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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 Three: Ladder Company
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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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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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9th Annual FDNY Night at KeySpan Park
The 9th Annual FDNY Night at KeySpan Park on Friday, July 17th at 7pm, the Brooklyn Cyclones will play the Auburn Doubledays at Keyspan Park.
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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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Firefighters Rescue Two from Bronx Fire
Firefighters from Ladder 41 rescued two civilians on June 20 from an apartment fire on White Plains Road in the Bronx.
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Fire Commissioner Named FDNY Columbia Association’s Man of the Year
Fire Commissioner Nicholas Scoppetta was named the 2009 Man of the Year by the FDNY’s Columbia Association on June 19 at the group’s 75th Annual Scholarship Dinner Dance at Russo’s on the Bay in Queens.
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Firefighters Rescue Worker Who Fell at Construction Site
On June 18, firefighters rescued a worker who had fallen approximately 20 feet into a construction site on Church Street between Barclay and Park Place in Manhattan.
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Staten Island Firehouse Receives Grant Honoring Lt. Robert Ryan
The firehouse Lt. Robert Ryan called home - Engine 155 and Ladder 78 on Staten Island - received a $8,600 grant from Kornreich-NIA and the Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company on June 18, to use for the purchase of training and physical fitness equipment.
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FDNY EMS Members Teach CPR on Fox 5 Morning Show
EMTs Pablo Vazquez and Keira Betty of the FDNY’s CPR Training Unit taught the life-saving procedure to Fox 5’s Good Day New York anchor Greg Kelly on June 18.
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Fire Marshals Nab Two in Connection with Robbery, Fire at Brooklyn Target Store
FDNY fire marshals used video surveillance footage and some good detective work to capture a Brooklyn couple on June 12, charging them with setting a fire at a Brooklyn Target store to distract employees as they stole eight flat-screen televisions.
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FDNY Team Takes Third in International EMS Competition
A team of three FDNY competition all-stars - EMS Lt. James Fallar, Paramedic Joe Hudak and EMT Joe Fortis - took third place in an international EMS Competition that pitted them against 90 countries from around the world. The competition in Prague, Czech Republic, included 13 different scenarios that started at 8:30 a.m. on May 30 and ran through 4:30 a.m. the following day.
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Park Dedicated in Honor of Lt. John Martinson
Dozens of firefighters gathered at Staten Island’s P.S. 55 on June 5, as the school’s Double Nickel Playground was dedicated to honor Lt. John Martinson.
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Firefighters Rescue Disabled Man in the Bronx
Firefighters from Ladder 59 saved the day for a Bronx man on June 5, rescuing him from a smoky fire.
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FDNY Teaches CPR on WPIX Morning Show
EMT Pablo Vazquez visited the set of the WPIX Morning Show on June 5, to teach the network’s Lisa Mateo and Jill Nicolini how to perform CPR in honor of CPR Week.
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FDNY Department Medal Day 2009
Although the weather was dreary, June 3 was a bright day for the FDNY as it celebrated its 140th Medal Day ceremony at Pace University Auditorium in Manhattan. During the annual ceremony, 51 members and four companies received awards for the heroism they demonstrated at emergencies throughout the five boroughs.
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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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FDNY Paramedics Celebrate CPR Week on the Today Show
In honor of CPR Week, FDNY Paramedics Farooq Muhammad and Nick Barker appeared on the Today Show on June 2, to teach viewers about how to perform life-saving CPR.
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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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New COF Test for Hazardous Materials
New COF Test for Hazardous Materials 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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COF Study Materials
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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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