New York City Fire Department 1972 | Old New York City

Meet Rescue Paramedic Meagan Valicenti from Station 54 in Queens. FDNY Rescue Medics are elite paramedics with advanced training, equipped to deliver critical care in the most hazardous and challenging conditions. Let’s get to work! | New York City Fire Department (FDNY)

NY-TF1 is one of 28 Urban Search and Rescue Task Forces nationwide, made up of FDNY Special Operations Command personnel and members of the NYPD Emergency Service Unit. Last week, the team carried out a full-scale mobilization drill simulating a Category 4 hurricane striking Fire Island, a barrier island located off Long Island’s southern coast. | New York City Fire Department (FDNY)

Today the FDNY remembers one of the worst tragedies in Department history, when six Firefighters were killed in a fire at a Brooklyn Waldbaum’s on August 2, 1978. Nearly 20 Firefighters were on the roof of the supermarket when the central portion gave way, plunging 12 members into the flames. Lt. James E. Cutillo of Battalion 33, Firefighter Charles S. Bouton of Ladder 156, Firefighter Harold F. Hastings of Battalion 42, Firefighter James P. McManus of Ladder 153, Firefighter William O’Connor of

New York City Fire Department 1972 | Old New York City

FDNY Probationary Firefighters at the FDNY Fire Academy on Randall’s Island lower the flag in honor of Probationary Firefighter Vincent Malveaux. Probationary Firefighter Malveaux suffered a medical episode during training on Thursday, December 2, 2021, at the FDNY Training Academy on Randall’s Island. He was transported to Harlem Hospital and passed away on Friday, December 3rd. He is the 1,154th member of the Department to make the Supreme Sacrifice in the line-of-duty. Probationary Firefighte

On Tuesday, the FDNY held its first ‘Control the Bleed’ training in Brownsville. This initiative equips everyday New Yorkers with the skills they need if faced with life-threatening bleeding. Knowing what to do at a moment’s notice could mean the difference between life and death. Please visit FDNYSmart.org to schedule a presentation and training. | New York City Fire Department (FDNY)