Six-year-old Alise Mareerose Williams met her bone marrow donor, FDNY Firefighter James Wildes, during the eighth Honor Roll of Life induction ceremony at FDNY Headquarters on Jan. 25. Six other firefighters' names also were added to the Honor Roll plaque during the ceremony for their bone marrow and stem cell donations in 2011. Read More | View Gallery | View Video
The FDNY Foundation received a generous $63,000 donation from 5.11 Tactical Clothing Company on Jan. 24, in remembrance of the 9/11 tragedy. Read More
The FDNY joined ABC 7 on Jan. 17 to launch the Operation 7 Save a Life campaign at the Pierre Hotel in Manhattan. The 14th annual campaign includes a television program that will appear on ABC 7, urging New Yorkers to practice fire safety. Read More
After a fatal fire and two carbon monoxide incidents with fatalities and serious injuries in three days, the FDNY strongly urges all New Yorkers to have working smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors in their homes. Read More
It's often said that FDNY members never go off-duty, and three men who proved that to be true were honored for their heroic deeds in a special ceremony at Staten Island Borough Hall on Jan. 13. Read More
Firefighters from Ladder 163 received a special award on Jan. 11, a Commissioner's Citation from the Department of Sanitation (DSNY) during their annual awards ceremony at Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn. Read More
FDNY members responded to a carbon monoxide (CO) emergency on Vyse Avenue in the Bronx on Jan. 10. It was a dangerous situation made worse by the fact that simple safety measures were overlooked. Read More
John Stalzer, who suffered a heart attack and went into cardiac arrest on Dec. 13, stopped by Engine 221 on Dec. 30 to thank the firefighters and EMS members who saved his life. Read More
Twenty-one FDNY members are ending the year on a high note, after being promoted on Dec. 29. Five new Fire captains and 16 new lieutenants moved up in the ranks after a ceremony at the FDNY Academy on Randall's Island. Read More
Firefighter Thomas Wollack, who has been a firefighter at Engine 247 for 33 years, worked his last tour on Dec. 28. Read More
Fire Commissioner Salvatore Cassano joined Mayor Michael Bloomberg at City Hall on Dec. 28 to announce that there were 64 fire-related deaths in 2011, the second lowest total in recorded history. Read More
Ten firefighters will start 2012 off right as they received New York State Honorary Fire Chiefs Association (NYSHFCA) scholarships on Dec. 27. Read More
It was an end to Christmas that he never expected. Off-duty Firefighter Steven Carl from Ladder 81 was driving home on Staten Island with his family on Dec. 25, when he spotted a house fire and was able to rescue two people and a cat trapped by the flames. Read More
Family members and doctors at William Randolph Hearst Burn Center at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center paused on Dec. 22 to update the public on the condition of two firefighters severely injured while fighting a fire in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, on Dec. 19. Read More
Firefighter Joseph Barone (fifth from the right) with members of his firehouse, the Greater Jamaica Development Corporation and New York Firefighters Burn Center Foundation. Read More
Cheers echoed through the halls of the FDNY Academy on Randall's Island as 111 EMS members were recognized in a joint promotions and graduation ceremony on Dec. 19. Read More
Quick-thinking Bronx firefighters saved the life of a man trapped by an early morning apartment fire on Dec. 18. Read More
A Bronx mother got the surprise of her life on Dec. 13, when she got up early to get a drink of water, then suddenly started giving birth. Luckily for her, Firefighter - and former EMT - Sarina Olmo and other FDNY members were able to help. Read More
FDNY members at the Fire Academy partnered with the New York State Police Troop NYC on Dec. 8 to donate more than 2,000 toys to the U.S. Marine Corps' Toys-for-Tots program. Read More
The New York Jets are inviting FDNY employees to purchase tickets to NY Jets vs. the Kansas City Chiefs game on Dec. 11, 2011, at a special price. Read More
Firefighter Christopher Pillarella from Ladder 83 risked his life to save a man from an early morning fire on Staten Island on Dec. 4. Read More
Brooklyn Councilmember Brad Lander visited two firehouses on Dec. 2, to give citations to the firefighters who saved five people from a fire on Thanksgiving Day. Read More
Firefighter Anthony Lombardo reenlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves on the apparatus floor of Ladder 78, his Staten Island firehouse, on Dec. 1. Read More
The FDNY and a number of hospitals in the metropolitan area have joined forces to hold a seminar on hospital safety as it relates to fires and emergencies in hospitals, Areas of concern will be discussed as well as best practices that emerged from many past events. View Flyer | View Brochure
Firefighter Gene O'Donnell from Squad 18 saved a man who fell onto the tracks of the E train on Nov. 23. Read More
FDNY EMS Instructors Joe Fortis and Gilbert Ramos, and EMT Fortis's son, EMT Joseph Fortis, Jr., (who currently works at Empress Ambulance Service, but plans to join the FDNY EMS Command), won the national Basic Life Support (BLS) EMS trophy at a competition on Nov. 26 in Nebraska City, Neb. Read More
Firefighters from multiple companies responded together on Thanksgiving Day to save the lives of five Brooklyn residents, including an infant boy. Read More
The FDNY honored the some of its unsung heroes at FDNY Headquarters on November 18 at the annual Administrative Medals and Awards ceremony. Read More | View the 2011 Administrative Medals & Awards Book
Firefighters from Engine 285 and Ladder 142 received a happy surprise on Nov. 17, when fire victim John Russo and members from his family stopped by the firehouse to say thank you for rescuing him from a fire in September. Read More
FDNY members cut a ceremonial ribbon opening EMS Station 7 on Nov. 15, which will serve the communities of Manhattan's west side. Read More
The annual BIOPOD terrorism drill was held on Nov. 10, during which all FDNY first responders and staff were offered the influenza vaccine at 15 different points of distribution (PODs) throughout New York City over the course of 18 hours. Read More
A man was killed and a man and woman were seriously injured by a fire that quickly spread through a garage that was illegally converted into residences in the Bronx on Nov. 8, highlighting the dangers of illegal conversions. Read More
Fire Commissioner Salvatore Cassano and Chief of Department Edward Kilduff joined members of the FDNY's Marathon team at the FDNY Fire Zone on Nov. 4, to remind all New Yorkers to change the batteries in their smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors when they change their clocks for the end of Daylight Saving Time. . Read More | View Video
Members of the FDNY's Fire Safety Education Unit will be in all five boroughs on Nov. 4 and 5, distributing free batteries donated by Duracell and fire safety information in ten different languages. Read More
Firefighters from Engine 308 in Queens helped deliver a baby on Nov. 2, in just 13 minutes. Read More
FDNY members warn the public about the dangers of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning after an incident on Oct. 29, which killed one man and left another seriously ill. Read More
Brooklyn firefighters received a big thank you from the Conregation Yetev Lev Satmar on Oct. 27, for saving four Torahs from a synagogue just four days earlier. Read More
FDNY members gathered at Queens Borough Hall on Oct. 27, to thank the Borough President's Office for generously helping fund a new Mobile Training Vehicle. Read More
Firefighters from Ladder 86 were presented with the Liberty Mutual Firemark Award on Oct. 20. Read More
EMTs Fredric DeSarno, Samuel Murray III and Matthew Myers from Station 19 in the Bronx received a Unit of the Month citation on Oct. 19 for their performance in the month of August. And attending the ceremony was RaeVaughn Gardner-Williams, a teenager who was aided by the EMTs after becoming the victim of a hit-and-run on Aug. 7. Read More
Dozens of FDNY members gathered at the corner of 23rd Street and Broadway on Oct. 17 to mark the 45th anniversary of one of the Department's darkest days, the 23rd Street fire. Read More
FDNY members are known as the Bravest, and EMT William Rosinsky is about to push the envelope on that moniker. He's boxing 10 rounds with Edwin Rodriguez at the MGM Grand at Foxwoods on Oct. 21, to be broadcast live as the main event on Showtime's 'ShoBox: Next Generation.' Read More
A ribbon was cut on Oct. 14, officially opening the new quarters of Marine 1, a new, state-of-the-art firehouse located at Pier 53 on the Hudson River. Read More | View Video
The FDNY paused to recognize members from the Bureau of Fire Prevention on Oct. 13 for all their work in keeping New Yorkers safe. Read More
Thousands of FDNY members gathered at the Fireman's Monument on Riverside Drive on Oct. 12, to pay tribute to the nine firefighters, paramedics and EMTs who have died in the last year. Read More | View Gallery | View Video
The FDNY kicked off Fire Prevention Week at Rockefeller Center on Oct. 11, with fire safety education, demonstrations, and the swearing in of dozens of Junior Firefighters and EMTs. Read More | View Gallery | View Video
The FDNY will kick off Fire Prevention Week 2011 on Sun., Oct. 9, with public events throughout the five boroughs. Read More
Fire Commissioner Salvatore Cassano and Chief of Fire Prevention Thomas Jensen met with visitors and staff at the Licensing and Certification Center at FDNY Headquarters on Oct. 5, as part of Mayor Bloomberg's Citywide Customer Service Week. Read More
FDNY members were among the first on the scene of a tragic helicopter accident on the East River on Oct. 4, rescuing a victim from the water. Read More
The FDNY was given a special award by the NYC St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee at Fire Headquarters on Sept. 29. Read More
FDNY EMS Instructors Joe Fortis and Gilbert Ramos, along with EMT Fortis's son, EMT Joseph Fortis, Jr., (who currently works for the Empress Ambulance Service and is on the list to become an FDNY EMT) competed in and won the Greater Baldwinsville (NY) Ambulance Corp EMS Competition on Sept. 24. . Read More
Fire Commissioner Salvatore Cassano, Chief of Department Edward Kilduff and Chief of EMS Abdo Nahmod swore in 7-year-old Drew Champagnie as Junior EMT on Sept. 22, after he called 9-1-1 and saved his mom's life just the day before. Read More | Listen to the 911 Call | View Video
FDNY Fire Inspectors responded to and removed gasoline cans that could have proven dangerous for protesters in Zucotti Park on Sept. 19. Read More
Fireman's Fund Insurance and HUB International Northeast chose the members of Engine 324 and Division 14 to be the recipients of their most recent grant on Sept. 20. Read More
Fire Commissioner Salvatore Cassano announced on Sept. 20 that the two-month sign-up period for the upcoming Firefighter exam has ended, with more than 61,000 people filing for the test including record-setting numbers of minorities and women. Read More
There are a limited number of Memorial Plaza Tickets available for FDNY retirees. View Flyer
Firefighter Thomas Brick Scholarships were presented - for the eighth straight year - to 10 deserving FDNY members on Sept. 19, helping members further their educations while honoring the memory of a hero. Read More
Hundreds gathered at LaGuardia Community College on Sept. 16, for a big event - a Fire and EMS promotions ceremony, as well as an EMS graduation. Read More
Fire Commissioner Salvatore Cassano will preside over a graduation ceremony for 43 Fire and EMS members, as well as a graduation for 36 EMS members on Fri., Sept. 16. The ceremony will take place at LaGuardia Community College Performing Arts Center at 11 a.m. Read More
As the time left to apply for the firefighter exam comes to a close, Fire Commissioner Salvatore Cassano stopped by a filing location in Harlem on Sept. 13, to encourage people to sign up. Read More
FDNY members honored the 343 FDNY members lost on Sept. 11, 2001, with different events throughout the five boroughs. View Gallery
Thousands of firefighters, family members and friends gathered at St. Patrick’s Cathedral on Sept. 10 to honor the 343 FDNY members killed on Sept. 11, 2001, as well as the 57 who have died in the past decade due to World Trade Center-related illnesses. Read More
The FDNY remembered the 343 members killed on Sept. 11, 2001, during a touching ceremony on Sept. 9, which included the dedication of a new memorial made of World Trade Center steel outside FDNY Headquarters. Read More
A Memorial Wall listing the names of 55 FDNY members who died in the last 10 years due to World Trade Center-related illnesses was unveiled at FDNY Headquarters on Sept. 8. Read More | View Gallery
Organizers of the 2011 World Police and Fire Games (WPFG) held a candlelight vigil at Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine in Manhattan on Sept. 5 to honor all the first responders who gave their lives on Sept. 11, 2001. Read More | View Gallery
After nine days of sporting events, and surviving Hurricane Irene, the thousands of participants in the 2011 World Police and Fire Games (WPFG) closed at the Jacob Javits Center in Manhattan on Sept. 4. Read More
FDNY members gathered in Manhattan on Sept. 4, to honor the life of Father Mychal Judge, the FDNY Chaplain who was the first recorded victim of the World Trade Center attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. Read More | View Gallery
Lionsgate and Rubenstein Communications are offering tickets to first responders to a private screening of the upcoming film "Warrior", directed by Gavin O'Connor. The private showing will be this Saturday, September 3rd. AMC Empire 25 IMAX & ETX, located at 234 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036 Read More
The Tribute WTC Visitor Center/September 11th Families' Association invites you to experience the view of the 9/11 Memorial at the World Trade Center site from the 48th floor of 7 World Trade Center. Read More
Just hours after Hurricane Irene passed through New York City, Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Fire Commissioner Salvatore Cassano visited the quarters of Engine 166/Ladder 86 on Staten Island to thank them for their outstanding work in the wake of the storm. Read More
Come join us for the 10th annual tribute to FDNY Father Mychal F. Judge, O.F.M. and all those lost on 9/11. Read More
Firefighters came to the rescue for 61 adults and three children who were flooded out of their homes on Staten Island after Hurricane Irene tore through the neighborhood on Aug. 28. Read More
OEM continues to closely monitor Hurricane Irene as it approaches the East Coast. Read More
Despite the impending hurricane, more than 15,000 athletes from 75 countries descended upon Brooklyn on Aug. 26 for the opening ceremony to the World Police and Fire Games. Read More | View Gallery
As a tribute to those killed at the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001, FDNY members will bike from Montauk Point, Long Island, to the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., starting on Sept. 7. The trip will take five days and will travel 343 miles -- one mile for each FDNY member lost that day. Proceeds will benefit injured veterans who have protected America for the last 10 years. Learn more and donate: www.fdny343ride.com
Saturday, August 27, 2011 @ 4:10 p.m. vs. Atlanta Braves. View Flyer
Members of the FDNY released an official FDNY commemorative book, FDNY 2001-2011: A Decade of Remembrance and Resilience on Aug. 17 at the FDNY Fire Museum. Read More
FDNY members know the importance of donating blood, so over the next two months, the Department has partnered with the NY Blood Center for the first-ever "Commissioner's Cup." Read More
On Sunday, August 28th @ 4:00 pm Vs. Connecticut Tigers at Richmond County Bank Ballpark. View Flyer
The FDNY officially opened the new EMS Station 27 in the Bronx on Aug. 5. Read More
FDNY EMS members saved the live of an 11-month-old boy who was choking on a piece of plastic in Manhattan on Aug. 3. Read More
FDNY fire marshals arrested Mr. Imran Ali, 23, and Mr. Devindra Ramnaryan, 21, of Queens for setting a fire at 123-11 Liberty Ave., Queens, on July 23, 2011. The fire resulted in serious injuries to two seniors who lived in the building, as well as two firefighters who responded to the incident. Read More
On Friday, August 5th, the Bravest will take on the Finest in the annual FDNY/NYPD charity baseball game at MCU Park, Coney Island. View Flyer
Because of the sizzling temperatures that have taken over NYC, the Cyclonesare offering fans with tickets for the 7/22 FDNY Night game, tickets to either the Tuesday, August 2nd or Thursday, August 4th game for FREE. Also the Cyclones are offering ALL FDNY employees a discount for Thursday, August 4 7:00 PM Vs. Williamsport Crosscutters. View Flyer
Saving a man on a very poignant day earned Firefighter Tom Adams from Ladder 163 the honor of being New York Daily News Hero of the Month on July 22. Read More
Dozens of FDNY members joined Wounded Warriors for a bike ride in NYC on July 21. Read More | View Gallery
Soccer's Juventus vs. Club America: World Football Challenge 2011 @ Citi Field will be on Tuesday, July 26 at 7:30 p.m. Read More | View Flyer | View Seating Chart
It carried numerous heroes on Sept. 11, 2001, and on July 20, the apparatus used by members of Ladder 3 to respond to the World Trade Center became a part of the 9/11 Memorial Museum's permanent installation. Read More | View Gallery
Fire Commissioner Salvatore Cassano, Chief of Department Edward Kilduff, Chief of Operations Robert Sweeney and Assistant Commissioner of FDNY Recruitment and Diversity Michele Maglione visited Engine 37/Ladder 40 on July 18 to announce the launch of a new advertising campaign for the Open Competitive Firefighter Exam. Read More | View Gallery
The Department celebrated FDNY Appreciation Weekend at the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum on July 16 and 17. Read More | View Gallery
Firefighters aboard Marine 1 Alpha performed a daring rescue on July 15, when a kayaker's boat overturned in the Hudson River and she was trapped against the side of a pier. Read More
The FDNY, the FDNY Foundation and the Flying Karamazov Brothers (FKB) partnered to produce the fire safety video, titled "Safety's Hot, Fire's Not." In addition, this collaboration has produced a public service announcement campaign (detectors and candles) focusing on the importance of having a working smoke detector and the dangers of unattended candles. Read More
Persons who attended the July 6th and July 12th, 2011 Fire Safety for Deaf/HOH Workshops and did not receive a LifeTone HL Bedside Fire Alarm, but were ISSUED A PINK AFFIDAVIT, may pick up their devices on Tuesday, July 19th, 2011, 10am to 3pm at FDNY Headquarters. Read More
The FDNY joined the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) on July 14 to help kick off their Hydrant Education Action Team (HEAT) program. The initiative works to inform the public about the dangers of unauthorized and improper fire hydrant use. Read More
Just days after it was put into service, firefighters aboard the new fireboat Bravest rescued a man in the East River on July 10. Read More
Firefighters from Ladder 47 rescued two men from an apartment fire in the Bronx on July 9. Read More
An amazing team effort by firefighters and EMS members saved the lives of two fire victims in Brooklyn on July 7. Read More
As many were returning home from a busy night of July 4 celebrations, members of Marine 4 helped rescue 10 people from a sinking boat. Read More
The 11th Annual FDNY Night @ MCU Park will be on Friday July 22nd. View Flyer
The Macy's 4th of July Fireworks light up the sky over New York City every year . and every year members of the FDNY's Blasting Unit, as part of Fire Prevention, oversee the pyrotechnics. Read More
The FDNY's Chief Fire Marshal Robert Byrnes speaks about illegal fireworks in New York City. Read More
Friday, July 8th, 2011 at 7:00 pm Vs. Connecticut Tigers at Richmond County Bank BallparkView Flyer
Fifty-eight happy students graduated from the FDNY High School for Fire and Life Safety on June 24, during a ceremony at the Fire Academy on Randalls Island. Read More
Firefighters John Downing (Ladder 163), Brian Fahey (Rescue 4) and Harry Ford (Rescue 4) were remembered for their dedication and courage at a memorial mass on June 18 at St. Sebastian's Roman Catholic Church in Woodside, Queens. Read more
Representatives from Taylor & Taylor Associates and Fireman's Fund Insurance joined the FDNY at the Fire Academy on June 16, to present a $12,663 grant used to create a Roof Operations Training Simulator on Randalls Island. Read more
Members of the FDNY Hockey Team are playing a charity hockey match against EMERCOM Russian firefighters on June 18; then joining former members of the New York Rangers to play against legends of U.S.S.R. hockey team on June 19. Read more
Members of Scott Safety visited FDNY Headquarters on June 9 to donate a vehicle to the Fire Family Transport Foundation. Read more
Firefighters from across the city traveled to Randall's Island on June 9 for fire promotions. Read more
FDNY celebrated the valor of its members during Medal Day 2011, which took place at the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum on June 8. Read more | View Gallery | View Medal Day Book
Fire Commissioner Salvatore Cassano will preside over a promotions ceremony for members of the fire service on Thurs., June 9 at 11 a.m. The ceremony will take place at the Fire Academy on Randall’s Island. Read more
On Friday, June 17, 2011 join the New York Mets as they welcome the 2011 World Police & Fire Games to Citifield. Meet the Official FDNY Calendar Firefighters. View Flyer | Purchase Tickets
FDNY members graciously accepted a $17,860 grant from Fireman's Fund Insurance Company and CMJ Underwriters on June 3, in the quarters of Engine 58/Ladder 26 in Manhattan. Read more
Fifteen members graduated from the FDNY Officers Management Institute (FOMI) program on June 2. Read more
Off-duty EMT Michael Greco is being hailed as a hero for saving the life of a woman choking in a Whitestone, Queens, restaurant on May 29. Read more
Three FDNY fire marshals were among the honorees at the 21st Annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Awards, hosted by Brooklyn District Attorney Charles J. Hynes on May 25. Read more
The FDNY christened and commissioned the newest FDNY fireboat, Bravest, on May 26 during a ceremony at the North Cove Marina in Manhattan. Read more | View Gallery
An FDNY EMS team took first place in a statewide EMS Competition at Albany Medical Center on May 15. Read more
Firefighters on Coney Island ran past flames to rescue a man trapped in an apartment fire on May 25. Read more
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. Read more
Firefighters from Engine 258 saved a man who went into cardiac arrest on a Queens street on May 20. Read more
The FDNY celebrated EMS Week 2011 from Sun., May 15, through Sat., May 21, with events throughout the city. View Video
EMS Lts. Douglas Rondon and Christopher Attanasio saved a private contractor who went into cardiac arrest on the Cross Bronx Expressway on May 20, and credit bystander CPR for the incredible rescue. Read more
Ten teams of EMS members competed in the 11th Annual EMS Competition in Metrotech Commons on May 19. Read more | View Gallery
Firefighters aboard Marine 1 Alpha rescued a man hanging on Pier 62 in the Hudson River on May 17. Read more
Staten Island Borough President James Molinaro honored FDNY EMS members during the Emergency Medical Services Recognition Ceremony at the Excelsior Grand on May 16. Read more
The FDNY holds numerous events in the auditorium at the Fire Academy, but rarely one this emotional. Ten cardiac arrest victims were reunited with the paramedics, EMTs and firefighters who saved them at the 17th Annual Second Chance Brunch on May 17. Read more
Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz issued a Proclamation on May 17, naming May 15-21, 2011, Emergency Medical Services Week in Brooklyn. Read more
It was a boisterous way to kick off EMS Week 2011. The FDNY promoted one deputy chief, four captains and 19 lieutenants during a ceremony at FDNY Headquarters on May 16. Read more
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on May 17 announced a voluntary recall of energy-saving light bulbs produced by Telstar Products, sold under the Telstar and Electra brand names. Learn more
Civilian members of the FDNY were recognized for their dedicated years of service on May 13, during an annual ceremony hosted by the Quality of Work Life. Read more
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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The 2011 World Police and Fire Games Board commissioned challenge coins to commemorate the Games coming to New York City in August. Proceeds from the sale of the coins will benefit the WPFG and its related charities. Read more
FDNY Firefighter Tim Hoppey is not only a 25-year veteran of the Fire Service, he's also a published author, with four children's books under his belt. Read more
The FDNY unveiled two new EMS posters on May 11 to promote EMS Week 2011. Read more | View Gallery | View Video
The New York Daily News welcomed Firefighters Kevin Hogan and Joseph Dunn from Ladder 114 on May 11, to recognize them as Heroes of the Month for saving the lives of eleven people - including a pregnant woman - on March 13. Read more
Join us at Metrotech Commons in Brooklyn for the FDNY EMS Competition and Health Fair on Thurs., May 19, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. You can cheer on your favorite EMS team as they compete in the annual EMS Competition. There also will be free CPR training, defibrillator training, tours of EMS equipment and more for the public. Learn More
The FDNY is now accepting applications for this year's Firefighter Thomas Brick scholarship program, named to honor the fallen firefighter. View Flyer
President Barack Obama visited with firefighters at Engine 54, Ladder 4 and Battalion 9 on May 5, 2011. Read more | View Gallery
The FDNY was presented with an 800-pound stone from the Pentagon by Major General Karl R. Horst of the United States Army on May 6, 2011 during a ceremony at Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn. Read more
President Barack Obama visited with firefighters at Engine 54, Ladder 4 and Battalion 9 on May 5, 2011. Read more | View Gallery
Fire Commissioner Nicholas Scoppetta joined City Council Speaker Christine Quinn on May 28 to announce the City Council has approved a new Fire Code for New York City. Read more
Fire Commissioner Nicholas Scoppetta released the FDNY Strategic Plan for 2007-2008 on February 9. It outlines the Department’s top priorities and initiatives for the next two years. Learn more
FDNY BHS Enhanced World Trade Center Medical Monitoring ProgramThe Bureau of Health Services (BHS) and our Fire and EMS Union partners invite you to participate in the enhanced BHS World Trade Center Medical Monitoring Program (WTC MMP). Designed specifically to meet the needs of our FDNY members, it includes a free comprehensive medical with specific follow-up testing and treatment. Click here for more details