Uniformed Firefighters Association

The UFA Executive Board is Happy to report that on December 17th, Intro 143 was signed into law by Mayor Bloomberg. Intro 143 requires accurate end to end reporting of response times. The full text of the bill is below. We will now have access to average response times from the moment a 911 Operator…

Saturday, Jan 11th, 8pm-12am @ Rory Dolans, 890 McLean Ave, Yonkers, NY. $20 suggested donation. Live music by South County. All proceeds go to the NYFF Burn Center Foundation and Summer Camp for Young Burn Survivors. View Larger Map

Friday, February 28th. Cocktail hour at 7pm. Dinner to follow. Russo's on the Bay, 162-45 Cross Bay Blvd, Howard Beach, NY 11414. $100 per person includes dinner, DJ, open bar. Journal advertising opportunities are available for $1,000 Inside Cover, $300 Full Gold Page, $200 Full White Page, $100 Half Page, $50 Quarter Page, $50 Quarter…

On Thursday, January 23, 2014 at 1100 hours, E-290/L-103 will have a Memorial Mass honoring the memory of Firefighter Richard T. Sclafani, L-103. The Mass will commemorate the 9th Anniversary of his supreme sacrifice and will take place at St. John's Church, 479 New Jersey Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. All off-duty members and their families are…

Fundraiser January 24th @ 9PM

On Saturday, January 25, 2014 at 1100 hours, E-46/L-27 will have a Memorial Mass honoring the memory of Lt. Curtis W. Meyran, B-26 and Lt. John G. Bellew, L-27. The Mass will commemorate the 9th Anniversary of their supreme sacrifice and will take place at St. Joseph's Church, 1949 Bathgate Avenue, Bronx, NY. All off-duty…

On Saturday, January 25, 2014 at 1100 hours, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter Charles L. Jones III, L-165, who died on January 29, 2013. The dedication will take place in the quarters of E-317 and L-165, located at 117-11 196th Street, Queens, NY. All off-duty members and their families…

The 41st Annual FDNY FDNY Ski Races at Hunter Mountain will take place on Tuesday, January 28, 2014. Proceeds will be donated to the NY Firefighters Burn Center Foundation. "Let's keep the tradition going". Please fill out and send in registration forms ASAP. Register your team online at www.Huntermtn.com. View Larger Map

On Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at 1100 hours, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Lieutenant Martin Fullam, L-87, who died on January 28, 2013. The dedication will take place in the quarters of E-167 and L-87, located at 345 Annadale Road, Staten Island, NY. All off-duty members and their families are…

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Colin Flood son of Kevin Flood Eng210 (Ret), has been battling Leukemia for the last two years. Colin was first diagnosed with a rare form of Leukemia on December 24th 2012. He received chemotherapy and then underwent a bone marrow transfusion. He had been in remission until October 2013, when unfortunately the cancer returned. Colin…

The Michael Lynch Memorial Foundation is a scholarship program. Its purpose is to provide grants to enable the children of firefighters, the children of other victims of the September 11 attacks, and the children of other fires and disasters to afford higher education. The specific details on eligibility as well as the application process are…

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 applicants should visit our website to review the application guidelines and selection process. To apply, please visit: ww.mlynch.org. A written request for an application may…

Friday, February 28th. Cocktail hour at 7pm. Dinner to follow. Russo's on the Bay, 162-45 Cross Bay Blvd, Howard Beach, NY 11414. $100 per person includes dinner, DJ, open bar. Journal advertising opportunities are available for $1,000 Inside Cover, $300 Full Gold Page, $200 Full White Page, $100 Half Page, $50 Quarter Page, $50 Quarter…

It is with deepest regret and sorrow to report the line-of-duty death of Fire Fighter/EMT Kevin J. Bristol of IAFF Local 2343 - Peekskill, New York. Brother Bristol, 48, passed away on Monday, March 3rd, 2014 from heart attack while fighting a fire. WAKE / VISITATION Wednesday, March 5th, 2014 from 1PM-7PM Nardone Funeral Home…

A boy who has been diagnosed with leukemia for the second time is about to celebrate his seventh birthday, and wants to receive cards from his favorite heroes; police and firefighters. Tyler Seddon, 6, is undergoing chemotherapy while doctors search for a bone marrow donor, according to WCVB. “He goes crazy over firefighters and police,”…

The FDNY Bravest Boxing Team takes on the Garda Boxing Team from Dublin, Ireland in 12 exciting bouts of amateur boxing. The Irish team, which is made up of members of its National Police Force will be bringing over its best boxers in an attempt to win the Transatlantic Championship from the FDNY team. The…

The UFA is requesting off-duty members to turnout WHEN: Thursday, March 6th 2014 at 9:45am WHERE: STEPS OF CITY HALL WHY: To protect your rights to FREE SPEECH and PRIVACY The FDNY has unlawfully passed over for promotion a UFA member, because that member exercised their constitutional right to free speech Please no FDNY Uniforms…

A documentary about the FDNY pipes & drums, which has been accepted into Craic Fest, which is the premier Irish music and Film festival in New York City. The documentary will be screened at the Tribeca Film Center March 8th at 7pm. Tickets for the screening are $40; the price will include a two hour…

Tuesday, March 11th from 6:30-8:30pm at Galway Pub located at 7 East 36th Street New York, NY 10016. Cost is $30pp at the door. For further info contact DougBorths@OurFallen.org or…

UFA President Steve Cassidy, along with Firefighter Elizabeth Osgood of Engine 47, will appear on Fox News Fox & Friends Wednesday, March 12th at 7:20 am

UFA President Steve Cassidy,along with Firefighter Elizabeth Osgood of Engine 47, will appear live on Fox News Fox & Friends* on Saturday, March 15th at 6:15 am *Check with your cable provider for channel listing.

Any member interested in running the 2014 NYC Marathon must apply before March 18, 2014. Members can apply online at nyrr.org. While there is no guarantee of acceptance, the Health and Fitness unit will not be able to assist you if you do not apply. The Health and Fitness Unit does not require any information…

The King of the Ice Hockey Tournament is scheduled for March 19, 2014. 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. Any questions regarding the tournament should be directed to Pat Cleary at 516-650-7719.

Thursday, March 20th at 10:30am

The Holy Name Society, Manhattan, Bronx and Staten Island, will hold a Higher Education Scholarship Drawing at the annual Communion Breakfast on March 30, 2014. 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…

On Saturday, March 29, 2014, at 0930 hours, the 37th Annual Police/Fire Run will be held in Central Park. All active and retired members are eligible to participate (guests may run, but without a number). Race starts at East 103rd Street in Central Park. Registration is at P.S. 171 located at East 103rd Street between…

It is with deepest regret and sorrow to report the line-of-duty deaths of Lieutenant Edward J. Walsh, Jr., 43, and Fire Fighter Michael R. Kennedy, 33, of IAFF Local 718 – Boston, Massachusetts who both passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2014 while operating at an apartment fire. The Visitation for Brother Walsh will be…

The Fire Department Holy Name Society, Manhattan, Bronx, and Staten Island, will hold its 90th Annual Communion Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral on Sunday, March 30, 2014 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…

Monday, March 31st @ 1:10pm. Citifield, Flushing, New York. There is a special discount being offered for firefighters. Please follow the link to view this special offer: http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/MLBEventInfo?agency=NYM_B2B13&pid=7593515&mkt_code=GARCIA The tickets listed on this website are for discounts starting at 10%. The better the seat location, the better the discount you receive. For groups of 25…

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) Submit applications, along with a copy of the Candidate's SAT scores, before April 1, 2014. These tests must be taken in the candidates' junior or…

It is with deepest regret and sorrow to report the line-of-duty deaths of Lieutenant Edward J. Walsh, Jr., 43, and Fire Fighter Michael R. Kennedy, 33, of IAFF Local 718 – Boston, Massachusetts who both passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2014 while operating at an apartment fire. The Visitation for Brother Walsh will be…

Michael J. Cawley Memorial Foundation 13th Annual Benefit Fundraiser - Saturday, April 5th, 2014 ~ 3-8PM at Mulcahy's, 3232 Railroad Avenue, Wantagh, NY (516)826-6857 (Across from the LIRR station) Live Music ~ Hot Buffet ~ Drink Specials. LOTS OF GREAT RAFFLE PRIZES ~ LIVE & SILENT AUCTIONS.

The FDNY and NYPD Hockey Teams will battle it out on Sunday, April 6th at 1:00pm for the 41st Annual Charity Hockey Game at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Please come support New York's Bravest and Finest. The FDNY has won the last 5 games with an overall record of 23-15-2. Come take part of…

Friends of Firefighters is excited to be an official charity partner of Generosity Brooklyn 5K Run/Walk! Runners, walkers and the differently-abled are encouraged to support Friends of Firefighters by registering here: http://generositybrooklyn.com/friendsoffirefighters See you at the start line!

On Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at 1100 hours, a plaque dedication will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter Joseph P. Costello, B-58, who died on January 3, 2006. The…

On Thursday, April 10, 2014 at 1100 hours, E-284 /L-149 will have a centennial celebration in their quarters located at 1157 79th Street, Brooklyn, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited to attend. Members are requested to attend in dress uniform.

Click Here for the 2014 Registration Form UFA Legislative Director Jim Slevin has scheduled Lobby Day for Tuesday, April 29, 2014. As in years past, the UFA will provide transportation to and from Albany leaving from various locations. Delegates should compile a list of all members that need transportation along with their preferred departure location…

All FDNY members are invited to the Annual Palm Sunday Mass at the Brooklyn Wall of Remembrance at 2PM at MCU Park, 1904 Surf Ave, Coney Island NY. www.thebrooklynwall.org

On Monday, April 14, 2014 at 1100 hours, a plaque dedication will be held honoring the memory of Battalion Chief Richard D. Arazosa, B-19, who died on April 13, 2013. The dedication will take place in the quarters of E-75 /L-33/ B-19, located at Y2175 Walton Avenue, Bronx, NY. All off-duty members and their families…

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Below are the tentative pick up locations & times for UFA Lobby Day on Tuesday, April 29th, 2014. If there are any problems that arise that day, please call the UFA at 212-545-6978 and ask to speak with Debbie Lynch. table.imagetable { font-family: verdana,arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; color:#333333; border-width: 1px; border-color: #999999; border-collapse: collapse; } table.imagetable th…

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The FDNY Bravest Football Club will host the Charlotte Cobras on Saturday, April 26th. The game will be played at Aviator Sports and Events Center, Floyd Bennett Field, 3159 Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. Kickoff is at 12 noon. Admission is $10 for adults with children under 12 free. Please come out and support the team.

On, Sunday, April 27th, the Holy Name Society of Brooklyn and Queens will hold its 92nd Annual Communion Mass and Breakfast at St. Joseph's Co-Cathedral, 856 Pacific Street, in Brooklyn, NY. The Mass will be celebrated by Msgr. John Delendick at 10:30 am and a buffet breakfast will follow. The Society will be honoring Fire…

The FDNY/NYPD Racquetball Tournament will be held on Saturday, May 3 (singles) and Sunday, May 4, (doubles) 2014, at Club Fit, 584 North State Road, Briarcliff Manor, NY. For applications and further information, contact Siegy Klammer at 845-803-3969, Eric Klammer, L-59, 718-430-0243 or Pete Klammer, L-47, 718-430-0247. Proceeds from the event benefit both FDNY/NYPD Charities.

The FDNY/NYPD Racquetball Tournament will be held on Saturday, May 3 (singles) and Sunday, May 4, (doubles) 2014, at Club Fit, 584 North State Road, Briarcliff Manor, NY. For applications and further information, contact Siegy Klammer at 845-803-3969, Eric Klammer, L-59, 718-430-0243 or Pete Klammer, L-47, 718-430-0247. Proceeds from the event benefit both FDNY/NYPD Charities.

On Sunday, May 4, 2014 at 10:30 am, the Church of the Assumption at 15 Webster Avenue, Staten Island, NY will hold a mass in honor of all members of the FDNY and to celebrate the feast of St. Florian (Patron Saint of Firefighters). Immediately following the mass, there will be a ceremony at the…

On Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at 1100 hours, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Supervising Fire Marshal Emil K. Harnischfeger, who died on May 6, 2013, and Fire Marshal William Wilson, Jr., who died on July 15, 2006. The dedication will take place at FDNY Headquarters, 8th Floor Art Gallery. All…