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THE FDNY FIRE FAMILY TRANSPORT FOUNDATION


ENGINE 343

is a registered 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation dedicated to the well-being of the fire department family; for recognition of the unique sacrifices that firefighters and their families selflessly make for the sake of all; and to honor those sacrifices. The central focus of the Foundation is assisting the families of firefighters in their times of greatest need, in transporting firefighters, family members and department personnel to and from medical institutions both for care and family support. We also are dedicated to the comfort and support of the families of firefighters in their times of bereavement. Our immediate aim is to minimize the negative impact of injuries and fatalities that members of the fire family endure, by providing vehicles and transportation assistance, in conjunction with the Fire Department of the City of New York. On a broader scale, we are dedicated to the good of the community in building awareness of the often-overlooked needs of the fire department family.

The Foundation is all-volunteer, entirely non-profit, and depends on donations of equipment, funds and service to carry out its mission. The Foundation has, through donations, acquired a fleet of vehicles that are commissioned to the Fire Department and are available around the clock to provide transportation services throughout the City of New York and environs. The Foundation also assists fire families in funeral details, tributes and memorials, to preserve the honor of their sacrifices. The Foundation also joins to support other organizations and endeavors in the broader community, in honor of all who serve in the same spirit.

THE FDNY FIRE FAMILY TRANSPORT FOUNDATION LTD. IS HERE FOR YOU WHEN THE NEED ARISES.

PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CALL US FOR ASSISTANCE.

Thank you

WE WELCOME YOU TO VISIT OUR PHOTO GALLERY, IT’S FULL OF GREAT PHOTOGRAPHS FROM OUR EVENTS.

Iron and Steel Run: NYC - Arlington, August 28th - 29th

Thank you to all for making the Iron and Steel Run to Arlington a tremendous success!


Saturday 06:18 hours, Floyd Bennett Field, Engine 343 is Ready to Go!

Please visit our photo gallery to see some great shots from the Run and Ceremonies. (There are a ton of great photos from the Run to go through, so we will be updating more daily). Photo’s will also be added to our Facebook group, please visit us.

Iron and Steel Run: NYC - Arlington, This Saturday August 28th, 7am SHARP!




The Fire Department New York-Fire Family Transport Foundation, The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey,
and the IRON and STEEL TEAM

WISH TO WELCOME YOU TO THE IRON and STEEL
NEW YORK CITY to ARLINGTON, VA
MOTORCYCLE RUN

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"EVENT-Need to Know" page last update: 26 Aug
Please visit the official site: http://www.ironandsteelnyctoarlington.org/Home_Page.html

This RAIN or SHINE event departs FLOYD BENNETT FIELD,  BROOKLYN, NEW YORK on  AUGUST 28 2010 at 7AM SHARP! Registration begins at 5:30AM or pre-register online now!!!


1946 Mack arrives, ready for restoration

We wish to convey a BIG thank you to Brooklyn Truck and Trailer for restoring our beloved Engine 343 in 2004.

Please click for more Photos of Engine 343’s restoration.

Hello FDNY Fire Family Transport Foundation supporters.

The first few months to the New Year have been busy. We have some changes to our Executive Board. Joe Drennan has stepped down from the Treasurers spot. We would like to thank Joe for all his hard work and efforts, we know that this is a hard job to do. Danny Prince will be the new Treasurer. Mike Legge is moving to the Advisory Board and Eugene Stolowski will take over the Secretary’s duties. Rich Cannon will be a Firefighters Representative and Bobby Fraumeni will be a Retired Firefighters Representative.

The FDNY Burn Center Foundation has ordered a new Van for us that will be handicap accessible. This van should be in service by the end of Spring. We have also purchased a 1946 Mack Pumper to be used in funerals. We should have the rig in a couple of months and we hope to have it in service by the end of the year. We would like to thank all of you for your continued support. We would not be able to help everyone that we do with out your support.

Thank you
Eugene Stolowski
Secretary/Operations Manager

Thank You BGC Partnership!

“FDNY Fire Family Transport Foundation President Pat Concannon thanks members from  B G C Partnership For all of their support.On Thursday, February 18th members of the FDNY Fire Family Transport Foundation visited  BGC-Voice-Electronic Brokerage for a “Special Thank You” for their extremely generous donation to our Foundation. Please click to view more photos

BGC Partners Charity Day held annually on 9/11 donates all their profits to worthwhile charities and not for profit organizations like the FFTF. Through the efforts of Brian Sommerville a local Marine Park, Brooklyn resident our Foundation was selected as one of the charities for 2008. Brian who works for BGC, recommended our organization to Mr. Roger Campbell, Chief Administrative Officer of BGC’s North American offices. Roger also is responsible for overall planning and coordination of “Charity Day” in New York.BGC is named from the initials of B. Gerald Fitzgerald, founder along with John Fitzgerald who formed Cantor Fitzgerald Brokerage House in 1945. Cantor Fitzgerald lost 2/3rds of its workforce on 9/11/01 with the WTC attack in New York City. 658 employees were murdered that day by the cowardly terrorist attacks by Muslim Extremists along with over 2300 innocent workers and First Responders.

 Paddy Concannon President of the FDNY FFTF presented an “Honor Flag” and “Challenge Coin” to Roger and Brian in gratitude of BGC’s donation. The American Flag was draped over the WTC Steel I beam that was transported down from NYC to Fort Benning, Georgia in a motorcade made up of FFTF Vans, Engine 343 on a flatbed, and motorcycles. The “Challenge Coin” was presented to the FFTF by the Commanding General of Fort Benning to commemorate the August 2009 event to place the WTC Steel at Ft. Benning. The flag and coin were place in a beautiful cherrywood case that BGC now proudly displays in their N.Y. office. This presentation piece was conceived and executed by Marge Drennan.The FFTF would also like to thank Robin McKenna who was our liason on Charity Day of 9/11/2008 and Mr. Daniel LaVecchia Executive Managing Director & Global Head FX Products whose office and staff cordinated our 2/18/10 “Thank You Luncheon”.Thanks also to our FFTF members who came to BGC on 2/18 along with Paddy- Mike Hyland, Buddy Ducalo, Danny Prince, Monsignor John Delendick, Bob Fraumeni, Mike Galgano, Frank Ancona, and Steve Collins. Special thanks to Mike Moran L3 & Steve Orr of the Bravest Football Club with their help on Charity Day of 9/11/08. Butch Moran once again donated his time and photgraphy skills to capture this wonderful day.
Kudos to actor/director and former FDNY Engine 55 member Steve Buscemi, former NY Jet standout receiver Wayne Chrebet, actor/ drama coach Tony Lobianco, and radio personality Ken Dashow of Q104.3 FM Classic Rock station here in NYC. They donated their time and goodwill in representing our Foundation on Charity Day 9/11/08.
Sincerely,
Mike Hyland –FFTF”

Please click to view more photos from the event

FDNY Fire Family Transport Foundation Annual Holiday Trip to Walter Reed

FDNY Fire Family Transport Foundation helps at annual holiday trip to Walter Reed / Bethesda Medical Centers, with Wounded Warriors from Broolyn Key Chapter, Purple Heart Ex-P O W's from WW II.

More pictures here.