FREE QIGONG AT FRIENDS OF FIREFIGHTERS

Friends of Firefighters invites any interested members to attend a free Qigong class tonight, Wednesday, November 7th, from 7 - 9 PM at 199 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231. Qigong is a Chinese form of gentle movement and still meditation that uses breath and the mind to work with energy in the body. The…

FDNY FIRE MUSEUM FUNDRAISING COOK-OFF

The NYC Fire Museum will once again be hosting the annual FDNY Cook-off Fundraiser. Members wishing to enter the contest with a signature dish that will be judged by three celebrity chefs should contact Noemi Bourdier at the NYC Fire Museum at nbourdier@nycfiremuseum.org (212) 691-1303 x11. The event is open to all Fire/EMS members and…

PLAQUE DEDICATION

On Thursday, November 8, 2018, at 1100 hours, a WTC Plaque Dedication Ceremony will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter Adolfo Otano, Engine 202. The dedication will take place in the quarters of Engine 202 & Ladder 101, 31 Richards Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11231. All off-duty members and their families are invited to attend.…

RALLY ‘ROUND ROBO

John Robilotti of Engine 243 has been part of the 18th Avenue family, protecting the Bath Beach/Bensonhurst community, for the past 14 years. Unfortunately, John was diagnosed with stage 3 testicular cancer in August. He is currently fighting his illness through chemotherapy and surgery. The members of John's firehouse are hosting a fundraiser to show…

HOLY NAME SOCIETY FATHER JULIAN DEEKEN MEMORIAL MASS

The FDNY Holy Name Society requests the honor of your presence at the Annual Father Julian Deeken Memorial Mass for Deceased Members on Sunday, November 11, 2018, at 9:30 am, at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 135 West 31st Street, Manhattan (between 6th and 7th Avenue, across the street from Engine 1 / Ladder 24).…

PLAQUE DEDICATION

On Tuesday, November 13, 2018, at 1100 hours, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Lieutenant Edward J. McDonagh, E-37, who died on November 12, 2017. The dedication will take place in the quarters of E-37/L-40, 415 W.125 Street, New York, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited to attend.…

FRIENDS OF FIREFIGHTERS 11TH ANNUAL FALL GALA

The 11th Annual Fall Gala will be held on Thursday, November 15, 2018, at 7:00 pm, at Pioneer Works, 159 Pioneer St, Brooklyn, NY 11231. Please join Friends of Firefighters in honoring those who have made significant contributions to their cause this year, including the UFA, Warren Fuchs, FDNY Engine 202/Ladder 101, Jimmy Hayhurst, George…

HOLY NAME SOCIETY MEMORIAL MASS

The Brooklyn and Queens FDNY Holy Name Society Memorial Mass will be held Thursday, November 15, 2018, at 10:30 AM. The Memorial Mass will be held at Resurrection Church, 2331 Gerritsen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11229. Come to remember and pray for the deceased members of the Holy Name Society and all our brothers and sisters…

NYFF’S 6TH ANNUAL CHARITY PENSION SEMINAR

NYFF's 6th Annual Charity Pension Seminar will be held Thursday, November 15, 2018, from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, at Sea Cliff Yacht Club, 1 The Boulevard, Sea Cliff, NY. Leading experts are made available to members to help get you the right information to make the best decisions possible in regard to retirement planning.…

FDNY CSU – SPECIAL NEEDS SUPPORT GROUP

On Monday, November 19, join the FDNY CSU Special Needs Support Group to hear an important presentation about setting up your assets to best benefit your special needs child and your family. The Special Needs Support Group will be joined by: Matthew B. Levens, Director of Wealth Management at RMR Wealth Builders, Inc.; John McGuiness,…