Vandalia Avenue Fire 25th Anniversary Mass

Shrine Church of Saint Jude 1677 Canarsie Road, Brooklyn

Engine 257 / Ladder 170 / Battalion 58 will host a 25th Anniversary Memorial Mass in remembrance of the Vandalia Avenue Fire on Monday, December 18, at 10:00 AM at the Shrine Church of Saint Jude, located at 1677 Canarsie Road in Brooklyn. The Mass will honor the memory of Lt. Joseph Cavalieri, FF James…

Putnam County Winter Holiday Blood Drive

Daniel O’Brien VFW Hall 32 Gleneida Ave, Carmel

Members in the Putnam Valley area are welcome to join the Putnam County Winter Holiday Blood Drive on Friday, December 29, 2023. The Blood Drive will run from 10:00 AM…

FDNY Volleyball Team

Maspeth High School 54-40 74th St, Queens

The FDNY Volleyball Team is beginning the 2024 season. FDNY volleyball teams compete in international, national, and local tournaments. Practices are held at Maspeth HS in Queens. Any interested members should contact Lt. David Hayes at (718) 757-6519, Lt. Kevin Burik at (347) 452-8843, or email  FDNYVolleyball@gmail.com

LT. JOHN H. MARTINSON 17TH ANNIVERSARY MEMORIAL MASS

St. Clare Church 110 Nelson Avenue, Staten Island

A Memorial Mass in honor of Lieutenant John H. Martinson of Engine 249 will be hosted by Engine 249/Ladder 113 on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at 12:30 PM.  Lt. Martinson…

FIREFIGHTER STEVEN H. POLLARD 5TH ANNIVERSARY MEMORIAL MASS

Good Shepherd Roman Catholic Church 1370 Grundy Avenue, Holbrook

A Memorial Mass in honor of Firefighter Steven H. Pollard of Ladder 170 will be hosted by Engine 257/Ladder 170/Battalion 58 on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at 11:00 AM.  Firefighter…

St. George Association Scholarship Exam

St. John-Incarnation Lutheran Church 13 Blake Ave, Lynbrook

The St. George Association will hold their Annual Scholarship Exam on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at 10:00am at St. John-Incarnation Lutheran Church, located at 13 Blake Avenue in Lynbrook, NY. Contact James Hayhurst at 516-623-1835 for more info.

FF Billy Moon R2 Plaque Dedication

FDNY Rescue 2 1815 Sterling Pl, Brooklyn

A Plaque Dedication Ceremony will be held in honor of Firefighter William P. Moon of Rescue 2 on Sunday, January 7, 2024 at 11:00 AM in the quarters of Rescue…

FDNY CROSSFIT TEAM

FDNY Crossfit

The FDNY CrossFit Team is seeking new members for 2024. All members are welcomed to join. The primary focus is helping to achieve physical and mental operational readiness using CrossFit methodology, as well as competing in the US Police Fire Championships in San Diego annually and  in the World Police Fire Games bi-annually. Members are…

Burning Issues: A Weekly Friends of Firefighters Online Support Group

Zoom

Connect with fellow FDNY firefighters, active & retired, at Burning Issues, a free online drop-in support group offered by Friends of Firefighters. Burning Issues provides members the opportunity to share what's going on and talk through coping strategies that may help. The group meets every Monday morning at 10:00 AM on Zoom. To join the…

LIEUTENANT MICHAEL G. HANCE PLAQUE DEDICATION

FDNY Engine 302 143-15 Rockaway Blvd, Jamaica

A Plaque Dedication Ceremony will be held in honor of Lieutenant Michael G. Hance of Engine 302 on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at 11:00 AM in the quarters of Engine 302/Ladder 155 located at 143-15 Rockaway Blvd, in Queens. Lieutenant Michael G. Hance succumbed to WTC-related illness on January 4, 2023. Members and families are…

Burning Issues: A Weekly Friends of Firefighters Online Support Group

Zoom

Connect with fellow FDNY firefighters, active & retired, at Burning Issues, a free online drop-in support group offered by Friends of Firefighters. Burning Issues provides members the opportunity to share what's going on and talk through coping strategies that may help. The group meets every Monday morning at 10:00 AM on Zoom. To join the…

FDNY EMERALD SOCIETY MEETING NOTICE

Knights of Columbus 333 Beach 90th Street, Rockaway Beach

The FDNY Emerald Society will be holding their first meeting of the year on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at 8:00 PM. The meeting will be held in Queens, at the Knights of Columbus, located at 333 Beach 90th Street in Rockaway Beach. Guest speakers include UFA Queens Trustee Dennis Tveter, UFA Brooklyn Trustee Doug Carroll,…

JAMES B. BOYLAN SCHOLARSHIP AWARD APPLICATION

Applications for the annual James B. Boylan Scholarship Award are now available and can be obtained via email to Mr. Robert Gullickson at rjgullickson@gmail.com. This $7,000 scholarship is offered to children of Firefighters/Fire Officers (active and retired) entering a Catholic High School on Staten Island. Applications must be submitted by April 1, 2024. Visit www.Congressionalaward.org…

UFA Pre-Retirement Zoom Seminar

Zoom

Speakers include Marty Tighe, UFA Benefits Administrator; Ken Larkin, Social Security Attorney; and Peter Thomann, CPA & author of FDNY Road to Retirement. The seminar will go over topics such as changes in SBF Benefits in retirement, Social Security Options and Pension Options.   Refer to Info Fax #5 of 2024 for Zoom login info.

Burning Issues: A Weekly Friends of Firefighters Online Support Group

Zoom

Connect with fellow FDNY firefighters, active & retired, at Burning Issues, a free online drop-in support group offered by Friends of Firefighters. Burning Issues provides members the opportunity to share what's going on and talk through coping strategies that may help. The group meets every Monday morning at 10:00 AM on Zoom. To join the…

Firefighter Richard T. Sclafani 19th Anniversary Memorial Mass

St. John Cantius 479 New Jersey Avenue, Brooklyn

A Memorial Mass in honor of Firefighter Richard T. Sclafani of Ladder 103 will be hosted by Engine 290/Ladder 103 on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at 11:00 AM. Firefighter Sclafani made the Ultimate Sacrifice on January 23, 2005. Mass will be held at St. John Cantius, located at 479 New Jersey Avenue in Brooklyn, NY.…

FDNY LADDER 133 25TH ANNIVERSARY RAFFLE

fdny ladder 133 111-36 Merrick Blvd, South Jamaica

Ladder 133 is hosting a 50/50 Raffle for their 25th Anniversary, with the drawing to take place on Thursday, January 25, 2024. Each raffle ticket is $50. Flyers and tickets were distributed to each firehouse. All checks and tickets must be received by January 22, 2024. For questions or additional tickets, please contact FF Daniel…

Xaverian FAX/PAX Reunion

Xaverian 7100 Shore Road, Brooklyn

Xaverian High School, located at 7100 Shore Road in Bay Ridge, NY, will be hosting its annual FAX/PAX Alumni Get-Together on Thursday, January 25, 2024.  The event will take place…

Firefighter William P. Moon Plaque Dedication

FDNY Engine 275/Ladder 133 111-36 Merrick Blvd., Jamaica

FIREFIGHTER WILLIAM “BILLY” P. MOON II PLAQUE DEDICATION A Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter William “Billy” Moon, R-2, on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at 1100 hours, in the quarters of E-275/L-133, 111-36 Merrick Blvd. in Jamaica, NY. Firefighter Moon made the ultimate sacrifice on December 20, 2022. Firefighter Moon began…

Burning Issues: A Weekly Friends of Firefighters Online Support Group

Zoom

Connect with fellow FDNY firefighters, active & retired, at Burning Issues, a free online drop-in support group offered by Friends of Firefighters. Burning Issues provides members the opportunity to share what's going on and talk through coping strategies that may help. The group meets every Monday morning at 10:00 AM on Zoom. To join the…

Annual FDNY Ski Races

Hunter Mountain 64 Klein Ave, Hunter

On Tuesday, January 30, 2024, the 49th Annual FDNY Firefighters Ski Races will be held at Hunter Mountain. Registrations forms and flyers with the QR code to register online at www.Huntermtn.com will be sent out shortly. Trophies for each 1st, 2nd and 3rd place Ski teams and Snowboard teams will be awarded. Proceeds will be…

Lt Joseph Brosi (E88) Plaque Dedication Ceremony

FDNY Engine 88/Ladder 38 22 Belmont Avenue, Bronx

A Plaque Dedication Ceremony will be held in honor of Lieutenant Joseph Brosi of Engine 88 on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at 11:00 AM in the quarters of Engine 88/Ladder 38, located at 22 Belmont Avenue in the Bronx. Lt. Brosi succumbed to WTC-related illness on February 3, 2023. Members and families are welcome. Members…

Burning Issues: A Weekly Friends of Firefighters Online Support Group

Zoom

Connect with fellow FDNY firefighters, active & retired, at Burning Issues, a free online drop-in support group offered by Friends of Firefighters. Burning Issues provides members the opportunity to share what's going on and talk through coping strategies that may help. The group meets every Monday morning at 10:00 AM on Zoom. To join the…

FDNY HOCKEY FUNDRAISER SERIES

The FDNY Hockey Team will take on the Reno Ice Raiders in a fundraiser game benefiting the FDNY Fire Family Transport Foundation on Friday, February 9, 2024, at 8:00pm at…

CAPTAIN MICHAEL B. WELLS MEMORIAL MASS

Valley Baptist Church Fruitvale Campus 4800 Fruitvale Ave, Bakersfield,

A memorial mass will be held on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at 11:00am honoring the memory of Captain Michael B. Wells of IAFF 10th District, at Valley Baptist Church located…

FDNY Hockey Team Fundraiser Series

Abe Stark Arena 1902 Surf Ave, Brooklyn

The FDNY Hockey Team will take on the Reno Ice Raiders in a fundraiser game benefiting Firefighter Deo Lall of Engine 153 on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at 4:30pm at…

FF. MICHAEL H. GEBERT MEMORIAL FOUNDATION

Join the FF. Michael H. Gebert Foundation in a raffle to win 2 tickets to the Stadium Series to see the NY Rangers take on the NY Islanders on Sunday,…

FDNY Bravest Football Tryouts

Commonpoint Athletic Complex 212-00 23rd Avenue, Queens

The FDNY Bravest Football Team is riding high after capturing the 2023 National Championship in the NPSFL. Tryouts to be a part of the 2024 team will be held on…

NATIONAL ORGAN DONATION DAY & THE BILLY MOON FOUNDATION

Join the Billy Moon Foundation in raising awareness on February 14th for National Organ Donation Day. In celebration of National Organ Donation Day, they are offering a 15% discount when you shop billymoonfoundation.org. Help spread awareness! Order by 2/4 and use the promo code BMF15, then wear your Billy Moon Foundation merchandise on 2/14 in…

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): Submit applications, along with a copy of the Candidate’s SAT scores, before April 1, 2024. These tests must be taken in the candidates’ junior or senior year of high…

FDNY HISPANIC SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIP AWARD APPLICATION 2024

In honor of Assistant Chief of EMS Operations Alvin Suriel, the FDNY Hispanic Society is offering a unique opportunity for those interested to pursue a potential NYS EMT Certification. Selected applicants would receive a rigorous 2-month course work (July – August 2024) paired with FDNY Hispanic Society mentors who would assist those selected with career…

SILVER SHIELD FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

The Silver Shield Foundation is now accepting applications for their annual scholarship award, which consists of a college scholarship in the amount of $5000, renewable annually for up to four years to one member’s college-bound child. The winner is chosen by lottery. To be eligible, a student must be the natural or adopted child of an FDNY member currently serving as a…

FDNY Bravest Football Tryouts

Commonpoint Athletic Complex 212-00 23rd Avenue, Queens

The FDNY Bravest Football Team is riding high after capturing the 2023 National Championship in the NPSFL. Tryouts to be a part of the 2024 team will be held on February 13th & 15th at the Commonpoint Athletic Complex (212-00 23rd Avenue, Queens, NY 11360). Any active FDNY member is eligible to participate, no prior…

FF THOMAS J. ALIOTO STREET RENAMING CEREMONY

Armstrong Ave and Wilson Ave Wilson Ave & Armstrong Ave, Staten Island

Members and their families are invited to attend a Street Renaming Ceremony in honor of retired Firefighter Thomas J. Alioto of Ladder 147 on Friday, February 16, 2024, at 10:30am, at the corner of Armstrong Ave and Wilson Ave in Staten Island. Firefighter Thomas J. Alioto passed away on December 17, 2019, due to WTC…

FDNY Hockey Team Fundraiser Series

The Club at Woodbridge Ice Rink 585 Main Street, Woodbridge

The FDNY Hockey Team will take on the Santa Rosa Growlers on Friday, February 16, 2024, at 8:00pm at the Woodbridge Community Center Ice Arena benefiting ALS Watch Dogs and again on Saturday February 17, 2024, at 4:30pm benefiting Chief Ray Downey Scholarship Fund at the Abe Stark Arena on Coney Island. Admission is $10…

FDNY Holy Name Society Polar Plunge

Orchard Beach Park Drive, Bronx

Join the FDNY Holy Name Society on Saturday, February 17th at Orchard Beach (Park Drive, Bronx, NY 10464) for a Polar Plunge to benefit various charities. Registration begins at 11:00am, with the Plunge starting at 12:00pm. Registration costs $60 and includes lunch to follow at Brewskis. Contact Will Sullivan at (347) 223-9061 or Brian Barrett…

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FDNY Hockey Team Fundraiser Series

Abe Stark Arena 1902 Surf Ave, Brooklyn

The FDNY Hockey Team will take on the Santa Rosa Growlers on Saturday February 17, 2024, at 4:30pm benefiting Chief Ray Downey Scholarship Fund at the Abe Stark Arena on Coney Island. Admission is $10 per person, kids 12 and under are free. There will also be raffles, a 50/50, chuck-a-puck and food and beverages…

Burning Issues: A Weekly Friends of Firefighters Online Support Group

Zoom

Connect with fellow FDNY firefighters, active & retired, at Burning Issues, a free online drop-in support group offered by Friends of Firefighters. Burning Issues provides members the opportunity to share what's going on and talk through coping strategies that may help. The group meets every Monday morning at 10:00 AM on Zoom. To join the…

YOU PICK IT RAFFLE FOR FDNY FOOTBALL TEAM

FDNY Ladder 154 will be hosting a You Pick It Raffle for the FDNY Football Team. Winners get 2 tickets to any NFL, MLB, NBA, or NHL regular season game in the Continental United States. You also get a chance to win an Airfare for 2 and a hotel stay for 3 nights. Raffles are…

FDNY TRIATHLON

The FDNY Triathlon Teams invites all active, retired, and civilian members to join them in 2024.  Team members will learn more about these sports, train with a group and represent the Department at various races and events. If you swim/bike/run and have a triathlon on your calendar this year, race with the Triathlon Team. They participate in local, National, and…

FDNY CYCLING TEAM

The FDNY Cycling Teams invites all members to join them in 2024. If you are participating in a charity ride, fondo, road/mountain bike race, ride with the Cycling Team. The FDNY Triathlon and…

SILVER SHIELD FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

The Silver Shield Foundation is now accepting applications for their annual scholarship award, which consists of a college scholarship in the amount of $5000, renewable annually for up to four years to one member’s…

FIRE BELL CLUB SCHOLARSHIP AWARD APPLICATION

The Fire Bell Club is now accepting applications for their annual scholarship award of $1,000.  Eligibility is open to Active Firefighters or Fire Officers who have been accepted at, or are attending an accredited institution of higher learning, as…

BC MATTHEW RYAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS

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 $1,000 scholarships are awarded…

2024 FDNY SOCCER TEAM 

college point, queens

The FDNY Soccer Team is currently recruiting members for the 2024 Spring Season in the Adult Men’s League, as well as tormented play, and the annual FD. Vs. PD Battle of the badge.…