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The official New York City Fire Department feed. Call 911 for all emergencies, 311 for non-emergencies. Account is not monitored 24/7
New York, NY
Joined April 2010
Over the last 13 weeks, our Probationary EMTs have been preparing to save lives. Their friends and family have been there to support them as they prepare for graduation. Last weekend, they got a glimpse at training. Here are some scenes from EMS Family Day!
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🚚A space for you, designed with you in mind, with everything you need on the road. Weather, local time, bus stops, CDL (Center for Traffic), roadside assistance, accident phone numbers throughout the US, all the latest transportation news, and an economic podcast. Free and
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On Tuesday, the FDNY kicked off the 100th year of National Fire Prevention Week at Rockefeller Center with students from across the five boroughs! Public outreach is crucial in saving lives and events like these help us to expand our fire and life safety messaging to all ages.
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During this National Fire Prevention Week, we are reminding New Yorkers that lithium-ion batteries can be dangerous🚫🔥 • Where possible, charge and store these devices outside. • NEVER charge these batteries near exit points including doors or windows. •
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On Monday, a new class of Probationary Firefighters was sworn in. They will train in every aspect of Firefighting, preparing to save lives. We wish them luck as they head into these next 18 weeks training to be part of New York’s Bravest.
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Don’t have a working smoke alarm? The FDNY urges you to get one NOW! On Monday, FDNY Commissioner Robert Tucker joined the @FDNYFoundation and @RedCross to announce the relaunch of the #GetAlarmedNYC Campaign. The program first launched in 2015, and since then the partnership has
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FDNY relaunches #GetAlarmedNYC campaign with FDNY Foundation, American Red Cross
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On Sunday, the FDNY Pulaski Association marched in the Pulaski Day Parade!
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First Deputy Commissioner Mark Guerra attended the FDNY Honor Legion Induction Ceremony at Russo’s On The Bay in Howard Beach last Wednesday. The Honor Legion, which holds this ceremony every two years, welcomed 16 new members into its ranks. In addition to the inductions,
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MID-AUTUMN FESTIVAL GIVEAWAY🍂 Celebrating some of the newest models of IEM’s on @Kbear_Global, we’re giving away 2x pairs of their STA-K! - Follow @TeamAetherX & @Kbear_Global - Like and Share - Tag a friend Winner will be drawn in 2 weeks!
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Saturday was Family Day at the FDNY EMS Academy at Fort Totten. Probationary EMTs welcomed their families and friends to the training ground and gave them a glimpse into the skills they learned over the last 13 weeks! Saturday was Family Day at the FDNY EMS Academy at Fort
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On Thursday, HazMat Operations held an interagency subway terrorism drill with OCME and NYCEM simulating a sarin incident. “This is a high consequence, low frequency event. So by working with our partners, by having our members go through this, don the gear, making the radio
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Meet Washington Torres! Washington is our Manager of Timekeeping Administration in the Bureau of Payroll, Timekeeping and Compliance Services. He is also a U.S. Navy Veteran. Torres says working at the FDNY is more than just a job, it’s a family. This #hispanicheritagemonth we
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New York has issued a statewide Burn Ban in effect until 10/15. Increased fire risk due to dry conditions. https://t.co/aLniKZNH75. Multilingual and ASL link:
governor.ny.gov
Governor Hochul, with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, announced a statewide burn ban in effect starting today, October 2 due to increased fire risk and continued dry...
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Put your paws together for the Bureau of Fire Investigation K-9 Unit! 🐾 Our dogs are trained to sniff out ignitable liquids and help rescue victims from large-scale disasters. Most recently, the Unit was tapped to make sure there were no people trapped under the rubble of that
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October marks the beginning of brush fire season here in the City. Dry and windy conditions help fuel these fires, which can spread quickly. Here’s what you can do to help keep brush fires to a minimum. ❗️Avoid outdoor cooking: campfires, bonfires and any open flames.
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Save lives. Change lives. Join FDNY EMS.
#JobAlert: Starting today, the FDNY is hiring for more EMTs and EMS trainees. Apply today through NYC Citywide Administrative Services by visiting https://t.co/lD5ts8GvXU.
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On Wednesday, Ladder 153 held a Centennial Celebration. The company has served the people of Gravesend, Brooklyn and New York City since March of 1925. Here’s to many more, Ladder 153!
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Just after 8:00 Wednesday morning, FDNY members responded to reports of an explosion at 207 Alexander Avenue in the Bronx. Units arrived at a collapsed structure attached to the building. There are no reported injuries. “We responded in less than four minutes. Numerous FDNY
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