New York Firefighters Burn Center Foundation

We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to the volunteers who attended this year’s FDNY vs. NYPD hockey game and assisted with selling 50/50 tickets. We also want to share a special thank you to the FDNY Hockey Team for their incredible generosity and partnership. They have been a steadfast supporter of our foundation and honored us again this year as a recipient of the funds raised during the charity game. It was an amazing day!

The FF John Deery Memorial Golf Outing will be held on Monday, May 18, 2026. All proceeds from this outing will benefit the NYFF Burn Center Foundation. It’s guaranteed to be another amazing day, we hope to see you on the course!

We are incredibly proud to announce that two brand-new, specialized gaming systems are now officially in operation at the , providing an escape for the patients receiving treatment. These additions were made possible by Nick Giordano, who ran the Jersey City Marathon in memory of his father, Jeff, a beloved foundation board member and avid runner who was lost on September 11th, 2001. Nick raised over $3,000 through his incredible efforts, a total our foundation was honored to match to bring this project to life.

These gaming systems create a space where children and adults alike can take a break from the challenges of recovery and focus on the simple joy of play. We are deeply grateful to Nick for his dedication to his father’s legacy and to everyone who supported his run and our foundation. Your generosity is directly responsible for the smiles these systems are guaranteed to bring.

We are incredibly proud to announce that two brand-new, specialized gaming systems are now officially in operation at the William Randolph Hearst Burn Center, providing an escape for the patients receiving treatment. These additions were made possible by Nick Giordano, who ran the Jersey City Marathon in memory of his father, Jeff, a beloved foundation board member and avid runner who was lost on September 11th, 2001. Nick raised over $3,000 through his incredible efforts, a total our foundation was honored to match to bring this project to life.

These gaming systems create a space where children and adults alike can take a break from the challenges of recovery and focus on the simple joy of play. We are deeply grateful to Nick for his dedication to his father’s legacy and to everyone who supported his run and our foundation. Your generosity is directly responsible for the smiles these systems are guaranteed to bring.

Come on by and say hello! We will be here all weekend. We have show specific t-shirts, 50th anniversary commemorative challenge coins, and winter hats for sale. You can also pick up a copy of the Rescue 2 centennial book at our booth. Hope to see you all this weekend!

Visit the NY Firefighters Burn Center Foundation booth at the Nassau Coliseum this weekend and support the cause. You can also purchase the Rescue Co. 2 centenial book at this booth. Thanks for the continued support.

The New York Firefighters Burn Center Foundation returns to the 2026 Long Island Fire/EMS Expo. Please visit us at Booth 133. We will be selling T-Shirts, Challenge Coins, etc. These items are more than just merchandise—they allow us to continue to fight for the best burn care, prevention and research. The NYFFBCF is 100% volunteer foundation staffed by all firefighters. Thank you for standing with us and supporting our work!

The 51st Annual Ski Races at Hunter Mountain are fast approaching! We are looking forward to another incredible year on the slopes.

If you haven't registered to race yet, you can sign up using this link: https://www.skireg.com/8870.

As a reminder, racing is open exclusively to active and retired members of the FDNY, but everyone is welcome to come up and enjoy the day with us. We hope to see you there!

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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.

Last night we were humbled to be presented a $1000 check by Engine 315 / Ladder 125. We can not say thank you enough for their continued support year after year. Our foundation was started by donations from firehouses throughout the FDNY, and 50 years later these firehouses are still supporting us. Thank you again to all the members of the Clown College!!