On behalf of the UFA Execu-
tive Board, I would like to
wish you and your families
the very best during the Holiday
Season. As December comes to a
close, it seems likely that we will
top the 2005 record of 485,702 runs
making 2007 the busiest year in
FDNY history. The efficiency, ded-
ication, and professionalism of
NYC Firefighters are second to
none in the world. It is perplexing
why, against the backdrop of ever-
increasing workloads and training
regimens, the leadership at Metro
Tech is so out of touch with the
rank-and-file Firefighters. The
Department’s decision to add a
third day of building inspection
simply makes no sense. This new
program would not have saved the
lives of Robert Beddia and Joseph
Graffagnino, who were tragically
killed on August 18th. Instead, it
would have been just one more
day that our members would
have been ordered not to inspect
the Deutsche Bank building (a
toxic, vacant high-rise building
under demolition). The Com-
missioner’s flawed logic in
responding to his dismal per-
formance leading up to the
August 18th fire is to shift the
blame from him and to continue
overloading an already overbur-
dened workforce.
On December 12th the
UFA, UFOA, and the Depart-
ment testified before the City
Council’s Fire and Criminal
Justice Services Committee.
The Department presented testi-
mony regarding what was for-
merly known as Apparatus Field
Inspection Duty (AFID), which
will now be called the Building
Inspection Safety Program (BISP).
Commissioner Scoppetta testified
that since the new BISP (3 days of
building inspection) was instituted
in November 2007, response times
have actually decreased when com-
pared with those of November
2006. Of course, he provided no
supporting data for these statistics.
He deliberately failed to compare
the new November 2007 response
times of units on BISP (Monday
through Friday 10am to 4pm), with
those of units on AFID in 2006.
Why? The answer is simple. Every
Firefighter knows that his response
times are negatively impacted
when he is required to stop an
inspection, gather all members,
return to the apparatus, don all the
necessary equipment, board the rig,
and then respond. Now that the
Department has increased the num-
ber of units on building inspection
by 50 percent, we know that the
response times during those peri-
ods have to be negatively impacted.
Commissioner Scoppetta
testified that the Department does
have the ability to measure all
response times and to compare
them with each other. I requested
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OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE
UNIFORMED FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION OF GREATER NEW YORKThe
President’s MessageBy STEPHEN J. CASSIDY
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President’s Message
SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY
GET BENEFITS NOW Free Consultation
Contact Stacey Guzman or Ken Larkin
at
STANTON & GUZMAN, LLP585 Stewart Avenue, Ste 410
Garden City, NY 11530Phone: 516-222-0099Fax : 516-222-0079
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R E T I R E E I N F O M AT I O Nby James Dahl, UFA Retiree Liaison
Mon-Wed-Fri 9 am to 4 pm
212-683-4723 Ext 6577
Many retirees who are members of the Surgical Assis-
tance Fund have called about the slow response to their
surgical assistance claims. As a way of clarification,
members should know that when they call me I am not
able to assist them in determining if a claim was
received or approved. All claims are handled solely by the
Surgical Assistance Fund at FDNY Headquarters. This is the
only Department that is able to handle your questions and it can
be reached by calling: 718- 999-1252.
that the City Council obtain from
the Department all pertinent data to
measure the response times during
inspection periods for 2006 and
2007. The City of New York
remains in a building boom, which
will continue for quite some time.
The UFA and the UFOA readily
acknowledged the Department’s
responsibility to manage its build-
ing inspection program. To that end,
we proposed the establishment of a
dedicated taskforce of Firefighters
and Officers. Our program would
ensure inspections of all major
buildings and construction sites. All
hazards and violations would be
reported not only to the Department
of Buildings, but also to the local
fire companies. In closing, we
should all remember and pray for
our fallen Brothers and their fami-
lies. As always, stay safe!
(Continued from Page 1)
The Importance of a
CD-72
One of the most important
forms a Firefighter will fill
out in his career is a CD-72.
A poorly worded CD-72 can mean
the difference between an acciden-
tal disability pension, which entitles
a member to receive 75 percent of
his wages tax free, and an ordinary
disability pension, for which wages
are taxed at the rate of 50 percent.
Too often a member’s poorly word-
ed CD-72 hurts his case at the pen-
sion board. Every member should
know the correct wording to use on
a CD-72 and which wording to
never use. One of the most impor-
tant things that members should
know is that we are not doctors. We
should never try to diagnose our
own injuries. A seemingly minor
contusion or bruise that one
receives at a fire may turn out to be
a fractured rib. Whenever a mem-
ber is injured at work, he should be
evaluated by a doctor and, if neces-
sary, he should go to the emergency
room and get proper diagnosis and
treatment. Except in the case of a
truly minor injury, a member should
not complete a CD-72 form and
take a mark for a minor. What
you may think is a minor injury
may actually become an injury that
forces you to retire. For example, a
minor neck injury may turn out to
be an injured shoulder. For this
reason, complete a CD-72 form for
a minor injury using the same atten-
tion to detail that you would for a
major injury.
The New York State Court
of Appeals has defined the term
“accident” as a “sudden, fortuitous
mischance, unexpected, out of the
ordinary, and injurious in impact.”
(Lichenstein v. Board of Trustees).
In this case, the court ruled that the
injury sustained by a police officer
leaning over and placing a ticket on
a windshield and straining his back
did not result from an accident. In
stating that “not every line of duty
injury will result in an award of
accident disability,” the Court of
Appeals contrasted “injuries sus-
tained while performing routine
duties but not resulting from unex-
pected events,” which are not acci-
dents, with injuries sustained by
“precipitating event[s]…which
[are] not a risk of the work per-
formed,” which are accidents
(McCambridge v. McGuire). In
that case, the court ruled an injury
an accident when an employee lost
his balance and fell to the floor.
The fall occurred when the person
on which the employee was steady-
ing himself moved suddenly.
To put this in perspective,
we will look at two different
descriptions for the same accident:
1-Member injured neck and
back while forcing door to
the fire apartment.
2-While operating in limited
visibility at second alarm
box 1234, member was
forcing door to fire apart-
ment in full protective
equipment including
SCBA, when suddenly and
unexpectedly the halligan
slipped suddenly and unex-
pectedly out of the door
jamb. This caused the
member to fall to the
ground, striking his head,
neck, and back. The extent
of the injuries resulting
from this fall are not yet
known.
The first description merely
states that the member was injured
but does not describe the accident
that occurred. The second descrip-
tion describes the member’s injuries
and the nature of the accident. It
leaves no doubt that the occurrence
was an accident and not simply an
incident.
If you are ever in doubt
about the description of an accident,
speak with your delegate or, if he is
unavailable, call the UFA.
Because it is often your officer who
fills out this form, make sure that
you speak with him to ensure that
the written description on your CD-
72 describes your accident accu-
rately. If the description of your
accident is not accurate, then don’t
sign the CD-72. Make sure that you
complete another CD-72 that con-
tains an accurate written description
of your accident.
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By JAMES SLEVIN
UFA Vice President/
Legislative Chairman
Legislative Update
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The UFA Delegate Manual is
comprised of a series of book-
lets that explain various
important topics. Individual booklets
are free for all members. They are
packed with lots of information to
help you and your family, and are
organized so you can easily find what
you are looking for.
Handy Firehouse BookletsEach booklet is individually published—on demand—-
from the UFA’s special (high tech-high volume) copy
machines/printers. Our copiers save the UFA plenty of
money on printing costs and quickly get professional look-
ing booklets into your hands. Special software allows them
to be published electronically from a desktop computer on
one floor directly to the special printers down in the mail-
room. This makes reprints and very small runs a snap. Many
booklets have been distributed to Delegates for the firehouse
kitchen and housewatch, or for you to take home. For exam-
ple, in order to help members make informed health cover-
age choices during the rollover period this fall, the follow-
ing booklets were distributed at the November Union Meet-
ing: UFA Security Benefits Fund, Insurances & Free Help,and NYC Health Plans booklets. Some other titles available
include: UFA Constitution; UFA & Union Operations (&IAFF); Firehouse & Field Operations; FF Laws & Defini-tions; Medical Office & BHS.
Easy Reference Table of ContentsEach chapter has its own Table-of-Contents on the inside
cover. It allows you—at a glance—to view the contents and
sub-topics. You’ll easily find what you are looking for and
flip right to that page. Also, wherever you see a phone icon
�, you’ll find the phone number, fax, Web site, email or
mailing address in the back pages of each booklet.
Cross-References & Reference IconsAnother easy feature is cross-referencing to other sections
or booklets. If you are reading a section in the Delegate
booklet about Grievances, it will also refer you to the UFAContract booklet. If you’re reading the “Problem Solving at
the Medical Office” section of the Delegate booket it will
refer you to the Medical Office & BHS booklet. If you are
reading about dental care in the NYC Health Plans booklet,
it will refer you to the UFA Security Benefits Fund Chapter.
Each cross-reference informs you where more comprehen-
sive information is. It also provides information sources,
such as codes, laws, Department rules, or contract provi-
sions, allowing you to be certain as to where the information
comes from. Cross-Reference icons �� point you to
these different sections or booklets. Urgency iconsallow you to quickly focus in on � very important or
�� time sensitive matters, which could save you a lot
of aggravation or money. The� Forms icon lets you
know a form is in the Forms booklet.
Thank YouWith your continued support, the UFA has made signif-
icant investments into improving, upgrading, and
replacing its technological resources over the past 5
years. Maintaining current technology standards is
necessary in order to better serve our membership’s
growing needs. We’re confident you will find these
booklets extremely useful in quickly finding the infor-
mation you need. Additional booklets are being creat-
ed or updated on a regular basis.
Labor unions are only as effective as the information
its members utilize. Make sure you and your family
take advantage of all benefits and information the UFA
has available to you. See your Delegate, who has a list
of all available booklets in the his/her Delegate Manual (The
series of booklets make up the chapters of the Manual). Your
Delegate can request as many booklets as needed from the
UFA Recording Secretary’s Office. See how many members
in your company want booklets and put in the order! Also,
as always, if you have any suggestions or recommenda-
tions, please let me know via e-mail at RecordingSec-
[email protected], ATTN: Joe Miccio.
Booklets from the UFA Answer
Your Questionsby Joe Miccio, Recording Secretary
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DO NOT SPEAK TO DOI INVESTIGATORS
The New
York City
Department
of Investigation
(DOI) is a separate
agency from the
Fire Department;
however, DOI has
an Inspector
General and
staff assigned
to matters
i n v o l v i n g
Fire Department employees.
DOI takes the position that
it is not bound by the “Individual
Rights” provisions of the Collective
Bargaining Agreement between the
UFA and the City. Thus, while
questioning a Firefighter, DOI
investigators generally do not
advise him of his right to counsel or
of his right to refuse to speak to the
agency unless granted immunity
from criminal prosecution. DOI
insists that its representatives are, in
effect, criminal investigators.
Under the circumstances,
and based on the instructions of our
general counsel, we advise you that
NO ONE should consent to be
interviewed by a DOI representa-
tive unless he has counsel present.
Just as you have no obligation to
speak to the police, you have no
obligation to speak to DOI. Do not
allow DOI investigators to intimi-
date you into speaking with them.
Similarly, do not allow them to lull
you into a false sense of security by
asserting that you are merely a wit-
ness and face no potential criminal
or Departmental liability. Simply
refuse to talk to them until you are
provided with counsel. The UFA
will have counsel available to you
for such purposes.
John G. Kelly, Jr.
Brooklyn Trustee
Chairman of the Board
Do you have astory idea for
Fire Lines?Call Fire Lines
at(212) 683-4832
Ext 6510
2007 UFA WIDOWS’ & CHIL
On November 18th Mr.Ron Boire, ExecutiveVice President of Toys“R” Us, and his staffgenerously hosted theannual UFA Widows’ &Children’s ChristmasParty at the main toystore in Times Square!This is the sixth consec-utive year that Toys “R”Us has sponsored theevent. The store wasclosed to the public from8:00 am until noon sothat more than 450 kids
could have free run ofthe store. Toys “R” Usdonated gift cards, andthe UFA provided Toys“R” Us gift certificatesto each family. TheThoys “R” Us band metthe widows and childrenand played holiday car-ols through the morning.Breakfast buffets werestationed throughout thestore.
Santa arrived onTruck 343 at 10:00 am tothe delight of the little
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LDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY
ones and proceeded totake kids up in the bucketof Ladder 35 for a betterview of a festive TimesSquare. Again this yearYankee’s superstar Mari-ano Rivera strolledthough the store talking tothe kids and taking photoswith his fans and admirers.
This year familieswere also welcomed byKatherine Shindle, for-merly Miss America 1998,and currently an original
principal cast member inthe Broadway musicalLegally Blond. UFA Pres-ident Stephen J. Cassidy,together with John G.Kelly, Jr., UFA Widows’ &Children’s ChristmasParty Chairman, theExecutive Board, and staffwish to thank Toys “R” Usfor once again making theholidays both memorableand special for our wid-ows and children!
PHOTO CREDITS: Stephen N. Symbolik III
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Safe and Proper
Building
Inspection
Responses
Never has there been a more
appropriate time for the
membership to focus on a
safe and proper response. The
increased demands placed on the
membership tend to encourage
Firefighters to take “shortcuts” to
accomplish their duties. The Uni-
formed Firefighters Association
wishes to remind the membership
that, although our job is very impor-
tant, the primary goal must be the
safe return home of our members.
To accomplish this vital goal, we
should refocus on the risk/reward
concept.
When members are on
Building Inspection, certain short-
cuts can have catastrophic results.
For this reason, we recommend that
everyone concentrate on achieving
a safe and proper response. To
accomplish this, it is important to
keep the lines of communication
open. When members go into a
building, time should be taken to
ensure that radio contact is still
maintained. With the continuation
of all the reported radio problems, it
is crucial that we do not overlook
this step. This means that contact
should be checked at regular inter-
vals to make certain that it is main-
tained.
When a call comes in, the
chauffeur should ensure that he
understands the nature of the call
and function accordingly. Once
the chauffeur has a complete under-
standing of the particulars of the
run, he should notify the dispatcher
that the company will be delayed
because of the Building Inspection
Safety Program (BISP) require-
ments. The chauffeur should then
notify the remaining members of
his company. These members
should be careful not to dart out into
traffic when returning to the appara-
tus. When arriving at the appara-
tus, it is important to put on all your
proper personal protection equip-
ment before proceeding. Because
the company will be responding out
of sequence, it is critical to take
extra precautions to avoid any other
unexpected Department apparatus
responding from the field.
Companies that are not on
the BISP are reminded to drive
safely at all times and to be aware
of changing response patterns
resulting from this increase in the
BISP. Responses must remain nor-
mal, with an emphasis on safety at
all times!
In early December, a colli-
sion occurred in Baltimore between
a fire truck and a SUV, killing three
people. An article describing the
accident highlights the litigious
society in which we live when it
states the following:
“All fire and police vehiclesresponding to an emergency arerequired to use lights and sirens,and to stop at stop signs and trafficsignals, officials said. If police
investigators determine that the firetruck failed to stop at a signal, theywould review the incident with thecity state’s attorney’s office to deter-mine whether criminal chargesagainst the driver are appropriate,according to police officials.”
This tragedy was the impe-
tus for the NY Fire Department’s
Chief of Safety, Assistant Chief Al
Hay, to send out a memo that stated
the following:
“...Sometimes the most dangerousintersection for an emergency vehi-cle to cross is an empty one. Ifthere is no cross traffic, be extraalert to a vehicle approaching theintersection at high speed. Don’tenter the intersection until you visu-ally verify that all approachingvehicles are aware of your presenceand are granting the right of way.Take the time to save time…”
The following day, Decem-
ber 11th, the daily safety message
read –
“If civilian drivers do not yield theright of way, then the chauffeur ofan apparatus responding to analarm does not have “the right ofway” even if the company isresponding to a structural fire withsiren and air horn sounding.”
The message can not be any
clearer. Chauffeurs have too much
to lose if their first priority is not a
safe and proper response at all
times!
William Romaka
Health & Safety Officer
Sergeant-At-Arms
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FDNY
BRAVEST
BOXING
TEAM
On Novem-
ber 16th,
with more
than 2000 fans in
attendance at the
Aviator Sports and
Recreation arena in Floyd Bennet
Field, the FDNY Bravest Boxing Team
shocked the NYPD Fighting Finest 5-
3. The proceeds from this charity
event went to the Thomas Elsasser
fund, and a check for $2,500 was pre-
sented to the charity. An additional
$2,500 was donated to “Little Philly”
Mayer, a five-year-old boy suffering
from Spinal Muscular Dystrophy.
The NYPD won the first bout,
with heavyweight PO Gregg Hamilton
edging out Ladder Company 8’s John
“Zorba the Freak” Soukas. In the sec-
ond bout, which was in the 147-pound
open division, “Fearless” Felipe
Irazarry of Engine Company 66 upset
the more experienced PO Russell Jung
with a stunning second round TKO.
These two experienced pugilists went
at it in a re-match from last year’s
show. This is the first time that Jung
suffered defeat in this event. PO Juan
Rodriquez decisioned FF Jack “Hurri-
cane” Kirrane in the light heavyweight
division. In the super heavyweight
division, FF Matt “Little Irish” Burke
of Ladder Company 32 demonstrated
his deft hand speed and whipped PO
Dan Burke to win a 5-0 decision over
his 300-pound- plus opponent.
With the score tied between
the Firefighters and the Police Officers
at two wins each, Keith “No Mercy”
Moran of Ladder Company 166 battled
with PO Justine Blot, which culminat-
ed in PO Blot getting a disputed 3-2
decision in this three-round heavy-
weight fight. In another heavyweight
contest, DJ Martin of Ladder Company
27 pummeled a formidable Tom
Miserandino of the 60th Precinct. DJ
threw sharp combinations and time and
again snapped Miserandino’s head
back with jabs, short right hand punch-
es, and left hooks. DJ Martin tied the
score with a deserving 5-0 decision.
Mike “The Bowery Bum”
Reno of Engine Company 33 took on
former Golden Glove Champion PO
Hector “Radar” Lopez. This 152-
pound bout was one of the most antici-
pated contests of the night. The match
proved very exciting, as Reno and
Lopez are both extremely skilled.
Reno kept the pressure high on Lopez
and ultimately stunned him with short
right-hand punches and well-timed
uppercuts. After suffering several
standing eight- counts, Reno won by a
unanimous decision.
The Bravest Boxing Team
pulled ahead of the NYPD when Kevin
“The Gent (Killer)” Kirrane of Ladder
Company 51 won a 3-2 decision over a
frustrated Alex Anaya from PSA 2.
Anaya was no match for Kirrane’s
style and inside body shots.
Interested in joining the FDNY
Bravest Boxing Team? If so, contact
head coach Bobby McGuire at 917-
282-8727. All experience levels are
welcome.
Edward Brown
Bronx Trustee
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GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN
By Herb Eysser, UFA Staff
Engine Company 244 was organized on December 9, 1895, at 2929 West 15th Street in Coney
Island and was originally part of the old paid Brooklyn Fire Department. Over the years, Fire-
fighters assigned to Coney Island had a heavy fire workload. Coney Island was the scene of
major conflagrations, where fires jumped the streets driven by the high winds off the ocean.
Despite a long history of dedication to duty, Engine Company 244 was disbanded on July 23,
1968. Gone but not forgotten!
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To: All Participants
From: Board of Trustees
Re: Annual Membership Report
In compliance with Directive 12, Employee Benefit Funds
– Uniform Reporting and Auditing Requirements, issued by
the Office of the Comptroller of the City of New York, set
forth below is a report of the financial condition and oper-
ations of the Fund for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2006.
The Security Benefit Fund of the Uniformed Firefighters
Association provides prescription drug, dental, optical,
hearing aid, surgical and obstetrical anesthesia, health
screening, life insurance, supplemental health insurance,
and certain widows’ benefits, to all eligible participants,
which include firefighters, fire marshals, marine engineers,
pilots, and uniformed wipers, pursuant to an Agreement and
Declaration of Trust entered into between the Uniformed
Firefighters Association of Greater New York, Local 94,
I.A.F.F., AFL-CIO (the UFA) and the Trustees of the Fund.
Such benefits are funded through employer contributions,
which are established by collective bargaining agreements
entered into between the UFA and the City of New York.
The value of Fund assets, after subtracting liabilities of the
Fund, was $33,205,161 as of June 30, 2006, compared to
$31,386,558 as of July 1, 2005. During the fiscal year the
Fund experienced an increase in its net assets available for
benefits of $1,818,603. Additions to the Fund totaled
$16,402,427. These additions included investment income
of $778,569, contributions of $15,299,847, and other
income of $324,011.
Deductions from the Fund totaled $14,583,824. These
deductions included benefits paid to or for participants of
$13,911,065 and administrative expenses of $672,759.
For additional information write or call:
Board of TrusteesSecurity Benefit Fund of the
Uniformed Firefighters Association204 East 23rd Street
New York, NY 10010(212) 683-4723
TRUSTEES:
STEPHEN J. CASSIDY
Chairman
ROBERT STRAUB
TreasurerJAMES M. SLEVIN
JOSEPH A. MICCIO
WILLIAM ROMAKA
JOHN G KELLY, JR.
DONALD RULAND
STEPHEN G. HUMENESKY
EDWARD BROWN
DANIEL MURPHY
RETIRED FIREFIGHTERS
SECURITY BENEFIT FUNDOF THE
UNIFORMED FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION
OF GREATER NEW YORK - LOCAL 94 I.A.F.F., AFL-CIO
204 EAST 23RD STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10010
TEL: (212) 683-4723 FAX: (212) 683-0693
TRUSTEES:
STEPHEN J. CASSIDY
Chairman
ROBERT STRAUB
TreasurerJAMES M. SLEVIN
JOSEPH A. MICCIO
WILLIAM ROMAKA
JOHN G KELLY, JR.
DONALD RULAND
STEPHEN G. HUMENESKY
EDWARD BROWN
DANIEL MURPHY
SECURITY BENEFIT FUNDOF THE
UNIFORMED FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION
OF GREATER NEW YORK - LOCAL 94 I.A.F.F., AFL-CIO
204 EAST 23RD STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10010
TEL: (212) 683-4723 FAX: (212) 683-0693
To: All Participants
From: Board of Trustees
Re: Annual Membership Report
In compliance with Directive 12, Employee Benefit Funds
– Uniform Reporting and Auditing Requirements, issued by
the Office of the Comptroller of the City of New York, set
forth below is a report of the financial condition and oper-
ations of the Fund for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2006.
The Retired Firefighters Security Benefit Fund of the Uni-
formed Firefighters Association provides prescription drug,
dental, optical, a surgical assistance program, hearing aid,
life insurance, supplemental health insurance, and certain
widows’ benefits to all eligible participants, which include
retired firefighters, fire marshals, and uniformed wipers,
pursuant to an Agreement and Declaration of Trust entered
into between the Uniformed Firefighters Association of
Greater New York, Local 94, I.A.F.F., AFL-CIO (the UFA)
and the Trustees of the Fund. Such benefits are funded
through employer contributions, which are established by
collective bargaining agreements entered into between the
UFA and the City of New York.
The value of Fund assets, after subtracting liabilities of the
Fund, was $8,439,711 as of June 30, 2006, compared to
$6,787,670 as of July 1, 2005. During the fiscal year the
Fund experienced an increase in its net assets available for
benefits of $1,652,041. Additions to the Fund totaled
$17,746,742. These additions included investment income
of $139,242, contributions of $16,789,264, and other
income of $818,236.
Deductions from the Fund totaled $16,094,701. These
deductions included benefits paid to or for participants of
$15,636,341 and administrative expenses of $458,360.
For additional information write or call:
Board of Trustees
Retired Firefighters Security Benefit Fund of the
Uniformed Firefighters Association
204 East 23rd Street
New York, NY 10010
(212) 683-4723
204 EAST 23rd STREET, NEW YORK, N.Y. 10010-9998Tel (212) 683-4832 • Fax (212) 683-0710
www.ufanyc.org
DONALD RULANDTrustee-Staten Island ENG 157
JOHN G. KELLY, JRTrustee-Brooklyn ENG 201Chairman, Board of Trustees
STEPHEN G. HUMENESKYTrustee-Queens ENG 301
DANIEL MURPHYTrustee-Manhattan ENG 74
EDWARD BROWNTrustee-Bronx LAD 48
STEPHEN J. CASSIDYEditor-In-Chief
STEPHEN N. SYMBOLIK IIIManaging Editor
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