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Knowing what to do in the event of a fire is essential. Make an escape plan with your family and practice it together. For more lifesaving tips, go to FDNYSmart.org

This afternoon, FDNY members marched in the annual African American Day Parade in Harlem. Members celebrated their African American heritage and had a great time interacting with the community they serve.

Today, the Department welcomed the families of the current Probationary FDNY EMT class to the EMS Academy at Fort Totten for Family Day. Probationary EMTs were able to show their families the skills theyve learned and the equipment used to save lives.

Early this morning the Marine Battalion, Marine 6, Marine 9 along with Rescue Medics were dispatched to the to the cruise ship 7 Seas Mariner for an individual having a heart attack just north of the Verrazano Bridge. Marine 6 arrived, tied up to the cruise ship and boarded. Marine 9 with FDNY Re...

Todays FDNY #tbt photo is from September 2001 Although we had been knocked down, that did not stop us from getting back up. We cannot express our thanks enough to people from around the world lending us support in the days, weeks, months, and years following 9/11. The FDNY is forever grateful. L...

This morning, 46 members of @nytaskforce1 deployed to New Hampshire ahead of Hurricane Lee. NY Task Force 1 is comprised of FDNY, @nypd, and @nycemergencymanagement members trained in numerous areas of specialized rescue and emergency response. We wish the team a safe deployment.

Welcome back! New York Task Force 1 returned home today after a deployment to Columbia, South Carolina. The 46-member team, which consists of specially trained first responders from the FDNY @NYPD and @nycemergencymanagement was activated by FEMA and pre-positioned in the South in anticipation of...

Todays FDNY #tbt photos are from August 27, 1987 A building collapse at 460 Hart Street in Brooklyn. Captain Ray Downey and Firefighter Lawrence Gray found an opening in the rubble where they could hear the cries of the trapped occupant. Captain Downey tunneled into the rubble,following the crie...

Posted @withrepost @fdnyimt As part of an ongoing effort, the @fdny Management Team is assisting Vernon Parish, Louisiana State, and other regional resources with their operational response to the historic drought and wildfire conditions that continue to affect these areas.Louisiana is currently...

Yesterday, 67 United States military veterans graduated the FDNY Fire Academy and have now earned the title of FDNY Probationary Firefighter. They served in the Marines, Navy, Coast Guard, Army and Air Force. We salute them for their service and their newfound commitment to keeping New Yorkers sa...

On this sixth International Day of Remembrance of and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism, we remember and pay tribute to those who lost their lives on 9/11 and other acts of terror. We stand in solidarity with the survivors and loved ones left behind. We continue our promise to never forget. Th...

And its a wrap! The FDNY Summer Block Party series concluded at Squad 41 in the Bronx. We love spending time with the communities we serve in fun and educational ways. Besides a fierce musical chair competition and carnival games, our FDNY Mobile CPR Unit taught hands-only CPR to dozens of famili...