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At a Public Information Briefing on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, FDNY Commissioner Robert S. Tucker and Department members detailed the collaborative rescue of two people and their dogs who were lost in a wooded area of Staten Island.

    At a Public Information Briefing on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, FDNY Commissioner Robert S. Tucker and Department members detailed the collaborative rescue of two people and their dogs who were lost in a wooded area of Staten Island.

Mayor Eric Adams and FDNY Commissioner Robert S. Tucker announced Sunday that a firefighter was critically injured in a fire at 1133 Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn. The firefighter was operating at a second-alarm fire when he suffered a medical episode and went into cardiac arrest.

    Mayor Eric Adams and FDNY Commissioner Robert S. Tucker announced Sunday that a firefighter was critically injured in a fire at 1133 Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn. The firefighter was operating at a second-alarm fire when he suffered a medical episode and went into cardiac arrest. 

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.

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.

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. 

    The announcement was made Thursday, March 13, 2025, inside the quarters of Engine 230 in Brooklyn.

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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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