FDNY Announces Summerlong Series of Community Events in All 5 Boroughs

July 7, 2023

Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh today announced the return of the Department’s series of block party community events at firehouses in all five boroughs throughout the summer. The first block party will take place on Saturday, July 8, from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., at Engine 230 located at 701 Park Avenue, Brooklyn.

“Once again, we open our doors to welcome New Yorkers to meet the members who bravely serve our city,” said Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh. “This year, locations were chosen in neighborhoods that are significant to the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop. We encourage New Yorkers to join these community events that celebrate the connection between FDNY members and the people they protect.”

The summer block parties are made possible by generous support from the FDNY Foundation. At each event, FDNY members will hold interactive demonstrations, offer free fire and life safety education, and conduct tours of FDNY apparatus. The events also offer a chance to explore rewarding careers with the FDNY. All children who attend can meet the FDNY Fire and Life Safety Mascots, Hot Dog and Siren. At the Harlem block party on July 22, Hip Hop 50 rapper and Brooklyn native Milk Dee will perform.

Below, our FDNY summer block party schedule. All locations are open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday, July 8: Engine 230 – 701 Park Avenue, Brooklyn

Saturday, July 15: Engine 317/Ladder 165 - 117-11 196 Street Queens

Saturday, July 22: Engine 69/Ladder 28 - 248 West 143 Street, Manhattan

Saturday, August 12: Engine 153/Ladder 77 - 74 Broad Street, Staten Island

Saturday, August 19: Squad 41 - 330 East 150 Street, Bronx