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Engine 65 Receives Grant for New Equipment

Members of Engine 65 received a $25,000 grant on July 17 from Kornreich-NIA and Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company for the purchase of new firefighting, training and exercise equipment. Read more


Mayor Announces Changes to Strengthen Safety, Oversight and Regulation of Construction, Demolition and Abatement Operations in New York City

Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Fire Commissioner Nicholas Scoppetta, along with Chief of Department Salvatore Cassano, acting Buildings Commissioner Robert LiMandri and Department of Environmental Protection Deputy Commissioner Robert C. Avaltroni, today announced a series of changes in the way demolition and abatement operations are regulated and carried out in New York City. Read more


FDNY EMTs Save Woman who Fell onto Subway Tracks

FDNY EMTs Jason Ruiz and Juan Rios risked their lives to save a 31-year-old woman who fell onto the subway tracks in Brooklyn on July 15. Read more


West Point Cadets Shadow FDNY EMTs

Thirty eight West Point Military Academy cadets shadowed FDNY EMS members on July 14 and 15 as part of the prestigious university’s new Cadet Medial Intensive Training (CMIT) program. Read more


Smoke II Retires from FDNY Marine Fleet

The 50-year-old Smoke II, an FDNY Marine Unit fireboat, was retired from the Brooklyn Navy Yard to great fanfare on July 15 to begin its new life as an artificial reef off the coast of New Jersey. Read more


Retired Firefighter, Handball Champion Dies

Retired Firefighter Vic Hershkowitz, known as the Department’s most accomplished athlete, died at a Florida hospital in late June at the age of 89. Read more


Mayor Announces New Response Protocol for Sexual Assault Victims

Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Fire Commissioner Nicholas Scoppetta formally announced on July 14 a new ambulance response protocol in which EMS members will give victims of sexual assault the option of being transported to one of 19 hospitals offering specialized care and counseling. Read more


Fire Safety in Hamilton Heights

Following a tragic fire in Manhattan that killed two people on July 8, the FDNY’s Fire Safety Education Unit visited the Hamilton Heights neighborhood to educate residents about keeping their homes fire safe. Candle fires are preventable. If you choose to use candles, the FDNY urges you to exercise extreme caution and follow candle safety guidelines. Read more


Fire Lieutenant Rescues Child from Brooklyn Fire

Lt. Mike Kelly, detailed to Ladder 112 from Engine 277, rescued a young boy from a fire in Bushwick, Brooklyn, on July 7. Read more


Stay Safe This Summer: Don’t Use Illegal Fireworks

Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Fire Commissioner Nicholas Scoppetta, Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly and Health Department Commissioner Dr. Thomas R. Frieden joined on July 3 to remind New Yorkers about the dangers of transporting and using illegal fireworks. Read more


FDNY Hosts Joint EMS Promotion and Graduation Ceremony

Three EMS members were promoted to the rank of captain and 50 paramedics graduated from the EMS Academy during a ceremony at PolyTech University in Brooklyn on July 2. Read more


Firefighters Save Family from Brooklyn Fire

It was the FDNY at its best. Firefighters rescued six people from a second-alarm apartment fire in Ditmas Park, Brooklyn, on July 1. Read more


276 Probationary Firefighters Graduate from the Academy

The FDNY celebrated a long tradition of courage, pride and tradition on June 30 as 276 probationary firefighters graduated from the Fire Academy. Read more


Firefighter Rescues Two From Queens Apartment Fire

Firefighter Michael Cunningham from Ladder 150 may not want to call himself a hero, but two women from Queens most certainly do. He rescued both of them from an all-hands fire at 196-03 Jamaica Avenue on June 28. Read more


Probationary Firefighter Graduation

Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Fire Commissioner Nicholas Scoppetta and Chief of Department Salvatore Cassano will preside over a graduation ceremony for 276 probationary firefighters at the Queens College Colden Center in Flushing, Queens, on Monday, June 30, at 10 a.m.
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FDNY High School Celebrates First Ever Graduation Ceremony

Four years after opening its doors, the FDNY High School for Fire and Life Safety celebrated its first ever graduation ceremony on June 26. Read more


Firefighter Ellis Williams Bravely Battles Brooklyn Fire

Firefighter Ellis Williams battled a an intense fire in Red Hook, Brooklyn, on June 25, helping rescue several occupants. Read more


Engine 303/Ladder 126 Celebrates its Centennial

It was a day to honor the past and look forward to the future on June 25 as the members of Engine 303/Ladder 126 celebrated 100 years of service to the community of South Jamaica, Queens. Read more


The 8th Annual FDNY Night at KeySpan Park

On Friday, July 25th at 7pm, the Brooklyn Cyclones will play the Staten Island Yankees at 1904 Surf Ave. B'klyn. Read more


Plaque Dedication and Street Renaming Honoring Firefighter Daniel F. Pujdak

A plaque dedication and street renaming ceremony honoring Firefighter Daniel F. Pujdak of Ladder 146 was held at the quarters of Engine 229/Ladder 146 on June 22. Firefighter Pujdak made the Supreme Sacrifice while operating at an all-hands fire in Brooklyn on June 21, 2007. Read more


33 Fire Department Members Promoted

A two minute standing ovation honored the life of Lt. Joseph Graffagnino at a Fire Promotions ceremony on June 19. Read more


EMT Saves Cardiac Arrest Victim on First Tour

EMT Thomas Leonard joined the FDNY EMS Command to save lives … and he didn’t waste any time getting to work. Two days before he graduated from the EMS Academy, he helped save the life of a cardiac arrest victim in Coney Island. Read more


Fire Promotions on June 19

Fire Commissioner Nicholas Scoppetta will preside over a promotions ceremony on Thursday, June 19, for 33 FDNY members. The ceremony will be held at the FDNY Academy on Randalls Island at 11:30 a.m. Read more


78 EMTs Graduate from Academy

After nearly nine weeks of training, it was time for 78 EMTs to celebrate as they graduated from the Academy and became part of the FDNY family on June 17. Read more


7th Annual Blessing of the FDNY Marine Fleet

The FDNY celebrated its Marine Unit on Flag Day, June 14, during the annual Blessing of the Fleet ceremony at the South Street Seaport. Read more | Watch Video


Firefighters Reunite with Woman They Saved from Fire

On June 11 members of Ladder 6 and Ladder 18 were reunited with a 74-year-old woman they rescued from a three-alarm fire in Manhattan on March 27. Read more


Window Washer Who Fell 47 Stories Meets Firefighter/Paramedic Rescuers

Do you believe in miracles? If you have met Alcides Moreno, you absolutely do. On December 7, 2007, Mr. Moreno was working as a window washer for a building on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, when his 16-foot-wide scaffolding gave way and he plunged 47 stories alongside his brother, Edgar. Read more


10 Years Later: FDNY Remembers Atlantic Avenue Fire

A decade after the tragic Atlantic Avenue fire, which took the lives of Capt. Scott LaPiedra of Ladder 176 and Lt. James Blackmore of Engine 332, more than a hundred FDNY members gathered at the site of the blaze on June 5 to remember the tragic day. Read more


Medal Day 2008

It was hero appreciation day on June 4 as the FDNY celebrated Medal Day, awarding 44 medals to FDNY members who have gone above and beyond the call of duty, saving lives under extreme conditions.
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Robert Byrnes Sworn in as Chief Fire Marshal

Assistant Chief Fire Marshal Robert Byrnes was sworn in as chief fire marshal on June 3, replacing the retiring chief, Louis Garcia. Read more


FDNY Wins Annual Football Game vs. NYPD

New York’s Bravest bested the Finest in the 36th Annual Fun City Bowl football game on June 1 at the James M. Shuart Stadium at Hofstra University, with a score of 17-15. Read more


Chief Robert Byrnes Promoted to Chief Fire Marshal

I am pleased to announce the appointment of Chief Robert Byrnes, as Chief Fire Marshal. Chief Byrnes succeeds Chief Louis Garcia, who retired last month. Read more


Manhattan Crane Collapse

A crane collapse was reported on the Upper East Side of Manhattan at 8:06 a.m. A portion of the crane had collapsed into the building across the street, 354 East 91 Street. Read more


Fire Marshals Graduate from Academy

Eleven fire marshals graduated from the Bureau of Fire Investigation (BFI) Academy on May 30, during a ceremony at FDNY Headquarters. Read more


15 Graduate from FDNY Officers Management Institute

Fifteen fire and EMS officers graduated from the FDNY Officers Management Institute (FOMI) on May 30 during a ceremony at Headquarters. Read more


Child Fatality Report Released Focusing on Child Deaths from Fires

The second annual Child Fatality Report, which reviews preventable fatalities among children ages one to 12 years, was released on May 29. This year’s document found that fires are the second leading cause of child deaths from injuries in New York City. Read more


Firefighter Christopher Little Meets the Mayor Before Heading to Iraq

Before Firefighter Christopher Little will be deployed with the U.S. Marine Corps in early June, he and his family met with Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Fire Commissioner Nicholas Scoppetta and Chief of Department Salvatore Cassano at City Hall on May 29. Read more


New Fire Code Passed by City Council

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


FDNY Honors Memorial Day as Members Prepare to Deploy with Marines

Members of the 25th Marine Regiment, including 17 FDNY members, received a touching send-off at the 1st Marine Corps District in Garden City on May 20, as they prepared to begin their deployment on Memorial Day. Read more


EMS Week 2008: EMS Competition

Six advanced life support (ALS) and seven basic life support (BLS) teams competed in the 8th Annual EMS Competition at Metrotech Commons. Teams from Station 8 and Station 39 took home the day's top honors.
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Firefighter Saves Long Island Police Officer in Car Accident

Firefighter Philip Scarfi of Engine 235 said he always stops to help victims of vehicle accidents, but don’t expect him to like being called a hero for doing it. He pulled a Nassau County police officer from an early morning vehicle accident on the Long Island Expressway on May 18.
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EMS Week 2008: 14th Annual Second Chance Brunch

Nine victims of cardiac arrest - ranging in age from 1- to 87-years-old - had the opportunity to thank the FDNY members who saved their lives at the 14th Annual Second Chance Brunch on May 19. Read more


FDNY EMS Operations Sponsors Stroke Health Seminar

May is National Stroke Awareness month and to help educate FDNY personnel about the dangers of this condition, members of the FDNY’s EMS Operations sponsored a lunchtime wellness fair on May 15 at Headquarters. Read more


FDNY Unveils 2008 EMS Week Poster

Fire Commissioner Nicholas Scoppetta joined Van Wagner CEO Richard Schaps and other FDNY officials at Van Wagner headquarters in midtown on May 14 to unveil the new 2008 EMS Week poster celebrating National EMS Week, which starts on Sunday, May 18. Read more


FDNY EMS Saves Cardiac Arrest Patient in Brooklyn

FDNY paramedics and EMTs saved the life of a 50-year-old man who went into cardiac arrest in Brooklyn on May 13. Read more


EMS Members Save Life of Correction Officer in Cardiac Arrest

Paramedics Favian Salazar and Michael King saved the life of a correction officer at Riker’s Island on May 12. Read more


Plaque Dedication for Seven Members of Emergency Medical Dispatch

A somber ceremony marked the dedication of a plaque honoring seven active emergency medical dispatch (EMD) members who have died in recent years. Read more


Senator John McCain Visits Engine 54/Ladder 4

Firefighters greeted presidential hopeful, Senator John McCain at Engine 54/Ladder 4 in Midtown Manhattan on May 8. Read more


Fire and EMS Promotions and Surprise Graduation

Twenty-two members of the Fire and EMS Command were promoted during an enthusiastic ceremony at the Fire Academy on May 8. Read more


Citywide Expansion of Queens Dispatch Program

Response times in Queens have dropped an average of 30 seconds for structural fires since we started a new pilot program more than two months ago - impressive results that have prompted an expansion of the program citywide. Read more


Bronx Street Renamed to Honor Lt. Howard J. Carpluk, E-42

The corner of Monroe Avenue and 175th Street in the Bronx will forever be known as Lt. Howard J. Carpluk Place. Read more


FDNY Receives $50K Check from Con Edison

The FDNY Foundation received a $50,000 check from Con Edison to purchase new gas detectors for every ladder company in the Department. Read more


TSA Explosives Detection Canine Named to Honor Firefighter Killed on 9/11

Firefighters at Engine 33/Ladder 9 met the newest member of the FDNY family on April 23, when a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Explosives Detection Canine named King visited the firehouse. Read more


FDNY Lacrosse Team Plays NYPD, Raises Money for Charity

The FDNY’s lacrosse team played the NYPD team in the Lead the Way Lacrosse Day of Champions, a day of sport and remembrance on April 19 at Manhasset High School. Read more


FDNY Strategic Plan for 2007-2008 Released

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


343 flagsFDNY BHS Enhanced World Trade Center Medical Monitoring Program

The 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