DETAILING OF FIREFIGHTERS BECAUSE OF LINE-OF-DUTY INJURIES
The UFA is aware of an upcoming order which will detail firefighters, who have missed work because of on-duty injuries, to less busy companies. This is unacceptable and will be challenged aggressively by us. If you may be aggrieved by this order and wish to participate in the grievance and court case which will be filed, please contact your borough Trustee.

DEPARTMENT QUESTIONING OF FIRE SCENE OPERATIONS
Certain fires and incidents have prompted Department officials to question companies who worked at the scene. Although these officials are claiming that they “are not looking to hurt anyone”, it may be beyond their powers to prevent it. As usual, you must respond to questioning pertaining to your actions in the performance of your duties. If questioning seems to change direction, whereby you feel uncomfortable, cease the interview and call your union representative ASAP. Do NOT repeat hearsay. If you were not at the scene or (even if you were there, but) did not personally witness an occurrence - then don’t give a report on it. Repeating a story third hand may be dangerous. If you didn’t see it - keep quiet!

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A CHANCE TO RAISE MONEY FOR THE WIDOWS & CHILDREN
Ronzoni is sponsoring a ”Best Recipe Pasta Contest” to any and all firehouse cooks. Simply write down the recipe for your favorite pasta dish and be ready to prepare it if you win. The eve of the NYC Marathon is the Ronzoni pasta party when the favorite dishes are served. Five firefighters will win prizes and $1,000 will be donated to the UFA Widow’s & Children Fund and the Burn Center Foundation in your name. Ronzoni will be contributing a total of $10,000 to those charities. All those chefs of the future give it up for a good cause! Have some fun, raise some money and get involved.

You can download a copy of the contest application by clicking the link below.

Entries have to be in by Friday, September 17th. Good luck.

NURSES HOST BURN CENTER FUND RAISER ON STATEN ISLAND
Come join nurses from five area hospitals, as they will be hosting a fundraiser in Staten Island for the New York Cornell Hospital Burn Center at Club Scandals, 492 Bay Street, (across from McDonalds). Event runs on Thursday, August 26th from 9:30 - 11:30 p.m. Club stays open until 4:00 a.m. Admission is $20 for men and $10 for women. Price includes free beer until 11:30 p.m. and DJ. Tickets will be sold at the door. For more information, contact Yolanda at (718) 420-3781.

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FIREFLAG BENEFIT CRUISE - ALL INVITED
Sunday, September 26, 1999 - Please announce our benefit for FireFLAG/EMS on the SEA TEA Sailing Ship, boarding at 6 p.m. from Pier 40, sailing at 7:30 sharp, and returning at 10 p.m. Pier 40 is located two blocks south of Christopher Street on the Hudson River. For a donation of $20 there is a full buffet, a live DJ and incredible friends, and of course, a cash bar. All FDNY firefighters, their families and friends are welcome. Call Firefighter Tom Ryan at FDNY (212) 860-9254 or at home at (914) 457-1572 for tickets. Tickets are also available at Ty’s on Christopher Street and Brewster Station Café in Brewster, NY, or from any FireFLAG member.

FIREFIGHTER TO RUN 120 MILES TO RAISE FUNDS!
FF. Mike Tobin of Engine 241 is set to run 120 miles from Staten Island to Atlantic City on September 17 & 18, to raise funds for the NYC Firefighters Burn Center Foundation. If you are interested in sponsoring Mike on a portion of his looong distance run, it would be a great chance for you to give something back to the Burn Center for all they do for us. Any questions, call Mike at (W)718-965-8241 or (H)718-442-2284. Please click on the PDF link below to down load a copy of the sponsorship form.

Fraternally,

WILLIAM F. MIRRO
Recording Secretary,

KEVIN E. GALLAGHER
President