TODAY
NOV28
loading
MORE
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.

    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.

FDNY Commissioner Robert S. Tucker on Verdict in Captain Alison Russo Case

    On Monday, May 19, 2025, FDNY Commissioner Robert S. Tucker issued a statement on the verdict in the Captain Alison Russo case.

The Empire State Building lit up the New York City skyline in yellow, white and blue—with red in the mast—on Sunday, May 18, 2025, to kick off National EMS Week 2025.

    For the 17th consecutive year, the Empire State Building lit up the New York City skyline in yellow, white and blue—with red in the mast—on Sunday, May 18, 2025, to kick off National EMS Week 2025.

On Saturday, May 17, 2025, FDNY Commissioner Robert S. Tucker provided an update after a boat crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge.

    At a Public Information Briefing on Saturday, May 17, 2025, FDNY Commissioner Robert S. Tucker provided an update after a boat crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge.

In an annual tradition to honor the dedication of emergency medical services professionals, the FDNY unveiled the 2025 EMS Week Poster on Thursday, May 15, 2025, inside the Commissioner Robert O. Lowery Auditorium at FDNY Headquarters in Brooklyn.

    In an annual tradition to honor the dedication of emergency medical services professionals, the FDNY unveiled the 2025 EMS Week Poster on Thursday, May 15, 2025, inside the Commissioner Robert O. Lowery Auditorium at FDNY Headquarters in Brooklyn.

TODAY
  
loading

Commissioner's Message

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

Plan your visit to the FDNY FireZone - 61 W. 48 Street, New York, NY 10020

Programs & Initiatives



Resources

View All

Other NYC Programs & Initiatives