BLACK SUNDAY MEMORIAL MASS
On Saturday, January 19, 2019, at 1100 hours, 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. DiBernardo, R-3, all of whom made the supreme sacrifice as a result of injuries sustained while operating at Bronx Box 3-3 2997, January…
M.L. King Day
M.L. King Day
MEMORIAL MASS
On Wednesday, January 23, 2019, at 1000 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 14th 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…
DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. CELEBRATION
On Thursday, January 24, 2019, from 1200 to 1400 hours, a celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy will be held in the Auditorium at 9 Metrotech hosted by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion. This will be the first event of our 10-Talks series. The event will feature TED-style talks about Dr. King's…
Funeral Arrangements – Active Firefighter Stephen J. Brady, Engine Company 84 Delegate
The Lil' Bravest was started by a group of firefighters from Engine 84/Ladder 34. Their mission is to improve the quality of life for children who are hospitalized or being treated for childhood diseases. The goal is to make a difference for kids who are going through a very difficult time. The funds raised go…
ANNUAL FDNY SKI RACES
The 46th Annual FDNY Firefighters Ski Races at Hunter Mountain will take place on Tuesday, January 29, 2019. Proceeds will be donated to the NY Firefighters Burn Center Foundation. There will be a Plaque Dedication honoring Lt. Michael Davidson, E-69, Lt. Christopher Raguso, E-302 and FM Christopher Zanetis, BFI. Trophies for each 1st, 2nd, 3rd…
WORKING ADVANTAGE CORPORATE DISCOUNT PROGRAM
Working Advantage is pleased to offer entertainment and travel discounts for both regional and nationwide attractions and events to all UFA Members. Now you'll have access to exclusive savings on movie tickets, theme parks, hotels, tours, Broadway and Vegas shows & more. These discounts are not available to the general public and are exclusive to…
FIREHOUSE KITCHEN TALK WITH FINDING JOHN AUTHOR & FF ANDY SERRA
Mark your calendar for Friends of Firefighters' first Firehouse Kitchen Talk of 2019. Part memoir, part investigative history, FINDING JOHN is the poignant, emotional story of FDNY Firefighter Andy Serra's life in the months and years after September 11. Join him at Friends of Firefighters (199 Van Brunt Street Brooklyn, NY 11231) on Wednesday, January…
DISCOVER STUDENT LOANS SCHOLARSHIP SWEEPSTAKES
Throughout the year, 11 eligible students or parents will be randomly selected to win a $10,000 Discover Student Loans Scholarship Award to help cover college expenses. More information is available at www.scholarship.collegecovered.com/. The deadline to apply is January 31, 2019.
BC Matthew Ryan Memorial Scholarships
BC Matthew Ryan Memorial Scholarships 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 the following criteria:Must be the daughter or son of…
PLAQUE DEDICATION
On Friday, February 1, 2019, at 1100 hours, a WTC Plaque Dedication Ceremony will be held honoring the memory of Lieutenant Edward T. Meehan, Ladder 22. The dedication will take place in the quarters of Engine 76 & Ladder 22, 145 West 100th Street, New York, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited…
UFA Political Archives
Constitutional Convention 9/11 Health Care Act Would You Risk Your Life for $27/Day? Deutsche Bank Fire It's about NYC's Priorities The Truth about Firefighter Pensions 2011 Save the Firehouses 2010 Save Our Firehouses 2009 The Truth and Realities of Protecting New Yorkers
ENGINE 330 / LADDER 172 BREAST CANCER AWARENESS
Help Engine 330 and Ladder 172 support Breast Cancer Awareness by purchasing an FDNY Breast Cancer Awareness t-shirt for $20. All proceeds go towards the cause. Make all checks payable to Engine 330 / Ladder 172 Commissary. For more information, please contact Patrick Qugliariello (L172) at 917-757-2255.
FDNY EMERALD SOCIETY MEETING NOTICE
The Emerald Society's monthly meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 6, 2019,in Long Island. The meeting will be at 8:00 PM at the Irish American Center, 297 Willis Ave, Mineola, NY 11501 (one block north of Jericho Turnpike). Do not park in the lot. Food and refreshments will be served. For more information, visit…
GARY SINISE’S FIREHOUSE DINNER AND BOOK LAUNCH
On Sunday, February 10, 2019, award-winning film and TV actor/humanitarian Gary Sinise and Friends of Firefighters invite you to a special firefighter-prepared dinner and book presentation at Friends of Firefighters' historic Red Hook firehouse (199 Van Brunt Street Brooklyn, NY 11231) to celebrate Gary Sinise's newly published book, Grateful American: A Journey from Self to…
2019 NYC MARATHON PARTICIPATION WITH THE FDNY RUNNING CLUB
Any member interested in running the 2019 NYC Marathon must register for the marathon lottery with the NYRR at www.tcsnycmarathon.org/ by February 14, 2019. For more information about the marathon and the FDNY Running Club, please email Denis Sweeney (L-35) at denis.p.sweeney@gmail.com.