2019 NEW YORK KNICKS 9/11 MEMORIAL STAIR CLIMB
This year’s New York Knicks 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Presented by Chase will be held on Sunday, April 7, at Madison Square Garden. The Stair Climb is a way to…
WTC Funeral – Retired Firefighter Kevin E. Lennon, Ladder Company 175
WakeMonday, April 8, 2019 2PM - 4PM and 7PM - 9PM Brueggemann Funeral Home of East Northport 522 Larkfield Road, East Northport, NY 11731 Funeral Tuesday, April 9, 2019 - 11AM St. Francis of Assisi Church 29 Clay Pitts Road Greenlawn, NY 11740 All Off-Duty Members should attend in Class A Uniform. WTC Related Illness…
GARDEN OF DREAMS TALENT SHOW
On Tuesday, April 9, at 7:00 PM, 150 children will take the Great Stage at Radio City Music Hall for the Annual Garden of Dreams Talent Show. The inspiring and entertaining evening will include individual and group performances by Garden of Dreams children. The Garden of Dreams Foundation invites you, your family and friends to…
WTC Funeral – Retired Lieutenant Timothy P. O’Neill, Ladder Company 5
FuneralFriday, April 12, 2019 11AM Sacred Heart Church 981 Castleton Ave. Staten Island, NY 10310 All Off-Duty Members should attend in Class A Uniform. WTC Related Illness Deaths Fraternally, Gerard Fitzgerald President Robert Eustace Recording Secretary
2019 GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE
Permission is granted for off-duty members to participate in the 2019 Greek Independence Day Parade on Sunday, April 14, 2019. The FDNY Hellenic Society requests that participating members assemble on W. 63rd Street between Park and 5th Avenue, New York, NY, at 1230 hours. Dress uniform shall be worn. For more information, contact Peter Constantine…
PLAQUE DEDICATION
On Monday, April 15, 2019, at 1100 hours, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter Ronald P. Svec, L-82, who died on February 2, 2018. The dedication will take place in the quarters of E-162 and L-82, 256 Nelson Avenue, Staten Island, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited…
SSG CHRIS ENGELDRUM FDNY VFW POST 12033
The SSG Chris Engeldrum FDNY VFW Post 12033 will be holding its monthly meeting on Wednesday, April 17, 2019. The meeting will be held at Randall's Island, Building 11 Cafeteria at 8:00 pm. All Military Veterans who have served overseas during time of war are eligible to join. For additional information, see the Post website…
FIRE MUSEUM ANNUAL EGG HUNT
The New York City Fire Museum is hosting its Annual Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 20, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Children hunt for eggs throughout the two exhibit galleries…
FR. MYCHAL JUDGE SCHOLARSHIP RAFFLE
During the HNS Annual Communion Mass on Sunday, April 28, there will also be 3 tickets drawn for the Fr. Mychal Judge Scholarship Raffle. The cost of the Raffle ticket…
PLAQUE DEDICATION
On Monday, April 22, 2019, at 1100 hours, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Marine Engineer John L. Buhler, M-6, who died on March 24, 2018.…
ESSAY CONTESTS FOR AYN RAND’S ANTHEM, THE FOUNTAINHEAD, ATLAS SHRUGGED
Enter an Ayn Rand Institute essay contest for your chance to win thousands of dollars in scholarship prize money. This year, over 230 prizes, totaling more than $70,000, will be…
5-5-5-5 LODD Funeral – Active Firefighter Christopher A. Slutman, Ladder Company 27
Wake (One Day Only)Thursday, April 25, 2019 2PM – 4PM and 7PM – 9PM Members attending the wake of Firefighter Christopher Slutman on April 25 should be aware that there…
FDNY PHOENIX SOCIETY
The FDNY Phoenix Society invites you to their 3rd Annual Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Celebration Awards and Scholarship Banquet on Friday, April 26, at 7:00 PM, at Jing Fong Restaurant…
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 28, 2019. The Higher Education Scholarships consist…
FDNY HOLY NAME SOCIETY – 95TH ANNUAL COMMUNION MASS AND BREAKFAST
The Fire Department Holy Name Society, Manhattan, Bronx, and Staten Island, will hold its 95th Annual Communion Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral on Sunday, April 28, at 10:15 AM. The…
MATT’S RACE – 5K RUN
On Sunday, April 28, at 10:00 AM, in Clove Lakes Park in Staten Island, a 5K Run presented by Engine 161/Ladder 81 & Engine 211/Ladder 119, together with the Staten…
PLAQUE DEDICATION
On Monday, April 29, 2019, at 1100 hours, a WTC Plaque Dedication Ceremony will be held honoring the memory of EMS Deputy Chief Joeddy E. Friszell. The dedication will take…
HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE DAY
The Ner Tamid Society and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion are hosting an event on Tuesday, April 30, from 4:30 to 6:30 PM, at FDNY Headquarters Auditorium for Yom Hashoah Holocaust Remembrance Day. They will come together to honor the anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising; pay homage to the memory of those lost…
FIRE BELL CLUB SCHOLARSHIP
Applications for the Fire Bell Club Scholarship Award are due no later than April 30, 2019. Active Firefighters/Fire Officers who have been accepted to, or are attending an accredited institution of higher learning, and/or Firefighters/Fire Officers pursuing a degree in Fire Service Administration, Public Service Management, Nursing or a related Fire Service discipline and who…
5-5-5-5 LODD Firefighter Christopher Slutman, Ladder Company 27, Interment and Memorial Services
There will be a 5-5-5-5 Line of Duty Interment Service for Firefighter Christopher Slutman on Tuesday, April 30, 2019, at 0900 hours, in Arlington National Cemetery, 1 Memorial Avenue, Arlington, Virginia. On Wednesday, May 1, 2019, at 1300 hours, New Castle County Fire Chiefs Association will be hosting a Memorial Service with full Fire Department…
SPLISH SPLASH WATER PARK DISCOUNT TICKETS AVAILABLE
Tickets are now available for Splish Splash (www.splishsplashlongisland.com). Located at Exit 72 West, Long Island Expressway, Riverhead, NY, the waterpark features 20 water slides, 2 wave pools, a lazy river, a kiddie area and more! Through the UFA discounted tickets, general admission price is $37 for adults and children over 48" and $30 for children…
WIN A $2500 ROVER SCHOLARSHIP
Graduating high school seniors or current freshmen, sophomores, or juniors in college in pursuit of an associate degree, bachelor's degree, or master's degree are eligible to apply for Rover's scholarship by answering their scholarship question in a 400 - 500 word essay. Visit www.rover.com/college-scholarship/ for more info. The deadline to apply is May 1, 2019.
5-5-5-5 LODD Firefighter Christopher Slutman, Ladder Company 27, Interment and Memorial Services
There will be a 5-5-5-5 Line of Duty Interment Service for Firefighter Christopher Slutman on Tuesday, April 30, 2019, at 0900 hours, in Arlington National Cemetery, 1 Memorial Avenue, Arlington, Virginia. On Wednesday, May 1, 2019, at 1300 hours, New Castle County Fire Chiefs Association will be hosting a Memorial Service with full Fire Department…
CAPTAIN JOHN S. MOSCHELLA STREET NAMING CEREMONY
On Saturday, May 4, at 1:00 PM, a Street Naming Ceremony will be held honoring the memory of Retired Captain John S. Moschella, Engine 26. The ceremony will be held at 10 Rita Place, Farmingdale, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited to attend. Members are requested to attend in dress uniform.
20 YEAR REUNION
A 20 year reunion for members in the May 9, 1999 probationary firefighter class will be held on May 9, 2019. For information, please contact Joe Farinacci at joefarinacci@yahoo.com.
PLAQUE DEDICATION
On Friday, May 10, 2019, at 1100 hours, a WTC Plaque Dedication ceremony will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter Robert J. Lembo, Ladder 144. The dedication will take place in the Quarters of Engine 295 & Ladder 144, 12-49 149th Street, Queens, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited to attend.…
FDNY VS NYPD RUGBY
The time of the FDNY Rugby vs. NYPD Rugby match has been moved to 1:50 PM on Saturday, May 11. FDNY vs NYPD will be the Opening Match for Major League Rugby Pro Club Rugby United New York at MCU Park in Coney Island. Tickets cost $30.00 and can be purchased by visiting https://www.rugbyunitedny.com/tickets. Purchase…
STREET RENAMING CEREMONY
On Saturday, May 11, 2019, at 1100 hours, a Street Renaming Ceremony will be held honoring the memory of retired Captain John T. Vigiano Sr., L-176, who died on July 7, 2018. The ceremony will be held at the intersection of Deer Park Avenue and Long Island Avenue in Deer Park, NY. All off-duty members…
ANNUAL CITY HARVEST ‘FEED THE KIDS’ FOOD DRIVE
The Fire Department will once again participate in City Harvest's annual 'Feed the Kids' food drive to collect nonperishable kid-friendly food for distribution to hungry families. The collection will run from Mother's Day through Father's Day, May 12 - June 16, 2019. All Firehouses and EMS Stations have been designated as collection points for the…
Wake and Funeral Arrangements Former UFA President, Retired Firefighter Richard Vizzini, Engine Company 41
WakeTuesday, May 14, 2019 4PM - 9PM Wednesday, May 15, 2019 4PM - 9PM Sinatra Memorial Home 499 Yonkers Ave, Yonkers, NY 10704 Funeral Thursday, May 16, 2019 9:45AM Immaculate Conception Church 754 East Gunhill Rd, Bronx, NY 10467 All Off-Duty Members should attend in Class A Uniform. In lieu of flowers, donations in Richard's…
SSG CHRIS ENGELDRUM FDNY VFW POST 12033
The SSG Chris Engeldrum FDNY VFW Post 12033 will be holding its monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 15, 2019. The meeting will be held at Randall's Island, Building 11 Cafeteria at 8:00 PM. All Military Veterans who have served overseas during time of war are eligible to join. For additional information, see the Post website…
PLAQUE DEDICATION
On Wednesday, May 15, 2019, at 1100 hours, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter Terence M. Lorino, L-51, who died on May 14, 2018. The dedication will take place in the quarters of E-38 & L-51, 3446 Eastchester Road, Bronx, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited to…
2019 FUN CITY BOWL – Ticket Deadline
The annual FDNY vs NYPD football game will be held on Saturday, June 1, at 5:00 PM at MCU Park in Brooklyn. Tickets cost $20, and a free Cyclones ticket is included with purchase. Deadline to purchase tickets is May 16. Checks should be made payable to Bravest Football. Payment can be mailed to 101…
FRIENDS OF FIREFIGHTERS – CALL FOR CHILI COOKS
Friends of Firefighters is looking for active firefighters to put their original chili recipe to the test at their 2nd Annual Firehouse Chili Cook-Off, a best of the boroughs competition. FF John Manning and FF Franklin Richardson of FDNY Engine 15/Ladder 18 will be crossing the bridge to defend their winning titles. The fundraiser is…
NORWEGIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE
The FDNY Vikings will be marching in the Norwegian Day Parade in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, on Sunday, May 19, 2019. All are invited to join. The Vikings will line up on 3rd Ave, between 83rd & 84th Streets at 1:00 PM. The Parade steps off at 1:30 PM and proceeds along 3rd Ave to Bay…
METS GROUP DISCOUNTS
2019 FDNY group discounts are available for any Mets game (excludes Opening Day and Subway Series)! 2019 features two new bar packages, a newly renovated hospitality space, and inventory specifically…
PLAQUE DEDICATION
On Monday, May 20, 2019, at 1100 hours, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter Daniel J. Stryker, E-294, who died on April 25, 2018. The…
MEMORIAL MASS
On Monday, May 20, 2019 at 1000 hours, the United Women Firefighters (UWF) Annual Memorial Mass will be held at St. Jude's Church, 1677 Canarsie Road, Brooklyn, NY. The mass will honor the memory of the following members: Catherine Green, Linore Simmond, Joan Daley, Theresa Rogers, Virginia Culkin-Spinelli, Susan Bryne, Lorraine Cziko, Jane Toohig, Janet…
MYRTLE BEACH NEVER FORGETS MEMORIAL GOLF OUTING
The 8th Annual Myrtle Beach Never Forgets Memorial Golf Outing, a charitable event run by firefighters, for firefighters, will be held May 20-22, 2019. The tournament entry fee is $240 and includes two rounds of golf, a welcome gift and two nights of barbecue. For more information, and to register, please visit myrtlebeachneverforgets.com or call…
WOMEN TO WOMEN SUMMIT
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion is hosting the 3rd Annual Women to Women Summit: Co-Creating Courageous and Compassionate Communities on Tuesday, May 21, at the Auditorium of 9 MetroTech Center. This full-day event, from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, will include several panels of guest speakers to inspire those within the Department and at…
FDNY CSU SPECIAL NEEDS GROUP
The FDNY CSU Special Needs Group will hold their next meeting on Tuesday, May 21, from 11:00 AM -12:30 PM at Friends of Firefighters, 199 Van Brunt Street Brooklyn, NY 11231. The meeting is for anyone who has a child, spouse, parent or sibling with special needs to share experiences and resource information. To RSVP,…
4 FOR FAHY 2019
Deputy Chief Michael Fahy's Memorial Run will be held Thursday, May 23, 2019, rain or shine. The race will begin at Downey's Bar and Grill in the Bronx at 10:30 AM. Registration is $35. Pre-register before May 18 at https://4forfahy.redpodium.com/4-for-fahy-2019. The run is a 4 mile XC race, with a 2 x 2 mile relay…
COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Applications for the NYS Honorary Fire Chiefs and NYS Professional Firefighters 2019 Ted Green Memorial College Scholarships are now available. Postmark deadline to submit application is May 24, 2019. Submit all information to: NYS Professional Firefighters Association, 174 Washington Ave., Albany, NY, 12210. The scholarship competition is open to high school seniors and recent high…