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At a Public Information Briefing on Thursday, March 13, 2025, FDNY Commissioner Robert S. Tucker provided an update on a 5-alarm fire in the Bronx.

    At a Public Information Briefing on Thursday, March 13, 2025, FDNY Commissioner Robert S. Tucker provided an update on a 5-alarm fire in the Bronx.

In an emergency, every second counts. When a fire breaks out, firefighters rely on quick and easy access to fire hydrants to control flames and save lives.

    In an emergency, every second counts. When a fire breaks out, firefighters rely on quick and easy access to fire hydrants to control flames and save lives.

    Check out FDNYSmart.org for fire hydrant safety information.

Mayor Eric Adams and FDNY Commissioner Robert S. Tucker declared 2025 as

    Mayor Eric Adams and FDNY Commissioner Robert S. Tucker declared 2025 as "Fire Prevention Year" in New York City in honor of the 100th anniversary of National Fire Prevention Week. 

To combat rampant illegal parking around fire hydrants, the FDNY has issued its first-ever criminal summons following a fatal fire in which a hydrant closest to the fire was blocked by a vehicle.

    FDNY Commissioner Robert S. Tucker on Feb. 28 announced the Department's Bureau of Fire Prevention issued a criminal court summons that resulted in a $4,000 fine for a fire code violation. The summons was issued to an individual who blocked a fire hydrant at a double fatal fire in the Bronx.

The FDNY marked 100 years of service from Rescue 2 at a centennial celebration Saturday, March 1, 2025, in Brooklyn.

    The FDNY marked 100 years of service from Rescue 2 at a centennial celebration Saturday, March 1, 2025, in Brooklyn.

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Commissioner's Message

Every day, the members of the FDNY bravely protect life and property in the world's greatest city, as firefighters, EMTs, paramedics and officers. It is an honor and a privilege to work in this great Department.

The FDNY doesn’t just respond to emergencies, we prevent them, too. Take some time to explore this page and all the educational materials available. This information saves lives.

Robert S. Tucker
Fire Commissioner

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