New York City Fire Museum Annual Santa Rescue

NYC Fire Museum 278 Spring Street, New York

Watch in amazement as a FDNY ladder truck embarks on a daring mission to rescue none other than Old Saint Nick himself! This unforgettable spectacle will take place at the New York City Fire Museum on Sunday, December 3rd at 12:00 PM sharp. Picture the excitement as Santa Claus is lifted high above the crowd,…

FDNY Triathlon Team Annual Meeting

Maritime University Aquatics Center 6 Pennyfield Avenue, Bronx

The FDNY Triathlon Team invites all new and returning interested members to their yearly meeting on December 7, 2023 at 6:30pm at Maritime University Aquatics Center, located at 6 Pennyfield…

Friends of Firefighters Santa Rescue Event

Friends of Firefighters 199 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn

Friends of Firefighters will host a Santa Rescue event on Saturday, December 9 from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM at 199 Van Brunt Street in Red Hook, Brooklyn. In addition…

Vulcan Society Fundraiser and Toy Drive Holiday Party

Vulcan Hall 739 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn

On December 9, the Vulcan Society will host a Toy Drive and Holiday Party Fundraiser from 7:00pm - 11:00pm at Vulcan Hall, located at 739 Eastern Parkway in Brookyln. The…

FDNY Chanukah Celebration

Robert O. Lowery HQ Auditorium 9 MetroTech Center, Brooklyn

On Tuesday, December 12, from 4:00 – 5:30pm, the Ner Tamid Society and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion will host a Chanukah celebration at Robert O. Lowery HQ auditorium. Light refreshments will be served. All FDNY members are invited. Those interested in attending are asked to RSVP by December 4th to diversity.inclusion@fdny.nyc.gov.    

Firefighter Thomas C. Brick 20th Anniversary Memorial Mass

St. Barnabas Church 409 East 241st Street, Bronx

A 20th Anniversary Memorial Mass honoring the memory of Firefighter Thomas C. Brick of Ladder 36 will be held on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at 1:00pm at St. Barnabas Church,…

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…

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…