FDNY to Receive $4 Million for Fire Marshals

Mayor Michael Bloomberg describes the dangers of illegal fireworks. (L to R) Chief Fire Marshal Robert Byrnes, Fire Commissioner Nicholas Scoppetta, Mayor Bloomberg and Police Commissioner Ray Kelly.

The New York City Fire Department will receive $4 million for the hiring and retaining of 18 fire marshals.

This money is part of New York City’s $29.1 million stimulus fund to support criminal justice.

By investigating arsons, accident fires and explosions, fire marshals are promoting public safety and criminal justice throughout the City.

Announced June 30 by Mayor Michael Bloomberg, members of Congress and City district attorneys, the stimulus fund will also go towards programs such as the NYPD, Child Advocacy Centers, and the Department of Correction, as well as many others.