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…
GOTV 2018 Special Election – Volunteers Needed to Help Elect Julie Killian to NYS Senate 37th District
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…
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…
Funeral, Wake Arrangements – Active Firefighter Daniel J. Stryker, Engne 294
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.…
2018 GENEROSITY 5K RUN/WALK SUPPORTING FRIENDS OF FIREFIGHTERS
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…
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…
FRIENDS OF FIREFIGHTERS’ 5K MEMORIAL RUN FOR TOMMY PHELAN
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…
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…
BROOKLYN WALL OF REMEMBRANCE ANNUAL SPRING CELEBRATION
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.…
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…
LT. MICHAEL J. VECSI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP 3 ON 3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…