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Simulation saves lives with FDNY Lieutenant Kate Frawley Mar 28, 2019

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In military training you often hear the adage, “train as you fight, fight as you train.” And in sports you often hear, “you play the game the way you practice.” Both of these truisms have rightly migrated into EMT and Paramedic training courses. There is evidence […]

Backdrafts, smoke explosions and flashovers with FDNY Captain John Ceriello Feb 28, 2019

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Rapid fire events are a rare phenomenon that even the most seasoned Firefighter may never encounter during their careers. And while there is much still to learn about what environments or tactics are best suited to avoid them, there are some patterns to their occurrences. In […]

The benefits of teaming up with FDNY Firefighters David Guilford and Michael Reno Jan 31, 2019

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Training for an athletic event with a team brings lots of benefits, including improved performance and accountability. Even when participants compete as individuals, the opportunity to connect with others is there. In this episode, FDNY Firefighters David Guilford and Michael Reno talk about their involvement with […]

Pipeline to an FDNY Career with Commissioner Michele Maglione and FDNY EMT Denzel Adonis Dec 19, 2018

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The Fire Department of the City of New York is continually looking to advance the opportunities for young people to become part of the City’s Bravest. To help support this goal, the Department has created a Youth Workforce Development Initiative. To date, this initiative’s programs have […]

FDNY apparatus positioning with Battalion Chief Christopher Eysser and Lieutenant Ray McCormack Nov 29, 2018

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Frequent drilling and communication prior to arrival at a fire is critical to proper apparatus positioning. Veteran FDNY members, Battalion Chief Christopher Eysser and Lt. Ray McCormack discuss efficient and effective placement techniques of the FDNY’s fleet that can elevate performance on the fireground and even […]

Double jeopardy at a Bronx fire with FDNY Lieutenant Michael Ciampo Oct 25, 2018

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During the early morning hours on September 17, 2016, Bronx Box 2759 was transmitted for a commercial occupancy fire. While entering the occupancy and on their initial size-up, no units had encountered any signage for steel plating and were surprised to find it both on the […]

Points of reflection with FDNY Chief of EMS James Booth Sep 28, 2018

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Chief James Booth is a 35-year veteran of the FDNY with experience responding to some of the most significant natural and manmade disasters to occur during his career. Chief Booth responded to the bombing of the World Trade Center in 1993 and the terrorist attacks on […]

Recalling the 1978 Waldbaum’s Fire with FDNY Captain Howard Venetsky (Retired) Aug 28, 2018

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On August 2, 1978, twelve FDNY Firefighters plunged into a burning Waldbaum’s Supermarket when the bowstring truss roof collapsed at the center of the store. Six of the Firefighters made the Supreme Sacrifice. In this episode, retired FDNY Captain Howard Venetsky, who was working in Rescue […]

Routine chemical exposures in the EMS workplace with FDNY Lieutenant Robert Carlo Jul 30, 2018

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Pre-hospital care providers face many potential job hazards, including exposure to and handling of hazardous chemical substances. In this episode, FDNY EMS Lieutenant Robert Carlo discusses the types of chemical exposures Department Emergency Medical Services members are exposed to, how to identify the symptoms of a […]

EMS Museum 2.0 with FDNY Chief James “JP” Martin and Captain Jack Quigley Jun 28, 2018

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Nearly 26 years ago, the first NYC EMS Museum opened on the grounds of Fort Totten in Bayside, Queens. In 2013, it was closed to make way for some much needed construction. The NYC EMS Museum reopened in May 2018 to display how the FDNY’s EMS […]

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