Uniformed Firefighters Association

Please keep the family of Thomas Saunders of E295/L144 in your prayers. His wife Debbie has been diagnosed with metastatic stage 4 lung cancer with 9 brain tumors and swollen lymph nodes. She is 38 years old, a nonsmoker, and the mother of 4 young children between the ages of 5 and 15. If you…

WakeWednesday, December 12, 2018 2PM – 4PM and 7PM - 9PM Leone Funeral Home 696 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11232 Funeral Thursday, December 13, 2018 - 11AM Leone Funeral Home 696 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11232 All Off-Duty Members should attend in Class A Uniform. Fraternally, Gerard Fitzgerald President Robert Eustace Recording Secretary

WakeThe Moschella family has requested that the Wednesday evening wake be private and for family only. All FDNY personnel are welcome at both wakes on Thursday and at Friday's funeral. Thursday, December 13, 2018 2PM - 4PM and 7PM - 9PM McCourt & Trudden Funeral Home 385 Main St. Farmingdale, NY 11735 Funeral Friday, December…

On Tuesday, December 18, 2018, at 1030 hours, E-257, L-170 and B-58 will host a Memorial Mass commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the Vandalia Avenue Fire. The Mass will take place at St. Jude Church, located at 1677 Canarsie Road, Brooklyn, NY. The Mass will honor the memory of the following members who died in…

The UFA will be joining Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney, as well as other local politicians, for a press conference at the quarters of L-116 (37-20 29th St, Long Island City, NY 11101) discussing the reopening of Engine Company 261 on Wednesday, December 19, 2018, at 1:00 PM. Member turnout is needed. All off-duty members are invited.…

For a limited time, the New York Mets are giving fans the opportunity to purchase a 13 game Holiday Pack. Plans start as low as $99. A New Era Mets Winter Hat comes with any one purchase (while supplies last). Please contact Max Johnson at Mjohnson@nymets.com for more information.

Madison Square Garden is pleased to provide the UFA with discounted tickets to the Radio City Christmas Spectacular for selected show dates. $10 from each ticket purchased through the link www.fevo.com will go towards the UFA Widows and Children's Fund. For any questions, or for groups of 9 or more, please contact Evan Doyle at…

Madison Square Garden is pleased to provide the UFA with discounted tickets to the Radio City Christmas Spectacular for selected show dates. $10 from each ticket purchased through the link www.fevo.com will go towards the UFA Widows and Children's Fund. For any questions, or for groups of 9 or more, please contact Evan Doyle at…

The St. George Association Annual Scholarship Exam will take place at 10 am on Saturday, December 29, 2018, at the American Legion Post 301, 80-45 Winchester Blvd., Queens Village, NY. For further information, contact James Hayhurst at 516-623-1835.

The Getting Real About Distracted Driving Scholarship is one $1,000 scholarship offered twice annually. Applicants submit an advertisement that will educate the public about the dangers of distracted driving, and convince them with a clear call to action to avoid distracted driving. Further details can be found at https://comedydefensivedriving.com/scholarships. Deadlines to apply are December 31,…

On Thursday, January 3, 2019, at 1230 hours, E-249/L-113 will host a memorial mass commemorating the 11th anniversary of Lieutenant John H. Martinson, E-249, who made the supreme sacrifice on January 3, 2008. The mass will be held at St. Clare's Church, 110 Nelson Avenue, Staten Island, NY. All off-duty members and their families are…

The 2019 King of the Ice Hockey Tournament will be held at the Freeport Rec Center Rink in Freeport, NY, from March 6 through April 4. Registration will be available on January 4th at www.FDNYhockey.org. Space is limited to the first 96 teams, no exceptions. Any questions email Frank Heal at frankFDNYhockey@gmail.com.

The Vigiano Brothers Foundation annual Ski Trip is January 6-10, 2019. Funds raised will be donated in Joe and John Vigiano's memory to benefit the UFA Scholarship Fund and PBA Children's Fund. To make reservations, contact Stowe Mountain Lodge in Vermont at 888-478-6938 and reference '2019 Vigiano Ski Event'. Rooms are $150 per person per…

On Monday, January 7, 2019 at 1100 hours, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Lieutenant Joseph R. Stach Jr., L-6, who died on January 7, 2018. The dedication will take place in the quarters of E-9/L-6, 75 Canal Street, New York, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited to…

Friends of Firefighters is excited to announce that beginning January 9, 2019, their On the Arm Breakfasts will now honor FDNY Divisions. Breakfasts are held from 8-11 am on the 2nd Wednesday of each month, unless otherwise noted, and are free for active and retired FDNY firefighters and their families. Drop by in the new…

The FDNY IMT and NYPD have requested that due to extremely limited parking in the area surrounding Marine Park Funeral Home, parking has been established at Aviator Sports & Events…

Enter an Ayn Rand Institute essay contest for your chance to win thousands of dollars in scholarship prize money. This year, over 230 prizes, totaling more than $70,000, will be awarded. Details can be found at www.aynrand.org/students/essay-contests. The deadlines to apply are January 15, 2019 and April 25, 2019.

The SSG Chris Engeldrum FDNY VFW Post 12033 will be holding its monthly meeting on Tuesday, January 15, 2019. The meeting will be held at Randall's Island, Building 11 Cafeteria at 8:00 pm. All Military Veterans who have served overseas during time of war are eligible to join. For additional information, see the Post website…

The UFA will host a Retirement Seminar for delegates and members who are beginning the retirement process on Tuesday, January 15, in the 4th Floor Conference Room of the UFA office. Space is limited, so we are only able to accommodate 50 members. Members must RSVP beforehand to reserve their place. For more information, or…

The Fire Department is proud to once again participate in the Annual City Harvest Canned Food Campaign. This is the Department's 36th year supporting this very worthwhile food drive. The drive is currently running and will continue until January 19, 2019. Last year, New Yorkers donated over one million pounds of food to help feed…

On Saturday, January 19, 2019, at 1100 hours, E-46/L-27 will have a Memorial Mass honoring the memory of Lt. Curtis W. Meyran, B-26, Lt. John G. Bellew, L-27 and Lt. Joseph P. DiBernardo, R-3, all of whom made the supreme sacrifice as a result of injuries sustained while operating at Bronx Box 3-3 2997, January…

M.L. King Day

On Wednesday, January 23, 2019, at 1000 hours, E-290/L-103 will have a Memorial Mass honoring the memory of Firefighter Richard T. Sclafani, L-103. The mass will commemorate the 14th anniversary of his supreme sacrifice and will take place at St. John's Church, 479 New Jersey Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. All off-duty members and their families are…

On Thursday, January 24, 2019, from 1200 to 1400 hours, a celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy will be held in the Auditorium at 9 Metrotech hosted by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion. This will be the first event of our 10-Talks series. The event will feature TED-style talks about Dr. King's…

The Lil' Bravest was started by a group of firefighters from Engine 84/Ladder 34. Their mission is to improve the quality of life for children who are hospitalized or being treated for childhood diseases. The goal is to make a difference for kids who are going through a very difficult time. The funds raised go…

The 46th Annual FDNY Firefighters Ski Races at Hunter Mountain will take place on Tuesday, January 29, 2019. Proceeds will be donated to the NY Firefighters Burn Center Foundation. There will be a Plaque Dedication honoring Lt. Michael Davidson, E-69, Lt. Christopher Raguso, E-302 and FM Christopher Zanetis, BFI. Trophies for each 1st, 2nd, 3rd…

Working Advantage is pleased to offer entertainment and travel discounts for both regional and nationwide attractions and events to all UFA Members. Now you'll have access to exclusive savings on movie tickets, theme parks, hotels, tours, Broadway and Vegas shows & more. These discounts are not available to the general public and are exclusive to…

Mark your calendar for Friends of Firefighters' first Firehouse Kitchen Talk of 2019. Part memoir, part investigative history, FINDING JOHN is the poignant, emotional story of FDNY Firefighter Andy Serra's…

Throughout the year, 11 eligible students or parents will be randomly selected to win a $10,000 Discover Student Loans Scholarship Award to help cover college expenses. More information is available at www.scholarship.collegecovered.com/. The deadline to apply is January 31, 2019.

BC Matthew Ryan Memorial Scholarships are named to honor the fallen Chief who made the supreme sacrifice on September 11, 2001. Two (2) one thousand dollar scholarships are awarded annually and can be used for college/university, high school, trade school or private school.Applicants must meet both the following criteria:Must be the daughter or son of…