FDNY Memorial Service: Logistics
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Source International Association of Fire Fighters
The International Association of Fire Fighters is pleased to inform you
that New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani and Fire Commissioner Tom Von
Essen have agreed to cooperate with the IAFF in putting together a FDNY
9-11 Memorial Service to honor our fallen Brothers, their families and
members of the Fire Department of the City of New York. The service will
be held on Sunday, November 18, 2001 at Madison Square Garden between
11:00 A.M. and 1:00 P.M. A procession of fire fighters, being led by the
members of FDNY will begin several hours prior to the 11:00 A.M.
service. Specific details on time and the procession will be forthcoming
when the logistics are completed.
There is no doubt that this will be a worldwide event with over 75,000
people expected to participate. At the present time we are expecting
more than 7,000 family members of the 344 fallen fire fighters; 9,000
off-duty members of the FDNY; and 10,000 of their family members. We are
estimating that at least 50,000 out-of-town IAFF members and uniformed
personnel from around the world will attend.
This does not include the
hundreds of thousands of citizens who are expected to line the streets
along the route of the fire fighter procession to pay their respects.
This will be the largest event, by far, that the International has ever
held. The logistics of holding an event of this proportion in a very
short time frame will be very challenging to say the least. However,
with the IAFF's experience in handling memorial services for multiple
line-of-duty deaths, together with the knowledge and expertise of the
Fire Department of the City of New York, the NYPD and New York City
government officials, the IAFF is certain that the event will be very
respectful and successful.
All questions and requests for up-to-date Information should be directed
to the IAFF web site at >www.iaff.org
Send E-mail to memorial@iaff.org for all
inquiries related to the Memorial Service.
The official phone number for all inquiries related to the Memorial
Service is (703) 359-0057. The phones will be staffed with nine IAFF
members from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern, Monday through Saturday.
PLEASE DO NOT - UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES - contact the local affiliates in
New York (Uniformed Firefighters Association/IAFF Local 94 or Uniformed
Fire Officers Association/IAFF Local (854) or the IAFF Headquarters
regarding the details of the memorial service. All of the details will
be posted on the web site as soon as they are known.
- Official Date: The official date of the IAFF/FDNY memorial service is
Sunday, November 18, 2001 in New York City.
- Location of Service: The ceremonies related to the service will be held
at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan. It is located on Seventh Avenue
between 33rd and 31st streets
- Time of Service: The memorial events will consist of two main events:
- 1. A processional march will commence at 8:30 a.m. and proceed
through Manhattan to Madison Square Garden. The IAFF in coordination
with the New York City Police Department will establish multiple
'staging areas' for our fire fighters. Once this has been finalized, you
should refer to the IAFF website (and Firehouse.com) for a detailed map of the staging areas and processional route. All
uniformed fire fighters are encouraged to participate in the procession.
WE NEED TO MAKE A STRONG SHOWING OUT OF RESPECT FOR FALLEN BROTHERS,
THEIR FAMILIES AND ALL THE MEMBERS OF THE FDNY.
- 2. The service is scheduled to commence at 11 a.m. The service
will last for two hours. Only the families of the fallen fire fighters,
members of the FDNY, their families and those officials and dignitaries
related to the ceremonies will be permitted to enter Madison Square
Garden. We are attempting to secure limited-seating venues that will be
located near Madison Square Garden. At the completion of the procession,
all uniformed personnel will be assembled in the streets surrounding
Madison Square Garden. The IAFF will secure jumbotrons and speaker
systems.
- Time for Uniformed Personnel to arrive: All uniformed personnel must
convene at the staging areas at the specified times (to be announced) in
order to organize the processional march. Exact times and locations will
be posted when they are available. Prior to the procession, uniformed
personnel and the public will not be allowed to assemble in any areas
surrounding Madison Square Garden. Any uniformed personnel that are not
participating in the processional will only be allowed in the area AFTER
the marchers have assembled. The public will not be allowed in these
areas until all uniformed personnel have assembled.
- Length of Service: After the conclusion of the march, the service is
schedule to commence at exactly 11 a.m. It will last for two hours.
Recommended Dress/Attire: All uniformed personnel are expected to arrive
in their Class A uniform or appropriate formal dress attire. It is
recommended that you wear all of the accessories (e.g., gloves, hat,
etc.) associated with your uniform.
- Parking: Keep in mind that over 50,000 fire fighters are expected to
attend the memorial service. Accordingly, all parking and transportation
services will be overburdened. The IAFF is working with the NYPD to
secure remote parking areas that utilize mass transit services, if
possible. Once secured we will provide transportation schedules and
routes.
- Hotels: The IAFF has made every effort possible to help secure lodging
arrangements for all uniformed personnel desiring
accommodations. Please note that all hotel reservations are first-come,
first-served and are the sole responsibility of the individual. The IAFF
is unable to establish, confirm, or intervene on behalf of anyone in
relation to hotel or other lodging arrangements. All rates quoted were
valid at the time contact was established with the hotel. The IAFF is
not able to guarantee the rates or contact the hotel on behalf of an
individual. It is recommended that you contact the hotel immediately in
order to confirm lodging. Please be sure to identify yourself with the
'FDNY/IAFF Memorial Service' in order to receive the special rate.
Please click on the Travel/Lodging link to the right for
detailed information on hotel locations, rates and contact numbers.
- Flight Information:
The IAFF has arranged special group rates with several airlines. Please
contact the airlines directly and reference "FDNY/IAFF New York Memorial
Service' and be sure to let them know if you are a fire fighter in order
to obtain the discounted rate.
Source International Association of Fire Fighters
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