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 held back for groups during the Subway Series. There are still M&M Sweet Seats & Suites available for Opening Day. EMS Night is May 20th,…
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 dedication will take place in the quarters of E-294 & L-143, 101-02 Jamaica Avenue, Queens, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited to…
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…
FIREHOUSE KITCHEN TALK: DISASTER PREPAREDNESS WITH CHIEF MICHAEL KENDALL OF FDNY INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM
Join Friends of Firefighters (199 Van Brunt Street Brooklyn, NY 11231) on Wednesday, May 29, from 6:00-9:00 PM for a firefighter-prepared dinner followed by a presentation from FDNY Incident Management Team Operations Section Chief Michael Kendall, on the history and creation of the IMT, as well as deployment and day to day ops. This event…