Membership

If you are an employee of the NYC Fire Department, uniformed or civilian, Fire or EMS, and have not yet joined the FDNY Hispanic Society or know someone in the same situation, we urge you to come, visit, attend one of our events or meetings and see for yourself what we are all about.

FDNY Hispanic Society

Read our latest and past news as well as our upcoming events.

Heart 9/11 Volunteers needed

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Hello Membership,

Anyone interested in volunteering to go to Puerto Rico, please go to this website and sign up. Flights and accommodations will be arranged and covered. You will only be responsible for having the time off to go. It is a week-long commitment. If you have family in need of assistance, you would be able to help as well as countless other families affected by the hurricane.

 

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 https://heart911.org/volunteer/

 
 
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Benefit Concert for Puerto Rican First Responders

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Nov 15
NYC Shields Hosting Benefit Concert for Puerto Rican First Responders at Hostos Community College in conjunction with

NYPD Hispanic Society, FDNY Hispanic Society, Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation, Bronx Borough President Office.

$60 Ticket.

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Boricua fest 100% block party November 12th (rain date from Oct 29th)

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Nov 12  (postponed from Oct 29th)


FDNY Hispanic Society making donation of $2500 ( Via Donation from the FDNY Uniform Fire Officers Association) for Puerto Rico Relief at The Boricuafest

hosted by Port Morris distillery, Bx Draft house, Bronx Borough President and Bronx Overall Economic Development corporation.

Members and families are urged to attend. $60 for adults $30 for Kids, enjoy crafts / music / food.

All proceeds go toward La Unidad Latina Foundation and Puerto Rico Dept of Education to rebuild schools on the island.

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March and Health Fair against PROSTATE cancer

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In an effort to be more involved with events/issues affecting Latino communities FDNY Hispanic Society along with New York Dominican Officers Organization State Senator Marisol Alcantara and Montefiore Hospital will be marching and providing life safety resources at upcoming March/Health Fair to raise awareness for research on prostate cancer. We need members to come out March and volunteer from 10am-1pm help provide helmets coloring books and volunteer

 

 

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Monthly general membership meeting

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This Monday night October 30, 2017

will be our Monthly general membership meeting 

7 pm.

Starling A/C

2222 Haviland Ave

Bronx, NY 10462


food will be provided and beverages available for purchase

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FDNY HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH CELEBRATION

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In continuing with the Hispanic heritage month celebration, 
FDNY will give honor to the following members... 
 
Dinorah Claudio, Deputy Chief, Emergency Medical Services,
Division 1
 
Benicio Ortiz,  Firefighter, 
Engine 277,Fire Operations
 
Jesus Martinez, Deputy Chief Inspector, Fire Prevention
 
Fabricio Caro, Director of Community Affairs, Government Affairs & Special Programs
   
Awarded posthumously
 
In loving memory
 
Yadira Arroyo
 
Emergency Medical Technician
 
 
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The 53rd Annual Hispanic Day Parade

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The 53rd annual Hispanic Day Parade is on October 8th, 2017.
We are marching in
bunker gear FIRE and EMS please turn out.
Fire house/Station shirt underneath. 
                                                     T-Shirts from previous parades are up for sale on our website.

Event: Hispanic Day Parade

Date: October 8, 2017

Step-Off Time: 1200

Arrival Time of Vehicles: 1100

Location: W. 44th Street between Madison and 5th Avenues

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Puerto Rico Hurricane and Mexico Earthquake relief

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Puerto Rico and Mexico have felt the full wrath of mother nature, they need our help and support more than ever before. Please join our collaborative efforts to help collect much need donations for our Families and Friends this,
Saturday, September 30, 2017,
Mamajuana Cafe,
247 Dyckman Street, N.Y. 10034.
Accepting the following crucially need items only:
Non-perishable food
Clothing
Baby food and baby supplies
Personal hygiene and feminine products
Monetary donations
Organizations:
contacts and for more information:
http://www.mamajuana-cafe.com/Presentation/index.aspx
https://www.hispanicsocietyfdny.com/en/
http://www.paphsinc.org/
http://www.nydo.org/
https://www.facebook.com/InwoodLL
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FDNY Hispanic Society Scholarship dinner Honoree EMT Yadira Arroyo 2017

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It is with great pride and truly an honor to announce that, 
The National Association of Hispanic Firefighters

wishes to bestow 
EMT Yadira Arroyo

with their Medal of Valor.

An award that has not been given out to anyone for over 10 years, to her family at the

2017 FDNY Hispanic Society Scholarship Dinner dance.

We invite all our FDNY members, friends, families, Associations, and Elected officials to come out represent and honor her memory and of her ultimate sacrifice.

 

 

www.nahf.org

 

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Filing for FDNY Emergency Medical Specialist - EMT

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Filing for the FDNY Emergency Medical Specialist - EMT,

Exam # 8009 ...  9/6/2017 - 9/26/2017

If your a New York State EMT, click on the link below to apply and file for a career in the best Fire Department in the world!

http://www.nyc.gov/html/dcas/html/work/exam_monthly.shtml#oc

 

FDNY EMT2

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FDNY Hispanic Society Annual Scholarship Dinner Dance 2017

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Come out and celebrate with our future Leaders and Innovators

FDNY Hispanic Society Annual Scholarship Dinner Dance 2017

Live Band "Los Hermanos Colon"

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lyEBMOF7bg

RSVP with mailed invitation or

purchase Individual and table (10) tickets available online, link below

https://www.hispanicsocietyfdny.com/en/calendar/event

 

 

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New York State Court Officers Association Cigar Party

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Hello All,

come out and support our brothers and sisters in Blue.

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2017 inaugural Yadira Arryo Bronx softball classic

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Come out and join us in remembering a great person and awesome EMT!

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Dominican pride parade

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FDNY Hispanic Society is asking its members to march with us in this year’s

36th Annual Dominican Day Parade.

We are marching along Avenue of the Americas on Sunday, August 13, 2017.
Full class A uniform
Meet at 36th and ave of America (6th ave)

Our very own Vice president Bernardo Rodriguez is being Honored as Ambassador of First Responders

https://dominicanparade.org/

 

POST PARADE PARTY:

Casa de Mofongo
https://goo.gl/search/La+Casa+Del+Mofongo+1447+St+Nicholas+Ave&hl=en
? La Casa Del Mofongo
1447 St Nicholas Ave
(212) 740-1200
2-5pm

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Ecuardorian Day Parade

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Ecuadorian Day Parade on Sunday, August 6, 2017, 12pm-3pm - Northern Blvd between 69th St and 86th St, Queens.

Full Class A is a must, The line up is 69 and Northern Blvd at 1100am.

Come out and March and show support for our Ecuadorian Brothers and Sisters!

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Puerto Rican pride party

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We are continuing our traditional "after" parade party, but it will be a Puerto Rican pride party. We are not marching, but we can still celebrate our Puerto Rican heritage. We will have FDNY Hispanic Society T-shirts in honor of Puerto Rican day, to purchase at the event. We are starting at 2 pm if members wish to go to parade as a spectator and join us after. Family and friends are welcome. Kid friendly activies!! ..

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Puerto Rican Day parade Statement

Hello Membership,

After tonight's (May 22,2017) meeting and thru the process of majority vote.

The FDNY Hispanic Society has decided to not march in this years PR Parade and stand in solidarity with our Uniform Brothers and Sisters in Blue.  

Thank you all for coming and for your input.PR Parade statement

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2017 FDNY Hispanic Society Scholarship Filing

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2017 FDNY Hispanic Society Scholarship Award application period is open. Application and all documents must be turned in by July 31, 2017. Go to Hispanic Society website to print out the application or use website to fill out and upload documents electronically. Members, Spouse, and dependent children may apply according to guidelines in our By-laws.

http://www.hispanicsocietyfdny.com/en/docs/scholarships

 

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Firefighter exam 7001 filing extended

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Department of Citywide administrative serves has extended the filing period for Exam 7001 "Firefighter" to 1200 am, May 10th 2017

Please file to join a great job, with great people and great traditions.

 

 http://www.nyc.gov/html/dcas/downloads/pdf/noes/201707001000.pdf

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Signal 5-5-5-5 Death of FF William Tolly Ladder 135

 

 

 

Dear Membership,

Once again tragedy has struck our family. We loss our brother FF William Tolley at a Queens fire.

On behalf of the FDNY Hispanic Society Executive board and membership, we send our deepest and most sincere condolences to his family and to Engine 286 and Ladder 135, 
the "Mrytles Turtles".

 

Keep them in your prayers and send your blessings to keep them consoled. May God Bless you and keep you "Billy". Till we meet again brother.

 

Jose Prosper 
President FDNYHS

 

 

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LODD Wake & Funeral Arrangements
Firefighter William Tolley, Ladder 135

 
Wake/Visitation:
Tuesday, April 25th from 7-9 pm
Wednesday, April 26th from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm
Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons Funeral Home, Inc.
20 Hicksville Road
Bethpage, NY  11714
516-731-5600
 
Funeral Mass:
Thursday, April 27th at 11 am
St. Martin of Tours RC Church
220 Central Avenue
Bethpage, NY  11714
516-931-0818
 

All Off-Duty Members should attend in Class A Uniform.
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