https://www.pittsburghveteranfirefighters.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/OIP.jpg107161George (Sid) Smithhttps://www.pittsburghveteranfirefighters.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/logo8.pngGeorge (Sid) Smith2025-12-27 00:06:082025-12-27 00:12:53Happy New Year 2026
If 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. He was transported from Saint Margaret’s hospital by way of helicopter to Mercy Hospital
where he is undergoing surgery for some blood clots. Michelle and Tony have asked for our prayers.
It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of;
Eugene L. Thomas—DC–December 17, 2025
Ed Bruni–MFF–December 21, 2025
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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 January 21, 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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Happy New Year 2026
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—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.
September 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 November 2025
Keith O. Mary–Capt. Trk #24–4/24/1995 to 11/19/2025 30 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. He was transported from Saint Margaret’s hospital by way of helicopter to Mercy Hospital
where he is undergoing surgery for some blood clots. Michelle and Tony have asked for our prayers.
It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of;
Eugene L. Thomas—DC–December 17, 2025
Ed Bruni–MFF–December 21, 2025
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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