2022 Fundraising Campaign
The 2022 fundraising campaign generated over $250,000.
Funds were donated to firefighter scholarships and scholarships for children of firefighters:
FDNY
UFOA
PFFA
FDNY HONOR LEGION
Thank you to all who supported our firefighters.
White House Medal to NYSHFCA Recipient
It’s Fundraising Time!
Each year we donate 98% of the funds raised to our scholarship program. Donate here. No matter how much we raise there are still firefighters and children of firefighters that need additional assistance with college costs. Please consider a tax-deductible donation to help our NY State paid firefighters and their kids become smarter and better. Read the full article
NYS Firefighter Scholarships
Glenn Zagoren, President of NYSHFCA attended the NYS Professional Fire Fighters Association Convention in Rochester, NY on June 28-29, 2021 to present The NYSHFCA Fire Fighter of the Year Award as well as our scholarship checks to college-bound children of active firefighters. (Pictured Glenn Zagoren with State Comptroller Tom Dinapoli)
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FDNY 2021 Scholarships
On Thursday, August 12, 2021, the New York State Honorary Fire Chiefs Association President, Glenn Zagoren, David Gold, VP and FDNY Commissioner Daniel Nigro, presented the annual scholarship awards at #FDNY headquarters in Brooklyn. 27 FDNY members received a scholarship towards continuing their education. FDNY thanks NYSHFCA for making an investment in the future of the Department.
Membership Dinner 11/15/23
Frankie & Johnnies Steak House
320 West 46th Street, New York NY 10036
Board Meeting
TBD
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Our 70th Anniversary
The New York State Honorary Fire Chiefs Association was founded in 1950. Our Mission Statement is to provide financial assistance for educational purposes to New York State paid firefighters and their families. We also present a number of NYSHFCA Medals of Valor and maintain firefighter memorials.
We are a 501 C-3 charitable organization and proudly participate in the following events and programs
2019 FDNY Scholarships
FROM THE FDNY: On Monday, January 14, the New York State Honorary Fire Chiefs Association presented the annual scholarship awards at FDNY headquarters in Brooklyn. Fifteen FDNY members received a scholarship of $3,000 each towards continuing their education. FDNY thanks NYSHFCA for making an investment in the future of the Department. Firefighter Joseph Soto of Engine 38 is one of this years’ scholarship recipients. “I am very thankful and honored for this opportunity. It helps me out a lot. I’ve been in this Department for five years and it has motivated me to become a better person. It uplifts you. I love being a Firefighter. Every time I go home after a tour, I know I’ve made a difference in someone’s life. I am excited to be able to start using this scholarship.”