FDNY Memorial Service: Frequently Asked Questions
Source International Association of Fire Fighters
- Can we bring our honor guard or pipe band?
The IAFF will be setting up an honor guard sector to coordinate honor
guards. The use and placement of honor guards will be strictly
regulated. Honor guards that wish to participate must e-mail the IAFF at
memorial@iaff.org mailto:memorial@iaff.org and provide name of contact
person, the type of honor guard and the exact number of people in the
honor guard.
- Should we/can we bring our fire apparatus?
NO. Fire apparatus from outside fire departments are not allowed nor
will parking be provided for apparatus except in remote staging areas
outside of Manhattan. Madison Square Garden, the hotels and the parking
system are not prepared or capable to accommodate your fire apparatus.
- Can the IAFF make the travel arrangements for our members?
NO. The IAFF is unable to make individual arrangements. All
arrangements, rates, guarantees and charges are the responsibility of
the individual.
- Where are the hotels located?
Please see the Travel/Lodging link for specific contact
information. It is recommended that you contact the hotel directly for
driving, parking and other specific instructions.
- How many people can we bring from our fire department or local?
All fire fighters are encouraged to attend. However, the seated arena in
Madison Square Garden is not capable of accommodating any fire fighters
except those in FDNY. Even though we are not able to provide access
and/or seating for all of our members, please note that we want everyone
to participate in the processional march and viewing of the memorial
from the outside of Madison Square Garden.
- How do we 'register' for the service?
There is no formal registration process for those participating in the
processional march. The family members, FDNY and governmental officials
and dignitaries will be provided credentials/tickets for access into the
Garden. Due to heightened security, the IAFF is not able to process any
requests for special seating on site - NO EXCEPTIONS.
- Do you have to be an IAFF member to attend?
NO. All are welcome to attend.
- Can our local bring our Fire Chief/other non-IAFF person to the service?
You are free to bring whomever you would like. Keep in mind that only
those personnel in dress uniform will be permitted to participate in the
processional march. Only those with previous clearance and special
ticketing will be permitted into Madison Square Garden and the seating
areas outside of the Garden.
- Can our local receive some type of financial assistance from the IAFF?
NO. No provisions or arrangements have been made to help individual IAFF
affiliates or members for their travel or lodging expenses.
How many people are expected to attend?
Madison Square Garden will be completely full for the memorial service.
Again, the seating in the Garden will be for the families of the
deceased fire fighters, the members of FDNY, their families, and
governmental officials and dignitaries.
Over 50,000 uniformed personnel
are expected to be associated with the processional march and/or
services.
If your questions are not answered here, please send an email to
memorial@iaff.org.
Source International Association of Fire Fighters
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