FF MICHAEL KIEFER EDUCATIONAL GRANT AWARDS – 2017

Six (6) Educational Awards worth $1000 each are available through the New York Firefighter's Burn Center Foundation. These grants shall be awarded for various types of schooling - academic, technical…

SPLISH SPLASH WATER PARK DISCOUNT TICKETS AVAILABLE

Long Island's Waterpark located at Exit 72 West, Long Island Expressway, Riverhead, NY (631) 727-3600, www.splishsplashlongisland.com. 18 water slides, wave pool, lazy river, kiddie area and more! General admission price…

Rally to Re-Open Engine Company 261

The UFA will be joining local politicians and community members tomorrow, Friday, June 23rd at 2:00pm. There will be a rally to re-open Engine Company 261 at 37-20 29th Street…

FDNY Football vs LAPD

FDNY vs LAPD Sat June 24, 2pm Aviator Sports Complex Brooklyn, NY for The NPSFL National Championship. LET'S GO FIRE! @FDNYFootball

MEMORIAL MASS

On Saturday, June 24, 2017 at 1000 hours, a memorial mass will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter Daniel F. Pujdak, L-146, who made the supreme sacrifice on June 21, 2007. The mass will take place at St. Cecilia's Church, 84 Herbert Street, Brooklyn, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited to…

FDNY APPRECIATION DAY AT SIX FLAGS GREAT ADVENTURE & WILD SAFARI

On Sunday, June 25, 2017, from 9:30 am to 10 pm, Six Flags Great Adventure and Wild Safari will host FDNY Appreciation Day. Tickets are $27.99 + tax for all FDNY employees and their families. After the park is closed, the FDNY is invited to stay for exclusive ride time from 10 pm to 11:30…

Plaque Dedication Update Location Discrepancy FF Nicholas J. Demasi E-261/L-116

On Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at 1100 hours, a plaque dedication will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter Nicholas J. DeMasi, who died on October 21, 2015. CONTRARY TO INFORMATION PROVIDED ON DEPARTMENT ORDER NO. 56., THE DEDICATION WILL TAKE PLACE IN THE QUARTERS OF Ladder 116,37-20 29th Street LIC, QUEENS, NY. All off-duty…

Deutsche Bank Fire Trial

Search UFA News Database Firefighters Still Seeking Justice 10 Years after Deutsche Bank Fire Associated Press - Union Requests New Probe Into Ground Zero Fire Chief Leader - 'Deutsche' Final Score: 2 Dead, None Accountable Deutsche Bank Trial Begins April 4th 2011 Steve Cassidy's NY Post Editorial: The FDNY's Deutsche Bank Failures FOX 5, Eyewitness…

25 YEAR REUNION – July 1992 Firefighter Class

A 25 year reunion for members in the July 5, 1992 probationary firefighter class will be held on Thursday, June 29, 2017. Interested members (active & retired) can email Lt. Mike Vindigni at Michael.Vindigni@fdny.nyc.gov.

BLOOD DRIVE

Please give a life sustaining gift. Donate a pint of blood so others might have a chance. Unfortunately because of the upcoming summer the blood supply is very low and the demand is high. Please come join Putnam County members at the Daniel O'Brien VFW Hall, Carmel on FRIDAY, JUNE 30TH, from 2:00 till 8:00pm.…

Omnibus Bill Signing

On Thursday July 20th at 1:15 pm Governor Cuomo will be signing the Omnibus Bill at The UFT, 52 Broadway New York, NY 10004, on the second floor. We are…

39TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE WALDBAUM’S FIRE

On Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at 1000 hours, E-276/L-156, E-254/L-153, B-33 and B-42 will hold a Memorial Mass commemorating the 39th anniversary of the Waldbaum's Fire at St. Brendan's Church located at 1202 Avenue O, Brooklyn, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited to attend. Members are requested to attend in dress uniform.

FDNY NIGHT AT MCU PARK

Friday August 4th - 1904 Surf Ave, Brooklyn (Coney Island). The night includes: Fire Safety & Education table, Bagpipers, Mascots Hot Dog and Siren, etc. Pre-game ceremony at 6:20 pm Ceremonial first pitch Brooklyn Cyclones vs. Tri-City Valleycats at 6:40 pm Pre-game live Q104.3 Happy Hour party in the new Steeplechase Beer Garden at 4…

2017 WORLD POLICE AND FIRE OLYMPICS

2017 WPFG will be held in Los Angeles, California, August 7th -August 16th. Uniform Orders for WORLD POLICE AND FIRE GAMES LA 2017, must be in by 6/24/17. Please include names, sizes, & WPFG registration numbers of all athletes. To place your order or for any questions/concerns, please contact: Joseph Chiodi (E-262) 516-903-8932.

Uniformed Firefighters Association to Endorse Council Member Elizabeth Crowley for Reelection

NEW YORK CITY – This Thursday the Uniformed Firefighters Association (UFA) will formally endorse Council Member Elizabeth Crowley (D-30) for reelection in Queens. Since she arrived in the City Council chambers in 2009, Council Member Crowley has been a tireless advocate on behalf of New York City firefighters, working to keep firehouses open across the…

WTC Funeral – Retired Firefighter Michael L. Duffy, Ladder Company 174

Wake Thursday, August 10th from 6-9pm Friday, August 11th from 2-4pm & 7-9pm James P. Byrnes Funeral Home 2384 Gerritsen Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11229 718-743-1099 Funeral Mass Saturday, August 12th at 10:30am Resurrection Church 2331 Gerritsen Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11229 718-743-7234 All Off-Duty Members should attend in Class A Uniform. WTC Related Illness Deaths

UFA Funeral – Ret FF, Former Manhattan Trustee Peter Riccardi, Ladder 6

Wake Monday, August 14th from 2-4pm & 7-9pm Tuesday, August 15th from 2-4pm & 7-9pm Casey Funeral Home 350 Slosson Ave. Staten Island, NY 10314 718-447-4242 Funeral Mass Wednesday, August 16th at 10:00am Blessed Sacrament Church 30 Manor Rd. Staten Island, NY 10310 718-442-1581 Fraternally, Gerard Fitzgerald President Robert Eustace Recording Secretary

A-TEAM SCHOLARSHIP

The family and friends of Lt. Joseph Cavalieri, FF Christopher Bopp and FF James Bohan have established an A-Team Scholarship in their memory. The scholarship will award a freshman entering…

Steuben Association Boat Ride

Wednesday August 16th, 2017 8-11pm aboard the Circle Line,West 42nd St & 12th Ave. $50.00 per person includes unlimited Beer, Wine and Soda and a Three Hour DJ-(DJ Danny Fanto) For tickets go to www.fdnysteuben.org and click on the Pay-Pal Link or Call Joe Carpenter at (347) 844-1482 If tickets are available the day of,…

WTC Funeral – Marine Engineer Robert Alexander, Marine 1

Statement from UFA President Gerard Fitzgerald on the Passing of Firefighter Robert Alexander Wake Thursday, August 17th from 4-7pm Friday, August 18th from 4-7pm Peck & Peck Funeral Home 8063 NY 22 Copake, NY 12516 518-329-2121 Funeral Mass Saturday, August 19th at 11am Our Lady of the Valley 99 Maple Ave. Sheffield, MA 01257 413-229-3028…

WTC Funeral – Retired Battalion Chief Joseph D. McKeon, Battalion 46

Wake Wednesday, August 23rd from 4-6pm & 7-9pm Donohue Cecere Funeral Home 290 Post Ave. Westbury, NY 11590 516-333-0615 Funeral Mass Thursday, August 24th at 10am Our Lady of Hope RC Church 534 Broadway Carle Place, NY 11514 516-334-4908 All Off-Duty Members should attend in Class A Uniform. Fraternally, Gerard Fitzgerald President Robert Eustace Recording…

WTC Funeral – Retired Firefighter Michael O’Hanlon, Engine 68

Wake Thursday, August 31st from 2pm-4pm and 7pm-9pm Yorktown Heights Funeral Home 945 E. Main Street Shrub Oak, NY 10588 914-962-0700 Funeral Friday, September 1st at 10am Church of the Assumption 920 1st Street Peekskill, NY 10566 914-737-2071 All Off-Duty Members should attend in Class A Uniform. Fraternally, Gerard Fitzgerald President Robert Eustace Recording Secretary…

IAFF HARVEY DISASTER RELIEF

The IAFF response team arrived in Texas at the Houston Local 341 union hall, where the IAFF has established disaster relief operations. General President Schaitberger is on his way to…