2020 LUNAR NEW YEAR PARADE

Permission is granted for off-duty members to participate in The FDNY Phoenix Society Annual Lunar New Year Celebration Parade. The parade will begin at 1200 hours on Sunday, February 9, 2020. The FDNY Phoenix Society requests participating members to assemble at the auditorium of: PS 130, 143 Baxter Street (between Baxter and Hester Street), New…

ON THE ARM BREAKFAST AT FRIENDS OF FIREFIGHTERS

On Wednesday, February 12, from 8:00 -11:00 AM, all FDNY members are invited to Friends of Firefighters (199 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231) for On the Arm Breakfast. For those unfamiliar with FoF programs and services, the monthly breakfasts are a great way to see how we operate and tour our main facility, a…

2020 NYC MARATHON PARTICIPATION WITH THE FDNY RUNNING CLUB

Any member interested in running the 2020 NYC Marathon must register for the marathon lottery with the NYRR at https://www.nyrr.org/tcsnycmarathon by February 13, 2020. For more information about the marathon and the FDNY Running Club, please email Denis Sweeney, D-6 at denis.p.sweeney@gmail.com.

WTC Funeral – Retired Firefighter Richard B. Jones, Ladder Company 25

WakeFriday, February 14, 2020 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Greater Zion Hill Baptist Church 2365 Frederick Douglass Blvd New York, NY 10027 Memorial Service Friday, February 14, 2020 - 5:00 PM Greater Zion Hill Baptist Church 2365 Frederick Douglass Blvd New York, NY 10027 Formation And Procession Saturday, February 15, 2020 - 10:00 AM Greater…

STREET RENAMING CEREMONY

On Saturday, February 15, 2020 at 1000 hours, a Street Renaming Ceremony will be held honoring the memory of retired Lieutenant Mark W. McKay, L-45, who died on April 4, 2011. The ceremony will be held at the corner of Parsifal Place & Ellis Place, Bronx, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited…

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 $1,000 scholarships are awarded annually and can be used for college/university, high school, trade school or private school. Application forms and additional information is available…

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, 2020. The winner…

WTC Funeral – Retired Firefighter Joseph A. Hatzelman, Engine Company 218

WakeThursday, February 20, 2020 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM & 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Charles J. O'Shea Funeral Home 603 Wantagh Avenue Wantagh, NY 11793 Funeral Friday, February 21, 2020 - 10:45 AM St. Raphael Church 600 Newbridge Road East Meadow, NY 11554 All Off-Duty Members should attend in Class A Uniform. WTC Related…

MEMORIAL MASS

On Friday, February 21, 2020, at 11:00 AM, Friends of Firefighters will host a Memorial Mass commemorating the life of firefighter Kenneth Pogan, Sr., who passed away on February 11, 2015. Kenny, who spent his years at Engine 18, Squad 3, Engine 28, Squad 1, and Battalion 22, played an integral part at Friends of…

Rangers First Responders Night

The Rangers First Responders Night will be held Saturday, February 22, 2020 vs. the San Jose Sharks at 7:00 PM at Madison Square Garden. Tickets can be purchased through the link: https://tinyurl.com/Rangers1stRespondersUFAFeb22.

WTC Funeral – Retired Firefighter Daniel R. Foley, Rescue Company 3

WakeTuesday, February 25, 2020 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM Wednesday, February 26, 2020 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM Westchester Funeral Home 190 Main Street Eastchester, NY 10707 Funeral Thursday, February 27, 2020 - 10:30 AM Holy Family Church 83 Clove Road New Rochelle, NY 10801 All Off-Duty Members should attend in Class A Uniform. Members…

SSG CHRIS ENGELDRUM FDNY VFW POST 12033

The SSG Chris Engeldrum FDNY VFW Post 12033 will be holding its monthly meeting on Wednesday, February 26, 2019. The meeting will be held at Randall's Island, Building 11 Cafeteria at 8:00 PM. All Military Veterans who have served overseas during time of war are eligible to join. For additional information, see the Post website…

FRIENDS OF FIREFIGHTERS FIREHOUSE KITCHEN TALK

Join Friends of Firefighters at (199 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn, NY) on Wednesday, February 26, from 6:00 - 9:00 PM, for a firefighter-prepared dinner followed by a presentation from Director Steven Magliaro on FDNY Fire Dispatch Operations. Free for active and retired FDNY members. No RSVP necessary. As retired firefighter Tony Cat always says: "Bring…

UFA Retirement Seminar Postponed

Please be advised that the UFA Retirement Seminar scheduled for Thursday, February 27, 2020, has been canceled due to the WTC Funeral for Retired Firefighter Daniel Foley, Rescue 3, that will take place on that day. The UFA Retirement Seminar will be rescheduled at a later date. We will keep the membership updated when a…

20 YEAR REUNION

A 20 year reunion for members in the 1/2000 probationary firefighter class will be held on February 29, 2020. For more information, please email 1stof2000@gmail.com with your name, phone number and email address.

STREET RENAMING

On Saturday, February 29, 2020 at 1100 hours, a Street Renaming Ceremony will be held honoring the memory of retired Firefighter Roger Espinal, E-320, who died on September 14, 2019.…

PLAQUE DEDICATION

On Monday, March 2, 2020 at 1100 hours, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Captain John S. Moschella, who died on December 8, 2018. The dedication…

FDNY SPECIAL NEEDS GROUP

The FDNY Special Needs Group will host their next meeting on Wednesday, March 4, at 11:00 AM at the Staten Island CSU Office, located at 1688 Victory Blvd. This group is for all FDNY members, active and retired, and their families that have a special need, and it encompasses all disabilities, both physical and developmental,…

Knicks First Responders Night

The UFA has partnered with Madison Square Garden to provide special access to discounted tickets for The Knicks First Responders Night on Friday, March 6, 2020 vs. Oklahoma City Thunder…

FDNY MEMORIAL QUILT

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion is designing a quilt to celebrate the contributions FDNY has made to the City of New York. Each firehouse may submit a piece of fabric that best represents where you work, the spirit of your team, the neighborhood that you serve, or your contribution to FDNY. Please also provide…

PLUNGE FOR ELODIE

For the first time this year, in honor of Tottenville's John Hudson Dilgen, there will be a Plunge For Elodie taking place in Staten Island. The Polar Plunge will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2020 to raise funds for and bring awareness to a rare skin disease called EB & the EB Research Partnership.…

POLICE/FIRE 5-MILE RUN

On Saturday, March 7, 2020, at 9:30 AM, the 43rd Annual Police/Fire Run will be held in Central Park. All active and retired members are eligible to participate. Race starts at 102nd Street Transverse in Central Park. Registration is at JHS 13 located at East 106th Street between Madison and Park Avenues. Registration fee is…

EMERALD SOCIETY, FDNY, ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP EXAM

The FDNY Emerald Society Annual Scholarship Examination will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2020, from 8:30 - 11:30 AM at All Hallows High School, 115 East 164th, Bronx, NY. Children who will be graduating from 8th grade or junior high school in 2020 are eligible if a parent or sibling is a member of…

COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS

Applications for eligible family members of the Columbia Association are being accepted for Private or Public High School and College Awards as follows: Candidates for College Awards (12th Grade Students): Submit applications, along with a copy of the Candidate's SAT scores, before April 1, 2020. These tests must be taken in the candidates' junior or…

FDNY KING OF THE ICE HOCKEY TOURNAMENT

The 25th Annual King of the Ice Hockey Tournament will be held at the Freeport Recreation Center, Freeport, NY. Preliminary rounds will take place between March 11th and March 31st.…

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** CANCELED ** April General Membership Meeting

Members should be aware that the General Membership Meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 9, 2020, has been CANCELED due to necessary precautions for the health and safety of our members…

POSTPONED – 40 YEAR REUNION – POSTPONED

A 40 year reunion for members in the October 13, 1979 probationary firefighter class will be held on April 25, 2020. Interested members should contact Steven Casquarelli at scasquarelli@gmail.com or…

SCHOLARSHIP EXTENSION

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the New York State Honorary Fire Chiefs Association Inc. and the New York State Professional Firefighters Association Inc. are extending the deadline for 2020 Ted…

DONATE TO THE NEW YORK BLOOD CENTER

The New York Blood Center is working to increase the nation‚àö¬¢‚Äö√ᬮ‚Äö√묢s supply of convalescent plasma in order to make it accessible to as many patients as possible. If you are interested in helping to combat COVID-19 by donating plasma, sign up at the link listed below. Donor Eligibility Requirements: Lab-confirmed positive test for COVID-19 (Positive…

Fire Bell Scholarship Extension

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Fire Bell Club has extended the deadline for the Fire Bell Scholarship to Friday, May 29, 2020. Grant Scholarship The Fire Bell Club offers a one-time grant scholarship award of $1,000 to one student annually. Applications for the Fire Bell Club Scholarship Award are typically due in April, and…