FDNY Medal Day

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…

UFA Pre-Retirement Seminar

Zoom

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

Funeral Service for Retired Firefighter Henry “Harry” Gillen, Ladder 131

Saint Patrick's Roman Catholic Church 9511 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn

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.  

May General Membership Meeting via Zoom

Zoom

Please note the date change of the May General Membership Meeting. It will be held on Thursday, May 13, NOT on May 7 as listed on the UFA Work Chart Calendar. Please adjust your schedules accordingly.

Memorial Service for Retired Firefighter Daniel Simon, Engine 234

Frank J. Barone Hall 4516 Avenue D, Brooklyn

The UFA regrets to inform the membership of the loss of recently retired Firefighter Daniel Simon, Engine Company 234. Firefighter Simon was appointed on January 13, 2013, retired January 28, 2021 and passed on May 5, 2021. We extend our deepest condolences to his family and friends.

Line of Duty Funeral Service for FF Ricardo Torres, Jr., New Haven FD

St. Mary's Church 5 Hillhouse Avenue, New Haven

It is with deepest regret and sorrow to report the line-of-duty death of Firefighter Ricardo Torres Jr., IAFF 3rd District Local 825-New Haven, Connecticut. Brother Torres, 30, died while battling a residential fire on May 12, 2021. Expressions of sympathy or condolences for the family or the Local can be sent to IAFF Local 825,…