HIGHER EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP DRAWING

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…

MATT’S RACE 5K RUN

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…

2018 GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE

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…

PLAQUE DEDICATION

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…

GOTV Tuesday, April 24, 2018: Special Elections

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 BLOOD & PLATELET DONATION

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…

MEMORIAL MASS FOR RUSTY STAUB

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…

NEW MOUNT SAINT VINCENT GRADUATE PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP

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…

FIRE BELL CLUB SCHOLARSHIP AWARD APPLICATION

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…

FIRE BELL CLUB SCHOLARSHIP AWARD APPLICATION

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 of higher learning Firefighters/Fire Officers pursuing a degree in Fire Service Administration, Public Service Management, Nursing or a related Fire Service discipline and who have…

FIREHOUSE CHILI COOK-OFF TO BENEFIT FRIENDS OF FIREFIGHTERS

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, with live music by Staten Island rock trio Radio Flyerz, this fun and delicious event will feature firehouses from around the five boroughs as they…

PARADE OF HEROES TO HONOR LT. MICHAEL DAVIDSON

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…

94TH ANNUAL COMMUNION MASS AND BREAKFAST

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…

JAMES B. BOYLAN SCHOLARSHIP AWARD APPLICATION

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…

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. This will be a 4 mile race, with the…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…