Uniformed Firefighters Association

A Memorial Mass is being held in honor of the life and memory of retired Captain Ralph Gismondi, Ladder Company 116, following his death from COVID-19 which occurred on April 5, 2020.

See Info Fax #15 of 2021 for login credentials.

Members are advised that the Line of Duty Plaque Dedication honoring the memory of Firefighter / Staff Sergeant Christopher A. Slutman, Ladder 27, will be held as a virtual ceremony via livestream on the FDNY website at nyc.gov/fdny.

See Info Fax #15 of 2021 for registration details.

Since last year’s Medal Day ceremony was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department will honor the 2020 medal recipients on Wednesday, April 14, 2021. In order to accommodate the precautions for the ongoing pandemic, attendance will be limited and will be based on gathering restrictions in place for the location of the ceremony.…

See Info Fax #20 of 2021 for login credentials.

Speakers: Marty Tighe, UFA Retiree Liaison; Ken Larkin, Social Security Attorney; and Peter Thomann, CPA & author of FDNY Road to Retirement Topics: Changes in SBF Benefits in retirement; Social Security Options; Pension Options

The UFA regrets to inform the membership of the loss of retired Firefighter Henry Gillen, Ladder Company 131. Firefighter Gillen was appointed October 15, 1957, retired December 30, 1997 and passed on April 25, 2021. We extend our deepest condolences to his family and friends.  

All Firehouses and EMS Stations are designated as collection points for the food drive. All types of canned or packaged nonperishable food items can be donated.