FDNY Fired Up for a Cure

On International Women’s Day, we want to take a moment and thank all the women in our FDNY family, not only our members but the women behind the scenes that allow them to do the job of protecting NYC.

Each year, the Family Assistance Unit & Fired Up for a Cure hosts Glitz & Glam - increasing awareness for the caretakers of our ill first responders and raising critical funds in support of those efforts.

Yesterday our event highlighted 4 amazing women:
Retired EMS Lt. Eileen S.
Joann S.,wife of Lt. Joseph Stach
Karen H.,founder of Athena Grace
Geraldine K. one of FDNY’s WTC Oncology Nurses who received the Freddy Simms Caretaker of the Year award.

This event would not be possible without the support of our FDNY families and the generous contributions of our sponsors:

Get ready to celebrate women in style at our 8th Annual GLITZ & GLAM!

🪩This event is all about honoring the achievements of the caregivers to our ill members while raising money for organizations that help care for sick first responders.

🗓️Save the Date (tickets will be available soon!)
Saturday, March 7,2026
12:00pm-5:00pm
St. Patrick’s Aldo Bruschi Auditorium
9511 Fourth Ave, Bklyn NY 11209

It is with deep regret the department announces the passing of retired Firefighter Eugene P. Schramm Jr., Ladder 146-who succumbed to his World Trade Center related illness on January 10, 2026. Firefighter Schramm served our great department for 28 years.

The following has been confirmed:

Visitation:
Thursday, January 15, 2026
2:00pm-8:00pm

O’Shea Funeral Home
603 Wantagh Ave
Wantagh, NY 11793

Funeral Service:
Friday, January 16, 2026
11am

Cure of Ars
2323 Merrick Ave
Merrick, NY 11566

Internment immediately following:
St. Charles Cemetery
2015 Wellwood Ave
Farmingdale, NY 11735

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in memory of FF Schramm, Jr. are directed to the following organization:
Fire Family Transport: www.firefamilytransport.org

Donations can be made online at www.firefamilytransport.org
Or by mail to:
Fire Family Transport Foundation Ltd.
PO Box 340949, Bklyn NY 11234

May his memory be a blessing and may his soul rest in eternal peace.

Get your Tickets now for The 9th Annual “Tolley” shoot, this event sells out fast so don’t wait!

are excited to again be hosting the sporting clays shoot at Peconic River Sportsmen’s Club.

Groups are welcome and encouraged. For more information please contact: Bobby T 631-327-0659

Date & Time
Fri, June 5, 2026
7:00 AM - 3:00 PM EST

Location
PECONIC RIVER SPORTSMAN CLUB
389 River Road
Manorville, NY 11949

To purchase tickets go to: www.fireanddrums.org

Join and support more successful projects in 2026!

The FFFF builds ramps and augments homes of disabled first responders and their families to ensure daily movement can be safe and independent. This is an organization that is always willing to help and allows our members to maintain their dignity during difficult times.

Founded by FDNY Firefighters from Canarsie’s Bravest Engine 257, Ladder 170 & Battalion 58- the passion and drive has grown exponentially each year; especially after the two Line of Duty passings of Canarsie’s Steven Pollard and Timothy Klein.

March 20, 2026, will be a night filled with live music, raffles, great food/drinks and inspiring stories. An award in the name of FFFF friend and board member Captain “Rusty” Roth will be presented as well. Captain Roth, succumbed to his World Trade Center related illness on December 8, 2025. Captain Roth served our great department for 32 years.

For more information or to purchase tickets please visit:
 www.fightforfirefightersfoundation.com
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It is with deep regret the department announces the passing of retired Lieutenant James A. Daly, Engine 251-who succumbed to his World Trade Center related illness on January 1, 2026. Lieutenant Daly served our great department for 29 years.

The following arrangements have been confirmed:

Visitation:  
Friday, January 9, 2026
2-4pm & 7-9pm
Donohue Cecere Funeral Home
290 Post Avenue, Westbury NY 11590

Funeral Service:
Saturday, January 10, 2026 
10am
Our Lady of Hope Church 
534 Broadway, Carle Place, NY 11514

Internment Immediately following:
Cemetery of the Holy Rood
111 Old Country Road
Westbury, NY 11590

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in memory of LT Daly are directed to the following organization:
Tunnel to Towers Foundation


This can be done by going to Tunnel to Towers Foundation online (www.t2t.org) or by mail:

Tunnel to Towers Foundation
2361 Hylan Boulevard,
Staten Island, NY 10306

May his memory be a blessing and may his soul rest in eternal peace.

We know this New Year brings unique challenges. May you find peace as you reflect and remember all the wonderful times with all those who have gone before us. The team at Family Assistance is sending you lots of love and support. Wishing you warmth and softness in the year ahead. HAPPY 2026 to ALL!

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It is with deep regret the department announces the passing of retired Firefighter William C. VanName, who succumbed to his World Trade Center related illness on December 26,2025. Firefighter VanName served our great department for 34 years.

Visitation:
Tuesday, December 30, 2025

Matthew Funeral Home
2508 Victory Boulevard 
Staten Island
New York, 10314

2-4pm & 7-9pm

Funeral Service:
Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Matthew Funeral Home
2508 Victory Blvd
Staten Island NY

9:30AM

Christian Burial Immediately following:

Moravian Cemetery
2205 Richmond Road,
Staten Island, NY 10306

In lieu of flowers, the the family requests that donations in memory of FF VanName are directed to the following organization: Tunnel to Towers Foundation


This can be done by going to Tunnel to Towers Foundation online (www.t2t.org) or by mail to:

Tunnel to Towers Foundation
2361 Hylan Boulevard,
Staten Island, NY 10306

May his memory be a blessing and may his soul rest in eternal peace.

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It is with deep regret the department announces the passing of retired Captain Kevin "Rusty" Roth, Division 15, who succumbed to his World Trade Center related illness on Monday, December 8, 2025. Captain Roth served our great department for 32 years.

The following arrangements have been confirmed:

Visitation: Friday, December 12, 2025

2:00pm - 4:00pm
7:00pm - 9:00pm

Whitting Funeral Home
300 Glen Cove Ave
Glen Head, NY 11545


Funeral Service: Saturday, December 13, 2025

11am

St. Boniface Martyr Church
145 Glen Ave
Sea Cliff, NY 11579

Interment immediately following:

Queen of Peace Cemetery
321 Jericho Tpke
Old Westbury, NY 11568

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in memory of Captain Roth are directed to the following organization:

Fight for Firefighters Foundation

By Mail:

P.O. Box 396
339 Hicksville Rd,
Bethpage, New York 11714

Or online: https://go.rallyup.com/c8a830

May his memory be a blessing and may his soul rest in eternal peace!

It is with deep regret the department announces the passing of retired Firefighter Pieter C. Grosbeck, who succumbed to his World Trade Center related illness on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. FF Grosbeck served our great department for 28 years.

The following arrangements have been confirmed:

Visitation: Blauvelt Volunteer Fire Dept.
548 Western Highway
Blauvelt, NY 10913

Tuesday, December 16, 2025
2:00pm - 8:00pm

Funeral Service: Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Time: 11 AM

Joseph W. Sorce Funeral Home
728 W Nyack Rd
West Nyack, NY 10994

Internment immediately following:

Tappan Cemetery
32 Old Tappan Rd
Tappan, NY 10983

May his memory be a blessing and may his soul rest in eternal peace.

It is with deep regret the department announces the passing of retired Firefighter Michael A. Carter, Marine 9 & former UFA Vice President, who succumbed to his World Trade Center related illness on Thursday, November 25, 2025. FF Carter served our great department for 23 years.

The following arrangements have been confirmed:

Visitation: Friday, December 05, 2025

Old Bridge, Waitt, Bedle Funeral Home
501 Highway 79
Morganville, NJ 07751

2:00pm - 4:00pm
&
7:00pm - 9:00pm

Funeral Service: Saturday, December 6, 2025

11 AM

Calvary Church Old Bridge
123 White Oak Lane
Old Bridge, NJ 08857

Private Cremation immediately following.

In lieu of flowers, the the family requests that donations in memory of FF Carter are directed to the following organization: Tunnel to Towers Foundation

This can be done by going to Tunnel to Towers Foundation online, and faxing your donation form (found on their website) or by mail to:

https://dogood.t2t.org/give/320847/ #!/donation/checkout

Tunnel to Towers Foundation
2361 Hylan Boulevard,
Staten Island, NY 10306

May his memory be a blessing and may his soul rest in eternal peace.