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…

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…

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…

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.…

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,…

MEMORIAL MASS

On Thursday, January 3, 2019, at 1230 hours, E-249/L-113 will host a memorial mass commemorating the 11th anniversary of Lieutenant John H. Martinson, E-249, who made the supreme sacrifice on…

VIGIANO BROTHERS BRAVEST & FINEST SKI EVENT

The Vigiano Brothers Foundation annual Ski Trip is January 6-10, 2019. Funds raised will be donated in Joe and John Vigiano's memory to benefit the UFA Scholarship Fund and PBA Children's Fund. To make reservations, contact Stowe Mountain Lodge in Vermont at 888-478-6938 and reference '2019 Vigiano Ski Event'. Rooms are $150 per person per…

PLAQUE DEDICATION

On Monday, January 7, 2019 at 1100 hours, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Lieutenant Joseph R. Stach Jr., L-6, who died on January 7, 2018.…

Funeral Arrangements – LODD FF Steven H. Pollard, L-170

The FDNY IMT and NYPD have requested that due to extremely limited parking in the area surrounding Marine Park Funeral Home, parking has been established at Aviator Sports & Events Center, located at 3159 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11234. Shuttles will be provided to transport members to and from the funeral home, running continuously from…

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 deadlines to apply are January 15, 2019 and April 25, 2019.

SSG CHRIS ENGELDRUM FDNY VFW POST 12033

The SSG Chris Engeldrum FDNY VFW Post 12033 will be holding its monthly meeting on Tuesday, January 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…

UFA RETIREMENT SEMINAR

The UFA will host a Retirement Seminar for delegates and members who are beginning the retirement process on Tuesday, January 15, in the 4th Floor Conference Room of the UFA office. Space is limited, so we are only able to accommodate 50 members. Members must RSVP beforehand to reserve their place. For more information, or…

ANNUAL CITY HARVEST CANNED FOOD DRIVE

The Fire Department is proud to once again participate in the Annual City Harvest Canned Food Campaign. This is the Department's 36th year supporting this very worthwhile food drive. The drive is currently running and will continue until January 19, 2019. Last year, New Yorkers donated over one million pounds of food to help feed…

BLACK SUNDAY MEMORIAL MASS

On Saturday, January 19, 2019, at 1100 hours, E-46/L-27 will have a Memorial Mass honoring the memory of Lt. Curtis W. Meyran, B-26, Lt. John G. Bellew, L-27 and Lt. Joseph P. DiBernardo, R-3, all of whom made the supreme sacrifice as a result of injuries sustained while operating at Bronx Box 3-3 2997, January…