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FDNY) Commissioner Robert S. Tucker and FDNY Officials today promoted members of Fire Operations to several officer ranks during a ceremony on Staten Island.

FDNY Commissioner Robert S. Tucker Holds Promotion Ceremony for Fire Officers, Including Firefighter Critically Injured in March Fire

The FDNY promoted members of Fire Operations to several officer ranks during a ceremony on Thursday, May 29, on Staten Island.

Among the promoted members was Firefighter Mark Dziemian, of Engine 217, who was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant. Lieutenant Dziemian has been hospitalized since going into cardiac arrest while operating at a 2-alarm fire in Brooklyn in March.

Department releases Join FDNY Podcast for May 2025

On June 2, 2025, the FDNY released the latest episode of the Join FDNY Podcast, "It's really about connecting with culture." LISTEN NOW!

Department celebrates 23rd graduating class of the FDNY Officers Management Institute

The FDNY and the FDNY Foundation celebrated the 23rd class of the FDNY Officers Management Institute (FOMI) during a graduation ceremony Wednesday, May 28, 2025, in the Commissioner Robert O. Lowery Auditorium at FDNY Headquarters in Brooklyn.

Simulating a car fire in a tunnel, the FDNY conducts Rebreather Drill with highly trained units

The FDNY Special Operations Command (SOC), along with field units and partner agencies, conducted a large-scale Rebreather Drill on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, simulating a car fire in the East New York Tunnel in Brooklyn. Click the article to see our photo gallery from the training event.

Reuniting cardiac arrest patients with their rescuers, the FDNY holds its 29th Second Chance Ceremony

The FDNY held its 29th Second Chance Ceremony on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, reuniting eight cardiac arrest patients with the first responders and bystanders who helped save their lives.

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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.

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Robert S. Tucker
Fire Commissioner