FRIENDS OF FIREFIGHTERS FIREHOUSE KITCHEN TALK

Join Friends of Firefighters at (199 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn, NY) on Wednesday, February 26, from 6:00 - 9:00 PM, for a firefighter-prepared dinner followed by a presentation from Director…

UFA Retirement Seminar Postponed

Please be advised that the UFA Retirement Seminar scheduled for Thursday, February 27, 2020, has been canceled due to the WTC Funeral for Retired Firefighter Daniel Foley, Rescue 3, that will take place on that day. The UFA Retirement Seminar will be rescheduled at a later date. We will keep the membership updated when a…

20 YEAR REUNION

A 20 year reunion for members in the 1/2000 probationary firefighter class will be held on February 29, 2020. For more information, please email 1stof2000@gmail.com with your name, phone number and email address.

STREET RENAMING

On Saturday, February 29, 2020 at 1100 hours, a Street Renaming Ceremony will be held honoring the memory of retired Firefighter Roger Espinal, E-320, who died on September 14, 2019. The ceremony will be held at the corner of North Lane and Stewart Drive West, Glen Cove, NY. All off-duty members and their families are…

PLAQUE DEDICATION

On Monday, March 2, 2020 at 1100 hours, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Captain John S. Moschella, who died on December 8, 2018. The dedication will take place in the quarters of E-26, 220 West 37th Street, New York, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited to attend.…

FDNY SPECIAL NEEDS GROUP

The FDNY Special Needs Group will host their next meeting on Wednesday, March 4, at 11:00 AM at the Staten Island CSU Office, located at 1688 Victory Blvd. This group…

Knicks First Responders Night

The UFA has partnered with Madison Square Garden to provide special access to discounted tickets for The Knicks First Responders Night on Friday, March 6, 2020 vs. Oklahoma City Thunder at 7:30 PM at Madison Square Garden. Tickets can be purchased through the link: https://tinyurl.com/Knicks1stRespondersUFAMar6. Take advantage of these offers and enjoy savings off of…

FDNY MEMORIAL QUILT

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion is designing a quilt to celebrate the contributions FDNY has made to the City of New York. Each firehouse may submit a piece of…

PLUNGE FOR ELODIE

For the first time this year, in honor of Tottenville's John Hudson Dilgen, there will be a Plunge For Elodie taking place in Staten Island. The Polar Plunge will be…

POLICE/FIRE 5-MILE RUN

On Saturday, March 7, 2020, at 9:30 AM, the 43rd Annual Police/Fire Run will be held in Central Park. All active and retired members are eligible to participate. Race starts…

EMERALD SOCIETY, FDNY, ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP EXAM

The FDNY Emerald Society Annual Scholarship Examination will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2020, from 8:30 - 11:30 AM at All Hallows High School, 115 East 164th, Bronx, NY.…

COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS

Applications for eligible family members of the Columbia Association are being accepted for Private or Public High School and College Awards as follows: Candidates for College Awards (12th Grade Students):…

FDNY KING OF THE ICE HOCKEY TOURNAMENT

The 25th Annual King of the Ice Hockey Tournament will be held at the Freeport Recreation Center, Freeport, NY. Preliminary rounds will take place between March 11th and March 31st.…

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#18 of 2020 ‚àö√ᬨ‚àë March 19th Regional Enrichment Centers (REC) Overview The New York City Department of Education has created and designed Regional Enrichment Centers (REC). Theses Rec Centers are designed to alleviate the need for childcare during the city's COVID-19 pandemic. The approximately 100 RECs will each offer remote instruction, 3 hot meals a…

CANCELED – SSG CHRIS ENGELDRUM FDNY VFW POST – CANCELED

CANCELED The FDNY Special Needs Group will host their next meeting on The SSG Chris Engeldrum FDNY VFW Post 12033 will be holding its monthly meeting on Monday, March 23, 2020. 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…

CANCELED – BAYSIDE ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE – CANCELED

CANCELED - BAYSIDE ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE - CANCELED The 3rd Annual Bayside St. Patrick's Day Parade will be held Saturday, March 28, on Bell Blvd at 11:00 AM. Formation will meet on 35th Ave and Bell Blvd at 10:45 AM. All members participating are requested to wear Class A Uniform. Children are welcome to…

POSTPONED – HOLY NAME SOCIETY ANNUAL COMMUNION MASS AND BREAKFAST – POSTPONED

The FDNY Holy Name Society will hold its Annual Communion Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral on Sunday, April 5, 2020 at 10:15 AM. The celebratory breakfast will immediately follow at the New York Hilton Hotel, 6th Avenue and 53rd Street at 11:30 AM. This year, they will celebrate the unification of the FDNY's two Chapters…

** CANCELED ** April General Membership Meeting

Members should be aware that the General Membership Meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 9, 2020, has been CANCELED due to necessary precautions for the health and safety of our members during the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic. April‚àö¬¢‚Äö√ᬮ‚Äö√묢s President‚àö¬¢‚Äö√ᬮ‚Äö√묢s Report will be distributed to delegates via email on April 9, 2020, and will be reviewed…

POSTPONED – 40 YEAR REUNION – POSTPONED

A 40 year reunion for members in the October 13, 1979 probationary firefighter class will be held on April 25, 2020. Interested members should contact Steven Casquarelli at scasquarelli@gmail.com or 516-244-3358, or Butch Brandes at brandes396@aol.com or 917-887-3003.

SCHOLARSHIP EXTENSION

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the New York State Honorary Fire Chiefs Association Inc. and the New York State Professional Firefighters Association Inc. are extending the deadline for 2020 Ted Green Memorial Scholarships applications to Friday May 8, 2020. For an application and/or additional information, visit the NYSPFFA website at www.nyspffa.org, or contact Lizzette Perez-Cruz,…

DONATE TO THE NEW YORK BLOOD CENTER

The New York Blood Center is working to increase the nation‚àö¬¢‚Äö√ᬮ‚Äö√묢s supply of convalescent plasma in order to make it accessible to as many patients as possible. If you are interested in helping to combat COVID-19 by donating plasma, sign up at the link listed below. Donor Eligibility Requirements: Lab-confirmed positive test for COVID-19 (Positive…

Fire Bell Scholarship Extension

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Fire Bell Club has extended the deadline for the Fire Bell Scholarship to Friday, May 29, 2020. Grant Scholarship The Fire Bell Club offers…

Fire Bell Scholarship Extension

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Fire Bell Club has extended the deadline for the Fire Bell Scholarship to Friday, May 29, 2020. Grant Scholarship The Fire Bell Club offers…

2020 General Election Candidate Nominations

Nominations for the 2020 UFA General Elections were made today at the Candidate Nomination Meeting. The following candidates were nominated for UFA Office positions: President: Andrew Ansbro, Marine 1 Gerard…

2020 General Election Candidate Nominations

Nominations for the 2020 UFA General Elections were made today at the Candidate Nomination Meeting. The following candidates were nominated for UFA Office positions: President: Andrew Ansbro, Marine 1 Gerard…