MEMORIAL MASS

On Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at 1230 hours, E-249/L-113 will host a memorial mass commemorating the 10th 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…

BURN CAMP BENEFIT

Hosted by New York Firefighters Burn Center Foundation. Saturday, January 6th 8pm - 12am at Rory Dolans, 890 McLean Ave, Yonkers, NY 10704. Facebook: Burn Camp Benefit. $20 Suggested Donation. Live Music. 80's Cover Band White Wedding. All proceeds go to the NYFF Burn Center Foundation & Summer Camp for Young Burn Survivors.

The Professional Bull Riders honoring Jimmy Lanza

The Professional Bull Riders will be honoring Jimmy Lanza at Madison Square Garden on January 6, 2018 at 6:45pm. They will invite Jimmy Lanza's family on stage and present a flag to the family. It's their way of paying respect and honoring fallen firefighters and police officers along with military personnel across the country. It's…

FRIENDS OF FIREFIGHTERS ON THE ARM BREAKFAST

Often what firefighters want and need is the support and guidance of one of their "brothers" or "sisters." Our firehouse-style kitchen provides a comfortable atmosphere for peers to connect with one another. Breakfasts are held the second Wednesday of every month; drop in between 8AM - 11AM for coffee and a hearty breakfast prepared by…

WTC Funeral – Retired Lt Joseph Stach, L-6

Wake Thursday, January 11th from 2-4pm & 7-9pm Saint Ann’s Church 16 Jefferson Street Nyack, NY 10960 Funeral Mass Friday, January 12th at 11am Saint Ann’s Church 16 Jefferson Street Nyack, NY 10960 All Off-Duty Members should attend in Class A Uniform. Fraternally, Gerard Fitzgerald President Robert Eustace Recording Secretary WTC Related Illness Deaths

FDNY PULASKI ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP

The FDNY Pulaski Association is accepting applications for the 2018 Lt. Stephen Gregory M. Memorial Scholarship. Scholarships are open to incoming high school or undergraduate college students who are the child of an FDNY Pulaski Association member. Past recipients still in the category of school for which the scholarship was previously awarded are not eligible…

EMERALD SOCIETY MEETING

On Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at 8:00pm, the Emerald Society will be hosting the Queens Meeting at Knights of Columbus, 333 Beach 90th St., Rockaway Beach, New York. The first meeting of the year will feature Al Connolly from the Pension Bureau, Matt Desjardin and LeRoy McGinnis from the UFA, and Paul Mannix from the…

PLAQUE DEDICATION

On Friday, January 19, 2018 at 1100 hours, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter Robert F. DiGiovanni, L-144, who died on January 27, 2017. The dedication will take place in the quarters of E-295 and L-144, 12-49 149th Street, Queens, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited to…

MEMORIAL MASS

On Saturday, January 20, 2018 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…

20 YEAR PROBIE REUNION

A 20 Year Probie Reunion for the February 16, 1999 class will be held on February 21, 2019, from 7:00-10:00 PM, at The Mason Jar, 43 E 30th Street, New York, NY. $80 cash at the door includes open bar and appetizer. For more information, please contact Eric Bischoff at ebischoff@ufanyc.org. Please RSVP and send…

PLAQUE DEDICATION

On Monday, January 22, 2018 at 1500 hours, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter Brian J. Masterson, M-9, who died on January 22, 2017. The dedication will take place in the quarters of M-9, 305 Front Street, Staten Island Homeport, Staten Island, NY. All off-duty members and their families are…

MEMORIAL MASS

On Tuesday, January 23, 2018 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 13th 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…

PULASKI ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP

The FDNY Pulaski Association is proud to announce that the 2018 Lt. Stephen M. Gregory Memorial Scholarships are being presented to Emilia Corrigan, daughter of FF Brian Corrigan (E-14), Amanda Chojnacki, daughter of FF Michael Chojnacki (E 266) and Mark Gregory Jr., son of Captain Mark Gregory (D-15). Presentations will be made at the 58th…

SSG CHRIS ENGELDRUM FDNY VFW POST 12033

The SSG Chris Engeldrum FDNY VFW Post 12033 will be holding its monthly meeting on Thursday, January 25th. The meeting will be held at Randall's Island, Building 11 Cafeteria at 7:30 pm. All Military Veterans who have served overseas during time of war are eligible to join. For additional information, see the Post website at…

BC MATTHEW RYAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS

Applications are now available for this year's BC Matthew Ryan Memorial Scholarships, which are named to honor the fallen Chief who made the supreme sacrifice on September 11, 2001. Two…

ANNUAL FDNY SKI RACES

The 45th Annual FDNY Firefighters Ski Races at Hunter Mountain will take place on Tuesday, January 30, 2018. Proceeds will be donated to the NY Firefighters Burn Center Foundation. There will be a plaque dedication honoring FF William Tolley, L-135. Trophies for each 1st, 2nd, 3rd place Ski teams and Snowboard teams will be awarded…

FRIENDS OF FIREFIGHTERS FIREHOUSE KITCHEN TALK

Dinner Prepared by Firefighters, for Firefighters. Sharing their Experiences on the Job. Chief Mike Gala Presenting "My Career in the FDNY": The Role of the Manhattan Borough Command, Current Innovations in the FDNY, The Cotter Books. TUESDAY, JANUARY 30th, 2018. 6-9pm at Friends of Firefighters, 199 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231.

Knicks to Debut City Edition Uniforms Against the Brooklyn Nets

New York, NY - The New York Knicks today unveiled their City Edition alternate jersey, honoring firefighters and their families. The Knicks will debut these uniforms on Tuesday, January 30 when the team takes on the Brooklyn Nets at Madison Square Garden, and continue to wear the jerseys at the six remaining weekend home games.…

FIRE, SMOKE COALITION PRESENTATION AT FDNY FIRE ACADEMY

On Wednesday, January 31, 2018, at 1100 hours, the Fire, Smoke Coalition will make a presentation at the FDNY Fire Academy. The objectives of this presentation are to focus attention on and discuss related resources to address the deadly and life-long consequences of our exposure to fire and smoke. This presentation will review how to…

WTC Funeral – Retired Firefighter Ray Phillips, R-3

The Department has informed the UFA that the funeral for Raymond Phillips has been upgraded to WTC related. The UFA regretfully announces the passing of Retired Firefighter Ray Phillips, R-3. Ray was a UFA Delegate, The 2017 UFA Co-Man of the Year and long time Santa Claus at the UFA Widows and Children's Christmas parties.…

John A. Dunn, E-230 Plaque Dedication

On Thursday, February 1, 2018 at 1100 hours, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter John A. Dunn, E-230, who died on November 7, 2016. The dedication will take place in the quarters of E-230, 701 Park Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited to attend. Members…

WTC Funeral – Retired FF Ronald Svec, L-82

UFA President Gerard Fitzgerald on the Passing of Retired FF Ronald Svec Wake Monday, February 5, 2018 2:00 - 4:00 PM and 7:00 - 9:00 PM O'Brien Funeral Home 2028…

WTC Funeral – Retired Lieutenant Edward T. Meehan, Ladder 22

UFA President Gerard Fitzgerald Comments on Passing of Retired Lieutenant Edward Meehan Wake Wednesday, February 7, 2018 2:00pm - 4:00pm and 7:00pm - 9:00pm Wyman-Fisher Funeral Home 100 Franklin Ave. Pearl River, NY 10965 Funeral Thursday, February 8, 2018 Service: 11:30am St. Anthony's Church 36 West Nyack Rd. Nanuet, NY 10954 Fraternally, Gerard Fitzgerald President…

Union Meeting – Start Time Change

Due to the WTC LODD funeral for Retired Lieutenant Edward Meehan, L-22, the time of the February Union Meeting, scheduled for Thursday, February 8th, has been changed to 3:30pm SHARP, on the same day, at the Hilton New York JFK Airport Hotel, 144-02 135th Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11436. Fraternally, Gerard Fitzgerald President Robert Eustace Recording…

PLAQUE DEDICATION

On Friday, February 9, 2018 at 1100 hours, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter Robert E. Newman, L-18, who died on February 9, 2017. The…

FDNY HELLENIC SOCIETY

If you are interested in ordering FDNY Hellenic Society t-shirts, please send a completed order form to E69 L28, Attention Pete Constantine, by February 10, 2018. Checks should be made…

BRAVEST FOOTBALL CLUB TRYOUTS

The Bravest Football Club will be holding tryouts for new players on Tuesday, February 13th and Tuesday, February 20th starting each day at 11 AM sharp. The location is the…