Uniformed Firefighters Association

The FDNY Honor Legion will host its 34th Anniversary Induction Ceremony on Thursday, April 12, 2018. The ceremony will take place at Russo's On the Bay in Howard Beach, Queens at 7:00 pm. The cost is $100/ticket. Members interested in attending can contact DAC Tom Richardson, BOT via e-mail at richartj@fdny.nyc.org. Members are requested to…

FDNY Baseball tryouts will be held on Wednesday, April 4, and an additional tryout will be held on Thursday, April 12. Both tryout sessions will begin at 10:30 am at Forest Park Victory Field on the corner of Woodhaven Blvd and Myrtle Ave in Glendale, Queens. Please note this is a turf field, so no…

On Friday, April 6, 2018 at 1100 hours, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter James J. Lanza, L-43, who died on April 6, 2017. The dedication will take place in the quarters of E-53 and L-43, 1836 Third Avenue, New York, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited…

Gene Lynch, President of the Never Forget Foundation, former member 38/51/D7, announces the unveiling and blessing of the 9/11 Memorial on Saturday, April 7, 2018. The memorial consists of a 3' black granite stone with World Trade Center steel on top. The black granite is engraved with FDNY, NYPD, PAPD, airlines and civilian casualties numbers.…

The Stair Climb was rescheduled in order to pay our respects at the funeral of FDNY Lieutenant Raguso and is now Saturday April 7th 2018. The event is only open…

On Saturday, April 7, 2018 at 1100 hours, the Never Forget Foundation will host an unveiling and blessing of a 9/11 Memorial honoring all First Responders who made the Supreme Sacrifice on September 11, 2001. It will take place at the Redwood Club, 2680 Schurz Avenue, Bronx NY. All off-duty members and their families are…

Come watch FDNY Bravest take on Philadelphia Blue Flame on Saturday, April 7, 2018. Kickoff is 1:00 PM at Petrides High School, 715 Ocean Terrace, Staten Island, NY 10301.

FF Michael Cawley's Memorial Foundation benefit will be held on Saturday, April 7, 2018, from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Mulcahy's of Wantagh, 3232 Railroad Ave. (across the street from the LIRR station), Wantagh, NY 11793. The event will include a hot buffet dinner, drink specials, live music, raffles and auctions. Visit Michael's website…

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The FDNY Honor Legion will host its 34th Anniversary Induction Ceremony on Thursday, April 12, 2018. The ceremony will take place at Russo's On the Bay in Howard Beach, Queens at 7:00 pm. The cost is $100/ticket. Members interested in attending can contact DAC Tom Richardson, BOT via e-mail at richartj@fdny.nyc.org. Members are requested to…

The UFA is requesting that any available members attend Governor Cuomo's bill signing this Thursday, April 12. If you are not planning on attending the General Membership Meeting, we ask that you make the effort to attend this important signing. The UFA is committed to holding its previously scheduled General Membership Meeting, so we are…

On Saturday, April 14, 2018, at 1000 hours, the Lt. John G. Bellew Memorial 5K run will be held at the Pearl River Volunteer Firehouse, 58 Central Avenue, Pearl River, NY. Registration fee is $30 for adults, $15 for children under 12. Post-race party includes food, beverage and entertainment. All proceeds go to the Lt.…

Your best bet for FDNY history or finding information on specific past members is to visit www.nycfiremuseum.org. In order to find more information about your ancestor, you may also contact the George F. Mand Library, at the FDNY Fire Academy, by calling (212) 360-4413. For the UFA written history, try our HISTORY page.

The SSG Chris Engeldrum FDNY VFW Post 12033 will be holding its monthly meeting on Thursday, April 19th. The meeting will be held at Fort Totten, Building 325, Room 209 at 7:30 PM. All Military Veterans who have served overseas during time of war are eligible to join. For additional up-to-date information, see the Post…

Win a beautiful 2018 Harley Davidson Road Glide Standard, supplied by O'Toole's Harley Davidson. Winner is responsible for tax, title and registration, or $15K cash. 2nd place $2,000. 3rd place $1,000. Only 500 tickets available. $100 per donation. Need not be present to win. Drawing to be held on Friday, April 20th at their 33rd…

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 lottery - a college scholarship in the amount of $5,000, renewable annually for up to four years. Eligibility: To be eligible, a student must be…

The Holy Name Society, Manhattan, Bronx and Staten Island, will hold a Higher Education Scholarship Drawing at the annual Communion Breakfast on April 29, 2018. The Higher Education Scholarships consist of two $1,500 awards, payable to any college or trade school of the winners' choice. Members must be in good standing in this society and…

On Sunday, April 22, 2018, at 10 AM, Engine 161/Ladder 81 & Engine 211/Ladder 119, together with the Staten Island Athletic Club, will host Matt's Race, a 5K run in memory of Lt. Gordon "Matt" Ambelas, who died in the line of duty on July 5, 2014. The run will be held in Clove Lakes…

The FDNY Hellenic Society will host the 2018 Greek Independence Day Parade on Sunday, April 22. Those interested in pre-parade food and beverages are welcome to join at Bloom's Tavern, located on 58th Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenues. At 12:30 PM, everyone will meet on 63rd Street, between Park and 5th Avenue, to dress…

Campaign Headquarters 335 Columbus Ave Tuckahoe, NY 10707 Contact at Election HQ: Michael Lawler, 845-721-5396 Members can volunteer any day from April 21-23, 9 AM - 9 PM Election Day…

On Monday, April 23, 2018 at 1300 hours, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter Roy E. Smith, E-156, who died on April 2, 2017. The dedication will take place in the quarters of E-156, 412 Broadway, Staten Island, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited to attend. Members…

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 (D) Volunteers needed to help Elect Julie Killian to NYS Senate 37th District Campaign Headquarters: 335 Columbus Ave Tuckahoe, NY 10707 Election Day Tuesday, April…

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 foundation has assisted the families of first responders who have been killed in the Line of Duty. The Mass will be held on Wednesday, April…

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 and retired firefighters, recipients of this award will receive $1,500 a semester to put towards the tuition of any graduate program offered at the College…

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…