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FDNY officials say a sharp rise in fire fatalities among New Yorkers age 65 and older is “very concerning,” with seniors accounting for nearly two-thirds of the city’s fire deaths so far this year
Firefighters and an FDNY color guard saluted Commissioner Robert Tucker during a formal walkout ceremony at FDNY headquarters
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has selected retired FDNY Emergency Services Chief Lillian Bonsignore, a 31-year department veteran and former chief of EMS operations, to lead the fire department
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Firefighters and FDNY’s robot dog located the sole victim’s remains in the rubble
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EMS providers transported several victims; FDNY firefighters searched the site with a robot dog and drones and used a tower ladder to remove a man from the roof
Assistant Chief Thomas Currao said he felt First Deputy Commissioner Joseph Pfeifer “stabbed him in the back”
Check out FDNY’s 1963 photo of a Field Communications Unit
Fire department leaders are advising the public to be careful and urging lawmakers to establish regulations quickly
“I just can’t believe that 40 years went by so quickly,” said Firefighter Robert Thomas, whose three sons are in the service
The sedan’s airbags deployed; officials have not provided further information about the wreck
Robert Gala was found guilty of multiple crimes committed during his public safety career; his father, Deputy Chief Michael Gala, described the son’s addiction
About 60 FDNY crewmembers worked to remove the workers from a trench
A lawsuit filed by high-ranking chiefs says Richard Blatus’ retirement highlights tactics used to get older chiefs to retire
They showed their support for a bipartisan measure that would benefit them
Retired public safety workers and teachers plan to sue again, citing the Medicare Advantage Plan’s pre-authorization requirements
Demoted Assistant Chief Joe Jardin was going to be the hearing officer
About 140 crewmembers responded and encountered heavy fire
“I will miss you all terribly,” said Lt. Adrienne Walsh, who served for 27 years
Assistant Fire Chiefs Michael Gala, Joe Jardin and Michael Massucci want to be reinstated to their prior ranks and to receive damages
The blaze injured 3 firefighters and 3 EMS providers while destroying DNA evidence
In the 911 cellphone call, dispatchers can be heard saying, “you’re stuck where?” and “scream as loud as you can”
A city spokesman emphasized the expected cost savings from moving the former workers to a Medicare Advantage plan
The retired FDNY battalion chief underscores that while being into the job is great, finding balance in your life ultimately makes you a better firefighter
“We’re sick of waiting, sick of being hazed, sick of being harassed and sick of dealing with this,” said Vulcan Society President Regina Wilson
Recently demoted Chief Michael Gala told Arnaldo Rodriguez not to return to the academy
The exhibition includes artifacts, multimedia displays, video animations and 3D models that illustrate major events of the time
Assistant Chief Kevin Brennan and Deputy Assistant Chief Charles “Chuck” Downey, who leads the FDNY Fire Academy, made requests this week
26 unions voted against the move to remove traditional Medicare as an option
Friends, family members, colleagues and hospital staffers cheered as Lt. Bill Doody was wheeled out of Staten Island University North Hospital
Nearly six years after her death, co-workers cried in the courtroom and shared hugs outside with her family
More than 200 firefighters from 50 units responded to the five-alarm blaze within four minutes, according to the department
More than 200 family members, friends, FDNY members and elected officials gathered to celebrate with Anthony Louis Aquaro
The three paramedics and one EMT will each receive $29,999, according to a spokesperson for FDNY EMS Local 2507
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