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The FDNY held a promotion ceremony Oct. 27 at the Ocean Breeze Track and Field Facility on Staten Island. At the ceremony, Rabbi Joseph Potasnik, who has been an FDNY chaplain for more than 25 years, was named the first Chief FDNY Chaplain in the Department's 160-year history.
At a Public Information Briefing on Thursday, FDNY Commissioner Robert S. Tucker announced that the Department has installed multiple brush fire detection cameras in select City parks as part of its continuing efforts to combat brush fires across the five boroughs.
The FDNY held a graduation ceremony Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, for its second class of 2025 probationary emergency medical technicians. The event was held at the Christian Cultural Center in Brooklyn.
On Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025, the FDNY launched a new recruitment campaign to hire more EMTs and EMS trainees: "Save Lives. Change Lives. Join FDNY EMS."
After a four-year hiatus, the FDNY Calendar of Heroes is back for 2026. The iconic calendar, in partnership with the FDNY Foundation and Firehouse Subs, is available now. Orders yours today!
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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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