FIRE, SMOKE COALITION PRESENTATION AT FDNY FIRE ACADEMY

On Wednesday, January 31, 2018, at 1100 hours, the Fire, Smoke Coalition will make a presentation at the FDNY Fire Academy. The objectives of this presentation are to focus attention on and discuss related resources to address the deadly and life-long consequences of our exposure to fire and smoke. This presentation will review how to…

WTC Funeral – Retired Firefighter Ray Phillips, R-3

The Department has informed the UFA that the funeral for Raymond Phillips has been upgraded to WTC related. The UFA regretfully announces the passing of Retired Firefighter Ray Phillips, R-3. Ray was a UFA Delegate, The 2017 UFA Co-Man of the Year and long time Santa Claus at the UFA Widows and Children's Christmas parties.…

John A. Dunn, E-230 Plaque Dedication

On Thursday, February 1, 2018 at 1100 hours, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter John A. Dunn, E-230, who died on November 7, 2016. The dedication will take place in the quarters of E-230, 701 Park Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited to attend. Members…

WTC Funeral – Retired FF Ronald Svec, L-82

UFA President Gerard Fitzgerald on the Passing of Retired FF Ronald Svec Wake Monday, February 5, 2018 2:00 - 4:00 PM and 7:00 - 9:00 PM O'Brien Funeral Home 2028…

WTC Funeral – Retired Lieutenant Edward T. Meehan, Ladder 22

UFA President Gerard Fitzgerald Comments on Passing of Retired Lieutenant Edward Meehan Wake Wednesday, February 7, 2018 2:00pm - 4:00pm and 7:00pm - 9:00pm Wyman-Fisher Funeral Home 100 Franklin Ave. Pearl River, NY 10965 Funeral Thursday, February 8, 2018 Service: 11:30am St. Anthony's Church 36 West Nyack Rd. Nanuet, NY 10954 Fraternally, Gerard Fitzgerald President…

Union Meeting – Start Time Change

Due to the WTC LODD funeral for Retired Lieutenant Edward Meehan, L-22, the time of the February Union Meeting, scheduled for Thursday, February 8th, has been changed to 3:30pm SHARP, on the same day, at the Hilton New York JFK Airport Hotel, 144-02 135th Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11436. Fraternally, Gerard Fitzgerald President Robert Eustace Recording…

PLAQUE DEDICATION

On Friday, February 9, 2018 at 1100 hours, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter Robert E. Newman, L-18, who died on February 9, 2017. The dedication will take place in the quarters of E-15/L-18, 25 Pitt Street, New York, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited to attend.…

FDNY HELLENIC SOCIETY

If you are interested in ordering FDNY Hellenic Society t-shirts, please send a completed order form to E69 L28, Attention Pete Constantine, by February 10, 2018. Checks should be made payable to FDNY Hellenic Society. Please contact Bill Peponakis, E50, at 646-643-0585 or Pete Constantine, L28, at 914-760-9968 with any questions.

BRAVEST FOOTBALL CLUB TRYOUTS

The Bravest Football Club will be holding tryouts for new players on Tuesday, February 13th and Tuesday, February 20th starting each day at 11 AM sharp. The location is the bubble at the Bay Terrace Sports Center, 212-00 23rd Avenue, Bayside, NY 11360. Any member interested in playing for the team is encouraged to attend…

MEMORIAL SERVICE

On Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at 11:00 am, a Memorial Service will be held at the quarters of L-20, 253 Lafayette St., New York, NY in honor of the 60th Anniversary of the Wooster St. Fire and Collapse (Box 55-334) which took the lives of FF Bernard Blumenthal, L-20 and FF William Schmid, L-1, as…

2018 NYC MARATHON LOTTERY

All members interested in running the 2018 NYC Marathon should enter the NYRR lottery, which closes February 15, 2018. Please go to https://www.tcsnycmarathon.org/plan-your-race/run-in-2018. Any questions, please contact Denis Sweeney, L-35 at denis.p.sweeney@gmail.com.

SSG CHRIS ENGELDRUM FDNY VFW POST 12033

The SSG Chris Engeldrum FDNY VFW Post 12033 would like to extend an invitation to all FDNY members to attend the funeral of Army Private 1st Class Emmanuel Mensah. Private 1st Class Emmanuel Mensah died on December 28th, 2017, after rescuing 4 people during the 4th Alarm at Bronx Box 3303 2263 Prospect Ave. The…

FDNY RUGBY

Looking to stay in shape and compete? FDNY Rugby is looking for new players. Rugby combines the speed and physicality of football with the stamina of soccer. We travel around the US and the world, and have a full social calendar. There will be a new player informational meeting on Tuesday, February 20th, at Building…

BRAVEST FOOTBALL CLUB TRYOUTS

The Bravest Football Club will be holding tryouts for new players on Tuesday, February 13th and Tuesday, February 20th starting each day at 11 AM sharp. The location is the bubble at the Bay Terrace Sports Center, 212-00 23rd Avenue, Bayside, NY 11360. Any member interested in playing for the team is encouraged to attend…

SSG CHRIS ENGELDRUM FDNY VFW POST 12033

The SSG Chris Engeldrum FDNY VFW Post 12033 will be holding its monthly meeting on Thursday, February 22nd. The meeting will be held at Randall's Island, Building 11 Cafeteria at…

FDNY PHOENIX SOCIETY

The FDNY Phoenix Society cordially invites you to the 2018 Lunar New Year Celebration, Year of the Dog, on Sunday, February 25, 2018, from 10:00 am to 2:30 pm. Breakfast will be from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at PS 130 Elementary School, 143 Baxter Street, New York, NY. Parade lineup time is at 12:00…

FDNY HOCKEY TEAM 2018 KING OF THE ICE HOCKEY TOURNAMENT

The 2018 King of the Ice Tournament will be held at the Freeport Rec Center Rink in Freeport, NY from February 26 through March 21. Round robin will be played from February 26 - March 14. Playoffs will be March 19-21. Registration will be available on January 5th at www.FDNYhockey.org. Space is limited to the…

FRIENDS OF FIREFIGHTERS EVENTS

On the Arm Breakfast at Friends of FirefightersOn Wednesday, February 14th, from 8-11am, drop by the firehouse for a Valentine's Day breakfast prepared with love by retired firefighters Tony Cat, Pete Colascione, and Billy Hodgens. Catch up over hot coffee and a delicious meal. No RSVP needed. Bring your appetite! Firehouse Kitchen Talk at Friends…

BRAVEST FOOTBALL CLUB TRYOUTS

The Bravest Football Club will be holding tryouts for new players on Tuesday, February 13th and Tuesday, February 20th starting each day at 11 AM sharp. The location is the bubble at the Bay Terrace Sports Center, 212-00 23rd Avenue, Bayside, NY 11360. Any member interested in playing for the team is encouraged to attend…

FDNY CSU – NEW GROUP FOR FAMILY MEMBERS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

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

EMERALD SOCIETY, FDNY, ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP EXAM

The FDNY Emerald Society Annual Scholarship Examination will be held on Saturday, March 3, 2018, 8:30 am to 11:30 am at All Hallows High School, 111 East 164th Street, Bronx, NY. Children who will be graduating from 8th Grade or Junior High School in 2018 are eligible if a parent or sibling is a member…

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…

41ST ANNUAL FDNY VS. NYPD RACE

On Saturday, March 10, 2018 at 0930 hours, the 41st Annual FDNY VS. NYPD Race will be held in Central Park. All active and retired members are eligible to participate.…

PLAQUE DEDICATION

On Monday, March 12, 2018 at 1100 hours, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Lt Steven Sorger, E-6, who died on March 11, 2017. The dedication…

FDNY NIGHT WITH THE BROOKLYN NETS

Join the Brooklyn Nets for FDNY Appecation Night on Tuesday, March 13th, at 7:30 pm, as they take on the Toronto Raptors. Each ticket includes an exclusive FDNY t-shirt, and…

2018 GARDEN OF DREAMS FOUNDATION TALENT SHOW

The 2018 Garden of Dreams Foundation Talent Show will take place on Tuesday, March 27, at Radio City Music Hall. The Garden of Dreams Foundation has given the UFA a limited number of tickets that are open to all active and retired members and their families. There will be a VIP Reception at 6:00pm and…