The Lt. Joseph P. DiBernardo Memorial Foundation would like to thank the Sound Beach Fire Department for letting us participate in their anniversary celebration. The Foundation was able to raise awareness and funds to help firefighters throughout the country. We thank everyone for their support!
Supporters turned out for a night at the ballpark for some fun and to help the Lt. Joseph P. DiBernardo Memorial Foundation on July 25, 2015. Foundation fans watched the Mets take on the Dodgers from the Pepsi Porch at Citi Field and had a great time! The Lt. Joseph P. DiBernardo Memorial Foundation would like to thank the Mets for their support of
We have learned that the Lt. Joseph P. DiBernardo Memorial Foundation will receive the Billy Goldfeder Fire Service Organizational Safety Award during Fire-Rescue International 2015. Chief Joe DiBernardo, Foundation president and Joey's father, will be at the conference to accept the award on August 27, 2015.The Billy Goldfeder Fire Service Organi
[gallery type="slideshow" link="none" size="full" ids="1888,1887,1886,1889" orderby="rand"]Our friends at the Newport News Firefighters Association set up a table for us at the Virginia Firefighter Games on April 18, 2015. We thank everyone who stopped to learn more about the Foundation and show their support.
On April 11, 2015, Chief Joe DiBernardo presented at the 2nd Annual New Jersey Deputy Fire Chiefs Association Seminar. The Lt. Joseph P. DiBernardo Memorial Foundation thanks the New Jersey Deputy Fire Chiefs Association for having us to speak about the Foundation and Joey's story. We are greatful for the support of the New Jersey Deputy Fire Chief
The Lt. Joseph P. DiBernardo Memorial Foundation now has a company page on LinkedIn. You can follow us and get updates on all the exciting things going on at the Foundation. Visit www.linkedin.com/company/lt-joseph-p-dibernardo-memorial-foundation and follow us today!
Each year, one lucky seminar attendee takes home a one-of-a-kind treasure handcrafted by Chief Mike Nugent at Black Pearl Wood Works. Starting at the first seminar in 2013, Chief Nugent's tribute to his friend Joey has become a seminar tradition. Featuring a new design each year, the humidor/momento box is an outstanding way to remember Joey and
Sterling Rope has pledged it's continued support of the Lt. Joseph P. DiBernardo Memorial Foundation to help keep firefighters safe. In 2014, Sterling Rope provided over $1,800 worth of equipment to help save firefighter lives. The Lt. Joseph P. DiBernardo Memorial Foundation is pleased to partner with them again in 2015 to provide personal life s
The Lt. Joseph P. DiBernardo Memorial Foundation is happy to announce its newest partnership with Scott Safety to help keep firefighters safe. Jeff Cool, Foundation Board member and FDNY Black Sunday fire survivor, met with Pierre Desrochers, Zone Manager and Matt Meagher, Regional Sales Manager for Scott Safety on February 5, 2015. A check for $10
A special Mass was held Saturday in honor of the 10th anniversary of one of the deadliest days in FDNY history.
Three NYC firefighters died in two separate fires on Jan. 23, 2005 - a day dubbed 'Black Sunday." Another injured firefighter died several years later. The tragic incident has been used to train countless firefighters all over the country. Families and colleagues work to keep the spirit of the fallen alive.
On Jan. 23, 2005, a Bronx four-story building engulfed in flames forced six firefighters to jump from a window when an illegal partition inside the apartment blocked a fire escape.