SANTA AT FRIENDS OF FIREFIGHTERS

Festivities kick off at 10:00 AM on Sunday, December 8, at 199 Van Brunt Street Brooklyn, NY 11231, with holiday music, arts and crafts, firetruck tour, raffles, hot chocolate, milk…

PLAQUE DEDICATION – CANCELLED

Members should be aware that the Plaque Dedication ceremony for Captain John S. Moschella, E-26 scheduled for Monday, December 9, 2019 has been cancelled; a rescheduled date will be announced on a future Info Fax. ------------------------------------------------ On Monday, December 9, 2019, at 1100 hours, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Captain…

OPERATION SANTA: THE COMMUNITY MAYORS 2019

Community Mayors for Special Children is calling all volunteers for Operation Santa Claus on Wednesday, December 11, and for Setup Day on Tuesday, December 10. Volunteers must register, and should plan to arrive both days by 8:00 AM. Registration deadline is December 4. Register at: https://forms.gle/VjyY46iD5qwtat5b6. It will take place at JFK Airport, Port Authority…

CSU QUARTERLY GATHERING

FDNY CSU Christmas Quarterly Gathering will be Wednesday, December 11, 2019. Coffee & Bagels at 10:00 AM, 12 Step Meeting at 11:00 AM and Lunch at 12:00 PM. Wear your ugliest sweater!! Bring a friend, all are welcome. Please RSVP to (212)925-6671 & leave a message on Ext. 395. The holiday gathering will be at…

PLAQUE DEDICATION

On Wednesday, December 11, 2019, at 1100 hours, a Plaque Dedication and Street Co-Naming Ceremony will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter Faizal Coto, E-245, who died on December…

FDNY Firefighter Application Information

Every four to five years, the City offers the opportunity for members of the public to apply to become a New York City Firefighter. When the filing period is open, people who are interested and fulfill all the eligibility requirements can apply for the exam through DCAS. DCAS Website

FIREFIGHTER IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE

A GoFundMe has been created by Engine 258 & Ladder 115 to support Theo Mitritzikos, a 12-year member of Engine 258, member of the FDNY Boxing Team and FDNY Hellenic…

PLAQUE DEDICATION

On Monday, December 16, 2019, at 1100 hours, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter Michael L. Duffy, L-174, who died on August 8, 2017. The…

Retired FF Michael Miller in Need of Kidney Donation

Retired Firefighter and United States Marine veteran Michael J. Miller is in dire need of a kidney transplant. Michael, a 25 year member of the FDNY, is reaching out to the membership for help. Please take a moment to share the word on social media channels that a brother who has served his country and…

MEMORIAL MASS

On Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at 1030 hours, E-257, L-170 and B-58 will host a Memorial Mass commemorating the 21st 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…

FDNY CHANUKAH CELEBRATION

On Monday, December 23, 2019, from 1630 to 1830 hours, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion and the Ner Tamid Society will be hosting a Chanukah celebration in the Auditorium…

PUTNAM COUNTY BLOOD DRIVE

Join Putnam County members for the annual holiday Blood Drive at the Daniel O'Brien VFW Hall, 32 Gleneida Ave, (Rt.52) Carmel, NY on Friday, December 27, 2019, from 2:00 -…

ST. GEORGE ASSOCIATION ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP EXAM

The St. George Association Annual Scholarship Exam will take place at 10:00 AM on Saturday, December 28, 2019, at the American Legion Post 301, 80-45 Winchester Blvd., Queens Village, NY.…

MEMORIAL MASS

On Saturday, January 4, 2020 at 1300 hours, E-249/L-113 will host a Memorial Mass commemorating the 12th anniversary of Lieutenant John H. Martinson, E-249, who made the supreme sacrifice on…

VIGIANO BROTHERS’ BRAVEST & FINEST SKI MEMORIAL

The Annual Vigiano Brothers' Bravest & Finest Ski Memorial will take place January 5, 2020 - January 9, 2020 at Stowe Mountain Lodge, VT. Welcome Reception is $40 per person…

PLAQUE DEDICATION

On Monday, January 6, 2020, at 1100 hours, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter Steven H. Pollard, L-170, who died on January 6, 2019. The dedication will take place in the quarters of B-58, E-257 & L-170, 1361 Rockaway Parkway, Brooklyn, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited…

ON THE ARM BREAKFAST AT FRIENDS OF FIREFIGHTERS

On Wednesday, January 8, from 8-11 AM, all FDNY members are invited to Friends of Firefighters (199 Van Brunt Street Brooklyn, NY 11231) for the first On the Arm Breakfast of 2020. No RSVP needed. For those unfamiliar with FoF programs and services, the monthly breakfasts are a great way to see how FoF operates…

ENISE M. MULLIN MEMORIAL FUND

Christopher Mullin, Rescue 5, and his three children recently lost their mother, Denise Mullin, to her battle with cancer on December 14, 2019. Prior to Denise‚àö¬¢‚Äö√ᬮ‚Äö√묢s passing, Chris was able to work additional hours to make ends meet so that his wife could stay at home and raise their family. However, Chris is now a…

PLAQUE DEDICATION

On Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at 1100 hours, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter Daniel C. Bove, E-251, who died on November 26, 2018. The dedication will take place in the quarters of E-251, 254-20 Union Turnpike, Queens, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited to attend. Members…

FDNY CSU SPECIAL NEEDS GROUP MEETING

There will be an FDNY CSU Special Needs Group Meeting on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 from 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM in the Mand Library, Bureau of Training at Randall’s Island. For more information, contact 'K-9' Kananowicz at 516-238-1024 or Mike O’Keeffe at 917-853-5772 or email fdny.spndsgrp@gmail.com.

FIREFIGHTER ALUMS OF XAVERIAN

Firefighter Alums of Xaverian are invited to a get together hosted on Thursday, January 16, 2020, at 6:30 PM at Xaverian High School. Food and beverages will be provided. The event will welcome members back to Xaverian and will celebrate the great work of all Xaverian FDNY alumni. Please call Tom Burns '83 at (718)…

BENEFIT FOR A BROTHER IN NEED

The FDNY Hellenic Society, along with E-258/L-115, invite you to a fundraiser for Theo Mitritzikos of E-258 on Thursday, January 16, 2020, from 7:00 ‚àö¬¢‚Äö√ᬮ‚Äö√Ñ√∫ 10:00 PM at Bourbon Street, located at 40-12 Bell Blvd, Bayside, NY. Open bar, hors d'oeuvres, buffet, DJ, and 50/50 Raffles for some great prizes and sporting events. $65 at…

ANNUAL CITY HARVEST CANNED FOOD DRIVE

A reminder to members that the Fire Department is once again participating in the Annual City Harvest Canned Food Campaign. The drive is open and runs until January 17, 2020.…

PLAQUE DEDICATION

On Friday, January 17, 2020, at 1100 hours, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter Stephen J. Brady, E-84, who died on January 16, 2019. The dedication will take place in the quarters of E-84 & L-34, 513 West 161st Street, New York, NY. All off-duty members and their families are…

FDNY EMERALD SOCIETY

The Emerald Society will host a Queens Meeting on Wednesday, January 22, 2020, at 8:00 PM, at the Knights of Columbus, 333 Beach 90th Street, Rockaway Beach, NY. The first meeting of the year will feature LeRoy McGinnis, NYC Fire Pension Fund, and Matt DesJardin, UFA Queens Trustee. Food and refreshments will be provided. For…

MEMORIAL MASS

On Thursday, January 23, 2020, at 1100 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 15th anniversary…

REMEMBRANCE MASS

On Saturday, January 25, 2020, at 1100 hours, E-46/L-27 will host a Remembrance Mass honoring the memory of former members who died in the line of duty. The mass will take place in quarters, 460 Cross Bronx Expressway, Bronx, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited to attend. Members are requested to attend…

ANNUAL FDNY SKI RACES

The 47th Annual FDNY Firefighters Ski Races at Hunter Mountain will take place on Tuesday, January 28, 2020. Proceeds will be donated to the NY Firefighters Burn Center Foundation. There will be a plaque dedication honoring FF Steven Pollard, L-170, FF Christopher Slutman, L-27, and Lt. Brian Sullivan, Sq-41. Trophies for each 1st, 2nd, 3rd…

FIREHOUSE KITCHEN TALK WITH CHIEF VINCENT DUNN

Join Friends of Firefighters (199 Van Brunt Street Brooklyn, NY 11231) on Wednesday, January 29, from 6:00-9:00 PM for a firefighter-prepared dinner followed by a presentation on flashover from Chief…

DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. CELEBRATION

On Thursday, January 30, 2020, from 1200 to 1400 hours, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion will be hosting a celebration of the Legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at 9 MetroTech Center in the Auditorium. All are welcome to attend. Listen to 10-Talks, the FDNY version of TED talks, on the ways…

2020 LUNAR NEW YEAR PARADE

Permission is granted for off-duty members to participate in The FDNY Phoenix Society Annual Lunar New Year Celebration Parade. The parade will begin at 1200 hours on Sunday, February 9,…

ON THE ARM BREAKFAST AT FRIENDS OF FIREFIGHTERS

On Wednesday, February 12, from 8:00 -11:00 AM, all FDNY members are invited to Friends of Firefighters (199 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231) for On the Arm Breakfast. For…

2020 NYC MARATHON PARTICIPATION WITH THE FDNY RUNNING CLUB

Any member interested in running the 2020 NYC Marathon must register for the marathon lottery with the NYRR at https://www.nyrr.org/tcsnycmarathon by February 13, 2020. For more information about the marathon and the FDNY Running Club, please email Denis Sweeney, D-6 at denis.p.sweeney@gmail.com.

WTC Funeral – Retired Firefighter Richard B. Jones, Ladder Company 25

WakeFriday, February 14, 2020 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Greater Zion Hill Baptist Church 2365 Frederick Douglass Blvd New York, NY 10027 Memorial Service Friday, February 14, 2020 - 5:00 PM Greater Zion Hill Baptist Church 2365 Frederick Douglass Blvd New York, NY 10027 Formation And Procession Saturday, February 15, 2020 - 10:00 AM Greater…