Union Issues
- Member Interviews by Department
- Quartermaster Allotments: Updated Lists
- FDNY Volleyball Teams Need More Players
- Help NYC Firefighters Thank America! And Win a Porsche!
Member Interviews by Department
Reprint from joint UFA -UFOA statement: In an effort to provide the best representation and protection for our memberships, the UFA and UFOA are in the process of working with the Department to ensure that all interviews regarding the fatal fire on December 16, 2003, are carried out as quickly and efficiently as possible. We met with the Department on Friday, December 19, 2003 and were assured by the Commissioner and Chief of Department that these interviews are for informational and fact-finding purposes.
We believe that it is in the best interest of all members to offer full and complete cooperation and information during the interviews. To date, UFA and UFOA representatives have attended all interviews. To protect our respective memberships, this practice must continue. We have been apprised that re-interviews and potentially new interviews will occur and are necessary for a variety of reasons. Please contact your UFA or UFOA representative immediately if you are called for any interview or re-interview related to the fatal fire of 12/16/03 to ensure that a union representative is in attendance.
Quartermaster Allotments: Updated Lists
Please insure the list that was attached to 65-2 #79 of 2003 is replaced with the attached lists. Please Click HERE to download this list.pdf. Pursuant to UFA Health & Safety Office request, the Dept has provided Quartermaster two lists of uniform and protective gear allotments; List #1 for initial probie issue and List #2 for ongoing allotments. Please insure you post both attached lists permanently and conspicuously in your firehouse. It is important that members read all footnotes on the bottom of the correct list before visiting the Quartermaster or before contacting the UFA Health & Safety Office regarding any problems.
FDNY Volleyball Teams Need More Players
Interested in playing volleyball with the FDNY 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 be held at Queens College Gym on Wednesday evenings starting January 7th at 7:30pm. Contact Mike Ward L-135, 718-476-6286 or 516-650-9519.
Help NYC Firefighters Thank America! And Win a Porsche!
A classic professional Stars & Stripes detail paint finished Vintage '71 Porsche is being raffled off! Remember the thousands of letters, cards and drawings that poured in from kids all around the country after 9-11? Raffle proceeds will supplement the production of the video, The New York Firefighters Thank America, created for school children to thank them for the huge outpouring of support and donations made in the aftermath of September 11, 2001. The goal is to produce and send a copy to every elementary school in America. More than 150 members from 26 different firehouses participated in the project and expressed gratitude for the thousands of letters, cards and drawings sent by children across the country. Raffle tickets for the Porsche will be sold citywide for $50 (3 chances per $50), with a drawing to be held at the UFA Membership meeting January 8, 2004. Tickets can also be purchased at the meeting. Make checks out to West Side Cultural Center and mail to: UFA, c/o Ann Elizabeth / Rudy Sanfilippo, 204 East 23rd Street, New York, NY 10010. Raffle stubs will be mailed to contributing members immediately upon receiving your check. See attached Photo Flyer. We all received this incredible outpouring of support. Please ask your house commissary to invest in a ticket or two, and let's show America's youngest our appreciation!
Fraternally,
Stephen J. Cassidy
President
Joseph A. Miccio
Recording Secretary
