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Educational and public safety outreach during a pandemic with FDNY Captain Michael Kozo and Director of Community Affairs Fabricio Caro Nov 19, 2020

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In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, the FDNY Community Affairs Unit pivoted their primary fire and life safety outreach from a largely in-person model to a mainly digital one. While difficult, it was a move that was made a bit easier as the Department […]

The COVID-19 crisis and the importance of forward planning with FDNY First Deputy Commissioner Laura Kavanagh Oct 30, 2020

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When the COVID-19 crisis began in early 2020, the Department and its members were challenged in ways like never before. The pandemic’s arrival proved to be both deadly and difficult to combat. One of the core duties of the Department’s First Deputy Commissioner Laura Kavanagh is […]

Remembering 9/11 with FDNY Chief of Department John Sudnik Sep 30, 2020

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Each year on the FDNY Pro Podcast, we mark the anniversary of September 11, 2001 by featuring an FDNY member who responded to the WTC attacks on that day. John Sudnik began his career as an FDNY Firefighter appointed in October 1989 and assigned to Engine […]

“The Last Resort” a lifesaving roof rope rescue with FDNY Lieutenant Jim Lee Aug 21, 2020

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As seen in the FDNY Pro Film, The Last Resort, on October 27, 2016, an early morning fire in an upper Manhattan 5-story tenement left residents fleeing for their lives. With a fire escape located only on the front of the building, and heavy fire on […]

Top floor fires with FDNY Lieutenant Michael Scotto Jul 24, 2020

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Fighting top floor fires in H-Type buildings or large multiple dwellings is complicated and challenging. FDNY Lieutenant Michael Scotto, a 41-year member of the Department currently working at Ladder 58 in the Bronx, joins host Battalion Chief Brian Mulry to discuss the operational challenges Firefighters have […]

Get to know your gear with FDNY Chief of Safety Michael Meyers Jun 12, 2020

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This episode is being released in conjunction with FDNY Safety Week 2020. For the first time ever, the FDNY is sharing our Safety Week training and information on fdnypro.org. The FDNY and FDNY Foundation would like to thank the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation for making this […]

FDNY EMS on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic with FDNY Paramedic Kimberley Laychock May 22, 2020

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Kimberley Laychock is a 21-year veteran of the FDNY who is serving on the frontlines of the Coronavirus outbreak in New York City. Sunday, May 17, 2020, marks the start of EMS Week 2020, an annual week-long initiative to promote public safety among all New Yorkers […]

Standpipe operations with FDNY Lieutenant Ray McCormack Apr 18, 2020

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Even in a vertical city like New York, high-rise construction continues to expand into the outer boroughs where fire companies need to be ready to respond. Thirty-eight year veteran fire officer, Lt. Ray McCormack discusses the Department’s Standpipe Operations and Training. Battalion Chief Brian Mulry hosts. […]

A return to public service with FDNY EMT Donna Jaworski Mar 24, 2020

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Donna Jaworski is saving lives as an FDNY EMT–again. Jaworski previously served as an FDNY EMT before leaving the Department in 2003 to raise her family. She was also a September 11th first responder, having worked at the World Trade Center site during the rescue and […]

A marathon celebration with FDNY Captain Denis Sweeney and Firefighter Tim Clarke Feb 28, 2020

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This is our annual Pro Fit episode, which seeks to promote and provide practical ideas for first responders who are looking to maintain a healthy lifestyle. 2020 marks the 50thanniversary of the New York City Marathon. The event is the largest marathon in the world and […]

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