This years annual meeting is one week later, starts @ 12:00pm on April 12, 2026 at Local #1’s union hall due to Easter falling on the first Sunday of the month. The meeting includes a round up of income and expenses, events of the year, discussion on the suspension of one of our members and anything the membership would like to discuss. Invited guess will be Rachael Heisler–City of Pgh Controller, Nicole Cawley and Paula Gillen from the Pension Office, Jamie Warnock-Benefit Specialist, Rich Hamilton Eye and Dental care, and Ralph Sicuro-Local #1 President who will speak on things of interest to us veterans. There will be food and beverages so we hope to see all of you.
The Pittsburgh Veteran Firefighters Association and Local #1 are sponsoring a trip to New York City, Sept 10, 11, 12, to honor the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attack. The trip will be 3 nights (Thurs, Fri, Sat) in Manhattan and transportation to and from NYC. Space is limited and the deadline for sign-up is March 30, 2026 due to hotel demands. Price of trip is still to be determined depending on sign-up numbers. Contact is: Ret. Capt. Jim Wyzomirski–412-999-6254–[email protected]
Suggest to your loved ones that in place of flowers they might consider donating to the Pittsburgh Veteran Firefighters Memorial Fund. Your family’s donation will help the PVFFA to continue to provide bibles and monetary help to our loved ones.
Donations can be made to: P.V.F.F.A. %Lucia Spangler 222 Connecting Rd. Pittsburgh, PA 15228
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The Retiree ID Card program will be available on March 18, 2026, from 9:00am till 12:00 am. at 2945 Railroad St, Pittsburgh, PA 15201 in the Strip. If there are any questions please contact Sid Smith @ 412-951-6209, or Jim Wyzomirski @ 412-999-6254, you must register.
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These were ordinary men and women in a profession that often took them to the edge of disaster. With years of training and practice they learn to overcome their fears, while gaining self-confidence in their abilities. They knew it was inevitable that someday they would come face to face with their own mortality. These Firefighters who work to preserve life and property, and whose shadowy figures would appear among the smoke and flames, struggled daily with the unknown challenges awaiting them. The people they served in the midst of destruction, never knew their names, never knew they had wept in silence for them, and never knew how the years of endless training had not prepared them for the realities of their profession. They were not heroes, just ordinary people doing an extraordinary job.
To these men and women, their only reward was in knowing that they gave their best—they are the Retired Firefighters—people of extraordinary courage—people who gave the very best of themselves to others.
Lets never forget those who have fought and continue to fight and die for “Our Country” and the Freedoms we enjoy.
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Pittsburgh Veteran Firefighters Annual Meeting
NewsThis years annual meeting is one week later, starts @ 12:00pm on April 12, 2026 at Local #1’s union hall due to Easter falling on the first Sunday of the month. The meeting includes a round up of income and expenses, events of the year, discussion on the suspension of one of our members and anything the membership would like to discuss. Invited guess will be Rachael Heisler–City of Pgh Controller, Nicole Cawley and Paula Gillen from the Pension Office, Jamie Warnock-Benefit Specialist, Rich Hamilton Eye and Dental care, and Ralph Sicuro-Local #1 President who will speak on things of interest to us veterans. There will be food and beverages so we hope to see all of you.
25th 9/11 Anniversary Trip
NewsThe Pittsburgh Veteran Firefighters Association and Local #1 are sponsoring a trip to New York City, Sept 10, 11, 12, to honor the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attack. The trip will be 3 nights (Thurs, Fri, Sat) in Manhattan and transportation to and from NYC. Space is limited and the deadline for sign-up is March 30, 2026 due to hotel demands. Price of trip is still to be determined depending on sign-up numbers. Contact is: Ret. Capt. Jim Wyzomirski–412-999-6254–[email protected]
2026 Events
NewsLet’s continue the “Special Events” that we all enjoy
March 14, 2026—Saturday–St. Patrick’s Day Parade
April 12, 2026— Sunday @ 12:00pm Annual Meeting @ Local #1’s Union Hall.
May 2, 2026—Saturday—PBF Local #1 Memorial LODD Dedication @ Local #1’s Union Hall
May 9, 2026–Saturday—National First Responders Day–11:00am–Firefighter Memorial Service @ Troy Hill.
TBA——-Local 1’s Kennywood Picnic
August 12, 2026—Wednesday—15th Annual Golf Outing–9:00am at Birdsfoot Golf Club.
August 30, 2026—Sunday—Family Picnic @ North Park –Rose Barn–12pm till 7pm.
November 1, 2026—Sunday—Tony Caiaccia Memorial Mass at St Pauls in Oakland–12:00pm.
TBA———-December 2026-Saturday–PVFFA Christmas Party
Luncheon’s monthly at Nox’s on 8 Restaurant–1st Thursday of the month—–https://www.noxstavern.com/
Congrats To Our Newest Retirees:
News, Retiree NewsRetirements for the month of March 2026
Lloyd J. Browning–Capt.–3/8/1999 to 3/8/2026–27yrs
Matthew Terrick–MFF–2/6/2006 to 3/13/2026–20 yrs
May you have many years of
Health and Happiness.
Sickness & Loss
NewsIf you know of anyone who needs our Thoughts, Prayers, or a Visit from us, please let one of the PVFFA board members know.
Please keep them and anyone we are unaware of in your Thoughts and Prayers.
Please keep Bill Eckstein in your prayers, he suffered a major stroke, but is doing better today.
It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of;
Earl R. Shaw–MFF–March 4, 2026
Dave P. McSwigan–MFF–March 8, 2026
Paschal “Patsy” Spoltore–MFF–March 14, 2026
Continue to Give
NewsHow can I continue to give when I’m gone?
Suggest to your loved ones that in place of flowers they might consider donating to the Pittsburgh Veteran Firefighters Memorial Fund. Your family’s donation will help the PVFFA to continue to provide bibles and monetary help to our loved ones.
Donations can be made to: P.V.F.F.A. %Lucia Spangler 222 Connecting Rd. Pittsburgh, PA 15228
Retiree Photo ID Cards
NewsThe Retired Firefighter
NewsTo these men and women, their only reward was in knowing that they gave their best—they are the Retired Firefighters—people of extraordinary courage—people who gave the very best of themselves to others.
God Bless America And Our Troops
NewsNews You Can Use
NewsDental Benefits—–Delta Dental PPO
Lauren Wengler–Client Service Manager, Employee Benefits
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