SANTA AT FRIENDS OF FIREFIGHTERS

Festivities kick off at 10:00 AM on Sunday, December 8, at 199 Van Brunt Street Brooklyn, NY 11231, with holiday music, arts and crafts, firetruck tour, raffles, hot chocolate, milk…

PLAQUE DEDICATION – CANCELLED

Members should be aware that the Plaque Dedication ceremony for Captain John S. Moschella, E-26 scheduled for Monday, December 9, 2019 has been cancelled; a rescheduled date will be announced on a future Info Fax. ------------------------------------------------ On Monday, December 9, 2019, at 1100 hours, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Captain…

OPERATION SANTA: THE COMMUNITY MAYORS 2019

Community Mayors for Special Children is calling all volunteers for Operation Santa Claus on Wednesday, December 11, and for Setup Day on Tuesday, December 10. Volunteers must register, and should plan to arrive both days by 8:00 AM. Registration deadline is December 4. Register at: https://forms.gle/VjyY46iD5qwtat5b6. It will take place at JFK Airport, Port Authority…

CSU QUARTERLY GATHERING

FDNY CSU Christmas Quarterly Gathering will be Wednesday, December 11, 2019. Coffee & Bagels at 10:00 AM, 12 Step Meeting at 11:00 AM and Lunch at 12:00 PM. Wear your ugliest sweater!! Bring a friend, all are welcome. Please RSVP to (212)925-6671 & leave a message on Ext. 395. The holiday gathering will be at…

PLAQUE DEDICATION

On Wednesday, December 11, 2019, at 1100 hours, a Plaque Dedication and Street Co-Naming Ceremony will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter Faizal Coto, E-245, who died on December 9, 2018. The dedication will take place in the quarters of Battalion 43, Engine 245 & Ladder 161, 2929 West 8th Street, Brooklyn, NY. All…

FDNY Firefighter Application Information

Every four to five years, the City offers the opportunity for members of the public to apply to become a New York City Firefighter. When the filing period is open, people who are interested and fulfill all the eligibility requirements can apply for the exam through DCAS. DCAS Website

FIREFIGHTER IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE

A GoFundMe has been created by Engine 258 & Ladder 115 to support Theo Mitritzikos, a 12-year member of Engine 258, member of the FDNY Boxing Team and FDNY Hellenic…

PLAQUE DEDICATION

On Monday, December 16, 2019, at 1100 hours, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter Michael L. Duffy, L-174, who died on August 8, 2017. The dedication will take place in the quarters of Engine 310 & Ladder 174, 5105 Snyder Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. All off-duty members and their families are…

Retired FF Michael Miller in Need of Kidney Donation

Retired Firefighter and United States Marine veteran Michael J. Miller is in dire need of a kidney transplant. Michael, a 25 year member of the FDNY, is reaching out to the membership for help. Please take a moment to share the word on social media channels that a brother who has served his country and…

MEMORIAL MASS

On Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at 1030 hours, E-257, L-170 and B-58 will host a Memorial Mass commemorating the 21st Anniversary of the Vandalia Avenue Fire. The Mass will take place at St. Jude Church, located at 1677 Canarsie Road, Brooklyn, NY. The Mass will honor the memory of the following members who died in…

Funeral Information – Retired Firefighter Thomas J. Alioto, Ladder Company 147

WakeSaturday, December 21, 2019 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Sunday, December 22, 2019 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM John Vincent Scalia Home for Funerals 28 Eltingville Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10312 Funeral Monday, December 23, 2019 11:00 AM St. Clare’s Church 110 Nelson…

FDNY CHANUKAH CELEBRATION

On Monday, December 23, 2019, from 1630 to 1830 hours, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion and the Ner Tamid Society will be hosting a Chanukah celebration in the Auditorium…

PUTNAM COUNTY BLOOD DRIVE

Join Putnam County members for the annual holiday Blood Drive at the Daniel O'Brien VFW Hall, 32 Gleneida Ave, (Rt.52) Carmel, NY on Friday, December 27, 2019, from 2:00 - 8:00 PM. For information, please call Paul Deleo at 347-408-6052 or Denis Hanrahan at 845-225-3048. Four and a half million Americans will need blood this…

ST. GEORGE ASSOCIATION ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP EXAM

The St. George Association Annual Scholarship Exam will take place at 10:00 AM on Saturday, December 28, 2019, at the American Legion Post 301, 80-45 Winchester Blvd., Queens Village, NY. For further information, contact James Hayhurst at 516-623-1835.

PBR: UNLEASH THE BEAST MONSTER ENERGY BUCK OFF AT THE GARDEN

PBR's Monster Energy Buck Off at Madison Square Garden will take place on Friday, January 3, 2020 at 7:45 PM; Saturday January 4, 2020 at 6:45 PM; and Sunday, January 5, 2020 at 1:45 PM. The event is part of PBR's Premier Unleash the Beast Tour featuring the top 35 bull riders in the world…

MEMORIAL MASS

On Saturday, January 4, 2020 at 1300 hours, E-249/L-113 will host a Memorial Mass commemorating the 12th anniversary of Lieutenant John H. Martinson, E-249, who made the supreme sacrifice on January 3, 2008. The mass will be held at St. Clare's Church, 110 Nelson Avenue, Staten Island, NY. All off-duty members and their families are…

PBR: UNLEASH THE BEAST MONSTER ENERGY BUCK OFF AT THE GARDEN

PBR's Monster Energy Buck Off at Madison Square Garden will take place on Friday, January 3, 2020 at 7:45 PM, Saturday January 4, 2020 at 6:45 PM and Sunday, January 5, 2020 at 1:45 PM at Madison Square Garden. The event is part of PBR's Premier Unleash the Beast Tour featuring the top 35 bull…

VIGIANO BROTHERS’ BRAVEST & FINEST SKI MEMORIAL

The Annual Vigiano Brothers' Bravest & Finest Ski Memorial will take place January 5, 2020 - January 9, 2020 at Stowe Mountain Lodge, VT. Welcome Reception is $40 per person on January 5 at 6:00 PM with hors d'oeuvres, drinks, t-shirt and fundraiser. For room reservations, call Stowe Mountain Lodge at 888-478-6938 and reference the…

PLAQUE DEDICATION

On Monday, January 6, 2020, at 1100 hours, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter Steven H. Pollard, L-170, who died on January 6, 2019. The dedication will take place in the quarters of B-58, E-257 & L-170, 1361 Rockaway Parkway, Brooklyn, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited…

ON THE ARM BREAKFAST AT FRIENDS OF FIREFIGHTERS

On Wednesday, January 8, from 8-11 AM, all FDNY members are invited to Friends of Firefighters (199 Van Brunt Street Brooklyn, NY 11231) for the first On the Arm Breakfast of 2020. No RSVP needed. For those unfamiliar with FoF programs and services, the monthly breakfasts are a great way to see how FoF operates…

ENISE M. MULLIN MEMORIAL FUND

Christopher Mullin, Rescue 5, and his three children recently lost their mother, Denise Mullin, to her battle with cancer on December 14, 2019. Prior to Denise‚àö¬¢‚Äö√ᬮ‚Äö√묢s passing, Chris was able to work additional hours to make ends meet so that his wife could stay at home and raise their family. However, Chris is now a…

PLAQUE DEDICATION

On Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at 1100 hours, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter Daniel C. Bove, E-251, who died on November 26, 2018. The dedication will take place in the quarters of E-251, 254-20 Union Turnpike, Queens, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited to attend. Members…

FDNY CSU SPECIAL NEEDS GROUP MEETING

There will be an FDNY CSU Special Needs Group Meeting on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 from 10:30 AM ‚àö¬¢‚Äö√ᬮ‚Äö√Ñ√∫ 12:00 PM in the Mand Library, Bureau of Training at Randall‚àö¬¢‚Äö√ᬮ‚Äö√묢s…

FIREFIGHTER ALUMS OF XAVERIAN

Firefighter Alums of Xaverian are invited to a get together hosted on Thursday, January 16, 2020, at 6:30 PM at Xaverian High School. Food and beverages will be provided. The event will welcome members back to Xaverian and will celebrate the great work of all Xaverian FDNY alumni. Please call Tom Burns '83 at (718)…

BENEFIT FOR A BROTHER IN NEED

The FDNY Hellenic Society, along with E-258/L-115, invite you to a fundraiser for Theo Mitritzikos of E-258 on Thursday, January 16, 2020, from 7:00 ‚àö¬¢‚Äö√ᬮ‚Äö√Ñ√∫ 10:00 PM at Bourbon Street, located at 40-12 Bell Blvd, Bayside, NY. Open bar, hors d'oeuvres, buffet, DJ, and 50/50 Raffles for some great prizes and sporting events. $65 at…

ANNUAL CITY HARVEST CANNED FOOD DRIVE

A reminder to members that the Fire Department is once again participating in the Annual City Harvest Canned Food Campaign. The drive is open and runs until January 17, 2020. Last year, New Yorkers donated over one million pounds of food to help feed the homeless, the elderly and the working poor. All Firehouses and…

PLAQUE DEDICATION

On Friday, January 17, 2020, at 1100 hours, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter Stephen J. Brady, E-84, who died on January 16, 2019. The dedication will take place in the quarters of E-84 & L-34, 513 West 161st Street, New York, NY. All off-duty members and their families are…

FDNY EMERALD SOCIETY

The Emerald Society will host a Queens Meeting on Wednesday, January 22, 2020, at 8:00 PM, at the Knights of Columbus, 333 Beach 90th Street, Rockaway Beach, NY. The first meeting of the year will feature LeRoy McGinnis, NYC Fire Pension Fund, and Matt DesJardin, UFA Queens Trustee. Food and refreshments will be provided. For…

MEMORIAL MASS

On Thursday, January 23, 2020, at 1100 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 15th anniversary of his supreme sacrifice and will take place at St. John‚àö¬¢‚Äö√ᬮ‚Äö√묢s Church, 479 New Jersey Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. All off-duty members and their families are…

REMEMBRANCE MASS

On Saturday, January 25, 2020, at 1100 hours, E-46/L-27 will host a Remembrance Mass honoring the memory of former members who died in the line of duty. The mass will take place in quarters, 460 Cross Bronx Expressway, Bronx, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited to attend. Members are requested to attend…

ANNUAL FDNY SKI RACES

The 47th Annual FDNY Firefighters Ski Races at Hunter Mountain will take place on Tuesday, January 28, 2020. Proceeds will be donated to the NY Firefighters Burn Center Foundation. There will be a plaque dedication honoring FF Steven Pollard, L-170, FF Christopher Slutman, L-27, and Lt. Brian Sullivan, Sq-41. Trophies for each 1st, 2nd, 3rd…

FIREHOUSE KITCHEN TALK WITH CHIEF VINCENT DUNN

Join Friends of Firefighters (199 Van Brunt Street Brooklyn, NY 11231) on Wednesday, January 29, from 6:00-9:00 PM for a firefighter-prepared dinner followed by a presentation on flashover from Chief Vincent Dunn, author of Fire: The Battlespace Enemy, which will be raffled off at the event. Free for active and retired FDNY members. No RSVP…

DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. CELEBRATION

On Thursday, January 30, 2020, from 1200 to 1400 hours, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion will be hosting a celebration of the Legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at 9 MetroTech Center in the Auditorium. All are welcome to attend. Listen to 10-Talks, the FDNY version of TED talks, on the ways…

FDNY PULASKI ASSOCIATION 60TH ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP DINNER DANCE

The FDNY Pulaski Association will host the 60th Annual Scholarship Fundraiser Dinner Dance on Saturday, February 1 at Russo's on the Bay, 162-45 Cross Bay Blvd, Howard Beach, NY 11414. Cocktail hour begins at 7:00 PM, dinner at 8:00 pm. This year, the Pulaski Association will be honoring the Gregory Family in honor of their…

WTC Funeral – Retired Firefighter Michael L. Feldman, Ladder Company 161

WakeTuesday, February 4, 2020 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM A.L. Jacobsen Funeral Home 1380 New York Avenue Huntington Station, NY 11746 Memorial Service Wednesday, February 5, 2020 - 11:00 AM A.L. Jacobsen Funeral Home 1380 New York Avenue Huntington Station, NY 11746 All Off-Duty Members should attend in Class…