UFA President, Steve Cassidy will appear on PIX11 News Closeup with Marvin Scott on Sunday, April 26th, at 6am
Major topic of discussion: UFA’s fight for full disability benefits for all our members. *Check with your cable provider for channel listing. Video of the interview will be posted here on the UFA website early next week.
WTC – Retired Firefighter Greg Chevalley Ladder Company 176
WakeMonday, April 27th at 7pm - 9:30pm Tuesday, April 28th at 2pm - 4:30pm and 7pm - 9:30pm Raynor and D'Andrea Funeral Home 245 Main Street, West Sayville, NY 11796…
POLITICAL/LEGISLATIVE UPDATE – UFA Lobby Day April 28th – All Hands Needed, Active & Retired
The UFA will be having a Lobby Day in Albany on Tuesday, April 28th. 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 Schedule of Events 10:00 - Firefighters arrive…
FDNY Lacrosse Team
Tryouts will take place on April 29th and May 6th. They will be held at the Field of Dreams Park, 5619 Old Sunrise Hwy, Massapequa, NY 11758, from 12-2pm. For more information please contact, FDNYLAX@gmail.com.
FIRE BELL CLUB SCHOLARSHIP AWARD APPLICATION
Applications for the Fire Bell Club Scholarship Award are now available. Applications can be obtained from Ms. Jacqueline Merveil, FDNY Registrar, at 718-281-8465. Eligibility is as follows: Active Firefighters and Fire Officers who have been accepted or are attending an accredited institution of higher learning. Firefighters/Fire Officers pursuing a degree in Fire Service Administration, Public…
Plaque Dedication
On Thursday, April 30th at 11am, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter William R. O'Connor, L-84, who died on January 16, 2006. The dedication will take place in the quarters of E-164, and L-84, 1560 Drumgoole Road, Staten Island, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited to attend.…
FDNY HOLY NAME SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIP TEST
The FDNY Holy Name Society of Brooklyn and Queens has rescheduled the date for their scholarship test. The new date is Saturday, May 2nd at 10:30 AM, at Our Lady of Trust School, 1696 Canarsie Road, Brooklyn, NY. Applications for the test can be obtained by calling St. Jude's Church at 718 763-6300, or by…
SPRING CELEBRATION MASS (PALM SUNDAY)
A Rescheduled Palm Sunday Mass will be held at the Brooklyn Wall of Remembrance on Sunday May 3rd at 1pm. The Brooklyn Wall is located at MCU Park, 1904 Surf Avenue Coney Island NY. For more information go to: www.thebrooklynwall.org. All FDNY members are invited to attend.
NYS HONORARY FIRE CHIEFS COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP/ACTIVE MEMBERS
Applications for the NYS Honorary Fire Chiefs Memorial College Scholarships are now being accepted. Each Scholarship is worth $2,500. The scholarship is open to all Active UFA members who are currently enrolled in college. Applicants must submit a letter explaining why they are deserving of this scholarship (i.e. seeking credits for promotion, completing courses toward…
Wake/Funeral Active Firefighter Raymond Murphy – Engine Company 69
WakeMonday, May 4th from 3pm - 8pm Castle Hill Funeral Home 1528 Castle Hill Ave, Bronx, NY 10462 (718) 828-9222 Funeral Tuesday, May 5th at 11am St. Frances de Chantal Church 190 Hollywood Ave, Bronx, NY 10465 (718) 792-5500
Police Fire Coalition – March For Equality – Demands Equal Disability Pension Benefits For Officers And Firefighters
Out of respect to Officer Moore and his family, we are postponing Wednesday's March for Equality.
FDNY Lacrosse Team
Tryouts will take place on April 29th and May 6th. They will be held at the Field of Dreams Park, 5619 Old Sunrise Hwy, Massapequa, NY 11758, from 12-2pm. For more information please contact, FDNYLAX@gmail.com.
NYPD Line of Duty Death – PO Brian R. Moore, 105th Precinct
Wake Thursday May 7th from 2pm - 4:30pm & 7pm - 9:30pm Chapey & Sons Funeral Home 20 Hicksville Road, Bethpage, NY 11714 (516) 731-5600 Funeral Friday May 8th at 11am St. James RC Church 80 Hicksville Road, Seaford, NY 11783 (516) 731-3710 All Off-Duty Members should attend in Class A uniform.
CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
On Friday, May 8th at 11am, E-285 and L-142 will have a Centennial Celebration in their quarters, located at 103-17 98th Street, Queens, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited to attend. Members are requested to attend in dress uniform.
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…
UFA Delegate Seminar
May 12-15, 2015, Tropicana Casino & Resort, Atlantic City NJ. Click HERE for General Information.
FDNY PHOENIX SOCIETY ASIAN-PACIFIC AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH CELEBRATION
On Thursday, May 14th, the FDNY Phoenix Society will hold its 2nd Annual Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month celebration, at FDNY Headquarters from 12:30pm-1:30pm. This year's event will celebrate Japanese culture,…
FF MICHAEL KIEFER EDUCATIONAL GRANT AWARDS – 2015
Twelve Educational Awards worth $500 each are available through the New York Firefighter's Burn Center Foundation. These grants shall be awarded for various types of schooling, be it academic, technical…
SPLISH SPLASH WATER PARK DISCOUNT TICKETS AVAILABLE
Long Island's Waterpark located at Exit 72 West, Long Island Expressway, Riverhead, NY (631) 727-3600, www.splishsplashlongisland.com. 18 water slides, wavepool, lazy river, kiddie area and more! General admission price is…
Bravest Football Game Saturday, May 16
The Bravest Football Club will be hosting the Central Texas Wolfpack Football Team from Austin, TX this weekend. The game is being played at the Michael J. Petrides School on…
NORWEGIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE
Permission is granted for off-duty members to participate in the annual Norwegian Independence Day Parade. The parade will begin at 1pm on Sunday, May 17th. The Viking Society of the…
FDNY EMERALD SOCIETY GOLF OUTING
On Monday, May 18th, it will take place at Pelham/Split Rock Golf Course at 870 Shore Road, Bronx, NY 10464. Check-in starts at 11am, Shotgun start is at 1pm, with…
PLAQUE DEDICATION
On Monday, May 18th at 11am, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory ofLieutenant John A. Garcia, L-5, who died on May 13, 2011. The dedication will take…
9/11 MEMORIAL CEREMONY
On Thursday, May 28th at 6pm, a ceremony will be held at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade Center to commemorate the end of the…
CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
On Wednesday, May 27th at 11am, E-294 and L-143 will have a Centennial Celebration in their quarters located at 101-02 Jamaica Ave, Queens, NY. All off-duty members and their families…
FDNY Anchor Club Rosary Hill Pizza Party
On Thursday, May 28th, from 11:30am to 3pm, the FDNY Anchor Club will host a pizza party for the patients at Rosary Hill Nursing Home located at 600 Linda Avenue,…
PLAQUE DEDICATION
On Friday, May 29th at 11am, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Lieutenant John J. Halpin, L-33, who died on May 29, 2014. The dedication will take place in the quarters of E-75, and L-33, 2175 Walton Ave, Bronx, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited to attend. Members…