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On Saturday, January 24th 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 42nd Annual FDNY Ski Races at Hunter Mountain will take place on Tuesday, January 27th. Proceeds will be donated to the NY Firefighters Burn Center Foundation. "Let's keep the…

The Michael Lynch Memorial Foundation will award college scholarships to the children of: FDNY Uniform Fire & EMS, victims of September 11, 2001, victims of other disasters and fires. Interested…

Nicholas DeGaeta retired 1984. Served Engine 10 for 35 years, was a WWII veteran, Purple Heart award winner, and former UFA Sergeant at Arms. Wake Colonial Funeral Home 2819 Hylan…

On Saturday, February 7th from 3pm-7pm at Manning's Pub & Grill, 377 Old Country Rd. Carle Place, NY 11514. $50.00 includes Open Bar, Beer, Wine and Liquor, Appetizers, Music, 50/50.…

The Bravest Football Club will be holding tryouts for new players on Tuesday, February 10th and Tuesday, February 17th starting each night at 8 PM. The location is the gym…

The Michael Lynch Memorial Foundation will award college scholarships to the children of: FDNY Uniform Fire & EMS, victims of September 11, 2001, victims of other disasters and fires. Interested…

The Bravest Football Club will be holding tryouts for new players on Tuesday, February 10th and Tuesday, February 17th starting each night at 8 PM. The location is the gym…

On Sunday February 22nd at 1pm, march with the FDNY Phoenix Society and celebrate the Year of the Ram. There will be a pre-parade luncheon, details on the website. Meeting…

The Bravest Football Club is looking for new members to come out and play this season. Team practices will be held this Tuesday, February 24th and Thursday, February 26th beginning…

Jax, the daughter of Retired FF John Miskanic, (Eng276), locked up a spot in America Idol's Top 24. His daughter's singing has been a "form of therapy" for her dad,…

The Bravest Football Club is looking for new members to come out and play this season. Team practices will be held this Tuesday, February 24th and Thursday, February 26th beginning…

Engine 216, Ladder 108, and Battalion 35 in conjunction with Laughter Saves Lives will be hosting this Comedy Show Fundraiser on Saturday February 28th from 7pm-11pm. The event is being…

On Friday, February 27th at Russo's on the Bay, 162-45 Cross Bay Blvd, Howard Beach, NY 11414. Cocktail Hour at 7pm, Dinner to follow. Tickets are $100 per person. Contribution…

On Friday, February 27th at 11am, the Department will commemorate the 40th Anniversary of the New York Telephone Company Fire. The ceremony will take place in the auditorium at FDNY…

UFA President Steve Cassidy has been named Grand Marshal of the Queens County Saint Patrick's Day Parade. The parade will be held in Rockaway on Saturday, March 7th, beginning at…

The Emerald Society Scholarship Test for children graduating from the 8th grade will be held on Saturday, March 7th at 8:30am at All Hallows High School at 115 E. 164th…

On Sunday, March 8th at 11am, Rescue Company 1 will have a centennial celebration in their quarters located at 530 West 43rd Street, New York, NY. All off-duty members and…

The 42nd Annual FDNY Ski Races at Hunter Mountain has been rescheduled. The new date is Tuesday, March 10th. Proceeds will be donated to the NY Firefighters Burn Center Foundation.…

FDNY Boxing Coach Bobby McGuire will join the Irish National Police Force, Garda Siochana officials tomorrow for a press conference and official weigh-in announcing a St Patrick’s Day Boxing Match taking place at Madison Square Garden between New York City Fire Fighters and the Irish National Police. Participating boxers will demonstrate their moves and boxing…

On Sunday, March 13th- 4WTC 343 Firefighters in full gear & SCBA 72 floors. "Step Up To Honor The Fallen". They will also be raising money for Team Red White & Blue in collaboration with the 9/11 Memorial & Museum. Spots are limited to 343 Climbers. FDNY Priority Registration is Oct 30th at 12:01am -…

To buy tickets visit:www.theateratmsg.com or email fdnyboxing@aol.com for further information.

The UFA is asking all Off-duty Members, Tier 3/6 & Retired members to Turn Out on Monday, March 16th for an 11am press conference on the steps of City Hall, as we continue our fight to restore benefits for our new members. Please arrive by 10:30am to get through security and wear your Company jacket…

WakeMonday, March 16th at 2pm - 4pm and 7pm – 9pm Tuesday, March 17th at 2pm - 4pm and 7pm – 9pm Colonial Funeral Home 2819 Hylan Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10306 (718) 351-5858 Funeral Wednesday, March 18th at 11am St. Clare’s Church 110 Nelson Ave, Staten Island, NY 10308 (718) 984-7873

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The King of the Ice Hockey Tournament is scheduled for Thursday, March 19th. Applications are available online at www.fdnykingoftheice.com. Efforts will be made to accommodate all team entries; however, the first 96 teams will be guaranteed spots. All questions regarding the tournament should be directed to Frank Heal at 646-271-0715 or severeFRH@aol.com.

A Memorial Service will be offered on Thursday, March 19th, at 10am at St. Rita's Church, 275 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, to honor the following deceased members of E-332 and L-175; Capt. John T. Dunne, L-175, Lt. James W. Blackmore, E-332, FF Theodore A. Wieczorek, L-175, Capt. Eric P. Dailey, L-175, Lt. Thomas J. Greaney,…

On Saturday, March 28th at 11am, 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…

On Sunday March 29th, the Greek Independence will be held. Assembly is at 11:30am, at Ethos restaurant on 51st Street and 1st Avenue, Manhattan. The parade begins at 1:45 pm and runs from 64th St - 79th St along 5th Ave. After the parade, they will be going back to Ethos restaurant for some Greek…

Run/walk, donate, or cheer on Sunday March 29th in support of Friends of Firefighters at the Generosity Series Charity 5K in Prospect Park, Brooklyn! Generosity Brooklyn features a live DJ, professional pre-race warm-up & stretch with The Brooklynettes, t-shirts, finisher medals, and more, all in support of a good cause. Find out more at GenerosityBrooklyn.com/FriendsOfFirefighters.

Gary Sinise is featured this Wednesday, April 8th at 9pm on the hit CBS series "Criminal Minds". As Gary supports our Armed Force members and Fire & Police departments across the country, hopefully we can support him and tune in to watch his appearance on a special "Criminal Minds" episode that could lead to a…

On Friday, April 10th at 12pm, a Memorial Mass will take place honoring the memory of past members of Rescue 4. The mass will take place at St. Mary's of Winfield RC Church, located at 70-31 48th Avenue, Woodside, Queens. A luncheon will follow. All off-duty FDNY members are invited to attend, in Class A…

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* LIVE MUSIC * HOT BUFFET * DRINK SPECIALS * * LIVE & SILENT AUCTIONS * GREAT RAFFLE PRIZES * Suggested Donation is $25 at the door. Donations for the F.F. Michael J. Cawley Memorial Foundation can also be sent to: 148-32 Kalmia Avenue Flushing, NY, 11355 Firefighter Michael J. Cawley was killed in the…

The 42nd FDNY vs NYPD Annual Hockey Game will take place at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Sunday, April 12th at 1pm. Please come out and support the FDNY team. Tickets are available through team members, Coliseum Box Office, and Ticketmaster. Please visit www.FDNYhockey.org for updated information.

The Holy Name Society, Manhattan, Bronx and Staten Island, will hold a Higher Education Scholarship Drawing at the annual Communion Breakfast on April 26th. The Higher Education Scholarships consist of two (2), $1500.00 awards, payable to any college or trade school of the winners' choice. Members must be in good standing in this society and…

The Fire Department Holy Name Society, Manhattan, Bronx, and Staten Island, will hold its 91st Annual Communion Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral on Sunday, April 26th at 10:15 am. The breakfast will follow at the New York Hilton Hotel, on 6th Avenue and 53rd Street at 11:30 am. During the breakfast the Holy Name Society…

On Saturday, April 18th at 10am, 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. John G.…

Starting on April 20th, continuing on April 27th and May 4th, from 10am to 2pm. All positions needed. Tryouts will be held at the YMCA Preller Field. Directions: head west on Hillside Ave off the Cross Island Parkway in Queens. Field is on the left half mile off the exit.

Long Beach City Council has announced imminent plans to lay off more than half our Long Beach Professional Firefighter brothers in IAFF Local 287. Long Beach plans to cut its lone 5-man Engine staffing down to 2 Firefighters and an Officer. As a result, due to OSHA two-in, two-out safety rules they will no longer…

On Tuesday, April 21st at 11am, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter Keith E. Atlas, E-35, who died on April 4, 2014. The dedication will take place in the quarters of E-35/L-14, located at 2282 3rd Avenue, New York, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited to attend.…

Schedule of Events 10:30 - Firefighters arrive at Capitol - 90 State Street*. Lunch will be served. Speakers have been invited to address our members. 12:15 - Break off into small groups and proceed into Legislative Office Building (LOB) to lobby your individual legislators. If you have not already done so, please look up the…

The St. George Association, FDNY, will hold its 78th Annual Scholarship Dinner Dance on Friday, April 24th, at Koenig's Restaurant, Floral Park, NY, at 7:30 pm. For further information, contact…

On Saturday, April 25th, it will take place at Anthony's Pier, 2975 US-9W, New Windsor, NY 12553. All proceeds will be going to the Kumpel Family to erect a memorial…

The Fire Department Holy Name Society, Manhattan, Bronx, and Staten Island, will hold its 91st Annual Communion Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral on Sunday, April 26th at 10:15 am. The…

Major topic of discussion: UFA’s fight for full disability benefits for all our members. *Check with your cable provider for channel listing. Video of the interview will be posted here…

WakeMonday, April 27th at 7pm - 9:30pm Tuesday, April 28th at 2pm - 4:30pm and 7pm - 9:30pm Raynor and D'Andrea Funeral Home 245 Main Street, West Sayville, NY 11796…

The UFA will be having a Lobby Day in Albany on Tuesday, April 28th. As in years past, the UFA will provide transportation to and from Albany leaving from various…

Tryouts will take place on April 29th and May 6th. They will be held at the Field of Dreams Park, 5619 Old Sunrise Hwy, Massapequa, NY 11758, from 12-2pm. For more information please contact, FDNYLAX@gmail.com.

Applications for the Fire Bell Club Scholarship Award are now available. Applications can be obtained from Ms. Jacqueline Merveil, FDNY Registrar, at 718-281-8465. 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…

On Thursday, April 30th at 11am, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter William R. O'Connor, L-84, who died on January 16, 2006. The dedication will take place in the quarters of E-164, and L-84, 1560 Drumgoole Road, Staten Island, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited to attend.…

The FDNY Holy Name Society of Brooklyn and Queens has rescheduled the date for their scholarship test. The new date is Saturday, May 2nd at 10:30 AM, at Our Lady of Trust School, 1696 Canarsie Road, Brooklyn, NY. Applications for the test can be obtained by calling St. Jude's Church at 718 763-6300, or by…

A Rescheduled Palm Sunday Mass will be held at the Brooklyn Wall of Remembrance on Sunday May 3rd at 1pm. The Brooklyn Wall is located at MCU Park, 1904 Surf Avenue Coney Island NY. For more information go to: www.thebrooklynwall.org. All FDNY members are invited to attend.

Applications for the NYS Honorary Fire Chiefs Memorial College Scholarships are now being accepted. Each Scholarship is worth $2,500. The scholarship is open to all Active UFA members who are currently enrolled in college. Applicants must submit a letter explaining why they are deserving of this scholarship (i.e. seeking credits for promotion, completing courses toward…

WakeMonday, May 4th from 3pm - 8pm Castle Hill Funeral Home 1528 Castle Hill Ave, Bronx, NY 10462 (718) 828-9222 Funeral Tuesday, May 5th at 11am St. Frances de Chantal Church 190 Hollywood Ave, Bronx, NY 10465 (718) 792-5500

Out of respect to Officer Moore and his family, we are postponing Wednesday's March for Equality.

Tryouts will take place on April 29th and May 6th. They will be held at the Field of Dreams Park, 5619 Old Sunrise Hwy, Massapequa, NY 11758, from 12-2pm. For more information please contact, FDNYLAX@gmail.com.

Wake Thursday May 7th from 2pm - 4:30pm & 7pm - 9:30pm Chapey & Sons Funeral Home 20 Hicksville Road, Bethpage, NY 11714 (516) 731-5600 Funeral Friday May 8th at 11am St. James RC Church 80 Hicksville Road, Seaford, NY 11783 (516) 731-3710 All Off-Duty Members should attend in Class A uniform.

On Friday, May 8th at 11am, E-285 and L-142 will have a Centennial Celebration in their quarters, located at 103-17 98th Street, Queens, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited to attend. Members are requested to attend in dress uniform.

Applications are now available for this year's BC Matthew Ryan Memorial Scholarships, which are named to honor the fallen Chief who made the supreme sacrifice on September 11, 2001. Two (2) one thousand dollar scholarships are awarded annually and can be used for college/university, high school, trade school or private school. Applicants must meet both…

May 12-15, 2015, Tropicana Casino & Resort, Atlantic City NJ. Click HERE for General Information.

On Thursday, May 14th, the FDNY Phoenix Society will hold its 2nd Annual Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month celebration, at FDNY Headquarters from 12:30pm-1:30pm. This year's event will celebrate Japanese culture, and exhibit highlights in the arts and performances. Refreshments will be served. For further information, contact David Lin, Phoenix Society VP, at fdnyphoenixsocietyvp@gmail.com or EMS…

Twelve Educational Awards worth $500 each are available through the New York Firefighter's Burn Center Foundation. These grants shall be awarded for various types of schooling, be it academic, technical or a personal interest course. Submission dates are April 15th - June 15th. Eligibility is restricted to members of the Uniformed Firefighting Force, from Probationary…

Long Island's Waterpark located at Exit 72 West, Long Island Expressway, Riverhead, NY (631) 727-3600, www.splishsplashlongisland.com. 18 water slides, wavepool, lazy river, kiddie area and more! General admission price is $34, Under 48" and Seniors admission price is $27. Children 3 and under are free. For further info, please contact Amy Truscelli or Ashley Tavarez…

The Bravest Football Club will be hosting the Central Texas Wolfpack Football Team from Austin, TX this weekend. The game is being played at the Michael J. Petrides School on Saturday, May 16 with kickoff scheduled for 1 PM. The school is located at 715 Ocean Terrace, Staten Island, NY 10301. Admission is $10 for…

Permission is granted for off-duty members to participate in the annual Norwegian Independence Day Parade. The parade will begin at 1pm on Sunday, May 17th. The Viking Society of the FDNY requests participating Department members to assemble at 80th Street and 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, at 1230pm. Members are requested to attend in dress uniform.

On Monday, May 18th, it will take place at Pelham/Split Rock Golf Course at 870 Shore Road, Bronx, NY 10464. Check-in starts at 11am, Shotgun start is at 1pm, with lunch served before. Dinner will follow golf in the Pavilion and Raffles and Prizes will follow dinner. Golf & Dinner: $180, Dinner Only: $75. Registration…

On Monday, May 18th at 11am, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory ofLieutenant John A. Garcia, L-5, who died on May 13, 2011. The dedication will take place in the quarters of E-68, and L-49, 1160 Ogden Ave, Bronx, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited to attend. Members are…

On Thursday, May 28th at 6pm, a ceremony will be held at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade Center to commemorate the end of the recovery effort at Ground Zero and to honor the heroic efforts of the rescue and recovery workers. If you or a loved one are part…

On Wednesday, May 27th at 11am, E-294 and L-143 will have a Centennial Celebration in their quarters located at 101-02 Jamaica Ave, Queens, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited to attend. Members are requested to attend in dress uniform.