This past Tuesday, members of FDNY’s Rescue Operations, HazMat Operations, the Rebreather Task Force, and EMS Special Operations joined forces with the Chemical Biological Incident Response Force Marines for a Rebreather Drill in the East New York Tunnel. The drill depicted an explosion in a heavily trafficked automobile tunnel that runs parallel to a train tunnel where both entrances to the tunnel collapsed, and rescuers must gain access in order to search for and remove victims. “Things are gr

2.9K views · 65 reactions | Honoring the fallen heroes of the New York City Fire Department (FDNY): 343 firefighters made the ultimate sacrifice 19 years ago. Since then 226 FDNY members have passed due to 9/11-related illnesses. This is the story of Tommy & Danny Foley. ❤️ FOX 5 / Fox5NY.com #911 #911memorial #firefighter | Ryan Kristafer | Facebook

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The FDNY’s Marine Division deploys a rapid response summer boat program starting in May and running through the end of October. The companies are spread out throughout the city in areas that aren't immediately covered by the full-time boats. Marine Company 8 is located in Great Kills Harbor on Staten Island and covers the largest area for the summer boat program. As a regional asset, Marine 8 can respond to New Jersey, in addition to responding to a call for help in New York. “Since the bridge c

This week’s spotlight on the FDNY’s most historic firehouses takes us to Little Italy in Manhattan for a tour of Engine Company 55. Originally established on June 4, 1887, at 185 Lafayette Street, the company relocated to its current home in 1899. The building reflects a transition from the Romanesque Revival style to the more decorative Beaux Arts style, both of which were popular in the late 1800s. | New York City Fire Department (FDNY)

24 years ago today, Orlando Fire Department Lieutenant Felix Marquez was working for The New York City Fire Department on the EMS Division. On the morning of September 11, 2001, he was just coming off shift when he was called to respond to a multi-casualty incident at the World Trade Center. Unbeknownst to him and his partner, the MCI response call would become the most devastating terrorist attack in U.S. history. He shares his story and ever lasting impact 9/11 left on him, FDNY, the country a

725K views · 1.7K shares | UPDATE: The Fire Department of New York says 23 people, including a firefighter, are hurt following a Bronx blaze. The blaze comes only days after the deadliest residential fire to hit New York City in at least a quarter century swept through a Bronx apartment building, killing 12 people. https://www.voanews.com/a/twelve-hurt-in-bronx-fire-/4188615.html | Voice of America | Facebook