Uniformed Firefighters Association

UFA Endorsements NYS Senate District 32. Luis Sepulveda (D) District 37. Julie Killian (R) NYS Assembly District 5. Doug Smith (R) District 39. Aridia Espinal (D) District 80. Nathalia Fernandez…

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York would deeply appreciate your donation of blood and/or platelets and requests you ask others you know to donate. Please visit www.mskcc.org/blooddonations for complete information about donor eligibility and the donation process for blood or platelets. Appointments are necessary. All blood types are acceptable. For answers to questions, and…

A Memorial Mass will be held to honor the life of Rusty Staub, one of the founders of the NY Police Fire Widows’ & Children's Foundation “Answer the Call.” This…

The College of Mount Saint Vincent has announced a new graduate program Serviam Scholarship for all civil servants in good standing for the 2018-2019 academic school year. Open to active…

Applications for the Fire Bell Club Scholarship Award are now available. The award is a one-time grant of $1,000. Eligibility is as follows: Active Firefighters and Fire Officers who have…

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Applications for the Fire Bell Club Scholarship Award are now available. Eligibility is as follows: Active Firefighters and Fire Officers who have been accepted or are attending an accredited institution…

On Friday, April 27th, at Brooklyn's The Invisible Dog, join Friends of Firefighters for a lively evening of chili tasting, merrymaking, music, and fundraising. Sponsored by Rockaway's Cuisine by Claudette,…

On Saturday, April 28, 2018, the annual Parade of Heroes and St. Baldrick's head-shaving fundraiser will be held in Floral Park to help raise money towards childhood cancer research. This…

WakeSaturday, April 28, 2018 7pm - 9pm Sunday, April 29, 2018 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Chapey & Sons Funeral Home 20 Hicksville Rd. Bethpage, NY 11714 Funeral Monday, April 30, 2018 10:30am St. James Catholic Church 80 Hicksville Rd. Seaford, NY 11783 All Off-Duty Members should attend in…

Friends of Firefighters is excited to once again be participating in the Generosity Brooklyn 5K! Registration is officially open and you are invited to join them for the most heartwarming morning in April. The event takes place on Sunday, April 29, at 9AM in Brooklyn's Prospect Park. Every dollar you raise benefits Friends of Firefighters.…

The Fire Department Holy Name Society, Manhattan, Bronx, and Staten Island, will hold its 94th Annual Communion Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral, on Sunday, April 29, 2018, at The Cardinal Mass at 1015 hours. The breakfast will follow at the New York Hilton Hotel, on 6th Avenue and 53rd Street, at 1130 hours. During the…

Friends of Firefighters is participating in Generosity Brooklyn, a multi-charity 5K Run/Walk taking place on Sunday, April 29th, 2018, in Brooklyn's Prospect Park. Bib pick up will be at 7:30…

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…

The Annual Spring Interfaith Celebration and Mass will be held at The Brooklyn Wall, MCU Park, 1904 Surf Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11224, on Sunday, May 6, 2018 at 2:00 PM.…

The annual Memorial Run for FDNY Deputy Chief Michael Fahy will take place on Thursday, May 24, 2018, at 10:30 AM. This will be a 4 mile race, with the…

Engine 155/Ladder 78 and Engine 220/Ladder 122 will be hosting the 1st Annual Lt. Michael J. Vecsi Memorial Scholarship 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament on June 9 at 10:00 AM at Moore…

The 2nd annual Heroes Day honoring active and retired first responders and military personnel will be held at Quassy Amusement Park on Saturday, May 12, 2018. A free all-day ride…

On Wednesday, May 16th, from 8:00-11:00 AM, drop by Friends of Firefighters' historic firehouse, located at 199 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231, for another delicious breakfast prepared by retired…

Wake Wednesday, May 16, 2018 7pm – 9pm Thursday, May 17, 2018 2pm – 4pm and 7pm – 9pm Charles G. Schmitt Funeral Home 3863 Merrick Rd. Seaford, NY 11783…

On Thursday, May 17th, from 11:30 AM to 3 PM, the FDNY Anchor Club will host a pizza party for the patients at Rosary Hill Nursing Home located at 600…

On Sunday, May 20, 2018, a benefit will be held in honor of MST SGT / FDNY LT / Honorary CFD Chief Christopher J. Raguso at Hoyt Farm Park Preserve. The festival begins at 12:00 pm. Tickets include beer, wine, water, soda and food donated by local supporters. There will be live bands throughout the…

The FDNY Fire Family Transport Foundation Fundraiser for the Mike O'Hanlon Memorial Van will be held on Sunday, May 20, 2018, from 1:00pm - 6:00pm at the Quiet Man Public…

Permission is granted for off-duty members to participate in the annual Norwegian Independence Day Parade. The parade will begin at 1330 hours on Sunday, May 20, 2018. The Viking Society…

On Wednesday, May 23, 2018, at 1100 hours, a WTC Plaque Dedication Ceremony will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter Thomas A. Lynn, Engine 5. The dedication will take…

The UFA will be having a Lobby Day in Albany on Tuesday, June 12, 2018. As in years past, the UFA will provide transportation to and from Albany, leaving from…

The SSG Chris Engeldrum FDNY VFW Post 12033 will be holding its monthly meeting on Thursday, May 24th. The meeting will be held at Randall's Island, Building 11 Cafeteria at…

The annual Memorial Run for FDNY Deputy Chief Michael Fahy will take place on Thursday, May 24, 2018, at 10:30 AM, rain or shine. The event includes a 4-mile/2x2-mile relay…

Applications for the NYS Honorary Fire Chiefs Memorial College Scholarships are now being accepted. Two scholarships each worth $2,500 will be awarded. The scholarship is open to all active UFA…

Come and play an original NYC sport, handball, in the first ever FDNY Doubles Handball Tournament. The objective is 21! The tournament will be held at Juniper Park in Middle…

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Fire sprinklers and firefighters go hand in hand. Both can suppress a fire, but in combination, fires don't stand a chance. Understanding the critical points of a fire protection system…

On Thursday, May 31, at 11:00 AM, a Memorial Mass will take place at the quarters of E279/L131, 252 Lorraine Street, Brooklyn, followed by a Plaque Dedication to honor the…

On Saturday, June 2, the FDNY Bravest Football Club will be playing the NYPD Finest Football Club in the 46th Annual Fun City Bowl. This year's game will once again…

On Sunday, June 3, 2018, at 10am, the 12th Annual Marty Egan 5K Memorial Run/Walk will be held in Midland Beach picnic area, Lincoln Avenue and Fr. Capadanno Blvd., Staten Island, NY. Pre-registration is $20, Race day registration is $25. Pre-registration, T-shirt and bib pickup on Thursday, May 31st, between 6:30-8:30pm at Grant City Tavern,…

On Sunday, June 3, 2018 at 1200 hours, a Street Renaming Ceremony will be held honoring the memory of Captain Vincent Ungaro, E-235 who died on October 1, 2016. The ceremony will be held at the intersection of Inverness Road and Annandale Road in Holbrook, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited to…

WakeSunday, June 3, 2018 2pm - 4pm and 7pm - 9pm Bryant Funeral Home 411 Old Town Rd. East Setauket, NY 11733 Funeral Monday, June 4, 2018 10:45am St. James Roman Catholic Church 429 Route 25A Setauket, NY 11733 All Off-Duty Members should attend in Class A Uniform.

On Tuesday, June 5, 2018, at 1100 hours, a WTC Plaque Dedication Ceremony will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter Raymond J. Pfeifer, Engine 40. The dedication will take place in the quarters of Engine 40 & Ladder 35, 131 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited to…

On Tuesday, June 5, 2018, at 1030 hours, a Memorial Mass will be celebrated at the quarters of E-332/L-175, 165 Bradford St., Brooklyn, NY, to honor the following deceased members: Capt. John T. Dunne, L-175, Capt. Eric P. Dailey, L-175, Capt. Scott J. LaPiedra, L-176, Capt. Victor Valva, E-332, Lt. Robert R. Dolney, E-332, Lt.…

Engine 68 & Ladder 49 will host the 6th and 7th Division Medal Day on Wednesday, June 6, 2018, from 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Billy's Sports Bar, 856 River Avenue, in the Bronx. The celebration will include an outdoor BBQ, hot buffet, beer, water, soda and music. The Medal Recipients are: Lt. James…

Engine 5, Engine 14, Ladder 3, and Engine 16, Ladder 7 will host this year's 1st and 3rd Division Medal Day on Wednesday, June 6th, 2018, starting at 1:00pm at Libation, 137 Ludlow St, New York, NY 10002. This Year's Medal Recipients: Lt. James P. Lee, Jr., Division 7, (Rescue 1), Lt. Andrew Magenheim, Battalion…

Brooklyn's Medal Day Collation for D-8, D-11, and D-15 will be held Wednesday, June 6, 2018, from 12:00 - 6:00 pm. The collation will be hosted by E245/L161, E255/L157 and E216/L108 at Brooklyn Army Terminal Pier, 140 58th Street, overlooking the NYC skyline. Admission is $25 and includes DJ, food, drink, t-shirt and mug. Follow…

This year's FDNY Medal Day Ceremony will be held on Wednesday, June 6th at 1100 hours at City Hall Park. All Department members, including medal winners and their families who plan to attend the ceremonies, should report to the Park Row entrance of City Hall by 0900 hours. Everyone entering City Hall grounds is required…

On Friday, June 8, 2018 at 1100 hours, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Lt. William J. Kelly, L-116, who died on June 10, 2017. The dedication will take place in the quarters of L-116, 37-20 29th Street, Queens, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited to attend. Members…

On Saturday, June 9, 2018, the "Fit to Fight" FDNY Rowing Competition will be held at Randall's Island. All Fire/EMS personnel are invited to register for the event at no cost on www.fdnypro.org/row by June 4, 2018. Fastest six teams from each borough will win a Concept 2 Rower for their firehouse or station. Fastest…

The FDNY Bureau of Health Services and the World Trade Center Health Program’s Cancer Awareness & Prevention Initiative FIRED UP for a CURE is asking that each company and station join in a friendly competition and donate $1 per member/per meal for the month of April. At the end of the month, the donations can…

On Saturday, June 9, 2018 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…

On Monday, June 11, 2018 at 1100 hours, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Lt. William J. Gormley, L-174, who died on June 14, 2017. The dedication will take place in the quarters of E-310/L-174, 5105 Snyder Ave, Brooklyn, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited to attend. Members…

All members attending Lobby Day on June 12th should try to arrive by 10:30am. Between 10:30-11:30, we will meet at Prime at the Plaza for an early lunch (Prime at the Plaza is located on the lower level on the concourse of the capital buildings.) Around 11:00, the Board will address the membership and discuss…

On Wednesday, June 13, 2018, at 7:00 PM, the Fire Bell Club will hold their 79th Anniversary Dinner at Marina Del Rey, 1 Marina Drive, Bronx, NY. In addition, the recipients of this year's James Gordon Bennett Medal and Fire Bell Club Medal will be honored. Tickets are $85 and will not be sold at…

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…

Three (3) Educational Awards worth $1,000 each are available through the New York Firefighter's Burn Center Foundation. These grants shall be awarded for various types of schooling - academic, technical…

The FDNY Marine Corps Association is conducting a Fundraising Raffle to build a Memorial Monument at the Parris Island Marine Corps Recruit Depot in memory of 17 NYC Firefighters killed on September 11, 2001, who were also United States Marines. Please include phone number if payment by mail. For additional information, contact John Newman at…

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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 will be held on Father's Day, June 17th, 2018 in Deer Park, Long Island. The 5K run begins at 9:30 am and the Kids Fun…

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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 is $35, under 48" and senior admission price is $28. Children 3 and under are free. For further info, please contact reception at 212-683-4832. Tickets…

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 the Columbia Association will honor its scholarship winners along with 2018 Italian American of the Year, Michael F. Gala, Deputy Assistant Chief. The President's Award…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Wake Tuesday, June 26, 2018 2-4pm, 7-9pm Wednesday, June 27, 2018 2-4pm, 7-9pm Frank E. Campbell - The Funeral Chapel 1076 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10028 Funeral Friday, June…

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…

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…

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,…

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…