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FDNY hosts federal partners for two-day symposium on lithium-ion batteries and national safety concerns

Fire Commissioner Robert S. Tucker and other FDNY officials hosted the Department of Homeland Security, the U.S. Fire Administrator and representatives from fire service across the United States for a two-day symposium focused on lithium-ion batteries.

The FDNY promoted fire members to the rank of captain and lieutenant at a ceremony on Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, at the Fire Academy on Randall's Island.

FDNY holds promotion ceremony for fire captains and lieutenants

The FDNY members who were promoted on Monday comprise more than 700 years of experience with the Department. They will be assigned to units throughout New York City.

In an effort to help reduce the number of unsafe micromobility devices and lithium-ion batteries used by New York City's food delivery workers, FDNY Commissioner Robert S. Tucker, Mayor Eric Adams and DOT officials announced the final rules for a trade-in pilot program that will launch in 2025.

FDNY Commissioner Robert S. Tucker joins Mayor Eric Adams, DOT to announce e-bike and battery trade-in program

FDNY Commissioner Robert S. Tucker, Mayor Eric Adams and Department of Transportation officials on Wednesday announced details of a micromobility device and lithium-ion battery trade-in pilot program for New York City's food delivery workers. The program will be the first of its kind in the U.S.

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Every day, the members of the FDNY bravely protect life and property in the world's greatest city, as firefighters, EMTs, paramedics and officers. It is an honor and a privilege to work in this great Department.

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Robert S. Tucker
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