FDNY Fired Up for a Cure

FDNY Fired Up for a Cure Come join us for a day of family fun all for a good cause. Food, rock climbing, bounce houses, face painting, water slide, potato sack races, and much more

Our medical and support services staff here at the Bureau of Health Services, as well as the entire FDNY, continue to recognize how much our community has been impacted by cancer and we are not prepared to give up. Since its inception last fall, the FIRED UP for a CURE committee felt that it was important to initiate a cause which would extend support to the entire fire department: active, retired and civilian whether or not their cancer diagnosis is related to the rescue and recovery efforts of 09/11/01. We are proud to announce that the FDNY will be hosting the 2nd annual FIRED UP FOR A CURE Family Picnic Fundraiser at Fort Totten on Saturday, June 09, 2018 from 11:00 am to 3:00 p.m. Rather than giving the funds raised to just one organization, we felt it was important to continue giving back to foundations that support our members when they need it the most. This year, we hope to have a bigger and better attendance in addition to raising funds for the cause, with proceeds split among the American Cancer Society (Relay for Life Hope Lodge), FDNY Family Transport Foundation, The Ray Pfeifer Foundation and FDNY Foundation. In order to continue our success, WE NEED YOUR HELP! Here’s how:

1. Help us fundraise and show our first responders, their families and friends that we will not give up until we find a cure for cancer.
2. Attend our free event with your family on June 09, 2018 from 11:00 –15:00. It will be a fun day of games, food and music for all. Support your loved ones and help us beat cancer. We appreciate every bit of your help to support this great cause.

It is with deep regret the department announces the passing of retired Captain Kevin "Rusty" Roth, Division 15, who suc...
12/10/2025

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...
12/09/2025

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 ...
12/01/2025

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.

It is with deep regret the department announces the passing of retired Deputy Chief James J. (Jimmy) Riches, Administrat...
11/28/2025

It is with deep regret the department announces the passing of retired Deputy Chief James J. (Jimmy) Riches, Administrative Operations who succumbed to his World Trade Center related illness on Thursday, November 27, 2025. Deputy Chief Riches served our great department for 30 years.

The following arrangements have been confirmed:

Visitation: Sunday, November 30, 2025

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

McLaughlin & Sons Funeral Home
9620 3rd Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11209

Mass of Christian Burial: December 1, 2025

Time: 11AM

St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church
9511 4th Ave
Bay Ridge, NY 11209

Internment immediately following:

St. John Cemetery
80-01 Metropolitan Ave,
Middle Village, NY 11379

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in memory of Deputy Chief Riches are directed to either of the following organizations:

Tunnel to Towers Foundation

online: by faxing your donation form (found on their website):

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

or by mail to:

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

Or

New York Firefighters Burn Center Foundation

Online: https://www.nyffburncenter.com/Donate.aspx

By Mail:

The New York Firefighters Burn Center Foundation
21 Asch Loop,
Bronx, NY 10475

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

11/10/2025
It is with deep regret the department announces the passing of retired Lieutenant John J. Brown - Ladder 165 - from his ...
11/10/2025

It is with deep regret the department announces the passing of retired Lieutenant John J. Brown - Ladder 165 - from his World Trade Center related illness. Lieutenant Brown served our great department for 24 years.

The following arrangements have been confirmed:

Visitations: New Hyde Park Funeral Home
506 Lakeville Road
New Hyde Park, NY 11040

Monday, November 10th, 2025

7:00pm to 9:00pm

Tuesday, November 11th, 2025

2:00pm to 4:00pm
&
7:00pm to 9:30pm

Service: Wednesday, November 12th, 2025

11:00am

New Hyde Park Funeral Home
506 Lakeville Road
New Hyde Park, NY 11040

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

We regret to announce the passing of retired Firefighter Robert V. West Jr., who succumbed to his WTC related illness on...
10/27/2025

We regret to announce the passing of retired Firefighter Robert V. West Jr., who succumbed to his WTC related illness on Friday, October 24, 2025. Firefighter West, Jr. served our great department for 24 years and went on to serve at quartermaster’s Fort Totten location for an additional 20 years. He leaves behind two children: (Michaela – Age 17 & Patrick – Age 14)

In lieu of flowers, his family requests that donations in memory of FF West, Jr. are directed to a scholarship fund that has been established for their children through the FDNY Foundation. 100% of donations to the Fund will support his family.

Online donations:
https://www.fdnyfoundation.org/donate/

Click DONATE Today button
Follow prompts- scroll down to select the Fund - “Firefighter Robert V. West, Jr. Children’s Education Fund”

By Check: Please make checks payable to the FDNY Foundation
Memo: “Firefighter Robert V. West, Jr. Children’s Education Fund”

Mail to: FDNY Foundation
9 Metrotech Center, Rm 5E-9
Brooklyn, NY 11201

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 Robert V. West Jr., who succumbed to ...
10/25/2025

It is with deep regret the department announces the passing of retired Firefighter Robert V. West Jr., who succumbed to his WTC related illness on Friday, October 24, 2025. Firefighter West served our great department for 24 years.

The following arrangements have been confirmed:

Visitation: Tuesday, October 28, 2025

5:00PM - 8:00PM

&

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

2:00PM - 4:00PM

&

7:00PM - 9:00PM

Massapequa Funeral Home
4980 Merrick Road
Massapequa Park, NY 11762

Mass of Christian Burial: October 30, 2025

11:15AM

St. Rose Of Lima RC
2 Bayview Ave
Massapequa, NY 11758

Private cremation to follow immediately.

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 Steven Simineri - Battalion 33, who ...
10/17/2025

It is with deep regret the department announces the passing of retired Firefighter Steven Simineri - Battalion 33, who succumbed to his World Trade Center Illness on October 14, 2025. Firefighter Simineri served our great department for 36 years.

The following arrangements have been confirmed:

Visitation: Scarpaci Funeral Home Inc.

1401 86th St.
Brooklyn, NY 11228

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

5:00pm-9:00pm

Wednesday Oct 22, 2025

2:00pm - 5:00pm
&
7:00pm-9:00pm

Mass of Christian burial : Thursday Oc 23, 2025

11:15am

St. Athanasius' Roman Catholic Church
6115 Bay Pkwy
Brooklyn, NY 11204

Internment immediately following:

Ocean View The Cemetery Beautiful
3315 Amboy Rd.
Staten Island, NY 10306

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 Timothy G. Westhall - Engine 251, wh...
10/15/2025

It is with deep regret the department announces the passing of retired Firefighter Timothy G. Westhall - Engine 251, who succumbed to his World Trade Center Illness on October 12, 2025. Firefighter Westhall served our great department for 21 years.

The following arrangements have been confirmed: Private Service and Burial

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

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