FIREFIGHTER THOMAS BRICK COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS
The FDNY is now accepting applications for this year's Firefighter Thomas Brick Scholarship Program, named to honor the fallen firefighter. College scholarships are available to all active FDNY Fire Officers and Firefighters who are currently enrolled or plan to take one or more courses during the 2014-15 Academic Year. Scholarships of $2,500 will be awarded…
MEMORIAL MASS
The United Women Firefighters (UWF) Annual Memorial Mass will be held on Monday, May 12th at 10 am at St. Jude's Church, 1677 Canarsie Road, Brooklyn. The Mass will honor the memory of all deceased FDNY women firefighters. All off-duty members and their families are invited to attend. Members are requested to attend in dress…
SECOND ANNUAL KICK OFF TO SUMMER BENEFIT OF THE NEW YORK POLICE & FIRE WIDOWS’ & CHILDREN’S BENEFIT FUND
Tuesday, May 13th from 6-9PM, at the Empire Hotel Rooftop, 44 W. 63rd St., NYC. As Memorial Day approaches and we remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our city and country, please join us for a special night of outdoor cocktails and music to support the families of New York City's fallen…
PATCHOGUE-MEDFORD HIGH SCHOOL DEDICATION TO LT. MICHAEL MURPHY
On Wednesday May 14th 2014 at 6:30PM PMHS will dedicate its campus to Medal of honor winner Lt. Michael Murphy. The dedication will take place at the PMHS is located at 181 Buffalo Avenue · Medford, NY 11763. Lt Michael Murphy was awarded the MOH on October 27, 2007. He is only the third service…
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 $34, Under 48" and Seniors admission price is $27. Children 3 and under are free. For further info, please contact Amy Truscelli at 212-683-4832. Tickets…
CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION – E-282/L-148
On Thursday, May 15, 2014 at 1100 hours, E-282 /L-148 will have a centennial celebration in their quarters located at 4210 12th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited to attend. Members are requested to attend in dress uniform.
National September 11th Memorial Museum
Prior to its official public opening, The National September 11 Memorial Museum has arranged for a special tribute-filled Dedication Period for the 9/11 community. From May 15th through May 20th, 9/11 families, first responders, recovery workers and survivors will be able to preview museum exhibits and events. The Museum will remain open 24 hours per…
Six Flags Great Adventure/Safari and Hurricane Harbor – UFA Discount Tickets
GO TO THIS LINK ENJOY THE THRILLING SAVINGS ALL SEASON LONG! SFGA Main Gate Price: $66.99* for the Theme/Safari Ticket Employee Cost (valid any regular day through 5/31/14): $38.99* Employee Cost (valid any regular day through 9/28/14): $39.99* Employee Cost (valid any regular day through 11/2/14): $44.99* Savings as high as $28.00* per ticket! Hurricane…
9/11 MILITARY MONUMENT DEDICATION
On Saturday May 24, 2014 at 10 am, the Towers of Freedom 9/11 Military Monument will be dedicated in Burns park in Massapequa. This is a unique memorial that honors all civilians and first responders lost on September 11th as well as all Military personnel lost in the war on terror. All off-duty members and…
NYS HONORARY FIRE CHIEFS COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP
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 3 paragraph letter explaining why they are deserving of this scholarship (i.e. seeking credits for promotion, completing courses…
A BROTHER IN NEED
A benefit will be held on behalf of Thomas McDermott, a 14 year member of Engine 262 whose home was destroyed by a fire on Sunday, May 18th. The benefit will be held on Friday, May 30th from 7pm-11pm at O'Neill's Bar/Restaurant, 64-21 53rd Drive, Maspeth, NY 11378. The cost is $50 per person and…
FDNY vs NYPD 42nd Annual Fun City Bowl
Saturday, May 31st - 7:30 KickoffMitchel Field - 50 Charles Lindbergh Blvd Garden City, NY 11530
FDNY MEDAL DAY CEREMONY 2014
This year's FDNY Medal Day ceremony will take place on Wednesday, June 4th at 1100 hours at the New York State Armory, located at 68 Lexington Avenue, (Between East 25th and East 26th Streets), Manhattan.
FF Vecsi Family Fundraiser – Wed July 9th
Lt. Mike Vecsi, E220/L122, Formerly of E155/L78. Weds, July 9th, from 7-11pm, LiGreci‚àö¬¢‚Äö√ᬮ‚Äö√묢s Staaten, 697 Forest Ave, SI NY. $80 per ticket. Mike is a lieutenant and was recently diagnosed with lung cancer. Because of Mike‚àö¬¢‚Äö√ᬮ‚Äö√묢s condition he is unable to lift his handicapped daughter into his van, so they would like to raise funds…
DEATH OF RETIRED FIREFIGHTER ROBERT ESPOSITO ENGINE 226
WAKEDenis S. O’Connor Funeral Home 91-05 Beach Channel Drive Rockaway Beach NY 11693 718-634-4011 Thursday, June 12th from 7-9pm Friday, June 13th from 2-5pm & 7-9pm FUNERAL St. Thomas More Roman Catholic Church 204-25 Rockaway Point Boulevard Breezy Point NY 11697 Saturday, June 14th at 11:30am
FF MICHAEL KIEFER EDUCATIONAL GRANT AWARDS – 2014
Twelve (12) Educational Awards worth $500.00 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 or a personal interest course. Submission dates are April 15th, 2014 - June 15th, 2014. Eligibility is restricted to members of the Uniformed Firefighting…
FF THOMAS J. FOLEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
The Firefighter Thomas J. Foley Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in 2001 as a tribute to an American hero who made the ultimate sacrifice on September 11, 2001. The program is intended to provide a lasting legacy to the life of firefighter Thomas J. Foley by assisting the children of fellow FDNY firefighters in meeting…
FF BILLY QUICK 3rd ANNUAL MEMORIAL VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT
Wednesday, June 18th. Registration/Check-in will begin at 8:00am at Riverside Blvd @ the Beach, Long Beach, NY. $35 per person pre-registration/$40 per person on-site registration. Pre-registration checks must be received before May 31st. Checks must be made out to Lt Williams Fund & mailed to Mrs. Lisa Quick, 87 Malone Ave, E. Atlantic Beach, NY…
COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP DINNER DANCE
Everyone is welcome to join the Columbia Association celebrate its 80th Annual Scholarship Dinner Dance on June 19, 2014, at Russo's on the Bay, 162-45 Cross Bay Boulevard, Queens, NY at 7 pm. This year the Columbia Association will honor its scholarship winners and our honorees. The 2014 Person of the Year isChief of Operations…
PUTNAM COUNTY BLOOD DRIVE
Please come join Putnam County members in a blood drive to be held on Friday, June 27th at the Daniel O'Brien VFW Hall, 32 Gleneida Ave (Rt.52), Carmel, NY from 2:00 until 8:00pm. Food and refreshments will be on hand. For information please contact Paul DeLeo at 347-408-6052 or Denis Hanrahan at 845-225-3048.
NYPD vs FDNY Lacrosse Game Benefiting PBA Widows and Children’s Fund and UFA Thomas R Elsasser Fund
Game Times Are:
12/noon USO Team vs Hudson Valley Fire and Police team
2 PM Port Authority vs Suffolk County PD
4PM FDNY vs NYPD
Ambelas
Is with deep regret that the UFA announces the death of Lt. Gordon Ambelas of Engine 237 . Arrangements for Lt. Gordon Ambelas' Wake and Funeral are as follows: Wake 7pm to 9pm 2pm to 4pm and 7pm to 9pm Funeral Home 203 Main St. Center Moriches, NY 11934 Map (631) 878 -0065 Funeral Mass…
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, wave pool, lazy river, kiddie area and more! General admission price is $34, Under 48" and Seniors admission price is $27. Children 3 and under are FREE. For further info, please contact Amy Truscelli at 212-683-4832.…
Lieutenant Gordon M. Ambelas Ladder Company 119 Funeral Information
Attention all members: The funeral service for the FDNY LODD of Lt. Gordan “Matt” Ambelas, the staging area will be the Gateway National Park on Hyland Boulevard in Staten Island. There will be MTA Shuttle Buses leaving there starting at 9 AM and continuing throughout the morning and afternoon. Wake Tuesday, July 8th from 2-4pm…
FF Vecsi Family Fundraiser
Lt. Mike Vecsi, E220/L122, Formerly of E155/L78. Weds, July 9th, from 7-11pm, LiGreci's Staaten, 697 Forest Ave, SI NY. $80 per ticket. Mike is a lieutenant and was recently diagnosed with lung cancer. Because of Mike's condition he is unable to lift his handicapped daughter into his van, so they would like to raise funds…
PLAQUE DEDICATION – Captain Peter J. Casey, E-212
On Thursday, July 10, 2014 at 1100 hours, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Captain Peter J. Casey, E-212, who died on July 3, 2013. The dedication will take place in the quarters E-221/L-104, located at 161 South 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited to…
ANCHOR CLUB FRANCES SCHERVIER PICNIC
On Thursday, July 10, 2014, at 10 am, the FDNY Anchor Club will host their annual picnic at Frances Schervier Nursing Home, located at 2975 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY. Volunteers are needed to assist the residents to and from the picnic. All off-duty members are invited to bring their families. Food and refreshments will be…