Uniformed Firefighters Association

On Wednesday, December 9th at JFK International Airport, Port Authority Hangar 19. Volunteers should arrive by 8:30am. Volunteers are also needed December 8th, for set-up, also by 8:30am. No need…

12/10: Ballots will be mailed by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) on December 10th to all members for a contract ratification vote. 12/21: Ballots due by 5pm** at AAA. Ballots…

WakeSaturday, December 12th 7pm-9pm Sunday, December 13th 2pm-4pm & 7pm-9pm Casey Funeral Home 350 Slosson Ave, Staten Island, NY 10314 (718) 447-4242 Funeral Monday, December 14th at 11am Blessed Sacrament…

On Friday, December 18th at 10am, E-257, L-170 and B-58 will host a memorial mass commemorating the 17th Anniversary of the Vandalia Avenue Fire. The mass will take place at…

Saturday, December 19th At 10amIn front of WTC 7 - Silverstein Plaza (Corner of Vesey Street and Greenwich Street) Please come to celebrate this long historic battle of the passage…

12/21: Ballots due by 5pm** at AAA. Ballots received overnight on 12/21 will count. 12/22: Ballots counted 10am in front of the Recording Secretary and the election committee by AAA…

On Monday, December 21st at 11am, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Lieutenant Howard J. Bischoff. The dedication will take place in the quarters of E-284/L-149,…

12/21: Ballots due by 5pm** at AAA. Ballots received overnight on 12/21 will count. 12/22: Ballots counted 10am in front of the Recording Secretary and the election committee by AAA…

On Tuesday, December 22nd at 11am, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter Richard E. Nogan, L-113, who died on December 20, 2014. The dedication will take place in the quarters of E-249/L-113, 491 Rogers Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited to attend. Members are requested…

On Wednesday, December 23rd at 11am, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter Gregory A. Chevalley, L-176. The dedication will take place in the quarters of E-233/L-176, 25 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited to attend. Members are requested to attend in dress uniform.

Unfortunately because of the Christmas and New Year's Holiday the blood supply is very low and the demand is high. Please come join Putnam County members and donate blood at the Daniel O'Brien VFW Hall, 32 Gleneida Ave, (Rt. 52), Carmel, NY 10512 on Saturday, December 26th, from 2pm-8pm. For information please call Paul DeLeo…

On Sunday, January 3rd at 4:30pm, E-249/L-113 will host a memorial mass commemorating the 8th 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 invited to…

WakeSaturday, January 2nd 1pm-3pm & 6pm-8pm Turner Funeral Home 3913 Webb Rd, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37416 (423) 622-3171 Tuesday, January 5th 8:30am-10:30am Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home 130 Highland Ave Ext. Middletown, NY…

WakeThursday, January 7th, 3pm-9pm Balsamo-Cordovano Funeral Home 15 Church Street Carmel, NY 10512 845- 225-2144 Funeral Friday, January 8th at 11am St. James the Apostle Church 14 South Gleneida Avenue Carmel, NY 10512 All Off-Duty Members Should Attend in Class A Uniform

The Firefighter Michael J. Cawley Memorial Foundation is offering three (3) scholarships to 8th grade students planning to attend Archbishop Molloy High School in the Fall of 2016. Any child of an active, retired or deceased member is eligible to apply. Please call 917-225-1847 if interested by Friday, January 8th. Winners will be announced at…

On Friday, January 8th at 11am, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter William D. Koesterer, E-88, who died on January 8, 2015. The dedication will take place in the quarters of E-88 and L-38, 2225 Belmont Ave, Bronx, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited to attend. Members…

On Saturday, January 9th at 10:30am, a Memorial Mass will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter James B. Williams, L-121, who made the supreme sacrifice on January 5, 1996. The Mass will be celebrated at Saint Rose of Lima Church, located at Beach 84th Street and Shore Front Parkway, Queens, NY. All off-duty members…

Held on Wednesday, January 13th and every 2nd Wednesday of the month at Friends of Firefighters, 199 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn. Stop by between 8am-11am for made to order breakfast and company with your peers. Breakfast is prepared by retired firefighters for active and retired firefighters and your family members. More at www.friendsoffirefighters.org.

On Thursday, January 14th at 11am, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter Henri Gaudin Jr., L-31, who died on January 14, 2015. The dedication will take place in the quarters of E-82 and L-31, 1213 Intervale Ave, Bronx, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited to attend. Members…

The Fire Department is proud to once again participate in the Annual City Harvest Canned Food Campaign. This is the Department's 33rd year supporting this food drive. The drive runs from Tuesday, October 27th and will continue until January 15th. Last year, New Yorkers donated over one million pounds of food to help feed the…

On Wednesday, January 20th, the 2nd Probationary class of 1995 will be holding a plaque dedication to commemorate the 15 members that have passed away since graduating. The ceremony will take place at the Fire Academy at 11am. There will also be a luncheon afterwards. All off duty members are invited to attend in dress…

On Thursday, January 21st at 11am, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Battalion Chief John J. Cassidy, B-40, who died on January 21, 2015. The dedication will take place in the quarters of E-201/L-114, 5113 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited to attend. Members are…

On Tuesday, January 26th, 7-10PM at Friends of Firefighters, 199 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn. Free for active and retired FDNY firefighters. No need to RSVP. Dinner prepared by firefighters, for firefighters. John Vigiano L176, Tommy Ryan L155, Al Benjamin R1, Danny Prince L156, Dennis Amodio R1, Tony Catapano E202 sharing their experiences on the job.…

On Saturday, January 30th at 11am, 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.…

The Bravest Football Club will be holding tryouts for new players on Wednesday, February 10th and Wednesday, February 17th starting each night at 7pm sharp. The location is the gym…

Chief of Fire Prevention, Ronald Spadafora, is currently a patient at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. Chief Spadafora and his family would deeply appreciate your donation of blood and/or platelets and requests that you also ask others to donate. All donations that are not used by him will be released for use…

WakeWednesday, February 24th, 7-9pm Thursday, February 25th, 2-5pm & 7-9pm Balsamo Funeral Home 3188 Westchester Avenue, Bronx, New York 10461 718-597-8380 Funeral Friday, February 26th at 9:30am Our Lady of…

WakeThursday, February 25th, 7-9:30pm Friday, February 26th, 2-4pm & 7-9:30pm C.S. Bartholomew & Son Funeral Home 302 S. Bedford Avenue, Bellmore, New York 11710 516-785-0225 Funeral Saturday, February 27th at…

WakeThursday, February 25th, 7-9:30pm Friday, February 26th, 2-4pm & 7-9:30pm C.S. Bartholomew & Son Funeral Home 302 S. Bedford Avenue, Bellmore, New York 11710 516-785-0225 Funeral Saturday, February 27th at 9:30am St. Barnabas RC Church 2320 Bedford Avenue, Bellmore, New York 11710 516-785-0054 All Off-Duty Members should attend in Class A Uniform. Fraternally, Stephen J.…

The Emerald Society, FDNY, Annual Scholarship Examination for boys and girls will be held on Saturday, March 5th, 8:30 am to 11:30 am at All Hallows High School, 114 East…

Permission is granted for off-duty members to participate in the 2016 St. Pat's for All Parade on Sunday, March 6th. The FDNY Office of Community Affairs requests that participating members of the Department assemble on 43rd Street and Skillman Ave, Queens, NY at 1pm. Dress uniform with white gloves shall be worn. For more information…

The 43rd Annual FDNY Firefighters Ski Races at Hunter Mountain will take place on Tuesday, March 8th. There will be a Deck Party along with trophies for each 1st, 2nd, 3rd place ski teams and snowboard teams. Proceeds will be donated to the NY Firefighters Burn Center Foundation. Let's keep the tradition going and get…

Tuesday, March 8th, 2pm-4pm & 7pm-9pmApplebee McPhillips Funeral Home 133 Highland Avenue, Middletown, New York 10940 845-343-6309 Funeral Wednesday, March 9th at 11am Our Lady of Mount Carmel 90 Euclid…

On Wednesday, March 9th, John Jay College is hosting a reunion for all FDNY alumni in celebration of the Department's 150th Anniversary. This evening will celebrate the past, present, and…

On Saturday, March 12th at 9:30am, the 39th Annual Police/Fire Run will be held in Central Park. All active and retired members are eligible to participate (guests may run, but…

On Monday, March 14th at 11am, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Captain John R. Graziano, L 78, who died on March 13, 2015. The dedication…

A Memorial Service will be offered on Wednesday, March 16th, at 10am at St. Rita's Church, 275 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, to honor the following deceased members of E-332 and…

Saint Patrick's Day

On Saturday, March 19th at 10am, a Memorial Mass will be celebrated by Rev. Christopher Keenan, in the quarters of E-68/L-49, located at 1160 Ogden Avenue, Bronx, NY. This Mass…

If interested in trying out for the FDNY Baseball team, please come down to Victory Field located on Woodhaven Blvd. and Myrtle Ave, Queens on March 21st at 11am. If…

The 2016 King of the Ice Tournament is scheduled to start on March 21st. This year will be held at a new location (Twin Rinks at Eisenhower Park) in East…

F.D.N.Y. Pipes & Drums will be hosting an encore screening of the documentary "Through Triumph & Tragedy - 50 Years of the FDNY Pipes & Drums." DATE: Thursday March 24th.…

A night of Boxing featuring the Garda Siochana Boxing Club of the Irish National Police Service vs. FDNY Bravest Boxing Team. The event is being held on Saturday, March 26th at Webster Hall, located at 125 E 11th Street, New York, NY. Doors open at 6:30pm, the first bout begins at 7:30pm. Tickets on sale…

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On Monday, March 28th at 10am, E-24/L-5/B-2 will have a memorial mass honoring the memory of Captain John J. Drennan, L-5, FF James F. Young, E-24 and FF Christopher J.…

WakeTuesday, March 29th, 2pm-4pm & 7pm-9pm Macken Mortuary, Island Park Chapel 3930 Long Beach Rd, Island Park, NY 11558 516-431-7800 Funeral Wednesday, March 30th at 11:30am St. Mary of the Isle RC Church 315 E Walnut St, Long Beach, NY 11561 516-432-0157 All Off-Duty Members should attend in Class A Uniform. In lieu of flowers,…

The 2016 King of the Ice Tournament is scheduled to start on March 21st. This year will be held at a new location (Twin Rinks at Eisenhower Park) in East…

If interested in trying out for the FDNY Baseball team, the remaining tryout dates are March 31st, April 6th, and April 14th, beginning at 11am. Tryouts are located at Woodhaven…

On Monday, April 4th, at 11am, the Department will commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the Third Avenue Collapse, at which six members of the Department made the Supreme Sacrifice on…

If interested in trying out for the FDNY Baseball team, the remaining tryout dates are March 31st, April 6th, and April 14th, beginning at 11am. Tryouts are located at Woodhaven…

The 43rd FDNY vs NYPD Annual Hockey Game will take place at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, April 9th at 7pm. Tickets are available through team members, MSG Box Office,…

Permission is granted to off-duty members of the Department to participate in the Annual Greek Independence Day Parade, scheduled for Sunday, April 10th. Assembly is at 11:30am on 51st Street…

If interested in trying out for the FDNY Baseball team, the remaining tryout dates are March 31st, April 6th, and April 14th, beginning at 11am. Tryouts are located at Woodhaven…

On Friday April 15th at 7:30pm. Join the fun and recognize the Scholarship Winners as they are presented with their awards at the Coral House. Located on Milburn Lake, 70…

Jimmy is currently a patient at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. His treatment will require regular blood and platelet transfusions. Jimmy and his family would deeply appreciate…

The FDNY Bravest Football Team is hosting the Washington DC Generals this Saturday, April 16th, in their opening game of the 2016 season. The game is being played at St.…

On Saturday, April 16th, at 10am, the Lt. John G. Bellew Memorial 5K run will be held at the Pearl River Volunteer Firehouse, 58 E Central Avenue, Pearl River, NY.…

On Saturday, April 16th at 11am, a memorial mass will be held honoring the memory of Lieutenant Richard A. Nappi, E-237, who made the supreme sacrifice on April 16, 2012.…

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On April 19th, along with the Presidential Primary, Special Elections will take place for the current open seats in both the NYS Assembly & Senate. The UFA will be requesting off-duty members to turnout and support, longtime friend of Firefighters, Chris McGrath who is running on the Republican line in the 9th New York State…

Alexandra Gillen-Hurley is currently a patient at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. Her treatment will require regular blood and platelet transfusions. Alexandra and her family would deeply…

Registration is now open for the 4th annual 9/11 Memorial 5K Run/Walk and Community Day which will be held on Sunday, April 24th. The event begins at Pier 26 in…

The Fire Department Holy Name Society, Manhattan, Bronx, and Staten Island, will hold its 92nd Annual Communion Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral on Sunday, April 24th at 10:15 am. The breakfast will follow at the New York Hilton Hotel, 6th Avenue and 53rd Street at 11:30 am. During the breakfast the Holy Name Society will…

On Monday, April 25th at 11am, a Plaque Dedication will be held at the Fire Academy Bldg. 11, honoring the memory of the following members from Probationary Firefighter Class of February 4, 1996, who made the supreme sacrifice: Jeffrey A. Palazzo, R-5, Nicholas P. Rossomando, R-5, Stanley S. Smagala Jr., E-226, Gregory R. Sikorsky, Sq-41,…

WakeTuesday, April 26th, 2pm-4pm & 7pm-9pm Wednesday, April 27th, 2pm-4pm & 7pm-9pm Bedell Pizzo Funeral Home 7447 Amboy Road, Staten Island, New York 10307 718-984-0913 Funeral Thursday, April 28th at 10am Our Lady Help of Christians Church 7396 Amboy Road, Staten Island, New York 10307 718-317-9772