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FDNY Commissioner Robert S. Tucker joined Department of Transportation officials Thursday, June 12, for the launch of New York City's e-bike and battery trade-in pilot program.

    FDNY Commissioner Robert S. Tucker joined Department of Transportation officials Thursday, June 12, for the launch of New York City's e-bike and battery trade-in pilot program.

    The program is aimed at reducing the number of unsafe micromobility devices and lithium-ion batteries used by food delivery workers. It is the first of its kind in the United States.

At a Public Information Briefing on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, FDNY Commissioner Robert S. Tucker provided an update on a 2-alarm fire at Grand Central in Manhattan.

    At a Public Information Briefing on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, FDNY Commissioner Robert S. Tucker provided an update on a 2-alarm fire at Grand Central in Manhattan.

Firefighter Michael Kotzo, of Ladder Company 28, was honored with the Chief of Department Peter J. Ganci Jr. Medal and NYS Honorary Fire Chiefs Association Medal at the FDNY's 156th Medal Day Ceremony.

    Firefighter Michael Kotzo, of Ladder Company 28, was honored with the Chief of Department Peter J. Ganci Jr. Medal and NYS Honorary Fire Chiefs Association Medal—the top fire operations medal—at the FDNY's 156th Medal Day Ceremony for performing two lifesaving rope rescues during a challenging top-floor fire in February 2024 in Manhattan.

EMTs Amber Black and Mitchell Tarnapolsky, both of Station 43, were honored with the Christopher J. Prescott Medal—the top EMS operations medal—at the FDNY's 156th Medal Day Ceremony for a lifesaving ocean rescue off Coney Island.

    EMTs Amber Black and Mitchell Tarnapolsky, both of Station 43, were honored with the Christopher J. Prescott Medal—the top EMS operations medal—at the FDNY's 156th Medal Day Ceremony for a lifesaving ocean rescue off Coney Island.

FDNY Commissioner Robert S. Tucker announced Tuesday that Fire Marshals arrested Cassius Moss, 54, for starting a 3-alarm fire on Wednesday, June 4th at 922 Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn. Moss is accused of using an ignitable liquid to set fire to the structure.

    FDNY Commissioner Robert S. Tucker announced Tuesday that Fire Marshals arrested Cassius Moss, 54, for starting a 3-alarm fire on Wednesday, June 4, at 922 Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn. Moss is accused of using an ignitable liquid to set fire to the structure. 

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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
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