FDNY HONOR LEGION INDUCTION CEREMONY

The FDNY Honor Legion will host its 34th Anniversary Induction Ceremony on Thursday, April 12, 2018. The ceremony will take place at Russo's On the Bay in Howard Beach, Queens at 7:00 pm. The cost is $100/ticket. Members interested in attending can contact DAC Tom Richardson, BOT via e-mail at richartj@fdny.nyc.org. Members are requested to…

Governor Cuomo Bill Signing

The UFA is requesting that any available members attend Governor Cuomo's bill signing this Thursday, April 12. If you are not planning on attending the General Membership Meeting, we ask…

13th ANNUAL LT. JOHN BELLEW MEMORIAL RUN

On Saturday, April 14, 2018, at 1000 hours, the Lt. John G. Bellew Memorial 5K run will be held at the Pearl River Volunteer Firehouse, 58 Central Avenue, Pearl River, NY. Registration fee is $30 for adults, $15 for children under 12. Post-race party includes food, beverage and entertainment. All proceeds go to the Lt.…

FDNY Members History

Your best bet for FDNY history or finding information on specific past members is to visit www.nycfiremuseum.org. In order to find more information about your ancestor, you may also contact the George F. Mand Library, at the FDNY Fire Academy, by calling (212) 360-4413. For the UFA written history, try our HISTORY page.

SSG CHRIS ENGELDRUM FDNY VFW POST 12033

The SSG Chris Engeldrum FDNY VFW Post 12033 will be holding its monthly meeting on Thursday, April 19th. The meeting will be held at Fort Totten, Building 325, Room 209 at 7:30 PM. All Military Veterans who have served overseas during time of war are eligible to join. For additional up-to-date information, see the Post…

NYC FIRE RIDERS 16th ANNUAL BIKE RAFFLE

Win a beautiful 2018 Harley Davidson Road Glide Standard, supplied by O'Toole's Harley Davidson. Winner is responsible for tax, title and registration, or $15K cash. 2nd place $2,000. 3rd place $1,000. Only 500 tickets available. $100 per donation. Need not be present to win. Drawing to be held on Friday, April 20th at their 33rd…

SILVER SHIELD COLLEGE AWARD

The Silver Shield Foundation is honoring the service of uniformed members of the FDNY to the New York community by awarding one member's college-bound daughter or son - chosen by lottery - a college scholarship in the amount of $5,000, renewable annually for up to four years. Eligibility: To be eligible, a student must be…

HIGHER EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP DRAWING

The Holy Name Society, Manhattan, Bronx and Staten Island, will hold a Higher Education Scholarship Drawing at the annual Communion Breakfast on April 29, 2018. The Higher Education Scholarships consist of two $1,500 awards, payable to any college or trade school of the winners' choice. Members must be in good standing in this society and…

MATT’S RACE 5K RUN

On Sunday, April 22, 2018, at 10 AM, Engine 161/Ladder 81 & Engine 211/Ladder 119, together with the Staten Island Athletic Club, will host Matt's Race, a 5K run in memory of Lt. Gordon "Matt" Ambelas, who died in the line of duty on July 5, 2014. The run will be held in Clove Lakes…

2018 GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE

The FDNY Hellenic Society will host the 2018 Greek Independence Day Parade on Sunday, April 22. Those interested in pre-parade food and beverages are welcome to join at Bloom's Tavern, located on 58th Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenues. At 12:30 PM, everyone will meet on 63rd Street, between Park and 5th Avenue, to dress…

PLAQUE DEDICATION

On Monday, April 23, 2018 at 1300 hours, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter Roy E. Smith, E-156, who died on April 2, 2017. The dedication will take place in the quarters of E-156, 412 Broadway, Staten Island, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited to attend. Members…

GOTV Tuesday, April 24, 2018: Special Elections

UFA Endorsements NYS Senate District 32. Luis Sepulveda (D) District 37. Julie Killian (R) NYS Assembly District 5. Doug Smith (R) District 39. Aridia Espinal (D) District 80. Nathalia Fernandez (D) Volunteers needed to help Elect Julie Killian to NYS Senate 37th District Campaign Headquarters: 335 Columbus Ave Tuckahoe, NY 10707 Election Day Tuesday, April…

MEMORIAL SLOAN-KETTERING CANCER CENTER BLOOD & PLATELET DONATION

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York would deeply appreciate your donation of blood and/or platelets and requests you ask others you know to donate. Please visit www.mskcc.org/blooddonations for complete information about donor eligibility and the donation process for blood or platelets. Appointments are necessary. All blood types are acceptable. For answers to questions, and…

MEMORIAL MASS FOR RUSTY STAUB

A Memorial Mass will be held to honor the life of Rusty Staub, one of the founders of the NY Police Fire Widows’ & Children's Foundation “Answer the Call.” This foundation has assisted the families of first responders who have been killed in the Line of Duty. The Mass will be held on Wednesday, April…

NEW MOUNT SAINT VINCENT GRADUATE PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP

The College of Mount Saint Vincent has announced a new graduate program Serviam Scholarship for all civil servants in good standing for the 2018-2019 academic school year. Open to active and retired firefighters, recipients of this award will receive $1,500 a semester to put towards the tuition of any graduate program offered at the College…

FIRE BELL CLUB SCHOLARSHIP AWARD APPLICATION

Applications for the Fire Bell Club Scholarship Award are now available. The award is a one-time grant of $1,000. Eligibility is as follows: Active Firefighters and Fire Officers who have been accepted or are attending an accredited institution of higher learning Firefighters/Fire Officers pursuing a degree in Fire Service Administration, Public Service Management, Nursing or…

FIRE BELL CLUB SCHOLARSHIP AWARD APPLICATION

Applications for the Fire Bell Club Scholarship Award are now available. Eligibility is as follows: Active Firefighters and Fire Officers who have been accepted or are attending an accredited institution of higher learning Firefighters/Fire Officers pursuing a degree in Fire Service Administration, Public Service Management, Nursing or a related Fire Service discipline and who have…

FIREHOUSE CHILI COOK-OFF TO BENEFIT FRIENDS OF FIREFIGHTERS

On Friday, April 27th, at Brooklyn's The Invisible Dog, join Friends of Firefighters for a lively evening of chili tasting, merrymaking, music, and fundraising. Sponsored by Rockaway's Cuisine by Claudette, with live music by Staten Island rock trio Radio Flyerz, this fun and delicious event will feature firehouses from around the five boroughs as they…

PARADE OF HEROES TO HONOR LT. MICHAEL DAVIDSON

On Saturday, April 28, 2018, the annual Parade of Heroes and St. Baldrick's head-shaving fundraiser will be held in Floral Park to help raise money towards childhood cancer research. This year's Parade of Heroes will honor the memory of Floral Park's own Lt. Michael Davidson, whose ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten. Members of Lt.…

Funeral, Wake Arrangements – Active Firefighter Daniel J. Stryker, Engne 294

WakeSaturday, April 28, 2018 7pm - 9pm Sunday, April 29, 2018 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Chapey & Sons Funeral Home 20 Hicksville Rd. Bethpage, NY 11714 Funeral Monday, April 30, 2018 10:30am St. James Catholic Church 80 Hicksville Rd. Seaford, NY 11783 All Off-Duty Members should attend in…

2018 GENEROSITY 5K RUN/WALK SUPPORTING FRIENDS OF FIREFIGHTERS

Friends of Firefighters is excited to once again be participating in the Generosity Brooklyn 5K! Registration is officially open and you are invited to join them for the most heartwarming morning in April. The event takes place on Sunday, April 29, at 9AM in Brooklyn's Prospect Park. Every dollar you raise benefits Friends of Firefighters.…

94TH ANNUAL COMMUNION MASS AND BREAKFAST

The Fire Department Holy Name Society, Manhattan, Bronx, and Staten Island, will hold its 94th Annual Communion Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral, on Sunday, April 29, 2018, at The Cardinal Mass at 1015 hours. The breakfast will follow at the New York Hilton Hotel, on 6th Avenue and 53rd Street, at 1130 hours. During the…

FRIENDS OF FIREFIGHTERS’ 5K MEMORIAL RUN FOR TOMMY PHELAN

Friends of Firefighters is participating in Generosity Brooklyn, a multi-charity 5K Run/Walk taking place on Sunday, April 29th, 2018, in Brooklyn's Prospect Park. Bib pick up will be at 7:30 AM with a scheduled start time of 9:00 AM for the run. They will be running and walking in memory of WTC Marine Pilot and…

JAMES B. BOYLAN SCHOLARSHIP AWARD APPLICATION

Applications for the annual James B. Boylan Scholarship Award are now available and can be obtained via email to Mr. Robert Gullickson at rjgullickson@gmail.com. This scholarship is offered to children of Firefighters/Fire Officers (active and retired) entering a Catholic High School on Staten Island. The amount of the award is $7,000. Applications are due by…

BROOKLYN WALL OF REMEMBRANCE ANNUAL SPRING CELEBRATION

The Annual Spring Interfaith Celebration and Mass will be held at The Brooklyn Wall, MCU Park, 1904 Surf Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11224, on Sunday, May 6, 2018 at 2:00 PM. This year's Spring Celebration is held in memory of Norma Moglen. The Mass will be conducted by Bishop Octavio Cisneros, FDNY Chaplain Rabbi Joseph Potasnik,…