STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The FDNY responded to a reported water main break in Mariners Harbor Monday afternoon, a spokesman for the department said. The apparent break happened at approximately 5:28 p.m. on the 100 block of Van Pelt Avenue, according to the spokesman. He said a basement was flooded, and that the water had been removed […]
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Citing 3 Major Fires in August Caused By Children Playing With Fire, Fire Commissioner Daniel A. Nigro Urges Parents and Guardians to Educate and Engage With Children to Prevent Tragedies
In response to three serious fires across New York City in the last two weeks that destroyed or damaged multiple buildings, caused dozens of injuries, forced nearly 100 people from their homes and resulted in millions in property damage, Fire Commissioner Daniel A. Nigro will be urging parents and guardians of young children to take […]
2 FDNY FIREFIGHTERS INJURED WHEN RIG FALLS IN SINK HOLE
A Brooklyn firefighter broke his back when his firetruck plunged into a sinkhole that area residents say has been a recurring problem for years that the city has failed to properly fix. Lt. Brendan Connolly, 41, of Engine Co. 236 was hospitalized after the rig he was in struck the 10-by-10-foot crater at Chestnut and […]
Demarest Donates Pumper Truck To FDNY Transport Unit
So instead of junking it, the department is donating the award-winning vehicle to the FDNY’s Family Assistance Unit , Fire Chief John McLoughlin said. A non-profit can’t donate items to another non-profit, so the pumper was put up for auction. The Demarest department bid on the truck and bought it for $8,600. “It was well past […]
27 New Promoted Lieutenants in the FDNY Bureau of EMS
On Wednesday, August 10, FDNY Commissioner Daniel A. Nigro promoted 27 Paramedics to the rank of Lieutenant at the FDNY Training Academy on Randalls Island. Together, the newly promoted members represent 330 years of experience with the Department. Read more about the ceremony athttp://on.nyc.gov/2bgB96Y
FDNY: Five-Alarm Fire in the Bronx Caused by Kids Playing with Rag Near Stovetop
Investigators say child’s play caused a massive fire in the Bronx. The FDNY says flames broke out at a home on Carpenter Avenue and East 235th Street in Wakefield at around 12:30 p.m. Officials say a rag caught fire as children were playing with it near a stove. Investigators say it happened after an adult […]
24th Annual Awards Dinner
Russo’s on the Bay, May 12, 2016 Welcome FDNY Awardees Ceremony Photo’s
FDNY Steuben Boat Ride Wednesday August 17th, 2016 8-11pm
The Annual Steuben Association Boat Ride for Firefighters, Nurses and friends will leave Pier 83 at 8pm Sharp! The Circleline is located at W. 42nd Street and 12th Avenue, Manhattan. Boarding begins at 7:20 pm; the cruise is from 8pm to 11pm. The cost of the cruise is $50 in advance; which covers the cost […]
9/11 Heroes Families Honored At Citi Field
Western Queens Gazette – July 07, 2016 The survivors of police and firefighters who died while responding to the World Trade Center attacks on September 11, 2011 were honored at a ceremony at Citi Field on June 30. Three family members of 9/11 heroes took to the field to throw out a first pitch before […]
Mother Whose Two Babies Died in Bronx Fire Sparked by Incense Charged with Criminally Negligent Homicide
NY Daily News – July 07, 2016 by Ben Kochman A mother whose two baby girls were killed in a Bronx blaze after she left them alone in an apartment with burning incense has been criminally charged. Haya Konte, 26, pleaded not guilty Tuesday to two counts of criminally negligent homicide and endangering the welfare […]
