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FDNY Close Up
Get a look inside the FDNY with this video series, highlighting the work of the Department’s highly-trained professionals.
 Watch Episode Four: Special Operations Command
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Off-Duty Firefighter Rescues Man from Subway Tracks
Off-duty Firefighter Adam Rivera, from Engine 10, was in the right place at the right time on Aug. 21, when he helped rescue an unconscious man from the subway tracks in Manhattan.
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Friends, Family Remember Firefighter Paul Warhola
More than 6,500 firefighters gathered in Center Moriches, Long Island, on Aug. 19 to honor the life of Firefighter Paul Warhola of Engine 221. The 15-year veteran of the FDNY, who made the Supreme Sacrifice on Aug. 14, was remembered as an outstanding firefighter and family man.
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Firefighters Rescue Man from East River
It may have been a hot and humid day, but one man learned on Aug. 17 that jumping in the East River to cool off is never a good idea. Luckily for him, the members of Ladder 16 were able to quickly locate and pull him from the fast-moving current.
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Firefighters Save Man in Cardiac Arrest
Firefighters from Engine 289 and Ladder 138 saved the life of a roofer working on the building adjacent to their Queens firehouse on Aug. 17.
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Mayor Bloomberg and Fire Commissioner Scoppetta Announce the Death of Firefighter Paul Warhola
Michael R. Bloomberg and Fire Commissioner Nicholas Scoppetta announced on Aug. 14 the death of Firefighter Paul Warhola. Firefighter Warhola, of Engine 221 in Brooklyn and a 15-year veteran of the FDNY, died at Bellevue Hospital. He was taken to the hospital on Aug. 12 after suffering an apparent stroke while answering a fire call. Firefighter Warhola was 47 years old.
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44 Members of the Fire Service Promoted
Congratulatory banners lined the walls and hung from the balcony of the FDNY Academy’s auditorium on Aug. 13, as friends and family gathered to watch 44 members receive their promotions.
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Boy Honored for Calling 9-1-1 and Saving Mom’s Life
Tahlique Garay is just 5-years-old, but he is already being hailed as a hero for saving a life - his mom’s - by calling 9-1-1. And to reward his quick thinking, he was sworn in as a junior paramedic on Aug. 12 at FDNY Headquarters.
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Water Rescues: How Does it Work?
New York City has nearly 400 miles of coastline and 65 miles of harbor, so it’s no surprise that water rescues are common throughout the five boroughs - especially in the summer months. That’s why the FDNY has a specialized training unit dedicated to teaching firefighters the most effective ways to rescue victims trapped in the waters off the city’s vast shoreline.
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FDNY Members Commemorate 31st Anniversary of Tragic Waldbaum’s Fire
Numerous active and retired firefighters filled St. Brendan’s Roman Catholic Church in Gravesend, Brooklyn, on Aug. 2 to remember the six firefighters killed in the fire at Waldbaum's in 1978.
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Firefighter Appreciation Night with the Staten Island Yankees
On Thursday, August 20, 2009 at 7:00 pm, the Staten Island Yankees will play the Tri-City ValleyCats at Richmond County Bank Ballpark.
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FDNY EMS Team Wins First Place in International Competition
A team of FDNY EMS members took first place honors in a competition hosted by International EMS Global on August 1 and 2 in Utica, New York.
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Astronaut Gives Flag Flown in Space to the Fire Museum
Astronaut Michael J. Massimino presented a flag flown on NASA Space Shuttle Atlantis to Chief of Department Salvatore Cassano and NYC Fire Museum President of the Board of Trustees John Bower on July 30.
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Five Staff Chiefs Promoted, Including Chief of Operations
Five staff chiefs were promoted on July 30 during a boisterous ceremony at FDNY Headquarters.
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Secretary of Homeland Security Visits Manhattan Firehouse
Firefighters from Engine 39 and Ladder 16 greeted Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano when she stopped by their Upper East Side firehouse on July 29.
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Fire Lieutenant Receives Proclamation on Staten Island
Lt. Chris Kane from Ladder 153 received a Proclamation from Staten Island Councilman Kenneth Mitchell on July 21, for saving the life of his neighbor, Joan Cupo, in 2008.
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75 Graduate EMS Academy
Every seat in the auditorium at the Fire Academy was filled with cheering family and friends as 75 new emergency medical technicians (EMTs) walked across the stage to accept their diplomas on July 21.
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FDNY Appreciation Day at the USS Intrepid
Hundreds of FDNY members and their families gathered at Manhattan’s Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum on July 18 and 19 for FDNY Appreciation Weekend.
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FDNY Night at Keyspan Park
Members from the Department celebrated 9th Annual FDNY Night at Keyspan Park on July 17, as the Brooklyn Cyclones took on the Auburn Doubledays.
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Firefighters Rescue Man in the East River
Firefighter Andy Bowman and other members of Ladder 7 saved the life of a man who fell into the East River on July 17.
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10th Annual FDNY vs NYPD Baseball Game
The 10th annual FDNY vs NYPD baseball game is on Friday July 24th at Keyspan Park. Proceeds benefit the NYPD and FDNY charities.
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BFI 2008 Annual Report
The FDNY's Bureau of Fire Investigation has released the BFI 2008 Annual Report.
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The FDNY’s 2009-2010 Strategic Plan Released
Fire Commissioner Nicholas Scoppetta released the Department’s 2009-2010 Strategic Plan on May 13, outlining new initiatives and ongoing projects that aim to strengthen the FDNY’s emergency response procedures, overhaul the agency’s inspectional processes and implement a series of agency “green” initiatives as part of the Mayor’s PLANYC program.
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Firefighters Rescue Two from Bronx Blaze
Firefighters from Ladder 59 and Ladder 54 are being hailed as heroes after they rescued two men from a Bronx apartment fire on July 16.
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Local Firehouses Collecting Items for Military Care Packages
In a partnership with Mayor Michael Bloomberg, firehouses throughout the five boroughs will collect items to include in care packages for the approximately 8,000 City residents currently serving overseas in the United States Armed Forces.
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Eight Members of Fire Service Receive Thomas Brick Scholarships
A ceremony at FDNY Headquarters on July 9 memorialized Firefighter Thomas Brick in two ways - with the presentation of eight college scholarships to FDNY members and the dedication of training equipment in his honor. Firefighter Brick from Ladder 36 made the Supreme Sacrifice on Dec. 16, 2003, while operating at a four-alarm fire in upper Manhattan.
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FDNY Blasting Unit Oversees the Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks
Although Independence Day is a treasured holiday for many New Yorkers, it’s considered one of the busiest days of the year for the FDNY’s Blasting Unit. They oversee the six barges used for the Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks display, each loaded with 6,000 to 7,000 fireworks shells and rockets.
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FDNY to Receive $4 Million for Fire Marshals
The New York City Fire Department will receive $4 million for the hiring and retaining of 18 fire marshals.
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FDNY Warns of the Hazards of Using Illegal Fireworks this July 4
Fire Commissioner Nicholas Scoppetta joined Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Police Commissioner Ray Kelly to warn New Yorkers about the dangers of using illegal fireworks this July 4.
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40 Members of Fire Service Promoted
As hundreds of firefighters, family and friends filled the auditorium at the Fire Academy, 10 new captains and 30 new lieutenants walked across the stage to accept their promotions on July 1.
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Confined Space Rescues: How Does it Work?
As television, print and radio news reported two confined space rescues - on June 26 in Manhattan and June 29 in Queens - many New Yorkers were left asking how firefighters execute such complicated rescues. So firefighters from the FDNY’s Special Operations Command on June 30 demonstrated a confined space rescue at the Fire Academy.
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FDNY High School Graduation
With the Fire Academy as a colorful backdrop, 57 students from the FDNY High School for Fire and Life Safety graduated on June 25.
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Firefighters Rescue Two from Brooklyn Fire
Although they say it’s all in a day’s work, there is no doubt that firefighters from Ladder 169 did something extraordinary on June 23, when they rescued two from a late night fire in Brighton Beach, Brooklyn.
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Rockaways Water Rescue Pays Dividends
Firefighters from Ladder 134 relied on their strength, training and a yellow rescue board on June 22 when they rescued two off the Rockaways in Queens.
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FDNY Department Medal Day 2009
Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Fire Commissioner Nicholas Scoppetta will preside over the annual FDNY Medal Day Ceremony on the steps of City Hall on Wed., June 3. Medals will be awarded to fire and EMS officers, fire marshals, firefighters, paramedics, EMTs and fire companies who went above and beyond the call of duty, displaying courage under the most extreme conditions.
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The Development Coordinator
The Development Coordinator is a new resource for developers, contractors and licensed professionals to help resolve conflicting City policies impacting private development.
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Certificate Of Registration For Filing Processors (Expeditors) is now available
This Certificate is required by the new Fire Code and needed when filing documents and plans to the FDNY.
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Application for Central Station Certificate of Operation is now available.
Application here
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Supervision of Portable Fueled Space Heaters at Construction Sites (S-92)
The new test for Supervision of Portable Fueled Space Heaters at Construction Sites (S-92) is now available. This new test was created by the new NYC Fire Code for use at construction sites.
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New COF Test for Fire Alarm Systems and other Related Systems (S-95)
The Study Material for the Certificate of Fitness examination for Supervision of Fire Alarm Systems and other Related Systems (S-95) is now available. Important information about this new test and how current Certificate of Fitness holders for Interior Fire Alarm Systems (F-90) are affected can be obtained by Clicking here.
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Hazardous Materials (C-91)
Information regarding Permits & COF Test for Hazardous Materials (C-91) is now available. The COF Study Material & Powerpoint Presentation is now available.
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Fumigation & Fogging Operations New COF Exam, & Company Applications
The FDNY has made available the new COF test mandated by the new Fire Code. This new COF
is required by any licensed applicator while performing ULV or Thermal Fogging or Fumigation
in NYC.
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Commercial Kitchen Exhaust System Cleaning Technician New COF Exam, Approved Companies & Company Applications
The FDNY made available the new COF test mandated by the new Fire Code. This new COF will be required in all 21,000+ eating establishments throughout NYC including restaurants, cafeterias, catering halls, etc.
To obtain the list of approved companies, company applications, Study Materials, and other important material
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Vital Statistics of 2008
Learn about initiatives, significant events and more in the Department's 2008 Vital Statistics.
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Fire Safety in Construction and Demolition
Mayor Bloomberg announced changes that will strengthen safety, oversight and coordination of construction, demolition and abatement operations in New York City.
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New Fire Code for New York City
The Fire Department’s four-year Fire Code Revision Project culminated on May 28, 2008, with the City Council’s enactment of a new Fire Code for New York City. The legislation, Local Law No. 26 of 2008, was signed by Mayor Bloomberg on June 3, 2008.
The new Fire Code takes effect on July 1, 2008. The text of the new Fire Code, Frequently Asked Questions, an Inquiry Form and other informative material can be viewed by clicking here.
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New York City Fire Department’s 2007 Annual Report
The Annual Report details service and program highlights for the 18-month period from July 2006 to December 2007.
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Natural Gas Fired Heaters in Sidewalk Cafes
New procedures and general information for Outdoor Natural gas fired heaters are now available.
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FDNY Takes Part in International Resuscitation Trial
The FDNY is involved in an innovative study designed to improve cardiac arrest survival rates in New York City and throughout the world.
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FDNY Releases Terrorism and Disaster Preparedness Strategy
Fire Commissioner Nicholas Scoppetta announced the release of the first-ever FDNY Terrorism and Disaster Preparedness Strategy.
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CERT Program
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program is a federal program designed to train people to prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergency situations in their communities..
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Make A Difference - Learn CPR
The Mobile CPR Training Unit is designed and equipped to travel through out the five boroughs, and set-up classes where groups or organizations meet and provide training at no cost, day or evening.
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BHS WTC Medical Monitoring and Treatment Program
Learn more about how FDNY members are being provided with the BHS WTC Medical Monitoring and Treatment Program.
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