about | To promote understanding, friendship and cooperation among all members of the fire department of the city of New York; to promote various types of athletics and sports, social and cultural affairs to the end of the physical and mental stature of the members might be improved; to cooperate with national, international and local organizations and programs of the education and instruction in order to help reduce loss of life and property due to fire; to encourage the members to thoroughly familiarize themselves with the rules and regulations of the New York City fire department so that these members will be better able to serve their city. |