N.Y.C. FIREFIGHTERS ESTABLISH SCHOLARSHIP FUND FOR CHILDREN OF RECENTLY DECEASED BRONX FIREFIGHTER
New York City firefighters have established The Kerr Educational Fund in memory of Firefighter Kenneth Kerr, who died in the line of duty on November 15, moments after battling a fire in a Bronx apartment building. Firefighter Kerr was just 44 years old at the time of his death. He was a 15 year veteran of the FDNY and served his entire career with Engine 90 in the Bronx. Firefighter Kerr leaves behind a wife and four young children, ages 4, 8, 9 and 11. Those wishing to make donations to The Kerr Educational Fund can send them to: The Kerr Educational Fund, c/o Engine Company 90/FDNY, 1841 White Plains Road, Bronx, New York, 10462. Please note that charities established by the New York City firefighter unions or members of the FDNY do not engage in telephone or mail solicitations. We urge individuals who are interested in making contributions to send donations to the above address. Individuals who are solicited by telemarketers or mail solicitations in the name of firefighters should avoid making contributions unless they have checked with the UFA first. Back To Top NEW YORK STATE COMMUNITY MAYOR’S CHRISTMAS PARTY
Once again, this grand annual event for handicapped children will be held at Kennedy Airport. We urgently need Christmas volunteers, wearing anything identifying yourself as a firefighter, on Tuesday, December 5 (preparation/setup) and Wednesday, December 6 (party day). Assistance is needed on both days, especially Tuesday from 0900 hours until noon. Wednesday’s recommended hours are 0830 until 1300 hours. Many agencies partake in this grand event (FBI, DEA, NYPD, Sanitation, etc.). Join Santa, who arrives via a 747 jet, personalities from the W.W.F. and others in brightening the day with holiday cheer and you will be guaranteed a gratifying experience. These special children really need you to assist them in getting on and off the buses. Please turn out.
“NO MAN IS SO TALL AS WHEN HE STOOPS TO HELP A HANDICAPPED CHILDâ€. Take the Van Wyck Expressway South to Federal Circle and follow signs to the hangar being used. A collation will follow Wednesday’s party as a show of thanks. Back To Top 10-14 ENGINE REINSTATED ON MONDAY 11/21/00
The Fire Department has reacted to the UFA’s legal briefs by reinstating all the 10-14 response policies. They also saw fit to remove the two engine minimum response to reported structural alarms. Everything goes back to the way it was prior to the Two In/Two Out policy enactment. A minimum of one engine and one ladder are dispatched to every ERS or telephone alarm. Any single source report of a structural alarm which is acknowledged 10-14 by a 4 firefighter engine (either 1st or 2nd due) will command the dispatch of an additional engine. Status quo until further notice. Back To Top DENTAL PLAN REOPENER PERIOD
Our annual Dental Plan Reopener will take place from December 1 through December 31, 2000. The selected plan change will be effective January 1, 2001, provided the completed form is received in the S.B.F. office by December 31. Unless you retire, the annual Reopener Period is the only time each year that you may elect to change dental plans. Only firefighters interested in changing plans should request an application form by calling (212) 683-4723 ext.15917# or writing to S.B.F. To refresh your memory, active firefighters are eligible to enroll in one of the following two plans: Self-Insured UFA FAMILY DENTAL PLAN “HEALTHPLEX†or DENTCARE. Back To Top UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS 225th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
Come celebrate the 225th birthday of the USMC on Tuesday, December 5, 2000. Back on November 10, 1775, a small hardy bunch of men gathered in Philadelphia to form a Corps of Marines and through the years this event has been traditionally honored. In this regard, another hardy bunch of men who are Marines and members of the NYC Fire Department are gathering on December 5th to carry on the annual tradition of celebrating the birth of the Corps.
All Marines in the FDNY, and their friends/family, are invited to a celebration at the Brooklyn Museum Of Art - third floor Court - on Tuesday 12/5/00, from 1100 hours to 1400 hours. This will include a short ceremony with a USMC color guard at 1300 hours. Refreshments to be served. Parking at rear of museum off Washington Ave. Contact: John Newman Engine 280 grp. 8 at 718-965-8280; Bobby Wheeler Engine 249 grp. 4 at 718-965-8249; Rex Morris Ladder 123 grp. 5 at 718-965-8234. SEMPER FI.
Back To Top SKI STOP WAREHOUSE - PRIVATE SALE
Hot savings for firefighters and their families will be offered during a repeat of last year’s successful Ski Stop Warehouse one night private sale. Their 40,000 square foot mega-warehouse will be open to firefighters on Sunday evening, December 10th, from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Save at least an additional 15% off all items, in addition to sale prices. This is one warehouse for all seasons. Bring a friend or family member and look for great deals on personal items or holiday gifts. Even if you don’t ski, merchandise such as various winter wear, snowboard gear, in-line skates, bicycles, thermal underwear, sweaters, gloves, etc. will be available. The Ski Stop Warehouse is on the South Service Road at Exit 48 of the Long Island Expressway, Plainview (516-249 7980).
Back To Top Fraternally, WILLIAM F. MIRRO
Recording Secretary, KEVIN E. GALLAGHER
President
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