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Recounting 9/11 and its aftermath with FDNY Fire Commissioner Daniel Nigro Sep 10, 2021

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As the anniversary of 9/11 approaches each year, memories of that day moves forefront in the minds of many members of the Department. Fire Commissioner Daniel A. Nigro, who was Chief of Operations at the time of the attacks, recounts that fateful day 20 years ago, […]

Firefighters perform roof rope rescue to save small child with FDNY Firefighters Abe Miller and Jairo Sosa Aug 25, 2021

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In September 2020, FDNY firefighters Jairo Sosa (Ladder 34) and Abe Miller (Ladder 23) performed a life-saving roof rope rescue, saving a child at a fire in Washington Heights for which they earned well-deserved medals at this year’s Medal Ceremony held in June. The firefighters discuss […]

Unconscious driver saved from burning dump truck with FDNY EMTs Gary Hui and Samuel Wright Jul 26, 2021

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FDNY members have the tools, training and equipment to respond daily to all sorts of emergencies throughout the city. But, occasionally the men and women of FDNY are forced to improvise or make split-second decisions to save a life. Despite the conditions they are faced are […]

Responding safely with FDNY Deputy Assistant Chief Michael Meyers Jun 16, 2021

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Each June the Department commemorates Safety Week by picking a theme and sharing information on a specified topic for all bureaus and units to focus and collaborate on. Run by the FDNY Safety Command, the goal is to increase awareness and ensure safe operations for all […]

FDNY EMS operations during the COVID-19 pandemic with Assistant Chiefs Alvin Suriel and Jonathan Pistilli May 18, 2021

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The entire world was introduced to a highly infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus known as COVID-19 and New York City quickly felt its wrath. From the outset in early 2020, the #FDNY’s Bureau of EMS Operations was faced with monumental challenges. Assistant Chiefs […]

Valuable takeaways on maydays shared at the FDNY’s Strategic Awareness Program with FDNY Deputy Chief Chuck Downey Apr 29, 2021

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In 2018, the FDNY’s Bureau of Training introduced a new initiative called the FDNY’s Strategic Awareness Program. Its mission is to enhance peer education for Chiefs and their aides across the five boroughs, allowing them to share their experiences on specific topics or operations. Deputy Chief […]

Inspiring and preparing the FDNY’s next generation with Firefighter Jackie-Michelle Martinez Mar 23, 2021

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As Special Operations Firefighter Jackie-Michelle Martinez, of Squad 270, approaches her 20th year with the FDNY, she looks back at her career path as a Cadet, EMT, Academy Instructor, and Firefighter. She discusses her experience as the Department’s first Women’s Outreach Coordinator, an historic appointment that […]

First responder fitness for a reshaped world with FDNY Captain Joy Garcia Feb 26, 2021

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By mid-March 2020, several states, including New York, were locked down and people were experiencing in real time the watershed change the country would soon fully experience due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Among the earliest businesses to be closed were gyms and fitness centers. It was, […]

Trapped victims rescued from the floor above with FDNY Chief Tom Fitzgerald and Lieutenants Rich Davan and Rob Brown Jan 29, 2021

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In the early morning hours of September 29, 2020, FDNY companies in Washington Heights, Manhattan encountered heavy fire and multiple people trapped on the top floor – the floor above the fire – of a six story U-shaped residential building. Battalion Chief Tom Fitzgerald (Battalion 16), […]

Season 5 Year In Review Dec 22, 2020

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The voices from the guests of the FDNY Pro Podcast in 2020 have been informative and noteworthy. In this episode, we’ll revisit highlights from this year, which has certainly presented challenges. Yet through it all, the commitment to public service and safety from our members is […]

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