EMERALD SOCIETY, FDNY, ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP EXAM

The FDNY Emerald Society Annual Scholarship Examination will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2019, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, at All Hallows High School, 111 East 164th Street,…

BATTLE OF THE FIREHOUSE BANDS

On Saturday, March 2, the 5th Annual NYC Memorial Stair Climb Fundraising Night will host Battle of the Firehouse Bands at 'Cutting Room' in Manhattan. This year's memorial climb will be held on Saturday, May 4, at 3 WTC and is supporting A Soldier's Journey Home www.asoldiersjourneyhome.org. For more information visit www.NYCStairClimb.com or contact Chris…

ST. PAT’S FOR ALL PARADE

Permission is granted for off-duty members to participate in the 2019 St. Pat's for All Parade on Sunday, March 3, 2019. Participating members of the Department should assemble on 43rd Street and Skillman Avenue, Queens, NY, at 1200 hours. Dress uniform, including white gloves, shall be worn. For more information please contact FDNY Community Affairs…

BROOKLYN QUEENS HOLY NAME SOCIETY

After some time of inactivity, Brooklyn Queens Holy Name Society would like to gather to raise awareness of their events, scholarship and requirements. Brooklyn Queens HNS invites all Catholic members and those interested in sharing their faith and stories with each other. The General Assembly Meeting will be held Thursday, March 7, at 7:00 PM…

PLAQUE DEDICATION

On Friday, March 8, 2019, at 1100 hours, a WTC Plaque Dedication Ceremony will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter Paul R. Tokarski, Ladder 164. The dedication will take place in the Quarters of Engine 313 & Ladder 164, 44-01 244th Street, Queens, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited to attend.…

POLICE/FIRE 5-MILE RUN

On Saturday, March 9, 2019, at 0930 hours, the 42nd Annual Police/Fire Run will be held in Central Park. All active and retired members are eligible to participate. Race starts at East 103rd Street in Central Park. Registration is at JHS 13 located at East 106th Street between Madison and Park Avenues. Registration fee is…

SILVER SHIELD COLLEGE AWARD

The Silver Shield Foundation is honoring the service of uniformed members of the FDNY to the New York Community by awarding one member's college-bound daughter or son - chosen by…

PLAQUE DEDICATION

On Tuesday, March 12, 2019, at 1100 hours, a WTC Plaque Dedication Ceremony will be held honoring the memory of Marine Pilot Thomas P. Phelan, Marine 9. The dedication will…

CSU MARCH QUARTERLY GATHERING

The Counseling Service Unit of the FDNY will hold their March Quarterly Gathering on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, at 251 Lafayette Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10012. Coffee and bagels at 10:00 AM, 12 Step Meeting at 11:00 AM and Lunch at 12:00 PM. The event is sponsored by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.…

FDNY BOXING

Come and enjoy a night of USA Sanctioned Boxing with New York's Bravest on March 15th, 2019, at Madison Square Garden's Hulu Theatre (The Old Felt Forum). Doors open at 7:00 PM, with the first bout scheduled for 7:30 PM. The Beast of the East Boxing will feature FDNY Boxing vs Police and Firefighters from…

PLAQUE DEDICATION

On Friday, March 15, 2019, at 1100 hours, a Line of Duty Death Plaque Dedication Ceremony will be held honoring the memory of Fire Marshal Christopher T. Zanetis. The dedication will take place in the Quarters of Engine 28 & Ladder 11, 222 East 2nd Street, New York, NY 10009. All off-duty members and their…

SSG CHRIS ENGELDRUM FDNY VFW POST 12033

The SSG Chris Engeldrum FDNY VFW Post 12033 will be holding its monthly meeting on Wednesday, March 20, 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 Saturday, March 23, 2019, at 1100 hours, a Line of Duty Death Plaque Dedication Ceremony will be held honoring the memory of Lieutenant Michael R. Davidson, Engine 69. The dedication will take place in the Quarters of Battalion 16, Engine 69 & Ladder 28, 248 West 143rd Street, New York, NY. All off-duty members…

MEMORIAL MASS

On Saturday, March 23, 2019, at 1000 hours, a Memorial Mass will be celebrated by Rev. Christopher Keenan in the quarters of E-68/L-49, located at 1160 Ogden Avenue, Bronx, NY. The mass will honor the memory of the following members: FF Anthony C. Morena, FF James P. Mahoney, FF James F. Hipple, FF George M.…

2019 VIETNAM VETERANS DAY

The United War Veterans Council welcomes you to attend the 2019 Vietnam Veterans Day on Saturday, March 23, from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM. The day will include a Tribute March from Korean War Veterans Plaza/Cadman Plaza (Brooklyn) to Vietnam Veterans Plaza (Lower Manhattan), reading the names of the fallen at the Church of Our…

MCLEAN AVENUE ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE

This Saturday, March 23rd, led by the FDNY Emerald Society Pipe Band, the FDNY Emerald Society will march in the Yonkers/McLean Avenue St. Patrick's Parade. In order to give members the opportunity to attend Mike Davidson's Plaque Dedication and still make the parade, they will be stepping off from Vireo Avenue and East 239 St…

MEET STEVE BUSCEMI AT FRIENDS OF FIREFIGHTERS

Steve Buscemi and Friends of Firefighters invite you to an exclusive cocktail event and live screening of the final episode of Season 1 of Steve's new TBS comedy series Miracle…

FDNY BASEBALL TRYOUTS

FDNY Baseball Tryouts will be held March 27 and April 2 at 10:00 AM at Victory Field Forest Park, (Woodhaven Blvd and Myrtle Ave) in Queens. If you have any questions, please email smiller@fdnybaseball.com.

FDNY COUNSELING SERVICE UNIT

The Counseling Service Unit of the FDNY, with the support of Captain Kananowicz (aka K9) from Engine 53 (retired), is running a monthly support group for members who have children or family members with special needs. This includes parents with dementia. Come together with other members who share similar challenges and exchange ideas and get…

MEMORIAL MASS

On Thursday, March 28, 2019, at 1000 hours, E-24/L-5/B-2 will have a Memorial Mass honoring the memory of Captain John J. Drennan, L-5, FF James F. Young, E-24 and FF Christopher J. Siedenburg, E-24, who made the supreme sacrifice on March 28, 1994. The mass will take place at St. Anthony's Church located at Sullivan…

PLAQUE DEDICATION

On Friday, March 29, 2019, at 1100 hours, a WTC Plaque Dedication Ceremony will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter George F. Froehlich. The dedication will take place in the Quarters of Engine 167 & Ladder 87, 354 Annadale Road, Staten Island, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited to attend. Members…

PLAQUE DEDICATION

On Saturday, March 30, 2019, at 1000 hours, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Lieutenant Christopher J. Raguso, E-302, who died on March 15, 2018. The dedication will take place in the quarters of E-302 and L-155, 143-15 Rockaway Blvd. Queens, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited to…

BAYSIDE ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE

The 2nd annual Bayside St. Patrick's Day Parade will take place on Saturday, March 30, 2019, at 11:00 AM. This year's Grand Marshal will be Chief Ed Kilduff, Retired Chief of Department, with Aides Phil Brady, Martin Dolan, Betty McLoughlin, John Ryan, and Rev. Msgr. Thomas Machalaski, Sacred Heart. Formation location has been updated, and…

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. Applications must be submitted by April 1, 2019. The winner of…

FDNY BASEBALL TRYOUTS

FDNY Baseball Tryouts will be held March 27 and April 2 at 10:00 AM at Victory Field Forest Park, (Woodhaven Blvd and Myrtle Ave) in Queens. If you have any questions, please email smiller@fdnybaseball.com.

MEMORIAL MASS

Rescue 4 invites you and your family to attend their annual Memorial Mass on Thursday, April 4, at 1:00 PM. Mass will be held at St. Sebastian Church, 58-02 Roosevelt Ave, Woodside, NY 11377. Lunch to follow.

AMERICA LUNG ASSOCIATION’S FIGHT FOR AIR CLIMB

The America Lung Association's "Fight for Air Climb" New York City is happening on Saturday, April 6, 2019. When you join the Climb, you are stepping up to make a positive impact in the lives of those affected by lung disease. FDNY members are invited to create a team and participate in the event's Firefighter…

ANNUAL FF MICHAEL J CAWLEY MEMORIAL FOUNDATION BENEFIT

The 18th Annual Firefighter Michael J Cawley Memorial Foundation Benefit will be held Saturday, April 6, at Mulcahy's, 3232 Railroad Ave, Wantagh, NY, from 3:00-8:00 PM. The event will feature live music, raffle prizes, a live & silent auction, complimentary buffet and drink specials. A $25 donation is recommended. For more information, go to ffmichaeljcawley.org…

WTC Funeral – Retired Firefighter Kevin E. Lennon, Ladder Company 175

WakeMonday, April 8, 2019 2PM - 4PM and 7PM - 9PM Brueggemann Funeral Home of East Northport 522 Larkfield Road, East Northport, NY 11731 Funeral Tuesday, April 9, 2019 - 11AM St. Francis of Assisi Church 29 Clay Pitts Road Greenlawn, NY 11740 All Off-Duty Members should attend in Class A Uniform. WTC Related Illness…

GARDEN OF DREAMS TALENT SHOW

On Tuesday, April 9, at 7:00 PM, 150 children will take the Great Stage at Radio City Music Hall for the Annual Garden of Dreams Talent Show. The inspiring and entertaining evening will include individual and group performances by Garden of Dreams children. The Garden of Dreams Foundation invites you, your family and friends to…

2019 GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE

Permission is granted for off-duty members to participate in the 2019 Greek Independence Day Parade on Sunday, April 14, 2019. The FDNY Hellenic Society requests that participating members assemble on W. 63rd Street between Park and 5th Avenue, New York, NY, at 1230 hours. Dress uniform shall be worn. For more information, contact Peter Constantine…

PLAQUE DEDICATION

On Monday, April 15, 2019, at 1100 hours, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter Ronald P. Svec, L-82, who died on February 2, 2018. The dedication will take place in the quarters of E-162 and L-82, 256 Nelson Avenue, Staten Island, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited…

SSG CHRIS ENGELDRUM FDNY VFW POST 12033

The SSG Chris Engeldrum FDNY VFW Post 12033 will be holding its monthly meeting on Wednesday, April 17, 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…

FIRE MUSEUM ANNUAL EGG HUNT

The New York City Fire Museum is hosting its Annual Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 20, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Children hunt for eggs throughout the two exhibit galleries and enjoy entertainment at the third-floor event space. Purchase tickets at http://www.NYCFireMuseum.org or by calling (212) 691-1303. Museum is located at 278 Spring Street, Manhattan.

FR. MYCHAL JUDGE SCHOLARSHIP RAFFLE

During the HNS Annual Communion Mass on Sunday, April 28, there will also be 3 tickets drawn for the Fr. Mychal Judge Scholarship Raffle. The cost of the Raffle ticket is $100. Awards are: 1st Ticket: $5,000; 2nd Ticket: $3,000; and 3rd Ticket: $2,000. Winners need not be present at the Breakfast. All proceeds from…

PLAQUE DEDICATION

On Monday, April 22, 2019, at 1100 hours, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Marine Engineer John L. Buhler, M-6, who died on March 24, 2018. The dedication will take place in the quarters of Marine 6, Brooklyn Navy Yard, Building #292, Brooklyn, NY. All off-duty members and their families are…

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 deadline to is April 25, 2019.

FDNY PHOENIX SOCIETY

The FDNY Phoenix Society invites you to their 3rd Annual Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Celebration Awards and Scholarship Banquet on Friday, April 26, at 7:00 PM, at Jing Fong Restaurant…

HIGHER EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP DRAWING

The Holy Name Society, Manhattan, Bronx and Staten Island, will hold a Higher Education Scholarship Drawing at the annual Communion Breakfast on April 28, 2019. The Higher Education Scholarships consist…

MATT’S RACE – 5K RUN

On Sunday, April 28, at 10:00 AM, in Clove Lakes Park in Staten Island, a 5K Run presented by Engine 161/Ladder 81 & Engine 211/Ladder 119, together with the Staten…

PLAQUE DEDICATION

On Monday, April 29, 2019, at 1100 hours, a WTC Plaque Dedication Ceremony will be held honoring the memory of EMS Deputy Chief Joeddy E. Friszell. The dedication will take place in the quarters of EMS Division 3, 420 East 83rd Street, Brooklyn, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited to attend. Members…

HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE DAY

The Ner Tamid Society and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion are hosting an event on Tuesday, April 30, from 4:30 to 6:30 PM, at FDNY Headquarters Auditorium for Yom Hashoah Holocaust Remembrance Day. They will come together to honor the anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising; pay homage to the memory of those lost…

FIRE BELL CLUB SCHOLARSHIP

Applications for the Fire Bell Club Scholarship Award are due no later than April 30, 2019. Active Firefighters/Fire Officers who have been accepted to, or are attending an accredited institution…

SPLISH SPLASH WATER PARK DISCOUNT TICKETS AVAILABLE

Tickets are now available for Splish Splash (www.splishsplashlongisland.com). Located at Exit 72 West, Long Island Expressway, Riverhead, NY, the waterpark features 20 water slides, 2 wave pools, a lazy river,…

WIN A $2500 ROVER SCHOLARSHIP

Graduating high school seniors or current freshmen, sophomores, or juniors in college in pursuit of an associate degree, bachelor's degree, or master's degree are eligible to apply for Rover's scholarship by answering their scholarship question in a 400 - 500 word essay. Visit www.rover.com/college-scholarship/ for more info. The deadline to apply is May 1, 2019.

20 YEAR REUNION

A 20 year reunion for members in the May 9, 1999 probationary firefighter class will be held on May 9, 2019. For information, please contact Joe Farinacci at joefarinacci@yahoo.com.

PLAQUE DEDICATION

On Friday, May 10, 2019, at 1100 hours, a WTC Plaque Dedication ceremony will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter Robert J. Lembo, Ladder 144. The dedication will take…

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…

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…

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…