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Events, Help, Fundraisers & Benefits:
Cafe Apparatus Operations & Response
The Department has publicly announced it intends to strictly enforce all Department Regulations. Recently a chauffeur was disciplined as a result of an accident. All chauffeurs should be aware of and follow all Department Regulations regarding apparatus safety and response. Make sure you review 65-2 Fax #67, which has been repeatedly faxed to all Companies. Back To Top
PERB & the UFA Contract
Mayor Bloomberg has refused to bargain in good faith. The City's last offer to New York's Bravest, 4 percent over 3-years (1% in Year 1; 2% in Year 2; and 1% in Year 3), is unacceptable. The UFA declared an impasse last month and the first PERB Mediation Session takes place on September 27th. The new UFA Delegate Manual 'Taylor Law & PERB' Chapter was published for each firehouse kitchen or housewatch and distributed in booklet form to each Delegate attending the September union meeting. It provides answers to many of the questions members may have regarding the process. Questions? Make sure you read it. Companies that do not have a copy may contact UFA Recording Secretary Joe Miccio at the UFA. Back To Top
President Bush Endorsement
New York City Firefighters are always prepared and ready to do whatever it takes to protect the citizens of New York should terrorists strike us again. This war on terror will not end soon. It is critical to our members and families for the United States to continue showing its resolve to insure events like September 11, 2001 never happen again -- here in New York -- or in any state where first responders may unnecessarily lose their lives while protecting others against terrorist attacks. President Bush's steadfast courage and leadership has been inspiring. When many around us looked to see which way the wind was blowing, he didn't. President Bush decided a course of action and has repeatedly shown that he is willing to do whatever it takes to protect this country and take the fight to the terrorists wherever they choose to hide -- and keep it off U.S. soil. It is because of his great leadership that the UFA proudly supports and endorses President George W. Bush for re-election as the President of the United States of America. The UFA will be assisting President Bush at various political events--especially regarding the 'swing states'--from now through election day. The USA must not back down on the War on Terror!!! Back To Top
Toll Waiver Bill Update
The UFA is in the process of working with Legislators and the MTA on the logistics for implementing the recently passed budget bill by Senator Bruno that will provide a pilot toll waiver program on all TBTA bridges and tunnels for NYC Firefighters. Please do not call your Trustee or the UFA office regarding this matter. This pilot program is not yet in effect and we are working to expedite its implementation. We will notify the membership of the details when finalized. Back To Top
Timely Submissions Insure Accurate 65-2 Publication
As noted on the UFA calendar each month, please submit info you would like published--in writing--by the first day of the month prior to the month you would like it published (if at all possible) to Recording Secretary Joe Miccio (fax: 212-683-4359 or email: 652@UFANYC.org). Make sure you have contact info included in case the UFA requires more info or clarification regarding your announcement or event. You should also make a quick call to the Recording Secretary's office just to verify your info was received. NOTE: In order to insure that only accurate info is published for the members, the UFA Constitution requires all official communications to be reviewed through proper channels prior to publication. This process may take a little extra time, but it helps the UFA to better serve you!!! Back To Top
Raid Notice
Engine 238 and Ladder 106 were raided the night of September 22 with negative results. Back To Top
Need Repairs in Your Firehouse?
HQ has established the FDNY Resource Center/Help Line to reduce the amount of paperwork (BB7s, etc.) necessary for building repairs. The Help Line deals with numerous issues, including exterminators, Nederman exhaust systems, plumbing or sewage issues. General issues should be called in, BY YOUR OFFICER ONLY, to 718-999-HELP (4357) between 7am-3pm Monday through Friday. A Work Order/Confirmation # will be assigned. During other hours FOR EMERGENCIES ONLY the line is forwarded to Operations. Outstanding BB7's (old paper versions) should be called in (BY YOUR OFFICER ONLY) to the Help Center also. If these problems are not resolved in a reasonable time, in order to get them corrected more quickly, Company Delegates should contact the UFA Health & Safety Office at 212-545-6965--not the Borough Trustee. Of course, if any condition places members in imminent serious danger and you are unable to reach the UFA Health & Safety Officer, call the UFA general number 24/7 at 212-683-4832. Back To Top
City Health/Medical Plan Transfer Period 10/15 to 11/15
Active members may transfer to another City Health/Medical Plan or Add/Drop an Optional Rider. The transfer period for active Firefighters is from October 15, 2004 thru November 15, 2004. Late changes will not be accepted by the City!!! All active member changes will become effective the first day of the first full payroll period in January 2005. Retiree transfer period is November 1 thru November 30 (will become effective January 1, 2005). City Health/Medical Plan vendors will be present at the October 14th Union Meeting to answer your questions and distribute literature. Make sure you get the info you need to best protect your family!!! Back To Top
Want to Play on the FDNY Volleyball Teams?
They have represented the FDNY proudly in the World Police and Fire Games in Barcelona, Stockholm & Indianapolis. The teams travel to participate in regional, national and international tournaments and also play in local leagues with both the 'A' and 'B' teams throughout the year. Some previous volleyball experience is required. Practices will begin taking place in mid-October at Queens College Gym. Contact Mike Ward L-135, 718-476-6286 or 516-650-9519 if you would like to join. Back To Top
FDNY Soccer Club & Kids Clinic Benefit
FDNY Soccer Club is hosting the third annual Barclays Capital Soccer Tournament and Kids Clinic to benefit the Firefighter Sergio Villanueva Scholarship Foundation. The tournament will feature soccer teams from the FDNY, NYPD, Barclays Capital US Team and Barclays Capital UK Team. Tickets (for adults) are $5 and may be purchased in advance or at the door, kids enter for free. There will be a free soccer clinic open to children ages 5-15 and hosted by Coaches and Players from Hofstra University, NYPD and FDNY teams from 11:00am-12:30pm. Registration for the kids' clinic is from 10:30am-11:00am that morning. The tournament is World Cup format with the two top teams competing in a final game at 5:00pm. For info contact Joe Brosi at 917-929-8654 or e-mail FDNYSoccer@aol.com.
FDNY Family Day at the Circus
The Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Annual FDNY Circus Event is being organized for March 20, 2005. Packets on this event will be given out to each Company Delegate at the October 14th Union meeting. Organizers will be looking for volunteers to be Borough Coordinators to help with this event. Proceeds go to UFA Widows' & Children's Fund. If you are interested in attending FDNY Family Day at the Circus, please contact your Company Delegate after October's Union meeting for up-to-date information. Back To Top
FDNY Gaelic Football Game
On October 10, 2004 the FDNY Gaelic Football Club will be playing Dublin Fire Brigade at Gaelic Park located at 240th Street and Broadway in the Bronx. Game time is at 12:30pm. Reception will follow that evening at 8:00pm at The Manhattan Club (Rosie O'Grady's), located at 52nd Street and 7th Avenue. The cost is $50.00 per person for four (4) hours open bar, hot buffet and DJ music. For more information please call Billy Nolan (516) 376-7994, Eddie Boles (917) 796-3943, or Billy Horan (347) 427-1192. Back To Top
B.C. Thomas P. Deangelis Scholarship
Applicants must be current full-time college students (minimum 12 credits -- future college students not eligible) in an accredited college and be children of an active FDNY Firefighter or Officer (Previous winners ineligible). Interested members should write a letter naming the college, the child, indicate age, grade level, academic major or area of interest. Provide a separate letter for each college student in the family. Submitters should include current work assignment, number of years on the job and both home and work address with telephone, e-mail and fax if available. The FDNY parent of the winning student selected at random will be required to provide an official document from the college registrar verifying full-time enrollment. This document is not necessary for the letter of nomination. The letter of nomination should be mailed (FDNY internal mail "through the bag" acceptable) or e-mailed to: Victor Herbert, FDNY Dean of Instruction
Building 411-B, Fort Totten, Bayside, NY 11359
herberv@fdny.nyc.gov
Deadline for receipt is October 15, 2004. The DeAngelis family will conduct the lottery. Questions? Call Dean Herbert at 718-281-8462. Back To Top Fraternally, Stephen J. Cassidy
President
Joseph A. Miccio
Recording Secretary
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