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Vital Statistics of 2008
Learn about initiatives, significant events and more in the Department's 2008 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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Plaque Dedicated for Lt. Graffagnino and FF Beddia
Plaques were dedicated in honor of Lieutenant Joseph Graffagnino of Ladder 5 and Firefighter Robert Beddia of Engine 24 on August 18, the one year anniversary of the devastating seven-alarm fire at the former Deutsche Bank building that took their lives.
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FF Thomas Brick Scholarships Presented to Seven FDNY Firefighters
Seven scholarships were presented to active FDNY fire officers and firefighters on August 14 in the memory of Firefighter Thomas Brick of Ladder 36.
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34 Fire and EMS Members Promoted
A new batch of bright and enthusiastic leaders of the fire and EMS service were promoted at the Fire Academy on August 13.
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Honor and Remembrance for Seven Firefighters, Two Civilians from Grayback Forestry
Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the 10 heroic firefighters and three civilians who were injured or tragically killed when their helicopter crashed in northern California’s Shasta-Trinity National Forest on August 5.
This is an unimaginable loss for Grayback Forestry and the victims’ family and friends.
On behalf of the 15,000 members of the New York City Fire Department, we offer our deepest sympathies.
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FDNY EMTs Rescue Man Who Fell Through Subway Grate
FDNY EMTs Glenn Steinle and Josmiry Rodriguez have only been with the Department a year and a half and four months respectively, but on August 8 they performed a unique rescue like seasoned veterans.
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FDNY Remembers: 30th Anniversary of the Tragic Waldbaum’s Fire
FDNY members gathered in Brooklyn on August 2 to remember six firefighters who died in the Waldbaum’s fire 30 years before.
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9th Annual FDNY vs. NYPD Baseball Game
The 9th annual FDNY vs. NYPD baseball game will be held on Friday, August 8th at 7:00 p.m. at Keyspan Park, Coney Island.
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Firefighters Rescue Girl Who Fell 15 Stories
A 12-year old girl who survived a 15-story fall down a chimney is expected to make a full recovery after firefighters rescued her on July 31.
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FDNY Receives Proclamation from the International Code Council
Fire Commissioner Nicholas Scoppetta, Chief of Department Salvatore Cassano and members of the FDNY Law Department received a proclamation from the International Code Council (ICC) on July 31, commending the work they have done to change the New York City Fire Code.
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Firefighters Rescue Man from Queens Apartment Fire
Firefighters from Engine 287/Ladder 136 saved an unconscious man from a smoky apartment fire in on July 27.
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FDNY Night at Shea Stadium
On Friday, September 12th at 7:10pm. The New York Mets will play against Atlanta Braves at Shea Stadium.
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Department Celebrates 8th Annual FDNY Night at Cyclone Stadium
FDNY members, friends and family celebrated FDNY Night at a Brooklyn Cyclones game on July 25.
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Two Firefighters Accompany Visually-Impaired Athletes During the NYC Triathlon
Firefighters Kevin White and Jeff Pellis each led a visually-impaired athlete in the 2008 New York City Triathlon on July 20.
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Seven Community Emergency Response Teams Graduate
Seven Community Emergency Response Teams (CERTs), including 159 volunteers hailing from all five boroughs, graduated during a ceremony at FDNY Headquarters on July 24.
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FDNY Members Volunteer to Teach Emergency Safety Day
Twenty FDNY paramedics, EMTs and firefighters served as volunteers for Emergency Safety Day on July 23, a fun-filled educational event designed to teach blind, visually-impaired, deaf or hearing-impaired children what to do in case of a medical or fire emergency.
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FDNY Firefighters and EMS Members Save Woman in Cardiac Arrest
FDNY firefighters, paramedics and EMTs worked together on July 18 to save the life of a 31-year old woman in cardiac arrest.
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Lt. Christopher DiBiase Honored for His Charity Work
Lt. Christopher DiBiase of Battalion 19 was honored for his charity work on July 22 by Yankees pitcher Joba Chamberlain and representatives from Dunkin Donuts.
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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.
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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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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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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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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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