BLOOD EMERGENCY

The New York Blood Center has declared a blood emergency because of an alarming shortage in the blood supply. This is due in part to the recent storms that hit the area. Please come join Putnam County members at the Daniel O'Brien VFW Hall, 32 Gleneida Ave (Rt.52) Carmel, NY on Friday, June 29, 2018…

WTC Active Assistant Chief Ronald R. Spadafora Chief of Fire Prevention Funeral

Funeral Friday, June 29 11am St. Thomas Episcopal Church 1 West 53rd Street (on 5th Ave.) New York, NY 10019 Members attending the funeral for Assistant Chief Ronald R. Spadafora, Chief of Fire Prevention should be advised that the use of mass transportation is highly recommended. Bus parking, for funeral attendees, has been established on…

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 of Firefighters/Fire Officers (active and retired) entering a Catholic High School on Staten Island. The amount of the award is $7,000. Applications are due by…

NEW YORK METS COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE

The New York Mets will host a community blood drive on Monday, July 2, 2018, from 11am to 6pm at Citi Field. All donors will receive a pair of Mets tickets to a 2018 home game. On Monday, June 11, 2018, the New York Blood Center declared a Blood Emergency. Blood donations are lagging this…

MEMORIAL MASS

On Thursday, July 5, 2018 at 1100 hours, a Memorial Mass will be held honoring the memory of Lieutenant Gordon M. Ambelas, L-119, who made the supreme sacrifice on July 5, 2014. The Mass will take place in the quarters of E-211/L-119, located at 26 Hooper Street, Brooklyn, NY. All off-duty members and their families…

FDNY VS. LONDON METRO PD IN CHARITY BOXING EVENT

On Friday, July 13, 2018, the FDNY Bravest Boxing team will take on the London Metro Police Boxing team for the Transatlantic Championship. The third annual 'Thrilla in Camilla' will be held outdoors and under the stars at St. Camillus Church, 99-15 Rockaway Beach Blvd., Rockaway Park, NY. There are 12 exciting bouts scheduled. Doors…

ON THE ARM BREAKFAST AT FRIENDS OF FIREFIGHTERS

Drop by Friends of Firefighters on Wednesday, July 11, between 8-11 AM for another delicious breakfast prepared by retired firefighter Tony Cat and friends at 199 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn,…

JOHNNY MAC FOUNDATION MEMORIAL GOLF CLASSIC

The Johnny Mac Foundation will be hosting the 8th Annual Golf Outing on Thursday, July 12, 2018 at the Dyker Beach Golf Club in Brooklyn. The outing is in memory of FF John McNamara, E-234, who died of 9/11 related cancer in August 2009. If interested in participating as a golfer, email golf@johnnymacfoundation.org. If interested…

WTC Funeral – Retired Captain John T. Vigiano Sr., Ladder Company 176

Wake Thursday, July 12, 2018 2pm-4pm and 7pm-9pm Friday, July 13, 2018 2pm-4pm and 7pm-9pm Mangano Funeral Home 1701 Deer Park Ave. Deer Park, NY 11729 Funeral Saturday, July 14, 2018 - 10:15am St. Cyril and Methodius RC Church 125 Half Hollow Rd. Deer Park, NY 11729 All Off-Duty Members should attend in Class A…

FDNY VS. LONDON METRO PD IN CHARITY BOXING EVENT

On Friday, July 13, 2018, the FDNY Bravest Boxing team will take on the London Metro Police Boxing team for the Transatlantic Championship. The third annual 'Thrilla in Camilla' will be held outdoors and under the stars at St. Camillus Church, 99-15 Rockaway Beach Blvd., Rockaway Park, NY. There are 12 exciting bouts scheduled. Doors…

STREET RENAMING CEREMONY

On Saturday, July 14, 2018 at 1100 hours, a Street Renaming Ceremony will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter Virginia A. Culkin-Spinelli, E-329 who died on December 19, 2011.…

PLAQUE DEDICATION

On Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at 1100 hours, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Lieutenant Gary J. Gates, Field Communications, who died on September 29, 2015. The dedication will take place in the quarters of E-233/L-176 and Field Communications, 25 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. All off-duty members and their families are…

WTC Funeral – Retired Battalion Chief Robert P. Miuccio, Battalion 22

Wake Wednesday, July 18, 2018 6pm-9pm Thursday, July 19, 2018 2pm-4pm and 6pm-9pm Matthew Funeral Home 2508 Victory Blvd. Staten Island, NY 10314 Funeral Friday, July 20, 2018 - 11:30am Holy Family R.C. Church 366 Watchogue Rd. Staten Island, NY 10314 All Off-Duty Members should attend in Class A Uniform. Fraternally, Gerard Fitzgerald President Robert…

STEUBEN ASSOCIATION BOAT RIDE

On Friday, July 20, 2018, the Annual Steuben Association Boat Ride for Firefighters, Nurses and Friends will leave Pier 83 at W. 42nd Street and 12th Avenue, Manhattan, aboard Circle Line Tours. Boarding begins at 7:15 pm; the cruise is from 8:00 pm to Midnight. The cost of the cruise is $60 in advance, $70…

HEROES NIGHT AT MCU BASEBALL PARK

Come watch the Brooklyn Cyclones on Friday, July 20, 2018, for 'Heroes Night' at MCU Park, 1904 Surf Ave, Brooklyn (Coney Island). Pre-game activities and Post-game fireworks display. Everyone is welcome. All seating is reserved, $10 per ticket. For tickets call 718-382-2600 or visit www.thebrooklynwall.org.

PLAQUE DEDICATION

Tomorrow, Wednesday, July 25, 2018, at 1100 hours, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter Thomas J. Farrell, L-41, who died on March 25, 2016. The dedication will take place in the quarters of E-90/L-41, 1843 White Plains Road, Bronx, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited to attend.…

FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

The Federal Law Enforcement Foundation is pleased to announce the special 2018-2019 Scholarship Program to benefit qualified children of uniformed Fire and EMS members. Each scholarship is a one-time cash…

2018 UFA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE NOW

UFA Scholarship OpportunitiesFor additional scholarship information, visit www.ufanyc.org/funds/scholar.php. 2018 UFA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS Applicants must currently be enrolled in college, trade or vocational school. This scholarship is for dependent children of…

40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE WALDBAUM’S FIRE

On Thursday, August 2, 2018 at 1000 hours, E-276/L-156, E-254/L-153, B-33 and B-42 will hold a Memorial Mass commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Waldbaum's Fire at St. Brendan's Church…

STREET RENAMING CEREMONY

On Saturday, August 4, 2018, at 1300 hours, a Street Renaming Ceremony will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter William E. Woodlon, E-21 who died on August 20, 2016.…

ACUPUNCTURE AT FRIENDS OF FIREFIGHTERS

Beginning August 6th, at Friends of Firefighters' Red Hook headquarters, active and retired FDNY firefighters and their family members can schedule 60-minute acupuncture appointments on Mondays from 9:30AM-3:30PM at a…

PGA PARTNERS WITH THE UFA

The Strongest Field in Golf comes to Bethpage Black next May! The 101st PGA Championship will be held May 13-19, 2019. As a Uniformed Firefighters Association Member, we are pleased…

FUNDRAISER FOR 9/11 MEMORIAL MONUMENT

The FDNY Marine Corps Association is conducting a Fundraising Raffle to build a Memorial Monument at the Parris Island Marine Corps Recruit Depot in memory of 17 NYC Firefighters killed…

DOMINICAN DAY PARADE

Permission is granted for off-duty members to participate in the 2018 Dominican Day Parade on Sunday, August 12, 2018. Participating members of the Department should assemble on 36th Street and 6th Avenue at 1100 hours. Dress uniform shall be worn. For more information contact Jose Prosper, FDNY Hispanic Society President, 917-662-3368.

PLAQUE DEDICATION

On Tuesday, August 14, 2018, at 1100 hours, a WTC Plaque Dedication Ceremony will be held honoring the memory of Marine Engineer Robert W. Alexander, Marine 1. The dedication will…

A-TEAM SCHOLARSHIP

UFA Scholarship OpportunitiesFor additional scholarship information, visit www.ufanyc.org/funds/scholar.php. A-TEAM SCHOLARSHIP The family and friends of Lt. Joseph Cavalieri, FF Christopher Bopp and FF James Bohan have established an A-Team Scholarship…

FDNY MARINE CORPS ASSOCIATION FISHING OUTING

The FDNY Marine Corps Association's 5th Annual LCpl Buckley Memorial Fishing Outing will be held on August 16, 2018, from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. Participants will board the Captree…

FDNY vs. NYPD BASEBALL

The 19th Annual Heroes Baseball Classic will be held Friday, August 17, 2018, at 7:00 PM at MCU Park, Coney Island. Tickets are $10 each online at fdnybaseball.com or $15…

MEMORIAL MASS

On Saturday, August 18, 2018, at 1000 hours, E-24/L-5/B-2 will have a Memorial Mass honoring the memory of Lt. Joseph P. Graffagnino, L-5 and FF Robert Beddia, E-24, who made…

HOOKS FOR HEROES

Hooks for Heroes, a nonprofit organization that supports American Veterans and First Responders by sending them fishing free of cost to help cope with the physical and mental stress sustained…

PLAQUE DEDICATION

On Tuesday, August 28, 2018, at 1100 hours, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter Michael R. O'Hanlon, E-68, who died on August 28, 2017. The…

MEMORIAL MASS

On Tuesday, August 28, 2018, at 0900 hours, a Memorial Mass will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter Michael J. Gorumba, E-163, who made the supreme sacrifice on August…