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FDNY Close Up
Get a look inside the FDNY with this video series, highlighting the work of the Department’s highly-trained professionals.
 Watch Episode Four: Special Operations Command
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Hundreds Gather for Lt. Robert Ryan Plaque Dedication
Hundreds of firefighters, family members and friends fought back tears as Lt. Robert Ryan, Jr., of Engine 155 in Staten Island was remembered during a plaque dedication ceremony at his firehouse on Nov. 23.
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Notify NYC Citywide Program
Notify NYC is the City of New York’s official source for information about emergency events and important City services. What you need to know, when you need to know it.
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FDNY EMS Members Deliver Baby in Brooklyn
A healthy, happy new Brooklynite was welcomed to the world on Nov. 20, thanks to the skill of four FDNY EMS members.
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FDNY Helps Kick off City Harvest Food Drive
Fire Commissioner Nicholas Scoppetta and Chief of Department Salvatore Cassano joined representatives from City Harvest and the New York Daily News, to kick off the 27th annual ‘Daily News Readers Care to Feed the Hungry’ food drive on Nov. 19 at the quarters of Engine 7/Ladder 1 in lower Manhattan.
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FDNY Teams Up with Department of Buildings to Spread Safety Message
Members of the FDNY’s Fire Safety Education Unit joined members of New York City’s Department of Buildings (DOB) on Nov. 18 at the 74th Street train station in Jackson Heights, Queens, to educate the public about the dangers of illegal conversions. It’s part of a three-week campaign to educate New Yorkers about the dangers of these living areas.
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Plaque Dedicated for Probationary Firefighter Jamel Sears
Firefighters gathered at the Fire Academy on Nov. 10 for a solemn plaque dedication ceremony honoring Probationary Firefighter Jamel M. Sears. The 33-year-old firefighter collapsed while at the FDNY Training Academy on Nov. 10, 2008. He was transported to Mt. Sinai Hospital, where he died the following evening.
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FDNY Distributes H1N1 Vaccine during the Seventh Annual BIOPOD Drill
At the FDNY, preparation is essential. So the Department held its seventh annual BIOPOD drill from Nov. 5 through 8, during which all first responders were offered the H1N1 influenza vaccine. The exercise is part of the Department’s ongoing initiative to plan for its response to chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive incidents.
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21 Members of the Fire Service Promoted
Congratulations rang through the halls of the Fire Academy on Nov. 5, as 21 members of the fire service were promoted.
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FDNY beats NYPD for Sixth Straight Year at ING New York City Marathon
FDNY beat the NYPD for the sixth straight year in the 2009 ING New York City Marathon this year, with 10 members of the fire department finishing before 10 members of the police department could cross the finish line on Nov. 1 in Central Park.
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Certificate Of Registration For Filing Processors (Expeditors) is now available
This Certificate is required by the new Fire Code and needed when filing documents and plans to the FDNY.
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Application for Central Station Certificate of Operation is now available.
Application here
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Supervision of Portable Fueled Space Heaters at Construction Sites (S-92)
The new test for Supervision of Portable Fueled Space Heaters at Construction Sites (S-92) is now available. This new test was created by the new NYC Fire Code for use at construction sites.
COF Study Materials
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New COF Test for Fire Alarm Systems and other Related Systems (S-95)
The Study Material for the Certificate of Fitness examination for Supervision of Fire Alarm Systems and other Related Systems (S-95) is now available. Important information about this new test and how current Certificate of Fitness holders for Interior Fire Alarm Systems (F-90) are affected can be obtained by Clicking here.
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Hazardous Materials (C-91)
Information regarding Permits & COF Test for Hazardous Materials (C-91) is now available. The COF Study Material & Powerpoint Presentation is now available.
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Fumigation & Fogging Operations New COF Exam, & Company Applications
The FDNY has made available the new COF test mandated by the new Fire Code. This new COF
is required by any licensed applicator while performing ULV or Thermal Fogging or Fumigation
in NYC.
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Commercial Kitchen Exhaust System Cleaning Technician New COF Exam, Approved Companies & Company Applications
The FDNY made available the new COF test mandated by the new Fire Code. This new COF will be required in all 21,000+ eating establishments throughout NYC including restaurants, cafeterias, catering halls, etc.
To obtain the list of approved companies, company applications, Study Materials, and other important material
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Vital Statistics of 2009
Learn about initiatives, significant events and more in the Department's 2009 Vital Statistics.
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Fire Safety in Construction and Demolition
Mayor Bloomberg announced changes that will strengthen safety, oversight and coordination of construction, demolition and abatement operations in New York City.
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New Fire Code for New York City
The Fire Department’s four-year Fire Code Revision Project culminated on May 28, 2008, with the City Council’s enactment of a new Fire Code for New York City. The legislation, Local Law No. 26 of 2008, was signed by Mayor Bloomberg on June 3, 2008.
The new Fire Code takes effect on July 1, 2008. The text of the new Fire Code, Frequently Asked Questions, an Inquiry Form and other informative material can be viewed by clicking here.
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New York City Fire Department’s 2007 Annual Report
The Annual Report details service and program highlights for the 18-month period from July 2006 to December 2007.
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Natural Gas Fired Heaters in Sidewalk Cafes
New procedures and general information for Outdoor Natural gas fired heaters are now available.
FAQ
COF Study Materials
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FDNY Takes Part in International Resuscitation Trial
The FDNY is involved in an innovative study designed to improve cardiac arrest survival rates in New York City and throughout the world.
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FDNY Releases Terrorism and Disaster Preparedness Strategy
Fire Commissioner Nicholas Scoppetta announced the release of the first-ever FDNY Terrorism and Disaster Preparedness Strategy.
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Make A Difference - Learn CPR
The Mobile CPR Training Unit is designed and equipped to travel through out the five boroughs, and set-up classes where groups or organizations meet and provide training at no cost, day or evening.
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CERT Program
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program is a federal program designed to train people to prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergency situations in their communities..
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BHS WTC Medical Monitoring and Treatment Program
Learn more about how FDNY members are being provided with the BHS WTC Medical Monitoring and Treatment Program.
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