoors and under the stars at St. Camillus Church, 99-15 Rockaway Beach Blvd., Rockaway Park, NY. There are 12 exciting bouts scheduled. Doors…

ON THE ARM BREAKFAST AT FRIENDS OF FIREFIGHTERS

Drop by Friends of Firefighters on Wednesday, July 11, between 8-11 AM for another delicious breakfast prepared by retired firefighter Tony Cat and friends at 199 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231. As always, breakfast is free to all FDNY members, active and retired, and their families. No RSVP needed, just your company and appetite.…

JOHNNY MAC FOUNDATION MEMORIAL GOLF CLASSIC

The Johnny Mac Foundation will be hosting the 8th Annual Golf Outing on Thursday, July 12, 2018 at the Dyker Beach Golf Club in Brooklyn. The outing is in memory of FF John McNamara, E-234, who died of 9/11 related cancer in August 2009. If interested in participating as a golfer, email golf@johnnymacfoundation.org. If interested…

WTC Funeral – Retired Captain John T. Vigiano Sr., Ladder Company 176

Wake Thursday, July 12, 2018 2pm-4pm and 7pm-9pm Friday, July 13, 2018 2pm-4pm and 7pm-9pm Mangano Funeral Home 1701 Deer Park Ave. Deer Park, NY 11729 Funeral Saturday, July 14, 2018 - 10:15am St. Cyril and Methodius RC Church 125 Half Hollow Rd. Deer Park, NY 11729 All Off-Duty Members should attend in Class A…

FDNY VS. LONDON METRO PD IN CHARITY BOXING EVENT

On Friday, July 13, 2018, the FDNY Bravest Boxing team will take on the London Metro Police Boxing team for the Transatlantic Championship. The third annual 'Thrilla in Camilla' will…

STREET RENAMING CEREMONY

On Saturday, July 14, 2018 at 1100 hours, a Street Renaming Ceremony will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter Virginia A. Culkin-Spinelli, E-329 who died on December 19, 2011. The ceremony will be held at the intersection of Bayside Drive and Lynbrook Avenue in Hempstead, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited…

PLAQUE DEDICATION

On Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at 1100 hours, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Lieutenant Gary J. Gates, Field Communications, who died on September 29, 2015. The dedication will take place in the quarters of E-233/L-176 and Field Communications, 25 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. All off-duty members and their families are…