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 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, located at 409 E. 241 Street in the Bronx. Mass will be hosted by Engine 95 / Ladder 36. Firefighter Brick made the Supreme Sacrifice…

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…

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…

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…

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 died in the line of duty on January 3, 2008. Mass will be held at Church of St. Clare, located at 110 Nelson Avenue in…

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 Steven Pollard died in the line of duty on January 6, 2019. Mass will be held at Good Shepherd Church, located at 1950 Batchelder Street…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…