Disability Nondiscrimination Notice & Rights

FDNY Policies Prohibiting Discrimination Against People with Disabilities in Access to Services

It is the policy of the FDNY to comply with all applicable laws including, but not limited to, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Rehabilitation Act, the New York State Human Rights Law and the New York City Human Rights Law. The FDNY does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the operation of its programs, services and activities and strives to be welcoming to and inclusive of people with disabilities.

Employment related complaints for employees and applicants for employment seeking a reasonable accommodation are covered under the City of New York’s EEO Policy.

Any member of the public who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a reasonable modification of policies or procedures in order to participate in our programs, services or activities (involving matters other than employment) is invited to direct their needs and preferences to the FDNY’s Disability Service Facilitator by email, phone or mail:

Valeire Loubriel, Disability Service Facilitator
NYC Fire Department
Equal Employment Opportunity Office, 4E-1
9 Metrotech Center,
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 999-1446; EEORA@fdny.nyc.gov

Requests should be made as soon as possible but no later than three (3) business days before the scheduled program, service or activity. Questions, concerns or requests for additional information may be directed to the FDNY Disability Service Facilitator.

If you believe that you have been denied an auxiliary aid or service or a reasonable modification of policies or procedures that you need in order to participate in programs, services or activities provided by the FDNY please see the FDNY’s grievance procedure.