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FDNY EMS Health Fair and Competition
The FDNY celebrated EMS Week on May 24 with a day of activities that paid tribute to the men and women of the Bureau of EMS, including a friendly competition.
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FDNY Members Graduate from Combating Terrorism Leadership Course
Sixty-four FDNY members graduated from the West Point Combating Terrorism Leadership Course, which is a graduate level course that educates members about counterterrorism efforts.
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FDNY Celebrates Cardiac Arrest Survivors at Second Chance Brunch
FDNY members always say that saving lives is just part of the job. But on May 22, they got the rare opportunity to pause and meet one of the lives they saved. The 18th annual Second Chance Brunch, held at the Fire Academy as part of EMS Week, brought together nine cardiac arrest survivors and their rescuers.
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Empire State Building Lit for EMS Week
The Empire State Building in Manhattan will be lit on the evening of May 21 to honor 2012 EMS Week. The annual celebration of the emergency medical service, which kicked off on May 20, includes events throughout New York City.
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FDNY Celebrates 20th Anniversary of EMS Fellowship Program
FDNY EMS Fellows past and present gathered to celebrate 20 years of providing care to New Yorkers on May 17.
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Brooklyn Borough President Gives EMS Week Proclamation
Chief of EMS Abdo Nahmod joined Brooklyn Borough Commander James Leonard, EMS Division 3 Commander Robert Hannafey and other FDNY members to accept a Proclamation from Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz in honor of EMS Week on May 17 at Brooklyn Borough Hall.
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FDNY 2012 EMS Week Poster Unveiled
FDNY EMS members always say their career is not a choice, it is a calling. And the 2012 EMS Week poster, unveiled at EMS Station 32 on May 16, demonstrates their passion for the job.
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Chief of Department Kilduff Honored by World Boxing Cares
Chief of Department Edward Kilduff was honored for inspiring youth at the World Boxing Cares Celebration of Heroes event in New York City on May 15, which celebrated anti-bullying efforts.
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FDNY Fire Captain and WTC Worker Meet After Lost Cell Phone Brings Them Together
Two men had an extraordinary connection on Sept. 11, 2001, but it would take more than 10 years for them to meet on May 14.
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FDNY Celebrates Civilian Staff in Annual Recognition Ceremony
Dozens of civilian staff were honored for their service and commitment at the annual Employee Recognition Awards Ceremony at FDNY Headquarters on May 11.
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Ribbon Cut on New Quarters of Marine 9, Two Members of Marine Unit Promoted
With the Manhattan skyline in the background, the FDNY celebrated the opening of the new, state-of-the-art firehouse for Marine 9 on Staten Island on May 10.
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Taylor & Taylor and Fireman's Fund Present Grant to Ladder 3 and FDNY High School
Taylor & Taylor Associates and the Fireman's Fund Insurance Company partnered to award a $17,528 grant to enhance training to Ladder 3 and the FDNY High School for Fire & Life Safety on May 10.
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FDNY and DCAS Announce Record-Breaking Number of Minorities Took Firefighter Exam
Fire Commissioner Salvatore J. Cassano and Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) Commissioner Edna Wells Handy announced on May 8, that 42,161 people took the 2012 firefighter exam - including a record-breaking 19,260 minorities, a 130 percent increase over the previous exam administered in 2007.
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FDNY Celebrates Hockey Win Versus Russian EMERCOM Team
Members of the FDNY Hockey Team joined representatives from the Russian American Foundation (RAF) on May 4, to celebrate the FDNY's win against the EMERCOM Russian firefighters in Moscow on Apr. 27.
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FDNY Headquarters Celebrates Take Your Child to Work Day
The FDNY welcomed children of all ages to Headquarters on Apr. 26 for Take Your Child to Work Day. Kids received safety lessons from Fire and EMS members, toured apparatus and were sworn in as Junior Firefighters and Paramedics during the visit.
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FDNY Pays Tribute to Lt. Richard Nappi at Funeral
Thousands of FDNY members gathered on Long Island bid farewell to a hero on Apr. 21, Lt. Richard Nappi of Engine 237, who died in the line of duty on Apr. 16.
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The FDNY Regretfully Announces the Death of Lt. Richard A. Nappi
Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Fire Commissioner Salvatore Cassano Apr. 16 announced the death of Lt. Richard A. Nappi, Engine 237, a 17-year veteran of the FDNY who suffered an apparent heart attack while battling a three-alarm fire the same day in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Lt. Nappi, who lived in Suffolk County and leaves behind a wife and two children, was 47 years old.
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FDNY Boxing Team Raises Money for Military Hero
All FDNY members know the importance of giving back, and on Apr. 13 the FDNY Boxing team did just that, donating $6,000 to U.S. Marine First Lieutenant James Byler who was injured while serving in Afghanistan.
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Firefighters Save Woman from Queens Fire
Firefighters from Ladder 107 worked quickly to save a woman from an apartment fire in Queens on Apr. 6.
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Firefighters in Brooklyn Save Man Trapped in Home Fire
A team of quick-thinking firefighters from Ladder 122 saved the life of a man trapped in a house fire in Brooklyn on Apr. 4.
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FDNY Foundation Honors Supporters, Raises More Than $1.7 Million at Annual Humanitarian Awards
The Fire Commissioner's Humanitarian Awards and Dinner on Apr. 4 at the New York Hilton was a night for the FDNY Foundation to honor leaders who support the FDNY and fire safety. The successful event also raised more than $1.7 million for their programs.
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41 Fire Officers Promoted
Hundreds of firefighters, family and friends filled the Fire Academy's Field House on Apr. 4, to cheer for 41 fire officers as they received their promotion.
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84 FDNY EMTs Graduate
The FDNY celebrated a proud day on Apr. 3, as 84 EMTs graduated from the EMS Academy.
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New test for C of F to operate and maintain Air Compressors (A-35)
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Major Changes Coming For Fire Safety Director
On Site Examination for Offices & Hotels
On September 19, 2011, the FDNY will be implementing the new FSD On Site Examination. To learn more, click here. |
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Major Change is coming for flammable or combustible liquids examinations
On April 1, 2012, the FDNY will be implementing a new test.
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Major change is coming for fire alarm systems inspection, testing & service
Major change is coming for fire alarm systems inspection, testing & service.
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FDNY Makes 25 Bureau of Fire Prevention (FDNY) Inspection Requests Available Through 311 Online Effective Immediately
311 Online is now accepting requests for 25 Bureau of Fire Prevention inspections.
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FDNY to Release 9/11 Book
The FDNY is publishing an official book to honor the 10th anniversary of the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, entitled, "FDNY 2001-2011: A Decade of Remembrance and Resilience." It is scheduled for release in July, but you can pre-order now at www.fdnybook.com. The book, which includes never-before-seen photos, benefits the FDNY Foundation.
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Major Changes Coming for Standpipe and Sprinkler Examinations
On January 1, 2012, the FDNY will be implementing the new standpipe and sprinkler test.
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Strategic Plan for 2011-2013 Released
Fire Commissioner Salvatore Cassano announced the release of FDNY's fourth Strategic Plan on May 12, outlining the FDNY's top priorities and initiatives through 2013. The Plan presents a group of initiatives that will move the Department forward with innovative technologies and enhanced preparedness and prevention strategies that will allow FDNY to even better serve all those who visit, live and work in New York City.
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FDNY 2010 Annual Report on CDA Inspections
This report describes the New York City Fire Department’s continuing efforts to improve
its construction, demolition and asbestos abatement (CDA) inspection program and
provides data on the results of those efforts.
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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 Six: Bureau of Fire Investigation
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New Renewal Requirements For Fire Safety Directors As Of 10/1/10
All FSD renewals have new requirements. In order to renew, current holders must attend an accredited course in Building Operation, Maintenance and Recordkeeping. To obtain the list of approved schools, click here
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New COF Supervision of Aerosol (A-49) is now available.
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Places of Assembly Guide
This guide is intended to give establishment owners and design professionals helpful information about
the Place of Assembly issuance process, point out common mistakes to avoid, and provide a sense of
the time required to complete the process.
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2011 Rangehood Plan Submission Procedure
The DOB plumbing/cooking equipment number must be submitted by the contractor either on the plan review request form or on the fax requesting to schedule the test. If the DOB plumbing/cooking equipment number is not submitted at one of those times then the rangehood test will not be scheduled until the contractor provides the number. To obtain the form
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Application for Construction Site Fire Safety Manager & Classes Starting January 24, 2011
The FDNY is now accepting school applications for Construction Site Fire Safety Manager “CSFSM” for approval.
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Citywide Fire Guard For Impairment (F-01) NEW TEST
On December 1, 2011, the FDNY will be implementing the new Fire Guard for impairment test.
More information including the Study Material is available by clicking here
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New Test and Renewal requirements For Supervising Non-production
Chemical Laboratories (C-14)
All C-14 renewals have new requirements. In order to renew, current holders must
submit a signed renewal form certifying that have read the NEW C-14 study material. More information on the New Test, Renewal Form and Study Material is available.
Renewal Form
C-14 New Study Materials
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G-60 Torch use of Flammable Gases for Hot work Operations and F-60 Fire Guard for Torch Operations and Construction
New COF Test for G-60 Torch use of Flammable Gases for Hot work Operations
and F-60 Fire Guard for Torch Operations and Construction Site study material, is now available.
The new test information and how current G-95 and F-93 Certificate of Fitness holders
are affected can be obtained by Click here
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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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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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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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