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At a Public Information Briefing on Monday, June 16, 2025, FDNY officials provided an update on a technical rescue in Manhattan.
The FDNY and the FDNY Foundation released the latest FDNY Pro Podcast on June 16, 2025. In Episode 115, FDNY members have a comprehensive discussion on lithium-ion batteries. LISTEN NOW!
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.
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.
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