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An illegally parked SUV blocked Ladder 25’s firehouse exit, forcing firefighters to use car dollies to move it
A Brooklyn man died after falling from a second-floor window during a rescue above a Sunset Park deli fire
Dramatic video shows masts snapping as sailors dangled from harnesses when a Mexican navy ship on a global goodwill tour struck the Brooklyn Bridge
Aaron Martin is also accused of buying an assault weapon and large-capacity ammunition at a gun show and smuggling them; he has been suspended
Firefighter Jesse Gerhard suffered a medical episode at the firehouse on the afternoon after the incident and was rushed to the hospital
A coalition of unions sued to block the mass firings, but a judge ruled in favor of the city Thursday
“America Burning” spotlights firefighters, legends propose new tactics, and smoke detectors change the game
Smith wrote the renowned “Report from Engine Co. 82” and later founded Firehouse Magazine
Nigro’s career with the FDNY began in 1969, and he is one of only six people to have held every rank in the department
Firefighter Christopher Viviano is the 16th member of the department to die due to coronavirus
All the deaths were due to smoke inhalation, a spokeswoman for the city’s medical examiner said
Moving to Marine Operations helped me stay engaged, process the day and build a fleet capable of protecting New York City
How the NFFF sprang into action to serve New York City firefighters – and ultimately grew its mission
Assistant Chief Frank Leeb details crews’ ‘Herculean effort’ to prevent additional deaths and injuries, and underscores the importance of training
The two members were hospitalized after working to rescue people in the burning apartment building; they have since been released
In the wake of two fires that left dozens dead, including many children, we must reinforce our life safety messages and focus on member support
Firefighters’ “oxygen tanks were empty, and they still pushed through the smoke” to continue making rescues, said Mayor Eric Adams
One firefighter was seriously hurt in the Bronx blaze that over 160 responded to
EMS is using mandatory overtime to fill gaps and added over 100 EMTs from the department’s EMS Academy
Lt. Joe Maiello “was beloved [by] his fellow firefighters and fire officers,” said FDNY-Fire Officers Association President James McCarthy
Approximately 10% of firefighters and 16% of EMS workers have called out sick
After 9/11, Dan Rowan, a 21-year FDNY veteran, moved from New York to Arizona to become a fourth-generation police officer – a change he says got him through some of his darkest days
“Vincent Malveaux had everything we looked for in a member of the department,” said FDNY Commissioner Daniel A. Nigro
“We will not let this deliberate and brazen act of cowardice deter us,” said FOX News Media CEO Suzanne Scott
Alvin Suriel “saved an untold number of lives in his time as an EMT and paramedic, and through his inspirational leadership,” said FDNY Commissioner Daniel Nigro
EMS transported the firefighters from the Mariners Harbor Houses
After a brief pause, instruction resumed during the pandemic but with changes, including virtual lectures and modified in-person labs
An EMS lieutenant is suspected to have been at the center of the scheme
Leeb serves as chief of the Fire Academy and chair of the department’s Contamination Reduction Workgroup
Approximately 200 FDNY firefighters and EMS providers responded to the blaze, which took four hours to contain
Now available to stream, “Chief” tells the story of Chief William M. Feehan, “the father of the fire department”
NYC officials said service disruption has been minimal across agencies despite the lingering protests over the COVID-19 vaccine mandate
Currently, 77% of the FDNY is vaccinated; 72% percent of firefighters are vaccinated, while EMTs stand at 84%
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