Posted by Jim on October 14, 2019
For FDNY Fire Safety and Education Unit
Through support from the FDNY Foundation, the FDNY Fire Safety Education Unit is seeking retired FDNY Firefighters and/or Officers to serve as Fire Safety Educators. Educators are specially trained to conduct public education and community outreach through: presentations at local schools, community/faith based centers and events; planned safety education campaigns at firehouses and/or EMS Stations; interactive demonstrations utilizing the Department’s Mobile Fire Safety Experience Trailer; and participation in community initiatives that equip New Yorkers with resources and information pertaining to fire safety. Interested candidates should apply through the Fire Safety Educator application by November 1, 2019. The application can be accessed by CLICKING HERE. For further information regarding the position, please contact FireSafetyEducation@fdny.nyc.gov with Subject: RETIREE RECRUITMENT.
Posted by Jim on October 11, 2019
FDNY VOLLEYBALL TEAM
The FDNY Volleyball Team is beginning the 2019-2020 season. FDNY volleyball teams compete in international, national, and local tournaments. Practices are held at Maspeth HS in Queens. Any member interested in playing should contact FF David Hayes E-23 at 718-757-6519 or email FDNYVolleyball@gmail.com.
COLUMBUS DAY PARADE
On Monday, October 14, 2019, the Columbia Association will march up 5th Avenue to participate in the annual Columbus Day Parade. All off-duty members and their families are invited to march in the parade. The assembly point for members is at West 44th Street and 5th Avenue by 1030 hours. There will be a pre-parade breakfast at 0900 hours, and an after parade gathering at the conclusion of the parade. Members are requested to attend in dress uniform. For further information and location of breakfast and lunch, please visit www.fdnycolumbia.com or contact Joseph DePaola, L-27, Parade Chairman at 845-558-4410.
FRIENDS OF FIREFIGHTERS 12TH ANNUAL FALL GALA
The Friends of Firefighters 12th Annual Fall Gala will be held on October 17, from 6:30 – 10:30 PM at The Prince George Ballroom, 15 East 27th Street, NYC. Join Friends of Firefighters and co-chair Gary Sinise Foundation and their 2019 Honorees, including Man of the Year Tony Catapano, Retired FF Eng 202; Honor Roll Inductee Amy Freeze; Public Service Award Winner Kia Carbone; Step Up Award winners John Fuchs, FF Lad 101, and Edward Howard, FF Lad 4; and Humanitarian Award winner Jimmy Carbone. Visit https://friendsoffirefighters.org/gala2019 for tickets and more info.
RANGERS FIRST RESPONDERS NIGHT
The UFA has partnered with Madison Square Garden once again to provide special access to discounted tickets for the upcoming Rangers First Responders Night on October 29 vs Tampa Bay at 7:30 PM. All attendees will receive a limited edition First Responders Night t-shirt with their ticket purchase. For every ticket purchased through the link https://tinyurl.com/Rangers1stRespondersUFAOct29, $10 will be donated to the UFA Widows & Children’s Fund.
Posted by Jim on
Lir
Beauty begrudged by stepmother Aoife cursed innocence from lough shore to open sea Three hundred times across heathered land, King called out in hope No answer came from baying stag Nor golden eagle’s screech, Wild swans stood transfixed
* *
Infant spirits haunted the Strait of Moyle Roaming father searched enemy eyes For a glimmer of guilt Years waxed him smooth with age While beside him hovered a treacherous love. Selfish deeds brought destruction to gentle king Baptism was death For the new born cygnets’ human form.
⏩ Frankie Quinn is a former republican prisoner who is now a community activist. He is the author of Open Gates, a book of poetry.
