Firehouse Interviews & Closing Of Safety Battalion
In lieu of maintaining open our one Safety Operating Battalion, Commissioner Von Essen saw fit to utilize these chiefs in conducting historical interviews with members in the field. This unit was closed illegally. We agree with the UFOA that this is irresponsible and dangerous. These are NOT safety interviews, nor are they fatal fire interviews. It is a voluntary program, therefore you do not have to participate. We feel that it is imperative to return the Safety Battalion to regular active status. Allowing the “book writing†project to successfully proceed will only hinder the active return of this much needed unit.
Purely from a firefighter safety point of view, it makes no sense to voluntarily participate with this headquarter’s project. Besides, it may be mentally harmful to speak about your experiences without a crisis counselor present. It would be much wiser to attend crisis debriefing counseling - an important factor which is being grossly overlooked by the FDNY membership.
If the information collection team reverts to a committee of light duty personnel and the Safety Operating Battalion is back on-line, then we must re-examine the situation. Problem one is resolved, but the counseling issue would remain. That will be for the medical professionals to decide. (Call the UFOA hotline at 212-843-8362).
Back To Top Free Family Portrait
Sears has offered one free 8 X 10 family portrait to all firefighters in the FDNY. Simply show identification, and you and your immediate family will be entitled to a complimentary portrait; no additional fees will be added. Contact your local Sears portrait studio for more specific details. There is one important fact: Sears Portrait Studios requests that folks call for an appointment and not walk in unannounced. Sears prefers that fire department members wear their uniform for the portrait. Apparently, they have an American Flag background that they use for this portrait. If you elect to take advantage of this very nice offer, remember it is at their discretion. Accordingly, you do not have a lot of options on what you will have in the portrait. This is a set pattern deal. REMEMBER: Call for an appointment and thank them.
Back To Top Free Lancaster County Trip - First 20 To Call
In appreciation of your dedication and service to the public, Sight & Sound Theatres would like to say “thank you†by extending a free weekend getaway in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Their complimentary package will include for you and the members of your immediate household: tickets to Sight & Sound Theatres’ production, The Miracle of Christmas on December 22, 2001 at 7:30 p.m. (Length: 2
Back To Top WTC Work Site
Regardless of what certain City officials would like to see, always maintain a dignified presence by avoiding any type of confrontation or inter-agency dispute. Keep any tension between agencies to a minimum. If there is any problem, bring it to the chief’s attention and let those in charge work it out. There should now be a sharing of responsibility in each sector. On a different note, don’t volunteer for this detail if you don’t really want to be there.
Back To Top The Fallen Brothers Foundation Assists Our Families
The Fallen Brothers Foundation, run by two FDNY firefighters, have offered to help our brothers provide for the surviving families of our lost and missing brothers in a more long term capacity, by selling the memorial shirts for individual firehouses on the FallenBrothers.com website and sending the money to their family fund or a fund of their choice. If any company currently has a shirt design for fundraising, and would like to also make their shirts available online for greater exposure to the rest of the world, please have the company liaison contact Brian Shea (L61) or Kevin Shea (L35) at kevin@fallenbrothers.com or brian@fallenbrothers.com. Further information on what is needed to put your company memorial shirt online can be found on the website at www.FallenBrothers.com/community. (Frequently asked Questions). If there are any additional questions on this matter, contact Brian Shea (L61) at 845-278-8255 or e-mail (e-mail is the preferred method).
Back To Top United Manufacturers’ Jewelry Outlet - Wholesale Jewelry Buying For Union Members!
United Manufacturers’ Jewelry Outlet is one of the top jewelry manufacturers in NYC. Major retailers and wholesalers have purchased their product for years to fill their stores. Now, for the first time, they have joined with other manufacturers and have opened a showroom to select union members. Same low prices, same great merchandise direct from the manufacturer! Union members pay true WHOLESALE prices for the same fine jewelry they would buy at Zales or Kay’s or their local jeweler. REAL gold, REAL diamonds and precious gems all at REAL savings of 50% or more! Merchandise includes: diamonds, gemstones, and gold jewelry. All members need to do is present their union ID card for admission to the showroom and one form of picture ID (driver’s license, work ID, etc.). You may bring family members with you, but the union member must be present for admission. They accept VISA, MasterCard, American Express, and the Discover Card and of course, cash. The showroom is located at: 7 West 45th Street (between 5th and 6th Avenues), 15th floor, New York, NY 10016. Hours of operation are Monday - Wednesday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Thursday 12 noon - 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday closed.
Back To Top Concert To Honor N.Y.C. Firefighters And Help Widow’s And Children’s Fund
On Friday the 14th of December 2001, Binghamton University’s offices of Campus Activities and Orientation and Student Association are co-sponsoring an on-campus event to be held in the Anderson Center of Binghamton University as part of a benefit for the Uniformed Firefighters Association Widow’s and Children’s Fund. This benefit will be a concert featuring several acts including the bands Stu from Oneonta, an accapella group the Crosbys (NYC), Binghamton’s own Joe Rogers Band, and Capitol Records recording artists The Pushstars. The Pushstars’ music can be heard on numerous movie soundtracks including “There’s Something About Mary†and “Me, Myself and Ireneâ€. Tickets for the event carry a minimum $10 donation. All ticket proceeds go straight to the UFA Widow’s and Children’s Fund in time for Christmas. All other donations to help advertise and promote the event are greatly appreciated and will be needed to accomplish such an event. Amongst the guests to attend will be over forty New York City firefighters, as well as several family members of the men and women who lost their lives during the tragic events of September 11th. Any member who wishes to attend as a guest of the Binghamton Firefighters should call Firefighter Pat Eggleston at (607)-772-7116.
Back To Top Gurney’s Inn Resort & Spa Healing Retreat
A special healing retreat for the wives of our New York City Firefighters will be held from Friday - Sunday February 8 - 10, 2002 at Gurney’s Inn Resort & Spa. They are located at 290 Old Montauk Highway, Montauk, New York 11954. Telephone (631) 668-3365. Website: www.gurneys-inn.com. Recover in the peace and tranquility that is Montauk (a short two and one half hour drive or Hampton Jitney ride from Manhattan). Two night special for $450.00 per person. All inclusive (based on double occupancy). Single occupancy available for $600.00 per person. Oceanview accommodation for two nights. Breakfast each morning (Saturday and Sunday). Gourmet dinner credit of $25 per person each night (Friday and Saturday). A one hour Swedish massage per person. A Dead Sea Salt Glow treatment per person. A surprise spa gift to take home. Aquatic and exercise classes during your stay (in addition to unlimited use of the indoor heated seawater pool, Russian steam rooms, Finnish saunas, Swiss Showers, Fitness Room and Roman Baths. Daily meditation and Yoga classes. Taxes and service charges. Call Phyllis or Ruthann at Gurney’s Inn at (631)668-3365 to reserve your space.
Back To Top $1 Million Of Toys For Children Impacted By The WTC Attacks
Contributions of toys from across the U.S. have been gathered by Sheriff H. Frank Bigger (Orange County NY Sheriff) and Jack Byrnes (Chief of the Village of Montgomery Police), Father Brian Jordan (the Chaplain of Ground Zero) of the Church and Friary of St. Francis of Assisi, The Father Mychal Judge Fund, Cyberangels.org, the FDNY, the NYPD and children who wanted to help. Help us make sure we reach all the children. These children include all who lost a parent or both parents in the World Trade Center attack on September 11th and in the crash of American Airlines Flight 587. It is estimated that 8,000 - 10,000 may be in this category. Also, children whose families have been economic victims as a direct result of the WTC tragedy. This means their parents or guardians lost their jobs as a result of September 11th. No numbers of children have been estimated in this category. The event will take place at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, December 14th at a huge holiday party, where all children can share a few hours of holiday joy. It will be held at 6 Factory Street in Montgomery, NY 12549 (off route 17K). For more information, or to make a tax deductible donation contact Chief Jack Byrnes, Beeper # 800 591-5125 or cell # 914-475-6063. Look for our website: 911angels.org. Our supporters include Britney Spears, Coca Cola, NY Giants, NY Jets, Liberty Girls Basketball team, NYPD, FDNY, Orange County Sheriff H. Frank Bigger and many others.
Back To Top The Boy Scouts Of America Assist Our Families
The Boy Scouts of America have offered to help the families of our lost or missing brothers in a more long term capacity by performing miscellaneous chores such as raking leaves, shoveling snow, mowing lawns, etc. If any company liaison knows of a family that could benefit from this generous offer, please contact Bob Wentzel, of the Boy Scouts of America, at BobWentzel@aol.com. Bob will be coordinating the effort to identify which Scout group will be “adopting†the family based on where the family lives, and provide that information to the company liaison. If there are any additional questions on this matter, contact Tom Guerriere (L134) at 134Truck@Optonline.Net.
Back To Top Fraternally, WILLIAM F. MIRRO
Recording Secretary, KEVIN E. GALLAGHER
President
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