HEROES DAY
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 pass will be given to each hero, plus one additional family member. There is also a special discounted ride pass of $13.99 for family and…
ON THE ARM BREAKFAST AT FRIENDS OF FIREFIGHTERS
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 firefighter Tony Cat and friends. As always, breakfast is free to all FDNY members, active and retired, and their families. No RSVP needed, just your…
Wake/Funeral Information – Active Firefighter Terence M. Lorino, Ladder Company 51
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 Funeral Friday, May 18, 2018 11am St. William the Abbot Church 2000 Jackson Ave. Seaford, NY 11783 All Off-Duty Members should attend in Class A…
FDNY ANCHOR CLUB ROSARY HILL PIZZA PARTY
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 Linda Avenue, Hawthorne, NY 10532 - (914) 769-0114. All off-duty members are invited to attend and assist the Anchor Club with the party. Members are…
GOOSE FEST BENEFIT IN HONOR OF LIEUTENANT CHRISTOPHER J. RAGUSO
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.…
FDNY TRANSPORT FOUNDATION FUNDRAISER
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 House, 15 N Division St, Peekskill, NY 10566. There is a $20 donation at the door. There will be music, light refreshments and a cash…
NORWEGIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE
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 of the FDNY requests participating members to assemble at 80th Street and 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, at 1300 hours. All off-duty members and their families…
PLAQUE DEDICATION
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…
Lobby Day 2018
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 various locations. Delegates should compile a list of all members that need transportation along with their preferred departure location (exact locations will follow shortly). Please…
SSG CHRIS ENGELDRUM FDNY VFW POST 12033
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 7:30 pm. All Military Veterans who have served overseas during time of war are eligible to join. For additional information, see the Post website at…
4 FOR FAHY 2018 MEMORIAL RUN
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 race and kid's fun run. Registration opens at 9:00 AM on race day at Gaelic Park, located at 201 W 240th St. Bronx, NY 10463.…
NYS HONORARY FIRE CHIEFS COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP
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 members who are currently enrolled in college (2018). Applicants must submit a letter explaining why they are deserving of this scholarship (i.e. seeking credits for…
FDNY HANDBALL TOURNAMENT
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 Village (corner of 80th St / Juniper Blvd North) in Queens on Saturday, May 26, 2018. Registration begins at 10:30 am, and the tournament will…
Memorial Day
Enjoy the Holiday!
FIREHOUSE KITCHEN TALK AT FRIENDS OF FIREFIGHTERS
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 is key to utilizing these systems at their full potential. Join Friends of Firefighters on Tuesday, May 29th, from 6:00-9:00 PM, at 199 Van Brunt…
MEMORIAL MASS & PLAQUE DEDICATION
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 legacy of James "Perk" Perkins. All off-duty members are invited to attend. Members are requested to attend in dress uniform.
46TH ANNUAL FUN CITY BOWL
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 be played at MCU Park, 1904 Surf Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11224. Kick-off is scheduled for 5:00 PM. The parking lot at MCU Park will be…
MARTIN J. EGAN JR. 5K MEMORIAL RUN/WALK
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,…
STREET RENAMING CEREMONY
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…
WTC Funeral – Retired Firefighter Robert J. Lembo, Ladder Company 144
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.
PLAQUE DEDICATION
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…
MEMORIAL MASS
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.…
6TH & 7TH DIVISION MEDAL DAY
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…
1st & 3rd DIVISION MEDAL DAY
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…
FDNY BROOKLYN MEDAL DAY
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…
FDNY MEDAL DAY 2018
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…
PLAQUE DEDICATION
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…