Uniformed Firefighters Association

What Uniformed Firefighters Association does

The Uniformed Firefighters Association (UFA), legally known as the Uniformed Firefighters Association of Greater New York Local 94 I.A.F.F. AFL-CIO, is a non-profit labor union founded in 1917 that serves as the exclusive collective bargaining representative for active and retired firefighters of the New York City Fire Department (FDNY). Operating from its headquarters at 204 East 23rd Street in Manhattan, UFA represents an FDNY bargaining unit of approximately 11,000+ members across the five boroughs, advocating on workplace safety, staffing levels (including the "Fifth Firefighter" initiative), wages, healthcare benefits, pension security, and WTC-related illness support. The organization is led by President Andrew Ansbro and is affiliated with the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) and the AFL-CIO.

UFA delivers its core value through the Security Benefit Fund (SBF) and Retired Firefighter Security Benefit Fund (RFSBF), which administer pharmacy, optical, dental (via MetLife), and ancillary medical benefits to members and their families. The union coordinates with the NYC Fire Pension Fund and the NYC Office of Labor Relations (OLR) on pension management and health benefits enrollment, and provides legal representation through Sullivan Papain, which has served as general counsel for over 40 years. Member communications are delivered through numbered "Info Fax" bulletins (issued multiple times per week), a WordPress-based website (ufanyc.org), and active social media channels (Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram). A Preferred Partner program extends discounts to members across mortgage lending (Mid-Island Mortgage), insurance (MBM Insurance), legal services (Certilman Balin), and protective equipment (LION, Gore, PBI, TenCate).

Revenue is generated through recurring membership dues deducted from member paychecks — the union has no conventional sales motion, no investors, and no disclosed financial statements. The organization's strategic posture is sustained advocacy and benefit administration rather than growth, with ongoing emphasis on political action, WTC health program support, scholarships, and retiree services. There is no proprietary technology platform, no AI/ML capability, no M&A activity, and no geographic expansion beyond New York City; the technology stack is limited to standard web infrastructure and benefits-administration integrations.

Name

Uniformed Firefighters Association

Legal name

Uniformed Firefighters Association

Website

https://ufanyc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1917

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Uniformed Firefighters Association is a non-profit labor union (Local 94, IAFF/AFL-CIO) representing approximately 11,000+ active and retired FDNY firefighters in collective bargaining, benefits administration, and advocacy across New York City.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Member Dues: As a labor union affiliated with the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) and AFL-CIO, the UFA generates revenue through membership dues paid by active and retired FDNY firefighters.

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Uniformed Firefighters Association is a non-profit labor union (Local 94 I.A.F.F. AFL-CIO) that serves as the exclusive collective bargaining representative for active and retired New York City Fire Department firefighters. Its core offerings include administration of the Security Benefit Fund (providing pharmacy, optical, and dental benefits), member communications via Info Fax bulletins, political advocacy and endorsements, WTC-related health program support, health and safety services, retiree services coordination with the NYC Fire Pension Fund, scholarships and philanthropy, and a Preferred Partners discount program.

Product overview

The Uniformed Firefighters Association is a non-profit labor union (Local 94 I.A.F.F. AFL-CIO) representing NYC Firefighters. It offers a unified portfolio of member services centered around the Security Benefit Fund (providing pharmacy, optical, and dental benefits), member communications (Info Faxes, 65-2 notifications, news), political advocacy, WTC health program support, health & safety services, retiree services, and scholarships. The association leverages Preferred Partners including legal counsel, insurance providers, and mortgage lenders to deliver discounted services to members.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Security Benefit Fund (SBF)
• Member News & Communications (Info Faxes / 65-2 Alerts)
• Collective Bargaining & Political Action
• WTC Health Program Support
• Health & Safety Services
• Scholarships, Donations & Philanthropy
• Retiree Services
• Preferred Partners Program

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sullivan Papain Block McManus Coffinas & Cannavo P.C.coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSullivan Papain has served as UFA's general counsel for over 40 years, fighting for the rights of UFA members and their loved ones. The firm specializes in representing injured NYC firefighters and their families, handling cases involving faulty building design, inadequate fire equipment, and line-of-duty injuries. They have recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for injured firefighters and surviving family members.
• Mid-Island MortgageminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMid-Island Mortgage is New York State's most experienced and longest-operating mortgage banker, serving the community since 1959. They provide thousands of dollars in discounts to the largest unions across the Northeast, plus the lowest rates available, with personalized service for UFA members. They offer conventional, FHA & VA mortgages for purchase, refinance, or renovation with waived closing costs and fees.
• MetLifecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMetLife provides dental benefits to UFA members including MetLife Dental Benefits and the MetLife Preferred Dentist Program (PDP). The partnership offers both PPO and HMO/Managed Care dental plans with member-specific rates and provider networks.
• EmblemHealthcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerEmblemHealth provides health insurance coverage options for UFA members as part of the NYC Health Benefits program.
• LION / Gore / PBI / TenCateminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLION and affiliated brands (Gore, PBI, TenCate) provide firefighter protective equipment and gear. These preferred partners supply firefighters with essential safety equipment.
• Certilman BalinminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCertilman Balin is a preferred partner providing legal services to UFA members.
• MBM InsuranceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMBM Insurance provides insurance quote services for FDNY members through fdlifequote.com, offering life insurance and related coverage options.
• NYC Fire Pension FundcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe NYC Fire Pension Fund is referenced as an external organization that the UFA works with to provide pension management, retirement planning, and benefits coordination for retired firefighters. UFA provides members with links to pension fund resources, forms, and information about Tier II and Tier III vesting.
• NYC Office of Labor Relations (OLR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNYC OLR manages NYC Health Benefits programs that UFA members access. The partnership provides health benefits enrollment, Medicare Part B reimbursement information, and IRMAA (Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount) support for retirees.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• AFL-CIO: National labor federation to which UFA is affiliated through IAFF. Comparable as a labor organization providing advocacy, policy support, and member services across affiliated public and private sector unions.
• AFSCME: Largest U.S. public-sector union representing municipal, state, and federal employees. Comparable as a public-sector labor organization administering benefits, negotiating collective bargaining agreements, and engaging in political advocacy for working members.
• International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF): Parent national union for UFA (as Local 94) and ~310,000 firefighters across the U.S. and Canada. Comparable as the broader firefighter union federation providing policy, training, and collective bargaining resources to member locals.

Direct peers

• Detectives' Endowment Association (NYCDEA): Union representing NYPD detectives in NYC. Comparable as a uniformed NYC law enforcement labor organization engaged in collective bargaining, legal defense, member benefits, and pension advocacy within the same municipal framework as UFA.
• Police Benevolent Association of the City of New York (PBA NYPD): Largest NYC police union representing NYPD officers. Comparable as a uniformed municipal public-safety union engaged in NYC collective bargaining, member benefit administration, legal defense, and political advocacy in the same municipal environment.
• Uniformed Fire Officers Association (UFOA): The companion FDNY union representing fire officers (lieutenants, captains, chiefs) in NYC. Most directly comparable peer given shared FDNY employer, NYC municipal bargaining context, and parallel mission of representing uniformed fire service members.
• Uniformed Sanitationmen's Association (Local 831 IBT): NYC uniformed sanitation workers' union. Comparable as a uniformed NYC municipal workforce union engaged in collective bargaining, benefit fund administration, and political advocacy on behalf of city employees in similar economic and political environment.
• FDNY EMS Local 2507 (Uniformed EMTs, Paramedics & Fire Inspectors): IAFF-affiliated local representing FDNY EMS personnel and fire inspectors. Directly comparable as a uniformed public-safety union operating within FDNY under NYC collective bargaining with similar dues, benefits administration, and advocacy roles.

Regional players

• Port Authority Police Benevolent Association (PAPBA): Union representing Port Authority police officers in the NY/NJ metro region. Comparable as a uniformed public-safety union operating in the broader NYC-area ecosystem with similar benefit structures, legal defense needs, and regional collective bargaining dynamics.

Emerging players

• Service Employees International Union (SEIU): Major 2 million-member union representing public-sector and service workers. Comparable as a large U.S. labor organization active in political advocacy, collective bargaining, and benefits administration, though operating across broader industries rather than fire service specifically.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ufanyc
• Facebookfacebook.com/ufanyc
• Instagraminstagram.com/fdny_ufa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ufanyc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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