Fire Department New York

The FDNY Bravest Boxing Team was established in1982 and is incorporated in NY State and recognized as a not for profit organization by the IRS. The Team has donated thousands of dollars to various charities over the years. We believe in raising funds for worthwhile charities through spirited competition. It all started when Ms. Pat Bausbacker of the NY Telephone Company was putting together a fund raising event. She needed a star attraction and called FDNY Lieut. Manny Fernandez and asked if five firefighters would box five police officers for charity. Manny took it from there and the first ever, "Battle of The Badges" was born!